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AUTHOR EVENT Saturday Jan 10th

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Submitted By: cloudandleaf@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
BOOKS AFTER HOURS presents:
Tyler Bieber and the story of Father Thomas Oddo, a prominent Catholic who pioneered LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church.

JANUARY 10
SATURDAY
5:30 PM
Wine & Books

AGAINST THE CURRENT: FATHER TOM ODDO AND THE NEW AMERICAN CATHOLIC covers the In the wake of Stonewall and the Second Vatican Council. Father Oddo paved the way for those seeking a space where faith and identity could coexist. He co-founded DignityUSA at just 29 years old, positioning himself as a key figure in the fight for civil rights. By 38, he became President of the University of Portland, a rising academic star poised to transform higher education.

A tragic car accident cut his life short at 45, but his story and his legacy continue to impact the course of the Church today.

In Against the Current, Tyler Bieber presents a compelling biography based on intimate interviews, personal archives, and never-before-seen documents. The book explores encounters with celebrities, politicians, and Pope John Paul II while diving into themes of hope, resilience, and loss. It reveals a forgotten chapter of American history, a story of courage within the confines of tradition, and a meditation on redemption, identity, and the future of Catholicism.

Notice: Classic Street & Dorcas Closure Information

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Submitted By: cityofmanzanitaoregon@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
The intersection of Classic Street and Dorcus Avenue will be closed beginning January 6, 2026, through January 13, 2026.

During this time, Classic Street will remain open from Necarney to Jackson Way for residents of the Classic Street Cottages only. There will be no through traffic permitted.

Estuary Collage Night in Wheeler

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Submitted By: maijahecht@nehalemtrust.org – Click to email about this post
Happy New Year!! Celebrate and vision board the future of our estuaries with us in Wheeler on January 15th at Heart of Cartm’s HeartWorks Studio! Bring a friend, enjoy hot cocoa and dream about what thriving estuaries can do for our communities. 4:00PM – 7:00PM, drop in anytime.

We will discuss Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP)’s recent publication of the State of the Bays and staff will be present for you to ask questions and get plugged into opportunities to engage in the conservation of our estuaries! Collage and craft supplies provided.

Learn more at www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/ and register using the link in the comments!

MusiCAL STORYTIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS AT THE MANZANITA LIBRARY

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Musical Storytime, a free, hands-on musical outreach program for preschoolers is provided by North Oregon Coast Symphony. This story time will be offered twice in January. The first event will be Monday, January 12, 2026 at the North Tillamook Library in Manzanita. The second program will be Wednesday, January 14, 2026 in the Seaside Library Community Room. Both events will begin at 10:30.

This month’s story is Knight Owl by Christopher Denise. Owl has always dreamed of being a knight. Children will hear how Owl’s wish comes true and the problem he faces once he is keeping watch over the castle. Beautiful illustrations and Owl’s adventure will be sure to captivate children and adults alike. The story will be accompanied by trumpet player, Scott Wagner. Afterwards preschoolers will learn more about the trumpet and take part in making their own music with provided instruments.

The free readings for children ages 2 to 5 are planned monthly in partnership between North Oregon Coast Symphony, North Tillamook Library in Manzanita, and Seaside Library. For more information visit North Oregon Coast Symphony’s website at www.nocsymphony.org.

Need TLC? Song Bath Invitation

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Submitted By: northcoastoregonthresholdchoir@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
2ND TUESDAYS
@ ST CATHERINE’S CHURCH
NEHALEM, OR
Song Bath Receivers need to RSVP to NorthCoastOregonThresholdChoir@gmail.com

• 5:30-6:00 Singers arrive/social/set-up
• 6:00-6:15 Singers warm up while Song Bath Receivers (who have RSVP’d) quietly arrive and be seated on pews

• 6:15-6:45 Singers invite Receivers to sit in the zero-gravity chairs to receive song for whatever needs to be held tenderly

UPCOMING DATES
→1/13/26
→2/10/26

North Coast Oregon Threshold Choir (NCOTC)
We gather and sing to heal ourselves and our community…we train to sing for those at the thresholds of life and death.
Whatever level you feel called to participate, we welcome your quiet energy…your resounding spirit…your soothing voice.

