Thursday, Oct. 22
Introductory Tai Chi
Yaquina Barre Dance Studio • Newport
These community sessions are designed to be accessible for all ages and ability levels, particularly beginners and older adults. 10-11 am, 630 SW Hurbert Street. To register, call 916-862-7974.
Therapeutic Yoga
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Learn safe approaches for shoulder, back, neck, knee and hip conditions in this New Moon yoga class led by a 40-year experienced Iyengar instructor. 11 am, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Duplicate Bridge
Newport 60+ Activity Center
Bring a partner or email sandy5942@outlook.com and they will find one for you. Every Thursday at 11 am, 20 SE 2nd Street.
Sitting Yoga Class
Depoe Bay Community Hall
Noon-1 pm, 220 Bay Street.
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.
Word Surfers Writing Group
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
Connect, create, and collaborate with others in the craft of writing. All genres and mediums welcome. 4-6 pm, 801 SW Hwy. 101. FMI call 541-224-6498.
Nehalem’s Octoberfest
Downtown Nehalem
An evening of food, shopping and music featuring Gnarly’s Tacos, North Fork Potato Co., North Coast Pinball, Revival and Seadream. 4-7 pm.
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 & Stormy Night
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
The literary series continues with Angela Sanders, whose Sixth Sense mystery series debuted this year with “A Whiff of Murder.” 4 pm, second floor, 801 SW Hwy. 101.
“Making a Splash”
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center • Newport
An opening reception for this exhibit of artwork inspired by aquatic animals and the places they call home. 4:30 to 5:30 pm, 333 SE Bay Blvd. FMI, go to oregoncoasthistory.org or call 541-265-7509.
Trivia Night
Pines Dine • Lincoln City
With prizes for weekly winners, plus a grand prize for Master Champions at the end of the season. 6 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.
Game Night
Gleneden Beach Community Hall
An evening of board, card or dice games to play. Choose your favorite. Farkle is on the docket. Snacks served. 6-8 pm, 110 Azalea Street.
“Silent Sky”
Theatre West • Lincoln City
Based on the life of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, this play explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries. $21.50. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101.
Friday, Oct. 23
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the 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.
Halloween Hayrides
Tel-Tvm’ Siletz Tribal Farm
Celebrate Halloween with hayrides, games, prizes, raffles, pumpkin painting and fresh-pressed apple cider. 2-6 pm, 5213 Logsden Road.
Food Pantry Benefit Concert
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
Support the Lincoln City Food Pantry while enjoying two sets from the Peace Band, music from “Guitar Bobby” Wentz and Cindy Wilson, and free refreshments. 4 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place.
“From Forest to Form”
Newport Visual Arts Center
An opening reception for this exhibit, bringing together artists from three Oregon Coast woodturning clubs. 4 to 6 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive. FMI, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.
Introductory Tai Chi
Yaquina Barre Dance Studio • Newport
These community sessions are designed to be accessible for all ages and ability levels, particularly beginners and older adults. 6 pm, 630 SW Hurbert Street. To register, call 916-862-7974.
“The Night of the Iguana”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Red Octopus Theatre Company presents Tennessee Williams' enduring tale of flawed humanity. 7 pm, 777 W. Olive Street. Tickets, $20-$25, available at coastarts.com or call 541-265-2787.
Eagle Eyes
Newport Performing Arts Center
This Eagles tribute band will perform hits from throughout the catalog, including “Take It Easy,” “Witchy Woman,” “Lyin’ Eyes” and more. 7:30 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $35 to $50, available at coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.
“Silent Sky”
Theatre West • Lincoln City
Based on the life of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, this play explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries. $21.50. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101.
Saturday, Oct. 24
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.
Art of the Mask
Toledo Public Library
A fun family workshop presented by the Oregon Coast Children's Theatre and Center for the Arts. 10 am-2 pm, 173 NW 7th Street. FMI, email occt.youthartprograms@gmail.com.
