Fantastic floats and where to find them

No stormy beach combing or wave dodging are required to find one of the original commemorative glass floats that will be given away by Newport merchants this winter.

Handcrafted treasures from Oregon Coast Glassworks and the Edge Art Gallery are on display at 26 Newport businesses through the end of the year. Simply visit one or more of the participating businesses, fill out an entry form and return it for your chance to win. At the end of the year, each business will select winning names from its entry pool.

Participating businesses range from restaurants and lodging to retail shops of all kinds.

For more information, including the map of businesses, go to newportchamber.org, visit the Newport Chamber of Commerce office, located at 555 SW Hwy. 101, or call 541-265-8801.