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Long Beach Peninsula
Ocean Park
Jun 19-Jun 20Northwest Garlic Festival - Abandon mouthwash & head for the coast! Plan on attending the 29th Annual NW Garlic Festival to sample garlic-laced foods & crafts. Remember, it’s chic to reek-of Garlic, that is! www.opwa.com800-751-9354
Jul 04Ocean Park's Old Fashioned 4th of July Parade - A fun family event! An old fashioned 4th of July parade with thousands of onlookers. Children are welcome to ride bicycles & adults may build a float & join in. www.funbeach.com360-665-4448
Long Beach
Mar 26-Mar 28Bluegrass Festival - Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Misty Mama, The McMahon’s, Deadwood Revival and others. Workshops available Saturday morning. Free Sunday morning Gospel. www.funbeach360-665-4141
Apr 09-Apr 11Peninsula Arts Association Spring Show - Show presents the work of over 60 local artists as well as unique shopping experiences for inspired creations. Raffle proceeds benefit a high school scholarship. www.beachartist.org360-665-6041
Apr 17Beach Cleanup Day! - The Grass Roots Garbage Gang organizes a beach clean up for the 28 miles of beach on the Long Beach Peninsula. Anyone interested in helping out is welcome to join any of the three events. Free chowder included! www.ourbeach.org360-665-5388
May 28-Sep 06SummerFest! - Free family-friendly entertainment and activitie. Music in the gazebo, face painting, horse and wagon rides, balloons, Art in the Park, Make & Take crafts, Mother Goose and Friends and much more. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Jun 12Beach to Chowder Run - Participants choose Half Marathon on Discovery Trail through ocean dunes, 5k walk/run or 10k run with ocean waves breaking nearby. Eight age divisions, many prizes; clam chowder served at awards ceremony. www.funbeach.com360-642-3684
Jun 26Doggie Olympic Games - Fun for dogs of all ages, sizes, shapes and abilities. Show off your dog’s skills by competing in 'Dunking for Dogs,’ ‘The Peanut Butter Lick,’ Shedding Contest and more. Register at the event. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Jul 04Independence Day Fireworks on the Beach - The annual fireworks show takes place in front of the Long Beach boardwalk and beach over the ocean. With thousands of vacationers enjoying personal fireworks along 28-miles of public beach. www.funbeach.com360-642-4421
Ilwaco
Mar 19-Mar 21Peninsula Quilt Guild Show - Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum will have over 100 quilts on display, submitted by guild members. Free admission. www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.com503-738-6775
Apr 24Black Lake Fishing Derby - Kids only derby; ages 0-14. Free pancake breakfast 7AM; fishing starts at 10:30. Pre-register online, at Ilwaco City Hall or at Derby. Refreshments & hot dogs for lunch. Children must be accompanied by adult. Some fishing poles may be available. Prizes. www.ilwacowashington.com360-642-3145
May 01-Sep 25Saturday Market at the Port - Shop for farm fresh produce, handmade crafts, fine art, plants, cut flowers, baked goods and mouthwatering prepared food. Watch the boats go by & catch of the day come in. Uniquely situated on the waterfront, open 10 am – 4pm. www.portofilwaco.com360-642-3143
Jun 12Waikiki Beach Concert Series - This series of free concerts is presented at the Confluence Project amphitheater overlooking Waikiki Beach. Bring your sunglasses, blanket & umbrella & then relax while enjoying regional musicians present folk music. One-hour performances start at 2 pm. www.funbeach.com360-642-3029
Jun 25-Jun 26Relay For Life - Relay for Life is a fun over-night event which raises money for the fight against cancer. Teams of 8-15 gather with camping gear to participate in the fund raising run/walk. Funds raised aid in research, education, advocacy and patient services. www.relayforlife.org800-ACS-2345
Jun 26Waikiki Beach Concert Series - This series of free concerts is presented at the Confluence Project amphitheater overlooking Waikiki Beach in Cape Disappointment State Park. Regional musicians present folk music. One hour performances start at 2 pm. www.funbeach.com360-642-3029
Jul 03Fireworks at the Port - Come to the Port of Ilwaco for a sky lit with brilliant colors. Feel the thunder! Enjoy a family-friendly environment where you can hang out on the lawn, enjoy a live band, restaurants, merchants and the fireworks that begin as soon as it is dark. www.funbeach.com360-642-3143
Peninsula
May 01-May 02Loyalty Day Celebration - Children’s Parade, annual Blessing of the Fleet, Fire Truck rides, and Loyalty Day Parade. 2010 salutes the Coast Guard. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
May 28-May 31World's Longest Beach Garage Sale - Thousands of folks have come to the Peninsula for its 28-Mile, fun-filled yard sale.The sale has grown to be an outrageously fun event with steals and deals around every corner. www.funbeach.com800-451-2542
Jun 26Music in the Gardens - Tours of a variety of gardens within the beautiful setting of the Long Beach Peninsula. Garden styles may include formal, cottage, vegetable, herb & vintage. Some gardens will feature live performances and recorded music by Festival performers. www.watermusicfestival.com360-665-4466

Northern California
Crescent City
Mar 27Redwood Wild River Run - This 15 km race or 5 km run begins at 11 am. Early registration is $15 and ends March 8th. After March 8th, registration goes up to $20. ccultra37@hotmail.com707-464-3779
Apr 10Junior Miss Scholarship Program - This annual scholarship program will be held at Crescent Elk Middle School, 994 G Street, starting at 7:30pm.707-218-6844
Apr 17Gamelan Sekar Jaya - DNACA presents Gamelan Sekar Jaya, a 20 person Balinese orchestra & dance ensemble from San Francisco. They will be performing at 7:30pm at Crescent Elk Middle School. Tickets are available at the door.707-464-1336
Apr 23-Apr 24Del Norte Dance Delight - Sponsored by Dance with Debbie, there is a smorgasbord of dance tonight from 7:30pm to 9:00pm at Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G Street. www.dancewithdebbie.biz 707-464-3638
Apr 24-Apr 25Del Norte County Coastal Expo - Held at the Fairgrounds. www.northerncalifornia.net707-464-9561
Apr 29Hunt Family Fiddlers - Fiddles and footwork by the 7-member Hunt family. It begins at 7:30pm and will be held at Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G Street. Tickets may be purchased for $15 at the door. www.northerncalifornia.net707-465-6572
May 07-May 09California Redwoods Bird & Nature Festival - Keynote presenter is Mike Fay, National Geographic's Explorer-in- Residence. The weekend includes bird watching, nature excursions, plant walks, and heritage workshops. Wine & Food Tasting, vendors, and Wild Birds of Prey on display. www.calredwoodsbirdfest.org707-465-0888
May 14-May 15Ruby Van Deventer Wildflower Show - This free Wildflower Show will be held at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds from 11am - 5pm.707-457-3485
Jun 05Poker Run - This Relay For Life Fundraiser begins at 9 am at Elk Valley Casino. All street legal motorcycles are welcome.707-464-8277
Jul 04Fourth of July Event - Town celebration with a parade through downtown starting at 10am. Food, merchandise, and game booths at Beachfront Park all day following the parade. One of the biggest fireworks show starts after 9pm. Fireworks are shot over Battery Point Lighthouse.707-464-3174

Oregon Coast
Oregon Coast
Mar 20SOLV Great Oregon Beach Cleanup - Join SOLV Volunteers from 9am - 1pm at any of over 40 beach sites to clear the Oregon Coast of debris. www.solv.org800-333-SOLV
Mar 20-Mar 27Spring Whale Watch Week - Visit trained "Whale Watching Spoken Here" volunteers at sites along the Oregon Coast from 10am to 1pm to learn more about migrating Gray whales. whalespoken.org541-765-3304
