WALDPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TIDINGS
Happy New Year!
December 31, 2021

Dear Friends,

Well, the last six weeks of 2021 has certainly been interesting and active here in the greater Waldport community. Snow on the beach. A beautiful new lighted Christmas Tree and lots of new lights throughout town (Thank you City of Waldport). The annual Candlelight Bridge Walk. A Christmas Parade. Santa Visits (Thank you Beachcomber Days). And our annual Waldport Holiday Lights Tour in partnership with Pioneer Connect and Oregon Coast TODAY.

The Waldport Welcome Center & Gift Shop greeted many new locals and visitors for their holiday shopping. Our new neighbor, The Bee's Knees, and our friends at The Lobby Gift Shop, Eager Beaver and Waldport Barbershop lit up our little corner of Waldport with inviting lights and festive displays. Carolers from First Baptist Church entertained everyone, too!

What's coming up? We'll be announcing our first quarter Chamber meeting in the weeks ahead. We're also partnering with Oregon Coast Community College to offer free small business tax workshops in February, thanks to a generous grant from Lincoln County. If you are interested, please contact me directly.

Waldport is alive with new galleries and businesses. Donna Bader will be opening her new Fine Art Gallery on Hwy. 101 that features a fun octopus mural created by Gary Herd on the southern exterior of the building. Sarah Bratsch opened The Waldport Events Center and Art Gallery on Cedar Street and has staged many events for local artists. Vicki Wilson just opened Slipstream Clay on Hwy 34 across from Ray's Food Place, offering classes and workshops for all ages. And, Diana Buckley purchased the orginal Chuck's Video building on Commercial Street with plans for a coffee shop, art gallery and entertainment area.

Our mission is to always serve our small businesses and local non-profits. Please send me any news and information you'd like to share for future newsletters along with photos to include on our website photo gallery.

Happy New Year One & All!

Warm regards,
Tom
Tom Fullmer
Executive Director
director@waldportchamber.org
WALDPORT CHAMBER
WELCOME CENTER & GIFT SHOP.
Local Artists Crafts & Fun Waldport Stuff!
585 NW Hemlock (corner of Hwys. 101 & 34)
Open every day from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
541.563.2133
ALSEA BAY BRIDGE INTERPRETIVE CENTER AND WALDPORT HERITAGE MUSEUM.
At the south end of the Alsea Bay Bridge on Hwy 101. Open Thursday through Sunday. 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M each day. 541.563.3500 - Admission is FREE.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS
SHRIMP DADDY'S BAIT & TACKLE.
Shrimp Daddy's at the Port of Alsea in Waldport is THE place for all your fishing and crabbing needs. Open seven days a week, you'll find fresh local bait, a huge array of tackle, and most of all expert local advice. You can rent crab pots and bring your catch back to the shop for cooking and cleaning, too. AND, Shrimp Daddy's now sells live crab for your special occasion or just because you gotta have crab! Call them at 541.563.9682 or email shrimpdaddyllc@gmail.com.
BRIDAX CONSTRUCTION. Owner Scott Mason is a Siletz Tribal Member and specializes in remodeling, siding and roofing services. His team is licensed and insured. They are from the Oregon coast so they know what it takes to protect your property from harsh coastal conditions. BRIDAX is familiar with all local building codes and can respond to emergencies like storm damage and catastrophic roofing failure. BRIDAX and their employees participate in community events, their children go to local schools, and they shop local businesses. They are all about community and ready to serve you.
Call Scott at 541.270.6917. Check out their project gallery at www.bridaxllc.com
SALTY DAWG BAR & GRILL.

A FAVORITE WITH LOCALS, Salty Dawg is a family-owned restaurant and bar and a Waldport institution!

Fresh seafood, steaks, prime rib, burgers, sandwiches, broasted chicken, clam chowder, crab and shrimp salads, wings, tater tots, fried clam strips, onion rings and amazing omelets and eggs benedict. Are you hungry now? Oh, a full bar menu and folks that know how to mix them up just right. Breakfast, lunch and dinner for all ages.

Salty Dawg Bar & Grill is right down at the docks of The Alsea Bay in Waldport.

For dine in or take out, call 541.563.2555.
KOA WALDPORT/NEWPORT

Ron and Amanda Remund have created a truly unique and comfortable home away from home for campers of all ages.

Waldport/Newport KOA sits above picturesque Alsea Bay where the views are incredible! In fact, Reserve America has awarded Waldport/Newport KOA “America’s Top 50 Views”, TWICE! From their view sites you can enjoy stunning vistas of the Alsea Bay, Waldport’s Historic Alsea Bay Bridge, and the Pacific Ocean.

Tent camping, RV spaces, cabins and a huge store and gift shop make this KOA one of the finest destinations any time of the year. Advance reservations are highly recommended.

1330 NW Pacific Coast Highway
Waldport, Oregon 97394
(541) 563-2250
CRESTVIEW GOLF CLUB & CREEKSIDE RESTAURANT.

This gem on the Oregon Coast is another great reason to stay and play in Waldport.

Crestview Golf Club is a beautiful, scenic 9-hole course with a friendly, family atmosphere. Crestview has four tee options and exceptional Greens with unique challenges that will appeal to all levels of ability. It is host to many charity tournaments including the annual Waldport Chamber of Commerce Charity Classic every August.

Creekside Restaurant serves up delicious Oregon coast fare with outdoor patio seating and a full bar. You need not be a golfer to enjoy one of Waldport's finest restaurants. Come play and eat with us!

1680 S Crestline Dr.
Waldport, Oregon 97394
541-563-3020
WALDPORT BUSINESS CENTRE.

Located right on Hwy. 101, The Waldport Business Centre is here to help with all your office and home needs.

•Copy Center, Laminating & Shredding.
•UPS Drop-Off, Pick-up & Amazon Returns.
•Digital Printing: Business Cards, Newsletters, Flyers, Banners.
•Graphic & Website Design.
•Social Media Marketing & Management.
•Office Supplies.

The Gift Shop features greeting cards, jewelry, arts & crafts, and many unique gift items from local artists. Waldport Business Centre is also proud to provide Internet communication services for The Waldport Chamber of Commerce and to support Waldport's Beachcomber Days.

Open Tuesday-Friday 10:30am to 5:30pm.
135 SW Highway 101
Waldport, Oregon 97394
541-563-9220
www.563bizcentre.com
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 Lint Slough Trail and be sure to visit the newly renovated
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.
Say hello to Michael Mailloux. Michael is a new volunteer with The Chamber and his
whimsical artwork is on display and for sale in The Waldport Welcome Center
& Gift Shop. Local author (and Chamber Volunteer) Paul Haeder
had the chance to interview Michael for a story
now featured in the Newport News Times. Check it out!
Without volunteers, The Chamber Welcome Center and Gift Shop and The Alsea Bay Bridge Interpretive Center & Waldport Heritage Museum would not be open. Please consider your gift of time and talent. For volunteer opportunities, please contact Judith Hees. 541.264.0648
volunteercoordinatorwcc@gmail.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thank you Sheila Oxford Ping for capturing this beautiful photo from Driftwood Beach on December 27th.