Oregon Coast TODAY

IBy Gretchen Ammerman Oregon Coast TODAY

n my experience of taking pictures of kids throughout the years, I’ve noticed there is a window when you don’t even have to tell them to pose. The second that camera or smartphone comes out, the mugging begins.

It seems to happen between toddlerhood and the dreaded, sullen teen years.

Our cover model this week, nine-year-old Hoku LaSoya, was a dream model. Not just cute, but awesome to talk to and fun to watch as she showed me a few dances she will perform at her solo show, “Hoku LaSoya’s Volcano of Dance” this Saturday. (Read more on page 11).

Last week, I was on child care duty in Portland, and brought a copy of niece Anevay’s cover issue when I dropped her off at school. When I picked her up, I was swarmed by her classmates, all demanding to be on an upcoming cover. I promised them I might — if we ever expand our coverage to Portland. Until then, this photo from a past special friend’s day at the school is for you, Josiah and Destiny.

Saturday,

Take a rhod trip to the wetlands

Catch the brief but dazzling bloom of wild rhododendrons in Lincoln City

Layers of wood chips and mulch soften the steps along the half dozen connecting trails that crisscross the Cutler City Wetlands Open Space, pathways lined with deep green thickets of salal, elderberry and evergreen huckleberry. The trails wind and loop through a terrain that is remarkably diverse for an area only slightly more than 26 acres. At the eastern end and in the center, are the swampy ponds or skunk-weed marshes that give the open space its name. There are also a few majestic old-growth Sitkas, thick stands of alders and shore pines, their trunks cloaked in the pale green feathers of Oregon beaked moss.

At the open space’s western side, extending all the way through its center, there are dark green shrubs of species R. macrophyllum, aka the Western rhododendron — the wild rhododendron that comes alive from late April through midMay, and transforms large swaths of the Cutler City Open Space into a wonderland of vivid, bell-shaped, Barbie-pink blossoms.

The experience of the rhododendron bloom is especially magical in the early morning and late afternoon hours, when the heron nests are active and the chirping birdsong from Wilson’s warblers, wren and yellowthroat almost drown out

the sounds from the coast highway. On a sunny day, rays of light filtering through the brush give the pink blossoms an iridescent quality.

Most easily accessible from the trailhead entrance in the 6400 block of SW Inlet Avenue, the rhododendrons are especially abundant on the West and Alder Trails and on the Frodo Trail North. Protected within the open space’s boundaries, the shrubs are remnants of a thick copse of the plants that covered large parts of Cutler City before the area was developed in the 1940s and 1950s and before it merged with its neighboring towns to form present-day Lincoln City in 1964.

According to Day Farrald, president of the Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society, rhododendrons are especially well-suited to the Northwestern coastal climate and they thrive along the Pacific coastline from British Columbia through Oregon and Northern California. Washington named R. macrophyllum as its state flower in 1892.

“The Northwest coast is idyllic,” he said. “You couldn’t ask for more. It’s not too hot, not too cold. We get a lot of moisture except in the summertime, but these plants have acclimated themselves very well. The leaves will curl up during the summer days and at the first rain, they’ll open.”

Farrald is based in Florence, where, for the past 117 years, the city has been celebrating its Florence Rhododendron

Festival annually during the third weekend in May. Years ago, between 1938 and 1941, Cutler City sponsored its own rhododendron event, The Rhododendron Days and May Festivals of Beauty, and the town was designated “The Rhododendron Capital of North Lincoln County” by the nowdefunct North Lincoln Rhododendron Society.

Much of the rhododendron bloom that was so notable in Cutler City is long gone, but residents and visitors can be grateful that the stunning flowers were preserved through Lincoln City’s creation of the open space program in 1998. The Cutler City Wetlands is one of seven Lincoln City open spaces, which are well-maintained by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. The Cutler City trails were recently improved to allow better access during the rainy season.

“This past year, we raised the trail in the wet lowland areas with mulch to combat some of the trail erosion,” said department director Jeanne Sprague.

Those interested in experiencing this year’s rhododendron bloom shouldn’t delay. The flowers are at their peak through mid-May, and by the month’s end, the last of the pink petals will have fallen on the trails and into the brush.

For more information on the Cutler City Wetlands and other Lincoln City open spaces, go to lincolncity.org/visitors/parks-openspaces.

Story and photo by Eliot Sekuler For the TODAY

Have a blooming marvelous day

Experience the creativity, culture, cuisine, community and commerce of a thriving coastal town at Bloom Newport, taking place this Saturday, May 18, at the Newport Performing Arts Center.

Now in its third year, the event features everything from live entertainment to community organizations, artisans, vendors, food, the ever-popular beverage garden and a surf swap by Pura Vida Surf Shop.

