Category: Announcements

Submitted By: Jan.layne2@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Garage Sale May 31, 10:00-1:00 at 460 Treasure Cove Ln

Submitted By: fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org – Click to email about this post

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MEET THE CAST: KATIE WOLFE

Katie is making her debut with Riverbend Players alongside her husband Jordan!

Katie was most recently in CLUE at TAPA as Yvette, the French maid, and realizes she keeps accidentally taking roles that require accents.

Katie grew up in Tillamook on her parents’ dairy farm and was the 50th Tillamook County Dairy Princess.

Katie loves to dance and take Jordan around the world.

POP THE BUBBLY FOR OPENING NIGHT! GET TICKETS NOW!
www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

The funniest feud in theater history is coming to the NCRD Performing Arts Center, and we’re kicking things off in style!

Join us for a special Opening Night Gala of Neil Simon’s classic comedy, THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Frank Squillo, including a salute to part of the original cast of the 2016 Riverbend Players production, including Michael Sommers, Mike Sims, Mike Scott, and the director, Betsy McMahon.

Opening Night Gala Details:

-When: Friday, June 5th

-Gala Begins: 6:30 PM (Pre-show celebration in the lobby)

-Curtain Opens: 7:00 PM

-The Perks: Enjoy complimentary bubbles and treats before the show!

General Performance Run:

-Can’t make it to the Gala? Don’t sweat it! The mess and the meticulousness continue through the month.

-Dates: June 5th – June 14th, 2026
Special Thursday night performance on June 11th
and a special Saturday matinee on June 13th at 2:00 pm

-Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com

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Submitted By: jan.layne2@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Garage Sale Sunday, May 24, 10:00-1:00
460 Treasure Cove Ln, Manzanita

Submitted By: firemountainschool@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Fire Mountain School is welcoming a new teacher to our team this fall, and we are hoping our community can help!

We are looking for home to rent anywhere in the North Coast area.

Our incredible new teacher and her partner are willing to wait until the perfect long-term rental becomes available. But in the meantime they are open to short term rentals as well.
Creative ideas/scenarios welcome!

If you have a rental available or know of one, we would love to hear from you.

Any lead is a helpful one.

Thank you!

Submitted By: fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org – Click to email about this post

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MEET THE CAST: MOLLY REARDON

Mom, adventurer, and self-proclaimed thalassophile (strongly drawn to the ocean), Molly calls Rockaway Beach home after living in Maui, Tahoe, and Oregon City.

She’s often planning her next trip or exploring new ventures with her dog, Tilly, on the beach.

Molly is excited to don a new accent in her 2nd performance with Riverbend Players after her stage debut last December.

POP THE BUBBLY FOR OPENING NIGHT! GET TICKETS NOW!
www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php

The funniest feud in theater history is coming to the NCRD Performing Arts Center, and we’re kicking things off in style!

Join us for a special Opening Night Gala of Neil Simon’s classic comedy, THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Frank Squillo, including a salute to part of the original cast of the 2016 Riverbend Players production, including Michael Sommers, Mike Sims, Mike Scott, and the director, Betsy McMahon.

Opening Night Gala Details:

-When: Friday, June 5th

-Gala Begins: 6:30 PM (Pre-show celebration in the lobby)

-Curtain Opens: 7:00 PM

-The Perks: Enjoy complimentary bubbles and treats before the show!

General Performance Run:

-Can’t make it to the Gala? Don’t sweat it! The mess and the meticulousness continue through the month.

-Dates: June 5th – June 14th, 2026
Special Thursday night performance on June 11th
and a special Saturday matinee on June 13th at 2:00 pm

-Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com

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Submitted By: katie@perchhandmade.com – Click to email about this post

I posted about Perch Makers Table not long ago and asked for your support. Today I’m back with something a little more… let’s just say the universe has been listening.

Close your eyes for a second.

It’s a rainy Tuesday in Manzanita. You push open a door and walk into a bright open space that immediately makes you want to sit down and make something. There’s a big communal table with room for up to twelve people. Someone is knitting on the sofa. A kid on vacation is painting something small and proud at the end of the table. Local art lines every wall… handmade, thoughtful, the kind of thing you pick up and can’t put down.