For more information:
• Email: NorthCoastOregonThresholdChoir@gmail.com
• www.facebook.com/NCO.ThresholdChoir/

Threshold Choir International (TCI):
• www.thresholdchoir.org

DEMOCRACY – an informative reply

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Submitted By: jmgilpin@msn.com – Click to email about this post
In response to the misinformation (lies) put forth regarding Oregon’s voting rolls. Relying on Judicial Watch for one’s information is unwise. Here is why:
“Judicial Watch’s accuracy is a subject of debate and it has been widely described by independent fact-checkers, news outlets, and state officials as making numerous false, misleading, and unsubstantiated claims. The organization identifies itself as a conservative, non-partisan watchdog group, but its methods and claims are often disputed.
Key points regarding Judicial Watch’s accuracy:
• False Claims: Judicial Watch has a history of making claims that have been debunked by independent sources. Examples include false claims about Nancy Pelosi’s air travel, a non-existent ISIS camp in Mexico, and the Seth Rich and Vince Foster conspiracy theories.
• Voter Fraud/Rolls Claims: A primary area of its work is filing lawsuits under the National Voter Registration Act to force states to clean their voter rolls. However, several of its specific claims about inflated voter registration numbers in states like California and lowa have been officially debunked by state officials as “baseless,”
“bad math,” and “deeply flawed”.
• Fact-Checker Ratings: Non-partisan fact-checking organizations like PolitiFact have rated some of Judicial Watch’s specific claims as “Mostly False”.
• Partisan Focus: Critics and news reports note that Judicial Watch has primarily targeted Democratic officials and administrations (e.g., Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama), leading to characterizations of the group as partisan.
• FOIA Lawsuits: The organization is known for using Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) lawsuits to obtain government documents, some of which have led to significant public interest stories and even forced the FBI to formally acknowledge its investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server. However, even in these cases, the organization has been accused of using the results to spread false or misleading narratives.”

It is IMPERATIVE for all Americans – regardless of Party – to vet their sources before passing along dubious (even outright lies) to others. Additionally, allowing ANY administration (let alone this inept, corrupt, obscene one) to collect SENSITIVE VOTER INFORMATION on a massive scale POSES RISKS to VOTERS and ELECTION OFFICIALS.

Music

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Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
Took my own advice yesterday and listened to some music and it helped.

For me it’s anything by the Beatles!

Also wanted to share a couple of Sedona Fire Band original songs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di-X6k8UfuE&list=RDDi-X6k8UfuE&start_radio=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAsiaC4Furo&list=RDDi-X6k8UfuE&index=13

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZcxM-VizJY&list=RD8ZcxM-VizJY&start_radio=1

Barbara

Long Winter? NEED HONEY ?

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Submitted By: deepboxllc@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Hello Again…The “Honey Guys” – (usually at our Stand by the Garibaldi ‘Smokestack’) – during the WINTER months, our days of operating are limited – due to Weather permitting considerations. Because of this, WE HAVE DECIDED TO OFFER LOCAL DELIVERY (Manzanita to Tillamook)
HONEY MAKES GREAT GIFTS TOO!
SIZES AVAILABLE – 1/2 PINTS ($15) PINTS ($25)
QUARTS ($40)
AVAILABLE TYPES LIMITED! BLACKBERRY/CLOVER/KNOTWEED/WILDFLOWER
** RASPBERRY – Premium (1/2 PINT size $20)
Contact us at deepboxllc@gmail.com and we will setup a delivery date/time for ALL your HONEY NEEDS! Thanks to ALL our ‘Loyal Customers’. ALSO – our HONEY is available at our friend’s BAKERY business – BRITTANY BAKES in Garibaldi (next to the Maritime Museum) – during their regular business hours. Pick up some fresh baked goodies while you’re there!! HOPE YOU HAD WONDERFUL HOLIDAYS

New Year and Yoga with Veterans

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Submitted By: briantjmcmahon@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Happy New Year everybody

Start of the New Year with a bang with yoga. 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

New Years Workshop!