Guests can enjoy live performances by Revel’n, Herencia Mexicana Folklorico and Sons of Beaches, while DJ Crew keeps the music flowing between sets. The event will also feature a free screening of the newly released film “Return” at 4:30 pm in the Alice Silverman Theatre. Directed by Pete Tolton and produced by Stan Parker, it tells the story of retired Green Beret Jim Markel Sr. who returns to Vietnam with his adult son to reflect on his past and search for healing. The beverage garden will feature libations from Rogue Ales, Pelican Brewing Company, Beachcrest Brewing, 2 Towns Ciderhouse, Bier One Brewing, and wine pouring by Grocery Outlet. Those who wish to embark on a beverage tasting adventure can purchase an official Bloom Newport five-ounce glass for $15, which includes tickets for three sample pours. Additional tickets are $2 each.

Those who arrive with an appetite will find Tastee Tiki

Hawaiian, Siren’s Lure Tea House & Bakery, Bristo’s Place and Rustic Pours on hand to provide delicious food and beverages.

Guests will also discover local artists, merchants and community organizations, including Nye Beach Designs, Oregon Coast Natives, Wildhair’s Art, Carlsen Studio, Custom Builds & Artistry, DSW Galleries LLC, Newport Florist, Lunate Leather, Marjorie’s Beads & Bags, Remillard Paintings & Felts, Shirt Happens, JBurkePhoto, MoWhips Makes, Essie Day Jewelry, Oceana Natural Foods, Tall King Clothing, Rogue Witch Apothecary, By the Sun Moon and Sea, Newport Oregon Pride, Newledo Exploration Hub, Newport Parks and Recreation, Project Bravery/Olalla Center, Surfrider Foundation Newport Chapter, Central Coast Food Web, Pacific Northwest Puppy Train, Oregon Coast Community College, Newport 60+ Activity Center, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Economic Development Alliance of Lincoln County, MidCoast Watersheds Council and Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation, Small Business Development Center and TY Accessibility.

Newport will bloom from 3 to 7 pm at the Newport Performing Arts Center, located at 777 W Olive Street. For more information, go to coastarts.org/events.

Painting rocks!

Ever stumbled upon a painted rock and had it lift your spirits? Newport Public Library is giving patrons of all ages the chance to spread a little joy by decorating rocks to be placed in the library’s rock garden or throughout this month.

“We’re incredibly excited to launch this initiative and provide a platform for our community to showcase their creativity,” said Library Director Laura Kimberly. “The Rock Garden not only adds a delightful touch of whimsy to our surroundings but also serves as a testament to the vibrant spirit of our community.”

Participants will have access to a variety of supplies to embellish their rocks, from vibrant paints to sparkling embellishments. Whether you prefer bold designs, intricate patterns or whimsical characters, the possibilities are endless.

Participants can choose to leave their creations in the library’s garden, take them home or place them in other locations throughout the community.

Newport Public Library is located at 35 NW Nye Street. For more information, go to newportoregon.gov or call 541-265-2153.

A future feature

Internationally recognized futurist Dr. Ruth-Ellen L. Miller, will tackle the question of “What World Are We Creating?” at Ocean Unity Church in Waldport this Saturday, May 18.

Miller will share her insights and dialogue with guests on current social, political, economic and ecological trends and the direction they are pointing. The implications are profound and thought provoking.

Miller earned a PhD in systems science with an emphasis on impact assessment of new technologies and policies at Portland State University. The award-winning author of numerous reports and articles on futures studies and systems methodologies as well as books about the role of consciousness in cultural evolution, her classes and workshops are always eye-opening and inspiring.

The talk begins at 1 pm at Ocean Unity Church, located at 385 Alsea Highway in Waldport. For more information, as well as a Zoom link to attend virtually, go to OceanUnityChurch.org.

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Pick the fruits of your family tree

You might have an amazing family history, but if you have never investigated your ancestors, you could be missing some truly remarkable stories.

Join Willamette Writers Coast Chapter and Laurence Overmire, author and genealogist, at Newport Public Library this Saturday, May 18, to learn more about how researching your family tree can help in the writing of fiction, non-fiction, memoir or poetry.

The presentation will examine the big picture of our ancestral heritage. Why it is so meaningful and important. How it inspires people to discover who they are. When genealogy becomes a part of your knowledge base, it can impact areas of your writing such as characterization, dialog or point of view.

Overmire has a multi-faceted career that

also includes director and educator. As one of the pioneers in online research, he has helped thousands of people discover their family roots. His how-to-book, “Digging for Ancestral Gold: The Fun and Easy Way to Get Started on Your Genealogy Quest” offers an easy, step-by-step process to finding your own ancestral gold.

The author of seven genealogy books, including six epic family histories, he has researched early immigrants to America, tracing not only their celebrated ancestors, but also prominent Americans who descended from them.

Saturday’s program begins at 2 pm at Newport Public Library, located at 35 NW Nye Street.

For more information, go to willamettewriters.org.

Foot care clinic visits Newport

SamCare Mobile Medicine will be parked Newport’s Agape Respite Center offering foot care and general health care services this Friday, May 17. The clinic is open to all.

A podiatrist, toenail-trimming specialist and urgent care provider will see patients in two exam rooms inside the 40-foot unit. They can treat foot pain, numbness, illness, infection and allergies as well as performing routine check-ups, giving vaccines, authorizing medication refills, providing

toenail care and more.

