LABOR DAY WEEKEND WITH THE SEDONA FIRE BAND

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LABOR DAY WEEKEND WITH THE SEDONA FIRE BAND!

Come sing, dance, and celebrate with the Sedona Fire Band at TWO great community events this Labor Day Weekend!

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 | 2–4 PM
Nehalem Bay Winery

Rain or shine, the music goes on! Join us for an afternoon of live music, dancing, great food, wine & beverages. Bring your friends, family, and four-legged companions — everyone is welcome!

LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 | 12–2 PM
Little Apple Deli | Manzanita

Rain Permitting! Pray for sun!

Celebrate Labor Day with the community! Enjoy great food and an afternoon of live music, singing, dancing, and fun with the Sedona Fire Band.

Two days. Two local favorites. One great Labor Day Weekend!

Come celebrate, sing, and dance with us!

United Paws’ Kittens of the Week: Siobhan & Brigid

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Meet Brigid & Siobhan, United Paws’ Kittens of the Week! Brigid and Siobhan are beautiful tabby sisters from a group of feral kittens rescued by United Paws. They are thriving in the safe and loving care of their foster. They are ready to find their forever homes.

Brigid has gorgeous almond shaped eyes that look green or hazel brown, depending on the light. She loves racing up and down her climbing tower (the zoomies!!) and when she is worn out, you will find Brigid perched up high for a nap. Like her sister, Brigid is a good eater and loves to scratch on her horizontal scratching pad to keep her nails healthy and trimmed.

Like her sister, Siobhan has the same beautiful almond eyes as her sister, but her are green with a hint of yellow. She loves her red fleece blanket for relaxing and especially likes her back and head rubbed. (Her very loud purr will let you know if you are scratching the right spot.)

Siobhan is very playful and loves to chase her sister or any ping pong ball flying by. She is always ready for a game of chasing after a wand toy. Siobhan also loves to take a long stretch in the morning while she is doing her nails on her horizontal scratching pad.

Both Brigid and Siobhan are shy at first and are learning to be more comfortable being picked up. Their perfect family will be patient and give them time to feel safe, comfortable, and relaxed with their humans.

These sweet sisters will steal your heart while filling your home with endless entertainment and joy. Email unitedpawshelp@gmail.com to schedule a Meet & Greet, or visit unitedpaws.org to learn more and see videos & photos.

Legislative Days in Salem

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Legislative days begin Tuesday, September 8th. When you click on the link, meetings today. You’ll see the interim committee meetings for the day. Click on each committee. Scroll to bottom of page. Click on date of meeting. You’ll find agenda. The day of the meeting you can watch live from same link. You can click the calendar icon from main link below to get the rest of the week, day by day.

This is how to become and stay informed.

olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025I1/2026-09-08

YARD SALE

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Yard Sale
Saturday (9/05) only
9a.m. – 4 p.m.
258 Edmund Lane
Manzanita

Lots of great items
Used & new
select pieces of clothing
Fabric
Pendleton blankets
Housewares
Building hardware
Small electronics

Put us on your list of stops.
See ya there!
(no early birds)

Individual Artist Grant

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Financial Support for Artists!

The Cannon Beach Arts Association is accepting applications for our Individual Artist Grant, offering up to $2,000 to artists living in Clatsop or Tillamook County.

This grant can be used to support your studio practice or further a specific artistic project. That means purchasing materials, developing new work, investing in equipment, or simply giving yourself the resources to keep making.

Artists of all disciplines are encouraged to apply.
If you have a creative practice and an idea for how $2,000 could help move your work forward, please apply online: cannonbeacharts.org/artistgrant

Grant Award: Up to $2,000
Eligibility: Clatsop & Tillamook County artists
Deadline: October 1, 2026

Learn more and apply:
cannonbeacharts.org/artistgrant

Visit the Cannon Beach Gallery for more information, or email info@cannonbeacharts.org

Know an artist who should apply? Share this post with them.

Free- 2 couches and chair!

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The Neah-Kah-Nie High School Drama Department has some leather furniture we no longer need and don’t have room to store
We’re hoping that someone could give them a new home. They’re clean and in good shape with no tears. You will need to provide a truck and people to help move, as both couches are big and heavy. Please reply by email if interested in some free furniture!

