WALDPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TIDINGS
SUMMER 2024

Waldport invites you to explore and enjoy our beautiful community! Summer weather means great hiking, kayaking, foraging, swimming, clamming and crabbing, beach walks and just plain relaxing.

Dine at our fine restaurants. Check out the eclectic shops around town. Play a round of golf or disc golf. Visit with our volunteers at the Alsea Bay Bridge Visitor Center & Museum where you can pick up maps, brochures, apparel and gifts, souvenirs - and great recommendations from folks who know where to go!

Construction of the new Louis Southworth Park is underway with the largest playground on the Oregon Coast, picnic shelters, walking trails, a dog park, basketball and pickle ball courts, a track and multi-purpose ball fields. All ADA accessible. Projected opening is late summer/early Fall.

Celebrate summer in Waldport where the Forest Meets The Sea.

Warm regards,
Tom
Tom Fullmer
Executive Director
director@waldportchamber.org
MAKE WALDPORT YOUR CENTRAL
OREGON COAST DESTINATION.

Waldport's central location makes it the perfect destination for exploring all of Lincoln County and the Central Oregon Coast. From Lincoln City to the north and Yachats to the south, this 50 mile stretch along the Pacific Ocean features stunning views, multiple scenic overlooks, beach access and a myriad of great restaurants, shops, galleries, lodging and attractions.

Places to Stay:

Central Coast Resources:
The Waldport Chamber of Commerce website features a robust menu of information, business listings, recreational activities and resources for residents and visitors. Click this link to learn more.
The Waldport Chamber of Commerce conducts quarterly meetings to recognize members and to bring invitees up-to-date on Chamber activities and Lincoln County developments. Pictured above are some of the 71 attendees who heard from State Representative David Gomberg, Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall, Waldport Mayor Greg Holland and Michele Merhib & Dave Price from Oregon Coast Community College/SBDC.

The June breakfast was hosted at Angell Job Corps whose campus lies between Waldport & Yachats. Director Steven Delmar shared the history of Angell Job Corps, its mission, its service to the community and its programs for youth seeking job skills and high school GED accreditation. Please visit their website to learn more and to find out how they can help your non-profit organization with vital volunteers and skilled labor.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS








DANCING COYOTE GALLERY

Dancing Coyote is an art gallery and working Art Studio where Susan Hanson creates her handmade glass beads and paintings.
Stop in for lampwork glass handmade beads created on site.
Susan has over 200 videos on how to paint, create beads, and string beads on YouTube.
Original artwork, floral & nature, and abstracts.
10343 NW Pacific Coast Hwy. in Seal Rock right on Hwy. 101
(503) 244-7074
Open Wednesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
NUMBER WORKS BOOKKEEPING

Number Works Bookkeeping offers full bookkeeping and payroll services, with clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. They specialize in small business setup, startup, and tuneup. They work hard to help you succeed and thrive, with efficiency and integrity.

Their new office will be in the Donna Bader Art Gallery building at 102 NW Hwy. 101 in Waldport. https://numberworksbookkeeping.com/
PACIFIC DIGITAL WORKS

Pacific Digital Works has been serving Lincoln County for more than 26 years. Specializing in printing, framing, graphics and design for any size project.

Bindery and finishing services, CAD/engineering, catalogs, quality poster prints, brochures,and lamination. Everything you need for personal and business printing and design.

145 N. Coast Hwy., Newport, OR 97365 | (541) 265-6425
FROTH COFFEE & TAP TRUCK

A vintage mobile cafe on wheels! FROTH serves only the best, freshest hand-roasted coffees from a vintage 1950’s coffee van. They offer specialty lattes, classic espresso drinks, and NITRO coffee custom blended and steeped to perfection. They serve all drinks hot or iced and have fresh roasted coffee for sale by the pound. They look forward to serving our local residents and out of town visitors the best cup of coffee they have ever tasted!
Come see them Thursday through Saturday next to Pacific Sourdough in Waldport.
(480) 522-5545
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MILL STREET MEDLEY

