Thursday, Feb. 26
Beachcombing Explorience
SW 33rd Street Beach • Lincoln City
Unearth treasures from the Pacific as you hunt for gemstones, agates, jasper, petrified wood and other coastal jewels with a local expert. No registration required. Noon. FMI, go to www.explorelincolncity.com/events/exploriences.
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.
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.
Trivia Night
The Pines Dine • Lincoln City
6 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.
Game Night
Gleneden Beach Community Hall
Board, card and dice games are available. Bring snacks to share. 6-8 pm, 110 Azalea Street. FMI, go to glenedenbeach.org.
Friday, Feb 27
Buddhism Talk
Samaritan Center for Health Education • Newport
Learn about the Buddhist perspective on aging, death and rebirth in this talk from the visiting monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastic College. $10-$40 donation suggested. 10 am, 740 SW 9th Street.
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Free Yoga Classes
Lincoln City Senior Center
11 am-12:15 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. FMI, email yogasource10@gmail.com.
Celebrate Recovery
New Life Foursquare • Lincoln City
A 12-step, Christian-based recovery group aimed at freedom from hurts, habits and hang ups. 6-8 pm, 2700 NE 22nd Street. FMI, call 541-921-4882.
“Misery”
NCRD Performing Arts Center • Nehalem
Riverbend Players present the gripping stage adaptation of Stephen King’s classic psychological thriller. 7 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets, $10 to $25, available at RiverbendPlayers.org.
Comedy on the Coast
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
An evening of laughs headlined by Ty Barnett, featuring Clayton Fletcher and hosted by Gibbs Saad. $15. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street.
Saturday, Feb. 28
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.
Tree Seedling Sale
Table Mountain Forestry Shop • Toledo
Find native tree and shrub species, most at $2 apiece at this sale from the Lincoln County chapter of the Oregon Small Woodland Owners Association. 10 am to 2 pm, 247 NE Hwy. 20.
Gallery Opening
Crow’s Nest Gallery & Studio • Seal Rock
Check out assemblage artist Janet Runger’s new gallery, recently relocated from Toledo. 10 am-5 pm, 10563 NW Pacific Coast. FMI, call 541-207-8088.
Signs of Fascism March
Yachats and Waldport
A peaceful, silent performance event to raise public awareness about authoritarianism and human rights violations, particularly ICE actions in the US. 10-11 am at the Yachats Commons, and noon to 1 pm at the Alsea Bay Bridge. FMI, email Indivisiblewaves@gmail.com.
Share the Bird’n
Hatfield Marine Science Center • Newport
Learn how to support coastal wildlife and connect with fellow nature enthusiasts at this Volunteer Recognition and Recruitment event from the Seven Capes Bird Alliance. 11 am to 2 pm, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive. FMI or to RSVP, go to sevencapes.org.
Butter Sculpture Workshop
Newport Public Library
The visiting monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastic College lead this all-ages workshop, including a Tibetan calligraphy demonstration. $10-$40 donation suggested. 11 am, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to lcfriendsoftibet.org or call 530-748-9365.
Sword Swallowers Day
Ripley’s Believe It or Not • Newport
Join Americana Mayhem for an afternoon of razor-sharp feats. Performances at 12:30 pm and 2:15 pm, 250 SW Bay Blvd. FMI, call 541-265-2206.
Media Listening Session
Atonement Lutheran Church • Newport
Learn about an Agora Journalism Center survey of how Lincoln County residents find and use news. Followed by a chance to share experiences, concerns and ideas. Noon to 3 pm, 2315 N Coast Hwy. Registration encouraged via Eventbrite.com.
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.
“Stripped for Parts”
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center • Newport
A free screening of award-winning news documentary “Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink,” followed by a panel discussion featuring local and regional news figures. 4:30-7 pm, 333 SE Bay Blvd. Registration encouraged via Eventbrite.com.
My VIP and Me
Newport Recreation Center
A chance for kids to whisk their hand-picked grownups away to a tropical paradise for an evening of swaying music, crafty creations and dance-floor magic beneath a sky of indoor stars. $6. 6 to 8 pm, 225 SE Avery Street. FMI, call 541-265-7783.
Tibetan Cultural Night
Samaritan Center for Health Education • Newport
The visiting monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastic College lead this Chöd ceremony, featuring chanting and music, monastic debate and audience Q&A. $10-$40 donation suggested. 7 pm, 740 SW 9th Street. FMI, go to lcfriendsoftibet.org or call 530-748-9365.
Under The Big Top
Primaltones Community Venue • Newport
A 21-and-over prom with live music from Portland-based Wahala, dancing, a photo booth, outdoor social area and more. 7 pm-close. 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road. Tickets, $20, available at Primaltones.com.
“Misery”
NCRD Performing Arts Center • Nehalem
Riverbend Players present the gripping stage adaptation of Stephen King’s classic psychological thriller. 7 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets, $10 to $25, available at RiverbendPlayers.org.
Piano Heist
Lincoln City Cultural Center
This high-octane dueling piano experience brings big laughs, lightning-fast song changes and audience-powered music to town. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $20-$30, available at lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or by calling 541-994-9994.
Comedy on the Coast
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
An evening of laughs headlined by Ty Barnett, featuring Clayton Fletcher and hosted by Gibbs Saad. $15. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street.
Sunday, March 1
Pancake Breakfast & Puzzle Sale
Gleneden Beach Community Hall
Feast on pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham or sausage, orange juice and hot beverages. Special guests this month will be the Girl Scouts with their cookie sale. $10 for adults, $6 for kids aged six-12. 8-11 am, 110 Azalea Street. FMI, go to glenedenbeach.org.
