Looking for something to do, some place to go, something to learn, something to enjoy? Inside this section are public entertainment events for the next seven days on the central Oregon coast as part of a partnership between the Lincoln Chronicle and Oregon Coast TODAY. To have your event – it needs to be open to the public — included in the calendar email the information to: [email protected] or call 541-921-0413.
Thursday, Oct. 9
Gentle + Yin Yoga
Luminous Soul Center for Well-Being • Gleneden Beach
Yoga with Danielle. 11 am at the Salishan Marketplace, 7755 NW Hwy. 101. FMI, go to luminoussoulcenter.com/yogaluminous.
Underground Art Lab
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Makers of all ages are invited to try four different creative activities, with all materials and instructions laid out for a self-guided art exploration experience. Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. $5. 3-6 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Lincoln City Music Circle
Lincoln City Senior Center
Acoustic instruments, voices and audiences of all ages are welcome to “solo, jam, or pass” and a piano is available. 4-7 pm, inside the Lincoln City Community Center at 2150 N Oar Place.
Dark and Stormy Night
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
The chilling literary series continues with a visit from Gabriel Urza, author of “All That Followed.” 4:30 pm, 801 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, go to driftwoodlib.org or call 541-996-1242.
Bilingual Storytime
Newport Public Library
Families can enjoy stories told in both English and Spanish, followed by a hands-on craft. 5:30 pm, 35 NW Nye Street.
Government 101
Oregon Coast Community College • Newport
Who does what, and how does it all connect? This session breaks down the layers of government — federal, state, county and city — to help you understand how decisions are made and how to make your voice heard. 6-7:30 pm 400 SE College Way. FMI, go to www.IndivisibleWaves.org.
Trivia Night
The Pines Dine • Lincoln City
6 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.
Friday, Oct. 10
Birding Walk
Lincoln City
Join Seven Capes Bird Alliance for a stroll near the wastewater treatment plant, a prime habitat for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. Meet at 9 am at the Taft Waterfront near Mo’s and carpool to the site. FMI, go to go to sevencapes.org.
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Artisan Faire at Salishan
Salishan Marketplace • Gleneden Beach
Find unique gift ideas, one-of-a-kind crafts and handmade goods from Oregon vendors. 10 am-4 pm, 7760 NW Hwy. 101. Continues Saturday.
Free Yoga Classes
Lincoln City Senior Center
11 am-12:15 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. FMI, email [email protected].
Hiking Explorience
Spring Lake • Lincoln City
Join Lincoln City Parks and Rec for this 2.5-mile trail through the wooded area surrounding Spring Lake. 1 pm, NE 14th Street. FMI, call 541-996-1274.
WorkSource Oregon at the Library
Newport Public Library
Lonnie Martinez, business and employment specialist with WorkSource Newport, leads a presentation on resume writing. 2-5 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, call 541-757-4122.
“What the Constitution Means to Me”
Newport Performing Arts Center
New Visions Arts presents Heidi Schreck’s timely and powerful play that powerfully explores America’s founding document and its impact on ordinary lives. 7:30 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 group rate and $15 for students. FMI, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.
Saturday, Oct. 11
Rockey Stone Memorial Kilos
Devils Lake • Lincoln City
See powerboats test the lake’s claim to having the “World’s Fastest Water,” with time trials and straight-a-way record races from 8 am to sunset. Continues Sunday. FMI, go to www.apba.org.
Newport Farmers Market
Downtown Newport
This market offers locally made handcrafts, art, specialty foods and fresh fruits, vegetables and farm products from Lincoln County farms and growers from surrounding areas. 9 am to 1 pm just off Highway 101 next to Newport City Hall.
Neskowin Farmers Market
Neskowin
Find fresh local produce, prepared foods, music and more. 9 am-1 pm, 48875 Hwy 101 S., opposite Neskowin Wayside.