Mill Street Medley is an easy serve restaurant with gifts and hand crafted products. This friendly little spot is the perfect place to grab a cup of coffee and breakfast burrito to head out fishing in the morning. Hotdog varieties and grilled sandwiches will be a great addition to the bay and community. Ice cream will be ready for those warm summer days! Mill Street has a few tables inside to enjoy your meal but the best part is the outdoor seating on the picnic tables while enjoying the bay.
1240 NE Mill Street in Waldport
(623) 810-7107
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BEACHCREST BREWING
They strive to capture the beauty and essence of what makes the central Oregon coast such an incredible place to live and visit. They're focused on building and enriching our local community by creating a space for friends new and old to gather and by their commitment to giving back to local important causes. They believe in the artistry of hand crafting great beer and the importance of creating and serving the freshest and most delicious brews.
Located in the idyllic beachside town of Gleneden Beach in the Shops at Salishan, Beachcrest Brewing is a family friendly place for visitors and locals alike to gather after a day of outdoor adventures to relax, connect and enjoy locally made and inspired beers.
Contact:
phone: (541) 234-4013
facebook: beachcrestbrewing
instagram: beachcrestbrewing
BRIDAX LLC

Your Local Residential &
Commercial Contractor
If you’re searching for an exceptional custom home builder or renovation & remodeling work, turn to a skilled general contractor from BRIDAX LLC to tackle the job right.
This locally owned and operated construction company is owned by Scott Mason who takes pride in delivering great customer service with open communication. Their friendly, courteous staff will take the time to assess your construction project goals and tailor their services to your unique needs. You can rest assured that your property is in very capable hands.
Contact Scott Mason at (541) 270-6917 scott@bridaxllc.com
EAGER BEAVER FURNITURE

Eager Beaver Furniture in Waldport is a family-owned business located right on the corner of Hwy. 34 and Hwy. 101. Their beautiful and spacious showroom offers everything you need to furnish your home, vacation rental, patio and special living areas. Name brands, great pricing, and free delivery in Lincoln County. Let Abe & Mariah help you with your next project!

545 NW Hemlock St.
Waldport, Oregon 97394
(541) 563-7343
WALDPORT LIQUOR STORE

Family owned Waldport Liquor is your source for spirits, specialty items, mixers, beer, wine and accessories for your bar. Their friendly staff is happy to help find just what you need.
235 S.W. Hwy. 101 in Waldport.
(541) 563-3737
BETTER BARK & MORE

Better Bark & More carries a variety of landscape products that can be placed around your home or business. With many different selections of bark mulch, round river rock, quarry rock, and compost, you will be able to tackle all your landscaping projects.
235 SW Dahl Avenue, Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 264-2243
CRESTVIEW GOLF CLUB & GREENSIDE RESTAURANT

Crestview Golf Club is a beautiful, scenic 9-hole course with a friendly, family atmosphere. This Waldport golf course has four tee options and exceptional Greens with unique challenges that will appeal to all levels of ability. Crestview is easy to walk, is playable year-round, and open from dawn to dusk.
In addition to golf cart rentals and a practice facility they also offer:
Convenient day-use RV parking, seasonal cafe and bar, patio dining, pro shop, club rentals, lessons, leagues and tournaments.

Enjoy a meal and cold beverage this summer on the patio at Greenside Restaurant, too!

THE WALDPORT CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT IS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28th. Learn more and sign up here:

1680 S. Crestline Dr
Waldport, Oregon 97394
(541) 563-3020
PIONEER CONNECT

Pioneer Connect is committed to investing into the Community of Waldport with a brand new fiber network, built for the future.
Benefits Include:
• Internet speeds up to 1 GIG.
• Reliable and weatherproof
technology that provides you a dedicated connection—the best Internet security, and dependability during harsh weather.
• Local people & service from an expert team that lives and works in your community.
Call them today! (541) 563-3135
575 West Willow |Waldport, Oregon 97394
TIDEWATER CREATIONS

Tidewater Creations is a fiber arts store providing yarn, fabric, and supplies for your knitting, crocheting, sewing and quilting needs. Randi specializes in hand-dyed natural fibers and yarns. They also carry an assortment of plant based and synthetic fibers. They have an excellent selection of knitting needles, crochet hooks, high quality quilting fabrics, threads and notions. They provide a table, chairs and friendly atmosphere to work on your project, get help, or browse their library for new ideas. Mark provides hand made cutting boards, cooking utensils, and decorative wood pieces.
Come in and register for the Slow Yarn Crawl Pacific Northwest, too. http://www.slowcrawl.com/

