Oregon Coast Today February 14, 2014

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Let me be clear that when I say ‘columnist’ I mean real columnists — the kind that write coherent, compelling copy that keep readers coming back for more, week after week. That’s a very dierent breed from phony columnists such as myself, who manage to grab a few readers purely as a result of being at the front of the paper and have been known to resort to telling penguin jokes in order to ďŹ ll even that meager space. No, real columnists, like our longtime contributor Matt Love, demonstrate a command of language that Patrick Alexander makes telling stories seem as easy as guiding that Editor desperate-looking, pixilated bird between the green pipes and on to safety. And then there’s Bob Welch, whose book “Cascade Summerâ€? has just been chosen as the text for this year’s Newport Reads event (see story on page 23). During his time with The Register Guard, Welch penned more than 1,000 columns — touching on just about every topic imaginable and, as far as I know, never once stooping to reel o the kind of gag one might ďŹ nd inside a Christmas cracker. And so it is with great pleasure that I introduce the Oregon Coast TODAY’s new columnist, Lori Tobias — a writer whose work is as meticulous as it is moving. A veteran of the coastal news beat from years of reporting for The Oregonian, Tobias knows the Central Coast like the back of her hand. Now, she will join Matt Love in sharing her unique view of the area and its people with us every other week. “Cli Notes: the coast, condensedâ€? starts this week on page 22.

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Very Child-ish indeed Julia Child had the drive to master French cooking; the guts to brave the Paris culinary scene; and was a woman who did not flinch when presented with the challenge of boning a duck. In short, Julia Child kicks ass. Portland author Karen Karbo certainly

thinks so, making “The French Chef ” host the star of “Julia Child Rules,” the latest addition to her bestselling Kick Ass Women series. Karbo will read from the work at The Hoffman Center in Manzanita on Saturday, Feb. 15, giving an insight into the woman who became a superstar in midlife and changed America’s approach to food and cooking forever. Karbo takes readers for a spin through Child’s life: including her years working for the OSS in Sri Lanka; her world-class love affairs with Paris and Paul Child; and her decades as America’s beloved French chef. The book has won praise from Cheryl Strayed, author of “Wild.” “Karen Karbo has written that rare bird of a book,” Strayed said, “one that manages on every page to be as enlightening as it is entertaining, as smart as it is funny.” Karbo’s 2004 memoir, “The Stuff of Life,” about the last

year she spent with her father before his death, was an NYT Notable Book, a People Magazine Critics’ Choice, a Books for a Better Life Award finalist, and a winner of the Oregon Book Award for Creative Nonfiction. Other titles in the Kick Ass Women series, include “How Georgia Became O’Keeffe,” “How to Hepburn” and “The Gospel According to Coco Chanel,” which became an international bestseller. Karbo’s short stories, essays, articles and reviews have appeared in numerous national magazines and she has penned three books in the Minerva Clark mystery series for children. She is the co-author, with Gabrielle Reece, of “Big Girl in the Middle,” and the New York Times bestselling, “My Foot is Too Big for the Glass Slipper: A Guide to the Less than Perfect Life.” The Feb. 15 presentation will take place at 7 pm at The Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Avenue, followed by an open mic, where up to nine local writers will read five minutes of their original work. Admission for the evening is $5. For more information, go to http:// hoffmanblog.org or contact Vera Wildauer at vwildauer@gmail.com.

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Writers on the Edge will welcome Monica Drake as its featured speaker on Saturday, Feb. 15, in Newport. Drake’s debut novel, “Clown Girl,” was named best book of 2007 by Chuck Palahniuk and was a finalist for the Oregon Book Awards. The book also won the Eric Hoffer Award for best Micro Press title and the Ippy Award for Story Teller of the Year at the Independent Publisher Book Awards. It also stands a chance of becoming the next “Bridesmaids,”

With income inequality quickly turning into the hot topic in Washington DC, the Central Oregon Coast Chapter of the National Organization for Women has chosen a good time for a discussion about the gender gap in wealth. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the group will hold a discussion based around Mariko Lin Chang’s book “Shortchanged: Why Women Have Less Wealth and What Can Be Done About It.” The book is available at local libraries as well as on Kindle and Nook. All are welcome to join the discussion, whether they have read the

having been optioned for a movie by Saturday Night Live star Kristen Wiig. Drake’s most recent novel, “The Stud Book,” has won praise from Goodreads as “a sharp-edged satire of contemporary motherhood from a comic novelist on the rise.” Her essays and stories appear in paper and on-line in Oregon Humanities Magazine, The Rumpus, Paris Review Daily and other publications. She recently launched the new BFA in Writing at the Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland.

Drake’s presentation will begin at 7 pm at the Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive, and will be followed by an open mic for local writers. General admission is $6; students are admitted free. For more information, go to www.writersontheedge.org.

book or not. For those who don’t have time to plow through the pages, a synopsis by Central Oregon Coast NOW member Nel Ward is available at http:// centraloregoncoastnow.com; follow the link for “Don’t shortchange women.” The free discussion will take place at 6 pm in the Central Lincoln PUD meeting room, 2129 North Coast Highway, Newport. For more information about the event or the group’s various advocacy activities, email centraloregoncoastnow@gmail.com or call 503-577-3585.

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Nothing shellfish about this crab and shrimp feast A fund-raising feast on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21 and 22, will give people the chance to dine on fresh seafood while supporting a program that feeds Lincoln City’s needy — week in, week out. The third annual Crab & Shrimp Feast at St. James/ Santiago Episcopal Church will raise funds for the Community Meal Program, which oers free meals from Monday to Thursday night. Begun in 2001 at St. James, the program now includes several churches — Congregational, Presbyterian and Catholic — which serve the meals on alternate weeks. In 2011, St. James began oering free breakfasts each Saturday morning from 9 to 10 am. Feast coordinator Pat Ferguson said the dinner program has thrived for more than 13 years but is entirely reliant on donations and the proceeds from fund-raisers. “Because of these bad economic times, continued funding is always a problem,â€? she said “That is why the Crab & Shrimp Feast is so important.â€? The feast will run from 4 to 6:30 pm on Friday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, Feb. 22, at the church, 2490 N.E. Highway 101 in Lincoln City. Reservations are required, with tickets costing $29 apiece. As well as the shellďŹ sh, the meal will include clam chowder, green salad, sauces and dessert. Wine is available for $5 per glass. Group seating and take-out meals are available for people who book in advance. For more information and to make reservations, call 541-994-2426.

