Disillusioned with Oregon?

Submitted By: dixiedarrow@icloud.com – Click to email about this post
This article taken from Willamette Week

Proposed by a former Democratic governor Ted Kulongoski! The former governor says he remains a proud Democrat but is DISILLUSIONED with the condition of Oregon.

He is behind the “Voters Fairness Act.” Initiative 55 would amend the Oregon Constitution to eliminate partisan primaries, and Initiative 56 would create a new process in which all candidates would be listed on a single ballot,

with the top two vote-getters advancing to the general election.

“I don’t think the process is functioning in the broadest interests of Oregonians,” Kulongoski says. “It’s working for interest groups and people with money.”
INTEREST GROUPS AND PEOPLE WITH MONEY!!! We are all against that!
This article taken from Willamette Week

There are now Facebook pages that have to do with Oregon: Oregon for the People is one –
Oregon Doge is another, Get active – help bring Oregon back to what is was -a government that solves the homeless problem, less taxes so Oregonians can thrive, and relatively crime free, with street drug control!!

Try Again Paintings in the Fireside Room at NCRD

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Hopefully this image will appear. It’s the painting getting the most attention in the Fireside Room at NCRD. Although now there is a close second. Take a look. Contact the front desk to find out when no meetings are happening in the fireside room. If you want to meet me there send me an email.

Karen LaGrave Small
Klgsmall@gmail.com

THE HOLIDAY HILARITY CONTINUES AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER! GET TICKETS NOW!

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DON’T MISS THE HOLIDAY HILLARITY!
‘THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON’

Last night, the largest cast in Riverbend Players’ history broke the record for the biggest opening night!

The previous record was set this past June with SORDID LIVES.

NINE SHOWS ONLY, LIVE ON STAGE, 12/05/25 – 12/21/25

RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW!
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON, by Don Zolidis and directed by Frank Squillo, is a hilarious spoof of the Hallmark and Lifetime Channel Christmas movies.

Set in a cozy Vermont inn during Christmas time, the play follows six predictable, intertwined love stories filled with small-town charm, romantic misunderstandings, and holiday magic.

THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON comically embraces every cliché, trope, and heartwarming twist of these beloved holiday movies.

Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm.
Get tickets now: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

Sunday Restorative Yoga at Sea Dream

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Restorative Yoga at Sea Dream! Sunday, December 7, 5 – 6:30 pm.

Steep in the transformative energies of Autumn as you prepare your systems for the longest night of winter. Soften into this deep relaxation practice of restorative yoga on December 7, 21, and 28.

Yoga teacher, and Nehalem resident, Kate Skaggs, will guide you through this very quiet offering of guided meditation, gentle movement, and supportive, long-held restorative yoga poses, or asanas. Many provided props will be available to support you to pause, breathe, and slow down. Many different options will be offered.

No prior experience necessary. All props provided. Show up as you are! All are welcome. Please reach out to Kate with any questions (e-mail kaskaggs@gmail.com)

Register Here: $25,
www.seadreamyoga.com

Looking for flooring

Submitted By: Artwithmisskaren@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
I need a small amount of flooring for a loft space in my studio. It’s about 10’x8’
Does anyone have easy to lay flooring left over from a project. Some sort of LVP that snaps together would be great. I have a little money but not a lot. So if you have some unused flooring taking up space in your garage, shop or shed. I’d be grateful.

Animal Loss Grief Support Group next Thursday December 11th

Submitted By: Christy@cosmichealingnw.com – Click to email about this post
Hello BBQ Community-

Are you grieving the loss of your beloved animal companion? Do you need support to move through your loss? We can often find solace in shared experiences. You are not alone.
The Animal Loss Grief Support Group meets every second Thursday of the month. Our next group meets Thursday December 11th, 5:30 PM, at Rising Hearts Studio. This group is facilitated by Animal Chaplain Rev. Christy Kay and is offered by donation. All are welcome to attend.

Contact Christy for more info/questions (503) 800-1092, Christy@cosmichealingnw.com

Rising Hearts Studio
35840 7th St
Hwy 101, Downtown Nehalem
(503) 800-1092
“Lifting the community with education and services that promote healing on all levels.”

