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Central Coast Spring Break Offers Mix of Events and Nature - 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT
As spring break begins in the northwest, the central coast town of Newport offers a unique array of features for those getting away from it all.
Newport Announces Lineup of Restaurant Week - 9 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce announces its 2nd Annual Restaurant Week – a Celebration of the Love of Food.
2010 Chamber Bucks Now Available! - 9 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is currently selling raffle tickets for this year's $1,000 Chamber Bucks Promotion.
Banquet & Balloon Auction, April 10, 2010 - 4 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT
The annual Banquet & Balloon Auction will take place on April 10th at the Best Western Agate Beach Inn in Newport.
Newport's Nye Beach Murder Mystery Weekend, March 13 and 14 - 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
On March 13, there will be a murder in the Nye Beach neighborhood of Newport – and local businesses will be happy.
Newport Seafood & Wine Festival's Economic Impact - 24 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Officials at the Newport Chamber are in the throes of final details for the 33rd Newport Seafood and Wine Festival, an event that brings a massive boost to the local economy. It's happening this weekend, February 26 – 28.
33rd Annual Newport Seafood & Wine Commercial Wine Competition - 18 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
The judging for the 2010 Commercial Wine Competition took place on Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th, 2010, at the Shilo Inn Oceanfront Hotel in Newport.
Civil War Program Set for March 13 - 17 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
An 800-pound artillery piece and other Civil War artifacts will be part of a presentation scheduled for 1 p.m. on March 13 at the Carriage House of the Lincoln County Historical Society.
33rd Annual Newport Seafood & Wine Amateur Wine Competition - 16 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
The judging for the 2010 Amateur Wine Competition took place on Thursday, February 4, 2010.
2010 Saltwater Sportsmen's Show (formerly known as the Salty Dog Convention) - 12 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Newport show to feature many saltwater fishing learning activities.
Floral Breeze Quilt on Display at Log Cabin Museum in Newport - 12 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
"Floral Breeze," a quilt by Mary Gilliland, is on display now through May at the Log Cabin Museum of the Oregon Coast History Center in Newport.
Tall Ship Hawaiian Chieftain to Visit Coos Bay, Newport, Garibaldi in March, April - 5 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
The tall ship Hawaiian Chieftain has added Newport and Garibaldi to its schedule of Oregon visits as the ship continues its "Hands-on History for Youth" tour of the west coast.
Extended Shuttle Service During the 33rd Annual Seafood & Wine Festival - 4 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the extension of the free shuttle service during the 33rd Annual Seafood & Wine Festival February 26th, 27th & 28th, 2010.
2010 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival – "The Grape Wild West!" - 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT
The final weekend of February, Newport's population explodes as over 17,000 visitors hit the central coast town for the massive Newport Seafood & Wine Festival, this year held February 26 – 28, adjacent to the Rogue Ales Warehouse, 2320 OSU Drive, just south of downtown Newport.
Volunteers are needed for the 33rd Annual Newport Seafood & Wine Festival - 27 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and the Seafood & Wine Festival Committee are seeking volunteers (MUST be 21 or older) for the 33rd Annual Newport Seafood & Wine Festival.
Greater Newport Chamber Awards January 2010 Beautification Winners at January 22nd Luncheon - 26 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce awarded January 2010 Beautification Location Awards to the South Branch of West Coast Bank and The Embarcadero Resort.
The Date is Set for Newport's 2nd Annual Restaurant Week - 22 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Newport's 2nd Annual Restaurant Week where the community is invited to celebrate its love for food March 25th thru April 1st, 2010.
Employee of the Month for December 2009 - 20 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Hospitality Committee is pleased to announce December 2009 Employee of the Month: Donna Carter, the Financial Services Consultant for OSU Federal Credit Union.
Memories of Newport Winners Announced - 20 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT
The Destination Newport Committee recently ran a contest on the Discover Newport website called the Newport Memory Derby.
Newport Suggests Best and Safest Stormwatch Spots - 20 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Stormwatching on the Oregon coast has become a big attraction, but it's not without its dangers.
