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Build Your Passion for Life and Share it with Others

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MEN’S GROUP NORTH COUNTY
What: An inclusive and diverse Men’s Group
Where: 34610 Lodgepole Drive in Pine Ridge neighborhood
When: Second and Fourth Sunday of every month
Next : Sunday, December 28th, 3:00pm
Why: It is beneficial to experience a diverse circle of men – all ages – all walks of life – all points of view – let’s expand the possibilities
How: A few of us have been meeting for over ten years, others are new to the process. Each man adds to the gathering. We all have connection to a vast knowledge. The group intelligence is more expansive than the individual awareness. There is a great release and power in sharing our wisdom and vulnerabilities.
We are confidential.We are inclusive.We are diverse.New men are always welcome in this circle.Bring yourself.Be yourself.Add yourself to the mix – see what happens.
If you need directions or have questions call Michael at 503-616-6538

Be and find joy in being

PROTEST in Nehalem

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Submitted By: pattyrinehart@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
Please join North County Resistance Group on Saturday, December 27, from noon to 2 PM, in Nehalem to PROTEST what is being done at the Federal Level of our United States Government. This will be our last meeting for 2025, and it is important to close out the year with as many people as we can. No matter you are there in person, no matter you are there for the full two hours, just join us in any way you can. Get in your car and drive by our group. Give us a thumbs up or a honk on the horn to let us know you too are not happy with what is going on. Write a letter during this time to our legislators and tell them how you feel. Our government is paying a great deal of attention to the very rich-and pulling programs for the middle class and under. Don’t let this happen! Yes, our group will be PROTESTING in the coming year-we are not giving up. And don’t you give up! Bring your friends and neighbors to help us with our mission of having our government be by the people and for the people. Please dress in layers, warm clothes, hats, gloves, and whatever you have to keep you warm.

See you tomorrow and don’t give up!
Best,
Patty

Dance with us – Sunday 12/28 at 11am

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End of 2025 Threshold Dance

We’ve just passed the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. Come dance the energy of crossing a threshold. We are nearing the end of the Year of the Snake (Chinese astrology). Come dance the energy of a snake shedding its skin. We are nearing the end of a “9” year (Numerology 2+0+2+5) -known as a year of completion. Come dance the energy of going through a portal. What wants to, needs to, demands to, be left behind? The energy of endings, of walking through doorways that you can no longer return through, of karmic closure, of releasing, of sloughing off, of moving forward into your truest self and your truest purpose is everywhere right now. I am feeling this SO INTENSELY. You? Let us come together and help move it along. Let’s find what is stuck or numb or congealed in our bodies and loosen it, return it to flow and let it go. We are right on time.

Playlist by Jamie
See you on Sunday 12/28 at 11am at the White Cover Grange. Doors open at 10:30.
$10 donation- No one turned away for lack of funds. Kids dance free.

Ecstatic dance is a somatic movement practice for collective liberation. Bring something for the altar if you feel called to.

Image from @rewildingforwomen

North County Resistance-Last of 2025!

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End of Year Protest in Nehalem

Make your voice heard in 2025!

PROTEST in Nehalem
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 27, 2025. On this day, a protest will take place in downtown Nehalem from noon to 2 PM. Residents and concerned citizens are invited to participate and make their voices heard.

Call to Action

The North County Resistance is organizing this event, urging community members to join together and speak out. The demonstration is in response to ongoing projects and policies promoted by President Trump, which have seen rising opposition among Americans. Many feel that as these new initiatives progress, valuable programs and individuals deserving recognition are being overlooked.

Legislative Inaction

Despite increasing public dissent regarding President Trump’s policies, these measures continue to advance. One major reason for this persistence is the lack of decisive action from legislators in both major political parties—Democrats and Republicans. Their reluctance to take a firm stand has contributed to the continuation of these policies. This situation highlights the importance of citizen involvement and the need to demand accountability from elected officials.

Reasons for Protest

The protests in Nehalem serve as a call for legislative courage—urging lawmakers to stand up and speak out, just as demonstrators are doing. Concerns include the presence of ICE, which is described as cruel and unwelcome both in Oregon and throughout the United States. Additional issues raised by organizers include opposition to foreign interventions, such as proposed actions in Venezuela and Greenland, and the belief that resources should be focused on addressing domestic challenges. These challenges include cuts to educational programs, food insecurity, homelessness, and the lack of affordable health care. The protest seeks to draw attention to these issues and advocates for meaningful change.