Astoria
Nov 02-Apr 26Museum Mates - Activity-based program designed for 3-5 year olds. Explore the maritime world through stories, songs, exhibit hunts, and crafts. Offered every Monday 9:30-10:30 am. www.crmm.org503-325-2323
Mar 12-Mar 14Oregon Community Theater Conference - The event is open to all theatre members in the Northwest to network and celebrate the craft of live stage theater. Schedule includes tours, social hours, workshops in technical theatre, Shakespeare, and recession- proof theatre, and performances. www.astorstreetoprycompany.com503-861-0702
Mar 13-Mar 14Spring Concert - International Womens History "Celebration of Women" at the Performing Arts Center. www.coastradio.org503-325-0010
Mar 20-Mar 05Crossing the Bar: Perilous Passage Exhibit - The Columbia River Maritime Museum hosts the new exhibit that takes a look at the legendary Columbia River entrance, where the forces of the mighty Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean meet, creating one of the most dangerous crossings on the planet. www.crmm.org503-325-2323
Apr 23-Apr 25Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival - Enjoy northwest cuisine,myriad arts and crafts, a selection of Oregon and Washington’s finest wineries, the beer garden and more. Traditional crab dinner and live music all weekend long. www.oldoregon.com/events(800) 875-6807
May 08Mother's Day Tea & Scones - Honor the Mothers in your life at the Flavel House. www.cumtux.org503-325-2203
May 09-Oct 03Astoria Sunday Market - 200 vendors each week offering locally-made products that have been hand-crafted, grown, created or gathered by the farmers, craftspeople and artisans. www.astoriasundaymarket.com503-325-1010
May 09Mother's Day Concert - North Coast Symphonic Band Concert Directed by Larry Johnson at the Liberty Theater. www.liberty-theater.org503-325-8315 x229
Jun 04-Jun 07Never Say Die: The Goonies 25th Anniversary Celebration - Showings of The Goonies & a new documentary, bus tours to see all the sites, including the inside of the Goonies House, a fan gathering at Ecola State Park in Cannon Beach, Goonies themed concert at Warren Field, cast appearances, and much more. www.oldoregon.com800-875-6807
Jun 17-Jun 27Astoria Music Festival - 8th annual summer festival features operatic, symphonic and chamber music performances at the historic Liberty Theater. www.astoriamusicfestival.org503-325-9896
Jun 18-Jun 20Scandinavian Midsummer Festival - 3rd annual event celebrates the music, food, dancing, and crafts of Scandinavian culture. www.astoriascanfest.com503-325-4600
Jul 03All-American 4th of July Concert - Concert features the North Coast Symphonic Band. Starts at 7 PM at the Liberty Theater. Directed by Larry Johnson. Free. www.liberty-theater.org503-325-5922
Warrenton
Mar 21In Their Footsteps: Speakers Forum - Roger Wendlick-Shotgun on my Chest; Memoirs of a Lewis and Clark Book Collector. At Fort Clatsop. www.nps.gov/lewi503-861-2471 Ext. 214
Apr 18In Their Footsteps: Speakers Forum - Glynda Peterson Schaad- "Women to Reckon With" at Fort Clatsop. www.nps.gov/lewi503-861-2471 Ext. 214
Apr 2450's Cruise Reunion - Lower Columbia Classic Car Club Annual 50's cruise Reunion at Camp Rilea. www.oregonhotrod.com503-325-0341
May 14Columbia Invitational Golf Tournament & An Evening at Old St. Andrews - 11th Annual tournament is a benefit for the Columbia Memorial Hospital. www.astoriagolf.com503-861-2211
May 29-May 30Memorial Day Weekend at Fort Stevens - Celebrating Freedom, Celebrating Veterans. Follow the Old Soldiers Trail map. This is a great family activity. www.visitftstevens.com503-861–1470
Jun 20-Jun 2168th Anniversary of the Attack on Fort Stevens - At noon on June 21, a short ceremony to commemorate the the Japanese attack on Fort Stevens will take place at the Pacific Rim Peace Memorial located at Battery Russell, Fort Stevens State Park. An interpreter will be on duty from noon-5 PM on both days. www.visitftstevens.com503-861–1470
Jul 04Old Fashioned Fourth - Game booths, children's rides, petting zoo, jump houses, food & vendor booths, and barbecue at the fire station. www.warrentonbusinessassociation.org503-861-7447
Jul 17-Jul 18World War II Reenactment - Battles depicting the Allied invasion of Normandy will be reenacted. Between battles Allied and German camps are available for inspection. World War II vehicles on display. Admission charged. www.visitftstevens.com503-861–1470
Sep 04-Sep 06Civil War Reenactment - This event is well known throughout the region for its realistic battle reenactments and Civil War era encampments. Much attention is given to details. Battles take place each day. Admission charged. www.visitftstevens.com503-861–1470
Seaside
Jan 02-Dec 041st Saturday Art Walk www.seasidechamber.com503-738-6391
May 29Cannon Beach Elementary School Walk/Run - Join us for a 5 & 10 k run, 5k walk, or a 1-mile kids run. Sand is hard packed, flat and fast at low tide. Run amid beautiful scenery including Haystack Rock on this popular course. Enjoy a lite lunch, music, awards and prizes. www.cannonbeachrun.com503-436-2294
Jun 05-Jun 06Amateur Beach Soccer Tournament - Adult and youth divisions, with 32 teams playing in this fast match play surface. www.seasidebeachsoccer.com503-738-6391
Jun 18-Jun 19Muscle 'n' Chrome - Family-friendly classic car-lovers event features show n' shine, vendors, beach party, poker run, and downtown cruise. www.seasidedowntown.com888-306-2326
Jul 04-Jul 11Miss Oregon Pageant www.missoregon.com503-738-8585
Jul 16-Jul 17BikeFest - Thousands of bikes in downtown Seaside, bike builders, tattoo artists, custom bikes, live entertainment, and more! www.flashbackinseaside.com503-717-8530
Cannon Beach
Mar 12-Mar 14Wine & Culinary Festival - Sip renowned Oregon wines, view wine-themed art, enjoy wine dinners, and maybe win something in the silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Cannon Beach Children’s Center. www.cannonbeach.org503-436-2623
Mar 14Stephanie Inn Winemaker’s Dinner featuring Cougar Crest Winery www.stephanieinn.com800-633-3466
Mar 27Acoustic Folk! Music Series: Beth Willis - Admission: $7/adults and $2/kids, at the door, 7:30-9:30 PM at the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum. www.cbhistory.org503-436-9301
Apr 22-Apr 30Twelve Days of Earth Day - Tufted puffin information at Haystack Rock, potluck and talk on tufted puffins, street fair and walking parade,marine plastic debris discussion, spring art unveiling and more! www.cannonbeach.org503-436-2623
Apr 24Acoustic Folk! Music Series: Low Tide Drifters - An Americana band from Eugene, Oregon with deep roots in the cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest. Admission: $7/adults and $2/kids, at the door, 7:30-9:30 PM at the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum. www.cbhistory.org503-436-9301
Apr 30-May 02Spring Unveiling Art Festival - Each gallery will spotlight new work by their chosen artists. Unveilings, demos, and receptions take place all weekend long. www.cbgallerygroup.com503-436-2623
May 29Acoustic Folk! Music Series: Mary Flower - Mary has earned rave reviews for her springwater-clear vocals and mastery of multiple guitar styles. Admission: $7/adults and $2/kids, at the door, 7:30-9:30 PM at the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum. www.cbhistory.org503-436-9301
Jun 19Sandcastle Day - Lots of family fun, sandcastle contests, beautiful sand sculptures, and fun on the beach! www.cannonbeach.org503-436-2623
Jul 04All-American 4th of July Concert - Features music by the North Coast Symphonic Band. Starts at 2 PM in the Cannon Beach City Park. Directed by Larry Johnson. Free.503-436-2623
Manzanita
Apr 03 Easter Bonnet Contest & Easter Egg Hunt - 10:30 am & 11 am at Underhill Plaza.
