UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, Nov. 9

• Alcoholics Anonymous: 7 a.m., noon, 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., weekly, Fellowship Hall, 405 SW 10th St. (10th at Canyon Way), Newport. 541-265-1953.

• POW/MIA Tribute Raffle: Win a guitar beaded and donated by local artist Pam Blacketer to Oregon Coast Veterans Association. One ticket is $1 and six tickets for $5. Drawing Nov. 11. Mail checks made out to OCVA to: Ray R. Taylor, P.O. Box 235, Siletz OR 97380 or call 541-444-9101.

• Handmade Charm Bracelet fundraiser: Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital gift shop, Newport. Preceptor Alpha Zeta Xeta Sigma Chi selling bracelets for $10; proceeds benefiting Women’s Cancer Fund. 541-265-5959.

• Anita Sue Andrews Art Exhibit: through November, Waldport Public Library, 460 Hemlock St. Features paintings of scenes in and about Waldport and Yachats. Doors open at 10 a.m. Monday through Saturday.

• Free Blood Pressure Readings: 10 a.m. to noon, every Friday, Newport Senior Activity Center, 20 SE Second St., in library/lounge. No appt. necessary. 541-265-9617.

• The Gracenotes: 10 a.m., Fridays, Bayside at South Beach, 411 SE 35th St., South Beach. Women interested in singing 4-part harmony are encouraged to visit rehearsal. Info call Ulla at 541-867-7438.

• Preschool Storytime: 1 p.m., Newport Public Library, 35 NW Nye St. Theme is Apples and Pumpkins.

• Medicare Issues: 2 p.m., Waldport City Hall, 125 Alsea Hwy. Presentation by Dr. Richard Reynolds of SHIBA. Info call RSVP at 541-574-2684.

• Acoustic Music Circle Jam: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., every Friday, Waldport Community Center, 265 Hemlock St. All levels and listeners welcome.

• Yachats Celtic Music Festival: opens 5 p.m. with Celtic Crafts Fair, 8 p.m. concert, continues through Nov. 11, Yachats Commons, 441 Hwy 101 N. Music, dancers, speakers and workshops. Schedule and ticket info at www.yachatscelticmusicfestival.com

• Richard Cabral Retrospective and Studio Sale opening reception: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Runyan Gallery, Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Dr. 541-265-6569. www.coastarts.org

• Sam Briseno Designs in Steel opening reception: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Newport Visual Arts Center, Coastal Oregon Visual Artist Showcase, 777 NW Beach Dr. 541-265-6569.

• Newport American Legion Post #116 Dinner: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., 424 W. Olive St., Newport. Open to public. Prime rib, and other entrees available. Invitation to Coast Guard, National Guard and NOAA personnel, their family and friends.

• Quilts by the Sea II opening reception: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Upstairs Gallery, Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Dr. 541-265-6569.

• Al-Anon Family Group Meeting: 6 p.m., weekly, T.G.I.F., Umpqua Bank, 355 NW Alder St., Waldport. 541-765-3130. www.oregonal-anon.org

• Benefit for Seashore Family Literacy: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m, The Wine Place, Hwy 101 and W. Fourth St., Yachats. Wine and appetizers. Features paintings and books by Senitila McKinley, Seashore’s founder/director. 541-547-5275.

• Dances of Universal Peace: 7 p.m., South Beach Community Center, 3024 Ferry Slip Road, South Beach. $5 to $10 donation; no experience necessary. For info call Stephen Pierce at 503-936-5318 or Stephen@peacesong.org

For the complete article see the 11-09-2012 issue.

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