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Coos Bay, OR · Lifestyle
willamettevalleymagazine.com
unearththevoyage.com
This Oregon Beach Lets You Hunt for Agates on Your Own and Keep Every Stone You Find
You know that feeling when you pull over at a spot with a tiny sign and a short tunnel, expecting nothing much? Then you pop out the other side and the Oregon coast opens up like a secret. Sand hills roll toward the surf, a lighthouse sits on the horizon,...
willamettevalleymagazine.com
Lincoln Chronicle
Oregon Coast Woodturners Club display members’ passion with month-long exhibit at Visual Arts Center
The Lincoln Chronicle's "5 Questions and a Secret" feature focuses on Tom Hastings and the Oregon Coast Woodturners Club, one of three groups displaying their work this month at the Newport Visual Arts Center.
eugeneweekly.com
Thanks, The Chef and More in Letters
For years I’ve been searching for a home, always running in the hopes of one day finding a place where I wouldn’t face anti-queer bigotry. Eventually, I learned that the bigotry will always exist, but that amazing people could surround me, and we can all work together for a better world.
familydestinationsguide.com
The Nostalgic Little Deli In Oregon That’s Worth Driving Across The State For
There’s a deli in Corvallis, Oregon that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled into someone’s very well-fed grandmother’s kitchen, and honestly, that’s the highest compliment anyone can give a restaurant. Old World Deli is the kind of place that reminds you why simple, honest food...
familydestinationsguide.com
This Enormous Oregon Quilt Shop Stocks Over 8,000 Fabrics And Crafters Simply Can’t Get Enough
Somewhere in Lebanon, Oregon, there’s a quilt shop so packed with fabric that it could make a person forget what day it is, and honestly, that’s perfectly fine. Finally Together Quilt Shop is the kind of place that turns a quick errand into a full afternoon adventure, and nobody who walks through the door seems to mind one bit.
Channel 6000
hoodline.com
Portland Art Museum Uncorks 54 Willamette Valley Wineries for One Big Night
Fifty-four Willamette Valley wineries are set to pour inside the Portland Art Museum Wednesday, November 11, as the museum teams up with the Willamette Valley Wineries Association for Harvest Celebration: Where Wine & Art Meet. The event pairs winemakers with six artists for an evening built around tastings, creative stations, and seasonal food, all contained to the museum's Grand Ballroom rather than its gallery spaces.
philomathnews.com
kezi.com
Eugene studio teams up with Green Hill to find dogs forever homes
EUGENE, Ore. - Warrior Fitness in Eugene hosted a free community yoga event, partnering with Green Hill Humane Society. Participants shared the mat with senior dogs looking for their forever homes instead of puppies. The event raised money and awareness for Green Hill while giving people a chance to meet some of the shelter's adoptable dogs.
The Register-Guard
Placido's Pasta Shop one of Yelp's top 100 best pasta places in the U.S.
Placido’s Pasta Shop in Eugene has been a staple for pasta lovers for more than a decade. That dedication from impressed restaurant reviewers earned the eatery official recognition as one of Yelp’s top 100 pasta places of 2026 . Yelp’s inaugural list of the top 100 pasta joints in the U.S. celebrates both National Pasta Day on Oct. 17 and “America’s ever-growing passion for the popular dish,” according to an article posted to Yelp's site. Yelp searches for “pasta shops” increased 52% in the period from September 2025 to August 2026 compared to the 12 months prior, showing a desire for handmade pasta and spaces that inspire diners to slow down, according to the restaurant ratings organization. The Italian restaurant at 120 Shelton Mcmurphey Blvd. has been serving fresh pasta since 2015. Chef Joe Placido previously told The Register-Guard about pasta’s versatility. His menu reflects a focus on high-quality ingredients and well-made pasta. “I like really traditional Italian dishes, but ones that really use the best ingredients that I can source,” Placido said. His decades of cooking experience culminate in a restaurant any local foodie knows well. Menu staples like spaghetti and meatballs, the house-smoked salmon alfredo and the shrimp
oregoncoasttoday.com
There’s no place like home
Patriotic hymns, Norwegian dance rhythms and the sweeping flight of swans will shape “Songs for the Homeland” when the Newport Symphony Orchestra performs at the Newport Performing Arts Center this Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8. The concerts continue the orchestra’s celebration of Adam Flatt’s 20th anniversary...
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'Water for Elephants' brings high-flying acrobatics and romance to Hult Center Friday
EUGENE, Ore. — The best-selling novel “Water for Elephants” is coming to the Hult Center this Friday, bringing its high-flying romance to the stage. The touring production features a wide range of acrobatics woven into the story. Cast member Adam Fullick, an acrobat in the “Water for Elephants” tour, said audiences can expect “lots of different acrobatic elements in the show.”
KOIN 6 News
Museum to host largest gathering of Willamette Valley wineries in decades
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The largest gathering of Willamette Valley wineries in decades is coming to the Portland Art Museum for a one-of-a-kind tasting extravaganza. It’s a rare chance to explore wine, learn from the makers, and take in art with a fresh lens. “Harvest Celebration: Where Wine & Art Meet” is happening Wednesday, Nov. […]