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Adopt a beach
Oregon’s forward-looking Beach Bill guarantees
public ownership of the state’s 363-mile coastline,
meaning that, try as you might, you can never own the
deed to those precious sands.
But that doesn’t stop you from doing a good deed
by adopting a stretch of beach to love and care for as if
it were your very own.
SOLVE, in partnership with Oregon State Parks,
has launched a new Oregon Adopt-A-Beach program
to support ongoing beach cleanups throughout the
year. SOLVE is currently seeking groups or individuals
interested in serving as volunteer caretaker for their
favorite stretch of beach.
“Adopt-A-Beach allows for community members
to step up and take care of an area that is special to
them” said SOLV Program Coordinator Jon Schmidt.
“The Adopt-A-Beach program is an effort to keep
beaches clean of litter and marine debris, which
threatens coastal communities year-round. Every
volunteer cleanup, no matter how big or small, makes
a difference.”
Program participants choose their favorite beach,
clean their adopted stretch at least three times a year
for at least two years, and report their results back to
SOLVE.
SOLVE support includes free cleanup supplies,
a leader handbook, ongoing project guidance and
disposal assistance. All participants will receive a
certificate of adoption and recognition on the SOLVE
website.
Individuals or groups interested in adopting a beach
or volunteering at a scheduled beach cleanup, can
contact Schmidt at jon@solveoregon.org or 971-346-
2703 or go to solveoregon.org/oregon-adopt-beach.
Celebrate a restoration nation
All are welcome on Saturday, Nov.
16, as the Confederated Tribes of Siletz
Indians holds its annual Restoration Pow-
Wow at Chinook Winds Casino Resort
in Lincoln City.
This free event begins with a grand
entry at 6 pm. American Indian vendors
will be offering jewelry, beadwork and
other items for sale throughout the day.
This is the 42nd year the Siletz Tribe
has celebrated the signing of Public
Law 95-195, which re-established
government-to-government relations
between the Confederated Tribes
of Siletz Indians and the federal
government. The Siletz Tribe had been
terminated from federal recognition in
August 1954.
In the late 1960s, it became apparent
that the only way to preserve and
revitalize Siletz Tribal sovereignty,
community and culture was for the
Siletz Tribe to regain its status as a Tribe
recognized by the United States.
In November 1977, after years of
intense lobbying, Congress and President
Jimmy Carter approved Public Law
95-195, which reinstated recognition of
the Siletz as a federal Indian Tribe. The
Siletz Tribe was the second in the nation
— and the first in Oregon — to achieve
restoration.
Chinook Winds Casino Resort is
located at 1777 NW 44th Street
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Get briefed
on opera
“La Boheme” is one of opera’s all-time
classics, but with a running time of more
than three hours, it can a little tough as
an introduction to the art form.
Nehalem’s NCRD Performing Arts
Center has the answer this Friday, Nov.
15, as it hosts a bite-sized “La Boheme”
courtesy of Portland Opera To Go.
Clocking in at less than an hour
long, the production is an accessible
introduction to the world of opera —
perfect for first-timers and a delightful
diversion for those familiar with
Puccini’s gorgeous melodies.
This fully staged and costumed
adaptation runs a lean 50 minutes and
is performed in English with some of
the most exciting young talent North
America has to offer. So, bring a child
you love and introduce them to this
dynamic art form; bring a date and fall in
love all over again; or bring yourself and
revel in the lush music and passionate
love story of Puccini’s “La Boheme.”
Friday’s performance will start at 7
pm at 36155 9th Street.
Tickets are in advance at
tickettomato.com or NCRD Welcome
Center for $18, or for $22.75 at the door.
Proceeds will benefit NCRD’s New
Pool Campaign.