September on the beach feels different than the summer in more ways than just the cooler temperatures and leaves changing hues. The tourists are still visiting on the weekends, but for the most part Ocean Shores settles back into small town life. The kids are getting into the back to school routine, which of course includes homework. Fall sports have started and thoughts turn to family gatherings and fall traditions.
At North Beach High School, football, volleyball and cross-country seasons have begun.
For the Hyaks football home opener,the sky was blue, the sun was shining and the air was as crisp as the cheerleader’s new uniforms. Grab that fall sweater and stadium blanket and join in the Friday night small town tradition of cheering on the high school team.
For a complete list of fall high school sports check out the North Beach Hyaks web page: http://www.pacificathletics.org/index.php?pid=0.32.248.0.300
Fall bowling leagues have started on Thursday evenings. Stop by Shores Bowl and catch a game or find out how you can join in the fun. Makes for great rainy-day entertainment. You can also come in on Friday or Saturday Night for “Glow Bowl.” A high energy session with bright lights and great music.
Want to get into the Holiday Spirit? The North Beach Singers are practicing Mondays 6:30-8:30 p.m. for their Christmas Concerts Series, “The Best of the North Beach Singers-part 1”. Practices are held at Galilean Lutheran Church. New members are always welcome. For more information call Ed Durkin at (360) 276-9996.
Cozy up with a good book and join a new book club. The first meeting will take place on Sept. 13 at 9:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. at Oyhut Bay Seaside Village. Check out the website for the three selections for consideration.
Coming up Saturday Sept. 16. International Coastal Cleanup Day.
You can register online and spend the morning keeping the beautiful beaches we call home clean and litter free.
Grab a garbage bag at Riptide Coffee Co. and a coffee to go.
Beginning Friday at the Ocean Shores Convention Center the Sea Pal Quilters present, “A Whale of a Quilt Show.” Doors open Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. and the show wraps Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. You can walk around town to various local businesses and enjoy a variety of quilts displayed.
Pick up your map and info at the Dusty Trunk.
Celebrate National Cheeseburger Day on Sunday Sept. 18.
Look for specials around town at your favorite local restaurants or create your own masterpiece at home with a cheeseburger bar with the family.
Get ready for Fall Ocean Shores, and enjoy the changing of the Seasons, “On the Beach.”
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