This Friday and Saturday, Jan. 10 and 11, the Seven Capes Bird Alliance will lead two bird walks in the less-traveled spots of some very familiar places to hopefully spot some unusual birds.

It might seem that the growth of Death Cafés is a bad thing. But, as they are a harbinger not of more deaths but more support around loss, it’s actually a good thing.

It's time to start training and gathering a team (or not) for the Three Capes Marathon Relay, taking place on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Inside the restaurant doors, the setting is stylishly relaxed, and diners at Joe’s Table at Pioneer Joe’s, formerly Oshen’s Chophouse, will be forgiven if they kick back, let out a deep exhale and recline into the comfortable, well-padded chairs.

Getting fit doesn’t have to be a chore: in fact, it can be quite fun. Options like hitting the pool, dancing or even tapping into your inner burlesque persona can make getting strong just a positive byproduct of fun fitness.

Piece together a great evening by including a stop at “Possibilities,” an exhibit by mosaic artist Kate Kerrigan, opening this Friday, Jan. 3 at Lincoln City’s Chessman Gallery.

Take a musical voyage at the Lincoln City Cultural Center with a series of four concerts that highlight global music.

Entering a new year, we frequently assess our priorities, and health is often at the top of the list. What does health mean to you?

Whether vowing to start a gym membership or simply drink more water, physical wellness is central to many New Year’s resolutions. Luckily, for Lincoln City locals, Point Break Fitness extends a welcome hand.

Dial T for Theatre West’s next production, “Dial M for Murder,” opening in Lincoln City on Thursday, Jan. 9.

For many, learning a new skill is high on the list of new year’s resolutions. The Oregon Coast Community College Winter community education season is filled with art, cooking music and more.

The Friends of William Stafford are honoring the former Oregon Poet Laureate’s 111th birthday with “Keeping Ourselves Strong: The Poetry of William Stafford,” a gathering at Newport Public Library this Saturday, Jan. 4.

Coastal Voices, the premier community chorus on the Central Oregon Coast is starting its spring season by holding vocal Introductions for new singers.

Perhaps you like to gather a few good friends to start the new year with a cold-water dunk. But if you yearn for a larger gathering, three Central Coast events can fit the bill.

If you are one of the people who likes to stay awake to see the ball drop on New Year’s Eve, what better way to do it than partying with old and new friends?

There's an electric energy in the kitchen at Newport’s Clearwater Restaurant these days. New Executive Chef Johnny Nunn has infused the beloved bayfront restaurant with fresh inspiration and creative momentum — energizing both the staff and menu.

Oregon State Parks wants to help you start the year off right with First Day Hikes, a day when entry and parking fees are waived and, in many cases, park rangers are on hand to assist with exploring some of the most stunning parts of our great state.

On New Year’s Day, Yachats will host the 15th annual Peace Hike gathering, a meaningful event that honors the legacy of the indigenous peoples who endured immense suffering under government-sponsored genocidal policies during the 19th Century.

Cape Perpetua is not just a particularly scenic section of the Central Coast, it also has protections in place to help it stay that way.

When Rhonda D’Amico left Idaho, she fairy quickly found her elf in Waldport. The reception she received dwarfed the sadness she felt after leaving the home she had gnome for so long.