Feeling blue? Get cured at the firefighters’ ham dinner

There are not many restaurants at the coast that will feed you a ham dinner with all the trimmings for a measly $8. And there are precisely none that will throw in the chance to play with a ďŹ re truck at no extra charge. That’s part of what makes the Volunteer FireďŹ ghters’ Annual Ham Dinner in Lincoln City such a great deal. Returning for its 57th year on Sunday, Feb. 16, the dinner will ďŹ ll bellies, raise funds and give guests the chance to check out equipment, ask questions and become better acquainted with the community’s volunteer ďŹ reďŹ ghters. This year, the volunteers selected a succulent honey-cured ham from Kenny’s IGA; a new brown gravy sauce by Chef Robert Wien; coleslaw dressing donated

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by Tidal Raves; Mo’s famous Marionberry cobbler; and fresh coee from Cape Foulweather Coee Company; all tied together with table ower arrangements created by Karen Brown. Volunteers will be serving up dinner from 11 am to 6:30 pm at Taft High School, 3780 Spyglass Ridge Drive in Lincoln City. As well as the newest engines and trucks, there will be information on earthquakes, tsunamis, ďŹ re prevention and life safety. Local CERT members and other emergency preparedness organizations will also be on hand. The ham dinner began way back in 1958, when volunteer ďŹ reďŹ ghters from the Devils Lake Fire District were looking for a way to raise funds to add equipment and

supplies not covered by their emergency services budget. A dance staged as a fund-raiser lost money, so someone came up with the idea of a beneďŹ t meal and the “Fireman’s Ham Dinnerâ€? was born. In the 57 years since, districts merged; â€œďŹ remanâ€? became â€œďŹ reďŹ ghter;â€? and the ham dinner continued to bring in cash to buy much needed equipment, including heart monitors, thermal imaging cameras and a rapid deployment rescue inatable craft. The ham dinner costs $8 for adults and $5 for kids aged 12 and under. Toddlers eat free. Can’t attend but want to help? Send a donation to: North Lincoln Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association, PO Box 200, Lincoln City, OR 97367.

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I recently stopped in at The Bay House Restaurant to talk to owner Steve Wilson before they opened for the day. Amid a backdrop of friendly banter and gentle ribbing among the staff, sous chef Scotch Graves emerged from the kitchen carrying a platter containing the staff dinner. Trying not to look too interested (or drool) I simply glanced over at the tray, which was enough to inspire Graves to describe the meal: grilled baby greens, braised Brussels sprouts, fingerling potatoes with diced butternut squash, grilled steelhead locally caught by server Pete Doerflinger, and a sauce that I can’t remember the name of but that smelled heavenly. After repeated invitations from the staff

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to join them in their meal, I gave in. Even though I was not a member of the staff and had actually dropped in without notice, I was made to feel like one of the family and had a truly excellent meal in a warm, comfortable environment. It’s that environment, as much as the world-class food prepared by Executive Chef Kevin Ryan, or even the constantly shifting but always stunning view visible from every seat in the house, that makes Wilson proud. “We’re just a collection of really nice people who care about what we’re doing and like taking care of people,” he said. “We have just as much fun as any of our visitors.” The lounge, which Wilson added to the building when he bought the

business, is where the good times really roll. “The dining room is doing great and people are enjoying the level of culinary experience we provide,” he said. “But the lounge is where it’s easier for us to demonstrate our hospitality and philosophy of taking care of people, especially as we try to build a business that is centered on people who live here year round as much as people who visit from other areas. More and more we have customers who know us as a place to count on, where the food is really, really good, the pricing represents outstanding value for the level of quality, and it all happens in a place In that is fun Neig addition

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and comfortable with world-class service. I don’t want to brag, but when it comes to fabulous dining on the Oregon Coast, we own it.” Attracting locals was the inspiration for the original Neighbors to Neighbors menu — $25 for three courses, served exclusively in the lounge. It is also what has driven the recent expansion of the Neighbors to Neighbors menu. “We’re able to offer more choices now, although we haven’t changed the price,” to t hbo Wilson said. “Previously, menu rs to Neighbhe in the o Execu r s we had a first course, lo t offers aive Chef Ke unge, choice of meat or the din n a la cart vin Ryan vegetarian entrée and e 5-couring room as menu in dessert. Now diners get a well a se tast sa ing choice of soup or salad, a $62. menu f or selection from four or five entrees and choice of two desserts.” The entrée choices are surprisingly hearty; examples include duck cottage pie, scallop puttanesca, and lamb ragout, made with lamb raised locally by neighbors Sarah and Randy from Walker Farms in Siletz. Dessert choices may include the trio of house made sorbets, or the apple crumble topped with house-made vanilla ice cream.

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“I’ve never been happier with the quality of our staff or the quality of the food,” Wilson said. “To watch Kevin grow from a line cook and pantry chef to becoming an amazing chef has been one of the most gratifying parts of this whole restaurant-owning experience. In addition to being a really good cook and the hardest worker we have in the kitchen, he really gets along well with people and really sees The Bay House vision. That makes it a lot of fun, not just for his staff, but also for the servers that work around him. It’s also relaxing for me, because Kevin grew up here, and as far as I know, he’s not planning to leave the area. Finding or importing quality staff has been one of our biggest challenges, but they grow and then move on to follow their own dreams. So I have a level of comfort that Kevin will stick around; of course, the chain from his ankle to the stove might help, too.” The Bay House is located at 5911 Southwest Highway 101 in Lincoln City, overlooking Siletz Bay. They are open Wednesday through Sunday from 5 pm, with dinner service starting at 5:30 pm. For more information, call 541-996-3222.

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here are a million excuses for forgetting about Valentine’s Day. ‘It comes too soon after New Year and takes me by surprise;’ ‘It’s just an excuse to sell cards;’ ‘I’m color blind and can’t see red’ — the list goes on and on. But, regardless of which lame reason you might halfheartedly hold forth as justification for letting it slip your mind, the fact remains — the big day is here and you have no gift. So here, as a public service to forgetful lovers everywhere, the TODAY presents a Get Out of Jail Free card; a choice of three of the coast’s most romantic hikes, each boasting scenery stupendous enough to paper over any other cracks in the day (such as the lack of a dozen roses or a diamond necklace). Just add a bottle and two glasses.

Cape Lookout One for lovers with stamina, this trail offers a five-mile outand-back trek along the top of a densely forested headland at the south edge of Netarts Bay. A well-kept trail offers solid footing for hamperhauling couples while making their way past towering Sitka Spruce and Western Hemlock. Crisscrossing the headland, the trail offers views to the north and south, with points as distant as Tillamook Head

near Cannon Beach and Cape Foulweather near Depoe Bay visible on a clear day. And don’t forget to look up, you might see some of the paragliders who use the cape as a launch pad. At the end of the Cape Trail, a bench provides the perfect place to unpack the hamper and maybe even lean in for a Valentine’s smooch. If you think you hear someone giggling, don’t panic — it’s just the chattering of the curious species of bird that makes its home at the base of the cape. Getting there: Heading south on Highway 101, turn west at Tillamook, following signs for Cape Lookout along Netarts Bay Road. Heading north on Highway 101, turn west on Brooten Road, following signs for Pacific City. Go straight through Pacific City, passing the Pelican Pub and follow Sandlake Road to Lookout Drive. Cost: The park has a day-use fee of $5.