Mohler
Apr 03Nehalem Bay Winery Anniversary Party - Families Welcome, BBQ, music. No Cover Charge. From 12-5 pm at the Nehalem Bay Winery, 34965 Hwy 53. www.nehalembaywinery.com503-368-9463
May 23 Nehalem Bay Winery Memorial Weekend Blues Festival - Blues, Brews & BBQs - every year gets bigger and better! Smokin Blues band and Norman Sylvester band, music starts at 6 PM. Admission $5. www.nehalembaywinery.com888-368-9463
Jun 19 Juneteenth Reggae Festival - Music starts at 6PM. Food and beverages available for purchase, featuring Earl and the Reggae All Stars. At the Nehalem Bay Winery. www.nehalembaywinery.com503-368-9463
Jul 04Nehalem Bay Winery Independence Day Celebration - BBQ with live music in the afternoon following the parade in Manzanita - a great time for the whole family. Free hot dogs & hamburgers. www.nehalembaywinery.com888-368-9463
Wheeler
Jun 19-Jun 20Crab Festival - Takes place at the Waterfront Park. www.tillamookchamber.org877-368-5100
Rockaway Beach
Mar 14St. Patrick's Dinner - Lions Club Building. www.rockawaybeach.net503-355-8108
Apr 03Easter Egg Hunt www.rockawaybeach.net503-355-8108
May 15-May 16Kite Festival www.rockawaybeach.net503-355-8108
Jun 19-Jun 20Pirate Festival & Treasure Hunt www.rockawaybeach.net 503-355-8108
Jul 044th of July Celebration - Hot dog stand, parade, auction at the Red Caboose, Fun Day on the beach (activities for kids), and fireworks! www.rockawaybeach.net 503-355-8108
Garibaldi
Nov 22-Apr 11Saturday Market www.oldmill.us503-322-0322
Mar 13-Mar 14Garibaldi Lions-Garibaldi Crab Races - At the Old Mill Marina.503-322-8408
Mar 13-Mar 14The Garibaldi Museum “Open House” - Open 10am-4pm at the Garibaldi Museum, 112 Hwy 101.503-322-8411
Apr 01-Apr 02Tall Ship Hawaiian Chieftain Tours - Tours on the topsail ketch Hawaiian Chieftain, a replica of a typical European merchant trading ship of the turn of the nineteenth century. www.historicalseaport.org800-200-5239
Apr 17 Tillamook Co. Women’s Resource Center “Soup Bowl Event” - At the Old Mill Marina. www.oldmill.us503-842-0249
May 29Blessing of the Fleet503-322-8408
May 29-Sep 26 Steam Train Season - Enjoy the beautiful Oregon Coast line by riding the rail behind a 1910 Heisler steam locomotive. This scenic trip chugs along Tillamook Bay and gives passengers views of the ocean. Great for all ages, this trip will give you a glimpse into history. www.ocsr.net800-685-1719
May 30 Garibaldi Fish Fry www.oldmill.us503-322-3796
Jun 01-Sep 30Old Mill Outdoor Market - Food, crafts, tools, plants, resale items and more. www.oldmill.us503-322-0322
Jul 03BBQ/Live Music at the Mill www.oldmill.us503-322-0322
Jul 24Oregon Coast Crawler Train Trip - Welcome aboard! This 5-hour, steam engine-powered journey is a leisurely trip up the Oregon Coast. The vintage train stops for a waterside picnic lunch and free time at Wheeler and a beach stop in Rockaway Beach, then back again. www.railsnw.com/Tours/pacificnw.htm503-292-5055
Bay City
May 01 VFW & Women’s Auxiliary Beta Sigma Phi Plant, Craft & Rummage Sale - 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, Bay City Community Hall, 5525 B Street.503-801-0505
Tillamook
Feb 09-Aug 07“75 Years of Museum History” - Exhibit at the Tillamook Co. Pioneer Museum, 2106 2nd Street. Open Tues-Sat 10am to 4pm. www.tcpm.org503-842-4553
Apr 03 Elks Easter Egg Hunt - Starts at noon, Tillamook Elks Picnic Grounds, 9105 Hwy 101 S.503-842-6623
Apr 03-Apr 10 Arbor Week & Anniversary Celebration - Tillamook Forest Center, 45500 Wilson River Hwy. www.tillamookforestcenter.org503-815-6807
Apr 10-Apr 11 Headlight Herald Home & Garden Show - Sat. 10-5/Sun 11-4 at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 Third Street. Free Admission503-842-7535
Apr 10 Annual Fish Fin Clipping Day - 8 am to 3 pm at the Whiskey Creek Fish Hatchery on 7660 Whiskey Creek Rd.503-842-6519
Apr 11Claudia Schmidt Concert - Food Roots' Claudia Schmidt Concert - Sunday, April 11, 2010, 2 - 4 PM Claudia Schmidt, folk musician extraordinaire, will perform a concert fundraiser. Tickets are $20. For tickets, call 503-842-3154 X2 or go to www.foodrootsnw.org. http://www.foodrootsnw.org/news.htm503-842-3154x5
May 01 “Taste of Italy” Italian Dinner & Silent Auction - 5:30 pm to 8 pm, Nazarene Church 2611 Third Street. Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Adults $8, children $6 (12-under).503-842-7472
May 08 Ladies of the Elks Plant Sale - 8:30 am, Tillamook Elks Lodge, 1907 3rd St.503-842-8440
May 15 Paws N’ Stars - 4-H Dog Show at the Tillamook Fairgrounds, Aufdermauer Arena, 4603 Third Street.503-842-8967
May 21-May 22 North Oregon Coast Law Enforcement & TLC Mustangs & Fords Club Cruise-In & Show & Shine - Downtown Cruise-In from 6-10pm on Friday, Car Show starts at 8am at the Tillamook County Creamery Association parking lot. In support of Special Olympics & Law Enforcement Torch Run. 503-842-2522
May 29-May 30 Quilts & Fiber Arts Festival - At the Tillamook Fairgrounds Auditorium, 4603 Third Street.503-965-6774
Jun 12 Free Fishing Day: Trask Hatchery - Open from 8am-noon for 8 yrs old & younger and noon-3:30 pm for 9 yrs old & older. At Trask River Hatchery on 15020 Chance Rd.503-842-4090
Jun 12-Sep 25 Tillamook Farmer’s Market - Local artisans bring you the freshest produce, the best crafts, wonderful displays of fresh flowers and lots of entertainment to make your Saturday special. Takes place 9am-2pm every Saturday at 2nd and Laurel Avenue. www.tillamookfarmersmarket.com503-842-2146
Jun 18-Jun 19 St. Alban’s Rummage Sale - Fri. 9-4/Sat. 9-2 at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 2102 Sixth Street.503-842-6192
Jun 26-Jun 27 Tillamook County Rodeo - Exciting rodeo action bareback riding, steer wrestling, bull riding, team roping, wild cow milking, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing and more, along with a western BBQ, western dance, and ranch breakfast. www.tillamookrodeo.com503-842-5855
Jun 26June Dairy Parade - A celebration of the county’s dairy industry and heritage. This year marks the 53rd anniversary of the parade, which is considered one of the largest in Oregon with about 150 entries. www.tillamookchamber.org503-842-7525
Oceanside
Mar 27Netarts-Oceanside Volunteer Firefighters Pancake Breakfast - From 8 am–11 am at the Oceanside Community Club. jpnorfpd@oregoncoast.com503-842-5900
Netarts
Apr 23-Apr 24 Netarts Community Club Spring Rummage Sale - Netarts Fire Hall, 5th St. Loop.503-842-2153
May 29 Netarts Community Club 61st Annual Clam Chowder Feed - From 11am to 3pm (or until clam chowder is gone) at the Netarts Community Club, 4900 Hwy 131.503-842-2153
Cloverdale
Apr 03 Easter Egg Hunt - Preschool thru 4th grade at the Nestucca Valley High School starting at 10am.
