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Perch Makers Table | The Universe is Listening

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Submitted By: katie@perchhandmade.com – Click to email about this post
I posted about Perch Makers Table not long ago and asked for your support. Today I’m back with something a little more… let’s just say the universe has been listening.

Close your eyes for a second.

It’s a rainy Tuesday in Manzanita. You push open a door and walk into a bright open space that immediately makes you want to sit down and make something. There’s a big communal table with room for up to twelve people. Someone is knitting on the sofa. A kid on vacation is painting something small and proud at the end of the table. Local art lines every wall… handmade, thoughtful, the kind of thing you pick up and can’t put down.

Nobody is rushing you. You just showed up. And that was enough.

That’s Perch Makers Table.

A curated artist collective where up to 50 regional makers can show and sell their work. A communal gathering place where you can bring whatever you’re working on and find a seat. Knitting, journaling, sketching, laptop open, just sitting with a friend while your hands stay busy… all of it welcome. Artist-led workshops. A place where locals and visitors overlap naturally and a rainy day becomes something worth remembering.

A place to create. A place to shop. A place to learn. A place to settle in.

A few people have asked whether this will include individual studio spaces to rent and work in. Not right now… but maybe someday. Right now this is about building something the whole community can walk into. Not just the makers.

Want to be part of building this? Support the space here: [http://perchmakerstable.com/]

Here’s my honest update on where things stand…

I have my eye on a space in Manzanita that feels exactly right for this. The owner has been warm, encouraging, and genuinely excited about what Perch Makers Table could bring to the building and the community. I’m meeting with her next week and I could not be more hopeful about where that conversation is headed.

I’ll be honest… I sent an email to my community just this week about trusting the universe and believing this is all unfolding exactly the way it’s supposed to. And then I heard from the owner the very same day. I don’t think that’s a coincidence.

This is a grassroots, community supported build. No big investors, no outside backing. Just people who believe in what this space can be for Manzanita and the Oregon coast. Every contribution goes directly toward opening the doors… the communal table, the artist displays, the welcoming space from day one.

If you’ve been following along and waiting for a sign that this is actually happening… this might be it.

Support Perch Makers Table and help open these doors [http://perchmakerstable.com/]

Submitted by Katie Simmons, Perch + Paper katie@perchhandmade.com perchhandmade.com

Artist Talk with Elise Wagner and Gabe Fernandez

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Join artists Elise Wagner and Gabe Fernandez for a talk and slide presentation about art, partnership, and place. Working side by side at the confluence of the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean in Astoria, Wagner’s abstract encaustic paintings and collagraph prints explore layered natural systems, while Fernandez’s hyperrealist paintings capture the precision of light and observation. Together, they’ll share the story of how they met, became engaged in Paris, and built a shared studio practice, offering insight into the balance of independent vision, creative dialogue, and life on the Oregon Coast.

Two outdoor reclining lounge chairs with cushions

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Submitted By: buckuardo@yahoo.com – Click to email about this post
Aluminum frames with easy to clean soft vinyl straps and adjustable back angle. Both are in very good condition with just a bit of paint missing in a couple of places. No rust due to aluminum. Each comes with a padded cushion with straps for tying. Cushions are really more of a sage green color rather than the brown-ish color in the photo.

Both for $35

Come and get them in Pine Ridge (Manzanita). E-mail for more info.

Nehalem Bay Health District: Project & Operations Contractor

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Submitted By: mary@nehalembayhd.org – Click to email about this post
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SOLICITATION for
PROJECT and OPERATIONS SUPPORT
NEHALEM BAY HEALTH DISTRICT
CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT, 20-HOURS/WEEK
Hourly rate: $35.00-$45.00/hour depending on experience

APPLICATION DEADLINE is JUNE 12, 2026 – 5:00 pm (PDT)

The Nehalem Bay Health District (NBHD) seeks an independent contractor to provide project and operational leadership and support to its board of directors.

The NBHD is an Oregon Special District, a governmental entity, located in the city of Wheeler, Tillamook County, Oregon. The NBHD is directed by a five (5) member elected board.