Newport Five-Hour Jewelry Sale to Benefit Food Share - 19 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT
The third annual "Be Jeweled" – a vintage, collectible and costume jewelry sale – will be held this year at the Newport Recreation Center, Saturday, January 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Crab Krack Set for January 31 - 7 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Enjoy local Dungeness crab from Newport's fishermen and processing plants, Newport Crab Marketing Association and Pacific Shrimp at the second Crab Krack 4 p.m., Jan. 31, 2010 at the Agate Beach Inn Best Western in Newport.
County Historical Society Mounts Exhibit of Art from Collection - 7 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT
Paintings and other works of art from the collection of the Lincoln County Historical Society are on display at the Burrows House Museum of the Lincoln County Historical Society, 545 SW Ninth St. in Newport.
There's Still time to Win Glass Floats - 7 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT
There's just one month left in the Glass Treasures float giveaway.
A Crabbers Delight - 11 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT
It's a crabbers delight in the Newport area, on the central Oregon coast, as crabmeat is at its best this time of year.
E-tickets available for Newport Seafood & Wine Fest - 01 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Advanced online tickets are now available for the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival, happening February 26, 27, and 28, 2010.
2009 Chamber Holiday Bucks Now Available! - 01 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is currently selling raffle tickets for this year’s $1,000 Chamber Holiday Bucks Promotion.
Lighted Boat Parade in Newport, Dec 5th - 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT
On December 5, from 5pm to 6:30pm, local lighted boats make a large loop around the bay, from the Coast Guard Station to the Embarcadero Resort and back, showing off a variety of colorful designs.
Chamber Kicks Off Annual Holiday Business Decorating Contest - 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The Newport Chamber's Beautification Committee is kicking off its annual holiday business decorating contest. Get into the holiday spirit and decorate your business with lights, ornaments, and other décor.
Santa Visits Newport to Kick-off 2009 Holiday Season ! - 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce announces that Santa Claus is coming to Newport on Saturday, November 28, 2009 to ring in the holiday season!
The Great "Oregon Float" Giveaway Begins Now ! - 3 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT
This winter, Newport is again giving away original commemorative glass floats, as well as providing more opportunities to enjoy this season of exceptional travel deals.
Newport's Oyster Cloyster Feast, November 7 - 16 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The 9th Annual Oyster Cloyster Festival on the Oregon Coast will be held on Saturday, November 7.
Volunteers Needed for 2010 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival - 16 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and the Seafood & Wine Festival Committee are seeking volunteers (MUST be 21 or older) for the 33rd annual Newport Seafood & Wine Festival.
Shell Shocker - 9 Sept 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Beach discovery could be rare tortoise fossil
NOAA is Coming to Lincoln County - 1 Sept 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Is Your Business Ready to Sell to Them? Find out more.
Seventh Annual Newport Clambake and Seafood BBQ on July 4 - 18 June 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The seventh Annual Newport Clambake and Seafood BBQ again comes to Newport on July 4, with food and fun on the beach.
Newport Fourth of July Promises More Explosions - 18 June 2009 12:00:00 GMT
With a continued increased budget from last year, Newport's Fourth of July fireworks display will continue to be larger than previous years.
Historical Society, State Parks, Coast Guard Salute Life Savers - 11 June 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Speakers on life saving vessels, tours of the Coast Guard, rides on the "Victory" lifeboat, and an air drop rescue are among the events scheduled Aug. 22-23 during "Saviors of the Sea," a salute to the historic journey of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Ernest Bloch Commemorative Event – July 12-16, 2009 - 1 June 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The home in which composer Ernest Bloch lived during the last quarter of his life, from 1941 to 1959, will be the focus of a five day event in July 2009.
Father's Day Weekend "Rockin the Coast" @ Newport - 29 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Father's Day weekend finds rock hunters, agate lovers and fossil collectors coming together for the annual Oregon Coast Agate Club's Gem & Mineral Show at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds.
Three Sites Host Exhibit "Oregon is Indian Country" - 29 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT
"Oregon Is Indian Country," an exhibit from the Oregon Historical Society, will open at three county sites June 6 and continue through the month. Each site will host one part of the story of the nine federally recognized tribes of Oregon.
Newport Marathon - 19 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT
May 30 is the date for the latest Newport Marathon, the steadily growing tradition in the central coast town that has more than doubled its participation in ten years of existence.