Jun 28-Jul 02 Slug Soup: Art for Young People with Unique Tastes - Children’s Art Day Camp.503-392-4581
Jul 03Clover’s Day - Wacky parade and good old fashioned fun.503-392-4143
Pacific City
Apr 09-Apr 11Birding & Blues Festival - Learn secrets about local nature from highly credentialed naturalists and birders. Take field trips at some of our area’s best birding sites. Then enjoy dancing with some of the Northwest’s best blues performers. www.birdingandblues.com888-KIWANDA
Jul 03 Fireworks on the Beach - Starts at dusk at Pacific Ave & Bob Straub Wayside. www.pcnvchamber.org888-KIWANDA
Otis
May 08Birding Trip at Salmon River - Meet at Knights Park, from 9 - 11AM. Sponsored by Audubon Society of Lincoln City.541-992-0440
Lincoln City
Oct 17-May 24Finders Keepers - The city continues the promotion annually, with hand-crafted glass floats being placed along the 7-1/2 miles (12 km) of public beach in Lincoln City, from the Roads End area to the Cutler City area. You find it, you keep it! www.oregoncoast.org800-452-2151
Mar 18Lecture: Epimediums and Other Shade Plants - Presented by Diana Reeck of Collector's Nursery in Brush Prairie, Washington. Starts at 1 pm at the Connie Hansen Garden. www.conniehansengarden.com541-994-6338
Mar 27-Mar 28Indoor Kite Festival - Indoor kite flying, demonstrations, aerial performance, kids events and more! At Taft High School. www.oregoncoast.org541-996-2119
Apr 16-Apr 18Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale - Over 100 garage sales annually! www.oregoncoast.org541-996-2119
Apr 17Spring Plant Sale - The biggest plant sale of the Connie Hansen Garden year. Featuring divisions and starts of favorite plants to be found in the garden, established in pots and ready for planting. Come early for best selection as quantities are limited. Open 10 am to 4pm. www.conniehansengarden.com541-994-6338
May 01Cinco De Mayo Fish Taco Cook-Off - At the Culinary Center from 11AM - 2PM. In honor of "Cinco de Mayo" Chefs from throughout Oregon compete to take home the title: Best Fish Taco. Admission is free with tasting-sized portions available for a small fee. www.oregoncoast.org541-996-1273
May 08Wine & Gourmet Gala and Auction - Fundraiser for North Lincoln Hospital. 541-996-7102
May 15Connie Hansen Garden Mid-May Plant Exchange - An opportunity for garden enthusiasts to bring their extra plants and exchange at no cost with others, taking home something new and fun. Visit with local gardeners and learn about the plants that thrive in our coastal climate. Open from 10am to 2pm. www.conniehansengarden.com541-994-6338
May 15Mutt Masters Dog Show and Olympics - Takes place at the OLD Taft Elementary School at 1545 SE 50th Street. Dog competitions for all breeds, sizes and ages. Doggie vendors, prizes and more! www.oregoncoast.org541-996-2119
May 15Oregon Coast's Ready...Set...Cook! - Join us for a fun filled event starting with a silent auction that offers chances for people in the audience to become sous chefs and spaces to judge the competition. Light appetizers and dessert plus a no-host wine bar. Admission: $50, space is limited. www.oregoncoast.org541-996-1273
Jun 11-Jun 13ArtSea Festival - Art vendors, kids activities, plein air painters and more in the historic Taft District. www.oregoncoast.org541-557-1110
Jun 14-Jun 20Soundwaves Summer Music Festival - Classic musicians entertain to support Let There Be Arts, support programs that introduce and encourage the artistic talents, appreciation, and physical expression of students in Lincoln County. www.lettherebearts.com541-994-5600
Jun 26-Jun 27Summer Kite Festival - Kite flying, demonstrations, kids events and more at D River Wayside! www.oregoncoast.org541-996-1273
Jul 24Connie Hansen Garden Orphan Plant Sale - Extra plants that need new homes come about when we propagate too many. Find good plants at prices starting as low as $1, many of them interesting and unusual varieties that you can adopt. Open 10am to 2 pm. www.conniehansengarden.com541-994-6338
Sep 18Connie Hansen Garden Fall Plant Sale - Fall is a great time to add permanent plantings to your garden, and this sale is a good place to find a variety of interesting plants. Open 10am to 2 pm. www.conniehansengarden.com541-994-6338
Dec 04Holiday Open House & Craft Sale - Enjoy light refreshments while visiting with Connie Hansen Garden volunteers and friends in the cheerfully decorated Garden House. Local crafters will have unique gift items for sale. www.conniehansengarden.com541-994-6338
Gleneden Beach
Apr 10Birding Trip at Siletz Bay Wildlife Refuge - Meet at Salishan Village parking lot, trip from 9-11AM. Sponsored by Audubon Society of Lincoln City.541-992-0440
Jul 044th of July Celebration - Pancake Breakfast from 8 - 11AM, Craft & Food Fair from 10AM - 3PM, and 16th Annual Parade at 1PM. www.glenedenbeach.org541-764-8916
Depoe Bay
Apr 03Easter Egg Hunt www.depoebaychamber.org877-485-8348
Apr 17-Apr 18Wooden Boat Show and Crab Feed www.depoebaychamber.org877-485-8348
May 31Fleet of Flowers www.depoebaychamber.org877-485-8348
Jul 03Boiler Bay Fireworks Display - Highlight your Independence Day by watching our July 3rd celebration. Fireworks will bring "oohs" and "awes" from young and young at heart! www.depoebaychamber.org877-485-8348
Aug 21Pirate Treasure Hunt - Dress up like a pirate and hunt for clues to win treasure, have loads of fun, and help others. www.treasuredepoebay.com
Newport
Nov 22-Dec 26Hatfield Marine Science Center: Back Wing Tours - Sundays, 11 am Discover how aquarists care for our marine animal collection by joining a free ‘behind the scenes’ 35-minute tour of the animal health wing at the HMSC Visitor Center. hmsc.oregonstate.edu/visitor541-867-0100
Mar 13-Mar 14Nye Beach Murder Mystery Weekend - Participants visit various locations throughout the beachside village, interviewing local residents and merchants who are dressed up in costume, all of whom are suspects. Prizes are then awarded to the winning sleuths.
