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Special Spring Break 2011 Edition
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It doesn't have to be expensive to be fun
at the beach in Lincoln City.
Check out these free & almost-free things to do!
Build a sand castle
Hunt for hand-crafted glass floats, sand dollars, and crabs on the beach.
Visit the North Lincoln County Historical Museum - admission is free in 2011!
Watch Glass Blowing at Jennifer Sears Glass Art Studio.
Explore a tide pool during low tide.
Hike Drift Creek Falls & the lower Nature Conservancy Trail at Cascade Head.
 Visit the playground and enjoy the view at Regatta Grounds Park on Devil's Lake. Walk the beach.
Skateboard at Kirtsis Park.
Play tennis at Dorchester Park.
Visit the Connie Hansen Garden (donations appreciated).
Build a bonfire on the beach and have s'mores.
Watch the seals in Siletz Bay.
Whale watch.
Storm watch.
Hunt for agates and shells.
Pick up beach trash and register to win a glass float.
Watch stunning waterfowl in Siletz Bay.
Fly a kite.
Visit Driftwood Library for a book, audio tape, or video.
 ALMOST FREE THINGS: Kayaking on Devils Lake or the Bay--rentals available
Crabbing in Siletz Bay or Siletz River
Clamming on the beach
Having a picnic at Drift Creek Covered Bridge
Enjoying a play at Theatre West or a movie at the Bijou
Going to the Rec Center to wear your kids out in the pool, on the waterslide or in the gym!
Find more things to do and see visit www.oregoncoast.org/Things to Do |
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Women's History Month Presentation |
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March 19, 1 p.m.
North Lincoln County Historical Museum
March is Women's History Month!
Join us for Discovering Mary Through Research and Imagination presented by Diane Disse, who recently authored an historical novel about Mary Bensell's life - The Edge.
Mary Bensell is notable in the early settlement of what is now Lincoln County. She was the first white woman to live in the area. Mary was an abused woman, divorcing the man she came to the area with. She then married an important figure in the continuing settlement around Yaquina Bay.
Disse will speak about Mary Bensell's life as well as the process of writing about her through research and an informed imagination. She will also discuss the role of personal experience in writing and the wide variety of traditional sources available in addition to the Internet.
Museum hours:
Wednesday through Saturday, 12 - 5 p.m.
Free admission in 2011!
North Lincoln County Historical Museum
4907 SW Hwy 101
541-996-6614
www.northlincolncountyhistoricalmuseum.org
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 March 20 - 27 200 hand-crafted glass sand dollars and glass crabs, along with 200 glass floats, await discovery along the 7.5 miles of Lincoln City beaches, weather and ocean conditions permitting. For individuals with handicap registration, enter a drawing to win glass floats, Japanese antique floats, glass crabs and glass sand dollars by sending an e-mail to us at events@lincolncity.org. Your state disability registration number must be included in your e-mail. www.oregoncoast.org/Special Glass Art Drops |
 March 20 - 27 People come from all over the United States to learn about the gray whales that migrate past our coast each year. The Whale Watching Spoken Here program places volunteers at great whale watching sites during Watch Weeks so they can teach others while watching the whales too.
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Great Oregon Beach Cleanup |
 March 26, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join other volunteers at "D" River Wayside
on Hwy 101 to clear the Oregon coast of litter. Dress for rain or shine, bring a reusable water bottle, a reusable bag or bucket, and an old colander for sifting the tidelines for small pieces of plastic.
Please keep dogs on a leash, especially near Snowy Plover nesting areas. Be safe! Avoid logs and seals, and never turn your back to the ocean! Contact Mark Saelens at msaelens@co.lincoln.or.us or 541-574-1285. To register, go to www.solv.org. |
 March 26 & 27
Plan on attending Oregon's best Indoor Kite Festival in Lincoln City, March 26 & 27, 2011. Yes, it's true. If you have the right kite and know how to do it, you can fly kites indoors without wind---and have great fun even if the weather outside is frightful!
So everyone can enjoy this great sport, Lincoln City is bringing expert indoor kite fliers from the Northwest, to demonstrate the art and teach kids of all ages how to soar without wind.
Would you like to try something new? We are offering two kite making workshops on Saturday, no experience required! Click here for more information!
The Indoor Kite Festival will culminate with an American Kitefliers Association Indoor Competition on Saturday. Trophies will be awarded for the top three finishers in both Master and Experienced divisions.
Where:
Taft High School - 3780 SE Spyglass Ridge Drive
Directions:
Come to High School Drive, at the Lincoln City Cinemas and in the 3800 SE area, and turn east. Drive one block to Spyglass Drive and turn left. Taft High School is next right.