Road. Park at Roads End State Park and walk the rest of Logan Road to the very end, where you will see two gates. The left hand gate has a pedestrian access on its right side, which leads to the trail. Although there is an easement allowing access, this is someone’s driveway so hike respectfully. Cost: Free

The Thumb itself — a promontory so whimsical in appearance that it could have sprung straight from the head of Dr. Seuss. The steep scramble to the top is worth every step, rewarding walkers with a spectacular view of Cascade Head to the north and Lincoln City with its sandy beaches stretching out to the south. Getting there: From Lincoln City head north past Safeway on Logan

Drift Creek Falls While it’s tough to compete with the ocean in terms of sheer romance, a good waterfall might just give the Pacific a run for its money. The three-mile out-and-back trail takes hikers on a gently sloped route through a shallow, forested canyon on its way to the main attraction. Although hikers will hear the falls from some way off, the appearance of the towering suspension bridge comes as a surprise to some. Straight

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out of an Indiana Jones movie, the narrow, 240-foot-long bridge is the perfect place from which to grab your first look at the waterfall — and possibly to propose marriage while you’re at it (just don’t drop the ring). Those returning to the falls for the first time in a while might notice a change. A 2010 rock fall transformed the waterfall from an elegant plunge pool-style fall into more of a cascade — and one that will be raging given rainfall from the recent storms. After the bridge, the trail descends on the other side of the canyon where hikers can paddle in the pool or bask in the spray as the falls hit the rugged rocks below. Getting there: Follows signs from Highway 101 just south of Lincoln City to approach from the south or Highway 18 just east of Lincoln City to come in from the north. Cost: The park has a day-use fee of $5.

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One of the coast’s most distinctive landmarks and yet one of its most hidden hikes, The Thumb rises above Roads End just north of Lincoln City as if the headland itself is trying to hitch a ride to Astoria. At roughly a mile and a half out and back, the trail passes through forests, offering the occasional breathtaking view from cliff top clearings before depositing hikers into a broad meadow looking up at

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Wildlife ... and really wild life Whether your interest lies with local seabirds or the exotic creatures of the Galapagos Islands, the Yaquina Birders & Naturalists have got you covered. On Thursday, Feb. 20, Eric Horvath will present “Natural History & Birding in the Galapagos,â€? a look at the remote islands’ wildlife, which evolved in isolation, producing strange and marvelous species — as Darwin found when he visited in 1835. Horvath’s presentation will include photos of these famously approachable creatures. The free presentation will begin at 7 pm at the meeting room of Central Lincoln PUD, 2129 North Coast Highway. For more information, call 541-265-2965. And, on Saturday, Feb. 22, the group will invite all-comers to join a birding ďŹ eld trip around Depoe Bay, Fogarty Creek State Park and Boiler Bay. Led by Dick Demarest, the trip will give participants the chance to spot wintering songbirds like Golden-crowned Sparrow and Varied and Hermit Thrush. February is also a great time to scan the bays for seabirds including Red-throated and PaciďŹ c Loons, Western Grebes, Black Scoters, and more. Dress for the weather and meet at 9 am in the north parking lot of Fogarty Creek State Park, just north of Depoe Bay. For more information, call 541-961-1307.

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grounds of the Port of Tillamook Bay. Subsequent work sessions will run from March 3 to 5; March 10 to 12; and March 17 to 19. The Columbia River Youth Corps crew will be on hand to set up the potting stations and work will begin at about 9 am and end between 3 and 4 pm each day. To land a hand, contact Celeste Lebo of the Northwest Oregon Restoration Partnership at 971-313-3599 or norpcoordinator@gmail. com.

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Sweetheart Dance Lincoln City Cultural Center Swing, shimmy and fall in love all over again with the Lincoln Pops Orchestra, a 17-piece big band playing music from the golden era. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $12 per person, $20 for a couple, available at the center or by calling 541-994-9994.

Square dance lessons Eagles Lodge • Tillamook Join the fun and meet new people with these classes fromWave Steppers of Tillamook Bay Square Dance Club. 209 Stillwell Avenue. FMI, call Bob Allen at 503-322-3819 or Joe Wrabek at 503-812-4050.

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Valentine’s Float Drop Lincoln City beaches Get out on the sands with your sweetheart to try and find one of 50 red Valentine floats hidden along the 7.5 miles of beaches, weather and ocean conditions permitting. FMI, call 800-452-2151 or go to www.oregoncoast.org.

Auction Preview Party Aces Bar & Grill • Lincoln City Get a sneak peak at the items that will be on the block during tomorrow’s Super Auction. Free, with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages. 5:30-8 pm, 3245 NE Clubhouse Drive.

Say ‘I do’ — again

Newport Public Library Never tweeted before? That can all change with these free classes. At 9 am, Introduction to Twitter will show how to set up an account, follow users and post tweets. At 10 am, Introduction to Facebook will teach how to create an account, add friends, like pages and protect your privacy. Registration required. Call 541-265-2153. 35 NW Nye Street.

Aces Bar & Grill • Lincoln City Bid on all kinds of treasures donated by local businesses at this Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce fund-raiser. Bidding runs a whopping 13 hours, from 9 am to 10 pm, 3245 NE Clubhouse Drive.

Yachats Commons The Yachats Academy of Arts and Sciences hosts Greg and Nan Scott for this presentation of dramatically lit photographs of Iceland’s waterfalls, glaciers, icebergs, black sand beaches and incredible cloud formations. 6:30 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N. $5 suggested donation. FMI, call 541-961-6695.

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Toledo Public Library Oregon’s new B-Corps are like corporations with a heart. Find out more at this meeting of the Lincoln County Permaculture Entrepreneurship Incubator. No business plan needed, just a desire to be your own boss and have an interest in local food production. 1:05 pm, 173 NW 7th Street. FMI, contact Carl and Coralee Palmer at 541-765-2109 or info@ incubatorentrepreneurship.com

Sacred Stone Readings Things Rich & Strange • Newport In these readings, the client chooses from 50 healing stones, crystals and animal fetishes prompting an exploration of why the client and the stones chose each other. $35. Noon-5 pm, 255 NW Coast Street. FMI, call 541-265-3600.

Finders Keepers Lincoln City beaches Maximize your chances of finding a float or other glass treasure by hitting the beach today and tomorrow, when float fairies will be working overtime hiding extra glass art on the beach. FMI, contact the Lincoln City Visitor & Convention Bureau at 800-452-2151 or go to www.oregoncoast.org.

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Lincoln City Cultural Center An opening reception for this exhibit of works by the Purely Pastel group from the Willamette Valley. A complimentary wine bar and chocolate surprises will add to the Valentine’s Day mood. 5 to 7 pm in the center’s Chessman Gallery, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Show runs until March 10, from 10 am to 4 pm, Wednesday through Monday. FMI, call 541-994-9994, or go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.

Camp Magruder • Rockaway Beach A free performance by 70 singers from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and beyond. The concert will include 10 choir anthems and selected acts from the camp’s Variety Extravaganza. Refreshments provided. 7 pm at Sherlock Lodge, 17450 Old Pacific Hwy.

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the beach. FMI, contact the Lincoln City Visitor & Convention Bureau at 800-452-2151 or go to www.oregoncoast.org.

Versus and verses Salishan Spa & Golf Resort • Gleneden Beach The Oregon Coast Learning Institute’s winter season continues with, at 10 am, “Civil War: How in the World Did the Union Ever Win It?” by John Ohm; followed at 1 pm by “Black History and Poetry” by Mindy Spencer. 7760 Hwy. 101. $50 per person for the 12-week semester. Guests are always welcome to try one session for free. FMI, call 503-392-3297 or 541-265-8023.

Lincoln City Farmers Market Lincoln City Cultural Center Prefer crisp apples to crisp mornings? The cozy confines of the cultural center auditorium are the perfect place to shop for homegrown, homebaked and handcrafted treats. 9 am-3 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-994-9994. FMI, go to www.lincolncityfarmersmarket.org.

