Last week, Scout and I participated in the Twisted Pine Run, a fun race in the trails in South Beach State Park. We had the pleasure of running into local luminaries like Laura Kimberly, director of Newport Public Library and Kathy Redwine, a board member and lead organizer of Newport Oregon Pride.
As we chatted post-race, planning for Pride came up and Kathy shared her frustration about the amount of negativity that arises when trying to plan for such a positive event.
Scout and I will be at the Pride Run, and I plan to also refuel from the run at the Drag Brunch, then chill by the
at the family-friendly finale that wraps up the three days of fun.
We look forward to seeing members of the LGBTQ+ community and
See more on page 11.
By Gretchen Ammerman Oregon Coast TODAY
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One of the more compelling stories from the natural world is that of the salmon, which, born in a river, head downstream to the ocean as soon as they are able. Then, after swimming about in the vast big blue for one or more years, they find their way back to that selfsame stream in the fall to spawn and create the next generation of the navigationally gifted. Help welcome the salmon home this fall with the Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative at Knight Park this Saturday, Sept. 21.
“It’s an opportunity to celebrate the native Chinook and Coho to their natal streams,” said Staff Scientist and Project and Communications Manager Paul Robertson. “What better place to celebrate salmon than on the Salmon River.”
Salmon-centric activities include “grass fishing,” an activity for kids hosted by Oregon Fish and Wildlife and fish printing for all ages. Americana style music will be provided by Tom O, a local musician known for his warm style and original songs. Snacks of smoked salmon will also be provided. The highlight of the day, according to Robertson, are the estuary tours.
“We will be offering 45-minute trips up and down the estuary,” he said. “They will be aboard a US Coast Guard-certified pontoon boat. It’s the only thing that we are having to charge for.”
Trips cost $20 per person and registration is required. Sixty spots are available for trips leaving at 10:30 am, 11:30 am and 12:30 pm.
You can also check out the estuary from just offshore.
“We will have a salmon viewing station at the event too,” Robertson said. “It’s a special bucket that has Plexiglass at the bottom that allows you to see deep into the water, it’s pretty fun. People might want to bring boots if they want to do that one.”
Welcoming the Salmon Home runs from 10 am to 3 pm at Knight Park, located at 2341 N Three Rocks Road in Otis.
If you miss this event, there is another one nigh at Knight Park: the Kayaking in the Daylight trip on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 to 1 pm. The guided estuary tour fee is $25 and is BYOB (bring your own boat).
For more information about these and more upcoming events hosted by the Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative, go to cascadehead.org.
concert
Piping in a little Celtic music
As the fall weather sets in, the misty green days and falling autumn leaves have many Oregon Coast music fans buttoning up their coats and, perhaps, dreaming of trips across the sea. For some, those dreams are accompanied by the stirring sounds of fiddles, harps, guitars and pipes, hallmarks of the Celtic genre.
Luckily, there’s no need to cross the Atlantic, or even I-5, to enjoy the beautiful sounds of today’s best musicians in the Celti-verse — because those amazing musicians are coming to the coast as part of the Lincoln City Cultural Center’s 202425 Celtic Music Series.
This year’s series begins on Thursday, Sept. 19, with the Andrew Finn Magill Irish Trio, and will continue, with one concert per month, through May 2025.
“This year’s series includes local favorites like Men of Worth, DAIMH and The Tannahill Weavers,” said Executive Director Niki Price. “We’re also presenting some Lincoln City premieres — Bon DéBarras, Dréos and Biddy on the Bench — and a wonderful evening of stories and harp with Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter.”
Last — but definitely not least – the series will present the frolicking fun of the Celtic Light Orchestra, featuring the lighted bows of the Katie Jane Band.
sale now for March 2025,” Price said. “We’re so proud of how far this series has come and we can’t wait to share the Celtic fellowship with audiences.”
2024-25 Celtic Series
Thursday, Sept. 19, 7 pm – Andrew Finn Magill Irish Trio
Thursday, Oct. 17, 7 pm – DAIMH
All seats in this year’s series are theatre style, limited to 150. Band members often gather for merchandise and autographs in the back, not far from the counter where center volunteers sell Northwest beers and wines, along with sodas and freshly baked cookies. Parking is free. During intermission, patrons are welcome to wander the outdoor plaza’s new public art installations, or the rotating exhibits in the center’s indoor art galleries.
