Friday, Jan. 3
Saturday, Jan. 4
Newport Farmers Market
Lincoln County Commons
Snug in the fairgrounds exhibition hall, this market features
locally made handcrafts, art, specialty foods and fresh
fruits, vegetables and products from Lincoln County farms
and growers from surrounding areas. 9 am-1 pm, 633 NE
3rd Street. FMI go to www.newportfarmersmarket.org.
Arts and Crafts
Mosaic Open Studio
Artists’ Studio Association • Lincoln City
The perfect time to work on your mosaic project, mingle with other artists and watch others’
work in progress. 1-4 pm, 620 NE Highway 101. FMI go to asaart.net or call 541-996-4442.
Crab Fisheries Day
Coast
C alendar
Oregon Coast Aquarium • Newport
Engage in claws-on learning about
Oregon’s crab fi sheries and the aquarium’s
Dungeness crabs. 10 am-5 pm, 2820
Southeast Ferry Slip Rd. FMI go to
aquarium.org or call 541-867-3474.
Magazine Giveaway
Newport Public Library
An ousting of older magazines to make
room for the new; good for art projects
or just plain reading. These magazines
go quickly so come early. 10 am-4 pm, 35
Northwest Nye St. FMI go to newportoregon.
Sunday, Jan. 5
Community Breakfast
Panther Creek Senior and Community Center • Otis
Breakfast will consist of pancakes, eggs any way you want
Oregon Coast Artisan Market
Lincoln City Community Center
Find farm produce, bath and body products, jewelry,
pottery, tie dye and more. 10 am-3 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place.
FMI go to www.lincolncity.org or call 541-994-2131.
Newport Visual Arts Center
The kick-off event for “Turning,” an exhibit of acrylic and
ink paintings and wood sculptures by Seal Rock based artist
Helen Nighthawk. 2-5 pm, with an artist’s talk at 4 pm, 777
NW Beach Drive. FMI email twebb@coastarts.org. or call
541-265-6569.
Tah·Lume • Lincoln City
Explore the medicinal and magickal properties of plants
and herbs from our own backyards. Learn how to gather
responsibly and prepare what you’ve gathered. Pre-
registration is required. $20, 2-3 pm, 1221 NW Highway
101. FMI go to TahLume.com.
Creative Open Mic
Marci’s Bar & Bistro • Lincoln City
Artists, musicians, comedians, poets and performers of all
sorts encouraged. 8-11:55 pm, 1343 NW Highway 101. FMI
go to marcisbar.com or call 541-418-5473.
Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City
Tucked away at the library’s south end, this book lover’s
paradise off ers a huge selection and unbelievably low prices,
with a 50 percent discount on humor throughout January.
10 am-2 pm, 801 Southwest Highway 101. FMI go to www.
driftwoodlib.org or call 541-996-2277.
Empath Toolkit
Tah·Lume • Lincoln City
Learn if you are an Empath or HSP (Highly Sensitive Person)
and develop a useful toolkit of coping strategies to keep your
balance. Explore the attributes of an empath and ways that it
aff ects your walk in the world. This is the fi rst class of periodic
off erings to develop your Empath Toolkit. 6:30-8:30 pm, 1221
NW Highway 101. FMI go to TahLume.com.
Newport Public Library
The secular, humanist discussion group ponders the
question, “What if we change the word Creator to Source?”
All ages and religious persuasions invited. 1:30 pm, 35
Northwest Nye St. FMI email newnon1@outlook.com or call
541-265-2153.
Resolution Run & Polar Bear Plunge
Wednesday, Jan. 8
Salishan Spa and Resort • Gleneden
Beach
The Oregon Coast Learning Institute
winter semester opens with a
presentation by Lincoln County
Sheriff Curtis Landers about the
long and distinguished history of
sheriff s. After lunch, Paul Reno will
share the economic and ecological
benefi ts of electric motor vehicles
(EVs), and the pros and cons of the EVs
on the market. Reception with light
refreshments at 9 am, presentations
Book Sale
Newport Nonbelievers
Tuesday, Jan. 7
OCLI Semester Opening
KBCH 1400 AM
Tune in for live discussions on new topics every week from a
wide variety of guests. 8:30-9 am. FMI go to www.lcchamber.
com or call 541-994-3070.
