Oregon Coast Today

Bounty on the Bay
Old Mill Resort and Marina and Tillamook Bay • Garibaldi
This two-day event, a fund-raiser for the Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, kicks off at the Old Mill clubhouse with a hearty buffet-style pasta dinner followed with angling seminars by local pro guides. TEP then hosts a spring chinook fishing tournament on Saturday, featuring a great day on the bay, fishing prizes donated by our generous sponsors, and an opportunity to hire one of several local guides who donate their proceeds to TEP salmon habitat enhancement efforts. To register or for more information, head to tbnep.org or call 503-322-2222.

Trash Bash
Cart’m Recycling • Nehalem
This art-themed potluck is a celebration of Cart’m Recycling, the nonprofit that operates the local “dump” as well as a recycling center. You’ll see art made from re-used materials, as well as the event highlight: the Trashion Show. Volunteers are needed, too. 6 to 9 p.m., Necarney City Road, 503-368-7764 or justrecycles@yahoo.com.

Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
You won’t need “All the Gold in California.” Tickets to see these country music stars sing favorites like “Broken Lady” and “She Used to be Somebody’s Baby,” start at $20. Their four-decade career has taken the Gatlin Brothers from the dusty stages of Texas to Broadway and the Grammy Awards. 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday, 1777 W. 44th St., $20-$25, 888-MAIN-ACT.

Brewer's Memorial Ale Fest
Rogue Ales • Newport
Live music and microbrews, with dogs encouraged, at this festival dedicated to the late, great Rogue Ales mascot. 541-867-3660

Aquarium Classes for Children
Oregon Coast Aquarium • Newport
Today, the aquarium will host two classes for the youngest marine biologists. At 10:30 a.m., children ages 2 and 3 can bring their parents to “Sea Squirts: Terrific Touch” ($15 members, $20 nonmembers, for one adult/child pair). At 2 p.m., students ages 4 and 5 can attend “Flock of Fledglings: A Flood of Feeling” on their own ($25 members, $30 nonmembers). 2820 SE Ferry Slip, register in advance by calling 541-867-3474, ext. 2313.

Law Enforcement and TLC Mustangs Cruise-in
Tillamook
The North Oregon Coast Law Enforcement, along with TLC Mustangs and Fords Club, will host the annual cruise-in on the streets of Tillamook. The event supports Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run, but you’ll be dazzled by the great bikes and cars that roar into town. Tonight at 6 p.m., they’ll be in downtown Tillamook. On Saturday, May 17, they’ll gather at the Tillamook Creamery Association (aka The Cheese Factory) parking lot. For details, call 503-842-7591.

Rockaway Beach Kite Festival
Rockaway Beach State Wayside
See and fly beautiful kites, shop the vendors and enjoy the view. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sund ay, rockawaybeach.net or 503-355-8108.

Mutt Masters Olympics and Dog Show
Old Taft Elementary School • Lincoln City
Does your dog have what it takes to go for the gold? Categories like “fastest eater” and “longest ears” make it easy for everyone to be a winner. This annual event features vendor booths and tons of fun for dogs and their humans. Registration ($2 per category, per canine) begins at 11 a.m., competitions from noon to 4 p.m., 1545 SE 50th St., admission is $2 per person, kids 12 and under free, 800-452-2151.

Open House: Lincoln City’s new Info Center
Lincoln City Cultural Center
The city’s welcome center has moved into the historic Delake School, home to the Lincoln City Cultural Center. 1-4 p.m., 540 NE Hwy. 101, 541-994-9994.

TEF Casino Night
Tillamook County Fairgrounds
The Tillamook Education Foundation is throwing this fund-raising party, complete with Texas Hold’em, blackjack, routette and craps tables. Raffles and entertainment by Tony Starlight. 7 to 10 p.m., 4603 E. Third St., $25 including script and raffle tickets, open to those 21 and over.

Resident Artist Open House
Sitka Center for Art and Ecology • Otis
Celebrate with a reception and exhibitions of ceramic and metalwork by John and Robin Gumaelius, presentations by writer Kim Griswell, recorder music by Judy Linsenberg, and an exclusive viewing of site-specific work by installation artist Claudia Borgna. 1 to 4 p.m., on Three Rocks Road just north of Lincoln City on Hwy. 101, sitkacenter.org

Mid-May Plant Exchange
Connie Hansen Garden • Lincoln City
Too many hosta and not enough lillies? Solve your abundance/deficit at this annual plant exchange. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1931 NW 33rd St., 541-994-6338.

