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Photo provided by Icefire Glassworks

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Kilchis River Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze

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2023 Snapshot of Seasonal Events

Columbia River Maritime Museum plans expansion

Icefire Glassworks

Lose Yourself in the Moment at Icefire Glassworks in Cannon Beach

By Bob Atiyeh

Jim Kingwell was 25 when he created his first few pieces of blown glass art on July 5th, 1971. The next day he sold his entire production of three pieces of blown glass for five dollars. Ever since that first day more than 50 years ago he’s been perfecting the art of glass blowing, and what started out as an experiment turned into a lifelong vocation. After majoring in ceramics at Portland State University, Jim began his life’s work inside of a geodesic dome named Alder House, located in Gleneden Beach on the central Oregon coast. Working with partner Edward “Buzz” Williams over the next three years, they re-melted empty whiskey bottles from Salishan Lodge to produce their blown glass art. Jim worked out of an old warehouse in McMinnville for several years in the late 1970’s, a garage in the Dunthorpe area of Portland, and a pole barn near Willamina for another decade before establishing Icefire Glassworks at it’s present location in mid-town Cannon Beach in September 1991. Jim utilized the business model from an art gallery in Sausalito, California, and Icefire Glassworks is unique in that it contains both a small gallery and a glass blowing operation under one roof.

Jim always wanted to be self-employed and explained that his chosen career “is all about problem solving and hopefully not going broke before you solve the problem.” Along with the glass art produced by Jim and his wife Suzanne Kindland, the Icefire Glassworks gallery displays and represents the work of ten additional glass

artists “each of whose work we strongly believe in.”

The ancient art of glass blowing dates back to at least the first century in Sidon, located on the Mediterranean coast of Lebanon, though glass ingots have been discovered dating back 3,500 years. Glass blowing is a physically demanding job and takes its toll; affecting the hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, back and knees, with many glass blowers being afflicted with carpal tunnel syndrome. Besides spending the day standing and walking on concrete, the metal blow pipe weighs over five pounds, and when adding the extra weight of the glass, it’s challenging to handle the opposite end of the 4-1/2 foot-long pipe. The heavier the weight of the glass on the end of the blow

pipe, the shorter the career of the glass blowing artist. It takes an average of about 40 minutes to produce a single piece of blown glass art, but the time can sometimes be as

short as 5 minutes or as long as 2-1/2 hours. The longer times require a joint effort, with the artists taking turns in order to give the other one time to rest. Their personal

production is diminishing as they get older, so they include the production of other artists to keep their gallery stocked with glass art. In addition to blown glass, their gallery displays many artistically intricate and beautiful pieces of fused glass, hot sculpted glass and glass marbles.

A glass blower uses their own breath to create their art; with the hot glass putting out a radiant light at temperatures ranging from 1,400-1,800 degrees. Explaining the art of glass blowing, Jim said that just like an adolescent, he is always testing the limits. “You have to give up control, and the end product is better if things are somewhat out of control. Glass is so much more graceful than I am, and

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Jim Kingwell and Suzanne Kingland working together at their glass blowing oven in Cannon Beach. Photos provided by Icefire Glassworks

Brocade, glass vase by Susan Kingland Granite Bowl, glass bowl by Jim Kingwell

A Snapshot of Seasonal Events

Stirling Gorsuch’s new body of work reflects his deep connection to the Pacific Northwest. The new exhibition of work is Sept. 15 - Oct. 30 at White Bird Gallery, Cannon Beach, Oregon. The artist grew up in Cannon Beach on the North Coast of Oregon, a source of endless inspiration. In his compositions Gorsuch passionately translates the regional landscape into a vivid color experience through the dreamy textures of his monotypes and the intricate line-work of his linocuts.

Weather Arts Festival

Celebrate

fall and 96 years of library services

Celebrate the arrival of fall and 96 years of good books and fellowship at the Cannon Beach Library’s Annual Fall Celebration and fundraiser. The celebration takes place Saturday September 30 at the library, 131 N. Hemlock Street in downtown Cannon Beach. Purchase raffle tickets for gift certificate packages and place silent auction bids at the library from Sept. 1 - 30 (need not be present to win.)

Come to the library at 3 p.m. on the day of the celebration for a lot of amazing door prizes and cake cutting. They will draw raffle tickets for gift certificate packages and announce winners of the silent auction. Plus draw tickets for the beautiful autumn-themed quilt currently on display at the library. Bring the kids by for fall-themed crafting from 2 to 3 p.m.

