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REFRIGERATOR FOR SALE | or help moving it to storage

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Submitted By: lisa@digitalpour.com – Click to email about this post
I am looking for a couple of people to help me move a refrigerator from Manzanita storage to Nehalem storage. Quick job for $. I have a dolly and a van I just need the muscle.

Unless someone is looking for a beautiful almost new refrigerator for sale? Used for only 6 months.

Purchased new from Costco

www.costco.com/Samsung-30-cu.-ft.-Bespoke-3-Door-French-Door-Refrigerator-with-Beverage-Center,-White.product.1644539.html

White Glass

Paid $1,749.99

I would use it but It does not fit at my current rental. I am paying to store it now, so make me an offer I can’t refuse!

Thank you,
Lisa
503-568-5632

6-Piece Power Reclining Sectional with Chaise – Dark Grey

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Submitted By: ruhlbr@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Up for sale is a high-quality, 6-piece power reclining sectional in a versatile dark grey microfiber/suede-effect fabric. This set is incredibly comfortable, durable, and packed with features.

Features & Specs:

Design: 6 pieces that include a left-arm power recliner, storage console with cup holders, armless power recliner, corner wedge, armless chair, and a large right-arm facing chaise.

Dual Power Motors: Both reclining seats feature independent power controls for the footrest and the adjustable headrests, allowing you to find the perfect viewing angle for the TV.

Built-in Tech: Integrated USB charging ports on the power switches to keep your devices charged while you relax.

Premium Comfort: High-density foam cushions with a “sink-in” feel. The fabric is soft yet very durable and easy to clean—perfect for families or pet owners.

Condition: Very well maintained. All motors run smoothly and quietly. Smoke-free home.

Dimensions: Roughly 10 feet in each direction with a 3 foot high back.

Price: $1,000 (Open to reasonable offers)

Location: Rockaway Beach, OR.
Must be able to pick up. Some of the pieces disconnect for easier transport, but a truck or trailer will be required.

WaSH (Water, Sanitation + Hygiene) Class – March 14

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Submitted By: info@evcnb.org – Click to email about this post
Our next WaSH class is coming up fast!

Saturday, March 14 is just around the corner. If you’ve been meaning to sign up, now’s the time!

WaSH (Water, Sanitation + Hygiene) teaches you how to handle drinking water, waste disposal, and hygiene when an emergency knocks out your plumbing. It’s practical, hands-on, and genuinely useful.

– Saturday, March 14
-10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
– Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue Station, 36375 N Hwy 101, Nehalem

Register now at evcnb.org/events-and-training/water-sanitation-and-hygiene-03142026

the whole ballgame

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Submitted By: dwieb1@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
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Well, here we are. Our country will be won or lost on what the administration is calling the “SAVE America Act.” All the distractions have been put in place, and now comes the big push. Project 2025 expected to lose Congress in the first midterm election, so all their aims had to be met in the first 2 years. In that I think they’ve been largely successful. But it’s imperitive we prevent this ultimate goal:
www.commoncause.org/articles/project-2025-aims-to-strip-away-our-freedom-to-vote/

It is quite beyond belief any Democrats don’t understand the gravity of this. That’s what I’ll be watching, and asking my representatives. This is the whole ballgame.

– Dave

FINAL THREE PERFORMANCES! SEE ‘MISERY THIS WEEKEND AT NCRD

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Submitted By: admin@riverbendplayers.org – Click to email about this post
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“Outstanding performances”, “So well executed”!
STEPHEN KING’S PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER, ON STAGE AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
Annie Wilkes says, “I’m your number one fan.”
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive.
Riverbend Players is proud to bring Stephen King’s white-knuckle thriller, MISERY, to the stage!
– Times: Friday and Saturday night at 7 pm, Sunday matinee at 2 pm
-Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem
-Tickets: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
Get yours now, before things get… uncomfortable!
PLUS: LAST CHANCE TO INCLUDE SEASON PASSES UNTIL 03/15/26. SAVE 20% ON TICKET PRICES AND RESERVE YOUR FAVORITE SEATS FOR ALL FOUR SHOWS THIS SEASON!
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
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Forever Young Dance Party

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Submitted By: gia@giashaw.com – Click to email about this post
FOREVER YOUNG 80s DANCE PARTY
We’re turning back the clock.
Join us March 20th from 6:30–9:30 PM at NCRD gym in Nehalem for a high-energy night of 80s music, dancing, and community fun.
This is a free family friendly event.
We’ll be graciously accepting donations for the local food bank.
Break out the neon.
Tease that hair.
Bring your friends.
Let’s dance for a cause and stay Forever Young

www.facebook.com/events/1995955517801566

Handyman services available in Nehalem!