Bring your neighbors, your company, your families of all ages to join us on Saturday. Come for the full two hours or for as long as you can. Churches, civic groups, arts organizations, architects, attorneys, car technicians, bakers, banks, bars, beauty salons, bed & breakfasts, building trades, book store employees, lumber companies, restaurants, vacation rentals, relators, thrift shops, carpet cleaners, telephone companies, grocery store workers, tax preparers, surveyors, storage companies, service station attendees, school teachers, mental health providers, roofing contractors, restaurant workers, post office employees, bus drivers, pizza makers, physicians and surgeons, retirees…you get the message. If it hasn’t already happened, Trump and his gang will be in your pocket very soon and you’re not going to like it!
Long underwear and several layers of clothing is suggested. A hat and gloves will provide more comfort. Bundle up as we want to see you out there again in 2026! Thanks to everyone who has participated. We need to show we are not giving up! Don’t give up!
Thank you, Barbara and BBQ!
Thanks,
Patty

Happy Holidays

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Submitted By: Blu.idealclean@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Dear Valued Local Resident,

We want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and trust in our team.

We’d also like to share something meaningful that we do with the any donations we receive goes directly toward providing a free home cleaning for someone in our community who cannot afford one. This includes individuals who are elderly, disabled, have cancer, or otherwise in need of extra support.
For every $200 raised, we actively seek out someone in our community and clean their home at no cost to them. Your generosity helps us make a real, tangible difference—one clean home at a time.
Thank you for being part of a community that cares.

We are able to recieve vurtual donation via venmo, cash app, or paypal. Any checks can also be sent to our mailing address found below under our name at the end of this email made out to “Ideal Clean for Humanity”.

Here are the vertual links you may click on or copy and paste to send your donations to:

Venmo:

venmo.com/code?user_id=3241066039869440764&created=1761694165

Cash App (My husbands account):

cash.app/$bricezilla1

Paypal (label payment between friends):

+idealclean.paypal

You have the choice to remain anonymous or named when I post a public gradiute in the name of the people we help in our community.

With gratitude and happy Holidays,

Blu and Brice Moorman
971-389-6795
Ideal Clean for Humanity LLC
Licensed•Bonded•Insured
Blu.idealclean@gmail

Address:
Ideal Clean
11085 Seamont Way
Nehalem OR 97131

RIVERBEND PLAYERS RAISES $5,520 FOR LOCAL FOOD BANK AND PANTRY

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Riverbend Players Sets Attendance Record and Raises $5,520 for Local Food Pantries

Nehalem, OR, December 23, 2025

Riverbend Players Community Theater is proud to announce that THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON has officially become the most attended production in the organization’s history, setting new attendance and box office revenue records for the community theater.

In addition to its record-breaking run, the production raised $5,520 through a charity raffle benefiting the North County Food Bank and the Nehalem Bay Community Services food pantry, helping support local families during the holiday season.

Riverbend Players extends heartfelt gratitude to all patrons and community members whose generosity made this achievement possible, with special recognition to Nikole Smith, and Giorgio and Lauren Litt for their outstanding support.

The Grand Prize Drawing was held on December 22, 2025, with the following winners:

Kathleen Gibson: Golden Ticket! Season Pass for two front-row seats to all four performances. $200 value.

Laurie Walker: General Reserved Season Pass for two tickets to all four performances. $160 value.

Kathleen Gibson: General Reserved Season Pass for two tickets to all four performances. $160 value.

Jo Cooper: “The Grinch” Outdoor Holiday Lights

Wanda’s Cafe + Bakery generously donated the outdoor holiday light prizes.

Directed by Frank Squillo, THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON combined comedy, community spirit, and charitable giving into a milestone moment for Riverbend Players Community Theater.

Riverbend Players thanks its cast, crew, volunteers, sponsors, and audiences for making this production and its impact truly unforgettable.

Now on to our 2026 Season!

Season Passes are available to purchase here:
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/passes.php

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Nehalem & Rockaway Hope Chest holiday hours

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Submitted By: Kirby.voos@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
The Nehalem & Rockaway Hope Chest stores will be CLOSED Christmas day, Thursday 12/25 and New Year’s Day, Thursday 1/1. Both locations will be OPEN tomorrow, Christmas eve, Nehalem from 12:00-3:00 and Rockaway from 10:00-1:00. And weather permitting back to normal on Friday 12/26. Don’t forget that the Rockaway (only) location is ALWAYS open on Sunday’s from 1:00-4:00! Happy holidays!

Exciting Opportunity: Join the EVCNB Team!

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Volunteer Program Coordinator (Part-Time Contractor)

The Emergency Volunteer Corps of Nehalem Bay (EVCNB) is seeking a motivated, organized, and community-minded individual to support our mission of building a culture of preparedness across the Nehalem Bay region.