The raffle includes seven bundles of gift certificates donated by generous local merchants and restaurant owners. Win a chance to experience the best of Cannon Beach, while also supporting the programs and operations of the library! Tickets are one for a dollar, five for five dollars, or 25 for 20 dollars.

Auction items include overnight stays donated by five premium oceanfront hotels (Hallmark Resort & Spa, Land’s End at Cannon Beach, Ocean Lodge, Surfsand Hotel and Tolovana Inn), a gift certificate for the Stephanie Inn Dining Room, and a gift certificate for handblown glass from Ice Fire Glassworks.

For more information about the celebration, check the library website at www.cannonbeachlibrary.org.

For 36 years, the Stormy Weather Arts Festival on the first weekend in November has been one of Cannon Beach’s most popular events. You can immerse yourself in the creative culture that has long been a part of this community recognized as one of the 100 best art towns in America.

This year’s Stormy Weather Arts Festival Artwork is a linocut piece by Drea Frost of Shearwater Studio & Gallery.

The Nov. 3-5 weekend offers musical performances and gallery events with the opportunity to meet renowned artists, see their latest works or watch them demonstrate their techniques.

Enjoy a variety of gallery receptions, artist demonstrations, and paint classes, and catch free live musical performances with regional musicians at outdoor venues throughout the town.

Cannon Beach is home to more than a dozen art galleries. Many of their most successful national and regional artists and prominent local artists will be showcased during the festival.

This year, the Stormy Weather Arts Festival presents live music from The Beatniks on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at the Coast Theatre. Tickets are on sale now at cannonbeach.org.

2023 Stormy Weather Arts Festival Sponsors include: Jeffrey Hull Gallery, Bronze Coast Gallery, Cannon Beach Gallery Group, and The Wine Shack.

For more information and a complete list of weekend events, visit cannonbeach.org.

Inaugural Sea Shanties by the Seashore Evening fundraiser benefiting the Garibaldi Cultural Heritage Initiative

Oct. 7 at 6 p.m.

This event will be at the historic US Coast Guard Boathouse (1209 Bay Lane, Garibaldi, Oregon) and will be an Irish inspired evening with a Live Band “Pound Stone” singing Sea Shanties, Irish dancers, and a specialty dinner catered by the Garibaldi Portside Bistro. For tickets visit tinyurl. com/2023SeaShanties or follow us on Facebook “Sea Shanties by the Seashore.”

Garibaldi

Maritime Museum

Tilla-Book Fair on Nov. 18

Meet a wide variety of local authors at the museum as they discuss their books and sign copies. Happening Nov. 18. Times and more information to be released at a later date.

The Moon at Sunrise, linocut by Stirling Gorsuch

‘A Nice Family Gathering’ TAPA production to open in Nov.

The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts is pleased to present the touching comedy ‘A Nice Family Gathering,’ a comedy written by Phil Olson for their November production.

Directed by Ann Harper, the play takes place in the Lundeen family living room on the first Thanksgiving since Dad died. All three adult children and a spouse come home to spend the holiday with Mom. Dad shows up, too, but can only be seen or heard by Carl, the youngest son. He wants to get an important message to Mom so he can truly rest in peace. Trouble brews when Jerry, a golfing buddy of Dad’s, is invited to the family meal.

‘A Nice Family Gathering’ is sponsored by the Grocery Outlet. Tickets are on sale now for TAPA’s 2023-24 season at tillamooktheater.com.

Tillamook United Methodist Church Christmas Bazaar

The Christmas Bazaar is a two-day event beginning Friday, Dec. 1 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bazaar has lots of gift ideas, wreaths, gift baskets, handcrafts, home baked goods, and pick-a-dozen cookies! Don’t miss it! The address is 3808 12th Street in Tillamook, (503) 842-2224. For your shopping convenience, we accept major credit cards. Hope to see you there! Contact persons: Debby Hendrickson and Cathie Favret.

Free Programs At Tillamook YMCA

The Tillamoo k Count y Family YMCA offers a number of programs designed for seniors. Below are free for community members ages 65 and up.

• Enhanced Fitness - Focus on dynamic cardiovascular exercise, strength training, balance and flexibility. This class is suitable for those new to exercising.

