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About Oregon Coast today. (Lincoln City, OR) 2005-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 20, 2019)
Friday, Dec. 20 COAST CALENDAR Artisan Faire Salishan Resort • Gleneden Beach Find gifts, one-of-a-kind crafts and handmade goods from local vendors. 11 am-4 pm, 7760 NW Highway 101. FMI, call 541-272-9687. Ribbon Cutting CHANCE • Lincoln City Find out about CHANCE, new operators of the Lincoln City Warming Shelter at this Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce meet and greet. Noon-4 pm, 4488 NE Devils Lake Blvd. FMI, go to www. lcchamber.com or call 541-994-3070. Craft Workshop and Sale Floweree Community Center • Toledo A chance for students and family members to make holiday ornaments, assemblage art gift boxes and greeting cards, all free of charge. Donations accepted. Also features a holiday gift sale, with new and used items including jewelry, artwork and more. 2-6 pm, 321 SE 3rd Street. Sea of Lights OREGON COAST AQUARIUM Sea of Lights • Friday & Saturday in Newport Oregon Coast Aquarium • Newport Immerse yourself in the glow of more than half a million colorful lights, music and holiday decorations while exploring the aquarium after-hours. $10, or free with same day paid admission 5-8 pm, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road. FMI, call 541-867-3474. North Pole Express — Family Night Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City Take a magical ride on a virtual journey to the North Pole, complete with hot cocoa, cookies and a special gift from Santa. $17.95. 5:45-8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. For reservations, call 541-996-5790. Celebrate Winter Solstice Driftwood Public Library • Lincoln City Share in an evening of calm refl ection and good cheer as we welcome the sun back into our lives with music, poetry and cookies. 6:30 pm, 801 SW Highway 101. FMI, call 541-996-2277. Italian Wine Tasting Black Squid Beerhouse • Lincoln City Be prepared for holiday parties (or just see what styles you like best) with this tasting of six Italian wines for only $5. Buy four or more bottles to go and save 10 percent. 6:30-8 pm, 3001 SW Highway 101. FMI, go to www. blacksquidbeerhouse.com or call 541-614-0733. Saturday, Dec. 21 cont. Sea of Lights Oregon Coast Aquarium • Newport Immerse yourself in the glow of more than half a million colorful lights, music and holiday decorations while exploring the aquarium after-hours. $10, or free with same day paid admission 5-8 pm, 2820 SE Ferry Slip Road. FMI, call 541-867-3474. “The Christmas Show” Newport Performing Arts Center A family-friendly celebration of the holiday season featuring Christmas music, live theater, special surprises, hot chocolate and homemade holiday cookies. Hosted by musical comedy duo The Tequila Mockingbirds. 7-9:15 pm, 777 West Olive Street. Tickets, $15 plus fees, available at www. coastarts.org or by calling. 541- 265-2787. Tango Beginner Class South Beach Community Center • Newport Red Ball Golf Tournament Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City A four-person scramble with a twist. 11 am-2 pm, 3245 NE 50th Street. $30 per player. To register, contact the Pro Shop at 541-994-8442 or go to chinookwindscasino.com. Comedy on the Coast Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City An evening of comedy headlined by Dwight Slade and featuring Art Krug. Hosted by Cory Michaelis. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. Tickets, $15, available by calling 1-888- MAIN ACT (1-888-624-6228). Silver Bells & Diamond Tillamook High School • Tillamook A yuletide rock n roll review inspired by the 1957 million- selling song “Little Darlin.” $25. 2-4 pm, 2605 12th Street. FMI, go to www.tillamookhigh.com or call 503-842-2566. Winter Solstice Soirée Marci’s Bar & Bistro • Lincoln City This formal aff air begins with a unique storytelling event accompanied by an optional three course dinner, followed by a night full of music and dancing. Specialty menu available all evening. 