Mar 20The Blessing of the Fleet - Survival Suit Races at 9:30 am at the Tradewinds dock, Parade begins at 12:45 pm on Yaquina Bay, a service honoring the fishing community and its families at Yaquina Bay State Park, and The Great Newport Seafood Cook-Off at 6 pm at Newport Middle School. www.newportfishermenswives.com
Mar 20Oregon Coast Aquarium: Family Sleepover - Families spend the night in Passages of the Deep. Eat pizza, go on a scavenger hunt, participate in activities, then sleep with the sharks. Wake to breakfast & tour! Register in advance. www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 5301
Mar 22-Mar 23Sea Squirts/Flock of Fledglings: What’s in the Mud? - Investigate the mudflats and the animals that live there. Rubber boots and change of clothing is recommended.Reserve. www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 5301
Mar 27Newport Symphony Orchestra - Dvorak's blazing Seventh and the evocative musical storytelling of Mozart, Faure, Korngold crown a season-long survey of unforgettable masterpieces. www.newportsymphony.org541-574-0614
Apr 09Sea Squirts: Slippery Scales - What does a fish feel like? Explore the Slippery world of fish scales. Ages 2-3 with parent. $15 members, $20 non-members www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 5301
Apr 10Flock of Fledglings: Tide of Tastes - This class will answer many questions about how animals taste their food in a sea full of salt water. Plus, have you ever wondered what seaweed tastes like? Ages 4-5, $25 members, $30 non-members. www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 5301
Apr 17The Great Oregon Coast Potluck-Off! - It is as traditional as apple pie, but with a new twist. Cooking ompetition pits county's best amateur chefs in an all out food fight for culinary glory! All proceeds from the Potluck-Off will go to Project Homeless Connect 2010. www.homelessinlincolncounty.com541-574-3305
Apr 29-May 02Loyalty Days - Parade, carnival, cars shows, Vietnam Veteran’s remembrance, Veteran’s of Oregon Honorable Service Medal ceremonies, 1000 Field of Flags, benefit concert, and more. www.loyaltydays.com541-961-1466
May 08Beach Bash - Dinner & program, music & dancing, silent & live auctions, raffle and lots of fun to benefit CASA of Lincoln County. www.casalincolncounty.org541-265-3116
May 08Hatfield Marine Science Center Lecture: "Brown Pelicans in Oregon" - Learn about the brown pelican phenomenon in Oregon at the Hatfield Marine Science Center at 1:30 pm. hmsc.oregonstate.edu/visitor541-867-0167
May 08Oregon Coast Aquarium: Family Sleepover - Families spend the night with us in our Passages of the Deep tunnels. We'll eat pizza, go on a scavenger hunt, and participate in hands-on activities. Wake up with breakfast and get a behind-the-scenes look at how the animals are fed! Register in advance www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 5301
May 09Sea Lion Encounter - Celebrate Mother’s Day by learning about the Aquarium’s pinnipeds. Get Mom a sea lion kiss and explore behind the scenes at the aquarium. Make reservations in advance. www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 2313
May 14Sea Squirts: Snazzy Spines - Have you ever received a hug from a sea urchin? Find out what it feels like and compare some of our spiniest animals. Ages 2-3 with parent. www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 5301
May 15Flock of Fledglings: A Flood of Feeling - How does a fish feel without touching? By exploring through touch, children will discover the many different ways animals can feel the environment around them. Ages 4-5. www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 5301
May 15Nye Beach Writers Series: Peter Sears and Shaindel Beers - Speakers are Peter Sears, a poet and literary activist and Shaindel Beers, whose first collection of poetry is an exploration of what it is to grow up in rural America and a treatise for social justice. www.writersontheedge.org
May 21-May 23Brewer's Memorial Ale Fest - The dog-friendly beer festival is held inside the Rogue Ales Brewery and includes 30+ microbreweries, live music, doggy musical chairs, dog wash, dog dancing and celebrity dog look-alikes contest. Benefits Oregon Humane Societies and other dog charities. www.brewersalefest.com541-867-3660
May 29-Sep 05Sea Lion Encounter - Learn about the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s pinnipeds, get a sea lion kiss and explore behind the scenes at the aquarium. Make reservations in advance. Every Saturday and Sunday. www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 2313
Jun 05Newport Marathon www.newportmarathon.org
Jun 11Sea Squirts: Fantastic Flyers - It’s time to stretch your wings and fly like a puffin, through songs, crafts and stories. Ages 2-3/parent. www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 5301
Jun 18-Jun 20Gem and Mineral Show - Oregon Coast Agate Club is holding their 47th Annual Show at Yaquina View Elementary School in the multi-purpose room. There will be dealers, demonstrators, children’s activities for all. www.newportchamber.org541-265-2514
Jun 19Family Sleepover - Families spend the night in Passages of the Deep. Eat pizza, go on a scavenger hunt, participate in activities, then sleep with the sharks. Wake to breakfast & tour! Register in advance. www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 5301
Jun 19Nye Beach Writers Series: Bart King - BART KING is an Oregon high school teacher and author of The Pocket Guide to Brilliance, The Pocket Guide to Girl Stuff, The Pocket Guide to Boy Stuff, The Pocket Guide to Games. Needless to say, he's a funny guy. * The Pocket Guide to Mischief www.writersontheedge.org
Jun 25Flock of Fledglings: Backyard Detectives - Join us for a romp through the Aquarium’s backyard to look for some of our hidden animals. Songs, crafts and stories included. Ages 4-5. www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 5301
Jul 03Clambake and Seafood BBQ - Food, fun and a pet parade in historic Nye Beach. www.nyebeach.org
Jul 03Family Sleepover - Families spend the night in Passages of the Deep. Eat pizza, go on a scavenger hunt, participate in activities, then sleep with the sharks. Wake to breakfast & tour! Register in advance. www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 5301
Jul 04Newport Symphony Orchestra Concert - Free concert starts at 4 pm at Newport High School. www.newportsymphony.org541-574-0614
Jul 09Sea Squirts: Super Swimmers - It’s time to put on your flippers and your fins and get ready to learn all about how our slippery Aquarium friends swim. We’ll have fun singing songs and dancing as we uncover the secrets to what makes ocean animals sensational swimmers. Ages 2-3/parent. www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 5301
Jul 12-Jul 16Oceans of Fun Summer Camp: Animal Adaptations - Join us to learn more about the amazing adaptations of our Aquarium animals. Join the fun of songs, crafts and games that will be played each day. Ages 4-5. www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 5301
Jul 23Flock of Fledglings: Pond Pals - Explore what lives behind the log, sneaks through the grass and swims under the water of a pond. Discover why frogs, bugs, and fish call this wet wonderland their home. Ages 4-5. www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 5301
Jul 26-Jul 30Sea Safari Summer Camp: Habitats - Join our adventure into near shore habitats such as the rocky shore, kelp forest and mangrove swamps! We will learn about how animals live in these extreme environments through songs, crafts and games. www.aquarium.org541-867-3474 x 5301
Toledo
May 08Quilt Quest 2010 - Quilting vendors, high tea, quilt raffle and more! www.oregonquilterscottage.com541-336-2877
Aug 20-Aug 22Port of Toledo Oregon Wooden Boat Festival - The sixth annual Wooden Boat Festival with live music, beautiful wooden boats on display, non-motorized boat races, boat rides, free activities, a very family-friendly event. www.portoftoledo.org541-336-5207
