The Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau Calling for Clam Chowder Recipes for Chowder Bounty

09/03/2010

Last week, we announced our exciting new campaign launching in the Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston area October 1: Chowder Bounty.

The campaign will offer visitors $50 in dining gift certificates when they stay for two nights or more in participating lodging properties. There will also be opportunities for people to vote for their favorite chowder and interact with each other through the Oregon’s Adventure Coast Facebook page.

Make a Good Chowder? Tell the World About It!  Share Your Recipe!

The Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) is also asking for area chefs; professionals and amateurs to submit their favorite clam chowder recipes to be featured on a new website, www.ChowderBounty.com.

The new Chowder Bounty campaign is the VCB’s latest effort to increase overnight stays and will include the new website, chowder themed logo, print collateral, and both online and traditional advertising to promote overnight stays in the Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston area.

According to Katherine Hoppe, director of the VCB, value based vacations and packages have become increasingly popular with travelers. “We’re already a very affordable vacation destination compared to other coastal cities, we want to capitalize on that by packaging one of our best offerings, our chowder.”

“We know that recipes tend to be a highly trafficked area on websites and we think it will add a fun component to the site. We’d love for our community to participate and share their favorite original recipes,” said Hoppe. Recipes can be submitted via email to info@OregonsAdventureCoast.com or by mail to 50 Central Ave, Coos Bay, OR 97420.

The website launched August 23 to coincide with the annual statewide Oregon Bounty promotion which celebrates the state’s culinary abundance through unique travel experiences. Travel Oregon collaborates extensively with local communities, industry associations, government agencies and private business, and is proud to grow the Oregon Bounty promotion as a key campaign in the state’s $7.7 billion tourism industry, helping Oregon to be recognized as a not-to-be-missed culinary and travel destination. A play off of that, Chowder Bounty will run from October 1, 2010 to March 1, 2011.

Dean Runyan & Associates reports that visitors spent $163 million dollars in Coos County in 2009, with over $45 million spent on food & beverage. The VCB is hoping to increase those numbers with their Chowder Bounty campaign.

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Reasons to Visit the Southern Oregon Coast this Month

09/01/2010

We can think of countless reasons to visit the Coos Bay/North Bend and Charleston  area this month: friendly faces, beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches, scenery, great deals on hotels and more.

September brings us many exciting events here on the Oregon Coast…here are just a few of the event highlights this month:

7th Annual Mill-luck Salmon Celebration September 4-5 at The Mill Casino Hotel. A celebration of Native American and Coquille Tribal culture on Oregon’s Coos Bay. Native American concert with Joanne Shenandoah, dancing, drumming, traditional Salmon bake, canoe races, demonstrations, vendor booths, educational displays and more. Call 541-756-8800 for more information

11th Annual Coos Basin Amateur Salmon Derby September 11-12. Tickets are $20 per person (under 13 are free) and available for purchase at local boat ramp on the day of the event. All proceeds go towards fish enhancement/education projects in Coos, Tenmile, and Eel Lake Basins. For more information contact Valerie or Armand at 541-759-2709.

Cranberry Festival & Street Rod Show September 11-12 in Old Town Bandon. Annual celebration of the cranberry industry in Bandon, Oregon.  Visitors will enjoy a parade, artists, music,  food and more!  Call Bandon Visitor Center for more information at 541-347-9616
25th Annual Cruz the Coos September 17-19 Sunset Beach, the Mill Casino Hotel, Downtown Coos Bay, and Shore Acres State Park.  More than 400 classic cars can be seen at this fun filled 3 day event. Friday night beach party, Saturday registration and poker run at the Mill Casino Hotel, Saturday night Cruz the Coos through downtown Coos Bay, and a Sunday show and shine at Shore Acres State Park. This three day event is one of the popular events of the Bay Area Fun Festival.   For more information, call Darrell King of Sunset Classic Chevys at 541-888-3863.

Bay Area Fun Festival 2010 September 17-19 Downtown Coos Bay, Various locations.  A festival of fun for families! Live Entertainment, the famous Cruz the Coos, the Prefontaine Memorial Run, parade and so much more! Variety of vendors, arts and crafts and lots of different kinds of food. Beer & wine garden. Most activities in downtown Coos Bay unless otherwise noted. (Central & Hwy 101)For more information call the Visitor Centers at 541-269-0215.

