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National Weather Service cold weather update

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National Weather Service cold weather update
Lincoln City National Weather Service
Siletz Bay in Lincoln City Monday morning (Photo by Justin Werner)

National Weather Service Portland (NWS) has issued another Special Weather Statement focusing on the likelihood of treacherous driving conditions tonight and Tuesday.

“There could be some patchy icy spots on secondary roads that are untreated,” said NWS Meteorologist Will Ahue regarding conditions in Lincoln City. “Heavily trafficked roads should be fine.”

From the NWS Special Weather Statement:

Temperatures will fall below freezing shortly after sunset for most areas across the region this evening. Any moisture left on untreated surfaces will likely refreeze tonight making for
treacherous driving and walking conditions. Temperatures will remain below freezing through Tuesday`s morning commute.

NWS Portland said the low for Lincoln city should be around 33-34 degrees.

Local puzzle solvers hip to be square at Taft Cubing Competition

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Local puzzle solvers hip to be square at Taft Cubing Competition

The Kiwanis Club of Lincoln City will sponsor the Lincoln City Rubik’s Cube Club in the first-ever Taft Cubing Competition beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, in the Taft High 7-12 school commons.

The club, open to students from third to 12th grade, will help local “cubers” overcome puzzling predicaments and prepare for the Oregon Regional Rubik’s Cube Challenge on Saturday, Feb. 23, in Eugene.

“It is a really fun event where kids can compete on a team, as well as individually” Bryan Freschi, Taft middle school teacher and coach of the defending State champions, said.

Inventor Ernõ Rubik

Eva Ahumada is co-coach of the local club that obsesses with solving the complex combination puzzle invented in 1974 by Ernõ Rubik, a sculptor and professor from Budapest.

Rubik wanted to help his students understand three-dimensional problems, but took more than a month to solve his own creation. The 54-cube, six-sided “Magic Cube” – “Buvos Kocka” in Hungarian – would become the world’s biggest-selling toy.

Email Freschi, computer science and robotics teacher at Taft, at [email protected] to solve any questions you might have regarding Saturday’s competition.

National Weather Service warns of snow, icy conditions

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National Weather Service warns of snow, icy conditions

Snow possible

The National Weather Service Portland has issued a special weather statement for the Central Oregon Coast advising possible snow tonight through Monday and icy road conditions Tuesday morning.

Snow is possible down to the lowest elevations and light accumulations may occur.

A cold air mass will move into the region tonight and Monday allowing snow levels to drop below 500 feet. Additional rounds of showers bring a chance for rain and snow to mix along the coast under the heaviest showers.

Showers are expected to decrease late Monday as the system moves out of the area, but cold temperatures could stick around Monday night. This could cause residual moisture to refreeze and produce icy road conditions for Tuesday morning.

Commuters should monitor road conditions and be prepared for slippery conditions, especially across elevated surfaces, such as bridges and overpasses, and less traveled roads.

Cities included in the warning: Astoria, Cannon Beach, Tillamook, Netarts, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Newport, Cape Foulweather, Yachats, Florence, Raymond, Long Beach, Ocean Park, Naselle, Cathlamet and Cape Disappointment.

This special weather statement has also been issued for the North Oregon Coast and South Washington Coast.

Siletz Tribe reelects three Tribal Council members

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Siletz Tribe reelects three Tribal Council members

Tribal COuncil

Lillie Butler, Bud Lane and Delores Pigsley were reelected Saturday to the Tribal Council of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.

Butler and Lane live in Siletz and Pigsley lives in Keizer. Seven candidates ran for the three positions.

The individuals will serve with Loraine Butler of Siletz, Gloria Ingle of Lincoln City and Robert Kentta of Logsden, whose terms expire in 2020; and with Reggie Butler Sr., Sharon Edenfield and Angela Ramirez, all of Siletz, whose terms expire in 2021. Term of office is three years for each position on the nine-member council.

Siletz Tribal Council
From left, Lillie Butler, Reggie Butler Sr., Delores Pigsley, Loraine Butler, Robert Kentta, Bud Lane, Gloria Ingle, Angela Ramirez and Sharon Edenfield.

A total of 714 ballots were accepted. Enrolled members of the Siletz Tribe 18 and older are eligible to vote. The Tribe has more than 5,300 enrolled members.

The swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected council members will take place at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Tribal administration building in Siletz. Officers, elected on an annual basis, will be chosen at that time.

Lincoln City Police Crime Log Jan. 25-Feb. 1

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Lincoln City Police Crime Log Jan. 25-Feb. 1

Lincoln City Oregon Police

The Lincoln City Police Dispatch Daily Desk Log is a public record of police calls. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Friday, Jan. 25

Crash – 8:52 a.m. – SE Devils Lake Rd. & SE Oar Ave. – Single vehicle crash into tree with injuries. Sherelle Martin was transported to SNLH. Search warrant obtained. Vehicle towed by Car Care.

Burglary – 9:20 a.m. – 1441 NW 17th St. – Residence broken into. Black cast iron stove missing.

Saturday, Jan. 26

Fight – 1:23 a.m. – Old Oregon Tavern – Report of a fight at the bar.

Assault – 9:48 p.m. – 1014 NE Highway 101, #2 – Caller reports her daughter assaulted her. Subject taken into custody and transported to juvenile detention.

Sunday, Jan. 27

Traffic – 3:10 p.m. – 2900 SW Coast Ave. – Driver cited for driving while suspended.

Monday, Jan. 28

Exclusion – 12:55 a.m. – City Hall – Dwight and Lucille Masterson were given 30 day exclusion from City Hall.

Found Property – 7:58 a.m. – Cultural Center – License plate found.

