Please check it out and give generously–sowing your own seeds of love.
The Giving Guide and detailed directories of the organizations can be found at www.northcoastbbq.com/local-resources/
The Giving Guide can also be found here:
www.northcoastbbq.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Giving-Guide-2025-26_Final_Spreads3.pdf
Not every organization can afford a paid profile, which pays for the production. So there is a list of contact information for all in the back of the Guide.
Here are descriptions of several of those organizations:
Nehalem Valley Historical Society
Neskowin Farmers Market
Neskowin Valley School
Nestucca, Neskowin & Sand Lake Watersheds Council
Nehalem Valley Historical Society
PO Box 704
225 Laneda Ave
Manzanita, OR 97130
503-407-5155
info@nehalemvalleyhistory.org
www.NehalemValleyHistory.org
Tom Mock tbmock2002@yahoo.com
Tom Campbell 253-670-9289
thomasacampbell@msn.com
Mission Statement: Nehalem Valley Historical Society is organized to research, preserve, and educate about the history of the area around Nehalem Bay and the valley of the lower Nehalem River for educational, charitable, and literary purposes.
One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
NVHS fulfills its mission by archiving items of historical significance related to the lower Nehalem Valley, operating a museum with exhibits explaining our history and development into our current culture and presenting educational programs that make understanding our history more accessible.
Neskowin Farmers Market
PO Box 896
Neskowin, OR 97149
neskowinfarmersmarket@gmail.com
neskowinfarmersmarket.com
One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
Saturdays, mid-May through September, 9am-1pm
Neskowin Valley School
10005 Slab Creek Rd
Neskowin, OR 97149
503-392-3124
info@neskowinvalleyschool.com
www.neskowinvalleyschool.com
Gina Smith, Head of School
Kelsey Leatherman, Board Chair
Mission Statement: Neskowin Valley School’s mission is to inspire joyful learning and to model intellectual curiosity, ethical conduct, and responsibility for each other and the natural world.
One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
Neskowin Valley School’s goal is to provide the highest quality of education. Rooted in the Integrated Day School philosophy, the program focuses on developing children’s pleasure and excitement for learning through an experience-based program, increasing their problem-solving ability, and fostering an awareness and enjoyment of their unique capabilities. Concentrating on the arts and sciences with a three-year rotation of humanities and science topics, the integrated curriculum encourages curiosity and the drive for students to better their best. NVS also concentrates on helping each child develop a positive self-concept, respect and empathy for others, the ability to become constructive and contributing community members, and an appreciation for the natural world.
Nestucca, Neskowin & Sand Lake Watersheds Council
PO Box 86
34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive
Pacific City, OR 97135
503-965-2200
nnwc@nestuccawaters.org
www.nestuccawaters.org
Natalie Nites, Executive Director
Mission Statement: The mission of the Council, working in partnership with private and governmental stakeholders, is to improve the environmental health of our watersheds to benefit those who live and work within their boundaries and the fish and wildlife that depend on them.
One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
The Council works with many partner organizations, agencies, and private landowners to accomplish restoration and enhancement goals by implementing projects throughout Nestucca, Neskowin and Sand Lake Watersheds. These projects include large wood placements, culvert removals, and riparian plantings. We love working with community members and private landowners so please contact us if you have any questions or projects in mind!