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Submitted By: seadreamnehalem@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
As we move into the new year, take time to slough off old layers and bring self-care to the forefront, in a very special 2.5 hour New Years Workshop: “Emerging You”!

WHEN: 1/11 at 11am
(2.5 hours)

WHERE:
Sea Dream Studio
35915 N Hwy 101, Nehalem

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Learn an aromatherapy application to effectively absorb plant oils into your body and skin oiling to boost your skin’s microbiome and conditioning. Explore movement for fascia and the lymphatic system to boost flexibility and flow.

Catch the momentum of this new year’s energies and surf your way into a year of wellness in this special workshop taught by Health and Wellness Coach Libby Golden Seaver!

COST: $44

SIGN UP:
Use this link-
SeaDreamScheduling.as.me/EmergingYou

Learn more: SeaDeamYoga.com

VENEZUELA

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Submitted By: diwax54@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
I’m requesting of anyone and everyone to please repost and and share fare and wide. You may use may use and copy my exact words.

What I wrote to my congresswoman and senators yesterday:

I stand in opposition to the illegal attack and occupation of Venezuela, and the kidnapping of the country’s president, all without congressional approval.

I strongly urge you, as my elected official, to condemn this unprecedented aggression and violation of the United States’ Constitution as well as the illegal invasion of a sovereign nation.

The president has sent our troops into harm’s way to benefit himself and all his cronies who donated millions to his campaign. This invasion has nothing whatsoever to do with protecting democracy or our economy. It’s not even an invasion related to drug trafficking. It’s an attack to seize control of the mineral and energy wealth, specifically the rich oil fields of Venezuela.

Trump has made promises to oil corporations like Chevron, Exxon and billionaire oil tycoons like Tim Dunn who contributed to his campaign. He has been bought, compromised and is in turn compromising our country. This unwarranted action is a clear threat to our national security.

Do not be silent! This invasion, kidnapping, and coup was not approved by Congress and should be unilaterally condemned.

As my elected leader, I’m calling on you to stand strong in this moment and speak up. We must fight back together.

DEMOCRACY

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Submitted By: dixiedarrow@icloud.com – Click to email about this post
DEMOCRACY depends on the legitimacy of the votes. Right?
Oregon’s voter registration list is the most corrupt in the nation as per judicial watch lawsuit which you can find on the Internet.
Our current president of the United States is trying to get a good look at Oregon’s list with the purpose of doing something about this corruption of voter roles which exists not only in Oregon but in many states. I want to see voters going to the polls like we used to do, to stop the corruption. In other words I want real Democracy! My New Years thing is to find a way to work with a group to bring about voting in person in Oregon. Maybe there could be a choice? Many Oregons want to vote in person.
By the way – the government already has your personal information.

Call for submissions: Writers Read Theme is ‘From a Distance’

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Writers will have an opportunity to gain a new perspective when they enter their work in the Cannon Beach Library’s Writers Read Celebration.
This year, writers will explore and interpret the theme, “From a Distance.”
Some say perspective changes everything. What happens when you can only see something – or someone – from afar? Maybe it’s a planet glimpsed through a telescope, a loved one seen through memories, or a truth that only makes sense once you’ve stepped back.
In its eighth year, Writers Read offers writers of all ages from everywhere the opportunity to
write on a specific theme. All written formats will be considered (essay, story, science fiction,
poetry, haiku, etc.). The deadline for submissions is Feb. 2.
A panel of volunteers will select 10 to 12 works to be read by their authors during the Writers
Read Celebration on March 6 in person at the library or via Zoom.
Writers are asked to follow these guidelines:
• Authors are limited to three entries with a 600-word maximum per entry.
• Submissions should be in Word format.
• Include a separate cover letter with the writer’s name, email and phone number. Please do not include the author’s name or contact information on the entry document so authors remain anonymous to the reading panel.
• Email submissions to info@cannonbeachlibrary.org
The NW Authors Series Committee organizes Writers Read, as well as monthly author presentations and other events at the Cannon Beach Library. A recording of last year’s Writers Read Celebration is available on the library’s website, cannonbeachlibrary.org/events-and-programs/recorded-presentations. It also appears on the library’s YouTube page.