Eluding – 12:28 p.m. – 145 NW Inlet Ave. – Vehicle left location at high rate of speed eluding officers. Report taken. Missing female from previous welfare check found and transported to Portland.

Crash – 4:02 p.m. – SE Highway 101 & SE 32nd St. – Two car crash. One driver cited for driving while suspended.

Follow Up – 6:37 p.m. – Caller reported a suspicious vehicle parked across the street from her residence and had been there for 30 minutes. Vehicle was same vehicle listed in the eluding from earlier. No suspects with the vehicle. Towed by LC Towing as evidence.

Tuesday, Jan. 29

Peace Officer Hold – 12:25 a.m. – 600 Block NE Highway 101 – Officers made contact with a woman across from Dutch Bros. The woman made suicidal comments and said she had knives. Woman detained and transported to SNLH for evaluation.

Found Property – 4:02 a.m. – 3327 NW Highway 101 – Caller found a cell phone and fanny pack in taxi cab he was driving. Property taken for safekeeping.

Burglary – 8:33 a.m. – 5142 SE Highway 101, #4 – Trailer broken into. Evidence of people staying inside while owner was away.

Car Clout – 10:08 a.m. – 1523 NE 12th St. – Vehicle window broken and items missing.

Found Property – 11:33 a.m. – 3456 NE Devils Lake Rd. – FOund cell phone. Taken for safekeeping.

Found Property – 12:29 p.m. – Two bullets turned into police station.

Fraud – 1:53 p.m. – 5142 SE Highway 101, #22 – Victim reports that his juvenile daughter’s information was stolen and used.

Stolen Vehicle – 2:32 p.m. – 1776 NE 14th St. – A woman reported her vehicle was taken by a friend and not returned. Officers took report. Vehicle is a 1998 gold Mazda.

Warrant – 7:22 p.m. – IGA North – James Meyers (8/1/88) taken into custody on probation violation detainer. Cited and released on warrant out of Clackamas County for possession of meth. Transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Wednesday, Jan. 30

Fraud – 9:54 a.m. – 3891 NW Highway 101 – Officer took report of possible real estate fraud.

Assisting Other Agency – 10:26 a.m. – 162 N Pony Trail – Jeffrey Fuller (3/18/77) was arrested for giving false information to officers after giving two false names. Fuller was given over to Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

Found Property – 11:50 a.m. – Keycard on a lanyard found.

Eluding – 12:35 a.m. – NW 30th St. & NE Highway 101 – Traffic stop initiated at location. Rollover crash after attempting to elude at S Immonen Rd. & Highway 101. Keith Alan Schmidtke (6/4/76) charged with felony elude, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, reckless driving, reckless endangering and further charges pending. Nicole Connelly (10/18/89) charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and placed on a detainer by probation officer out of Marion County. Both subjects transported to Lincoln County Jail.

Fraud – 1:26 p.m. – TERP Collective, 4355 NW Highway 101 – Three counterfeit bills passed.

Drugs – 1:36 p.m. – Renew Consulting, 1531 NE Oar Ave. – Employee reported possible drugs in a client’s room. Officers responded and took report.

Thursday, Jan. 31

Suspicious Vehicle – 10:17 a.m. – Agnes Creek Open Space – Report of two males in a vehicle possibly doing drugs. Two incorrect/switched license plates and a debit card not belonging to the males were seized. Report taken.

Fraud – 1:20 p.m. – Chinook Winds Casino – Security reported that a citizen found a counterfeit $100 in the parking lot.

Theft – 10:31 p.m. – Taco Bell – Stolen cell phone.

Drugs – 11:05 p.m. – Chinook Winds Casino – Bag of white powder found. Kimberly Olsen (2/25/68) cited and released for possession of controlled substance.

Friday, Feb. 1

Found Property – US Bank – Found Oregon drivers license in parking lot. Placed into evidence for safekeeping.

Assault – 12:57 p.m. – 4659 SW Highway 101 – 911 call of a physical assault at campsite behind location. Richard Bergan (1/21/59) taken into custody and transported to Lincoln City Jail on fourth degree assault charges.

Driving Complaint – 9:57 p.m. – Chinook Winds Arcade – Caller observed a car doing cookies in the parking lot. Austin Seekins (4/10/95) cited for reckless driving and no insurance.

Taft girls push Rainier to edge before falling; boys lose to league leaders

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Taft girls push Rainier to edge before falling; boys lose to league leaders
Taft junior Emma Coulter provides defensive pressure in a home game earlier this week

The Taft High girls basketball team moved to the brink of its first league victory of the season Friday before falling 40-33 at Rainier for its 18th straight defeat.

Fourth-place Rainier improved to 8-9 overall and 3-7 in Class 3A Coastal Range League girls play with the victory, while the Tigers fell to 2-18, 0-10.

Details from the girls game were not reported.

File photos by Lon French

The Taft boys fell to the Columbians 51-39 in the early game despite 17 points and 11 rebounds from senior center Ray Darrington and 14 points from junior shooting guard Jordan Hall.

The first-place Rainier boys moved to 12-7, 9-1, while Taft dropped to 7-13, 2-8.

Taft senior Tyee Fisher runs the court in a home game earlier this week

Taft boys coach Andy Morgan’s comments:

“It was Senior Night at Rainier Jr/Sr High School, and the Taft Tigers were willing to let the celebrated Rainier 12th-graders score 11 points before they added any points to their own column. It proved to be too many, as the visiting Tigers fell to the home team for the third time, 51-39.

First-year Taft basketball coach Andy Morgan

“Scoring has been a problem for the Tigers, putting up only six in each of the first two frames, for a halftime score of 12, while allowing 24. Senior Ray Darrington scored and was fouled, making the free  throw for a three-point play — added to a deep 3 from junior Jordan Hall, in the first. Junior Lucas Hindman, in his second game back following an absence due to a broken hand, scored an “and 1,” while Hall added another deep shot to finish the scoring in the half.

