Devils Lake Dunk

Regatta Park • Lincoln City

Get a short, sharp shock at this, the very coldest of the coast’s cold-water dunks. Charge in from the shore or get it over quickly by jumping from the dock before retreating to dry land for a towel, hot coffee and donuts. 10 am, NE West Devils Lake Road. FMI, go to www.lincolncity.org or call 541-994-2131,

Manzanita Polar Plunge

NeahKahNie Beach • Manzanita

If one person charges into the ocean in winter, it’s odd. If 300 people do it, we call it a tradition. See what makes the plungers come back year after year for the sprint across the broad sands followed by a brief brush with the Pacific. 11 am, just north of Manzanita.

Polar Plunge

Cape Lookout State Park • Tillamook

A bracing plunge followed by a warming beach fire, cocoa and an optional hike down the beach or along trails that twist through giant coastal trees. 11 am. FMI, go to oregonstateparks.org

Flow

Congregational Church of Lincoln City

Gather with others for an intimate conversation about our personal spiritual journeys, facilitated by Marci Woodruff. An outgrowth of discussions about the “Life Between Lives” book of author Dr. Michael Newton. 10 am-noon, 1760 NW 25th Place. FMI, go to lcucc1949.wordpress.com or call 541-994-2378.

First Day Hike

Oswald West State Park • Arch Cape

Kick-off 2020 with a stroll through nature led by a knowledgeable guide who will share stories about the park’s history, geology, wildlife and plants. Meet at the Cape Falcon trailhead. 8 am, Oswald West State Park. FMI, go to oregonstateparks.org or call 800-551-6949.

Sip + Shop

Downtown Tillamook

Stroll, browse and sip at downtown merchants — each sharing tastes of their favorite adult beverages and hosting a variety of fall sales and special offers. 5-7 pm. FMI, call 503-842-7525.

Yoga Open House

Lincoln City Cultural Center

Come meet the teachers at New Moon Yoga in a relaxed, no-pressure atmosphere. Ask questions about yoga and find out how it can help you achieve your New Year resolutions. If you like, stay for a free one-hour class at 11 am. 10:30 am-noon, 540 NE Highway 101. FMI, go to NewMoonYoga.org.

First Day Hike

Seal Rock State Park • Newport

A moderate, mile-long hike offering the chance to explore exposed tide pools, the wrack line and rock formations and discuss marine organisms and tidepool ecology along the way. 9:30 am. FMI, go to oregonstateparks.org.

Yaquina Bay walk

South Beach State Park • Newport

Join the Coastal Gems for a refreshing walk along the ocean and Yaquina Bay. Meet in the parking lot at 9:45 am. To RSVP, call or text Maryann at 541-961-4279.