Oregon Coast TODAY by Oregon Coast TODAY

s student-athletes prepare for the fall season, we at Oregon Coast TODAY are proud to announce a new project to help local businesses show their support.

By Patrick Alexander Oregon Coast TODAY

Seasonal sports posters for all six Lincoln County high schools rolled off the printer last week, previewing the fall season for teams from Newport, Taft, Waldport, Toledo, Eddyville and Siletz. Fresh posters will follow in winter and again in spring.

Each poster is made possible thanks to the generous businesses that have stepped up to sponsor the project.

And to show our support, Oregon Coast TODAY is donating a portion of the proceeds to Lincoln County high schools, with more than $600 donated so far.

Please support our sponsor businesses when you can, and join us in wishing our student-athletes a fantastic season.

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NEWPORT FARMERS MARKET

Fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods and locally made crafts. Every Saturday from 9-1 next to City Hall at Highway 101 and Angle.

EXPLORE THE TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET

An old-fashioned farmers market with locally-grown produce, handmade and artisan gifts, baked goods, live music and activities for kids.

9 am-2 pm every Saturday on the corner of Laurel Avenue and Second Street

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You’ll be cross if you miss this Rug B Istanbul Rug Bazaar

Would your kids like to cross something new off their bucket lists? Check out the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour, taking place at the Oregon Coast Aquarium through Sunday, Oct. 20.

Inspired by the Animal Crossing: New Horizons video game, the tour gives even more fans a chance to interact with some friendly Animal Crossing characters while learning more about their real-life counterparts.

Visitors can expect photo opportunities in front of a themed background with characters from the game, themed signage including creature descriptions with information directly from the game and cutouts of familiar Animal Crossing characters.

At the My Nintendo kiosk, Nintendo account holders can check in to receive 100 My Nintendo Platinum points.

Want to put your investigative

skills to the test? From 10 am to 2 pm on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 27 and 28, and Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13, visitors can collect a stamp rally card at admissions and see if they can find where cutouts of game characters Blathers, Pascal, Tom Nook and Isabelle are set up throughout the aquarium.

In the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game, players escape to a deserted island and create their own paradise as they explore, create and customize. The island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. Players can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate their paradise throughout the day or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The new tour is included with general admission.

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is located at 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road in Newport. For more information, go to aquarium. org or call 541-867-3474.

‘Moods of Fantasy’ in Newport

Experience “Moods of Fantasy,” featuring the large-scale, abstract work of artist Michael Somerscales, opening this Friday, Sept. 13, at the Newport Performing Arts Center.

An opening reception with light refreshments and musical entertainment will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 5 to 7 pm.

Somerscales’ paintings include initial applications of oil paint followed by layers of acrylic paint. Using bold and vibrant color combinations, layering of paint and a playful execution of lines that guide the viewer through the work, he incorporates segments and shapes where the eye can rest before continuing the visual journey through his paintings. The fantasies in his subconscious mind beckon the viewer into a new dimension, inviting them to arrive at their own interpretation and mood.

“My exposure to Michael’s work began with his submissions into our annual PushPin and Members’ Shows,” said Chasse Davidson, director of the Newport Visual Arts Center.

“I was immediately attracted to his expression of movement through line and color, creating a visual and emotional journey. What is in the subconscious mind, expressed through abstract art, can be difficult to verbalize and yet be undeniably felt. I felt it instantly. Michael’s work is the type you can spend long periods gazing into; each time you do, it feels like a new experience.”

Born in England, Somerscales immigrated to America at age 20. He received a BA at UC Berkeley and an MFA from Stanford University — where he studied under Frank Lobdell and Nathan Oliveira. He has had one-man shows in St. Louis, Maui and Portland.

“Moods of Fantasy” will be on display through Nov. 24 in the Olive Street Gallery, located inside the Newport Performing Arts Center at 777 W Olive Street.

Exhibits at Olive Street Gallery can be viewed from 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Friday and one hour before all public performances. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.

Fish you were here

Seafood and Spirits Festival returns to Port of Garibaldi

By Chelsea Yarnell For the TODAY

Learn to fillet a fish or craft a seafood boil, all while sipping spirits at the Port of Garibaldi Seafood and Spirits Festival this weekend.

