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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.