Last Minute Crabbing, Clamming on the Oregon Coast - 19 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Late spring means there's still time to catch crabs and clams at their tastiest on the central coast before several conditions change, and there are other aspects, like runs of low tides, that make this time of year especially inviting for these activities.
South Beach Cemetery Clean Up Uncovers New Unknown Graves - 13 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Several new grave sites were found at the South Beach Cemetery Saturday, May 9 as part of Take Care of Oregon, a community cleanup program held in conjunction with SOLV and as part of the celebration of Oregon's 150th anniversary of statehood.
Family Friendly SeaFest set for June 27 - 4 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT
SeaFest, the Hatfield Marine Science Center’s annual open house and community festival, will take place on Saturday, June 27, at the center’s 49-acre campus in the South Beach area of Newport.
Volunteers Gather to Clean Up Historic South Beach Cemetery - 23 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT
A group of volunteers including students from the Angell Job Corps forestry division, gathered at South Beach Cemetery April 16 to begin the work of cleaning and preserving the historic site.
Orcas Spotted on Central Coast - 22 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Depoe Bay, Oregon – The Killer Whales have arrived on the central Oregon coast.
Newport Chamber Offers Free "Know Your Newport" Workshop - 22 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Businesses throughout Newport are gearing up for the heavy summer season and the Newport Chamber of Commerce is no exception. In order to help businesses make the most of their summer, the Chamber will be offering its annual hospitality workshop.
Toledo Yaquina River Museum of Art 1st Weekend Toledo Exhibit - 17 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Maxine Moodie, Otis, will show hand made porcelain dolls depicting styles from the 1800's to the present at the Yaquina River Museum of Art, 151 NE Alder Street in the School House, Toledo, opening May 2 - 3 noon to 5:00pm for 1st Weekend Toledo and continuing each weekend in May.
Employee of the Month for April 2009 - 16 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Employee of the Month for April 2009 is Melissa Hines, Sales Producer at Allstate Insurance.
Free Showing of "Politics of Sand," Scheduled for Hatfield Center - 15 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT
A free showing of the documentary, "Politics of Sand: The Battle to Save Oregon's Beaches for the Public," is scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, May 3 at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.
"Justice in Frontier Oregon, 1851-1905" - 15 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT
In a presentation scheduled for Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m., at the Carriage House of the Lincoln County Historical Society, Diane L. Goeres-Gardner will explore this topic.
Oregon at Work Book Reveal - 09 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Book REVEAL of "Oregon at Work" 1859-2009 by Art Ayre and Tom Fuller. Governor Ted Kulongoski spoke at the Capitol Rotunda Lobby.
Newport Chamber Awards March Beautification Winners - 09 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The following businesses were selected for the Newport Chamber's monthly Beautification Location Winners and will be awarded Friday, April 17th, 2009. The awards go to The Landing, Taco Bell, and Umpqua Bank.
Employee of the Month, March - 01 Apr 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Employee of the Month for March 2009 is Tammy Threlkeld, Customer Service Supervisor at Washington Federal Savings.
Newport Announces Lineup of Restaurant Week - 25 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is holding its First Annual Restaurant Week, March 27 through April 2 – a celebration of the love of food. The full roster of restaurants has been announced. It's a week of stuffing your face in the city by the sea.
Announcing Chef's Corner - 23 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will be showcasing one local chef each month on our website and in our Communiqué newsletter. Find out about their careers, kitchen mottos, secret
ingredients and favorite recipes!
Newport's Murder Mystery Weekend, March 14, 15 - 05 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Every spring, there's a murder in Newport's Nye Beach neighborhood. Then, hundreds show up over the weekend to help solve it, in what is Oregon's largest interactive event.
Greater Newport Chamber Banquet & Balloon Auction - 03 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Reserve Your Table for the Chamber's Banquet and Balloon Auction Themed: "An Evening in the Orient."
Newport Holds First Annual Restaurant Week - 03 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT
It's a week of stuffing your face in the city by the sea. The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is holding its First Annual Restaurant Week, March 27 through April 2 – a celebration of the love of food.
