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Lincoln City’s Community Days returns for its 66th year

Lincoln City’s Community Days is celebrating its 66th year, offering eight days packed with fun, friendship and fund-raising.

Running from Friday, April 18, through Saturday, April 26, the celebration will see the return of beloved local events like Mud Flat Golf, the Ducky Derby, the Beach Bonfire and the Pancake Breakfast to name just a few.

With Earth Day falling within the bounds of Community Days, several events follow this theme, including a SOLVE beach clean sponsored by Lincoln City Parks and Recreation; Surf and Earth, a celebration of Oregon Coast surfing organized by ZuhG Life; and an Earth Day celebration at Camp Westwind just north of Lincoln City, featuring tours, art activities and more.

A new event this year, Dark Skies Over Devils Lake, invites stargazers to gather at Regatta Park from 7 to 10 pm on

Thursday, April 24, for a blend of educational and cultural activities organized by Central Oregon Coast Friends of the Night Sky.

The evening offers the chance to experience the wonder of the Lyrid meteor shower, with guided stargazing by local astro-professional Sifan Kahale. Guests can also enjoy live piano performances, community storytelling and try their hand at crafting eco-friendly luminaria using dark-sky-friendly redlight flashlights.

The celebration will conclude on Saturday, April 26, with the awards ceremony at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. This casual get-together will include food, Lincoln City 60th anniversary cake for everyone and awards for Volunteer of the Year, Leader of the Year, Innovator of the Year, Unsung Hero of the Year and Rising Star, recognizing an exceptional person under the age of 18

Throughout the Community Days celebration, keep your eyes peeled for the distinctive blue pinwheels set up at various locations, promoting the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign against child abuse, sponsored by Chinook Winds Casino Resort.

Turn the page for the Community Days calendar

For more information, go to the Community Days Facebook page at www.facebook.com/lccommunitydays.

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Friday, April 18

Mudflat Golf

Siletz Bay

A Lincoln City tradition well worth the $5 “green fees.” But don’t linger on the tee, ‘cause the tide will come back in. 10 am-1 pm. Park at Pelican back lot.

NW Natural Bonfire

Taft Beach

Enjoy s’mores and more on the beach near Mo’s. 5 pm, 860 SW 51st Street.

Día de los Niños

Driftwood Public Library

Earth Day Open House Camp Westwind • Otis

Spend the day walking along the Salmon River and learning from a selection of coastal conservation organizations. Food and snacks provided, along with some possible prizes and souvenirs. 11 am-3 pm, meet at Knight County Park, just north of Lincoln City.

Kids are invited to come in costume for games, food, facepainting and more. 1-4 pm, 801 SW Hwy. 101.

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Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale

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Find treasures at more than 70 sale sites in the Lincoln City area. Runs through Sunday. See pages 16 & 17 for the official map

Saturday, April 19

SOLVE Beach Cleanup

NW 26th Street

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

Gardening Workshop

Oceanlake Community Garden 11 am, NW 21st Street and Highway 101.

Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt

Schooner Creek Discovery Park

The fun starts at 11 am, with the hunt starting at noon on the dot. 4815 SE 51st Street.

Surf & Earth

Lincoln City Cultural Center

Join ZuhG Life Surf Shop for this fun event, featuring crafts from local surfboard shapers, artists and businesses. Enjoy live music from Pocket Dimension, delicious food from Calle Food Truck, beverages from Pelican Brewing Co. and Sea Horsey Bottle Shop and epic surfing clips on the projector screen by Kelly Lagula. 1-4 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.

¡Fiesta Fénix!

St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church

Celebrate community with Conneción Fénix. $15 for dinner; $5 for a snack. 4:30-7:30 pm, 1226 SW 13th Street.

Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale

Otis to Newport

Find treasures at more than 70 sale sites in the Lincoln City area. Runs through Sunday. See pages 16 & 17 for the official map

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Sunday, April 20

Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale

Otis to Newport

Find treasures at more than 70 sale sites in the Lincoln City area. See pages 16 & 17 for the official map

Monday, April 21

Secrets of Salsa

Oceana Family Literacy

Free samples and affordable meals, plus take-home-sized homemade salsas. 5-8:30 pm, 1424 SE 51st Street.

Tuesday, April 22

State of the City

Lincoln City Cultural Center

Get the lowdown on Lincoln City from Mayor Susan Wahlke. 11:30 am, 540 NE Hwy. 101.

Dinner & Music

Congregational Church of Lincoln City

Enjoy a free spaghetti dinner followed by a performance from the Peace Band, made up of local musicians. 5-8 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place.

