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Share your sandcastles and
stories with Coast Weekend
By LISSA BREWER
COAST WEEKEND EDITOR
The Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest
will return this weekend , brightening shores
with sculptures of sand. A 1997 edition of
Cannon Beach Magazine, found among
family bookshelves shortly after I began as
Coast Weekend editor, headlines the event
with a call to “Come Early, Stay Late!”
The magazine’s invitation holds true for
this weekend’s events, keeping a tradition
alive. Beachgoers are invited to join in a
community bonfi re on Friday night before
the sandcastle building contest begins
ON THE
COVER
on Saturday afternoon. After fi ve hours
have passed, a unique set of creations will
emerge. If your idea will be among them,
or if you’d simply like to build a sandcas-
tle of your own, Coast Weekend invites you
to send a photo of it to editor@discovero-
urcoast.com.
If you’re more comfortable with writ-
ing than with sculpting from sand, rocks
and seaweed, or perhaps you’re interested
in both, consider contributing to Coast
Weekend. You may have noticed that this
week’s edition is a bit longer than most
recent issues. With many events and activi-
ties returning for the summer months, Coast
Weekend has expanded to include more to
see, explore and experience in the scenic
STAFF AND CONTRIBUTORS
Columbia-Pacifi c region.
With that addition comes an opportu-
nity. Perhaps you’re interested in writing
a column about coastal life. Maybe you’re
drawn to local wineries, gardening or the
region’s music scene. If there’s a topic
you’d love to cover, send me a message.
Writers open to assignments of art, music,
event, outdoor and dining stories are also
welcome to get in touch. The ideal free-
lance writer for Coast Weekend is someone
with an eye for detail and accuracy, espe-
cially those with previous news or feature
writing experience.
Interested freelancers are asked to send
writing samples along with a brief summary
of potential contributions to Coast Week-
end. Reach out with questions anytime. M y
inbox is open at editor@discoverourcoast.
com.
ASTORIA SCANDINAVIAN
MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL!
COAST WEEKEND EDITOR
LISSA BREWER
THURSDAY
JUNE 9
2022
Participants at a
previous Cannon
Beach Sandcastle
Contest sculpt
towering creations
along the shore.
Lissa Brewer
Cannon Beach, with Tillamook Rock and Haystack Rock in the distance, seen from Silver Point
Interpretive Overlook.
CALENDAR COORDINATOR
SARAH SMITH
CASTLES
IN THE
SAND
CANNON BEACH
GATHERING
RETURNS
ASTORIA
ART WALK
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INTERPRETING BLACK
COASTAL HISTORY
PAGE 10
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COASTAL FARMERS
MARKETS OPEN
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THOMAS ROBINSON
CONTRIBUTORS
ZOE BUCHLI
DAVID CAMPICHE
M.J. CODY
REBECCA LEXA
BARBARA LLOYD McMICHAEL
BRIAN MEDFORD
PATRICK WEBB
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June 18th!
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