She’ll be reading from her debut book, “We Call So Many Feelings Love.”
We hope to see you there!
Thee news cycle swirl is intense right now, and a lot of people of fielding a lot of feelings as a result. This workshop is an invitation to slow down and attend to you, to bring you back into relationship with where in your life you have autonomy and choice points to live in alignment with your values.
In this workshop you’ll have an opportunity to identify what you want to acknowledge in yourself and look at what you want to move toward by the end of 2025.You’ll be guided through asana, reflections and conversation prompts designed for unique-to-you insights and connections. To this end, be prepared for asana, journaling, and a short partner exercise. We’ll end with a deep yoga nidra meditation to settle your nervous system.
By the end of this workshop you will:
Articulate what you want to acknowledge in yourself
Envision how you want to show up in the new year
Identify one to three action steps to move you into deeper alignment with your stated desires.
WHERE: Sea Dream Yoga Studio in Nehalem
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 28 5:30-8pm
Learn More/ Sign Up at SeaDreamYoga.com
Direct link to sign up: SeaDreamScheduling.as.me/anataradrishti
I am looking to hire for a full time landscape maintenance position. Scheduling is flexible, however 5 days a week required. For example can work Tues-Sat or Mon-Tues, Weds off, then Thurs.-Sat; whatever works best for you. No experience required however always a plus; enjoying physical labor and ability to work hard a must. $22/hr to start (in the beginning when you are training learning the clients needs, how to use power tools etc.) $25/hr once you no longer need training and can work independently. Experienced candidates will most likely get bumped up to $25/hr in their first week. Miles reimbursed for driving in between locations for the job.
New set of hands needed ASAP please text or call for interview 773-369-4229
Emma Sutton
Amber Rootz LLC Gardenscapes
Enjoy…
*Soft & strengthening yoga for all bodies; especially nourishing for recovery from birth-giving, injury, and chronic pain.
*Crystal singing bowl sound bath during savasana, coupled with (optional) aromatherapy and guided visualization.
*April will also guide you through a visualization with positive affirmations!
WHEN: Sunday, April 13, 2025
11am-1:11am
WHERE: Sea Dream Studio
35915 N Hwy 101 Nehalem
PRICE: $111
(Those with class passes/ memberships get 20% off)
Sign Up/Learn More:
www.SeaDreamYoga.com
3/2/25 from 9-3 at the Lions Club hall at 268 S Anchor St. in Rockaway Beach.
and
Why the rise of the AfD?
Most Germans know the Biden Admin blew up the Nordstream pipeline, which plummeted their country into economic turmoil. But the pro-Biden Merkel gov’t refused to acknowledge we (Biden/CIA/Norwegian special forces) blew up the pipeline, and instead continues to blame Russia while seeking war with Russia. The AfD does NOT want war with Russia.
And this is the CURRENT fascist government in Germany:
Famed Vietnam-era Mi Lai Massacre journalist Seymour Hersh explains the Biden Admins special operation that blew-up Russia’s Nordstream pipeline, which was key to Germany’s economy:
rumble.com/v29wgr8-we-arent-so-innocent-seymour-hersh-first-exclusive-interview.html
Riverbend Players kicks off our 2025 Season with our first-ever production of an Agatha Christie murder mystery!
THE MOUSETRAP opens for nine shows Friday, February 28th, and runs through March 16th at the NCRD Performing Arts Center.
Meet the Cast: Joel Shapiro
This is Joel’s Riverbend Players and acting debut.
A retired teacher, he splits his time between Manzanita and Portland with his partner, Marla.
He enjoys dragon boating, cooking, volunteering at Rosehaven Shelter, and taking long beach walks with their new puppy, Tilly.
He is excited about his new adventures on stage and the chance to be part of such a terrific theater community.
THE MOUSETRAP by Agatha Christie:
A classic murder mystery occurs in Monkswell Manor, a guesthouse where a snowstorm traps a group of strangers.
As news arrives of a murder nearby, the guests realize that the killer might be among them.
Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives to investigate, but as tensions rise and secrets are uncovered, another murder occurs.
The play is famous for its surprise twist ending, and audiences are traditionally asked to keep the plot’s resolution a secret.
The Mousetrap holds the world record as the longest-running play, debuting in 1952 and remaining continuously on stage.