Food Drive

Thursday, April 24

Grocery Outlet

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,

Dark Skies Over Devils Lake

Regatta Park

Experience the wonder of the Lyrid meteor shower in a setting with minimal light pollution. Featuring live classical music, community storytelling, and guided stargazing. 6 pm, just off NE 14th Street.

Friday, April 25

Wednesday, April 23

Veterans’ Lunch

Veterans’ Park

Free, from American Legion Post 97. 11 am-noon, NW 18th Street and Hwy. 101.

Lincoln City Memories

North Lincoln County Historical Museum

Bring your Lincoln City stories to this free event hosted by Andy Morgan of Kenny’s IGA. With refreshments. 6 pm, 4907 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. 3 pm, 101 NW Hwy. 101.

Arbor Day ‘Treevia’ Night

The Pines Dine

Bring your trivia team and test your tree knowledge, with cash prizes up for grabs. $10 per person. 6 pm, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.

Saturday, April 26

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

Mo’s Restaurant

Let the Kiwanis club serve you up a short stack. 7:30-10:30 am, 860 SW 51st Street.

Awards Celebration

Lincoln City Cultural Center

Cap off the weeklong community celebration at this casual get-together, featuring a no-host bar, snacks and some food for sale, along with the announcement of this year’s awards. 6 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.

Put your writing on the right em-path

How can we develop empathy toward others? Join Willamette Writers Coast Chapter to explore the answer with guest poet Willa Schneberg at Newport Public Library this Saturday, April 19. Schneberg will lead a generative writing workshop titled, “Developing Empathy Through Writing the Persona Poem.”

The Persona Poem written in the voice of another person, real or imagined, can bring empathy and compassion into the fore. Participants are encouraged to come with ideas for poems, essays or character sketches of individuals they have a special interest in knowing. There will be time to share writing and discuss processes.

Prior to the workshop, Schneberg will read from her sixth and most recent poetry collection, “The Naked Room.”

As a poet, ceramic sculptor, interdisciplinary artist and curator, Schneberg has been honored with the Oregon Book Award in Poetry, the Barbara Deming Memorial Fund Award, second place in the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Awards and numerous residencies. Her poetry has been translated into multiple languages. Currently, she is working on a poetry/photography project, “What We Hold & Leave Behind” with photographer Jim Lommasson.

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.

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

Peace on the beach

Celebrate Earth Day on the beach in Lincoln City on the actual Earth Day, this Tuesday, April 22.

The activities will begin at 3 pm at the D River State Recreation Site, when anyone interested to join will help form a human peace symbol on the beach.

“We will have a windsock on a pole at the beach to designate where folks can join in so we can organize the Peace Circle(s) and get a head count for our permit,” said organizer Alanna Baumann. “We will be on the same beach area as the kite festival.”

Once the circle has been broken, participants can head over to the Congregational Church of Lincoln City,

where members are helping coordinate a free community spaghetti dinner at 5 pm.

At 6 pm, a free community concert from Peace Band will fill the church sanctuary.

“The Peace Band is made up of area and Lincoln City musicians who play each week at our Lincoln City Music Circle and we are all donating our efforts for peace and our planet,” Baumann said. “We are a community band and not a church group. There will be a few other friends joining in as well to help present a community concert centered on peace and the Earth.”

The Congregational Church of Lincoln City is located at 2435 NW Oar Place in Lincoln City.

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Acclaimed Canadian vocalist and songwriter Barbra Lica is heading south for a special performance at the Lincoln City Cultural Center next Friday, April 25. A JUNO-nominated artist, she has captivated audiences across North America with her genuine warmth, effortless stage presence and unique musical blend of jazz, country, folk and pop.

Hailing from Toronto, Lica has been recognized for her subtle, graceful and storytelling-driven approach to music. A seasoned performer on both the Canadian and American club and festival circuits, she has graced the stages of renowned venues such as New York City’s legendary Birdland and Toronto’s prestigious Koerner Hall. Her impressive festival appearances include the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival. Throughout the years, she has also shared the stage with jazz greats like Christian McBride, Pat Metheny and Terence Blanchard.

Lica’s music career took off with her debut album “That’s What I Do,” which earned her a spot among Canada’s Top Five Jazz Singers on CBC. Her subsequent release,

“I’m Still Learning” garnered a JUNO Award nomination for Best Vocal Jazz Album in 2017. Her latest project, “You’re Fine” is an ambitious, genre-defying album recorded in Nashville. Featuring collaborations with country music legends Paul Franklin and Wanda Vick Burchfield and produced by award-winning Canadian engineer David Kalmusky, the album seamlessly fuses jazz, country and folk elements into a deeply personal and boundary-breaking musical experience.