Nobody is rushing you. You just showed up. And that was enough.

That’s Perch Makers Table.

A curated artist collective where up to 50 regional makers can show and sell their work. A communal gathering place where you can bring whatever you’re working on and find a seat. Knitting, journaling, sketching, laptop open, just sitting with a friend while your hands stay busy… all of it welcome. Artist-led workshops. A place where locals and visitors overlap naturally and a rainy day becomes something worth remembering.

A place to create. A place to shop. A place to learn. A place to settle in.

A few people have asked whether this will include individual studio spaces to rent and work in. Not right now… but maybe someday. Right now this is about building something the whole community can walk into. Not just the makers.

Want to be part of building this? Support the space here: [http://perchmakerstable.com/]

Here’s my honest update on where things stand…

I have my eye on a space in Manzanita that feels exactly right for this. The owner has been warm, encouraging, and genuinely excited about what Perch Makers Table could bring to the building and the community. I’m meeting with her next week and I could not be more hopeful about where that conversation is headed.

I’ll be honest… I sent an email to my community just this week about trusting the universe and believing this is all unfolding exactly the way it’s supposed to. And then I heard from the owner the very same day. I don’t think that’s a coincidence.

This is a grassroots, community supported build. No big investors, no outside backing. Just people who believe in what this space can be for Manzanita and the Oregon coast. Every contribution goes directly toward opening the doors… the communal table, the artist displays, the welcoming space from day one.

If you’ve been following along and waiting for a sign that this is actually happening… this might be it.

Support Perch Makers Table and help open these doors [http://perchmakerstable.com/]

Submitted by Katie Simmons, Perch + Paper katie@perchhandmade.com perchhandmade.com

Submitted By: mary@nehalembayhd.org – Click to email about this post

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR SOLICITATION for
PROJECT and OPERATIONS SUPPORT
NEHALEM BAY HEALTH DISTRICT
CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT, 20-HOURS/WEEK
Hourly rate: $35.00-$45.00/hour depending on experience

APPLICATION DEADLINE is JUNE 12, 2026 – 5:00 pm (PDT)

The Nehalem Bay Health District (NBHD) seeks an independent contractor to provide project and operational leadership and support to its board of directors.

The NBHD is an Oregon Special District, a governmental entity, located in the city of Wheeler, Tillamook County, Oregon. The NBHD is directed by a five (5) member elected board.

The mission of the NBHD is: To facilitate the delivery of health and community services by
encouraging collaborative partnerships and stewardship of public resources. The NBHD has a
service area of 26 square miles in Tillamook County with an approximate population of 3,600
individuals. The NBHD annual operating budget in Fiscal Year 2025-26 was $196,000 and its construction budget was $6.3 million.

QUALIFICATIONS
*The successful candidate understands the importance of customer service, is financially savvy, adept at managing large amounts of data and information, curious and innovative, and able to work independently;
*A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience, in accounting, business, project administration or a related area;
*A minimum of five year’s experience in non-profit, municipal, or small business financial
and operations management (example: treasury, financial reporting, and/or accounting);
*Possesses essential knowledge of QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite [Excel, Word,
Access], Web-based project management programs, Google Product Suites;
*Exhibits exceptional attention to detail, has strong written and verbal communication skills;
*Can analyze data, identify key findings, and communicate these clearly and concisely;
*Can learn and work independently and apply ingenuity; and,
*Is a team player who takes initiative to ask questions, make suggestions, and offer innovative approaches contributing to the public service mission of the NBHD.

EXAMPLES of PROJECTS to be UNDERTAKEN (this list is not exhaustive):
*Prepare a desk manual of policies and procedures;
*Website monitoring and updating;
*Manage NBHD records;
*Draft agendas and take meeting minutes; and
*Assist in the annual financial audit and budget processes.

