Oregon Coast TODAY

By Gretchen Ammerman Oregon Coast TODAY

One of my favorite photo shoots for this publication was for a story published in early September of 2020. If that timeframe sounds familiar, yes, that was when fires were ravaging parts of Lincoln County and many residents were fleeing their homes and heading for shelter. So, the shots that I took laying on my back on the beach in Pacific City while a hang glider was hovering just overhead went largely unseen.

The circumstances are a bit more positive for the “rewind” exhibit that opened at the Chessman Gallery this week. The exhibit was originally on display while the final stages of the Lincoln City Cultural Center’s new plaza were being completed, limiting the number of people who were able to see the show. Now, the pavement is fully dry and the new art installed, including the poetry path, so it is a great time to go in and enjoy this mother-daughter exhibit. Even if you saw it the first time, it might be worth a second visit if you haven’t been to the center since then. Read more on page 26.

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Raising some green

Park yourself at a social hour and silent auction in support of Lincoln City’s future community park, taking place at Chinook Winds Casino Resort this Friday, April 19. The event, “Coastal Dream – A Park for All! Where Everybody Finds Their Favorite Spot,” will include complimentary appetizers, a no-host cash bar, silent auction, raffle, free guest prizes and music.

Co-hosted by Lincoln City Parks & Recreation, Chinook Winds Casino Resort and the Friends of Lincoln City Parks and Recreation, the event launches the public fundraising campaign for the first new Lincoln City community park in more than 20 years. This 6.71-acre park is located at the former Taft Elementary School site and will address a recreation gap in Lincoln City. The park will also host a number of firsts for the community: such as the first inclusive and accessible playground, first permanent

pickleball courts, first covered multi-sports court and first public turfed multi-sport field. It will also have a special event stage and lawn, picnic shelters and an open space trail.

“Our community wants this park, and we’re going to build it,” said Lincoln City Parks & Recreation Director Jeanne Sprague. “We’re just asking for a little help along the way. We invite the public to come for the fun at our social hour, and stay for the silent auction and to learn about giving opportunities!”

Phase 1 construction, including the inclusive playground, should be completed this fall.

The hour kicks off at 5:30 pm at Chinook Winds Casino Resort, located at 1777 NW 44th Street in Lincoln City.

For more information and park updates, go to lincolncity.org/departments/parksrecreation/new-community-park-taft.

View the Future in Yachats

The Yachats Academy of Arts and Sciences is looking forward to a special presentation featuring John Theilacker and Joanne Kittel, the co-chairs of View the Future, at the Yachats Commons this Sunday, April 21. This educational event will shed light on the critical mission of preserving and restoring Yachats Ridge, a stunning coastal landscape spanning more than one thousand acres that serves as an iconic backdrop to the picturesque town of Yachats.

Delve into the rich history and ecological significance of Yachats Ridge while gaining insights into View the Future’s tireless commitment to land and cultural preservation. The presentation will also highlight the ongoing initiatives aimed at

protecting and restoring this natural treasure for future generations to cherish and enjoy.

View the Future’s mission aligns closely with the Yachats Academy of Arts and Sciences’ commitment to fostering knowledge and understanding of the natural world. Together, they strive to promote environmental cultural conservation and sustainability practices that resonate with the local community and beyond.

Sunday’s presentation begins at 3 pm at the Yachats Commons, 441 Hwy. 101 N.

Admission is by a suggested donation of $5.

For more information about this event and the Yachats Academy of Arts and Sciences, go to yachatsacademy.org and viewthefuture.org.

Go Quest

Low-tech coastal treasure hunts yield big rewards for all ages

Story & photos by Gretchen Ammerman Oregon Coast TODAY

Like many kids of her generation, my niece spends a lot of time staring at screens, streaming videos and even looking ridiculous as she fights virtual gorillas while wearing her VR headset.

So, when I plopped down a mere $12 for a set of activities that require no Wi-Fi connection or streaming service, I had very low expectations. But it turned out to be some of the best money I ever spent.

Quests, set up by Oregon Sea Grant, help you to explore some of the hidden, and not-so-hidden, parts of the Oregon Coast. Using clues, you can explore places like the Eureka Cemetery in Newport where one of the deceased was buried with a flag presented to her by Abraham Lincoln, likely turned to dust by now but still cool.

Each time you solve a clue, you will get a letter to put into a grid, which ultimately spells out the final clue to a hidden stamp and stamp pad. It’s like getting a stamp in a passport. And my niece, well, she loved it.

Taking anywhere from 20 minutes to well more than an hour, there are quests in the book that take you to the top of the hill over the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, all over the town of Toledo and down the Newport Bayfront. We giggled about the antics of the sea lions that I usually regard as simply an enjoyable background noise; boarded the train cars at the Yaquina Railroad Museum; and got completely lost at Big Creek where I got cocky and didn’t follow the clues because I “know that place like the back of my hand.”

The best part, for me, was when we returned home and niece Anevay began designing a quest of her own because she enjoyed the experience so much.

“Kids are fun to quest with but are not required,” Oregon Coast Quest Coordinator Cait Goodwin said. “We have a lot of retired people that do them too; it’s multi-generational fun.” Goodwin said many people find out about the quests by word of mouth or by stumbling upon a guide book at one of the places that carry them, a

list of which is available at seagrant.oregonstate. edu/education/quests. The website also has other very helpful information, including instructions in Spanish to help bilingual questers get started and updates on changes or damages to clues.

“It’s a good idea to check the updates page before you head out,” she said. “Although getting lost is part of the fun.”

In the seven quests we completed in two days, only once did we throw in the towel, but were able to describe the final spot where we searched for the stamp book so well that the person at the Yaquina Head Lighthouse, a place that hosts two hunts, gave us our stamp anyway.

“Re-reading is the key,” Goodwin said. “That’s one of the reasons it’s good to have more people in your group. Sometimes people will miss the subtle wording in a clue, and another in the group will catch it.”

Program managers use the log books and a bit of creative accounting to see how much traffic each quest is getting. So Goodwin encourages questers to sign the log books found with the stamps and ink pads.

“We see about 1,000 signatures every year, and we use those to either count or guess the size of each group,” she said. “It’s an imperfect science, that’s why it’s nice to get the number in the group. We also love for people to leave comments so that people can look back at other groups’ comments which is fun, too.”

Another thing that makes completing more than a few of the searches worthwhile is that almost every one of them is created by a different group with a different style. For example, some of the clues are spelled out entirely in poetic form.

“Each one has its own flavor,” Goodwin said. “It’s just a really fun way to explore and learn more about an area while also getting out, stretching your legs and enjoying some of what Oregon has to offer. Plus, if you do more than 10, you get an Oregon Coast Quest patch!”

The Oregon Coast Quest Book is published every two years. The current edition is the 202324 cycle. For bookstores, updates and changes and more information, go to seagrant.oregonstate.edu/ education/quests.

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Cannabis expert hoping to pack the joint

Cannabis use for medicinal purposes has been going on since long before its recent Oregon legalization for recreational use, but there is still a lot that is not understood about its applications for groups like seniors, veterans and disabled Oregonians.

Compassionate Oregon, a non-profit formed to increase education about and access to medical marijuana, is holding a public educational forum at Chinook Winds Casino Resort this Saturday April 20.

“Our objective is to bring the attendees up to speed on medicinal uses, what to know when talking to your doctor and what to look for when purchasing medical marijuana,” said event moderator Anthony Taylor, an Air Force veteran who serves as the legislative director for Compassionate Oregon and chair of the Oregon Cannabis Commission and will moderate the panel during the event. “We have some very good presenters, like Janna Champagne, who is a retired nurse and a cannabinoid science professor. She’s actually quite young to have the word ‘retired’ in her title, but she has been doing a lot of work with the applications of cannabis for people with autism, and she found that retiring from nursing was the best way to keep moving forward with her work on that. That’s what her talk will be about.”

