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t’s not that I don’t look forward to payday, but my favorite compensation in this job are the experiences I have because of it.

Like the day that seaweed expert Alanna Kieffer treated me to a private seafood foraging adventure and cooked for me in my camper van, the rain falling gently outside. The meal was great, the company lovely and the day one of my favorites of the year. Read more about Kieffer and her upcoming workshop on page 5.

Another indelible memory was from last year, when I went to meet the monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastery, who were on tour and requested a meeting with me after reading the article I had written about them. When I finally took my leave, mentioning that Assistant Canine Editor Scout was in the car and had recently had surgery, three of the monks followed me outside and gave her a moving blessing, which I prefer to believe contributed to her lightning-fast healing. The monks are still on tour and returning to Newport for eight days of events. I highly recommend the pet blessings, especially if you’ve a companion who’s poorly. Read more on pages 22-23.

Gretchen Ammerman Oregon Coast TODAY

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Get your vitamin sea

Need some inspiration to spice up your diet? Kelp is at hand.

Alanna Kieffer digs seaweed. Or, more accurately, she cuts pieces of it off with scissors, leaving intact the “hold fast” and the lower part of the leaf so that it can regrow.

A teacher, culinary explorer and cultivator with a background in marine science, Kieffer has a true passion for sea vegetables, especially kelp.

“I taught in the Channel Islands and that sparked my love of kelp,” she said. “It was an ecosystem that I barely knew existed and now I’m in love with kelp forests.”

Through her business, Shifting Tides, Kieffer leads private and group tide pool tours and educational forays to learn about harvesting the fruits of the sea, including seaweed, clams and mussels.

“This is the season for workshops,” she said. “The clam and mussel harvesting tours are always popular, but people’s interest in seaweed has been really growing.”

(As of the time of this writing, high levels of biotoxins have caused closures of shellfish harvesting on many portions of the Oregon Coast.)

In partnership with Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition, Kieffer will lead a Seaweed ID Class in Newport on Tuesday, June 25.

The workshop will cover the intertidal ecology and oceanography of the Oregon Coast, specifically how it pertains to seaweed, how to identify various species of seaweeds and

how they can and have been used in culinary and healing treatments for centuries.

Though seaweed that has washed ashore can be collected at any time, the season for harvesting live specimens begins in March and ends on Saturday, June 15, so there will not be any harvesting during this workshop.

Kieffer re-washed ashore on the Oregon Coast when COVID shutdowns forced her out of Catalina Island, where she had been living and working.

“My mom lived here so I came back,” she said. “I really didn’t know what I was going to do but I got re-hired at Haystack Rock Marine Garden where I had worked in the past.”

Then Kieffer heard about a new company that would go on to become Oregon Seaweed.

“When I heard there was a dulse farm being built, I got involved,” she said. “People often think I’m the owner because I am the face of it, but I just work there.”

Oregon Seaweed and Shifting Tides do share goals, including getting people to eat more sea vegetables.

“I was working with a bunch of chefs and I realized the problems of getting food to plates is what sustainable food systems means. I also found out how little people know about things like the importance of kelp beds for our entire marine ecosystems, and that’s why I started Shifting Tides.”

On a misty morning early in the harvesting season, Kieffer and I met at a spot near Rockaway Beach.

We immediately scored three edible seaweeds, and she cut the leaf off of one and handed me a piece to try while dropping the rest into her collection bucket. It tasted like… nothing.

After a bit more hiking around, Kieffer, with a lovely blend of

knowledge and enthusiasm, showed me how to identify things like nori, known as the wrapping for sushi rolls.

We headed back to our vehicles and, Kieffer, who had come prepared, created a sample platter of foods that included the seaweeds we had just harvested and Kieffer’s hand-pickled kelp bulbs. Using only the smallest amount of seasoning, she treated me to one of the better small plate meals of my life.

The seaweed I had sampled on the beach, with the addition of only a smidgeon of olive oil and heat, had become something very tasty. The cooking process brought out the natural salts, so none needed to be added.

The joy in my chef’s face showed how much she truly enjoys introducing people to new ways to enjoy this sustainable food.

“We’ve had such good feedback from people trying it,” she said. “I have many people signing up for the foraging classes after tasting recipes at our culinary series.”

Kieffer and a partner work with Oregon chefs each summer for an annual series of meals and demonstrations all over the western part of the state.

“Getting people to appreciate sea vegetables as a sustainable food resource is a way to hopefully get people to understand the importance of preserving them,” she said. “In schools we get very little education about ocean ecosystems. When I speak in schools, I show a picture of a tree forest, and then a kelp forest and show how beautiful and complex they actually are and the kids get really excited to know more.”

The June 25 Seaweed ID Class will run from 8:30 to 11:30 am. Registration fee is $60. For more information about Shifting Tides and the upcoming workshops, go to shiftingtidesnw.com.

Story & photos by Gretchen Ammerman Oregon Coast TODAY

A net positive

Combining an environmental ethic with an artist’s aesthetic, the new show by Rebecca Hooper “Weaving Maritime Ropes: Transforming Retired Fishing Material into Art” opens at Lincoln City’s Fiber Art Studio and Gallery this Friday, June 7.

An opening reception will run from 5 to 7 pm on Friday, offering light refreshments and the chance to chat with the artist.

Hooper practices the art of weaving retired fishing and crabbing ropes and nets in her Gypsea Weaver Studio, nestled in Newport’s Aquarium Village. Sourcing materials directly from commercial vessels working out of the Port of Newport, she weaves life into discarded gear, providing an eco-friendly alternative to the landfill. With each creation, she celebrates Newport’s maritime heritage while advocating for sustainability.

