The Hub of Coos County
Home of the largest annual event in Coos County, this five-day spectacular is filled with fun for all ages. Myrtle Point hosts this carnival at the end of July each year as a county-wide showcase for agriculture, crafts, industry and business. Since it began in 1912 the fair has provided opportunity for youngsters to seniors […]
Continue ReadingChristmas Lights – The Night Santa Claus is coming to town! Ensuring hundreds of local children the opportunity to visit and have their picture taken with Old Saint Nick, the Chamber of Commerce turns this holiday evening into a family event by encouraging local merchants to remain open for after hours shopping.
Continue ReadingMyrtle Point Harvest Festival Since its inception in the late 1980s as a venue for fruit/vegetable growers and crafters to promote their local products, as well as celebrate the end of yet another season, the Harvest Festival has become a favorite fall event. Sponsored by the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce and held annually on […]
Continue ReadingFrom the oldest known dwelling in Myrtle Point to the replica of the Mormon Tabernacle that houses the Coos County Logging Museum, a tour of the many historic buildings in and around Myrtle Point is sure to be a pleasurable step back in time.
Continue ReadingCOOS COUNTY LOGGING MUSEUM Housed in a scaled down replica of the Mormon Tabernacle, the Coos County Logging Museum preserves the history of Coos County’s logging industry as well as provides a memorial to those who lost their lives working in the timber industry. The opportunity to view the massive selection of old-time logging photographs […]
Continue Reading• The Lions Club has been active in Myrtle Point since 1928. The group serves the community through a number service projects through the year including providing eyeglasses, hearing support, support for cataract surgery and vision and health screenings. They also hold Bingo nights each Tuesday to raise money for their projects. Contact information: http://lions.sworegon.org.
Continue ReadingGreat Schools in Myrtle Point The Myrtle Point School District encompasses the outlying communities of Dora/Sitkum, Broadbent, Bridge and Arago. Students attend Myrtle Crest (K-6th grades) or Myrtle Point Jr/Sr High School (7-12 grades). The school district office is located in the former primary school building. The same facility houses the school district’s alternative […]
Continue ReadingChurches in Myrtle Point First Christian Church 511 Sixth Street Phone: 541-572-2969 Pastor Doug Shupe Pastor’s Phone: 290-8662 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Worship Team Practice: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Prayer Time: Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. Men’s Bible Study: Thursdays 6:30 a.m., Railroad Ave. Station Restaurant Ladies Aide Quilting Group: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Youth Group […]
Continue ReadingWeather You’re Sure To Enjoy!!! Oregon may be known for it’s rain, but the mild climate in Myrtle Point and its surrounding communities is ideal for year-round comfort. The town sits 50′ above sea level and boasts an average daily low temperature of 35 degrees and an average high of 79. August is the hottest […]
Continue ReadingFrom young families to retirees, all ages have found Myrtle Point and its surrounding communities to be the perfect place to live. With the moderate climate, reasonable housing prices/taxes and the beautiful countryside to enjoy, this small community offers a safe, quiet environment for by all ages. As of the U.S. Census of 2000, there […]
Continue ReadingHistory of Myrtle Point Myrtle Point, located above the forks of the Coquille River, was a gathering place for Coquille Indians long before the white man arrived in the 1850s. Ephraim Catching filed a donation claim here in 1853. In 1861 a village was platted and laid out by Henry Meyers and was named Meyersville. […]
Continue ReadingFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce receives numerous inquiries each week. Here are examples of the most frequently asked questions:
Continue ReadingCollectible Ornaments Each year a new collectible ornament is ordered by the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce. With subjects from the glory days of logging to the past and present schools in the area, these lovely ornaments are highly collectible.
Continue ReadingMyrtle Point Members 2007-08 members of the Myrtle Point Chamber of Commerce in alphabetical order
Continue ReadingMYRTLE POINT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP or RENEWAL Business Name ____________________________________________________ or Individual ____________________________________________________ Contact Person ____________________________________________________ Mailing Address ____________________________________________________ City _________________ State ___________ Zip ____ Phone ____________________________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________________________ Annual Dues Individuals $15 Service Organization $30 BUSINESSES 0 to 5 employees $55 6 to 10 employees $70 10+ employees $140 Seniors (62+) $5 Current […]
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