TO APPLY:
Send a one-page cover letter and a current resume that includes both mailing and email addresses and telephone number to:

Project and Operations Support Contractor
Nehalem Bay Health District
PO Box 6
Wheeler OR 97147

OR

Email your application material to:
info@nehalembayhd.org

Questions should be sent to info@nehalembayhd.org

Submitted By: Windweaver@comcast.net – Click to email about this post

Come join your local dragon boat club on Nehalem Bay!
We are looking for men and women as we are starting a mixed team.
No experience necessary. We have pfd’s, paddles and are excited to have you come out to see if you like sharing our beautiful bay with eagles, heron and seals with us!
Interested?
PNWCoastPaddlingClub.com
Text: 360-904-3899

Submitted By: lydiapschuldt@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Sometimes you just need someone to walk beside you with no judgment, no noise, just an honest conversation and a fresh perspective.
Travel & Talk’s Certified Life Coach, Deb Montgomery, offers Walk & Talk sessions on the Oregon Coast in Manzanita, Cannon Beach, or Seaside. Online virtual sessions are also available if that works better for you.
In a session with Deb, you might make a real change you’ve been putting off, or navigate a transition, relationship challenge, or hard decision you’ve been wrestling with. You’ll get honest accountability and a fresh perspective, and reconnect with purpose, creativity, and momentum. Whether you’re working through grief, burnout, or simply feeling stuck, Deb helps you untangle the noise so you can listen to yourself again.
Deb brings something unique to the table:16 years as a psychotherapist combined with 30 years of writing and performing music. That blend of clinical depth and creativity means she meets you exactly where you are, whether you’re facing something big or just feeling like something’s off.
Sliding scale pricing is available because this work should be accessible to everyone.
Learn more: www.travelandtalk.com Book a session: www.travelandtalk.com/booking Questions? Reach out at connect@travelandtalk.com or text (971) 303-9263
“I highly recommend working with Deb while navigating life’s big and small challenges — you will not regret it.” – Coaching Client

Submitted By: rgmannen@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Linda Petersen’s BIG Annual Art Sale Final Day!

Sunday, May 24th
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily

Where:Located in Pine Ridge at the artist’s home:34740 Lodgepole Dr.Manzanita, OR 97130(Look for directional signs at Necarney City Road and at the entrance of Pine Ridge!)

About the Art:Linda’s unique style covers a wide range of beautiful pieces, from interpretive to abstract. There is truly something for everyone!

Pricing & Payment:Amazing deals! Prices are less than half of standard gallery prices.
We accept cash, check, or credit card.

Contact:Have questions? Reach out to Linda at Petersen1019@gmail.com or call/text 503-544-7873.

See you there! Please feel free to share this post with fellow art lovers!

Submitted By: fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org – Click to email about this post

– Pop the Bubbly! Opening Night is coming up! www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com
The funniest feud in theater history is coming to the NCRD Performing Arts Center, and we’re kicking things off in style!
Join us for a special Opening Night Gala of Neil Simon’s classic comedy, THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Frank Squillo, including a salute to part of the original cast of the 2016 Riverbend Players production, including Michael Sommers, Mike Sims, Mike Scott, and the director, Betsy McMahon.
Come for the laughs, stay for the celebration!
Opening Night Gala Details:
-When: Friday, June 5th
-Gala Begins: 6:30 PM (Pre-show celebration in the lobby)
-Curtain Opens: 7:00 PM
-The Perks: Enjoy complimentary bubbles and treats before the show!
General Performance Run:
-Can’t make it to the Gala? Don’t sweat it! The mess and the meticulousness continue through the month.
-Dates: June 5th – June 14th, 2026 Special Thursday night performance on June 11th and a special Saturday matinee on June 13th at 2:00 pm
-Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com

Submitted By: micktaylorappraisal@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

MEN’S GROUP IN NORTH COUNTY
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, May 24th, 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

Submitted By: fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org – Click to email about this post

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Pop the Bubbly! Opening Night is coming up!
www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com

The funniest feud in theater history is coming to the NCRD Performing Arts Center, and we’re kicking things off in style!

Join us for a special Opening Night Gala of Neil Simon’s classic comedy, THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Frank Squillo, including a salute to part of the original cast of the 2016 Riverbend Players production, including Michael Sommers, Mike Sims, Mike Scott, and the director, Betsy McMahon.

Come for the laughs, stay for the celebration!

