CHILDREN’S THEATRE WORKSHOPS
The Lincoln City Cultural Center invites all students ages 6-18 to take part in our week-
long drama workshops, led by the touring directors of Missoula Children’s Theatre. They
bring scripts, costumes, sets and music — all they need is you. Thanks to generous
donations from the Lincoln City community, all local kids take part for FREE. Visiting
youth are welcome, as well, with a $50 registration fee. There will be TWO different
shows and dates to choose from.
June 15-20: “King Arthur’s Quest”
Auditions: 10 am Mon, June 15 (sharp!)
Rehearsals: Mon-Fri, June 15-19
Performances: 3pm & 7pm Sat, June 20
Aug. 3-8: “Sleeping Beauty”
Auditions: 10 am Monday, Aug. 3 (sharp!)
Rehearsals: Mon-Fri, Aug. 3-7
Performances: 3pm &7pm Sat, Aug. 8
Youth participation is free, but there are a limited number of parts available for each
show. Audience tickets for the Saturday show are $10 reserved, $5 general, on sale at
lincolncity-culturalcenter.org (click “Buy Tickets”). For details, call 541-994-9994.
DEPOE BAY KIDS ZONE
June 22-Aug. 21 * 634 SE Hwy. 101 in Depoe Bay
Kids Zone is dedicated to serving kids and families throughout north Lincoln County
with enriching experiences and quality care. Scholarships available! To learn more or
register contact 541-765-8990 or neighborsforkids.org.
SUNSHINE CLUB
8am-Noon, Monday-Friday
Open to children ages 12 and under. Includes a continental breakfast served at 9am.
Fee is $7 per day, pre-paid only.
KIDS ZONE CAMP
Noon-5:30 pm, Monday-Thursday
Open to children entering grades K-12. Includes a USDA-approved lunch, afternoon
snack, art, science, technology and music classes, field trips, CATCH nutrition sessions
and lots of FUN! The cost is $10/afternoon or $5/afternoon if you qualify for the
free/reduced price lunch program.
TRANSPORTATION
A bus will be operating each morning, with pick-ups from Newport to Gleneden Beach.
The fee is $3 per pickup.
FAMILY NIGHTS AT THE LIBRARY
6:30 pm every Wednesday
June 17-Aug. 5
2015 THEME: “Every Hero Has a Story”
Join the in-crowd every Wednesday at 6:30 pm in the Don Distad Reading Room at the
Driftwood Public Library. It’s on the second floor of the Lincoln City Civic Building, 801
SW Hwy. 101 (next to Price N’ Pride). Sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and
win prizes as you read. Family nights are FREE and open to all ages.
SCHEDULE
June 17: Knights Veritas, live knights in full armor
June 24: Henrik Bothe, juggling summer mania
July 1: Madame Chaos, in-your-face-MAD science
July 8: Super Slug Races, bring your own super slug to race
July 15: Habiba Addo, storytelling around the world
July 22: Gideon Freudman, electric cello- live!
July 29: Bug Chicks (Yes! Live bugs!)
Aug 5: Il Teatro Calamari, live puppet theater
Info & Registration: Call 541-996-1258 or www.driftwoodlib.org or visit the Driftwood
Public Library’s Facebook page.
TEEN EVENTS: Special programs for readers in 7th-12th grade, offered from 3:30 to 5
pm Thursdays, June 18-Aug. 6. To learn more or register, drop by the library or call
541-996-1258.
LINCOLN CITY PARKS & REC
at the Community Center
2150 Oar Place, Lincoln City
The Lincoln City Parks & Recreation program offers youth swim lessons, open
recreation swims and special family-oriented events, all summer long. Children entering
grades 1-6 can take part in the Rec Kids program, with weekday care and quality
adventures every weekday, throughout the summer months. Grab a Summer Fun Guide
at the center, or head to www.lincolncity.org and click “Community/Recreation Center.”
Or, call 541-994-2131.
YOUTH ART CLASSES
ART SMART: STORYBOOK MAKING
June 15-24 at the Artists Studio Association
Art teacher Krista Eddy will help each young artist create characters, write a story and
illustrate his or her own book. All materials provided. Four-class session, 1-2:30 pm
Mondays & Wednesdays, June 15, 17, 22 & 24. Ages 7-14
Location: 620 NE Sixth St., Lincoln City
Fee: $20 for four sessions
Info & Registration: 541-992-4292 or asaart.net
KIDS CLAY: UNDER THE SEA
July 14, 16, 21 & 23 at the Lincoln City Clay studio
Explore the colors and creatures found in tidepools and deep under the ocean to inspire
your clay creations. Students will build fish wind chimes, silly crabs and other fun
creatures of the deep. Four class session, 1-2:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 14,
16, 21 & 23. Ages 10 and older.
