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Move with us this Thursday 5:30pm at the White Clover Grange (Nehalem, OR)

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Submitted By: neahkahniespiritdance@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
We’d love to have your energy at the grange – it’s MORE FUN WHEN YOU ARE THERE.

Bring you joy. Bring your pain. Lay down. Flail around. Dance alone. Dance together.

This week’s playlist by DJ Starseed.

For your inspiration:
Bless and Release (Heart medicine from Danielle LaPorte.)

https://soundcloud.com/danielle-laporte/bless-release-introduction-3?si=e06ddb62d8014dff805875c75679a30b&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

All are welcome.

Photo by Ahmad Odeh on Unsplash

Professional Window Cleaning: Book Now for Spring & Summer

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If you’re thinking about getting your windows cleaned this spring or summer, now’s the time to book.

Pacific Rays Window Cleaning provides top-quality window cleaning services to homes and businesses on the North Coast, offering exterior, interior, and premium packages for residential and commercial properties. We are committed to providing exceptional service and customer satisfaction, so you can trust us to get the job done right.

Reach out today to reserve your window cleaning:

Pacific Rays Window Cleaning
(971) 415-1009
info@pacificrayswindowcleaning.com
www.pacificrayswindowcleaning.com

CALL FOR ART- CALLING NORTH COAST ARTISTS!

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Blue Water Fine Art Gallery is now accepting submissions for May Flowers, our first community exhibition celebrating the colors and renewal of spring along the Oregon Coast.

Artists may submit up to three original artworks inspired by the May Flowers theme.

Submission Deadline: April 21, 2026

The exhibition runs May 8 – June 6, with a Community Reception on May 9, 5–7 PM — free and open to all.

Submit your work and help us welcome spring with creativity and community.

Full details and guidelines on website:
BlueWaterFineArtGallery.com

Stay connected with upcoming exhibitions and artist calls — sign up for our newsletter at BlueWaterFineArtGallery.com

Emergency Assembly Area Drill – Fun and Interactive!

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Ever wondered what actually happens at an “Assembly Area” after an emergency?

Come find out and help shape how it works in OUR community!

The Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay’s CERT team is hosting a Community Drill at Rex Champ Ballfield on Saturday, May 30, 1:00–4:00pm.

We need real community members to participate so we can test and refine our Assembly Area plan. Come ready to be hands-on!

Share this with a neighbor who’d want to know about this.
More details: EVCNB.org/events-and-training

Summer Adventures for kids age 4-11

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Exploring temperate rainforest trails. Frolicking on the shores of a marine reserve. Handcrafting ceramics and fiber arts to carry home as mementos of the best summer ever.
These are the kinds of memories waiting for your child at Fire Mountain School’s summer camp!
Come discover the place where magical things have been happening for over 40 years.
Sign up here: www.firemountainschool.org/summer-camps.html

CALL FOR ART- CALLING NORTH COAST ARTISTS!

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Submitted By: info@bluewaterfineartgallery.com – Click to email about this post
Blue Water Fine Art Gallery is now accepting submissions for May Flowers, our first community exhibition celebrating the colors and renewal of spring along the Oregon Coast.

Artists may submit up to three original artworks inspired by the May Flowers theme.

Submission Deadline: April 21, 2026

The exhibition runs May 8 – June 6, with a Community Reception on May 9, 5–7 PM — free and open to all.

Submit your work and help us welcome spring with creativity and community.

Full details and guidelines on our website:
bluewaterfineartgallery.com

Stay connected with upcoming exhibitions and artist calls — sign up for our newsletter at BlueWaterFineArtGallery.com

Inspiration of the week A Vision of Hands Coming Together

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Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
From an Americorps National Service Tee shirt
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King
A Vision of Hands Coming Together

I saw a vision of hands descend from heaven.

I saw the hands begin to unite as the communities across the country decide to let go of their barriers.

I saw hands that came and scooped up the naked and fed the hungry.