“An inspired 20 points in the third proved the Tigers weren’t ready to quit. After allowing 15, the third quarter deficit was seven. The Tigers were poised in the quarter, led by deep shots by Hall and senior William Brooks, aided by a bucket from freshman Kaden Hindman and 10 points from inside by Darrington. Unfortunately, Rainier was able to grab a couple of crucial rebounds, and scored in the paint by blown coverage by the Tigers.

“While the Tigers were able to reduce their turnovers to 16 — a number still too high — the visitors were unable to make buckets in the fourth period. Finding themselves in a position needing to stop the clock, the Taft boys only showed one team foul with only minutes remaining in the game. The strong physical play of the Rainier squad caused trouble for the Tigers, often backing away from the bigger bodies of the home team.

“Rainier was able to capitalize on six of eight shots from the charity stripe as Taft attempted a stop-clock comeback. Unfortunately, the shots stopped falling for the Tigers, and they were unable to overcome the 11- point handicap from game’s beginning.

“Darrington scored a game high 17, followed closely by 14 from Hall.  Nobody else on the Tiger squad scored more than three, with a blank in the scoring column for Taft’s often-potent Tyee Fisher. Four rebounds, six assists and a steal helped fill up the hustle column for the senior Fisher.  Darrington also led all rebounders with 11 and added to two blocked shots.

“On the bright side of the game notes, the Taft team was able to hold Rainier scoring star Conner Rea to eight points after allowing him to post a total 51 in the first two meetings. Unfortunately, Rainier found help from others as Taft struggled to help each other on defense.”

The Taft boys will play Clatskanie at 6 p.m. and the girls will play at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on Senior Night in the home finale for Tigers. Taft concludes it season Monday, Feb. 11, at Willamina.

Taft girls stand strong before bowing out at State qualifier

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Taft girls stand strong before bowing out at State qualifier
Taft High senior Autumn Barela and freshman Kadence James share a moment at the girls wrestling District tournament in Springfield on Friday

Taft High senior Autumn Barela and freshman Kadence James made their presence felt against formidable odds Friday at Thurston High School in Springfield before being eliminated at a qualifying meet to advance to the girls State wrestling championships.

“While both girls got eliminated by losing for a second time right at the end of the first day, they went and fought hard,” Taft coach Robb Ellis said. “Kadence pinned a 6A girl wrestler in her first match and Autumn lasted three rounds in her final match in a close one.”

Ellis said the boys will only face fellow Class 3A wrestlers at Districts and the top three in their weight class go to State, while the girls took on wrestlers from the 1A to 6A classification and only the top two advance.

“In a lot of areas of life, girls do have it harder than guys,” he said. “They looked like they belonged there even though it is their first true season of wrestling. I wish we had Autumn back for another round, but no doubt Kadence will show up to Districts every year a lot better than the year before.”

Ellis said the duo might wrestle again for Taft on Thursday when the Tigers host Special District 1 dual matches against Amity, Dayton and Rainier.

“Thankfully, their season may not be over yet,” he said. “There is no doubt that these two may be the pioneers of a growing girls wrestling movement at Taft High School.”

The SD1 meet to determine State boys qualifiers is scheduled Friday, Feb. 15, at Warrenton High School. The OSAA wrestling championships are set the following weekend, Feb. 22-23, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland.

Local baseball fan calls strike three on home plate umpires

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Local baseball fan calls strike three on home plate umpires
Photo illustration by Justin Werner

To hear Lincoln City resident Michael Deaton tell it, hardly anything pains him more than his bad back. While several surgeries over the years have been excruciating, there’s nothing that agonizes him more than umpires who can’t see straight.

While Deaton can’t do much about his aching spine, the former youth and adult baseball and softball league executive, manager and coach enthusiastically endorses a remedy for what ails him when it comes to calling balls and strikes in the national pastime . . .

LiDAR, to be exact.

A cleaner, more modern, speedier, safer, more expedient role model for the fortitude of MLB to keep the game relevant, honest and professional cannot be demonstrated, in my humble opinion.

– Michael Deaton

Deaton prescribes a detection system that works on the principle of radar, but uses light from a laser. Deaton maintains that LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) can help Major League Baseball avoid the cries of foul the NFL has recently endured.

“Use a computer and put the system in the umpire’s clicker or mask to determine balls and strikes that can tell you where the ball is on the field at any given place and any given time,” said Deaton, who has overseen and coached baseball at various levels in Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii since the early 1970s.

“They’ve had the strike zone set up on TV screens for years now that instantly tell us if it’s a ball or a strike. Why can’t they tell the umpire where a ball is within the strike zone all the way around the frame of the plate? Instead of telling the people at home, why not tell the umpire?”

Deaton suggests a vibration or flashing signal in the ump’s clicker or facemask that would convey whether the ball was high or low and had touched the black of the 17-inch wide plate.

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Strike Zone (Rule 2.00 of the Major League Baseball rule book): “… that area over home plate the upper limit of which is a horizontal line at the midpoint between the top of the shoulders and the top of the uniform pants, and the lower level is a line at the hollow beneath the knee cap. The strike zone shall be determined from the batter’s stance as the batter is prepared to swing at a pitched ball.”

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While Deaton is both bewildered and miffed that baseball hasn’t ejected the plate umpire from the game in lieu of modern technology, MLB has addressed the phasing out the human element at great length and — generally speaking — taken a public stance against it.

