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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: Linda Olsson
After a 7-year hiatus, Linda returned to the stage with the Riverbend Players in 2023’s 12 ANGRY JURORS and has been active ever since.
When not on stage, she enjoys tending her garden, birdwatching, and strolling the beach, fully immersed in the beauty of life on the Oregon Coast.
Linda, a proud mother of three, lives in Manzanita and thoroughly enjoys her retirement.
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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We are looking to add a few more vacation homes to our care for your specific management needs.
We are local folks who have taken care of homes in our area for over eight years and we prioritize working with local home owners who are adding to the robust yet complicated housing and financially situation that we are in in our tourist destination area that we both call home.
Be in touch if this is something you’d be interested in collaborarting together on!

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SORDID LIVES OPEN AUDITIONS MARCH 3rd and March 4th
CAST OF CHARACTERS: 7 W / 6 M
Open auditions for all parts will be held at the NCRD Performing Arts Center on Monday, March 3rd, and Tuesday, March 4th.
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.
Audition details are available at www.riverbendplayers.org
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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Call for original artworks for the April show at the NCRD Gallery. Works by local artists are displayed.

The theme for the April show is “Water”. Water in all its forms – snow, rain, ice, fog, hail, sleet, puddles, lakes, oceans, streams, in a vase, glass or teacup.

Intake will be Monday, March 31 from 11-2 pm. The show will be hung that afternoon.

You may submit 3 framed and ready to hang (wires preferred), original pieces per artist.

The NCRD Gallery is located at NCRD, 36155 Ninth St. in Nehalem.

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Riverbend Players kicks off our 2025 Season one week from tonight with our first-ever production of an Agatha Christie murder mystery!

THE MOUSETRAP opens February 28th for nine shows and runs through March 16th at the NCRD Performing Arts Center.

Meet the Cast: Janet Stinson

Janet is a retired elementary school reading specialist who tutors dyslexic students, is co-chair of Language Skills Therapy, is a member of the Education Committee of the Lower Nehalem Community Trust, and volunteers at Nehalem Elementary and Manzanita Library.

She is also secretary of the Riverbend Players board of directors and has been the stage manager for several previous productions.

For fun, Janet hooks rugs and loves long beach walks with her husband, Bill.

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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Green Coast Market is a brand new LOCAL food store in Rockaway. Think farmers market goods, but year-round! We have fresh produce from Josi’s Farms and Fawcett Creek Farms, breads and pastries from Brittney Bakes, Bennett milk, Zweifel eggs, delicious cheeses from three (!) different small local creameries, flowers from Neah Kah Nie Blooms, pasture-raised meats from Heritage Family Farms, locally-caught fish from Captain’s Corner, yummy Angora Peak granola and so much more! Did we mention houseplants? Check out the map for a sense of where our products come from.

After an amazing soft opening last weekend, we are at it again this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 12-5PM. Find us at 117 S. Miller Street in downtown Rockaway (just south of the Wayside parking lot).

Local food tastes better!