Tag archive for ‘bandon’
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Honor thy wind
WindFest Get windblown this month on the Bandon waterfront. The fourth annual WindFest is hosted by the Port of Bandon from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 6 and 7. ‘Since we have all this wind, we might as well celebrate it,” said Port Manager Gina Dearth. WindFest is also an opportunity to celebrate local …
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Kennel Club Shows in Bandon
Coos Kennel Club will hold a dog show and obedience trials from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 6 and Saturday, Aug. 7 at Bandon High School located at 9th St. S.W. Vendors will have booths with pet supplies for sale. Want to know more? Call Penni Fields at 541-267-6356.
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View some local wildlife
An abundance of wildlife inhabits 900 acres of natural habitat at the Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge and the Oregon Islands NWR. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bandon Marsh NWR was established in 1983. It includes areas set aside to provide habitat for shorebirds, waterfowl, salmon and other estuarine-dependent species. The …
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Patsy Cline Serenades in Bandon
Doris Smith as Patsy Cline has 13 costume changes and sings 26 songs, such as ‘Crazy,” ‘Sweet Dreams,” ‘True Love,” ‘Back in my Baby’s Arms,” ‘I Fall to Pieces,” and “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” to name a few. While Doris is changing costumes, actress Pam de Jong tells the story of Patsy Cline and how she …
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Cranberry Festival #64
Follow the Cranberry Road It’s almost time to don those ruby slippers and head on down the Cranberry Road into the heart of Old Town for Bandon’s 64th annual Cranberry Festival. The volunteer festival committee, led by Chairwoman Colleen Showalter, promises all the traditional events plus a renewed focus on the town’s favorite berry. This …
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Keeping safe on the beach
Beware the sneaker wave Sneaker waves appear without warning, slamming the beach with deadly force. They carry sand that can saturate your clothes, weighing you down and hindering your escape. Be Safe: Never turn your back on the ocean. Watch those logs The ocean’s power can lift a log and drop it on top of …
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Camp yurt style at Bullards Beach
Some people love the outdoors but prefer not to sleep amid the weather that gives Bandon its nickname, ‘The Storm Watching Capital of the World.” There is a unique middle ground. Located two miles north of Bandon, nestled between the Coquille River and the Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge, Bullard’s Beach State Park is ideal …
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Sea life ashore
Sea, sand and sawdust. These sea creatures are carved by talented, chainsaw-wielding artists whom you may be lucky enough to see compete at a carving contest. Don’t be afraid of this Orca or this crab, go ahead and check out the detail. In fact, get up close and personal on the waterfront of Old Town …
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Resort turns back the clock – Course pays tribute to classic architect
One hundred years ago, Charles Blair Macdonald opened a golf course that he hoped would introduce America to the best that golf had to offer. Macdonald, who learned golf course architecture at St. Andrews in Scotland, the birthplace of the game, brought back ideas from many of the great European courses and put them to …
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Old Macdonald – Front Nine
No. 1 Double Plateau Yardage: 304 yards from green tees (par 4) Description: The landing area for the drive is a huge fairway, the norm for Old Macdonald. The green has two plateaus, and the best approach angle depends on where the flag is. The hole plays into the prevailing wind in the summer, making …
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