While computerized umpiring has long been the subject of debate and met with curiosity, enthusiasm, skepticism and outrage at the professional level, everyone agrees it’s virtually impossible to judge the position of 100 mph pitches with pinpoint accuracy 100 percent of the time. Still, baseball purists strongly oppose the introduction of more technology to the game.

For many, a compromise is the answer: use the automated strike zone to assist, not replace, umpires — much like instant replay on diving catches, foul balls and bang-bang plays on the bases.

While MLB says it is intrigued by the technology and is tracking its evolution, it maintains it is satisfied with the performance of its umpires and argues that hitters often shift up and down in their stances even after setting up at the plate, making the exact strike zone difficult for even a machine to detect. Proponents of electronic governing of the strike zone suggest using it to challenge calls with two strikes and “outcome” pitches.

“Everyone says you can’t argue balls and strikes, that it all balances out . . . well, that’s a lie because it all depends on the situation,” Deaton said. “It might balance out over the course of a decade, but not over the course of a game. It changes everything.”

Deaton says he has sent emails to MLB, the Seattle Mariners, umpires and coaching associations, proposing his arguments, but has never got anything back.

“People have the biggest problem with balls and strikes,” he said. “Ease the technology in by taking it out for testing in the minor leagues, if that’s what it takes. See how it works, then bring it to the majors.

“A cleaner, more modern, speedier, safer, more expedient role model for the fortitude of MLB to keep the game relevant, honest and professional cannot be demonstrated, in my humble opinion.”

Now, that’s a stance that’s hard to argue against.

Get in our face and you make the call on determining balls and strikes on social media or in the reader forum below . . .

 

Recent outbreak brings rash of tips to combat spread of measles

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Recent outbreak brings rash of tips to combat spread of measles

Measles

With the recent outbreak of measles in the Vancouver, Wash., area, it is important for local residents to be aware this highly contagious illness could spread to our region.

Measles often begins with a high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes. After three to five days, a rash usually begins on the face and spreads to other parts of the body.

You can catch measles from an infected person as early as four days before they have a rash, and up to four days after the rash appears. You can get measles just by being in a room where a person with measles has been. The measles virus stays in the air for up to two hours after that person has left.

Fortunately, most people in this region have been vaccinated. When a person has been vaccinated as recommended, the vaccine is up to 97 percent effective in preventing measles.

The main people at risk in the current outbreak are those lacking immunity, which is achieved by being vaccinated or by having had the measles disease itself.

If you think you or your child might have symptoms of measles:

  • Call your doctor right away if you see possible symptoms, particularly if you have had known exposure to someone with active measles. Your doctor will let you know if you need to come in for a visit. Measles is very contagious, which means you could give it to someone in a waiting room. It’s important to tell your doctor or clinic that you have symptoms of measles before you go in. They will give you instructions for what to do so you do not spread it further.
  • Stay home if you have the measles. Don’t go to school, work, to the store or to other people’s homes. Don’t have visitors to your home if you or your child have been diagnosed with measles.
  • The best way to protect your family from measles is to get vaccinated. Doctors recommend that all children get the MMR shot and adults should get one if they didn’t have it as a child. The MMR shot is safe and effective at preventing measles, mumps and rubella. Children usually do not have side effects from the shot. In the few who do, side effects such as fever, mild rash or soreness are mild and do not last long.

For more information, contact your primary care provider’s office or your local health department.

Cultural Center events for February and beyond

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Cultural Center events for February and beyond

The Lincoln City Cultural Center has announced several events taking place in February and March:

Schedule of Events, February-March

February
Sunday, Feb. 3         Celtic Concert Series: The Outside Track, 2 pm

Winner of ‘Best Group’ in both the Live Ireland awards and the Tradition In Review awards, The Outside Track is one of the top Celtic acts in the world. They were ‘Best Live Act’ nominees in the MG Alba Scots Traditional Music Awards, and won the German Radio Critics Prize, for their album Flash Company. Live Ireland called them, ‘Among the top bands in the world – stunning on every cut!’ Hailing from Scotland, Ireland, and Cape Breton, its five members are united by a love of traditional music and a commitment to creating new music on this as a foundation. They blend fiddle, accordion, harp, guitar, flute, whistle, step-dance and vocals with breathtaking vitality. Their blend of boundless energy and unmistakable joie de vivre has won them a large following around the globe. Advance tickets $25 adults/$23 seniors/$10 youth ages 18 and under; LCCC membership discount applies. For details head to lincolncityculturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.

Thursdays, Feb. 7-March 14                       Family Matters Cooking Class, 5:30-7:30 pm
Food Share of Lincoln County and the LCCC are presenting this free, 6-week hands-on Family Cooking Matters class. The course is for families who access SNAP, WIC, TANF or SSI benefits. Income verification is not required. Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, in the downstairs kitchen at the LCCC. For more information or to register call 541-265-8578, ext. 3.

Thursday, Feb. 7      You’re Just Our Type: Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-6 pm

Celebrate the month of love by making a life-saving blood donation to the American Red Cross. Bring a date, or come alone – it doesn’t matter. You’ll be somebody’s type, we guarantee it. Make an appointment by heading to redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800­-RED CROSS (1-800­-733-2767)

Feb. 8-March 4          In the Gallery: “Something Old, Something New”
Opening Reception Friday, Feb. 8, 5-7 pm
An exhibition of mixed media artworks (acrylic and collage on watercolor paper) by David Wilson, recasting old film and television performers into situations in the artist’s life. The colors and patterns are influenced by classic movie posters. Join us for a glass of wine and complimentary nibbles at this opening reception: 5-7 pm on Friday, Feb. 8. In conjunction with this show, The Bijou will offer special films on Saturday, Feb. 9. The exhibit will remain on display through Monday, March 4, open 9 am to 5 pm Thursday-Monday.