Hooper makes doormats, baskets, hanging jellyfish and woven tapestry art with reclaimed lines. With a background in weaving cotton and wool, she has been experimenting and pushing this new material to see what it can do. This body of work demonstrates innovation and creativity at its finest.

The show runs through August 4 at the Fiber Art Studio and Gallery, located inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 540 NE Hwy. 101. The center is open from 10 am to 5 pm, Wednesday through Sunday.

For more information, go to lincolncityculturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.

Bartow in the frame

Short films celebrating renowned artist Rick Bartow to screen in Newport

The Bartow Project, a collection of three short films celebrating renowned artist Rick Bartow, will be screened at the Newport Performing Arts Center this Friday, June 7.

The result of a three-year partnership between the Wiyot Tribe and theater company Dell’Arte International, all three films were developed by Indigenous artists in the homelands of the Wiyot people and inspired by the life and art of Bartow, who died in 2016. That inspiration is the sole connective tissue. Spanning genres, each film explores and examines, in its own way, various aspects of Bartow’s life and wide-ranging art practice, which included drawing, painting, carving, sculpture and music.

“Work is Ceremony: A Ceremony for Julie” by Michelle Hernandez of the Wiyot Tribe and Samantha Williams-Gray of the Tlingit Nation explores, through dance, the love of Bartow and his wife, Julie Swan. Swan, a musician and basket maker who succumbed to breast cancer in 1999, was married to Bartow for 12 years. The film, set in the coastal beauty of the Wiyot homelands, embraces the joy and melancholy of love and loss.

Nanette Kelley’s “Rick Bartow The Man Who Made Marks” is more of a mini-documentary meets animated music video. Kelley, of Osage Nation/ Cherokee Nation heritage, created a delightful mélange of music, images and interviews where the viewer jaunts through stories told by friends and colleagues, underscoring Bartow’s talent and humor. His recorded song “Black Dog” serves as narration in the artist’s voice.

“Things You Know but Cannot Explain,” by Chantal Jung, Inujuk Nunatsiavutimi and Michelle Hernandez, is an 11-minute stop-motion animated short. The title stems from one of Bartow’s early graphite drawings, named after a quote

by philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. Jung and Hernandez have created a lens through which the viewer enters the transformation of spirit, history and tradition that Bartow and the Wiyot people have experienced.

Bartow lived his whole life in Newport, the son of white and Wiyot parents. The Wiyot side of the family had emigrated up the coast from their ancestral lands early in the 20th Century. Bartow grew up deeply influenced by the Native values he encountered in his family and their relationships with the local Native community of the Siletz Tribe. He became a leader in contemporary Native American art. And while his work received international acclaim, he was always an active and integral part of his coastal community, where his legacy is still very much alive.

That legacy is alive, in fact, in a very real way. Bartow’s son, Booker Bartow, has recently rediscovered his love for visual art, and his first solo exhibition, “South Beach Salamander” is on display just a few blocks away in the Upstairs Gallery at the Newport Visual Arts Center. Drawing inspiration from his childhood in South Beach and the freedom to learn, explore, and express provided to him by his parents and the tidal wetlands, Booker depicts the fauna that animated his formative years. Wandering through the pieces, the viewer is invited to feel the rhythms of the estuary and the progression of the seasons. The show is part of the special four-gallery exhibition “Where Waters Meet,” featuring the work of five up-and-coming Indigenous artists.

The Bartow Project films will be shown back-toback starting at 7 pm, followed by a question-andanswer session with Kelley and Hernandez. Tickets are $10. The Newport Performing Arts Center is located at 777 W Olive Street. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.

A tour of Yachats Ridge

Another year finds me in search of new adventures, new trails, new detours. And I found the perfect place to start — Yachats Ridge, a 1,100-acre property south of Yachats River and north of Cape Perpetua. View the Future (VtF), a local nonprofit is hosting guided tours with the permission of Manulife Investment Management, one of the two owners.

VtF supports environmental and cultural preservation, funding acquisitions and rehabilitating land, and helping fund certain recreational projects in the Yachats area. The group has partnered with the City of Yachats to raise matching funds for the city’s Ocean View Drive Boardwalk project — offering a safer view of the Yachats Estuary.

The Yachats Ridge tour starts with climbing into a fourwheel drive vehicle and heading through the normally locked gate and uphill, i.e. this isn’t something you do on your own. Talk about scenic photo views. Before I came to Oregon, I had seen photos of Manzanita from Neahkahnie Mountain and Lincoln City from Cascade Head. Having hiked in Oregon since 2016, I have been at Neahkahnie and Cascade Head. They are supplanted by Yachats Ridge’s view north toward downtown Yachats and on to Newport’s Yaquina Head Lighthouse.

A view looking east shows the Yachats River Valley, some probable Marbled Murrelet habitat, and a panorama of the coastal range (on my tour I saw Mary’s Peak, which is not often visible).

A view looking south shows three wooded ridges, views of Gwynn Creek, Cummins Ridge and the Cummins Wilderness Area.

All told, “I can see for miles and miles”

Other tour stops showcase water’s importance. A quarry provided gravel for the roads until it hit a water vein and turned into a pond. There is a wetland at about 1,100 feet elevation. A short walk leads to the start of Amanda Creek. For 50 yards nothing, then a spring (first of several) provides just a trickle. Another 50 yards and it is obvious that there is the start of a creek. Additionally, there are beautiful meadowlands with more outstanding views.

As for trails, Joanne Kittel of VtF mentions a loop hike of nine miles could be available. I personally would walk out and back from Highway 101 and avoid the rough gravel, a steep five miles.

VtF hopes one day with partners to preserve and restore this property and make it available for recreation.

