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Flock to Toledo

The mill town of Toledo has an enduring legacy of celebrating the arts and will do so again this weekend when the Annual Toledo Labor Day Art Walk returns for its 29th year.

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Take five, in Seal Rock

The town of Seal Rock is named for a picturesque rock formation just off the coast that people can enjoy as they cruise down Highway 101 south from Newport.

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An artist reflects

The “Meet the Artist!” summer series at Lincoln City’s Freed Gallery concludes this Saturday, Sept. 2, with an exhibition by Roy Lowry.

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A great place to play

Break out the beach chairs or spread out a blanket and enjoy a musical afternoon next to Devils Lake as the Siletz Bay Music Festival presents a free, family-friendly concert at Lincoln City’s Regatta Park this Saturday, Sept. 2.

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Love to Lahaina

The citizens of Depoe Bay are sending “Love to Lahaina” with a fund-raising dinner for Maui wildfire relief at the Depoe Bay Community Hall on Thursday, Sept. 7.

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Once more, with healing

It was an undertaking that presented artistic and cultural challenges and required an exceptional openness to creative partnership.

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Sounds appealing

The Oregon Coast Learning Institute will kick off its fall term at Chapel by the Sea in Lincoln City on Tuesday, Sept. 5, with “God, Guns, Gays, and Affirmative Action” by Brent Burford.

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Yachats artists share their perspectives

The Yachats Arts Guild wants to "See you in September" for its annual fall art show, taking place this Labor Day weekend, Saturday, Sept. 2 through Monday, Sept. 4.

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What to do if you wind up in Yachats

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.

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Hear we go

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.

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To surf and collect

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.

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Choo-se your Quest wisely

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.

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Jump at the chance

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

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Cloverdale on cruise control

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

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Newport or bust

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.

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Sure to be a runway success

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

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Plan to party in the park

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.

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It’s a-boat time

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.

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Fancy an evening out?

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.

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