Newport, Depoe Bay Events Calendar for Winter, 2010

Newport's Nye Beach

First & third Tuesday of each month. “Job Shadows,” for high School juniors and seniors.  Want to know what it’s like to work in the field of marine science? Come see how Aquarium keepers take care of the animals and what it’s like to work with marine mammals, sea birds, fish and invertebrates. Shadows in education and life support departments are also available upon request. 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Contact Youth Programs Coordinator, Tricia Ratliff. Oregon Coast Aquarium. Ferry Slip Road, South Beach. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. aquarium.org.

January 30. Chocolate Classic. A night of wine, great raffle drawings and most of all chocolate. Several local chef's who will be showing off their chocolate delights. Annual fundraiser for The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Lincoln County. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. $25 per person or $45 per couple. Oregon Coast Aquarium. Ferry Slip Road, South Beach (across the bay from Newport, Oregon). 541-574-2684.

January 30. Be Jeweled. A vintage, costume and collectible jewelry sale. Benefit for Food Share of Lincoln County. Presented by the News Times. Over 4,000 donated items. Great prices on one of a kind items. All customers receive coupons for discounted food, lodging, and merchandise. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Half price sale at noon. Newport, Oregon www.foodsharelincolncounty.org

January 30 - 31 Newport Symphony Orchestra. Newport will be the first to hear a new version of Daniel Kellogg's January Scenes. Will explore the music of Jean Sibelius. 7:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Newport, Oregon. www.newportsymphony.org

January 31. Crab Krack event to benefit Pacific Maritime & Heritage Center. A Whole Crab dinner will be served. Celtic Music by the Nettles. Silent & oral auction. Crab will also be available for purchase. Dessert by Mo’s & others. Fresh Crab provided by Newport Fishermen & processing plants, Newport Crab Marketing Association and Pacific Shrimp. 4 pm. Best Western Agate Beach Inn. Newport, Oregon. 

February 5. Newport Animal Shelter's Boomer Bash. A variety of artists will be selling their wares with a portion of the sales going to the shelter fund. Refreshments will be available including coffee, hot chocolate and hot cider. 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the club house in Pacific Shores RV Park, 6225 N. Coast Hwy, Newport, Oregon.

February 6. Cub Scout Combination Sleepover. Scouts spend the night in Passages of the Deep. Eat pizza, scavenger hunt, activities designed to meet specific badge requirements. Late night snack then sleep with the sharks. Wake to breakfast and tour. Register 541-867-3474 ext. 5301. Ages 7 and up. 6 p.m. – 9 a.m. $50 members, $55 non-members. Oregon Coast Aquarium. South Beach (across the bay from Newport, Oregon). www.aquarium.org.

February 6. Sea Lion Encounter. Learn about the Aquarium’s pinnipeds, get a sea lion kiss and explore behind the scenes at the aquarium. Reservations 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313. Ages 8 and up. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. $35 members, $40 non-members (limit 10 people per encounter). Oregon Coast Aquarium. South Beach (across the bay from Newport, Oregon). www.aquarium.org.

February 12. Sea Squirts: Shiny Shells. Meet animals with shells including a crab that changes its shell as it grows. Reservations 541-867-3474, ext. 5301. Ages 2-3/parent. 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. $15 members, $20 non-members. Oregon Coast Aquarium. South Beach (across the bay from Newport, Oregon). www.aquarium.org.

February 13. Sea Otter Encounter. Go behind the scenes, meet a mammalogist & learn about otter care and feeding. Reservations required: 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313. Ages 8 and up. 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. $30 members, $35 non-members (limit 10). Oregon Coast Aquarium. South Beach (across the bay from Newport, Oregon). www.aquarium.org.

Kids activities at Oregon Coast Aquarium.

February 13. Flock of Fledglings: A Swell of Smells. Children leave the class knowing many of our aquarium animals are able to smell things. Reservations 541-867-3474, ext. 5301. Ages 4 - 5. 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. $25 members, $30 non-members. Oregon Coast Aquarium. South Beach (across the bay from Newport, Oregon). www.aquarium.org.

