The Local Bragg'n Rag

10/06/2026

TACO ’BOUT A GREAT TUESDAY!

Tuesday, October 6 is National Taco Day! And really…do we need a better excuse to eat tacos? 😋 National Taco Day now falls on the first Tuesday of October—making it the ultimate Taco Tuesday.

Let’s make National Taco Day LOCAL! 🎉🌮 Grab lunch or dinner from your favorite Lincoln or Tillamook County taco spot, food truck, or Mexican restaurant and give them a little extra love. 🌮🎉

Where are you getting your tacos Tuesday? Some local favorites to check out:
🌮 's Taquería – Lincoln City
🌮 Roca – Lincoln City
🌮 La Providencia – Tillamook
🌮 's Cocina – Tillamook
🌮 Rockaway – Rockaway Beach

👇 NOW WE WANT TO KNOW: Where’s YOUR favorite place on the Oregon Coast to grab a taco? Tag them in the comments and tell us what you order! 🌮❤️

10/05/2026

COME JOIN THE CONVERSATION AT SHOP TALK!

Friday - October 9th - Noon

Looking for a relaxed way to meet more people, share what you’re working on, and find out what’s happening around Lincoln & Tillamook Counties? Shop Talk is for you!

Whether you’re a business owner, nonprofit, creative, community organizer—or simply someone who wants to be more connected—come spend an hour with us. Bring your ideas, tell us what you’re working on, ask for resources, make a new connection, or just grab a seat and listen.

No memberships. No fees. No pressure.
Just good people, great conversations & stronger communities.

📅 2nd Friday of each month
⏰ 12:00–1:00 PM
📍 Kindred by Zest
1644 NE Hwy 101, Lincoln City

Hosted by Marci Baker & Kindred by Zest and Maria Hoffman & Reflective Edge Media LLC.

Know someone who should be in the room? Tag them, share this post, and bring them along!

10/04/2026

A big THANK YOU to Phil at Around Town News / Waldport Tech Services for nearly three years of helping bring Reflective Edge Media’s publications to life!

From printing and tech support to office supplies, books, movies and more—stop by, take a look around, and just ask for Phil!

Office:
385 Alsea Hwy, #5 Waldport, OR
Tues - Sat, 10am - 6pm

Snail Mail: PO Box 1239, Waldport, OR 97394
email: [email protected]
Website: www.aroundtownpubs.com

Phone: 541-563-5409

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

🍂✨ Hello, October! ✨🍂

What’s YOUR favorite thing about October? 🍎🔥🍂

For me --- it's the crisp mornings, changing leaves, hoodies, warm drinks, and pumpkin baked goods…and that unmistakable feeling that fall has officially arrived! ☕🎃🍁

Here on the Oregon Coast, October means stormy skies, golden sunsets, quieter beaches, local harvests, and plenty of reasons to slow down and enjoy the season. 🌊🧡

10/01/2026

🔧🚗 WHEN YOU NEED IT DONE RIGHT… STEEN’S MASTER L**E!

There's nothing quite like finding a local mechanic you can TRUST! And Steen’s Master L**e in Newport is getting some serious love from happy customers!

⭐ One customer shared: “This is the BEST place in Newport for car repairs! I never go ANY place else! They are friendly, knowledgeable, fairly priced, & do EXCELLENT work!”

Now THAT'S the kind of local business worth bragging about! 👏

🔧 Locally owned and ready to get you back on the road! Stop by and see Justin Smith and the crew!

📍 139 NE Harney St., Newport, OR
📞 (541) 265-6049
🕗 Mon–Thurs: 8 AM–4 PM | Fri: 8 AM–3 PM

Support local. Share the love. Keep our coastal businesses rolling!

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09/29/2026

AROUND HERE… Life on the Oregon Coast is a little different!

Beautiful ocean views, incredible wildlife, unpredictable weather…and a few realities visitors might not expect! 😄

From shopping trips and coastal home maintenance to the little things that make us grateful to call this place home, our neighbors share their perspectives in The Local Bragg’n Rag’s “Around Here” Quick Takes!

💬 What’s ONE thing you wish more people understood about living on the Oregon Coast?

We’d love to hear YOUR answer! Drop it in the comments— if you might like to be featured in a future issue! ❤️

09/28/2026

Move, Stretch & Find Your Balance with FREE Tai Chi!

Looking for a gentle way to stay active, improve balance, and enjoy a little movement with your community? Join the FREE 30-minute Tai Chi workouts in Lincoln City!

📅 Mondays & Wednesdays
⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church
1226 SW 13th Street, Lincoln City

All are welcome! Come as you are, enjoy some movement, and give yourself a little time to recharge!

09/25/2026

September 2026 — The Local Bragg’n Rag

Our Coastal Wins AND Our Coastal Challenges.

We’re celebrating some good things happening around here, including the opening of Oregon Coast Community College’s new Arcadia East County Center in Toledo, expanding educational opportunities for Toledo, Siletz and surrounding rural communities.

But we’re also talking about something much harder — human trafficking and exploitation right here in our own communities. This issue includes information from the End Human Trafficking Team of Lincoln City about awareness, prevention, education and resources available locally.

There’s also a well-deserved shout-out to Phil and Around Town News, some great local businesses, community resources, and the people who keep showing up and contributing to this place we call home.

Real people. Real work. Real Oregon.
Our wins. Our challenges. Our community. Our stories.

Pick up a copy locally or read the September issue online — and if something in it makes you think, talk, connect, or share it with someone else... that’s the point.

Here is a digital copy;

https://online.fliphtml5.com/linsw/yump/

09/12/2026

LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Captain’s Corner — Garibaldi, Oregon

There’s a lot more happening at Captain’s Corner than you might realize!

Located right on Garibaldi’s working waterfront, Captain’s Corner was created to fill an important need for local fishermen, boaters, residents, and visitors — while keeping fresh Oregon seafood right here in our own communities.

From Dungeness crab 🦀, albacore tuna and their house-made smoked salmon dip to fresh local catches, prepared foods, beverages, bait, ice, fuel and custom seafood processing, this small waterfront business has a lot going on behind the scenes.

But the story that caught our attention is why they’re there. The owners saw services important to Garibaldi’s fishing community at risk of disappearing and stepped in. Today, their goal is bigger than selling seafood — they want to contribute to the future of the port and celebrate the seafood harvested right here in Oregon.

And yes — boats can pull right up to their docks for fuel, bait and ice!

Take a few minutes to read our full Q&A and get to know the people, purpose, challenges, and daily life behind Captain’s Corner in Garibaldi.

https://online.fliphtml5.com/linsw/zxln/ (August Issue)

https://fliphtml5.com/bookcase/ujjzb/ (All Reflective Edge Media's publications)

Have you been to Captain’s Corner? What’s your go-to — crab, tuna, smoked salmon dip, or something else? Tell us below! 👇
Captain's Corner Reflective Edge Media LLC