Why Langlois is or should be world famous

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So are the citizens of Langlois delusional??

WE THINK NOT.

Reasons:

1) We take pride in the fact that the name Langlois stirs up so much interest in the pronunciation. The subject is a great ice breaker  and is often the first question asked by visitors.

Langlois is a variant of the French "L'anglais" meaning the Englishman which seems to indicate the family name started when some English showed in France post-Norman conquest era. The variations in pronunciation stem from Anglicization and then Americanization down through the years.  There are variations still among Guernsey (home of our founding family) and Jersey Islands The name is not quite on par with the Welsh town of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwy rndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch. So really, one might  we have it easy, but  is still up for debate.  One of most accepted version is Langless stemming from a phonetic version of the 1860 Federal census of our Founding Family

 

  

  

However, the citation in Oregon's Names; How to Say Them and Where They are Located? by Bert Webber ( a well respected historian) lists the pronunciation as LANG lois.

The locals have their own take on the name: Lang lois  Langwau, Lang o ise, Lang lewis , Lang lis , Lang loy and probably more. Here are some samples from us locals. 


Langlois Lions Mary Hildebrand Memorial Plant sale, Fri May 17- Sat May 18 9 am to 4 pm

Date: 

Friday, May 17, 2024 - 9:00am
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The Langlois Lions Club is hosting the Mary Hildebrand Memorial Plant sale, Friday May 17 and Saturday May 21, from 9 am to 4 pm. at the Lions club house 48136 Floras Lake Loop, Langlois. Again, the sale promises to be one of the best of any world famous Langlois events. Visitors should find that the wide variety of tomatoes, veggie starts, house plants including succulents and yard greenery is sure to please.

The highlights: Garden experts: Jennifer Ewing on 5/20 & 5/ 21; Gary Carter on 5/22. Gary will also have his self published books on hand for sale including one great herb book: The Beginner's Guide to Growing Herbs and their Culinary, Medicinal and Mystical Properties. Other features: David Woof's beautiful pottery, a great selection of specialty vegetable and flower seeds, a mini bake sale and Langlois Market hot dog coupons. We are also happy to announce that our Langlois food truck EAT 101 will be on site on 5/21 from 10 am - 2 pm. The very tasty menu includes gourmet tacos, sandwiches and the like. Please see their FB site for the complete listing.

The donations from various businesses, nurseries, and the community have been quite phenomenal as usual: Valley Flora, 101 Plants & Things, Tradewinds Bamboo, Stillwater Natives Nursery, Shinglehouse Nursery, Dragonfly Farm & Nursery, Nicki's Knick- Knacks, Raincoast Gallery, Langlois Market, Floras Creek Coffee Co,. Ray's of Port Orford. and Westside Growers. Should you visit any of the above sponsors, please thank them for supporting the Lions club.

The proceeds from this event goes to our charitable programs. Moreover, if you should come across old glasses, hearing aids, and/or cell phones during your spring cleaning, please drop them off at the sale or in the box at the Langlois Post Office. These items are recycled and distributed to those in need. Finally, we hope to see you at the sale. There will be plenty of coffee, parking spaces and opportunities to connect with fellow green thumbs. If you have any plants to donate, please drop them off on May 19th at the club or call Deanna at 542 348 2507 if different arrangements are needed or for more info.

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The Coffis Brothers and Tiller of the Moon - Music at the Cheese Factory Sat, May 11th

Date: 

Saturday, May 11, 2024 - 6:45pm
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The Coffis Brothers are a five-piece rock-n-roll band from the Santa Cruz Mountains
The Coffis Brothers are a five-piece rock-n-roll band from the Santa Cruz Mountains whose sound is one-part California, one-part heartland, with a touch of the blues mixed in. Founded in 2011 by brothers Kellen and Jamie, The Coffis Brothers are strong musicians, song writers, and singers who amp the room with good vibes reminiscent of Graham Parsons, Tom Petty, and the Avett Brothers. Coos Bay’s very own ‘Tiller of the Moon’ will start off the evening with their driving Americana anthems and country folk ballads. Hope to see you there!!

 

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2nd Annual 'Get Rockin in Langlois' April 27th at the Lions Club

Date: 

Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 9:00am

Get Rockin in Langlois

The Langlois Lions Club is again hosting an event: " Get Rockin in Langlois", a small town fair for rock aficionados and beach lovers on Saturday, April 27th 9am- 5 pm. at the Lions Club, 48136 Floras Lake Loop. Last year's was a huge success and had been the first of its kind on this part of the southern Oregon. It seemed as if every local rock hound showed up, not to mention others from the northern Oregon coast and even some from out-of-state.

Admission is free with donations appreciated and/or to buy raffle tickets. The raffle features donations from local businesses and artisans the on-site vendors with wonderful contributions and splendid donations from members of the Art by the Sea Gallery in Bandon.

The main features: Speakers: Geoff Ogle and Matt Vegar: "Tutorial on Rock Identification" 9 am -10 am. Kent Gibson, renown fossil expert- national Katherine Palmer Award for avocational paleontology: " My Fossil Journey." 10:30 am. -11: 30 am. Cody Easom: " How to Make the Best of Rock Tumbling", 1:30 am -2:30pm. A new, most welcome addition: Bob Vernal, master large rock stacker: Demonstration of rock stacking with smaller rocks and a talk on his Irish experience with a Land Art Festival: 3 pm- 4 pm. Bob will also have a built a stone arch outside the club for all to view during event hours. The speakers are partially underwritten by a grant received from the Curry County Cultural Coalition and the Oregon Cultural Trust.

The fossil/rock experts will be on hand all day long. The fourth expert, K Thomas Myers, author of the pocket guide "Agates of the Oregon Coast," will bring a display to see and feel samples up close and personal. You are invited to bring in your mystery rocks and fossils with a limit of 3. More features: great selection of vendors with beach-themed products such as art, jewelry, and plants. We are very pleased that the " Creative Collective of Port Orford", an art co-op, is on board with a variety of artistic expressions. Other Demonstrations: Heidi Foss: zen rock stacking with patron involvement. Calvin Davis: Cabochon cutting, Special kids' corner-instructor present: Fish printing: 9am-1 pm. Rock painting 1 pm-5pm. Free rocks available. Adults also welcome if space available.

A special lunch unique to our event: a red lentil soup-Mercimek Çorbası - a Turkish favorite, with pita & hummus, & small salad for suggested donation of $6.00. Rave reviews last year.

The event also provides the opportunity for people to meet and greet other like-minded people, maybe, even a bit of show and tell. Please follow the FB page " Rockin' in Langlois" for more information such as vendor details as become available. Otherwise, contact D. McDermott : call 541 348 2507, text 541 251 1530 or FB message.

 

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