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Super Auction with Nonni Augustine

Coffee with the board Lincoln City Senior Center A chance to let the board know what is working, what isn’t; make suggestions and ask questions. 11 am-noon, 2150 NE Oar Place.

Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City Rob Klavins, wildlife advocate for Oregon Wild, will discuss the return of native species such as moose, wolves and wolverines to the Oregon landscape, including the

challenges that stand in the way of full recovery. 6-8 pm, second floor, 801 SE Hwy. 101. FMI, contact the Salmon Drift Creek Watershed Council at 541-996-3161 or director@ salmondrift.org.

“Shortchanged” Central Lincoln PUD • Newport Join the discussion of why women have less wealth than men and what can be done about it, based on Mariko Lin Chang’s book, “Shortchanged.” Synopsis available at http://centraloregoncoastnow.com. Free. 6 pm, 2129 North Coast Highway. FMI, email centraloregoncoastnow@gmail.com or call 503-577-3585.

The Pelican Pub & Brewery • Pacific City Brewery staff will be giving tours every half hour during this Oregon Brewers Guild event. Participants will have the opportunity to taste beers from the “Zwickel” sampling tap mounted on the outside of the tanks, the same way the brewers take tastes for assessing the brew’s progress during fermentation. 11 am-4 pm, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Drive.

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Moolack Beach • Newport Lend a hand to this effort to prevent trash from Highway 101 making its way to the beach below. Organized by the Newport Chapter of Surfrider Foundation and Oregon Hang Gliders Association. Bring sturdy shoes and work glo ves if have them. All other supplie you s will be provided. 10 am-1 pm, Mo olack Beach parking lot, two miles nor RSVP to Peter Snell at nptsurf th of Newport. ridercc@gmail.com.

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Sunday, February 16 Choir Camp Concert

Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge The ground is soft and weeding is easy! Grab a bucket and a hand tool and join in this invasive species removal event. Dress for the weather, wear gloves and meet in the lower parking lot. Come anytime from 10 am to 2 pm, 7000 Christensen Road, just south of Pacific City.

Nehalem Local wildlife biologist Ted Chu will lead this hike to the lake and meadows, taking in mighty trees, deer and elk as well as the occasional rough-skinned newt. Dress for the weather, bring a lunch and expect to hike for two and a half hours. Meet at the Nehalem municipal parking lot at 10 am. FMI call 503-368-3203.

Little Log Church • Yachats Renew your vows in this group ceremony, open to all committed couples — married and unmarried. 5:30 pm, W. 3rd and Pontiac. Suggested donation $10. Registration required, call 541-547-4547,

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The Hoffman Center • Manzanita Portland author Karen Karbo reads from the latest addition to her bestselling Kick Ass Women series, focusing on the life of “The French Chef” host and culinary superstar. $5. 7 pm, 594 Laneda Avenue, followed by an open mic. FMI, go to http://hoffmanblog.org or contact Vera Wildauer at vwildauer@gmail.com.

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Lincoln City Cultural Center Frank Farmer Loomis IV offers a crash course on how to tell the junk from the treasures. 2 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Free. FMI, call 541-994-9994 or go to www.oregoncoast.org.

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City Frank Loomis will hold verbal appraisal clinics from 10 am-noon in the convention center, 1777 NW 44th Street. $10 per item; three for $25. Free to watch. FMI, call 541-996-2323 or go to www.oregoncoast.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 19

Bijou Theatre • Lincoln City A free screening of this 1980 science fiction romance in which Christopher Reeve plays a playwright who travels back in time to meet an actress he glimpsed in an old photograph. Co-starring Jane Seymour. 11 am, 1624 Hwy. 101. Part of Antique Week. FMI, call 541-994-8255.

Thursday, February 20

Sign language class Bay City Arts Center Beginners of all ages are invited to open a world of communication possibilities in this class, led by trained sign language expert Koli Cutler. Participants will learn a wide variety of words and terms used in everyday conversation. $10. 5:30-6:15 pm, 5680 A Street. FMI, call Cutler at 503-377-9620, or go to www. baycityartscenter.org.

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Clay Class Lincoln City Cultural Center Learn basic handbuilding and/or wheelthrowing techniques in this 8-week course and create a whimsical stacked sculpture. Students are also encouraged to explore their own interests. Cost is $95 plus materials. All levels are welcome. Open to ages 16 and up. Tuesday morning and Thursday evening sessions available. 540 NE Hwy 101. To register or FMI, email mail@brookspottery.com or call Caroline at 575-621-2634.

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Central Lincoln PUD • Newport At this Yaquina Birders & Naturalists meeting, Eric Horvath will present “Natural History & Birding in the Galapagos,” a look at the marvelous species that evolved on the remote islands — like the magnificently shod blue-footed booby. 7 pm, 2129 North Coast Highway. FMI, call 541-265-2965.

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The Hoffman Center • Manzanita Stage and screen actor Liz Cole offers another installment of readings, this time on the theme of “Darkness Into Light: Readings for Mid-Winter.” 7 pm, 594 Laneda Avenue; doors open at 6:30 pm. $5 suggested donation. Refreshments will be served.

Oregon Coast Community College • Newport Learn the basics of Medicare in this class, offered by Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance and designed for anyone eligible or new to the program. 10 am-noon, 400 SE College Way.

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potpourri Get a bang for your buck

The bang of a gavel at 9 am on Saturday, Feb. 15, will signal the start of an auction that will last for 13 hours straight — with everything from hotel stays to artwork to patio furniture up for grabs. The aptly named Super Auction is the main fund-raising event for the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce, fueling the organization’s many civic programs throughout the year. Bidders can get up close and personal by attending the event live at Chinook Winds Aces Bar and Grill 3245 NE Clubhouse Drive. For armchair bidders, the event will be broadcast live on KBCH AM 1400 and updates will also be available at the chamber’s website, www.lcchamber.com. Aces will also be hosting a Valentine’s Day Preview Party to give interested bidders a sneak peak at some of the items that will be on the block the next day. The Preview Party will run from 5:30 to 8 pm on Friday, Feb. 14, with appetizers and a no-host bar. Chamber Executive Director Nonni Augustine said she is looking forward to a great time. “This event is totally community oriented,” she said. “All our donations are from friends and local businesses. Our cameras and webcasting equipment comes from Taft High School; all our camera operators, phone handlers, board attendants are volunteers from the community. They volunteer because it is so much fun.” Photos of items for auction will be posted on the event’s Facebook page, search for “Super Auction II The Sequel.” Donations and volunteers are still welcome. For more information, go to www.lcchamber.com, call the chamber office at 541-994-3070 or email info@ lcchamber.com.

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Ribs might well be the specialty at Pigfeathers BBQ in Toledo but the focus will be on salmon this Wednesday, Feb. 19, as the Science on Tap series looks at the effects of bears munching on Oregon’s iconic fish as they make their way upstream. In “Predation by bears on salmon: Behavior, ecology, and evolution,” Dr. Tom Quinn of the University of Washington will talk about the role Alaskan brown bears play as predators of adult salmon during the upriver migration and spawning periods. “Although many animals feed on

migrating salmon, brown and black bears are typically the most important,” Quinn said, “and can play a key role as they transfer salmon carcasses to the stream’s edge where smaller scavengers can feed on them.” A professor in the School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences at the University of Washington, Quinn will review more than two decades of work on brown bears preying on sockeye salmon in Alaska, emphasizing both bear and salmon perspectives, considering behavioral, ecological and evolutionary aspects of the relationship.

