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10A • August 12, 2016 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com See photos of Corgi Beach Day 2016 from OPB at http://bit. ly/2au0IQJ and from people at the event at http://bit.ly/2aq8jBL Justin Moore, dressed as a corgi, kneels beside his dog Baron. “Corgi” is Welsh for “dwarf dog.” DANNY MILLER/EO MEDIA GROUP Frances Bamford stands with her dog, Brandy, dressed as a sheriff and an inmate for a costume competition. DANNY MILLER/EO MEDIA GROUP Corgis cavort in Cannon Beach More than 350 corgis take to the beach for Oregon Humane Society Oregon Public Broadcasting C annon Beach faced an invasion of short- legged, happy-go-lucky creatures with ears bigger than life and smiles to match during the fourth-annual Oregon Corgi Beach Day on Saturday. Hundreds of corgi owners and admirers cooed over the corgis as they pranced along the Ore- gon Coast, kicking up sand and water underneath the warm, summer sun. Whether it’s the goofy smiles or the adorably disproportionate body-to-legs ratio, entertainment never falls short with these dogs. “They’re lovable,” said Jennifer Robinson, the organizer of the Portland Corgi Meetup Group who hosts the yearly event. “It’s hard to look at a corgi and not smile.” Famous Instagram accounts like @corgnelius, @aquacorg, @corginstagram and @ralphthecorgi, range from 80,000 followers up to nearly 700,000. There’s no doubt that corgis have stolen the heart of many. “It’s the fact that they’re so happy with their people,” said Donna Newton, the breed rescue con- tact for the Columbia River Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club. “They’re smiling all the time. I think that’s why they appeal to people.” The interest shown on social media has trans- lated well in reality. Started in 2007, the Port- land-based corgi meetup group has grown from 30 members to more than 500. This year the group cordially hosted an estimated 700-plus people, doubling last year’s attendance. Even though it was a corgi beach day, all breeds could participate. With more than 700 people signing in at Cannon Beach, the Oregon Humane Society estimated at least 350 corgis attended. “Everyone I’ve seen has had one or two or three,” said Christy Blahutka, who worked at the Oregon Humane Society booth, in regards to the number of corgis people brought with them. On Facebook, there were more than 2,000 peo- ple “interested” in the event and another 1,000- plus RSVP’d as “going” to the event. As the event grew larger each year, the group decided to reach out to the Oregon Humane Soci- ety. This is the second year the event has benefi ted the Oregon Humane Society. Last year’s event raised $1,500. “As our event started growing we wanted to do something to help the community as well,” Robinson said. Combining a love for corgis with a dedication to giving back, the group also participates in events like Dogtoberfest, Walk in the Pearl, Doggie Street Fest and Strut Your Mutt. DANNY MILLER/EO MEDIA GROUP Corgis and their owners walk up and down the beach during the Oregon Corgi Beach Day benefi ting the Oregon Humane Society on Saturday at Cannon Beach. Th e event included a costume competition, raffl e and other activities. Contribute to city park planning Cannon Beach offi cials have been meeting with the public to create a citywide master plan for parks, trails, beach access and natural spaces. The adopted master plan will provide direction for re- pairs, upgrades and future in- vestments in Cannon Beach parks, trails and recreation for the next 20 years. The city will have feed- back booths throughout town on Aug. 22 and 23 to gather more community input. Meet the master plan team at the American Legion on Aug. 22, from about 5 to 6 p.m., the Second and Spruce intersection on Aug. 23 from 10 to 11 a.m., and the Cannon Beach Farmers Market in the Midtown parking lot on Aug. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. The majority of partic- ipants at an open house in June voiced support for buy- ing the old elementary school property. The 13 th Annual Cannon Beach Cottage & Garden Tour T HREE -D AY E VENT S EPTEMBER 9 - 11 , 2016 TH TH FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 TH 6:00 p.m. Kicks off with a concert by Kelsey Mousley and the Next Right Thing and food by Newman’s at 988 and Sea Level Coffee and Bakery. Tickets $12 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 TH 12:00 p.m. Luncheon & Lecture at Tolovana Inn with Libby Holah of Holah Design Tickets $25 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Home & Garden Tour of Tolovana Tickets $30 6:00 p.m. Maggie & the Cats Concert & Reception (Fall Raffl e Takes place at this time (included in home and garden ticket price)) You name it, we’ve banked it. 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