Published 02/28/09Oregon Coast Events: Astoria Marches Into Spring
(Astoria, Oregon) - The last days of winter are slowly inching away on the north Oregon coast, and Astoria is set roar in like a lion.The town at the tip of Oregon comes alive with various events throughout March, with plenty of music, theater, outdoorsy activities and culinary wizardry to take part in.A more complete roundup of coastal events is available at the Oregon Coast Events Calendar.March 7. Warm the Chill with Seaside Soup, Seafood Consumer Center. 503-338-6523. Astoria, Oregon. www.seafoodschool.orgMarch 7. Laure Lewis with Tom Rosum & Friends, Bluegrass Extravaganza. Grammy Award Winners. CCC Art Center Gallery. Astoria, Oregon. 503-338-2473.
March 8. Irish Festival – from the Warrenton Sunrise Rotary. The Loft. Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-6311. March 14. 17 Annual Lower Columbia Classics Automotive Swap Meet. Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-1807. www.hemmings.com.March 11. Easter Bunny, fun and breakfast. Community Center. Astoria, Oregon. 503-861-3502.March 11. Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza. KOA Campground. 503-861-2606. www.astoirakoa.com.
March 11. Easter Egg Hunt & activities. Tapiola Park. Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-7275. www.astoria.or.usMarch 12. Angora Hike Club Road Side Clean-up. Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-4315. http://angorahikingclub.org.March 13. Swing Kings, Eugene Ballet Co. Liberty Theater. Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-0910. www.clatsopcc.edu/fisherpoets.
March 14. 2nd Saturday Art Walk. Downtown Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-1566. www.lunarboygallerycom.March 15. North Coast Symphonic Band Pops Concert. Liberty Theater. Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-0910. www.liberty-theater.org.March 15. In Their Footsteps: Fort Clatsop - Perilous Nutrition of the Lewis and Clark Expedition-Ever Impending Starvation. Fort Clatsop. Warrenton, Oregon. 503-861-2471. www.nps.gov/lewi/March 16. "Regatta Bingo." Astoria High School. Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-2806. info@astoriaregatta.orgMarch 18. GLBT Social Mixer. Various locations. Astoria, Oregon.March 20. Jordan Circus. Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-1807. www.hemmings.com.
March 21. Angora Hike Club N. Coast Hike #1. S. Jetty/ Sunset Beach. Hammond, Oregon. 503-325-4315. http://angorahikingclub.org.March 21. Lower Columbia Hispanic Council presents Alfredo Muro. Liberty Theater. Astoria, Oregon. 800-875-6807. www.liberty-theater.org.March 21. Spring Chinook Celbration Cooking Class. Seafood Consumer Center. Astoria, Oregon. 503-338-6523. www.seafoodschool.org.March 22. North Coast Symphonic Band Concert. Performing Arts Center. Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-0910. www.clatsopcc.edu/fisherpoets.
March 25. An Evening with Dougie Maclean. Liberty Theater. Astoria, Oregon. 800-875-6807. www.liberty-theater.orgMarch 28. Angora Hike Club Whale Watch Hike. Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-4315. http://angorahikingclub.org.March 28. Troll Radio Revue. Performing Arts Center. Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-7487. www.rivertheater.com.March 29. North Coast Symphony. Performing Arts Center. Astoria, Oregon. 503-325-7487. www.rivertheater.com.Other Notable Events on the North Oregon CoastMarch 14-15. Garibaldi Crab Races. Garibaldi, Oregon. (503) 322-2618.
March 15. Rockaway Lion’s Club “St. Patrick’s Dinner." Rockaway Lion’s Club. Rockaway Beach, Oregon. (503) 355-3075. March 21 & 22. Taste of Tillamook. Featuring Tillamook County's restaurants, microbreweries, wine cellars and seafood producers. Cooking demonstrations, Black Box Chefs competitions and live entertainment. Tillamook County Fairgrounds. 4603 East Third Street. Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-2272.April 3- 5. Birding & Blues Festival. Live music, guided field trips, indoor seminars and workshops. Bay by boat tours, raffle of lodging, art, gift baskets and more. www.birdingandblues.com.
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 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/
Arch Cape Property Services. Dozens of homes in that dreamy, rugged stretch between Cannon Beach and Manzanita known as Arch Cape. Oceanfront and ocean view , or just a short walk from the sea.
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.
