Thursday, April 23
Food Drive
Grocery Outlet • Lincoln City
Hardy souls will brave the coast’s April weather to drum up donations for the Lincoln City Food Pantry. 7 am-5 pm, 2429 NW 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.
Therapeutic Yoga
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Taught by Lisa Walford, this series covers therapeutic applications of yoga. This week, dynamic Iyengar yoga practice for those who study yoga regularly. Noon-1:15 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Yarn Group
Salmon River Grange • Otis
Help knit and crochet items for those in need. 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.
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.
Parks Fund-raiser
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
Enjoy craft brews, pizza and raffle prizes with 50 percent of proceeds benefit Friends of Lincoln City Parks & Recreation. 5-8 pm at Salishan, 7755 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.
Trivia Night
The Pines Dine • Lincoln City
6 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.
Antiques and Collectibles Sale
Trinity United Methodist Church • Toledo
Get early access to this jam-packed sale with a donation of $2 or two cans of food for the food pantry. 6-8 pm, 383 NE Beech Street. Continues through Saturday.
Arts & Sciences on Tap
Pelican Brewing • Lincoln City
Hear about the 4CAST Project — a community-focused climate research effort within the UNESCO Cascade Head Biosphere Region. 6:30-7:30 pm, 5911 SW Hwy. 101. RSVP at www.cascadehead.org/events.
Friday, April 24
Antiques and Collectibles Sale
Trinity United Methodist Church • Toledo
Browse a wide selection of vintage books, jewelry, furniture, quilts, kitchen items and enjoy baked goods. 9 am-4 pm, 383 NE Beech Street. Continues through Saturday.
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.
Arbor Day
Lincoln City Community Center
Learn all about trees and the wonderful things they do for the environment. Enjoy a bilingual (English/Spanish) story walk, Arbor Day activities and the chance to pick up free tree saplings provided by Tillamook Estuaries Partnership. 4-6 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Trivia Night
The Pines Dine • Lincoln City
Organizers recommend a visit to the North Lincoln County Historical Museum to boost your chances in this contest. $10. Proceeds benefit Family Promise of Lincoln City. 5-7 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.
Candidate Meet & Greet
Café Chill • Waldport
A chance to meet Lincoln County Commission candidates Cristen Don, Cathie Rigby and Walter Chuck. 5-7 pm, 540 NE Commercial 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.
Rockaway Writers Rendezvous
The Tiebreaker • Rockaway Beach
The three-day literary festival gets underway with an open mic performance. 7 pm, 194 Hwy. 101. FMI, go to rbwriters.com.
Saturday, April 25
Pancake Breakfast
Mo’s Restaurant • Lincoln City
Let the Kiwanis club serve you up a short stack. 7-10 am, 860 SW 51st Street.
Antiques and Collectibles Sale
Trinity United Methodist Church • Toledo
Browse a wide selection of vintage books, jewelry, furniture, quilts, kitchen items and enjoy baked goods. 9 am-4 pm, 383 NE Beech 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.
Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
Newport Recreation Center
Pick up a vine maple sapling while learning about local sustainability efforts and the benefits trees bring to neighborhoods and cities. 10 am to 1 pm, 225 SE Avery Street. FMI, go to arborday.org or call 541-265-7783.
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.
Volunteer Work Day
Big Creek Park • Newport
A chance to roll up your sleeves and give back to local parks. Hosted by Newport Parks and Recreation. 10 am-1 pm, 2510 NE Big Creek Road.
Open House
Tillamook County Pioneer Museum
To celebrate its 91st birthday, the museum is offering free admission and treats. Displays include the temporary exhibit “Launching Through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City.”
10 am-4 pm. 2106 Second Street. FMI, go to tcpm.org.
The Unexpected Elephant
South Lincoln Resources • Waldport
Browse a wealth of treasures at this fund-raising sale, benefiting South Lincoln Resources, Waldport Food Share and Adventist Clothing Share. 10 am-2 pm, 3710 Crestline Drive. FMI, call 541-563-3710.
Rockaway Writers Rendezvous
Rockaway Community Church • Rockaway Beach
The three-day literary festival kicks into high gear with workshops from a host of visiting writers. 10 am-5:30 pm, 400 S 3rd Avenue. FMI, go to rbwriters.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.
Mudflat Golf
Siletz Bay • Lincoln City
This Community Days favorite sees brave golfers take to the mud flat for a game where absurdity is par for the course. $5. 1-4 pm, with final tee off at 3 pm to beat the tide. Park at Pelican Brewpub, 5911 SW Hwy. 101.