No appointment is needed. Insurance will be billed if the patient has insurance. If not, Samaritan can help make financial arrangements. As a nonprofit, Samaritan Health Services treats patients regardless of their ability to pay. Mobile care will be available from 1 to 4 pm in front of Agape Respite Center, located at 351 SW Seventh Street in Newport. For more information, call 541-768-2220.

in concert Receive a Telegraph in Neskowin

The San Francisco-based Telegraph Quartet will perform the music of Fanny Mendelssohn, Kenji Bunch and Antonin Dvořák in the Neskowin Chamber Music season finale this Sunday, May 19.

The quartet, comprised of Eric Chin and Joseph Maile, violins; Pei-Ling Lin, viola; and Jeremiah Shaw, cello, formed in 2013 with an equal passion for standard and contemporary chamber music repertoire. Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “an incredibly valuable addition to the cultural landscape” and by the New York Times as “full of elegance and pinpoint control,” the group was awarded the prestigious 2016 Walter W. Naumburg Chamber Music Award and the Grand Prize at the 2014 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition.

For Sunday’s performance, the awardwinning quartet will perform an array of works shaped by a mix of personal relationships, cultural experiences and stylistic adventurousness.

Mendelssohn wrote her “String Quartet” in the shadow of her highly praised brother Felix, taking a bold step and ultimately choosing to embrace her own musical voice rather than defer to a style or form that would have been more accepted by her sibling and long-time musical confidant.

American composer Bunch’s third string

quartet, “Apocryphal Dances,” is inspired by 17th Century French dance music but the 12-minute work is not written with ardent fixation on the style. Bunch’s intent is for a light and lively experience between the performance of the quartet and the listening audience. Shifts in the melody, chord progressions and rhythmic structure lead the work to reflect qualities of various musical styles.

Dvořák crafted his “String Quartet No. 14” in A flat-major –– his final chamber piece –– in two stages: starting around March 1895 when he was scheduled to depart the United States to return to his homeland and then revisiting the work in December 1895. He finished the piece in less than three weeks and the music largely reflects his spiritual temperament during this time, which was one of uplifting positivity and joy

The quartet’s latest album, “20th Century Vantage Points: Divergent Paths” explores the bewildering and unbridled creativity of the period through the music of Arnold Schoenberg and Maurice Ravel, whose music on this album weaves threads of great contrast and surprising similarity.

The concert begins at 3 pm at Camp WiNe-Ma, located at 5195 Winema Road in Cloverdale.

For more information, go to neskowinchambermusic.com.

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You are going to lava this

‘Hoku LaSoya’s Volcano of Dance’ erupts in Lincoln City

Story & photos by Gretchen Ammerman Oregon Coast TODAY

You could almost say she was dancing before she learned to walk.

“When she was a baby she would wiggle around on her bum swinging her arms,” said Chris Wolf, mother of future dancer Hoku LaSoya. “It was really cute.”

Hoku began taking ballet lessons at the age of three, then by the age of five had expanded to other styles, including Irish and contemporary. These can be seen in her upcoming solo show, “Hoku LaSoya’s Volcano of Dance” at the Lincoln City Cultural Center this Saturday, May 18.

Though she says her mother is her biggest fan and most steadfast supporter, the recital idea was all Hoku.

“She said ‘I really want to do this,’” Wolf said. “So, I told her it would probably cost at least $600 to do and that if she raised that amount on her own, I would do everything I could to help make it happen. I thought the idea would fizzle out but

nope, she began earning money doing chores, making jewelry and other things. Before I knew it, she came to me with an envelope with $600 in it.”

The interview and photo shoot for this story took place at the dance studio at the cultural center, where Hoku has been practicing for her solo performance.

“One of the things that motivated me to do this show, besides the fact that I love to dance, is that I love the cultural center,” she said. “I especially love the auditorium here. I’ve seen a few shows in the auditorium and I thought how amazing it would be to be able to perform on that stage myself.”

The show will include 13 dances interspersed with videos, compiled by Wolf, that show Hoku’s progression over the years, beginning at the age of two.

The performance will be enhanced by projected backdrops, which Hoku helped to design and create. She also designed the art for the poster, which, along with the name of the show, is a nod to the fact that the performance takes place on the anniversary of the Mt. St. Helens eruption on May 18, 1980.

“I’ll be dancing a few different types of dances during the show,” she said. “Ballet is my favorite. It’s fun but it’s also challenging.”

Saying that she “would love to be a professional dancer,”

Hoku is taking proper steps not to ruin her chances.

“I am waiting until it is safe to be ‘en pointe,’ when dancing ballet,” she said.

If it weren’t impressive enough that a kid with an age still in single digits is putting on a solo show, Hoku is also donating a portion of the proceeds to support the Lincoln County Animal Shelter.

“I love cats a lot,” she said. “I have a cat named Willie that we got from the shelter and he’s a really sweet cat. So, I thought that it would be nice to help raise money for them.”

Watching their daughter over the years has been an adventure for Wolf, a graphic designer and fused glass artist, and Hoku’s father, Tony LaSoya, who is the IT director for the City of Lincoln City.