I could give many reasons for Yachats Ridge becoming available for recreation, but here are three of mine:

1) It would be nice to come into Yachats and not see clear cuts ruining nature’s view.

2) The concentration of scenic views

3) If Trailkeepers of Oregon gets to work on trails, keeping busy might (emphasize might) help keep me out of trouble.

If interested in the three-hour tour, contact Joanne Kittel at joannekittel@viewthefuture.org.

City of Yachats trail crews meet at Yachats Commons on the first and third Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:30 am, and then gather at The Drift Inn afterward. If interested in joining in, email yachatstrails@gmail.com.

artsy ART in the Spotlight

Lila Passarelli’s seascapes and animal paintings and feathered pieces by Kevlar Sant will be featured for a two-week show at Newport’s Yaquina Art Association Gallery, opening this Saturday, June 8.

Passarelli, a South Beach resident, has been an active association member for more than 45 years, where she first studied with professional artists Bill Runyan and Harry Niemela.

Despite being in her 90s, Passarelli will be in the gallery most days during her show. Her commissioned pet portraits have covered subjects from dogs to donkeys.

Sant found his expression in designing feathered earrings after years of tying flies for fishermen, including himself. The results are often vibrant, playful and almost weightless. For those who want to show off their attraction to fly fishing, he also has earrings on barbless hooks.

The show will be on display through June 21 at the Yaquina Art Association Gallery, located in Nye Beach at 789 NW Beach Drive, open daily from 11 am to 5 pm. For more information, go to yaquinaart.org.

Science meets art in Yachats

The Yachats Academy of Arts & Sciences will welcome artist and author Zebith S. Thalden to the Yachats Commons for a talk titled “Science + Art,” this Saturday, June 8.

In her presentation, Thalden will share how art can be used as a tool to learn about the natural world and to encourage environmental stewardship. She will also touch on the philosophy and creative process presented in her recently published book, “The Insect Artist: How to Observe Draw and Paint

Butterflies, Bees, and More.”

Thalden celebrates biological diversity and the interconnectivity between humans and other species. Her artwork has been featured in museums and cultural centers around the world. She received a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design and MFA-IA from Goddard College. The talk begins at 2 pm at 441 Hwy. 101 N. Admission is by a suggested donation of $5. For more information, go to pollyplumb.org or yachatsacademy.org.

Surfrider unveils star attraction

The Newport Chapter of Surfrider Foundation is holding an online auction to raise money to support its beach stewardship activities. The auction features paintings, photographs, fiber art, a steelhead fishing trip, whale watching and much more.  The items are available for viewing online at newportsurfrider.org. Bidding is open through the afternoon of June 15 at the Otter Rock and Roll kids surf contest. Items can be picked up any time after the auction. All proceeds will go to support the local Surfrider chapter.

Medicare 101

The better you understand your options with Medicare, the better choices you can make to protect yourself from high medical costs in the future. Learn more at the Medicare 101 educational workshop at the Newport 60+ Activity Center this Friday, June 7.

Participants will learn about when to enroll into Medicare Parts A and B; how to avoid Part B and Part D penalties; the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans; Part D coverage gap and working and participating in an employer-sponsored plan when you turn 65.

The workshop is from 2 to 3 pm. The Newport 60+ Activity Center is located at 20 SE 2nd Street. For more information and to register, go to newportoregon.gov/sc and click on “Browse the catalog and register,” or call 541-265-9617.

in concert Recorder society hosts endof-season blowout

Let the Oregon Coast Recorder Society blow your mind as it wraps up the 20232024 season at the Newport Visual Arts Center this Sunday, June 9.

The concert will include music from the Medieval times to the present, including 13th Century pieces from Spain and England, a double canon from the 15th Century European Renaissance, a German Ricercar by J.S. Bach, and modern pieces arranged or written for recorders.

The coast society is a chapter of the American Recorder Society. Members play recorders of several sizes: sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor and bass. For this concert, besides recorders, there will be guitar and cello as well.

Following the concert will be an opportunity to take a closer look at the instruments and speak with the musicians. Refreshments will be served.

The concert begins at 2 pm at the Newport Visual Arts Center, located at 777 NW Beach Drive. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-6540.

Coast Calendar

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1) Host an event that is open to the public. 2) Email the details to calendar@oregoncoasttoday.com or call 541-921-0413.

Saturday, June 8

for an exhibit featuring the work of James Richard Norwood and the LBGT community. Light refreshments provided. 5-7 pm, 5680 A Street.

“Weaving Maritime Ropes” Lincoln City Cultural Center

Am opening reception for this exhibit, featuring the creations of Rebecca Hooper, made using retired fishing ropes and nets. 5-7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-994-9994.

Open Mic Bay City Arts Center A chance to get on stage and share your passion, whether it is a musical performance or maybe even stand-up comedy. Walk-ins are welcome, but to secure your seven minutes of fame, register at nlemotte@gmail.com. 5:30-8 pm, 5680 A Street.

“The Play That Goes Wrong”

NCRD Performing Arts Center Nehalem

across from Neskowin Beach Wayside.

Are You Ready?

Depoe Bay Community Hall Learn how to get yourself and your family ready in the event of an emergency or disaster in this presentation from the Depoe Bay Emergency Preparedness Committee and Lincoln County Emergency Management. Featuring door prizes, giveaways, food and tours of the city’s Emergency Operations Communications Trailer. 10 am-2 pm, 220 S Bay Street.

Artisan Faire

Riverbend Players present this Olivier Award-winning comedy, following the calamitous opening night of a 1920s murder mystery. 7 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets, $20-$25, or $10 for kids, available at RiverbendPlayers.org or by calling 503-298-5467.

