Danna Merryday/For The Chronicle COTTAGE GROVE – Hang on to your mistletoe, the Grove is going full ”holidaze” this weekend. The events that are sweeping into town like a polar blast run the gamut from serene to large-scale – something for everyone! On Thursday, Dec 5, join Cottage Grove Rotary[Read More…]
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Holiday market lights dazzle
A family takes in the rainbow glow of one of the two light tunnels at the Village Green Christmas Market. Cody Warren/The Chronicle COTTAGE GROVE – Inspired by the European Christmas markets from the late Middle Ages, the Village Green Christmas Market at 725 Row River Road is an ”open[Read More…]
Tiny houses? Now that’s a giant idea
In progress, construction stages of tiny homes in Cottage Grove. Dana Merryday/Chronicle Columnist As you are hopefully relaxing, gratefully stuffed from the holiday meal with a roof over your head, there are others in our community who don’t have this luxury that should be a basic right. Affordable housing has[Read More…]
Taking action through advocacy
Last week, Magnolia Gardens in Cottage Grove began hosting monthly meetings for the League of Women Voters. From left are Beth Pool, Susan Johnson, Cynthia Sharp, Gayle Downing, Carol Shelly, Cecelia Heykamp and Charlcie Kaylor. New members are encouraged. More info: [email protected], visit wvor.org and call 541-686-012.
Dharma Town:’ City has long history with Buddhism
Guru Padmasambhava, above, is lovingly referred to as Guru Rinpoche (precious one). He is a co-founder of the Nyingma. Photo courtesy Buddha Weekly Cottage Grove is a place that is deceptively deep in hidden treasures. Sure, we are known for our covered bridges, excellent biking trails and historic downtown, but[Read More…]
Bird walk will be something worth squawking about
COTTAGE GROVE – If you are not familiar with the feathered members of our community, this Saturday would be a good chance to make their acquaintance. The Coast Fork Birders will be led on their Fall Bird Walk by Grace Fowler-Gore and the bird walk is open to all birding[Read More…]
KNND radio moves buildings, adding FM
COTTAGE GROVE – Listeners can soon catch KNND 1400 AM on both radio waves. The country, rock and talk station, will soon be adding an FM station, said Cameron Reiten, owner of KNND. As part of AM revitalization, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given AM stations an opportunity to[Read More…]
Revved up and ‘dolled’ up
A 1972 Delta 88 convertible, owned by Danny and Candace Solesbee, sits outside of two of the Solesbees’ businesses, 5 Flying Monkeys antiques and Shampoo Dolls, on Halloween, while a hairy primate takes the wheel. ERIN TIERNEY/THE CHRONICLE COTTAGE GROVE – Danny and Candace Solesbee’s Shampoo Dolls Salon car made[Read More…]
Transformational transportation
Good old Bus No. 98, captured during a regular stop. Dana Merryday/The Chronicle All aboard the LTD bus! We are a one-vehicle family. With my wife out of town with the truck, I have fared fairly well walking and biking around town for my needs. But this past week I[Read More…]
Now, This is Scary!
COTTAGE GROVE – The time of harvest and preparing for winter have long been celebrated almost universally among cultures; after planting, tending and bringing in the crops, it is a time to celebrate. Add that to the shortening of daylight, coloring of the leaves and the coming of the winter,[Read More…]
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