Steam Saturday
Toledo Public Library
Teens and tweens are invited to build a terrarium with artificial succulent plants and mini resin animals. 2-4 pm, 173 NW 7th Street.
Arbor Day
Toledo Public Library
Mark the day with a guided trail tour, starting on the back lawn. 2 pm, 173 NW 7th Street.
Ducky Derby
D River Wayside • Lincoln City
Buy your duck and cheer it on in a race down the D River, with proceeds benefiting the Taft Boosters. 2:30 pm, 101 NW Hwy. 101. $5 per duck. To buy yours, find the Taft Tiger boosters on Facebook.
Speaker Series
Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach
Kathleen Hackett, community engagement specialist from the Oregon Coast Aquarium, will talk about how to become better stewards of the sea. 3-4 pm, 7760 Hwy. 101.
Candidate Meet & Greet
Lincoln City Community Center
A chance to meet Lincoln County Commission candidates Cristen Don, Cathie Rigby and Walter Chuck. 3-5 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Spay-ghetti and No (meat) Balls dinner
Faith Bible Church • Lincoln City
Enjoy salad, garlic bread, spaghetti and dessert, plus a silent auction, while raising funds for the Central Coast Humane Society. $10 at the door, $25 per family. 5-7 pm, 5750 N Hwy. 101.
Community Days Banquet
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Nosh on fresh burgers, avail yourself of the cash bar, celebrate your community and congratulate this year’s Community Days award winners. 5 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
“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.
Rockaway Writers Rendezvous
The Tiebreaker • Rockaway Beach
The three-day literary festival continues with an open mic performance. 7 pm, 194 Hwy. 101. FMI, go to rbwriters.com.
Drag Night: Madonna
The Pines Dine • Lincoln City
Ma-donna your finest outfit and pay homage to the queen herself with some of the best drag performers in town. Hosted by Sweeney Gray. $24. 8-11 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.
Sunday, April 26
Concealed Handgun Class
Salmon River Grange • Otis
$90-$140. Includes fingerprinting. Optional range time. 8 am to noon, 5371 Salmon River Hwy. Register at LogicalResponseTraining.com or call 541-272-1770.
Rockaway Writers Rendezvous
The Tiebreaker • Rockaway Beach
The three-day literary festival wraps up with a networking breakfast and award ceremony. 8:30 am to noon, 194 Hwy. 101. FMI, go to rbwriters.com.
Surf & Earth Festival
Lincoln City Community Center
Celebrate Pacific Northwest surf culture at this vibrant event, featuring surfboard shapers, artists, photographers, surf brands, local businesses, live music, food, drinks and more. 11 am-4 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Yachats Chess Club
Adobe Resort • Yachats
1-3 pm. Meet in the loft area, 1555 Hwy. 101 N.
Oregon Coast Youth Symphony Festival
Atonement Lutheran Church • Newport
The festival concludes with a chamber concert featuring violinist Hal Grossman, pianist Hung-Yun Chu and the Milwaukie High School/Academy of the Arts Chamber Orchestra. Donations accepted. 2 pm, 2315 N Hwy. 101.
“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.
“What We Lost Along the Way”
Yachats Commons
The award-winning short documentary follows filmmaker Devin Boss and two close friends on a journey to the coast, using candid conversations and coastal landscapes to examine friendship, identity and connection to nature. 2 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N. FMI, go to viewthefuture.org.
“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.
Earth Day Cleanup
Cape Lookout State Park • Tillamook
Lend a hand at this longtime community cleanup, stretching all the way to Cape Meares and Bayocean Spit. 4 to 6 pm. FMI, go to netartsbaywebs.org.
Monday, April 27
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Lincoln City Community Center
Learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance-use challenges among children and adolescents. 8:30 am-4 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. FMI, call
541-971-9786 or email jolynnm@samhealth.org.
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.
Meet Cheri
Newport 60+ Activity Center
Chat with Lincoln County commission candidate Cheri Brubaker. 1:30-2:30 pm, 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 28
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Samaritan Center for Health Education • Newport
Learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance-use challenges among children and adolescents. 9:30 am-5 pm, 740 SW 9th Street. FMI, call
541-971-9786 or email jolynnm@samhealth.org.
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.
Candidate Forum
Online
Meet the candidates running for the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners at this League of Women Voters online forum. 6-8 pm. For details, go to lwvlincolncounty.org.
Wednesday, April 29
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.
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.
Candidate Forum
Toledo Elks Lodge
Meet the candidates running for the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners at this Lincoln County News Source forum. 5-8 pm, 123 SE Alder Street.
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.