The Bartow Project

Newport Performing Arts Center

A screening of three short films celebrating renowned artist Rick Bartow, followed by a question-and-answer session with two of the directors. $10. 7-8:30 pm, 777 W Olive Street. FMI, go to coastarts.org or call 541-2652787.

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.

Chair Yoga

Lincoln City Cultural Center

Join New Moon Yoga for a session that will leave you energized yet relaxed with stretching and gentle strengthening. Noon, 540 NE Hwy. 101.

Tidepool Discovery Days Oceanside

Join Friends of Netarts Bay to explore a world of exciting and exotic creatures. Registration required. 9 am at the Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site west of Tillamook. FMI and registration, go to netartsbaywebs.org.

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.

Soul Saturdays Luminous Soul Center Gleneden Beach

Mini-Sessions, aura pictures, chakra and energy balancing, intuitive readings. 1-4 pm, 6645 Gleneden Beach Loop. Reservations required. Contact Jaya at 971-313-2383.

Word Surfers Writing Group

Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City

A group of folks keen on learning, improving and supporting others in the craft of writing. All genres and mediums welcome. 1-3 pm every second and fourth Saturday, second floor, 800 SE Hwy. 101. FMI, contact Chris at ?541-224-6498.

“Science + Art”

Yachats Commons

Artist and author Zebith S. Thalden shares how art can be used as a tool to learn about the natural world and to encourage environmental stewardship. 2 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N. Suggested donation of $5. FMI, go to pollyplumb. org or yachatsacademy.org.

“For the Love of Dance” Tillamook High School

Join Oregon Coast Dance Center for its end-of-year production showcase, featuring a ballet production of “The Wizard of Oz.” 2-4 pm, 2605 12th Street. Repeated Saturday.

World Ocean Day

Pacific Maritime Heritage Center Newport

This special kids’ celebration will feature a reading from children’s author Sara T. Behrman, a craft activity and the grand opening of the new children’s area. 2 pm, 333 SE Bay Blvd. FMI, go to oregoncoasthistory.org or call 541-265-7509.

“The Play That Goes Wrong”

NCRD Performing Arts Center • Nehalem

Riverbend Players present this Olivier Award-winning comedy, following the calamitous opening night of a 1920s murder mystery. 7 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets, $20-$25, or $10 for kids, available at RiverbendPlayers.org or by calling 503-298-5467.

“Bakersfield Mist”

Theatre West Lincoln City

Directed by Bonnie Ross, this hilarious and thoughtprovoking 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 541-9945663.

Comedy on the Coast

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

An evening of 21+ comedy headlined by Ken Rogerson, featuring Art Krug and hosted by Beau McDowell. $15. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street.

Sunday, June 9

Monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastery Samaritan Center for Health Education Newport Today’s activities start with an introductory class on Tibetan Buddhist meditation at 2 pm, followed at 6 pm by a Vajrasattva Empowerment Ceremony, 740 SW 9th Street. FMI, call 530-748-9365.

Circle of Light Sunday Gatherings Luminous Soul Center • Gleneden Beach

Guided meditation, sound healing, inspirational offerings and afternoon tea. Noon-1:30 pm, 6645 Gleneden Beach Loop. $11. RSVP to luminoussoulcenter.com. FMI, call 971-313-2383.

Monday, June 10

Book

Driftwood

A book lover’s paradise with thousands of books, CDs, audiobooks, puzzles and more, with a 50-percent-off sale category every week. 10 am-2 pm, second floor, 801

“The Play That Goes Wrong” NCRD Performing Arts Center Nehalem Riverbend Players present this Olivier Award-winning comedy, following the calamitous opening night of a 1920s murder mystery. 2 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets, $20-$25, or $10 for kids, available at RiverbendPlayers.org or by calling 503-298-5467.

“Shark Moms: Redefining the Narrative” Pelican Brewing • Lincoln City Meet a shark scientist, drink some Pelican brews, and come ready to answer some trivia questions at this Science on Tap event. 4 pm, 5911 SW Hwy. 101.

Ballroom

Monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastery Samaritan Center for Health Education Newport The touring monks offer an introductory class on Tibetan Buddhist meditation at 10 am; followed at 2 pm by “Aging Without Regrets: Wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition;”

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, June 7

Waldport Acoustic Jam

Waldport Community Center

Musicians and listeners of all ages and abilities are welcome and a piano is available. 3-5 pm, 265 NW Hemlock Street.

Mike Tolle

Hilltop Café & Bistro • Waldport

Acoustic folk guitar. 5-7 pm, 828 SW Pacific Coast Highway.

Pipedance

Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach

Husband-and-wife duo Gary Burman and Nora Sherwood present an evening of Irish music on uilleann pipes, guitar, flute and whistle, complemented by Nora’s percussive sean nós step dancing. 6-8 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

The Bunkhouse Two

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Pre-war country, homespun ballads, rags and more. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Garibaldi Jam

Garibaldi Community Hall

Mostly old-time favorites and Country-Western standards. Cut a rug on the large dance floor or simply sit and enjoy. 6-8 pm, 6th Street and Acacia Avenue.

Karaoke

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

8:30 pm-close, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Six Eyes High

Rock ‘n roll. 8:30 pm, 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.

Saturday, June 8

Wild Hog in the Woods

Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach

This Oregon string band plays a wild mix of old-time, swing, sleazejazz, ragtime, blues and tin-pan alley tunes with honest verve and gusto. 6-8 pm at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

Old Peculier

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay

An eclectic trio performing everything from Hank Williams country ballads to Frank Zappa’s political, psychedelic rock, with tuneful stops along the way. 6-9 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.

