I’ve been working on the essay linked below since Flag Day. Hope the words add to our celebration of America’s continued freedom from empire.
Onward,
Watt Childress
www.upperleftedge.com/2026/06/28/every-patronus-will-lead-our-parade/

I’ve been working on the essay linked below since Flag Day. Hope the words add to our celebration of America’s continued freedom from empire.
Onward,
Watt Childress
www.upperleftedge.com/2026/06/28/every-patronus-will-lead-our-parade/

Community Open Music Jam is this Friday July 3rd, 6 PM, at Rising Hearts Studio. Bring your instruments, your voice, yourself – and let’s have fun playing music together! ALL are WELCOME!
We will be outside, weather permitting!
Hope to see you there!
Contact Christy for info/questions (503) 800-1092
Rising Hearts Studio
35840 7th St
Hwy 101, Downtown Nehalem
“Lifting the community with education and services that promote healing on all levels.”

The popular and collectible parade posters can now be purchased at Manzanita’s Cloud and Leaf Bookstore, 447 Laneda Ave., and Bahama Mama’s Beach Shop at 287 Laneda Ave.
The theme for this year’s parade is “Sand, Sea and 250 Years of Liberty.” This is illustrated prominently in the design created by local artist Lori Dillon.
Proceeds from poster sales fund official prizes, supplies, support services, bagpipers, and other parade expenses. For pre-registration to participate in the parade and other questions visit manzanitaparade.com online.
Note: Most past-year posters are also available for sale. To inquire about these please email: manzanita4thjulyparade@gmail.com and arrangements can be made.

I am local to Nehalem and appreciate your reply.
Thank you kindly and Happy 4th of July!
Hillary
971 341 0462
Hillary.vanm @ gmail.com
Reply: Space for Lease
Graceful Waves Wellness Center is hosting a FREE community class, Triad of Change, on Monday, June 29th at 7:00 PM.
This class explores three powerful areas that shape how we adapt, heal, and grow: Structure, Perception, and Behavior. You’ll learn how to recognize where you are in the change process, identify patterns that may be limiting your growth, and access new resources for resilience and transformation.
This is a welcoming community class open to everyone. Donations are welcome but not required.
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Graceful Waves Wellness Center
206 S. Marine Drive, Wheeler, OR 97147
Reserve your spot here: [https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/82124172/?appointmentTypeIds[]=64764154](app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/82124172/?appointmentTypeIds[]=64764154)
Know someone who could use encouragement, support, or a new perspective? Please share this with them.








Asking $30.00
Please contact by email if interested.



Well reviewed:
paddling.com/gear/wilderness-systems-tsunami-145-kayak
Also including:
Werner paddle
Swift paddle
Spray skirts, cockpit covers
Dolly for especially long carries
We are located in the Nehalem / Manzanita area.
Text: 360-620-2685
or email: garys@nehalemtel.net



Bedspread and two shams for Queen size bed. Just cleaned. $50.00.
Text (503) 913-8282 for address.



Purchase now before it’s too late! Limited to 40 teams!

Like any healthy and fun loving kitten, Ranger loves to play, wrestle, chase, climb, and explore his world and everything in it. He especially loves climbing cat trees and playing in tunnels. He has lots of fun batting around foil balls and chasing laser lights. Ranger is very social around his foster kitten family, but can be very timid around humans. The perfect family will have adults or older children that will give him time to adjust, grow, and learn to trust again.
Hazel is easy going, curious, loving, and very playful. She loves to play, wrestle, chase, climb and explore everyone and everything. She wants to be where the action is!! Every new object is a toy waiting to be discovered and played with. She especially loves chasing laser lights, burrowing in tunnels, and climbing up trees and perches. She wants to be where the action is! When she has exhausted herself playing, Hazel loves to be held or to sit and snuggle – content to be with her human.
To learn more please visit unitedpaws.org and schedule a Meet & Greet by emailing unitedpawshelp@gmail.com.

The Friends of Rockaway Beach Library will hold their annual book sale on Friday, July 3, 10 am – 3 pm at 120 N. Coral St, Rockaway Beach. All paperbacks, hardcovers, CDs, DVDs, and children and young adult books are $1 each. Cash and cards accepted.
We are grateful for your support, which helps fund building maintenance. Hope to see you there: Great deals await!
Works as it should and is in very nice condition with normal light signs of use.
Perfect for chefs, serious home cooks, restaurants, or anyone looking for a high-quality French mandoline that will last for years.
Asking $125. ($180 new)
Message me if you’re interested or have any questions. If it doesn’t sell locally, it’ll be headed to eBay.



