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updated January 2012
Newport, Depoe Bay Events Calendar for Winter, January - February 2012
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. Open Every Day: Depoe Bay Winery. Inside the “cave de vin” as they termed it, there’s more quirky fun from the folks who bring you the Nehalem Bay Winery. Like their north coast sister winery, enjoy a large variety of reds and whites, as well as dessert wines. Write your name on the cave walls as well. Highway 101, downtown Depoe Bay, Oregon. (541) 765-3311. www.depoebaywinery.com Every Second Saturday. Newport Drum Circle. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Don Davis Park Gazebo. Newport, Oregon.
Ongoing Exhibit: Shipwrecks on Oregon's Coast. An exhibit on shipwrecks along Oregon's coast with photographs and objects. Tuesday through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Burrows House Museum. Newport, Oregon. 541-265-7509. www.oregoncoasthistory.org Every Saturday and Sunday. Sea Lion Encounter. Learn about the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s pinnipeds and get a sea lion kiss behind the scenes. Ages 8 and up. 10-11 a.m. Call ahead for reservations. Oregon Coast Aquarium. South Beach. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. www.aquarium.org. Every Tuesday and Thursday. Giant Pacific Octopus. Go behind the scenes on a popular encounter to shake an octopus’ hand … er, suckers. Learn about the exciting life of one of the most intelligent invertebrates on this planet. Oregon Coast Aquarium. South Beach. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. www.aquarium.org.
February 4, 18. Sea Lion Encounter. Learn about the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s pinnipeds and get a sea lion kiss behind the scenes. Ages 8 and up. 10-11 a.m. Call ahead for reservations. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. www.aquarium.org. February 9. Oregon Coast Agate Club Meeting. The club is open to membership for any one with an interest in rocks, gems, minerals and fossils. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Central Lincoln PUD. 2129 N. Coast Highway. Newport, Oregon. February 11. “Be Jeweled” recycled jewelry sale. Over 5,000 donated items of vintage, fine, ethnic and costume jewelry. Most pieces one of a kind. Boutique and bargain all at fantastic prices. A fundraiser for Food Share of Lincoln County. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Shilo Inn. 536 S.W. Elizabeth St. Newport, Oregon. www.foodsharelincolncounty.org.
February 14. Classical Piano Concert by Pamela Celeste Weber. Includes the “Appassionata” Sonata by Beethoven and works by Chopin, Liszt, Debussy and Rachmaninoff. $15. 7-9 p.m. Newport Performing Arts Center. 777 W. Olive St. Newport, Oregon. 541-265-2787. www.coastarts.org. February 23-26. 35th Annual Newport Seafood and Wine Festival. Over 17,000 visitors coming to the festival for a weekend of wine, wonders in the culinary world, seafood and arts and crafts. Over 35 food vendors, 24 crafters and 85 wineries will be found at this enormous festival. Thursday 6-10 p.m. Friday 2-9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The South Beach Marina parking lot, near the Rogue Ales Warehouse. 2320 OSU Drive. Newport, Oregon. www.newportchamber.org.
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Every Wednesday and Saturday. High Tea at The Grand Victorian. Limited seating so call by each Tuesday, no later than 6 p.m. to reserve your choice of seating times. (choices are for times between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Wednesdays.) 105 NW Coast Street. Newport, Oregon. 800-784-9936 or 541-265-4490.
Every Saturday. Lincoln County Fairgrounds Farmers Market. Showcasing farmers, food producers, and arts and crafts from Lincoln County. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Newport, Oregon. 
February 14. Valentine’s Day Sea Lion Kisses. Want to make your Valentine’s Day extra special? How about a couples kiss with one of our sea lions? Also included is a behind the scenes tour of the aquarium. 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. $35 for aquarium members, $40 for non-members. Oregon Coast Aquarium. 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Road. Newport, Oregon. 541-867-3474. 
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