Holus Bolus

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Tom Boylan is a one-man acoustiloop, using guitar, percussion and vocals to create eclectic live songs. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Laryssa Birdseye

Schooner Restaurant & Lounge • Netarts

Laryssa returns to the lounge for an evening of sultry singersongwriter lyrics. Call for reservations. 7-9 pm, 2065 Netarts Basin Boat Road, 503-815-9900.

Village People

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

Limber up to spell out the letters “Y,” “M,” “C” and “A” as this iconic band brings its high-energy vibe to the coast. 16 and over. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. Tickets, $45-$60, available at www. chinookwindscasino.com or by calling 1-888-624-6228.

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, June 9

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.

Mike Tolle

Luna Sea at Seal Rock

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

Tex Brooklyn Experiment

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Enjoy standards, original tunes and requests from Morgen “Red Horn” Silverhorn on clarinet and saxophone, Bill Stiffler on bass and Robert Rubin on piano and accordion. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 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.

Lavinia Ross

Monday, June 10

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Lavinia sings songs from sources as varied as Joni Mitchell, Kate Wolf and Peter Rowan, as well as her own compositions. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

Tuesday, June 11

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. All welcome. 6-8 pm, 737 SW 32nd Street.

John Bringetto Duo

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Latin classics and jazz standards. 6:30-9 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, June 12

Live Music Wednesdays

Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach

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

Mike Tolle

The Drift Inn • Yachats Acoustic folk blues. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-5474477.

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, June 13

Lincoln City Music Circle

Lincoln City Senior Center

Acoustic instruments, voices and audiences of all ages are welcome to “solo, jam, or pass” and a piano is available. 4-7 pm, 2150 N Oar Place.

Randy McCoy The Drift Inn • Yachats Americana and folk. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-5474477.

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. and support a small, local venue. 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.

Village People • Saturday, June 8, in Lincoln City

Flag Day event to honor Johann

In 2012, beloved World War II veteran and longtime Lincoln City resident Ed Johann cut the ribbon at the dedication of a new veterans plaza named in his honor.

Johann, who not only survived the attack on Pearl Harbor but was able to save others’ lives, died earlier this year at the age of 100.

This Friday, June 14, in celebration of Flag Day, Lincoln City Parks & Recreation will host the unveiling of a new American flag pole and light at the plaza.

The event will include a presentation of flag colors from the Depoe Bay Coast Guard, with guests including State Rep. David Gomberg, State Sen. Dick Anderson, Lincoln City Mayor Susan Wahlke, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Chairman Delores Pigsley, American Legion Post 97 members, Lincoln City councilors and more.

The $5,000 project was spearheaded by Lincoln City American Post 97 and Chaplain Roger Robertson, with $2,500 raised by Post 97 and $2,500 granted from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund.

In support of the new flagpole and light, Robertson reached out to Rep. Gomberg to ask if he could obtain an American flag from the state capitol.

“I happened to be in Congresswoman Val Hoyle’s office at the time, and was able to secure a flag from her that had been flown over the United States capitol in Washington, D.C.,” he said. “I’m proud that this flag will be flown over the Ed Johann Veterans plaza, where millions of drivers on Highway 101 can see it.”

MOBILE KAYAK RENTALS

The Lincoln County Veterans Resource Center is hosting its first Women Veterans Luncheon at the Agate Beach Best Western ballroom on Wednesday, June 12. The event will include speakers recognizing the unique challenges of women’s military service.

June 12 has been celebrated as Women’s Veterans Day in Oregon since 2019 and commemorates President Harry Truman’s signature on the Women’s Armed Services

Integration Act, allowing women to actively serve in the US military.

Women make up between 10 and 15 percent of active military, but only about 3 percent seek benefits from the many Veterans Affairs programs.

The luncheon begins at 11 am at the Agate Beach Best Western, located at 3019 Hwy. 101 in Newport. For more information and to RSVP, call 541-265-0570.

Photo by Lewis Smith

Hawk Creek art Gallery

SUDOKU is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. King Features

SUPER QUIZ

Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level.

Subject: SURNAMES OF U.S. PRESIDENTS

Each answer is the surname of a U.S. president. (e.g., First name of singer-songwriter Swift. Answer: Taylor.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. A brand of vacuum cleaner.

2. To cross a stream or river by walking or driving through the water.

3. In the Bible, one of these burned without being consumed.

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. A playing card suit chosen to have a higher value than the other three suits.

5. The name of the volleyball in the film “Cast Away.”

6. To agree to give somebody formal or legal permission to do something.

PH.D. LEVEL

Last Week’s Answers:

7. To make a hole in something by pushing a sharp object into it.

8. A fictional orange tabby cat created by Jim Davis.

9. Short for “Anti-Doping Administration and Management System.”

ANSWERS: 1. Hoover. 2. Ford. 3. Bush. 4. Trump. 5. Wilson. 6. Grant. 7. Pierce. 8. Garfield. 9. Adams.

Tillamook Bay, Garibaldi

Siletz Bay, Lincoln City Date

June 6

Sat., June 8 9:07 am -1.3 8:49 pm 2.4 1:25 am 7.0 3:36pm 5.2 Sun., June 9 9:51 am -1.0 9:40 pm 2.4 2:09 am 6.7 4:23 pm 5.1 Mon., June 10 10:36 am -0.7 10:35 pm 2.4 2:55 am 6.2 5:11 pm 5.1 Tues., June 11 11:20 am -0.3 11:37 pm 2.4 3:42 am 5.7 5:57 pm 5.0 Wed., June 12 12:03 pm 0.1 4:34 am 5.2 6:42 pm 5.1 Thurs., June 13 12:45 am 2.2 12:46 pm 0.5 5:34 am 4.6 7:24 pm 5.2