Keynote speaker Paul Stanford will deliver a talk titled “The History of Cannabis as Medicine and Why We Need it Today.”

Other speakers include Dr. Rachel Knox, MD, MBA, on the endocannabinoid system; Brenda Thomas, cannabis clinic owner

on “How to become an OMMP patient;” and Michael Krawitz, executive director of Veterans for Medical Cannabis on “Access to Cannabis for Veterans.”

“Michael has been instrumental in getting the United Nations to move cannabis from the most to least dangerous category,” Taylor said. “We will also have a TED talk running that was given by Dr. Knox. We are also very excited that Miss Elvy Musikka is coming. She was the first ever federal medical cannabis patient for glaucoma treatment.”

The event will also include a silent auction, representatives from dispensaries and a few vendors.

“Smooth Roots in Lincoln City will have a table set up and a few others, too,” Taylor said. “Paul Stanford is also bringing his very cool collection of antique medicine bottles that had marijuana in the ingredients.”

Taylor, who has been lobbying on and off for cannabis reform since 1983, said that though his experience with the US Department of Veterans affairs has been positive, there are more avenues that can use more education.

“There are many positive applications for seniors,” he said. “We’d like this to be an alternative to opioid use at the end of life, for example. And for memory care patients, it reduces aggressiveness and agitation. That’s the kind of thing you will learn at the forum.”

The event runs from 4 to 8 pm at Chinook Winds Casino, located at 1777 NW 44th Street in Lincoln City. For more information, go to compassionateoregon.org.

Keynote speaker Paul Stanford

A concerted effort

Six Oregon high school string orchestras are descending upon Newport for three days of live workshops, clinics and concerts during the sixth annual Oregon Coast Youth Symphony Festival. Enjoy two public concerts as part of the festival at Newport Middle School this Friday and Saturday, April 19 and 20.

High school orchestras from North Salem, Newberg, North Medford, Summit (Bend), Astoria and BrookingsHarbor will be joined by special guest, the Willamette University Chamber Orchestra.

The festival’s opening concert on Friday will feature the North Salem, Brookings-Harbor and North Medford orchestras followed by the Willamette University Chamber Orchestra performing among their repertoire the first movement of Beethoven’s Fifth.

Saturday night will include performances by the Summit, Astoria and Newberg orchestras. Then the grand finale will

feature all six high school orchestra students coming together in a mass performance of “The Odyssey” by Soon Hee Newbold and “The Old Boatman” by Florence Price.

The festival is a unique event for young classical music students from all over Oregon. It came out of a love for classical music and a passion for kids to embrace it in their musical talent and has become one of the most original events in the West, even the entire country. It is endorsed by all seven major Oregon symphony orchestras including the Oregon Symphony, Eugene Symphony, Oregon East Symphony, Rogue Valley Symphony, Corvallis-OSU Symphony, Central Oregon Symphony and the Newport Symphony Orchestra at the Ocean.

Both concerts begin at 7 pm at Newport Middle School gymnasium, located at 825 NE 7th Street. All concerts are free to the public, with donations gratefully accepted. For more information go to youthsymphonyfestival.org.

Kouzov Duo heads to Neskowin

You should be rushin’ to the sixth concert of Neskowin Chamber Music’s season when Kouzov Duo brings a Russian flair to the Oregon Coast this Sunday, April 21.

Dmitry Kouzov has performed worldwide and made his New York orchestral début at Alice Tully Hall in 2005 under the baton of Maestro Raymond Leppard. He has performed as soloist with such orchestras as the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra and the State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic in Russia, the National Symphony of Ukraine, the South Bohemian Chamber Philharmonic in the Czech Republic and the Cape Town and Johannesburg Philharmonic orchestras in South Africa, to name a few. In addition to his performing activities, he is currently associate professor of cello at the University of Illinois School of Music and was previously on the faculty of Juilliard and the Oberlin Conservatory.

Known for her passionate and musical interpretations and impressive technical ability, the St. Petersburg-born pianist Yulia Kouzova enjoys a varied international career as soloist, chamber musician and teacher. She has performed recitals and concerti in the major cities in Russia and regularly performs in Russia’s most prestigious venues such as St. Petersburg Philharmonic Hall and State Capella. She was on the faculty of the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory’s Special School for Gifted Children in St. Petersburg. In 2011, she was an official collaborative pianist at the International Tchaikovsky Competition.

Sunday’s concert begins at 3 pm at the Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp, located at 5195 Winema Road in Cloverdale. Tickets, available at the door, are $30 for adults and $10 for kids. For more information, go to neskowinchambermusic.com.

JaSkaMon concert puts Earth Day in the Spotlight

Combining Americana-themed songs and the upbeat Caribbean beats of reggae, ska and soul calypso, JaSkaMon will celebrate Earth Day and the “420” holiday in Lincoln City this Saturday, April 20.

The concert will open with the Uncommon Denominators, a power trio that brings you Motown, soul and rock n’ roll, and include a free beverage with ticket, trivia prizes, snacks and lots of dancing.

JaSkaMon, headed by Oregon Coast local and main songwriter Barry Klusman, are known for putting on an annual Bob Marley birthday tribute in February.

For the past 11 years the group has produced eight albums and countless shows around the Northwest, and are presently busy with recording a ninth album, “Salutations.”

“We are excited to debut this Johnnie Osborn song, ‘Truths and Rights,’ the ultimate classic reggae tune,” Klusman said, “as well as some of our environmental and cannabis themed tunes at the concert.”

The event begins at 7 pm at the Spotlight Event Center, located in the Lighthouse Mall at 4157 NW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, go to jaskamon.com.

Willamette University Chamber Orchestra

Uncommon Denominators

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Poet Laureate visits Manzanita

Feeling self-ish?

Self-publishing has become a preferred option for many writers, but is it right for you? Join publishing specialist Vinnie Kinsella and the Willamette Writers Coast Chapter for an exploration of how self-publishing compares to both traditional and hybrid options at Newport Public Library this Saturday, April 20.

Drawing from nearly 20 years of experience working with self-published authors, Kinsella will discuss the risks and rewards of publishing your own work. Guests will gain a clear picture of what the process involves and how to avoid some of its more common pitfalls.

Kinsella has helped guide hundreds of authors through the publishing process. He has worked as an editor, book designer, publication manager and publishing instructor. He is the owner of Paper Chain Book Publishing Services, offering book

design and publishing assistance to authors and publishers. He lives in the book-loving city of Portland.

The Willamette Writers Coast Chapter hosts a mix of in-person and virtual events from September through June. Willamette Writers, the parent organization, is the largest writers association in Oregon and one of the largest in the nation.

The program begins at 2 pm at Newport Public Library, located at 35 NW Nye Street. For more information, go to willamettewriters.org.

Make time for rhyme

If you find poetry obscure or confusing or if you think you need a dictionary just to read it, the Newport 60+ Activity Center has some surprises in store for you. All you need to do is show up on Tuesday, April 23, prepared to have some fun.

Enjoy a poetry reading from Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani at Manzanita’s Hoffman Gallery this Sunday, April 21.

In his sixth poetry collection, “The Tigers, They Let Me,” Mojgani explores the joys of desire, both in the presence of others and during moments of solitude. These new poems reflect a touchless world, navigating the balance between loneliness and being alone.