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Submitted By: 11009944a@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Call to discuss jobs
Landline:
(971)324-0149

(((Please NO EMAILs)))
CALLS ONLY Please!

Good Morning Nehalem
I’m a local, a father of 3 and trying to pick up some extra (local) work.

Available in Nehalem/ Manzanita/ Wheeler /Miami Foley

If you have any projects needing attention.
Well then, I’m you guy!

I have many skills & wear many hats.
My skills include:

*Yard work (Large Properties and small I have my own equipment)

*Painting (interior/ exterior/ cars/ toys)

*Heavy Equipment Operater

*Gutters

*Skilled Car Mechanic

*Licensed driver

*Transporter

* Errand runner

*Pet Sitter & Walker

and Lots more!
If you have something in mind that’s not listed…
just ask me.

Most likely I’m your man!

Have a wonderful day!
Looking forward to working for you.

Call to discuss jobs
Landline:
(971)324-0149

~~~~ NO EMAILS!~~~~
Im a old OG dad that relays on his daughter’s to help him with emails and BBQ posts
(haha I’m trying to learn but my progress is slow)
so please just give me a call

(971)324-0149

Saturday’s WASH Class – 3/14.

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Submitted By: mavbeach@yahoo.com – Click to email about this post
My husband and I attended Saturday’s Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay WASH Class – in February and it was excellent!! We had attended it 10 years ago and thought we had everything but we learned new information and updated our supplies!! Most importantly, we learned so much about the movement of the tectonic plates and the potential this has on our existence here at the coast and a future tsunami! The information was superbly presented and extremely comprehensive!! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the latest information!!! It is one of the very best presentations we have ever attended!!

Seeking RV spot for my father’s summer visit

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Submitted By: lisa@digitalpour.com – Click to email about this post
Hello Community,
Seeking a spot for my father’s RV for June & July.
Hookups prefered but not necessary.
He is a very kind person, conservative and would prefer a quiet spot in nature over a crowded paved RV park.
20 minutes or so from Manzanita.
RV is 36 feet long with pull outs on both sides.
All leads appreciated!
Thank you,
Lisa Marcus 503-568-5632

WaSH Class 3/14 – This Saturday! 10:00AM to 12:30pm

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Submitted By: WaSH@evcnb.org – Click to email about this post
We live on the beautiful Oregon coast with beaches, mountains, rivers. It’s also a beautiful coast with an active geographical plate, the Juan de Fuca, which subducts under the North American plate. When will it slip? We don’t know when, but we know it will.

Have you thought about how you will care for yourself, your family, and help care for your community? Do you have a plan?

The EVCNB WaSH (water/sanitation/hygiene) 2.5 hr. class offers valuable and applicable information, which will support your planning for natural disasters and weather events.

Register for a class session at EVCNB.ORG – Events & Trainings. The March 14th class is coming up soon. It would be great to have more people attend as more people stimulates more discussion, which benefits all who attend. So, get registered!

Already attended a class and need a Refresher? Attend for free! Find info on the registration page.

Terry Robb at NCRD

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Submitted By: kileyk@ncrdnehalem.org – Click to email about this post
Join us for an unforgettable night of Blues music with the always popular, award-winning Terry Robb.
Terry has performed with Joe Cocker, Johnny Winter, and Curtis Salgado. He has won the Best Guitarist Award from the Cascade Blues Association so many times they named the award after him!
His music has been featured in the The Game of Thrones and The Horse Whisperer.
Now is your chance to hear him at NCRD.

To purchase tickets please visit: www.tickettomato.com/event/9813/terry-robb

White Clover Grange tree grafting workshop on Saturday March 28th

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Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
Save the date for the White Clover Grange tree grafting workshop on Saturday March 28th from 1-4. We will be grafting heritage apples and some pears.

Grafting is an art and allows us to grow a genetic replica of a living fruit tree. We have some amazing old trees growing in the area and want to keep them alive for generations to come!

If you’re interested in grafting a copy of your own tree (or a friend or neighbor’s), now’s the time to collect scion wood. Scions are long straight twigs about the size of a pencil or a little larger. Cut them with sharp pruners and store them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator until the workshop. We will also have scions from local heritage apple trees to share.