Birding Walk
Boiler Bay • Depoe Bay
Join the Seven Capes Bird Alliance for a driving tour of prime rocky habitats, offering excellent seabird watching and possible glimpses at shorebirds. Meet at 9 am in the Boiler Bay State Scenic Viewpoint parking lot. FMI, go to sevencapes.org.
Spooky Stroll 5K
Lincoln City Community Center
Grab your costumes and run, walk or stroll this family-friendly course through the Friends of the Wildwood trail before heading back along Devils Lake to the finish line. $10. Free for kids under five. 10 am-noon, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Artisan Faire at Salishan
Salishan Marketplace • Gleneden Beach
Find unique gift ideas, one-of-a-kind crafts and handmade goods from Oregon vendors. 10 am-4 pm, 7760 NW Hwy. 101.
Saturday Market
Taft Hall • Lincoln City
Find handcrafted goods from local vendors alongside an array of home baked treats. 10 am-3 pm, 1206 SE 48th Street.
Garlicpalooza
Memorial Field • Toledo
Celebrate the pungent bulb with garlic braiding, a cakewalk, sack races, live music, a poetry contest and a chili cookoff. 11 am to 6 pm, 385 NW A Street. FMI, call 541-336-2156.
Halloween Pet Parade
Port of Toledo Waterfront Park
Check out seasonally bedazzled pets, with prizes for best costumes, plus a free wiener roast. 11 am to 2 pm, 127 NW A Street. FMI, call 308-530-9366.
Book Release Open House
Hawk Creek Gallery • Neskowin
Celebrate the release of the Neskowin Historical Foundation’s coffee table book of found historical photos of Neskowin. 11 am-5 pm, 4800 Schoolhouse Road.
Word Surfers Writing Group
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
Connect, create and collaborate with others in the craft of writing. All genres and mediums are welcome. 1-3 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, contact Chris at 541-224-6498.
Pontoon Boat Tour
Knight Park • Otis
Discover the Salmon River Estuary from a pontoon boat and learn about everything from native peoples and geology to the UNESCO Biosphere Region and the species that call it home. $20. 2 pm and 3 pm. FMI, go to CascadeHead.org.
Annual Oktoberfest Dinner
St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church • Lincoln City
Enjoy a feast of sausage, sauerkraut, baked potato, German potato salad, Waldorf salad and oatmeal cake. $12 for adults, $6 for kids aged six and under. Proceeds benefit mission projects. 3-7 pm, 1226 SW 13th Street. FMI, call 541-994-8793.
“All Things Newport”
Newport Visual Arts Center
See the unveiling of Newport’s newest mural, covering the large cement staircase adjacent to the center, while enjoying kids’ art activities, face painting, light refreshments and live music. 4 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive. FMI, go to coastarts.com or call 541-265-2787.
Spaghetti Feed
Newport Elks Lodge
Enjoy salad and bread, spaghetti with meat sauce, and dessert to dine-in or take-out at this Oregon Coast Veterans Association fund-raiser. $10. 5-7 pm, 45 SE Moore Drive.
Family Fun & Games Night
Mo’s Original Restaurant • Newport
An evening of family-style dinner and games in support of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Lincoln County. $20 for adults; $15 for kids aged five and older. 5-8 pm, 622 SW Bay Blvd.
Gary Ogan’s Think Tank
Lincoln City Cultural Center
This tight-knit ensemble delivers a vibrant mix of original songs with rich harmonies and seasoned musicianship. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $20 in advance and $25 at the door, available at lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or by calling 541-994-9994.
“What the Constitution Means to Me”
Newport Performing Arts Center
New Visions Arts presents Heidi Schreck’s timely and powerful play that powerfully explores America’s founding document and its impact on ordinary lives. 7:30 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 group rate and $15 for students. FMI, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.
Goth Night
Primaltones Community Venue • Newport
Curated Goth music and dancing all night, plus prizes for the Gothest outfit. 8 pm-close.