Wolf helps with costumes, drives her daughter to and from McMinnville for dance lessons and is creating a visual record of her daughter’s journey, all along gazing in wide wonder at this little person who has grown into someone with the confidence, creativity and talent to be able to pull off a show like this at her age.

“It’s definitely inspirational,” she said. “I would never have even thought to do it, but it’s something she wanted to do and who am I to stop her?”

The performance begins at 7 pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, located at 540 NE Hwy. 101 Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for kids aged 17 and younger. For more information, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.

Coast Calendar

Park Beautification Day

Coast Park Newport

Lend a hand sprucing up the park at this Newport Parks and Recreation Department event. 9 am to noon, 100 SW Coast Street. FMI, contact Mike Cavanaugh at m.cavanaugh@newportoregon.gov.

Plant Sale

National Guard Armory

Newport

This Lincoln County Master Gardener Association sale features more than 25 varieties of tomatoes, vegetable starts, herbs, native plants, perennials and houseplants. 9 am to 2 pm, 541 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, go to orcoastmga.org or call 541-574-6534.

Newport Farmers Market

Downtown Newport

This market offers locally made handcrafts, art, specialty foods and fresh fruits, vegetables and farm products from Lincoln County farms and growers from surrounding areas. 9 am to 1 pm just off Highway 101 next to Newport City Hall.

pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to https://fb.me/e/1rum40oAJ.

Tango Lessons Lincoln City Cultural Center

Learn the steps to this elegant Latin American dance. No partner needed. 6-8 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-9921002 or email sachdeva.kanwal@gmail.com.

Kids Karaoke Contest

Primaltones Community Venue • Newport

The top finishers win a chance to perform in the grand final at the Toledo Summer Festival in July. $10 per contestant. 7-9 pm, 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road. FMI, go to www.primaltones.com.

“Bakersfield Mist”

Theatre West • Lincoln City

Directed by Bonnie Ross, this hilarious and thought-provoking comedy asks vital questions about what makes art and people truly authentic. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and $13 for students, available at theatrewest.com or call 541-994-5663.

Neskowin Farmers Market

Neskowin

A fun, friendly, vibrant market with a great assortment of fresh local produce as well as baked goods, fresh dory-caught fish, pasture-raised meat and much more. SNAP accepted. 9 am to 1 pm, Highway 101 and Summit Drive across from Neskowin Beach Wayside.

“Above the Trees”

The Bijou Theatre Lincoln City

Filmed on location in Oregon’s Rogue Valley, this engaging drama follows the aftermath of an assault that leaves a good man in a coma and his best friend charged with the crime. Followed by a Q&A with director Gary Lundgren. $8. 10:30 am, 1624 NE Hwy. 101.

Screen Printing Class

Bay City Arts Center

Bring some clothing to print on in this workshop, led by McKenzie and Hope. Inks, equipment, and paper supplied. $50. 10 am-4 pm, 5680 A Street. Register by texting 731-592-1737 or emailing hope. montgomery04@gmail.com.

Artisan Faire

Salishan Marketplace • Gleneden Beach Find unique gift ideas, one-of-a-kind crafts and

handmade goods from Oregon vendors. 10 am-4 pm, 7755 NW Highway 101, Gleneden Beach, three miles south of Lincoln City.

Guided Meditation

The Pines Dine Lincoln City

Alisha Hibbard leads this session upstairs in the Utopia private event space. $5. 11 am-noon, 5040 SE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to https://fb.me/e/45vXGYs7h.

Luminous Soul Spring Retreat

Luminous Soul Center • Gleneden Beach

A Vibrational Well Being retreat featuring yoga and somatic movement, sound healing journeys, meditation and breathwork. Noon-5 pm, 6645 Gleneden Beach Loop. Continues Sunday. Register at www.luminoussoulcenter.com.

“What World Are We Creating?”

Ocean Unity Church • Waldport

Internationally recognized futurist Dr. Ruth-Ellen L. Miller shares insights and dialogue with guests on current social, political, economic and ecological trends. 1 pm, 385 Alsea Highway.

“A Ukrainian Wedding”

Lincoln City Cultural Center

Ukrainian-American ethnomusicologist, folklorist and singer

Nadia Tarnawsky leads the women of Cappella Romana in village folk songs, sacred chants and choral works. 2 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $20- $35, available at www.lincolncityculturalcenter.org or by calling 541-994-9994.

Saturday, May 18

Digging for Ancestral Gold

Newport Public Library

Author and genealogist Laurence Overmire talks about how researching your family tree can help in the writing of fiction, non-fiction, memoir or poetry. 2 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to willamettewriters.org.

Bloom Newport

Newport Performing Arts Center

The community celebration returns, featuring entertainment, food trucks, a beer garden, family games and much more. 3-7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. FMI, go to coastarts.org/bloom.

“Hoku LaSoya’s Volcano of Dance”

Lincoln City Cultural Center

Nine-year-old dance sensation Hoku LaSoya presents her solo show, featuring a range of dance styles. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101 Tickets, $6-$10, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter. FMI, go to lincolncityculturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.