February 14. Valentine’s Day Sea Lion Encounter. Bring your sweetie to meet and learn about some of the Aquarium’s pinnipeds & get a sea lion kiss. Reservations 541-867-3474 ext. 2313. Ages 8/up. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. $35 members, $40 non-members (Limit 10 people per encounter). Oregon Coast Aquarium. South Beach (across the bay from Newport, Oregon). www.aquarium.org.

February 27. Girl Scout Sleepover. Scouts spend the night in Passages of the Deep. Eat pizza, scavenger hunt, fun activities designed to meet specific badge requirements. Late night snack then sleep with the sharks. Wake to breakfast and a behind-the-scenes tour. Register 541-867-3474 ext. 5301. Ages 7 and up. $50 members, $55 non-members. Oregon Coast Aquarium. South Beach (across the bay from Newport, Oregon). www.aquarium.org.

March 6. Sea Lion Encounter. Learn about the Aquarium’s pinnipeds, get a sea lion kiss and explore behind the scenes at the aquarium. Reservations 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313. Ages 8 and up. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. $35 members, $40 non-members (limit 10 people per encounter). Oregon Coast Aquarium. South Beach (across the bay from Newport, Oregon). www.aquarium.org.

March 12. Sea Squirts Furry Friends. A sensory focused learning opportunity about the ocean for toddlers and their parents. Join us to explore what some marine mammals feel like. Reserve at 541-867-3474, ext. 5301. Ages 2-3/parent. 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. $15 members, $20 non-members. Oregon Coast Aquarium. South Beach (across the bay from Newport, Oregon). www.aquarium.org.

March 13. Flock of Fledglings: A Surge of Sounds. Learn how sea animals hear sounds through the ocean. Reservations 541-867-3474, ext. 5301. Ages 4 - 5. 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. $25 members, $30 non-members. Oregon Coast Aquarium. South Beach (across the bay from Newport, Oregon). www.aquarium.org.

March 13 – 14. Nye Beach Murder Mystery Weekend. Participants visit various locations throughout this beachside village, collect mystery clues and interrogate suspects. Mystery Solutions are to be turned in at Nye Cottage, 208 NW Coast Street, one block north of the Performing Arts Center. Prizes are awarded to the winning sleuths. Newport, Oregon. http://nyebeach.org

March 13. Sea Otter Encounter. Go behind the scenes, meet a mammalogist & learn about otter care and feeding. Reservations 541- 867-3474 Ext. 2313. Ages 8 and up. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. $30 members, $35 nonmembers (limit 10). Oregon Coast Aquarium. South Beach (across the bay from Newport, Oregon). www.aquarium.org.

March 20 – 27 Spring Whale Watching Week. Newport, Oregon. www.whalespoken.org

March 20. Family Sleepover. Families spend the night in Passages of the Deep. Eat pizza, scavenger hunt participate in activities. Late night snack then sleep with the sharks. Wake to breakfast & tour! Register 541-867-3474 ext. 5301. Ages 6–up. 6 p.m. – 9 a.m. $50 members, $55 non-members. Oregon Coast Aquarium. South Beach (across the bay from Newport, Oregon). www.aquarium.org.

March 20. Fishermen's Memorial Service. Newport Fishermen's Wives host the Annual Fishermen's Memorial Service at the Fishermen's Memorial Sanctuary. Yaquina Bay State Park. Newport, Oregon.

March 22 - 23. Sea Squirts/Flock of Fledglings. What’s in the Mud? (spring break special). Investigate the mudflats and the animals that live there. Rubber boots and change of clothing is recommended. Reserve 541-867-3474, ext. 5301. Ages 2-5 with parent. 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. $15 members, $20 non-members. Oregon Coast Aquarium. South Beach (across the bay from Newport, Oregon). www.aquarium.org.

March 27. Newport Symphony Orchestra. Dvorak's blazing Seventh and the evocative musical storytelling of Mozart, Faure, Korngold crown a season-long survey of unforgettable masterpieces. 7:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Newport, Oregon. www.newportsymphony.org

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