Promote a Fundraiser During or Spring Clean During the Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale - 27 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Central Oregon Coast – If you are involved with a church, school, or other organization that is looking for
ways to raise money to fund an event; or are you already part of a flea market, thrift shop, or retail business looking to promote a special sale, the upcoming
county-wide garage sale is a great opportunity for you.
2009 Newport Seafood and Wine Booth Judging Results - 25 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Each year the Seafood and Wine Committee holds a booth decorating contest amongst the vendors. This year's theme, "Wonders of the Sea."
1880's Quilt on Display at Log Cabin Museum - 19 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT
A quilt dating from the 1880s is on display now through March at the Log Cabin Museum of the Lincoln County Historical Society. The "Charm Triangles" pattern quilt probably originated in Pennsylvania, and was purchased by Velma Freudenthal in Dorset, Vermont and brought to Newport.
2009 Newport Seafood and Wine Festival Commercial Wine Competition - 10 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT
A new record number of entries for the Commercial Wine Competition of the 32nd Annual Newport Seafood and Wine Festival came flooding into the offices of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. Last year's record of 156 fell when 164 wines were received by Friday's deadline.
OLCC Training Classes Offered for Seafood and Wine Volunteers - 06 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will be offering OLCC Classes free of charge for those who are volunteering to pour wine for the 32nd Annual Seafood and Wine Festival the 20th-22nd of this month.
Newport Chamber Awards February Beautification Winners - 06 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The following businesses were selected for the Newport Chamber's monthly Beautification Location Winners, St. Stephens Episcopal Church and Burger King, and will be awarded Friday, February 27th, 2009.
The 32nd Annual Seafood & Wine Festival, February 20, 21 and 22 - 29 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT
While advanced online tickets for the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival are still selling hot, the festival has announced its lineup of food vendors, arts and crafts booths, and some 80 wineries.
Seafood & Wine Volunteers Needed Saturday and Sunday - 28 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and the Seafood & Wine Festival Committee are seeking volunteers (MUST be 21 or older) for the 32nd annual Newport Seafood & Wine Festival which will be held February 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 2009.
Extended Shuttle Service During the 32nd Annual Seafood and Wine Festival - 27 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the extension of the free shuttle service during the 32nd Annual Seafood and Wine Festival February 20th-22nd, 2009.
Newport Jewelry Event to Benefit Food Share - 23 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The second annual Be Jeweled event comes to Newport, Oregon on February 7, featuring a wide variety of jewelry for sale – all to benefit Food Share of Lincoln County.
The Date is Set for Newport's 1st Annual Restaurant Week - 19 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Newport's 1st Annual Restaurant Week where the community is invited to celebrate its love for food March 27th thru April 2nd, 2009.
News Tip: Plenty of Agates, Other Oddities on Central Coast - 15 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Agates are extremely plentiful on the central Oregon coast right now, and the famed ghost forests are starting to show, along with some extremely ancient bedrock.
Seafood & Wine Festival Volunteers Needed - 13 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and the Seafood & Wine Festival Committee are seeking volunteers (MUST be 21 or older) for the 32nd annual Newport Seafood & Wine Festival.
Crab Krack Event Will Benefit Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center - 07 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT
Enjoy local Dungeness crab from Newport's fishermen and processing plants, Newport Crab Marketing Association and Pacific Shrimp at the inaugural Crab Krack 4 p.m., Jan. 25, 2009 at the Best Western Inn, Agate Beach.
Coastal Festival Run - 07 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT
On February 21 the Coast Hills Running Club will present the Coast Festival Run. This 5K run/walk will begin at 9 AM starting from the Newport Performing Arts Center.
Still Time to Win Glass Floats - 06 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT
There's just one month left in the Glass Treasures float giveaway. Now through Jan. 31, Newport merchants will be giving away original commemorative glass floats to those who come to visit during "value season."
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Announces Annual Holiday Décor Contest Winners - 06 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT
As another part of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce's continuous city beautification campaign, the Chamber’s Beautification Committee held its Annual Holiday Décor Contest which helps boost the festive appeal of the City.
Wacky World of Winter on the Oregon Coast - 06 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT
There is much that isn't known about winter on the coast. Yes, there's storm watching, plenty of rain, great hotel deals and whale watching week. Everybody knows that. But it's not stormy and rainy all the time, and there are plenty of surprises about how warm coastal weather really is.