A two-time individual champion of the National Poetry Slam and winner of the International World Cup Poetry Slam, Mojgani has been awarded residencies from the Vermont Studio Center, Caldera, AIR Serenbe, The Bloedel Nature Reserve, The Sou’wester, and the Oregon Literary Arts WritersIn-The-Schools program. His work has appeared on HBO, National Public Radio and as part of the Academy of American Poets Poem-A-Day series.

Known for his performances and well regarded for them the world over, Mojgani has performed at hundreds of universities across the US; festivals around the globe such as the Sydney Writers Festival, Jamaica’s Calabash festival and Seoul’s Young Writers Festival and for audiences as varied as the United Nations and the House of Blues.

Originally from New Orleans, he currently lives in Portland.

The reading begins at 3 pm at the Hoffman Gallery, located at 594 Laneda Avenue in Manzanita. For more information go to hoffmanarts.org or call 503-368-3846.

Led by Marianne Klekacz, the session will start with poems that will make you smile, or even laugh, followed by some discussion of some of the things that make a poem a poem. The session will end with an exploration of a technique that writers use to generate new pieces. If you have never wanted to write anything — a poem, a memoir, a letter to your children — you can skip this piece and Klekacz promises she won’t be insulted. Participants are invited to bring a brown bag lunch. Klekacz will furnish dessert.

You will leave knowing some things that you may not have known before, with a sheaf of poems to amuse your friends, a memory of a lot of smiles and a free gift.

If you want to try the writing challenge, bring paper and something to write with.

There is no charge for this session, but registration is appreciated to ensure enough dessert and free gifts.

The session is from noon to 1:30 pm at the Newport 60+ Activity Center, located at 20 SE 2nd Street. For more information and to register, go to newportoregon.gov/sc and click on “Browse the catalog and register,” or call 541-2659617.

Vinnie Kinsella

Photo by Tristan Paiige

Giacomo Puccini’s masterpiece, “La Rondine” will be shown on the big screen at the Newport Performing Arts Center. this Saturday, April 20.

The bittersweet love story, a co-production of Théâtre du Capitole, Toulouse, and Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, makes a rare Metropolitan opera appearance in which soprano Angel Blue stars as the French courtesan Magda, opposite tenor Jonathan Tetelman in his highly anticipated company debut as Ruggero, an idealistic young man who offers her an alternative to her life of excess. Maestro Speranza Scappucci conducts Nicolas Joël’s Art Deco-inspired staging, which transports audiences from the heart of Parisian nightlife to a dreamy vision of the French Riviera. In their Met debuts, soprano Emily Pogorelc and tenor Bekhzod Davronov complete the sterling cast as Lisette and Prunier.

Carlo, never finding a permanent place in the repertoire. That loss is scandalous, given that it is a fascinating work featuring exuberant waltzes, a lightness of tone and a romantic vision of Paris and the south of France.

The Met’s current Art Deco-inspired production places the action in the 1920s, and each of the three acts evokes a different aspect of French life and a different take on the nature of love. The sophisticated score flows with the sort of melody that could only come from Puccini, including the dreamy dance sequences in Act II and the ensemble in the same scene, “Bevo al tuo fresco sorriso” as well as the opera’s most famous aria, “Chi il bel sogno di Doretta.”

The production is sung in Italian, with English subtitles.

The broadcast begins at 10 am and has a run time of approximately two hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission. Tickets range from $15.50 to $25.75.

With a beautiful libretto by Giuseppe Adami, La Rondine premiered during World War I, precluding a Vienna premiere. The opera quietly opened in neutral Monte

The Newport Performing Arts Center is located at 777 W Olive Street. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541265-2787.

Coast Calendar

Friday, April 19

Spring Bazaar

Coronado Shores Beach Club • Gleneden Beach

Featuring arts, crafts and baked goods. 10 am-4 pm, 255 Shore Drive. Continues Saturday.

Nesko-Women’s Club

Kiawanda Community Center • Pacific City

His month’s speaker is noted local historian and author Sally Rissel. 11:30 am, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive. For reservations, email gillingham.cathy@gmail.com.

Earth Day Celebration

Newport Public Library

A free event featuring an array of activities and educational opportunities, plus a native tree giveaway. 2-5 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to newportoregon.gov or call 541-265-2153.

LEGO Talk

Toledo Public Library

Kelly Bartlett, a semifinalist from season four of “LEGO Masters,” will share a presentation on her LEGO journey, followed by some LEGO building time using the library’s supplies. 2 pm, 173 NW 7th Street. FMI, call 541-336-3132.

Teen Night

Lincoln City Community Center

Friday Night Family Karaoke

Vin & Brau • Lincoln City Patrick Magada hosts this fun night of karaoke music, with proceeds benefitting Pride Fest at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. 6-8 pm, inside the Pines Dine, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.

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.

Kids Karaoke Contest

Primaltones Community Venue • Newport A chance for kids to earn a spot in the grand final performance at July’s Toledo Summer Fest. 7-9 pm, 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road.

Featuring Nintendo Switch, foosball, table tennis, computers, musical instruments and help with homework. 3-5 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. All participants must have parent permission filled out prior to attendance. FMI, call 541-996-1248.

Friday Night Flights

The Pines Dine • Lincoln City Come enjoy a different flight sampler every Friday, with some unique options including rare whiskeys. 4-7 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to https://fb.me/e/1rum40oAJ.

Coastal Dreams - A Park For All!

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

Help Lincoln City Parks & Recreation raise funds to build the new Taft Park at this social hour and silent auction. 5:30 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street.

Oregon Coast Youth Symphony Festival

Newport Middle School

Enjoy free performances from the North Salem, Brookings-Harbor and North Medford orchestras followed by the Willamette University Chamber Orchestra. 7 pm, 825 NE 7th Street. Donations gratefully accepted. FMI, go to youthsymphonyfestival.org.

“Those Were the Days”

Barn Community Playhouse • Tillamook An evening of music and dance presented by Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts and Oregon Coast Dance Center. 7 pm, 1204 Ivy Avenue. For reservations, call 503-812-0275.

“Fiddler on the Roof”

Newport Performing Arts Center

Red Octopus Theatre Company and Oregon Coast Council for the Arts present this beloved Tony Award-winning musical from Joseph Stein. 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $20 to $28, available at coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-2787.

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

Mo’s Restaurant • Lincoln City

Let the Kiwanis club serve you up a short stack. 7-10 am, 860 SW 51st Street.

Plant Sale

Kiawanda Community Center • Pacific City

Join the Nesko-Women’s Club for this collectibles, plant and ceramic pot sale, with all profits going to local organizations or people in need. 9 am-3 pm, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive.

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.

“La Rondine”

Newport Performing Arts Center

See Giacomo Puccini’s masterpiece on the big screen in this new production from the Metropolitan Opera. 10 am12:30 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $15.50 to $25.75, available at coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-2787.

Spring Bazaar

Coronado Shores Beach Club • Gleneden Beach

Featuring arts, crafts and baked goods. 10 am-4 pm, 255 Shore Drive.

SOLVE Beach Cleanup

NW 15th Street • Lincoln City

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Scour the sands and spiff up the beach for spring at this community clean-up. All equipment provided. 10 amnoon. Meet at the ramp.

Volta Artisan Market

Volta Gallery • Lincoln City

Held rain or shine, this market features a range of artistmade treasures in various mediums and price points. 11 am-5 pm, 4830 SE Hwy. 101.

Guided Meditation

The Pines Dine • Lincoln City Alisha Hibbard leads this session upstairs in the Utopia private event space. $5. 11 am-noon, 5040 SE Hwy. 101. FMI, go to https://fb.me/e/45vXGYs7h.

