Thursday, April 16
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.
Therapeutic Yoga
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Taught by Lisa Walford, this series covers therapeutic applications of yoga. This week, caring for your shoulders and neck. Noon-1:15 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Talk About Art
Newport Visual Arts Center
Kim Cuc Tran and Ted Crego of the Yaquina Art Association Photographers discuss travel photography. 2 to 3:30 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive. FMI, email coastalartsguild@gmail.com.
Yarn Group
Salmon River Grange • Otis
Help knit and crochet items for preemies in the NICU; hats for oncology; and scarves, hats and mittens for the homeless shelter. Bring your own supplies if you can. 3-4 pm, 5371 Salmon River Hwy.
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.
Sofia Talvik
Tillamook County Library • Tillamook
The Swedish singer-songwriter presents her signature blend of Nordic folk and Americana in this free concert. 3 pm, 1716 3rd Street. FMI, go to tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
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.
Science on Tap
Pelican Brewing • Lincoln City
The MidCoast Watersheds Council, Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District and the MidCoast Water Planning Partnership present an evening of films and discussion of conservation efforts. 5-7 pm, 5911 SW Hwy. 101.
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.
After Hours
Cloud & Leaf Books • Manzanita
Sip wine and hear Evan Morgan Williams, author of “The Divide,” read from his latest collection. 5:30 pm, 447 Laneda Avenue.
Trivia Night
The Pines Dine • Lincoln City
6 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.
Art Talk
Kindred by Zest • Lincoln City
Guest artist Joel Becker discusses his work exploring mythology through charcoal, pen and ink sketches. 7-8 pm, 1644 NE Hwy. 101.
Friday, April 17
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Medicare 101
Samaritan Center for Health Education • Newport
Information for anyone who will be eligible for Medicare within a few months or is new to the program. 10 am to noon, 740 SW 9th Street. Advance registration required. Call 541-574-2684.
Free Yoga Classes
Lincoln City Senior Center
11 am-12:15 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. FMI, email yogasource10@gmail.com.
Candidate Meet & Greet
Newport 60+ Activity Center
A chance to meet Cristen Don, Cathie Rigby and Walter Chuck, three of the candidates for Lincoln County Commissioner. 1:30-2:30 pm, 20 SE 2nd Street.
Jazz & World Music Concert
Bay City Arts Center
John Stowell, Andrew Jones and Anandi perform jazz standards and international selections. $20. 6-8 pm, 5680 A Street.
“Into the Woods”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Part fairy tale, part fever dream, part achingly human drama, this Stephen Sondheim musical weaves together classic stories into something more complex. 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $20 to $28, available at coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-2787.
Oregon Coast Youth Symphony Festival
Yaquina View School • Newport
A concert from the Pendleton, Brookings-Harbor and Bend orchestras, followed the University of Portland Chamber Orchestra. Donations accepted. 7 pm, 351 SE Harney Street. FMI, go to youthsymphonyfestival.org.
Piano Concert
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center • Newport
Acclaimed pianist Dr. Daniel Immel performs at this benefit for the Lincoln County Oregon Music Teachers Association. Donations welcome. 7 pm, 333 SE Bay Blvd. FMI, call 541-961-0959.
Saturday, April 18
Tide Pool Explorience
NW 15th Street • Lincoln City
Explore the beach and learn about the colorful creatures that inhabit rocky intertidal pools from a local expert. Free. No registration required. 8 am, NW 15th Street.
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.
Coastal Futures: The Path Forward
St. Mary by the Sea Parish Hall • Rockaway Beach
A presentation on climate change adaptation by University of Oregon Master of Landscape Architecture students. 10 am, 275 S Pacific Street. FMI, go to healthywatershed.org.
SOLVE Beach Clean-up
Roads End State Park • Lincoln City
Join in the effort with the Roads End Improvement and SOLVE. 10 am-1 pm, 5901 NW Logan Road. Sign up at SolveOregon.org.
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.
National Dolphin Day
Hatfield Marine Science Center • Newport
Join the American Cetacean Society Oregon Chapter for a celebration of one of the ocean’s most lovable residents. 10 am-3 pm, 2030 SE Marine Science Drive.
Open Table
Café Chill • Waldport
A chance to chat with Marci Baker, a candidate for Lincoln County Commissioner. 11 am-1 pm, 540 NE Commercial Street.
Sterncastle Writing Group
Sterncastle Publishing • Newport
Hone and develop your writing skills in a comfortable, nurturing and collaborative environment. All ages, skill levels and genres are welcome. 11 am-2 pm, 644 SW Coast Highway. FMI, call 541-264-8046.
Silent Auction & Community Barbecue
Depoe Bay Community Hall
Enjoy BBQ, music and a silent auction while raising funds for this year’s Fleet of Flowers memorial ceremony. 11 am to 4 pm, 220 SE Bay Street.
Sip & Stroll
Throughout Yachats
A chance to sip, stroll, and discover the town’s charming shops and eateries. Noon-5 pm, start at Yachats Commons, 441 Hwy. 101 N.
Seed Starting Workshop
Oregon Coast Community College • Waldport
Get hands-on experience starting seeds under the guidance of Lincoln County Master Gardeners. Noon to 1:30 pm, 3120 S Crestline Drive. FMI or to register, go to orcoastmga.org.
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Toledo Public Library
Clarice Wilsey shares the story of her father, Captain David Wilsey, an army physician who was present at the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp. 1 pm, 173 NW 7th Street. FMI, call 541-336-3132.
Author Talk
Pine Grove Community House • Manzanita
Nehalem Valley Historical Society welcomes Gary Hayes, author of “Historic Tales of the Oregon Coast” for a talk on the region’s maritime heritage and history. 1-4 pm, 225 Laneda Avenue.
