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801 SW Hwy 101, Ste 401
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-1274
1-800-452-2151
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540 NE Hwy 101
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Temperate climate, friendly people, unparalleled natural backdrop, and a business climate that welcomes visitors make every month of the year a new adventure in Lincoln City. We've put together this list of activities and events as a brief glimpse of all the fun you can have here. Note: Event dates and times are subject to change. Please call the "FMI" number to confirm.

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August | September | October | November | December | 2009 Sneak Peak

August 2008

Through Memorial Day: Finders Keepers Glass Floats on the Beach!
May 25 through September 28: Lincoln City Farmer's Market on Sundays at the Lincoln City Cultural Center!

May 25-September 28
Farmers Market in Lincoln City! From 9AM-2PM on Sundays through September 28. Enjoy the chance to revive up your kitchen and home! Take the Green Leap by shopping at the Lincoln City Cultural Center for fresh deals on a variety of local goods and produce. FMI 541-867-6293.

July 10 - August 30
Kindly Leave the Stage at Theatre West. Tickets for this summer comedy are $10 each, with discounts for groups and seniors. For more information please call 541-994-5663.

July 14 - August 4
Life Drawing Sessions with Jill Perry Townsend at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. These events will be held Mondays from 7PM-9:30PM, and
will cost $35 per person. For a complete list of material needs please contact 994-9994.

August 1
Kayak Tour on the Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Spend about 1 1/2 hours paddling through the Wildlife Refuge and learn about the natural history of some of the plants, wading birds, water fowl and other wildlife that inhabit the estuary. Each participant must provide his own kayak or canoe. FMI email Annie Kilby or call 541-867-4550 or 541-270-5606

August 2
Sand Castle Contest in the Historic Taft District. FMI contact Tom Brosy at 541-996-3800.

August 2
Bay Clamming with Lee Gray the Wild Gourmet. Signup at 8AM at Siletz Bay Park Gazebo. FMI 541-992-3798.

August 2
Coastal Rhythm and Blues at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK. 

August 2
Opening Reception for local artist Sal Strom’s exhibit “Vital Life Energy in an Ambiguous World” at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Reception will be held from 2PM-4PM. For more information please contact 994-9994.

August 2 & 3
Heartflame Juried Arts and Crafts Fair at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. FMI 541-992-5150

August 3
Tide Pooling with Lee Gray the Wild Gourmet. Signup at 8AM at NW 15th Street Beach Access. FMI 541-992-3798.

August 9
Torch and Swing Night at The Italian Riviera. Show begins at 8:00PM, no cover – reservations recommended! FMI 541-764-3400.

August 9
Drag Queen Cabaret at the Historic Pines Restaurant and Beach Bar. The Royal Court of Salem will perform. $5 cover to benefit the Lincoln County Animal Shelter. Show begins at 9PM.

August 9
Kayak Tour on the Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Spend about 1 1/2 hours paddling through the Wildlife Refuge and learn about the natural history of some of the plants, wading birds, water fowl and other wildlife that inhabit the estuary. Each participant must provide his own kayak or canoe. FMI email Annie Kilby or call 541-867-4550 or 541-270-5606.

August 12-14
Naturally Woven with Donna Sakamoto Crispin at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

August 15 & 16
Relay for Life. FMI 800-452-2151

August 15-18
Designing Powerful Landscapes with Dale Laitinen at the Sitka Center. Some painting experience preferred. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

August 15-18
Drawing Intensive Workshop with Larry Thomas at the Sitka Center. Some drawing experience required. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

August 16
The Ric Diblasi Trio at The Italian Riviera. Show begins at 8:00PM, no cover – reservations recommended! FMI 541-764-3400

August 19-21
Ceramic Prints: Low Tech Printing Techniques with Kicki Masthem at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

August 22
Cooking with Beer at the Pacific Coast Center for Culinary Arts with Chef Ken Henson of the Pelican Pub and Brewery. Tour different methods of cooking with and pairing foods with beer. The Pelican Pub and Brewery continues to keep Oregon on the map in the beer world with its consistent quality of product! This is a full-day hands-on course running from 11AM-6PM, comfy shoes are recommended! Cost per person for the class is $90 with samples and a meal included! To register, email Katera or call 541-996-2119.

August 22 & 23
Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers 8PM at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

August 22-24
Ecology of Coastal Birds with Dan Gleason at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

August 23
Beachcomber’s Belly Dance at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Workshops, show and market. FMI call 994-9994.

August 23
Ice Sculpting at the Pacific Coast Center for Culinary Arts. Learn from a true artist how to create some of the "coolest" presentations in the culinary industry. From classic to contemporary Chef Foltz has carved a life around this rare art form, and has even taught his craft to pros! This class costs $40 per person and will run from 10AM-1PM. To register, email Katera or call 541-996-2119.

