Many years ago, I headed down the beach in Pacific City to talk to a few dory fishermen for a story I was doing on the annual Dory Days Festival, our cover story this week. Now, when you tell people you are doing a story for the Oregon Coast TODAY, they are usually happy to talk, as we are known as a positive publication. But on this day, I had headed out blissfully unaware that my timing was abysmal. Because that was the week when a dory boat had run over a young surfer and the propeller severed his arm. Tensions were, to say the least, high. Every person I approached, reporter’s pad at the ready, assumed I was yet
another person covering the tragedy and ran the other way before I could say who I was and what story I was working on.
In an amazing turn of events, another surfer was able to bring the arm to shore, and Cole Ortega not only survived, but had his arm successfully reattached, though with limited functionality. And the dory driver was cleared of any wrongdoing.
Surfers’ stories and memories of those that have passed away will be the main focus of the annual Oregon Paddle Out in Newport this Saturday (see page 9). Lots of activities, including a retro surf session will be going on all day. I promise you won’t be board.
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Art that’s worth shouting about
Manzanita studio tour
Local artists from Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler will open their studios to showcase and sell their work at the Manzanita Artist Studio Tour, this Saturday, July 20.
The tour begins with participants picking up a pre-ordered wristband or purchasing day-of tickets at Hoffman Center for the Arts, and receiving a booklet with studio directions and information about each artist. From there, guests can visit the studios in whichever order they want. The self-guided studio tour runs from 11 am to 5 pm.
As many studios are small and filled with
delicate objects, the tour is for adults and kids aged 10 and older with parental supervision and dogs are not allowed.
One hundred percent of the ticket sales go towards supporting the non-profit Hoffman Center for the Arts.
Wristbands can be purchased or picked up between 10 am and 1 pm at the Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Avenue in Manzanita. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students aged 10 to 18 years.
For more information, go to hoffmanarts. org or call 503-368-3846.
Picnic and picken’ in Logsden
Pack a picnic lunch, grab a lawn chair, and head to the Logsden Community Club in Siletz to join the third annual Logsden Bluegrass Picnic this Saturday, July 20. While you enjoy a meal with family and friends new and old, listen to the sounds of Banjo Bobby Llewellyn and Friends. The band specializes in bluegrass and country music on traditional acoustic instruments, including stand-up doghouse bass, banjo,
guitar, fiddle, mandolin and dobro. Hot dogs, burgers and soft drinks will be for sale. Games for children, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle will round out the day.
The familyfriendly picnic is from noon to 4 pm at the Logsden Community Club, located at 7707 Logsden Road. Admission is $10 per family, $5 per individual and free to club members. For more information, go to logsdencommunityclub.org.
More than 40 Lincoln County kids and teens participated in the Amplifying Voices art program presented earlier this summer by Samaritan ArtsCare in collaboration with Sitka Center for Art and Ecology. The resulting artwork will be highlighted at two artists’ receptions: in Lincoln City this Friday, July 19, and in Newport on Friday, July 26.
“We will celebrate fantastic art and these amazing teens,” said Erin Gudge, ArtsCare program manager. “They will talk about their creative processes and personal experiences during the program.”
The ideas and compositions originated entirely from the participants, with guidance from Gudge, Kim Bush, a professional artist from Sitka Center for Art and Ecology and Eric Sappington, the guest mural artist.
“We’ve received so much praise and admiration from staff and others who have already had the opportunity to view the art,”
Gudge said.
Amplifying Voices offered teens a unique and intensive art project guided by local professional artists. Participants earned a stipend. Free art supplies, transportation, translation services, lunch and snacks were provided with funding from Samaritan Health Services and a grant from InterCommunity Health Network.
The grant-funded program continues with free Saturday Art Workshops held the fourth Saturday of each month at 2 pm at the Center for Health Education in Newport.
The receptions at both locations begin at 6 pm. Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital is located at 3043 NE 28th Street in Lincoln City. The Center for Health Education is located at 740 SW Ninth Street in Newport. For more information and to register for the workshops, email Gudge at ArtsCare@ samhealth.org.
This is hue-ge
Lincoln City program unlocks the colors of the coast
By Gretchen Ammerman Oregon Coast TODAY
When you look at a beautiful view, you probably take it for granted that it is the same one shared by anyone else nearby. But for the many affected by color blindness, the view can be very different indeed.
A new program put in place by the City of Lincoln City is aiming to help people with color blindness fully experience the Oregon Coast.
“One of our main goals is to extend accessibility to the community and visitors,” said Marketing Manager Cole Finley. “We are hoping to address any areas where we find it lacking.”