Thursday, Nov. 7, 7 pm – Legends of the Celtic Harp with Patrick Ball
Friday, Dec. 6, 7 pm – A Winter’s Carol with Men of Worth
Sunday, Jan. 19, 2 pm -- Dréos
Sunday, Feb. 2, 2 pm – Biddy on the Bench
Saturday, March 8, 7 pm and Sunday, March 9, 2 pm – Celtic Light Orchestra
Thursday, April 10, 7 pm – Bon DéBarras
Friday, May 16, 7 pm – The Tannahill Weavers
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Reserved ticket prices range from $32 to $35, with discounts for seniors, students and people under the age of 18.
“Purchase all nine shows, and you’ll receive a 25-percent discount,” Price said. “Or you can choose your own subscription — five concerts or more — and receive 15 percent off. Either way, you’ll be getting the best seats at the best price.”
Full season packages, offering the best seats at the lowest price, are on sale through Sept. 19. Short-season packages, offering a 15-percent discount, will be sold through December. To learn more, call the box office at 541-994-9994 or go to https://app.artspeople.com/index.php?subscription=lccc.
Single show tickets are on sale now at the cultural center, open from 10 am to 5 pm Wednesday through Sunday, by calling 541-994-9994, or online at https://app.arts-people.com/index. php?ticketing=lccc.
Jazz series wraps up
INHOUSE Jazz will bring its 2024 season to a close this Sunday, Sept. 22, with a concert hosted by vocalist Annie Averre at a private residence in Waldport.
The afternoon house concert will feature premiere jazz vocalist Greta Matassa from Seattle, accompanied by guitarist Christopher Woitach, bassist Clipper Anderson and drummer Charlie Doggett. Nine times Northwest Jazz vocalist of the year, Matassa has enjoyed a four-decade career packed with exciting performances and recording opportunities. Throughout the past 20 years she has become established as one of the greatest jazz singers of her time, working with top jazz musicians in Los Angeles, Chicago and New York.
For this concert, Matassa brings a great group of regional players to the coast: guitarist Christopher Woitach, a master of several styles with a wonderful, rounded approach to the jazz guitar; Clipper Anderson, a composer, studio musician, vocalist and one of the Northwest’s leading bassists; and Charlie Doggett, one of the most enigmatic drummers in Portland and the greater Northwest music scene.
Sunday’s concert will run from 2:30 to 5:30 pm and guests should RSVP to Annie Averre at 360-6067136 to receive directions.
The INHOUSE Jazz atmosphere is informal; providing an opportunity for audiences to enjoy an intimate performance, free from the noise and distractions often associated with a restaurant or bar. A donation of $15 to $30 is suggested to compensate musicians. Any funds collected beyond expenses are donated in support of local arts and education. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own beverages and potluck treats.
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
A spirited show
Catch ‘Spirits of Sylvia Beach’ in Newport
Do a Google search for “Is the Sylvia Beach Hotel haunted?” and you won’t be disappointed. Claims of cold spots, eerie presences and shadowy apparitions come as no surprise if you stay in this more-than-a-century-old mansion perched on the cliffs overlooking the ocean in Newport’s Nye Beach district.
Haunting possibilities are the theme of “Spirits of Sylvia Beach,” the current production by the Porthole Players at the Newport Performing Arts Center.
The hotel’s rooms are each decorated to honor a well-known writer, and the play floats on the premise of what was for some a sacrilegious act: the changing of the Edgar Allen Poe room to the J.K. Rowling room, which took fewer changes than any other room would have.
Swapping a raven for an owl pretty much did the trick. But did the spirits of the Sylvia Beach mind?
Tickets sales were brisk for this much-anticipated comedy, which showed the best of the players’ possibilities with top-notch acting, comely costumes and a stunning set.
Though reserved seating for this production is sold out, seating might still be available for two “pay what you will” Thursday performances on September 19 and 26 at 7 pm. Donations will be accepted at the door on a first-come, first-served basis and it is recommended that you arrive when the box office opens at 6 pm.
The Newport Performing Arts Center is located at 777 W Olive Street. For more information, go to portholeplayers.com.
Volunteers are invited to lend a hand removing weeds and invasive ivy from Cape Lookout at a stewardship day this Sunday, Sept. 22.
