Memorial weekend at the coast

Friday, May 22, 2009

The weather forecast for Memorial weekend at the beach looks good! Party sunny skies are expected along the Oregon Coast, with highs in the 60’s. Memorial weekend is the official kick-off of Summer, but it’s also a time to remember our fallen soldiers and to honor those who have served in the military.

There are several events worth attending this weekend:

May 23-24 - Celebrating Veterans & Freedom - At Fort Stevens State Park. http://www.visitftstevens.com/

63rd Fleet of Flowers Memorial Day Ceremonies - Nationally acclaimed Memorial Day event. Pay tribute to those lost at sea while watching the flower bedecked fishing fleet sail to sea. Ceremony: 11:00 Reception: Immediately following Location: Depoe Bay Harbor Cost: Free http://www.fleetofflowers.com/

May 22 & 23 The Smothers Brothers at 8PM at Chinook Winds Casino Resort.

May 23-25 Native American Market at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

Memorial Day Pie and Ice Cream Social. Wonderful assortment of pies made from the favorite recipes of Ladies Club members. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free. Yachats Ladies Club House, W 3rd & Pontiac. Yachats, Oregon.

The 12th Annual Spring Arts & Crafts Festival produced by Crafts on the Coast takes place on Saturday, May 23rd, 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, May 24th, 9 am to 4 pm inside Yachats Commons, Highway 101 and 4th streets in Yachats, OR.

Florence Old Town Market - Boardwalk, Florence - Featuring local and Northwest artists, crafters, farmers, fishermen, imports, live music and food vendors. - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. - 541.935.6600 - www.florenceoldtownmarket.com