8 pm-midnight, 1343 NW Highway 101. FMI, go to marcisbar. com or call 541-418-5473. Festival of Lights Downtown Tillamook See businesses deck out their storefronts as downtown comes alive with holiday lights, yummy treats, fun surprises and last-minute deals. 3-6 pm, out the new digs. 10 am-5 pm, 1800 SE Highway 101. Newport Farmers Market Comedy on the Coast Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City An evening of comedy headlined by Dwight Slade and featuring Art Dwight Slade Krug. Hosted by Cory Michaelis. 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. Tickets, $15, available by calling 1-888-MAIN ACT (1-888-624-6228). Lincoln County Commons • Newport Snug in the fairgrounds exhibition hall, this market features locally made handcrafts, art, specialty foods and fresh fruits, vegetables and farm products. 9 am-1 pm, 633 NE 3rd Street. FMI, go to www. newportfarmersmarket.org. Holiday DIY Salishan Resort • Gleneden Beach Get crafty and embrace the holiday spirit by creating your own decoration stockings. $20. 10 am-noon, 7760 NW Highway 101. FMI, go to www.salishan.com or call 541-764-2371. Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Craft Workshop and Sale Snug Harbor Bar and Grill • Lincoln City Karaoke will begin at 9 pm, with prizes for most unique hat and ugliest sweater. 8 pm-2 am, 5001 SW Hwy. 101. FMI, go to snugharborbarandgrill. com or call 541-996-4976. Floweree Community Center • Toledo A chance for students and family members to make holiday ornaments, assemblage art gift boxes and greeting cards, all free of charge. Donations accepted. Also features a holiday gift sale, with new and used items including jewelry, artwork and more. 10 am-4 pm, 321 SE 3rd Street. Karaoke Night Marci’s Bar & Bistro • Lincoln City Sing your heart out at this session, hosted by the wonderful BC. 8:30 pm-1 am, 1343 NW Highway 101. FMI, go to marcisbar.com or call 541-418-5473. Sunday, Dec. 22 Learn the Argentine Tango, or Milonga, with a free class from 6:30 to 7:30 and a free dance from 7:30 to 10 pm. Free but donations accepted. 3024 SE Ferry Slip Road. FMI, call 541-574-9189. Saturday, Dec. 21 throughout Second Street. FMI, go to www.tillamookchamber. org or call 503-842-7525. “Make a Christmas Floral Centerpiece” Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach Spend an afternoon sipping drinks and arranging a unique Christmas centerpiece with help from Jennifer Graham of Cedar Wood Floral Designs. $40. 2-3:30 pm, 7755 North Highway 101. RSVP to cedarwoodfl oraldesign@ yahoo.com. Peace Hike presentation Cape Perpetua Visitor Center • Yachats Learn about the upcoming 10th Anniversary Peace Hike and the history behind the Amanda Trail. 11 am- noon, 2400 Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-547-3289. Winter Solstice Gift Bazaar Pine Grove Community House • Manzanita North Coast artisans and farmers present goodies for holiday meals such as farm-grown teas, jams, baked goods, coff ee and honey as well as one-of-a-kind jewelry, clothing, copper art, stained glass, crystals and soaps. 10 am-3 pm, 225 Laneda Avenue. FMI, go to www.thepinegrove.org or call 503-368-7463. Christmas Tea La Tea Da Tearoom • Tillamook Get festive with live music, prize drawings and a special dessert. 11 am-3 pm, 904 Main Avenue. FMI, call 503-842-5447. Visit With Santa Grand Opening ZuhG Life Skate Shop • Lincoln City Having served the surf community for years, the ZuhG team is branching out on to dry land. Come and check Manzanita Visitors Center Grab your Christmas wish list and drop by for a visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Bring your camera. There will Monday, Dec. 23 LIVE MUSIC • CHINOOK’S SEAFOOD GRILL "It's Better at the Beach!" • On the beach in Lincoln City • 1-888-CHINOOK • chinookwindscasino.com 10 • oregoncoastTODAY.com • facebook.com/oregoncoasttoday • December 20, 2019 “Sugar & Spice: A Holiday Treat!” North County Recreation District • Nehalem A holiday concert featuring award-winning vocalist LaRhonda Steele accompanied by her husband, Mark Steele, on piano: Oregon Music Hall of Fame drummer Carlton Jackson; multi-award-winner Dean Mueller on bass; and the one and only Julie Amici on vocals. $20. 