During the winter, WEBS volunteers helped Oregon State Parks staff plant a large variety of native trees, shrubs and plants. For this event, volunteers will help park staff clear around the established winter plantings, removing unwanted plants that could slow their growth.
“Our goal is aimed at improving and restoring the habitat within the park,” said WEBS director Chrissy Smith. Participants should bring their own work gloves, hand pruners and shovels if possible, along with a reusable water bottle and snacks. To register, go to www.netartsbaywebs.org/ events.
WEBS and partners are hosting this event as part of the Explore Nature series of hikes, walks, paddles and outdoor adventures. Learn more about Explore Nature at www. explorenaturetillamookcoast.com.
Weed love a little help Get ready, in Newport
Disaster can strike unexpectedly and in different ways — flooding, wind damage, earthquake and fire to name a few. Are you prepared to survive an emergency? A Thursday, Sept. 26, seminar in Newport will show you and your family how to be ready for the worst.
“Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready?” will feature presentations from Erik Maiorano, emergency management coordinator for Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital, and from Lincoln County Emergency Management. Topics will include personal and family preparedness before, during and after an emergency, go-bag basics and vehicle emergency kits.
The free seminar will take place from noon to 12:45 pm and again from 5:30 to 6:15 pm at the Samaritan Center for Health Education, 740 SW 9th Street.
To reserve a seat for either session, call Amy Conner at 541-574-4952 or email aconner@ samhealth.org.
Help A Neighbor in Need!
OCWCOG's Senior Companion Program is recruiting volunteers in the Lincoln County area! Our AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers offer long term assistance to homebound seniors. This could include respite, socializing with peers, and providing transportation to doctor appointments. The AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers help seniors live independently in their own home for as long and as safely as possible. Volunteers receive an hourly tax-exempt stipend and mileage reimbursement for their service.
You may qualify to be an AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer if you are 55 years of age or older, qualify as having a lower income, and are able to serve 10 hours or more each week.
If interested, please call the AmeriCorps Seniors office at 541-574-2684 to request an application. Or complete an application at https:// www.ocwcog.org/connect/volunteer/
Celebrate the end of summer with Newport Pride Pride, before the fall
By Gretchen Ammerman Oregon Coast TODAY
Walk, don’t run, to the Newport Pride weekend. Or, if you do want to run, join the 5K, just one of nine activities planned for Newport Pride, happening at various locations throughout town from Friday, Sept. 20, through Sunday, Sept. 22.
The event is an opportunity for community members and allies to come together with joy while the LGBTQ+ community struggles with increased negativity.
“We are feeling that the country is getting more dreary for the community,” said Kathy Redwine, event chair. “There were Pride events that got canceled in Portland this year for safety reasons, and we are doing everything we can to let people be in their own skin but still be safe at our event.”
When the event board sponsored an event ad on Instagram, Redwine was surprised and saddened by the overwhelming number of hateful comments left on the page.
“If they don’t like what we are doing, all they have to do is not look at it,” she said. “It’s hard to see that kind of thing when you are just trying to promote something that is all about positivity.”
The event kicks off on Friday with Pub Night at Bier One, which includes an Over the Rainbow costume contest, trivia and a special edition Newport Pride pint glass for $15 that includes one pour. The fun continues on a high note at the Movie and Costume night at the Newport Performing Arts Center. Watch and sing-along to “The Wizard of Oz,” dress up as your favorite character or just come as you are. There will be a costume contest and prizes given out. The first 50 people to arrive will receive a songbook to use and take home.
On Saturday, the Newport Recreation Center will be the place to be. After the reading of the proclamation from the mayor to celebrate Pride in the coastal community, the Super Queer Fun Fair will get going, with dozens of resources and vendors, a DJ, photo booth, quiet and eating spaces and a
BraDazzle area to support CoastBusters and breast cancer awareness. There will be plenty of free swag for the first few hundred people to arrive and merchandise for sale. Finally, try your luck while trying not to laugh so hard you blow your card off the table at Drag Bingo in the small gym, with prizes and family-friendly performances. The first bingo card is free and each additional card is $1.
“Our hosts for drag bingo this year are Mai Faye-Rit and Lexi Vaughn, with Lincoln City’s own Sweeney Gray, as emcee.” Redwine said. “It’s nice to have local talent.”