August 23
Fruit Carving at the Pacific Coast Center for Culinary Arts. Learn from a true artist how to create some of the "freshest" presentations in the culinary industry. Put a new spin on your entertaining endeavors with the hands-on skills you pick up during this three-hour class! This class costs $40 per person and will run from 3PM-6PM. To register, email Katera or call 541-996-2119.

August 25-28
Sea Bowls with Judy Vogland  at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org

August 25-28
Exploring with Pastel with Charlotte Abernathy at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

August 29 & 30
Wood Carving Tool Making with Jay Haavik at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

August 29 & 30
Ceramic Instrument Making with Andrew Kail at the Sitka Center. Beginner to intermediate. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

August 29 - 31
Comedy on the Coast 8PM at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

August 29-September 1
Elvis Weekend at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

August 30
Torch and Swing Night at The Italian Riviera. Show begins at 8:00PM, no cover – reservations recommended! FMI 541-764-3400

August 30 & 31
2nd Annual Art at the Beach at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Art, music, food and fun! FMI 541-921-2045.

August 31
The King, A Tribute at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

August 31 – September 3
Plein Air Landscape Painting with Phyllis Trowbridge at the Sitka Center. Some painting experience helpful. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

August 31 – September 3
Totem Pole Face Carving with Jay Haavik at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

May 25-September 28
Farmers Market Opens in Lincoln City! From 9AM-2PM on Sundays through September 28. Enjoy the chance to revive up your kitchen and home! Take the Green Leap by shopping at the Lincoln City Cultural Center for fresh deals on a variety of local goods and produce. FMI 541-867-6293.

August 31 – September 3
Plein Air Landscape Painting with Phyllis Trowbridge at the Sitka Center. Some painting experience helpful. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

August 31 – September 3
Totem Pole Face Carving with Jay Haavik at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

September 4-8
Fearless Watercolor with Carol Riley at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

September 6
Pioneer Picnic hosted by the North Lincoln Historical Museum. Enjoy door prizes, raffles, and a cakewalk. From 11:30 – 2:30, this potluck style picnic will be held at Wapiti Park up Drift Creek Road. FMI 996-2240.

September 6
Fall Carnival, a fundraiser at Oceanlake Elementary School from 11am 3pm. Admission to carnival will be free, enjoy games, snacks, entertainment and more! FMI 992-2793.

September 7
Lincoln City Sprint Triathlon 100 begins at 8:30. Swim .75K, cycle 15.5K and run 5K. To register go to www.active.com.

September 7
Everyday Poetry with Sarah Rabkin at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

September 8
Monday Night Football Begins at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

September 9-11
Using Wax to Create Depth with Cathy Valentine and Anne Kinkade at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

September 12
Book Signing and Historical Presentation at the North Lincoln Historical Museum on Highway 101, at 1PM. The presentation, focusing on the book Oregon 1859: A Snapshot in Time, will tour guests through life in Oregon as it became a state.

September 12 & 13
Comedy on the Coast 8PM at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

September 12-14
Watercolor Flower Painting with Patricia Schmidt at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

September 12-15
Writing the Woods: A Workshop on Forests and Storytelling with Charles Goodrich, Fred Swanson and Sarah Greene at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

September 13
Coastal Mushrooms with Lee Gray the Wild Gourmet. Signup at 10AM at Harts Cove Trailhead (bring lunch) FMI 541-992-3798.

September 16-18
Changing Light: Landscape Photography with Gary Tepfer at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome, must be able to navigate rough terrain. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

September 19 & 20
The Beach Boys 8PM at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

September 19-21
Surf City at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

September 19-21
Iris Pride Festival Lincoln City's Inaugural Gay-Pride Event. FMI call Nichole 800-452-2151 or email her at nicholel@lincolncity.org.

September 20 & 21
Writing the Memoir: From Truth to Art with Judith Barrington at the Sitka Center. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

 

September 20
SOLV Fall Beach Clean Up go to www.solv.org for more information.

September 20
Autumn Plant Sale, Connie Hansen Garden. 1931 NW 33rd, Lincoln City, 541-994-6338.

September 21
North Lincoln Hospital Foundation's 13th Annual Charity Golf Scramble FMI 541-996-7102.

September 23 & 24
The Artist’s Journal: Binding and Creative Design Magic with Andie Thrams at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

September 23-25
Wooden Boat Building with Carl Chamberlin at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

September 24-28
Vietnam Wall at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

September 25-27
The Artist’s Journal: Forest Inspiration and Ecology with Andie Thrams and Carol Savonen at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

September 26-28
Celebration of Honor. Community wide veteran appreciation weekend. Come enjoy geo-caching, special hotel rates and discounts, kid's games and more - all around town! FMI contact Teresa Simmons at 888-CHINOOK or visit www.chinookwindscasino.com.

