October is the perfect time to fall into learning as the Oregon Coast Community College returns to providing in-person opportunities to learn from some of the coast’s most interesting locals and guest lecturers.

It’s not easy to be a silent movie fan. Poor storage techniques and a fire that devastated the silent film archives of two major studios in the 1930s have contributed to the sad fact that only about a quarter of the original films made remain.

What do you imagine when seeing “goat” and “yoga” strung together into one, presumably rational phrase?

This is a detour into time and history rather than spaces along the Oregon Coast Trail (OCT). I hope this diversion increases your wonder at what is constantly around us.

When you build an amphitheater, it’s only natural to want to show it off. And B’nai B’rith Camp in Lincoln City will do just that when renowned pianist Michael Allen Harrison and his All-Star Band headline a BBQ and concert on Sunday, Sept. 26.   

You might hike a nature trail for fitness, to give your canine companion new places to sniff or to get that perfect, Instagram-worthy shot. And you might not even think about what it takes to keep those places accessible and maintained.

While pandemic precautions have prompted some changes in the Celebration of Honor at Lincoln City’s Chinook Winds Casino Resort, the show will go on. The comedy show that is.

You’ll be on the edge of your seat at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center’s new exhibit, “Finding Our Way: Navigating Life at the Edge” opening on Friday, Sept. 17, in the main gallery.

Capturing the whimsy and wonder of the natural world binds the three featured artists in the September Show from Manzanita’s Hoffman Gallery: painters Matthew Dennison and Lena Lenček and clay sculptor Serafine Lilien.

Show some love for the Oregon Coastal Quilters Guild and possibly score something handmade by one of these award-winning quilters at the group’s online auction, happening until Sunday, Sept. 26.

With its train cars slowly rocking back and forth past views of the ocean, lakes and Tillamook Bay, a vintage diesel locomotive makes its way along the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad.

Although new Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) maps were released this spring, last fall’s wind storm necessitates more hiking on roads as several trails (like the North Trail at Cape Lookout) will not reopen until 2023. I am using that as an excuse for more detours. Last year near Oceanside I had one detour — this year I have two.

Oregon Coast Community College is the home of the OCCC Sharks, but on campus this fall, everyone seems focused on salmon.

Lincoln City Archery will launch its first ever Lincoln City Archers League on Monday, Sept. 20. The League will meet for 10 Mondays at the range for camaraderie, fun and games.

Fall is a time of warm and vibrant colors and unusual patterns on leaves. The visual arts workshop “Botanical Drawing – Fall Foliage” on offer from Manzanita’s Hoffman Center for the Arts this Saturday, Sept. 11, will focus on capturing the changing colors and patterns of the season.

Throughout the past 51 years, the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology has inspired visitors from near and far, fostering ecological and creative thinking in those who come for residencies and workshops or to teach.

Get your motor running, slowly and quietly please, for the final Float-In Brown Bag Concert on Devils Lake, a socially distanced musical gathering best enjoyed from the watercraft of your choice. 

After a one-year hiatus, the long-standing Toledo Labor Day Art Walk returns to the small mill town this weekend.

His virtuoso playing never fails to dazzle. Add to that a flair for introducing his performances with a blend of humor and true musical insight and it’s no wonder that London-based pianist Mei-Ting Sun has been a favorite of Siletz Bay Music Festival audiences since his first appearance at the annual music series in 2014.

Drivers of cars, trucks and motorcycles are all welcome to join together to celebrate their love of automobiles during the annual Cloverdale Cruise-in on Saturday, Sept. 4.