Earth & Peace Day Celebration
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
Enjoy a peace band concert, explore the gardens, plus a bubble blower and free hot dogs. Food donations welcomed for the food pantry. Human peace sign at 1 pm, Peace Band concert from 3-5 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place.
Campus Grand Opening
Tillamook Bay Community College • Tillamook
Am open house and ribbon cutting for the new Community Center, Administration & Health Sciences Building and Center for Industrial Technology. 1-4 pm, 4301 Third Street.
Writing Workshop
Hoffman Center for the Arts • Manzanita
Oregon writer and biologist Ari Blatt hosts “Writing from the Perspectives of the More-than-Human World.” $75 with scholarships available. 1 to 4 pm, 594 Laneda Avenue. FMI, go to hoffmanarts.org.
Central Coast Spotlighters
Newport Public Library
Dual presentations from Oregon Coast authors Rod Scher and Cynthia Jacobi, along with publicist and illustrator Molly Gorman Dumas. 2 to 4 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to willamettewriters.org.
Open Table
Timbers Restaurant and Lounge • Toledo
A chance to chat with Marci Baker, a candidate for Lincoln County Commissioner. 3-5 pm, 540 181 S Main Street.
Love Melts ICE
Newport City Hall
This rally and fund-raiser brings music and community support to the front lawn, raising money to support community members impacted by immigration enforcement. Donations accepted. 3-6 pm, 169 SW Coast Hwy.
Speaker Series
Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach
Dr. Elise Granek, professor of environmental science and management at Portland State University, shares the impact of microplastics on our environment. 3-4 pm, 7760 Hwy. 101.
Candidate Meet & Greet
Yachats Commons
A chance to meet Cristen Don, Cathie Rigby and Walter Chuck, three of the candidates for Lincoln County Commissioner. 4-6 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N.
“Into the Woods”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Part fairy tale, part fever dream, part achingly human drama, this Stephen Sondheim musical weaves together classic stories into something more complex. 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $20 to $28, available at coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-2787.
Barracuda: Heart Tribute Band
NCRD Performing Arts Center • Nehalem
A high-energy tribute featuring classic hits. 7 pm, 36155 9th Street. Tickets, $25-$30, at tickettomato.com.
JaSkaMon
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Celebrate Earth Day with music and movement from this high-energy Northwest group, blending ska, reggae and global pop. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. $15. FMI, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
Oregon Coast Youth Symphony Festival
Yaquina View School • Newport
A concert from the North Medford, Astoria and McKay orchestras, culminating in a combined performance by all six high school orchestras. Donations accepted. 7 pm, 351 SE Harney Street. FMI, go to youthsymphonyfestival.org.
Standup Comedy
Newport Performing Arts Center
Nationally touring comedian Sean Jordan touches down on the Oregon Coast. 7:30 pm, 777 W Olive Street. $30. FMI, call 541-265-2787.
Sunday, April 19
“Into the Woods”
Newport Performing Arts Center
Part fairy tale, part fever dream, part achingly human drama, this Stephen Sondheim musical weaves together classic stories into something more complex. 2 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $20 to $28, available at coastarts.org or by calling 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.
Drop-in Figure Drawing
Newport Visual Arts Center
Practice figure drawing with a live model in fitted clothing. Easels, paper and charcoal provided, or bring your own materials. $5-$10 donation suggested. 2-4 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive.
Candidate Meet & Greet
Newport Recreation Center
A chance to meet Cristen Don, Cathie Rigby and Walter Chuck, three of the candidates for Lincoln County Commissioner. 4-6 pm, 225 SE Avery Street.
Open Mic
Kindred by Zest • Lincoln City
Bring your poetry, spoken word, original music or comedy to share with the community. 7-9:30 pm, 1644 NE Hwy. 101.
Folk Concert
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center • Newport
Topical folk singer Jim Page will perform his powerful, thought-provoking folk music with an opening set from David Osti. 7 pm, 333 SE Bay Blvd. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. FMI, go to kyaq.org.
Monday, April 20
Tide Pool Explorience
NW 15th Street • Lincoln City
Explore the beach and learn about the colorful creatures that inhabit rocky intertidal pools from a local expert. Free. No registration required. 8:30 am, NW 15th Street.
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.
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.
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, April 21
Toddler Time Storytime
Newport Public Library
Gentle stories, songs and wiggle-friendly fun. 10:30 am, 35 NW Nye Street.
Spaghetti Dinner Fund-raiser
The Tie Breaker • Rockaway Beach
Dinner includes spaghetti with meat or vegan sauce, salad and breadsticks, with music by N.E. Daynow. $18 adults, $6 kids, with proceeds benefiting the North County Food Bank. 4:30-7:30 pm, 194 US 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.
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.
Coastal Compatible Plants
Gleneden Beach Community Hall
Join OSU Master Gardener Cheri Rice to learn what veggies and flowers you can grow in an oceanfront climate. Bring your gardening questions. Homemade cookies served. 6-8 pm, 110 Azalea Street. FMI, go to glenedenbeach.org.
Wednesday, April 22
Open Table
The Red Roof Munchery • Gleneden Beach
A chance to chat with Marci Baker, a candidate for Lincoln County Commissioner. 9-11 am, 7040 Gleneden Beach Loop.
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 541-270-9243.
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.
Earth Day Service Celebration
Alder Creek Farm • Nehalem
A native planting and trail opening celebration with kids’ activities, refreshments and a native plant sale. Tools and gloves provided. All ages welcome. 3-5 pm, 35955 Underhill Lane.
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.
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.