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Escape the daily grind

After taking a breather, getting a whole new cast of team members and doing some creative reimagining of its mission, Cartm is back in a new spot and providing fun ways to reduce, reuse and repair.

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X marks the spot in Newport

If you’ve ever visited a friend and had trouble focusing on them because you’re too busy looking around at all the cool things in their home, visiting Linda’s Treasures in Newport’s Nye Beach district is just like that — except in this case, all the cool things are for sale.

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A talon-ted crew

When approaching the Hawk Creek Cafe, you are immediately greeted by beautiful architecture with robust wooden framework, accented by the classic Hawk Creek-red, splashed along the porch by the outdoor umbrellas.

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Creative types welcome at Lincoln City Archery

Take a shot at finding a favorite new author when Lincoln City Archery hosts Oregon author T.M. Brenner this Saturday and Sunday to celebrate the release of his latest book, “The Pan-Galactic Misadventures of Dick Blowhard.”

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Coastal artists set sale 

Impress friends and family this holiday season with a gift created by some of the best visual and functional artists currently creating on the Central Oregon Coast.

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Lighten up, in Newport

Reward those that have gotten a jump on decorating their home or business by nominating them for an award in the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday Décor Contest.

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Sweet crib!

Those pesky Girl Scouts have left only a Thin Mint of space for others to excel at cookie sale fund-raisers, but you have Samoa opportunities to compete with the little go-getters and raise funds for a worthy cause.

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Fantastic floats and where to find them

No stormy beach combing or wave dodging are required to find one of the original commemorative glass floats that will be given away by Newport merchants this winter.

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All together now

The Lincoln City Playhouse is thinking globally while acting locally for its next production — a collection of popular show tunes curated by Musical Theatre International.

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Get amped up for the holidays

Lights displays are one of the highlights of the holiday season, and Lincoln City is working to become the brightest spot on the Oregon Coast.

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Have art, will travel

Take a dive into the surreal with painter and anthropologist John Oberdorf, whose exhibit, “The Traveler,” will be on display at Lincoln City’s Chessman Gallery from Friday, Nov. 12 through Dec. 5. 

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Home, shown on the Grange

After a significant facelift, the Fairview Grange in Tillamook is ready to host holiday-themed family art workshops on Saturday Nov. 20 and Saturday, Dec. 11.

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The trio deal in Neskowin

Neskowin Chamber Music presents its second event of the season this Sunday, Nov. 14, with a concert by the Hermitage Piano Trio.

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Just me ‘n’ u for Thanksgiving

The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge’s annual Thanksgiving benefit for the Oregon Food Bank — Tillamook County Services looks a little different this year.

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A meeting in Manzanita

A true mix of media, the November Show at Manzanita’s Hoffman Gallery features collage art by Cathi Howell, textiles by Peggy Biskar and functional clay sculpture by Kathleen Larson.

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There’s sew much to see at this market

Just about anything that can be knitted, woven, dyed, quilted, coiled, spun or felted will be available for one-of-a-kind gift shopping at the Fiber Artisans’ Market from Lincoln City’s Fiber Arts Studio Gallery.

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Cranberries worth lingering over

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the holiday season is officially here. For most of us, Thanksgiving is about traditions.

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The best of the fest

There will be wall-to-wall vendors at the Autumn Fest Art Show, hosted by the Newport Recreation Center on Saturday, Nov 13.

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Holy Toledo!

Toledo’s First Weekend provides opportunities to connect and talk to the local artists who make up this small town’s vibrant arts community.

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These artists clay well with others

Thirteen Lincoln County ceramic artists will fill the Newport Visual Arts Center from Saturday, Nov. 6 through Dec. 23 for “Lincoln County Clay,” a facility-wide celebration of the redesign and reopening of the VAC’s clay studio.

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