I saw the vision that Dr. King had spoken of.

I saw races of every tribe and nation sit at one table and begin to break bread.

I saw the hands that bind and form a degree of one to progress.

I saw a child reach for the hand of an African /American man and ask him for guidance.

I saw millions of hands come together and begin to shout for freedom and liberty and equality of all.

I saw the hands form a circle that encompassed every man, woman and child.

I heard a voice say “hands that build together, grow together, stay together.”

Hands, God gave us these beautiful hands.

Hands that produce awareness of peace.

Hands, God made these hands in His own image.

HANDS!

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Vote Yes on the Gas Tax Oregon Referendum 120

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Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

Our roads are crumbling and susceptible to great damage in winter storms. The number of gallons of gas, on which all money for road repair comes from, is dwindling. Oregon House Bill 3991 passed which included a 6 CENT increase in the gas tax from 40 cents a gallon to 46 cents. Of that, 2 cents would go to counties and 1 cent would go to cities.

According to Representative Cyrus Javadi, “In fact, for the average driver in Tillamook, we are talking about roughly $2.50 a MONTH. Less than a candy bar. Less than a Grande Americano from Starbucks. Less than a bag of chips.”

A Referendum was put on the ballot by those opposing the tax.

Please vote YES on Referendum 120 to save our roads. We ALL need to drive on them, especially here on the coast where a vehicle is necessary to go almost anywhere and do almost anything.

Here is an excellent article by Representative Cyrus Javadi pointing out the fallacy of opposing this tax.

open.substack.com/pub/cyrusjavadior/p/welcome-to-campaign-season-2026-where?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

And here is information about the Referendum by ballotpedia
ballotpedia.org/
Oregon_Referendum_120,_Increase_to_Gas_Tax,_Payroll_Tax,_and_Vehicle_Registration_Fees_Referendum_(May_2026)

Barbara McLaughlin
Nehalem

 

FUSED GLASS WORKSHOP

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posting for Kim@cannonbeacharts.org

Sunday, April 26, 1-3 PM

Just a few openings left. Come and join us for a fun afternoon in this hands on workshop.

You will assemble your own unique glass pieces.
You can create sun catchers, garden ornaments, or unique pendants and earrings.
You can create up to three pieces.

Finished works will be kiln fired off site and ready for pick up a couple of weeks later.

AGES 10 – Adult

Cannon Beach Arts Association
$55 for members l $65 for non-members

Class will be held at Cannon Beach History Center & Museum
for more information
Kim@cannonbeacharts.org

Hand Blown 12

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Submitted By: seagate45@icloud.com – Click to email about this post
We bought this striking vase from Heather Fields in 1999.

“Fields & Fields Blown Glass, located in Portland, Oregon, was a personal and professional marriage of two unique and accomplished glassblowers, John and Heather Fields. By combining their talents, the dedicated couple created a harmony of style and form. Their singular and successful enterprise was the result of merging two art glass studios into one.
While studying business at the University of Arkansas in the early 1970’s, John began working with glass. Realizing that his future lay in an art form over 2000 years old, John took a glassblowing class at Pratt Institute in Seattle, Washington.
Heather graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of the Arts in 1986. ‘ wandered into the glassblowing studio one day and there was no turning back. I was fascinated with molten glass.’ “
This unique vase is in perfect condition.
$340

Thanks, BBQ!

New EONIX Modern Massage Rocking Recliner

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$400

Brand new purchased from Amazon and packed back up, hence stock photos

Just didn’t work out for us. Our loss is your gain. Coffee color.

Please contact Julie at 503-812-0529

You load and haul.