Get your 2025 SEASON PASS now and save 20%. It’s only available until March 16th.
Tickets and the 2025 SEASON PASS are available at www.RiverbendPlayers.org
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One other way we can stand up for our country is to choose to whom, why and when we ‘vote’ with our dollars. This is a right we exercise daily. I will be withholding my dollars on Friday, February 28, along with millions of other Americans who are concerned that their civil votes and public comments aren’t being heard. The only message the corporations hear is $$$.
I encourage you to join me in not spending a penny (except for emergencies, and only with locally owned businesses) for only one day.
To our beloved local business owners:
I do and will continue to support you, but not on Friday. I encourage you also to withhold your dollars for one day. No orders, no payments to vendors for one day. It’s one way we can stand together against the oligarchy that we all can see has invaded our national government. Stand up for your government OF the PEOPLE, BY the PEOPLE, FOR the PEOPLE.
Regardless of what the Supreme Court and Mitt Romney say, corporations are not people.
Author Event: Friday, March 21st, 7:30pm at HCA
On Friday, March 21st, at 7:30 pm Didi Jackson will present work from her newest collection, “My Infinity” (Red Hen Press, 2024), in which she continues her exploration of the paradoxical meaning of a world where joy and sorrow simultaneously coexist. Books will be available for sale and signature at the event and through our local bookseller, Cloud & Leaf Bookstore.
Tickets are $20. Registration is highly recommended; walk-ins welcome as space allows.
Poetry Writing Workshop: Saturday, March 22nd & Sunday, March 23rd 10:00am-1:00pm
On Saturday and Sunday, March 22nd-23rd, 2025, Didi Jackson will offer a generative poetry writing workshop, open to writers of all levels of experience.
The workshop will be held at the Hoffman Center for the Arts on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am-1:00pm.
Tuition is $250. Scholarships are available for this workshop.
Book Signing: Saturday, March 22nd, from 5:00-7:00 pm at Cloud & Leaf Bookstore
On Saturday, March 22nd, Didi Jackson will sign copies of her two collections, “My Infinity” and “Moon Jar” at Cloud & Leaf Bookstore, located at 447 Laneda Avenue, Manzanita, OR 97130.
Free and open to the public
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Didi Jackson is the author of the poetry collections, “My Infinity” (2024) and “Moon Jar” (2020). Her poems have appeared in American Poetry Review, Bomb, The New Yorker, and Oxford American among other journals and magazines. She has had poems selected for Best American Poetry, Academy of American Poets’ Poem-a-day, The Slow Down with Tracy K. Smith, and Together in Sudden Strangeness: America’s Poets Respond to the Pandemic. She is the recipient of the Robert H. Winner Memorial Award from the Poetry Society of America. She is a Dean’s Faculty Fellow at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee where she teaches creative writing. Most recently she completed her certification as a Tennessee Naturalist.
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To register for the author event or the writing workshop with Didi Jackson, please visit www.hoffmanarts.org
Please direct any questions about these events to writing@hoffmanarts.org
On March 14th & 15th we’ll be welcoming the legendary Jackie Kashian, the incomparable James Adomian, the incisive Hari Kondabolu and the sly Aparna Nancherla.
They’ll be joined by some of the best comics from the Pacific Northwest. (We’ll be announcing them soon!)
Altogether it’s an embarrassment of riches. And, as such, you’ll want to get your tickets soon
We are moving and need to downsize some things, which means you are in luck…all items are working and you pickup and move them. I’ve included pictures for most, but if you need more, contact me and I’m happy to provide.
Here’s what we are selling and asking for each:
1. Portable AC unit – Shinco SPF1-12C – $150
2. Portable AC unit – Kismile OL-A011D2-05CD – $100
3. KAZ air purifier – HFD26GB – $25
4. Pressure washer with 10 inch brush attachment (never used)- Sunjoe SPX3000 – $50
5. Grey electric recliner with USB on side (some kitty scratches)- $100
6. Blue sofa with queen pullout (and pillows) – $250
7. Small wedge end table – $20
8. Blue/beige large rug with pad (8×10) – $75
9. Ivory 8×10 hand woven New Zealand wool rug – $100
9. Adjustable dumbells from Byzoom – $50
10. FLYBIRD Adjustable Weight Bench with Headrest- $50
11. Punching bag with water fill base and boxing gloves – $75
12. Lacuffy Smart Walking Pad, 2-in-1 Under Desk Treadmill – $40
13. KitchenAid Stand mixer (red and 4.5 qt) with standard attachments – $100
pasta attachment – $50
sausage grinder – $30
spiralizer – $30
Or all of the above for $200
February 26, 2025 – 4:00 pm
Nehalem Bay Health District and Wheeler Care Center, LLC Board meetings.