Chair Yoga

Lincoln City Cultural Center

Join New Moon Yoga for stretching and gentle strengthening. $12. Noon-1:15 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101, 971-303-9646.

Soul Saturdays

Luminous Soul Center • Gleneden Beach Mini-Sessions, aura pictures, chakra and energy balancing, intuitive readings. 1-4 pm, 6645 Gleneden Beach Loop. Reservations required. Contact Jaya at 971-313-2383.

Saturday, April 20

Sip & Stroll Yachats

Savor local wines and other beverages while enjoying the charming shops of downtown Yachats. $20. 11 am-4 pm, start at Overleaf Event Center, 280 Overleaf Lodge Lane. FMI, go to www.yachats.org/events.

Feeling Self-ish?

Newport Public Library

Is self-publishing right for you? Join publishing specialist Vinnie Kinsella at this Willamette Writers Coast Chapter presentation to find out. 2 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to willamettewriters.org.

“10 x 10: Celebrating Creativity”

Newport Visual Arts Center

An opening reception for his new show, featuring multidisciplinary artwork from community artists, all starting with identical wood panels as their base. 2-4 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive. FMI, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-6540.

Medical Cannabis Forum

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

Compassionate Oregon presents this forum, aimed at increasing education about and access to medical cannabis. 4 to 8 pm, 1777 NW 44th Street. FMI, go to compassionateoregon.org.

Oregon Coast Youth Symphony Festival

Newport Middle School

Enjoy free performances from the Summit, Astoria and Newberg orchestras, followed by a grand finale featuring all six participating orchestras. 7 pm, 825 NE 7th Street. Donations gratefully accepted. FMI, go to youthsymphonyfestival.org.

“Those Were the Days”

Barn Community Playhouse • Tillamook

An evening of music and dance presented by Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts and Oregon Coast Dance Center. 7 pm, 1204 Ivy Avenue. For reservations, call 503-812-0275.

420 Concert

Spotlight Event Center • Lincoln City JaSkaMon and the Uncommon Denominators join forces for an evening of everything from reggae to Motown, plus trivia prizes, snacks and lots of dancing. $10. 7 pm, 4157 NW Hwy. 101, FMI, go to jaskamon.com.

Photo by Chris Graamans

Sunday, April 21

Volta Artisan Market

Volta Gallery • Lincoln City

Held rain or shine, this market features a range of artist-made treasures in various mediums and price points. 11 am-3 pm, 4830 SE Hwy. 101

Circle of Light Sunday Gatherings

Luminous Soul Center • Gleneden Beach

Guided meditation, sound healing, inspirational offerings and afternoon tea. Noon-1:30 pm, 6645 Gleneden Beach Loop. $11. RSVP to luminoussoulcenter.com. FMI, call 971-313-2383.

Bingo

Newport Elks Lodge

Proceeds will fund scholarships and youth activities. $20 minimum buy-in, cash only. 18 and older. 1-5 pm. 45 SE Moore Drive. FMI, call 541-265-2105.

PFLAG Paint Party

Artsea Craftsea • Newport

A fantastic opportunity to come together, express yourself creatively and have a blast. 1-3 pm, 4909 S Coast Hwy. FMI, go to www.occpflag.org.

Surf & Earth

Lincoln City Cultural Center

Enjoy music, food and vendors aplenty and this celebration of Oregon Coast surfing culture. 1-4 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.

Kouzov Duo Camp Winema • Neskowin

The Neskowin Chamber Music season continues with a visit from this acclaimed Russian duo. 3 pm, 5195 Winema Road. Tickets, $30 for adults and $10 for kids. FMI, go to neskowinchambermusic.com.

“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 Winona at 503-801-8309.

“Fiddler on the Roof”

Newport Performing Arts Center

Red Octopus Theatre Company and Oregon Coast Council for the Arts present this beloved Tony Award-winning musical from Joseph Stein. 2 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $20 to $28, available at coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-2787.

View the Future

Yachats Commons

The Yachats Academy of Arts and Sciences hosts this educational event, shedding light on the critical mission of preserving and restoring Yachats Ridge. $5. 3 pm, 441 Hwy. 101 N.

“The Tigers, They Let Me”

Hoffman Center for the Arts • Manzanita

Oregon Poet Laureate

Anis Mojgani reads from his sixth collection of poetry. 3 pm, 594 Laneda Avenue. FMI, go to hoffmanarts.org or call 503-368-3846.

Tai Chi

Lincoln City Senior Center

No membership required. Donation to instructor suggested. 8:15 and 9:30 am, inside the Lincoln City Community Center, 2150 NE Oar Place.

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.

Chair Yoga

Lincoln City Senior Center

A gentle form of movement while your body is supported. Open to anyone 50 and older. A donation to the instructor is suggested. 11:30 am, inside the Lincoln City Community Center at 2150 NE Oar Place.

Monday, April 22

Ballroom Dancing Classes

Newport 60+ Activity Center

Instructor Bonnie Prater teaches simple steps for the waltz, fox trot, rumba and more. 1:30 to 3:30 pm, 20 SE 2nd Street. Free for 60+ members, $2.50 for Newport residents and $4 for visitors. FMI, call 541-265-9617.

Call Shot Pool

Newport 60+ Activity Center

Interested in a new, fun game of pool to play with others? This game invites Bank, Combination and Carom Shots. Get ready to chalk your cue. 2-4 pm, 20 SE 2nd Street. FMI, call 541-265-9617.

Lincoln County Democrats

Waldport Community Center

Featuring remarks by Waldport Mayor Greg Holland and County Commissioner candidate Ryan Parker. 6 pm, 265 W. Hemlock Street.

Tuesday, April 23

“Living the Questions”

Congregational Church of Lincoln City

This DVD-based small group study aims to help participants discover the significance of Christi-anity in the 21st Century and what a meaningful faith can look like in today’s world. 11 am in the Gathering Place, 2435 NW Oar Place. FMI, call 541994-2378.

Fun with Poetry

Newport 60+ Activity Center

Led by Marianne Klekacz, the session will start with poems that will make you smile, or even laugh, followed by some discussion of some of the things that make a poem a poem.

1:30 pm, 20 SE 2nd Street. FMI, call 541-265-9617.

Botanical Cyanotype Prints

Newport Visual Arts Center

Local artist Christina Carlsen explains what cyanotypes are and how to create a contact print in this unique medium using dried botanicals. $65, with some scholarships available. 5-8 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive. FMI, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-6540.

Information and Listening Session

Oregon Coast Community College • Waldport College President Dr. Birgitte Ryslinge presents information about Measure 21-224, which would provide funds to construct a new trades education building, and support safety updates and modernization of existing college facilities. 5:30 pm, 3120 S Crestline Drive.

Inspiration Yoga Flow

Luminous Soul Center • Gleneden Beach

An intermediate nurturing yoga flow class followed by a sound bath in restorative yoga poses. 5:30 pm, 6645 Gleneden Beach Loop. FMI call 971-313-2383.

Tai Chi for Health

Newport Recreation Center

Wednesday, April 24

No matter what age, tai chi can help you focus your mind, improve your health and strengthen your body. $32 for four sessions. 12:30-1:30 pm, 225 SE Avery Street.

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. Every Wednesday through May 2024. 6 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.

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.

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.

Thursday, April 25

Pride Parade Costume Workshops

Lincoln City Cultural Center

Land a hand preparing costumes and decorations for the Lincoln City Pride Fest Pedestrian Parade in June. 5-7 pm downstairs in the Makers Space, 540 NE Hwy. 101.

Weekly Trivia Bayside Cellars • Waldport 5:30-7 pm, 1120 NE Mill Street. 541-669-1199.