• Moving For Better Health/Qi Gong - Stressed? Seeking physical and mental balance? Want to boost your immune function and restore your body to optimal health? QiGong “Chee gong”) is an ancient practice of postures standing and movements. Slow movements have been shown to improve vitality and health, even reducing hypertension and chronic pain. This class focuses on breathing, stance, mind intent and movements to facilitate the flow of energy through the body. Participants can be seated or performed by virtually anyone. Comfortable clothes and shoes recommended.

• Qigong Studies - Learn foot placement, weight distribution, breathing, visualization while practicing Eight Brocades, Animal Frolic, Heart/Lung/ Energy/Cancer, Yi Jin Jing (new!) and more with Tai Chi 8 & 24 forms.

Annual Festival of Trees Gala and Silent Auction

The 19th Annual Festival of Trees Gala and Silent Auction will be held on Friday, Dec. 8 from 5:30-8:30pm. Come to the museum and enjoy trees generously donated and decorated by your favorite local organizations, enjoy beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and a festive atmosphere and support your local history museum at the same time. Tickets go on sale Nov. 1, and can be purchased on our website or at the museum. Visit www.tcpm.org/festival-oftrees to learn more.

• Beginners Tai Chi / Moving for Better Balance - Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance was developed by a team of researchers at the Oregon Research Institute. The program uses eight forms that have been derived from the traditional 24-form Yang-style Tai Chi, and progresses from easy to difficult.

• Tillamook YMCA offers a diverse array of fitness and wellness programs. They partner with local insurance networks and participate in both the Renew Active and Silver and Fit programs. Eligible persons receive a membership at no cost as part of their insurance premium. The eligibility confirmation process can be done at the Y or by contacting the insurance carrier. For questions about program offerings please contact the YMCA at 503-842-9622.

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Latimer Weavers on special exhibit through October

By Chelsea Yarnell

Beautiful woven pieces are currently on display at the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center for the Latimer Weavers special exhibit happening through October.

Several local weavers’ work is featured with special dedication to Master Weaver Shirley Medsker who was a weaving teacher to many throughout the northwest. Medsker was a former professor of weaving at the University of Idaho and was often head saying, ‘Weaving is not a craft…it is an ART.” Prior to her passing in 2021, Medsker was a member of the Latimer Weavers for many years.

In addition to Medsker’s pieces, a Chief’s Robe woven by Stephany Anderson is the centerpiece of the exhibit: a 60” x 45” piece in Ravenstail & Chilkat twinning in

white, black, Chilkat, yellow, copper and green.

“The concept for this robe came from pg159 in Cheryl Samuel’s book ‘The Raven’s Tail’ that I inherited from my mother,”

Anderson wrote in her piece’s explanation.

“The sketch on pg159 was done by a young woman, Sarah Stone, in 1783 who had been hired to illustrate the Cook collection. It was a strange robe showing both Raventail and Chilkat characteristics. I felt it was an interesting palette on which to tell my family’s story of migration across the American continent to settle on their ‘free’ land in the West and on to a new frontier in Alaska, building a military installation, mining for riches, and intersecting with the people already there for thousands of years.”

In the designs of the robe, the concentric

boxes gave Anderson some story telling space. Like the large split U’s represent a gift of moccasins.

“A lone wagon camped on the prairies containing my ancestors with a baby,” Anderson wrote. “[They] were approached by a hunting or scouting group of natives. Not wanting a confrontation with firearms, my great-great-grandfather brought out the baby and subsequently the native people returned with gifts including moccasins for the baby.”

The most prominent part of the robe’s

design, a canoe, is inspired from a treasured photo of Anderson’s greatgrandmother with her ten children and other family venturing out over the waves for a Fourth of July picnic outside of Mud Bay, AK. Crafted during the pandemic, Anderson paired the robe with a woven mask.

The Latimer Weavers will be on display through the month of October. Latimer Quilt and Textile Center is located at 2105 Wilson River Loop, open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults.

Latimer Weavers are on special exhibit at Latimer Quilt and Textile Center through October.

Photos by Chelsea Yarnell

Stephany Anderson created a Chief’s Robe that is on display at the Latimer Quilt and Textile Center through October.

Grandparents can share valuable info about Fentanyl to grandkids

By Marie Garceau

Fentanyl continues to be a significant threat across the state. Prevention and education remain critical in reducing this threat. Grandparents can stay informed and pass this information on to others, like their grandchildren and adult children.

Grandparents have a significant influence over their grandchildren and can help them by being a reliable source of factual information.

