Thursday, Aug. 6
Toledo Community Market
Memorial Field • Toledo
Local produce, craft vendors and food trucks. 10 am-3 pm, 385 NW A Street.
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.a
Tillamook County Fair
Tillamook County Fairgrounds
Fair-goers can enjoy open class and 4-H/FFA exhibits, free entertainment and concerts, live exotic animal displays and more. 10 am-10 pm, 4603 East Third Street. $15 or $10 for kids aged six to 12. Children aged five and younger get in free. Continues through Saturday. FMI tillamookfair.com.
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.
Thursday Market
Ocean’s Edge Wayside • Rockaway Beach
Find fresh produce, baked goods and handmade gifts alongside live music. 2-6 pm, 103 1st Street.
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.
Tween & Teen Night
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
Get stuck in, with duct tape crafts. 4:30 pm, second floor, 801 SE Hwy. 101.
MidCoast Watersheds Council
Pacific Maritime Heritage Center • Newport
Chandra LeGue of Oregon Wild presents “Exploring, Protecting and Restoring the Forests of the Central Oregon Coast.” 6:30-8 pm, 333 SE Bay Blvd. FMI, go to midcoastwatersheds.org.
“The Outsider”
Theatre West • Lincoln City
A sharp-witted political comedy by Paul Slade Smith. $21.50. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Hwy 101. FMI, go to theatrewest.com or 541-994-5663.
Friday, Aug. 7
Birding Walk
Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge • Lincoln City
Join Seven Capes Bird Alliance for this easy route through riparian and wetland habitat in search of resident and migratory songbirds, great blue herons and ospreys. Meet at 9 am in the Alder Island trail parking lot just south of Lincoln City.
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Artisan Faire at Salishan
Salishan Marketplace • Gleneden Beach
Find unique gift ideas, one-of-a-kind crafts and handmade goods from Oregon vendors. 10 am-4 pm, 7760 NW Hwy. 101. Continues Saturday.
Tillamook County Fair
Tillamook County Fairgrounds
Fair-goers can enjoy open class and 4-H/FFA exhibits, free entertainment and concerts, live exotic animal displays and more. 10 am-10 pm, 4603 East Third Street. $15 or $10 for kids aged six to 12. Children aged five and younger get in free. Continues through Saturday. FMI tillamookfair.com.
Free Yoga Classes
Lincoln City Senior Center
11 am-12:15 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. FMI, email yogasource10@gmail.com.
Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow
Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds • Siletz
The celebration begins with memorials and giveaways from noon to 5 pm, followed by the Presentation of Crowns and Royalty Pageant at 6 pm and the First Grand Entry at 7 pm. 402 NE Government Hill Drive. FMI, go to ctsi.nsn.us.
Manzanita Farmers Market
Manzanita City Hall
4-7 pm, 633 Manzanita Avenue.
Driftwood Art Show
Bay City Arts Center
An opening reception for this show, featuring sculpture, mixed-media pieces and other original artwork by 10 local and regional artists. 5-7 pm, 5680 A Street. FMI, go to baycityartscenter.com.
“Roadside Tarot”
Lincoln City Cultural Center
An opening reception for this a new exhibition by fiber artist Linda Moore, featuring embroidered interpretations of the tarot's 22 Major Arcana cards, reimagined through the diners, roadside attractions and iconic landmarks of America. 5-7 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
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
An outdoor marketplace with unique gifts, baked treats, artist meet-and-greet, food and live music from Andrea Walker of Glitterfox. 6-9 pm, 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road.
Craig Caffall
Yachats Community Presbyterian Church
A one-night-only performance from this veteran guitarist and recording artist. 7-9:30 pm, 360 W 7th Street. Tickets, $15, at the door. FMI, go to craigcaffall.com or call 541-968-6089.
“The Outsider”
Theatre West • Lincoln City
A sharp-witted political comedy by Paul Slade Smith. $21.50. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Hwy 101. FMI, go to theatrewest.com or 541-994-5663.
Comedy on the Coast
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
An evening of laughs headlined by Pete George, featuring Kirk McHenry and hosted by Nick Dlouhy. $15. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street.
Saturday, Aug. 8
Birding Walk
Lint Slough • Waldport
Seven Capes Bird Alliance leads a stroll through this quiet backwater estuary, known for its excellent birding opportunities. Meet at 9 am at the dog park parking area off NE Crestline Drive.
Neskowin Farmers Market
Neskowin
Find fresh local produce, prepared foods, music and more. 9 am-1 pm, 48875 Hwy. 101 S., opposite Neskowin Wayside.
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.
Lincoln City Sandcastle Contest
Taft Beach • Lincoln City
Create your masterpiece and get in the running for great prizes as this coastal favorite returns. Competition begins at 10 am and judging begins at 12:30 pm. Signup is outside Mo’s at 860 SW 51st Street. FMI, go to ilovemoschowder.com.
Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow
Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds • Siletz
The streets of downtown Siletz come alive at 10 am with the parade. Then, at 1 pm, participants in all dance styles will enter the arena during the first Grand Entry. The second Grand Entry will take place at 7 pm. FMI, ctsi.nsn.us.
Tillamook County Fair
Tillamook County Fairgrounds
Fair-goers can enjoy open class and 4-H/FFA exhibits, free entertainment and concerts, live exotic animal displays and more. 10 am-10 pm, 4603 East Third Street. $15 or $10 for kids aged six to 12. Children aged five and younger get in free. Continues through Saturday. FMI tillamookfair.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 Faire at Salishan
Salishan Marketplace • Gleneden Beach
Find unique gift ideas, one-of-a-kind crafts and handmade goods from Oregon vendors. 10 am-4 pm, 7760 NW Hwy. 101.
