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Oregon Coast Science Becomes Ultra-Fun at Summer Event
(Newport, Oregon) – It’s baaaack.The gargantuan science facility on the Oregon coast, Newport’s Hatfield Marine Science Center, is bringing back its biggest and most popular public event, SeaFest, on the weekend of June 23. The event means fun for all members of the family in a variety of ways, with tours of the facility and its workings, special exhibits, and an opportunity to talk with scientists about their research in marine biology, aquaculture, fisheries and deep-sea exploration. Visitors can tour the research vessels, and enjoy live music and kids games as well. Lectures by scientists who have accomplished extraordinary things and other special presentations are on hand as well.BREATHTAKING CLIFFTOP IN NEWPORT
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SeaFest was introduced in 2002 as an “open house” opportunity for residents and tourists on the Oregon coast to tour the sprawling marine science center and learn about the research conducted there. The event attracted over two thousand attendees the first year and proved even more popular in subsequent years, drawing visitors from across the state and region with its mix of family-friendly science exhibits, research vessel tours, artistic displays, seafood, entertainment, and activities for people of all ages. The primary hosts/organizers of SeaFest are Oregon State University and the various agencies located at the Center, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. In addition, representatives from Newport’s commercial fishing industry, US Coast Guard Station, and dozens of other local organizations participate as exhibitors.
“We had a fantastic SeaFest in 2005, which was also the year of the Hatfield Marine Science Center’s 40th anniversary celebration,” said Ken Hall, HMSC Program Manager, “but we decided to put SeaFest on hold for a year to take a break and evaluate some of the new ideas being proposed”.
"At its core, SeaFest celebrates the natural environment and presents science in a way that helps people understand our role as stewards of the oceans and their bounty," said Hall. "That’s a theme everyone can relate to, and it explains why people keep asking, 'When is SeaFest coming back?' "Mark your calendars for June 23rd.For more information about SeaFest, visit www.hmsc.oregonstate.edu/seafest or call (541) 867-0212. 2030 SE Marine Science Drive Newport, Oregon.

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All homes are immaculate and smoke free; some pet friendly (with a fee). Some with broadband, indoor or outdoor hot tubs, fireplaces, decks, and fire pits or barbecues. Call about tempting winter specials that go until March (not valid holidays, however). http://www.archcaperentals.com/ 866-436-1607.
D Sands Condominium Motel, Lincoln City. Free, fresh baked cookie upon check-in is just the start. All rooms beachfront and up against Lincoln City's most famous stretch of beach: the D River. Each room comes as a suite or mini-suite, and has a kitchen and balcony or patio. Some w/ gas fireplaces, while all have a DVD Players; movies to rent come with free popcorn. Heated indoor pool, a spa, and this fabulous beach is lit at night. Rooms sleep from two, four to six - including a deluxe fireplace suite. Gift certificates orspecial occasion packages. http://www.dsandsmotel.com/. 171 S.W. Highway 101. 800-527-3925.Weiss' Paradise Suites & Vacation Rentals - Seaside
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Tradewinds Motel, Rockaway Beach. All rooms are immaculate and have TV’s, VCR’s and in-room phones w/ data ports. Oceanfronts have queen bed, a double hide-a-bed, kitchen, cozy firelog fireplace and private deck. Both types sleep up to four people. Others are appointed for a two-person romantic getaway, yet still perfect for those on a budget. Elaborate oceanfront Jacuzzi suite has two bedrooms, kitchen, double hide-a-bed, fireplace and private deck, sleeping as many as six. For family reunions or large gatherings such as weddings, some rooms can connect to create two-room and three-room suites. Some rooms pet friendly. 523 N. Pacific St., Rockaway Beach. (503) 355-2112 - 1-800-824-0938. www.tradewinds-motel.com
Inn At Spanish Head, Lincoln City. Lincoln City’s only resort hotel built right on the beach with all oceanfront rooms - nestled against a rugged cliffside overlooking a soft, sandy beach. Dine in penthouse restaurant and bar, for casual meal or candlelight dinner. An array of seafood specialties, juicy steaks and other Northwest favorites, including decadent Sunday buffet. Rooms range from bedrooms to studios to 1-bedroom suites with microwaves and refrigerators to full kitchens. Also, wi-fi, spa, saunas, exercise room and year-round heated swimming pool. Kids will love the game room and easy beach access. Full-service conference/meeting rooms for that inspirational retreat; extensive wedding possibilities. 4009 SW Highway 101, Lincoln City. 1-800-452-8127 or 541-996-2161. www.spanishhead.com
Inn at Cannon Beach. Beautifully wooded natural setting at quiet south end of Cannon Beach. Great during winter storms with a new book by the fireplace – or when the sun is out for family fun and beach strolling. Handsome beach cottage-style architecture. Lush flowering gardens and naturalized courtyard pond. Warm, inviting guest rooms. Continental buffet breakfast. Warm Cookies. Family and Pet Friendly. Welcome gifts. Smoke-free. Complimentary Wireless Connectivity. Wine and book signing events. 800-321-6304 or 503-436-9085. Hemlock At Surfcrest, Cannon Beach, Oregon. http://www.atcannonbeach.com/.