This role will lead our volunteer orientation, recognition, and retention efforts, while also contributing to community outreach, communications, and ongoing organizational engagement. If you enjoy working with people, coordinating programs, and strengthening community resilience, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

For more information about this opportunity:
evcnb.org/news-updates/join-the-evcnb-team

Home for Rent Manzanita Feb 1 through April 15

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Visit Craigslist for more information: portland.craigslist.org/nco/sub/d/manzanita-lovely-home-manzanita-feb/7902809861.html

Enjoy winter and early spring at the coast in this beautiful Craftsman home, located less than a block from the beach and an easy walk to town, restaurants, and great local shops.

The first floor features an open-concept layout with a well-appointed kitchen, large dining table, and a light-filled living room with abundant natural light. Upstairs you’ll find two comfortable bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and in-home laundry for convenience.

Need some cheer for the new year

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Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
Posting for kajsa@kajsa.love
If interested, please respond to the above email address.

Do you (or someone you know) need some cheer for the new year? KAJSA LOVE sends letters of kindness and beauty as a gift of the heart to anyone who asks.

Send a mailing address and we will make you something special in January. What message do you need to support you in 2026?

Learn more and make a request online at kajsa.love !

Thank you!
Kajsa

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from North County Recreation District!

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Submitted By: justins@ncrdnehalem.org – Click to email about this post
As we come to the close of another year, all of us at NCRD want to take a moment to say thank you to our incredible community.

This year was one of growth, change, and major milestones. Most notably, we were proud to open the doors to our new Aquatic Center, a long-awaited project made possible through years of community support, partnerships, and belief in the importance of accessible recreation, health, and wellness. Seeing families, seniors, youth, and visitors enjoying the pool has been a powerful reminder of why this work matters.

Beyond the Aquatic Center, this year was filled with programs, events, and moments that brought people together, whether through recreation, fitness, art, youth activities, or simply having a welcoming place to gather. Your patience during transitions, your encouragement of our staff, and your continued participation helped make this year a success.

We are deeply grateful for the trust you place in us and for the role we get to play in supporting the quality of life in our community. None of this would be possible without the support of our residents, partners, volunteers, and local leaders.

From all of us at North County Recreation District, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a safe, healthy, and exciting New Year. We look forward to continuing to grow, serve, and build community together in 2026.

Justin Smith
Executive Director
North County Recreation District

bedroom set. 125.00 bed frame, nightstand, and dresser.

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i am willing to separate these items at this point. this is a solid set with an aesthetic quality. it’s served me well over the years. now it’s time to find it’s new place. 125 for the whole set or if you need any of the single items we can negotiate. i need it picked up at the latest the morning of the 26th. thank you

7 pc. Crystal Singing Bowl Set

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For Sale: 7 Chakra-Tuned Rainbow Frosted Quartz Crystal Singing Bowl Set. 6” — 12” 432 Hz

$550. Firm (Retail price w/o Carrying bags approximately. $1100.00)

Perfect condition. Does not include Carrying cases, but I have the sturdy 2 pc. shipping containers for safe transport.

Link to original Retail Site:

healing-sounds.com/products/rainbow-quartz-crystal-singing-bowl-set?variant=51319280075101

Tillamook County Organizations profiles

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Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
The 2025-26 Giving Guide is out! The theme this year is “Sowing Seeds of Love”.

Please check it out and give generously–sowing your own seeds of love.

Not every organization can afford a paid profile, which pays for the production. So there is a list of contact information for all in the back.

The Giving Guide and detailed directories of the organizations can be found at www.northcoastbbq.com/local-resources/
The Giving Guide can also be found here: www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Giving-Guide-2025-26_Final_Spreads-2.pdf

Here are descriptions of several of those organizations:

Coast Kids
Columbia Pacific CCO
Communitea Nonprofit

Coast Kids 805-284-1707
PO Box 36 support@coastkids.org
Nehalem, OR 97131 www.coastkids.org

Mission Statement: At Coast Kids, our mission is to provide children in North Tillamook County with resources and opportunities that support their physical, social, emotional and intellectual wellbeing. By nurturing the whole child, we help coastal children thrive and reach their full potential.

One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
Coast Kids is committed to meeting the ever-evolving needs of the children in our community. Our current focus is on funding the Backpack Program through the K-12 public schools. Each week, students struggling with food security receive a bag of food to take home on Fridays. We are working with local suppliers to make these food bundles as fresh, nutritious and appetizing as possible. We appreciate the support of local individuals and businesses who are contributing to the positive impact of this program. We also have the ability to provide additional types of support, such as hygiene items, to children and youth. Reach out if you have collaboration ideas!

