Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Bay Area Brigade focused on cleaning up areas surrounding Hwy 101 in Coos Bay and North Bend. This event is planned for May 4, 2024, starting at the North Bend Fire Department at 8:30 a.m. The event ends at the Coos Bay Fire Department at 11:30 a.m. where the winning team (Marshfield, North Bend, Southwestern) is awarded the coveted trophy.