National Homeless Memorial at Coos History Museum, Dec. 21

This year, the Coos History Museum will host National Homeless Memorial Day on December 21st from 5-7 PM. The memorial is an annual event commemorated in over 150 cities and counties across the United States on the first day of winter, also the longest night of the year. The memorial starts at 5 pm at the Coos History Museum, 1210 North Front Street, Coos Bay. The community is invited to join in for a shared meal of ‘stone soup’ and fresh bread. Food will be served at 5:15. Candles will be lighted at 5:45 followed by a moment of silence in honor of those homeless who’ve died both in Coos County, and nationwide. After a short prayer, people will have time to offer remembrances and thoughts about homelessness.