The evening ends fancy at the Fabulous Formal at Primaltones Community Venue, where this year’s theme is “Masquerade Ball,” open to those age 13 and older from 6 to 8 pm, then 21 and older until closing.
Sunday starts with a bang with the Newport Pride Run, cohosted with Ardor Adventures and starting and ending at the Newport Performing Arts Center. Entry for the flat and fast 5K is $60 and the Kids’ Run is free. The registration deadline is September 21.
After working up an appetite on the run, head to the Drag Brunch at Myril Eatery & Wine Bar in the Embarcadero. Brunch is $50 per person, with $10 being donated back to Newport Oregon Pride, and includes two hours of food, drink and entertainment.
The event wraps up swimmingly with the Pride Picnic at the Pool at the recreation center.
Bring the family and your favorite swimming suit and spend time eating, relaxing and hanging out by or in the pool — food and drinks are provided.
“Samaritan Health Services is our presenting sponsor,” Redwine said. “We have planned a lot of healing events, so it’s nice to have them as our sponsor. They enabled us to do things like having life jackets for kids at the pool.”
There will be more than 20 jackets, but the first 20 kids to arrive will receive a life jacket to keep.
“I’m just super proud and thankful for our board and our friends and families that are helping to make this happen,”
Schedule of Events
Friday, Sept. 20
5 to 11 pm - Pub Night at Bier One Brewing, 255 SW 9th Street
6 to 9 pm - Movie and Costume Night, Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W Olive Street.
Saturday, Sept. 21
11 to 11:30 am - Pride Proclamation, Newport Recreation Center, 225 SE Avery Street
11 am to 3 pm - Super Queer Fun Fair, Newport Recreation Center
11 am to 3 pm - Drag Bingo at the Newport Recreation Center
6 to 11 pm - Fabulous Formal, Primaltones Community Venue, 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road
Sunday, Sept. 22
8 am - Newport Pride Run, Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W Olive Street.
10 am to noon - Drag Brunch, Myril Eatery & Wine Bar, 1000 SE Bay Blvd
Noon to 3 pm - Pride Picnic at the Pool, Newport Recreation Center, 225 SE Avery Street
Redwine said. “The board has been amazing and so have our community partners. We work so hard on this literally all year and I’m just hoping it’s well attended, peaceful and joyful and that we can have a great time celebrating together.”
For more information, go to newportoregonpride.com.
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Saturday, Sept. 21
Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic
Pelican Pub • Pacific City
The three-day contest concludes with finals heats, beverages by Pelican Brewing Company and an awards ceremony. 7:30 am to 4 pm, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Drive.
Yachats Farmers Market
Yachats Commons
Find produce, plants, meats, and mushrooms, along with pottery, jewelry, glass and metal art, handmade soaps and more. 9 am-2 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N.
Newport Pride Run
Newport Performing Arts Center
All are welcome at this 5k and Kids’ Run. Registration deadline is Saturday, Sept. 21. 8-10 am, 777 W Olive Street $60. Register at runsignup.com/Race/OR/ Newport/NewportPrideRun.
Only 12 spots available. FMI or to register, email magikalliving@gmail.com or text 424-229-0024 by 8 pm Friday, Sept. 20.
Circle of Light Sunday Gatherings Luminous Soul Center • Gleneden Beach Guided meditation, sound healing, inspirational offerings and afternoon tea. Noon-1:30
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. 19
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.
Ronnie Jay Pirrello
Myril Eatery & Wine Bar • Newport
Bluesy stuff with guitar, harp and vocals. 5:30-8 pm, 1000 SE Bay Blvd, 541-819-5078.
Bill Lewey
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Acoustic original songs, Americana, ballads blues, country and love songs. 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. 20
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.
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.
Groovenheit 22
Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay
This innovative and nimble music duo can read a room and provide a groove that will not disappoint. 6-9 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.
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.
John Shipe
The Drift Inn • Yachats
This Eugene singer-songwriter plays folk-rock and Americana. 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.
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. 21
Sonny Hess Band
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
Award-winning blues hall of famer Sonny Hess plays the Tsunami Room with her band, featuring bassist Lisa Mann and percussionist Kelly Pierce. Celebrate Sonny’s birthday and 19 years of living cancer-free! 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.
Bluesy stuff with guitar, harp and vocals. 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.
