Oregon Coast TODAY by Oregon Coast TODAY

Oct. 11, 2024

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The Beach Bark dog stroll is back, after a brief paws

OCTOBER 26 in ThE shOwROOm 10pm-1:30am

Lincoln City Glass

By Gretchen Ammerman Oregon Coast TODAY

ore than a decade ago, I adopted a dog that almost immediately needed extensive knee surgery. I ended up spending more than $3,000 on veterinary care in the first month, which I was able to afford only thanks to money left to me by my recently deceased mother. That sweet boy ended up needing much more medical care over his relatively short life, which again, I could luckily afford.

But veterinarians are often faced with providing care for animals that either have no one to pay their bills or owners that simply cannot afford it.

A late beloved community member, Kip Ward, saw this need and started a fund to fill it, the Beach Bark fund. Veterinarians can use the funds raised by events Like the Beach Bark beach walk.

After a multiple-year hiatus, the bark is back. Bring your dog or just come to walk with other animal lovers. Read more on page 13.

The late, great Kip Ward

Healthier You Expo

Free and open to the public.

Saturday, Oct. 19 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Samaritan Center for Health Education, 740 SW Ninth Street, Newport

Improve your overall health and well-being at this fun, free health expo! Wellness opportunities include acupuncture treatments, blood pressure checks, chair massage, dental screenings, flu shots, mini facials, Reiki, and more!

Visit samhealth.org/GetHealthy for a complete list of wellness opportunities and participating businesses.

Salamander’s new show is hot stuff Rug Ba

Halloween is once again upon us and it’s the gang from Oysterville’s favorite holiday. One last fall fling before we burrow away in our cozy little dens for the winter. Come see Commander Salamander’s latest, almost greatest, most curious creation yet at Primaltones

Community Venue in Newport this Saturday, Oct. 12. Sal’s on a little Halloween adventure through the not-too-spooky sideshow with his fancy partner Buttercup Firefly and the little Squiddog. They also have a new member of their troupe, the hilariously clever Feral Fox. Together this gang of lovable sideshow characters will amaze and

astound, confuse and confound you in their Halloween tribute to the Great American Sideshow.

Suitable for all ages, the show might contain sword swallowing, performing animals, fire eating and more feats of wonder. The venue will also offer face painting, pizza, ice cream, popcorn, drinks and adult beverages. The show will run at 2 pm and again at 4 pm. Tickets are $10 presale and $12 at the door.

Primaltones

Community Venue is located at 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road in Newport’s South Beach. For more information, go to americanamayhem.com.

Spend a morning at the opera

Have a devilishly good time at the live recorded presentation of Jacques Offenbach’s fantastical final work, “Les Contes d’Hoffmann,” or “The Tales of Hoffmann.” Recorded on the Metropolitan Opera stage in New York, the operetta will be shown in stunning ultra-HD on the big screen at the Newport Performing Arts Center this Saturday, Oct. 12.

After becoming the toast of Paris with his witty operettas, Offenbach set out to create a more serious work. He chose a successful play based on the stories of visionary German writer E.T.A. Hoffmann as his source. Three of these tales — at once profound, eerie and funny — were unified in the play by a narrative frame that made Hoffmann the protagonist of his own stories. Each episode recounts a catastrophic love affair, and throughout the opera, Hoffmann is dogged by a diabolical nemesis and accompanied by his faithful friend Nicklausse.

The action of the prologue and epilogue takes place in an unnamed German city, in “Luther’s Tavern.” The tavern setting, as well as the lurking presence of a diabolical client, recalls the Faust legend and casts an otherworldly ambiance

on the subsequent episodes. Each of these flashbacks occurs in evocative settings representing a cross-section of European cultures: Paris, Munich and Venice. In Bartlett Sher’s production, the world of Franz Kafka and the era of the 1920s provide a dramatic reference point.

Offenbach’s music is diverse, ranging seamlessly from refined lyricism to a broader sort of vaudeville, with the extreme and fantastic story moods reflected in the eclectic score. The juxtaposition of beauty and grotesquerie, a striking feature of the drama, is also found throughout the music.

