Published 02/28/09
Oregon 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.org
March 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.us
March 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.org
March 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.org
March 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 Coast
March 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.
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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 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. www.atcannonbeach.com. |
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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.
www.theoceanlodge.com |
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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). www.archcaperentals.com
866-436-1607. |
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