Dan Dingman
Schooner Restaurant & Lounge • Netarts
’60s and ’70s acoustic folk plus classic and progressive rock. Call for reservations. 7-9 pm, 2065 Netarts Basin Boat Road, 503-815-9900.
Mojo Rising & Surf Sliders
Meg’s Beachwood Restaurant & Club • Pacific City
Cap off the second day of the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic with a Doors tribute band plus surf music specialists with pedal steel guitar. 7-10 pm, 6425 Pacific Avenue, 503-483-1227
The Temptations
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
The legendary Motown band bring their sound to the coast, including fan favorites such as “My Girl,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” and more. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. Tickets, $50-$65, available at www.chinookwindscasino. com.
Karaoke
Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm-close, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.
Mojos Rising • Saturday, Sept. 21, in Pacific City
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, Sept. 22
Sunday Jam
Bay Haven Inn • Newport
A chance for professional musicians to collaborate and improvise. 3-6 pm, 608 SW Bay Blvd.
Hot Club of Beachtown
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
Feel-good gypsy jazz. 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.
Terry and Stan
Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay
Acoustic music from Terry Schumacher and Stan Eng. 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.
The Mavericks
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
Enjoy a night of multicultural Americana from a band that refuses to be limited by its own legacy. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. Tickets, $50-$65, available at www.chinookwindscasino.com.
Karaoke
Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City
Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm-1 am, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.
Chinook
The party starts at 10 pm every Sunday in the Rogue River Lounge, 1777 NW 44th Street.
Monday, Sept. 23
Mike Tolle
The Drift Inn • Yachats
This singing-songwriter is a mutli-styled fingerpicking strummer and ivory tickler with a dozen acclaimed albums and pleasantly soulful voice. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
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.
Shy Shy and Gary
The Drift Inn • Yachats
Oregon Coast locals playing folk, blues and originals. 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. 25
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.
Latin Night
Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
Pacific City? It’s a long story
The Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic will return for its 25th year this weekend, offering three days of surf action in Pacific City.
Presented by Moment Surf Co. and Pelican Brewing Company, the event opens this Friday, Sept. 20, with a party and live music followed by two days of non-stop surfing, including cross steps, cutbacks, nose rides and more.
This year’s contest marks a milestone for the Oregon surfing community as the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic reaches its 25th consecutive year. As part of this milestone celebration, event organizers are inviting everyone to share their stories and memories from the past 25 years of the competition. Share yours at capekiwandalongboardclassic.com.
In 1998, South County Surf Shop aspired to create a surf competition that would bring attention to the growing interest in surfing on the Oregon Coast. Since then, the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic has become a tradition in Pacific City. Throughout the years,
proceeds from the contest have funded local projects, including the construction and ongoing maintenance of the Pacific City Skatepark.
“The idea of a skatepark for our youth was a dream realized not just by surfers, but by everyone who has supported the Longboard Classic,” said contest organizer Lisa Baker.
Each year, volunteers help bring the contest to life by assisting with setup, check-in, and ensuring athletes are ready for their heats, showcasing the community spirit at the heart of the gathering.
The contest is open to all, with competitive divisions for both men and women starting with youth all the way to the 60+ divisions. At the end of the contest, an awards ceremony on the beach brings everyone together to cheer, recognizing the achievements of the surfers and the comradery of this longstanding event.
For more information, go to capekiwandalongboardclassic.com.
Event Schedule
Friday, Sept. 20, 5-8 pm
Opening Night: athlete check in and opening party, food and beverage by Pelican Brewing, merchandise sales and live music by Groundswell.
Saturday, Sept. 21, 7:30 am-5 pm
Opening heats, live feed and event commentary coverage, food and beverage by Pelican Brewing and merchandise sales.
Sunday, Sept. 22, 7:30 am-4 pm
Finals heats, beverages by Pelican Brewing Company and awards ceremony.
Drop in on this water-saving event in Newport
Water-saving solutions for home and garden will be on display in Newport on Monday, Sept. 23, at Make Every Drop Count!
This water conservation event aims to educate guests on innovative water-saving solutions and inspire collective action towards sustainable practices.
As water supplies become more limited — even on the Oregon Coast — it is more important than ever to understand and implement effective strategies for conserving this most precious resource.
The event will include presentations on rainwater harvesting; rain gardens and bioswales; greywater reuse; and home water-saving solutions.
