AND…congrats to all those at Neah-Kah-Nie Middle School, Neah-Kah-Nie High School and Nehalem Elementary School who participated at the Chess for Success State tournament this weekend!
Hope to see you there!
Help bring the magic of theater to life and join a welcoming community at Riverbend Players Community Theater!
www.riverbendplayers.org/volunteer
Hi there!
My name is Linda Makohon, and I’m the Volunteer Committee Chairperson for Riverbend Players Community Theater. We’re a local theater company that produces high-quality productions for the Nehalem Valley. We’re always looking for new volunteers to help us, and I’m excited that you’re interested in joining our team.
There are many different ways to volunteer with us. You could help with acting, stage crew, costume design, set design, marketing, or promotion. No matter your skills or interests, we can find a way to use them to make our theater productions even better.
We’re a friendly, inclusive, and supportive group of people, and we would be honored to have you join us. If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out the form on our web page or contact me at lmakohon@riverbendplayers.org
We look forward to hearing from you!
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It’s almost time for our annual Manzanita Plant Sale!
Sunday, Apr 21st 11am till they’re gone (don’t blink!)
Hoffman Center for the Arts
In-person shopping inside the Hoffman
Come meet these happy guys!
The mediums in the show range from pottery to tapestry through oil and watercolor as the artists interpret their vision.
The Gallery at NCRD is open Monday through Friday from 8 am till 5 pm. NCRD is locate at 36155 Ninth St., in Nehalem. The show will be up until April 26 for public viewing.
Teen Night is next Friday, April 19th, 6-8PM at North Coast Pinball! FREE PINBALL and Games for ALL TEENS!! Please spread the word and send your teens in for some free fun!
Contact Christy (503) 800-1092, christy@cosmichealingnw.com for info, questions, or to donate
Thank you!!
Do you love theater? Want to contribute your skills and passion to a vibrant community arts organization?
Riverbend Players Community Theater seeks enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic working Board of Directors!
Who We Are:
Riverbend Players is a beloved local theater company dedicated to bringing high-quality productions to the community. We stage various shows yearly, from classic comedies to thought-provoking dramas.
Who We’re Looking For:
We are searching for individuals with a passion for theater and a desire to make a positive impact. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and skills, especially those with experience in:
-Marketing & Public Relations: Spreading the word about our productions and growing our audience.
-Finance & Accounting: Overseeing our budget and ensuring the financial health of the organization.
-Fundraising & Grant Writing: Securing funding to support our productions and educational programs.
-Governance & Strategic Planning: Helping to guide the vision and direction of Riverbend Players.
-Law & Legal Affairs: Providing legal expertise and guidance to the board.
What it Means to be a Working Board Member:
-Attend monthly board meetings and actively participate in discussions.
-Volunteer your time and expertise to serve on a board committee.
-Assist with fundraising initiatives and special events.
-Be a champion for the Riverbend Players in the community.
-Actively participate in the production of the plays we put on.
Why You Should Join Us:
-Make a real difference in a local arts organization.
-Work alongside a passionate and dedicated team.
-Gain valuable leadership and governance experience.
-Be part of a vibrant and creative community.
Interested? Are you a full-time local resident in the area?
We’d like for you to submit a letter of interest outlining the qualifications you have that make you a great candidate. Please email your letter to admin@riverbendplayers.org.
Together, we can keep the curtain rising on exceptional community theater!
KMUN COMMUNITY RADIO celebrates 41 years on the air thanks to Community Support!
Membership accounts for the largest portion of our annual income and is what keeps us fully independent and commercial-free! We are incredibly lucky to have such strong support from the community.
It’s BIRTHDAY TIME (April 17, 1983) – and I’m writing to ask for your support – whether you’re a first timer or long timer, now’s a great time to pitch in. Individual Membership, Business Membership, Repeaters Club. All memberships support the station!
Call 503-325-0010 to donate over the phone.
Go to kmun.org and click the red donate button.
Mail a check to KMUN PO Box 269 Astoria OR 97103.
Stop by the station.