Doors open at 5 pm, and the presentation will begin at 6 pm, 300 S. Main Street, Toledo. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Food and beverage will be available for purchase from the regular menu. The Science on Tap series is organized by the Hatfield Marine Science Center, an interagency campus in Newport, with a mission of research, education and outreach in marine sciences. For more information, call 541-8670234 or visit the HMSC website at hmsc.oregonstate.edu.

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Acclaimed stage and TV actor Liz Cole will again bring her “Story Time for Grown Ups” to The Hoffman Center in Manzanita on Thursday, Feb. 20, working on the theme of “Darkness Into Light: Readings for MidWinter.” The show will feature stories and poems about the season of transition, as deep winter moves slowly into early spring. Audience members can look forward to an evening of humor and poignancy, followed by thoughtful conversation Cole has had a long

Organizers of Crafts on the Coast are now accepting applications from artisans interested in bringing their wares to its long running arts and crafts festivals, which take place in spring and fall in Yachats. The juried events bring together nearly 70 artisans from the Pacific Northwest, offering handmade crafts, fine art and gourmet food in a warm, family-friendly environment. Each event features free tastings of gourmet food and gives guests the chance to experience art up close and personal, with a chance to meet the artisan and often see how the art is constructed with craft demonstrations. The Spring Arts & Crafts Festival will take place from Saturday, May 30, to Sunday, June 1; while the Harvest & Holidays Arts & Crafts Festival will run from November 7 to 8, both at Yachats Commons, with free admission and parking. The deadline for jury consideration for the spring festival is March 15. The deadline for jury consideration for the Harvest & Holidays festival is September 13. To receive an application form, call 541-547-4738. Meanwhile, organizations selling handmade crafts as a fundraiser are encouraged to apply for a small, free community booth.

acting career on the stage, and has also made TV guest-star appearances on Seinfeld, ER, Star Trek, The Practice, Judging Amy, Las Vegas and many others. She originated the leading role in Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer Prizewinning drama “Wit” in 1995, for which she received the L.A. Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Outstanding Performance. For more information on Cole, go to megancole. net. The Feb. 20 show will begin at 7 pm at the center, 594 Laneda

Avenue, with doors opening at 6:30 pm. There is a suggested donation of $5 and all proceeds will go to support the center’s programs. Refreshments will be served.

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“End of the Day” by Germaine Hammon

Lincoln City’s Chessman Gallery will be a vision of vivid color this Valentine’s Day as it presents “Pastel Passions,” an exhibit of brightly colored works aimed to celebrate this season of love. The show, which features works from the Purely Pastel group from the Willamette Valley, will open with a public reception on Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14, featuring a wine bar and chocolate surprises to get the romance flowing. The reception will run from 5 to 7 pm in the gallery, inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. The group, which includes Gladys Bacon, Germaine Hammon, Joy Descoteaux, Anna Horrigan, Kate McGee and Marianne Post, presents pastel painting in a broad spectrum of effects and techniques; from the lively strokes of impressionism to the abstract layering of bold color blocks to the gentle blending and shading of near-photographic realism. The passion that these artists feel for

their medium radiates from their work and warms the heart. Pastels, sticks of pure pigment and clay that never fade, have long been overlooked as an art medium. Once viewed as a preparatory medium for oil paintings, pastel has now emerged as an art form in its own right. With innovations in recent years — including a plethora of new colors, sticks of varied hardness, creative techniques and the availability of new papers and boards — pastel has come of age and is yearning to be out in the public eye. Each artist in the Lincoln City show applies pastel in layers, using a range of techniques from bold strokes to smudged edges to create a great richness of color. Purely Pastel is a group of artists who have been meeting, critiquing and showing together for more than four years. Each member of this group approaches pastels a little differently, showing the breadth of techniques used today. The varied

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subject matter in this show ranges from figurative to still-life; and from portrait to landscape painting. Some of the artists paint alla prima and en plein air, while others only paint in their studios, spending months on a single painting. The show will remain on display until March 10, from 10 am to 4 pm,

Wednesday through Monday. For more information about Purely Pastel, go to www. purelypastel.com. For information about the Lincoln City Cultural Center call 541-994-9994, or go to lincolncityculturalcenter.org.

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Café, 33105 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City, 503-965-4661. THE BRET LUCICH SHOW — A local favorite. Singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician with a wide variety of music for listening and dancing. 8-11 pm, Surftides Resort Mist Lounge, 2945 NW Jetty Avenue, Lincoln City, 1-800-452-2159. BETH WILLIS ROCK BAND — One night, many songs. Bring your requests, leave with memories of a great night. Welcome to the Attic. 8-11 pm, Attic Lounge, Salishan Spa & Golf Resort, Gleneden Beach, 541-764-2371. MICHAEL DANE — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm. Gracie’s Sea Hag, 58 SE Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay, 541-765-2734. UNDRTOW — Lincoln County’s homegrown reggae band bring the island beat for this special Valentine’s Day show. 7:30 pm Cecil’s Dirty Apron 912 N. Coast Hwy., Newport, 541-264-8360. ELIZABETH CABLE — Original folk and blues. 6-8 pm, Savory Cafe & Pizzeria, 562 NW Coast Street, Newport.

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band, including husband, Joren, on lead guitar will steal your heart with a selection of originals and ballads. 7-10 pm, Café Mundo, 209 NW Coast Street, Newport, 541-574-8134. REVOLVING DOOR WITH LISHA ROSE — Fall in love again (or for the first time) to classic rock and romantic ballads with popular coast diva Lisha Rose and veteran local musicians Will Kang and Bill Wallace on guitar, drummer Jay Arce, and Marvin Selfridge on bass. 9 pm-12:30 am, Hoovers Pub & Grill, 3539 Hwy. 101, just south of the Yaquina Bay Bridge, Newport, 541-867-3303. SHY-SHY & GARY — Folk, blues and originals from Oregon Coast locals. 6-8:30 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547-4477.

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jumpsuit somewhere. Dig it out and pay homage with this Prince tribute band. $5. 9 pm, San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Avenue, Manzanita, 503-368-5080. THE BRET LUCICH SHOW — A local favorite. Singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician with a wide variety of music for listening and dancing. 8-11 pm, Surftides Resort Mist Lounge, 2945 NW Jetty Avenue, Lincoln City, 1-800-452-2159. MEGAN JAMES BAND — Rock, funk and soul. 9 pm, Roadhouse 101, 4649 SW Hwy 101, Lincoln City, 541-994-7729. STEVE SLOAN BAND — Acoustic. 9 pm, Snug Harbor Bar & Grill, 5001 SW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, 541-996-4976. BETH WILLIS ROCK BAND — She’s got pipes, he’s got licks. Plus, they take requests. Come out to Salishan and get your rock on. 8-11 pm, Attic Lounge, Salishan Spa & Golf Resort, Gleneden Beach, 541-764-2371. MICHAEL DANE — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm, Gracie’s Sea Hag, 58 SE Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay, 541-765-2734. WILD HOG IN THE WOODS — Old-timey string band. 8:30-11:30 pm, Nana’s Irish Pub, 613 NW 3rd Street, Newport, 541-574-8787. RICK BARTOW AND THE BACK SEAT DRIVERS — A local favorite with originals and a variety of roots music. 7-10 pm, Café Mundo, 209 NW Coast Street, Newport, 541-574-8134. ANNIE AVERRE — Come dine with the one you love in the Tables of Content Restaurant this Valentine weekend while listening to a little music from this jazz singer-songwriter. 7 pm, Sylvia Beach Hotel, 267 NW Cliff Street, Newport, 541-265-5428.

