AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Cannon Beach Oregon. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:33:48 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/cannon-beach-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-cannon-beach-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/cannon-beach-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-cannon-beach-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The annual all volunteer show at the Cannon Beach Gallery highlights the talents of the artists and crafts people that contribute their time... http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/annual-volunteer-show-at-the-cannon-beach-gallery-237033 http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/annual-volunteer-show-at-the-cannon-beach-gallery-237033 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The next All Juried Show at the Cannon Beach Gallery will be from January 9, 2010 - February 1, 2010; the show has the theme of Photography. ... http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/call-for-work-cannon-beach-gallery-juried-shows-235313 http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/call-for-work-cannon-beach-gallery-juried-shows-235313 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Art Quilt Invitational “Landscape of the Whale,” to be Displayed at CBHCM An art quilt exhibit entitled “Landscape of the Whale” will be on... http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/landscape-of-the-whale-art-quilt-show-230382 http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/landscape-of-the-whale-art-quilt-show-230382 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Cardboard Songsters will bring their old-time tunes to the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum as part of Acoustic Folk! Music Series. The... http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/cardboard-songsters-to-bring-fun-and-tunes-to-the-cannon-beach-history-center-and-museum-229875 http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/cardboard-songsters-to-bring-fun-and-tunes-to-the-cannon-beach-history-center-and-museum-229875 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Oregon (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/or/archcape/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-clatsop-county-226588 http://www.americantowns.com/or/archcape/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-clatsop-county-226588 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The portfolio's will be reviewed at our Gallery Committee Meeting on November 3rd.  Artists will be contacted after this date to retrieve their... http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/portfolio-review-225254 http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/portfolio-review-225254 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The annual Miniatures Show at the Cannon Beach Gallery opens with a reception that evening from 6-8PM.  Artists from all over the North West... http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/november-minatures-show-at-the-cannon-beach-gallery-225291 http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/november-minatures-show-at-the-cannon-beach-gallery-225291 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Cannon Beach Arts Association has selected the 2009 recipient for the Individual Artist Grant, Bonny Gorsuch. Gorsuch will be creating a line of... http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/bonny-gorsuch-awarded-2009-individual-artist-grant-223647 http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/bonny-gorsuch-awarded-2009-individual-artist-grant-223647 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Join 350 local artists, musicians, writers, scientists, students, residents, dancers, performers and eloquent listeners at Clatsop Community... http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/350-event-how-local-artists-make-a-difference-through-creative-action-for-climate-change-223739 http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/350-event-how-local-artists-make-a-difference-through-creative-action-for-climate-change-223739 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Cannon Beach artist Jeffrey Hull has donated an original watercolor, Sea Fog Sunset, to the Cannon Beach Arts Association to be raffled off during... http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/art-and-jewelry-raffle-at-the-cannon-beach-gallery-220367 http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/art-and-jewelry-raffle-at-the-cannon-beach-gallery-220367 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Cannon Beach Gallery Call for Work – November, 2009 Annual Miniatures Show, Guest Juror Announced The Cannon Beach Gallery, a program of the... http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/ray-horton-to-curate-miniatures-show-at-cannon-beach-gallery-217419 http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/ray-horton-to-curate-miniatures-show-at-cannon-beach-gallery-217419 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Oregon corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/or/salem/news/find-oregon-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-oregon-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217145 http://www.americantowns.com/or/salem/news/find-oregon-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-oregon-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217145 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Artist’s Marilyn Burkhardt and Liza Jones will be showing new work at the Cannon Beach Gallery. Burkhardt is known for her depictions of the... http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/marilyn-burkhardt-and-liza-jones-new-work-at-the-cannon-beach-gallery-215639 http://www.americantowns.com/or/cannonbeach/news/marilyn-burkhardt-and-liza-jones-new-work-at-the-cannon-beach-gallery-215639 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-cannon-beach-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-cannon-beach-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600