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  Equal Pay Act is topic of discussion

  The 2017 Oregon Legislature passed a landmark Equal Pay Act, putting Oregon at the forefront toward equalizing pay between women and men. Trish Garner, public policy chair of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) of Oregon, will lead a discussion of this legislation at the July 24 meeting of the Central Oregon Coast Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). The discussion will take place at 6 p.m. in the McEntee Meeting Room at the Newport Public Library, 35 NW Nye St. The public is invited.

  9 months ago
• Community

  Seniors plans series of hikes

  The Newport 60+ Activity Center is planning another series of hikes in July. On Monday, July 23, the group will head inland to do the Fort Hoskins Loop Trail Hike near Philomath.

  9 months ago
• Community

  Free Medicare seminar offered in Newport

  Are you confused about Medicare? A two-hour “ABC’s of Medicare” seminar will be held on Friday, July 27, at 10 a.m. at the Center for Health Education, located at 740 SW Ninth St. in Newport. This event is being offered by the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments and the State of Oregon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance.

  9 months ago
• Arts & Entertainment

  Summer celebration continues in Nye Beach

  The Thunder & Lightness World Beat Ensemble will again host the Nye Beach summer celebration this Saturday, July 21, in Newport’s historic oceanfront district. Entertainment is from noon to 3 p.m., rain or shine, on the outdoor theater stage in the courtyard at Cafe Mundo, 209 NW Coast St.

  1 year ago
• Arts & Entertainment

  Holly Hofmann, Mike Wofford to perform

  Just Jazz, Inc. will continue its concert series in the Newport Performing Arts Center lobby at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, with husband and wife duo of Holly Hofmann and Mike Wofford. Just Jazz, Inc. is dedicated to supporting, promoting and advancing the jazz art form by inspiring the community through education and performance. Hofmann and Wofford have partnered with Just Jazz, Inc. to help raise funds for jazz workshops, private clinics and scholarships. They have been playing both as a duo and with various ensembles for more than 30 years.

  1 year ago
• Community

  Toledo receives funds for children’s books

  The Toledo Public Library has been named a recipient of a Pilcrow Foundation Children’s Book Project Grant. The Pilcrow Foundation provides a two-to-one match to rural public library grant recipients who contribute $200-$400 through local sponsors. Toledo Public Library’s sponsor, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, contributed the maximum amount of $400, qualifying the library to receive $1,200 worth (at retail value) of new, quality, hardcover children’s books.

  9 months ago
• Community

  Nursing scholarships available

  Applications are now being accepted for the Gribler Loving Trust Nursing Scholarship, administered by the Pacific Communities Health District (PCHD) Foundation. Recipients must be residents of Lincoln County and enrolled in accredited nursing programs. Scholarships of up to $3,000 will be awarded for tuition and books.

  9 months ago
• Community

  ‘The Reluctant Radical’ to be shown in Newport

  “The Reluctant Radical” documentary will premiere at the Newport Performing Arts Center as part of the Bijou Theatre Newport Film Series, with free admission made possible by sponsors. The screenings will be held on Sunday, July 22, and Monday, July 23, at 7 p.m. Following the screenings, director Lindsey Grayzel and the subject of the film, Ken Ward, will participate in a discussion with the audience.

  9 months ago