South Slough Reserve in November, Nov. 3

News release South Slough.  Bird Views of the Bay, Whale Adventures with Your Calf and Veteran’s Holiday Sale – Come enjoy great views of the bay and one of the best birding spots in Coos County.  Interpreter, binoculars and spotting scopes provided.  Dress for the weather.  Meet in the parking lot directly behind Millicoma Middle School on 4th Ave. Please call 541.888.5558 ext. 121 to sign up. ($2/person); Discover the oceanic adventures of whales with your calf, ages 1 to 5! Come enjoy a variety of interactive activities focused on whales including songs, dancing, and art.  Meet at South Slough’s Interpretative Center. Please call 541.888.5558 ext. 121 to sign up. ($1/toddler); FOSS Bookstore & More Veteran’s Holiday Extravaganza! Saturday, November 12 (10:00 am-4:30 pm) Veterans receive honorary FOSS 15% discount; Members draw a mystery discount coupon at the register then receive an additional, one-time (5%, 10%, or 15%) added to your 15% Member discount! • Winter Holiday card making station, all supplies included! • Cookies and Cider; • Complimentary Gift Wrapping Available; NOT A MEMBER? JOIN TODAY! MEMBERSHIPS ($15-$30); The gift shop operated by the Friends of South Slough is located just inside the entrance of the Interpretive Center of the South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve on Seven Devils road. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from ten to four. The eclipse will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 21, 2017. The 60-mile wide path of totality–when the moon completely blocks the sun–will last for about two minutes starting at 10:15 a.m. on the coast between Newport and Lincoln City. The path of totality then sweeps through the state and on to Idaho, then runs across the United States toward South Carolina. For more information about the eclipse, visit http://bit.ly/OregonStateParks2017Eclipse.