Yaquina Bay, Newport

Date Low Tides High Tides

Thurs., June 6 6:59 am -2.1 6:33 pm 3.3 1:50 pm 6.8 Fri., June 7 7:44 am -2.1 7:22 pm 3.4 12:32 am 9.4 2:39 pm 6.8 Sat., June 8 8:29 am -1.9 8:11 pm 3.5 1:16 am 9.1 3:27 pm 6.8 Sun., June 9 9:13 am -1.5 9:02 pm 3.6 2:00 am 8.7 4:14 pm 6.7 Mon., June 10 9:58 am -1.0 9:57 pm 3.6 2:46 am 8.1 5:02 pm 6.6 Tues., June 11 10:42 am -0.5 10:59 pm 3.5 3:33 am 7.4 5:48 pm 6.6 Wed., June 12 11:25 am 0.1 4:25 am 6.7 6:33 pm 6.6 Thurs., June 13 12:07 am 3.3 12:08 pm 0.7 5:25 am 6.0 7:15 pm 6.8

Alsea Bay, Waldport

Hey, nice classes.

This summer, creatives of all ages can connect at the Newport Visual Arts Center, where the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts is offering four art classes and a new Creative Arts Camp.

On Monday, June 24, from 6 to 8 pm, artist Khara Ledonne will lead Playing with Gold, an introduction to gilding for adults and kids aged six and older with an accompanying adult. Students can enjoy a playful introduction to the traditional art of gilding and learn techniques to apply gold to objects using gold foil, gold transfer foil paper and multi-colored metal leaf. At the end of the class, students will have their own gold-foiled card and a gilded wooden ornament to take home.

Jill Marks will lead the Get to Kraken! class in the Japanese art of Gyotaku, or fish printing, for adults and kids aged 12 and older. Marks, who studied the art form under the late Heather Fortner, will guide students step-by-step on making prints using an octopus specimen. There are two class dates to choose from: Monday, June 24, or Thursday, June 27, from 1 to 4 pm. The class is suitable for beginners and experienced students.

NBC channel’s “Making It” alum Gary Herd will guide adults and kids aged 12 and older in making their own Valhalla Ladder, sometimes called a wind sculpture or driftwood garland. Participants will begin with a stroll along the beach, weather permitting, to collect materials, then return to the workroom to work on their creations.

On Friday, June 28, adults and kids aged 10 and older can learn beginning Gelli Printing with Marks. Students will make unique prints using a gel plate, acrylic paint, natural botanicals and man-made objects.

In July, students from kindergarten through 4th grade can participate in a new Creative Arts Camp led by Crystal Meneses, Monday to Friday, July 15 to 19. In this half-day camp, students will experiment, explore, imagine and create in a variety of mediums and art forms, including movement, music and visual arts. Camp for kids up to second grade will be from 10 am to 1 pm, and for those in third and fourth grades in the afternoon from 2 to 5 pm.

From 1 to 4 pm on Wednesday, June 26,

Tuition for these opportunities ranges from $65 to $175. Some scholarships are available. The Newport Visual Arts Center is located at 777 NW Beach Drive. For more information, go to coastarts.org/education.

coast culture

Get a peace of the action

The Tibetan monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastery in Southern India have been on tour for more than a year and will return to Newport from Saturday, June 8, through Saturday, June 15.

The weeklong visit will feature a full range of colorful, entertaining, enlightening and participatory public events, including ceremonies, talks, workshops, pet blessings, a benefit “monk made” dinner. The monks will also offer personal consultations, blessings, healings and more throughout the busy week. Most events will be at the Samaritan Center for Health Education unless otherwise noted.

The Lincoln County Friends of Tibet have been helping bring the monks annually to the Oregon Coast for the past several years.

The Gaden Shartse monks open their visit Saturday with the Ched Drol Ceremony, a colorful ritual where the participants are wrapped in yarn. The purpose of this ancient ceremony is to remove inner and outer obstacles.

Saturday continues with a Butter Sculpture and Sand Mandala workshop for all ages at Newport Public Library. This is a fun opportunity to try your hand at using the ancient tools the monks use for making sacred sand mandalas, and to create small figures called “tormas” out of a mix of butter and flour. Saturday evening Geshe Champa Chodak, the senior monk on this tour, will give a talk on “Cultivating Compassion in Troubled Times,” a look at what the teachings of Tibetan Buddhism can offer in dealing with the tumultuous state of the world, along with practices for keeping an open heart in times of conflict and change, a subject the Tibetans know alltoo-well after roughly 65 years of exile from their Himalayan homeland.

On Sunday morning, the monks are offering a special outdoor prayer ritual called a Smoke Offering, or Tsang Tsol, a special and rarely done ceremony on these tours. The ceremony is for protection of the earth, sky and water. This special ceremony will be offered at a private location with limited access, so those interested in attending must pre-register.

Sunday afternoon and again on Thursday the monks will offer an introductory class in Tibetan Buddhist meditation. People can attend either class or both. “Geshe” is the highest degree title of achievement at the Tibetan monastic universities. It takes 18 years or more to complete the studies to be a fully qualified Geshe. Three monks on this tour have that degree.

Sunday evening is the Vajrasattva Empowerment Ceremony, a ritual in Tibetan Buddhism believed to purify all negative actions of body, speech and mind, and is the keystone for most of the Tibetan healing ceremonies. The ceremony includes chanting, mudras (hand gestures), and the use of various ritual objects.

On Monday evening is a talk on Tibetan astrology, a much different astrological system from the Western version. It is geared more towards helping steer people towards more altruistic and compassionate lives, and is not merely predictive.

On Tuesday afternoon the monks will perform a Pet Blessing in the parking lot of Atonement Lutheran Church. The monks will hold a general blessing with the Geshe offering brief prayers and blessings for individual pets. All animals should be leashed or be brought in protective carriers. Pictures of living or deceased pets may also be brought for the Geshe’s blessing.