Recreational drug use and fentanyl have led to countless overdose deaths. Deaths related to fentanyl in California began to rise exponentially around 2019.

Between 2021 and 2022, close to 6,000 people died in the state after ingesting synthetic opioids, which accounted for 86% of all opioidrelated deaths.

Resources like the Seniors’ Guide to Fentanyl and local drug education play a critical role in helping keep people informed about the risks.

Grandparents can converse with their grandkids about these risks and pass along valuable information.

Keep things age appropriate and use language and examples that are easy for a child or teen to understand. How you would talk to a child about drugs and medication is entirely different when speaking to an adolescent or young adult.

When speaking to teens or young adults, ask open-ended questions like: What do you know about fentanyl? Or What are your thoughts on drug use? Are you concerned about someone offering you drugs? This can help start a conversation and fill the void with factual information about fentanyl and its risks.

Share personal experiences and examples of peer pressure and how it was managed. While

the approaches to peer pressure are much different today because of social media, the practical methods of handling or avoiding it can still be applied. Encourage them to speak to their parents or caregivers and help them create a trusting environment with the people they live with. Get them to ask questions and voice their opinions, as this becomes the best way to share ideas and gain knowledge.

The opioid epidemic shows no signs of slowing down, but prevention and education can save lives. Anyone can stay informed, regardless of age. Grandparents can pass along valuable information about fentanyl and the risks involved with drug use.

Marie Garceau has been working in the field of substance use and addiction recovery for over a decade. Her primary focus is to reach out to the community and spread awareness. She does this to educate others about the dangers of drug use and help them make informed decisions.

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if you allow it to flow, the result will be much better than what I can make it do.” After 52 years of blowing glass, Jim describes how he completely loses himself in the moment; losing track of time and self-consciousness as the artistic process intuitively unfolds.

Jim and Suzanne met in 1991 at the Bistro restaurant in Cannon Beach, the same year that Jim opened Icefire Glassworks. Suzanne ended up helping Jim with sales at the gallery, and soon began assisting in the glass blowing process before learning to how to create her own glass artwork. After working together for years, they married in 2008. Suzanne said that “living and working together presents it’s challenges, but we have worn down each other’s rough edges and we work together smoothly. What works for us is to allocate areas of ‘ownership’ in the business, and when we are at the bench working the glass we switch roles. Jim is the lead on his pieces while I assist, and then it’s my turn to be the lead.”

To Jim and Suzanne, art is their passion, and they explained that if they didn’t spend their time working on their art, they don’t know what they would do. “It’s who we are and we intend to keep doing it for as long as we can.”

Jim and Suzanne live

their lives and create their art according to the philosophy of the famous 19th-century American painter Robert Henri, who said that “I am not interested in art as a means of making a living, but I am interested in art as a means of living a life.”

Icefire Glassworks is located at 116

East Gower Avenue (northeast corner of Hemlock Street and Gower) and open every day from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Anyone interested in watching the glass blowing process at Icefire Glassworks is welcome to drop by in the morning on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Jim Kingwell in the process of blowing a glass vessel

Marie Garceau

We thank Tillamook for 10 wonderful years

Located at 204-1/2 Main Avenue in Tillamook, Kitty’s Food & Spirits features a family restaurant and a cocktail lounge all under one roof. Entering from the east side of the establishment on Main Street takes you into the restaurant. The lounge, for patrons over 21 years of age, is accessed through the westside of the building next to the parking area.

their 10th year in business this year, Joel and Dana Baker are the owners of Kitty’s Food & Spirits located in the heart of downtown Tillamook

Owners Joel and Dana have intentionally molded Kitty’s into a safe and clean place for the community to gather for moderately priced food and drinks, special events and live entertainment that appeals to mature clientele

in terms of music genre. With a stage and small dance floor, the Bakers are proud to have some of Portland’s best players come to perform for Tillamook audiences. Tribute shows have brought Elvis, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Alabama

acts to sold out performances in recent years. You can also count on Kitty’s for themed dance parties throughout the year featuring live classic rock n’ roll, jazz and swing, and live music on Saturday nights.

‘A Shout Out’ to our wonderful staff

We’re so proud of our employees who are dedicated to prompt and friendly customer service

Conscious of cleanliness, the Bakers have kept their Tillamook County EH inspection scores at 100%. They are especially thankful for their cook Eddie who keeps a spotless kitchen. Signature menu items include hand dipped beer battered fish and chips and Dana’s clam chowder, a huge Reuben Sandwich, an 1/2 pound charbroiled burger, and one of the most popular dishes, a very nice 8 oz. sirloin dinner. Dana Baker’s clam chowder

Kitty’s Food & Spirits

Dance Party

October 31st

Starts at 6 P.M. Live band T.B.A.