Sing Along at the Pine Grove December 8

Submitted By: cardoons@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
“Now, in the darkest time of the year, let us raise our voices and our spirits!”

Join us for a
Community Sing-a-long at the Pine Grove Community House
Dec 8, from 2 – 4pm!

It’s time to gather, once again, around the piano to sing holiday and old favorite songs, share refreshments and socialize. Don’t worry if you don’t remember the words or think you can’t sing….everyone is welcome!…and we will project the words on the large screen for all to see. Participants are encouraged, though not required, to bring cookies to share.

We will provide hot cider and lots of enthusiasm.

This is a Conscious Aging and Community Connections event. Our intention is to bring people in our communities together, get to know one another at a deeper level, and to encourage one another to live our best possible lives. We look forward to singing with you!!!

Your $5 donation supports the Pine Grove Community House

Yoga with Veterans and with Molly and with Janet

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Hey everybody

Come join us for Yoga with veterans, with Molly and with Janet. It’s fun, healthy, complementary and will limber you up. Everyone is welcome. Molly and Janet are excellent teachers.

Here is the info:

Yoga with Molly
Day – Monday
Time – 10:45 PST
Place – Tillamook YMCA

If you can’t join in person, you can still zoom in via the following link.
us06web.zoom.us/j/85009203244?pwd=kewlp3KzlW0sKcbRbW8m3xMy0t5yOA.1

Yoga with Janet
Day – Wednesday
Time – 10:30 PST
Place – NCRD in Nehalem

If you can’t join in person, you can still zoom in via the following link:
us02web.zoom.us/j/82315818270

See you there.

Brian

Correction of Food Roots profile in Giving Guide

Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
The digital version of the 2025-26 Giving Guide has been updated to include the correction for the Food Roots profile.

Here is the link:
www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Giving-Guide-2025-26_Final_Spreads-2.pdf

It’s not too late to spread some cheer!

Apologies,
Barbara

Holiday Bazaar Saturday 12/6 11-3 White CloverGrange. correction

Submitted By: vivi@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
Join us for this delightful community event! This now corrected poster tells it all!
This year we won’t have kids crafts. Instead, Gnarly’s Tacos will be selling her delicious food in our basement kitchen, with space in our dining room to sit and enjoy lunch and other treats.
See you there!

THE HOLIDAY HILARITY STARTS THIS WEEKEND AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER! GET TICKETS NOW!

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OPENING NIGHT AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER!

The largest cast in Riverbend Players’ history will break the record for the biggest opening night ever!

The previous record was set this past June with the opening night of SORDID LIVES, but it gets smashed tonight!

DON’T MISS THE HOLIDAY HILLARITY WITH THE SPOOF OF THE HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIES!

‘THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON’
OPENS THIS FRIDAY, 12/05/25

NINE SHOWS ONLY, LIVE ON STAGE, 12/05/25 – 12/21/25

RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW!
www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON, by Don Zolidis and directed by Frank Squillo, is a hilarious spoof of the Hallmark and Lifetime Channel Christmas movies.

Set in a cozy Vermont inn during Christmas time, the play follows six predictable, intertwined love stories filled with small-town charm, romantic misunderstandings, and holiday magic.

THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON comically embraces every cliché, trope, and heartwarming twist of these beloved holiday movies.

Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm., at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem.

Get tickets now: www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

Paintings fireside room, NCRD

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This painting has been getting the most attention of the paintings hanging in the fireside room. Go take a look and give the other paintings some attention. If you would like to meet me there just send me an email. Sometimes the fireside room has meetings, but you can call the front desk they will tell you the schedule.

Karen, LaGrave Small

Inspiration of the week Remember

Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
Remember that you are WATER
Cry. Cleanse. Flow. Let Go.

Remember that you are FIRE
Burn. Tame. Adapt. Ignite.

Remember that you are AIR
Observe. Breathe. Focus. Decide.

Remember that you are EARTH
Ground. Give. Build. Heal.

Remember that you are SPIRIT
Connect. Listen. Know. Be Still.

Found on Facebook. Author unknown.

A unique Kimberly Morris handwoven rug.