The mission of the NBHD is: To facilitate the delivery of health and community services by
encouraging collaborative partnerships and stewardship of public resources. The NBHD has a
service area of 26 square miles in Tillamook County with an approximate population of 3,600
individuals. The NBHD annual operating budget in Fiscal Year 2025-26 was $196,000 and its construction budget was $6.3 million.

QUALIFICATIONS
*The successful candidate understands the importance of customer service, is financially savvy, adept at managing large amounts of data and information, curious and innovative, and able to work independently;
*A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in accounting, business, project administration or a related area;
*A minimum of five year’s experience in non-profit, municipal, or small business financial
and operations management (example: treasury, financial reporting, and/or accounting);
*Possesses essential knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite [Excel, Word,
Access], Web-based project management programs, Google Product Suites;
*Exhibits exceptional attention to detail, has strong written and verbal communication skills;
*Can analyze data, identify key findings, and communicate these clearly and concisely;
*Can learn and work independently and apply ingenuity; and,
*Is a team player who takes initiative to ask questions, make suggestions, and offer innovative approaches contributing to the public service mission of the NBHD.

EXAMPLES of PROJECTS to be UNDERTAKEN (this list is not exhaustive):
*Prepare a desk manual of policies and procedures;
*Website monitoring and updating;
*Manage NBHD records;
*Draft agendas and take meeting minutes; and
*Assist in the annual financial audit and budget processes.

TO APPLY:
Send a one-page cover letter and a current resume that includes both mailing and email addresses and telephone number to:

Project and Operations Support Contractor
Nehalem Bay Health District
PO Box 6
Wheeler OR 97147

OR

Email your application material to:
info@nehalembayhd.org

Questions should be sent to info@nehalembayhd.org

Recruiting now for Mixed Dragon Boat Team

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Submitted By: Windweaver@comcast.net – Click to email about this post
Come join your local dragon boat club on Nehalem Bay!
We are looking for men and women as we are starting a mixed team.
No experience necessary. We have pfd’s, paddles and are excited to have you come out to see if you like sharing our beautiful bay with eagles, heron and seals with us!
Interested?
PNWCoastPaddlingClub.com
Text: 360-904-3899

The Beach Has a Way of Opening Things Up — Let’s Talk!

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Submitted By: lydiapschuldt@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Sometimes you just need someone to walk beside you with no judgment, no noise, just an honest conversation and a fresh perspective.
Travel & Talk’s Certified Life Coach, Deb Montgomery, offers Walk & Talk sessions on the Oregon Coast in Manzanita, Cannon Beach, or Seaside. Online virtual sessions are also available if that works better for you.
In a session with Deb, you might make a real change you’ve been putting off, or navigate a transition, relationship challenge, or hard decision you’ve been wrestling with. You’ll get honest accountability and a fresh perspective, and reconnect with purpose, creativity, and momentum. Whether you’re working through grief, burnout, or simply feeling stuck, Deb helps you untangle the noise so you can listen to yourself again.
Deb brings something unique to the table:16 years as a psychotherapist combined with 30 years of writing and performing music. That blend of clinical depth and creativity means she meets you exactly where you are, whether you’re facing something big or just feeling like something’s off.
Sliding scale pricing is available because this work should be accessible to everyone.
Learn more: www.travelandtalk.com Book a session: www.travelandtalk.com/booking Questions? Reach out at connect@travelandtalk.com or text (971) 303-9263
“I highly recommend working with Deb while navigating life’s big and small challenges — you will not regret it.” – Coaching Client

Puttz is Just One Week Away: Tuesday, June 2nd

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Submitted By: tolovanaartscolony@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Cannon Beach’s favorite, madcap, city-wide Puttz mini-golf tournament returns Tuesday, June 2nd.

First off, we want to thank all our Hole Hosts. You’ll find creative mini-golf holes at these local businesses:

American Legion Post 168, Basalt Studio, Bruce’s Candy Kitchen, Bill’s Tavern/Cannon Beach Smokehouse, The Bistro, Cannon Beach Arts Association, Cannon Beach Hardware, The Chocolate Cafe, Coaster Theatre, Driftwood, Fetch, Found, Four Paws, Schwietert’s Cones and Candy, Sotheby’s Realty, The Waves Hotel, The Wine Shack.