31st Annual Prefontaine Memorial Run September 18. A 10,000 meter road race honoring one of America’s Greatest Distance Runners. For more information contact the Prefontaine memorial Committee. Bob Huggin: 541-269-1103. Cost: $19 or $22 late entrance fee. Register on line at www.PrefontaineRun.com

National Estuaries Day Celebration September 25 10am-3pm. Join South Slough and other local organizations to learn about estuaries and what you can do to protect them. Information booths, children’s activities and guest speakers (free). For more information call the slough at 541-888-5558

Shore Acres Dahlia Day September 25 Shore Acres State Park. Dahlia display and experts from the Southern Oregon Dahlia Society in the Garden House/Pavilion, refreshments. Hosted by Friends of Shore Acres, 11am-4pm. Call 541-888-3732

But that is not all!  Please visit the Oregon’s Adventure Coast Events Page and our Facebook Page to learn more about the many events happening in our area throughout this month and during the year.

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Introducing…….Chowder Bounty!

08/24/2010

Many of you have heard about Travel Oregon’s exciting new campaign: Wanderfeast launched this week to promote all of the wonderful tastes  of Oregon.  This Fall, Oregon’s Adventure Coast will be hosting our own campaign…..Allow us to introduce to you: Chowder Bounty.

What is Chowder Bounty?  So pleased you asked!

WHAT  is Chowder Bounty? Chowder Bounty is a campaign that will be launched this Fall to attract visitors and promote overnight stays in the Coos Bay, North Bend, Charleston area.  The campaign will offer visitors $50 in dining gift certificates when they stay for two nights or more in participating lodging properties. There will also be opportunities for people to vote for their favorite chowder and interact with each other through the Oregon’s Adventure Coast Facebook page.  See Participating Restaurants.

WHO is promoting this?  This campaign is being launched and managed by the Coos Bay – North Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau.

WHY are we doing this? Because we believe that we have the best Chowder in the country right here on the Oregon Coast. According to Katherine Hoppe, director of the VCB, value based vacations and packages have become increasingly popular with travelers. “We’re already a very affordable vacation destination compared to other coastal cities, we want to capitalize on that by packaging one of our best offerings, our chowder.”

WHEN is Chowder Bounty? Visitors will be able to take advantage of this opportunity from October 1, 2010 – March 1, 2011

WHERE is Chowder Bounty? Hotels and other lodging facilities in Coos Bay, North Bend and Charleston, Oregon. To see our list of participating hotels visit our Chowder Bounty Website.

HOW Can we help and support this? Send us your best Clam Chowder recipe for us to post on our Chowder Bounty site. Help us tell the world that the Oregon Coast indeed has the best chowder… Tell your friends, tell your family, blog about it, share it on Facebook and Twitter.

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Late Summer Fishing Tips on Oregon’s Adventure Coast

08/03/2010

Photo From Fishing Oregon's Adventure Coast

Love to fish?  Sport fishing is a popular outdoor recreation activity and the Oregon Coast has a bounty of incredible fishing options. Fishermen can venture offshore for salmon, halibut, Albacore tuna and a variety of bottomfish – from lingcod, to rockfish, to flatfish.

Here are some tips and resources to help you plan your fishing trip along the Oregon Coast!

  • Visit www.fishingcoosbay.com to get current weather and water condition updates and stay up to date on the newest rules and regulations.
  • For more fishing season information rules & regulations and license requirements check with the  Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife.
  • Check with local tackle and bait shops for local information about specific seasons, catch limits and conditions.  Find these businesses at www.baitnet.com
  • Contact one of our local charter fishing operators and/or experienced fishing guides for more local information:

More Tips:

Albacore tuna tend to be offshore from mid summer through early fall and Bottomfish are available year around – weather permitting – and a charter trip usually ends with an ice chest full of fish.

Oregon’s bay area also offers several unique fisheries; surf fishing from local beaches for striped bass and surf perch and in-bay fishing for White sturgeon. The best information about these fishing opportunities is available from local tackle shops

7/22/2010 Fishing Report from www.fishingcoosbay.com

Bottom fishing can’t be beat. Charters from Charleston and Bandon have continued to send people home with their limits in fish. All trips have been selling out, so if you want to go, book well in advance.