The city now has a lending program for EnChroma glasses that correct both types of color blindness, Protan and Du-tan.
“I had seen an ad for the glasses and thought they looked cool,” Finley said. “So, I did a little research to see if this was something we could offer to the community. The company, EnChroma, has their own accessibility program so we partnered with them. We will have nine pairs of glasses for people to borrow.”
The interest Finley has in the program is both professional and personal.
“I’ve known I was color blind since I was a little kid,” he said. “I was coloring a tree and my parents asked me why I was coloring the tree brown. I thought it was green, so that’s when we discovered it.”
Finley’s experience is surprisingly common.
“One in 12 men and one in 200 women are color blind,” Finley said. “It’s passed maternally. More than 13 million Americans and 350 million people worldwide have some type of it.”
According to the EnChroma company, color blind people only see 10 percent of the one million hues and shades those with “normal” color vision see, and anything containing red or green is a challenge. To those who are color blind, a rainbow only appears to have two to three colors.
This can affect normal, day-to-day activities.
“I’ll go to the grocery store for my wife and I have a hard
time picking out something like an avocado or banana by just looking at it,” Finley said. “You don’t always want to be squeezing all the produce.”
To kick off the program, the city lent EnChroma glasses to people who were willing to try them out in front of a videographer and photographers, of which I was one.
Three men responded: Hayden Cahan, a 16-year-old high school student from Lincoln City; Jacob Bowers, a 29-yearold HVAC technician from Sheridan; and Jason Bailey, a 40-year-old landscaper from Lincoln City.
The group assembled at Knight Park at the mouth of the Salmon River to test the claim that “EnChroma glasses help the color blind see an expanded range of clear, vibrant color and improve depth and detail perception.”
“Being color blind makes it difficult to do some tasks in school that involve color,” Cahan said.
“I’ve grown used to it, but I want to know what the world really looks like. I hope the glasses can help me see what grass and tree leaves really look like, and I really want to really see a sunset.”
Bailey said he often has to tell people not to use orange marking paint on grass because he can’t see it.
“I want to see what my wife sees and go to an aquarium or art exhibit,” he said.
Bowers said that in school, he could not differentiate colors in science projects.
“It’s hard to try to tell my kids (aged three and five) what colors objects are,” he said. “I hope the glasses will help me in my work environment and to help me teach my kids colors. I would also like to see the real colors of Oregon in the fall.”
Once the glasses were on, it took the three men a few beats to adjust to the technology. But soon they began to respond as their eyes took in the newly revealed details around them. When they walked down to a pier where birds with blue
wings and red chests were nesting, the trio really perked up, taking their glasses off and putting them back on to see the difference.
“On our website we have the color blind test available,” Finley said. “The test will determine what type of color blindness you have so that you get the right glasses. The most important thing is that we want people to see all of the beautiful colors of the Oregon Coast.”
EnChroma glasses are available to borrow from the Lincoln City Community Center, located at 2150 NE Oar Place. For more information, go to explorelincolncity.com/accessibility.
out!
Drop in to the Paddle Out
The third annual Oregon Paddle Out to honor all Oregon surfers who have passed will be held at Agate Beach Cove this Saturday, July 20.
There will be an all-day beach party with multiple events this year to celebrate the 60th year of surfing at Agate Beach.
A Retro Surf Demo to celebrate the pioneer days of surfing will start at 11 am at the cove. Ossies Surf Shop and Pura Vida surf shops have each selected a sixmember team of males and females who will demonstrate what surfing was like in the ’60s.
“I have been describing this year’s retro demonstration as like a civil war reenactment type event,” said Ossies Surf Shop owner Dan Hasselschwert. “No wetsuits, no leashes and only 1960s technology in the waves! I think this event will breathe new life into the desire and appreciation for these boards and the surfing for fathers that came before us!”
Local surfers have loaned their ’60s longboards to be used at the demo. Currently, they are being displayed at Ossies.
“I was blown away by the size and uniqueness of the ’60s era surfboard fins,” said Paddle Out board member Casey Felton. “In particular the gigantic Dewey Weber hatchet fin that protruded off the board like a huge
misshapen bat wing.”
Surfers will gather at the cove at 12:45 pm for a short ceremony to hear the names of the 39 Oregon surfers who have passed. At 1 pm, surfers will paddle out following paddle out board leaders Jay Sennewald and Tony Stein past the breakers, along the Yaquina Head cliffs. They will form a circle and each surfer will take a turn to yell out the name(s) of who they are honoring. Anyone wishing to watch this ceremony may watch from the cliffs of the Yaquina Head Natural Preserve. Depending upon where the circle forms observers may be able to hear the names while watching the surfers’ ceremony.