Sitka Center for Art and Ecology • Otis
An engaging capstone event to the fall residency season.
See what the residents have been working on since their
arrival in October. Presenters include visual artists Lanny
DeVuono and Genevieve Robertson and returning writers-
in-residence Maxim Loskutoff and Lydia Conklin. Noon,
56605 Sitka Drive.
Newport Visual Arts Center
Eleven artists were chosen by Lincoln County mayors for this
show, which will run through Jan. 26 in the Runyan Gallery.
2020 Mayor’s Show Opening Reception
Rapid Rescue Edu • Newport
Offi cial informational open house for Rapid Rescue Edu.
Refreshments and food will be served. 8 am-3 pm, 605 SW
Hurbert St. FMI go to newportchamber.org or call 541-265-8801.
Lincoln City Chamber Chat Live
Resident Show and Tell
South Beach
5k, 10k and half marathon distances that all end with an
optional plunge into the Pacifi c. The 5k & 10k’s are on paved
surfaces while the half marathon is a challenging course
that adds some hilly single-track trails and dirt road. Race
day registration is $45.00, $50.00 and $65.00. FMI go to
www.ardoradventures.com
Monday, Jan. 6
Flexor T
"It's Better at the Beach!"
First Saturday Opening Reception
Rapid Rescue Ribbon Cutting
Magick & Medicine
Lincoln City Community Center
Start the year on a healthy foot by joining other swimmers
to collectively complete a total of 2,020 laps. Choose your
own distance. Volunteers are also needed to help count
laps. Everyone receives a copy of the fi nal group photo.
9-11 am, 2150 NE Oar Place. FMI go to www.lincolncity.
org or call 541-994-2131.
Blue Heron French Cheese Company •
Tillamook
Art Accelerated Gallery curator and long-
time local art instructor Christine Harrison
will guide participants as they create
individual masterpieces inspired by Claude
Monet’s famous Red Chrysanthemums
painting. Proceeds upports the non-profi t
Art Accelerated. $55, 6-8 pm, 2001 Blue
Heron Road Suite A. FMI go to www.
blueheronoregon.com or call 503-842-
8281.
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
Spend an hour sitting in silence to experience the Divine
Presence in a beautiful library setting. 11 am-noon, 1760
NW 25th Place. FMI go to lcucc1949.wordpress.com or call
541-994-2378.
Lincoln City Seventh Day Adventist School
A friendly group of beginner to professional woodcarvers
from Lincoln City and surrounding areas. All carvers and
anyone interested in learning are welcome to join. $15 per
year membership dues. 1:30 pm, 2126 NE Surf Ave. FMI go
to coastalcarvers.org.
them including omelets, hash brown potatoes, ham or
sausage, French toast or biscuits and gravy, all the hot
coff ee, tea or chocolate you can drink. $6 for adults, $3 for
children under 12. 8 am-noon, 655 N Wayside Loop, FMI
call 541-994-8222.
Paint Night
Meditation/contemplative Prayer Yoga
Coastal Carvers Monthly Meeting
New Year Swim 2020
gov/dept/lib or call 541-265-2153.
Salishan Spa and Resort • Gleneden Beach
Located in the adventure offi ce in the Marketplace at
Salishan. Classes are subject to availability and reservations
are required. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
$18, 10 am-12 pm, 7760 Northwest Highway 101. FMI go to
www.salishan.com or call 541-764-2371.
2-5 pm, with a presentation at 3 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive.
FMI email twebb@coastarts.org. or call 541-265-6569.
from 10 am-3 pm. Visitors may attend
one day for free. FMI go to www.ocli.
us or call 541-994-4810.
Thursday, Jan. 9
Marine Debris Cleanup
Guided Open Studio Painting
Cape Cove Beach • Yachats
Help clean up the environment at Cape Cove beach 10
am-noon, 2400 Highway 101. FMI call 541-547-3289.
Artists’ Studio Association • Lincoln City
Follow along with diff erent projects, learning
diff erent techniques and subjects or bring your
own and get advice and direction. All mediums
welcome. Fee by donation. 1-4 pm, 620 NE
Highway 101. FMI go to asaart.net or call
541-996-4442.