Employee of the Month, November and December - 18 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce Hospitality Committee is pleased to announce November and December Employee of the Month Awards, to Michelle Nasstrom and Shannon O'Neil.
E-tickets available for Newport Seafood & Wine Fest - 04 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT
Advanced online tickets are now available for the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival, happening February 20, 21, and 22, 2009 - adjacent to the Rogue Ales Warehouse, 2320 OSU Drive, just south of downtown Newport.
Lighted Boat Parade in Newport, Dec. 6 - 02 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT
15th Annual Lighted Boat Parade: On December 6, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., local lighted boats make a large loop around Yaquina Bay, from the Coast Guard Station to the Embarcadero Resort and back, showing off a variety of colorful designs.
Nye Beach Holiday Celebration, November 29 through December 20 - 21 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT
It's four weekends of holiday celebrations by the sea, with something a little different offered for the shopper or the reveler.
The First Glass Treasure 2008 Winner - 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT
Congratulations to the first winner of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and participating businesses Glass Treasure 2008 Winter Keepsakes.
Newport Chamber Awards October and November Beautification Winners - 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT
The following businesses were selected as the Newport Chamber’s monthly Beautification Location Winners and will be awarded Friday, November 21st. For October Oregon Maid Ice Cream, and Newport Bike, November winners include the Shilo Ocean View Resort and Another Time Around.
Nominate Your Employees - 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT
Great customer service is essential to Newport's economy, and the Chamber recognizes the important role of Newport area employees. Monthly winners receive a certificate and a check for $50.
Glass Treasures Value Season Promotion 2008-2009 - 14 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce and over 50 participating member businesses have teamed up to increase the chances of owning a beautiful, one-of-a-kind Oregon Float(tm).
Chamber Kicks Off Annual Holiday Decorating Contest - 12 Nov 2008 12:00:00 GMT
The Newport Chamber's Beautification Committee is kicking off its annual holiday decorating contest.
Get into the holiday spirit and decorate your business with lights, ornaments, and other décor.
Final Lineup of Dishes, Chefs Announced for Oyster Cloyster - 24 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT
The oyster extravaganza of the year is about to take place on November 1 at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, with 14 top professional chefs serving 7,000 oysters. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and since it’s an election year, all participants are urged to get their ballot in early to make their vote count for the coveted People's Choice award.
The Great "Oregon Float" Giveaway Begins in Newport - 23 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT
The central coast resort town of Newport is helping to revive the traditional thrills of finding Japanese glass floats along its beaches, as well as providing more opportunities to enjoy this season of exceptional travel deals.
Chamber Announces Photo Contest Winners - 22 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT
Many beautiful photos were submitted for the Chamber's "See, Touch & Feel" Photo Contest. After much deliberation, the winners were selected.
Oyster Cloyster Food Festival in Newport, November 1 - 09 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT
It's the culinary extravaganza of the year for the Oregon coast. The Oyster Cloyster happens November 1 at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, again featuring top professional chefs who will compete for honors with their hot and cold oyster masterpieces.
Jazz at Newport Festival, Sept 4-7 - 18 Aug 2008 12:00:00 GMT
Not to be confused with the festival on the east coast, the central Oregon coast town of Newport is hosting the Jazz at Newport Festival on September 4, 5, 6 and 7.
Newport Clambake - 05 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT
The sixth Annual Nye Beach Clambake again comes to Newport on July 5, with food and fun on the beach, all with a historical theme that recalls the days when Nye Beach was actually a separate village from Newport.
Newport 4th of July - 04 Jul 2008 12:00:00 GMT
In late 2007, Newport began celebrating its 125th anniversary, and the final chapter of the celebration will happen at the town's Fourth of July fireworks display.
Hands-on Activities Highlight Hatfield's SeaFest - 28 Jun 2008 12:00:00 GMT
Pilot an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), touch a giant Pacific octopus, or try out dozens of other hands-on activities designed to teach about the ocean.
Mark your calendars for SeaFest 2008 - 24 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT
SeaFest, the Hatfield Marine Science Center's annual open house festival, will be Saturday, June 28, at the center's South Beach campus.