A paddle race begins at 2:30 pm and the first 25 contestants to sign up on Saturday at the beach will be entered in the contest. Jack Skriver and his wife, Teri Jernigan, owner of Dance And All That Jazz, have donated money as prizes for the winners.
The celebration will end at Ossies with a free popcorn party and videos by Felton from 6:30 to 8 pm. The TasteeTiki cart and beer garden just outside the shop will be open during the event.
Ossies Surf Shop is located at 4900 Hwy. 101 in Newport.
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Pushing the boat out
Pacific City celebrates its maritime heritage at Dory
Days Festival
Get ready to sail through time as Pacific City gears up for the annual Dory Days Festival, this Friday, July 19, through Sunday, July 21.
The events include live music on Friday, a fish fry on Saturday and a vendor fair held through the weekend. The highlight of the festival, the parade of boats, cars, horses and music, will wind through the streets of Pacific City on Saturday. Floats, decorated according to the theme “Decades of Dories,” will compete for trophies in six different categories.
The parade begins at 11 am at Bob Straub State Park and works its way into downtown Pacific City.
Also on Saturday, the traditional fish fry will take place at the Kiawanda Community Center from noon to 5 pm. Visitors can taste the history of the Pacific with fresh-caught fish from the SeaQ dory boat, expertly fried by the Sportsman Pub and Grub.
Or, start the day bright and early at the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District Pancake Feed, also held at the community center. At this annual fund-raiser for the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District, firefighters and helpful volunteers will serve up delicious pancakes from 7 to 10 am. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for kids. Music lovers can look forward to live performances and entertainment. Friday will see rock band The Radio Riots perform at the community center at 7 pm, playing cover songs from groups like AC/DC to the timeless anthems of Led Zeppelin. Tickets for the all-ages concert are $15 per person.
During the parade on Saturday, The Beat Goes On marching band will play tunes featuring a highenergy, brassy, rock and roll style. For those interested in the historical aspects of the dory fleet, the “Launching Through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City” traveling exhibit is a must-see.
This collaborative presentation by Linfield University and the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association will be open to the public at the community center on Saturday from 7 am to 5 pm.
Festival-goers will also have the opportunity to chat directly with dorymen about their distinctive boats and the specific purposes behind their builds at the Traditional Dory Boat Display in the Dorymen’s Lot on Friday from noon to 6 pm and on Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm. These traditional dory boat displays will showcase the features that have enabled these vessels to brave the Pacific waters for more than a century.
Pacific City fishermen and women have launched dory boats through the surf at Cape Kiwanda since the early 1900s. Dory fishermen and women remain an integral part of the traditional lore and contemporary life of the community. Cape Kiwanda is one of the only places on the West Coast where hundreds of dories
are launched through the surf. But how do they do it? It’s all about the boat.
Come check out these incredibly unique vessels that are often locally built. There will be five dories that span time from the ’50s up to modern day and really showcase the evolution of the dory boat. Learn how they are built and the key differences to look for in a recreational and commercial vessel.
The artisan market, happening at the Dorymen’s Lot, will feature a range of unique souvenirs, vintage-inspired jewelry, artwork and more.
The lineup of children’s activities, set up at the community center following the parade and lasting until 4 pm, will include face painting and temporary tattoos as well as arts and crafts stations where kids can let their imaginations soar.
Dory Days has been recognized by the Oregon Heritage Commission as an Oregon Heritage Tradition and joins only a handful of other events that have achieved this honor.
The Kiawanda Community Center is located at 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive. The Dorymen’s Lot is located at 34670 Brooten Road, at the corner of Brooten Road and Tent Street. For more information, go to pacificcitydorydays.com.
Coast Calendar
Thursday, July 18
“Launching Through the Surf”
Kiawanda Community Center Pacific City
This must-see travelling exhibit tells the Dory Fleet of Pacific City. Presented by Linfield University and the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association. 7 am to 5 pm, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive.
Dory Days Pancake Feed
Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District • Pacific City
Start the day bright and early at this annual fundraiser for the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District, where firefighters and helpful volunteers will serve up delicious pancakes from 7 to 10 am, 35105 Brooten Road. $8 for adults, $4 for kids.
Farmers Market
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.
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.
Tillamook Farmers Market
Downtown Tillamook
An old-fashioned farmers market with locally-grown produce, hand-made and artisan gifts, baked goods, live music and activities for kids. 9 am-2 pm, Laurel Avenue and Second Street.