Headlined by tenor Benjamin Bernheim in the title role of the tormented poet, Hoffmann’s trio of lovers are sung by soprano Erin Morley as the mechanical doll Olympia, soprano

Pretty Yende as the plagued diva Antonia and mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine as the Venetian seductress Giulietta. Marco Armiliato conducts Sher’s evocative production, which also features bass-baritone Christian Van Horn as the Four Villains and mezzo-soprano Vasilisa Berzhanskaya in an important company debut as Hoffmann’s friend Nicklausse. The production is sung in French, with English subtitles. The show begins at 10 am, with a run time of approximately three hours and 45 minutes, with two intermissions. Tickets range from $12 to $28.

The Newport Performing Arts Center is located at 777 W Olive Street. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.

With this

lineup

Newport 60+ Center is batting 1,000

The Newport 60+ Activity Center will be a hive of activity this week, with three educational opportunities taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 15, and Wednesday, Oct. 16.

Free Food Hero Recipe Taste

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 11:30 am to 1 pm

Presented by OSU Extension SNAP-Ed Lincoln County, this event includes a demonstration of preparing bell pepper nachos with tips and tricks to healthy eating.

All participants will get to sample the dish and will receive a paper copy of the recipe, along with additional healthy and nutritious recipes to try at home.

There is no charge to attend and participants of all ages are invited. For questions specific to this event, call SNAP-Ed at 541-574-6534.

Roundtable Discussion

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1 to 2 pm

Meet and greet Newport City Manager Nina Vetter. Bring your questions and comments to this interactive and open discussion.

Snacks will be provided. Bring a friend and greet Vetter with a warm welcome to Newport.

Therapeutic Horseback Riding

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2 pm

Bright Horizons Therapeutic Riding Center staff will provide an engaging and informative presentation all about this special resource in Lincoln County.

The talk will provide an overview of therapeutic horseback riding, including the benefits it can bring for mobility, balance and emotional well-being.

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

Seven Capes, two walks and a cocktail

The group has a new name but the same mission: to encourage residents and visitors to protect and enjoy the native birds, other wildlife and habitats found on Oregon’s Central Coast. The Seven Capes Bird Alliance will hold an October bird walk and a driving tour to explore a range of coastal habitats from Roads End State Park to Otter Crest this Friday, Oct. 11, and Saturday, Oct. 12.

Friday, Oct. 11

The Knoll Open Space, Lincoln City

The hike of the lower portion of The Knoll provides diverse habitat for an interesting array of birds, making it a great place to see the arrival of wintering songbirds and enjoy resident birds. The walk will continue downhill past the Sal La Sea wetlands to the parking lot at Roads End State Park.

The group will meet at 9 am on NE Devils Lake Blvd past the golf course; look for the sign.

Saturday, Oct. 12

Boiler Bay to Devil’s Punchbowl

Join a driving tour of prime rocky habitats, starting at Boiler Bay State Natural Area. The tour will have excellent seabird watching and possible glimpses at shorebirds, with stops at Depoe Bay and Otter Crest loop to explore the new Cape Foulweather Marine Conservation Area, Marine Garden and Marine Reserves. Learn more about protected nearshore habitats and the birds and other wildlife that depend on them.

The group will meet at 9 am in the Boiler Bay State Natural Area parking lot.

All Seven Capes Bird Alliance 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 sevencapes.org.

Perch & Pour

Want more time with birds of a feather? Head to Salishan Coastal Lodge on Wednesday, Oct. 16, for Perch & Pour. This bird-oriented happy hour starts at 3 pm on the third Wednesday of every month in The Attic.

This month, an alliance representative will share information on upcoming bird walks and this year’s osprey watch results. The group will share recent sightings and favorite fall birding spots.

Salishan Coastal Lodge is located at 7760 Hwy. 101 in Gleneden Beach.

Logsden hosts harvest festival

Bid freely at the Logsden Community Club Harvest Auction, returning this Saturday, Oct. 12.

The club’s largest fund-raiser offers an abundance of garden-fresh vegetables and fruit, plants, freshbaked culinary delights, home canning products, unique and handmade items and gift certificates. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Enjoy free popcorn and coffee during the event or water and soda for sale.