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. $11. Free for kids under five. 10 am-noon, 2150 NE Oar Place.
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.
Genealogy Seminar
Samaritan Center for Health Education • Newport
Professional genealogist Christine Cohen leads two sessions on using historical court, divorce and probate records to uncover hard-to-find information. 1 to 4 pm, 740 SW Ninth Street. FMI, go to lcgsoregon.org.
Fire Resistant Plants
Siletz Public Library
A free class with certified Master Gardener Julie Roth-Carter exploring fire-resistant groundcovers, perennials, shrubs and trees. 1:30 to 2:30 pm, 255 S Gaither Street. FMI and registration, go to orcoastmga.org.
“Backyard Bats”
Newport Public Library
Siuslaw National Forest rangers will explore the biology, behavior and ecological importance of bats in the region. 2 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to newportlibrary.org or call 541-265-2153.
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” Sing-Along
Newport Performing Arts Center
Coastal Voices presents a big-screen sing-along screening of Disney’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Costumes are encouraged. $15 adults, free for kids 17 and younger. 2 pm, 777 W Olive Street. FMI, go to coastarts.org.
“Monsters, Mummies & Rubber Chickens”
Yachats Commons
The Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble presents a Halloween program mixing eerie stories, familiar movie music and some outright silliness. 4 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N. FMI, go to pcwindensemble.org.
Spooky Sea Stroll
Hatfield Marine Science Center • Newport
Explore a spooky tunnel filled with huge glowing creatures, hydrothermal vents and other deep-sea mysteries. $5. Free for under fives. 4 to 7 pm, with a kids’ costume contest at 6 pm, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive, Newport. FMI, go to seagrant.oregonstate.edu or call 541-867-0100.
Annual Soup Bowl Fund-raiser
Pacific Restaurant • Tillamook
Enjoy a parade of soups paired with one-of-a-kind souvenir bowls while raising funds to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. $30 for dinner and $50 for dinner and a bowl. 5 to 7 pm, 205 Main Avenue. FMI, go to tidesofchangenw.org.
The Glensiders
Bay City Arts Center
An evening of sea shanties, storytelling and singalongs celebrating Gaelic music and culture. $15. 6 pm, 5680 A Street.
“Tailgating for the Tigers”
Chinook Winds Hotel • Lincoln City
Dress up in team colors, jerseys and game-day gear for a fun-filled evening of food, fund-raising and friendly competition at this Annual Fall Auction from the Taft Tiger Booster Club. $55. 6 to 7:30 pm, 1501 NW 40th Place.
“The Night of the Iguana”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Red Octopus Theatre Company presents Tennessee Williams' enduring tale of flawed humanity. 7 pm, 777 W. Olive Street. Tickets, $20-$25, available at coastarts.com or call 541-265-2787.
“Silent Sky”
Theatre West • Lincoln City
Based on the life of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, this play explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries. $21.50. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101.
Lipstick Divas – Halloween
Beach Club & Event Center • Lincoln City
Drag it up at this 21-and-older Halloween celebration that's simply to die for. $13. 8-10:30 pm, 2020 NE 22nd Street.
“Rocky Horror Picture Show”
The Bijou Theatre • Lincoln City
See the cult classic brought to life by players from the Clinton Street Cabaret, performing as the movie plays. Admission $18 and a can of food in advance or $20 and a can of food at the door. Food donations will benefit the food pantry. 11 pm, 1624 NE Hwy. 101.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Trick or Treat
Salishan Marketplace • Gleneden Beach
Dress up in your best costume and receive tasty treats from the participating shops. 1-3 pm, 7755 N. Hwy. 101.
“The Joy of Music”
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Enjoy performances of piano, voice and violin from a full lineup of Oregon Coast musicians and music teachers. Donations welcome. 2-3:30 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
“The Night of the Iguana”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Red Octopus Theatre Company presents Tennessee Williams' enduring tale of flawed humanity. 2 pm, 777 W. Olive Street. Tickets, $20-$25, available at coastarts.com or call 541-265-2787.