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Saturday, Feb. 15 (continued) CLEAN SLATE DUO — Ever heard of “Electracoustic Bluesic?” It translates as indie rock/Americana in a bluesy-ish yet up tempo feel and a jazzy tilt. The Clean Slate duo coined the term. Now come and hear them play some. 6 pm, Green Gables Italian Café and Restaurant, 156 SW Coast Street, Newport, 541-574-0986. HIGH FIDELITY BLUES BAND — Playing at the Sweethearts Ball. 7-11 pm, Moose Lodge No. 396, 250 NW John Street, Waldport, 541-563-4498. FRANS PAUL BOGART (AKA SONS OF THE BEACHES) — 6-8:30 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats,

541-547-4477.

Sunday, Feb. 16 ZUHG —Expect high-energy jammin’ from this reggae and

roots troupe. 8:30 pm, Snug Harbor Bar & Grill, 5001 SW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, 541-996-4976. OREGON COAST JAM SOCIETY — More jams than even a crumpet-hoarding ladies’ club could hope to get through in a year. 4 pm, Old Oregon Tavern, 1604 Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, 541-994-8515. MICHAEL DANE — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm, Gracie’s Sea Hag, 58 SE Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay, 541-765-2734. KARLA HARRIS QUARTET — Providing jazz to accompany this wine tasting from the Flying Dutchman Winery. Mike Horsfall (vibes/piano), Dave Captein (bass) and Todd Strait (drums) complete the quartet, joined by guest musicians Bill Hartsell (guitar) and John Bringetto (trumpet/flugelhorn). $15. 2 pm, The Lodge at Otter Crest, 301 Otter Crest Drive, Otter Rock, 541-765-2111. LOZELLE JENNINGS — presents The Pentacoastal Blues Jam. 4-7 pm, Cecil’s Dirty Apron 912 N. Coast Hwy., Newport, 541-264-8360. BEVERLY RITZ — This master of solo piano jazz performs jazz classics and elegant original jazz and blues over Sunday brunch. Noon-2 pm, Café Mundo, 209 NW Coast St., Newport, 541-5748134. ANNIE AVERRE — Take in a little jazz while helping fund Averre’s new CD. All tips will go toward the project. 10 am-1 pm, La Maison Bakery & Café, 315 SW 9th Street, Newport, 541-2658812. RICHWOOD — Acoustic duo. 6-8:30 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547-4477.

Monday, Feb. 17 TERRY HILL — This storyteller plays several instruments and

sings original country-folk-rock-Americana. 6-8:30 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547-4477.

Tuesday, Feb. 18 OPEN JAM — Hosted by One Way Out. 8:30 pm, Snug Harbor

Bar & Grill, 5001 SW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City, 541-996-4976. MIKE ANDERSON — Jazz standards. 6-8:30 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547-4477.

Wednesday, Feb. 19 THE BRET LUCICH SHOW — A local favorite. Singer-songwriter, entertainer and musician with a wide variety of music for listening and dancing. 7-9 pm, Attic Lounge, Salishan Spa & Golf Resort, Gleneden Beach, 541-764-2371. SWEET BUTTER JAM & OPEN MIC — 7 pm, Cecil’s Dirty Apron 912 N. Coast Hwy., Newport, 541-264-8360. RICHARD SHARPLESS — ‘Retired’ from his days playing in Nashville, Richard plays guitar and sings his own tunes plus an eclectic mix of favorites. 6-8:30 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547-4477.

Thursday, Feb. 20 THE BRET LUCICH SHOW — A local favorite. Singer-song-

writer, entertainer and musician with a wide variety of music for listening and dancing. 6-9 pm, Surftides Resort Mist Lounge, 2945 NW Jetty Avenue, Lincoln City, 1-800-452-2159. MICHAEL DANE — The famous Michael on piano and guitar, playing modern classics with Hawaiian style. 6-10 pm, Gracie’s Sea Hag, 58 SE Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay, 541-765-2734. RIC DIBLASI — The crooner piano man takes to the stage every Thursday. 6 pm, The Lodge at Otter Crest, 310 Otter Crest Drive, Otter Rock, 541-765-2111. STELLA BLUE & FRIENDS — 7 pm, Cecil’s Dirty Apron 912 N. Coast Hwy., Newport, 541-264-8360. OPEN MIC — 7 pm, Café Mundo, 209 NW Coast Street, Newport, 541-574-8134. IAN, STACY & WHALE — 6-8:30 pm, The Drift Inn, 124 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats, 541-547-4477.

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Blow off your other plans What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to swing, shimmy and fall in love all over again against a backdrop of hits from the golden era of music? The Lincoln Pops Orchestra will provide just such an opportunity on Friday, Feb. 14, with a Sweetheart Dance at Lincoln City Cultural Center. The 17-piece big band plays all types of dance music, including swing, Latin and jazz tunes. Members include current and retired professional musicians, band directors, former high school and college players, and even a few talented local high school students. The show starts at 7 pm in the auditorium of the center at 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $12 per person or $20 for a couple, are available at the center or by calling 541-994-9994.

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Traditional Celtic music will fill the auditorium of the Lincoln City Cultural Center on Friday, Feb. 21, when The Tannahill Weavers drop by for an evening of everything from reflective ballads to footstomping reels and jigs. One of Scotland’s premier traditional bands, the Tannies’ repertoire spans the centuries, with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs and original ballads and lullabies. Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland, and named for the town’s historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the group has made an international name for its special brand of Scottish music, blending the beauty of

traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. Over the years, the Tannies have been trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. “Scotland’s Tannahill Weavers play acoustic instruments, but the atmosphere at their shows is electric,” reported The Boston Globe. “The quintet is as tight and as versatile as any band in the Celtic music revival. They can summon rock ‘n’ roll intensity or haunting introspection.” The Feb. 21 show will begin at 7 pm in the auditorium at