Trivia Night

The Pines Dine • Lincoln City Show off your knowledge while getting in the running for locally sponsored prizes for first and second place. 6 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.

Antiques and Collectibles Sale

Trinity United Methodist Church • Toledo Opening night for this three-day sale featuring a wide range of collectibles plus baked goods. Admission fee is $2 or two cans of food. Proceeds go to the Toledo Food Pantry. 6-8 pm, 383 NE Beech Street.

Luminous Soul Guided Meditation

Luminous Soul Center • Gleneden Beach

With Sound Healing, Breath-Work and Sacred Readings offered by various teachers. 7-8 pm, 6645 Gleneden Beach Loop. $11. Reservations required. Call 971-313-2383.

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noon-5 • Sat. noon-5 • Sun. noon-5 9 5311 NE Port Place — Household, kitchen, toys, tools. Fri. 10-5 • Sat. 10-5 • Sun. 10-5 10 4635 NW Pacific Court, Lincoln Shore Estates — Huge sale, with antiques, collectibles, art, furniture, jewelry, large mirrors, Fenton and Pfaltzgraff dishes, records, CDs, yard décor, household. Fri. 9-4

• Sat. 9-4

11 5848 NE Voyage Ave. — Big moving sale. Fri. 10-5

• Sat. 10-5

12 5195 NE Voyage Ave. — 2007 Toyota Camry XLE, women's clothing and shoes, Avon, jewelry, scent wax, warmers, Fri. 9-5

• Sat. 9-5

13 2470 NE Voyage Loop — Household, clothing, shoes, hand tools, drain pipe, drains, assorted toys/games. Fri. 10-5

• Sat. 10-5

• Sun. 10-5

41 247 SE Oar Ave. — Furniture, household items. Fri. 10-5

• Sun. 10-5

• Sat. 10-5

42 435 SE Inlet Ave. — Furniture, tools, fishing gear, electronics, books, MG Midget car and more. Fri. 9-5

• Sun. 9-5

• Sat. 9-5

43 604 SE Port Ave.

— Moving sale: all types of everything. Fri. 10-4

• Sun. 10-4

• Sat. 10-4

44 655 SE Oar Ave. — Furniture, antiques, children’s toys, crystal, glassware, clothes, shoes, many decorative items and much more. Sat. 10-5

• Sun. 10-5

45 687 SE Quay Ave.

— Multi-family sale. Kitchen supplies, Star Trek 4 and other fandom memorabilia, electronics, car parts, clothing, storage containers and more. Sat. 9-4

• Sun. 9-3

46 800 & 820 SE Hwy. 101 — Office furnishings and more. Fri. 10-5

• Sat. 10-5

47 1350 SE Oar Ave. — Multi-family sale plus an inside craft fair with hot dogs and soda for sale. Sat. 10-4

• Sun. 10-2

48 1930 SE Lee Ave. — Walk-through apartment complex sale, with a huge variety of items. Fri. 10-3

• Sun. 9-1

• Sat. 9-3

49 2055 SW Bard Rd. — Antiques, collectibles, driftwood and reclaimed wood items, women's clothes, old photos. Sat. 9-5

50 670 SW 24th St. — Safes, S.S. truck box, men's clothes, tools, sporting goods, household, fish tank, telescope. Sat. 9-3

• Sat. 10-5

51 2627 SW Anchor Ave. — Fri. 10-5

• Sun. 10-5 52 795 SW 29th St. — Depression glass (most colors) by Fenton, Tiara and more, ceramics (Hull, Bauer, others) tools, fishing, toys, holiday, kids' books and more. Fri. 8-4 • Sat. 8-4 • Sun. maybe 53 Eagles Lodge, 737 SW 32nd St. — Assorted vendors and miscellaneous items. Fri. 9-4 • Sat. 9-4 • Sun. 9-noon 54 538 SW 32nd St. — Huge amount of fishing reels, rods, terminal line, tackle. Fri. 10-5 • Sat. 10-5 • Sun. 10-5 55 4111 SW Highway 101 #5 — Lots of vintage designer items, original art, vintage housewares, rugs from around the world. Sat. 11-4 • Sun. 11-2 56 4617 SW Coast Ave. — Huge sale. Large band saw, grinder, tools, large/tall men's clothing, pictures, household. Sat. 8:30-6 • Sun. 10-6 57 4800 SE Inlet

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14 1660 NW 38th St. — Take NW Keel Ave. to NW 38th St. Moving sale. Furniture, household, tools. Fri. 10-5

• Sat. 10-5

15 3880 NW Lee Ave. — Tools, fishing supplies, kitchen appliances. Fri. 8-5

• Sat. 8-5

• Sun. 8-5

16 1830 NW 35th Place — Clothing, furniture, art. Fri. 10-8

• Sun. 1-7

• Sat. 10-8

17 3467 NW Oar Ave. — Estate sale. Antiques, beds, kitchen items, toys, books. Fri. 8-6

• Sat. 8-5

• Sun. 8-3

18 1529 NW 33rd Street — Cobbles, crystals, cathedral, neon sign, antique furniture, tobacco sign, metal toys, antiques, collectibles. Fri. 8-4

• Sat. 8-4

• Sun: call 541-543-6630 for appt. 19 3207 NW Keel Ave. — Antiques, tools, canning supplies, tools and more. Fri. 10-5

• Sat. 10-5

• Sun. 10-5

20 3236 NW Quay Dr. — 6' La-Z-Boy sofa with washable covers. Fri. 10-5

• Sun. 10-5

• Sat. 10-5

21 3209 NW Oar Dr. — Tanned cowhide vintage, antiques, furniture, lavender, garden pots and tools, plants, crab pots. Fri. 8-4

• Sat. 8-4

22 3133 NW Oar Dr. — Bedspreads, kitchen items, bed, printer, live traps, tools, post hole digger, wood bench, horse pics and plates. Fri. 8-5

• Sat. 8-5 • Sun. 8-5 23 3105 NW Oar Dr. — Original handmade items (women's tops and doggie scarves, variety of home décor and antiques, kitchen and garden tools. Fri. 9-5

• Sat. 9-5

24 3094 NE Loop Dr., Otis — Franciscan, Fostoria, Waechtersbach, Coach, Silverpalte, collectibles, crafts, fabric, camping, books, household. Fri. 10-4

• Sat. 10-4

25 3082 NE East Devils Lake Road, Otis — Wide variety of household items, camping, furniture. Fri. 10-5 • Sat. 10-5

• Sun. 10-5

26 3107 NE 30th Dr. — Tools, collectibles, many choices. Fri. 8-4

• Sat. 8-4

27 2206 NE 28th St. — Tools, yard, household. Sat. 10-4

• Sun. 10-4 28 2704 NW Keel Ave. — 14' boat w/40 hp Suzuki outboard, 14' inflatable boat, fishing poles, pressure washer, SCUBA dive gear. Sat. 10-4 • Sun. 10-4 29 North Lincoln Fire Station 1400, 2525 NW Hwy. 101

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2435 NW Oar Place

Congregational Church parking lot. Multi-family sale with clothes, kitchen, furniture, books, antiques, appliances and tools, plus cookies, coffee. Fri. 9-2 • Sat. 9-2 31 2305 NW Lee Ave. — Cool vintage and new items, furniture, home goods, upcycled MCM clothes, jewelry, plants, books, garden. Sat. 10-5 32 1532 NW 21st St. — Collectibles, plants, clothing, household goods. Fri. 10-4

Sat. 10-4 33 1421 NW 19th St. — Vintage Wedgewood china service, vintage table linens, tools, books. Fri. 9-5

Sat. 9-5

Sun. 9-5 34 1410 NW 16th Street — Take NW 15th or NW 17th to this multi-family sale. Wood turnings, household, tools. Fri. 10-5

