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Inspiration of the week Peace of Wild Things

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Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
The Peace of Wild Things

When despair for the world grows in me
and I wake in the night at the least sound
in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be,
I go and lie down where the wood drake
rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds.
I come into the peace of wild things
who do not tax their lives with forethought
of grief. I come into the presence of still water.
And I feel above me the day-blind stars
waiting with their light. For a time
I rest in the grace of the world, and am free.
~ Wendell Berry

Cookie Exchange on Saturday at Alder Creek Farm!

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Submitted By: maijahecht@nehalemtrust.org – Click to email about this post
Call LNCT friends and volunteers—past, present and future! This Saturday, December 13th, we’ll be hosting a holiday cookie exchange in the barn at Alder Creek Farm. Bring cookies to share, a copy of your recipe, your appetite, and a container to take home a selection of your favorites.

35955 Underhill Ln.,
Nehalem

Noon ’till the last crumb!

The Walsh Promise

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Submitted By: genedieken@yahoo.com – Click to email about this post
This is the level of pugilism Democrats need to take moving into 2026 and especially 2028.

For Democratic presidential and congressional contenders: Trump’s ballroom will be torn down and the East Wing of the White House will be rebuilt.

Personally I’d add: Trump’s Mar-a-Lago-style patio will be removed and Jackie Kennedy’s Rose Garden restored.

https://youtu.be/QaPv-lOWHhs?si=Df3tXHxo0vNVrGl3

THE HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIE SPOOF ON STAGE AT NCRD! DON’T MISS THE HOLIDAY HILARITY!

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Submitted By: fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org – Click to email about this post
TICKETS ARE BECOMING LIMITED FOR THIS FUNNY SPOOF OF HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIES!
DON’T MISS THE HOLIDAY HILLARITY OF ‘THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON’
This past weekend, the largest cast in Riverbend Players’ history broke the record for the biggest opening weekend ever! Come see why!
LIVE ON STAGE, THRU 12/21/25 AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW! riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON, by Don Zolidis and directed by Frank Squillo, is a hilarious spoof of the Hallmark and Lifetime Channel Christmas movies.
Set in a cozy Vermont inn during Christmas time, the play follows six predictable, intertwined love stories filled with small-town charm, romantic misunderstandings, and holiday magic.
THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON comically embraces every cliché, trope, and heartwarming twist of these beloved holiday movies.
Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm.
Get tickets now: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
RIVERBEND PLAYERS RAFFLE TO RAISE THOUSANDS TO BENEFIT FOOD BANK AND FOOD PANTRY!
When you attend one of our shows this holiday season, don’t forget we are selling raffle tickets to help battle food insecurity in our area. Our goal is to raise $3,000!
Raffle tickets are $5.00 each.
GRAND PRIZES:
-Golden Ticket for the 2026 Season. Front Row SEASON PASS to all four shows. (8 tickets/$200 value)
-A Reserved Seat Season Pass to see all four shows in the upcoming year. (8 Tickets/$160 value)
-The Grinch Outdoor Christmas Light Decoration ($250 value, as seen in the window of the Performing Arts Center and on stage).
Grand Prize Drawing 12/22/25
DAILY PRIZES:
Daily drawings during intermission of each show include tickets to all four shows in the 2026 Season, including MISERY, THE ODD COUPLE, DRACULA: THE RADIO PLAY, and WINTER WONDERETTES (our first holiday musical).
2026 SEASON PASSES ALSO AVAILABLE! riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
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Repair Cafe at the Heart of Cartm this Saturday 12/13 3-5

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Submitted By: hoc.repaircafe@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Join us for the final repair cafe of the year and let us help you fix something special in your life!

Whatcha got?

Some clothing with a tear, a toaster that needs repair?

A lamp that won’t light, or a kitchenaid mixer that’s given up the fight?

Maybe we can help!

Sign up at the Heart of Cartm website www.heartofcartm.org/repaircafe

then join us on Saturday!