Looking for smaller woman’s bike/cruiser style

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I was about to hit GO on buying a cheap bike from Walmart but stopped and thought I should ask around first in the community.
I’m looking for a cruiser style bike for a small female. Something I can use to go into town for appointments, shopping, post office, pay my utility bill, etc…..
it doesn’t need to be a super fancy one. Just safe and easy to use. I’d rather reuse a bike someone isn’t using…..taking up space in their garage. than buy new and add more to the landfill in future. Let me know what you might have and how much you want for it.
I’m located in CB and can travel either direction within reason to check it out.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Blessings,K

LABOR DAY END-OF-SUMMER SALE

 

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Celebrate the end of summer with us this Labor Day weekend at Blue Water Fine Art Gallery. Enjoy seasonal specials and coastal creativity all weekend long.

Location:
Blue Water Fine Art Gallery
119 S Miller St., Rockaway Beach

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Garage Sale – Saturday Only

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Garage Sale
Saturday, September 5
10 am – 4 pm
430 Ridge Ct.
Manzanita

Lots of art supplies, kitchen stuff, spice jars, books, large whisky barrel (plastic) planters, and miscellaneous items.

Pay what you want. All proceeds will go to the North County Food Bank.

Help us downsize while doing something good for our community!

Taste the Rain

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Taste the Rain
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In an old cabin
some scarlet wine
in a candlelit glass.
Letting go, immersed
in the warmth
of a cast iron hearth,
one will easily drift.
Visions may come.
And if you are ever
on a mountain path,
stop and rest.
Taste the rain
on a summer’s dust.
In the early twilight,
bow to the horizon.
Over rounded buttes
and ridge line breaks,
lightning can move
in an amethyst sky.
A silence will come
soon enough.

I voted for the dentist, not the party

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and here’s another voter who has great respect for Cyrus Javadi! posted on tonight’s Tillamook County Pioneer.

om peace namaste

lucy brook

I Voted for the Dentist, Not the Party
Posted on September 3, 2026 by Barbara Billstine

There are not many people I would willingly cross party lines for. Apparently, my dentist is one of them.
Cyrus Javadi has been my dentist for years. When he first ran for the Oregon Legislature as a Republican, I was a Democrat—and I voted for him anyway.
That wasn’t because I had suddenly misplaced my political beliefs somewhere between the waiting room and the dental chair. I voted for Cyrus because I knew him. I thought he was smart, qualified, practical and, most importantly, a no-nonsense kind of guy who would work hard and do the job.
Now Cyrus has switched parties and become a Democrat.
Well, that certainly makes things less complicated.
But the funny thing is, the letter after his name was never the reason I voted for him in the first place. I crossed party lines because I believed character and competence mattered more than party loyalty. I still do.

We spend an awful lot of time these days being told that we should automatically distrust anyone on the “other side.” I think that’s part of what has gone wrong with politics. Sometimes the better question isn’t, Is there a D or an R after the name? It’s, Is this someone I trust to do the job?

I trusted Cyrus when he was a Republican. I trust him now that he’s a Democrat.

And after years of letting the man come at me with sharp instruments while I’m flat on my back and unable to talk, I figure that ought to count for something.

I supported Cyrus Javadi then. I’m happy to support him now.
The fact that we finally belong to the same political party?
That’s just something to smile about.

Barbara Billstine
Tillamook, Oregon

another opinion on Cyrus Javadi

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to the bbq readership,

I read Chris Berrie’s august 30 bbq post about Cyrus Javadi. i copied and pasted it below this one.

when Cyrus Javadi ran for office to be our Representative in the Oregon House, i didn’t vote for him. i voted for his democratic opponent that i thought would represent us well.

but Cyrus Javadi won anyway!

since then, i regularly read his blog, A Point of Personal Privilege, and his posts on BBQ and the Tillamook County Pioneer. I have gone to listen to him at local community venues. I feel that Cyrus Javadi truly represents OUR interests–that’s US, his constituents–we who vote and choose our elected representatives. I also feel that i am educated by what he writes. he speaks to health care, housing, cost of living, political divisiveness. he states that he is willing to work with anyone–republican, democrat, independent, unaffiliated–on any issue. his words and his voting record show that he is working to help the common man–that’s us, you and me, we who live day to day in these troubling times.