“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.
FisherPoets
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center • Newport
A celebration of poetry and song inspired by Oregon’s commercial fishing. VIP reception from
2 to 3 pm, followed by the main program from 3 to 5 pm, 333 SE Bay Blvd. Tickets, $15-$25, available at oregoncoasthistory.org.
Full Moon Sound + Energy Recalibration
Luminous Soul Center • Gleneden Beach
An intimate, 80-minute experience combining intentional breathwork, vibrational sound healing, energy clearing and hands-on energy work. 5 pm, 7755 North Coast Highway. Reserve your spot at www.luminoussoulcenter.com.
Open Mic
Kindred by Zest • Lincoln City
Something to say? Or maybe you got something to play? Spoken word, poetry and music open mic every Sunday. 8-10 pm, 1644 NE Hwy. 101.
Monday, Oct. 26
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Shut Up & Write!
Pioneer Joe Coffee Co. • Gleneden Beach
Bring your current writing project and enjoy focused writing time with fellow writers. 1:30-3:30 pm in Salishan Marketplace, 7755 Hwy. 101. FMI, email Gary.phillips@sharkfloss.com.
Introductory Tai Chi
Yaquina Barre Dance Studio • Newport
These community sessions are designed to be accessible for all ages and ability levels, particularly beginners and older adults. 10 am and again at 6 pm, 630 SW Hurbert Street. To register, call 916-862-7974.
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.
Social Bridge
Newport 60+ Activity Center
A great way to get back to bridge or to learn a new game. All welcome. Every Monday at 10:45 am, 20 SE 2nd Street.
Open Studio
Bay City Arts Center
Join artist Erica Robin for a relaxed evening of oil painting. Bring your own art supplies or buy them there. 5-8 pm, 5680 A Street.
FisherPoets
Kiawanda Community Center • Pacific City
A celebration of poetry and song inspired by Oregon’s commercial fishing. Hosted by Pacific City Dorymen's Association. 7-9 pm, 34600 Cape Kiawanda Drive. FMI, go to oregoncoasthistory.org.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Oregon Coast Learning Institute
Chapel by the Sea • Lincoln City
The fall semester continues with “Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities” by Cheryl Horton
and Megan Hoff, followed by “Villages NW: Empowering Older Adults” by Nancy Doty. 9 am, 2125 SE Lee Avenue. FMI, go to ocli.us or call President Ric Neese at 541-994-4810.
Toddler Time Storytime
Newport Public Library
Gentle stories, songs and wiggle-friendly fun. 10:30 am, 35 NW Nye Street.
“Peter & Paul and the Christian Revolution”
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
Pastor Mike Grogan leads a study of this DVD series that explores how two individuals led one of history's most astonishing religious movements. 11 am, 2435 NW Oar Place.
Biosphere Brew
Pelican Brewing • Lincoln City
Celebrate 50 years of the Cascade Head Biosphere Region with the world premiere of “A Deeper Relationship with the Living Planet” and enjoy a pint of Biosphere Brew, crafted through Pelican Brewing’s Giveback Brew program. 5-8 pm, 5911 SE Hwy. 101.
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.
Release & Restore
InnerCompass Center • Lincoln City
Coming just after the full moon, this by-donation sound bath offers a chance to soften, reflect and let go of what has come to the surface. 7 pm, 4840 SE Hwy. 101.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Newport Zen Meditation
Samaritan Center for Health Education • Newport
Seated focused meditation with the local Zen Buddhist community. Free. 10-11:30 am, 740 SW 9th Street. FMI, call Kent at 458-277-3228.
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.
Trivia Night
Waldport Bayfront Hotel
With food and drink specials, gift certificates for first and second place, and lots of swag. 3:15-5 pm, 902 NW Bayshore Drive.
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.
Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Depoe Bay Community Hall
Join Melissa Caye every Wednesday. Bring a mat, or extras will be available. $8 or pay what you can. 5:30-6:30 pm, 220 Bay Street.