Saturday, Feb. 9       Sweetheart Dance with the Lincoln Pops Orchestra, 7-10 pm

Enjoy three sets of quintessential Big Band music, from the 25 musicians of the Lincoln Pops Orchestra. There will be punch, cookies and a sweet flower for every lady, along with no-host beer, wine and sodas. Bring a friend or bring your love, dance along or just sit and listen. Everyone is welcome to this community celebration of love and music. General admission tickets are $13 each (ages 18 and up), $25 for two, and $8 for youth. LCCC member discount applies.

Sunday, Feb. 10       Coffee Concert, 2 pm

Join pianist/vocalist Rita Warton, young piano students, favorite tenor Bob Herman, and the trio of Paul, Paula and Barbara Beard for a casual afternoon concert. Complimentary pastries and Cape Foulweather Coffee. Admission by donation, with all proceeds going toward the operations of the LCCC.

Tuesday, Feb. 12     Antique Week Appraise-a-thon, 6:30 pm

You found it, you love it, but what is it worth? No need to go home without answers. Come to the Appraise-a-thon, where a panel of experts will help you learn more about your treasure and its value. Admission is free, plus you’ll have a chance to find even more loot at the Silent Auction. Admission is free. Part of a city-wide celebration of all things vintage, including an antique train display, antique sales and more:lincolncityantiqueweek.com.

Friday-Monday, Feb. 15-18             Pop-Up Antique Faire, 9 am to 5 pm

This all-new Antique Week event will feature an eclectic array of vendors, a book talk with author Carol Dare (“When the World Wept”) along with a booth where you can record your family’s story of “Coming to Oregon”, to be featured on the Lincoln City Antique Week Facebook Page and website. Part of a city-wide celebration of all things vintage, including an antique train display, antique sales and more:lincolncityantiqueweek.com.

Sunday, Feb. 17       Conversation Project: The Ecology of Creative Space, 2 pm

What can an Aspen grove teach us about communication? What can we learn from a flock of geese about collaboration? Or from a mushroom, about transformation? Oregon is experiencing a shift in the landscape of creative spaces in our communities. Population changes, (dis)investment, public policy or the lack of it, and climate change have all had a hand in opening, closing, and changing places that are important to us culturally and creatively. The natural world — of which we are a part — is constantly changing and evolving and has much to teach us about living in these times. Join facilitator Maesie Speer for a conversation that asks, “Can we find inspiration from our natural surroundings to imagine new ways to build creative spaces?” This conversation will include some hands-on activities. The Lincoln City Cultural Plaza Project hosts this free, public Oregon Humanities Conversation Project event.

*Tuesday, Feb. 19                Free Grant Workshop & “Conversations With the Funders” Event

Do you have a nonprofit or a cultural project that needs more funding? Of course you do! More than $5 million in funding will be available when Oregon Cultural Trust Manager Aili Schreiner joins with colleagues from the Cultural Trust’s Statewide Partners and other funders, bringing their “Conversations with the Funders” series back to Lincoln City. Attendees at these free events can learn about funding programs available from multiple grantmakers, and will have the opportunity to discuss their projects and programs with professionals from around the state. The day will begin with a free grant application preparation workshop, presented by Travel Oregon, from 9 am to noon. Then, from 1:30 to 5 pm, the funders will station themselves at tables for an afternoon of “speed-dating” information and conversation. All activities are free, and it’s ok to drop in to the afternoon session. To learn more, contact Niki Price at 541-994-9994 or Aili Schreiner at [email protected] or 503-986-0089.

Tues, Feb. 19; Wednesday, Feb. 20; and Thursday, Feb. 21
Bijou Presents: 2019 Oscar Nominated Shorts, 7 pm nightly
See all the nominated short films from this year’s Academy Award roster, all at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. A different program each night: Live Action (Tuesday), Animated (Wednesday) and Documentary (Thursday), starting at 7 pm each night at the LCCC. Admission is $10 each night. Or get a pass for all three for $28. A joint presentation of The Bijou Theatre and the LCCC.

*Saturday, Feb. 23   “Murder at the Oscars” Taft Drama Club Murder Mystery Event, 3 and 7 pm
Have dinner, see friends, and watch a mystery unfold before your eyes, courtesy of the students, parents and advisors of the Taft 7-12 Drama Club. This event is raising money for the club’s upcoming performance of “Shrek, The Musical.” Seatings at 3 pm and 7 pm, choose between chicken or eggplant parmesan. Tickets $20 single or $35 couple when purchased from a member of the club. Online tickets $22 and $37 at lincolncityculturalcenter.org.

Sunday, Feb. 24       Concert: Jet Black Pearl, 7 pm
It all started 25 years ago in the back of a thrift store in Prague. Jetty Swart stumbled upon a fancy accordion. She smuggled it back home and stared at it for a couple of weeks before she realized that now she had to learn how to play it, and write songs. And sing them. Since then, the Dutch-born Jetty has become the World Wild Accordion Diva, playing from the streets of New York to theaters and festivals in France (with her band Yeti), until she met The Amazing Bubble Man and moved with him to Portland. She now sings in English, but she’s kept her strange accent and her faithful fancy accordion. With her Jet Black Pearl Trio (Tom Goicoechea on drums and Bill Athens on bass) Jetty sings, raps and beat boxes about slugs in love, criminal gurus and hallucinating butterflies. Tickets $15 adv/$17 door/$10 youth. LCCC members get $2 off.

Tuesday, Feb. 26     Chamber of Commerce Luncheon: State of the City, 11:30 am
This annual luncheon will feature the first State of the City address by incoming Mayor Dick Anderson, along with raffles, drawings, member updates and more. Open to non-chamber members and the public. To make your reservation, call the Chamber at 541-994-3070.