• Sat. 10-5 • Sun. 10-5 35 1140 NW 12th St. — Antiques, dishes, furniture, jewelry, household estate. Fri. 7-2 • Sat. 7-2 • Sun. 9-1 36 1014 NE Hwy. 101 — Clothes, mini fridges, variety of items, queen beds, entertainment centers. Fri. 9-3 • Sat. 9-3

Sun. 9-3 37 708 NE Mast Ave. — A little of everything: dishes, handbags, fabric, fishing supplies, furniture, small appliances. Fri. 10-4 • Sat. 10-4 • Sun 11-3 38 1844 NE 7th Dr. — Art and beach décor, kitchen, furniture, baskets, jewelry. Fri. 9-4

Sat. 9-4

Mast Ave. — Jewelry, household items, fishing gear, collectibles, blankets, furniture, artwork. Fri. 9-5 • Sat. 9-5

Sun. 9-5 40 139 SE Tide Ave. — Albums, collectibles, coins, silver, models, vintage, electronics, military, tools and more. Fri. 10-4:30

• Sat. 10-4:30

soundwaves

Your guide to live music on the Central Oregon Coast

Don’t see your favorite band or venue? Email the details to soundwaves@oregoncoasttoday.com and we’ll get you listed.

Friday, April 19

Waldport Acoustic Jam

Waldport Community Center

Musicians and listeners of all ages and abilities are welcome and a piano is available. 3-5 pm, 265 NW Hemlock Street.

Saundra Perrin

Luna Sea at Seal Rock Rock and soul. 5-7:30 pm, 10111 NW Pacific Coast Hwy., Seal Rock, 541-563-5862.

Bill Lewey

Bayside Cellars • Waldport

Acoustic original songs of Americana, ballads blues, country and love songs. 5:30-8:30 pm, 1120 NE Mill Street.

Gabe Hess

Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach

An eclectic blend of feel-good country featuring classic covers and catchy originals. 6-8 pm at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541234-4013.

Revel’n

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay

Karaoke

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

Have a great time with local host Doctor B. and support a small, local venue. 8:30 pm-close, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

DJ Metal

A tasty mix of old-time groove and bluegrass innovation, with Evelyn Idzerda on guitar and vocals; Ron Snyder on vocals, guitar and mandolin. 6-9 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101, 541-764-4222.

Kevin Coloso

Pelican Brewing • Lincoln City

Round off the week with some acoustic music, a great view and a pint. 6-8 pm, 5911 SE Hwy. 101, 541-614-4216.

Kaely & Crate

The Drift Inn • Yachats Acoustic fiddle and guitar. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-5474477.

Garibaldi Jam

Garibaldi Community Hall

Mostly old-time favorites and Country-Western standards. Cut a rug on the large dance floor or simply sit and enjoy. 6-8 pm, 6th Street and Acacia Avenue.

Empty Train Band

Wilds Taphouse and BBQ • Newport

Original folk ‘n blues with a casual groove. 6:30-8:30 pm, 755 SE College Way, 458-868-9022.

Open Mic/Karaoke/Dance Party

Primaltones Community Venue • Newport

Open mic and karaoke combined from 9-11pm. Dance party from 11 pm-close. 18 and over until 10 pm. 21 and over after 10 pm. 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road. FMI, go to www.primaltones.com.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill

• Lincoln City

Nightly from 8:30 pm-close, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City Playing club hits in the Rogue River Lounge. 10 pm-1:30 am, 1777 NW 44th Street. Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.

Saturday, April 20

Overdue Bills

Sea Note Lounge • Yachats

Acoustic outdoor blues and country. 1-4 pm, 333 Hwy. 101 N.

Gwen Lahti & Richard Paris

Vin & Brau • Lincoln City Enjoy popular songs from multiple genres and decades from this ukulele guitar duo. 5-7 pm inside the Pines Dine, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.

Ronnie Jay Pirrello

Luna Sea of Seal Rock Blues and more. 5-7:30 pm, 10111 NW Pacific Coast Hwy., Seal Rock, 541-563-5862.

Roger Decarlo

Zurita in Nye Beach • Newport

Acoustic, classical guitar and tableside serenades. 5-8 pm, 711 NW 2nd Court, 541-272-5078.

Dave Cowden

Café Chill • Waldport Classic rock from the ’50s to the ’70s. 6-8 pm, 540 NE Commercial Street, 541-819-5041.

Sonny Hess Band Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach Award-winning soul, rhythm and blues. 6-8 pm at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

Richie G & Ma Beat

The Drift Inn • Yachats Americana, folk, folk-rock, bossa nova, instrumental contemporary and originals. And the kitchen sink. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

Sitka

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay Groovy, folkadelic rock. 6-9 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.

Dan Dingman

Schooner Restaurant & Lounge • Netarts ’60s and ’70s acoustic folk plus classic and progressive rock. Call for reservations. 7-9 pm, 2065 Netarts Basin Boat Road, 503-815-9900.

Karaoke

Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm-close, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

Karaoke

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

Have a great time with local host Precious and support a small, local venue. 8:30 pm-close, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Punk Rock Show

Nokturnal • Lincoln City

An evening of indie/punk featuring Flying Whammy from Portland, Bad Luck Blackouts from Eugene, and Awkward Since ‘82 from Lincoln City. 21 and over. 9 pm, 1330 NE Hwy. 101.

DJ Metal

Chinook Winds Casino Resort • Lincoln City

Playing club hits in the Rogue River Lounge. 10 pm-1:30 am, 1777 NW 44th Street. Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.

Sunday, April 21

Sunday Jam

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

A chance for professional musicians to collaborate and improvise. 3 pm to who knows when, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Sunday Jazz Jam

Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach

Hosted by Left Edge Jazz, this jam features some of the finest musicians in the region. 4-6 pm at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

Mike Tolle

Luna Sea at Seal Rock

Acoustic folk blues. 5-7:30 pm, 10111 NW Pacific Coast Hwy., Seal Rock, 541-563-5862.

Mood Area 52

Primaltones Community Venue • Newport

Americana music influenced by Latin, world, jazz and classical music. $15. 8 pm, 2925 SE Ferry Slip Road. All ages until 10 pm. FMI, go to www.primaltones.com.

Sonny Hess • Saturday, April 20, in Gleneden Beach

Richie G & Ma Beat

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Americana, folk, folk-rock, bossa nova, instrumental contemporary and originals. And the kitchen sink. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

June Rushing Trio

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay

Husband and wife June and Joren Rushing, along with multiinstrumentalist Robin Remaily, present classic hits from the golden age of radio. From Patsy Cline and Marty Robbins to the Beatles, they do it all with style. 6-9 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill

• Lincoln City Nightly from 8:30 pm-close, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Karaoke

Snug Harbor Bar & Grill

• Lincoln City Hosted by Doctor B. 8:30 pm-1 am, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

Monday, April 22

John & Spark Duo

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Live music that is sure to spark some interest. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill

• Lincoln City Nightly from 8:30 pm-close, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Tuesday, April 23

Linda Yapp

Zurita in Nye Beach • Newport

Mellow acoustic classics and easy listening to dine by. 5:30-8 pm, 711 NW 2nd Court, 541-272-5078.

Catch the Bad Luck Blackouts at Punk Rock

Night, Saturday, April 20, in Lincon City

Lincoln City Bluegrass Jam

Eagles Lodge • Lincoln City Classic and contemporary bluegrass, old-time Americana and country music. Bring your acoustic instrument to play and sing in the Jam Circle, or just come to listen. All welcome. 6-8 pm, 737 SW 32nd Street.