'Secret Season' of Oregon Coast in Full Bloom - 18 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT
The latter half of spring - after all the spring break vacationers have disappeared from the beaches - is nicknamed the "secret season" on the Oregon coast because of its lack of crowds and a host of inviting, even unusual, natural features not found any
The Orcas are coming! The Orcas are coming! - 17 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT
Each year, around April 15 or so, killer whales approach the central Oregon coast and patrol the area's waters, looking for baby gray whales and maybe a few sea lions or seals to munch on. They are rarely seen in these waters, but at this time of year you
March Sea Turtle Saturday - 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT
On March 15, it's March Sea Turtle Saturday atNewport's Hatfield Marine Science Center, which presents an in-depth look at the species which does indeed exist off the Oregon coast, but is rarely seen on the shore itself.
Seafood & Wine Festival in February - 04 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT
At the last weekend of every February, the town of Newport swells with well over 17,000 visitors, who come to the annual Newport Seafood & Wine Festival for a weekend of wine, wonders in the culinary world, seafood and arts and crafts.
Promote a Fundraiser During the Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale - 29 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT
If you are an organization that is looking for ways to raise money to fund an event or are you are part of a flea market, thrift shop, or retail business looking to promote a special sale, the upcoming county-wide garage sale is a great opportunity.
Crab Meat at Best This Time of Year - 12 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT
Right now is one of the best times of the year to catch your own quality Dungeness crab in the ocean and bays of on the Oregon coast, according to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW).
Newport Area Has Special Contributions to Whale Watch Week - 26 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT
Something like 18,000 whales are going to put on a show at the end of December - and Newport, Oregon will be in the middle of it all.
Oyster Cloyster Event on Oregon Coast, Nov. 3 - 26 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT
It will indeed be some enchanted evening in Newport on November 3 as the famous "Oyster Cloyster" event brings an evening of elegance and culinary decadence in the seafood world.
Newport's "Oregon Float Giveaway" Begins - 18 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT
Your next trip to the Oregon coast could be one of a kind, just like the original commemorative glass floats given away by Newport merchants this winter. No stormy beachcombing or wave dodging is required to find one of these 200 luminous collectibles.
City of Newport Hosts 125th Anniversary Celebration at Oregon Coast - 02 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT
Community Celebrates with Cultural Events and Festivities for Visitors and Residents
Bill Kathan Finishes 3330-Mile Cross Country Trek - 06 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMT
Walks Backward from Hartford, Connecticut to Newport Oregon; Plans to set new record for two fingered-push ups as the grand finale!
The Oregon Coast Aquarium Presents Breakfast With the Sharks! - 29 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMT
The Oregon Coast Aquarium, Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the Discovery Channel will celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Shark Week July 29 - August 4 with a variety of events highlighting the fascinating world of sharks.
Oregon Coast Aquarium Adds Five Sharks to Passages of the Deep - 28 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT
The Oregon Coast Aquarium introduced five Notorynchus cepedianus, also known as broadnose sevengill sharks, to its Passages of the Deep exhibit this morning.
Nye Beach Celebrates Fourth with Historical Clambake - 19 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT
July 7 brings the Nye Beach Clambake to Newport, with food and fun on the beach, all with a historical theme that recalls the days when Nye Beach was actually a separate village from Newport, connected only by a muddy, ruddy set of wooden planks. The fest
Newport 4th of July a Combo of Fireworks, Science and Thrill Rides - 08 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT
Most places in Oregon claim to have the biggest firework display on the Fourth of July. But even if Newport doesn't have the most rockets going boom in the air, it has the largest celebration from more divergent angles.
125th Birthday Celebration Committee to Present Commemorative Patch to Newport City Council Members - 22 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT
On Monday, May 21st, the City of Newport's 125th Birthday Celebration Committee will present Newport's City Council Members each with a commemorative "125 Years" patch as a preamble to the City's Celebration of 125 years of being incorporated.
Newport Registers Title of "Dungeness Crab Capital of the World" - 18 May 2007 12:00:00 GMT
With record numbers of commercial crabbing tonnage coming in, and some of the most opportunities for public crabbing on the entire Oregon coast, Newport is taking it up a notch by officially calling itself "Dungeness Crab Capital of the World."
