Coastal Arts Guild lunch

Newport Visual Arts Center

Newport-based gourd artist Louise Hemphill is this month’s featured speaker. 11 am, 777 NW Beach Drive, followed by a potluck lunch. $10 suggested donation.

Meditation Workshop

Newport 60+ Activity Center

The meditation taught in this workshop has its roots in Zen practice. Students will learn how to simply sit and be comfortable and restful — a practice that can be applied to any life endeavor. 10-11:30 am, 20 SE Second Street. FMI, go to www.newportoregon.gov/dept/par/sc or call 541-265-9617.

Socrates Café

Congregational Church of Lincoln City

A freewheeling discussion on the big questions using the Socratic method of questioning. Facilitated by Jane Siebert, 10:30 am-noon, 1760 NW 25th Place. FMI, go to lcucc1949.wordpress.com or call 541-994-2378.

Cheap Date Night

Olde Line Lanes & Kitchen • Lincoln City

Treat your favorite person without breaking the bank, with bowling at $20 per hour (including shoe rental) for up to six people; 12-inch pizzas for $10 apiece; and drink specials aplenty. 4-9:30 pm, 316 SE Highway 101. FMI, go to www.oldelinelanes.com or call 541-614-1650.

Trivia Thursday

Black Squid Beerhouse • Lincoln City

Free trivia with a different theme each week, and prizes for 1st and 2nd place teams. 7-9 pm, 3001 SW Highway 101. FMI, go to www.blacksquidbeerhouse.com or call 541-614-0733.

Yachats Big Band Dance

Yachats Commons

Enjoy the swingin’ sounds of the Yachats Big Band on the first Thursday of each month. 7-9 pm. Suggested donation $5; kids under 12 swing free. 7-9 pm, 441 Hwy 101. FMI, call 541-547-3530.