On Wednesday, the monks will present an evening of “The Sounds of Tibet: Traditional Chanting and Music, and a Golden Nectar Offering,” featuring the unusual and mystic sounds and instruments from the high Himalayas of Tibet.

On Thursday, the Geshe will offer a talk on “Aging Without Regrets: Wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition.”

That evening, the Geshe will also offer a talk on “Exploring

Tibetan Tantra — The Tibetan Path to Buddhahood.” Tantra is the core of Tibetan Buddhist practice, and there are a great many misconceptions about what it involves in the West. In Tibetan Buddhism, “Tantra” refers to the realization that there is no separation between “samsara” (the daily rounds of suffering we go through) and “nirvana,” the release from suffering.

Friday evening is the Long Life White Tara Empowerment. White Tara is said to be a manifestation of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Chenrezig, born out of tears of compassion. She is believed to grant health, long life and the healing of inner and outer wounds.

On Saturday, closing out the week of activities, the monks will prepare a special Monks and Momos Benefit Dinner at Atonement Lutheran Church. The meal will feature monkmade momos, delicious stuffed dumplings in both veggie and meat options, along with a simple side dish. Tickets for the event must be booked and paid for in advance.

During their stay, the monks will also be offering personal Tibetan astrology readings and personal and group healings as well as personal, land, house and business blessings.

All events are donation-based, with suggested amounts for the different events. All funds raised go directly to the Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation, a non-profit charity that supports the monks at their home in the Tibetan Refugee Zone of Southern India.

The Samaritan Center for Health Education is located at 740 SW 9th Street. Atonement Lutheran Church is located at 2315 N Hwy. 101. For more information or a complete schedule, go to SacredArtsofTibetTour.org or call 530-7489365.

Photo by Kevin Floerke

Gaden Shartse monk schedule

Saturday, June 8

10 am - Ched Drol Ceremony, Samaritan Center for Health Education

2 pm - Butter Sculpture and Sand Mandala workshop, Newport Public Library

6 pm - “Cultivating Compassion in Troubled Times” talk, Samaritan Center for Health Education

Sunday, June 9

2 pm - Introductory class in Tibetan Buddhist meditation, Samaritan Center for Health Education

6 pm - Vajrasattva Empowerment Ceremony, Samaritan Center for Health Education

Monday, June 10

6 pm - Tibetan Astrology talk, Samaritan Center for Health Education

Tuesday, June 11

4 to 6 pm - Pet Blessings, Atonement Lutheran Church

Wednesday, June 12

6 pm - “The Sounds of Tibet: Traditional Chanting and Music and Golden Nectar Offering,” Samaritan Center for Health Education

Thursday, June 13

10 am - Introductory class in Tibetan Buddhist meditation, Samaritan Center for Health Education

2 pm - “Aging Without Regrets: Wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition” talk, Samaritan Center for Health Education

6 pm - “Exploring Tibetan Tantra — The Tibetan Path to Buddhahood” talk, Samaritan Center for Health Education

Friday, June 14

6 pm - Long Life White Tara Empowerment, Samaritan Center for Health Education

Saturday, June 15

6 to 8 pm - Monks and Momos Benefit Dinner, Atonement Lutheran Church

Music is Instrumental cordially invites you to attend

June

costumes encouraged! Tickets, $90, available at www.musicisinstrumental.net.

Proceeds will support our mission to provide high-quality music education, performances and instruments for K-12 students on the Central Oregon Coast

Sticking with the classics

When I think of all the crave worthy foods the Oregon Coast is known for — and it’s a lot — at the top of that list is fish and chips. Outside of England, no one does fish and chips better. The freshest fish is lightly battered or breaded and flash fried until golden and crispy. Many restaurants on the Oregon Coast have fish and chips on their menus for good reason. It’s a Pacific Northwest favorite.

When it comes to fish and chips I know many people who are team halibut, but for me it’s hard to beat lingcod. Lingcod is very abundant year-round with late spring to early summer being the high season. On average, they are about two to three feet in length but they can get up to five feet. I’m only 5’1” so catching a fish that’s nearly as tall as me would be pretty awe inspiring! This fish has a slightly firm texture that is very flaky. The flavor is mild and delicate. It’s perfect for people who are new to seafood and are trying to figure out what they like. Lingcod is a great source of protein and an even greater source of omega 3 fatty acids. These fatty acids are powerhouses that are good for your brain and heart. You can’t lose when something is delicious and also good for you.

Lingcod is very versatile in the kitchen as well. It can be grilled, baked, sauteed or deep fried. It’s also a tasty addition to your favorite fish stew. When I was growing up there would occasionally be a box of fish sticks in the freezer. It wasn’t something we had on a regular basis, but it would pop up from time to time and I always enjoyed it. Fish sticks are a great way to introduce kids to seafood. This week’s recipe is my spin on fish and chips. It is absolutely more delicious and fresher than the stuff in the freezer. This recipe is perfect if you don’t want to get out a big pot of oil. All that’s needed is a skillet with enough oil to shallow fry the fish. And instead of the chips, or French fries, I love serving them on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. So, get out your fishing pole or go see your favorite fish purveyor and make this Oregon Coast comfort classic.

cooking

Oregon Lingcod Fish Sticks

2 lingcod filets, about 1 1/2 pounds, sliced into planks (sticks), all about the same size to ensure even cooking

1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon of water

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups Panko breadcrumbs

1 teaspoon celery salt (regular salt is fine, if that’s what you have)

1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 large potato, peeled and cut into evenly thick slices, should be about 1 pound

1 peeled garlic clove

1 teaspoon sea salt

2 tablespoons butter, room temperature

1/2 cup of milk (I recommend full fat or 2 percent)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Lemon wedges, to serve

For the fish sticks:

Place the beaten egg in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl place the flour and in a third the Panko, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Stir the panko mixture to combine.

