WALDPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TIDINGS
SPRING 2023

Dear Friends,

Spring on the Central Oregon Coast welcomes warmer weather, outdoor adventures and spectacular wildlife. Whether you're new to the area, have lived & worked here for years, or plan to visit with friends and family, Waldport is your destination for fun, great food, unique shopping and a variety of places to stay for a few nights - or a few weeks!

This edition of Waldport Tidings features Member Spotlights, local folks who are here to make your stay comfortable, relaxing and distinctively Waldport. Congratulations to Randi & Mark Stevens for opening Tidewater Creations in November! An amazing yarn store and so much more. Take a look and be sure to browse all member profiles at www.findyourselfinwaldport.com

We celebrate Spring with the return of Beach, Bike & Blues Festival on Saturday, May 6th. Beach, Bike & Blues welcomes more than 700 bike racers and their guests who compete in the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic.
Festival features six hours of live blues music, tasty local food, the Beachcrest Brewing Music & Beverage Pavilion and vendor fair. This year's Festival is presented by Pioneer Connect, Lincoln County and The City of Waldport. Admission is FREE and all ages are welcome.

Every season is a reason to stay, play, dine, shop and explore Waldport.


Warm regards,
Tom
Tom Fullmer
Executive Director
director@waldportchamber.org
The Alsea Bay Bridge Visitor Center & Museum Welcomes Everyone.

Discover a world of history, new displays, updated area information and fun items to purchase for yourself or that special someone.
The Center welcomes the new Louis Southworth bronze sculpture created by Eugene artist Pete Selzer. Southworth was an Oregon Black Pioneer who settled in the area and donated the land for Waldport's very first school. A grand unveiling took place last Fall and the sculpture will rest in its permanent home at the new Louis Southworth Park. Ground breaking is scheduled for later this year. You can learn more about Southworth and the new park here: https://findyourselfinwaldport.com/unveiling-of-louis-southworth-sculpture/

We're located at 320 NW Hwy. 101 at the south end of the Alsea Bay Bridge in Waldport. 541.563.3500. Open Thursday through Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free.
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This woman is SO happy to be in Waldport for the OREGON COAST GRAVEL EPIC BIKE RACE! Intreprid riders from around the Pacific Northwest start from Waldport and venture on paved, gravel and forest roads through the Siuslaw National Forest - for 38 and 62 miles! When they finish, they can now celebrate their success (or survival) when the community welcomes them to Beach, Bike & Blues Festival. It all happens Saturday, May 6th. Thanks to Mike Ripley, race organizer, and to Oregon Coast Bank manager Linda Ericksen for bringing more than 700 racers and their friends to Waldport every year! For more information about the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic, check out this link:
MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS
TIDEWATER CREATIONS.
Randi & Mark Stevens bring their creativity and knowledge to Lincoln County with a very special gallery and gift shop. Randi's passion and expertise will help you choose the right yarn, accessories and specialty items for your next project. The selection is incredible with classes and special events always in the works. Mark's craftsmanship, using exotic and rare wood from around the world, will delight your senses with creations including cutting boards, mushrooms, utensils, craft supplies, bowls and cribbage boards!
440 NE Commercial Street in Waldport.
541-709-7876
SOUTH BEACH MANOR
MEMORY CARE.
South Beach Manor, a memory care community, with accommodations for 41 residents, is located in South Beach, Oregon. South Beach Manor is excited to assist in meeting the memory care needs of the greater Waldport, Newport and Lincoln County areas.South Beach Manor features wide hallways providing an open feel with a continuous hallway promoting exercise and movement. Spacious apartments provide ample room for the resident to personalize their living space. Large common areas throughout the community provide space for residents to gather. These spaces include an Activity Room for group activities and TV room for watching a movie or reading. Additional rooms offer areas to enjoy daily events such as exercise, performances, and resident socials. Life Skills Stations allow residents to enjoy self-directed dementia tailored activities providing a sense of purpose, freedom and independence. The building surrounds a beautiful interior courtyard with raised flower beds, walking paths, and covered sitting areas in the gazebo.
411 SE 35th Street, South Beach, OR 97366 541-961-3237
BIGLEAF WELLNESS.

