Author: North Coast BBQ

From shipwrecks to wrack lines, the pieces to be read by Oregon, Washington and Canadian writers explore the meanings and metaphors of “rising tide,” this year’s theme for the library’s annual writing project.

The seventh annual Writers Read Celebration will begin at 7 p.m.; admission is free. People can attend in person at the library, 131 Hemlock St., or online; the link will be on the library’s website, cannonbeachlibrary.org.

Fifteen pieces to be read include stories, poems and haikus. Topics include a woman who lifts a whale off the beach, flowers floating from Ukraine, a body to be buried, a morning and evening spent at Haystack Rock and a nod to political currents.

This is the seventh year that the library’s NW Authors Series Committee asked writers from everywhere to submit works on a specific theme. Writers could submit up to three entries in any format limited to 600 words per entry.

Of the 85 entries, the committee, after a blind reading, selected 15 pieces to be read by 13 writers. One of those writers is from Alberta, Canada.

Those invited to read this year were:
John Ciminello, Naselle, WA, poem: King Tides at Cape Disappointment
Deanna Duplechain, Seaside, OR, short story: Seeing Saturday
Christie Ellis, Astoria, flash fiction: All at Sea
Kristi Lund, Nehalem, OR, poem: Heeding the Tide
Mimi Maduro, Cape Meares, OR, haiku, Three Haiku
Colleen Medlock, Portland/Seaside, OR, flash fictions: Shifting Tides and A Light in a Storm
Russell Myers, Vancouver, WA, flash fiction: The Body
Jennifer Nightingale, Astoria, OR, poems: She Knows the Tide is Rising and Gifts from the Wrack Line
Grace Page, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, poem: An Evening Walk to Haystack
Robert Michael Pyle, Gray’s River, WA, poem: All Boats Rise
Florence Sage, Astoria, OR, poem: But Never Mind
Phyllis Thompson, Manzanita, OR, poem: The Tides
Evan Morgan Williams, Portland, OR, flash fiction: The Great Black Shape

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Date: Saturday, March 22 from 11 am – 1 pm
Location: Heart of Cartm in Wheeler

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This spring equinox, join me at Heart of Cartm in Wheeler for an afternoon of writing and collaging with found materials. We will sift through discarded treasures and look for meaning — symbols — that we can use to bring our personal stories to life in layered, intentional ways.

What to Expect:

A quiet, relaxing atmosphere to unwind, reflect, and get creative.
Snacks, good conversation, and a warm community.
Guided writing + hands-on collage prompts to help your thoughts flow freely.
Time to share insights and intentions for the year ahead (sharing aloud is always optional).
Takeaway tools to support a reflective writing practice at home.

Learn more and register here: www.sandstonestories.com/event-details/the-art-of-unfolding-spring-equinox-writing-workshop

Saturday – April 5th, 1:00-2:30: Attnend in person at the Netarts Community Center. Or, virtualy.
Join Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach and Sea (WEBS) and visiting scientist Dr. Sylvia Yamada at this informative presentation to learn how the green crab range expansion is impacting Netarts Bay.

These small but voracious crabs disrupt ecosystems by preying on shellfish and tearing up the eelgrass. They were first introduced to the West Coast via San Francisco Bay in the 1980s. They have since spread throughout estuaries and bays in California, Oregon, and Washington; recently reaching as far north as Alaska. Their high tolerance for a wide range of temperatures and salinity has allowed them to become a global challenge.

So how concerned should we be? Marina Dreeben, WEBS Stewardship Coordinator invites you to “join us in-person or virtually to learn about the current status of green crabs in Netarts Bay and the proposed strategies to address their impacts.” She goes on to say, “Native shellfish, along with countless other species, are under threat due to the presence of green crabs.”

And what can we do about it? Join the conversation as we tackle these questions with expert visiting scientist, Dr. Sylvia Yamada. With degrees from the University of British Columbia and the University of Oregon, she is a leading voice on the green crab invasion in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Yamada has worked in salmon research for Fisheries and Oceans Canada and taught at Woods Hole Marine Biological Lab, Wellesley College, the University of Oregon and Oregon State University. Her research interests include predator-prey interactions, the management of invertebrate fisheries, and the impact of introduced species on native communities. She has been following the green crab range expansion since 1998.

Registration is required. Select in-person or virtual ticket(s) when registering. For virtual tickets, the Zoom link will be shared after registration.

To register and read more about this event, visit www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
Questions or Cancelations? Contact info@netartsbaywebs.org
If you register and your plans change making you unable to attend, please let us know so that we can offer your spot to someone else. We want to ensure that as many people are able to enjoy this event as we have space for.

Consider donating:
Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS is committed to offering high-quality, nature-based events led by experts, while also reducing the financial barrier of outdoor recreation. We do this by offering our events and programs at no cost to participants.

Your donation helps in supporting the work of our organization. Every little bit helps! All of our workshops, classes, and events are free. As a non-profit organization, we rely on donations and grants to keep us going, and growing.
If you would like to donate, please visit our website.

Stay social with Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS online @netartsbaywebs

Common Outcomes:
a. Experience profound freedom as you release the grip of the past, letting go of burdens that have held you back.
b. Shed the weight of physical and psychological burden, leading to a sense of lightness and relief.
c. Foster a compassionate and nurturing relationship with yourself and others, embracing forgiveness and acceptance as transformative forces.
d. Develop inner strength and resilience, allowing you to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and emotional stability.
e. Experience a deep sense of tranquility and inner equilibrium, restoring harmony in your life and relationships.
f. Embrace personal growth and empowerment as you let go and evolve, opening yourself up to new possibilities and a more fulfilling life journey.

Call/text or email with questions.
Please RSVP 503-457-1092

Oceans of love,
Christina

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We are on the corner of Manzanita and Division across from the new Manzanita City Hall.

Also, if you are interested in using the site for any community gatherings or more formal events please reach out to queenbee@dirtybirdsgardencenter.com

Happy (almost) Spring!