Seal Rock
Jun 19-Jun 20Seal Rock Garden Club Flower Show and Plant Sale - Seal Rock Garden Club, look for signs off Hwy 101. Open Saturday 10am-3pm and Sunday 10am-2pm. 541-563-5291
Yachats
Nov 05-Dec 02YACHATS BIG BAND - Dance to the music of this 17-piece band on the FIRST THURSDAY of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Suggested Donation Adults $5; free for children under 12. Held at the Yachats Commons, Hwy 101 and W 4th St.541-265-2514
Mar 20-Mar 21Original Yachats Arts & Crafts Fair - Superb Arts and Crafts by 70 selected artists of the Pacific Northwest. Free admission. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Yachats Commons Auditorium, W 5th & Hwy 101. www.yachats.org800-929-0477
Mar 20Saturday Luncheon and Craft Show - Crafts by Ladies Club Members and Saturday Luncheon with Pie/beverage option. Fundraiser for the Yachats Ladies Club. www.yachats.org541-547-3205
Mar 21Lions Pancake Breakfast - All you can eat pancakes with eggs, ham, sausage, coffee and milk. Sponsored by the Yachats Lions Club. Sunday 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. Yachats Lions Hall, W 4th & Pontiac www.yachats.org
Mar 26-Mar 28Arts Guild Spring Exihibition and Library Sale - Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Yachats Commons, Hwy 101 & W 5th St. www.yachats.org800-929-0477
May 29Yachats Ladies Club Memorial Day Pie & Ice Cream Social - Wonderful assortment of pies made from the favorite recipes of Ladies Club members. Come early because they usually sell out. Saturday 11 am-3pm at Yachats Ladies Club House, W 3rd & Pontiac. www.yachats.org541-547-3205
May 30Lions Pancake Breakfast - All you can eat pancakes with eggs, ham, sausage, coffee and milk from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Yachats Lions Hall, W 4th & Pontiac. www.yachats.org
Jul 04Duck for Kids Race - 1,200 Rubber Duckies are dropped from the Yachats River Bridge to race down the river. You may sponsor a duck for $5 or 3 ducks for $10. The first ducks across the finish line win fantastic prizes. Buy your chance to win at the Yachats Visitors Center. www.yachats.org541-547-3530
Jul 04Fourth of July Pie & Ice Cream Social - The Yachats Ladies Club will wow you with an incredible variety of delicious pies, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Yachats Commons, W 4th & Hwy 101. www.yachats.org541-547-3205
Jul 04la de da Parade & Fireworks - la de da Parade at noon, great food and music all afternoon. Spectacular Fireworks at Sundown over Yachats Bay. www.yachats.org800-929-0477
Jul 09-Jul 11Yachats Music Festival - For 3 decades, Yachats has had the privilege of hosting internationally acclaimed artists of Four Seasons Concerts. Three-day music festival includes cameo performances by 20 to 30 major classical artists. www.fourseasonsconcerts.com541-547-3530
Jul 10Lions Fish Fry - Yachats Lion's Fisherman's Dinner includes deep fried cod & snapper with baked beans, coleslaw and garlic bread. Waldport Lion's serve grilled sausages with condiments, chips & drink. Slice of pie and drink is also available. www.yachats.org
Florence
Mar 14Dune Mushers Mail Run541.271.3495
Apr 20Coastal Cuisine - Food-lovers event is held at Three Rivers Casino Event Center from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Foods from fine Oregon Coast restaurants, breweries, and wineries will be available. Tickets: $50 per person. All proceeds benefit Florence Food Share. 541-997-7529
Apr 24-Apr 25FAC's "SELL-2-SHARE ~ EARLY RHODY Festival of the Arts" - FREE Admission Event by FLORENCE ARTS on the COAST. Event named charity is Florence Habitat For Humanity. 10% of gross show sales & 100% of Raffle proceeds to be donated to FHFH. Place: FEC, 715 Quince St, 97439. Time: Sat-Apr24 12p-6p & Sun-Apr25 10a-5p.541-997-6200 / Kathy Florence (FAC)
May 07Emerald City Jazz King Concert - The Emerald City Jazz Kings present Ira Gershwin. He was the first to write an established musical comedy hit in the new, "All-American" style. His contribution and influence on musical theater and American popular song was profound. www.eventcenter.org541-997-1994
May 09Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra www.eventcenter.org541-997-1994
May 16Community Chorus Concert www.eventcenter.org541-997-1994
May 16OSU Chamber Choir www.eventcenter.org541-997-1994
May 21-May 23Rhododendron Festival - Parade, vendors, carnival rides and more at this celebration that dates back to 1908. www.florencechamber.com541-997-3128
May 22-May 23Rhododendron Festival Flower Show - The Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society hosts the 38th annual Rhododendron Festival Flower Show in conjunction with the annual Rhododendron Festival and Floral Parade. www.siuslawars.org541-997-2489
May 27LCC Dance Showcase: A Touch of Class www.eventcenter.org541-997-1994
Jun 03Siuslaw High School Choir Concert www.eventcenter.org541-997-1994
Jun 07Siuslaw High School Band Concert www.eventcenter.org541-997-1994
Jun 19Cape Mountain Trail Run - This is a fundraiser for the Siuslaw High School Track and Cross Country programs. This event features a 10-mile trail race and a 5-mile non-timed trail run on single track trails that are part of the USFS Coast Horse Trails System. www.eclecticedgeracing2.com541-991-6021
Jul 02-Jul 04Independence Day Festival - Live outdoor music in Old Town, and a spectacular fireworks display over the Siuslaw River. www.florencechamber.com541-997-3128
Reedsport
May 30-Jun 01Memorial Day Parade & Celebration - Concerts, parade, barbecue and more "Honoring Veterans, Past, Present, & Future". www.reedsportcc.org541-271-3495
Jun 17-Jun 20Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championship - The ODCSC is held every year since 2000 on Fathers Day weekend. Pro and semi-pro carvers come from all over the United States and the world to compete. www.odcsc.com541-271-3495
Lakeside
May 07-May 09Crawdad Festival - Events include: Crawdad Boil, Cajun Cookoff, Cajun cooking demonstration, Crawdad races, Street Fair/Vendors/Food, Wine/Beer tent/ Celebrity crawdad eating, Music-Jazz/Blues/Zydego music. www.lakesideoregonchambers.com541-759-3540
Jun 12Victorian Tea - Tickets must be purchased in advance. To benefit the Lakeside Women's Club. www.lakesideoregonchambers.com541-759-3981
Jul 01-Jul 03Independence Day Celebration - Street fair, classic car show, drawings, bake sale and fun, fun, fun! www.lakesideoregonchambers.com541-759-3981
North Bend
Apr 10Southern Oregon Dahlia Society Show - Pony Village Mall, 9am - 4pm. www.ponyvillagemall.net 541-267-0740
Apr 17Oregon Coast Gourmet Fest - Taste wines from over a dozen Southern Oregon wineries and gourmet food vendors, see art displays from the Bay Area Artist Association and enjoy the Oregon Lab Band performing with a swing dance demo, 1pm-3pm. www.ponyvillagemall.net 541-756-0433
Jun 25-Jun 26Harley Davidson Lighthouse Run on Hwy 101 - Show & Shine, poker run, hog roast, raffle, 50/50 and live entertainment! At the Mill Casino Hotel. www.highway101hd.com541-266-7051
Jun 30-Jul 04Sandfest 2010 - It's bigger than ever, it's better than ever, and its returning to its original home. Activities include the Bomb Squad, UTV Nationals, Side X Side Drive in Movie, DTR Racing Sand Drags, exhibitions and much much more. Stay tuned for details! www.originalsandfest.com
Jul 033rd of July Fireworks - Don't miss this spectacular fireworks show over the bay at dusk. (approx 10pm) www.themillcasino.com541-756-8800
Jul 10Kentuck Run - Kentuck Way Ln, 8:30am. 1M, 5Km, 15Km. Flat to gently rolling hills. Ribbons. www.southcoastrunningclub.com541-756-4667
Coos Bay
Feb 05-Dec 03Downtown Coos Bay Wine Walk - The Wine Walk is held on the first Friday of every month with occasional exceptions. The Wine Walk starts at varying locations each month with proceeds benefiting local non-profit organizations. 541-269-1222 x 289
