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Voices of Resistance: Fire and Moonlight

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Submitted By: jettkeyser@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Dear Friends,

The Bridge

Clouds passed over the moon again,

I lost something precious last night.

The bridge I was building collapsed.

In my hands, holding and healing

this pain, seeing the truth of what

can be lost and would be gained.

The wounded heart will know

no measure, until it does. Father,

mother, daughter and son, with every

breath that comes, prosecution or blessing.

WONDER GARDEN PLANT SALE: PLANT PROFILE #5!

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Submitted By: ketzel.levine@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Three days till the Wonder Garden plant sale and we’ve got way more plants than we’ve got time to write about so come see for yourself:

SATURDAY, 4/26 10am-12pm
Inside Hoffman Center
(unless it’s gorgeous, then we’ll be in WG!)

Because we don’t have a whole lot of shade in the WG, we don’t get to introduce you to a whole lot of shade-loving plants. Which is a darn shame.

So we’re going to use this year’s sale to do just that, offer you a selection of dappled-shade to part-sun lovers we would grow if we could grow if a woodchuck could chuck…oh, never mind.

When we say the evergreen perennial Wulfenia x schwarzii has violet-blue flowers, we’re not talking pastel. We’re talking an arresting, sumptuous color that starts showing up in early spring and can continue sporadically for months.

Unlike other shade lovers (think hostas), slugs and snails have zero interest in wulfenia, a tough woodland resident that mixes beautifully with other spring bloomers. To have one is to want a whole lot more.

If your tastes run more towards the demure and ethereal, ask our learned sales force to show you
Dicentra formosa ssp. oregana ‘Langtrees’, a form of the native bleeding heart.

‘Langtrees’ was selected for its icy blue foliage and its pendant white flowers. At its most impressive set loose, leave it room (no, it’s not aggressive. You will beg it to spread). If you want to extend its bloom time, keep it from drying out, but in general it’s a very easy to grow woodland denizen.

Finally, if you’re bereft of fab foliage in the shade – particularly in fall, wowza! – look for Mukdenia rossii ‘Karasuba’. You’ll recognize it at the sale by its lovely maple-like bright green leaves. Come autumn,
this mukdenia goes swooningly red before tucking in for the winter. Rich soil & even moisture will buy you a truly lovely and lush groundcover.

Death Cafe (In Person) – Astoria (New Location) – North Coast EOL Collective

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Submitted By: margo@northcoasteolcollective.com – Click to email about this post
Date: April 27th from 4-5:30 p.m. (NEW LOCATION)
Offering: Death Cafe (in person)
Location – ASTORIA: Astoria Visual Arts (AVA)

Registration (required): www.eventbrite.com/e/death-cafe-north-coast-eol-collective-in-person-tickets-1295169580079?aff=oddtdtcreator

Co-Facilitators: Margo Lalich, MPH, RN, Co-Founder – North Coast EOL Collective, Dardi Troen, and Dell Hambleton

Questions: welcome@northcoasteolcollective.com

Making Visible the Invisible: A Community Conversation about Death and Dying. Applying the values of Acceptance, Belonging, Connection, and Legacy, Death Cafe is a co-generational gathering that aims to create a comfortable and open space for people to gather and discuss topics related to death, dying, and mortality and all that it is to be human navigating the most profound transition of our lives. It provides a platform for individuals to share their thoughts, fears, and experiences surrounding death in a supportive, non-judgmental, and safe environment. Adhering to Death Cafe’s mission, participation is free; however, contributions to the Collective are welcome.

Call For Local Authors

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Call for Local Authors at the Cannon Beach Library

The Cannon Beach Library’s NW Authors Series invites local published authors to apply to our first Local Authors Festival on Saturday September 27th, from 3-5 p.m. at the library. Connect with visitors and members of the community, meet with other local authors, and promote and sell your published books. The deadline for applying is June 15th and all authors that apply will be notified of their status via email by July 14th.

To apply for table space, submit the online application form or download and print an application on our website, cannonbeachlibrary.org/events-and-programs/local-author-festival/. Applications can also be picked up at the library, 131 N Hemlock Street in Cannon Beach.

Local published authors of any age with books published in any genre are invited to apply, including self-published authors. We’re primarily looking for authors from the Washington peninsula through the southern Oregon coast. Ideally, we will be looking for 3 fiction authors, 3 nonfiction authors, 3 mystery authors, and 3 children’s/YA authors.

The Local Authors Festival is designed to create a space to connect local published authors with readers, and to highlight the accomplishments of local published authors. Please make sure to read the application guidelines and event information before applying!