Prizes awarded for best costumes

Kitty’s main

room. Joel and Dana Baker of Kitty’s Food & Spirits are thrilled to be part of Tillamook. They invite you to visit soon for good food and fun times.

This customer appreciation offer comes to the community for being so good to us over the years

Helping a Loved One With Healthy Aging

anything on their mind, letting your loved one dictate what they do or don’t want to discuss.

PRESTIGE SENIOR LIVING

PRESTIGE SENIOR LIVING

When most people consider healthy aging, they think of physical activity, and that’s a vital element to good health. But along with the physical part, healthy aging also encompasses cognitive, mental and even social health.

Five Rivers

Five Rivers

• Remind your loved one that mental health is healthcare. If their knee was bothering them, they’d see a doctor, the same should go for mental health.

FREE Guide To Healthy Aging

FREE Guide To Healthy Aging

If you’re caring for an aging loved one, here are a few ways to incorporate each into your routines with them:

Physical Health

• Enlist the help of a professional if you think your loved one has depression or isn’t comfortable talking to you.

Social Health

Here at Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers, we understand the importance of focusing on health as we age and are proud to offer a free online Guide to Healthy Aging.

Here at Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers, we understand the importance of focusing on health as we age and are proud to offer a free online Guide to Healthy Aging.

In the guide, you can expect to learn:

In the guide, you can expect to learn:

• Daily walks around the neighborhood, or walking through a grocery store or while out at other errands.

· Practical advice and lifestyle tips for physical, cognitive, and mental health.

· Practical advice and lifestyle tips for physical, cognitive, and mental health.

· Advice on how to manage aging and maintain independence.

· Advice on how to manage aging and maintain independence.

· Common aging concerns and questions of older adults.

· Common aging concerns and questions of older adults.

• Gardening or other light yard work appropriate for their ability level.

• Join a local volunteer group or charitable association that you both enjoy, and where you can meet new people.

· Suggestions of incremental changes to achieve a healthy lifestyle.

· Suggestions of incremental changes to achieve a healthy lifestyle.

• When watching television, using commercial break for simple movements like marching in place or stretching.

• Local book clubs can be a great way to meet new people and exercise the mind.

• Arrange phone or Facetime calls for your loved one with friends or relatives.

Download the free guide today at prestigehealthyaging.com.

Download the free guide today at prestigehealthyaging.com.

Cognitive Health

Healthy Aging at Prestige Senior Living

Five Rivers

Learn more about our community, visit prestigecare.com/fiverivers or call us at (360) 458-1800.

Learn more about our community, visit prestigecare.com/fiverivers or call us at (503) 842-0918.

• Daily brain games like crossword puzzles or Sudoku.

• Playing board games and card games together, which can require strategic thinking.

Prestige Senior Living

Prestige Senior Living

• Watching television game shows that require critical thought, like Jeopardy or Wheel of Fortune.

Here at Prestige Senior Living Five Rivers, our residents enjoy all aspects of healthy aging with comprehensive fitness options, innovative cognitive programs and a focus on mental health in a friendly, social community.

Five Rivers 3500 12th St. Tillamook, OR 97141

Five Rivers 3500 12th St. Tillamook, OR 97141

Mental Health

• Gently ease into conversations by asking if there’s

For more information, visit us online at prestigecare. com/fiverivers or call us at (503) 842-0918 to schedule a tour.

Kilchis River Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze open Sept. 30

Make it out alive with Maze of Murder nights

By Chelsea Yarnell

The Kilchis River Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze will open on Sept. 30.

Hosted at the Hydrangea Ranch as a family-run business, the Kilchis River Pumpkin Patch is authentic with thousands of u-pick pumpkins grown on the farm, including specialty bi-colored and unconventionally shaped pumpkins and gourds. They are priced according to size and include a hay ride around the farm. The pumpkin

patch has multiple sets decorated and setup for family photos as well as free hay rides.

The five acre corn maze the largest on the Oregon Coast and has a unique design with miles of trails. There is also a kids maze. Admission to the corn maze is $8.

The Patch will be open five weekends this fall: Sept. 30-Oct. 1; Oct.