To Golf from 1-to-5PM on Tuesday, June 2nd, signup at Sandpiper Square. Cost is $15 per golfer or $50 per foursome.

We also want to thank the many businesses that have donated to our silent auction and raffle. To bid on these amazing items–from hotel stays to restaurant gift certificates to clothing, local art and more–join us at the American Legion from 5-7:30PM.

And… at the Legion we’ll have food from The Bistro! Rumor has it Chef Jack is making his famous mac and cheese. AKA Jack and Cheese!

As we look forward, the weather forecast is looking great. So make your plans, gather your teammates and we’ll see you for the 18th annual Puttz next week!

What Kind of Country Are We Trying to Be? Memorial Day, Churchill, and the Country Worth Saving

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by Cyrus Javadi, Oregon State Representative

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Let me ask you a question: What kind of country are we trying to be?

And not in the grand, marble-statue sense. I mean on Tuesday morning. When the rent is due. When the tire is flat. When the child is sick. When the small business is hanging on by its fingernails. When the veteran is waiting for care—again. And when the single mom is doing math in the grocery aisle and losing.

That country. The real one.

Because Memorial Day asks us something serious. It asks us to remember the men and women who did not come home.

Why did they do it?

Why did so many ordinary people leave homes, families, farms, jobs, schools, and small towns to fight for something larger than themselves? Why did so many willingly risk everything? And why did so many never come back?

They were real people. Sons. Daughters. Fathers. Mothers. Friends. Neighbors. People who had plans, bad jokes and good ones, favorite meals, unfinished arguments, and places at dinner tables that stayed empty.

We honor them because they gave what could not be repaid.

So maybe the best way to honor them is not only to say “thank you,” though we should. Maybe it is to ask what kind of country they believed was worth saving.

That is the question underneath Memorial Day. And it is the question underneath politics too.
Churchill and the Ambulance

This brings us, oddly enough, to Winston Churchill.

In 1925, Churchill was Chancellor of the Exchequer, which is the British version of Treasury Secretary, but with more waistcoats and better insults.

Britain had survived World War I. It had survived the Spanish flu (the 1920 version of COVID 19). It had survived grief, debt, inflation, and national exhaustion. The country was not in the middle of war anymore, but it was still wounded.

And the question facing Britain was simple: What is the purpose of government after the crisis passes?

That question still matters.

Sometimes, like during war, the purpose of government is often clear. Defeat the enemy. Protect the homeland. Supply the troops. Keep the country alive.

But in peace, government faces a different test. What do we do with the people who are still limping—both literally and metaphorically?

Churchill used a phrase I cannot shake. Speaking in 1925, six years after the war ended, he said aid should not go first to “the sturdy marching troops,” but to “the stragglers, to the exhausted, to the weak, to the wounded, to the veterans, to the widow and the orphans.”

“To them,” he said, “the ambulances of the State” should be directed.

The ambulance. That image matters. You see, an ambulance does not show up because your life is perfect. It shows up because something has gone wrong. It does not ask whether you are morally impressive enough to bleed. It does not move into your house and run your life.

It gets you from danger to care. That is a very different thing.
The Country Worth Defending

So this Memorial Day weekend, while we see flags on porches and flowers at cemeteries, we should remember what those graves are asking of us.

They are not asking us to build a perfect country. There is no such thing.

They are not asking us to agree on every program, tax, rule, or budget line. (Thank goodness. That would be unbearable. Also impossible. Also very likely to involve a committee.)

They are asking whether we still know what this country is for.

A country is not only an economy. It is not only a military. It is not only a Constitution, though the Constitution is the frame that holds the house together.

A country is people.

Strong people, yes. But also tired people. Poor people. Sick people. Wounded people. Children. Widows. Orphans. Veterans. Stragglers.

The people at the back of the line.

The country our fallen died to defend is not made stronger when the strong get stronger and the weak are told to limp faster.

It is made stronger when free people, in a free economy, under a constitutional government, choose to protect the vulnerable, lift the exhausted, and help the wounded stand again.