Returning for its second year, the festival will bring together more than 25 vendors to highlight the abundance of seafood from the Tillamook Bay. The event will take place this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13 and 14, under the big tent at the Garibaldi Marina.

The marina has a moorage for 277 vessels and is home to several commercial fishermen and charter operations. It also boasts a public boat launch and two public boat docks for recreational crabbing and fishing.

“Garibaldi is a fishing town,” said Event Coordinator Ashley Christensen. “We’re getting people to really experience everything that’s around the marina. Even something as simple as the way that we’re going to have the tent with the sides open will make it feel like it’s part of the marina and the lifestyle there.”

The event will feature of mixture of local Oregon distilleries, wineries and breweries as well as seafood-centric vendors who will be selling their food, art, products and wares.

Featured vendors include: Ewing Young Distillery, Mama Celia’s, JAZ Spirits, Stillweather Spirits, JUST RUM and 4 Spirits Distillery. Local vendors include: The Fish Peddler, Werner Brewing Company, Garibaldi Portside Bistro and Sugar + Air.

This immersive experience will also be seasoned with the first-hand knowledge of seafood experts.

“We’re going to have live demonstrations, like how to clean a crab,” Christensen said. “We’ll have educational things all about seafood and our guests will be able to taste freshly harvested oysters, seaweed and mussels. It’s going to be a really fun way to experience everything that the town of Garibaldi has to offer.”

Tickets are $30 each, which includes admission to the festival as well as two drinks.

“Guests will be able to choose their drinks from any of the distilleries, breweries or wineries present and have a cocktail,” Christensen said.

Those under the age of 21 are welcome to attend and partake in all the non-alcoholic festivities.

Each day of the festival will feature live music by several artists and musical groups.

“I like to call it the nightcap to summer,” Christensen said. “I feel like it’s a great way to enjoy the season wrapping up and relish in what a great summer it was. Bring all your friends.”

The Port of Garibaldi Seafood and Spirits Festival will take place from 4 to 8 pm on Friday, Sept. 13, and noon to 6 pm on Saturday, Sept. 14, under the big tent at the Garibaldi Marina, located at 107 Jerry Creasy Way.

For more information and tickets, go to portofgaribaldi.org/ seafood-spirits-festival or the Port of Garibaldi office, located at 402 South 7th Street in Garibaldi.

Photos courtesy Port of Garibaldi

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Spread the word about the Celebration of Honor

Each fall, the roar of motorcycle engines on Highway 101 signals the return of the Annual Celebration of Honor, Lincoln City’s solemn commemoration of military service.

As the event comes together, a motorcycle guard of honor escorts two traveling memorial walls to their temporary home at Chinook Winds Casino Resort — the Vietnam Veterans of America 805 Oregon Veteran Wall and the Vets Helping Vets HQ Wall of Honor.

The walls form the centerpiece of an event that Chinook Winds has spearheaded for the past 20 years, honoring active-duty personnel, military veterans and their families.

The Oregon Veteran Wall is a 24-by-8-foot replica of the national Vietnam War Memorial, engraved with the names of Oregon service members who died in the Vietnam War. The Vets Helping Vets HQ Wall of Honor carries the names of service members killed in more recent conflicts, including Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation New Dawn and Operation Enduring Freedom. Both will be available to view on the front lawn at Chinook Winds from Thursday, Sept. 12, through Saturday, Sept. 14.

Visitors can also view a display of vintage and current-day military vehicles, provided by the American Infantry Soldier Group, as well as an array of military flags.

The Veteran Services Tent is back this year, open from 10 am to 4 pm on Friday, Sept. 13, and from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday, Sept. 14.

And at 2 pm on Saturday, Sept. 14, there will be a re-dedication ceremony for the Desert Storm memorial located in front of the casino.

Chinook Winds is also sponsoring movie tickets and popcorn for veterans and active-duty personnel at the Historic Bijou Theatre from Thursday, Sept. 12, through Thursday, Sept. 19. Just show your military ID for this additional thank you for your service.

Elsewhere in town, Explore Lincoln City is joining the celebration with a special Finders Keepers float drop. Stealthy volunteers will hide 50 red-white-and-blue glass floats on the beach for lucky searchers to find from Wednesday, Sept. 11, through Saturday, Sept. 14.

And Saturday will also see the Lincoln City Kiwanis Parade of Flags line Highway 101 with US flags in a colorful celebration of patriotic pride.