7-8; Oct. 14-15; Oct. 21-22; Oct. 28-29. Open Saturday and Sunday from noon-5 p.m.

The “Maze of Murder” haunted nights in the corn maze are Oct. 27 and 28, Friday & Saturday, from dusk to 10 p.m. Admission is $12. This is a fright night recommended for those

We Talk About Everything

Friends talk about everything, family, relationships, work, life, and gambling. Talking about gambling may help prevent your friend from developing a problem with gambling.

Conversation Tips:

· Show Concern

· Provide Information

· Discuss the Risk of Gambling

· Let them know you can are a Source of Support

· Share Information for Problem Gambling Resources

For More Conversation Tips Visit www.opgr.org

13 and older. All major credit cards accepted.

The barns and venue as seen at the Kilchis River Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze are also available for rent for company parties, customer appreciation, or other events. For more information on the venue, call 503-8153762.

The Kilchis River Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze is located at the Hydrangea Ranch at 9455 Kilchis River Road, Tillamook.

For more information, to view photos, updates, or to contact, please visit Kilchis River Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze on Facebook.

Hablamos sobre todo

Los amigos hablan sobre todos los temas: la familia, las relaciones, el trabajo, la vida y las apuestas. Hablar sobre las apuestas puede ayudar a evitar que tu amigo desarrolle problemas con las apuestas.

Consejos para la conversación:

· Muestra preocupación

· Proporciona información

· Habla sobre el riesgo de apostar

· Hazle saber que tú eres una fuente de apoyo

· Comparte información sobre recursos para prob lemas con las apuestas

Para ver más consejos para la conversación, visita www.opgr.org

Problem Gambling Treatment is Free and it Works: Oregon Problem Gambling Resource (OPGR): (877) 695-4648

Problem gambling prevention services are available at the Tillamook Family Counseling Center, to learn more call (503) 842-8201

El tratamiento para los problemas con las apuestas es gratuito y funciona: Oregon Problem Gambling Resource (OPGR): (877) 695-4648

Servicios de prevención de problemas con el juego disponibles en el Tillamook family Counseling Center, para obtener más información llame (503) 842-8201

Bring the whole family and enjoy the beautiful farm scenery, free hay rides, and one of the largest corn mazes on the Oregon Coast.

Photo courtesy of Oregon Coastal Flowers

A Snapshot of Seasonal Events, continued

at Rockaway Beach

By the Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce

Ah, Halloween. For some, it’s about the gourds. For others, the gore. To us, it’s just an excuse to reach out and say hey! We appreciate our wonderful community.

The Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce has collaborated with our members to offer spook-tastic opportunities this eerie holiday. On Oct. 28, find the Rockaway Beach Fire Department Trunk-or-Treat in the wayside, Renaissance Art Group pumpkin & face painting under the Chamber Depot, and much more throughout the downtown business corridor. Activities for all! Young, old, witchy, and ghoulish!

Times for activities TBD.

Rockaway Beach Senior Ukulele Group

Learn to play Ukulele and meet some great folks, too! Join the Salty Strings each Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. in the Rockaway Beach City Hall Civic Center. It’s easy, it’s fun! Loaner ukuleles are available!

Volunteer Positions Open-Rockaway Beach Chamber Of Commerce

Looking for something to do once a week? The Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center Caboose is looking for volunteers to staff their office and help process some of the shoulder season tasks. Stop into the Caboose 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., seven days a week, and speak with a Chamber volunteer, or email info@RockawayBeach.net to learn more. The Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce also has many subcommittees you can get involved in: community/natural environment education, events, grants, the Renaissance Art Group, and this year, they hope to expand on the music committee.

Cannon Beach Library hosts events Sept. through May

By the Cannon Beach Library

Through our NW Authors Series, the Cannon Beach Library hosts events that showcase writers of the Pacific Northwest. Authors read from their works, participate in discussions with the audience, and sign books. Join us to meet awardwinning and bestselling authors from the region. These events are held at the library, and are free and open to the public. Events begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday afternoons September through May. The library’s NW Authors Series also hosts the Annual Writers Read Celebration. Every year from November through January, we ask writers

from across the region to submit entries interpreting a specific theme. This year’s theme is “Beach Noir.” Submissions, which can be poems, essays, or stories, are limited to 600 words. A volunteer panel selects 12-14 entries without knowing the authors’ information. Writers then gather for an intimate evening event to read their works aloud. Call for submissions begin in November. Check our website for more information: www. cannonbeachlibrary.org The Cannon Beach Library and Friends of Haystack Rock host The World of Haystack Rock Library Lecture Series. These lectures reflect appreciation for our unique ecological

area. Experts in various environmental fields present research, information, and ways to get involved. Lectures are held at the library and begin at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, November through May. All events are free and open to the public.