Known for her heartfelt and often humorous songwriting, Lica brings a fresh and unexpected perspective to contemporary music. Her lyrics explore everything from Excel spreadsheets to introversion, all delivered with a voice that is light and lilting yet soulful and profound. With a natural charisma and an infectious sense of humor, she creates an intimate connection with her audiences, making every performance feel personal and unforgettable.

The April 25 concert begins at 7 pm at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, located at 540 NE Hwy. 101.

For more information and tickets, go to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-9949994.

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Wine lovers, mark your calendars! The annual Sip & Stroll Yachats returns this Saturday, April 19, inviting visitors and locals to enjoy a delightful afternoon of wine tasting, shopping and exploration in the heart of Yachats.

Beginning at the Yachats Commons Pavilion, the popular event will feature up to 18 Oregon wineries stationed at participating businesses throughout the very walkable Central Coast village. In addition, there will be beer by Depoe Bay Brewery at the SeaNote Restaurant and Lounge; cider at Wildcraft Cider Company; and rums by Stillwagon Distillery of Reedsport at Coastal Balance Chiropractic and Massage. The event offers a unique opportunity to discover Yachats’ charming shops, galleries, eateries and other businesses – and to help participants discover a new favorite adult beverage.

“Participants start their journey at the pavilion, where they’ll receive an event map detailing all the wine stops,” said Chamber Director Nichole Lippincott. “A shuttle service will run continuously, stopping at all participating businesses and ensuring easy travel between locations.”

Some favorite features from previous years will return while new ones have been added.

“The Courier Service is back,” Lippincott said. “Participants can buy wine, tag it with their registration number, and official event couriers will pick it up and safely store it at the pavilion for pick up after you’re done tasting. This year, those who visit every wine stop can collect a stamp at each location and return their completed map to the Pavilion to enter a drawing for a chance to win an exclusive weekend getaway in Yachats. Commemorative tote bags will also be available for purchase.”

One of the things that makes Yachats such an ideal location for an event where imbibing is the focus are the nearby locations to take a break and “walk it off,” including the trails through the woods behind the commons that lead to the coast. Follow the walking trail along the ocean south to the Yachats State Recreation Area and continue on to the 804 Trail. Have a designated driver in your group? Head a bit further south to the Cape Perpetua area for even more stunning hiking opportunities.

Tickets for the Sip & Stroll include event admission, five wine sample tickets, a commemorative wine glass and an event map/booklet. General admission tickets are $30. Additional sample tickets will be available on-site throughout the afternoon. Free parking is available at the Yachats Commons. Kids are invited to join the walk, but samples and ticket purchases are restricted to those aged 21 or older.

The event runs from noon to 5 pm. The Yachats Commons Pavilion is located at 441 Hwy. 101. For more information, go to yachats.org.

Make it a Weekend

Join the Beach Clean-Up at the Yachats Ocean Road State Natural Site on Sunday, April 20, from 10 am to 1 pm.

“Extend your stay and help preserve the beauty of our coastline,” said Yachats Chamber Director Nichole Lippincott. “On Sunday, Saturday’s ‘Sippers and Strollers’ are invited to join our community beach clean-up and help keep Yachats’ beaches pristine.”

Clean-up participants will be provided collection bags, gloves and snacks.

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Pick of the Litter Thrift Store 558 NE 1st Street

Habitat for Humanity ReStore

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605 SE 2nd Street

Sporting goods, furniture, home décor and more. Fri. 10-5 • Sat. 10-5

Local Ocean Seafoods

213 SE Bay Blvd. Plates, bowls, kitchen smallwares, tables, high chairs. 11-4, Friday, April 18, & Saturday, April 19

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Thursday, April 17

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Lincoln City Senior Center

10 to 11 am inside the Lincoln City Community Center at 2150 NE Oar Place.

Tea and Talk

Newport Visual Arts Center

The Coastal Arts Guild welcomes Rena Ekmanis for a presentation on her mosaics made from plastic marine debris. 2 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive. FMI, go to coastarts.org.

Makers’ Place Workshop

Lincoln City Cultural Center

Makers of all ages are invited to try four different creative activities, with all materials and instructions laid out for a self-guided art

exploration experience. Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. $5. 3-6 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.

Lincoln City Music Circle

Lincoln City Senior Center

Acoustic instruments, voices and audiences of all ages are welcome to “solo, jam, or pass” and a piano is available. 4-7 pm, inside the Lincoln City Community Center at 2150 N Oar Place.

Trivia Night

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

Friday, April 18

Timeless Yin Yoga

Luminous Soul Center • Gleneden Beach

Yin yoga is a slower, sustained practice that works primarily on nourishing the deeper tissues, ligaments and tendons and focuses on the meridian channels in the body. Book at luminoussoulcenter.com. 10 am, 6645 Gleneden Beach Loop. FMI, call 971-3132383.

Free Yoga Classes

Lincoln City Senior Center

All are welcome at these classes, which include meditation techniques for personal development and dietary instruction to slow the aging process. 11 am-12:15 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place. FMI, email yogasource10@gmail.com.

Puppet Show

Toledo Public Library

Dragon Theater Puppets presents “Advanced Dungeons and Decisions,” an interactive show with an elf, a dwarf and a musical bard looking for adventure. 1 pm, NW 7th Street. FMI, call 541-336-3132.

Cape Lookout Stewardship Day

Cape Lookout State Park • Tillamook Lend a hand planting a brand-new pollinator garden to create habitat for native species and add a burst of color for visitors to enjoy. 2 to 5 pm, 13000 Whiskey Creek Road. FMI go to netartsbaywebs.org.

“Clue”

Newport Performing Arts Center

This hilarious farce-meetsmurder-mystery will leave both cult fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out who did it, where, and with what. 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $25, available at coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-2787.

Easter Egg Hunt

Tillamook Sheriff’s Office • Tillamook

Find lots of goodies and special prizes and visit with deputies at this fun event. 9-10:30 am, 5995 Long Prairie Road.

Community Garage Sale

Gleneden Beach Community Hall

Browse a huge selection of items from small furniture to craft supplies, gardening, tools, sports gear and more. 9 am-3 pm, 110 Azalea Street. FMI, go to glenedenbeach.org.

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, plus live music from Kenny “Whiskeydog” Williams. 9 am to 1 pm just off Highway 101 next to Newport City Hall.

Netarts/Oceanside Beach Cleanup

The Schooner Restaurant and Lounge • Netarts Help clear marine debris from the beach at this cleanup, which starts with warm drinks and snacks on the deck. 9:30 am to 1 pm, 2065 NW Boat Basin Road. To register, go to netartsbaywebs.org.

Amanda Stanaway & Stan Cassell Bay City Arts Center

An evening of gusty folk music performed by Amanda Stanaway and Stan Cassell, accompanied by a live painting demonstration by Catalina Garreton. $20 or $10 for students. 7 pm 5680 A Street.

Auditions

Barn Community Playhouse • Tillamook

Try out for a role in “Clue,” the Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts’ upcoming production taking to the stage in August. 10 am, 1204 Ivy Avenue. FMI, email tapaatthebarn@gmail. com.

Saturday Market

Taft Hall • Lincoln City

Find handcrafted goods from local vendors alongside an array of home baked treats. 10 am-3 pm, 1206 SE 48th Street.

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Saturday, April 19

Sip & Stroll Yachats

Downtown Yachats

Enjoy a delightful afternoon of wine tasting, shopping and exploration, with up to 18 Oregon wineries stationed throughout town, plus beer, cider and rum. $30. Noon to 5 pm, start at the Yachats Commons Pavilion, 441 Hwy. 101. FMI, go to yachats.org.

Plant Sale

Bay City Arts Center

Check out a wide variety of plants. 10 am-2 pm, 5680 A Street.

Intro to Stained Glass

Bay City Arts Center

William Reichle leads this all-levels class, teaching methods and techniques of stained glass. $90, includes all materials. 10 am-3 pm, 5680 A Street. FMI, email baycityartscenter@gmail.com.

Earth Day Beach Cleanups

Newport Area

The Newport Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is partnering with SOLVE to host five beach cleanup sites around Newport. Bags and gloves supplied for volunteers. 10 am-1 pm. Register at volunteer. solveoregon.org.

Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt

Lakeview Senior Living • Lincoln City

Enjoy an Easter brunch followed by an egg hunt with lots of eggs, candy and fun. Noon-4 pm, 2690 NE Yacht Avenue.

Woods Walk

Agate Beach Wayside • Newport

Jill Pridgeon leads this Newport Parks and Recreation walk along the west end of the Ocean to Bay Trail. $14.50. Register at online at secure.rec1.com/ OR/newport-or/catalog or by calling 541-2657783. Noon-2 pm, meet in the parking lot off NW Oceanview Drive.