Toni Eeftink is an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified and a Certified Wellness Practitioner. Most often you can find her working in the hospital as a Hospitalist. She also has a love for aesthetics, women’s HRT, gut health, and weight loss management. Toni's been a nurse practitioner for four years. In total her nursing career spans almost 20 years. She was fortunate enough to have been a travel nurse for 5 of those years. This allowed Toni to experience many parts of our country. She and her husband always knew they wanted to settle in the Pacific Northwest. They moved to Oregon in 2021 and could not be happier! Toni is currently offering her services through telehealth only. Please visit the website and contact Toni for a personal consultation.
toni@bigleafwellness.com
541-819-0001
THE HAUSER GALLERY

The Hauser Gallery is an iconic landmark along Highway 101 in Seal Rock – a shop full of unique items, both old & new, from both near and far.
The Gallery has a unique history, as do the dragons outside and inside. They carry Japanese fabrics, kimonos and obi; African masks, figures and beads; rocks & crystals; Mongolian Dragon Eggs, jewelry, many estate items, and wonderful handmade benches and furniture by Lewis Meyers.
Stop in and explore! 10285 Pacific Coast Hwy. 101, Seal Rock 97376 | 541-563-5232
SILETZ TRIBAL ARTS
& HERITAGE SOCIETY.

In 2011, The Confederated Tribes of Siletz chartered the first not-for-profit corporation called the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society (STAHS) to support and promote the practice, conservation and restoration of the tribal cultures of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians through sharing and education.
The all volunteer board of directors has worked tirelessly to raise funds for the
construction and operation of a Cultural Center with a museum component to be located on Government Hill in Siletz adjacent to the existing Community Center.
Having reached their capital campaign goal, a ground breaking ceremony was held on March 11, 2023 at the construction site for the Siletz Tribe’s museum aptly named “A Place for the People” or “Ghee Dee Ne Dvn.”
In August of 2022 STAHS refurbished an existing building on the main street in Siletz that now houses a gift shop and mini museum.

402 Government Hill Rd., Siletz, Oregon 97380
stahsboard@gmail.com
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TCB SECURITY SERVICES.

Since 2001, TCB has been an industry leader in private security patrol services. With continued reductions in Law Enforcement and steady increases in personal and property crime, their uniformed officers conduct routine patrols and checks at your property in clearly marked vehicles to proactively prevent & deter crime from taking place.
Their state licensed officers are equipped with the latest in technology, provided with high levels of training and are backed by their experienced management team and 24/7 dispatch center.
TCB Patrol Services provides commercial, residential and government customers with security at a fraction of the cost of traditional on-site officers. Share the cost of the service with others in your community and allow everyone to rest easy knowing their property is protected.

Contact TCB at 541-265-5265 or 541-574-4016
sales@tcbmanagement.com
LINCOLN COUNTY OREGON.

The Lincoln County Commissioners are elected by the citizens of Lincoln County. Their combined experience, commitment and capable team of all-county employees “provide essential public services, both legally required and locally desired, in an efficient, effective, and respectful manner.”

Looking back… Lincoln County was governed by a commissioners’ court beginning in April 1893, which consisted of two commissioners and a county judge who met in a rented building in Toledo. Appointed officials included: sheriff, stock inspector, school superintendent, coroner, county court judge, treasurer, veterinarian and clerk. The county court was replaced by a three-member board of commissioners in the late 1960s.

Today, county government responsibilities include public health, mental health, community corrections, juvenile services, criminal prosecution, airports, parks, libraries, land-use planning, building regulations, refuse disposal, elections, recording of vital records, air-pollution control, veterans services, economic development, urban renewal, public housing, county fairs, museums, animal control, emergency management, senior services, and many others.