Monthly community breakfast
Panther Creek Community Center • Otis
$5 for a full breakfast. 8-11 am, 655 Wayside Loop. FMI, email marex@centurylink.net.
Cleanup Day
Bay City Arts Center
Lend a hand cleaning up the beloved arts center building, with opportunities including deep cleaning, gardening and weeding. 10 am-4 pm, 5680 A Street.
Tibetan Monk Presentation
Samaritan Center for Health Education • Newport
The visiting monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastic College lead the 8 Verse Mind Training for Wisdom and Compassion. 10 am. $5 to $20 donation. 740 SW 9th Street, Newport. FMI, go to lcfriendsoftibet.org or call 530-748-9365.
Media Listening Session
Lincon City Cultural Center
Learn about an Agora Journalism Center survey of how Lincoln County residents find and use news. Followed by a chance to share experiences, concerns and ideas. Noon to 3 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Registration encouraged via Eventbrite.com.
Bingo
Waldport Moose Lodge
Noon, 250 NW John Street.
Yachats Chess Club
Adobe Resort • Yachats
1-3 pm. Meet in the loft area, 1555 Hwy. 101 N.
Coastal Carvers
Lincoln City Seventh Day Adventist School
Guest speaker Cynthia Longhat-Adams presents the many techniques and tools on the journey toward mastering the "Art of Burning Things" AKA: pyrography. 1:30-3 pm, 2126 NE Surf Avenue.
Speaker Series
Yachats Lions Hall
Learn about seabirds of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge from Visitor Services Manager Dawn Harris, followed by photographer Susan Dimock sharing images and readings from her book “Taking Refuge on the Oregon Coast.” 2 pm, 344 4th Street.
Tibetan Monk Presentation
Samaritan Center for Health Education • Newport
The visiting monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastic College lead the Manjushri Empowerment Ceremony. 2 pm. $5 to $20 donation. 740 SW 9th Street, Newport. FMI, go to lcfriendsoftibet.org or call 530-748-9365.
“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.
The Late Risers
Newport Performing Arts Center
Led by acclaimed trumpeter Sam Dechenne, this ensemble channels the spirit of Prohibition-era speakeasies, the sparkle of the Gatsby years and the brass-driven energy of a New Orleans Mardi Gras. 2 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $35, available at coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-2787.
“Misery”
NCRD Performing Arts Center • Nehalem
Riverbend Players present the gripping stage adaptation of Stephen King’s classic psychological thriller. 2 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets, $10 to $25, available at RiverbendPlayers.org.
Oregon Legacy
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
The long-running literary series returns with a visit from Justin Hocking, whose memoir “The Great Floodgates of the Wonderworld” won the Oregon Book Award for Creative Nonfiction. 3 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, go to driftwoodlib.org.
Sand Mandala Dissolution
Samaritan Center for Health Education • Newport
See the intricate sand mandala crafted by the monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastic College swept away in this Buddhist ceremony. $10-$40 donation suggested. 4 pm, 740 SW 9th Street. FMI, go to lcfriendsoftibet.org or call 530-748-9365.
Monday, March 2
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.
Journeys of Faith Book Club
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
The group will discuss “When the Cranes Fly South” by Lisa Ridzén. 2 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place.
Coastal Creatives Collective
Beachcrest Brewing • Gleneden Beach
Writers, artists, musicians and makers are welcome to bring portable projects and work alongside fellow creatives in a relaxed, supportive setting. 5-7 pm every Monday, 7755 N Hwy. 101.
Tuesday, March 3
Toddler Time Storytime
Newport Public Library
Gentle stories, songs and wiggle-friendly fun. 10:30 am, 35 NW Nye Street.
Bingo and Taco Tuesday
Newport Elks Lodge
Have fun and support the community. Bingo is minimum $25 buy-in, cash only. 5:30 pm, 45 SE Moore Drive.
Newport Cribbage Club
American Legion Post • Newport
Everyone from beginners to experts is invited to play this fabulous, two-player card game. 5:30 pm, 424 West Olive Street.
Tuesday Trivia
Pelican Brewery • Lincoln City
An evening of fund-raising comedy hosted by Taft Senior Parent Group and sponsored by TAFT Boosters. 6 pm, 5911 SW Hwy. 101.
Lenten Soup Supper
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
Enjoy a simple supper and a talk from Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann on “Countering Pharaoh’s Production-Consumption Society Today.” 6:30 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place.
Wednesday, March 4
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Socrates Café
The Gathering Place • Lincoln City
Join with others in these popular and stimulating discussions on life’s big questions. 10-11:30 am, inside the Congregational Church of Lincoln City, 2435 NW Oar Place.
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
The Horn Public House • Depoe Bay
Enjoy fabulous ocean and harbor views, and congenial competition. Six games, $9 entry. 5 pm, 110 SE Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-574-7668.
Bingo
Panther Creek Community Center • Otis
Food served from 4 pm. Bingo runs from 5-7 pm, 655 N Wayside Loop, follow the signs from the Otis junction. FMI, email marex@centurylink.net.
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 sachdeva.kanwal@gmail.com.
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.
Music Bingo
The Pines Dine • Lincoln City
Have fun and get in the running for great prizes while raising money for the Taft Senior Drug & Alcohol-Free Grad Night. Hosted by the Senior Parent Group and sponsored by TAFT Boosters. 6 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.
Open Art Night
Bay City Arts Center
Hosted by Matt Sohler, this open studio offers an inclusive and supportive environment for you to work on anything your heart desires. Network with other artists or work quietly on your own. Bring your own art supplies. Donations encouraged. 6-8 pm, 5680 A Street.