440 NE Commercial St., Suite 6, Waldport, (541) 709-7876










WALDPORT KOA

Waldport KOA sits above picturesque Alsea Bay. The views are incredible! In fact, Reserve America has awarded Waldport KOA “America’s Top 50 Views”, TWICE! From their sites you can enjoy amazing views of Alsea Bay, Waldport’s Historic Bridge, and the Pacific Ocean.
The general store & gift shop is stocked with everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Once you stay, they know you'll be back.
Your hosts and owners are Ron & Amanda Remund.

Address:
1330 NW Pacific Coast Highway
Waldport, Oregon 97394
(541) 563-2250
WALDPORT HERITAGE MUSEUM

Located inside the Alsea Bay Bridge Visitor Center features photos, artifacts, descriptions and memorabilia. This photo circa 1930 shows the Corvallis-Waldport Highway, known today as Hwy. 34 Alsea River Scenic By-Way. Museum curator Reda Eckerman and Chamber volunteers are happy to show you around, answer questions and of course provide area brochures, maps and resource guides. Admission to the Museum is free. Summer hours are 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Thursday through Monday. The Center is also ADA accessible.
View the Future Welcomes New Executive Director
June 26, 2024

"View the Future has hired Gretchen Dubie as its new Executive Director, the organization’s first paid employee. Gretchen brings a wealth of experience and passion to our mission of conserving and stewarding lands for scenic views, wildlife habitat, environmental health, cultural preservation, and recreation in the Yachats area.

A resident of Yachats, Gretchen joins View the Future with 30 years of experience in the non-profit sector. From 2009 to 2021, she served as the Executive Director of the Oregon Supported Living Program in Eugene, Oregon, where she led a large non-profit agency supporting adults with developmental disabilities. During her tenure, she significantly advanced the organization’s funding stream and sustainability through capital projects, donations, grants, and fundraising activities, increasing reserves from $50,000 to $2.1 million. Gretchen played a crucial role in board development, donor cultivation, strategic planning, community outreach, collaborations, and legislative activities.

View the Future Board Co-Chair Joanne Kittel had this to say “We are excited to welcome Gretchen to our organization. Her proven track record in non-profit leadership and passion for conservation make her the ideal person to lead View the Future into its next chapter.” Co-Chair John Theilacker added that “VtF’s hiring of Gretchen reflects our progress in establishing View the Future as the prominent land conservation organization serving the greater Yachats region and solidifies our commitment to local mission-driven impact within the community.”
Without volunteers, The Alsea Bay Bridge Visitor Center & Museum would not be open. Please consider your gift of time and talent. We welcome nearly 10,000 visitors from all 50 states & 37 countries each year! Thank you to these special volunteers: Marie, Ashley, Linda, Thelma, Michael, Jerry, Barbara, Maria, Maureen,
Cate, Chip and Bob. And, thank you to our volunteer board of directors: President Kevin Battles, Vice-President Jamie Michel, Secretary Jen Perry and Directors Diana Buckley & Sheri Williams.
For volunteer opportunities throughout the year and at special events, please contact Tom at 503-789-9686
You can also submit your application here:
The Waldport Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank Sue Woodruff for her years of service! Sue has retired from the board where she served for many years as treasurer, guiding our non-profit organization through challenges and opportunities - always with a smile on her face.

Sue remains active in volunteer service, serving on the Waldport City Council, the Lincoln County Budget Committee, Coastal Voices other civic groups. Sue has a passion for flowers and gardening and lives in Waldport with her husband Ray.

THANK YOU SUE!

Reinventing Rural helps community organizations create strong rural economies. They engage and assist local efforts to build rural economies through entrepreneurship. They offer tools, training, and guidance to foster new startup business growth and access to funding. They provide resources to develop local talent and expertise and help create a thriving innovative culture of success throughout rural Oregon.

You can now register for their CoStarters Program coming in September.
541-286-5495
The Waldport Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization serving businesses, residents and visitors throughout Lincoln County. Members enjoy a rich menu of benefits throughout the year and individuals can join, too.
Visit this link for more information and enrollment: