Very Good Close-to-New Condition Wool Rug
Size 5’ x 8’
$200
Current Price at Pottery Barn $749
Available to see in Manzanita. Can Deliver Locally or To Portland.
Martha Schechtel
503-816-2129 call or text
This Week Intention:
This week we will be exploring the various ways our bodies engage with the world. Often we are so mentally oriented. This week we will explore the various ways our body experiences our environment. Playing with image, sound, movement, sensation, and emotion- we will explore the world of the SOMA.
Come Learn and Play!
When: Wednesdays, 8:30 – 9:00 AM (PT)
Where: Virtual meeting
Cost: $10–$20 via Venmo
Venmo Link Here
Website: somaticwholebeing.com
What is a Somatic Drop In?
Each week for half an hour I will be holding space and providing scaffolding for you to learn to tune into your body. Helping you develop your felt sense and orient to safety within your body first, then progressively learning to trust and engage with our somatic experience. Like learning a new language it takes time and practice.
Why?
Rituals are important. Rituals are developed to help us build connection and relationship. Developing a relationship with ourselves by re-membering the body in a culture consumed by the cognitive is essential. To feel a sense of unity we need to start with our own bodies. Developing TRUST here…in our own skin first.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 4TH, 2025
Doors 11am – Program 12-5:30pm
PINE GROVE COMMUNITY HOUSE
225 LANEDA AVE. MANZANITA, OREGON
manzanitafilmfestival.com
Tickets are available now at manzanitafilmfestival.com
– $10 for all screenings
– $20 for all screenings plus a Manzanita Film Festival seat cushion.
– Tickets include complimentary beverages, snacks, plus a raffle ticket to win prizes from local businesses.
See you at the Pine Grove!
– Justin Graham & Pam Statz, Festival Directors
Questions about the festival? Interested in volunteering?
Please get in touch at manzanitafilmfestival@gmail.com
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting the festival. We couldn’t do it without you! Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, Oregon Film, The Winery at Manzanita, Laurelhurst Theater & Pub, San Dune Inn, and Ocean Inn.
In recent years power bills in Great Britain went through the roof and were a primary concern for citizens. It happened in other countries too as I remember. Here in the US those price increases have been relatively modest, though wildfires have caused some areas to suffer more. I think US energy independence pursued by all recent administrations has kept prices somewhat in check. (Not that I personally support fossil fuels use.)
What happened overseas may be encouraging power companies here to seek additional profits as new technology puts pressure on the grid.
From Wall Street Journal 7-29-25:
“Technology companies need an extraordinary amount of electricity to power data centers at the core of the artificial-intelligence race. They don’t want to foot the entire bill.”
From The Hill 8-2-25:
“Supply and demand are believed to be behind cost increases in the PJM territory, which has a reorganized market. They have a capacity auction in which power industries bid to supply enough electricity in the future. Right now, there is a greater demand because more supply will be needed for these data centers. At PJM’s recent auction, prices went up a record 22 percent, according to Reuters.”
From Government Technology 8-2-25:
“Residents in a significant number of states could see noticeable increases in their electricity bills next year, and data centers are the likely culprit. PJM Interconnection just closed its annual capacity auction, which determines what wholesale electricity will cost for the following year. Wholesale electricity capacity prices were up 22 percent over last year.
“PJM’s territory covers all or parts of Delaware, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. This includes the world’s largest concentration of data centers, Data Center Alley in Northern Virginia. PJM pointed to data center expansion as the main driver for the significant increase in prices.
“The energy industry considers PJM’s auction as a bellwether for prices in the entire U.S., so it wouldn’t be surprising if prices from other providers also see significant increases. Electricity demand in the U.S. has been fairly stagnant over the last decade, but the Bank of America Institute expects it to increase 2.5 percent annually over the next 10 years. The energy-hungry data centers powering artificial intelligence are considered the main culprit.”
However, it’s not just data centers that will put upward pressure on energy prices –
From ConsumerAffairs 8-1-25:
(Note: in trying to determine whether ConsumerAffairs has a bias I found many complaints about their business practices. The complaints all had to do with their consumer review moderation methods controlling product and service reviews on the website. While I would not trust reviews there, the linked article appears factual to me, and it highlights concerning details that could or will probably lead to higher power bills around the country.)
