Date archive for July, 2010
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Surf’s still up, dudes
The first time Nick Stephens met Memo Jasso on a beach in 1968, he didn’t care much for the curly-haired man who laughed at his thick wet suit. Stephens had just emerged from the water near Cape Arago, where he had been scuba diving, when he saw a group of surfers, including Jasso, in short …
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Eco-friendly sports
Riding the dunes eco-style. Sandboard or boogie board in the sand? You bet. This isn’t a new pastime; it’s just picking up momentum on the Oregon National Dunes. Goggles should be a part of this adventurous sport because sand in the eye just plain hurts. Speaking of sand, prepare yourself because it gets everywhere. You …
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Cardboard & duct tape|Low-tech watercraft
Looking for a challenge or a good laugh? Both can be found at the Lakeside’s Cardboard Boat Races at Tenmile Lakes. Osprey’s RV Park encourages adults, teens and children to get creative and construct their own boats out of cardboard to race across the lake. Osprey’s RV Park will host its 11th Annual Cardboard Boat …
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High Tide Cafe
The economy has been in a holding pattern for a couple of years now, but you wouldn’t know it the way things are going at the High Tide Cafe in Charleston. It’s summer, so you know the dining area on the deck is bustling and owners Steve Raplee and Carol Rodde have started opening earlier …
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Benefit of Bluegrass
Star of Hope’s annual Bluegrass Bash on Aug. 7 will showcase bluegrass, gospel, and old-time bands at Mingus Park in Coos Bay. Local groups Hudson Ridge and The Young Bucs will be joined by two bands from elsewhere in Oregon: Bill Coleman and the Good News Gospel String Band, from Woodburn, and Back Porch Revival, …
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Charleston celebrates seafood
For a taste of seafood culture, Charleston’s annual Seafood Festival is the place to be. The event takes place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 21-22. The two-day event will feature a trout fishing pond, blow-up toys for children, food vendors, open-air entertainment, a beer garden, and live music. The Charleston Volunteer Fire Fighters Association has organized …
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Kayak across a baby bay
Just minutes down Cape Arago Highway from Charleston you can enjoy Sunset Bay State Park. The small bay is protected on three sides and sheltered from the coastal winds that blow when inland temperatures soar.
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Sample secret sauce
For 53 years, Kiwanians have filled stomachs with savory salmon in a secret sauce to support Scout and sport programs through the annual Kiwanis Salmon Barbecue. The club invites all to a day filled with good food and a great view on the beach. While the weather may be uncertain, Scott Traylor, a Kiwanis member, …
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OIMB activities
The University of Oregon offers courses at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology located in Charleston. Co-ed students who live on campus shed their rubber boots and rain gear on occasion to enjoy sandlot volleyball. Curious about other happenings? Visit http://www.uoregon.edu/~oimb/
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Something for everyone
Trying to keep everyone in the family entertained throughout the summer can be difficult. However, Charleston makes it easy. The Chamber of Commerce has dubbed Charleston the area’s ‘commercial and sport fishing center,” certainly making it an ideal spot to cast a line. Whether you want to fish, feed seals and seagulls, or simply watch …
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