“Chinook Winds Casino Resort is proud to continue the tradition of honoring our men and women who have served, and are serving, our country,” said Chinook Winds Public Relations Manager Heather Hatton. “By working together during this praiseworthy event, we maintain our distinguished reputation and provide a successful city-wide event.”

For information on how to get involved in next year’s event, contact Andy Lucich at 541-996-8515 or andy.lucich@chinookwinds.com. There are many ways for individuals, families, youth groups, businesses and organizations to become involved. A fund-raiser for a veterans’ group; a special or discount at your business for veterans and their families; red-white-and-blue decorations at your store; flying red-whiteand-blue kites; displaying the US flag at your home or business; offering a veteran or active-duty person a “Welcome home” or “Thank you,” or planning an event are just a few ways you can become part of the celebration. Whether it’s a big event or a small fund-raiser — every effort contributes to making next year’s Celebration of Honor more meaningful and personal.

Coast Calendar

Thursday, Sept. 12

Eating Well

Newport Public Library

Ready to transform your cooking routine?

this healthy cooking session hosted in partnership with OSU Lincoln County Extension. 11 am-noon, 35 NW Nye Street.

Beachtown Toastmasters Club Lincoln City Cultural Center

Build your confidence and communication skills at this public speaking group. Free for guests. Noon-1 pm. 540 NE Hwy.101. FMI, contact Sheila at 503-281-4839.

“A Course in Miracles”

Congregational

This ongoing spiritual self-study program offers a warm welcome to all. 1-2 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place. FMI, call

technique. 5-7 pm, 4301 3rd Street.

Fly Fishing Club

OSU Extension Center Newport

John Spangler, regional manager for Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, will discuss the current status of fisheries on the Central Coast, new regulations, and answer questions. 5:30 pm, 1211 SE Bay Blvd.

Friday, Sept. 13

am-2 pm, Laurel Avenue and Second Street.

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.

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Saturday, Sept. 14

Prepare Fair

St. Clair Fire Station Lincoln City

An emergency preparedness fair featuring community resource information, an emergency supplies giveaway, samples of emergency food, a raffle drawing, carnival, popcorn, cotton candy and a bounce house. 11 am- 2 pm, 2525 SE Hwy. 101.

Memorial Re-dedication Ceremony

Chinook Winds Casino Resort Lincoln City Join veterans, local dignitaries and officials from the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs for this rededication of the Desert Storm memorial, part of the Annual Celebration of Honor. 2 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street.

Willamette Writers Coast Chapter

Newport Public Library Science fiction/fantasy author Rhiannon Held shares her process for creating worlds and characters. 2 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to willamettewriters.org.

Luau Luncheon

Gleneden Beach Community Hall

Join the Lincoln County Democrats for political bingo at this annual fund-raiser. 2 pm, 110 Azalea Street. Tickets available at the door.

Word Surfers Writing Group

Driftwood Public Library Lincoln City Connect, create and collaborate with others in the craft

of writing. All genres and mediums are welcome. 1-3 pm, second floor, 800 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, contact Chris at ?541-224-6498.

Soul Light Spa Saturdays

Luminous Soul Center Gleneden Beach

Mini-Sessions, aura pictures, chakra and energy balancing, intuitive readings. $133. 1-4 pm, 6645 Gleneden Beach Loop. Reservations required. Contact Jaya at 971-313-2383.

“Cycling Across Oregon”

Waldport Public Library

Author Dan Shyrock shares details of his epic adventure. Presented by Friends of the Waldport Public Library. 2-4 pm, 460 NW Hemlock Street.

Mojo Holler

Bay City Arts Center

Mojo Holler weaves threads from mountain ranges to the Mississippi Delta into a tapestry of indie folk rock. 7 pm, 5680 A Street. Tickets, $20 or $10 for students.

Kayaking in the Moonlight Knight Park Otis

Join the Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative for a paddle in the moonlight on the Salmon River. Bring your own kayak or canoe, Paddle, PFD, light, and your whistle. 7:309:30 pm, Three Rocks Road. $25. Register at CascadeHead. org.

Sunday, Sept. 15

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.

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.