In addition to the presentations, guests will have the opportunity to participate in discussions, ask questions and receive valuable resources to help them
implement water-saving practices in their homes and communities.
Make Every Drop Count! is a partnership between Newledo Exploration Hub, OSU Extension, Lincoln County Master Gardener Association, Oregon Sea Grant and the Mid-Coast Water Conservation Consortium.
The event will run from 5 to 8:30 pm at Newport’s Hatfield Marine Science Center, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive.
Admission is free, registration is not required, and beer and non-alcoholic refreshments will be provided.
For more information about the event, go to newledohub.org/waterwise or contact Nicole Cousino, nicole@newledohub.org or 510-984-9892, or Miranda Gray, miranda.gray@oregonstate.edu or 541-247-6672.
Rainwater Harvesting: Learn how to capture and utilize rainwater for irrigation and household use, to reduce your water bill and provide a backup water source in the summertime.
Rain Gardens and Bioswales: Discover how these natural landscaping features can capture rainwater runoff while enhancing the beauty of your yard and promoting local biodiversity.
Greywater Reuse: Find out how to recycle wastewater from baths, sinks, and washing machines for irrigation and other non-potable uses.
Home Water-Saving Solutions: Get expert tips on simple adjustments you can make in your home to save water every day, from installing low-flow fixtures to landscaping with drought-resistant plants.
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Crystal Creek Run
When the recent realignment of Highway 20 was completed, it made for a faster, easier drive and also a few new scenic areas like the Crystal Creek Loop, where people can slow down and enjoy views of nature, an historic covered bridge and even an old piece of forestry equipment that looks like a rusted rocket.
Explore the former highway on foot for 5K, 10K or even a half marathon distance at the inaugural Crystal Creek Run in Eddyville this Saturday, Sept. 21.
This fund-raiser for Eddyville Charter School will see runners that finish the outand-back courses receive a one-of-a-kind, custom-designed wooden medal, a cup of Mo’s Chowder and bread. First-, second-
and third-place winners in each division will be presented special awards and every participant will be entered into a drawing for multiple awesome raffle prizes
Proceeds from this event will go towards much-needed improvements to the Eddyville Charter School track.
Races begin at 10 am and the fee for all distances is $60. Though there is no dayof-race registration, online registration will be open through Friday and can be done in person at packet pick up from 2 to 6:30 pm on Friday at McKay’s Market, located at 107 N Hwy. 101 in Newport.
For more information, go to the Crystal Creek Run page on Facebook.
Hands across the bridge
This Saturday, Sept. 21, people will form a human chain across the Alsea Bay Bridge to show support for National Recovery and Wellbriety Month.
The 16th annual Hands Across the Bridge event will start at 11:30 am at the Alsea Bay Interpretive Center, 320 NW Hwy. 101, Waldport.
Event Schedule
11:30 am: Meet in the parking lot of the Alsea Bay Interpretive Center.
Noon: Bridge crossing begins with drummers from the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.
12:30 pm: Head to the Waldport Community Center, 65 NW Hemlock Street, for a free BBQ lunch, inspiring speakers and fun activities for the whole family.
“Recovery and Wellbriety Month is all about celebrating the strength and progress of people in recovery, showing appreciation for those
Tillamook Bay, Garibaldi
Siletz Bay, Lincoln City
Yaquina Bay, Newport
who help, and spreading the message that recovery is possible for everyone,” said Asia Richardson, communications coordinator for Lincoln County Public Health. “It reminds us that taking care of our mental health is just as important as taking care of our physical health. Whether you’re going through recovery or supporting someone who is, remember — you are not alone!”
Alsea Bay, Waldport
Sept.
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: ENDS IN “X”
Each answer is a five-letter word that ends in “x.” (e.g., Dr. Seuss book title: “The ____.” Answer: Lorax.)
FRESHMAN LEVEL
1. A type of paint.
2. A list of names or topics referred to in a book.
3. Take it easy.
GRADUATE LEVEL
4. A building added to a larger building.
5. To fasten something to something else.
6. A shape formed by a long, continuously curving line.
PH.D. LEVEL
Last Week’s Answers:
7. The green part covering a flower before it opens.
8. Redone, restored, brought back or revisited.
9. A chemical used for making glass and for cleaning.
lively You otter place a bid
Artwork inspired by perhaps the ocean’s most engaging mammal will be up for grabs in an online auction to celebrate Sea Otter Awareness Week.
