Birdwatcher's paradise

Friday, July 30, 2010


Over 450 different species of birds have been recorded in habitats along the Oregon Coast. There are many premier locations for observing birds. One of them is Pacific City, where locals host the Pacific City Birding Safari every last Saturday of the month. Novices and experienced birders are welcome for a guided nature walk. Meet at the Migrations Coffee Shop at 8 a.m.

Bead Festival in Nye Beach

Thursday, July 22, 2010


Eighteen vendors from around the Northwest will showcase beads of all shapes and sizes at the Nye Beach Bead Festival July 25 and 26. Find everything from contemporary beads, vintage beads, semi-precious beads, fused glass, and more! Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nye Cottage Beads parking lot and shop in Newport at 208 NW Coast Street.

Coaster Theater does it again

Saturday, July 10, 2010


The Summer Repertory season is in full swing at the Coaster Theatre in Cannon Beach:

Through September 4: RUMORS
Through September 18: CLUE THE MUSICAL

July 21-October 16: A TALENT FOR MURDER

Beauty and the Beach

Monday, July 5, 2010


The Miss Oregon pageant is July 7-10 in Seaside. Come cheer on your favorite contestant! The winner will compete at the national level for the title of Miss America.

Antique dolls in Lincoln City

Monday, June 28, 2010


A rare and antique doll collection is on exhibit in Lincoln City through August at the North Lincoln Historical Museum. Dolls selected for the exhibit date from the 1860’s to around 1920. The dolls are from the collection of Brenda Ennis, a Lincoln City resident and avid doll collector.

Summer Kite Festival

Thursday, June 24, 2010


The Summer Kite Festival in Lincoln City is June 26 and 27. Lincoln City was named by Kitelines Magazine as one of the best places to fly kites in North America. This year's theme is "Quadzilla". They are attempting to break the world record for the most quad-line kites in the air at the same time. The festival is from 10-4 on Saturday and Sunday at the D River State Wayside.