Sunday Sounds

Cafe Chill • Waldport

Open mic with host Mac “The Duke” Esposito. Family-friendly acts, seasoned performers and fledgling talents welcome. 1-3 pm, 540 NE Commercial Street.

“A Course in Miracles”

Congregational Church of Lincoln City

This ongoing spiritual self-study program offers a warm welcome to all. 2-3 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place. FMI, call Pam at 541-961-0084 or Mary Anne at 480-310-3433.

Auditions

Theatre West Lincoln City

Try out for a role in the upcoming production of “Angel Street,” written by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Bonnie Ross. 7 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to theatrewest.com. Repeated Monday.

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.

Astrology 101

Magikal Living Learning Studio • Lincoln City “Module 1 – Signs” runs for four Mondays, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Registration required. Email magikalliving@gmail.com or text 424-229-0024.

Tuesday, Sept. 17

Wednesday, Sept. 18

sipping a craft cocktail or healthy non-alcoholic beverage. 3 pm, 7760 Hwy. 101.

Bingo

Panther Creek Community Center Otis

Food served from 4:30 pm. Bingo runs from 5-7 pm, 655 N Wayside Loop, follow the signs from the Otis junction. FMI, email pcsacc@centurylink.net.

“Moods of Fantasy”

Newport Performing Arts Center

An opening reception for this exhibit of large-scale, abstract work by artist Michael Somerscales. Light refreshments and musical entertainment will be on offer. 5 to

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, Sept. 12

Lincoln City Music Circle

Lincoln City Community 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.

ZuhG Solo

Fathoms Restaurant • Lincoln City

An intimate, solo acoustic set from ZuhG frontman Bryan Nichols. 5:30-7:30 pm at the Inn at Spanish Head, 4009 SE Hwy. 101, 541996-2161.

Karl Smiley

The Drift Inn • Yachats

This award-winning songwriter loves to mix it up with his unique and personal spin on rhythmic blues, traditional folk and some covers. 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, Sept. 13

Whiskeydog Kenny

Beach Daisy Wine • Yachats

Original folk ‘n blues in the feel of JJ Cale and Brownie McGhee. 5-7 pm, 2118 Hwy. 101, 458-546-9033.

Ronnie Jay Pirrello

Luna Sea in Seal Rock

Bluesy stuff with guitar, harp and vocals. 5:30-8 pm, Luna Sea, 10111 N. Hwy. 101, Seal Rock, 541-563-LUNA.

Sitka

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay Groovy, folk-adelic rock. 6-8 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.

Garibaldi Jam

Garibaldi Community Hall

Mostly old-time favorites and Country-Western standards. 6-8 pm, 6th Street and Acacia Avenue.

Touch of Gray

The Drift Inn • Yachats

This brother-sister acoustic duo plays an eclectic music mix with beautifully blended harmonies. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

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.

The Edge Band

Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

Enjoy the best hits from The Eagles, Neil Young, Tom Petty and more. 8:30 pm-midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

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, Sept. 14

Run and Tell That

Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach

This brother-and-sister duo play all of your favorite songs to sing along with. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

Dave Cowden

Cafe Chill • Waldport

Classic rock from the ’50s to the ’70s and a few standards. 5:30-7:30 pm, 540 NE Commercial Street.

Beach Beer Summer Music Series

Pelican Brewing • Lincoln City

The series wraps up with DTW Lite playing certified fresh jazz and funk. 6-8 pm, 5911 SE Hwy. 101, 541-614-4216.

King Tide

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay

The best bluesy rock music to get you moving. 6-9 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.

Mike Tolle

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Acoustic folk blues. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-5474477.

Mercury Coast

Schooner Restaurant & Lounge • Netarts

Live music from coastal singer-songwriter Eric Sappington and friends. Call for reservations. 7-9 pm, 2065 Netarts Basin Boat Road, 503-815-9900.

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.

Overdue Bills

Sunday, Sept. 15

Underground Pub and Grub • Yachats

Acoustic country ragtime blues. 3-5 pm, 125 Oceanview Street.

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

Instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to sit in. 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.

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.

Mike Caruso

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Indie singer-songwriter from Ashland. 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.

Oro Norteño & Dueto Las Voces del Rancho

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

An evening of gritty regional Mexican music from Oro Norteño, plus traditional songs with a contemporary style from duet Edgar Rodriguez and Mariano Fernandez. 8 pm 1777 NW 44th Street. Tickets, $45, available at www.chinookwindscasino.com.