Each workshop participant will have the opportunity to learn how to graft and to take home a tree for their own garden or orchard. Suggested donation is $10-25

To sign up for the workshop, contact Jennifer Childress with the White Clover Grange.
Email: goatherd@nehalemtel.net

In reply to Musings on a fictional city’s press release and Where is the Manzanita City Manager

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Submitted By: berryswilde@protonmail.com – Click to email about this post

To the authors,

I want to begin with sincere thanks. In a world where attention spans are short and convictions fade quickly with the news cycle, your dedication over the past five years has been remarkable. It cannot be easy to maintain such steady vigilance over a city manager whose tenure has been marked by balanced budgets, completed public buildings, and the persistent inconvenience of broad community approval and support. Yet you remain committed to reminding us that things must surely be worse than they appear.

This perseverance deserves recognition.

After all, success can be deeply inconvenient for the careful critic. A functioning city hall, a modern police station, streets improving rather than declining—these developments create an almost hostile environment for grievance. Lesser observers might have conceded defeat. But not you. You continue to peer bravely into the sun, certain that somewhere within it a shadow must be hiding.

And what writing! The casual reader might mistake the rough edges for haste or frustration, but I prefer to believe they are part of a deliberate style—one prioritizing urgency over ornament. With each new sentence the suspense of the author becomes almost unbearable–as if revelation might break loose. One reads on breathlessly, wondering whether the next paragraph will reveal calamity or merely another heroic effort to imagine one.

Your attention to detail has been admirable. Few communities are fortunate enough to have citizens willing to devote such time and scrutiny to a few hundred feet of roadway, the difference between a speed hump and bump—a distinction debated with admirable civic gravity—or the imagined motives behind routine decisions. Oversight of this kind is the quiet machinery of civic life, and it is reassuring to know someone is always watching for catastrophe, even when the city vexingly continues to function.

One cannot help admiring the investigative creativity that has expanded this oversight into observation of a city manager’s comings and goings. The conclusion—that municipal leadership can be measured through parking-lot sightings and speculative arithmetic—represents a novel contribution to public administration. Future scholars may marvel at the elegance of the method: observe a person briefly, assume the rest of the day evaporates, and publish the results without fear of creepiness and with great confidence.

There is also woven through these writings a certain intensity of attention readers may recognize. When a woman occupies a visible leadership role, a particular genre of civic commentary sometimes appears—less interested in policy or outcomes than in the personal rhythms of the individual herself. The hours she works, the places she appears, the motives she must surely possess. It is curious: the work proceeds, the results accumulate, yet the scrutiny grows more animated. One suspects that if the same fiscal stability and completed projects arrived under a different nameplate—perhaps engraved with a slightly deeper voice—the fascination might become suddenly, almost mysteriously, calmer.

Of course, your contributions have not been limited to the written word. One must also acknowledge your innovative approach to civic engagement—particularly the imaginative use of litigation as public commentary. Where others attend meetings or volunteer time, you have demonstrated a more ambitious method: transforming taxpayer-funded institutions into participatory theater in which the community funds the stage, the lighting, and occasionally the curtain call—whether they purchased a ticket or not. It takes a rare ingenuity to discover so many ways to spend public money while explaining, at length, why the public should be concerned about how money is spent.

It is also worth pausing to admire the durability of the object of your attention. Most public servants would find such fascination exhausting. Yet the city manager continues the quiet work of administration—clean audits, utility upgrades, and major planning work moving forward—while serving as the central character in a literary genre that renews itself online with impressive regularity. One suspects that if municipal competence were ever to become less routine, the supply of your material might become much harder to sustain.

