Category: Announcements

Tidepool Ambassador Program Coordinator
Do you have a passion for marine wildlife and conservation? Do you enjoy working with volunteers and interacting with members of the public to inspire thoughtful stewardship of ocean ecosystems? You might be the perfect fit for our seasonal Tidepool Ambassador Program (TAP) Coordinator at Cape Falcon Marine Reserve! The Tidepool Ambassador Program aims to protect habitat, educate beachgoers, and cultivate high-quality contact with coast visitors. The TAP Coordinator will be the primary contact for TAP volunteers and the contracted TAP guide from May 15 to Sept. 30. A typical day might include tide pool exploration; sharing basic information about tide pool habitat and bird species; answering questions about the area; and leading interpretive tide pool tours.

Tidepool Ambassador Program Guide
With the Tidepool Ambassador Program (TAP) kicking off, we’re looking for a seasonal TAP Guide to serve at our Cape Falcon Marine Reserve site, adjacent to Short Sand Beach in Oswald West State Park, from May 15 to Sept. 30. A typical day might include tide pool exploration; sharing basic information about tide pool habitat and bird species; answering questions about the area; and leading interpretive tide pool tours.

Please visit nclctrust.org/career-opportunities/ for more information

April 15-22…

is INTERNATIONAL DARK SKY WEEK 2023!

What is Dark Sky week?

It is a chance to address light pollution and discover the beauty of our night sky.

You can learn more at:

idsw.darksky.org/

“WHAT IS LIGHT POLLUTION?

Any artificial light that is not needed is a pollutant that has serious and far-reaching consequences that are harmful to all living things.

Light pollution can:

disrupt wildlife

impact human health

waste money and energy

contribute to climate change

block our view of the universe

83% of the global population lives under a light-polluted sky.”

Preserving darkness is essential for our health, to protect our natural circadian cycle and to promote good quality sleep that helps us thrive.

Stargazing is an ancient meditation practice that uplifts our our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. It can spark our imagination, gift self-reflection, connect us to inner peace and inspire a sense of interconnected meaning.

This week, weather permitting, look west in the evenings and see if you can spot the planet Venus!

Warm wishes! – Za Connor

Centerpoint Healing Arts

www.centerpointhealingarts.com/

My email is: Donnakay23@icloud.com

Thanks,
Donna

The ideal candidate will provide outstanding customer service and have previous food preparation experience as well as top notch wine knowledge. Will be hiring 3-4 servers/wine hosts. Some hires may be just for the summer.

There is also an opportunity for qualified candidates to transition to help the winemaking team in the Fall as a Harvest Intern. If you are interested in winemaking, please let us know when you apply.

visitmanzanita.org/4th-of-july/

also… the parade committee has to purchase ribbons, buttons, signage and a few other things to ensure the parade returns in its traditional glorious fashion. Please donate if you can. Thank you!!

-Erin Laskey-Wilson

Sometimes it might feel easier to just settle…the hormones, menopause, too old, too busy, too stressed, etc.

But that little voice within keeps nudging us.

Maybe you could lose weight with self-loving and kind support and tools?

Outsmart Overeating Course for women begins Monday.
Enrollment ends Sunday night.
We meet on Zoom.
Everything is recorded for replays so you won’t miss a thing.

Meet summer with greater joy!

www.nourishwithgrace.com/courses/outsmart-overeating-spring-term-2023

Our guest speaker is the Marketing Manager for Oregon Seaweed, an aquaculture business located in Garibaldi.  The company harvests and markets Dulse, an edible and sustainable food product.  We will hear about the company and get to taste some dishes made with Dulse.

This is a Members Only event, but you are welcome to become a member on Tuesday at the door.  Annual dues are $20 per person. 

Please RSVP to thepinegrove225@gmail.com to reserve your spot at dinner.  As always, bring an appetizer, main dish, side, or dessert to share.  Please bring your own plate and silverware and we will provide wine, coffee, and tea.

Many community members as well as NKN staff, students, alumni, and families have asked me to run. Their belief in my ability to serve our community is humbling and I feel compelled to rise up and answer their call. I want to serve the students and staff of Neah-Kah-Nie School District. During the pandemic I became one of the many women who had to choose between career and family. Since I am no longer serving my community in the classroom, I feel like offering up my expertise and compassion as a board member is the next best thing.

My vision for our community looks like one big mosaic. We are all different from each other, sometimes broken and a little rough around the edges. The pandemic isolated us and illuminated our differences. I think it is time to step out and join hands again. When we come together and bind ourselves to a common vision like supporting students, we create something that is grander than what any of us could accomplish on our own.

Feel free to contact me with any questions at crowandtree@yahoo.com or join my Facebook page Marisa Bayouth-Real for Neah-Kah-Nie School Board.

Breakfast 8-10:30 am
Biscuits and gravy
Vienna beef, Polish sausage breakfast dog

Lunch and dinner 11:30-6 pm
Now enjoy some beer and wine with the amazing Chicago style hotdog that has been ran through the garden!

Mudds

A public meeting of the Port of Nehalem Budget Committee will take place on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 5:30pm at North County Recreation District – School House Room.

The purpose of the meeting is to receive the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Officer’s message, to discuss the components of the budget, and to receive comments from the public. A copy of the budget document and this notice will be made available on the Port’s website: Port of Nehalem. The Proposed 2023-2024 Budget will be available to view at the Port’s Office, during office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am to 1pm.