Surf & Earth

Lincoln City Cultural Center

Celebrate our connection to the Pacific Ocean at this vibrant get-together, featuring vendors, live music, surf footage and food. 1-4 pm, 540 NE Hwy 101.

Poetry Workshop

Newport Public Library

Guest poet Willa Schneberg leads a generative writing workshop titled, “Developing Empathy Through Writing the Persona Poem.” 2 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, go to willamettewriters.org.

“Clue”

Newport Performing Arts Center

This hilarious farce-meets-murder-mystery will leave both cult fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out who did it, where, and with what. 7 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $25, available at coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-2787.

Pancake Breakfast & Easter Service

Coast Vineyard Church • Lincoln City

All are welcome. Pancake breakfast starts at 9 am, followed by the Easter Service at 10 am, 1505 NE 6th Drive.

Easter Service

St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church • Lincoln City

Everyone is invited to Divine Service with Holy Communion plus a children’s Easter celebration, with games, food and an Easter egg hunt for kids aged five to 12. 10:30 am, 1226 SW 13th Street. FMI, or to get a ride to the church, call 541-994-8793.

“Clue”

Newport Performing Arts Center

This hilarious farce-meets-murder-mystery will leave both cult fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out who did it, where, and with what. 2 pm, 777 W Olive Street. Tickets, $25, available at coastarts.org or by calling 541-265-2787.

Easter Fun

South Beach Manor • Newport

Visit with residents, meet the Easter Bunny and collect an

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Sunday, April 20

Easter basket along the way. 2-5 pm, 411 SE 35th Street. FMI, call 541-890-0916.

“A Course in Miracles”

Congregational Church of Lincoln City

This ongoing spiritual self-study program offers a warm welcome to all. 2-3 pm, 2435 NW Oar Place. FMI, call Pam at 541-961-0084 or Mary Anne at 480-310-3433.

Drop-in Figure Drawing

Newport Visual Arts Center

Practice figure drawing with a live model in fitted clothing. Easels, paper and charcoal provided, or bring your own materials. $5-$10 donation suggested. 2-4 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive.

Easter Egg Hunt

Taylor & Taylor Realty • Lincoln City

Two simultaneous hunts divided by age group. Toys and surprises in every egg. No candy. 3-4 pm, 3891 NW Hwy. 101.

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.

Community Readiness Webinar

Gleneden Beach Community Hall

Learn what you can do to help your community be ready for a natural disaster. 10 am-noon, 110 Azalea Street. FMI, go to glenedenbeach.org.

Socrates Café

The Gathering Place • Lincoln City

Join with others in these popular and stimulating discussions on life’s big questions. 10-11:30 am, inside the Congregational Church of Lincoln City, 2435 NW Oar Place.

Monday, April 21

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 am, inside the Lincoln City Community Center at 2150 NE Oar Place.

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April 22

Peace on the Beach

D River State Recreation Site • Lincoln City

Celebrate Earth Day by helping form a human peace symbol on the beach at 3 pm, 101 Hwy. 101. Afterward, head to the Congregational Church of Lincoln City, 2435 NW Oar Place, for a free community spaghetti dinner at 5 pm, followed by music from Peace Band. FMI, text 541-733-5914.

Tai Chi for Health

Newport Recreation Center

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.

A Course in Miracles Ocean Unity • Waldport 2 pm, 385 Alsea Hwy. (across from Ray’s Market). FMI, contact Linda at 509-859-3070.

Shut Up & Write!

Gilgamesh Brewing • Lincoln City

Break through your writer’s block with Shut Up & Write! This global community empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic and make consistent progress on their projects. 2-4 pm every Wednesday at the Lincoln City Outlets, 1500 SE East Devils Lake Road. FMI, contact CJ at 541-224-6498.

Cribbage Club

Pioneer Joe Coffee • Gleneden Beach

Forget the rest. Come play with the best. 4 pm in the Salishan Marketplace, 7760 Hwy. 101. FMI, call 541-574-7668.

Bingo

Panther Creek Community Center • Otis

Food served from 4:30 pm. Bingo runs from 5-7 pm, 655 N Wayside Loop, follow the signs from the Otis junction. FMI, email pcsacc@centurylink.net.