Please see Amazon for more detailed information about this chair.

https://www.amazon.com/EONIX-Mordern-Massage-Recliner-Recliners/dp/B0FBGF9K5S#

Massage Rocker Recliner Chair, Dual Motor, works for Small Spaces, with Heat and Massage for Living Room, Bedroom, Study

Material: Textile
Dimensions: 42.1”D x 37”W x 41.3”H
Weight: 106 lbs

* Dual-Motor Rocking System with TUV Certification for Custom Comfort: Our rocking recliner chair is equipped with TUV-certified quiet dual motors, enabling independent adjustment of the backrest and footrest—no lift function, focusing on personalized rocking and reclining comfort. The backrest adjusts freely to 90° (in fully reclined position) and 145° (maximum recline); it also features a gentle 30° rocking motion, perfect for reading, napping, or casual relaxing. The stable rocking mechanism avoids sudden jolts, suitable for calm daily use. SPECIAL NOTES: In a seated position, the footrest can only be raised to 45-60°.
* Ergonomic Design & Ideal Size: Included 3.1″ extended footrest. This rocking recliner adopts dual-zone infinite position adjustment to fit different sitting/reclining habits. It is designed for users 5’1”~5’9” tall, making it ideal for seniors, adults, and kids seeking personalized comfort—whether as a living room leisure chair or a bedroom napping chair. The safe 30° rocking amplitude works smoothly on various floor types (carpet, tile, hardwood floors) without scratching surfaces.
* Durable & Eco-Certified Construction: The chair features a heavy-duty alloy steel structure that passes 20,000-cycle/400lbs fatigue testing, ensuring long-lasting stability and preventing wobbling during rocking or reclining. The upholstery fabric is OEKO-TEX certified (skin-friendly, non-irritating), the filling sponge is CertiPUR-US certified (high resilience, no harmful substances), and the frame uses FSC-sustainable wood—meeting both durability needs and environmental protection standards, safe for families with kids or pets.
* Multifunctional Smart Features for Easy Use: One-touch reset: Press the “HOME” button to return the chair to the upright position in seconds, simple to operate and helpful for extending motor lifespan. Fast charging: Side-mounted USB and Type-C ports keep your phones, tablets, or other devices powered up while you relax. Heat & massage: 8 vibrating massage motors (29V) are embedded in 4 zones (shoulders, lumbar, thighs, calves), with 4 vibration modes, 3 intensity levels, and 3 timer settings (10/20/30min) adjustable via remote.

Vintage Bottle Collection

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The two purple bottles were found around Tombstone, Arizona. The taller one dates from about 1890. The detail photograph shows the wavy lines on that bottle. The ginger ale “torpedo bottle” was excavated in Atlanta.

$90 for the collection.

Some background on soda bottles and sun-purpled desert glass:

THE STORY OF PURPLE GLASS AND “TORPEDO BOTTLES”
Purple glass, which is often referred to as desert glass or sun colored glass has been a popular collectors item for many years. Most pieces were originally clear pattern glass or pressed glass and date prior to 1914.
In the manufacturers in the manufacture of glass, the iron in sand caused glass pieces to become a characteristic aqua or green color. Around 1880 manganese was added to the process in an attempt to produce a clear crystal color. Manganese ions combine chemically with iron ions when exposed to the ultraviolet rays of the sun over time, creating the beautiful amethyst color scene today. This manganese process was used until 1914 when Germany cut off the supply of manganese to the United States during World War I.
The depth of color change in individual pieces is determined by the amount of manganese used in the batch of glass in a given run; thus, some pieces attain a deep purple color while others are a lighter amethyst color. Flaking and chipping are common and purple glass. Within reason these imperfection should not detract from the value of an item in addition, small flaws created in old manufacturing processes, do not take away from the value of the item, but add to its character and stand as a testament to its antiquity.

Nineteenth-century round-bottom ginger ale and soda bottles, often called “torpedo bottles,” were designed to lie on their sides to keep cork stoppers moist, preventing them from drying out, shrinking, and allowing carbonation to escape. This design prevented the corks from popping out and ensured the drink remained carbonated. 