That said, over the past week, big winds have forced charter boat operators to cancel a few trips. What’s up with the wind anyway? At times, it’s blown hard in the morning and quieted in the afternoon. Recreational fishermen who’ve had to stay in the bay, have been catching mostly black rockfish.

The weekend outlook for fishing in the bay is good. Herring moved in Wednesday. They’re good-sized, too, according to Matt at Fishermen’s Wharf. If there’s bait in the bay, there will be more fish. Salmon fishing is slow, despite decent conditions and tuna is far offshore (100-120 miles). Sport boats may get lucky and catch a few in closer to shore, but the commercial boats have followed the tuna wave north toward Newport.

Crabbing is improving from the docks, now that the minus tides are gone. Crabbing in the bay is improving, too. Commercial crabbing has been slow, and that prompted Fishermen’s Wharf to fly in some Maine lobster today to add to its stock. The Crab Shack has some crab, and it’s stocking spot shrimp now, too.

Visit the following sites for more information:

Charleston Marina and Launch Ramp

Oregon Outdoor Radio Show with Richard DeChambeau

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

The Fin – Oregon Fishing Reports

Amato Publications – Many books & videos on Coastal Recreational Hunting and Fishing

Scott Haugen – Outdoor Writer and Photographer



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South Coast Going Green With Electric Charging Station

07/27/2010

Residents and visitors in Coos Bay/North Bend are going to find it much easier to get around the region without leaving a CO2 footprint!   The World Link published a piece this week about an electric car charging station at the new Coos Bay fire station!

Yes, it is true electric cars are rare and most of us are unable to take advantage of this new technology- but this is a big step in the right direction!  With celebrities sporting these eco friendly cars (look at Lance Armstrong who drives a Nissan Leaf)- more and more auto companies are committing themselves to building and selling more electric cars.

The demand for this technology will eventually take hold and  it is our hope that more people will benefit from this charging station.  These charging stations will also benefit tourism as motorists with electric vehicles from all over Oregon will be able to visit the coast and charge their cars before driving back!

The charging station was included in the design of the Coos Bay Firestation to help the city meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification standards

Read More: http://theworldlink.com/news/local/article_8e814d36-c648-5508-bcde-30b1f882709f.html

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Oregon Coast Music Festival and North Bend July Jubilee are the Featured Oregon’s Adventure Coast Events This Month

07/06/2010

Now that that  the 2010 4th of July Weekend has come and gone (which by the way, this year was one of the best in recent memory!) visitors might be wondering what else is happening in our lively region.

During the summer, the cities of Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston host great events that attract visitors all over the Pacific Northwest.  When planning your vacation, be sure to utilize Oregon’s Adventure Coast as your guide to beaches, restaurants, shopping, local attractions – and events!

We continuously update and post events in our Events Section and on our Facebook Page- so be sure to check back frequently so you don’t miss out!

This month brings us the North Bend July Jubilee: July 16 &17, 2010. North Bend is throwing the biggest birthday party in town- and you are invited!   Various family friendly events are happening all over town July 16 & 17 including storytelling, guided historical walks, an African Drum and Dance Ensemble, Show-n-Shine, Car Cruise, Performances by The Little Theatre on the Bay, great food, music and more!  Contact the North Bend Visitor Center for more information at 541-756-4613 or 1-800-472-9176.

Also this month, the 32nd Annual Oregon Coast Music Festival! Everyone is buzzing about this event that officially kicks off  with a free Opening Day Event on July 17 at Mingus Park with the Bay Area Concert Band.

This annual summer festival occurs in various venues through July 31 and features performances in a multitude of musical styles that reflects the diverse musical tastes of our community: jazz, traditional, Native American, blues, Celtic, chamber, and features our 80-piece symphony orchestra made up of outstanding musicians from all across the country.

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Running with Pre…Coos Bay is Filled with Memories of Steve Prefontaine

06/22/2010

“I like to make people stop and say-I’ve never seen anyone run like that before. It’s more than just a race, it’s a style.  It’s doing something better than anyone else.”  – Steve Prefontaine

Running fans from all over travel to Coos Bay, Oregon each year to get a glimpse of home of one of the greatest running legends of all time: Steve Prefontaine.   Steve’s tenacity and style helped fuel the running craze born in the 1970s and captured the imagination of millions of fans around the world.