Location: Downstairs at the cultural center, 540 NE Hwy. 101
Fee: $60, includes all materials, tools, instruction and firing
Info: Caroline Brooks, 575-621-2634 or mail@lincolncityclay.com, or online at
lincolncityclay.com
ART SMART: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FAMOUS ARTISTS
Mondays, Aug. 3-31 at the Artists Studio Association
Each class will feature a different famous artist. Students will learn about the artist and
his or her painting style, then create their own versions in the same style. Drop-ins
welcome. All materials provided. Five class session, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. Ages 7-14.
Location: 620 NE Sixth St., Lincoln City
Fee: $5/session or $20 for all five.
Info & Registration: 541-992-4292 or asaart.net
KIDS CLAY: INTO THE WOODS
Aug. 11, 13, 18 & 20 at the Lincoln City Clay studio
The great outdoors will be the inspiration for this class. Students will use the themes of
plants and animals to add texture and fun in creating cool bowls, sculptures and more.
Four-class session, 2-3:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays for two weeks. Ages 10 and
older.
Fee & other details: See “Kids Clay: Under the Sea” above.
NESKOWIN VALLEY SCHOOL
July 6-31 * 1005 Slab Creek Road, Neskowin
NVS will offer four sessions of weekday summer camps designed to nourish the
creative soul and allow children find ways to use their imaginations as they explore the
world around them. Camps explore art, science, theatre, cooking, outdoor play and
more. Open to ages 4 to 14, with fees ranging from $85-$125 per week. To learn more
or register, contact NVS at 503-392-3124 or neskowinvalleyschool.com.
CHALK ART CONTEST
11am-4 pm SAT, July 11 @ the LCCC
What a Super SATURDAY idea! The sidewalks and pavement around the center will be
measured and taped, and your $10 entry fee includes a sidewalk square and chalk.
Enter in one of four age categories (ages 3-6, 7-12, 13-18 or 18+). A panel of judges will
make the rounds, with prizes for the top two finishers in every group. To pre-register or
learn more, call the LCCC, 541-994-9994, or head to lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
FREE CONCERTS
A gift from the Siletz Bay Music Festival
INFO: 541-921-1131 or siletzbaymusic.org
Friday, June 26 @ 7 pm
Free Community Concert:
“A SHARING”
Program: The SBMF presents chamber works by Zelenski and Dvorak, and featuring
the Taft 7-12 Jazz Band. Held at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101
Monday, June 29 @ 7:30 pm
Free Community Concert:
“SIMPLE GIFTS”
A program of Mozart, Chopin and Schumann. Held in the Lincoln City Congregational
Church, 1760 NW 25th St.
Sunday, July 5 @ 11am
Free Children’s Concert:
‘Carnival of the Animals’
& ‘The Noisy Intermission’
The whole family is welcome to this event, with Yaacov Bergman conducting the Siletz
Bay Music Festival Orchestra. Featuring narration by Ron Spivak. Held at the Salishan
Spa & Golf Resort, Gleneden Beach.
NEW! RAKU on the LAWN
Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy 101
On select Saturdays this summer, the LCCC will be offering free demonstrations of the
Japanese firing process called RAKU. A glazed pot is removed from an outdoor kiln
while still hot (around 1800 degrees) and placed in a container with combustible
materials, like pine needles or recycled cardboard. Watch at your leisure, or purchase a
pot to glaze yourself and see it fired on site by Ben and Caroline Brooks, of Lincoln City
Clay. Sponsored by the City of Lincoln City, Raku Days are tentatively set for 11am-3
pm June 20/July 4 & 25/Aug. 8, 15, 22/Sept. 5. Glaze-it-yourself pottery will range
from $25-$50. For more info, contact clay artist Caroline Brooks, 575-621-2634,
mail@lincolncityclay.com. Learn more at their website, lincolncityclay.com
Friday Night Clay at the LCCC
June 12/July 10 & 24/Aug 7 & 21/Sept 11
Looking for something family-friendly to do on a Friday night? Get creative with clay in
this one-night course. Participants learn the basics of hand-building ceramics while
having fun in a relaxed classroom environment. Use colored slips to decorate pieces,
and the instructors will add a clear glaze. They’ll fire up to 2 small pieces, with your work
ready to pick up in 2 weeks (or shipping arrangements can be made). Come on your
own, or invite your friends for a more social experience. All are welcome, but space is
limited. Open to ages 10 and older. The fee is $20 per person, per evening (materials
and tools included). For info & registration, contact Caroline Brooks, 575-621-2634,
mail@lincolncityclay.com. Or, register online at lincolncityclay.com.
KIDS SING OUT!
SUMMER PERFORMANCE CAMP
Mon-Fri, July 13-17 & 20-24
Learn to be a stronger vocalist and all-around performer with help from Kids Sing Out
directors Val and John Kendall. Beginners will meet from 10 am to noon, and advanced
singers will study from 12:30 pm to 2 pm, culminating in a performance at 7 pm on
Friday, July 24, at the
LCCC. This summer, KSO will be taking on three-part harmonies! Sponsored by First
Baptist Church and the LCCC. Open to youth ages 9 and above. All activities will take
place at the
cultural center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. The fee is $65 (scholarships
available). Info & Registration: 541-996-4045.
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