City of Coos Bay release – The Coos Bay Public Works Department is advising the community that the Visitor Information Center’s north parking lot will be closed from 7 am – 2 pm on Monday, November 19, 2018. The purpose of the parking lot closure is to allow a safe working zone for staff and contractor to set a 30 ft. tall Christmas Tree in the center of the parking lot. Once the tree has been secured and anchored, staff will secure a work zone around the tree, and then mobilize to Empire to install an 18 ft. tall Christmas Tree next to the Star of Hope. The City of Coos Bay staff appreciates the community’s cooperation during this period. If you have questions regarding this task, please call 541-269-8918.