Free School Supplies (& BBQ)!

Gear Up for A New School Year

Shop now for free school supplies and clothes -- and enjoy a tasty barbecue meal, too. The Seashore Store, located in the Waldport Community Learning Center, is open on:

Tuesday, Aug 21, 10am to 2pm
BBQ lunch from 11 to 12pm

Wednesday, Aug 22, 5 to 8pm
BBQ dinner from 5:30 to 7pm

Thursday, Aug 23, 10am to 2pm
BBQ lunch from 11 to 12pm

The School Supply Giveaway is an annual event to provide critically needed school supplies and clothing to Lincoln County students in need. Now in its 17th year, Seashore’s School Supply Giveaway serves over 100 families annually. Supplies are donated by area businesses and individuals. 

Financial donations to support this annual effort be sent to Seashore Family Literacy, PO Box 266, Waldport, Oregon  97394.  Thank you.

Summer Camp Writers

A week of high-energy explorations fueled creative expression at Seashore Family Literacy's 2012 Summer Writing Adventure Camp.

To inspire writing, students hiked Cape Perpetua, toured the Alsea Bay Interpretive Center and walked the historic Alsea Bay Bridge, traveled by city bus to explore Newport’s working bayfront, and kayaked Alsea Bay and Lint Slough.

Now in its sixth year, the free camp was led by writer Drew Myron, with assistance from Fred and Carol Strauss, and Grayson Schlosser.   

Special thanks to Ranger Cameron at the Alsea Bay Interpretive Center, Ranger John at Cape Perpetua, Waldport High School's Kayak Shack, and KOHO - Yachats.

Photographs for video provided by Summer Camp writer Carlos Ribald, Summer Camp parent Katina McClure, and instructor Drew Myron.

Thanks also to Summer Camp parents: Becky York (also known as Carlos' mom) for the oatmeal cookies after a vigorous kayaking adventure; Chris Burns (also known as Grace's dad) for providing binoculars and good cheer on our Cape hike; Sharon McCrum (also known as Laura's mom) for recruitment efforts; and the many parents, grandparents and families of all kinds fostering good words, deeds and creative minds. 

From the Kids' Kitchen

Eat up:
The Kids' Kitchen is open!

One Day Only 

Buy Panini Sandwiches
Tuesday, July 3, 2012

From 11:30am until sold out 
Only $3 each, or 4 for $10.

At the Waldport Community Learning Center, 265 Bay St (east of City Hall).
Advance orders accepted at 541-563-7326

A panini is a soft bread pocket filled with various ingredients. The Kids' Kitchen is offering ham & cheese, bacon & apple, spinach & mozzarella. The paninis are made by youth attending Seashore Family Literacy Summer Camp. All proceeds will help continue Seashore's valuable community programs.

The Kids' Kitchen is a division of Seashore's Sunday Bread program. Sunday Bread refers to the bakery in Tonga (where Seashore's founder, Senitila McKinley, was born and raised). Open one day a week, for just an hour, the bakery provided folks a source for fresh loaves for Sunday dinner. Seashore's Sunday Bread program was initiated as a means to teach culinary skills to high school students. The program was expanded this summer to allow younger children to acquire culinary skills. The Kids' Kitchen will prepare the sandwiches as part of their summer camp cooking class.

Summer Writing Adventure Camp 2012

Register now!

Summer Writing Adventure Camp
Mon, June 25 — Thurs, June 28, 2012
For ages 10 to 14
Free!

Combine creative writing with high-energy explorations.

To inspire writing, students will hike Cape Perpetua, walk the Alsea Bay Bridge, explore Newport’s Bayfront, and kayak the Alsea Bay. The camp is led by writer Drew Myron and adult mentor-volunteers. 

Students meet at the Waldport Community Learning Center, and enjoy writing experiences and adventures throughout the area. Students will write and explore a variety of poetry and prose forms. All writing levels and experience are welcome.

Camp is limited to 12 students and pre-registration is required. To register, call Seashore Family Literacy, 541-563-7323; or Drew Myron, writing instructor, 541-547-3757.

Free Preschool

Stories, songs, dress-up and more. Preschool is now in session!

Seashore has partnered with Lincoln County School District's HELP to offer free preschool for youngsters ages 4 to 5.

Seashore Preschool
Tuesdays and Thursdays
10am to noon
Free, and open to all.

To enroll, contact Seashore Family Literacy, 541-563-7323.