Feb 05-Dec 03Downtown Coos Bay Wine Walk - The Wine Walk is held on the first Friday of every month with occasional exceptions. The Wine Walk starts at varying locations each month with proceeds benefiting local non-profit organizations. 541-269-1222 x 289
Feb 11-Dec 09Art Walk - A self guided walking tour, 2nd Thursday of each month. Featuring local Artists, tasty food and most especially fun! Maps are available. Various locations 5pm - 8pm. 541-756-1989
Mar 12-Mar 14Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival - Bands from surrounding states and Canada play America's original music: Dixieland, Big Band, Jump & Jive, Rock & Roll, Zydeco, Blues and Doo-wop at various sites in the bay area. www.ClamBakeJazz.com 541-269-0215
Mar 18Historically Speaking: Nathan Douthit & Lionel Youst - “Writing Our Local History” Nathan Douthit and Lionel Youst will share their experiences in researching and writing local history. Both have authored several books. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Coos Bay library’s Myrtlewood Room. www.bay.cooslibraries.org541-269-1101
Mar 20-Mar 24Tall Ship Hawaiian Chieftain Tours - Adventure sails and dockside tours on the topsail ketch Hawaiian Chieftain, a replica of a typical European merchant trading ship of the turn of the nineteenth century. www.historicalseaport.org800-200-5239
Apr 15Historically Speaking: Bill Robbins - Author of Hard Times in Paradise: Coos Bay, Oregon, 1850-1986 reflects on more than three decades of researching the history and interviewing people on Oregon’s South Coast. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Coos Bay library’s Myrtlewood Room. bay.cooslibraries.org541-269-1101
Apr 16-Apr 1819th Annual Home Show - Friday, 4-8pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. $2 Entry fee, kids 12 and under FREE. Boys and Girls Club of Southwestern Oregon, 3333 Walnut. 541-297-3319
Apr 17Roseburg to Coos Bay Relay - Staggered start starting in Roseburg. 67-mile, 5-person team. Follows the Coos Bay Military Wagon Road. Also 23-mile walk relay from Laverne Park to Coos Bay.Shirts. Finishers medals. Awards. www.southcoastrunningclub.com541-267-6329
Apr 24Run for the Kids - 6th Annual Run for the Kids Empire Lakes, 10am. Call Children's Advocacy Program for more information.1 Mile, 5km. Paved trails in John Topits Park. Ribbons. www.SouthCoastRunningClub.com 541-888-1048
May 08Millicoma Marsh Track & Trail Run - Millicoma Middle School, 10am. 1M, 2M, 5km. Flat, scenic, Awards. www.SouthCoastRunningClub.com 541-217-1226
May 13Historic Walking Tour of Downtown - May is National Preservation Month. Noon - 1pm. Please note date is subject to change. www.oregonsadventurecoast.com541-269-9388
May 15-May 16Pare of Ponds Tour - This self-guided tour is a fund raiser for Habitat for Humanity and explores 20-25 private water features, decorative ponds, streams, fountains, waterfalls and pondless water features in Coos County. Cost: $10/person, free for kids under 18.541-266-7663
May 19-Oct 27Downtown Farmer's Market - Downtown Coos Bay, Every Wed 9am-3pm. Farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants and more! www.CoosBayDowntown.org 541-269-0215
May 20Historically Speaking: Stephen Dow Beckham - "Books West: Literary Aspirations of Southwestern Oregon Writers," talk by noted American historian and Lewis and Clark College Professor of History Stephen Dow Beckham. At the Coos Bay Public Library, 7 p.m. bay.cooslibraries.org541-269-1101
Jun 17Historically Speaking: Bill Lansing - "Remember When: Coos County Oregon Schools, 1850 to 1940," by Bill Lansing, Coos Bay Public Library, 7 p.m. bay.cooslibraries.org541-269-1101
Jun 19Jennifer's Catching Slough Classic and First South Coast Half Marathon - Catching Slough Road and Coos River Highway, 8am. Day of race registration. Registration form is available on website. www.southcoastrunningclub.com541-267-6329
Jun 26Clamboree! - Join in the celebration of the history, clams, culture, and future of our area. Live music, a parade, food with clam themes, historic tours and cultural activities. Demonstrations include Native American crafts, live Coast Guard operations, and more! 541-888-3020
Jul 044th of July in Mingus Park Family Fun Day - Fishing ponds, face painting, free swimming, family competitions, clowns, kids entertainment, Monkey Bridge, crafts and goodie bags, food available, and much more. Fireworks provided at dusk by the waterfront. www.CoosBay.org541-269-0215
Jul 04Mayor's Firecracker Run - Mingus Park and the Coos Bay Waterfront, 10am. 1-mile and 4km distance options. www.southcoastrunningclub.com541-269-1199
Jul 07-Sep 29Working Forest Tours - FREE! Spend a day in the woods with a Forester! Guided tour through a working forest with a professional forester. Bring your kids and your questions.Every Wed 1pm - 4:30pm. www.oregonsadventurecoast.com541-269-0215
Charleston
Mar 20Tide of the Toddlers ~ Rabbits - Bring your wee ones, 1 - 5 years old. Sing a song, read a story, make a craft and discover the natural world. 10 - 11 am. ($1/toddler) www.SouthSloughEstuary.org 541-888-5558
Mar 20Removing Invaders from your Backyard - Learn to identify organisms waiting to invade or living in your backyard. Learn techniques to avoid establishment of invasives and how to remove invasive species from your backyard. 9 am - 12 pm. ($5/ participant) www.SouthSloughEstuary.org 541-888-5558
Mar 26Capturing Nature in Still and Moving Pictures - Broaden your perspective and create better images of wildlife and nature in this class. For Beginners we can supply cameras for the first 5 participants to use. Intermediate photographers please bring your own camera. 10 am-3pm.($5/person) www.SouthSloughEstuary.org 541-888-5558
Mar 27Paddle the Estuary - Explore South Slough on a trail that flows with the tide. Provide your own kayak or canoe (no inflatables or pedals), paddles, PFDs, water and lunch. Registration required. 3 boat minimum/8 boat maximum.($15/boat) www.SouthSloughEstuary.org 541-888-5558
Apr 03Creative Writing in Nature - Join Tyler Pedersen, author of Nostalgia, Naturally, as he shares his work and helps you to open your mind to writing in and about nature. 1 - 4 pm. www.SouthSloughEstuary.org 541-888-5558
Apr 03South Slough Birding - Join a South Slough interpreter and venture into the Reserve in search of winged wildlife. $1 per birder. South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, 8am - 10pm. www.SouthSloughEstuary.org 541-888-5558
Apr 10SEA Seminars:“Coastal Birds” - 9:00 am to Noon, Mike Graybill, South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve; 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Bird field trip. www.sea-edu.org/seminars.html541-260-7770
Apr 10Native Plantings in Your Backyard - This is the third in our Build a Better Backyard series. Learn the benefits, ethics and techniques of using native plants in landscaping. Take home a native plant for your yard. 4 pm. ($5/participant) www.SouthSloughEstuary.org 541-888-5558
Apr 10Tide of the Toddlers ~ Big Cedar - Bring your wee ones, 1 - 5 years old. Sing a song, read a story,make a craft and discover the natural world. Follow the signs to the Big Cedar trailhead. 10 - 11 am. ($1/toddler) www.SouthSloughEstuary.org 541-888-5558
Apr 17Paddle the Estuary - Explore South Slough on a trail that flows with the tide. Provide your own kayak or canoe (no inflatables or pedals), paddles, PFDs, water and lunch. Registration required. 3 boat minimum/8 boat maximum. ($15/boat) www.SouthSloughEstuary.org 541-888-5558
Apr 24Ahh Shucks! - Oyster Feed - $10 full plate, $8 half plate,Noon-4pm. Oysters prepared in a variety of ways and served with dipping sauces, beans, coleslaw, and rolls. Gourmet hotdogs also available. Wine & Desserts sold separately.Oregon Institute of Marine Biology Cafeteria.541-888-6871