Bill Lewey

Sea Note Lounge • Yachats

Acoustic original songs of Americana, ballads, blues, country and love songs. 6-8 pm, 333 Hwy. 101 N.

Revel’n

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Axon

A tasty mix of old-time groove and bluegrass innovation, with Evelyn Idzerda on guitar and vocals; Ron Snyder on vocals, guitar and mandolin. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Jam Session

Wing Wa Taphouse • Depoe Bay

Open mic jam session. All musicians welcome. 8 pm-close, 330 US-101, 541-765-2288.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City Nightly from 8:30 pm-close, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Wednesday, April 24

Live Music Wednesdays

Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach

Enjoy an acoustic set from Frankie Bronco on the outdoor patio of the Attic Lounge, weather permitting. 5-7 pm, 7760 Hwy. 101.

Bob Taylor & Richard Dutton

Zurita in Nye Beach • Newport Keyboard and horn duo. 5:30-8 pm, 711 NW 2nd Court, 541-2725078.

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Alan Chamberlain’s compelling rich baritone vocals span a diversity of stylings including folk, blues, gospel, western and jazz. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

King Tide Band

Wing Wa Taphouse • Depoe Bay

The best bluesy rock music to get you moving. 7-10 pm, 330 US-101, 541-765-2288.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City Nightly from 8:30 pm-close, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541994-8100.

Thursday, April 25

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, 2150 N Oar Place.

Open Mic/Jam

Newport Eagles

Join JRC and friends for a night of jamming. 6-9 pm, 106 E. Olive Street.

Karaoke

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

Have a great time with local host Doctor B. and support a small, local venue. 8:30 pm-close, Thursday and Friday nights, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Jam Session

Snug Harbor • Lincoln City

Open mic jam session. All musicians welcome. 8:30 pm-midnight, 5001 SW Hwy. 101.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City Nightly from 8:30 pm-close, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Istanbul

Sunday 9 am: Adult Forum 10 am: Worship Service

All are welcome Atonement is an inclusive, Reconciling in Christ Congregation

Pastor

Circle of Light Sunday Gatherings Noon. Guided meditation, sound healing, inspirational offerings and afternoon tea. ~ $11 donation Yoga for all levels Call for details

Luminous Soul Guided Meditation Thursday, 7-8 pm ~ $11 donation

Soul Saturdays

Mini-Sessions 1-5 pm. Aura pictures, soul healing and readings. $60 luminoussoulcenter.com • 971-313-2383 Reservations required for all offerings A

Earth Day

Newport Public Library adds a new branch for Arbor Day Surf & Earth

By Riley Ellis For the TODAY

Spring is akin to a deep, refreshing breath of air for Oregon Coast locals. As the wildflowers burst into bloom, we emerge from hibernation to resume our pastimes –– before the visitor season starts in earnest. Foragers take to the forests, surfers to the waves and kite-flyers to the beaches.

On Sunday, April 21, ZuhG Life will host its annual Surf & Earth to celebrate surfing, local art and Earth Day. Yet for those who live on the Oregon Coast, it feels more like a solstice ceremony — a Spring Equinox of sorts — where people gather at the Lincoln City Cultural Center to share a glass of beauty and gratitude and put the long, rainy winter behind them. “The hope was to get everyone in one room, hanging out, sharing some stuff and hopefully making some sales, too,” said ZuhG Life Surf Shop owner Bryan Nichols.

From hand-crafted surfboards to a vast array of artwork, the event is a showcase of local creativity, all reflecting the idiosyncrasies of our coastline.

At last year’s event, artists were eager to showcase their work.

Tasha Roth’s “Wander in a Mind Space,” an acrylic painting, depicting a man and his dog, wandering through a pine forest, illuminated by fingers of golden sun, proved to be a crowdpleaser. People also delighted in Ben Soeby’s exhibit, getting their fill of coffee mugs and plywood art pieces to add to their never-ending collections.

Surfboards cluttered the space, with a variety of shapers displaying their quiver of boards. Jensen French’s “Excalibur” shocked the space with its blue and yellow hues, towering over the event center like a bolt of blue and yellow lightning — a sizable board for sizable waves.

Surf & Earth has become a tradition — a ceremonial gathering — where winter is formally retired by spring, bidding farewell to the dreary weather until next October. Whether you’re a surfer, an artist or a simple beach stroller, Surf & Earth is a space to celebrate the Oregon Coast with kindred spirits. Surf & Earth will run from 1 to 4 pm on Sunday, April 21, at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 Hwy. 101.

Clear your calendar for beach cleans

In preparation for Earth Day, the Central Oregon Coast has a host of beach cleanups planned, all set for 10 am on Saturday, April 20.

Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS and other Tillamook County partners are teaming up to clean the areas around Netarts and Oceanside.

Volunteers can check in at Netarts Boat Basin 2065 Netarts Basin Boat Road, Tillamook; or Oceanside Surf Co./ Current Café, 1505 Pacific Avenue, Oceanside.

Trash bags and gloves are available to all volunteers at checkin. A small supply of trash grabbers can be loaned. If you have

your own recycled trash bags or buckets, please bring them.

A day pass will be provided to any volunteer cleaning sections of the beach requiring parking in a fee parking lot.

For more information, go to netartsbaywebs.org.

The Newport Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is hosting clean ups at Agate Beach State Recreation Site, Nye Beach, Otter Rock and Yaquina Bay State Park

Other cleanup sites hosted by other organizations in Lincoln County are at Ona Beach, Yachats, and more in Lincoln City.

A full list of cleanups can be found on the SOLVE website, solveoregon.org.

Help celebrate both Arbor Day and Earth Day at a community event at the Newport Public Library this Friday, April 19. The event will be held in the McEntee Meeting Room, outside on the library patio and in the Seed and Read Garden.

Arbor Day is an occasion celebrated nationwide to promote tree planting and environmental stewardship. As a Tree City USA, the City of Newport is committed to preserving and enhancing its urban forestry.

This year’s celebration will have an array of activities and educational opportunities. Representatives from various organizations, including the US Forest Service, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, MidCoast Watersheds Council and Lincoln County Master Gardeners will share valuable resources and information about environmental conservation efforts in Lincoln County.

One of the highlights of the event is a tree giveaway featuring native trees, available while supplies last. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities at the kids’ table and assist in planting seeds in the library’s Seed and Read Garden, fostering a deeper connection to nature and sustainability.

At an educational session on ivy removal at Literacy Park, participants will be guided through identifying areas affected by ivy on trees and learn about the most effective approaches to ivy removal.

“We are thrilled to host the Arbor Day Celebration in partnership with the Newport Public Library and the Parks and Recreation Department,” said Michael Cavanaugh, Parks and Recreation Director of the City of Newport. “This event not only celebrates the significance of trees in our community but also underscores the importance of environmental stewardship and community collaboration.”

The event runs from 2 to 5 pm at Newport Public Library located at 35 NW Nye Street. For more information, go to newportoregon.gov or call 541-265-2153.

Jensen French presenting his hand-shaped surfboard to a lucky raffle prize winner at last year’s Surf and Earth • Photo by Tyler Melton

Difficulty: ★★★★★ 5/5

SUDOKU is a number-placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid with several given numbers. The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same number only once. King Features

SUPER QUIZ

Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level.

Subject: LAND ANIMALS

(e.g., What is the local name for the abominable snowman? Answer: Yeti.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. Leopards are also known as ____.

2. The Komodo dragon is a large ____.

3. These mammals are noted for their slowness of movement.

Last Week’s Answers: ANSWERS: 1. Panthers. 2. Lizard. 3. Sloths. 4. Bactrian camel. 5. Zebra. 6. Mandrill. 7. Madagascar. 8. Gibbon. 9. (Turkish) Angora.