Famed University of Oregon Track Coach and future Nike co-founder and running shoe designer, Bill Bowerman, took notice and successfully recruited Pre to the U of O. During his short but brilliant career, Pre set 14 American records and earned international fame.  His goal was to compete and win the Gold Medal in at the Montreal Games of 1976 but died tragically in a car accident on May 30, 1975.

Though he lived for just 24 years, Steve made an enormous impact on the sports world and Oregon history.  We hold a very special place for Steve here in Coos Bay where he was born in 1951 and discovered his gift for running fast and far as a student at Marshfield High School. Many members of our community knew Steve personally, and enjoy sharing their memories of him growing up and watching him transform into an elite athlete with celebrity status.

Pre's classmate, Jay Farr, in front of Steve's childhood home

Jay Farr is one of our community members who knew Steve as a friend, teammate and classmate.  Jay, also a runner, is a 1969 graduate of Marshfield High School who went on to graduate from Yale.   He returned here and took over as the head of of Farr’s True Value Hardware in Coos Bay.  Jay has also been the Head Cross Country Coach at Marshfield and is a founding member of the Prefontaine Memorial Committee.

Jay begins each morning with a run in and around Coos Bay and will frequently bring along Coos Bay visitors and Steve Prefontaine fans who want to experience a more personal side of their hero.  He takes visitors back to Marshfield High School where the two graduated in 1969 and set numerous records (Steve still holds many of the records still on display at MHS).   Fans of “Pre” can also still see Steve’s childhood home and elementary school- and the track at their middle school where Steve’s passion and drive for the sport was born.

Steve Prefontaine still holds the #1 record in numerous Marshfield High School events.

Coos Bay is filled with memories of Pre.   There is a series of historical bronze plaques throughout the city, each containing an image of Steve Prefontaine and a different quote or record that he held.

To get personal accounts of Pre’s life- plan to stop by Farr’s True Value Hardwaret 880 S. 1st St to meet Jay Farr and maybe even arrange to go on one of his runs with him.  I promise the experience is worth it!  You can also stop by Huggins Insurance at 445 Elrod Avenue, Coos Bay and meet Bob Huggins, Executive Director of the Prefontaine Memorial Committee who has an amazing collection of Pre’s memorabilia on display.

For the ultimate Steve Prefontaine running experience, register now for the Prefontaine Memorial Run, a challenging 10K road race across one of his old training courses held Sep. 18, 2010!

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Make Your Travel Plans Now to Attend the Oregon Coast Music Festival

06/14/2010

Music Festival Kicks Off July 17!

Poster Artist Jerry Baron

The 32nd Annual Oregon Coast Music Festival officially kicks off in Coos Bay, Oregon next month and the free Opening Day Event is scheduled to begin at 12pm on July 17 at Mingus Park with the Bay Area Concert Band.

Concert goers will enjoy wine, food, and wonderful music to start the celebration.  This annual summer festival features performances in a multitude of musical styles that reflects the diverse musical tastes of our community: jazz, traditional, Native American, blues, Celtic, chamber, and features our 80-piece symphony orchestra made up of outstanding musicians from all across the country.

The festival builds in popularity each year and is getting noticed by critics. Here are some of the reviews of the event from previous years:

“Coos Bay may be a long way from Portland or San Francisco, but the concerts of the Oregon Coast Music Festival rival the best heard in the bigger cities. Live orchestral classical music performed before a regional audience is a rare cultural jewel. It deserves our respect and support.” -Keith Henty, JEFFERSON PUBLIC RADIO

“The concert was wonderful — really quite an amazing performance. This was the third time I’ve been down to hear the OCMA orchestra, and the repertoire is always interesting, the performances spirited, and the auditorium an infinitely remarkable place to hear such music. Your festival and its orchestra are real gems.“-Peter Dammann, Producer PORTLAND WATERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL

