Days-ed and amused
Enjoy fun and fellowship at Lincoln City’s Community Days
Lincoln City’s Community Days celebration will return after a three-year hiatus this April, offering three days packed with fun, friendship and fund-raising.
Running from Thursday, April 20, through Saturday, April 22, the celebration will see the return of beloved local events like Mud Flat Golf, the Ducky Derby, the Pancake Breakfast and more.
The event returns after a three-year period that has included a global pandemic, devastating wildfires and serious economic strife.
Rather than the traditional awards, such as Woman of the Year, Man of the Year and Business of the Year, the Community Days Committee will celebrate the community's incredible resolve by crafting a video presentation, which will be screened at the Community Days Kickoff, featuring Secrets of Salsa set for Thursday, April 20.
That day will begin with the time-honored Food Drive, running from 7 am to 6 pm outside McKay's Market. Throughout the Food Drive, Community Days committee members will be broadcasting live to an audience of thousands via several participating Facebook feeds. In the evening, the Community Days Kickoff will take place from 6 to 9 pm at St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church, featuring Secrets of Salsa, a multicultural celebration spearheaded by Oceana Family Literacy.
On Friday, April 21, the Nickel Dive and Ducky Derby will take place at 2 pm at the Lincoln City Community Center. That evening at 5 pm, everyone will be invited to take part in a New Orleans-style Celebration of Life Jazz Parade along SW 51st Street, organized by Signature Home Health. After the parade, stroll down to the sands at 6 pm for a Beach Bonfire organized by NW Natural.
Throughout the three-day Community Days celebration, keep your eyes peeled for the distinctive blue pinwheels set up at various locations including Lincoln City Outlets, Dr. Bob’s Healthcare and the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce, marking the return of the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign against child abuse, sponsored by Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
Saturday, April 22, will be the most packed day, starting with the Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Mo's Restaurant from 7 to 9 am. Follow your breakfast by swinging a club at Community Days favorite Mudflat Golf, starting at 9 am on Siletz Bay. This year’s Mud Flat Golf features specially made souvenir scorecards designed and printed by Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
April 22 is Earth Day and several Community Days 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; a native plant event by the Siletz Tribal Arts and Heritage Society; and an Earth Day celebration at Camp Westwind just north of Lincoln City, featuring tours, art activities, archery and more.
Festivities will conclude with a Fashion Show Gala at the Beach Club Event Center from 4 to 9 pm on Saturday, April 22. This sold-out event will feature dinner, a dessert bar, fashions by Searenity Boutique and a silent auction, with proceeds benefitting Family Promise.
For more information, go to the Community Days Facebook page at www.facebook.com/lccommunitydays.
Thursday, April 20
Food Drive: 7 am-6 pm outside McKay's Market, 801 SE Hwy. 101
Community Days Kick-off: Featuring Secrets of Salsa: 6-9 pm, St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church, 1226 SW 13th Street
Friday, April 21
Nickel Dive and Ducky Derby: 2 pm, Lincoln City Community Center, 2150 NE Oar Place
Celebration of Life Jazz Parade: 5 pm, SW 51st Street
Beach Bonfire: 6 pm, SW 51st Street
Saturday, April 22
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast: 7-9 am, Mo's Restaurant, 860 SW 51st Street
Mudflat Golf: 9 am, Pelican Brewing parking lot, 5911 Hwy. 101
SOLVE Beach Clean: 10 am-1 pm, NW 15th Street Beach Access
Earth Day at Westwind: Noon-5 pm, Camp Westwind, boat access from Knight Park, 2341 N Three Rocks Road, Otis
Surf and Earth, 1 pm, Lincoln City Community Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101
Native Plant Event: 2-4 pm Oregon Coast Community College, 3788 SE High School Drive