Dining »
As mid-morning approaches in Cottage Grove, there is a distinct smoky smell starting to waft around Main Street. It is the glorious smell of the smoker in the empty lot next to Big Stuff BBQ, where almost everything on the menu is prepared. The only barbeque establishment in quaint Cottage Grove, Big Stuff has been impressing locals since 2004 with their classic menu of barbeque favorites.
Winning Humanitarians »
Krista started WINS (Women’s Information Network Services) in 2002 out of two cupboards and a donated space. It has since grown into a successful program. The WINS program offers services such as emergency shelter vouchers, emergency transportation, food, clothing, diapers, baby items, formula, prenatal information, and referrals to safe houses and other services.
Entertainment, Winning Benefactors »
Frank Long. The name is known around Cottage Grove as one of the pillars of strength behind the revolutionary strides the Cottage Theatre has made over the past fifteen years. Frank is a humble man and has a quiet wisdom and intelligence about him. In his presence, one senses they are standing in the shadow of greatness.

