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
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 TH
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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))
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