Why Langlois is or should be world famous

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. 


3rd Anual Get Rocking Rock Festival at the Lions club April 19th

Date: 

Saturday, April 19, 2025 - 9:00am

YOU are truly a gem

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 19th- 9 am-5 pm. at the Lions Club, 48136 Floras Lake Loop. This is our third , now annual event, and if the previous two give us any indication, the fair is going to be wonderful again.

Admission is free with donations appreciated and/or to buy raffle tickets. This year, two different raffle baskets with similar contents will be featured. These raffles are made possible by donations from local businesses and artisans, and the on-site vendors. Alll children get a selection of a polished agate to take home and enjoy.

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.

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 of samples for visitors to view and touch. . You are invited to bring in your mystery rocks and fossils ( limit of 3 )and see if the experts can be stumped or not. More features: great selection of vendors with beach-themed products such as art, jewelry, and plants. Other Demonstrations Bob Vernal: zen rock stacking which opportunity to practice outside to make small arches, Heidi Foss, also expert rock stacking and fish printing for children ( and adults if room available) , and Calvin Davis: Cabochon cutting There is also . ID rock game and an opportunity to buy durable stickers featuring the Oregon Coast and more. .


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

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 a they become available. Otherwise, contact D. McDermott: call 541 348 2507, text 541 251 1530 or FB message.

Memorial service for a well-loved community member, Jean Stevenson. March 29 2pm-4pm, at the Lions club

Date: 

Saturday, March 29, 2025 - 4:00am

The text. Memorial service for a well-loved community member, Jean Stevenson. March 29 2pm-4pm, at the Lions club. 48136 Floras Lake loop. This event is hosted by the Arts by Sea Galley of Bandon and the Langlois Lions The refreshments are pot luck with snacks or appetizers. If you have an art work piece by Jean and would like to share it, please bring as part of a display of Jean's work. Any donations are to be to the Art by the Sea Gallery. Any questions: contact : Ava Ritchy. 541 2976118

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