i will definitely be voting for Cyrus Javadi in this coming november election.

i hope everyone reading this post and the one below will read his blog and his posts, and give careful consideration to also voting for Cyrus Javadi in november.

om peace namaste

lucy brook
nehalem resident
U.S. citizen

Opinion: Cyrus Javadi
Posted on August 30, 2026 by North Coast BBQ
Submitted By: Keeks54@gmail.com

Vote for Cyrus Javadi

I’m a non-affiliated voter with no party loyalty. I’m going to be honest. When I first heard Rep. Cyrus Javadi changed parties from Republican to Democrat, I was highly skeptical. I assumed that he’d made an opportunistic decision to improve his chances of holding office.

Once I’ve formed a first impression of someone, it’s not easy to persuade me to change my mind. Rep. Javadi has convinced me that he truly has the best interests of his constituents in mind, even when they may not know what their own best interests are.

I’ve attended several of Rep. Javadi’s town halls and a house party for him. I also follow his blog and FB page. Since meeting him, I’ve found Rep. Javadi to be one of the most genuine and honest elected officials I’ve ever encountered. I’ve listened as he has been asked pointed questions about his reasons for changing parties, why some of his views have changed and his positions on numerous issues. He speaks in a manner that is easy to follow, does not avoid hard questions and makes total sense. He changes his mind when presented with legitimate facts.

To those who have decided he’s betrayed their trust, I ask whether you’ve bothered to have an honest conversation with him and actually hear what he has to say, rather than just making assumptions and unfounded attacks.

Chris Berrie
Rockaway Beach

Watercolor Magic This Sat! Watch Robert Vaughan Paint Live

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Curious about watercolor? Thinking about diving deeper this fall?

Join us Saturday, September 5th at 2 PM as local resident and watercolorist artist Robert Vaughan leads a live demonstration at Blue Water Fine Art Gallery—part of his ongoing exploration into future demonstrations and workshops.

Robert’s demos offer a rare look into how watercolor can be intuitive, joyful, and accessible for artists at any level. He’ll share insights into color flow, brushwork, composition, and the gentle balance between control and spontaneity that makes watercolor so captivating.

Come watch, learn, and let us know what kinds of workshops you’d love to see this season.

Location:
Blue Water Fine Art Gallery
119 S Miller St., Rockaway Beach, Oregon 97136

Free admission • All are welcome

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Pizza N Progress and Community Visions Sept 20 HOC Studio Wheeler

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Pizza N Progress: A Community Gathering with a Side of Friendly Competition and Free Pizza

Sunday Sept 20
5pm
HOC Studio
395 Nehalem Blvd
Wheeler

Four local pizza makers have elected to be part of something delicious—and something bigger than pizza—a community night where people will gather over free pizza to connect with one another and begin creating a community “Wishing Wall” filled with dreams, hopes, and possibilities.

Marzano’s, Mama Mia’s, Porchlight and Salmonberry are donating 2 large pizzas each so free pizza can be offered to a room full of hungry community members who join together to put their dreams for our community on a weather proof tag. The tags will then be put on the chain link fence at the blinking light in Nehalem, owned by Rocinante LLC.

Please frequent these local businesses who are giving to us.

To add a little spicy competition, attendees will be voting for their favorite pizza! At the end of the night, one restaurant will take home the highly coveted “Best Pie in the North Coast Community” trophy—and, more importantly, every participating pizza maker will be recognized as a local business helping bring this community vision and dreaming to life.

Pizza ‘N Progress is part of a new program of local nonprofit Fulcrum Community Resources called People, Place & Possibility. It’s a community project designed to bring neighbors together to imagine, dream, and share their hopes for the future of our community.

Other component are: the “You May Say I’m a Dreamer” Art Show coming to NCRD in Nehalem in October; Expression Nights where people share their thoughts on certain topics, and a Community Gathering in spring of 2027 where we take the tags on the fence and brainstorm how to put them in action.

On Sept 20 it’s good pizza, good people, a little friendly competition, and a chance to be part of something positive happening right here in our community.

Pizza…the fuel for Dreams of tomorrow….Now that’s delicioous…

Manzanita Farmers Market Week 17: Friday 4 to 7 Rain or shine!

