Ombudsman Talk

Newport Public Library

Carole Sebens, volunteer recruitment specialist for the Residential Facilities Ombudsman Program, discusses the ombudsman role as well as options for choosing the right long-term care for loved ones. 2-3 pm, 35 NW Nye Street. FMI, call 541-265-2153.

Speaker Series

Pine Grove Community House • Manzanita

Dr. Tiffany Garcia of Oregon State University presents “Terrestrial Salamanders in Forested Ecosystems: Diversity, Ecology, and Their Role in Managed Landscapes.” 7 pm, 225 Laneda Avenue. FMI, call 503-368-7463.

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, call 541-614-0733.

“Cocktail Hour”

Theatre West • Lincoln City

A comedy of manners directed by Bryan Kirsch. A playwright returns to his family’s upstate New York home with his new play — about them. As the martinis flow so do the recriminations and revelations. 7:30 pm, 3536 SE Highway 101. Tickets, $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and students, available at www.theatrewest.com or by calling 541-994-5663.