The club donates a portion of profits back to the community, including the Siletz Valley Fire District, Bright Horizons Therapeutic Riding Center, Food Share of Lincoln County and more. Club members meet for monthly potlucks often featuring educational presentations and other times for fun and socialization. Recently, members worked together to make Logsden recognized as a Firewise Community to help combat the effects of drought conditions and prevent spread of fires that threaten the area. The refurbished building is also designated as a Red Cross receiving center in the event of a natural disaster.

The event runs from 6 to 9 pm at the clubhouse, located at the junction of the Logsden/Siletz Highway and Moonshine Park Road.

To donate items for the auction, bring them to the Community Center on the evening of the auction.

For more information, e-mail logsden1@gmail. com or go to the Logsden Community Club page on Facebook.

Photo by Ruth Shelly

‘Tempest’ takes Newport by storm

“Hell is empty and all the devils are here,” wrote William Shakespeare in his final play, “The Tempest.”

New Visions Arts’ colorful, modern take on this work opens this Friday, Oct. 11, at the Newport Performing Arts Center.

The play, directed by Marc Maislen, reveals a world of ruthless oil companies where a coup has left the CEO of British Petroleum, Prospero, and his daughter, Miranda, marooned on a desolate island for 15 years.

As fate would have it, a violent storm shipwrecks Prospero’s treacherous brother and coconspirator, the Chief of Exxon.

Once the castaways are flung about the island, the magical Tempest reveals layers of truths

and trials concerning each of the characters. The wonders and mystical powers of the island, tamed by Prospero, serve to determine destiny’s path.

In this Shakespeare play there is everything you would expect: treachery, comedy, romance, magic, stupidity and atonement.

“The Tempest” will continue through Sunday, Oct. 27, with performances at 7 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 pm on Sundays.

Tickets are $15 for students and $30 for adults.

The Newport Performing Arts Center is located at 777 W Olive Street. For more information, go to coastarts. org or newvisionsarts. com or call 541-265-2787.

White Clover Grange hosts first ever grief retreat

This Friday through Sunday, Oct. 11, through 13, the NeahKahNie Grief Collective is hosting its first ever Community Grief Retreat at the White Clover Grange in Nehalem.

“We are creating this weekend for anyone who is struggling to find ways to deal with their grief,” said Ginger Edwards, one of the collective’s founding members. “Whether it’s over losing someone close to them or about the political divisions in our country.”

The retreat will be led by Santa Cruz-based therapist Joshua Lowe along with local grief guides Edwards, Vivi Tallman, Bryronie Arnold and Aislinn Kercheart.

“We grew up in a culture that gives us no rituals or practices to help us understand and feel our grief, so most of us push it down and keep going the best we can,” Edwards said. “That unexpressed emotion builds up in us over time and shows

up as overworking, addictions to food or other drugs, phone scrolling, physical health problems and even depression.”

Enter a growing community of grief activists. Inspired by writers like psychotherapist Francis Weller who wrote the popular book “The Wild Edge of Sorrow” and West African teachers Malidoma and Sonbonfu Some who brought their lineage of grief teachings from the Dagara tribe to the West. They believe in the healing power of communities that can grieve together.

“Grief is not something that goes away on its own,” Lowe said. “We need to tend to it, preferably in a community space where we can receive lots of love and support. Men especially are told that connecting to their sorrow is an indication of something wrong with them. That emotions other than anger are a sign of weakness. Grief is a part of being human, it’s not meant to be shameful but an indication of what we love and

care about most in the world”

The upcoming retreat will hold space for what author Francis Weller calls “The 5 Gates of Grief.”

“Grief doesn’t just show up when somebody dies,” Edwards said. “We have grief tied up in everything we care about. It’s really a daily practice to allow grief to move through us and not try to judge it or push it away. I hope this grief retreat will help people understand and even welcome their grief as a sacred part of who they are.”

The retreat begins at 3 pm on Friday, Oct. 11, and runs through to Sunday, Oct. 13, at the White Clover Grange in Nehalem. Registration is $299, with meals included. Scholarships are available if needed.

For more information, go to northfork53.com/events or call 503-341-9803.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 7 • 2-3:30 PM

Driftwood Public Library, Lincoln City

FRIDAY, NOV. 15 • 2-4 PM

Newport 60+ Activity Center

Samaritan Center for Health Education, Newport

FRIDAY, NOV. 29 • 10 AM-NOON Visit us on the Bayfront 333 SE Bay Blvd Newport Tue-Sun, 11 am-4 pm www.oregoncoasthistory.org • 541-265-7509

Registration is required. A SHIBA counselor will present these classes, which are sponsored by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of the OCWCOG. Call 541-574-2684 or email aseniors@ocwcog.org to register today.