“Our Body Poetic” Primaltones Community Venue • Newport A burlesque and variety show that honors the art of poetry, featuring local and guest performers. 8 pm, 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road. Tickets, $35-$45, available at www.primaltones.com.

Comedy on the Coast Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City An evening of comedy headlined by Don Barnhart, featuring Jeff Horste and

Sunday, May 19

Monday, May 20

Pancake Breakfast

Bay City Arts Center

A great opportunity to visit the current artists-of-the-month galleries, connect with the community and show support for the arts. $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. 9 am-noon, 5680 A Street.

Yachats Farmers Market

Yachats Commons

Find produce, plants, meats, smoked cheeses and mushrooms, along with pottery, jewelry, glass and metal art, handmade soaps and more. 9 am-2 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N.

Lincoln City Sunday Market

Lincoln City Cultural Center

This market offers homegrown, home-baked and handcrafted treats. 10 am-3 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to www.lincolncitysundaymarket.org.

INHOUSE Jazz

Private Home • Lincoln City

This season of intimate house concerts gets underway with a performance from vocalist Jessie Marquez and pianist

Clay Giberson. Hosted by Annie Averre. $15-$30 donation suggested. 1-4 pm. For reservations, call 360-606-7136 or email aaverre@hotmail.com.

Bingo

Newport Elks Lodge

Proceeds will fund scholarships and youth activities. $20 minimum buy-in, cash only. 18 and older. 1-5 pm. 45 SE Moore Drive. FMI, call 541-265-2105.

“A Course in Miracles”

Congregational Church of Lincoln City

This ongoing spiritual self-study program offers a warm welcome to all. 2-3 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place. FMI, call Winona at 503-801-8309.

Purple Range

Yachats Commons

Dr. Sarah Rockwell of the Klamath Bird Observatory presents recent findings into the migratory habits of the Western Purple Martin. 3 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N. Suggested donation of $5. FMI, go to pollyplumb.org or yachatsacademy.org.

Telegraph Quartet

Camp Wi-Ne-Ma Cloverdale

The Neskowin Chamber Music season draws to a close with a performance from this San Francisco-based quartet, featuring the music of Fanny Mendelssohn, Kenji Bunch and more. 3 pm, 5195 Winema Road. FMI, go to neskowinchambermusic.com.

Photo by Lewis Smith

soundwaves

Your guide to live music on the Central Oregon Coast

Don’t see your favorite band or venue? Email the details to soundwaves@oregoncoasttoday.com and we’ll get you listed.

Friday, May 17

Mike Tolle

Beach Daisy Wine • Yachats

Acoustic folk blues. 5-7 pm, 2118 Hwy. 101.

3 Men 3 Guitars

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay

Acoustic music from Terry Schumacher, Roger DeCarlo and Stan Eng. 6-9 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.

Reb Conner

Pelican Brewing • Lincoln City

Round off the week with some acoustic music, a great view and a pint. 6-8 pm, 5911 SE Hwy. 101, 541-614-4216.

Ian Smith

The Drift Inn • Yachats

An evening of classics from a local legend. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Cin D

Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach

Acoustic light rock. 6-8 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

BIAS

Beach Club & Event Center • Lincoln City

A night of heartfelt ballads and soulful melodies from one of country music’s newest stars. $15. 7 pm, 2020 NE 22nd Street.

Open Mic and Karaoke

Primaltones Community Venue • Newport

9 pm-11 am, 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road. All ages until 10 pm. 21 and over thereafter. FMI, go to www.primaltones.com.

Karaoke Bay Haven Inn • Newport

Have a great time with local host Doctor B. and support a small, local venue. 8:30 pm-close, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

Nightly from 8:30 pm-close, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

DJ Metal

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

Playing club hits in the Rogue River Lounge. 10 pm-1:30 am, 1777 NW 44th Street. Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.

Saturday, May 18

Annie Averre

Zurita in Nye Beach • Newport

Soulful singer-songwriter classics and acoustic jazz. 5:30-9 pm, 711 NW 2nd Court, 541-272-5078.

Dave Cowden

Café Chill • Waldport

Classic rock from the ’50s to the ’70s. 6-8 pm, 540 NE Commercial Street.

Flatt Stanley

Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach

This Willamette Valley-based group plays feel-good bluegrass and folk. 6-8 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

Richie G & Ma Beat

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Americana, folk, folk-rock, bossa nova, instrumental contemporary and originals. And the kitchen sink. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

April Bertucci

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay

‘70s and ‘80s pop rock. 6-9 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.

Mercury Coast

Schooner Restaurant & Lounge • Netarts

Eric Sappington and friends come together for a wonderful night of music from local talent. 7-9 pm, 2065 Netarts Basin Boat Road, 503-815-9900.

Six Eyes High

Timbers Restaurant & Lounge • Toledo

Coastal rock. 8 pm, 181 S Main Street, 541-336-3272.

River Divide

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

Country rock — back by popular demand. 8:30 pm, 1643 NW Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Karaoke

Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm-close, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

Karaoke

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

Have a great time with local host Precious and support a small, local venue. 8:30 pm-close, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

DJ Metal

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

Playing club hits in the Rogue River Lounge. 10 pm-1:30 am, 1777 NW 44th Street. Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.

