Lewis & Clark and Holday Events for Seaside, Oregon

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(Free-Press-Release.com) October 22, 2005 -- November 19
SEASIDE DOWNTOWN WINE WALK. Crowds wandering throughout the downtown area and taste-testing Northwest wines. $5 for the wristband. 503-717-1914 or www.seasidedowntown.com.


Friday, November 11

OPENING CEREMONY, LEWIS & CLARK VETERAN�S DAY COMMEMORATION � Fort Stevens State Park (N. of Seaside). Native American Veteran's honor dance, with National Anthem sung by Katie Harman, 2002 Miss America, and performance by National Guard Band. Traditional tribal welcome; tribal blessing by a direct descendent of Chief Coboway. 9 a.m. www.destinationthepacific.com. (503) 861-4403.


November 14
DEDICATION OF THE FORST TO SEA TRAIL � Fort Clatsop National Memorial. Trail hike at 9 a.m. with rangers and historians. Dedication at Noon. Beachside campfire later. www.destinationthepacific.com. (503) 861-4403.



November 19 � 22

CORPS OF DISCOVERY II, 200 YEARS TO THE FUTURE � Seaside. Interactive traveling exhibit and a multimedia-ready auditorium that seats 250. Free. Anticipated hours are 9 a.m. � 5 p.m. daily. Parking lot west of the Seaside Civic & Convention Center. www.destinationthepacific.com. (503) 861-4403.



December 18
�IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS.� Lecture series: "Thomas Jefferson: Visionary or Imperialist?" Fort Clatsop National Memorial. 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria (off Hwy 101, between Astoria and Seaside). www.nps.gov/focl. (503) 861-2471.

WINTERING OVER EVENTS � December through January. Fort Clatsop � the replica of the Corps� winter camp � will feature various �Wintering Over Events� between the Fort and Cannon Beach. Living history program about their Christmas at the camp on December 25. On January 7, the celebration comes to Cannon Beach (some 25 miles south), marking the day that Clark, Sacegawea and others traveled to the ocean to see a beached whale. Fort Clatsop National Memorial. 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria (off Hwy 101, between Astoria and Seaside). www.destinationthepacific.com. (503) 861-4403.



November 25 � 27
SEASIDE HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR. 5 p.m. � 9 p.m. Seaside Civic & Convention Center. 415 First Avenue, Seaside, Oregon. 1-800-444-6740.



Throughout Late November and December
YULETIDE AT SEASIDE. The entire town is decked out in all sorts of light configurations. 1-800-444-6740.



November 26
HOLIDAY CAROLING & LIGHTED FLOAT PARADE. Join the throngs of onlookers for a magnificent parade throughout downtown. 7 p.m. www.seasidechamber.com. 1-800-444-6740.

December 10
FESTIVAL OF THE TREES. Providence Seaside Hospital. www.seasidechamber.com. 1-800-444-6740.



December 10 and 11
HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR, aboard a tour bus. 800-394-3303.


December 11
SEASIDE CHILDREN�S CHRISTMAS PARTY. Seaside Civic & Convention Center. 415 First Avenue, Seaside, Oregon. 800-394-3303.

More information on the area is also available at www.beachconnection.net