Aquarium to Host "In Search of the Giant Squid" - 23 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT
A new traveling exhibition, based on the popular permanent exhibition at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History, will open at the Oregon Coast Aquarium May 26.
Aquarium Divers To Clean Up Yaquina Bay - 11 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is again teaming up with SOLV and Thompson's Sanitary for the annual week-long effort to clean up Yaquina Bay.
Killer Whales Expected on Central Coast in April - 09 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT
It's a little known aspect of whale watching on Oregon's coast, but the middle of April is also orca season; usually in the Depoe Bay and Newport areas, but often seen from Cascade Head all the way down to Florence.
Newport and the "Secret Season" of the Oregon Coast - 03 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT
It's the most neglected time of the year on the coast, yet it probably has the most interesting and awe-inspiring aspects of any season.
Newport Sport Fishing Season Kicks Off - 03 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT
While many fish can be caught all year, March is when several of the fishing seasons start allowing visitors to Newport to hook perch, rockfish, ling cod, herring, sturgeon, ocean various ocean salmon and halibut, as well as go clamming and crabbing ...
Newport Oval Stickers - 27 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT
First, Europe had them: those little white oval stickers with the initials of one country or another. Now, the central Oregon coast resort town of Newport has got in on the act ...
New Trail in Newport Creating a Buzz - 27 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT
A new trail in the central Oregon coast resort town has started generating buzz among residents and regulars, as anticipation grows for its expansion into a much larger trail system.
Oregon Coast Town Revives Loyalty Days Celebration of 1950's - 26 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT
Visitors and coastal residents alike will celebrate Newport's 51st Annual Loyalty Day and Seafair Festival May 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Spring Whale Watch Week - 26 Feb 2007 12:00:00 GMT
Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon coast happens March 24 - 31, and the central coast town of Newport offers a large array of possibilities to help you enjoy this cetacean spectacle.
Strange Structures Reappear on Newport Beaches - 15 Jan 2007 12:00:00
Some three hundred years ago - so the prevailing theory goes - a massive tsunami hit what would become the Oregon coast, changing the landscape and leveling entire forests, not unlike the blast of Mount St. Helens 25 years ago.
SeaFest returns to Newport in 2007 - 14 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT
Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center is planning to bring back its biggest and most popular public event, SeaFest, on the weekend of June 23, 2007.
Seein' is Baleen in Newport During Whale Watch Week - 14 Dec 2006 12:00:00 GMT
It's no fluke that Oregon State Parks schedules its annual Winter Whale Watch for the week after Christmas. This year it's set for Dec. 26, 2006, to Jan. 1, 2007 - a week when both gray whales and the people who love them are on the move.
30th Annual Newport Seafood & Wine Festival - Feb. 23 - 25 - 17 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT
At the last weekend of every February, the central Oregon coast resort town of Newport swells with well over 17,000 visitors, who come to the annual Newport Seafood & Wine Festival for a weekend of wine, wonders in the culinary world, seafood and arts
Another Oregon Jazz Festival Heads for the Coast - 2 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT
Oregon Coast Council for the Arts is bringing another jazz festival in to ring in the holidays and chase out the New Year, with Newport's Jazz for the Holidays, held December 29 - January 1, at the Newport Performing Arts Center.
The great "Oregon Float" giveaway begins in Newport - 1 Nov 2006 12:00:00 GMT
Your next trip to the Oregon coast could be one of a kind, just like the original commemorative glass floats given away by Newport merchants this winter.
Annual Lighted Boat Parade, Dec. 2 - 23 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT
Newport's Yaquina Bay will get festive in a particularly spectacular way in early December as about a couple dozen boats take to the water gussied up in a variety of lights - all for the charity event known as the 13th Annual Lighted Boat Parade.
Second Summer Means Treasures on Oregon Coast - 19 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT
Fall is known as the "Second Summer," meaning the coast is at its warmest in September and early October, bringing with it a bundle of other features like lower lodging prices, less winds, diminishing crowds and traffic and other amenities.
Oyster Cloyster Event on Oregon Coast, Nov. 4 - 18 Sep 2006 12:00:00 GMT
It will indeed be some enchanted evening in Newport on November 4 as the famous "Oyster Cloyster" event brings evening of elegance and culinary decadence in the seafood world.
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