Newport Symphony: Shakespeare
2026-03-10 09:30 - 22:50 (America/Los_Angeles)
Don Howard
Shakespeare’s effect on the world is profound! We are aware of the impact on writers, actors, and others but what about his impact on music? Whether it’s musicians writing music to accompany specific plays, or unique music inspired by his writing, Shakespeare’s words have opened musical doors that thrill our imagination!

Remarkable (Mostly) Unknown Women of Science
2026-03-10 11:10 - 12:30
Nancy Nila

Common terminology we toss around today—Vitamin B12, insulin, penicillin, GPS, solar energy—has one powerful thread running through it: extraordinary women.
Behind these everyday breakthroughs are innovators who challenged the limits of their time, rewrote scientific possibilities, and quietly reshaped the world we now take for granted.
Join us for a lively, eye‑opening session where we uncover the stories behind these discoveries and many more. Come meet the women whose curiosity, brilliance, and persistence changed the course of history—and be inspired by the legacy they’ve left for all of us.

“Bird-Friendly Natural Vegetation”
2026-03-17 09:30 - 10:50
Cheri Rice
Our coastal gardens can be homes and refuges for many species of birds. By planting natural vegetation we are extending an invitation to our feathered friends to visit our yards, gardens, decks and patios. There are many bird friendly trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals that meet that need. We will talk about several types that are readily available in our area.
Included with the visual presentation will be a list of plants for our area and some local resources for acquiring them.

The Family That Preys Together
2026-03-17 11:10 - 12:30
Robert Pitman
Professor Fisheries, Wildlife, & Conservation Sciences

Marine Mammal Institute Oregon State University

People, Ideas, Events: OCLI History
2026-03-24 09:30 - 10:50
Paul Brookhyser

Annual Meeting/Lunch
2026-03-24 11:10 - 12:30
End of Semester
Annual meeting Creative and Tasty Potluck
