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February 18, 2022

Looking for Assistant Manager 

Heceta Lighthouse B&B, halfway between Yachats and Florence, is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our experienced team year-round, part-time to start and full-time come busy season.  This is a hands-on position that entails working the day-to-day operations and assisting in managerial duties.  The dynamic candidate we are looking for must be available weekdays, weekends, …

January 11, 2022

Things to do in January and February 

Its time to have fun in 2022!  Here's what's happening in January and February around Florence and Yachats: Yachats Lions Annual Crab Feed – January 29th from 3-6 pm. Individual crab meals for take-out only. Sign up at www.yachatslionsclub.org 19th Annual Florence Winter Music Festival – January 28th-29th Two days of bluegrass, Americana and folk music at the Florence Events …

January 7, 2022

The Coast Guard and Heceta 

The Coast Guard through History http://www.gocoastguad.com 1-2022 The Coast Guard is one of the oldest organizations of the federal government. Established in 1790, the Coast Guard served as the nation’s only armed force on the sea until Congress launched the Navy Department eight years later. Since then, the Coast Guard has protected the United States …

November 25, 2021

December Things to Do 

The Luminary Walk - Florence, OR – Will begin on SHOP SMALL Saturday November 27. A course map  will lead “star gazers” to participating locations where locals and visitors will collect stars. Once you’ve have collected 12 stars, you can mail or drop off your maps to the Visitor Center at 290 Hwy 101 by Noon on …

November 4, 2021

Things to do in November 

Newport's Glass Float Hunt Enter to win a glass float at participating businesses in Newport! Between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2021, visit one of the businesses that are participating, fill out an entry form and return it to the float display at the business; enter at any or all of the merchants. The floats will be …