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September is here and the countdown is on for farmers market produce. Will you help me squeeze every drop of juice from the proverbial peach and turn these last few markets into bangers? Join us every Friday in September, RAIN OR SHINE, to enjoy all of the things. This is your chance to relish a sweet melon, stock up your freezer, and load up your pantry.

FYI Fulton Farms won’t be joining us this week, but visit Baird Family Orchards, A&B Farm, and Mountains to Rivers Ranch for all the delicious fruit!

Oh, and don’t forget that you can still triple up to $20 of SNAP benefits at the market, every week! (That means you get $60 to spend when you use $20 in SNAP.)

Music this week is by Hope Montgomery and the Invasive Species, a local band who our booker describes as “Folky influenced og songs with plenty of twiddly bits”.

See you Friday, 4-7, at 635 Manzanita Ave behind City Hall

Five Months Later: A Story of Hope & Gratitude

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Dear friends, and everyone who has supported me,
It has been a few months since I last reached out and shared an update about my health journey, and I wanted to take a moment to let you know where I am today.
After five intense months in the countryside, where I received treatment for a serious condition affecting my uterus, I have finally returned to the city. Those months were some of the most difficult and uncertain of my life. The bleeding I was experiencing became so severe that my life was genuinely at risk, and there were moments when I wasn’t sure what the future would hold.
Through all of this, your generosity became a light during a very dark time.
Because of the support I received through my GoFundMe campaign, I was able to continue with the treatment and care I desperately needed. Your contributions helped me move through that dangerous chapter and brought me to a place where, little by little, I can begin to feel like myself again and start rebuilding a more normal life.
I am not completely out of the woods yet. The severe blood loss left me with anemia, and I still need additional iron infusions, daily iron supplements, and further medical examinations to make sure my body is recovering properly. I am now in the final stage of my treatment, and I am hopeful that with continued care, I will be able to regain my strength and fully move forward.
I honestly don’t have enough words to express what your kindness has meant to me.
There is something profoundly humbling about being carried by the generosity of others when you are at your most vulnerable. Every donation, every share, every message, every prayer, and every kind thought reminded me that I was not alone.
I truly believe that your support helped me get through a time when I was fighting to simply be here. And for that, I will carry an enormous amount of gratitude in my heart.
It has now been two weeks since I left the place where I was staying throughout my treatment, and I am still facing medical and living expenses as I continue this final part of my recovery. So, once again, I am humbly asking for your support.
If you are able to donate, any amount—no matter how small—can make a meaningful difference. If you aren’t in a position to donate, sharing my campaign or simply sending me a kind message means more than you may realize.
Thank you for believing in me, for helping me when I needed it most, and for being part of this journey. I am deeply, deeply grateful to each and every one of you.
With love, gratitude, and hope,
Crissi Rueda ❤
GoFundMe:
gofund.me/9ac799362
Thank you for helping me find my way back to health, strength, and life.

Community-Centered Death Care A Lived Experience

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September 15, 2026 from 6:00-7:00 PM

North Coast EOL Collective (Virtual Zoom)

Community-Centered Death Care: A Lived Experience
Presenters: Kevin Shukla, Jim Emmerson, and Gale Ousele

Join the North Coast EOL Collective for a conversation about one family’s experience caring for a loved one through the end of life and beyond: support in her final months, care for her body after her passing, a home burial, and continued care for her living legacy. Kevin Shukla, a resident of Hebo and frequent participant in North Coast EOL Collective offerings and the Coastal Community Death Care Series, will be joined by Jim Emmerson and Gale Ousele, friends, neighbors, and co-facilitators in one peaceful passing. Together, they will reflect on their experience throughout the entire continuum of home death care.

Rather than a “how-to” presentation, this offering will provide an opportunity to learn through lived experience. Their story invites us to consider what is possible when families, friends, and communities reclaim meaningful roles in caring for one another through death, burial, remembrance, and stewardship.

As always, there will be time for conversation and questions.

This offering reflects the North Coast EOL Collective’s belief that learning about death and dying happens not only through education, but through listening to one another’s stories, strengthening community wisdom, and creating A Collective Approach to Death and Dying.

Register (copy/paste URL): www.northcoasteolcollective.com/events-one/community-centered-death-care-a-lived-experience

Cost: There is no cost to participate.

Questions: welcome@northcoasteolcollective.com