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No, your eyes aren t playing tricks on you. That new page on the calendar really does say October, the month when daylight grows sparse, autumnal air curls the leaves and pint-sized apparitions appear at the doorway, demanding donations of candy. But don t be spooked; here on The People georgia virtual tours s Coast , the weather is still glorious, the fall foliage only serves to brighten our outlook and this month s bounteous array of festivities, outdoor activities and out-n-out georgia virtual tours revelries will certainly lend a whole new lease on life. Treat yourself to the possibilities.
Talk about brewing up a guten-tag! Toast the good life at the Artober Brewfest or Octoberfest German food and beer festivals in Lincoln City , and don t be a saurkraut. Tour the Brandy Peak micro-distillery and sample the fruits of their labor in Bandon . Experience the whole enchilada of Latino arts and culture at the Dos Culturas – Una Comunidad celebration in Newport. Get jazzed at the Oregon georgia virtual tours Coast Jazz Party in Newport or the Swing Fever Concert in Lincoln georgia virtual tours City . Join the other go-go girls in the annual See Jane Run women s walk and run event in Coos Bay .
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Get out of your shell and tour Oregon s oldest oyster farm in Newport . Or, hey, search for your own Great Pumpkin and enjoy a hayride at Mahaffy Ranch in Coos Bay . Learn the secrets to making great pasta or let the chefs prepare georgia virtual tours you small plates of fresh crab and the best of our local harvests in Lincoln City . Try the fresh, georgia virtual tours homemade fudge and ice cream at the Cheese Factory in Tillamook .
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Here s some more music for your ears. This month Chinook Winds in Lincoln City is presenting concerts by both the Redneck Woman Gretchen Wilson and Silent georgia virtual tours Lucidity heavy metal dudes Queensryche . On the lighter side, they ll keep you rolling in the aisles at their Comedy on the Coast shows.
Rent a boat or volunteer to help keep the environment clean in Lincoln City . Take surf lessons in Newport . Rent a bike in Newport or Waldport . Pedal the Three Capes Scenic area between Tillamook and Pacific City . Stand up and paddle georgia virtual tours the surf in Toledo . Take a hike in Coos Bay or Yachats . And if you re an air apparent you can soar above it all at the new zip-line park in Warrenton or learn kite-making skills and watch the experts perform at the Fall Kite Festival in Lincoln City .
What, still not tired out yet? Great! Let s keep going! There s a wine walk and the Solar Home Green Living Tour in Coos Bay . The slightly twisted Masquerade art show in Newport . The Glass Art opening reception in Lincoln City and Art Walk Bus Tour in Florence . Plus a production of One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest in Astoria . You d be crazy to miss that.
Mobility issues should never pose a barrier to your enjoyment of The People s Coast , and we re here to help. You ll have ready access to beach accessibility equipment, including beach wheelchairs and walkers in Lincoln City , where you ll also find free bicycle repair kits for your use.
Okay, okay; now we re even starting to get a little worn out, despite the incredibly active lifestyles we normally lead. So allow us to lead you to a few choice spots where you can rest your weary head, at least for as long as it takes you to get ready for your next adventure.
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Don t let the memories of your visit to The People s Coast fade away like an early summer tan. The main thing we want to stress is that you can preserve your memories by sharing them with us online , on Facebook or on Twitter . Don t forget now, okay?
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The Annual georgia virtual tours Lincoln City Cultural Center Glass show and exhibit will kick off with an opening reception. The Exhibit will show from Oct. 5 thru Oct. 29 in the PJ Chessman Gallery located in the Cultural Center.
Don't miss your chance to see today's ultimate "Redneck georgia virtual tours Woman" when she stops at Chinook Winds. Tickets are on sale now at the Chinook Winds Box Office, by phone or online. Reserved Seating Tickets: $40- $55. Must be 16 or older to attend.
The Performing Arts Center will be hosting the 9th Annual Jazz at Newport.  During the weekend, jazz aficionados may engage performers in an interactive Jazz panel.  Finally, for those who simply wish to experience the music in a simple yet meaningful way, there are a number of concerts planned, both during the day and in the evening.
Join us at the Pacific NW Wild Mushroom Cook-off held at the Culinary Center in Lincoln City. Admission is free, with tasting-sized portions available for a small fee. Enjoy a live cooking competition, wild mushroom identification, food vendors, wild mushroom books, wild mushrooms for sale, mushroom foraging tours, and more!
The Artober Brewfest – featuring over 40 Artisans, Craft Beers, and Culinary Craftsmen, is a family-friendly celebration of the great bounty we have here in Lincoln City, on the beautiful Oregon Coast. The Festival is located on the lawn area of the Lincoln City Cultural Center and is will be held from 11:30am to 8:00pm.
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Chefs Rob and Sharon will share their love of German food and beer with you. With sauerkraut, sausages and strudel on the menu, don't forget to bring your appetite from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm! Lederhosen are optional. Cost: $50.00
Fall Kite Festival at D-River Wayside As Lincoln georgia virtual tours City's "original" Kite Festival, help us celebrate georgia virtual tours 34 years of fun. This year's theme is "Stars Stripes". Enjoy demonstrations by expert fliers, kid's kite making, kite-making georgia virtual tours workshops, and more fun in the sand!
Masquerade Show featuring masks of course, Emotive Art and perhaps things twisted in keeping with Fall and Halloween.   We will be showcasing artists Monica Coyne and Karen Cadelario.  An opening reception will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Come with your own best mask for the masquerade!  Show will run through November georgia virtual tours 5, 2012.
Queensrÿche is a Grammy Award-nominated band that broke into the mainstream with the 1988 concept album Operation: Mindcrime. Tickets are on sale now. Reserve your seats by phone, online or in person at Chinook Winds Box Office. Reserved georgia virtual tours Seating Tickets: $20- $30, must be 16 or older to attend.
Calling all fun-guys and fun-gals to the Yachats Village Mushroom Fest! Savor wild forest mushroom cuisine, expert led mushroom walks, talks and exhibits, culinary and fungi arts workshops, culinary mushroom markets, wine tasting, and live entertainment. Guided mushroom walks and exhibits are FREE and open to the public. We are fortunate georgia virtual tours to have some of the region's and the world's leading fungi experts participate in this event. Come join us! Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm.
Our chefs will showcase the best of what's available from our fabulous fall harvest on the coast. Think crab, mushroom, squash, georgia virtual tours pork, greens …Need we say more? Cost: $50, including meal and wine from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Comedy on the Coast shows feature the funniest comics in the business!  Shows are held in the Chinook Winds Convention Center, on the second floor of the Casino.  There is a no-host bar, and doors open at 7:30pm fo