Sunday, May 19

Sunday Jam

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

A chance for professional musicians to collaborate and improvise. 3-6 pm, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Sunday Jazz Jam

Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach

Hosted by Left Edge Jazz, this jam hosts some of the finest musicians in the region. 4-6 pm at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

3rd Sundays

Pelican Brewing • Tillamook

Enjoy a pint and an early-evening set from Dylan Crawford. 5-7 pm, 1708 First Street.

River Divide • Saturday, May 18, in Lincoln City

Mike Tolle

Luna Sea at Seal Rock

Acoustic folk blues. 5-7:30 pm, 10111 NW Pacific Coast Hwy., Seal Rock, 541-563-5862.

Richie G & Ma Beat

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Americana, folk, folk-rock, bossa nova, instrumental contemporary and originals. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Karaoke

Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm-1 am, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

Latin Night

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

The party starts at 10 pm every Sunday in the Rogue River Lounge, 1777 NW 44th Street.

Monday, May 20

John and Spark Duo

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Live music that is sure to spark your interest. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Tuesday, May 21

Linda Yapp

Zurita in Nye Beach • Newport

Mellow acoustic classics and easy listening to dine by. 5:30-8 pm, 711 NW 2nd Court, 541-272-5078.

Lincoln City Bluegrass Jam

Eagles Lodge • Lincoln City

Classic and contemporary bluegrass, old-time Americana and country music. Bring your acoustic instrument to play and sing in the Jam Circle, or just come to listen. 6-8 pm, 737 SW 32nd Street.

Revel’n

The Drift Inn • Yachats

A tasty mix of old-time groove and bluegrass innovation, with Evelyn Idzerda on guitar and vocals; Ron Snyder on vocals, guitar and mandolin. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

Jam Session

Wing Wa Taphouse • Depoe Bay

Open mic jam session. All musicians welcome. 8 pm-close, 330 US-101, 541-765-2288.

Wednesday, May 22

Live Music Wednesdays

Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach

Enjoy an acoustic set from Ronnie Carrier on the outdoor patio of the Attic Lounge, weather permitting. 5-7 pm, 7760 Hwy. 101.

Bib Taylor & Richard Dutton

Zurita in Nye Beach • Newport

Keyboard and horn duo. 5:30-8 pm, 711 NW 2nd Court, 541-2725078.

Axon

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Alan Chamberlain’s compelling rich baritone vocals span a diversity of stylings including folk, blues, gospel, western and jazz. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

King Tide Band

Wing Wa Taphouse • Depoe Bay

The best bluesy rock music to get you moving. 7-10 pm, 330 US101, 541-765-2288.

Thursday, May 23

Groovenheit 22

The Drift Inn • Yachats

This innovative and nimble music duo can read a room and provide a groove that will not disappoint. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N. 541-547-4477.

Open Mic/Jam

Newport Eagles

Join JRC and friends for a night of jamming. 6-9 pm, 106 E. Olive Street.

Karaoke

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

Have a great time with local host Doctor B. 8:30 pm-close, Thursday and Friday nights, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Jam Session

Snug Harbor • Lincoln City

Open mic jam session. All musicians welcome. 8:30 pm-midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City Nightly from 8:30 pm-close, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Dive in to the story of the Kingfisher

Join award-winning author Marina Richie for a head first dive into the world of North America’s jay-sized angler at Newport’s OSU Extension Lincoln County building on Tuesday, May 21.

Richie’s book, “Halcyon Journey, In Search of the Belted Kingfisher,” recently earned the 2024 John Burroughs Award for distinctive natural history writing and features 16 illustrations by Newport artist Ram Papish. The photo-filled presentation will explore why the female is more colorful than the male and other secrets of a skittish-yet-familiar bird. Throughout, Richie will read brief excerpts from “Halcyon Journey,” a firstperson narrative threading natural history, memoir and myth. She will sign and sell

books after the event.

Richie is a nature writer living in Bend, with an affinity for the coast, where she attended the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology. She has authored two children’s books, “Bird Feats of Montana” and “Bug Feats of Montana.” Her articles, essays and poetry appear in literary and popular magazines, blogs, newspapers and in three book collections. Her education includes an MA in journalism from the University of Montana and a BA in biology from the University of Oregon.

The presentation begins at 6:30 pm at the OSU Extension Lincoln County building, 1211 SE Bay Blvd. in Newport. For more information, go to lincolncityaudubon.org.

Purple range, purple range

Dr. Sarah Rockwell of the Klamath Bird Observatory will present “GPS-Tracking Western Purple Martins to Brazil and Back” at the Yachats Commons this Sunday, May 19. Purple martins are only found at the coast from about April to August and, until recently, researchers had only a slight idea of where they spend the non-breeding months. From 2020 to 2022, the Klamath Bird Observatory’s research team captured adult martins nesting in coastal Oregon and outfitted them with lightweight GPS tags to track their movements.