 

March 2019
Saturday, March 2                Concert: Terry Schumacher, 7 pm

Terry Schumacher is known throughout the classical guitar world as a performer, experimenter, musicologist and music transcriber extraordinaire. At this concert, Schumacher will perform on a baroque lute and an 11-string guitar that he designed. The program will feature the world premiere “Divertimento Barroco” by Leo Brouwer, along with Bach and a selection of show tunes. Advance tickets $25 adults/$23 seniors/$10 youth ages 18 and under; LCCC membership discount applies. For details head to lincolncityculturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.

 

*Sunday, March 3     Concert: Pete Olson, 2 pm

Get set for a Sunday matinee with Pete Olson: a singer, picker, and writer of sweet, often hopeful, sometimes sad, always poetic songs. A Lincoln City native son, Olson actually attended Delake Elementary School, now home to the LCCC, and is looking forward to playing in his old gymnasium. He’s performed on street corners and in coffee houses, roadhouses, churches, living rooms, and concert halls across America and around the world – and shared the spotlight and traded licks with musical greats like Country Joe McDonald, Barry & Holly Tashian, Jimmy Ibbotson of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Rowan Brothers, and many others. Admission price TBD.

Tuesday, March 5    Bob Herman’s 85th Birthday Party, 5 pm
The ageless tenor Bob Herman returns to the LCCC stage to celebrate his 85th birthday with (of course) a selection of his favorite songs. More information to come.

Thursday and Friday, March 7 and March 8        TheatreWorks “Dragons Love Tacos & Other Stories”
Students in grades k-4, from all over Lincoln City, will be flocking to the LCCC to see this musical revue of favorite contemporary children’s books, including “Dragons Love Tacos” (Adam Rubin), “Interrupting Chicken” (David Ezra Stein), “The Dot” (Peter H. Reynolds), “Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride” (Kate DiCamillo) and “Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa School Days” (Erica Silverman). These daytime performances are designed for large school groups but some individual tickets may be available. For information, call Niki at 541-994-9994.

Thursday, March 7   Celtic Concert Series: Realta, 7 pm

Hailing from the Ulster city of Belfast, Realta is an award winning multi-instrumentalist group presents an enchanting program of dance music interspersed with the occasional story, air and song. While Conor Lamb and Aaron O’Hagan pursue the melody on Uilleann pipes and whistles, guitarist and vocalist Deirdre Galway explores the harmony and rhythms within the tunes. All-Ireland champions Dermot Mulholland and Dermot Moynagh complete the line-up with dynamic accompaniments on double bass, bouzouki, banjo, voice and bodhrán, making this one of the most exciting acts on the Irish music scene today. Advance tickets $25 adults/$23 seniors/$10 youth ages 18 and under; LCCC membership discount applies. For details head to lincolncityculturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.

March 8-April 8         In the Gallery: “Two Water Ways”
Opening Reception Friday, March 8, 5-7 pm

Two notable Oregon artists, Bill Shumway and Pam Serra-Wenz, will approach the subject of water in two dimensions, abstract and beautiful in its own right as well as the key to life itself. Join us for a glass of wine and complimentary nibbles at this opening reception: 5-7 pm on Friday, March 8. The exhibit will remain on display through Monday, April 8, open 9 am to 5 pm Thursday-Monday.

*Saturday, March 9  Neskowin Valley School presents: “Force of Nature”, 7 pm
“Force of Nature” is a compelling one-hour theatrical work and post-show dialogue that brings to light the social, political and cultural issues of childbirth. Written and performed by Carole Groobman, an NVS alumni parent. For more information call NVS Head of School Kelly Ellis, 503-392-3124.

Tuesday, March 12  “¡Corre! ¡Corre! A Race Against Time” by Milagro Theatre Company, 6:30 pm

Inspired by the real life stories of Tarahumara runners, “¡Corre! ¡Corre!” shares the story of a young girl and her coach, who sees her potential as an Olympic competitor. Renowned for their incredible long distance running ability, the Tarahumara are the indigenous people from the northwestern region of Mexico. ¡Corre! ¡Corre!, by Ajai Terrasa Tripathi, uses mythical imagery, dance movement, and poetic narrative to showcase a cultural perspective that inspires athleticism and perseverance. The show will be offered in two daytime performances for 5th, 6th and 7th graders from Taft Elementary and Taft 7-12, followed by a free community performance at 6:30 pm. Sponsored by Family Promise of Lincoln County, the Lincoln County School District and the Sponenburgh Memorial Trust. Doors will open at 6 pm.

*Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17                    St. Patrick’s Day Unplugged

Join Pipedance (Nora Sherwood and Gary Burman) for a cozy, multicultural musical tribute to St. Patrick’s Day, complete with stepdancing, flamenco, pipes and plenty of percussion from around the world. You’re invited to join the tribe and gather ’round a central stage, at one of two performances.  On Saturday night, the show will include dinner: Judy Hardy’s homemade corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, soda bread and dessert. Tickets for the Saturday evening event (dinner at 6 pm, show at 7) will be $32 adults, $30 for seniors and $15 for youth ages 18 and younger. The show will be offered again at 2 pm on Sunday, March 17, with snacks and beverages rather than a full meal. Tickets for the Sunday St. Patrick’s Day Unplugged performance will be $18 adults, $16 seniors and $8 for youth ages 8 and younger.

*Saturday, March 23                        Republican Committee Meet & Greet, 1-3 pm
All are welcome to this public gathering, with refreshments, sponsored by the Lincoln County Republican Central Committee. For information call Lyn Owen, 541-419-6845.

