Fun for Days
Community Days blows into Lincoln City
Kevin Hohnbaum and Nicole Petersen showcase some of the Community Days events at Lincoln City Outlets
The weather is perfect for a quick round of golf. You’ve got your clubs, you’ve got your sun visor, you’ve got your wellies. Wait — wellies?
Proper footwear is essential for anyone tackling Mud Flat Golf, perhaps the most iconic event that takes place during Lincoln City’s annual Community days celebration.
While knocking golf balls around on Siletz Bay at low tide is a time-honored Community Days favorite, this year’s celebration also features some notable new and returning events, including a disc golf tournament, a musical parade and the chance to get very silly indeed with putt-putt golf.
Thursday, April 16
Lincoln Pops Big Band Dance
Gleneden Beach Community Center
Show off your moves or just sit, listen and munch on fresh pie from the Otis Café. $10. 7-9:30 pm, 110 Azalea Street.
Friday, April 17
Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale
Otis to Newport
Find treasures at more than a hundred sale sites throughout Lincoln County. Find the maps on pages 16-18.
NW Natural Bonfire & BBQ
Taft Beach
Enjoy s’mores and more on the beach near Mo’s. 6-9 pm, 860 SW 51st Street.
Saturday, April 18
Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale
Otis to Newport
See Friday listing.
Children's Day
Driftwood Public Library
Celebrate a whimsical and magical day filled with games, art, snacks and fun. Noon-3 pm, 801 SW Hwy. 101.
Promenade
Lincoln City Outlets
Join the musicians of the Siletz Bay Music Festival for this Bridgerton-inspired afternoon of music you know and love on instruments you wouldn’t expect. Noon-4 pm 1500 SE Devils Lake Road.
Lincoln City Memories
North Lincoln County Historical Museum
Bring your memories (old or new) of life in north Lincoln County and learn something new about the community in which we live and play. 5-7 pm, 4907 SW Hwy. 101.
Sunday, April 19
Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale
Otis to Newport
See Friday listing.
Veterans Patriots Day BBQ
Ed Johann Plaza
Enjoy hot dogs, burgers and apple pie while celebrating US veterans at this event, held in recognition of the 250th anniversary of “the shot heard around the world.” 11 am-2 pm, NW 18th Street.
Disc Golf Open
Taft High 7-12
All ages and abilities welcome with awards for each division. Not into tournament play? There are games and challenges, too. Noon-4 pm, 3780 SE Spy Glass Ridge Drive. FMI, email noah.lambie@lincoln.k12.or.us.
Musical Showstoppers
The Pines Dine
An evening of musical showstoppers presented by cast members of Theatre West. Donations accepted. 5-7 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.
Monday, April 20
Secrets of Salsa
Schooner Creek Discovery Park
Enjoy picnic dinners and salsas for tasting and purchase, browse crafts from Oceana youth artisans and take part in the follow-the-leader Discovery Parade. Dinners $20, salsas and beverages $5. 4-7 pm, 4815 SE 51st Street.
Tuesday, April 21
Putt-Putt
Lincoln City Outlets
Pick up your scorecard at the Customer Services Office and play your way through inventive holes at various stores. Drop off your completed scorecard for a chance to win a $250 gift card. 11 am-7 pm, 1500 SE East Devils Lake Road.
Dark Skies Observation Night
Regatta Park
Star viewing with Sifan Kahale
A night of live music, stargazing and storytelling timed to coincide with the height of the Lyrid meteor shower. Dress for the weather and be prepared for an evening of community fun and experiences. 7-9 pm, 1205 NE Regatta Park Road.
Wednesday, April 22
Rotary Luncheon
Lincoln City Community Center
All are welcome at this special Community days lunch, featuring a session recap from State Rep. David Gomberg, with a focus on environmental issues to mark Earth Day. $18 fee for lunch. Noon-1 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101. RSVP to estleharlan@gmail.com or 541-921-5672.
Music & Mingle
Lakeview senior Living
A lively evening of great music, delicious bites, refreshing drinks and exciting raffle prizes. 4:30-6:30 pm, 2690 NE Yacht Avenue. RSVP by April 19 by calling 541-921-8923.
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.
Arts & Sciences on Tap
Pelican Brewing
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.
Kiwanis Lunch
The Beach Club
Join Kiwanis of Lincoln City for this lively lunch. Noon-1 pm, 2020 NE 22nd Street.
Friday, April 24
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
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.
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.
Mudflat Golf
Siletz Bay
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.
Ducky Derby
D River Wayside
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.
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 award winners. 5 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Sunday, April 26
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.