I have chatted with riders of The Wave and I have learned that the ease of local public transport has yet to be achieved. Riders are limited by routes, infrequent buses, long waits for connections, complicated scheduling that may demand multiple days in advance to schedule, areas not served, and costs.

I see a future for our public transportation system in which every member of our community can travel seamlessly, at a moment’s notice, and at an affordable price. I see daily commuters to work and school who won’t have long wait times and can be home in time for dinner. I see solutions for tourists that may curb traffic congestion during peak season, and much more. However, achieving these goals means getting into the details of demand, connections, frequency of current ridership and making changes based on data.

I’m ready to sit down with riders to assess their wants and needs; then talk with service providers, government programs, grant providers, and others to learn the issues and develop solutions, find the funds, and make the goal of smooth, easy travel a reality for anyone in Tillamook County.

My name is Mary Leverette. I have had an almost 30-year career in government service, both for the State of Oregon and the City of Portland. I supervised both projects and staff. I have a Master’s Degree in Psychology and I am a dedicated volunteer. For the second year, I am organizing the Wheeler Clean-up Day; I write a column on birds for the Lower Nehalem Community Trust; and, most importantly, I was a Hospice Volunteer for 14-plus years. I am organized, positive and practical. I am retired and have the time, energy and experience to serve. I am seeking a position on the County Transportation District because I am committed to serving my community.

Please feel free to contact me at
MaryLeveretteForTCTD@gmail.com or 503.449.8445

The Nehalem action came during the council’s regular meeting on April 10. Wheeler’s city council endorsed the bond measure on March 21 and the Manzanita council made its endorsement on April 5.

Nehalem Mayor Phil Chick said the effort to improve health and senior care in the community is “about the future and providing essential health care to the community.”

The Health District is seeking approval of a $10.25 million bond to address three community needs:

• Construction of an expanded, state-of-the-art Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy with adequate space to provide specialty care such as dental services and cardiology that are not current available in the community. The new facility would be constructed in downtown Wheeler on Highway 101 at Hospital Road.

• Renovation and modernization of the Nehalem Valley Care Center in Wheeler, the region’s only skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility. The Health District believes the Care Center, particularly given the closure of assisted living facilities in Tillamook County last year, will become even more important to the community in the future. A major renovation will help create a safer more inviting environment for patients and staff.

• And site preparation for workforce housing particularly geared to health care and other essential workers. Between the Care Center and Health Center nearly 80 people are employed in health care jobs in north Tillamook County.

“It is extremely gratifying to receive the endorsement and support of all the communities in the Health District,” said Health District board president Marc C. Johnson. “I believe the city councilors and mayors of Wheeler, Manzanita and Nehalem understand, as the Health District surely does, that maintaining and improving health and senior care is an essential part of continuing to have vital, thriving communities.”

More information on the bond measure is available at: www.nehalemhealthcare.com

Remember to follow our Facebook page so you’re up to date on the bond measure and upcoming events.
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090438080823

Mandatory Requirements
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Oregon Drivers License
• Reside within 15-minute drive of District plants upon employment.

Desirable Experience
• Associate degree in applied science or equivalent field of study
• Experience in plumbing or construction trade
• CPR/First Aid Card

Salary Range and Benefits: $51,242 – $81,485
Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

Applications are due by 4/24. Application information available at www.archcapewater.org

There are many Tai Chi forms different styles of Tai Chi. Most Tai Chi forms are long and can be difficult to remember for many people new to Tai Chi. However, the 8 movement form provides you with the necessary basics to enjoy practicing Tai Chi on your own or in a group. Learning the 8 movement form provides a perfect stepping stone for you to move on to the 24 movement form. In this 6-week workshop, internal and external Tai Chi principles will be introduced. Proper breathing, posture, balance and concentration are some of the basics learned in the Tai Chi 8 movement form. By practicing the 8 movement form, you will develop a flow of mind and body coming together and achieving the fluid and gentle movements of Tai Chi.
To register email kileyk@ncrdnehalem.org

Just in case my flyer doesn’t come through again:
This is a 6 week workshop taught by Juli Stratton
April 19, 26, May 3, 10 17, 24
Beginner workshop is $50
Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 am

Intermediate is $25
(Must have taken prior term workshop or have instructor permission)
11:00-11:45 am

Ready to meet summer feeling better in your body and calmer in your mind?

The Outsmart Overeating course for women begins on Monday, 4/17 and registration is open: nourishwithgrace.com

This is a non-restrictive diet, body-positive approach to weight-loss for women.
It’s our 14th time offering the course!

The Outsmart course meets for 8 weeks on Zoom and uses a blend of mind-body-spirit approaches, grounded in science and centered in the heart.

We explore aspects of brain science, deepen emotional skills, and apply practical tools for sustained weight loss.

No amount of self-criticism, restrictive eating, or special diets will keep the weight off permanently.
You will be equipped with a plan. You will receive effective resources and lots of caring support.

It’s never too late and you are never too old.

Join a community of women ready for change.

Dr. Alicia Grace is the founder of Nourish with Grace; a non-diet weight loss program and community for women who outsmart overeating with neuroscience, self-compassion, and self-love.

alicia@aliciagrace.com
www.nourishwithgrace.com
Instagram: @NourishwithDr.Grace