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.

Lite • Saturday, Sept. 14, in Lincoln City

Monday, Sept. 16

The Steznicks

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Married for 22 years and singing together for at least 30, Jon Stenzler and Betsy Resnick call themselves campfire singers. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

Tuesday, Sept. 17

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 Classic jazz and Latin 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, Sept. 18

Live Music Wednesdays

Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach

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

Randy McCoy

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Americana and folk. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-5474477.

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naturalist’s calendar

Photo by Ruth Shelly

Wade really like you to join us

Welcome the early fall weather in less-traveled bird habitats at two Audubon Society of Lincoln City bird walks exploring the diverse coastal habitats of Cutler City Open Space and Sitka Sedge State Natural Area.

Friday, Sept. 13

Cutler City Open Space and Siletz Bay

In this unique wooded wetland habitat, large trees host species such as woodpecker and nuthatches, while the marshy brush is home to common yellowthroat and other songbirds. The walk will continue on to Siletz Bay to watch for migrating shorebirds. If you are able, please stay after the walk and help manage the invasive ivy, which is destructive to the trees and needs to be removed. Tools and gloves will be provided. The group will meet at 9 am at the pull-out on SW 63rd Street, west of Highway 101.

Tillamook Bay, Garibaldi

Siletz Bay, Lincoln City

Saturday, Sept. 14

Sitka Sedge State Natural Area

Sitka Sedge State Natural Area has a variety of coastal habitats that are teeming with wildlife. The trail winds through tidal flats, saltwater marshes and forested wetlands to the ocean. And sightings might include songbirds and shorebirds, including the possibility of Snowy Plovers.

The group will meet at 10 am in the parking area off Sandlake Road, north of Cape Kiwanda.

All Audubon Society of Lincoln City 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; dress appropriately for coastal weather and muddy trails. For more information, go to lincolncityaudubon.org.

Yaquina Bay, Newport

Alsea Bay, Waldport

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: WATERFALLS

(e.g., What word can refer to a large waterfall or an impairment of the eye? Answer: Cataract.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. These falls span the border between Ontario and the state of New York.

2. David Livingstone named these African falls after a British queen.

3. The tallest single, uninterrupted waterfall.

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. Provide the song title in the lyrics: “_____ I’m calling you.”

5. Horseshoe Falls is the largest of this group of falls.

6. What fictional detective fought his foe at the Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland?

PH.D. LEVEL

Last Week’s Answers:

7. This series of waterfalls is a tourist attraction in a national park in California.

8. What is the term for a series of small waterfalls over steep rocks?

9. What is the claim to fame of Italy’s Marmore Falls?

ANSWERS: 1. Niagara Falls. 2. Victoria Falls. 3. Angel Falls (Venezuela). 4. “By a Waterfall.” 5. Niagara Falls. 6. Sherlock Holmes. 7. Yosemite Falls. 8. Cascade. 9. The world’s tallest artificial waterfall.

Trying out for ‘Angel Street? Wing it.

Lincoln City’s Theatre West is seeking stars both on the stage and behind the scenes for its next production, “Angel Street,” written by Patrick Hamilton and directed by Bonnie Ross.

Auditions will be held Sunday and Monday, Sept. 15 and 16.

The play will run Oct. 24 through Nov. 16.

The roles include a “suave gentleman with danger vibes” aged roughly 40 to 50, a woman “on the brink of a breakdown” aged roughly 40 to 50, a confident, smart Scotland Yard-type male of any age, a mature female “dedicated housekeeper who ‘knows things’” and a saucy, sassy, cheeky, flirty maid of any age. Two backstage hands will have non-non speaking roles on-stage.

The play tells the story of the Manninghams, who live on Angel Street in 19th-Century London. As the curtain rises, all appears to be the essence of Victorian tranquility. It is soon apparent, however, that Mr. Manningham, a suavely handsome man, is slowly driving his gentle, devoted wife, Bella, to the brink of insanity with an insinuating kindness that masks more sinister motives. While he is out, Mrs. Manningham has an unexpected caller: amiable, paternal Inspector Rough from Scotland Yard. Rough is convinced that Mr. Manningham is a homicidal maniac wanted for a murder committed 15 years earlier in this very house.

