Newport Farmers Market

Lincoln County Commons

Snug in the fairgrounds exhibition hall, this market features locally made handcrafts, art, specialty foods and fresh fruits, vegetables and products from Lincoln County farms and growers from surrounding areas. 9 am-1 pm, 633 NE 3rd Street. FMI go to www.newportfarmersmarket.org.

Arts and Crafts

Salishan Spa and Resort • Gleneden Beach

Located in the adventure office in the Marketplace at Salishan. Classes are subject to availability and reservations are required. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. $18, 10 am-12 pm, 7760 Northwest Highway 101. FMI go to www.salishan.com or call 541-764-2371.

First Saturday Opening Reception

Newport Visual Arts Center

The kick-off event for “Turning,” an exhibit of acrylic and ink paintings and wood sculptures by Seal Rock based artist Helen Nighthawk. 2-5 pm, with an artist’s talk at 4 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive. FMI email twebb@coastarts.org. or call 541-265-6569.

2020 Mayor’s Show Opening Reception

Newport Visual Arts Center

Eleven artists were chosen by Lincoln County mayors for this show, which will run through Jan. 26 in the Runyan Gallery. 2-5 pm, with a presentation at 3 pm, 777 NW Beach Drive. FMI email twebb@coastarts.org. or call 541-265-6569.

Resident Show and Tell

Sitka Center for Art and Ecology • Otis

An engaging capstone event to the fall residency season. See what the residents have been working on since their arrival in October. Presenters include visual artists Lanny DeVuono and Genevieve Robertson and returning writers-in-residence Maxim Loskutoff and Lydia Conklin. Noon, 56605 Sitka Drive.

Newport Nonbelievers

Newport Public Library

The secular, humanist discussion group ponders the question, “What if we change the word Creator to Source?” All ages and religious persuasions invited. 1:30 pm, 35 Northwest Nye St. FMI email newnon1@outlook.com or call 541-265-2153.

Resolution Run & Polar Bear Plunge

South Beach

5k, 10k and half marathon distances that all end with an optional plunge into the Pacific. The 5k & 10k’s are on paved surfaces while the half marathon is a challenging course that adds some hilly single-track trails and dirt road. Race day registration is $45.00, $50.00 and $65.00. FMI go to www.ardoradventures.com