Shop at the Dock
Dock 5 Newport Bayfront
These free, 90-minute tours led by Oregon Sea Grant staff are an engaging way to learn about local commercial fisheries, what’s in season, and how to buy fresh fish right off the boat. 9:30, 10 and 10:30 am. First-come, firstserved. No registration is necessary. Bring cash, a cooler and ice. Groups of five or more should call 541-648-6816 ahead of time.
New Moon Yoga Day
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Feeling flexible? Take part in a group practice of 108 sun salutations alongside food, music, children’s activities and a silent auction. 10 am-3 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 971-303-9646.
Traditional Dory Boat Display
Dorymen’s Lot Pacific City
A chance to chat with dory fishing boat owners about the features that have enabled these vessels to brave the Pacific waters for more than a century. 10 am to 6 pm, 34670 Brooten Road.
Community Repair Fair
Hatfield Marine Science Center Newport
Expert fixers will be on hand to help repair small appliances, lamps, torn clothing, bikes and more. There will also be hands-on workshops, demonstrations and a raffle. 10 am-4 pm, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive. FMI, go to https://me-qr.com/l/RepairFair.
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.
Oregon Paddle Out
Agate Beach Cove • Newport
An all-day beach party to celebrate the 60th year of surfing at Agate Beach and honor surfers who have passed on. Featuring a retro surf demo, memorial ceremony, paddle race and a wrap-up popcorn party. 11 am-8 pm, just north of Newport.
Manzanita Artist Studio Tour
Manzanita, Nehalem & Wheeler
Artists from Manzanita, Nehalem and Wheeler will open their studios to showcase and sell their work. This self-guided studio tour runs from 11 am to 5 pm. Tickets, $30 for adults and $10 for students, available at the Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Avenue, Manzanita
Saturday, July 20
Dory Days Parade
Pacific City
Decorated on the theme “Decades of Dories,” a long line of boats, floats, equestrians and musical troupes will snake through the town on the way to the endpoint at Chester’s Market on Brooten Road. 11 am, starting at Bob Straub State Park county boat launch.
Dory Days Fish Fry
Kiawanda Community Center • Pacific City
Taste the history of the Pacific with fresh-caught fish from the SeaQ dory boat, expertly fried by the Sportsman Pub and Grub. Noon-5 pm, 34670 Brooten Road.
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.
Logsden Bluegrass Picnic
Logsden Community Club Siletz
Enjoy a meal with family and friends while listening to the sounds of Banjo Bobby Llewellyn and Friends. Hot dogs, burgers and soft drinks will be for sale. Games for children, a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle will round out the day. 4 pm, 7707 Logsden Road. $5 per person or $10 for families.
Dr. Aneila Hogan and Dr. Jonathan Perry lead this Yachats Academy of Arts and Sciences presentation, revealing what Oregon fossils tell us about the movements of primates. 2 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N. Suggested donation of $5.
Monday, July 22
Book Sale
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
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 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-996-1215.
Chair Yoga
Lincoln City Senior Center
A gentle form of movement while your body is supported. Open to anyone 50 and older. A donation to the instructor is suggested. 11:30 am, inside the Lincoln City Community Center at 2150 NE Oar Place.
“The Art of Self” Fairview Grange Tillamook
This free workshop from Oregon Coast Children’s Theatre & Center for the Arts offers kids aged six to 18
the chance to create self-portraits either in paint or assemblage arts. Parents are welcome to attend. 1-4 pm, 5520 3rd Street. Students should send a headshot by text to 503-801-0603.
Ballroom Dancing Classes
Newport 60+ Activity Center
Instructor Bonnie Prater teaches simple steps for the waltz, fox trot, rumba and more. 1:30 to 3:30 pm, 20 SE 2nd Street. Free for 60+ members, $2.50 for Newport residents and $4 for visitors. FMI, call 541-265-9617.
Call Shot Pool
Newport 60+ Activity Center
Interested in a new, fun game of pool to play with others? This game invites Bank, Combination and Carom Shots. Get ready to chalk your cue. 2-4 pm, 20 SE 2nd Street. FMI, call 541-265-9617.
Tuesday, July 23
Wednesday, July 24
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.
Thursday, July 18
Harlan
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Americana with country roots and a little rock and roll. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.
Jam Session
Snug Harbor • Lincoln City
Open mic jam session. All musicians welcome. 8:30 pm-midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.
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.
Friday, July 19
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, 541-764-4222.
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
Have a great time with local host Doctor B. 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.