Apr 24Spring Mushrooms - Join naturalist Chuck Holbert to learn how to identify choice spring mushrooms. Bring a knife and bag for collecting and a water bottle. 8:30 am - 12 pm. (Free to current FOSS members or $10/participant) www.SouthSloughEstuary.org 541-888-5558
May 01Charlie's Day - Charleston Visitor Center Opening for the season, 11-3pm. Freddie the talking fire truck, refreshments, sidewalk sales, meet the carvers of "all" the Charlie's, and more. www.oregonsadventurecoast.com541-888-4875
May 01-Dec 04South Slough Birding - The first Saturday of each month,join a South Slough interpreter and venture into the Reserve in search of winged wildlife. $1 per birder. South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, 8am - 10pm. www.SouthSloughEstuary.org541-888-5558
May 01South Slough Birding - Join a South Slough interpreter and venture into the Reserve in search of winged wildlife. $1 per birder. South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, 8am - 10pm. www.SouthSloughEstuary.org 541-888-5558
May 01International Migratory Bird Day Celebration - Join South Slough and other local organizations to learn about birds, both resident and migratory. Guided bird trips, children’s activities and speakers. Bring a picnic lunch. All activities begin at the Charleston Visitors Center. 8 am -3 pm (free) www.SouthSloughEstuary.org 541-888-5558
May 08Tide of the Toddler: Migration - Bring your young ones, 1 to 5 years old, to the South Slough for play and discovery. We're going to dance & sing, read stories & make a craft and explore the natural world! 10am-11am. ($1/toddler) www.SouthSloughEstuary.org541-888-5558
May 09Shore Acres Rhododendron Sunday Mother's Day - Rhody experts in the Garden; Bay Area Artists Association paint-out in the garden; refreshments 11am-4pm. Shore Acres State Park, Cape Arago Highway. www.shoreacres.net 541-756-5401
May 15Spring Wild Edibles - Join naturalist Chuck Holbert for a morning learning about all nature's pantry has to offer. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. The class will spend time on the trails but will not be collecting. 8:30am - 12pm. $10/participant. www.SouthSloughEstuary.org541-888-5558
May 22Folded Bark Basket/Build a Batbox Class - Basket class from 9 am to 4pm, Build a Batbox from 1-4 pm at the South Slough Estuary Reserve. www.SouthSloughEstuary.org541-888-5558
May 29Paddle the Estuary - Explore the South Slough on a trail that flows with the tide. Provide your own canoe or kayak (no inflatables or pedals), paddles, PFDs, water and lunch. Be prepared to get feet and legs wet and muddy at launch points. Shuttle provided. ($15/boat) www.SouthSloughEstuary.org541-888-5558
May 29-Sep 06Wildlife Watching at Simpson Reef - SEA provides wildlife interpreters at the Simpson Reef Overlook parking lot to provide info on California sea lions, harbor seals, Steller sea lions, and elephant seals and more. Docents are available from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekends. www.sea-edu.org/seminars.html541-260-7770
Jun 05State Parks Day at Shore Acres State Park - Hosted by Friends of Shore Acres, Garden House/Pavilion. www.ShoreAcres.net541-888-3732
Jun 20Shore Acres Rose Sunday Father's Day - Rose experts in the Garden; refreshments, 11am-4pm. Shore Acres State Park, Cape Arago Highway. www.shoreacres.net541-756-5401
Bandon
Mar 20Bottom Line Duo - Bandon Showcase presents dinner theater with Bottom Line Duo at the Sprague Community Theater. www.bandonshowcase.org 541-347-SHOW
Apr 10Wine & Cheese Extravaganza - Wine and food connoisseurs delight! The evening begins at 6:00pm at the Bandon Community Center on 1200 Eleventh St. www.bandonrotary.org541-347-9616
Apr 18-May 31Birding at Coquille Point - SEA provides docents (wildlife interpreters) during the spring at the Coquille Point view parking lot at the west end of 11th Street in Bandon. Docents are available from 10 AM to 1 PM on weekends. www.sea-edu.org/seminars.html541-260-7770
May 07Italian Saxophone Quartet - The Italian Saxophone Quartet, formed in 1982, brought together four of the most established soloists in their field. In 1984 and 1985, they won several chamber music competitions and were awarded first prize in the ‘Premier Ancona’ by Goffredo Petrassi. www.bandonshowcase.org541-347-SHOW
May 08SEA Seminars:"Bandon Marsh Restoration" - 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Dave Ledig, Refuge Manager. Restoration of the marsh, including the Ni'les-tun Unit and the Smith Tract Project, will be described. www.sea-edu.org/seminars.html541-260-7770
May 15Diabetes Fun Walk - Walk to raise money for Diabetes. City Park, end of 11th Street, 9am.541-347-1601
May 29Marine Swap Meet - Swap Meet on the Boardwalk, 9AM - 3PM. Free event.541-347-3206
Jun 09Broadway Melodies - Six students, ages 11 - 14, entertain audiences with selections from popular Broadway shows. Prices include dessert. Limited Seating. www.bandon.com541-347-2517
Jul 01-Sep 052010 Bandon Crab Derby - We look forward to another great derby year. Catch Dungeness crabs and win up to $1000! As always there is no entrance fee to participate in the Bandon Crab Derby. www.BandonCrabDerby.com541-347-4801
Powers
Apr 03Salmon Creek Run - 10 a.m. Powers Hotel. 2nd and Hemlock, Powers.5 km. 10 km. Rolling, paced, and gravel out-and-back. Ribbons. www.southcoastrunningclub.com541-439-4485
Port Orford
Apr 01-Oct 31Tours at Cape Blanco Lighthouse and Hughes House - Cape Blanco Lighthouse and the Historic Hughes House open from 10 am to 3:30 pm, Closed on Monday. www.friendsofcapeblanco.com541-332-9002
Apr 16-Apr 17Water Festival - Keynote address on Friday. The audience for Saturday events is grades K-8 and the theme is Connect the Drops: Land to Sea Sustainability. In the Port Orford Community Building, corner of Washington St and 11th St., 9 am to 1 pm. www.oceanresourceteam.org541-332-0627
Jun 05State Parks Day at Hughes House - Join us for refreshments and demonstrations from 10 am to 3:30 pm. Learn about carving, period tool repair, spinning & weaving. State Parks Free Camping Day. www.friendsofcapeblanco.com541-332-9002
Jul 02-Jul 044th of July Jubilee - On the fourth, a parade winds its way down Highway 101.Dingy Race and a wonderfully long fireworks show over the Pacific Ocean at Battle Rock Park. www.discoverportorford.com541-332-8055
Gold Beach
Apr 30GoldRush Center Art Festival www.goldrushcenter.com541-603-1943
May 01-Oct 16Jet Boat Tours - Hydro-Jet boat tours, through shallow riffles, beneath sheer 400 foot cliffs and deep in the "Wild & Scenic Rogue River." www.goldbeach.org800-525-2334
May 15-May 16Art, Seafood and Wine Festival - Regional wineries, vendors, crafts, food and live music. www.goldbeachchamber.com541-247-0923
Jul 04Party at the Port - Old fashioned and upbeat celebration for all ages. Live Music, Food and Beer Court, tons of stuff for kids to do. Firework show at dusk. www.goldbeachchamber.com541-247-0923
Pistol River
Jun 17-Jun 20Pistol River Wave Bash - Windsurfing contest to feature big names as well as up and coming athletes. www.wavebash.weebly.com808-280-4419
Brookings
Mar 27-Mar 28Brookings-Harbor Home Show - Saturday 10-5 pm & Sunday 11-3 pm at the Kalmiopsis Elementary School. Over a hundred vendors. Demonstrations. www.brookingsor.com 541-469-3181
May 28-May 30Azalea Festival - Street Fair, Parade, Craft Fair, Quilt Show, Art Show, Car Show, Seafood Luncheon, BBQ, and much more. www.brookingsor.com800-535-9469
May 28-May 30Azalea Festival - Street Fair, Parade, Craft Fair, Quilt Show, Art Show, Car Show, Seafood Luncheon, BBQ and much more. www.brookingsor.com800-535-9469
Jul 17-Jul 18Southern Oregon Kite Festival - Renowned kite flyers from around the Nation perform, vendors and food court. Free admission. At the Port of Brookings Harbor. www.southernoregonkitefestival.com800-535-9469
 

 


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