Columbia Pacific CCO 855-722-8206
315 SW 5th Ave caccoordinator@colpachealth.org
Portland, OR 97204 www.colpachealth.org

Nancy Knopf, Community Health Partnerships Director knopfn@careoregon.org
Heather Oberst, Community Engagement Manager obersth@careoregon.org

Mission: To inspire local connections that foster member health and community resilience.

Vision: Building equitable and sustainable access to quality health care and community services.

One paragraph about your organization’s history/work:
Every day, Columbia Pacific CCO helps more than 36,000 residents of Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties access physical, dental, mental health care and prescription drug coverage through the Oregon Health Plan (OHP).

Communitea Nonprofit 510-862-5657
209 S 4th Ave Communiteanonprofit@gmail.com
Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

Bryonie Arnold- Secretary
Penny Cole-Treasurer

Mission Statement: Supporting communitea well-being by nourishing relationships between people, place and spirit.

Paragraph about organization history/work:
Communitea Nonprofit began in the fall of 2022 with the intention of offering more ways for our north coast community to heal and connect through art, music and gardening at North Fork 53 Communitea Center. We now have moved the concert series to Wheeler, still with the mission of compensating musicians and bringing music to the area.

WITH GRATITUDE: A COMMUNITY THANK YOU FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE HOLIDAY WONDERTHON!

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Submitted By: fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org – Click to email about this post
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Dear Cast, Crew, Volunteers, Sponsors, Advertisers, NCRD, and Our Incredible Community,

As the curtain closed yesterday on THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON, I want to take a moment, on behalf of Riverbend Players Community Theater, to say thank you!

This production was something truly special.

Because of the talent on stage, the dedication behind the scenes, and the overwhelming support from our audiences, THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON broke both attendance and box office revenue records and is now the most attended production in Riverbend Players’ history, beating out the previous record holder, A CHRISTMAS STORY, from two years ago.

That distinction belongs to every actor, set designer, stage manager, stage hand, lighting and audio operator, volunteer, and patron who showed up, leaned in, laughed loudly, and made this experience unforgettable.

From the first rehearsal to the final bow, this show was powered by collaboration, generosity, flexibility, and a shared sense of joy. The cast brought heart, humor, and fearless commitment. The crew and volunteers worked tirelessly to make the magic seamless. And our community filled the house night after night, reminding us exactly why local theater matters.

I also want to briefly acknowledge the generosity shown through our charity raffle. Together, we raised $5,520 to support the North County Food Bank and the Nehalem Bay Community Services food pantry. The whole story of that effort will be shared separately, but please know how meaningful that impact truly is.

Riverbend Players exists because of people who believe in creativity, connection, and community, and this production was a shining example of all three!

Thank you for your time, your talent, your trust, and your support. This was a milestone moment for our theater group, and I am deeply grateful to have shared it with all of you.

With pride and appreciation,

Frank Squillo
Director, The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon
President, Riverbend Players Community Theater

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Great Decisions, discussions in American Foreign Policy

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Every year, the Foreign Policy Association sponsors the Great Decisions Program. It is a national program that appears on PBS in the spring.

There are 8 foreign policy topics, changing each year, ranging from future relations with China to the effects of tariffs on our relations with other countries.

We meet either in person or by zoom on Tuesdays at 1:30 pm at NCRD, 36155 Ninth St. in Nehalem.

The book that accompanies the topics is $35 (arriving later this month or early January) at the NCRD Welcome Center, Monday through Friday from 8am till 5pm. We will be starting the discussions in mid January.

The public is welcome.

Yamaha PSR-E363 Yamaha Keyboard, stand, sustain pedal and carrier bag

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Submitted By: seagate45@icloud.com – Click to email about this post
Yamaha 61 key keyboard and accessories listed above, sustain pedal, stand and carrier bag. This is in excellent condition. It’s an excellent keyboard for a beginner as well as someone who already plays a piano. This keyboard actually has lessons and visual keyboard built in.
There are YouTube videos and online instruction manuals that show the wide capabilities. It has over 500 voices varying from grand piano, trumpet, piano with strings, orchestra.
Versatile functions and an expressive touch-sensitive keyboard action make the PSR-E363 the go-to instrument for beginning players.

Touch-responsive keyboard with 48-note polyphony
574 high quality Voices with improved sampling
Brand new Reverb effects and Master EQ
165 auto accompaniment Styles
150 different Arpeggio types
“Keys to Success” with other lesson functions
Duo Mode
Easy Song Book available for download
USB TO HOST allowing two-way MIDI and audio transfer
AUX IN terminal & Melody Suppressor
For the package with the keyboard and components listed above, $200, offers considered.
I’m happy to answer questions.

Please respond by email.

Thanks, BBQ!
link to more information:
usa.yamaha.com/products/musical_instruments/keyboards/portable_keyboards/psr-e363/index.html