Join us at the library’s annual Holiday Tea. On the first Saturday in December, we welcome community members and visitors to enjoy tea, hot mulled cider, crafting, home baked cookies, and other treats. Volunteers host the event amid lavish holiday decorations. The tea precedes the City’s annual Lamp Lighting ceremony; come celebrate the season!

Astoria’s Columbia River Maritime Museum Plans Expansion To Include Extensive New Exhibits and Vessel Display

Columbia River Maritime Museum’s “Mariners Hall” project will add approximately 26,000 square feet of additional exhibit space in

a second building adjacent to the current museum.

CRMM Deputy Director Bruce Jones noted that highlights planned for the new building include a WWII Liberty Ship lifeboat built by Portland’s Gunderson Marine, a 60 foot racing shell built by famed boatbuilder George Pocock of “Boys in the Boat” fame; a first order Fresnel lens; recreational boats such as Tollycraft built and used in our region, fishing vessels built by Astoria’s Wilson Brothers and Bumble Bee shipyards, and a “log bronc” utility boat used to corral logs.

Additionally, Jones said, the museum is working with the U. S. Coast Guard to acquire the historic 52 foot motor lifeboat TRIUMPH II, which saved and assisted fishermen from 1961-2021 on the Columbia River Bar and far offshore; and a soon to be retired Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin search and rescue helicopter, one of the types used in Astoria’s Advanced Helicopter Rescue School.

Jones also noted “We are particularly excited about the opportunities a dedicated classroom and interactive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) area provide for us to help inspire young people to careers in maritime and other STEAM related fields and an understanding of the importance of

maritime industries to our communities, economy and nation.”

“Our five year Strategic Plan highlighted the need to bring more of our extensive collections from storage to the public in pursuit of our vision of being a truly worldclass maritime museum,” said CRMM Board Chairman Michael

Haglund.

In 2022, Columbia River Maritime Museum greeted nearly 104,000 visitors and reached 9,694 students through its popular Museum in the Schools program. The Museum’s floating attraction, the historic lightship Columbia, completed extensive maintenance in drydock in 2021-22 with the support of significant grants from the National Park Service, M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust, State of Oregon and private donors.

CRMM’s board voted to approve fundraising up to a total cost of $30 million, including $4 million of contingency funds, for the project. The Museum has raised $16.1 million as of September 15. The museum hopes to begin site work in September 2024 and open the doors on the new museum building in summer 2026.

Questions or comments: Bruce Jones jones@crmm.org or Director of External Engagement Caroline Wuebben caroline@crmm.org.

The CRMM Collection includes more than 22,000 objects, 35,000 photographs and 20,000 volumes in the Ted M. Natt Maritime Research Library.

CRMM Curator Jeff Smith provides a tour of the Museum’s boat storage warehouse. At center, the 45 foot, classic yacht “Merrimac”, built at Astoria’s AMCCO in 1938, will be a highlight of Mariners Hall.

How to protect yourself from scams

By TLC, A Division of Fibre Federal Credit Union

There are a number of tactics scammers use to manipulate victims into giving out valuable information. If you familiarize yourself with some of the most common scams, you can protect yourself from becoming a victim.

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• Don’t trust that the sender is who they claim to be. Names, email addresses, and caller ID numbers can be spoofed by scammers who pose as representatives of financial institutions, government agencies, and popular retailers. If you receive a call or text directing you to provide sensitive information or visit an unfamiliar website, never respond or click any links. Instead, contact the organization directly at a publicly published number to verify whether there is a legitimate need to address your accounts.

• Scammers may use incentive tactics involving easy money, fantastic deals, or emotional triggers.

Secret shopper scams entice victims into depositing fake

checks to purchase gift cards and keep some extra money for themselves. Victims can learn too late that the checks are counterfeit and they end up being responsible for all losses for the gift cards and fees associated with depositing a bad check.

“Get Rich” or “Get Thin” scams target consumers to sign up for a deal with recurring billing cycles that are difficult to stop.