Admission:
$5 Adult
$3 SENIORS (65 & over)
$3 Teens (13-17 years old)
Children 12 years and under are FREE with a paying adult
www.oregoncoast.org/Indoor Kite Festival |
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Kids in the Kitchen Cooking Class |
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March 24, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Culinary Center
This is a special class for 8- to 12-year-old boys and girls. In this hands-on class Chef Sharon will guide the children through making a fun lunch. Teena from the Driftwood Public Library will entertain them with a story while they enjoy their creations. Call Sharon Wiest to register at 541-557-1125.
Cost: $10
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March 27, 1 - 4 p.m., Lincoln City Community Center
Learn to play the piano in just one day with Just for Fun Piano. Taught by nationally known pianist Donn Rochlin, this unique course will teach all you need to know to play favorite songs and improvise freely without years of tedious lessons. This workshop focuses on the creative aspects of playing piano, not note reading. Donn will demonstrate how you can play any song any style by understanding how to use chords and embellishments. This course is directed to the total beginner as well as classical and experienced pianists who would like to play with more freedom and creativity.
Fee: $65 paid at pre-registration. An additional $25 materials
fee paid directly to instructor. For everyone ages 16 and up.
Call 541-994-2131 to register. |
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Other things to do and see in Lincoln City! |
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Lincoln City Recreation Center |
Lincoln City Community & Rec Center is open regular hours during Spring Break!
5 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
Special Rec Swims (Mar. 19 - Mar. 29):
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. every day
7 - 9 p.m. Monday - Saturday
Open gym:
11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
County resident rates:
Adults: $3.75, Seniors: $3.50, Children under 18: $1.75
Out of County rates:
Adults: $4.50, Seniors: $4.00, Children under 18: $2.75
Indoor Rock Climbing Wall:
11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Saturday
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday
$3.50 per child, $6.25 per adult
Indoor Preschool Park
(toddlers to 5 years):
10 - 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays
$1 per child, parents must be present
Child Care:
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays
$5 per child, children must be potty-trained and parents must remain in the Community Center during child care
Drop-ins welcome for Yoga, Zumba and Aqua Rhythms Water Fitness classes!
Lincoln City Recreation Center
2150 NE Oar
541-994-2131
www.lincolncity.org
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Special High Teas at SerendipiTea |
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Spring Break High Tea
March 23 - April 10
Menu
Fruit Spring Rolls with dipping sauce
Savory Sausage Bread Pudding
Sharp Cheddar on Caraway
Vegetable Frittata
Asian Chicken Lotus Blossom
Cinnamon Orange Scone with Chocolate Chips
Cheese Herb Scone
Chocolate Dream Bundt Cake
Toffee Cookie
Cherry Tart
Lemon Oatmeal Crisp
Cheesecake
Lemon Curd, Jam and Creme Fraiche
St Paddy High Tea
March 9 - 20
Enjoy items similar to the Spring Break High Tea menu options
but in fun shapes and colors to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.
Irish Soda scones will also be served!
Price for High Teas: $19 per person. Reservations for High Tea by telephone only at 541-996-2200.
SerendipiTea
4660 SE Hwy 101
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Driftwood Public Library
Programs for Toddlers are held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday at 10:30 a.m. During the 30-minute sessions, toddlers and their folks can sing, clap, listen and move about with books, songs, fingerplays and more. Come join in on March 12th & 26th!
Preschool Story Times are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Picture books, fingerplays, songs and crafts are some of the activities at these lively 30-40 minute events.
Pajama Time is held on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm. This story time is for children preschool through 1st grade and their parents. Enjoy stories, songs, flannel board, fingerplays and crafts.
Lit Club for kids in grades 3 - 6 will be held on Wednesdays in March from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Lit Club is a time to discuss a book, read aloud, and share books.
Library Hours:
Mon - Wed: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thurs - Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.
Driftwood Public Library
801 SW Hwy 101, 2nd Floor
541-996-1258
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Bijou Theater Oregon-Made Feature Films for Spring Break
All films are featured on the BIG screen at 11:00 AM. Admission is $2.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975) - PG-13
March 21
Homeward Bound - Incredible Journey (1993) - G
March 22
The Goonies (1985) - PG
March 23
Free Willy (1993) - PG
March 24
Free Willy 2 (1995) - PG
March 25
Twilight (2008) - PG-13
March 26
Sometimes a Great Notion (1970) - PG
Bijou Theatre
1624 NE Hwy 101, Lincoln City
541-994-8255
Sponsored by the Lincoln City Visitor & Convention Bureau! |
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