Key reasons for the round bottom design include:
* Preventing Dry Corks: By keeping the bottle on its side, the liquid kept the cork moist, preventing it from shrinking or rotting, which would allow the pressure to pop the cork and lose the carbonation.
* Storage and Transport: The rounded base made it impossible to stand the bottle upright, forcing retailers to lay them on their sides.
* “Ballast” Function: Many of these bottles were produced in Britain and Ireland, and the round shape allowed them to be stored easily in the holds of ships as ballast to balance the vessel.
* Pressure Management: The design was often used for highly carbonated, in-bottle fermented, or soda drinks, as the round shape helped distribute the intense pressure, often combined with a wired-down cork. 
These “round-bottom sodas” or “torpedo bottles” were popular from the 1870s until roughly the 1910s, eventually falling out of favor with the invention of the crown-style cap, which allowed bottles to stand upright.

Thank you, BBQ!

Bilingual Story Time for Cannon Beach 12 Days of Earth Day

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The Cannon Beach Library is hosting a special children’s event to celebrate the City of Cannon Beach’s 12 Days of Earth Day! Come to the library after the parade and street fair, 1 p.m. Saturday April 18th, for Bilingual Earth Day Story Time (English/Spanish). Stay and make crafts out of organic materials. FREE books and snacks (while supplies last). Best for ages 0-8, but all ages, siblings, parents and grandparents are always welcome.
The 12 Days of Earth Day Celebration is hosted by the City of Cannon Beach Parks and Community Services Committee. Don’t miss all of the great events – for more information, visit the City of Cannon Beach’s website.

NCCWP Presents Coastal Futures: The Path Forward

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This coming Saturday, April 18th at 10am at St. Mary by the Sea Parish Hall, 275 S. Pacific Street, Rockaway Beach NCCWP is excited to present “Coastal Futures: The Path Forward,” presented by students in the Master of Landscape Architecture program at the University of Oregon. The presentation will cover:

**Tourism: designing a stronger, more balanced future
**Food systems: food insecurity, access and affordability
**Hydrology: improving resilience to flooding and pollution and improving water quality
**Ecology: regional biodiversity, past and present ecosystems, logging impacts, and opportunities for improving watersheds
**Coastal Protection: city planning in an area with unique flooding and erosion challenges, pathways for dealing with increased risk from rising sea levels

Free admission, coffee and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome!

The event will also be accessible by Zoom at:
uoregon.zoom.us/j/97287806110
For more information go to our website www.healthywatershed.org or contact rockawaycitizen.water@gmail.com

North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection wants no more logging and pesticide use in community drinking water sources regardless of who owns the land, and wants an end to pesticide applications near where people live, work, and recreate. Safe drinking water and clean air are part of the public trust that we all are entitled to have.

#healthywatersheds #peoplevsagentorange
#stoppesticides #protectdrinkingwater #nccwp

Handyman services available in Nehalem & surrounding areas!

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Call to discuss jobs
Landline:
(971)324-0149

(((Please NO EMAILs)))
CALLS ONLY Please!

Good Morning Nehalem
I’m a local, a father of 3 and trying to pick up some extra (local) work.

Available in Nehalem/ Manzanita/ Wheeler /Miami Foley

If you have any projects needing attention.
Well then, I’m you guy!

I have many skills & wear many hats.
My skills include:

*Yard work (Large Properties and small I have my own equipment)

*Painting (interior/ exterior/ cars/ toys)

*Heavy Equipment Operater

*Gutters

*Skilled Car Mechanic

*Licensed driver

*Transporter

* Errand runner

*Pet Sitter & Walker

and Lots more!
If you have something in mind that’s not listed…
just ask me.

Most likely I’m your man!

Have a wonderful day!
Looking forward to working for you.