A Match Made in Heaven
Connie Hansen Garden • Lincoln City
Presented by Linda Beutler of the Rogerson Clematis Collection explains why these elegant climbers are the ultimate partners for roses. 10-11 am, 1931 NW 33rd Street.
Music Series
Newport Public Library
Kathy Redwine and Friends perform a free concert in Literacy Park. 11:30 am-1 pm, 35 NW Nye Street.
Water Wonders
Tillamook Forest Center
Bring your sandals and shorts and get an up-close look at the world of aquatic insects. 1:30 pm, 26 miles east of Tillamook on Highway 6. FMI, go to www.tillamookforestcenter.org.
Gardening Class
Oregon Coast Community College • Waldport
The Master Gardeners of Lincoln County will give home gardeners practical tools for identifying and managing the insects and diseases most commonly found in Pacific Northwest vegetable gardens. Noon-1:30 pm, 3120 Crestline Drive. FMI, go to orcoastmga.org.
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.
Sound Bath: Recharge & Refocus
InnerCompass Center • Lincoln City
Inspired by the energy of the Lion’s Gate season, this uplifting sound journey invites you to reconnect with yourself, renew your energy, and move forward with greater focus and confidence. $20. 2 pm, 4840 SE Hwy. 101.
Newport Performing Arts Festival
First Presbyterian Church of Newport
A wonderful showcase of heart and soul by performers from around the country, supported by pianists Milo Graamans and Stephanie Lynne Smith. 2-5 pm, 227 NE 12th Street.
Sunset Cove Market
Henarie Trucking Parking Lot • Toledo
A new market with food and produce vendors, food trucks, outdoor games and music. 3-7 pm, Hwy. 20 across from Dairy Queen.
Wheeler Concert Series
Wheeler Waterfront Park
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in for an evening of live music from Christopher Worth. 6-8 pm. Tickets, $25, available at Eventbrite.com.
“The Outsider”
Theatre West • Lincoln City
A sharp-witted political comedy by Paul Slade Smith. $21.50. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Hwy 101. FMI, go to theatrewest.com or 541-994-5663.
Comedy on the Coast
Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City
An evening of laughs headlined by Pete George, featuring Kirk McHenry and hosted by Nick Dlouhy. $15. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street.
Sunday, Aug. 9
Yachats Farmers Market
Yachats Commons
Find produce, plants, meats, smoked cheeses and mushrooms, along with pottery, jewelry, glass and metal art, handmade soaps and more. 9 am-2 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N.
Pacific City Farmers Market
Pacific City Library
Find fresh, juicy, nutritious fruits and vegetables right from the farmer. 10 am-2 pm, 6200 Camp Street.
Lincoln City Sunday Market
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Find fresh produce, specialty foods and handmade art plus live folky fusion from Dylan Crawford. 10 am-2 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to LincolnCitySundayMarket.org.
Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow
Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds • Siletz
Participants in all dance styles will enter the arena at noon for a Grand Entry and special dances. 402 NE Government Hill Drive. FMI, ctsi.nsn.us.
Americana Mayhem
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! • Newport
Americana Mayhem presents an afternoon of sword swallowing, jaw-dropping feats of fearlessness and sideshow performances. 12:30 to 2:30 pm, 250 SW Bay Blvd.
Water Wonders
Tillamook Forest Center
Bring your sandals and shorts and get an up-close look at the world of aquatic insects. 1:30 pm, 26 miles east of Tillamook on Highway 6. FMI, go to www.tillamookforestcenter.org.
“The Outsider”
Theatre West • Lincoln City
A sharp-witted political comedy by Paul Slade Smith. $21.50. 2 pm, 3536 SE Hwy 101. FMI, go to theatrewest.com or 541-994-5663.
“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.
Artist Reception
Café C’est La Vie • Lincoln Beach
Enjoy beverages and charcuterie while checking out work by Lorie Baxter. 3-6 pm, 8 Bella Beach Drive.
“A Night at the Grand Opera”
Yachats Commons
Bring a picnic, and a blanket or chair for this outdoor performance by acclaimed traveling puppet theater, String and Shadow. Beer garden opens at 5:30 pm, performance starts at 7 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N.
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, Aug. 10
Tai Chi
Lincoln City Community Center
9:30 am in the Senior Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.
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.
Tuesday, Aug. 11
Toddler Time Storytime
Newport Public Library
Gentle stories, songs and wiggle-friendly fun. 10:30 am, 35 NW Nye Street.
Siletz Valley Grange Farmers Market
Siletz Valley Grange
Plants, canned goods, ceramics, woodworking, books and more. 10 am-3 pm, 224 Gaither Street.
Groovin’ in the Garden
Newledo Exploration Hub • Newport
Bring your tastiest vegan dish to battle the home team for veggie glory while sampling seasonal farm-fruit mocktails. Donations warmly welcomed. 5-7 pm, 88 Fruitvale Road. FMI, go to NewledoHub.org.
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.
Wednesday, Aug. 12
Waldport Wednesday Market
Waldport Community Center
Support local artists, crafters and farmers and purchase unique, locally-made treasures. 9 am-2 pm, 265 Alsea Hwy.
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.
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.
Summer Reading Program
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
Featuring a performance from the Ameyalmazati Citlaltonal Mexico Aztec Dance Group. 6 pm, second floor, 801 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.