Saturday, July 20
Nelscott Summer Concert Series
Nelscott Strip • Lincoln City
An afternoon of music from the Kelly Rogers Project, played on the deck next to ZuhG Surf Shop, 1-3 pm, 3219 SW Hwy. 101.
EZ Eddy and the Jumpers
The Taphouse at Nye Creek • Newport
Blues-boogaloo, with EZ Eddy Campy on bass and vocals, slide wizard El Goyo, JRC on drums. 3-6 pm, 515 NW Coast Street.
Whole Lotta Louis
Luna Sea of Seal Rock
The music of Louis Jordan, Louis Armstrong and Louis Prima, played by Don Nelson on bass, Richard Robitaille on drums and vocals, Neal Staufenbeil on sax, and Ronnie Jay Pirrello on guitar, harp and vocals. 4-6:30 pm, 10111 NW Hwy. 101, 541-563-LUNA.
Sonny Hess Band
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
An evening of blues and rock. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.
Tsunami Zone
Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay
Get out of the way for this coastal rock experience. 6-9 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.
Richie G & Ma Beat
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Americana, folk, folk-rock, bossa nova, instrumental contemporary and originals. And the kitchen sink. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.
Scott Casey
Schooner Restaurant & Lounge • Netarts
This consummate entertainer plays music for all generations. Call for reservations. 7-9 pm, 2065 Netarts Basin Boat Road, 503-8159900.
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.
WAR
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
The legendary street band comes to the coast for an evening of funk, rock and soul. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. Tickets, $45$60, available at www.chinookwindscasino.com or by calling 1-888-MAIN-ACT.
The Love Muscles
Primaltones Community Venue • Newport
This soulful, funk-pop band from New Orleans plays comedic, sensual and catchy tunes with elements of funk and psych-rock. $15. 8 pm, 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road.
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, July 21
Sunday Jazz Jam
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
Featuring some of the finest musicians in the region.
Instrumentalists and vocalists welcome to sit in. 4-6 pm at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.
Tillamook Third Sundays
Pelican Brewing Taproom • Tillamook
Enjoy the musical stylings of Brenna Larsen on the patio. 5-7 pm, 1708 First Street.
Mike Tolle
Luna Sea at Seal Rock
Acoustic folk blues. 5-7:30 pm, 10111 NW Pacific Coast Hwy., Seal Rock, 541-563-5862.
June Rushing Trio
Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay
Husband and wife June and Joren Rushing, along with multiinstrumentalist Robin Remaily, present classic hits from the golden age of radio. From Patsy Cline and Marty Robbins to the Beatles, they do it all with style. 6-8 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.
Richie G & Ma Beat
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Americana, folk, folk-rock, bossa nova, instrumental contemporary and originals. And the kitchen sink. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.
Los Cadetes El Ultimo Batallon
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
This Norteño music group are famous for their unique style and lyrics that talk about life, love, and struggle. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. Tickets, $45, available at www.chinookwindscasino.com or by calling 1-888-MAIN-ACT.
Randy McCoy
Monday, July 22
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Randy writes and performs songs on guitar, ukulele and mandolin. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.
Tuesday, July 23
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, July 24
Live Music Wednesdays
Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach
Sunday Jam
Bay Haven Inn • Newport
A chance for professional musicians to collaborate and improvise. 3-6 pm, 608 SW Bay Blvd.
The Kelly Rogers Project
The Nauti Mermaid • Lincoln City
This trio plays acoustic covers and originals for all music lovers. 4-7 pm, 220 SE Hwy. 101.
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.
Enjoy an acoustic set from Gabe Hess on the outdoor patio of the Attic Lounge, weather permitting. 5-7 pm, 7760 Hwy. 101.
Axon
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Alan Chamberlain’s compelling rich baritone vocals span a diversity of stylings including folk, blues, gospel, western and jazz. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.
Scott Casey • Saturday, July, 20, in Netarts
Yoga group sets stretch goal
To kick off New Moon Yoga Day, the community is invited to take part in a group practice of 108 sun salutations and other activities for the whole family at the Lincoln City Cultural Center this Saturday, July, 20.
There will be food, music, children’s activities and a silent auction inside the building. Craft projects for kids will be available in the art room from 10 am to 1 pm. At 1 pm in the auditorium, the band Your Song My Song will play funky music about taking care of the planet. At 2 pm, the studio will host a gentle, restorative yoga class, with admission by donation.
To complete the 108 sun salutations, participants will gather in front of the center along the poetry path. At 10 am, instructors will offer a brief demonstration and some guidance. It will take roughly 90 minutes to complete, and the event will conclude with about 15 minutes of collective stillness and meditation. Participants may bring their own mats or borrow from the studio’s inventory.