Repair Cafe at the HeartWorks Studio in Wheeler December 13, from 3-5

‘HAPHAK’ with ROSENBERG/WALLACE in ASTORIA!

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Submitted By: ben.killen.rosenberg@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
I’ll be in the ART Building of CCC where the Royal Nebeker Art Gallery is Friday Dec.12, 3:30-8:30pm, and Saturday Dec. 13, 9:30am-3:30pm. Come on by and see ‘Haphak’! Also be there January 9, 10, same times! Also open this week, and January 5-15th! Slosh through some water on your way! Find out how Ben ties Printmaking/Painting/Ceramics into a ‘plus’. No way. Yes way! Va bene.

AUTHOR EVENT Sat. Dec. 13, 5:30 PM

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Submitted By: cloudandleaf@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
BOOKS AFTER HOURS
SAT. DEC. 13, 5:30 PM

Author Jamie Mustard will join me in a conversation about his newest book
CHILD X: A MEMOIR OF SLAVERY, POVERTY, CELEBRITY, AND SCIENTOLOGY.

Jamie Mustard was born into one of the most influential fringe movements in the 1970s: Scientology.

Raised on a mythos of spaceships and made to believe his life’s purpose was to help save the world, he was determined to survive not only neglect but also the physical and psychological damage caused by extreme poverty and illiteracy.

“A vivid, compelling and heartrending memoir.” —Booklist

“Evocative . . . a powerful memoir that takes us down the darkest corridors of Scientology.” —Kirkus Reviews

HONEY! Great Holiday Gifts!

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Submitted By: deepboxllc@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
We are 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 HOLIDAY GIFTS!

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 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!! HAVE HAPPY HOLIDAYS !

PROTEST Saturday, December 13 noon to 2 PM

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Submitted By: pattyrinehart@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
The State of Our Country After 250 Years of Democracy

Over the past 250 years, our nation has undergone significant transformations. While we have made considerable progress, recent developments raise serious concerns about the direction in which our democracy is heading. The following issues reflect some of the challenges we are currently facing:
Current Challenges Facing Our Nation

• Citizens Arrested: Increasingly, our own citizens are being arrested, raising questions about civil liberties and justice.
• Family Terrorization: Entire families, including children, are being terrorized, which undermines the foundational values of safety and security in our society.
• Education System Decline: The education system is being diminished, leaving future generations at a disadvantage.
• Court System Concerns: Our courts are experiencing embarrassing setbacks, casting doubt on the fairness and reliability of our judicial processes.
• Reductions in Food Assistance: There are cuts to programs that feed children, families, and seniors, increasing vulnerability among the most at-risk populations.
• Veterans Benefits Cut: Benefits for veterans are being reduced, despite their service and sacrifice.
• Climate Change Ignored: The threat of climate change is not being addressed with the urgency it deserves.
• Disrespectful Presidential Rhetoric: Our president has made derogatory remarks toward women reporters and immigrants, using language like “piggy,” “filthy,” “dirty,” “disgusting,” and “ridden with crime.” Such language fosters division and undermines respect.
• Immigration Agent Misconduct: Immigration agents have detained and mistreated U.S. citizens, raising concerns about due process and human rights.
• Healthcare Crisis: The American healthcare system is approaching a critical point, with many fearing a disaster if changes are not made.

A Call to Action
This dismal list is only a brief snapshot of what is happening on a daily basis in our country. However, it is crucial that we do not lose hope or give up the fight to restore our government to its democratic values. Collective action and persistent advocacy are essential for change.

Join the Movement
We invite you to join the North Coast Resistance group. We hold protests every Saturday in Nehalem from noon to 2 PM and need your support. Whether you choose to participate in person with raingear, boots, gloves, and signs, or simply drive by, honk your horn, and wave, your support is invaluable.

