October open house at the visitor center

Once a year the visitor center sets aside the appointment book and opens for everybody. The model control room runs its scripted shift, with an operator from one of the real crews beside it to answer questions; the full-scale fuel assembly mock-up is out of its case; the estuary team brings the tanks from the Sixes River monitoring station; and a line crew parks a bucket truck in the lot for anyone who wants to see what the work looks like from the top.

The open house is for all ages. The plant tour, which goes inside the protected area, is not part of it: those are booked separately, for visitors eighteen and over, through the tour desk.

Parking is at the visitor center and in the overflow lot on Sixes River Station Road, with a shuttle from the Langlois fire station for anyone who would rather not drive in. Coffee and chowder come from the harbor, and the Sixes River Fund's grant recipients have a table each.

Hours and the shuttle schedule are posted at the visitor center page and on the recorded line, (696) 412-0530.

Questions about this notice go to the Communications & Community office, (696) 412-0540, community@oregonnuclear.com. All notices.