Submitted By: seagate45@icloud.com – Click to email about this post
Kimberly Morris is an Oregon artist from Wallowa. She weaves beautiful one-of-a-kind rugs from hand-died New Zealand wool. It takes approximately 3 weeks to weave each unique rug, We bought this rug some years ago from Kim at “Art in the Pearl” in Portland.

She has been featured on Oregon Art Beat, and here is a link to that interview; please consider watching it. I will be glad to send further details and photos after you watch the Oregon Art Beat video.
The rug is virtually new. Please respond to this email. The rug is an excellent value for a collector.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJCr–uGmpo

Thanks, BBQ.

Jeff’s December Honey/Syrup/etc visit will be Tuesday the 16th!!!

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Hi folks! Jeff’s one-and-only north Tillamook County delivery visit this month will be TUESDAY December 16th in the late morning/early aft hours. This will be the last chance to get the Oregon-made chocolate sauce on sale (three-for-$20) – and the great prices on the dark/robust grade real Vermont maple syrup (half-pints, pints, quart in both white jug and glass, half and full gallons – please ask for each cost). Three-variety raw honey samplers are $29 each, two-for-$55 and this trip ONLY you can get four for $100. Half-gallons raw Marcola Wildflower honey are %58, Meadowfoam quarts are $32, coast range Blackberry is $30 and the valley honeys (choice of raw Clover or raw Raspberry Blossom) are $28. Text Jeff directly: 208-424-0042 – or e-mail: jwmerc@gmail.com – or send direct message here on Facebook. This is a DOORSTEP DELIVERY visit – if anyone from Cannon Beach wants to come down and meet we can discuss an arrangement – thanks SO MUCH north county for the help this year!!! JW

Bring a Food Donation to the Manzanita Tree Lighting

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This Friday, December 5, join us for a visit with Santa at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Manzanita City Hall. The Neahkahnie High School Choir will be there to sing.

Nehalem Bay Community Services Food Pantry will be taking Food Donations. Our partners at the North County Food Bank will be joining us. Stop by and see us.

Festivities start at 4. There should be plenty of tent space for you to sip hot chocolate and have a cookie.

Seeking room/studio/apartment for rent

Submitted By: seanmtaylor84@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Hi there!

My name is Sean, I work at Riverside Fish ‘n Chips, and I’m putting my feelers out in hopes someone is aware of a space that might be available soon. I’m single, I don’t smoke, I don’t have any pets, and I have stable and consistent income.

I’m a very quiet and reserved person, I get along well with everyone and have a very polite and pleasant demeanor. I’m just trying to find a space to develop my creative and artistic abilities. Anything anyone can offer in the form of info or assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

Sean

Community Open Music Jam this Friday December 5th, 6PM Rising Hearts Studio

Submitted By: Christy@cosmichealingnw.com – Click to email about this post
Hello BBQ Community-

Community Open Music Jam is this Friday December 5th, 6 PM, at Rising Hearts Studio.
Bring your instruments, your voice, yourself, and let’s have fun playing music together. ALL are WELCOME to the Fun, Free Event. Hope to see you there!

If you like events like these, that are free and available to the whole community – please consider shopping the studio store this Holiday season. Store Sales are how we support these community building events. Our shelves are currently FULL of beautiful healing crystals and stones, LOCAL ART, handmade candles, bath salts, JEWELRY, singing bowls, journals and books, yoga and meditation supply and SO MANY unique gifts – come support the studio, and LOCAL makers.
Thank you!

Rising Hearts Studio
35840 7th St
Hwy 101, downtown Nehalem
(503) 800-1092

Manzanita Tree Lighting Ceremony!

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Its National Cookie day… and you know who has cookies? We do! For you, tomorrow, at the 4th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting!!

Santa will be arriving at on the Big Fire Engine, the Neahkahnie High School Choir will be there to sing, we have our holiday DJ, COOKIES, cider and coco!

Due to the rain the Manzanita Public Works department has deployed all of our big tents to keep you, Santa & Mrs Claus dry.

So bundle up, and join us tomorrow December 5th, at 4pm. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Held in the big Field behind City Hall at 655 Manzanita Avenue