The festival runs through July 31 has multiple dates and venues that include Marshfield Auditorium, Mingus Park, Shore Acres State Park, The Mill Casino, OIMB Boathouse, Black Market Gourmet and Hales Center. To see the full event schedule and to get ticket information, visit www.oregoncoastmusic.com

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Did you know the Oregon Coast Music Festival…

  • Attracts over 5,000 total patrons annually to concerts in Coos Bay, North Bend, Bandon, Shore Acres and Charleston.
  • Is the only festival of its kind in southwestern Oregon and features top caliber performing artists from throughout the United States.
  • Draws part of its audience from out-of-town, and to help boost the economy and popularity of Oregon’s Bay Area during the ten-day festival.
  • Has initiated a scholarship/musical instrument support program for promising young south coast musicians.

For more information about OCMF please call 541-267-0938 or toll free 1-877-897-9350

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Featured Oregon Coast Attraction: The Egyptian Theatre in Downtown, Coos Bay Oregon

06/07/2010

Each month, we like to feature a business or attraction that adds so much to our South Oregon Coast. When visiting our area, plan to visit the Egyptian Theatre in downtown Coos Bay, Oregon.  The Egyptian Theatre is one of those distinguised landmark sites that is recognized by anyone strolling through downtown Coos Bay. This beautiful historic building sits in the heart of downtown on S. Broadway (Hwy 101).

The theatre was originally a 1,240 seat silent movie and vaudeville house designed by Portland architect, Lee Arden Thomas. It opened it’s doors in grand fashion in 1925 and featured a dazzling $32,000 state-of-the-art Wurlitzer Theater Organ. Thanks to the restoration efforts of the community it remains to this day the largest movie house of its kind on the Oregon Coast.

Each weekend, the theatre is open to the general public and shows classic movies (movies that are 5 years or older).

Taking in a classic movies at the Egyptian Theatre is the perfect way to spend an evening with friends, family, or on a date for very reasonable rates. You can also enjoy a summertime treat at an old fashioned movie Concession Stand featuring Hot Popcorn, Cold Soda, Ice Cream and Candy. For more movie listings, visit www.Egyptian-Theatre.com or call 541-269-8650.

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Oregon’s Adventure Coast Top Picks For June!

06/05/2010

Now that the summer travel season is here and in full swing, we thought we would share some tips and local secrets so you can make the most of your Oregon Coast vacation this year.  Here are just a few of our “Best Bets” for June!
Be sure to visit www.OregonsAdventureCoast.com for a complete list of events and adventures throughout the season:

Buy Local & Fresh at the Downtown Farmer’s Market. Every Wednesday & Sunday from 9am-3pm, downtown Coos Bay is alive with local vendors selling farm fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, plants, art and more!  Visit www.coosbaydowntown.org for more info!

Friday Night Dinners The Chef’s Table at Oregon Coast Culinary Institute
Oregon Coast Culinary Institute offers wonderful culinary dinners as part of their new externship program. Creative & tastefully prepared, these future chef delight diners every Friday evening at 6pm for just $20 per person. For menus, visit www.occi.net Coos Bay.  Call 541-888-1540 for reservations.

Check out a Coos Bay Speedway Event Coos Bay Speedway is a hidden gem in the South Oregon coast that offers fun and excitement each weekend for the entire family. The Speedway features a variety of exciting Motorsports including a 1/8 mile Drag Strip, High Banked Dirt Oval, Mud Drags AND Special Events. Go to www.coosbayspeedway.com to see the most current schedule of events!

Take a Self Guided Art Walk: June 10, 2010.  Coos Bay/North Bend visitors and locals alike enjoy the unique local artists, tasty food and fun on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 5-8pm.  This self guided tour takes you to various locations throughout our downtown.   Maps are available. Contact Crystal Dolphin for more information, 541-756-1989.