The Zoom link can also be accessed at the Health District website
Join Zoom Meeting
us02web.zoom.us/j/88941484770?pwd=3doIdOWtWOlQKsKrG8alnU7tPcbizm.1
For general questions, to request meeting information
or if you require communication assistance or accommodation please contact: info@nehalembayhd.org
or call 503-368-5119
AGENDA – Nehalem Bay Health District
1. Call to order
2. Consent agenda
a. Minutes of January 15, 2025 board meeting
b. Financial report
c. Project report
3. Consideration of board appointments
a. Nehalem Bay Health District board
b. Nehalem Bay Health District budget
committee
4. Health Center/Pharmacy project update
a. Chris Mastrandrea – The Klosh Group
5. Strategic Plan discussion and adoption
a. Dr. Margaret Banyan, Portland State
University
b. John Donovan, Oregon Solutions Director
7. Independent audit update
8. Informational items
a. Care Center renovation
9. Public comment
10. Items for the good of the order
11. Adjournment
AGENDA – Wheeler Care Center LLC Board Meeting
5:30 pm, Wednesday, February 26, 2025 or immediately following the Health District board meeting
1. Call to order
2. Consent agenda
a. Minutes of January 22, 2025 board meeting
3. Care Center Management Report
– Monthly financial report
4. Contract renewal with Canyon Wren Consulting, LLC
5. Public comment
6. Items for the good of the order
7. Adjournment
SAMANTHA RUDDY has performed standup on both The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She’s also been heard on NPR and appeared in videos for Comedy Central and Marvel. She has performed at comedy festivals like New York Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, and Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
SORDID LIVES OPEN AUDITIONS MARCH 3rd and MARCH 4th
CAST OF CHARACTERS: 7 W / 6 M
Open auditions for all 13 parts will be held at the NCRD Performing Arts Center on Monday, March 3rd, and Tuesday, March 4th,.
Audition details are available at www.riverbendplayers.org
Special Audition Notice: Riverbend Players seeks a triple-threat actress for the role of Bitsy Mae Harling in SORDID LIVES (played in the movie by Olivia Newton-John).
Bitsy Mae is a sassy, charming, down-on-her-luck country singer with a heart of gold.
Think Dolly Parton meets a touch of Reba. Must sing country/blues, play guitar proficiently, and possess some acting skills.
Email the director, Frank Squillo, at fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org
SORDID LIVES is a dark comedy set in a small Texas town, revolving around the eccentric Turpin family and their friends as they grapple with the sudden and embarrassing death of the family matriarch.
Peggy’s demise occurs during an illicit tryst in a seedy motel room with her younger, married neighbor, resulting in a hilariously scandalous cover-up.
As the family prepares for Peggy’s funeral, long-buried secrets and family tensions erupt, leading to a series of outrageous events.
The play satirizes small-town life, family dysfunction, and societal prejudices with a sharp wit and a deep affection for its flawed but lovable characters.
SORDID LIVES celebrates individuality and acceptance, even in the face of the most “sordid” circumstances.
It’s a raucous and heartwarming story about finding your place in a world that often tries to define you.
RATED MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY: ‘Sordid Lives’ is intended for mature audiences. The play contains comedic depictions of sensitive topics, including infidelity, mental health, LGBTQ+ issues, strong language, sexual content and innuendos, and situations not suitable for children or some younger audiences. Audience discretion is advised.
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To access the Headwaters Trail, we will meet at the Neahkahnie Mountain South Trailhead parking lot and walk down from there.
Note—the Headwaters trail is uneven and mildly steep in some areas. Plan to wear shoes with a decent tread and dress warmly. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, February 26th at 12:00
Reach out and let’s chat to see if I can be of service.
Email me at
Thia@noeticinov8.com
Everyone is welcome.