“This auspicious meditative practice is meant to propel us as individuals and collectively as a community toward expansion and prosperity,” said yoga instructor and New
Moon Yoga studio manager Brady Jansen. “The number 108 holds significance in Hinduism and Buddhism, and Indian culture generally, and is considered auspicious.”
Jansen assures participants that they do not have to complete all 108 salutations.
“As you move through this repetitive practice, observe and listen to your body. If you get too tired, simply stop and sit down,” he said. “I would invite participants to approach this, and yoga generally, with openness and curiosity, and try not to be bound by expectation.”
All members of the community, including visiting yogis or potential “New Mooners,” are welcome to participate in New Moon Yoga Day. The event will celebrate the affordable, accessible yoga that the program makes available six days a week at the cultural center. All proceeds and donations collected during the day will go toward the upkeep of the studio, and its goal of universal access to yoga.
The event will take place from 10 am to 3 pm inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center, located at 540 NE Hwy. 101. For more information, go to lincolncityculturalcenter.org or call 971-303-9646.
Yaquina River Museum of Art’s First Weekend Art
Celebration
Toledo: Where Art & Industry Meet Sat & Sun | Aug. 3 & 4 | noon-5 pm
The Yaquina River Museum of Art will be showing work by guest artist Earl Newman of Summit, Oregon, from noon-5 pm Saturday and Sunday, at the 1887 School House Museum, 151 NE Alder Street, Toledo.
Join Newman for a art reception at the museum, starting at noon on Saturday. www.yaquinarivermuseumofart.org
Soul Saturdays Mini-Sessions 1-5 pm. Aura pictures, soul healing and readings. $60 luminoussoulcenter.com • 971-313-2383 Reservations required for all offerings
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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: PRESIDENTS BY STATE
Name the U.S. state in which the president was born. (e.g., James A. Garfield and Benjamin Harrison. Answer: Ohio.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
2. John Adams and John F. Kennedy.
3. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Donald Trump.
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. Lyndon B. Johnson and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
5. James Buchanan and Joe Biden.
6. Ulysses S. Grant and William Howard Taft.
PH.D. LEVEL
7. James Madison and James Monroe.
8. Calvin Coolidge and Chester A. Arthur.
9. Andrew Johnson and James K. Polk.
Tillamook Bay, Garibaldi
Date Low Tides High Tides
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Siletz Bay, Lincoln City Date
July 19 6:25 am -0.6 5:44 pm 2.6 12:55 pm 4.8 11:18 pm
Sat., July 20 7:07 am -0.9 6:34 pm 2.5 1:32 pm 5.1 Sun., July 21 7:48 am -1.2 7:24 pm 2.2 12:06 am 7.3 2:09 pm 5.3 Mon., July 22 8:29 am -1.3 8:15 pm 2.0 12:54 am 7.4 2:46 pm 5.6 Tues., July 23 9:09 am -1.1 9:08 pm 1.7 1:43 am 7.2 3:23 pm 5.8 Wed., July 24 9:49 am -0.8 10:05 pm 1.4 2:34 am 6.9 4:01 pm 6.1 Thurs., July 25 10:29 am -0.4 11:06 pm 1.2 3:28 am 6.3 4:40 pm 6.4
Yaquina Bay, Newport
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Thurs., July 18 5:03 am -0.3 4:12 pm 4.1 12:04 pm 5.9 10:21 pm 8.8 Fri., July 19 5:47 am -0.9 5:06 pm 3.9 12:46 pm 6.3 11:09 pm 9.2 Sat., July 20 6:29 am -1.4 5:56 pm 3.6 1:23 pm 6.6 11:57 pm 9.5 Sun., July 21 7:10 am -1.7 6:46 pm 3.3 2:00 pm 6.9
Mon., July 22 7:51 am -1.9 7:37 pm 2.9 12:45 am 9.6 2:37 pm 7.2 Tues., July 23 8:31 am -1.7 8:30 pm 2.5 1:34 am 9.4 3:14 pm 7.6
Wed., July 24 9:11 am -1.3 9:27 pm 2.1 2:25 am 9.0 3:52 pm 7.9
Thurs., July 25 9:51 am -0.5 10:28 pm 1.7 3:19 am 8.2 4:31 pm 8.3
Alsea Bay, Waldport
Date Low Tides High Tides
Thurs., July 18 5:39 am -0.1 5:04 pm 3.4 12:09 pm 5.0 10:59 pm 7.6 Fri., July 19 6:26 am -0.6 6:00 pm 3.2 12:57 pm 5.3 11:48 pm 7.8
Sat., July 20 7:11 am -1.0 6:51 pm 2.9 1:41 pm 5.6
Sun., July 21 7:54 am -1.3 7:41 pm 2.5 12:37 am 8.0 2:22
on stage Stage is set for fun
Abounty awaits local kids and families at Lincoln City Cultural Center’s annual, week-long kids’ theater production, beginning with casting on Monday, July 22, and ending with two live performances on Saturday, July 27.