Music Bingo

The Pines Dine • Lincoln City

Have fun and get in the running for great prizes while raising

Turn the page for live music listings

Wednesday, April 23

Gentle Yoga Sessions

Lincoln City Cultural Center

This New Moon Yoga class features slow, gentle movements guided by the breath and awareness for flexibility in body, mind and spirit. Safe and appropriate for all levels. Noon, 540 NE Hwy. 101.

money for the Taft Senior Drug & Alcohol-Free Grad Night. Every Wednesday through May 2025. 6 pm, 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.

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.

Line Dancing

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

Try your hand, or feet, at this fun, social dance. 7 pm, 1643 NW Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Sunday, April 20th 12PM-10PM

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Thursday, April 17

Bret Lucich

Joe’s Table • Gleneden Beach

An acoustic experience to remember from this singersongwriter, entertainer and musician. Noon-2 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.

Ronnie Jay Pirrello

Myril Eatery & Wine Bar • Newport

Bluesy stuff with guitar, harp and vocals. 5-7:30 pm, 1000 SE Bay Blvd, 541-819-5078.

Thursday Jam Night

Newport Eagles Lodge

Hosted by Donnie King. Musicians, dancers and party-goers welcome. 6-8 pm-ish, 106 E Olive Street, 541-265-2430.

Karl Smiley

The Drift Inn • Yachats

This award-winning songwriter loves to mix it up with his unique and personal spin on rhythmic blues, traditional folk and some covers. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-5474477.

Jam Session

Snug Harbor • Lincoln City

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

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Karaoke

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

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

Friday, April 18

Ronnie Jay Pirrello

Luna Sea in Seal Rock

Bluesy stuff with guitar, harp and vocals. 5-7:30 pm, Luna Sea, 10111 N. Hwy. 101, Seal Rock, 541-563-LUNA.

Ryan M. Barnes

Café CHILL • Waldport

This international songwriter and entertainer performs piano ballads and serenades. 5 pm, 40 NE Commercial Street.

Bill Lewey

Beach Daisy Wine • Yachats

Bill “Bubbalew” will perform original acoustic blues and ballads. 5-7 pm, 2118 Hwy. 101.

Bret Lucich

Joe’s Table • Gleneden Beach

An acoustic experience to remember from this singersongwriter, entertainer and musician. Noon-2 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026. The Feel Button

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay

An evening of music from Santiam Canyon singersongwriter Sean Paul. 5-8 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101, 541-7644222.

Reb Conner

Pelican Brewing • Lincoln City

Enjoy a pint with a view, alongside live music. 6-8 pm, 5911 SE Hwy. 101, 541-614-4216.

Chuck Tourtillott

The Drift Inn • Yachats

With musical influences ranging from classic rock, blues, folk and country, Chuck has developed a rich repertoire to share with his audiences. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Highway 101 North, 541-547-4477.

Karaoke

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

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

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

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.

Saturday, April 19

Bret Lucich

Joe’s Table • Gleneden Beach

An acoustic experience to remember from this singersongwriter, entertainer and musician. Noon-2 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-764-9026.

The Overdue Bills

WildCraft Cider and Pantry • Yachats

While you Sip-n-Stroll, the Bills will sip-n-play for you — 1920s blues and ballads, as well original locally written songs. 3-5 pm, 348 Hwy. 101.

Sitka

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay Groovy folk-adelic rock. 5-7 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.

Lucky Gap String Band

Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach

An Oregon Coast trio playing an eclectic variety of original songs, Americana and folk music from around the world. 5:30-7:30 pm, at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-2344013.

Mike Tolle

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Acoustic folk blues. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

JaSkaMon

The Beach Club • Lincoln City

This nine-piece reggae act celebrates the upcoming Earth Day with a number of Earth-related songs as well as other fun, danceable tunes. $10 at the door. Free for kids 12 and under. 7 pm, 2020 NE 22nd Street.

Kyle & Linoy

Schooner Restaurant & Lounge • Netarts Portland-based folk-Americana. 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- midnight, 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.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

9 pm-2 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Adult Prom Night

Vin & Bräu • Lincoln City

Re-live your special night at this 21-and-over bash, with music from Hundred Pound Hound. $15. 9-11 pm, inside The Pines Dine, 5040 SE 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 20

Sunday Jam

Bay Haven Inn • Newport

A chance for professional musicians to collaborate and improvise. 3-6 pm, 608 SW Bay Blvd.

Overdue Bills

Yachats Underground Pub

Fun old acoustic Americana covers and originals. 4-6 pm, 125 Oceanview Drive.

Sunday Jazz Jam

Beachcrest Brewing Company • Gleneden Beach Instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to sit in. 4-6 pm at Salishan, 7755 N. Highway 101, 541-234-4013.