Independent media is KEY to a thriving democracy and culture. It’s a source of information, shared experience, expansion, enrichment, learning, and levity. And it’s rare these days!
COLLABORATION is at our core – other nonprofits, theaters, media and news outlets, musicians, artists, advocates, movers and shakers are all central to KMUN programming. Join in.
In case you’re wondering… Services & Resources Supported by Members:
– FM Broadcast from Ocean Park, WA to Tillamook, OR
– 2 Webstreams & the KMUN App
– 2-Week Archives of everything on the air
– Public Affairs Podcasts (including ARTS – Live & Local!)
– Local, Regional & National News
– Emergency Announcements & Information (Local & National)
– Hand-picked Music Programming
– Local Events & Opportunities Information (Community Calendar)
– Audio Production & Broadcast Trainings
– Sustainable Employment Opportunities
– Promos for Nonprofits
Hope you’ll join the pledge party. Call anytime (or go online), mention your favorite shows if you like, or any other feedback.
THANKS!!
carol
Host: ARTS – Live & Local! every Friday 3-4pm
41 year volunteer on the air, hoping to stick around for more
Registration for our next community wellness event at Rising Hearts Studio is now open! Space is limited so register now: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20787704&appointmentType=58532489
Enjoy a brief community acupuncture session, while bathing in the sounds of healing crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, with a grounding tea offering to follow. Leave feeling calm, centered and refreshed! $60/person
Your practitioners for this event:
Megan Lucas, LAc
Christy Kay, certified sound healer and reiki master practitioner
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.”
Get all the information and reserve your spot at www.tickettailor.com/…/thesalmonberrytr…/1207072?
Help bring the magic of theater to life and join a welcoming community at Riverbend Players Community Theater!
My name is Linda Makohon, and I’m the Volunteer Committee Chairperson for Riverbend Players Community Theater.
We’re a local theater company that produces high-quality productions for the Nehalem Valley.
We’re always looking for new volunteers to help us, and I’m excited that you’re interested in joining our team.
There are many different ways to volunteer with us. You could help with acting, stage crew, costume design, set design, marketing, or promotion.
No matter your skills or interests, we can find a way to use them to make our theater productions even better.
We’re a friendly, inclusive, and supportive group of people, and we would be honored to have you join us.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below or contact me at lmakohon@riverbendplayers.org
We look forward to hearing from you!
Book your spot for class with the link below!
northcoastgroove.squarespace.com/schedule
Location:
Yoga Roots Studio
298 Laneda Ave #5, Manzanita, OR 97130
Levering Thomas is a local artist, working as a painter, sculptor, eco printer, and musician. She has a studio in Nehalem, where she has resided for 17 years. For more information, contact Levering at:
lynnleveringthomas@gmail.com
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Advertise your business in the upcoming Playbill for THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, opening May 31st at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem.
Full-page ($125) and half-page ads ($75) are available.
We can even create your ad at no additional cost.
Email Frank Squillo at fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org for more details about program ads and event sponsorships.
Thanks to our sponsors, Manzanita Grocery & Deli, Wanda’s Cafe + Bakery, and Visit Tillamook Coast!
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Tuesday, April 16th
5:30-7:30
Tom Campbell, President of the Nehalem Valley Historical Society, will talk about the dead; the ways we memorialize them, and the rituals associated with their passing.
He’ll introduce us to the Nehalem American Legion Cemetery, home to the graves of many of our community’s early pioneers and founders.
This presentation will share the ways our coastal community memorializes its members, and keeps them in our history and memories.
Please RSVP to Mary Moran at moranmem@gmail.com
Please join us for an interesting evening.
Remember to bring an appetizer, main course or dessert to share, as well as your own place setting.
Email us to get on the this so we can notify you when the next round of compost is ready to be picked up.
Thanks for understanding!
Queenbee@dirtybirdsgardencenter.com
In the captivating saga of “The Tides of Manzanita,” the undercurrents of rebellion and strategy converge, propelling the town’s tale of intrigue and resilience to new heights. As alliances form in the shadows, the fight for transparency and truth gains momentum, threatening to break the chains of secrecy that have long bound the heart of Manzanita.