Call to discuss jobs
Landline:
(971)324-0149

~~~~ NO EMAILS!~~~~

Jeff’s syrup/honey/”spring cleaning” visit is TUESDAY April 21st!!!

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Submitted By: jwmerc@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Hi folks – the April delivery run to north Tillamook County comes a little early this time – and here are the items i’ll have on board: As part of our “spring cleaning” projects the following items are on sale while in stock – real Vermont maple syrup-sweetened/small batch granola – 10 oz bags are THREE for $25 – and the sixteen ounce bags are TWO for $25 – super delicious and they’ll get used. ALSO – the PINT glass jars of real Vermont maple syrup are now $19 each – or you can take TWO for $32 (I only have ten of these left). Raw honey offering this month: first off – here’s a chance to try some new things – PINT JARS in the picture – $20 each – any THREE for $55 or any FIVE for $85 – choices are: Raw Oregon Wild Country Clover (the lightest one), raw Oregon Turnip Blossom (gotta trust me on this), raw Oregon Clary Sage, raw Oregon Coriander and raw Oregon Pumpkin Blossom (darker one in front). QUART jar choices this trip include raw Oregon Turnip Blossom ($28), raw Coast Range Blackberry ($30) and raw Oregon Clover ($28 – this one is REALLY yummy) Orders must be placed in advance – there are already some folks on this list – text to my cell if you wish: 208-424-0042 – or e-mail: jwmerc@gmail.com – or send instant message to the JW Merc Facebook page – thank you again – and we’ll see you on TUESDAY APRIL 21st! JW

1920s-’30s “Ivory” Pyralin DuBarry Celluloid Clock and Picture Frame

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Ivory Pyralin DuBarry refers to a popular 1920s-1930s line of faux ivory vanity dresser sets produced by the Arlington Company (owned by DuPont). Made from celluloid, not genuine elephant ivory, these “French Ivory” items feature Art Deco styling and often include mirrors, brushes, and powder jars, frequently found with monogrammed initials.  Key Facts About Ivory Pyralin DuBarry:  * Material: It is a form of celluloid (pyroxylin plastic) designed to imitate ivory, sometimes described as having a butterscotch or yellow-orange tone as it aged. * Manufacturer: Produced by the Arlington Co., which was purchased by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company in 1917. * Items: The sets commonly included hair receivers, trays, hand mirrors, brushes, powder jars, and shoehorns. * Pattern/Style: The “DuBarry” pattern is a specific, often ornate, Art Deco style. * Collectibility: These items are popular, highly collectible vintage vanity pieces from the early 20th century.  The clock doesn’t not work. Price is $30 for the pair.
We still have some other vintage items for sale. If you use the “green magnifying glass” on bbq to search by copying and pasting “seagate45@icloud.com“, it will bring up earlier items that are still available with the exception of:::: “SOLD”: {Photograph of Manzanita from Neahkahnie by Jack Bateman A Kimberly Morris handwoven rug. Kenmore Model 158 Sewing Maching Yamaha PSR-E363 Keyboard, stand Hardwood Cabinet Workbench Hand Dyed Silk Fabric Artist oil paints Wooden Guest Log}
Thanks, BBQ!

North Coast Pinball Monthly Update

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Submitted By: Will@irace.net – Click to email about this post
Hello loves. Here’s what’s happening in and around North Coast Pinball this month.

Events

Thanks to Christy Kay and HUGGS for operating and sponsoring Teen Night, Friday 4/17 6-8 PM (third Friday each month), where teens play pinball for free. We also have free packaged snacks and soft drinks, and it’s a pleasure to see the art the kiddos make while they’re here. For more information or to donate in support of this program, reach out to Christy at (503) 800-1092.

Our March tournament was overrun with kids! It was our best turnout in awhile and it was so much fun. I’m grateful to everyone who came. We carved out a prize for the top scoring kid, and big congratulations go to Drake for winning the impromptu youth division. And congratulations to Mick for playing great pinball and taking home the trophy. See you this Sunday 4/19 5-8PM (third Sunday each month) for the friendliest pinball tournament on earth. Ask me anything!