Led by a dynamic duo of touring directors from Missoula Children’s Theatre, Leila Abou-Jaoude and Zoey Paulson, this year’s choice is a longtime favorite: a musical adaptation of the classic adventure tale, “Treasure Island.”
“It’s thanks to our donors and members, local service clubs, the business community of Lincoln City — and of course the work of all those parents and grandparents — that we are able to provide this experience free of charge,” said Cultural Center Director Niki Price.
Monday’s auditions will begin promptly at 10 am. No advance preparation or pre-registration is necessary. Assistant directors will also be cast to aid in rehearsals throughout the week and to take on essential backstage responsibilities.
Rehearsals will take place from 12:30 to 2:30 pm on Monday and from 10 am to 2:30 pm Tuesday through Friday.
The Missoula Children’s Theatre, the nation’s largest touring children’s theater, has been touring extensively for more than 40 years from Montana to Japan, and will visit nearly 1,200 communities this year with up to 44 teams of tour actors/ directors. A team arrives in town with a set, lights, costumes, props and make-up, everything it takes to put on a play ... except the cast.
Among the roles to be cast are Jim Hawkins, his mother and sisters, a rollicking pirate crew, Jim’s ruffian friends, seacoast mariners, shining treasures, a mysterious stranger and cuddly gulls. Students entering grades one through 12 are encouraged to audition, with roles available for up to 64 kids.
And, just in case that’s not enough drama for all these aspiring actors, the directors will also be offering extra workshops from 2:45 to 3:30 pm for three days of the residence week. There will be a stage movement class on Tuesday, a “Behind the Scenes” design workshop on Wednesday and “Acting and Improv” on Thursday. These experiences are also free. The week will end with two performances on Saturday, July 27, at 3 pm and 5:30 pm. General admission tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and students, $8 for kids aged six to 18 and free for those aged five and younger.
The Lincoln City Cultural Center is located at 540 NE Hwy. 101. For more information, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter. org or call 541-994-9994.
Keepandcalm cherry on
Judging by the farmers markets, the Oregon cherry season is in full swing. A variety of cherries can be found growing in the Willamette Valley, the Columbia River Gorge and Hood River from early June through August. Cherries are part of the stone fruit family, which includes peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots. All of these fruits are refreshing summertime favorites especially on a hot summer day.
Some of the more well-known varieties of cherries are Sweetheart, Chelan, Rainier, Benton and Bing, with Bing being the most popular. You will find a variety of sweet and tart cherries at markets — both are rich in fiber, vitamin C and vitamin A. They also contain anti-inflammatory properties that can help with arthritis pain and are basically nature’s pain reliever. Cherries, especially the tart varieties, are also a natural source of melatonin and can help you get a more restful night’s sleep.
The cherry industry has deep roots in Oregon. The Bing variety was developed by a grower in Oregon and named after one of his workers. They are recognized as being one of the best varieties in the world because of their exceptional taste and deep red color.
The process of making Maraschino cherries was perfected by a professor at OSU. Quite frankly, a Shirley Temple or a Manhattan wouldn’t be the same without them! Delicious Oregon cherries aren’t just enjoyed by the lucky people who call the Pacific Northwest their home, they are shipped worldwide and enjoyed by people everywhere. With the season being only a few months, I like stocking up and freezing some for later use to extend my eating pleasure.
We of course know cherries are perfect in pies or tarts or as a juicy sweet snack on their own. They shine in savory dishes too, especially this Persian Jewel Rice. This is a weeknight friendly version of this dish that comes together easily. For Persians, mostly known today as Iranians, rice is a major part of the cuisine. This Middle Eastern dish is so colorful and tasty. It’s one of those dishes that you put on the dinner table and people ooh and ahh instantly. The basmati rice is flavored with caramelized onions, cherries, nuts, an array of spices and saffron. If you don’t have saffron or don’t care to buy it (it is the most expensive spice in the world), please don’t let that stop you from making this dish. You can substitute with the more economical turmeric to get that lovely golden hue and earthy flavor.
cooking
Persian Jewel Rice
2 cups basmati rice, washed and rinsed
1 teaspoon saffron threads, steeped in 3 tablespoons of hot water or 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
3 tablespoons butter plus 1 tablespoon butter to toast nuts
1 medium yellow onion, sliced into thin half moons
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch-long matchsticks
Peel of half of a medium orange, finely julienned
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
3 1/2 cups hot water
1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped
1/2 cup toasted pistachios
2 cups of cherries, pitted and roughly chopped
1/2 cup of pomegranate seeds, optional
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt three tablespoons of butter. Add the onion and a few pinches of salt. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. This will take about six minutes.