Online shopping scams trick victims into thinking they’re getting a deal they can’t pass up. A high-ticket item might be “given away” or sold at a great value if the victim can just pay for shipping or travel expenses in advance. Of course, the item never arrives and the victim loses the cost of the expenses. Other iterations include sites that sell counterfeit goods at a low price, or fake websites that take your payment information and then disappear.

Romance scams begin by showering victims with flattery and praise, and then claiming to need money for various reasons so they can finally be together

in person. Common stories include needing money for travel expenses to come visit, money for medical bills, or help paying off debt so they can begin a life together debt-free.

Scammers may also use high-pressure tactics to cause panic and compliance in victims.

Family emergency scams create anxiety in victims who believe a family member is in need of urgent help. A commonly used story is that a grandchild traveling in Mexico or Canada has been taken to jail and needs bail money or immediate payment for a medical emergency.

Scammers may also pose as government or law enforcement agents stating the victim or a member of the victim’s family risks arrest if a fine isn’t paid immediately.

Scams like these can be prevented if you slow down and assess exactly what is asked of you before acting or responding. Trust that little feeling you get if something doesn’t seem right, or something is just too good to be true. Chances are, that feeling is spot on.

Spend the fall and winter aboard Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad

The days are getting chillier, but the train keeps rolling on the tracks at Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. Join them for their fall and winter lineups including: Fall Splendor Excursion, Halloween Coast Train, and the Candy Cane Express.

Described as “the best way to see the fall foliage,” the Fall Splendor Excursion trains depart from Wheeler for the 1.5 hour round-trips on weekends beginning Sept. 29 – Nov. 12. Each trip is powered by a historic diesel locomotive. Tickets are $28 for adults. New this year, is Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad’s Halloween Coast Train. The new offering features a one hour train raid from Rockaway Beach to Garibaldi aboard a decorated train.

Passengers are welcome to Trick-or-Treat on the train and all children dressed in costume will receive a special treat. Excursions take place Oct. 27, 28, and 29 with 5 p.m. departure from Rockaway Beach, no

layover in Garibaldi. Adult tickets are $32 and child tickets are $25. Get in the Halloween spirit and avoid ghosts while viewing the coast. No better way to celebrate the holiday season with hot chocolate

and cookies on the Candy Cane Express. This round-trip excursion departs from Garibaldi and runs to Rockaway Beach on weekends from Nov. 24-Dec 17 with three different departure times: noon, 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

Write letters to Santa while traveling along on a train that is lit up with Christmas lights. Tickets are $40 for adults, $30 for children.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit oregoncoastscenic.org.

Seaside Outlets Holiday Shopping and Festivities

Seaside Outlets invites you to visit this fall and holiday season. We are a family friendly shopping destination featuring both national brands and local businesses. Here you’ll find a wide variety of apparel, accessories and footwear. Enjoy our English-style pub, Japanese dining, a large beer and wine outlet featuring free wine tastings and brew on tap and the arcade. There is a book store and party supply outlet, a dental clinic and a medical clinic with pharmacy. Visit our website and facebook to keep current on store specials, holiday events and employment opportunities.

Upcoming events

October 31

Join us from 3-6 p.m. for our annual Halloween Trick or Treat event. We provide a safe venue and kids stay dry as they visit the stores for Halloween treats under covered walkways.

November 24

Day After Thanksgiving Sale

Our biggest sale of the year! We open very early Friday after being closed on Thanksgiving. There will be snacks & coffee for early bird shoppers. Our stores kick off the holiday season with Black Friday sales.

December events

Each year in early December local Kiwanis have Christmas trees for sale at the mall, when available. Look for Santa to visit the mall each December with picture taking opportunities. Visit us 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Christmas Eve for last minute gifts. We are closed Christmas Day. We are open New Years Day 10 a.am.-5 p.m. with kick off to year-end sales.

Seaside Outlet

Businesses

• Advantage Dental

• Bath & Body Works

• Go! Calendars, Games & Books

• Carters

• Brothers

• Coastal Occasions

• Columbia Memorial Hospital Primary Care Clinic

• CMH Community Pharmacy

• Eddie Bauer

• Famous Footwear Outlet

• Funtastic Arcade

• Hanes Brands

• Helly Hansen

• Legends Public House

• Nike Factory Store

• Pendleton

• Rack Room Shoes

• Rue21

• Scout NW Trading Company

• Wine and Beer Haus

• Tokyo Teriyaki

• Zumiez

The Seaside Outlets directory features coupons good through 2023.

Our stores feature apparel, accessories and footwear for all ages.