Opening Night Gala Details:

-When: Friday, June 5th

-Gala Begins: 6:30 PM (Pre-show celebration in the lobby)

-Curtain Opens: 7:00 PM

-The Perks: Enjoy complimentary bubbles and treats before the show!

General Performance Run:

-Can’t make it to the Gala? Don’t sweat it! The mess and the meticulousness continue through the month.

-Dates: June 5th – June 14th, 2026
Special Thursday night performance on June 11th
and a special Saturday matinee on June 13th at 2:00 pm

-Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com

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Submitted By: georgannebryant@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Did you know Nehalem Bay Community Services Food Pantry fed over 500 neighbors within our community last month, thanks to you!
Please consider dropping off non-perishable food items, clean clothing, towels and bedding items to help support our neighbors in need.
Donations can be dropped off at:
36050 10th St, Nehalem
Pantry Hours:
Monday, Friday & Saturday: 10am – 2pm
Wednesday: 1pm – 5pm
Thank you for helping care for our community!

Submitted By: Pamknight4@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Garage Sale 35185 Tohl Avenue in Bayside Gardens. Tools, small kitchen appliances, furniture, kids items, huge sale! Friday and Saturday, 22nd and 23rd from 9-5.

Submitted By: rrhoads1417@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Correction to the New OA Meeting announcement phone number: the contact phone is (503) 470-1632.

Submitted By: fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org – Click to email about this post

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Pop the Bubbly! It’s Opening Night! www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com

The funniest feud in theater history is coming to the NCRD Performing Arts Center, and we’re kicking things off in style!

Join us for a special Opening Night Gala of Neil Simon’s classic comedy, THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Frank Squillo, including a salute to part of the original cast of the 2016 Riverbend Players production, including Michael Sommers, Mike Sims, Mike Scott, and the director, Betsy McMahon.

Come for the laughs, stay for the celebration!

Opening Night Gala Details:

-When: Friday, June 5th

-Gala Begins: 6:30 PM (Pre-show celebration in the lobby)

-Curtain Opens: 7:00 PM

-The Perks: Enjoy complimentary bubbles and treats before the show!

General Performance Run:

-Can’t make it to the Gala? Don’t sweat it! The mess and the meticulousness continue through the month.

-Dates: June 5th – June 21st, 2026

-Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com

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Submitted By: rrhoads1417@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

New OA meeting Wednesdays at 7 pm in Cannon Beach. Full details at Oregon-OA.org (click “meetings”). Please feel free to call 503 470 1633 for more info or if you have questions. : )

Submitted By: firemountainschool@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Have grandkids visiting you this summer? Sign them up to join us for Summer Camp at Fire Mountain School in Arch Cape.

Each day is filled with arts and crafts, imaginative games, hikes in our coastal rainforest, and tidepool exploration at Cove Beach… just a short walk from our schoolgrounds.

Click here for more information and to register: www.firemountainschool.org/summer-camps.html

Submitted By: lydiapschuldt@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Sometimes you just need someone to walk beside you with no judgment, no noise, just an honest conversation and a fresh perspective.
Travel & Talk’s Certified Life Coach, Deb Montgomery, offers Walk & Talk sessions on the Oregon Coast in Manzanita, Cannon Beach, or Seaside. Online virtual sessions are also available if that works better for you.
In a session with Deb, you might:
– Make a real change you’ve been putting off – Navigate transition, relationships, or a hard decision – Get honest accountability and a fresh perspective – Reconnect with purpose, creativity, and momentum – Work through grief, burnout, or feeling stuck – Connect with your inner artist (everyone has one) – Untangle the noise and listen to yourself again
Deb brings something unique to the table:16 years as a psychotherapist combined with 30 years of writing and performing music. That blend of clinical depth and creativity means she meets you exactly where you are, whether you’re facing something big or just feeling like something’s off.
“I highly recommend working with Deb while navigating life’s big and small challenges — you will not regret it.” – Coaching Client
Sliding scale pricing is available because this work should be accessible to everyone.
Learn more: www.travelandtalk.com Book a session: www.travelandtalk.com/booking
Questions? Reach out at connect@travelandtalk.com or text (971) 303-9263

Submitted By: dan@tillamookcoast.com – Click to email about this post

Are you passionate about local trails? Here’s your chance to engage with visitors, advocate for trails, and make a difference! Volunteer to be a Trail Ambassador on the North Coast with Trailkeepers of Oregon.

