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Helping Fern-ish holiday gifts

The wreaths displayed on and around the large glass panels of The Wild Fern Mercantile storefront are detailed with bright ribbons, each different, each unique, each decorated by the shop’s owner, Christine McGowan.

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Live music listings

Looking for music this holiday season? Yule be glad you checked our calendar section for live music all along the Central Oregon Coast.

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A very e-fish-ient lights display

There is still time to see one of the coast’s most unique holiday light displays, as the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s Sea of Lights continues every Friday and Saturday evening through December.

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Yule love ‘The Christmas Show’

“The Christmas Show” presented by the Red Octopus Theatre Company has turned into a tradition that the Central Coast community looks forward to each December.

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Bou-tique those gifts off your list

La Boutique in Lincoln City provides a local shopping experience like no other. But don’t just take our word for it, listen to some of the customers of Yolanda Leveque’s fine clothing and accessories boutique.

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Get in line for offline shopping

There are many reasons to plan a day exploring Newport’s Nye Beach. This historic section of town is home to the Newport Performing Arts Center, the Newport Visual Arts Center, a variety of restaurants and a world-class beach. There’s also the shopping at Jovi.

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Love trains? Make tracks to Toledo.

All aboard for the Yaquina Pacific Railroad Historical Society’s annual model railroad show at the Portland & Western Depot in Toledo, this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16 and 17.

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Craft your gift strategy in Yachats

Promoting the artists in her local community is a true passion for the multi-talented Anja Chavez, producer of the Happy Holidays Bazaar, taking place this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16 and 17.

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Anthology ponders life on the coast

While the majority of the written works produced on the Oregon Coast celebrate its serene nature either in form or substance, few have ever celebrated the indomitable spirit of the people who call it home.

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Sparks and recreation at solstice

When the Earth’s axis is tilted farthest away from the sun, the Yachats community gathers for an annual celebration at the Yachats Commons Pavilion.

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A window of opportunity in Newport

From now through the spring, the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center will liven up the Newport Bayfront after dark with its Moving Image Show.

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Holiday Chorale plays Lincoln City

Enjoy a beautiful blend of many voices when the Holiday Chorale, a choir made up of Central Coast community members, performs two holiday concerts at the Congregational Church of Lincoln City this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16 and 17.

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It’s signals night

Charles Dickens never wrote a novel set in a lighthouse but, if he had, that lighthouse probably would have looked a lot like the Heceta Head Lightstation, just south of Yachats.

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Enjoy the scenic root

If you're into decorating and gift-giving, you’ll find your home away from home nestled on the north side of the Lincoln City Outlets.

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Ready, sweat, go!

“Our goal is to find as many avenues as possible to help people feel better, take better care of themselves and find a fit and healthy lifestyle,” said Tracey Taylor, who with his wife, Christie Taylor, is midway through a third year as owners and operators of Point Break Fitness at the Lincoln City Outlets.

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Meet your vocal heroes

Get an extra sweet serving of holiday cheer with the Oregon Coast Chapter of Sweet Adelines, International at the Newport 60+ Activity Center this Sunday, Dec. 10.

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Dry something new in Yachats

Members of local classic rock dance band Lisha & the Outlaws are hoping that their upcoming holiday event will start a trend.

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Flash some green in Seal Rock

Without seeing it in person, it’s hard to picture the staggering amount of lovely holiday decorations created by the elves of the Seal Rock Garden Club for its Holiday Greens Sale.

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