The Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble, a concert band with members from the coast and Willamette Valley, will present its second annual free Labor Day concert at the Yachats Commons Pavilion on Monday, Sept.4.

Presenting a sonic rainbow of adventurous musical offerings in classical and contemporary chamber and symphonic music, Latin jazz and Native American motifs, the Siletz Bay Music Festival returns for its 11th season this Friday, Aug. 25.

The first US auto show happened so long ago that contemporary advertisements for cars often touted reduction in horse manure on city streets as a selling point.

You don’t need to be a Medieval knight or invest in fancy GPS equipment to go on a Quest. All you need is a list of clues, some sturdy shoes and a sense of adventure.

The Newport School of Artistic Movement has opened registration for fall classes open to students aged five through adult in beginning through advanced levels.

There are no contests and no costs for registration. At the Cloverdale Cruise-in, it’s all about chill vibes.

Early bird registration is open for the CoastBusters Walk for Breast Cancer, which will return for its third year on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Newport High School.

Lincoln City’s Driftwood Public Library will be filled with looks at the “This is Me” Fashion Show on Wednesday, Aug. 30.

The planning phase has passed, now it’s time to party, as Lincoln City reveals the final design for its new park on Tuesday, Aug. 29.

Big boats, little boats, handmade boats and even antique boats — as long as they are made from wood, or, for one event, wood pulp, they are welcome at the Port of Toledo’s annual Wooden Boat Show.

This Friday, Aug. 18, will be a big day at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, with an opening reception for two new shows, “Flight of Fancy, Moments of Doubt” by Angela Passalacqua the Columbia Basin Basketry Guild show.

What better way to celebrate summer than with Polynesian drumming, hula dancers and an island feast?

As summer winds down, the Newport 60+ Activity Center’s hikes are coming to an end. Don’t despair; there are still some great excursions planned for August and September.

Chalk. It is one of the simplest art supplies, but can transform a concrete sidewalk into a playground or create three-dimensional images of holes or breaks in solid surfaces so real you are wary of walking across them.

Welcome to Popcorn Falls, the latest production from Theatre West. The comedy, written by James Hindman and directed by Bonnie Ross, opened on Thursday, Aug. 8 and will continue through Saturday, Sept. 9.

Formed from a shattered and weakened group of tribes and bands forced together onto a single, and rapidly shrinking reservation, The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians have strengthened and grown from the time of their return to federally recognized tribal status in 1977.

After a decade of delivering the highest quality cannabis-related products to their growing clientele, the Lincoln City Collective has expanded.

If you’re longing for a bit of country life, look no further. The Yachats River Valley Farm Tour may be your golden opportunity for a unique and scenic experience on the Oregon Coast.

Is this what a bird feels like? To lift off the ground and effortlessly soar through the air, wind rushing at your face, sun glinting off the wings, blue skies ahead, blue ocean below, nothing but you and freedom.

I have been thinking — always a cause for concern. This time during the lunch break while working with Trailkeepers of Oregon at Camp Westwind.