Longview Hills @ Newport Oregon

For those that might be interested, the annual Blessing of the Fleet will be Saturday, March 17th. There is a Survival Suit Race at 9:30 a.m., which starts in front of Mo's on the Bayfront. At 1:00 p.m. there is The Blessing of the Fleet from the U.S. Coast Guard Station (the parade can be viewed along the Bayfront). At 3:30 p.m. is a Fishermen's Memorial Service at the Fishermen's Memorial Sanctuary at Yaquina State Park. From 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. is a "Battle of the Frypan" to see who wins the Best of the Bay, at the Newport Middle School, as well as entertainment, art silent auction, displays, etc. There is a charge for the evening event. This year the Honorary Commanders of the Parade are Mike and Kathy Holmgren. Mike is the coach of the Seattle Seahawks. For more information you can go to fishermenswives@yahoo.com, or call 574-5555.