Welcome the early fall weather in less-traveled bird habitats at two Audubon Society of Lincoln City bird walks exploring the diverse coastal habitats of Cutler City Open Space and Sitka Sedge State Natural Area.

Here comes the Labrador, poodle and hound. It’s a dog parade where all breeds can be found.

You’ll have more to look up to at this year’s fall kite festival in Lincoln City, with the unveiling of a new kite mural kicking off the festivities.

Whether you want to compete or just watch, you are welcome to drop in on Newport’s 8th Annual Agate Beach Surf Classic this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7 and 8.

The third and final science talk in conjunction with the Cycles of Nature exhibit will take place at Newport’s Pacific Maritime Heritage Center on Thursday, Sept. 12.

Manzanita’s Hoffman Center for the Arts will feature works by David Cohen, Tallmadge Doyle and the Columbia Basin Basketry Guild through September.

The JaSkaMon music project will be performing songs from their ninth album, “Salutations” at Lincoln City’s Beach Club Event Center this Saturday, Sept. 7.

The shifting hues of fall will be all around in Toledo this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7 and 8, as the town hosts its monthly First Weekend celebration.

In 1934, construction began on the last five bridges designed to close the remaining watery gaps on Oregon’s Highway 101.

The way Lincoln City audiences respond to Halie Loren might lead you to assume she is a local girl made good.

Giddy up and git on over to Primaltones Community Venue in Newport for Americana Mayhem's end-of-summer burlesque show this Saturday, Aug. 31.

Mark Harvey is an Oregon flower-farming legend. While living in Portland, he grew dahlias on a plot of land in the middle of downtown.

I am in awe of all the things that grow and thrive here in Oregon. In writing this week's column I learned that Oregon is the fourth largest producer of green beans in the country, growing more than one million tons per year.

The latest showcase at Newport’s Yaquina Art Association Gallery features works by Angie Thomas and Diane Pinizzotto, opening this Saturday, Aug. 31.

The small-but-charming town of Cloverdale is the perfect place to host an easygoing celebration of vintage vehicles. Historic Cruisin Cloverdale, an all-comers motorized vehicle show will roll into town this Saturday, Aug. 31.

The first fishing boat of the morning unloaded at 10 am. I walked with the fishermen as they hauled their buckets filled with rockfish, ling cod and salmon to the cleaning station.

After moving to the Central Oregon Coast almost 20 years ago for a job in Newport, I asked my new co-workers for recommendations for a place nearby to get a hearty and healthy lunch. A few wisely recommended the hot food and salad bar at Oceana Natural Food Cooperative.

Coastal Voices, the Central Oregon Coast’s premier vocal ensemble, will begin its fall season with Vocal Introductions on Tuesday, Aug. 27, and Saturday, Aug. 31, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newport.

Dance on over to the Dance! And All That Jazz! studio in Newport to register for fall dance classes this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23 and 24.

Creativity is right at your fingertips with a lineup of fall classes from the Newport Visual Arts Center.