September 27
Geocaching on the Oregon Coast. FMI call Ivan at 541-996-1233.

September 27-28
High Dynamic Range Photography with Jack Doyle at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

September 28
The Artist’s Journal: Wild Art / Wild Yoga with Andie Thrams and Dennis Eaganat the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

October 1-5
WBPA /APA Pool Tournament at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

October 4
Authentic Italian Cookery at the Pacific Coast Center for Culinary Arts with Chef Ken Henson of the Pelican Pub and Brewery. Tour Italian methods and techniques, and pick up some of the industry basics when it comes to food prep! This is a full-day hands-on course running from 11AM-6PM, comfy shoes are recommended! Cost per person for the class is $90 with a meal included! To register, email Katera or call 541-996-2119.

October 4
Coastal Mushrooms with Lee Gray the Wild Gourmet. Signup at 10AM at Drift Creek Falls (bring lunch) FMI 541-992-3798.

October 11 & 12
30th Annual Fall Kite Festival at the D River Wayside. This year's theme is "Oodles of Octopi" FMI call 1-800-452-2151 or click here.

October 14 & 15
Senior Fair at Chinook Winds Casino. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

October 17 & 18
Foreigner 8PM at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

October 17-19
Comedy on the Coast 8PM at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

October 18
Glass Float Gala at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 1-800-452-2151 or click here.

October 18 & 19
Glass Galore Art Fair at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. FMI 1-800-452-2181 or click here. For a vendor application email Nichole LeSage or call 541-557-1110 .

October 20-26
BCA Pool Tournament at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

October 24 & 25
Giant Vegetable Contest at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

October 25
Terminator Pumpkin Drop at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

October 25 & 26
Hunting Mushrooms and Putting Them Into Words with Nancy Weber and Carol Bassett at the Sitka Center. All skill levels welcome. To register or find out more please call 541-994-5485 or visit www.sitkacenter.org.

October 31
Halloween Ball at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

November 4
Chamber Holiday Showcase at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

November 7
Surfside Smoker, Cigar Dinner at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

November 7-9
Native American Literature and Film Festival at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

November 8
Beach Battle Pro-Am Boxing at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

November 8
Coastal Mushrooms with Lee Gray the Wild Gourmet. Signup at 10AM at Regatta Grounds Park (bring lunch) FMI 541-992-3798.

November 8
Lincoln City Seafood and Chowder Cook-Off at the Pacific Coast Center for Culinary Arts. Come "dig in" to the comfort food of the Oregon Coast at this lunch-time festival. Enjoy live music, cooking demonstrations, and more! For more event information or a vendor application call or email Katera Woodbridge - 541-996-2119.

November 10
Free Veterans Day Show 8PM at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

November 14
Pow Wow Native Comedy Jam at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

November 14
Comedy on the Coast 8PM at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

Novembe 15
Geocaching on the Oregon Coast. FMI call Ivan at 541-996-1233.

November 15
Restoration Pow Wow at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

November 21 & 22
Three Dog Night 8PM at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. Stick around after the show for drawings! FMI 888-CHINOOK.

November 27-30
Rat Pack at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

November 29
Civil War Games at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

December 3
North Lincoln Hospital Foundation’s Annual Snowflake Gala & Fashion Show at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

December 4-6
Festival of Trees at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

December 5 & 6
Peking Acrobats 8PM Friday and 3PM & 8PM on Saturday.Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

December 6
Angels Ball at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

December 6
Open House & Craft Sale, Connie Hansen Garden, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1931 NW 33rd, 541-994-6338.

December 26-28
Best of Comedy on the Coast 8PM at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

December 31
New Year's Eve Parties at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.

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March 14
Geocaching on the Oregon Coast. FMI call Ivan at 541-996-1233.

April 18
Spring Plant Sale, Connie Hansen Garden 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1931 NW 33rd, Lincoln City, 541-994-6338

May 16
Mutt Masters Dog Show and Olympics FMI call Katera at 541-996-2119 or 800-452-2151

May 16
Mid-May Plant Exchange, Connie Hansen Garden 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1931 NW 33rd, Lincoln City, 541-994-6338

July 25
Orphan Plant Sale, Connie Hansen Garden 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1931 NW 33rd, Lincoln City, 541-994-6338

September 19
Fall Plant Sale, Connie Hansen Garden 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1931 NW 33rd, Lincoln City, 541-994-6338

December 5
Open House & Craft Sale, Connie Hansen Garden, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1931 NW 33rd, 541-994-6338.

December 31
New Year's Eve Parties at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. FMI 888-CHINOOK.