Running from Sunday, Sept. 22, to Saturday, Sept. 28, the online silent art auction will help raise funds for the Elakha Alliance, an Oregon-based nonprofit dedicated to reintroducing sea otters to their natural habitat on the Oregon Coast.
Participating artists were asked to envision a future with sea otters on the Oregon Coast, and donated a dazzling array of art — everything from classic representative oil paintings to mosaic, fiber and ceramics.
Yvana Iovino, a volunteer with the Haystack Rock Awareness Program, donated original, hand-carved linoleum cuttings printed using water-based inks on Japanese Kitakata paper.
“I’ve come to learn the importance of relationships between species that live in our oceans,” she said. “Combining my love of art with my love of the ocean, I hope that my contribution could further the goal of the Elakha Alliance to return the native sea otter to our oceans and thereby help to return the balance of nature.”
Christina Harkness, a conservation artist from Corvallis, donated a mixed media fiber piece valued at $2,000, which was previously displayed at the North Coast Kelp Fest in Mendocino, California.
“My fiber art concentrates on marine conservation and preservation, and I have been working with coral reefs for quite a few years.” Harkness said, adding: “I hope that my art can convey how important every plant and animal is in the balance of our ocean ecosystem.”
Other pieces up for auction include two otter and kelp stoneware pitchers by Newport potter Liz Fox; a round copper foil-style stained-glass panel depicting a future sea otter population in Oregon by Florida artist Cory Janiak; modernist acrylic paintings of sea otters by diver and Salem artist Rachel Wood; and a handwoven tapestry using plant pigments depicting floating bull kelp by Wheeler artist and conservationist Kyla Sjogren.
The online art auction website can be found at https://bit.ly/SeaOtterArt.
The weeklong auction will conclude with a Seas the Night silent art auction and cocktail party on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Yaquina Bay Yacht Club in Newport. Guests will get to view sea otter-inspired creations by 24 artists from Oregon and beyond, in addition to pieces by 20 art students from North Bend High School.
The evening will be catered by Local Ocean Seafoods with handcrafted cocktails by Straightaway Cocktails, beer from Pelican Brewing Company, wine donated by Erath Winery and live music by Lucky Gap Trio. The event will run from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at 750 SE Bay Blvd. Tickets, $40, are available at https://bit.ly/ SeasTheNightArtShow, with proceeds supporting the Elakha Alliance’s mission of sea otter reintroduction.
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Hang out in Yachats
A gala auction this Saturday, Sept. 21, will give art fans the chance to take home one of the 33 unique banners on display in this year’s Yachats Banner Project.
Now in its seventh year, the project is coordinated by Yachats artist Michael Guerriero, with sponsorship and assistance from Polly Plumb Productions.
The banners have been on display throughout Yachats since July, hanging proudly from light posts along Highway 101. Each banner is roughly 18? by 48” with a rounded end and painted with acrylic paints. This year’s theme is “Yachats Sings.”
Guerriero also prints notecards from the banners. Previous years’ banner notecards are available at the Yachats Chamber office.
Saturday’s gala auction will run from 5 to 7 pm in the Yachats Commons, 441 Hwy. 101. There will be an artists’ reception at 5 pm followed by the silent and live auctions, with beer, wine and food available.
To view the banners online, go to pollyplumb.org/view-the-2024banner-gallery. For more information, go to pollyplumb.org.
A moving talk
The dynamic interrelationship of emotion and movement is the subject of a Sunday, Sept. 22, presentation from Maxine Sheets-Johnstone, PhD, at the Yachats Commons.
“When we are rushed, hesitant, excited or disturbed, certain tensions and pressures pass through our bodies and force us to move,” SheetsJohnstone said. “This kinesthetic experience is visible to others. Observing this interrelationship, we realize that movement is not simply a physical change of position, and emotion is not simply a mental phenomenon.”
A spritely 93-year-old who has been a Yachats resident for 30 years, Sheets-Johnstone leads the Philosophic Forum, which meets in her home twice monthly. Her undergraduate degree was in French and Comparative Literature. Her master’s degree was in Dance and her PhD in Philosophy and Dance. She has a wide range of interests and is the author of at least 12 books and innumerable academic papers. Sunday’s talk, presented by the Yachats Academy of Arts and Sciences, will start 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.
Are you feline like celebrating?