Checking to see if there are any local Disney collectors interested first.
Vintage Walt Disney Productions Tinker Bell pin cushion/ring holder from the late 1950s–1960s. Original red velvet cushion, Tinker Bell with hanging bell, and original plastic display cover (cover is cracked). Marked “Walt Disney Productions” and “Disneyland” on the wings.
Asking $125.
Send me a message if you’re interested or would like additional photos. Comparable examples have been listed anywhere from around $70 (used and incomplete to over 200 dollars in current condition as seen)
Let me know!



PICK UP in Manzanita preferred Saturday June 26 or Sunday morning June 27.
Text me at (509) 944-5203
SawStop 10” contractor saw. Fence, Rails & Extension Table.
Includes Delta dust collection system.






The following is my condensation of an article from the EPOCH TIMES
In May 2026 a group of scientists ran a test to determine what AI actually does when put In charge. Until this time no one had placed multiple AI systems together in a shared social environment to evaluate the consequences.
Researchers built a world, a virtual town with its own town hall, marketplace, police station, and homes. Ten AI residents with jobs, names, memories and relationships inhabited this town.
They were given an economy in which they had to earn a living, follow rules, vote, and there were laws that if they were violated they would face the consequences.
In 15 days AI ran the virtual towns completely on its own. The scientists ran 5 versions of the same town at the same time. The difference was each had its own AI system. Gemini, OpenAI’s GPT, xAI’s Grok, and Anthropic,s Claude, All models had the same rules, and the same initial version of the same town, but the outcomes were all completely different.
The town run by Groc collapsed in 4 days. Every resident was dead before the first week ended.
In the town run by Open AI’s GPT model, The residents were all dead within seven days.
The town run by Gemini lasted longer but accumulated almost 700 crimes. Two AI residents formed what appeared to be a romantic relationship and when the town’s government began to fail, this couple burned the town hall to the ground along with other structures!
The Anthropic town held together for all 15 days and all residents were alive on day 15. The researchers noted one concern. The residents voted yes on 98 percent of all proposals. So the researchers felt there might be something wrong with the program! This final town was a mix of all four AI systems running together. In this model one group began committing crimes where previously, they had never done so.
AI obviously is not ready to run our lives, the outcome of our future should not be based on what a few humans who are inventing these programs think and do. It should always be a personal human choice as it is today!!
Just think, only the last town had living inhabitants after 15 days!
What might have occurred if the program had run longer. Please protest against AI centers. They take up extraordinary amounts of water and electricity. They are ONLY built for surveillance of YOU. Who wants to surveil us 24/7? According to the above results – We are not there yet and never should be.
Text me if you want it, in Manzanita 360-359-1253. 30$ cash please.








Each workshop includes two handmade pots created by resident ceramic artist Jennifer Bundy‑Cobb, who will guide you through glazing techniques in a warm, beginner‑friendly environment. No experience is needed.
WORKSHOP COST: $85 per person
JULY 3 WORKSHOP
Friday, July 3 • 3:00 PM
Ease into the holiday weekend with a calm, creative afternoon at the Gallery. Choose your pots, explore color and design, and enjoy a peaceful start to your Fourth of July celebrations.
JULY 4 WORKSHOP
Saturday, July 4 • 2:30 PM
Between Pups & Pyrotechnics: Paint a Pot at the Pacific
After cheering on the dachshunds at the annual Wiener Dog Races and before claiming your beach spot for fireworks, join us for a festive, creativity‑filled session. This workshop offers a perfect mid‑daybreak on Rockaway’s busiest day of the year.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
*Two handmade pots
*Underglazes in a wide color palette
*Brushes and tools
*Instruction from resident potter Jennifer *Bundy‑Cobb
*Clear glaze + firing
*Optional sketch paper
*15% discount on Jennifer Bundy‑Cobb pottery purchases of $75+
HOW THE WORKSHOP WORKS:
Pick two handmade pots from Jennifer’s bisque‑fired collection, ready for glazing.
CHOOSE FROM:
*Mugs
*Large tumbler (fits a straw)
*Miso bowl (take two and make a set)
*Dog bowl
*Learn glazing techniques using a wide palette of underglazes.
*Wear something comfortable — most glazes don’t stain, but creativity can get messy.
*Sketch or dive right in — scratch paper is available if you like to plan.
*Clear glaze + firing — Jennifer applies a clear glaze and fires your pieces to a glossy, food‑safe finish.
Pickup begins July 10 at the Gallery.
Shipping available — USPS “If It Fits, It Ships” box; postage arranged during the workshop.
Optional Add‑On
Blue Water Branded Apron — $15
Choose your color at the workshop.
Register at BlueWaterFineArtGallery.com