Take a Hike with The South Coast Striders. The South Coast Striders coordinate a number of events throughout the year- including 2 Healthy Hikes this month: Jun 12 & June 26.   For more information contact southcoaststriders@gmail.com or Bay Area Hospital at 541-269-8077 www.coostrails.com

Sing Out Loud with the South Coast Folk Society. June 13, 2010.  On the 2nd Sunday of every month, the South Coast Folk Society invites the public to join them for 2 hours for joyful harmonizing  at Second Sunday Sing-Along . Admission is free, and all ages and voices are welcome to join the fun and sing popular, contemporary, and classic songs. Instrumental accompaniment and big song books are provided. For more information call Stacy at 541-756-4701 or Paul at 541-572-5370 . Address: Unity by the Bay 2100 Union Ave, North Bend

Bring Your RV to The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park’s RV Jamboree Jun 16-19, 2010.Experience four winning days of fun and friendship, plus a traditional salmon feast on the shores of Coos Bay. Your three-day RV Jamboree Package includes: Welcome Reception and Dinner Buffet, RV Show and Shine, Traditional Salmon Bake Dinner, an excursion at Shore Acres State Park, Send-off breakfast & prize filled Poker Run and Live entertainment performed by the 50s Doo Wop band The Young Bucs. All for $99.00 per guest, plus a nightly RV space rental fee of $23.00 per night. Call 541-756-8800 for more information

Treat Dad to the Annual Oregon Divisional Chainsaw Sculpting Championship for Fathers Day! This annual Father’s Day event  (June 17-20) features professional chainsaw sculptors from all over the world. A terrific family getaway. Call 541-271-3495 for more information www.WinchesterBay.org Winchester Bay

Run with the South Coast Running Club. Runners- will enjoy the 16th Annual Jennifer’s Catching Slough Classic and First South Coast Half Marathon on Jun 19 in Coos Bay. Call Pete Dawson at 541-267-6329 or Claudia Benn at 541-217-1226 for more information.  Registration form is available on website. www.SouthCoastRunningClub.com

Play a Some Golf. Oregon’s South Coast is a golf lover’s paradise and home to some of the most beautiful courses in the country.  Be sure to check out The Mill Casino/Coquille Tribe Golf Tournament Jun 19, 2010.  This is a fundraising event for youth golf held at  the Watson Ranch Golf Course, 93884 Coos Sumner Lane, Coos Bay, OR 97420.  Call (541) 267-7257 for information.

Take Dad to Shore Acres on Jun 20, 2010 for Shore Acres Rose Sunday Father’s Day. Rose experts in the Garden; refreshments, 11am-4pm. Shore Acres State Park, Cape Arago Highway. For more information call 541-756-5401

Take in some Bluegrass & Americana Music from Local Favorite, Hudson Ridge.Hudson Ridge will be playing at Sozo’s Tea & Coffee House: 1955 Union Ave from 7pm-8:30pm on June 25 (but get there early!) !  This local band plays last Friday of each month and is perfect for the whole family.  For more information, call Sozo’s, in North Bend 541-756-5422.

Watch the Riders Come Through During the Harley Davidson 9th Annual Lighthouse Run on Hwy 101. Love Harleys?  You don’t want to miss this.  This annual event is features a Show & Shine, poker run, hog roast, raffle, 50/50 and live Entertainment and of course a Lighthouse Run.  The events are held at the The Mill Casino Hotel & RV Park  in North Bend.  For more information  contact Highway 101 Harley Davidson at 541-266-7051

Taste Some Great Food and Fun at the Clamboree in Coos Bay on June 26! When the Tide is out, the table is set!  Join the Empire celebration of the history, the clams, the culture, and the future of our area. Venues include the Fire Hall, the Hollering Place, Ed Lund Park, the Tribal House of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw tribes, and the downtown area along Newmark Avenue. Events will include live music, a parade, food with clam themes, historic tours and cultural information and activities. Demonstrations include Native American crafts, live Coast Guard operations, and much more! Empire District, Multiple locations, Sat 10am-6pm.  For more information contact Tom Greaves 541-888-3020 or t.greaves@charter.net

Take the Family Out for Extreme Entertainment at Sandfest 2010.The Northwest Offroad Timing Authority proudly presents Sandfest 2010: Jun 30, 2010 thru Jul 4, 2010! Held in the Boxcar area of North Bend, Sandfest 2010 is filled with days of fun in the sand dunes for the whole family. It’s bigger than ever, it’s better than ever, and its returning to its original home. Activities include the Bomb Squad, UTV Nationals, Side X Side Drive in Movie, DTR Racing Sand Drags, exhibitions and much much more. Stay tuned for details! www.originalsandfest.com

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