Speaking personally, I find your posts relatable. Many of us know what it feels like to stand just outside the circle of community. In those moments it can be tempting to mistake disruption for influence, or criticism for participation. That impulse is human and reminds us how much people care about belonging.

Your efforts serve an unexpected purpose. Each new post reminds the rest of us, quite clearly, of the distance between building community and merely talking about it—so again, thank you, because in that sense your work may be the clearest proof that this town has been built rather well, and without your steady stream of alarms we might occasionally forget it.

BW

 

North Coast Veterans for Peace Meeting

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Submitted By: briantjmcmahon@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Hey fellow Veterans for Peace

Our next North Coast VFP meeting is coming up. The day before Friday the 13th. Just when you think things can’t get any worse, it gets worse. Everyone is welcome. You need not be a veteran to attend.
The info is as follows:

Date – March 12th
Time – 10:30 PST
Place. – Manzanita Library

If you can’t attend in person, you can still join via the following link.

Join Zoom Meeting
us06web.zoom.us/j/89257402355?pwd=8Obsr1rG9BKqoLsvzKb4yLC5IWmqzu.1

Brian

PLAY WITH PAINT

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Submitted By: lee.coachmediator@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
PLAY WITH PAINT: AN ART EXPERIENCE!
Thursday, March 12th 4-6pm
The Pine Grove Community House
225 Laneda Ave. Manzanita

Join your friends and neighbors for an experiential art event using Pouring Acrylics. Local artist and facilitator, Marla Deardorff will teach 2 different methods of this technique. You will create two pieces of unique, abstract wall art that you can take home with you.
All supplies will be provided and beginners are welcome.

Feel free to bring a beverage to sip on while creating your masterpieces.

Tickets: $20
Buy your tickets here:
www.thepinegrove.org/RSVP-or-Purchase-Tickets

North Coast Pinball March Updates

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Submitted By: spblat@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Hello friends. Here’s an update on the month’s goings on at North Coast Pinball.

In this update:

– tournament 3/15 5pm
– teen night 3/20 6-8pm
– game of the month prize opportunity
– NKNHS field trip to NCP
– tech day, free 3PM Tuesdays
– pinball tastings are back
– AA meeting on hiatus
– politics

Sunday, March 15 at 5 PM is Tournament Night; we do this every month on the third Sunday. I doubt that our brand new Pokemon pinball machine will be here by then, but if it is, you can be sure that it will be in the mix. Last month we had nine players join us; congrats to Tim for taking home the trophy. Will it be you this month?

And then Friday March 20th from 6-8 PM is Teen Night! Free pinball, free soft drinks, free activities, free space to just sit on one of our oversized beanbags. Last month there was a really interesting craft project. What will it be this month? Thanks as always to Christy Kay of Rising Hearts Studio in Nehalem for her hosting and fundraising efforts to keep this going. You can contact her with questions or make a donation at (503) 800-1292.

Our “Game of the Month” this month is Who Dunnit (1995). This is a special game that–together with the incomparable Tales of the Arabian Nights (1996)–is on loan from Michael Long, of A Coastal Lock-N-Key. If you take the best score on Who Dunnit and it holds until April 1, you’ll get a prize. (And if you beat my personal best of 8.6 billion points, you’ll also get special bragging rights.) Congratulations to Gabe for his outstanding February score of 542,278,560 on Avengers Infinity Quest. As of this moment, The Who Dunnit leader is Kurt at 4.8 billion. We love our friends from Portland but let’s get a local in here to take the prize. Will it be you?

There was a field trip here from NKNHS last Tuesday! We’ve been doing these for a few years and it’s always a pleasure. The kiddos spent some time behind the scenes and “under the hood” of the machines, learning to diagnose and fix problems, learning about the history and culture of pinball, and–most importantly perhaps–playing the games. This month a student replaced a melted diverter coil on Tales of the Arabian Nights.

Speaking of which, Tech Day at North Coast Pinball is every Tuesday from 3:00 to 5:30 PM. RSVP by Monday evening by texting (503) 343-4783 to join me in servicing the games and learning what makes them tick. It’s free and no experience is required!

And in related news, I’ve resumed our daily “pinball tastings” at 10:00 AM after taking a 1-year break. This is a really fun private event where you can experience your own version of the NKNHS field trip. Learn more and book online at AirBnB.com/x/pinball.

The weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meeting that has been happening here on Thursdays is–just for now–suspended. I believe and hope the meetings will resume in the near future. I have been invited to privately share the contact information of the person who has been organizing these meetings, so if you would like more information please reach out to me personally and I can put you in touch.

On Tuesday, March 10, Nehalem’s City Council will consider a resolution similar to those considered by other nearby towns recently. The resolution affirms the “humanity, dignity, and constitutional principles; condemning the use of aggressive and unwarranted tactics, racial profiling, lack of due process, use of unmarked vehicles, masked agents and unidentifiable personnel in immigration enforcement activities and deem[s] such tactics as harmful to public trust, community safety, and constitutional protections.” Regardless of their decision, I’m asking you become more actively involved in the affairs of local government, where your opportunity to make an impact is highest. You are needed; learn more at runforoffice.org.

Another opportunity to get involved is to visit Nehalem on Saturdays from noon to 2 PM at the corner parking lot to join a weekly gathering of folks protesting the warmongering and escalating abuses perpetrated by the current administration. They and I will be glad to see you there.

That’s all I can think of for now. Ask me anything and stay tuned in the coming months for book updates. Teaser here– mysterytoken.pub.
See you in April!

Will Irace
northcoastpinball.com
WillFromNehalem.substack.com
March 9, 2026

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Repair Cafe this Saturday March 14 from 3-5

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Submitted By: hoc.repaircafe@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Join Us at the Repair Café this Saturday March 14 from 3-5

Come join in the fun of fixing! Our expert fixers can bring new life to your torn clothing, knitted items, broken lamps, kitchen aids and other appliances.

Got something else that’s broken? Just ask us, we might be able to fix it, or help you find someone who can! Sign up at the Heart of Cartm website below.

www.heartofcartm.org/repaircafe

After the Fire 2 Benefit Concert for Scott Casey & Cosmo Jones

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Submitted By: nedaynowmusic@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
This is the second of two benefit concerts to help our musician friends, Scott Casey & Cosmo Jones, who lost their building, two recording studios, a myriad of musical equipment and their livelihoods, to a fire at the end of January. Doors open at 1:30 pm, concert starts at 2:00. The suggested donation is $20, but we appreciate anything you can contribute.

There will be coffee & cookies, some very cool raffle items, and great music featuring our favorites, Mojo Holler, N.E. Daynow, and Eric Sappington!

The raffle items will be drawn at the end of the concert and if you bought tickets at the first concert and can’t attend this one, you need not be present to win.

We’re giving away a brand new Taylor guitar with gig bag, a Squire guitar with stand, strap, & practice amp, a Fender acoustic guitar, a beautiful sunset photo on metal, a chock full of stuff Easter Basket, gift basket from Green Coast Market and more!
Come and join us, you’ll have a great time for a good cause!

Can’t make the event but want to contribute or buy raffle tickets? Venmo works! See 2nd poster.

Women’s O’Neil 6:4 Wetsuit, Size 10 – $75

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Submitted By: terrafaith108@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Women’s O’Neil Psycho 2 hooded full wetsuit, gently used and in great condition. 6:4 means provides great insulation against cold Oregon water temps. Size 10 fits women size 8 to 12.
Xcel booties in size 8 available to go with the suit. You are welcome to my single glove too — lost its mate at Short Sands ages ago.
Asking $75 for wetsuit. Available in Nehalem.
Thanks, Terra
text 503-522-1116 email terrafaith108@gmail.com

Thank you Leila Aman!

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Submitted By: mkuestner10@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
I wanted to add my voice to the many who have expressed their appreciation to our departing city manager, Leila Aman for a job well done.
I began writing a list of how much has been accomplished in Manzanita over the last five years, but it got too long. Much of the progress we’ve seen has been in large part due to Leila’s tireless professionalism, both in front of residents at meetings, and behind the scenes, advising our multitudes of volunteers, writing grants, re-organizing administrative functions, balancing budgets, a new city hall, Short Term Rental updates, new water lines, Classic St. improvements, annexation, affordable housing, Comprehensive Plan updates, SB 406 compliance, etc.

So, long story very short:
Thank you Leila and good luck
Sincerely,
Mark Kuestner