Beach Bark dog stroll returns after a brief paws in operations The tail continues

Let’s face it, dogs and cats are terrible at job interviews, which is why so few can pay their own bills.

All kidding aside, pets don’t choose their circumstances, a fact that led to the creation of the Beach Bark Fund to help provide veterinary care for pets in need.

Help replenish the fund while enjoying time with fellow dog lovers at the next Beach Bark dog walk, beginning at the beach at Lincoln City’s Chinook Winds Casino Resort this Saturday, Oct. 12.

“We want people, for example, to feel that if they see an injured dog on the side of the road, they don’t have to worry that if they take it to a vet they will be stuck with medical bills,” said organizer Dave Price. “It’s also a fun and productive way to remember Kip.”

Kip Ward, a beloved community member, Lincoln City business owner, and city councilor known for his love of dogs, died in 2018. He started the Beach Bark in 2010 and worked hard to build funds to support local veterinarians.

While the walk is free, people can contribute to the fund by purchasing a T-shirt for $30 or buying lunch for $7 at the tail end of the event at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. The lunch is free with a T-shirt purchase.

The walk begins next to Chinook’s Seafood Grill and technically goes along the beach for the roughly 34 city blocks to Kyllo’s Seafood Grill, but walkers can choose their own distance.

“It’s their choice if they want to bail out along the way or go all the way to Kyllo’s,” Price said. “Each beach access spot between Chinook Winds and the cultural center affords a traffic light crossing so that people can get across the highways safely with their dogs. They can also stash a car ahead of time where they want to end their walk, but we hope lots of people will choose to make it to the cultural center no matter how far they walk for the lunch. They can buy T-shirts there, too, if we have any left.”

After a number of years off for reasons that include the pandemic, the Bark is back and organizers, chiefly Price

and Majalise Tolan, Lincoln County School District superintendent, are hoping to reestablish a regular annual event.

“Once it’s back we will get more aggressive with publicity and fund-raising,” Price said. “We want to plant a seed to get more sponsors for next year and the years ahead.”

Easy ways to support this year’s event also include dropping a few bucks in the donation jars at the beginning of the walk and at the lunch, or showing up early for the walk to help direct participants.

“This year’s local sponsors are really helping too,” Price said. “Like Northwest Natural is providing the entire lunch so all of the proceeds can go into the fund and Chinook Winds is letting us use the driveway next to the Seafood Grill to set up the start line.”

The organizers do recognize that not all dog lovers are dog owners.

“I had someone say, ‘I’d love to come but I don’t have a dog,’” Price said. “You are totally welcome to come even if you don’t have a dog. It’s just a fun, social event for a good cause.”

The walk begins at 10 am next to Chinook’s Seafood Grill, located at 1501 NW 40th Place in Lincoln City. The BBQ lunch will be served from 11 am to 1 pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, located at 540 NE Hwy. 101. For more information, go to The Beach Bark page on Facebook.

Coast Calendar

Thursday, Oct. 10

Guided

971-313-2383.

Birding Walk

The Knoll Open Space• Lincoln City

Join the Seven Capes Bird Alliance for a stroll in search of wintering songbirds and other resident species. 9 am on NE Devils Lake Blvd. past the golf course; look for the sign. FMI, go to sevencapes.org.

Apple Pressing Workshop

OSU Extension Service Newport

Bring your own apples for this free Master Food Preserver session on cider pressing. 10 am-4 pm, 1211 SE Bay Blvd. Register at

Artists Reception

Newport Visual Arts Center

An opening reception for three new,

Arts Center

See Jacques Offenbach’s fantastical final work “The Tales of Hoffmann” on the big screen in stunning ultra-HD. 10 am1:45 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $12 to $28, available at coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-2787.

Meditation Workshop

Lincoln City Cultural Center

table tennis, computers, musical instruments and help with homework. 3-5 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. All participants must have parent permission filled out prior to attendance. FMI, call 541-996-1248.