That does not mean we stop debating taxes, spending, fraud, waste, incentives, and unintended consequences.

We should debate all of it. We should be tough-minded. But we should never become numb.

Because the ambulance of the state is not there to make people dependent. It is there to return them, as much as possible, to strength, work, family, dignity, and citizenship.

That is civilization.

And on Memorial Day, when we remember those who gave everything to defend this civilization from enemies abroad, the least we can do in peace is refuse to let it rot from indifference at home.

Cyrus Javadi

Sound Bath on Thursday in Nehalem!

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Join us for a rejeuvenating and relaxing serenade of quartz crystal singing bowls on Thursday. We ALWAYS save some spaces for community members who can’t easily afford our prices, so please don’t hesitate to ask for a space if you feel you could use this! Name your price, even free. We won’t ask questions, we’ll just sign you up if you request.

Folding 2.25HP Under Desk Treadmill

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Submitted By: ryan@serostar.com – Click to email about this post
Great for a home office / standing desk to stay active. Can also be used for jogging. Has rollers to roll around, slide under a bed, etc.

Excellent condition, used maybe 15 times. Here’s a video of it in action: photos.app.goo.gl/vtC6yft3uD1ECHF29

$200 new on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GH4NFDH), selling for $115.

Wirecutter’s best “under desk treadmill” (www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-under-desk-treadmills/)

It’s pretty compact and will fit in a car if the seats fold down. You pick up in Manzanita (Pine Ridge).

Text 503-898-0209

Looking for tomatillo starts!

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Submitted By: Kirby.voos@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
We are looking for about 12 tomatillo starts, but any amount will do. I usually start mine from seed but only 1 has shown any potential. We have called all the nurseries on the north coast and nobody has any. Does anyone local have any extra starts they can spare? Happy to pay for them. It will be a sad year if there is no tomatillo salsa in our bellies.. Thanks! Kirby

NCCWP Monthly Meeting and “Free to Grow” Film Event

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Is your drinking water safe?

All are welcome at NCCWP’s monthly meeting this Tuesday 6-7pm at St. Mary’s by the Sea Church in Rockaway Beach, 275 S. Pacific Street.

UPCOMING EVENT – On Thursday, June 4th, Old Grove Films, Beyond Toxics, and North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection collaborate on an event presenting a screening of “Free to Grow,” with filmmaker Jesse Andrew Clark in attendance. The half-hour documentary explores the impact of industrial pesticide use on Oregon families. Oregonians have taken up the fight against aerial herbicide spraying by the forestry industry for over fifty years — but has public safety around these substances improved?

After the film, Jennifer Eisele from Beyond Toxics will discuss practical ways that coastal residents can keep track of spraying in their communities and watersheds. This includes a first-of-its-kind map which plots pesticide applications in Oregon forests from 2014 to 2024. We will also provide resources to sign up for future forestry herbicide spray notifications through the Oregon Forestry Activity Electronic Reporting and Notification System (FERNS). Admission is free. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A Street, Bay City, Oregon, Thursday, June 4, doors at 5:45 p.m., film at 6 p.m.

NCCWP 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.

www.healthywatershed.org|www.facebook.com/
NCCWATERSHEDPROTECTION
For more information, contact rockawaycitizen.water@gmail.com.

#healthywatersheds #peoplevsagentorange #stoppesticides #protectdrinkingwater #nccwp

Writing Critique Group – Astoria Oregon

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Submitted By: annornie@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Hello Writing Friends!

I am leading a new writing critique group in Astoria, Oregon at the Netel Grange, which is a beautifully maintained grange just outside Astoria. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 11am. All genres. All levels. Positive feedback only.

A little about me:
My name is Ann Ornie. I’m a typewriter poet and author of speculative fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. I am certified in the Amherst Method of facilitating and have been leading writing workshops/classes for about four years.

We have a ton of room to grow at this location and would love more people to join us! The next meeting is Tuesday the 26th at 11am!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! Feel free to share this with others!

Warmly,
Ann Ornie

www.annornie.com
annornie@gmail.com
@writeelements