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Soapstone Lake is the destination for the ďŹ rst in a new series of guided hikes oered by the Lower Nehalem Community Trust, starting on Saturday, Feb. 15. Local wildlife biologist Ted Chu will lead the trek to the lake, located within the Clatsop State Forest, about 30 minutes from downtown Nehalem. “Soapstone has much to oer the hiker,â€? Chu said. “Like impressive, mature Doug ďŹ r and Sitka spruce, which may be 100- to 150-year-old specimens, and it seems to be one of the most productive rough-skinned newt habitats around. Also, there are active deer and elk in the area. I’m guessing the lake probably has native aduvial cutthroat trout. And at the beginning of the hike there’s an old homestead site located in a beautiful open meadow.â€? The hike is suitable for all ages and most abilities but does have some bridges to cross, and some stairs with very short steps. Depending on the size and pace of the group, the hike will last about two and a half hours. Hikers will also have the option to visit to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s North Nehalem Hatchery, where manager Joe Watkins will discuss the history and role of hatcheries in anadromous ďŹ sh populations that migrate from the sea into fresh water to spawn. “Oregon’s State Forests are actively managed, including for timber harvest purposes,â€? Chu said. “This hike is a glimpse into less dramatic, but equally important portions

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of the watershed, which also make vital contributions to water quality.â€? Chu, who has lived in the area for eight years, began his lifelong passion for wildlife with a fondness for reptiles and amphibians. “The idea was to catch and handle them,â€? he said. “Most of us wildlife and ďŹ sh biologists like to catch things!â€? Raised in the Bay Area, Chu worked in the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for 30 years and was last assigned to southeast Idaho bordering Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. He focused on managing and recovering big game, primarily moose, elk, pronghorn antelope and grizzly bears, as well as bald eagles and the greater SageGrouse. The hike is the ďŹ rst in a series of outings throughout the year, organized by the Lower Nehalem Community Trust to explore its

220-square-mile service area. Chu said he jumped at the chance to get involved with the trust when approached by founding board member Doug Firstbrook. “I am concerned about this area because it’s now my home,â€? he said, “and protecting habitat is always the key to having healthy ecosystems and wildlife populations.â€? Participants in the Feb. 15 hike should dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes for hiking and bring water and lunch or heavy snack. Hikers should meet at 10 am in Nehalem’s downtown municipal parking lot at the traďŹƒc light to carpool to the trailhead. The hike is free and no pre-registration is required. For more information, call 503-368-3203. In the event of heavy rain, the hike will be postponed to Sunday, Feb. 16, at the same time and place.

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Enough with the cold — bring on the old Lincoln City’s Antique Week began with a blast of icy weather that brought much of the coast to a standstill. But, as the event enters its second weekend, antique expert Frank Farmer Loomis IV is urging coastal collectors to bring their treasures out of cold storage and find out what they’re worth. Loomis will be appraising items at Chinook Winds Casino Resort’s Appraisea-Thon from 10 am to noon on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the casino’s convention center, 1777 NW 44th Street. Loomis will appraise up to three items per client — one for $10 or three for $25. To get your name on the list, call Linda Wagner at 541-996-

2323 or 888-244-6665 ext. 2323. This year, Chinook Winds will be donating 50 percent of the proceeds from the Appraise-a-Thon to Relay for Life, an American Cancer Society fund-raiser walk. There is no admission fee to watch the Appraise-a-Thon and all ages are welcome. A former appraiser for “Antiques Roadshow” and writer and co-producer of the PBS television series “Is It Antique Yet?” Loomis has also written several books on antiques and is a contributor to several antique journals. The show is just part of Lincoln City’s Antique Week which runs through Monday,

Antique Week events Friday, February 14

Finders Keepers

Lincoln City beaches Get out on the sands with your sweetheart to try and find one of 50 red Valentine floats hidden along the 7.5 miles of beaches, weather and ocean conditions permitting. FMI, call 800-452-2151 or go to www.oregoncoast.org.

Lincoln City beaches Maximize your chances of finding a glass treasure by hitting the beach during Antique Week, when float fairies will be working overtime to hide 300 antique Japanese glass floats on the sands. FMI, contact the Lincoln City Visitor & Convention Bureau at 800-452-2151 or go to www.oregoncoast.org.

Sweetheart Dance Lincoln City Cultural Center Swing, shimmy and fall in love all over again with the Lincoln Pops Orchestra, a 17-piece big band playing music from the golden era. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $12 per person, $20 for a couple, available at the center or by calling 541-994-9994.

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Feb. 17. For more information about Antique Week events, go to www.oregoncoast.org or call 1-800-452-2151.

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Valentine’s Float Drop

Saturday, February 15 “Antiques 101” Lincoln City Cultural Center Frank Farmer Loomis IV offers a crash course in how to tell the junk from the treasures. 2 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Free. FMI, call 541-994-9994 or go to www.oregoncoast. org.

Antique Appraise-a-Thon Chinook Winds Casino Resort Frank Loomis will hold verbal appraisal clinics from 10 am-noon in the convention center, 1777 NW 44th Street. $10 per item; three for $25. Free to watch. FMI, call 541996-2323 or go to www.oregoncoast.org.

Scavenger Hunt Throughout Lincoln City Check out Lincoln City’s antique stores and get in the running for special prizes if you hit all the stops. Pick up an entry form at a participating location. FMI, call 800452-2151 www.oregoncoast.org.

Vintage Valentines North Lincoln County Historical Museum A historical exhibit featuring Valentine’s cards from the 1800s through the 1960s as well as historic photos of couples and a vintage quilt display. Free. Noon to 5 pm, Wednesday through Saturday, 4907 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, go to www.northlincolncountyhistoricalmuseum.org.

Antique Boutique Lincoln City Cultural Center Check out antiques and collectibles for sale during Antique Week at these booths, featuring treasures from members’ personal collections. 10 am-4 pm. FMI, call 541-994-9994.

Somewhere in Time Bijou Theatre A free screening of this 1980 science fiction romance in which Christopher Reeve plays a playwright who travels back in time to meet an actress he glimpsed in an old photograph. Co-starring Jane Seymour. 11 am, 1624 Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-994-8255.

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Say “I do” — again

For the 19th year running, the Little Log Church and Museum in Yachats is inviting couples of all kinds to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a renewal of their vows. The church’s Ceremony of Renewal and Commitment will take place at 5:30 pm on Friday, Feb. 14. Both married and unmarried committed couples are invited to attend the group ceremony, which lasts about 30 minutes. Mary Crook, the independent minister who has facilitated the renewal ceremony

since 1996, said the event makes for a powerful evening. “For some couples it is a first time experience,” she said, “for others it has become an annual tradition – something fun and meaningful to do on Valentine’s Day.” This year, Khloe Brateng, Celtic harpist from South Beach, will provide music for the ceremony. In addition, each couple will be given a certificate as a memento of the occasion. The church, which dates from the 1930s, is located at SW Third Street and

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Pontiac in the heart of Yachats. A donation to the museum of $10 per couple is suggested. Reservations are required. To book a spot, call Crook at 541-547-4547.

Break out the hula hoops, dust off the stilts and polish up that Michael Caine impression, the Manzanita Community Talent Show is fast approaching and organizers are looking for hot acts to fill the stage at The Hoffman Center on Saturday, March 1. “We’re looking for musicians, magicians, comedians, singers, actors, ventriloquists, or whatever kind of talent someone wants to show off,” said center president Dave Dillon. Auditions will be held from 5 to 8 pm on Wednesday, Feb 26, at the center to select 12 to 15 acts for the show. The acts must be suitable for all ages and last no more than five minutes. First-time performers will be given priority. For a performer registration form, go to http://hoffmanblog.org. Admission to the show will be $10, with all proceeds going to support the center’s general operating fund.