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. The Dromedary camel has one hump. What is the camel with two humps called?

5. The okapi has markings that are similar to this animal.

6. This baboon of West Africa has a red and blue face and hindquarters.

PH.D. LEVEL

7. Lemurs are endemic to this island.

8. This animal is the smallest of the apes. They are also called “lesser apes.”

9. Most of these domestic white cats are deaf.

Siletz Bay, Lincoln City

Loyalty Days & Seafair Festival

Presented by Discover Newport

Sponsored by NW Natural

Oregon State Credit Union

Newport Lions Club

Super Oscar’s Mexican Food

McKay’s Markets

Astound Broadband

Days Princesses Julie HernandezPerales, Amanda Aubert and Rylee Black

Hey, artists, why so tens?

Enjoy an exhibit of works on wood that are doing good at the third annual “10 x 10: Celebrating Creativity,” on display at the Newport Visual Arts Center through May 26.

An opening reception will take place this Saturday, April, 20 from 2 to 4 pm in the Upstairs Gallery. Light refreshments will be served, and an award ceremony will reveal which pieces were selected by official judges.

This unique show features brand new, multidisciplinary works of art from community artists. Each begins with identical wood panels as their base, but what they do from that point is entirely up to them. The show will feature a variety of mediums — from acrylics to mixed media, fabric collage, linoleum print and more.

The exhibition is not only visually beautiful, but also does something beautiful. Artists purchased their base panels, and that money

will fuel arts center initiatives. The sale of completed pieces, however, will benefit artists directly and fully.

“The 10 x 10 show gives artists an opportunity to share the vast variety of their mediums and styles with the public while simultaneously supporting improvements at VAC,” Director Chasse Davidson said. “We’re grateful to the Coastal Arts Guild and feel fortunate to have their support. Their volunteer contributions help keep our galleries accessible to the public, and their monthly Tea and Talk provides a platform of introduction for visiting artists.”

The Newport Visual Arts Center is located at 777 NW Beach Drive and is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon to 4 pm. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541-265-6540.

Cannabis and Healthcare

An open public forum on cannabis use for seniors, veterans and disabled Oregonians.

Saturday, April 20 • 4–8 pm • Free Admission

Chinook Winds Casino Resort Panel

Dr. Rachel Knox, MD MBA

Janna Champagne, BSN RN

Brenda Thomas, Cannabis Clinic Owner

Michael Krawitz, Exec. Dir., Veterans for Medical Cannabis Access

Keynote Speaker

Paul Stanford

The History of Cannabis as Medicine and Why We Need it Today.

Special Guest Appearance

Elvy Musikka

The first federal medical marijuana patient

Presented by Compassionate Oregon, with special thanks to our sponsors: Smooth Roots Dispensary, High Desert Pure, We Do Better Relief Inc. and World of Wellness

A chance to make something blue-tiful

Are you the type that would like to learn about cyanotypes? As luck would have it, a class on Botanical Cyanotype Prints is one of the new learning opportunities offered by the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts this spring. The fun one-day class will be held at the Newport Visual Arts Center on Tuesday, April 23, and Saturday, April 27.

Adults and kids in grades six and higher will have the opportunity to learn about and create their own botanical prints with local artist Christina Carlsen. In the workshop, participants will learn not only what cyanotypes are, but also how to create a contact print in this unique medium using dried botanicals to create a work of art. Some will be supplied, but you may feel free to bring your own if you choose. Dried ferns, flowers, leaves and seaweed work well for this process. The instructor will cover the process of mixing the cyanotype solution and coating the paper, but to save time in this one-day

class, prints will be made using pre-treated watercolor paper.

Crafted for beginners, participants will learn and explore in a friendly, hands-on environment, but experienced artists are welcome. Everyone will leave the class with a unique piece of art that they have created.

Carlsen is a local watercolor artist and photographer. She attended college in Utah and graduated with a BFA, with a focus on alternative photography. One of her favorite alternative photography methods is cyanotypes. She loves the rich blue and white results the technique yields and, over the years, she has experimented with different ways to use it in her art practice.

The Tuesday, April 23, class is from 5 to 8 pm and the Saturday, April 27, class is from 1 to 4 pm. Tuition is $65, and scholarships are available. The Newport Visual Arts Center is located at 777 NW Beach Drive. For more information, go to coastarts.org or call 541265-6540.

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‘UnHuman’

Delve deep into imaginative worlds at Lincoln City ‘Rewind’ exhibit

The “Unhuman” exhibit, with art by Angela Haseltine Pozzi and Nicola Bianca Pozzi, will be on show in the Lincoln City Cultural Center’s Chessman Gallery through May 12. Sound familiar?

The works first appeared in the gallery in the fall of 2023, during the final stages of construction on the center’s new plaza. The building was shut for almost a month while the parking lot was paved and not many people were able to view this fantastic exhibit. So, Gallery Director Krista Eddy is giving people another shot at seeing the show.

This mother-and-daughter exhibit embraces fanciful creativity and wild imagination with otherworldly creatures depicted through graphic works, sculptures, wall pieces and jewelry.

Angela Haseltine Pozzi is the founder of Washed Ashore, a non-profit organization that creates artwork centered on plastic pollution and its impact on sea life. The group’s programs mix art and science and aim to encourage recycling and promote awareness.

During her time as the organization’s lead artistic director, Haseltine Pozzi designed and created more than 85 marine

debris sculptures. Made entirely of debris found washed up on West Coast beaches, these elaborate sculptures represent the marine life affected by plastic pollution.

Haseltine Pozzi’s current work is inspired by her daughter’s vast portfolio of fanciful drawings.

For this exhibit, Haseltine Pozzi has mixed her love of wearable art and sculpture with social messaging about beached plastic debris to create a unique art experience. Works on display in “UnHuman” include sculpted creatures wearing necklaces that guests can try on during the show.

Nicola Bianca Pozzi is a pen-to-paper artist. Her graphic work reflects her unique imagination, pulling inspiration from the natural world and diving into the fantasy world. She divides her time between Portland and Bandon and now joins her parents, uncle and grandparents as an exhibiting artist.

“Unhuman” is on show through May 12 at the Chessman Gallery, located inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center at 540 NE Hwy. 101. The center is open from 10 am to 5 pm, Wednesday through Sunday.

For more information, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.

What

else is going on inside the Lincoln City Cultural Center?

• The Fiber Arts Studio/Gallery features an inspiring exhibit about modern textile design and manufacturing By Susan Webb Rebecchi showing the design process from initial sketches, design layout and painted artwork to printed textiles.

• The Art Kit pick-up space is full of new art kits, as well as a display of Hogwarts Castle made out of Lego, complete with a scavenger hunt and many magical items for sale to benefit the Art Kit Program. This fun, free, family friendly experience will remain on display through the summer.

• Riley Hoagland’s impressive “Vivid Existence” 3D paintings have been moved to the hallway display area for a few more months of viewing just in case you missed them during the past six weeks in the Chessman Gallery.

Angela Haseltine Pozzi Nicola Bianca Pozzi

We’re celebrating another crazy year in a CRAZY way with TWO NIGHTS OF PARTIES! New Year Celebrations!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2021

Convention Center: 9pm – 1:30am

No Cover Charge

• No Host Bar

Live Music by Dance Hall Days 21 years and older

Showroom: 10pm – 1:30am

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Bingo Hall: 1pm & 6pm

• Six-Ons cost $1

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• Bonanza pays $500

• Progressive blackout pays $1000

• Indian Star Pays $1199

• Double Action Pays $1199

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