Tarot Reading
Tah·Lume • Lincoln City
Barbara Stott will be reading Tarot
(or Oracle) for 20, 30 or 60 minute
readings. Walk-ins welcome,
appointments available. 20 minute
reading $30, 1/2 hour reading $45, 1
Hour reading $80. 11 am-4 pm, 1221
NW Highway 101. FMI go to TahLume.
com or call 541-921-2750.
Flow
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
Gather with others for an intimate conversation about
personal spiritual journeys. An outgrowth of Life
Between Lives book discussions of author Dr. Michael
Newton’s regression case studies. Facilitated by Marci
Woodruff . 10 am-noon, 1760 NW 25th Place. FMI go to
lcucc1949.wordpress.com or call 541-994-2378.
Trivia Thursday
Senior Fitness Day
Newport 60+ Activity Center
Free fi tness evaluations to help you discover
your personal fi tness level. 1-5 pm, 20 SE
Second Street. FMI go to www.newportoregon.
gov/dept/par/sc or call 541-265-9617.
Wild Family Wednesday
Newport Public Library
A chance for students in grades K through 5 to try their
hand at crafting with beads under the supervision of
a parent or guardian. 2:45-4:30 pm, 35 Northwest
Nye St. FMI go to newportoregon.gov/dept/lib or call
541-265-2153.
Thrift Shop Bingo
Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach
Thrift Shop Bingo hosted by MJ is not your Grandma’s
bingo. Wild, wacky prizes and fun for all. Free. 6-8 pm,
7755 North Highway 101. FMI go to beachcrestbrewing.
com or call 541-234-4013.
“A Bad Year for Tomatoes”
Socrates Café
Theatre West • Lincoln City
Get ready for a bowl full of laughs as Theatre
West presents the John Patrick classic comedy.
7:30 pm, 3536 SE Highway 101. Tickets, $15
for adults or $13 for seniors and students,
available by calling 541-994-5663. FMI go to
www.theatrewest.com.
Congregational Church of Lincoln City
Join with others in these popular and free-
wheeling discussions on the big questions
using the Socratic method of questioning.
Facilitated by Jane Siebert. 10:30 am-noon,
1760 NW 25th Place. FMI go to lcucc1949.
wordpress.com or call 541-994-2378.
Olde Line Lanes & Kitchen • Lincoln City
Treat your favorite person without breaking the
bank, with bowling at $20 per hour (including
shoe rental) for up to six people; 12-inch pizzas
for $10 apiece; and drink specials aplenty.
4-9:30 pm, 316 SE Highway 101. FMI go to
www.oldelinelanes.com or call 541-614-1650.
Social Hour with Newport &
Lincoln City Young Professionals
Pacifi c Maritime Heritage Center • Newport
MidCoast Watersheds Council is hosting “From
Ridgetop to Reef,” a talk by Dr. Dominick
DellaSala of the Geos Institute focusing on the
vital role our coastal rain forests play globally,
the importance of conserving unlogged forests
and how our working forests can be managed
for additional carbon benefi ts. Regular board
meeting to follow. Refreshments provided.
6:30 pm, 333 SE Bay Blvd. FMI go to www.
midcoastwatersheds.org/carbon-speaker-
series.
If you’ve had at least 55 birthdays, the first Tuesday of the month is just for YOU!
FREE SLOT TOURNAMENT • JANUARY 7 • 8:30am.
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Variety • January 3 & 4 • 8pm-12am • No Cover
Tournament entry is open to 350 players. Registration starts two hours before tournament begins. Rules available at Winners Circle.
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Black Squid Beerhouse • Lincoln City
Free trivia with a diff erent theme each week,
with prizes for 1st and 2nd place teams. 7-9
pm, 3001 SW Highway 101. FMI go to www.
blacksquidbeerhouse.com or call 541-614-0733.
MCWC Speaker Series
Cheap Date Night
LIVE MUSIC • CHINOOK’S SEAFOOD GRILL
• On the beach in Lincoln City • 1-888-CHINOOK • chinookwindscasino.com
The Horn Public House and Brewery • Depoe
Bay
The YoPro groups are combining for a fun social
networking hour. Bring some friends and meet
other young professionals. 5:30 pm, 110 SE
Highway 101. FMI go to www.lcchamber.com or
call 541-994-3070.
"It's Better at the Beach!"
• On the beach in Lincoln City • 1-888-CHINOOK
oregoncoastTODAY.com • facebook.com/oregoncoasttoday • January 3, 2020 • 10