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2) Email the details to calendar@oregoncoasttoday.com or call 541-921-0413.

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Saturday, Oct. 12

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

Get some tips from the visiting Jangchub Choeling Tibetan nuns, who know a thing or two about meditation. 10 am, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to LCFriendsofTibet.org.

Kilchis River

Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

Hydrangea Ranch • Tillamook

Pick your pumpkin or specialty gourd from thousands of options and try not to get lost in the largest corn maze on the Oregon Coast. Entry for the five-acre corn maze is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under.

Pumpkins are priced according to size. Noon-5 pm, 9455 Kilchis River Road.

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.

Commander Salamander

Primaltones Community Venue • Newport

Salamander and Co. present their Halloween tribute to the Great American Sideshow, with sword swallowing, performing animals, fire eating and more feats of wonder. 2 pm and again at 4 pm, 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road. Tickets are $10 presale and $12 at the door. FMI, go to americanamayhem.com.

“Go for the Gusto!”

First Presbyterian Church of Newport

An afternoon of songs from the Oregon Coast Chorus of Sweet Adelines, joined by the Coastalaires barbershop group. 2 pm, 227 NE 12th Street. Tickets, $15, are available by emailing tickets@oregoncoastchorus.org.

Hispanic Heritage Month Party

Newport Public Library

A family-friendly celebration featuring performances

by the Andean and Latin American music group Chayag

en Familia and the talented folk ballet group Herencia Mexicana de la Costa de Oregon, plus food, face-painting, free books and more. 3 pm, 35 NW Nye Street.

Tibetan Cultural Night

Lincoln City Cultural Center

The visiting Jangchub Choeling Tibetan nuns lead an evening featuring the Dakini Dance, a Chod Ceremony for Removing Obstacles plus a slideshow and Q&A. 6 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to LCFriendsofTibet.org.

Harvest Auction

Logsden Community Club

Bid on everything from garden-fresh vegetables and fruit, fresh-baked culinary delights, unique and handmade items and gift certificates at this fall fund-raiser. 6-9 pm at the clubhouse, located at the junction of the Logsden/Siletz Highway and Moonshine Park Road.

“The Tempest”

Newport Performing Arts Center 7 pm. See Friday listing.

“The Girl on the Train” NCRD Performing Arts Center

The Riverbend Players present this gripping psychological thriller based on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling novel and the major motion picture. 7:30 pm, 36155 9th Street. FMI, go to RiverbendPlayers.org.

Yachats Farmers Market

Yachats Commons

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

Lincoln City Sunday Market

Lincoln City Cultural Center

This market offers homegrown, homebaked 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.

Kilchis River Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze

Hydrangea Ranch • Tillamook

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.

“The Tempest” Newport Performing Arts Center

New Visions Arts’ colorful, modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s final play sets the action amid ruthless oil company executives marooned on a desolate island. 2 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $15 for students and $30 for adults, available at coastarts.org or newvisionsarts. com or by calling 541-265-2787.

“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.

“The Girl on the Train”

NCRD Performing Arts Center

The Riverbend Players present this gripping psychological thriller based on Paula Hawkins’ bestselling novel and the major motion picture. 2 pm, 36155 9th Street. FMI, go to RiverbendPlayers.org.

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.

60+

Center

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

Interested in

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, Oct. 10

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 performance from ZuhG frontman Bryan Nichols. 5:30-7:30 pm at the Inn at Spanish Head, 4009 SE Hwy. 101, 541-996-2161.

Ian Smith

The Drift Inn • Yachats

An evening of classics from a local legend. 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

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

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, Oct. 11

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.

Sweeney Gray Album Release Party

Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach

Wear your best costume and join Sweeney Gray to celebrate their new EP, “Atomic Rainbow.” 5:307:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

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.

Cosacchi

Pelican Brewing • Lincoln City

Sonny Hess Band

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay

Music that is not exactly rock, blues, or funk but something incredibly unique. 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.

John Shipe

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Multi-genre singer-songwriter with a dozen acclaimed albums and pleasantly soulful voice. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-5474477.