7 pm, 361555 9th Street. FMI, go to www.ncrd. org or call 855-444-6273. North Pole Express Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City Take a magical ride on a virtual journey to the North Pole, complete with hot cocoa, cookies and a special gift from Santa for kids aged 3 to 11. $17.95. 12:45-3 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. For reservations, call 541-996-5790. Winter Solstice Bonfi re Yachats Commons Pavilion Celebrate the solstice at this bonfi re hosted by the Yachats Academy of Arts and Sciences. There will be food, hot drinks and live music by Mary-Beth Nickel and Corrine Ranard. $5 donation requested. 4:30 pm, 441 Hwy 101 N. Tuesday, Dec. 24 Meet Santa Tarot Reading Christmas Eve Service Holmes Road Lights Show • Lincoln City Santa and Mrs. Claus drop by the largest light show in town to hear Christmas wishes. Bring your camera or phone to grab a souvenir shot. 5-9 pm, 2642 NE Holmes Road. Red Cock Artisan Marketplace • Lincoln City Barbara Stott will be off ering 20-, 30-or 60-minute readings for $30, $45 and $80. 11 am-4 pm, 1221 NW Hwy. 101. Call 541-921-2750 to book a time. Walk-ins also welcome. FMI, go to TahLume.com. St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church • Lincoln City A candleight Communion service with pipe organ, voice choir and handbell choir. Coff ee and cookies will be served after the service. 6:30 pm, 1226 SW 13th Street. FMI, go to www.stpeterlc.com. Grinch Party Toledo Public Library Enjoy Whoville games, Grinch snacks and an interactive showing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” 10:30-11:30 am, 173 NW 7th Street. FMI, go to www.cityoftoledo.org/library. Meet Santa Holmes Road Lights Show • Lincoln City Santa and Mrs. Claus drop by the largest light show in town to hear Christmas wishes. Bring your camera or phone to grab a souvenir shot. 5-9 pm, 2642 NE Holmes Road. “Winter Glow” Creative Open Mic Lincoln City Cultural Center Singers and musicians join together to transport audience members out of the cold winter into the cherished warmth of friendship and community. Free, but donations accepted. 6:30 pm, 540 NE Highway 101. FMI, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994. Marci’s Bar & Bistro • Lincoln City All artists, musicians, comedians, poets and performers are encouraged. 8 pm-midnight, 1343 NW Highway 101. FMI, go to marcisbar.com or call 541-418-5473. Perry Gerber Band Classic Rock • December 20 & 21 • 8pm-12am • No Cover be treats for everyone. 1-4 pm, 31 Laneda Avenue. FMI, call 503-812-5510. WAGERING "It's Better at the Beach!" The Gift of Music Salishan Resort • Gleneden Beach The Taft High Choir will sing at the Salishan Marketplace, before joining up with the Taft High Jazz Band at 4 pm for a concert at the Longhouse. Donations benefi t the Lincoln City Food Pantry and Feed the Flames. 3-5 pm, 7760 NW Highway 101. Wednesday, Dec. 25 Thursday, Dec. 26 White Elephant Gift Exchange Marci’s Bar & Bistro • Lincoln City Come dressed in your jammies for this white elephant gift exchange. Bring a gift valued at less than $25; no alcohol please. 10 pm-midnight, 1343 NW Highway 101. FMI, go to marcisbar.com or call 541-418-5473. Cheap Date Night Operation Christmas Spirit Lincoln City Community Center Join friends and neighbors for a free traditional Christmas dinner and Christmas music. 11 am-2 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. FMI, or to volunteer your time on Christmas Day, contact Heather Hatton at 541-996-5766. 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. Christmas Charity Dinner Trivia Thursday Marci’s Bar & Bistro • Lincoln City Free Christmas dinner, donations accepted. 8 pm- midnight, 1343 NW Highway 101. FMI, go to marcisbar. com or call 541-418-5473. Black Squid Beerhouse • Lincoln City Free trivia with a diff erent theme each week, and 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. TAKING ACTION ON COLLEGE GAMES • On the beach in Lincoln City • 1-888-CHINOOK • chinookwindscasino.com oregoncoastTODAY.com • facebook.com/oregoncoasttoday • December 20, 2019 • 11