Ronnie Jay Pirrello • Thursday, April 17, in Newport

Mike Tolle

Luna Sea at Seal Rock

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

Joren Trouble Now

Fishing Rock Eatery & Lounge • Depoe Bay

While wife June is away, Joren Rushing holds down the fort along with multi-instrumentalist Robin Remaily, presenting classic hits from the golden age of radio, from Patsy Cline and Marty Robbins to the Beatles. 6-8 pm, 3245 Hwy. 101.

Caveman Dave

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Originally noted for his children’s songs, this singer-songwriter continues to write and release music for kids and adults, too. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Karaoke

Snug Harbor Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

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

Monday, April 21

Shy Shy and Gary

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Oregon Coast locals playing folk, blues and originals. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

• Saturday, April 18, in Lincoln City

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Tuesday, April 22

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.

John Bringetto Duo

The Drift Inn • Yachats

Latin classics and jazz standards. 6-8:30 pm, 124 Hwy. 101 N., 541-547-4477.

Lincoln City Bluegrass Jam

Eagles Lodge • Lincoln City

Classic and contemporary bluegrass, old-time Americana and country music. 6-8 pm, 737 SW 32nd Street.

Karaoke

Zeller’s Bar & Grill • Lincoln City

8:30 pm-12:30 am, 1643 Hwy. 101, 541-994-8100.

Wednesday, April 23

Live Music

Wednesdays

Salishan Coastal Lodge • Gleneden Beach

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

Reb Conner

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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: MOTELS & HOTELS

Each answer is the name of a hotel or motel.

(e.g., This Las Vegas Strip luxury hotel/casino’s signature attraction is the Fountains. Answer: Bellagio.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. In the film “Psycho,” Anthony Perkins plays the proprietor of this motel.

2. What was the name of the hotel in the Eagles’ 1977 hit single record?

3. In the film “The Shining,” Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) is the caretaker of this hotel.

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. John Cleese portrayed Basil, the owner of this dysfunctional hotel in a TV series.

5. Jodie Foster and Beau Bridges star in the film version of this John Irving novel.

6. Name the Las Vegas casino hotel shaped like a pyramid.

PH.D. LEVEL

7. This historic luxury hotel in Singapore was named after a British statesman.

8. The line “People come, people go. Nothing ever happens.” Is from this 1932 film.

9. This 2014 comedy film is set in the fictional European country of Zubrowka.

California.

Overlook Hotel.

Fawlty Towers. 5. “The Hotel New Hampshire.” 6. Luxor (Las Vegas).

Raffles Hotel. 8. Grand Hotel. 9. “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”

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Siletz Bay, Lincoln City

Yaquina Bay, Newport

Alsea Bay, Waldport

O Death, where is your victory?

HE IS RISEN! INDEED!

O Death, where is your sting?

St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church invites you to celebrate with us the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Easter Sunday, April 20

A free show: no strings attached

Learning life lessons can still be fun, especially if they are narrated by puppets.

Laugh along with learning when Portland’s Dragon Theater company performs the puppet show “Advanced Dungeons and Decisions” at Toledo Public Library this Friday, April 18.

The interactive show features an elf, a dwarf and a musical bard looking for adventure. After helping an innkeeper get his stinky cheese back from a giant rat, they hear of treasure to be found in a dangerous dungeon. The audience participates in their decisions as they meet monsters and goblins and make their way to the Boss Monster. Will the party meet the Owl-Bear or the Bear-Owl? The Dragon or The Treasure? If they fail, they have to go and try again and again. But in the end, they find that friendship is the true treasure as they work together and learn that everyone has different talents.

Dragon Theater produces many family-friendly shows meant to be enjoyed by all ages, with such productions as “Rock and Roll Caveman” and “Rocket Hamster’s Dreamy Space Odyssey.”

Friday’s show begins at 1 pm at Toledo Public Library, located at 173 NW 7th Street.

Adventure

is in their nature

Newport Parks and Recreation is springing into action with a variety of nature excursions, beginning with a Woods Walk along the west end of the Ocean to Bay Trail this Saturday, April 19.

“We live in a beautiful place and we want to share it,” said Recreation Program Specialist Jenni Remillard, who will lead Tidepool Excursions and Low Tide Learning; Forager Foods beginning later in the month.

The outings are a chance to learn from an experienced guide about the plants and animals around us. Locals and visitors are welcome, as there is always something new to find.