Auditions will begin at 7 pm on both Sunday and Monday. Theatre West is located at 3536 SE Hwy. 101 in Lincoln City. For more information, go to theatrewest.com.

beach reads

Can you imagine?

Indulge in flights of fantasy during the next Willamette Writers Coast Chapter meeting at Newport Public Library this Saturday, Sept. 14.

Science fiction/fantasy author Rhiannon Held will share her process in creating worlds and characters and will show authors how to suspend disbelief and lead readers along on their fantastical journeys.

Held uses her real-life work in archaeology to build her fantastical worlds and characters. She will share her experiences with traditional and selfpublishing. Bring your questions; she will be happy to answer them.

Held writes speculative fiction under the name R. Z. Held, including an urban fantasy series of werewolf novels, a series of space opera novellas and short fiction. She lives near Portland, where she works for an environmental compliance firm.

A brief networking session will preface the presentation.

The program begins at 2 pm at Newport Public Library, located at 35 NW Nye Street. For more information, go to willamettewriters.org.

cooking

Perfect weather for a quick dip

Oregon, Washington and California collectively produce a large amount of the onions grown in the United States. There is even one variety native to this coast called the Olympic onion. March and April are prime times to plant to ensure plenty of onions in the summer, and I do mean plenty. Because they aren’t too picky about the soil they are grown in, as long as there is some fertilization and good drainage, you will have great onions. If you don’t like onions, I feel really sorry for you because they are hard to escape. Onions are the base of so many recipes. I am hard pressed to think of a soup, stew, chili, casserole or sauce that doesn’t start with them. I’m fortunate because I love them. For me, there is something inviting about the smell of sautéing onions. It beckons, promising something delicious is in the works.

I couldn’t possibly talk about onions and not mention the agony of chopping them. I have always had sensitive eyes, so chopping onions is challenging to say the least. My eyes burn and water almost immediately and I have no choice but to walk away from the cutting board until the feeling subsides — and that can take several minutes. Over the years, I have had many kind souls tell me what I can do to neutralize the sulfur in the onion and prevent my eyes from burning. Believe me when I say I have tried it all: microwave the onion, freeze the onion, open a window, turn on a fan, wear goggles (not a good look on me), light a match before chopping or, the strangest one, cut it under running water. I can’t wrap my head around the last one. Sadly none of these things have worked for me. I have no choice but to suffer, in silence mind you, knowing it’s all worth it in the end.

For this week’s recipe, I wanted one where the onion was front and center. My mind instantly went to caramelized onion dip. I love a good chip-and-dip moment and this is one of my favorites. Growing up I ate the onion dip made from the soup mix and my young palate thought it was quite tasty. This recipe is infinitely better. Choose whatever onions you like for this recipe. Each will bring something different to the dip, so choose the ones you enjoy. As far as what to use as a dipper, anything goes: potato chips, pretzels, crackers, pita chips or raw veggies. Next time you make a roast beef sandwich, schmear a little of this on the bread. It’s so good!

Caramelized Onion

Dip

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 medium onions, your choice, halved and thinly sliced

2 tablespoons water

1 1/2 cups sour cream, at room temperature

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley

3/4 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Place the largest skillet you have over medium heat. Melt the unsalted butter. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden. This will take about 25 minutes. Do not add salt to the onions while browning them as the salt will draw out the water and make the browning process take twice as long. If you don’t have a large skillet, this step might take a little longer. The more crowded your skillet is the longer it will take to brown the onions. If they are browning too quickly, lower the heat a little. You aren’t just browning them in this step, you are also softening them.

Once the onions are golden brown, add two tablespoons of water to the pan and cook, stirring, until the water has evaporated, about two to three minutes. Adding water to the skillet loosens the browned bits

from the pan and incorporates them into the onions. You don’t want to leave the browned bits in the skillet as they are full of flavor. Remove the pan from the heat and cool for about 20 minutes.

Transfer the onions to a cutting board and coarsely chop them. In a medium bowl with a rubber spatula, mix together the sour cream, cream cheese, parsley, onion powder and Worcestershire sauce until everything is combined. Stir in the onions and season with a half teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Taste for seasoning and add more if needed.

Serving the dip at room temperature is best, but chilled is fine also. If you have any leftover dip, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to three days.

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