Join the club
Lincoln City putts on a party, at Community Days
Lincoln City’s Community Days celebration returns this week for a 65th year of fun, community building and volunteerism. Oregon Coast TODAY is proud to publish the official program for this year’s festivities.
Friday, April 12
NW Natural Bonfire
Taft Beach
Enjoy s’mores and more on the beach near Mo’s. 6 pm, 860 SW 51st Street.
Saturday, April 13
Rotary 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.
Scavenger Hunt
Regatta Park
Join the Cascade Head Biosphere Reserve and Lincoln City Parks and Recreation for this nature-and placed-based scavenger hunt where participants can win prizes while exploring Lincoln City’s greatest park. 2 pm, just off NE 14th Street.
Community Days Celebration
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Kick off the weeklong community celebration at this casual get-together with no-host bar, snacks and some food for sale. And don’t miss the announcement of this year’s 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. 6 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Tuesday, April 16
“Reviving our Hometown History”
Oregon Coast Community College
Bring your Lincoln City stories to this free event hosted by Andy Morgan of Kenny’s IGA. With refreshments. 5:30 pm, 3788 SE High School Drive.
Wednesday, April 17
Secrets of Salsa
St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church
Free samples and affordable meals, plus take-home-sized homemade salsas. 5-8 pm, 1226 SW 13th Street.
Thursday, April 18
Ducky Derby
Lincoln City Community Center
A chance for people of all ages to place a bet on which ducky will win the race down the water slide, with proceeds benefitting the Taft Booster Club. 5 pm, 2150 NE Oar Place.
Food Drive
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Hardy souls will brave the coast’s April weather to drum up donations for the Lincoln City Food Pantry. 7 am-6 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.
Dia De Los Niños Carnival
Driftwood Public Library
Kids are invited to come in costume for games, food, face-painting and more. Noon-4 pm, 801 SW Hwy, 101.
Friday, April 19
Coastal Dreams - A Park For All!
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
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.
Friday Night Family Karaoke
Vin & Brau
Patrick Magada hosts this fun night of karaoke music, with proceeds benefitting the Pride Fest at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. 6-8 pm, inside the Pines Dine, 5040 SE Hwy. 101.
Friday-Sunday, April 19-21
Great Oregon Coast Garage Sale
Find treasures at sales from Otis to Depoe Bay during this three-day bargain-hunters delight. See the April 19 edition of the TODAY for the official garage sale map.
Saturday, April 20
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
Mo’s Restaurant
Let the Kiwanis club serve you up a short stack. 7-10 am, 860 SW 51st Street.
SOLVE Beach Cleanup
NW 15th 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.
Earth Day Open House
Camp Westwind • Otis
Spend the day walking along the Salmon River, learning from a selection of coastal conservation organizations and marking the official opening of the new Raindrop to Sea Trail. Food and snacks provided, along with some possible prizes and souvenirs. 10 am-3 pm at Knight County Park, just north of Lincoln City. RSVP at westwind.org by April 12.
Fundraiser Fashion Show Gala
Beach Club Event Center
Raise funds for Family Promise at this glamorous event, featuring dinner, music, a live fashion show, silent auction, pop-up boutique and much more. 4:30-9 pm, 2020 NE 22nd Street. Hurry, this one sells out. Tickets, $79, available at eventbrite.com.
Sunday, April 21
Surf & Earth
Lincoln City Cultural Center
Buy, sell and trade ocean sports equipment at the Surf Swap, followed by music, food and beverages from 1-4 pm, 540 NE Hwy. 101.