Culinary Class: Ode to Spring
Pacific Coast Center for the Culinary Arts • Lincoln City
Chef Jeff James, owner and executive chef of jjames Restaurant in Salem, will teach five courses of fantastic seasonal favorites. A full-day, hands-on course. Comfy shoes are recommended. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 801 SW Hwy. 101, $90 with meal included, 541-996-2119 or kateraw@lincolncity.org

“Whales: Touching the Mystery”
Newport Visual Arts Center
Meet Doug Thompson, the author of a “book that offers hope for the future of whales and for all of us,” according to Jane Goodall. This Nye Beach Writers’ Series event is just part of a whole weekend of whale-related fun, co-sponsored by the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon Coast Aquarium. For a full schedule, head to writersontheedge.org or aquarium.org.

Jubilate!
Yachats Commons
It’s a spring celebration in song. The Women’s Choir of Corvallis presents an evening of engaging and varied choral music. 7:30 p.m., W. Fourth St. and Hwy. 101, suggested donation of $8 to $15 on a sliding scale.

Turkish Kilim Show
Lincoln City Cultural Center
See some of the fascinating collection of Turkish textile art owned by Sener and Julie Otrugman, more than 30 beautiful works from Sener’s native country. 2-5 p.m., 540 NE Hwy. 101, donations accepted, 541-994-9994.

West African Dance
Dance! And All That Jazz • Newport
Gabrielle Eggstein, master dancer, and Mamadou Lamine Thioub, Senegalese master drummer, will be teaching a one-day workshop for beginners. 2-4 p.m., 630 SW Hurbert, $20 general, $12 for students, 541-547-3821 or 541-270-0237, dancing@gct21.net

Everything Fitz
Tillamook High School
The Monday Musical Club presents this ensemble of talented Canadians, four siblings who combine East Coast, French-Canadian, Texas-style and old-time sounds with Ottawa Valley-style step dancing.
2 p.m. in the Don Whitney Auditorium, 2605 12th St., $20 in advance, $25 at the door ($20 and $17 for students), 503-842-2078.

Chautauqua: “The Idea of Justice”
Newport Visual Arts Center
The Oregon Coast Council for the Humanities and the Unitarian Fellowship are sponsoring this educational lecture by Lani Roberts. 10:15 a.m., 777 NW Beach St. free. 

Auditions: ‘Kindly Leave the Stage’
Theatre West • Lincoln City
Theatre West will be looking for talent once again when they hold auditions for their summer production of  “Kindly Leave the Stage”, a comedy by John Chapman.  Director Stina Seeger-Gibson is looking for both men and women for this comedy, which will play from July 10 through Aug. 30. No monologue or special preparation required. 7 p.m. tonight as well as Monday, May 19, at the theater, 3536 SE Hwy. 101. 

Coastal Encounters: Clam digging
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
This annual series introduces the community to activities and opportunities that make coastal life worthwhile. Each Tuesday lecture is followed by a Wednesday field trip, all free of charge. Tonight’s guest is the consummate clammer William Lackner. 6 p.m., 801 SW Hwy. 101, 541-996-1242.

Auditions: “The Cherry Orchard”
Newport Performing Arts Center
The Red Octopus Theatre Company is looking for five women and seven men to fill the cast for this human comedy by Anton Chekhov. Actors from high school age on up will be considered. If you’d like to be, but can’t make auditions, call director Ron Miller at 541-574-1950. Auditions are also set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, at the same location. 6:30 p.m., 777 W. Olive St.

Oil painting with Oliver
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Weldon Oliver, instructor for Helping Hands for the Arts, will be giving an oil painting class for beginners. Each will walk away with a finished painting. Offered at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., 540 NE Hwy. 101, $40 includes all materials, 541-994-9994.

Open Mike Poetry Night
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
Poets of all ages are invited to read, or just sit and listen, at this free monthly event. 7 p.m., 801 SW Hwy. 101, 541-996-1242.

Family Night
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
Children and their grown-ups can enjoy fun activities and crafts together, courtesy of the library’s youth services department. 6 p.m., 801 SW Hwy. 101, 541-996-1258.

Neskowin Valley School Info Night
Sandcastle Toys • Newport
Lainie Koch, the head of NVS and the preschool/kindergarten teacher for 28 years, will present information and answer questions at this open forum. Learn about the small classes, tuition costs, scholarships, bus service and more. 7 p.m., 255 SW Ninth St., 503-392-3124.

