Author: North Coast BBQ

Ellen is known for her astonishing vocals as she gracefully moves among genres from blues to jazz. She’ll be joined by bassist Gene Houck, and singer and keyboardist Jean-Pierre Garau — each having their own impressive résumés.

This trio performs in a ‘songwriters-in-the-round’ style, taking turns presenting a variety of R&B, jazz and rock influenced covers and original music — seasonal selections, too — that showcases their musicianship, unique vocals and rich harmonies. This will be their first appearance at NCRD!

Get ready for some “Heart Rockin’ Music” with Ellen Whyte and her band!
Saturday, March 30th, 2024, 7 pm at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem.
Tickets are available at tickettomato.com ellenwhyte.com www.ncrd.org

Friday, March 29 at 7 p.m.: Library Trivia Night. Come flex your literary chops with fellow book lovers during an evening of head-scratching questions, drinks, snacks, and PRIZES! All are welcome, whether playing as individuals or as teams.

Saturday, March 30 at 2 p.m.: Story Time Spring Sing. Volunteers will read bilingual (English/Spanish) stories about spring and there will be songs, rhymes, and movement! Participants will receive a FREE activity book and treats. Best for ages pre-k to 8 years old, but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Join them this year and help protect marine life and maintain the beauty of our coast. This beach cleanup is family-friendly, dog-friendly, and volunteers of all ages will find the event fun and rewarding.
Remember, ocean shores can be dangerous. Avoid logs in the water. Keep your distance from marine mammals, and never turn your back on the ocean! If you find any hazardous material, please alert the Beach Cleanup Captain. And remember, it’s more fun to work as part of a team. Bring a buddy, stay safe, and have fun!
Advanced registration saves time but is not required. Find the link to register at www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
Check-in for this event at any of the following locations:
Netarts Boat Basin 2065 Netarts Basin Boat Rd, Tillamook, OR 97141
Oceanside Surf Co./ Current Cafe 1505 Pacific Ave, Oceanside, OR 97134
What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring tools (recycled trash bags, buckets, etc.) if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.
What’s Provided: Trash bags and gloves are available to all volunteers at check-in. A small supply of trash grabbers can be loaned. If you have your own, please bring them.
Restrooms: Public restrooms are available at the check-in locations.
Parking: Parking at check-in is limited however people usually move in and out quickly. A day pass will be provided to any volunteer cleaning sections of the beach requiring parking in a fee parking lot.
Transit: There is a nearby bus stop to the check-in location. Please see the NW Connect Oregon website and The Wave for more information: www.nworegontransit.org/routes/

WEBS and partners are hosting this event as part of the Explore Nature series of hikes, walks, paddles and outdoor adventures. Led by a consortium of volunteer community and non-profit organizations, these meaningful nature-based experiences highlight the unique beauty of Tillamook County and the work being done to preserve and conserve the area’s natural resources and natural resource-based economy. Learn more about Explore Nature at www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com.

Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS (Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea) is a non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining the Netarts Bay area through education and stewardship. Stay connected with WEBS via Facebook, Instagram, Eventbrite, and their website at www.netartsbaywebs.org.

Loneliness and Aging: Making Space for Our Elders
with Pamela Slaughter

Loneliness and isolation are common experiences for older people, especially for those who do not have nearby family members or who are not computer literate.
What do you know about the elders in your life or in your neighborhood?
Are they connected to their families in an enriching way?
Do they belong to a caring community of some kind?
What can you do, or are you currently doing to avoid isolation and loneliness?

This conversation is for older adults and people who live near elders or have older adults in their lives. We’ll explore questions, experiences, and obstacles to showing up for elderly people and to generate ideas for connection.

Facilitator Pamela Slaughter is a lifelong Oregonian with varied interests. She retired from her career as an adult protective service investigator for Multnomah County, where she saw firsthand how devastating loneliness and isolation can be. Pamela is the founder and executive director of People of Color Outdoors, a nonprofit designed to help facilitate the reconnection of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to the outdoors. 
She is the author of the children’s book Hi! My Name is Robin!, published in 2020, which she hopes will encourage families to bird watch together.

The goal of the Conscious Aging and Community Connections Program is to bring people together, to get to know one another at a deeper level and to encourage one another to live our best possible lives. The Conscious Aging and Community Connections Program is held on the second Monday of each month from 2 to 4 PM.
This program is sponsored by Pine Grove Community House which allows us to keep admission at $5 per session. All money received goes directly to Pine Grove.

for information, contact Mary Ruhl cardoons@nehalemtel.net

Sunrise Service – at 6:30 am at the Boat Launch in Nehalem Bay State Park hosted by Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church and St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church

Dress warmly and watch the sun rise with others on Easter Morning! This service will include scripture, song, a very brief homily, The Great Thanksgiving, communion, prayer and watching the sun rise as a metaphor for Christ’s resurrection.

Easter Eucharist – 10 am at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, 36335 Hwy 101, Nehalem, OR 97131

Worship together, homily and communion on this holy Sunday. Christ is risen, He is risen, Indeed!

Morning Worship – 11 am at Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church

Come, join us to celebrate Christ’s resurrection! This service of sheer joy will include hymns, music from our choir, scripture, a homily, Communion, and the sheer joy of Easter.