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Plaid Friday, worth checking out
If the prospect of making Jeff Bezos’
tower of gold a few stories taller by taking
part in Black Friday does not appeal,
merchants in Manzanita, Nehalem and
Wheeler have an alternative proposal —
Plaid Friday.
Plaid Friday was conceived from the idea
of weaving the individual threads of small
businesses together to create a strong fabric
that celebrates the diversity and creativity
of independent businesses. Plaid Friday
is designed to promote both local and
independently owned businesses during the
holidays.
Merchants throughout the three villages
will roll out the red carpet with special
offers and incentives this Friday, Nov. 29.
And for those in search of a family
activity after a day of shopping, Manzanita’s
Pine Grove Community House will host a
Holiday Kids Fair where local organizations
and non-profits will have tables with special
hands-on arts and crafts projects for kids
to make. Guests can enjoy cookies and hot
cocoa, holiday music and a visit from Santa
and Mrs. Claus.
Organizations offering activities
include Rinehart Clinic, St. Catherine/
Wheeler’s Weirder Wine Walk
Saturday, Nov. 30, will mark the first time
in years that the village of Wheeler has
been open after 5 pm. From 4 to 7 pm,
guests are invited to have a little compli-
mentary wine or non-alcoholic beverage
while strolling through the shops in
downtown Wheeler and even visiting with
Santa Claus.
For more information, call 503-354-4454.
Small Business Bingo
Santa Catalina Episcopal Church, Calvary
Bible Church, Manzanita Visitors Center,
Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, Oregon
Beach Experiences, Rainy Day Village
Network and more.
There will also be a raffle for a special
kids’ activity basket, donated by the
Women’s Club of Manzanita-North
County.
The event will run from 5 to 7:30 pm,
with Santa Claus arriving at 5:30 pm,
courtesy of special fire truck delivery by
Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue.
For details, go to http://
Bring three receipts from any business in
Manzanita to the Manzanita Visitors Center
between 10 am and 4 pm on Saturday,
Nov. 30, and your name will be entered to
win one of three fantastic local prizes. Re-
ceipts can be from retail, lodging or dining
in Manzanita.
exploremanzanita.com/plaid-
friday-coming-to-manzanita or call
503-812-5510.
Get set for Giving Tuesday
Looking for a way to connect with your
community, do good works and feel great?
Then mark your calendars for a pre-holiday
pick-me-up that will strengthen your
community and spread the joy of the season:
the Giving Tuesday Generosity Bazaar &
Volunteer Fair, taking place on Tuesday,
Dec. 3, at the Lincoln City Cultural Center.
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving
fueled by the power of social media and
collaboration. Lincoln City marks the
occasion by providing a networking and
fundraising opportunity for local nonprofits.
Representatives from a variety of local
groups and a host of worthy causes will have
booths in the cultural center auditorium.
Guests are invited to drop by, anytime from
10 am to 3 pm, to learn about volunteering
and donation opportunities, or to purchase
holiday fundraising items.
“We’ve got a day just for shopping and
discounts, that’s Black Friday” said cultural
center Director Niki Price. “We’ve also got
a day where people buy gifts online, that’s
Cyber Monday. So, Giving Tuesday is
about taking a break from buying, a day to
remember that generosity and selflessness
are what the season is truly about.”
Groups taking part in Giving Tuesday
include the North Lincoln County
Historical Museum, the Oregon Coast
Community College Foundation, Lincoln
County Emergency Services, Boy Scouts of
America, CERT, the Humane Society and
CHANCE, the group now operating the
Lincoln City Warming Shelter.
There will be fundraising items to
buy, including See’s candies from the
Kiwanis Club of Lincoln City, pancake
mix from Backpacks for Kids, wreaths
from the Rotary Club of Lincoln City and
commemorative bricks from the cultural
center. All the organizations will have
information, signup sheets and donation
receipts, offering guests the chance to get
involved in a variety of ways. In addition,
the center will be collecting donations of
new, unwrapped toys for the North Lincoln
Fire & Rescue District drive, nonperishable
food for the Lincoln City Food Pantry
and warm clothing for the Lincoln City
Warming Shelter.
Guests are invited to take an “unselfie” at
their chosen booth, and post it to Facebook,
Twitter or Instagram account using
#lincolncitygives and #givingtuesday. to
raise awareness of the day and the bazaar.
The Giving Tuesday Generosity Bazaar
& Volunteer Fair will run from 10 am to 3
pm at 540 NE Hwy. 101.
For more information, or to donate
or volunteer, call Donna Morris at
503-703-8224.
Susan Wahlke and Ruthanne Taylor selling See’s
Candies for Lincoln City Kiwanis Club
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