2925 SE Ferry Slip Road.
Sunday, Oct. 12
Rockey Stone Memorial Kilos
Devils Lake • Lincoln City
See powerboats test the lake’s claim to having the “World’s Fastest Water,” with time trials and straight-a-way record races from 8 am to sunset. FMI, go to www.apba.org.
Pacific City Farmers Market
Pacific City Library
Find fresh, juicy, nutritious fruits and vegetables right from the farmer. 10 am-2 pm, 6200 Camp Street.
Lincoln City Sunday Market
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Find farm-fresh produce, specialty foods, tasty treats and local artisan craft arrayed on the cultural center lawn and, from 11 am to 1 pm, music from local singer-songwriter Recca Maze. 10 am-3 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to LincolnCitySundayMarket.org.
Classical Duo
Atonement Lutheran Church
Cellist Rebecca Reese and pianist Andrew Bonner of Trio Musicorum Medicorum perform at this benefit the Newport Food Pantry, with guests encouraged to bring nonperishable food items or donations. Music for worship at 1 pm, followed by the concert at 2 pm, 2315 Hwy. 101.
“A Course in Miracles”
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
This ongoing spiritual self-study program offers a warm welcome to all. 2-3 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place. FMI, call Pam at 541-961-0084 or Mary Anne at 480-310-3433.
“What the Constitution Means to Me”
Newport Performing Arts Center
New Visions Arts presents Heidi Schreck’s timely and powerful play that powerfully explores America’s founding document and its impact on ordinary lives. 2:30 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets are $25 general admission, $20 group rate and $15 for students. FMI, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.
Monday, Oct. 13
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Book Sale
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
A book lover’s paradise with thousands of books, CDs, audiobooks, puzzles and more, with a 50-percent-off sale category every week. 10 am-2 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-996-1215.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
Oregon Coast Learning Institute
Chapel by the Sea • Lincoln City
The fall semester continues with a presentation on nuclear energy as well as “The Bear Necessities” with Ram Papish. 9 am, 2125 SE Lee Avenue. FMI, go to ocli.us or call President Ric Neese at 541-994-4810.
Resource Fair
Oregon Coast Community College • Newport
Find a range of community resources related to housing and food insecurity, mental and emotional health, physical health, childcare issues and flexible employment opportunities. 10 am to 3 pm, 400 SE College Way. FMI, go to oregoncoast.edu or call 541-867-8544.
Toddler Time Storytime
Newport Public Library
Gentle stories, songs and wiggle-friendly fun. 10:30 am, 35 NW Nye Street.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Socrates Café
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
Join with others in these popular and stimulating discussions on the big questions relevant to our lives. 10-11:30 am, 2435 NW Oar Place.
Preschool Storytime
Newport Public Library
Preschoolers and their grown-ups can enjoy lively stories followed by a themed craft. 10:30 am, 35 NW Nye Street.
Gentle Yoga Sessions
Lincoln City Cultural Center
This New Moon Yoga class features slow, gentle movements guided by the breath and awareness for flexibility in body, mind and spirit. Safe and appropriate for all levels. Noon, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Shut Up & Write!
Pioneer Joe Coffee • Lincoln City
Break through your writer’s block and overcome procrastination. 2:30-4 pm, 869 SW 51st Street. FMI, contact CJ at 541-224-6498.
Cribbage Club
Pioneer Joe Coffee • Gleneden Beach
Forget the rest. Come play with the best. 3 pm in the Salishan Marketplace, 7760 Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-574-7668.
Bingo
Panther Creek Community Center • Otis
Food served from 4:30 pm. Bingo runs from 5-7 pm, 655 N Wayside Loop, follow the signs from the Otis junction. FMI, email [email protected].
Tango Lessons
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Learn the steps to this elegant Latin American dance. No partner needed. 6-8 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-992-1002 or email [email protected].
Trivia Night
Beachcrest Brewing • Gleneden Beach
Show off your knowledge for the chance to win prizes. Teams of up to six allowed. 6 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.
- To have your event – it needs to be open to the public — included in the calendar email the information to: [email protected] or call 541-921-0413.