Karaoke Bay Haven Inn • Newport

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

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City 9 pm-2 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

DJ Metal

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

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

Saturday, Oct. 12

Johnny Wheels Acoustic Trio

Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach

Blues and rock. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

An acoustic set with views over Siletz Bay. 6-8 pm, 5911 SE Hwy. 101, 541-614-4216.

Kris Ashby

Schooner Restaurant & Lounge • Netarts

Acoustic guitar. Call for reservations. 7-9 pm, 2065 Netarts Basin Boat Road, 503-815-9900.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

9 pm-2 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Karaoke

Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

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

DRTR

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay

Playing plenty of blues and original compositions as well as songs by J.J. Cale, Eric Clapton, Tom Waits, Taj Mahal and others. 6-9 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.

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Musicians wanted

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Mike Tolle

The Drift Inn • Yachats

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

Karaoke

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

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

DJ Metal

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

Zurita in Nye Beach is looking for small acoustic acts and solo musicians playing world music and instrumental bistro fare, singer-songwriters and Spanish guitar players, music to dine by. Inquire in person at 711 NW 2nd Court, Newport, or email zuritanyebeach@gmail.com.

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

Sunday, Oct. 13

Sunday Jam

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

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

Tex Brooklyn Experiment

Sea at Seal Rock

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

Drift Inn • Yachats Robert Rubin on piano, accordion and vocals and Morgen Silverhorn on clarinet and vocals. 6:30-9 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City 8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Whole Lotta Louis Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach

music of Louis Prima, Louis Armstrong

Louis Jordan played

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 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013. Mike Tolle

Terry Schumacher & Stan Eng

Rock Eatery & Lounge

Depoe

Photo by Lloyd J Kimeldorf

Karaoke

Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

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

Latin Night

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

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

Monday, Oct. 14

Lavinia Ross

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Lavinia sings songs from sources as varied as Joni Mitchell, Kate Wolf and

Mike Coykendall

Fathoms Restaurant • Lincoln City

An intimate performance with an unbeatable view. 6-8 pm at the Inn at Spanish Head, 4009 SE Hwy. 101, 541-996-2161.

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.

the Lincoln County Democratic Party endorse these candidates: IN A VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS IS A VOTE FOR OUR FUTURE

President:

Kamala Harris

Vice President: Tim Walz

US Representative

Val Hoyle

Secretary of State

Tobias Read

State Treasurer Elizabeth Steiner

Attorney General Dan Rayfield

State Senator, 5th District Jo Beaudreau

State Representative 10th District David Gomberg

County Commissioner Claire Hall

Newport Mayor & City Council

Jan Kaplan

Cynthia Jacobi

Steven Hickman

Sandra Roumagoux

Lincoln City Council

Kevin Hohnbaum

Todd Barker

Riley Hoagland

Toledo City Council

Andrew Keating

Depoe Bay City Council

Autumn Watson

Debra Poland

Waldport City Council

Jerry Townsend

The Democratic Party of Oregon, and the Lincoln County Democratic Party endorse a “YES” vote on State Ballot Measures 116 and 119.

Kris Ashby • Saturday, Oct. 12, in Manzanita

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

WHEN WE REACH THAT POINT IN LIFE WHERE WE BREAK DOWN AND DECIDE TO TAKE BACK CONTROL OVER OUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

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: EUROPEAN HISTORY

(e.g., What republic immediately preceded the Third Reich? Answer: The Weimar Republic.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Who was prime minister of Great Britain for most of the World War II?

2. Which English king was executed as a result of the English Civil War?

3. Which German general was known as the “Desert Fox”?

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. What battle ended Napoleon’s reign of power?

5. She became famous for her work as a nurse during the Crimean War.

6. What event led to the start of the French Revolution?

Last Week’s Answers:

PH.D. LEVEL

7. The 1469 marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella unified much of present-day ____.

8. The ancient Romans called this island Hibernia.

9. Who was the sixth and final wife of Henry VIII?

ANSWERS: 1. Winston Churchill. 2. King Charles I. 3. Erwin Rommel. 4. Battle of Waterloo. 5. Florence Nightingale . 6. Storming of the Bastille. 7. Spain. 8. Ireland. 9. Catherine Parr.

cooking

It’s time to go with the grain

Salt is a kitchen staple. Whether you are cooking or baking, making something savory or sweet, salt is your food’s best friend.