Durrant Olive Oil Tasting at Green Coast Market this Saturday

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Green Coast Market is a new LOCAL food store in downtown Rockaway Beach. Think farmers market goods, but year-round! We have fresh produce from Josi’s Farms and Fawcett Creek Farms, salad mix from Circe’s Garden, Bennett milk, Zweifel eggs, delicious cheeses from three (!) different small creameries, Wolfmoon coffee and Murrelet Farm tea, flowers from Neahkahnie Blooms, pasture-raised meats from Heritage Family Farms, locally-caught fish from Captain’s Corner, yummy Angora Peak granola, plus local beer, cider, wine and so much more! Did we mention houseplants from Sweet Begonias?

This SATURDAY, April 26 from 12-2PM a representative from Durrant Olive Oil will be offering samples of their amazing EVOO. Durrant is the only Olioteca in the Pacific Northwest and we are excited to expand our line up beyond the favorites seen here. You won’t want to miss this! Learn more about them at durantoregon.com/durant-olive-mill.

Green Coast Market is open Thursdays 11-5, Friday and Saturdays 11-6, and Sundays 11-5. We are located at 119 S Miller Street in Rockaway Beach (steps from the Wayside).

Stuff it, Swallow it

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Submitted By: Constance@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
You know who you are, along with our republican leaders who we will remembered when Elections give us the opportunity to VOTE YOU OUT!

STUFF IT/SWALLOW IT

I don’t want to hear ONE COMPLAINT from ANY Trump voters for the duration of your life about ANY, ANY problems brought on by this dictator or his corrupt and incompetent cabinet picks. You lost your job because of Elon? STFU. Stuff it. Swallow it. Choke on it. We all have to suffer because you lack the ability to see truth and think critically. National Parks closed or dirty?. Stuff it. Your child gets sick with e-coli. Stuff it. You get the measles, stuff it. Your bank rips you off? Stuff it. Your local health clinic closes? The air and water you breathe is filthy now? Stuff it. Your plane had a crash landing, deal with it. You lost your health care, stuff it. They sold off public lands for logging near your home, stuff it! Fema isn’t there to help you after the hurricane? Stuff it. Your cousin dies of sepsis because she couldn’t get an abortion, stuff it. You can’t afford groceries and the food banks are closed, too bad, go hungry. Your income is down because no tourists want to visit your eatery? Too bad. Your nephew gets disappeared by ICE, stuff it. Keep your mouth closed. It was so obvious in 2016 he was a wannabe tyrant and most definitely a charlatan. You only need a miniscule amount of intuition and 3 brain cells to know he’s a dangerous incompetent mobster. You voted for this. No one wants to hear it. You voted for this? You OWN IT until your dying breath. You just spit on and dishonored every person who served our country and the family members of those who sacrificed for our freedoms…

fentanyl from China

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Submitted By: dwieb1@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
I have to wonder if Trump’s latest lower tariffs on China indicates headway on this problem. It may take a long time to find out for sure. Anyway, ProPublica has a detailed article on the complexities involved. It is a very long article but not difficult to read. So in case anyone is really interested here’s the link:

www.propublica.org/article/china-fentanyl-prison-yafeng-illegal-drug-trade

Glider Rocker for sale

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Submitted By: hiway53guy@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
Beautiful Oversized Glider Rocker for sale.
Perfect size for reading with the kids or just relaxing by the fire!
Like new condition, never abused, comes with comfortable seat pad, ready to enjoy…
Asking $75.00 obo- it’s a steal at that price!
Rock it like you stole it!! 🙂
Call or text 503 440 7311
Can deliver in tri-village area

Yes for Neah-Kah-Nie Kids! Yes on 29-184

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Submitted By: michael.s.weissenfluh@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
As members of the Neah-Kah-Nie School Board, we are writing to share why we unanimously voted to refer Measure 29-184 to the May ballot — and why we hope our community will vote yes.

Here’s the challenge: Neah-Kah-Nie is one of only four school districts in Oregon that does not receive State School Fund dollars. Instead, we rely heavily on timber revenue — and this year, that revenue dropped sharply. The district is facing a $2.7 million shortfall in the 2025–26 school year, with no way to replace that loss without local support.

Measure 29-184 is a five-year local option levy that would raise about $2 million per year to stabilize funding for our schools. It replaces the 2004 construction bond that built the middle school, which is expiring. Most property owners would see a modest increase — about $5.50 more per month for a home assessed at $250,000. That’s a net rate increase of about 26 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. It is important to note
that the assessed value of your property is much lower than its market value. This levy will help the district maintain current staffing levels and preserve key programs like art, music, athletics, career and technical education, and dual credit classes. These programs and people are essential to student success — and to the values of our community.

Strong public schools are part of what makes North Tillamook County a great place to live, work, and raise a family. This levy is our chance to come together and invest in the people — students, teachers, and staff — who shape the future of our community. And it will stabilize the district’s funding over the next five years while we monitor changes in state timber harvests.

Neah-Kah-Nie has a long track record of financial responsibility. When voters approved the 2004 bond, the district consistently levied less than authorized. We are committed to doing the same here: if timber revenues rebound, we will revisit and reduce the levy rate.