Sunday, March 24-Thursday, April 4        Festival of Illusions 2019

The LCCC’s weather-proof, family-friendly Spring Break celebration of all things magical! Nine big evening shows at 7 pm, with reserved seats $16 adults, $14 for seniors/students, $8 for youth ages 5-18, and free for kids age 4 and younger. During the day, March 25-29, kids can enjoy the Abra Cadabra Art Workshop from 1-4 pm (drop in for $5). Sponsored by the Oregon Coast TODAY and Explore Lincoln City.

Here’s the evening show lineup:

Sunday, March 24 – Rudi Galindo

Monday, March 25 – Magician Jeff Evans

Tuesday, March 26 – The Amazing Bubble Man

Wednesday, March 27 – The Amazing Bubble Man

Thursday, March 28 – Mentalist Brian Ledbetter

Friday, March 29 – Iman Lizarazu

Saturday, March 30 –Monday, April 1 — —          No evening performances,

Info Center and Gallery open 9 am to 5 pm

Tuesday, April 2 — Henrik Bothe

Wednesday, April 3 – Angel Ocasio (Spanish and English)

Thursday, April 4 – Stefano Iaboni

CLASS SCHEDULE

Would you like to teach a class at the Lincoln City Cultural Center? Our spaces rent for as little as $10 an hour. For details call Kerry, 541-994-9994.

NEW MOON YOGA

New Moon is a collective run by volunteers, overseen by the LCCC, with a goal to make the benefits of yoga available to anyone. There are classes for all levels of experience and range from 1 hour to 80 minutes. As of the writing of this schedule (Feb. 2019) the schedule was as follows:

Mondays             8:30 am           Back, Ball & Balance (Laura, All Levels)

5:30 pm           Hatha Yoga Level 1 (Anne-Laure, All Levels)

Tuesdays                       8:30 am           Alignment & More (Laura, All Levels)

5:30 pm           Vinyasa Flow (Jill, All Levels)

Wednesdays     9 am                Yoga Flow (Britt, Intermediate-Advanced)

Thursdays          9 am                Smooth Vinyasa (Dawn, All Levels)

Noon                Alignment & More (Laura, All Levels)

Fridays               9 am                Vinyasa Flow (Anne-Laure, All Levels)

Saturdays                       10 am              Instructor’s Choice (Britt, All Levels)

For the latest schedule, prices and special punch card promotions, log into www.NewMoonYoga.org. For more information or to get on the daily class reminder e-mail list contact [email protected]

TONE & TIGHTEN TUESDAYS WITH BECCA BLUE

A just-right workshop, at a just right time, Tuesday evenings from 5:45 to 6:30 in the Dance Studio. Get leaner arms, firmer abs and a nice lifted butt, plus increased flexibility. Encouraged fee $5, but the first class is free. Bring a mat and a friend! Learn more by contacting Rebecca Haslett, [email protected].

MOSAIC WORKSHOPS – Joanne Daschel teaches classes, creates fine art mosaic landscapes and makes popular custom address signs in Studio 1 in the lower level of the LCCC. She also leads mosaic mentoring and project-based classes, like:

v  Hammer & Hardie Workshop with Lynn Adamo – Feb. 23 & 24

v  Mosaic Studio Sessions – Mondays 1-4 pm

To learn more, contact her at 541-992-0906 or email [email protected].

BALLET FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS

Diane Christiansen teaches ballet every Saturday in the LCCC Dance Studio. Currently, the schedule is as follows: Ages 4-6 (9 am), Ages 7 and Up Beginners (10 am), Adults (11:15 am) and Ages 7 and up Advanced (1 pm). The fee is $36/month with a discount for siblings. For details, contact Diane at 507-514-7984.

IRISH DANCE – THURSDAYS

Nora is a retired Irish dance champ and musician who enjoys sharing her love of the dance and the music that accompanies it. She leads a weekly group session from 1-3 on Thursdays, and also offers private lessons. To register or learn more, call her at 541-283-5949 or e-mail [email protected].

ZUMBA with Tina – Wednesdays and Mondays at 5:30

Ditch the workout, and join the party. No dance experience required! Salsa * Merengue * Reggaeton * Bellydancing * Tango * Samba * Cumbia * Bachata  *FUN  * TONING * WEIGHTLOSS.  To learn more, contact Tina Marshall, 541-921-8353, [email protected] or FB “Zumba With Tina.” Drop-ins welcome, and punch cards are available.

ENCOURAGING HEALTHY WEIGHS – MONDAYS 5:15 to 6 pm

This group meets every Monday, to lose weight and be healthy in a fun and caring way. Weigh-in set for 5 pm, class from 5:30 to 6:15 pm. Open to anyone struggling with weight issues. No pressure! No stress! Just encouragement. Cost: $5 per month. Drop-ins welcome. For more info or to pre-register, call Tracy at 541-764-2510 or Elizabeth at 541-994-6902.

BEACHTOWN TOASTMASTERS – SECOND & FOURTH TUESDAYS at Noon

Become the speaker and leader you want to be, with help from Toastmasters International. The local chapter gathers in Margaret’s Meeting Room on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. To join the group and sign up for the day’s schedule, be there at 11:50 am. To learn more contact David Jamieson, [email protected].

CERAMICS FOR ADULTS – TUESDAYS 6-8:30 pm
In the lower level (Studio 3) of the LCCC, with ceramics workstations, rollers, wheels and kilns. Adult Clay Night with Open Studio is held on Tuesdays from 6-8:30 pm, $90 plus materials for an eight-week session. Open studio time, private instruction and special events are available.

