Hood to Coast… “The Mother of All Relays” is the largest relay in the world!  The starting line begins on the majestic Mount Hood and includes 197 miles of awesome scenery leading to the beautiful Pacific Ocean. If you take part in this fun event, you can fund-raise for the charity of your choice… experience an adventure of a lifetime… and enjoy a huge finish party awaiting you on the beach in Seaside Oregon!

Office Max Hood to Coast Relay – August 27 & 28

• 29th Annual Year
• 197 Miles
• 12,000 Runners
• 3,500 Volunteers

The finishing celebration will include a food garden, a beer & wine garden (open 11am-10:30pm), music by ‘Break As We Fall’ (1pm-4pm) and headliner ‘Hit Machine’ from 6:45pm-11pm! Vendor freebies, team pictures, and more!

• “Best Of’” Winners Announcement -  5:50pm 8/28
• PTC Walk/High School Challenge Awards – 6pm 8/28
• HTC Awards – 9:30am 8/29

For details and more information visit:  HoodtoCoast.com

~ Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!

A Celebration of Food and Wine… an elegant affair for 21 and older

The Oregon Coast Aquarium is preparing for its annual fundraiser Saturday, September 25, 2010 from 6 – 9 pm. The 3rd annual Jellyfish Jubilee; A Celebration of Food and Wine will fill the Aquarium with the aromas, tastes and sounds of exceptional Northwest cuisine, wines, music and a silent auction benefiting the Aquarium’s exhibits and education programs. The all-inclusive event will also provide an opportunity to see the Aquarium’s new Swampland exhibit, which opened Memorial Day weekend, 2010.

If you need lodging and prefer to stay in a private vacation rental during this event, now is the time to reserve.   

Participating restaurants include some of the region’s finest culinary establishments, including Bay 839, The Bay House, Chinook Winds, Georgie’s Beachside Grill, La Maison, Local Ocean Seafoods, Nana’s Irish Pub, Quimby’s, Rogue Brewers on the Bay, Savory Café and Pizzeria, Starfish Grill and Tsunami Coffee & Chocolate Company. Wineries include Adelsheim Vineyard, Duck Pond Cellars, Edenvale Winery, Oak Knoll Winery and Sokol Blosser Winery. Chefs and vintners have been anticipating the opportunity to share their passion for extraordinary food and wine during this unique event surrounded by the shimmering waters of the Aquarium.

The evening will also feature live jazz, animal encounters, interpretive dive presentations and a silent auction which include Romantic Getaways, Golf Packages, a Cruise and so much more….

Please visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium website for detailed information on this event.

~ Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!

Seaside Oregon is the place to be this weekend during the 29th Annual Beach Volleyball Tournament! Plan now for next year and reserve your favorite vacation rental early as this is the happenin place for all… with a diversity of divisions ranging from Men’s and Women’s Open, Co-Ed, Advanced, Advanced A Divisions, Quads and Six’s, as well as a Parent/Child division…  the Seaside Beach Volleyball event has something for everyone, players and spectators alike!

Seaside has hosted this event for the past 28 years…  it’s the largest amateur participation beach volleyball tournament in the country!  In 2009 the event enjoyed over 740 teams and 90 courts during the three days of competition. This year there will be 90 courts and possibly even more teams! Prize money is set at $15,000 for the tournament.

Event dates: August 13-15 2010, daily from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm

Source:  Seaside Chamber of Commerce

503.738.6391
volleyball@seasidechamber.com

~ Thanks & have fun AT THE BEACH!