Oregon has a long history with salt. Our beautiful Pacific Ocean is rich with it. Lewis and Clark realized that the Oregon Coast produced delicious salt. As a matter of fact, Clark said the salt they made from our waters was “excellent, white and fine.” I would say that’s a rave review! Salt was vitally important back in the day, as it was how food was preserved. Meat, fish and some vegetables were rubbed or packed in it to keep the food from spoiling.

Preserving food with salt is still going strong today. Pickles are preserved in salt water. Salted fish is still wildly popular in many countries. The ever-popular jerky is preserved with salt and let’s not forget that culinary darling, preserved lemons.

One thing that Lewis and Clark did note was that the salt they made from our waters was not as strong in flavor as rock salt. They were correct in that observation. Sea salt and table salt are quite different. Sea salt is made from evaporating sea water. It is also minimally processed so that briny mineral flavor stays intact. Table salt is mined from salt deposits. It is processed more than sea salt to remove impurities and create a finer texture. This processing removes some of the minerals and gives it a sharper flavor.

Back in my bakery days, I learned just how important salt is. When it comes to bread baking, salt is critical. It not only adds flavor but it helps to control the yeast. If salt isn’t present, the yeast will go wild. At one of the bakeries I worked in, we forgot to put salt in the bread dough and it went unnoticed until the bread went into the oven. That bread was twice the size it should have been. To look at the loaves, they were impressive and gigantic, but the flavor was another story. The bread was bland and lackluster. We couldn’t sell it to anyone, so it ended up being bird food. My apologies to those birds.

This recipe for focaccia is perfect for beginners. Focaccia is an Italian no-knead bread enriched with olive oil, with salt in the dough and sprinkled on top. It’s easy to make and the process of folding and dimpling the dough is so satisfying.

Focaccia

1 3/4 cups warm water, 105° to 115°F

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast

500 grams (or 4 cups) all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon sea salt

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, or by hand with a sturdy spoon, stir together the water, sugar and yeast. Set aside until the mixture looks foamy, about five minutes.

Add the flour and salt to the yeast mixture and mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms. Mix for five minutes. If you are doing this with a spoon, you will get a little bit of a workout, but I promise it’s worth it. The dough should be sticky.

Place two tablespoons of olive oil in a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl and make sure it is completely covered in oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Set aside in a warm place until the dough is doubled in size, about 1 1⁄2 hours.

Brush a 9x13-inch baking pan with two tablespoons of olive oil. Uncover the dough. Coat your hands with olive oil. Slide one hand under the dough and lift the dough up

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for your hands

Flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top Chopped fresh rosemary or oregano, optional, for sprinkling

and fold it onto itself. Continue working your way around the bowl, folding the dough onto itself, until you have a rough ball. If you are a visual person like me, there are videos online you can watch if you are unsure of what folding dough looks like.

Place the dough in the oiled pan and turn the dough to coat in the oil. Press the dough to the pan’s edges. Let it relax for five minutes. Then press it to the edges again. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and set aside until the dough has doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Remove the plastic wrap and drizzle the remaining olive oil over the dough. Put oil on your fingers and press your fingers into the dough to make dimples across the surface. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and herbs, if using. Bake for 24 to 30 minutes until golden brown.

Art trio in Newport

Three wildly expressive new exhibits will open at the Newport Visual Arts Center galleries this Friday, Oct. 11.

An opening reception will take place from 5 to 7 pm Friday, featuring light refreshments and artist talks begin at 5:30 pm.

In the Runyan Gallery, Natasha Ramras’ “Coastal Reverie” is an evocative exhibit blending impressionistic landscapes of the Oregon Coast with abstract representations of sea and shoreline creatures. Painting of ancient sea stacks, misty horizons and vibrant tidal pools coexist with intricate abstractions of sea anemones, starfish and seabirds, forming a cohesive yet dynamic visual dialogue.

“Coastal Reverie invites viewers to contemplate the environmental fragility against nature’s power,” Ramras said. “It serves as a poignant reminder of our responsibility to cherish and protect the delicate balance of our coastal habitats. Each piece is a testament to the beauty and power of the ocean and a call to honor the delicate threads that weave together the tapestry of life.”

surroundings, Buenger’s “fun fine art” paintings highlight the seriousness of protecting our oceans.