Under the veil of a fog-laden morning, Victoria, the tenacious reporter whose pen has become a sword in the battle for Manzanita’s soul, meets with Marcus, one of the three councilors who dared to question the status quo. Their rendezvous, shrouded in the early mist at the edge of Neahkahnie Beach, speaks volumes of the delicate dance between trust and caution that defines their alliance.
Victoria, with the resolve of a seasoned warrior in the war for truth, shares her knowledge of the covert council meeting and the trio’s discussion on releasing the embargoed $175,000 investigation report. She speaks of her task force—Shirley, the city clerk with a conscience, and Ruby, the waitress with ears attuned to the whispers of power—and their plan to bring the truth to light, to vindicate the mayor and reveal the depths of the council’s expenditure.
Marcus, his countenance a mirror of conflict, acknowledges the righteousness of their cause but harbors fears of retribution. “I agree – the truth about the report should come out. But Jed handpicked us to replace vacating councilors, expecting us to dance to his tune,” he confesses, the weight of his position evident in his uneasy gaze. “Be wary of Jed and the city manager; their vendetta knows no bounds. And Bart,” he adds with a hint of disdain, “is but a shadow you might accidentally step on.”
“Can you help us?” asks Victoria.
“If I can, I will.” promised Marcus, “But I don’t know how I can? I haven’t actually read the report. Jed made sure of that.”
Their pledge to maintain an open line of communication marks a crucial step in the weaving of their disparate threads into a unified front against the dark tapestry of Manzanita’s governance.
Meanwhile, Ruby, with the stealth of a cat, prowls the corridors of city hall, her attention split between getting coffee and gathering intel. Her mission: to decode the digital fortress guarding the coveted report. The city manager, a specter of suspicion, watches her every move, her gaze sharp enough to slice through the fog that clings to Manzanita’s streets.
In the seclusion of Victoria’s makeshift war room, the trio—Victoria, Shirley, and Ruby—convene to plot their daring operation. The stakes are higher than ever, with the very essence of their town’s integrity hanging in the balance. Their plan: a covert break-in to City Hall under the cloak of night, a mission fraught with risk but fueled by a righteous fury and an unwavering commitment to the truth.
As the episode draws to a close, the camera pans across the darkened shoreline of Manzanita, the crashing waves a symphony to the brewing storm. The alliance, now more than a mere partnership, has evolved into a beacon of hope for those who have longed for change in the silent, secretive nights of the town.
“Victoria and Marcus Meet” sets the stage for a confrontation that promises to shatter the illusions of power and reveal the true strength of unity and courage. Manzanita, once a town defined by its whispered secrets and shadowed deals, stands on the brink of a dawn illuminated by truth, with the fate of its soul resting in the hands of those brave enough to fight for it. The tides of Manzanita are changing, and with them, the tides of destiny.
The Ferdun Conservation Award commemorates the steady, committed and visionary work of Lower Nehalem Community Trust founders, Georgenne and Gareth Ferdun. The Ferdun Conservation Award honors others who, like them, exemplify a commitment to conservation and a deep love of the Oregon Coast. Know someone in our community who deserves recognition?
Submit Your Nomination by April 22nd!
To nominate your candidate please send us:
Your name and contact information
Your nominee’s name, contact information and brief description of their contribution to conservation in the Lower Nehalem Region.
Send to LNCT, PO Box 496, Manzanita, OR 97130. Or email to lnct@nehalemtrust.org with “2020 Ferdun Conservation Award” in the subject line.
LNCT’s Board of Directors will review all submissions and this year’s recipient will be honored at the annual Living Locally Gala on June 29th.
To learn more about the Ferdun Conservation Award and past recipients visit: www.nehalemtrust.org/about/lncts-annual-ferdun-conservation-award/
April 8, 2024 | 2:00 p.m.
Pine Grove Community House
225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita OR.
Free, no rsvp necessary.