Sharing Table at NCRD

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Submitted By: kileyk@ncrdnehalem.org – Click to email about this post
NCRD is hosting a sharing table full of all sorts of foods. This table is welcome to anyone. We have new items being added daily.
Do you know of someone who would benefit from the table? Please feel free to take items and deliver them. Do you have a random can or box of something you wont use? Drop it off!
At the end of the Holiday season all items will be donated to the Nehalem Food Pantry.
The table is open to the public Monday – Friday 8:00-5:00 pm. Cant make it at that time? Stop and talk to Fitness and they will let you upstairs to the table.

TICKETS BECOMING LIMITED FOR THE HILARIOUS HOLIDAY HIT! LIVE ON STAGE AT NCRD!

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Submitted By: fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org – Click to email about this post
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WE HAD THE BIGGEST OPENING WEEKEND EVER! COME SEE WHY THIS SPOOF OF HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIES IS A HIT!

DON’T MISS THE HOLIDAY HILLARITY OF
‘THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON’!

This past weekend, the largest cast in Riverbend Players’ history broke the record for the biggest opening weekend ever!

SEE IT LIVE ON STAGE, THRU 12/21/25 AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW! TICKETS ARE BECOMING LIMITED!
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON, by Don Zolidis and directed by Frank Squillo, is a hilarious spoof of the Hallmark and Lifetime Channel Christmas movies.

Set in a cozy Vermont inn during Christmas time, the play follows six predictable, intertwined love stories filled with small-town charm, romantic misunderstandings, and holiday magic.

THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON comically embraces every cliché, trope, and heartwarming twist of these beloved holiday movies.

Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm.

Get tickets now: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

RIVERBEND PLAYERS RAFFLE TO RAISE THOUSANDS TO BENEFIT FOOD BANK AND FOOD PANTRY!

When you attend one of our shows this holiday season, don’t forget we are selling raffle tickets to help battle food insecurity in our area. Our goal is to raise $3,000!

Raffle tickets are $5.00 each.

GRAND PRIZES:

-Golden Ticket for the 2026 Season. Front Row SEASON PASS to all four shows. (8 tickets/$200 value)

-A Reserved Seat Season Pass to see all four shows in the upcoming year. (8 Tickets/$160 value)

-The Grinch Outdoor Christmas Light Decoration ($250 value, as seen in the window of the Performing Arts Center and on stage).

Grand Prize Drawing 12/22/25

DAILY PRIZES:

Daily drawings during intermission of each show include tickets to all four shows in the 2026 Season, including MISERY, THE ODD COUPLE, DRACULA: THE RADIO PLAY, and WINTER WONDERETTES (our first holiday musical).

2026 SEASON PASSES ALSO AVAILABLE!

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Nehalem Handyman Available

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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

Paperwhites for the Holidays

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Submitted By: treasurer@pnwcoastpaddlingclub.com – Click to email about this post
Paperwhite Fundraiser 2025 for PNW Coast Paddling Club

Indoor paperwhite bulbs have been planted in beautiful vases/containers and are scheduled to bloom just in time for Christmas! Dress up your home or purchase as a holiday gift. These flowering paperwhites add holiday cheer wherever they are. These make perfect gifts for friends, teachers, co-workers, etc.

3 sizes available. $25 Medium, $35 Large, $45 Extra Large
The Small size has sold out, get yours before they’re gone! Go to www.pnwcoastpaddlingclub.com to order.

Although our TideRunners dragon boat team has been paddling on the Nehalem River for many years, we are now raising money to pay for the boats we acquired in this first year of our new nonprofit organization, Pacific Northwest Coast Paddling Club. You can support our growth as well by placing your order for flowering paperwhites today!

We’re happy to deliver anywhere between Cannon Beach and Tillamook. Please be sure to enter your contact information so we can get in touch with you. We will contact you within 48 hours once your order is placed.

Start Your Healthcare Career

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Submitted By: mcarrillo@nehalembayhealth.org – Click to email about this post
Thinking about a career in healthcare? The Pathway to Equity Healthcare Scholarship can help you get there. We support students pursuing careers in healthcare.

Whether you’re just starting out, going back to school, or changing careers – this scholarship can be for you.