“Attention is given to every space of Kris’s paintings,” said Chasse Davidson, director of the Newport Visual Arts Center. “The abundance of life forms keeps the viewer searching to discover each detail. I’ve watched audiences of all ages engrossed in Kris’s work. We are thrilled to have her creations cover the walls of the Upstairs Gallery.”

And in the COVAS Showcase, Toby Wayne Larson’s “Out of the Fire” are sawdust-fired ceramic busts encapsulating human emotion in forms fired in the most ancient of techniques.

By Toby Wayne Larson

“Toby has an infectious excitement,” Davidson said. “There is the molding of the clay, and then the playing with fire to create one-of-a-kind, never-know-what-you’re-goingto-get pieces. He has a passion for that element of surprise, and his work highlights the beautiful result of embracing the oldest of techniques to create something new.”

The exhibits will run through Dec. 1.

In the Upstairs Gallery, “Abundance of the Oregon Coast” features paintings by Kris Buenger. Noted for creating colorful coastal scenes that immerse you in her fantastical world of underwater and out-of-water sea creatures and their

The Newport Visual Arts Center is located at 777 NW Beach Drive and is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4 pm. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-2656540.

By Natasha Ramras

“Choosing a Meal” by Kris Buenger

Are you im-pressed?

It’s the time of the year when apple trees are heavy with fruit, and often most of that fruit ends up composting our lawns despite our early season aspirations of apple butter, cider and crumbles filling the kitchen.

OSU Extension Service Lincoln County can help, with two Master Food Preserver sessions on cider pressing from 10 am to 4 pm on Friday, Oct. 11, and from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, Oct. 19.

You bring the apples and clean, sanitized containers. They will provide the machine, the space, the labor and research-based information to take home with you.

This fun and free opportunity offers a great chance for kids to see the process of apple pressing.

Pre-registration is required and recommended in order to secure a slot.

The OSU Extension Service office is located at 1211 SE Bay Blvd. in Newport. For more information, go to beav.es/p9w or call 541-574-6534.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

Help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Newport Public Library and Arcoíris Cultural at a family-friendly party this Saturday, Oct. 12.

The event will feature performances by the Andean and Latin American music group Chayag en Familia and the talented folk ballet group Herencia Mexicana de la Costa de Oregon.

Guests can also enjoy free food, community resource tables, face painting, the Oregon Coast Art Bus and a selection of free books provided by the Rotary Club of Newport. Flu shots will be available.

There will be many more activities for all ages, including the grand opening of the community garden, Juntos en el Jardín during the celebration.

The party runs from noon to 3 pm at Newport Public Library, located at 35 NW Nye Street. For more information, go to newportoregon.gov or call 541-265-2153.

There’s a lot to like at ‘Go for the Gusto!’

Chords ringing and foot tapping is what you can expect at “Go for the Gusto!” concert from the Oregon Coast Chorus of Sweet Adelines this Saturday, Oct. 12 at First Presbyterian Church of Newport.

This fall show is a fund-raiser to help the quartet get to the international competition in Kansas City. Guests are encouraged to browse the silent auction baskets and buy restaurant certificates from the gift tree.

The concert will feature the Sweet Adelines performing their competition set as well as songs from the Barbershop community of Newport. The lineup will feature Oregon Coast Chorus under the

direction of Mary Mamer, Coastal Aires under the direction of Jim Hoover and three quartets from those choruses: Wind Chimes, Lifted and What Four.

Barbershop singing is known for its ringing chords and producing the notes without instrumental accompaniment. The Oregon Coast Chorus is open to women from aged 14 to 90. The Coastal Aires is a mixed-gender chorus.

The doors open at 2 pm at First Presbyterian Church of Newport, located at 227 NE 12th Street in Newport. Tickets are $15 and are available by emailing tickets@oregoncoastchorus.org or at the Oregon Coast Chorus page on Facebook.

Whether you’re a local or just visiting the Central Oregon Coast, Newport Café treats everyone like they’re family. Our exceptional comfort food, huge portions, and extensive menu means you will find something you like and get a lot of it. Because our menu offers delicious daily specials, you can have all of our home cooked meals at a price you can afford. Proud home of the 8 lb burger.

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