Stir in the carrots and orange peel. Sauté for two minutes. Remove from the heat and set the skillet aside.
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, place the rinsed drained rice. Add the cinnamon, cardamom, cumin and one teaspoon of salt. Pour over three and a half cups of hot water. Stir to combine. Place the pot over high heat and bring the rice to a boil. Once boiling, stir and turn the heat down to low. Cover and simmer rice for 15 minutes, then remove the pot from the heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.
While the rice is resting, melt one tablespoon of butter in a small skillet over medium low heat. Add nuts. Sauté stirring frequently until the butter and the nuts are fragrant (you can smell them). This will take about two minutes. Toasting the nuts simply intensifies their flavor.
Uncover the pan of rice and drizzle the saffron water over or if using turmeric, sprinkle the turmeric over the rice. Gently stir the rice to incorporate the saffron or turmeric. Not all the rice will turn yellow and that’s ok. Add the toasted nuts, cherries and onion and carrot mixture to the rice. Gently stir everything to combine. Taste and add more salt if needed.
Place the rice in a serving bowl and sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over it, if using.
SPECIAL THANKS FROM TRACEY TAYLOR TO MY PARTNER IN LIFE, CHRISTIE; TO MY BUSINESS PARTNERS, JEROME, LILA & GITL; TO OUR LOCATION PARTNERS, LINCOLN CITY OUTLETS; TO OUR INSTRUCTORS, STEPHANIE, CHERYL, JEWEL, ANNIKA, MATT, KELLY, JOANNE & SARAH; TO MY FAMILY FOR ALWAYS STEPPING IN, SAM, ARIEL, AUSTIN, TAYLOR, JOSIAH, HANNAH, ERIKA & NICOLE
Lincoln City SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
Log
to the Toledo Summer Fest
Nothing quite says “summer in Toledo” like a bunch of burly men revving up their chainsaws.
Saws, chokers, axes and more will all be put through their paces at this weekend’s Toledo Summer Festival & Logging Show, alongside a carnival, Main Street parade and a Saturday night fireworks display.
The festivities get underway on Thursday, July 18, with the Sidewalk Chalk Contest on Main Street. Participants can pick up chalk at Bank of the West and work on their masterpieces from 10 am to 3 pm when judging begins. Winners will be announced after the Summer Festival Queen’s Coronation, scheduled for 7 pm at Toledo’s Memorial Field.
Friday, July 19, sees the start of the festival proper, with a kids’ parade from the library along Main Street at 6 pm. Kids aged one to 12 are invited to dress up in bright clothing, bring their bikes, dogs or favorite toys and join the procession to Memorial Field.
Once the parade arrives at the field, the festival will be open for business, with a carnival, food and craft vendors, bingo and a beer garden. Entertainment will include the Magical Mr. B at 7 pm, followed by a performance from the Sol Fire Dancers at 9:30 pm.
On Saturday at 11 am, the Grand Parade will begin at Muggly’s Bowling and finish at
the end of Main Street, where the gates to the festival will open for a second day of fun. Saturday is also when the crowd will get revved up for the chainsaw steeplechase and the many other events that make up the Logging Show.
The amateur-only event celebrates Toledo’s timber heritage with events including the Axe Throw, Obstacle Pole, Double Buck, Wrapper Throw, Block Toss and the Jack & Jill double-handed saw contest.
The show starts at 1 pm. The cost to enter is $5 per event and there are cash prizes for the winners.
Saturday entertainment will include the finals of the Karaoke Contest at 6:30 pm, followed by a performance from the Cherry Ash Band. The evening will come to a grand climax at 10 pm with a fireworks display.
The festival will continue through Sunday, with attractions including the return of the Kids Logging Show, starting at 1 pm and featuring contests including the Log Roll, Choker Set and Plastic Axe Throw for kids aged four to 15.
The Toledo Summer Festival & Logging Show takes place at Memorial Field, located on NW A Street between Industrial Way and NW 1st Street. Entry buttons are available for sale around town at $10 for three days or $8 for one day.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2021
SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 2022
Convention Center: 9pm – 1:30am
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