Daily pinball tastings have resumed every morning at 10 and I’m glad to be doing them again. We cover pinball history, culture, technology, and skill in a free-flowing combination of show-and-tell and hands-on play. Book online: Airbnb.com/x/pinball

Two special new games are here

Pokemon has arrived at North Coast Pinball! I’m not much of a Pokemon devotee myself but I’ve been excited about this game since rumors started emerging a year or two ago. And I’m telling you—it’s fun. It’s really good and it’s fun. It might be the best game in the NCP collection. Come play it!

And I get asked about Medieval Madness more often than any game I don’t already have. My answer has always been “amazing game, I want it, too collectible, too rare, can’t afford.” Well, I finally found one and it’s here and it was worth the wait. If you’re a fan of late ’90s pinball you’ll understand my excitement when I say that we now have Medieval Madness, Attack From Mars, and Monster Bash all lined up together under one roof. And here they shall stay. Come play them!

Q1 donation results

There are two little donation jars by our front door for cash, coins, or leftover tokens. Each quarter I reset the jars and log the results, and once a year we select beneficiaries for your generous donations. This quarter the total came to $200, including a little extra I put in to make it even. This is down a little from last year and that’s the way it goes sometimes. You can learn more about the money we’ve raised and where it’s gone (and donate online) by visiting northcoastpinball.com/community .

Game of the Month: World Cup Soccer ’94

Congratulations to Kris (KMM) for his epic Whodunnit score of 7,302,154,190 in March. He received a one-of-a-kind “Grand Champion” medallion valued at 100 tokens. This month we’re competing on World Cup Soccer ’94. What I like about WCS is that it has fun ramps, a cool moving goalie, and a guy who shouts “GOAAAAAALLLLLL!!” If you take the top score and it holds till May, I’ll make a special medallion for you too.

Do you need pinball games? We have pinball games

We can rent a game to you for your private use, and we have games that can be made available for visitors to your business at no cost to you. Also we sell games sometimes. Get in touch if any of this interests you. Our stable of games that may be available includes Pin*Bot (and his bride), Star Trek (2013), Elvira (2019), Space Station, Hokus Pokus, TMNT (2020), Avengers Infinity Quest, and Mousin’ Around.

Maintenance tidbits

Did you know that we host a weekly “Tech Day” session every Tuesday at 3PM? It’s a free event but to participate you must RSVP before Tuesday morning by texting (503) 343-4783. No experience required, ask me anything. In the last few weeks we’ve cleaned Jaws, solved an electronics glitch in Getaway, improved the reliability of Uncanny X-Men’s autoplunger, ordered new bookcase optos for Addams Family, finally fixed the “auto-flip” feature on Monster Bash, fixed Rudy’s droopy eyelids, and moved a few games around to accommodate Pokemon and Medieval Madness. Come help and learn!

Community topics

International Workers’ Day, Friday May 1, 2026, is a day of solidarity: no work, no school, no shopping. North Coast Pinball will be open. After paying Dallas, I’m pledging all proceeds from that day to Consejo Hispano, which serves Latinx/a/e/o, Immigrant, Indígena, and Afrodescendiente youth, womxn and families across Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, and Pacific Counties. Own a business? Take the pledge yourself at DayWithoutAnImmigrantOR.com .

And finally I was recently approached by the team at Pride in Numbers, a community-led project gathering stories and experiences from Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ people across Oregon to inform programs, services, and policies. You can participate in their survey (which closes on May 31) by visiting prideinnumbers.org .

Welcome to Spring. Thanks for being part of North Coast Pinball. ♡

Eudaemonia ex sphaeriludio electrico,

Will Irace

WillFromNehalem.substack.com

United Paws’ Cats of the Week: Fabulous Felines!

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United Paws has so many fabulous felines in foster homes, we chose to feature them all as cats of the week! If you are looking for furry inspiration, please visit our website, unitedpaws.org, where you can see photos and videos, as well as read the bios for each of our cats. See someone that tickles your fancy? Email unitedpawshelp@gmail.com to schedule a Meet & Greet.