These tags need a battery lightweight enough for a small songbird to carry safely

and cannot transmit GPS data, only store it. To retrieve the tag and its valuable data, tagged birds must be found and recaptured after their year-long, round-trip migration.

Learn as Rockwell tells the fascinating story of how international collaboration and dedication succeeded in revealing new discoveries about these incredible, 8,000-mile journeys.

Sunday’s talk, presented by the Yachats Academy of Arts and Sciences, begins at 3 pm at the Yachats Commons, 441 Hwy. 101 N. Admission is by a suggested donation of $5. For more information, go to pollyplumb. org or yachatsacademy.org.

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Illustration by Ram Papish

Tillamook Bay, Garibaldi Date

Siletz Bay, Lincoln City

Yaquina Bay, Newport Date

Tides

Tides Thurs., May 16 2:06 am 3.2 2:03 pm 0.9 7:24 am 5.7 9:04 pm 6.6 Fri., May 17 3:10 am 2.5 2:50 pm 1.3 8:41 am 5.5 9:37 pm 7.0 Sat., May 18 4:00 am 1.8 3:32 pm 1.7 9:49 am 5.5 10:06 pm 7.3 Sun., May 19 4:42 am 1.1 4:11 pm 2.0 10:48 am 5.6 10:34 pm 7.7 Mon., May 20 5:20 am 0.4 4:47 pm 2.4 11:39 am 5.8 11:01 pm 8.0 Tues., May 21 5:55 am -0.2 5:23 pm 2.8 12:27 pm 6.0 11:30 pm 8.3 Wed., May 22 6:30 am -0.7 5:59 pm 3.1 1:11 pm 6.2 Thurs., May 23 7:06 am -1.1 6:36 pm 3.3 12:00 am 8.5 1:54 pm 6.3

Alsea Bay, Waldport

Date Low Tides High Tides

Thurs., May 16 2:07

May 23 7:54 am -0.7 7:34 pm 2.9 12:40 am 7.6 2:19 pm 5.6

learn a little

Yoga tips for dealing with loss

By Arielle Beauduy For the TODAY

Recently a person dear to our yoga community passed away. The news was very shocking and unexpected. She was always the first one to yoga class and an avid supporter or our growing wellness center. Knowing how to help process death with a community has felt very daunting, especial since I feel I am at loss for words. But on the Tuesday morning class she regularly attended, I held a special yoga class honoring our loved friend and I showed up and did the best I could. Her passing brought up a lot of feelings for me about death, our lack of comfort discussing it and processing it. This has motivated me to share some simple, yoga-inspired practices and ways that might be helpful when processing a death of a friend or loved one.

Hold Space, Together

Since many of us don’t have the words, and don’t know what to do, one of the most healing ways to support each other is to just show up and be present together, with no strict agenda or things to accomplish. Simply being present, pausing and holding space allows us to settle down into the moment and notice what comes up, letting words or silence happen naturally.

Be in Nature

Hiking or walking on the beach, swimming, lying in the grass — all have deep benefits, not only physically but for our mind and our emotions. Refocusing on the natural world and allowing our senses to really experience the elements can help us understand a deeper meaning and connection in life. Nature reveals to us the eternal energy of life that never really dies, but just transforms. Earthing, known as standing barefoot in the grass or the sand, helps us to balance our root chakra and calm the amygdala, the part of our brain that is home to our fight or flight response. Being near water helps to balance our navel chakra, our center of emotions, and allows to embrace our feelings.

Breathing

In yoga, the control of breath is called Pranayama. Prana is the life force that is carried upon the breath. By consciously breathing and not restricting the breath, we increase our lung efficiency. When our exhale is longer than our inhale, it is a signal to our nervous system that we are safe. A simple breath practice is to breathe in through the nose to the count of five and exhale through the mouth to the count of six. Closing your eyes while you practice conscious breathing guides you to tune in and notice what comes up. Our inhalation can be visualized like the wave coming to shore and the exhalation is the wave that goes back out to sea, taking with it what we no longer need.

Draw, Paint, Create

When creating, we are using the right hemisphere of our brain, which is associated with emotion, creativity and intuition. It also accesses our subconscious. Our brain produces dopamine when we are in creative mode, guiding us to process loss. The flood of good chemicals helps us connect to our sense of well-being.

Rest and Take Time

It can be especially hard to rest after experiencing loss. At the end of a yoga class, we practice a present state of rest called Shavasana in Sanskrit, which translates to corpse pose.

It can be the most powerful part of yoga class. A helpful way to gently guide your body to relax in Shavasana, is to practice what is known as tension and release. You begin lying down on your back, on a yoga mat or the carpet. To help you get comfortable you can place a pillow or bolster under your knees and head. It can be very soothing to cover your eyes with a dark cloth or eye pillow. Then lift your right leg up off the floor, squeezing all the muscles of the leg and foot, and then release the effort and tension completely. You continue to the left leg, then pelvis, torso, right arm, left arm, and neck, finishing with the head and face. A lot of times we are unaware of the amount of tension we are holding in the body, and by creating tension and then releasing it, we allow the body to let go of what it is holding, consciously or unconsciously.