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The Oregon Coast: a love story I once told an editor I wanted to own the Oregon Coast. Sounds arrogant, I know. But back then, I was still fairly new on the Coast, still awed (and I still am) by pretty much everything around me: the towering Grand Firs, the roar of the ocean, the moonrise and the sunset, the bays, the boats, the bridges ‌ There were stories here, and I wanted to be the one to tell them. My own story with the Oregon Coast began in 1979, a time when I’m not sure I knew there was anything on the West Coast except California, a time 13 years before I’d ever squish these toes in a single grain of Oregon sand. I was 18 and had spent every one of those years three doors down from the house where my father was raised. In my little town in central Pennsylvania, we ďŹ nished school, ďŹ gured out what we wanted to do for a living, married and contented ourselves with summers at the Jersey shore and ride holidays with the

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family. I didn’t know it then, but my life was going to be dierent. A phone call from a sister in Alaska with a plea to help with her toddler son while she went o on maneuvers with the Air Force led to a one-way ticket, a promise to return six weeks later, and a wanderlust I thought would never die — until it led me to the Oregon Coast. It was 1992. By then, I’d married. My husband was a power lineman and traveling for work was a way of life. “Trampingâ€? they call it — following the storms, the big jobs, the overtime. We’d lived in Alaska, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, a suburb of Seattle and had just arrived in southern Oregon. We didn’t have much, but thanks to some bartering with a friend, we were ush with camping gear. And really, in Oregon, there’s not much more you need. Campground by campground, we discovered Bandon, Brookings, Coos Bay and Florence. Then, on a day in February 1993, as we headed home from our 10th year anniversary celebration in Portland, I, who plan every minute of every day, decided to be a little wild, ‘Let’s not go home,’ I said. ‘Let’s drive the coast.’ And so, on a day straight from the storm books with the requisite blinding horizontal rain, screaming wind and massive seas, we arrived in Newport. Somehow I knew I’d found home. It took me another seven years and one more journey to make it happen, but in the fall of 2000 we oďŹƒcially took up residence on the Oregon Coast. As I suspected there were plenty of stories to be told, and I was lucky enough to write many

of them. They were not always good, of course, but many were — like the band of volunteers dubbed the Smiley Brothers who ďŹ gured out how to feed thousands with ďŹ sh once destined for rot; the Cinderella story of the little port that whisked NOAA right out from under big city Seattle; the rescue of a waylaid sea turtle/abandoned seal pup/ edging plover chicks. Like most love stories, it hasn’t always been one big frolic on the beach. Some winters, as I prepare to race through the blinding rain from the grocery store to the car, or the water shorts out the Christmas lights — again — or the wind howls so hard, my lips utter, I wonder if maybe the neighbors who slipped o to Arizona were on to something. But I always come back around to knowing there is no place I’d rather call home. Like the salt in the sea, this place has a way getting into your blood. And so it has mine. All those years ago, when I said I wanted to own the Oregon Coast, I meant it. Not because I was arrogant, but because I was absolutely smitten. I still am. And I still long to tell the stories of this amazing place, the stories behind the stories, the stories of a land that calls for guts and grit and even so, leaves us thinking how lucky we are to call the Oregon Coast our own. Let the stories begin‌

Lori Tobias covered the coast for The Oregonian for nine years. She lives in Newport, where she freelances for a number of regional and national publications, as well as the occasional post for her blog loritobias.com.

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ith snow, wind and horizontal ice storms pounding us for the past week or so, the Oregon Coast has been a pretty good place to give up on the outside world and simply curl up with a good book. And coastal readers might find themselves hoping another storm rolls in once they pick up this year’s appointed book for Newport Reads, a tale that allows even the most armchair-bound bookworm to fantasize about a once-in-a-lifetime trek. “Cascade Summer: My Adventure on Oregon’s Pacific Crest Trail” by Bob Welch tells the story of the author’s attempt to hike the 452 miles of trail from the California border to the Bridge of the Gods over the Columbia River. Welch is familiar to many from his long-running stint as columnist at The Register-Guard. He is also an award-winning author of 15 books as well as a writing mentor. The book details the meticulous planning that he and his brother-inlaw, Glenn, went through to prepare for the hike as well as the challenges, countess blisters and awe-inspiring beauty of the trail itself. The Newport Public Library

Foundation has announced the selection of the book early in order to give people plenty of time to finish in time for the Newport Reads events in April. “Cascade Summer” was released in 2012 and Newport is the first city to choose the book as a community read, closely followed by Madras, Oregon. “I’m absolutely thrilled to be chosen,” Welch said. “It’s neat to see that people are interested in the state of Oregon and adventure and a couple of old guys trying to walk across the state.” Welch said he has been amazed at the number of people who have been inspired by the book and who have contacted him for advice on how to plan a Pacific Crest Trail hike of their own. “It’s not like I’m the last word on

how to hike,” he said. “It’s amazing how thirsty people are to want to learn how to do something like that.” Would-be hikers have come in all shapes and sizes, he said, including a woman in her 50s who was planning to hike the trail along with her father, who was in his 70s. “You just feel a sense of pride that you played one small part in helping someone do what you did,” he said, adding: “And then some people like it just for the vicarious experience of hiking the trail without leaving their sofa.” Welch’s top piece of advice? You have to really want it. “It’s like when people tell me they want to write a book,” he said, “I ask them ‘do you want to write a book or do you want to have written a book?’ Do you want to hike the trail or do you want to say you hiked the trail?”

Read all about it Other Newport Reads events will include a Reading Circle discussion on Tuesday, April 8, at Newport Public library. A family hike on Sunday, April 13, at Mike Miller Park. Later that day, at Oregon Coast Community College, a presentation by National Park Service historian Stephen R. Mark entitled “John Breckenridge Waldo – Oregon’s Own Thoreau.” Check later editions of the TODAY for details.

“You have to want to do it,” he said, “otherwise you won’t do the training.” And that brings us to Welch’s second tip — if you want to do a hike like this, you need to get yourself into shape. The early chapters of “Cascade Summer” paint a picture of a man who would walk 18 miles in the morning before going to church; who kills time in the post office line by doing calf raises; and makes the most of a spare minute at the airport by repeatedly climbing the stairs — luggage in hand. Other challenges Welch highlights for prospective trekkers are deciding what equipment to bring and what to leave at home as well as figuring out the logistics

of where to sleep, how much water to carry and where to station food parcels along the route. Having survived the trail to tell the tale, Welch has since left The Register Guard to focus on his “second life” as an author and motivational speaker. Welch is the founder of the Beachside Writers Workshop, a writing retreat that began in Yachats 10 years ago and has since expanded to include a gathering in McKenzie River and two in Eugene, with a Central Oregon event soon to come. “Our job is to affirm people as writers,” he said, “not to thin the herd and decide who’s a writer and who’s not.” When he appears in Newport on April 24, Welch will speak at three venues — to three distinct age groups. He will begin the morning with a writing workshop with Newport High School students before moving on to Sam Case Elementary to share his picture book, “The Keyboard Kitten: An Oregon Children’s Story.” That evening, he will address an adult audience at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, talking about “Cascade Summer” and highlights of his trek. Copies of “Cascade Summer” are available at coastal libraries and local bookstores.

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