Tuesday
February 25th
1:30
Calvary Bible Church
Across from Manzanita Library
Campbell then managed a birdie to win the match. He has played on the Korn Ferry tour for most of his career where he has never won a tournament, and he was ranked #222 on the PGA tour. Over beside the 18th green, when his final putt dropped, his girlfriend fell to her knees and sobbed.
This was one of the most moving wins I have ever watched, and I think stories like this are desperately needed currently. Here are a couple links to coverage:
-Dave
Riverbend Players kicks off our 2025 Season with our first-ever production of an Agatha Christie murder mystery!
THE MOUSETRAP opens for nine shows this Friday, February 28th, and runs through March 16th at the NCRD Performing Arts Center.
Meet the Cast: Christine Conklin
Christine has called the coast home for 17 years and is thrilled to be back on stage with Riverbend Players for her third production.
She cherishes the joy of acting and the opportunity to connect with new people in this close-knit community.
When she’s not at her job at 1st Security Bank, you’ll find her exploring the beaches and forests with her dogs and family.
Christine also has a passion for exercise, particularly anything that combines music and dance.
THE MOUSETRAP by Agatha Christie:
A classic murder mystery occurs in Monkswell Manor, a guesthouse where a snowstorm traps a group of strangers.
As news arrives of a murder nearby, the guests realize that the killer might be among them.
Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives to investigate, but as tensions rise and secrets are uncovered, another murder occurs.
The play is famous for its surprise twist ending, and audiences are traditionally asked to keep the plot’s resolution a secret.
The Mousetrap holds the world record as the longest-running play, debuting in 1952 and remaining continuously on stage.
Get your 2025 SEASON PASS now and save 20%. It’s only available until March 16th.
Tickets and the 2025 SEASON PASS are available at www.RiverbendPlayers.org
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Meeting at Hot Creek
An unusual moment of confluence,
a pair of hawks circling at twilight
held up on the winds of a storm
and the fractal light of the setting
sun, an image of timeless buoyancy.
They were soaring high and free,
as if summoned from the still warm
cliffs. In deep silence, bathed
in a hot spring creek and the light
of the descending sun, I met
their buoyancy with my own.
someone named John–sorry, i can’t find the original email so i don’t even know his last name–has started an organization called The People’s Union. Described below is their first effort to send a message to Trump, Musk and the spineless Republicans in Congress who are kowtowing to them.
I encourage EVERYONE to participate in this 24-hour economic blackout. what follows below is The Peoples Union description. Below that is another message i received just a few minutes ago from their founder John. ONE person is working to make a difference. Let’s join and support him. This is the future of our democracy that is at stake.
om peace namaste
lucy brook
nehalem resident
U.S. citizen
The 24 hour Economic Blackout
Corporations have billions. Politicians have lobbyists. We have each other.
As our first initial act, we turn it off.
For one day we show them who really holds the power.
WHEN:
Thursday February 27th from Midnight till Friday February 28th Midnight
(A full 24 hours of the 28th)
WHAT NOT TO DO:
~Do not make any purchases.
~Do not shop online, or in-store.
~No Amazon, No Walmart, No Best Buy.
NOWHERE!
~Do not spend money on:
Fast Food
Gas
Major Retailers
~Do not use Credit or Debit Cards for non-essential spending
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
~Buy ONLY essentials of absolutely necessity
(food, medicine, emergency supplies)
~Support ONLY small, local businesses.
SPREAD THE MESSAGE
Talk about it, post about it, and document your actions that day!
WHY THIS MATTERS!
~ Corporations and banks only care about their bottom line.
~ If we disrupt the economy for just ONE day, it sends a powerful message.
~ If they don’t listen (they won’t), then we make the next blackout longer (We will)
This is our first action.
This is how we make history.
February 28th the 24 Hour Economic Black Out Begins.
We are now just five days away from the February 28th Economic Blackout. This is not about stopping every person from shopping. 340 million people live in this country, and of course, some will still spend. This is about sending a message. It’s about showing that when we decide to stand together, we have the power to shake the system. This is the first shot, the warning sign that we are here, we are organizing, and we are ready to demand real change. We will make an impact, and that impact will grow.
Many exciting things are in motion. This week, I expect to have the first proposal for the new website, a space built specifically for us, where we can truly organize, communicate, and grow this movement. For now, keep spreading the word. Thank you again for your support, your belief in this, and for standing in unity with me and so many others who know that real change only happens when the people demand it. We are just getting started. With gratitude, John.