Love Never Dies

Process loss and grieving takes time, allow yourself to just be, and reach out to others for support. We all experience this part and life. Remember that the love, kindness and joy that we experience in our relationships never dies.

Arielle Beauduy is the co-owner at Luminous Soul Center in Gleneden Beach, which is hosting a Vibrational WellBeing Retreat on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19. The center offers weekly yoga classes for all levels, energy healing sessions, inspirational events and sound healing. Arielle also teaches a weekly yoga class at Salishan Coastal Lodge.

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Worth leafing the house for

Fill your garden with plants that have been started with a masterful touch at the Lincoln County Master Gardener Association’s 23rd annual plant sale, happening at Newport’s National Guard Armory this Saturday, May 18.

There will be more than 25 varieties of tomatoes, vegetable starts, herbs, native plants, perennials and houseplants. All were grown by Master Gardeners from seeds, cuttings or bare root starts, so they are well-suited for the unique coastal climate and environment.

Shoppers can stop by the help desk for answers to gardening questions or for information on the Master Gardener program. Representatives from Bee Atlas and OSU Beekeepers Association will also be available to help people learn more about the 740 different bees that live in Oregon. Once again, there will be the Garden

Sale section with a variety of yard art, garden tools, pots and other garden-related items at “everything must go” prices.

Back by popular demand, Stone Sharpening will be available to freshen the edges of garden tools, scissors, clippers or loppers. Pricing starts at $5.

There will be disability parking available on the east side of the building, closest to the entrance. Bring your wagons to load up with plants to take home — sturdy boxes will be provided while supplies last.

Proceeds from the sale support educational activities and scholarship programs.

The plant sale will take place from 9 am to 2 pm in the National Guard Armory, located at 541 SW Hwy. 101, Newport.

For more information, go to orcoastmga. org or call 541-574-6534.

Volunteer work day in Newport

Help beautify Coast Park at the Newport Parks and Recreation Department’s next volunteer park beautification day this Saturday, May 18.

Activities and projects will include pruning plants, weeding, planting trees, making improvements to structures, spreading mulch, picking up trash and other worthwhile projects.

Parks and Recreation staff will provide safety vests, trash bags, light tools for use along with refreshments. Volunteers must be 16 years or older or be accompanied by

an adult. Please wear closed-toe shoes and work clothes, and if you have them, bring work gloves and hand tools like clippers and trowels. For safety reasons, no personal power tools will be allowed.

Volunteer check-in begins at 8:30 am and the cleanup runs from 9 am to noon at 100 SW Coast Street next to the Newport Performing Arts Center. For more information, contact Mike Cavanaugh, m.cavanaugh@newportoregon. gov or Anita Albrecht, a.albrecht@ newportoregon.gov.

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FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Dogs’ influence on humans has given them this sobriquet (nickname).

2. What body part’s primary function is to communicate the dog’s emotional state?

3. What dog breed bears the name of a Mexican state?

GRADUATE LEVEL

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5. What five-letter word applies to any female dog?

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PH.D. LEVEL

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7. What is the Latin word for “dog”?

8. What is the ASPCA?

9. In 1957, this dog became the first animal to be launched into Earth’s orbit.

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Perpetua in motion

Cape Perpetua Collaborative and View the Future are kicking off a partnership providing summer educational opportunities aimed at fostering conservation and learning along the Oregon Coast.

The collaborative initiative seeks to engage visitors and the local community in exploring the Cape Perpetua area while learning about its resilience and biodiversity.

Beginning Thursday, May 23, and running through July, participants will have the unique opportunity to take part in guided tide pool tours and tours of the Yachats Ridge, offering firsthand experiences of the area’s rich natural heritage and ongoing conservation efforts. Led by Cape Perpetua’s Tide Pool Ambassadors and View the Future’s resident scholars, these tours provide exceptional

learning opportunities for individuals interested in the protection and preservation of this precious coastal region.

“The collaboration between Cape Perpetua Collaborative and View the Future represents a significant step forward in our collective efforts to promote environmental sustainability and conservation,” said Katy Bear Nalven, program manager at Cape Perpetua Collaborative. “Through these educational initiatives, we aim to inspire stewardship and raise awareness about the importance of preserving the Cape Perpetua area for generations to come.”

For more information about the summer educational opportunities, go to capeperpetuacollaborative.org.

Enjoy summer without a fall

A fall of any kind can affect a person emotionally as well as physically and can influence decisions that might decrease quality of life. A wellness seminar, Take the Right Steps, will be held Tuesday, May 21, at Newport’s Samaritan Center for Health Education.

Brenda Luntzel, fitness specialist at the Newport Recreation Center, will discuss the latest on concussions and brain health, medication interactions, common reasons for

falling, home safety, exercise and steps you can take to prevent falls.

Each participant will receive a free fallprevention item to take home.

The seminar is from 1 to 2:30 pm at the Samaritan Center for Health Education, located at 740 SW Ninth Street, directly west of Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital.

To reserve your seat for this free seminar, contact Amy Conner at 541-574-4952 or aconner@samhealth.org.

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