Oregon House Bill 3546, the POWER Act, was passed and signed in June of this year. I’m hoping it will protect Oregonians from increases related to data centers. My opinion is while there are some other beneficial uses as in research, (AI) data centers will be primarily used in a monopolistic fashion to increase corporate profits with tactics like marketing directed at us – why should we pay for that?
-Dave
Conscious Connected Breathwork with Heather Tides, who is a long time LMT, experienced herbalist and breath work facilitator, visiting from the central coast of CA (she is the sister of April who owns Sea Dream)!
In this form of breathwork you will have the opportunity to access the subconscious, stuck or stagnant parts of the mind/body and reveal new pathways towards healing, inspiration and clarity using the power of your own breath.
This rhythmic and activating breathing experience can open the door to profound insights, deep emotional release, and states of expanded awareness.
WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 21 at 9:30am
WHERE: Sea Dream Studio in Nehalem
35915 N Hwy 101, Nehalem
WHAT TO BRING: Yourself and an open heart/mind. We have yoga mats, props, and blankets in the space. (If you prefer to bring your own mat or props/pillows feel free.) We have filtered water available with little cups but feel free to bring your own vessel if you like!
REGISTER: www.SeaDreamYoga.com
Direct link to register: SeaDreamScheduling.as.me/ConsciousConnectedBreathwork
QUESTIONS? Email us at: SeaDreamheNehalem@gmail.com
Thank you!
Kyle
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Description
Nestled just outside the small town of Mosier, Oregon, in the Columbia River Gorge, the cemetery burial areas are interwoven with hiking trails and offer majestic mountain views of Hood, Adams, Defiance, and the Simcoe range. The panorama extends to the Columbia River and the Mosier Creek Valley and encompasses forests, sprawling orchards, and vineyards.
Presenter
Russell Hargrave lives with his wife and two children in Mosier, Oregon. He enjoys the outdoor life, his job, and raising a family. The land’s rugged beauty beckons him to the outdoors daily, as he and his brother did growing up on a small farm. However, when his younger brother died unexpectedly 10 years ago, he was unprepared for the grief. With the anguish from his brother’s death still palpable, Russell was faced with the question of where his mother, he, and his wife would be buried. After realizing they could continue to be a part of this beloved land, Russell became passionate about creating a lasting, natural place connecting the living and the dead. Russel Hargrave is President of the Cemetery Association of Oregon. Russell’s career includes extensive experience in leadership, innovation, and business, as well as working as an executive for high-technology companies and the state of Oregon. He is a successful entrepreneur, having co-founded two locally based companies.
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, August 10th, 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
The City Council will be hosting a public forum for the community on the proposed housing amendments.
This forum will be held in person at the Manzanita City Hall, 655 Manzanita Ave, Manzanita OR 97130. The public may attend in person or call in using the zoom information below.
The public may watch live on the City’s Website: ci.manzanita.or.us/broadcast
or by joining the Zoom meeting:
us02web.zoom.us/j/81493492687?pwd=hZEn7Ro7ugMU8nGRhXenm7rC5boOTW.1
Meeting ID: 814 9349 2687
Passcode: 851343
Call in number: +1 253 215 8782
The mission of Conscious Aging and Community Connections is to strengthen our community by helping each of us live our very best lives. Our recent programs have addressed a wide variety of serious and challenging topics around aging and end of life… from writing wills and advanced directives to fraud prevention, support for caregivers, fall prevention, and “what to say to someone who is dying”. These are serious and important topics.
However, we recognize that one of our most valuable offerings is not at all serious…. It’s just plain fun. You have told us that you enjoy our “getting to know you” sessions and asked for more….and it has been well documented that people who have strong community support live longer and happier lives. So, in the interest of community building, we try to sprinkle FUN in with the more serious topics.
We invite you to join us for our next “Getting to Know You” event on Monday, August 11th, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Pine Grove. The goal is simply to get to know each other and have fun!
Oh wait, there’s homework!!!
· On a small piece of paper, very briefly write an activity or skill at which you excel and that enhances your self-esteem (e.g., “I bake excellent berry pies”). Fold for privacy and bring to the session.
· On another piece of paper, briefly note something unusual, or surprising about yourself, (quirky and amusing is a plus…and preferably something no one knows, or would guess) Fold for privacy and bring to the session.
Conscious Aging and Community Connections is a sponsored program of Pine Grove Community House. A suggested donation of $5 at the door supports facility upkeep and cleaning costs.