Volunteer Jill Pridgeon will lead two walks along the Ocean to Bay Trail, the second happening on Saturday, May 17. She has been enjoying this trail for years and wanted to find a way to share it with others. She has been volunteering to lead Woods Walks since last year, sharing her knowledge and experience. The walks are held throughout the year and the content changes with the season.

“There are different things to explore at different times of the year,” she said. “It’s the same trail, but the plants are in different stages of growth, the animals are doing different things, there are so many changes to see if you are paying attention.”

The Tidepool Excursions led by Remillard will explore

three locations in Lincoln County, each with different levels of accessibility. The first will be at a soon-to-be-determined location in the Otter Crest area on Tuesday, May 29.

“We wanted to be really transparent about how accessible each of these excursions are,” Remillard said. “Some areas of the beach are not easily accessible and some tidepooling areas are very slippery and rocky, but we have found some areas that are more accessible than others. Depending on your mobility, you can choose which excursion is right for you.”

The registration pages have photos and descriptions of the beach accesses to help people decide. The excursions will focus mainly on animals found in the intertidal zone and how they survive. The Low Tide Learning; Forager Foods excursions are held at Seal Rock State Park and will focus on edible seaweeds and animals found in the intertidal area. The first of this series is on Friday, May 16.

The Woods Walk begins at noon at the Agate Beach Wayside parking lot. The fee to join is $14.50. The fee for the tide pool and foraging trips run from $14.50 to $21.50.

Pre-registration is required for the programs and can be done in person at the Newport Recreation Center, located at 225 SE Avery Street, online at secure.rec1.com/OR/newport-or/catalog or by calling 541-265-7783.

Woods Walks

Agate Beach Wayside

Saturday, April 19, noon-2 pm

Saturday, May 17, noon-2 pm

Tide Pool Excursions

Otter Crest

Tuesday, April 29, 7-9:30 am

Neptune State Park

Wednesday, April 30, 8-10:30 am

Seal Rock

Thursday, May 1, 8-10:30 am

Seal Rock

Wednesday, May 28, 7-9:30 am

Low Tide Learning; Forager Foods

Seal Rock State Park

Friday, May 16, 8-10:30 am

Friday, May 30, 9:30-11:30 am

Saturday, June 28, 8-10 am

get out!

You can really clean up this weekend

While many events orbit around the official Earth Day every year, one thing for certain is being able to find cleanups and plantings to literally help the Earth. Here are a few happening this weekend that we recommend.

Friday, April 18

Cape Lookout Stewardship Day

Cape Lookout State Park, 2 to 5 pm

Volunteers, along with Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea and state park staff will be planting a brand-new pollinator garden to create habitat for native species and add a burst of color for visitors to enjoy. Plantings will include common yarrow, beach daisy and western columbine. Additional projects will include planting trees in the campground to replace those that did not survive from the original plantings and continuing work to keep the ivy at bay.

Activities are designed to accommodate a variety of skill levels.

Long pants, work gloves and sturdy boots are recommended. Please bring pruners, shovels and trowels if you have them, but tools will be provided as needed.

Saturday, April 19

Netarts/Oceanside Beach Cleanup

The Schooner Restaurant and Lounge, 9:30 am to 1 pm

Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea will help lead a beach cleanup from Cape Lookout State Park to Cape Meares and Bayocean Spit.

Winter always brings an influx of marine

debris, with storms washing up harmful trash that poses a threat to wildlife and the coast’s unique coastal ecosystems. WEBS has been hosting cleanups for decades with SOLVE, an environmental non-profit that evolved from a grassroots initiative into a national model for volunteer environmental stewardship and other local partners. The result of these partnerships makes a positive impact on the health of Netarts Bay and the surrounding areas.

“Clean up the beach with friends or family, or expand your community by teaming up with fellow volunteers,” said Marina Dreeben, WEBS stewardship coordinator. “Volunteers of all ages will find the beach cleanup fun, educational and rewarding. Thanks to the amazing crew at The Schooner Restaurant and Lounge, we will kick off this year’s event with warm drinks and snacks on their deck.”

Advance registration saves time but is not required. To register and learn more about this event, go to netartsbaywebs.org.

Newport Surfrider Beach Cleanups with SOLVE

10 am to 1 pm

The Newport Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is hosting five beach cleanup sites around Newport. Each location will be led by a beach captain and will have bags and gloves supplied for volunteers.

The sites are Otter Rock/Devil’s Punchbowl, Yaquina Bay State Park, Nye Beach, Agate Beach and Beverly Beach. Registration can be done beforehand or at the check-in table at each site.

For more information, go to newport. surfrider.org.