Oregon Heritage Commission in Cottage Grove, Feb. 10

The Oregon Heritage Commission will meet at noon Feb. 10 at the Cottage Grove Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave., Cottage Grove. Agenda items include issues related to Oregon heritage sites, organizations and activities, including the adoption of a 2014-2019 Oregon Heritage Plan. The Heritage Commission is comprised of nine people representing Oregon’s heritage and geographical diversity who have been appointed by the Governor. There are nine advisory representatives from state agencies and statewide organizations. The mission of the Oregon Heritage Commission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon’s heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and promotion and celebration of its diversity. A work session related to the commission’s draft bylaws will begin at 9 a.m. No business will be conducted at that time. More information about the Heritage Commission and the meeting is available at www.oregonheritage.org or by contacting Commission coordinator Kyle Jansson at 503-986-0673. The meetings are accessible to people with disabilities. Special accommodations may be arranged up to 72 hours in advance by call 503-986-0655.