Thank you to Chair Claire Hall and fellow commissioners Kaety Jacobson & Casey Miller for your service.

225 West Olive Street, Suite 110, Newport, Oregon 97365 |541.265.4100







COASTAL HOMES & LAND.

Coastal Homes & Land is a full service Real Estate Agency. They love the Coast! Let them help you with over 30+ years of living here. They listen to your needs & love sharing their stories of what makes living here special. Coastal Homes & Land. Real Estate Sales with over 30 plus years of selling and living on the Oregon Coast. Call 541-992-5535 and ask for Tim Gregory.
tgregory0426@gmail.com
Located at 262 Hwy. 101, Yachats, OR.
OREGON COAST BANK.

OREGON COAST BANK delivers complete banking services for personal and business needs. Checking and savings accounts, IRAs, Loans for autos, motorcycles, RVs & boats, Debit & Visa cards, Real Estate and personal lines of credit. 
Own a business? Let Oregon Coast Bank help with expansion, equipment upgrades, direct deposit, merchant services and working capital. Celebrating more than 20 years on the Oregon Coast, Oregon Coast Bank’s personal and business bankers live right here in our community and are ready to serve your needs.

Be sure to thank manager Linda Ericksen for bringing the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic bike race to Waldport 11 years ago. The economic impact and spirit of community lives on today as we celebrate together with Beach, Bike & Blues Festival!
285 N.W. Maple in Waldport.541.563.9000

Welcome to The City of Waldport.

If you are new to Waldport or considering relocation, The City of Waldport is your source for information and resources.

Services include public works, parks & recreation, finance, planning and zoning and community services.

Thank you to the City of Waldport for moving ahead to create the Louis Southworth Park, too!

Please call 541.563.3561 and visit their website at www.waldportoregon.gov
355 N.W. Alder St. | PO Box 1120 | Waldport, Oregon 97394
Waldport truly has it all. When you buy local, you directly help those who make our community a special place to live and work. Get out and browse the shops on Hwy 101, experience Old Town, take a stroll on the Woodland Trail and be sure to visit the
Port of Alsea docks where you can rent a boat, toss in a crab pot,
launch your boat or kayak and dine
at several fine cafes and bistros.
BEACH, BIKE & BLUES FESTIVAL
RETURNS SATURDAY, MAY 6, 2023!
Our favorite Crab wants to make sure you are happy when in Waldport. How can you not be? The Waldport Great Garage Sale is coming up June 3-4, then, the 68th annual BEACHCOMBER DAYS returns June 16-18! Parade. Car Show. Live Music. Beer Garden. Kid's Faire. Treasure Chest Raffle. Incredible Food. Royal Court. Vendor Fair. Fire Dancers. Timber Show. (Congratulations to the Waldport High School Forestry Team for taking the STATE TITLE for the fourth year in a row!)
For volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, visit
Without volunteers, The Alsea Bay Bridge Visitor Center & Museum would not be open. Please consider your gift of time and talent. In 2022, we welcomed more than 10,000 visitors from all 50 states & 29 countries! Thank you to these special volunteers: Cherie, Linda, Rhonda, Thelma, Rick, Jerry, Barbara, Paula, Chip AND the 40 volunteers helping with Beach, Bike & Blues Festival on May 6th! And, thank you to our volunteer board of directors: President Kevin Battles, Vice-President Jamie Michel, Treasurer Sue Woodruff, Secretary Jen Perry and Directors Rian Martinsen & Ryan Bennett.
For volunteer opportunities, please contact Tom at 503-789-9686
Have you ever walked under The Alsea Bay Bridge? The steps to the beach from The Alsea Bay Bridge Visitor Center & Museum take you to a whole new world below.
Low tide is the safest and best time a exploration. Photo courtesy of Maureen Fullmer
THE WALDPORT WEDNESDAY MARKET IS BIGGER & BETTER THAN EVER! LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT ON HWY. 34, WEDNESDAY MARKET IS OPEN FROM 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Buy local!