‘Steel Magnolias’
Theatre West • Lincoln City
This funny yet poignant drama has an all-star cast: Patti Siberz, M. Elizabeth Black, Robin Rhyner, and, pictured below, Abigail Stone, Kiera Morgan and Katherine Schubothe.  8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays this month, 3536 SE Hwy. 101,  to reserve tickets, call 541-994-5663 and leave a message. 
 

Colville Foundation Award-Winners
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Today, the center will an open a show of the works of Diane Archer, H’sa Brown, Liisa Rahkonen and Jane Salmons, all artists who have won the Colville Memorial Foundation Award. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., reception from 1 to 3 p.m. today, 540 NE Hwy. 101, 5411-994-9994.

Family Classics: ‘The Jungle Book’
Newport Performing Arts Center
Presented by the Pacific Dance Ensemble, this original adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling children’s favorite is narrated by Shawn and Khloella Brateng and directed by Nancy Mittleman. 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through June 1, 777 W. Olive St., 541-265-ARTS.

Comedy on the Coast
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
Featuring host J.P. Linde, opener David Gee and headliner David Anderson. 8 p.m. tonight, Saturday and Sunday, 1777 NW 44th St., $15, 888-CHINOOK.

Cinco De Mayo Celebration
Lincoln County Fairgrounds • Newport
See the Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalcoatl,” from Salem, plus food and fun. 7-9 p.m.

Memorial Day Weekend FUN-raiser
Yaquina Bay Yacht Club • Newport
Progressive Options, a local non-profit service provider for people with disabilities in Lincoln County, will be hosting this Summer FUNdraiser. This drop-by event features music by folk artist Frank Jones and string-band Hot Club du Jour, a sale of food plates and a silent auction (to donate an auction item or buy dinner tickets in advance, call Progressive Options at 541-867-4335). 4-8 p.m., 750 SW Bay Blvd., 541-867-4335.

Crafts on the Coast
Yachats Commons
This 11th annual spring arts and crafts festival features 65 juried artisans from Oregon, Washington and beyond, plus gourmet food, community fund-raising booths and demonstrations. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, W. Fourth St. and Hwy. 101, 541-547-4664.

Cause 4 Paws
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Artists, crafts and vendors of all sorts will overtake the southeast parking lot for this show, which will raise money for the Lincoln County Animal Shelter. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, 540 NE Hwy. 101, free admission, 541-921-2045.

Pie and Ice Cream Social
Yachats Ladies’ Club House
A dizzying assortment of pies made by the members of the Ladies’ Club, served with ice cream and a smile. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., W. Third and Pontiac, 541-547-3205.

Native American Concert
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
Take in this free concert with the Grammy winning Robert Mirabal,, as well as an Indian market in the casino’s convention center. 5:30 p.m., 1777 NW 44th St., free, 888-CHINOOK.

Touch-A-Truck
Lincoln City Community Center
At this annual fun-fest, kids can climb into trucks of all shapes, sizes and descriptions – police cars and fire engines, too. Games, clowns, food and prizes. Noon, 2150 NE Oar Place (off NE 22nd St.), free, 541-994-2131 or lincolncity.org

Mare Wakefield
Yachats Lions Club
Peace Treaty International is bringing this acclaimed singer-songwriter to the coast. Sea Changes will open. 7 p.m., 443 Fourth St., $10 at the door, 541-547-4578.

Used Book Sale
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
Need a little reading material for your beach house? The Friends of the Driftwood Library maintain a giant selection of paperbacks and hardbacks, children’s, mysteries, cookbooks and more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 801 SW Hwy. 101 (in the Lincoln City Civic Center,  541-996-1257. 

Family Sleepover
Oregon Coast Aquarium • Newport
Families enjoy a pizza dinner and then spend a fun-filled evening learning about life without light in the ocean. Scavenger hunt, hands-on activities, and a bed-time story about legends of the sea, plus a night in Passages of the Deep. Wake to muffins, juice and a behind-the-scenes tour. 6 p.m. tonight through 9 a.m. Sunday, 2820 SE Ferry Slip, $45 members, $55 non-members, register in advance by calling 541-867-3474, ext. 2313.

Bay Clamming
Siletz Bay • Lincoln City
Learn how to nibble in the intertidal zone with Lee Gray the Wild Gourmet. You’ll need to bring your own state shellfish harvesting permit (available at most sporting goods stores), a container, and shoes you won’t mind getting mucky. 9:30 a.m. at the Siletz Bay Park Gazebo, $20 adults, $15 children, 541-992-3798.

Netarts Community Club’s 59th annual Clam Chowder Feed
Netarts Community Club
Take part in this great coast tradition. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4900 Hwy. 131, 503-842-2153.