Central Coast Humane Society marks 50 years of service
By Rebecca Stone
The Central Coast Humane Society (CCHS) will celebrate a half century of helping the homeless animals of Lincoln County with a gala at the Oregon Coast Aquarium this Saturday, Sept. 21.
The fund-raising event will feature speakers, appetizers, a cash bar and live and silent auctions with state Rep. David Gomberg as auctioneer. Aquarium exhibits will also be open to guests.
The event is aimed at replenishing more than $50,000 spent by CCHS for animal rescue and aid operations in the aftermath of the 2020 Echo Mountain Complex Fire. The wildfire impacted people and their pets. Additionally, hundreds of unhomed cats, having escaped the flames, remained in the burn areas without food, water and shelter.
employed a massive trap, spay/neuter, and vaccination campaign.
“We were able to help over 200 outdoor cats,” said Perry, adding that many were relocated due to the ash and asbestos permeating the area. Some pets were reunited with caregivers who had been unable to find them during evacuation.
“What was most heartwarming was the number of people who stepped up to help,” said Perry. “People offered their barns from Cloverdale to Yachats and inland. One Otis resident made three acres available to relocate cats. A team of volunteers fed cats that remained in the burn area every day for almost two years until residents began to move back. We made and deployed housing and feeding shelters so the cats could get out of the weather.”
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The Echo Mountain and Panther Creek area is home to numerous colonies of feral, stray or otherwise unhomed cats. Longtime CCHS president Barbara Perry said the group has worked in these areas for many years, spaying and neutering to try to make a dent in cat overpopulation.
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But when the fires tore through the community, residents, who had long looked out for these animals, were forced to flee with just the clothes on their backs. The human toll in home loss was devastating. But the cats, including pets, were left without their caretakers. And winter was coming.
Once CCHS could access ravaged areas, volunteers
CCHS also financed 100-percent of the treatment of pets with fire-related injuries for those who had lost everything. The nonprofit organization even paid for the treatment of pets whose caregivers came into Lincoln County to flee fires in the Valley.
It was an expensive feat. And Perry said the nonprofit organization, which is not government-funded, has been trying to recoup the funds ever since, while continuing other services.
Spaying and neutering pet cats and dogs is the best measure to prevent overpopulation. But another of CCHS’ ongoing efforts is trap/neuter/return (TNR), proven to be the best approach to dealing with existing community cat colonies. But, said Lisa Spence-Bunnett, CCHS head of trapping operations and rescue coordinator, “Even with multiple experienced
trappers, one trapping ‘day’ can require up to 50 hours.”
TNR can be fruitful. Spence-Bunnett describes trapping 116 cats in a recent month-and-a-half period.
“One unspayed female cat can result in thousands of kittens being born in just a few years,” she said. “Without more commitment to spaying and neutering pets, abandoned animals and too many kittens will continue to be the case. There are not enough homes for them all.”
While education about and committing to spaying and neutering is paramount, Spence-Bunnett acknowledges that vet appointments can be expensive.
“But CCHS helps by making pet spaying and neutering lower cost,” she said. “CCHS also covers costs and assists with trapping, transportation, and appointments for community cats.”
Other services offered by CCHS include a pet rehoming program, and a small emergency fund set aside for livestock.
CCHS doesn’t house animals but works in conjunction with the Lincoln County Animal Shelter and Friends of Lincoln County Animals (FOLCAS). Together, they form Animal Allies, which strives to provide a safety net for animals in Lincoln County.
Thanks to donors and funds from FOLCAS’ Pick of the Litter Thrift Store in Newport, CCHS has been able to help cover costs of spaying and neutering as well as helping pets with needed treatments and rabies vaccinations.
CCHS is currently working with Rep. Gomberg to address some issues on a statewide scale. The organization is looking at how other states and countries are handling some of the same issues plaguing Lincoln County.
“Most of all,” said Perry, “we want people to recognize animals are sentient beings and have feelings of love, fear, pain and happiness. As one vet said, ‘Animals have a beating heart.’”
Andrew Finn Magill Irish Trio
Our 24/25 Celtic Music Series begins with a wonderful Irish trio: Fiddler Andrew Finn Magill along with Alan Murray (Scottish guitar and bouzouki) and Ivan Goff (pipes and flute)
Thurs, Sept. 19 at 7 pm
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