LCCC TEXTILE CENTER – Operated by volunteers Lyle and Arlene Gowing, and featuring a wide variety of looms, wheels, yarns and books; four floor looms, two rigid heddle looms, six spinning wheels, two tapestry looms, two quilt frames, lots of yarn for your projects, sold by donation to the Cultural Center. For a donation of $25 to the LCCC, the Gowings will give you an introductory lesson in spinning or weaving.  Call 541-992-5150 to make an appointment for a class, or drop by during the following hours:

Wednesdays                          11 am to 8 pm
Thursday and Friday          11 am to 3 pm

Other days and times by appointment

LOOM RENTAL — Looms are available for rent, $5 an hour or $80 a month.

FARTS (Fiber Arts, Radical Teachers and Students) – A Fiber Fellowship of artists who meet every Wednesday from 3-5 pm at the Textiles Studio

For information, contact Niki Price, [email protected] or 541-994-9994 (unless otherwise noted)

Lincoln City Cultural Center & Visitor Info Center

The Lincoln City Cultural Center and the official Lincoln City Visitor Information Center are open to the public for our WINTER SCHEDULE, staffed by employees and volunteers, from 9 am to 5 pm Thursday through Monday (closed on Tuesday and Wednesday). To reach the info center, call 541-994-3302. For all ticket and event inquiries, call 541-994-9994.

How to Purchase Tickets

Tickets may be purchased anytime on our website, www.lincolncity-culturalcenter.org. Click the large “Buy Tickets Online” button on the left side of the screen. Tickets may also be purchased by calling our business office, 541-994-9994, or in person at the Visitor Information Center, open Thursday-Monday from 9 am to 5 pm. LCCC Members always receive $2 off LCCC event ticket prices; to redeem use the code on your membership card. For membership information call 541 994-9994 or see our website.

2019 ‘CONVERSATIONS WITH FUNDERS AND PARTNERS’ SCHEDULED: MORE THAN $5 MILLION IN FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR 2019 (PHOTO)

News Release from Oregon Cultural Trust
Salem – More than $5 million in funding will be available when Oregon Cultural Trust Manager Aili Schreiner joins with colleagues from the Cultural Trust’s Statewide Partners and other funders Feb. 12 through March 11 for “Conversations with Funders and Partners,” a seven-stop series of application workshops. Attendees will learn about funding programs available from multiple grantmakers and will have the opportunity to discuss their projects and programming. Other statewide programming resources and application preparation guidance (three locations) also will be presented.

Participating will be representatives from the Cultural Trust’s Statewide Partners – the Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Heritage, Oregon Humanities and the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office – as well as counterparts from The Oregon Community Foundation (most locations), the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, Travel Oregon and Portland’s Regional Arts and Culture Council (Portland location).

As a special bonus for potential applicants, the events in Lincoln City, La Grande and Roseburg will be combined with free application writing workshops presented by Meredith Howell of Travel Oregon. The application writing workshops are scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon in Lincoln City and La Grande and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Roseburg, all in the same locations. Travel Oregon will also participate in the Conversations events in those locations.

Organizations encouraged to attend “Conversations with Funders and Partners” include libraries, arts organizations, museums, cultural centers, historical societies, arts alliances, literary groups and heritage organizations. All cultural nonprofit organizations are welcome.

“There are more than 1,450 cultural nonprofits serving Oregonians,” said Schreiner. “We want to make sure they know about the significant funding and programming resources that are here to support them.”

Among the funding opportunities discussed will be the Cultural Trust’s 2019 Cultural Development Program; application guidelines will be posted on the Trust website Friday, Feb. 8, with an April 19 application deadline (see details below).

“Conversations with Funders and Partners” begin Tuesday, Feb. 12, in Bandon and conclude in Roseburg on Monday, March 11. Registration is not required.

The full schedule is:

  • Bandon: 2-5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, Bandon Conference & Community Center

(Room 4) 1200 11th St SW, Bandon, OR 97411

  • Eugene: 12-3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, Eugene Public Library

(Bascom-Tykeson Room) 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

  • Lincoln City*: 1:30-5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 19, Lincoln City Cultural Center

(Auditorium) 540 NE Hwy 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367

  • East Portland: 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, Portland Community College (Southeast Campus Community Hall) 2305 SE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97216
  • La Grande*: 1:30-5 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, Island City Hall

(Community Meeting Room) 10605 Island Ave, Island City, OR 97850

  • Bend: 2:45-5:45 p.m., Thursday, March 7, Downtown Bend Public Library

(Brooks Meeting Room) 601 NW Wall St. Bend, OR 97701

  • Roseburg*: 4:15-6 p.m., Monday, March 11, Ford Family Foundation

1600 NW Stewart Pkwy, Roseburg, OR 97471

*Please note: Free grant application prep workshops, presented by Travel Oregon, will precede the events in Lincoln City, La Grande and Roseburg. The workshops are scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon in Lincoln City and La Grande and from 1 to 4 p.m. in Roseburg, all at the same event locations.

Oregon Cultural Trust Cultural Development Program

The Cultural Trust’s Cultural Development Program recognizes and supports significant projects through four program funded categories: Access; Preservation; Creativity; and Capacity.

In 2018 the Cultural Trust awarded more than $3 million in statewide grants. Cultural Development Program grants represent one third of the annual funding the Cultural Trust provides to Oregon’s cultural nonprofits. Other funding includes grants to the Trust’s five statewide partners – to support their mission goals and respective funding programs – and to 45 county and tribal cultural coalitions that fund local initiatives, projects and programs.

FY2020 Cultural Development Program grants are for projects and activities that will occur between Aug. 1, 2019, and July 30, 2020.

Grant guidelines will be posted by Friday, Feb. 8, for an application deadline of 5 p.m. on Friday, April 19.

For more information contact Schreiner at [email protected] or 503-986-0089.

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