If you’re interested in advancing your healthcare education, reach out to learn about eligibility and how to apply. Your future in healthcare starts here!

Email: mcarrillo@nehalembayhealth.org

Grief Groups Meeting this week at Rising Hearts Studio

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Submitted By: Christy@cosmichealingnw.com – Click to email about this post
Hello BBQ Community–

Every Second Week of the Month at Rising Hearts Studio we host 3 grief groups…THIS WEEK!
Thursday 5:30 PM is our Animal Loss Grief Support group with Animal Chaplain Rev Christy Kay
Friday 5:30 PM is our Adult Grief Support group with Sam Wall
Saturday 9 AM is our Spiritual Support Group with Rev Christy Kay
Please Join us at one or all three!
All are Welcome to attend, free, though donations are very appreciated and allow us to keep these groups running.
Contact Christy (503) 800-1092 for more info

Rising Hearts Studio
35840 7th St
Hwy 101, Downtown Nehalem
(503) 800-1092
“Lifting the Community with Education and Services that promote healing on all levels.”

real solution suggestions

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Submitted By: dwieb1@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
I’ve been discouraged before by articles purporting to have advice for us in our political crisis. However this one impressed me with what I think are good practical approaches. It relates authoritarian situations from 3 different countries:

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/09/experts-authoritarian-regimes-trump

North Coast Veterans for Peace Meeting

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Submitted By: briantjmcmahon@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Hey everybody. Here’s a reminder.

Time for our next VFP meeting. Lots to discuss and share. Here is the info:
Place – Manzanita Public Library
Date – Thursday, December 11th
Time. – 10:30 PST

Everyone is welcome. You need not be a vet to attend. Just for peace. Come on in, the water is fine. Looking forward to seeing everybody. If you can’t join in person, you can always zoom in

Veterans for Peace is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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

Brian

This Weekend at the Hoffman Center

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Submitted By: info@hoffmanarts.org – Click to email about this post
We are excited to bring two seasonal offerings to our community this coming weekend at the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita.

On Friday evening we will be hosting,
Community Art Night: Wrapping Paper Patterns
December 12, 5-8 pm, $15 registration
Get ready for the holidays by printing your own custom kraft wrapping paper with holiday-themed hand-carved stamps. We will have gift wrapping supplies available, so please bring any presents you would like to wrap before the holidays!

Sunday morning we will be offering a free youth workshop,
Hand Sewn Ornaments Workshop
For ages 10+
December 14, 10 am-1 pm, free registration
Come make hand-sewn felt ornaments! This workshop is suitable for all levels of sewing experience. Attendees will learn basic hand-sewing skills and receive guidance in bringing their creative vision to life as they create a felt ornament to gift or keep.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

North Coast on Screen: Community Storytelling with Columbia Coast and OCVA

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Submitted By: industry@thepeoplescoast.com – Click to email about this post
Wednesday, December 10 at 6:30 pm —

Join the Oregon Coast Visitors Association and the Columbia Coast TV show for a special community screening of an episode filmed in Manzanita, Nehalem, and Wheeler!

This is a chance to celebrate the passion, creativity, and hard work of the people who make this region so special. Episode 6 features beloved local businesses including Jetty Marina, Alana Kieffer’s Shifting Tides, the Ocean Inn in Manzanita, and Heart of Cartm’s Trash Bash.

PS: If you haven’t checked out Heart of Cartm’s new HeartWorks community studio yet, now is your chance!

Celebrate our community being showcased on national TV, meet the creators of Columbia Coast and the local businesses featured, join in the conversation for a community storytelling Q&A, and enjoy drinks, light refreshments, and networking with your neighbors.

Schedule:

Doors open at 6:30 pm
Screening begins at 7:00 pm.
The episode and discussion will conclude at 7:45, and then we will break for networking.

RSVP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/north-coast-on-screen-community-storytelling-with-columbia-coast-and-ocva-tickets-1975640941238?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=list…