Pat the fish sticks with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This helps the breading stick. Roll the fish sticks in the flour, then the egg mixture and then the Panko mixture. Place on a plate. Refrigerate until ready to fry.

For the mashed potatoes:

Place the potatoes, garlic clove and salt in a pot. Add enough cold water to cover potatoes. Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer and cook until potatoes are fork tender, about 10 to 14 minutes. Drain cooked potatoes and garlic clove. Add butter, milk, salt and pepper to taste. Mash potatoes and garlic clove until smooth. Add more salt if needed. Place a lid on the pot to keep the potatoes warm.

Place a saute pan over medium low heat and fill with about a half inch of neutral oil. When the oil is hot, place the fish sticks in, making sure to not crowd the pan. If you add too many at once the oil temperature will drop and the fish will get greasy. Fry the fish sticks in batches until golden brown, about two minutes per side. Place the fried fish sticks on a rack set over a rimmed sheet pan to allow excess oil to drain and to keep the breading crunchy.

To serve: Place mashed potatoes in a shallow bowl and top with the fish sticks. Squeeze lemon juice over everything, including the mashed potatoes, and serve with tartar sauce. Serves two.

Donna Marie Riani is a culinary enthusiast, food writer and culinary video host based in Gleneden Beach.

World Ocean Day party is shore to be fun

Help celebrate World Ocean Day at a special children’s celebration at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center in Newport this Saturday, June 8.

The event will feature children’s author Sara T. Behrman reading her new book, “The Sea Hides a Seahorse” illustrated by Melanie Mikecz. The interactive program will include engaging information about seahorses and marine education. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of the book will be donated to support marine education and seahorse conservation.

Behrman loves to travel and, like seahorses, has found her way to all five of the world’s oceans. She now lives in Portland, about 80 miles from the ocean. As a professional writer, she has published 40 feature articles and creative pieces in regional and national publications.

Joining the stage will be musician Linda Yapp, who will play fun and engaging ocean-themed music that kids can sing along to. Yapp creates and shares music that reflects the values she holds near and dear to her heart; songs of peace, kindness, diversity and respect for all living things. She founded the Nye Beach Montessori School in Newport which she ran for nearly 40 years. She performs far and wide and throughout the Northwest in schools, stores, libraries and festivals.

This will also be the grand opening of the new children’s area, an interactive fishing boat and fish market

There will also be a craft activity, ukulele-accompanied seahorse songs and a book signing.

The celebration begins at 2 pm at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center, located at 333 SE Bay Blvd. in Newport. For more information, go to oregoncoasthistory.org or call 541-265-7509.

It’s

feather weather on the coast

With the coming of summer, birds abound in lakes, creeks and at the beach.

Audubon Society of Lincoln City will lead walks in June that explore a diversity of aquatic habitats that support a great variety of bird life.

Friday, June 7

D River Open Space and Devils Lake

Enjoy diverse habitat along the D River, cross a hidden boardwalk traversing unique wetlands, then walk to Devils Lake to look for birds such as American Goldfinch, Wilson’s Warbler, Pine Siskin and waterfowl.

The group will meet at 9 am at the NE 1st Street parking area on the east side of Highway 101 in Lincoln City.

Saturday, June 8

Ona Beach and Beaver Creek State Recreation Area

Starting with a walk through the woods along the creek, birders will make their way to the beach to look for nesting birds, including warblers and swallows, resident wading birds and songbirds. If time permits, the tour will continue to Beaver Creek. The group will meet at 9 am at the Ona Beach parking lot.

All the group’s bird walks are free, family-friendly, easy to moderately easy and no pre-registration or experience is required. Binoculars and guidebooks are provided. Walks are held rain or shine. For more information, go to lincolncityaudubon.org.

Tide up this weekend?

What amazing creatures are lurking at the water’s edge?

Come to Oceanside and join Friends of Netarts Bay staff and volunteers for Tidepool Discovery Days, this Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9.

The tide pools at low tides are often full of exciting life just waiting to be discovered. Explore and learn about the fascinating anemone clone wars, how a sea star eats, or how hermit crabs steal shell homes from other crabs. Take a closer look and you might find snails, limpets and the colorful sea slugs known as nudibranchs. From seaweeds to sculpin fish, the pools provide another world of exciting and exotic creatures. Registration for these adventures is required.

The groups will meet at 8:15 am on Saturday and at 9 am on Sunday at the Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site west of Tillamook. For more information and registration, go to netartsbaywebs.org.

created by volunteer Joe Novello and Curator Sachiko Otsuki.

Linda Yapp

We’re celebrating another crazy year in a CRAZY way with TWO NIGHTS OF

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2021

SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 2022

Convention Center: 9pm – 1:30am

No Cover Charge • No Host Bar Live Music by Dance Hall Days 21 years and older

Showroom: 10pm – 1:30am

No Cover Charge • No Host Bar Club Hits spun by DJ Metal & Co. 21 years and older

Shuttle service to Lincoln City hotel properties 7pm - 2am

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2021 ONLY

Bingo Hall: 9am

• $40 Paper Buy-in

• $75 Machine Minimum

• Over $35,000 in Payouts

• 18 and older

SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 2022 ONLY Bingo Hall: 1pm & 6pm

• Six-Ons cost $1

• $30 Machine Minimum

• Bonanza pays $500

• Progressive blackout pays $1000

• Indian Star Pays $1199

• Double Action Pays $1199

• 18 and older