Did you know that Tillamook County has a higher percentage of persons over 65 (28.4%) than does Oregon as a whole (19.2%)? What implications does this hold for the experiences of elders in our community?
Everyone is invited to participate in a discussion of “Loneliness and Aging” at a Conversation Project sponsored by Oregon Humanities. Facilitated by lifelong Oregonian Pamela Slaughter.
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Loneliness and isolation are common experiences for elderly people, especially for those who do not have nearby family members or who are not computer literate. What do you know about the elders in your life or in your neighborhood? Are they connected to their families in an enriching way? Do they belong to a caring community of some kind? This conversation is for elderly people and people who live near elders or have elderly people in their lives to explore questions, experiences, and obstacles to showing up for elderly people and to generate ideas for connection.
Facilitator Pamela Slaughter is a lifelong Oregonian with varied interests. She retired from her career as an adult protective service investigator for Multnomah County, where she saw firsthand how devastating loneliness and isolation can be. Pamela is the founder and executive director of People of Color Outdoors, a nonprofit designed to help facilitate the reconnection of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to the outdoors. She is the author of the children’s book Hi! My Name is Robin!, published in 2020, which she hopes will encourage families to bird watch together.
EVENT SPONSORS
Pine Grove Community Center
COST
Free
Do you love theater? Want to contribute your skills and passion to a vibrant community arts organization?
Riverbend Players Community Theater seeks enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic working Board of Directors!
Who We Are:
Riverbend Players is a beloved local theater company dedicated to bringing high-quality productions to the community. We stage various shows yearly, from classic comedies to thought-provoking dramas.
Who We’re Looking For:
We are searching for individuals with a passion for theater and a desire to make a positive impact. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and skills, especially those with experience in:
-Marketing & Public Relations: Spreading the word about our productions and growing our audience.
-Finance & Accounting: Overseeing our budget and ensuring the financial health of the organization.
-Fundraising & Grant Writing: Securing funding to support our productions and educational programs.
-Governance & Strategic Planning: Helping to guide the vision and direction of Riverbend Players.
-Law & Legal Affairs: Providing legal expertise and guidance to the board.
What it Means to be a Working Board Member:
-Attend monthly board meetings and actively participate in discussions.
-Volunteer your time and expertise to serve on a board committee.
-Assist with fundraising initiatives and special events.
-Be a champion for the Riverbend Players in the community.
-Actively participate in the production of the plays we put on.
Why You Should Join Us:
-Make a real difference in a local arts organization.
-Work alongside a passionate and dedicated team.
-Gain valuable leadership and governance experience.
-Be part of a vibrant and creative community.
Interested? Are you a full-time local resident in the area?
We’d like for you to submit a letter of interest outlining the qualifications you have that make you a great candidate. Please email your letter to admin@riverbendplayers.org.
Together, we can keep the curtain rising on exceptional community theater!
Email: admin@riverbendplayers.org
Dirtybirdsgardencenter.com
Queenbee@dirtybirdsgardencenter.com
Compost for Sale (Nehalem Valley Gold)
$5/5 gallon bucket (40, 5 gallon buckets = 1 yard)
Pick up only. You load. No delivery available.
BYO containers, shovels, etc
By appointment: contact Kelley 503-438-8171 or queenbee@dirtybirdsgardencenter.com
Wall’s Worm Club
Worm castings for sale
$15/grocery bag
Includes worms (If you don’t want them set them free in your yard)
Worms for sale
$15/quart
Include some start soil
Home Worm Composting Set up
Buy your tower (we have 5 in stock)
Meet us onsite
Follow instructions at home
Call for assistance and troubleshooting
Join the Club
Email us to get on the list queenbee@dirtybirdsgardencenter.com
Add your scraps to the community bins on the Dirty Birds lot.
Sign up for our newsletter on our website dirtybirdsgardencenter.com
Dirty Bird’s Presents: Events on the Lot
April 12 – 14 Compost Sale (by appointment)
May 18th Plant Sale
June 7th Labyrinth: Cosmic Healing
July 7th Nest Fest 2024 live music festival
Check out our website for updates and sign up for our newsletter
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