Thursday, Jan. 15
Coastal Arts Guild
Newport Visual Arts Center
Fiber artist Randi Stevens, owner of Tidewater Creations, will talk about her work and demonstrate yarn spinning. 2-3:30 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive.
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.
Friday, Jan. 16
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.
Fiber Fest
Newport Visual Arts Center
An opening reception for this multi-gallery showcase, featuring three fiber arts exhibits across all floors of the center, plus live music and light refreshments. 3-6 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive. FMI, go to coastarts.com or call 541-265-2787.
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.
Saturday, Jan. 17
Siletz Bay Splash
Taft Bayfront Park • Lincoln City
Take a New Year's resolution plunge into Siletz Bay before warming up with hot chocolate, treats and a fire. 10-11 am, SW 51st Street.
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.
“A Man Called York”
Tillamook Pioneer Museum • Tillamook
Free admission today for this new exhibit, which explores the life and experiences of York, an enslaved man who took part in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. 10 am-4 pm, 2106 2nd Street.
Artistry in Wood
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
The Coastal Carvers marquee event returns, offering free wood carving demonstrations and talks along with unique shopping experiences. 10 am to 5 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. FMI, go to CoastalCarvers.org.
Kids’ Carving
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
Don Fromherz leads this carve-along project just for kids as part of the Artistry in Wood show. Bring carving tools if you have them. 10:30 am, 1777 NW 44th Street. FMI, go to CoastalCarvers.org.
Carving Hair
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
The Artistry in Wood talks continue with Terry Moss discussing and demonstrating his approach to carving hair in figurative work. 10:30 am, 1777 NW 44th Street. FMI, go to CoastalCarvers.org.
ArtSea Day
Hatfield Visitor Center • Newport
Try your hand at a variety of ocean-inspired art activities, including painting, embroidery, poetry, nature journaling and more. $5. 10 am-4 pm 2030 Marine Science Drive. FMI, call 541-867-0100.
Agate Festival
Yachats Commons
Visitors will find agates and stones, jewelry, raffles and festival T-shirts, plus hands-on activities including a wire-wrapping make-and-take necklace workshop, bead bracelet projects and kid-friendly fun for all ages. 10 am to 5 pm, 441 Hwy. 101. Continues Sunday.
Book Signing
Sterncastle Publishing • Newport
A release party for the third anthology from the Sterncastle Writers Collective, “Tide and Timber,” an exploration of the Pacific Northwest through the medium of sensory storytelling. 11 am-2 pm, 644 SW Coast Hwy.
Adult Carving Class
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
Nancy Girard leads a this carve-along project as part of the Artistry in Wood show. Bring your own tools if possible. Some tools will be available for use. 1 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. FMI, go to CoastalCarvers.org.
Carving Comfort Birds
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
Michael Meagher rounds off the day’s offerings at Artistry in Wood, sharing how he began carving comfort birds and explaining his process. Samples showing different carving stages will be available, along with templates. 1 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. FMI, go to CoastalCarvers.org.
Author Talk
Newport Public Library
The Willamette Writers Coast Chapter welcomes local author Dr. Ruth Ballard for a talk on the role of forensic DNA in modern crime investigation and how advances in science can inspire compelling fiction. 2-3 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to willamettewriters.org.
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. 3 pm. FMI, go to www.explorelincolncity.com/events/exploriences.
Bowling Fund-raiser
Pastega Activity Center and Bowling Alley • Tillamook
Tillamook Junior High’s 8th-grade students will be taking over the lanes for a community bowling event, raising funds for their upcoming trip to Washington, DC. $6 per game. 6-8 pm, 3705 3rd Street.
Newport Symphony Orchestra
Newport Performing Arts Center
Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine joins the orchestra for a program featuring pieces by Manuel de Falla, Igor Stravinsky and John Adams. 7:30 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $45 to $70, or $10 for students, available at coastarts.com or by calling 541-265-2787.
Sunday, Jan. 18
Artistry in Wood
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
The Coastal Carvers marquee event returns, offering free wood carving demonstrations and talks along with unique shopping experiences. 10 am to 4 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. FMI, go to CoastalCarvers.org.
Agate Festival
Yachats Commons
Visitors will find agates and stones, jewelry, raffles and festival T-shirts, plus hands-on activities including a wire-wrapping make-and-take necklace workshop, bead bracelet projects and kid-friendly fun for all ages. 10 am to 5 pm, 441 Hwy. 101.
Snowman Carving
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
Gene Tilton leads a carve-along snowman project as part of the Artistry in Wood show. Carving knife only; some knives will be available for use. 10:30 am, 1777 NW 44th Street. FMI, go to CoastalCarvers.org.
Adult Carving Class
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
Nancy Girard leads a this carve-along project as part of the Artistry in Wood show. Bring your own tools if possible. Some tools will be available for use. 1 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. FMI, go to CoastalCarvers.org.
Newport Symphony Orchestra
Newport Performing Arts Center
Internationally acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton Pine joins the orchestra for a program featuring pieces by Manuel de Falla, Igor Stravinsky and John Adams. 2 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $45 to $70, or $10 for students, available at coastarts.com 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.
Monday, Jan. 19
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Day of Service
Taft Community Garden • Lincoln City
Lend a hand at the garden and help beautify the community. 10-11:30 am, SE Inlet Avenue & SE Jetty Avenue.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Oregon Coast Learning Institute
Chapel by the Sea • Lincoln City
The winter semester continues with presentations on “Building a Healthier, Stronger Future” and the history of Mexicans in Lincoln County. 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.
Education Night
Gleneden Beach Community Hall
Ruth Shelly, development director for Seven Capes Bird Alliance, will talk about the group's education and conservation efforts, how to get involved and how to help birds through the winter season. 6-8 pm, 110 Azalea Street. FMI, go to glenedenbeach.org.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE 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.
Perch & Pour
Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach
Join the Seven Capes Bird Alliance for conversation about the clever Corvids — crows, ravens and jays that are as smart as they are entertaining. 3-4 pm, 7760 Hwy. 101.
Cribbage Club
The Horn Public House • Depoe Bay
Forget the rest. Come play with the best. 5 pm, 110 SE Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-574-7668.
Bingo
Panther Creek Community Center • Otis
Food served from 4:30 pm. Bingo runs from 5-7 pm, 655 N Wayside Loop, follow the signs from the Otis junction. FMI, email pcsacc@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.
Folk Element Trio
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Led by guitarist and composer Adam Moezinia, this group promises a rhythm-rich program drawing from jazz and global folk traditions. 7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Tickets, $20-$30, available at lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or by calling 541-994-9994.