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A performance with plenty of Heart

Pacific Dance Ensemble and students from Newport School of Artistic Movement will present their 37th annual gift to the community, “Dances from the Heart” at the Newport Performing Arts Center this Sunday, May 26.

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Ready to rock?

Don’t miss your chance to drop in on the Otter Rock and Roll, Newport Surfrider’s 14th annual surf event for kids, take place on the beach at Otter Rock on Saturday, June 15.

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All along, a watchtower

The word “charming” might seem an odd one to use when describing a cemetery, but it does seem apt when it comes to the Taft Pioneer Cemetery in Lincoln City.

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Dig up some ideas for sandcastle park

More than 30 years ago, a fantastic sandcastle-themed playground structure was built in Lincoln City’s Regatta Park and quickly became the most popular park attraction in town.

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You octo go to Plaza Palooza

Join an afternoon of art, community and celebration this Saturday, May 25 at the Plaza Palooza, a family-friendly event celebrating the newest installations at the Lincoln City Cultural Center’s Cultural Plaza.

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Say cello, say goodbye

Send off one of the original members of the Newport Symphony Orchestra, principal cellist Barbara Johnston, at a special season ending concert at Newport’s Pacific Maritime Heritage Center this Saturday, May 25.

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A subject worth getting worked up about

Manzanita Writers' Series presents author Mark Larson, who will read from his new book, “Working in the 21st Century: An Oral History of American Work in a Time of Social and Economic Transformation” at the Hoffman Center on Wednesday, May 29.

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The walk of frame

The poem, titled "Why They Came,” is etched into a concrete walkway and begins with vivid imagery: “Some came as old stories say, some at the point of a gun.”

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You are going to lava this

“When she was a baby she would wiggle around on her bum swinging her arms,” said Chris Wolf, mother of future dancer Hoku LaSoya. “It was really cute.”

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Have a blooming marvelous day

Experience the creativity, culture, cuisine, community and commerce of a thriving coastal town at Bloom Newport, taking place this Saturday, May 18, at the Newport Performing Arts Center.

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Pick the fruits of your family tree

You might have an amazing family history, but if you have never investigated your ancestors, you could be missing some truly remarkable stories.

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Worth leafing the house for

Fill your garden with plants that have been started with a masterful touch at the Lincoln County Master Gardener Association’s 23rd annual plant sale, happening at Newport’s National Guard Armory this Saturday, May 18.

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Take a rhod trip to the wetlands

Layers of wood chips and mulch soften the steps along the half dozen connecting trails that crisscross the Cutler City Wetlands Open Space, pathways lined with deep green thickets of salal, elderberry and evergreen huckleberry.

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Dive into the world of the kingfisher

Join award-winning author Marina Richie for a head first dive into the world of North America's jay-sized angler at Newport’s OSU Extension Lincoln County building on Tuesday, May 21.

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Receive a Telegraph in Neskowin

The San Francisco-based Telegraph Quartet will perform the music of Fanny Mendelssohn, Kenji Bunch and Antonin Dvořák in the Neskowin Chamber Music season finale this Sunday, May 19.

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Purple range, purple range

Dr. Sarah Rockwell of the Klamath Bird Observatory will present “GPS-Tracking Western Purple Martins to Brazil and Back” at the Yachats Commons this Sunday, May 19.

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A wild weekend

Get groovy in Yachats this Saturday, May 11, during the inaugural Wild Things festival.

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A little trashy? You bet!

Before ditching anything in the trash, think, what else could it be? Art? Decor? Statement fashion piece?

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