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Newport / Central oregon coast events / Feb-March 2012 :

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Visit Yaquina Head Lighthouse:
Open daily from Sunrise to Sunset...Interpretive Center open 10 am - 5 pm
Located just north of Newport in the Yaquina Head.
Newport, Oregon
Historic site with spectacular views. Great for the whole family, admission is FREE
http://www.yaquinalights.org/
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Sea Lion Encounter:
Through March 17, 2012
*Check website link below for times and days*
Wonderful opportunity to learn about these amazing mammals up close.
At the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
For information call 541-574-7141 or visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium website
http://www.aquarium.org
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Nye Beach Mystery Weekend:
March 10-11, 2012
Nye Beach/Newport
Family event begins Saturday morning. Mystery packets are $10 each.
Solve the mystery: The motive, the chain of events and the evidence that caused the
sleuth to reach a conclusion.
For more info call: 541-270-2234
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Newport Seafood & Wine Festival:
Feb 23-26, 2012
South Beach Marina Parking Lot, near Rogue Ales Warehouse
2320 OSU Drive, south of downtown Newport
Food vendors, crafters and wineries abound at this fabulous festival (21 years or older)
For E-Tickets call Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, 541.265.8801
Learn more:
http://www.newportchamber.org
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