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ASTORIAWhere the Columbia meets the Pacific, Land of Lewis & Clark and loads of atmosphere & history
SEASIDE
The Promenade, Tillamook Head, family fun & broad, sandy beaches
CANNON BEACHA mysterious lighthouse, upscale yet earthy, a huge monolith, fine eateries & an art mecca
NEHALEM BAY
Manzanita's beaches, Nehalem and Wheeler's quirky beauty; laid back Rockaway
TILLAMOOK BAY
Garibaldi, Barview, Bay City, Tillamook & an oceanfront ghost town
THREE CAPES LOOP
The hidden secret of the coast: Cape Meares, a lighthouse, Oceanside, Netarts and Pacific City
DEPOE BAYA spouting horn downtown, freaky hidden cliffs and whales, whales, whales
NEWPORTTime-tripping Nye Beach, a bustling bayfront, marine science-central and two lighthouses
YACHATS
Constantly dramatic wave action, a mix of the rugged & upscale
FLORENCE
A lighthouse, ancient bayfront and miles and miles of fluffy dunes
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(Manzanita, Oregon) – The holidays are closing in, and thus arrive a host of seasonal activities and events to Tillamook County, on the north Oregon coast. Music, art, plays, and a decent helping of caroling and Santa Claus-oriented goodies are flooding north coast towns like Tillamook, Manzanita, Nehalem, Bay City, Pacific City and even tiny Cape Meares.This listing of events covers happenings until New Year’s Eve. For a complete list of events from Astoria to Florence, see the Oregon Coast Events Calendar.November 11 - April 14, every Saturday: Garibaldi Saturday Market. Self-produced products from the Northwest. Lodge at the Old Mill. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 210 S. Third St. Garibaldi, Oregon. (503) 322-0322.
November 10: Veteran’s Celebration. Tillamook Naval Air Museum. 6030 Hangar Road, Tillamook, Oregon. 8 a.m. to noon. (503) 842-1130. 
November 18: Franc D'Ambrosio’s "Broadway" – a concert presented by Monday Musical Club of Tillamook. 2 p.m. Don Whitney Auditorium. 2605 12th Street. Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-2078. www.MondayMusicClub.com.November 20 - December 29: Latimer Quilt & Textile Center. 2105 Wilson River Loop Road. Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 842-8622. www.oregoncoast.com/latimertextileNovember 22: Thanksgiving Community Potluck Dinner. 1 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center. 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr. Pacific City, Oregon. (503) 965-7900.November 22: Thanksgiving Community Potluck Dinner in Tillamook. 7 p.m. TCCA Visitor Center. Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-7472.
November 23 & 24: Rockaway Beach Holiday Gift Fair. Rockaway Beach Civic Facility. Rockaway, Oregon. (503) 355-2291.November 24: Christmas Tree Lighting in Garibaldi. Garibaldi, Oregon. (503) 322-2544.November 24 - 25: Holiday Wreath Making. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are required. Tillamook Forest Center. 45500 Wilson River Hwy. Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 815-6800. www.tillamookforestcenter.orgNovember 25: Latimer Quilt & Textile Center “Open House.” Latimer Quilt & Textile Center. 2105 Wilson River Loop Road, Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 842-8622. www.oregoncoast.com/latimertextileDecember 1 to May 31: Fishing on the Trask River at the Trask River Hatchery. 
December 1: Annual Habitat Holiday Art Auction. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. TCCA Visitor’s Center. 2610 Third Street, Tillamook, Oregon. To donate items call (503) 842-7472.December 1: Annual Christmas Bazaar. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. 2102 Sixth Street, Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 842-6192.December 1: UMW Christmas Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tillamook Methodist Church. 3808 Twelfth Street, Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 842-1252.December 1: Christmas Tree Lighting in Tillamook. Tillamook City Hall. 210 Laurel Ave., Tillamook, Oregon. (503) 842-5378.December 3: Christmas Past, Winter Tea, an annual fundraiser. High Tea includes a raffle ticket and a door prize ticket. 12 - 4 p.m. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 5 free. Latimer Quilt & Textile Center. 2105 Wilson River Loop Road. Tillamook, Oregon. 503-842-8622.December 6: Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction. Special Guest Speaker: Mr. Gerry Frank, Author, Oregonian Columnist and former Chief of Staff to Senator Mark Hatfield. 6 - 9 p.m. Pelican Pub Ocean Front Banquet Room, Pacific City, Oregon. 
December 8: Coast Swinger’s Square Dance Club, 3rd Annual Christmas Bazaar. Craft items, Christmas Decorations, Bake Sale. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Garibaldi City Hall, 6th & Acacia. Garibaldi, Oregon. (503) 842-2980.December 14: Santa, Sing-a-long & Christmas Decorating Awards. 6:30 p.m. Rockaway Beach Wayside (if raining, at Firehall). (503) 355-8108. www.rockawaybeach.net 
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.
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