Thursday, Nov. 5
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.
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.
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.
Biosphere Brew
Pelican Brewing • Pacific City
Celebrate 50 years of the Cascade Head Biosphere Region with a screening of “A Deeper Relationship with the Living Planet” and enjoy a pint of Biosphere Brew, crafted through Pelican Brewing’s Giveback Brew program. 6:30 pm, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Drive.
“What is Beaver?”
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center • Newport
Noa Meiri, beaver conservation biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, explores a creature seen as both a troublesome nuisance and partner in habitat restoration. 6:30-8 pm, 333 SE Bay Blvd. FMI, go to midcoastwatersheds.org or call 541-265-9195.
“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, Nov. 6
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Christmas Bazaar
St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church • Lincoln City
Find beautiful quilts and crafts, a treasure room, raffle and bakery. Lunch from 11 am to 2 pm. Proceeds go toward mission projects. 10 am-3 pm, 1226 SW 13th Street. Continues on Sunday.
Free Yoga Classes
Lincoln City Senior Center
11 am-12:15 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. FMI, email yogasource10@gmail.com.
Guest Artist
For ArtSake Gallery • Newport
Laura Kuhlman creates vibrant kiln-formed artwork featuring intricate designs and optical illusions. See her work through December, 11 am-5 pm, 258 NW Coast Street.
Indigenous Artist Spotlight
Bay City Arts Center
A First Friday reception featuring regional artists Amanda Freeman, Leonard Harmon and Kitana Connelly from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. 5-7 pm at 5680 A Street. FMI, go to baycityartscenter.com.
Arts Reception
Newport Visual Arts Center
An opening reception for “Roots and Refractions” featuring fused glass by Martha Keane; and “Architecture, Memory, and History,” by Julia Goos. 5-7 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive.
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.
Night Market
Aquarium Village • Newport
Featuring craft vendors and food alongside open mic and karaoke. 6-9 pm, 3101 SE Ferry Slip Road.
“Into the Woods”
Barn Community Playhouse • Tillamook
A menagerie of fairy tale characters takes to the stage for this celebrated musical. 6:30 pm, 1204 Ivy Avenue. FMI, go to tillamooktheater.com or call the box office at 503-812-0275.
“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, Nov. 7
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.
Craft & Whatnot Bazaar
Logsden Neighborhood Church
Browse crafts and assorted finds. 9 am to 2 pm, 6631 Logsden Road.
Christmas Bazaar
St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church • Lincoln City
Find beautiful quilts and crafts, a treasure room, raffle and bakery. Lunch from 11 am to 2 pm. Proceeds go toward mission projects. 10 am-3 pm, 1226 SW 13th Street.
Christmas Bazaar
Siletz Valley Grange
Find everything from handmade crafts to locally caught tuna, with coffee and hot food available from 11 am to 2 pm. 10 am-3 pm, 224 N Gaither Street.
“Fall Foraging, Mushrooms & More”
Neskowin Valley School • Neskowin
Adam Sawyer leads this latest offering from the school’s Wild Coast Beyond adult and family education program. 10 to 11:30 am, 10005 Slab Creek Road. FMI, go to neskowinvalleyschool.com.
First Weekend
Throughout Toledo
Toledo’s art community throws open its doors for First Weekend, with galleries and studios showcasing oil paintings, sculpture, photography and more. 10 am-4 pm. Continues Sunday.
Indigenous Heritage Events
Bay City Arts Center
A Native American Marketplace runs from 10 am to 4 pm, followed by “Traditional Ecological Knowledge of the Oregon Coast” storytelling from 1 to 3 pm. Storytelling registration required. 5680 A Street. FMI, go to baycityartscenter.com.
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.
Artisan showcase
Little Whale Cove • Depoe Bay
Featuring a variety of fine art and crafts including wearables, decor, drawings, paper crafts, jewelry and baked goods. 10 am-4 pm, 305 SW Singing Tree.
Pumpkin Sprint Swim Meet
Lincoln City Community Center
Cheer on swimmers at this annual meet, with concessions and a raffle table. 10:30 am, 2150 NE Oar Place. Pumpkin relays begin at roughly 12:30 pm. Continues Sunday. FMI, call 541-992-2941.
“Attracting Birds to Your Landscape”
Oregon Coast Community College • Lincoln City
Learn which coast-friendly trees, shrubs and flowers attract birds with Master Gardener Cheri Rice and a Seven Capes volunteer. 10:30 am-noon, 3788 SE High School Drice. FMI, go to orcoastmga.org/fall-education-series.
“Into the Woods”
Barn Community Playhouse • Tillamook
A menagerie of fairy tale characters takes to the stage for this celebrated musical. 2 pm, 1204 Ivy Avenue. FMI, go to tillamooktheater.com or call the box office at 503-812-0275.
Perry Gerber Band
Beach Club Event Center • Lincoln City
Lincoln City rocker Perry Gerber returns to his roots to mark the release of his album “Dead For Awhile.” $25. 4 pm, 2020 NE 22nd Street.
Winter Concert Series
White Clover Grange • Nehalem
An evening of music from Amanda Stanaway. $25. 6-8 pm, 36585 Hwy. 53. FMI, go to communiteanonprofit.org.
“Songs for the Homeland”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Newport Symphony Orchestra presents pieces with a connection to homeland, drawing on musical traditions, national identity and the natural landscape. 7:30 pm, 777 W Olive Street. $45, or $10 for students. FMI, go to 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.
Sunday, Nov. 8
Pumpkin Sprint Swim Meet
Lincoln City Community Center
Cheer on swimmers at this annual meet, with concessions and a raffle table. 10 am, 2150 NE Oar Place. FMI, call 541-992-2941.
First Weekend
Throughout Toledo
Toledo’s art community throws open its doors for First Weekend, with galleries and studios showcasing oil paintings, sculpture, photography and more. 10 am-4 pm.
Christmas Bazaar
Siletz Valley Grange
Find everything from handmade crafts to locally caught tuna, with coffee and hot food available from 11 am to 2 pm. 11 am-3 pm, 224 N Gaither 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. 2 pm, 3536 SE Hwy. 101.
“Songs for the Homeland”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Newport Symphony Orchestra presents pieces with a connection to homeland, drawing on musical traditions, national identity and the natural landscape. 2 pm, 777 W Olive Street. $45, or $10 for students. FMI, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-2787.
“Into the Woods”
Barn Community Playhouse • Tillamook
A menagerie of fairy tale characters takes to the stage for this celebrated musical. 2 pm, 1204 Ivy Avenue. FMI, go to tillamooktheater.com or call the box office at 503-812-0275.
“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.
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, Nov. 9
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.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
Oregon Coast Learning Institute
Chapel by the Sea • Lincoln City
The fall semester continues with “The Story of Chinook Winds Casino Resort” by Heather Hatton, followed by “A Look at the Justice System in Lincoln County” by Sheryl Bachart. 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.
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.
Whispers of the New Moon
InnerCompass Center • Lincoln City
Awaken new possibilities as you relax into the sounds of crystal bowls and set intentions for the days ahead. $20. 7 pm, 4840 SE Hwy. 101.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
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.