Please join us in voting Yes on Measure 29-184 on May 20 — for our Neah-Kah-Nie kids, teachers and staff, and our community.

Sincerely,

Sandy Tyrer, Chair
on behalf of the Neah-Kah-Nie School Board

Creative Youth Workshops coming this June at the Hoffman Center for the Arts! ⁠

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Submitted By: i.downes-leguin@hoffmanarts.org – Click to email about this post
We have several Youth Workshops coming this June at the Hoffman Center for the Arts!⁠ Space is limited in both classes.
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Meditative Printmaking for Teens⁠
Visualization + Tetrapak Printing⁠
June 18 | 1:00–5:00pm⁠
Ages 14–18 | $10⁠
with artists James L. Tucker & Jessica Harrison⁠
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Tap into mindfulness and creativity through visualization meditation and sustainable printmaking! Teens will explore abstract drawing and learn Tetrapak printing—a technique using upcycled materials to make unique, textured art.⁠

More info & registration: hoffmanarts.org/events/youth-workshop-writing-visual-arts/?
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Wild Blue Worlds: Cyanotype Workshop ⁠
Exploring Art & Nature with Sunlight⁠
June 24 | 10:00am–2:00pm⁠
Ages 8–11 | $10⁠
with artist Iris Sullivan Daire⁠
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Kids become sun-powered alchemists as they create magical cyanotype prints on paper and fabric using plants, found objects, and silhouettes. This playful workshop blends art, science, and storytelling under the summer sky!⁠

More info & registration: hoffmanarts.org/events/youth-workshop-cyano/?

Fee waivers are always available, please inquire at info@hoffmanarts.org.⁠
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Professional Window Cleaning on the North Coast

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Submitted By: info@pacificrayswindowcleaning.com – Click to email about this post
Spring bookings are filling up fast on the Coast this year. Currently we are filling the schedule for May, June and July. Call or text today to reserve your window cleaning appointment this spring or summer.

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

Call or text us to schedule your window cleaning!

(971) 415-1009
info@pacificrayswindowcleaning.com
www.pacificrayswindowcleaning.com

The Accessible Oregon Coast Film Tour: Seaside

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The Accessible Oregon Coast Film Tour: Seaside

Tuesday, May 13, 6-8 PM
Times Theatre & Public House

Over the past few years, tourism partners, accessibility advocates, and coastal communities have worked together to make the Oregon Coast more accessible to visitors and residents alike. Thanks to a grant from Travel Oregon, we partnered with GLP Films to create three short films celebrating this incredible collaborative work.

Join us for the premiere of three short films showcasing the incredible work being done to make the Oregon Coast more accessible for all.

OCVA and the City of Seaside Visitors Convention Bureau are pleased to welcome our industry partners to the Times Theater for this free opportunity to pre-screen these inspiring videos, and network with the people working to make our most a more inclusive place for all.

Learn more and RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-accessible-oregon-coast-film-tour-seaside-tickets-1307459820519?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdssh…

Coastal Community Creatives Meets this Thursday!

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Submitted By: cindy.obtd@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Hello Creatives! We will meet again this week at the White Clover Grange on Thursday 4/24 from 1:00 – 4:00. Emily is continuing her crochet series. so, if you have a crochet project you are working on, bring it along and get some work done while enjoying some wonderful company. Maybe you’d like to learn a new stitch or two, or twenty!
If you’re not in to crochet, just bring whatever it is that you happen to be working on. It’s fun to create together.
If you can, please bring a few cans of food for the food bank and an optional donation for the Grange maintenance fund. Let’s keep the old gal looking her best!

See you there,
Cindy

Baskets Wanted for Trash Bash Art Project

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Submitted By: jessijust@yahoo.com – Click to email about this post
Hey BBQ’ers!
Trav and I are collecting baskets for a Trash Bash art project. We need A LOT. Size, shape, color and type matter not. I will pick up baskets from you in Manzawheelem or you can drop them off at the store Thursday-Monday, 12-6.
They may or may not remain the same after the reimagination process, so we won’t be returning your baskets.

Thank you!
Jessi
Text preferred. 503-664-0446

AAUW Candidates Forum May 1st 6pm

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Submitted By: moovoter@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
SAVE THE DATE . VOTE INFORMED.
The Tillamook Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) is hosting a virtual Candidates Forum on May 1st 6:00pm. Candidates for the Tillamook, Neahkahnie, and Nestucca School Districts have been invited as well as candidates for the North County Recreation District and the Tillamook Bay Community College. The link for the meeting is: us02web.zoom.us/j/9618460049…
The panel will be moderated by AAUW. Questions will be accepted from the audience in a written format. You can also submit questions in advance of the meeting to lisaphipps08@gmail.com Special districts play a critical role in our community. This is a good opportunity to ask candidates about their positions on issues that matter to you and our youth. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Lisa (AAUW) at 503-801-4122. AAUW is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.