The Ocean Lodge. There will not be another property built like this in Cannon Beach in our lifetimes. Rare, premiere ocean front location; handsome, dramatic architecture and tasteful, fun (nostalgic) beach interiors. Overlooks Haystack Rock. 100 percent smoke free. Imaginative special occasion packages. Massive wood burning lobby fireplace. Library w/ fireplace, stocked with impressive book collection. Pet and family friendly. Lavish continental buffet breakfast. In-room fireplaces, mini-kitchens. Jacuzzi tubs in select rooms. DVD players, complimentary movies. Morning paper. Warm cookies. 888-777-4047. 503-436-2241. 2864 Pacific Street. Cannon Beach, Oregon. http://www.theoceanlodge.com/
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Friday, 7 January 2011
Central Oregon Coast Event Features Arab American Novelists
(Newport, Oregon) - Writers on the Edge is hosting an appearance by novelists Naseem Rakha and Kazim Ali on November 20, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Visual Arts Center in Nye Beach (777 NW Beach Drive, across from the Nye Beach Turnaround). General admission is $5 at the door, students always admitted free. Light refreshments will be available. An open mic follows event.Rakha focuses on the emotions and ideals of forgiveness, and Ali follows the lives of five New Yorkers as the twin towers crumble. Naseem Rakha writes in The Crying Tree of a mother's forgiveness of the man who murdered her son, an almost unimaginable act of grace, while Kazim Ali explores, in the Disappearance of Seth, the mystery of why several characters of both Muslim and non-Muslim background, American and non-American, disappear in New York City on the day of 911. Their work has enthralled readers across the nation.
Rakha has long studied forgiveness, examining the court system with its raw truth of seemingly unforgivable crimes. She reveals the intense emotions on the outer edges of the criminal experience, including stories of prisoners on death row found to be innocent. In "The Crying Tree" she presents the nearly unimaginable whys and hows of absolute forgiveness. Ms. Rakha received the20210 Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Award for this first novel.Kazim Ali, a native of England, holds several degrees from New York colleges. He is an assistant professor of creative writing at Oberlin College and a founding editor of Nightboat Books. Ali is the author of three books of poetry,including The Far Mosque, which was the winner of the Alice James Books New England/New York Award, and two novels, "Quinn's Passage" and "Disappearance of Seth." His work has been described as lyric, poetic, and compelling.
For future event dates and details go to http://writersontheedge.org/calendar/2011cal.html.Writers On The Edge is supported by admission dollars, individual donations, and a grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust, investing in Oregon's arts, humanities and heritage, and the Lincoln County Cultural Coalition. All donations to Writers On The Edge are gratefully appreciated and fully tax-deductible. Press Release written by Patsy Brookshire.Sights in Newport

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Friday, 31 December 2010
Massive Surfing Event on Oregon Coast Begins
(Lincoln City, Oregon) - The 2010 Nelscott Reef Big Wave Classic will begin tomorrow, Tuesday, November 2, under what looks to be the biggest conditions ever for the Nelscott event.Conditions forecast for Tuesday are for light and variable winds, and very large surf. If the system continues to develop as expected, swell should be 21 feet at 16-18 seconds. This is expected to produce swells upwards of 30 feet.
Nelscott District of Lincoln CityThat is quite a bit larger than previous years. The largest swell that the event has run in was 17 feet at 17 seconds, which produced waves in the range of 30 to 40 feet.The Nelscott Reef Big Wave Classic is a unique event in that a set of weeks in October and November are set aside as when the event may take place, but the actual date is dependent on certain surf condition. The exact date of the event is announced 48 hours ahead of time when conditions are right.“This swell caught my eye the second it started showing up on the charts,” said John Forse, event founder. “The wind and a competing south swell were my only concerns, and now it looks as though neither will be an issue.” The Nelscott Reef event is the only big wave event to have been held every year since its inception, and it has been called on what turned out to be the best days of each year.
Conditions this size will be a major test for the organizers and competitors, as the 2010 contest will be the first time the event is paddle in only. It has been a tow-in event up until now, with boats towing contestants out to the famed reef – about a mile offshore.The change to paddle in coupled with the event being a part of the Big Wave World Tour has ensured that some of the top names in the industry will be present on Tuesday. Also, the Nelscott event looks to be the first big wave contest to feature women. "I have a lot of respect for some of the older guys we invited that have chosen to step aside and let some of the up and coming talent take a turn,” Forse said. "People like Gary Linden and Ross Clarke Jones have given up their spots for younger surfers to have a chance. It is the ultimate show of sportsmanship in my opinion."
The Nelscott Reef sits a mile out to sea, and creates massive sources of amusement for surfers. It was actually only discovered in recent years.The Nelscott Reef web page contains the most up to date information on the event. People can sign up for email alerts as well. The Nelscott Reef Big Wave Classic is honored and proud be a part of the Big Wave World Tour and promote big wave surfinginternationally. For more info go to and www.nelscottreef.com and www.bigwaveworldtour.comWhile weather has been in the "raining cats and dogs" category along the coast, those conditions are expected to clear considerably over the next days. Click here for Oregon Coast Weather.
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