Help educate trail users on safety, ettiquette, flora & fauna, and more! Volunteers will be stationed at high-traffic trailheads—like Rockaway Cedar Preserve, Oswald West and Short Beach. Free training provided!

To learn more, visit trailkeepersoforegon.org/ambassadors/

To volunteer contact Tamara Antunes at tamara.antunes@trailkeepersoforegon.org

Submitted By: northcoastoregonthresholdchoir@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Need TLC? You are invited to receive a Song Bath
(or simply sit in silence and hold space)

3RD TUESDAYS
@ ST CATHERINE’S CHURCH
NEHALEM, OR
Song Bath Receivers need to RSVP to NorthCoastOregonThresholdChoir@gmail.com
• 5:30-6:00 Singers arrive/social/set-up
• 6:00-6:15 Singers warm up while Song Bath Receivers (who have RSVP’d) quietly arrive and be seated on pews

• 6:15-7:00 Singers invite Receivers to sit in the zero-gravity chairs to receive song for whatever needs to be held tenderly.

UPCOMING DATES
→5/19/26
→6/16/26

North Coast Oregon Threshold Choir (NCOTC)
We gather and sing to heal ourselves and our community…we train to sing for those at the thresholds of life and death.
Whatever level you feel called to participate, we welcome your quiet energy…your resounding spirit…your soothing voice.

For more information:
• Email: NorthCoastOregonThresholdChoir@gmail.com
• www.facebook.com/NCO.ThresholdChoir/

Threshold Choir International (TCI):
• www.thresholdchoir.org

Submitted By: info@pacificrayswindowcleaning.com – Click to email about this post

Booking now for June, July and August in Manzanita, Wheeler, Nehalem and beyond.

Pacific Rays Window Cleaning provides top-quality window cleaning services to homes and businesses on the North Coast, offering exterior, interior, and premium packages for residential and commercial properties.

Reach out today to book:
Pacific Rays Window Cleaning
(971) 415-1009
info@pacificrayswindowcleaning.com
www.pacificrayswindowcleaning.com

Submitted By: Pamknight4@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

(Garage Sale) 35185 Tohl Ave. Bayside Gardens Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd from 9am to 5pm. Furniture, kids items, kitchen small appliances, tools, outside fireplace, 67 Mustang parts, and much more! See you then!!

Submitted By: chloemojo70@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!~~~~
please just give me a call

Submitted By: 11009944a@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Hello Nehalem neighbors!

​Looking to brighten up your home, driveway, or deck?

I am offering high-quality mobile pressure washing services throughout Nehalem and the surrounding areas.

​I bring the equipment to you and pride myself on getting the job done correctly, efficiently, and with great attention to detail.

​Rate: $80/hour

Service: Fully mobile—I come to your location!

​If you’re looking for a reliable guy and beautiful results, give me a call today

PHONE #:
971-324-0149.

Let’s get your property looking like new again!

Submitted By: jwmerc@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Jeff’s monthly raw honey/dark grade Vermont maple syrup etc delivery trip will stretch out this month to also serve the BBQ subscribers in Clatsop County – first stop on Tuesday (May 19) will be in Warrenton from 12-1 meeting folks in the parking area near Natural Grocers. After that I will head south and make stops in north Tillamook County. Please let me know any interest soon so I can plan accordingly – via text to my cell:208-424-0042 – or email: jwmerc@gmail.com – or via direct message to the JW Merc Facebook page. On board will be maple syrup -sweetened granola (16 oz bag) – two-for-$25 on this trip, Oregon’s chocolate sauce – three for $25, dark grade Vermont maple syrup (white jug) – quarts $25, half-gallon $45 – half-gallon raw valley blackberry honey ($57), half-gallon Marcola Wildflower ($60), quarts of Marcola Wildflower ($30), Meadowfoam ($32) and wild country clover (this month only) – $28. There is ONE gallon of wild country clover for $115.

Submitted By: fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org – Click to email about this post

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Pop the Bubbly! It’s Opening Night! www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com

The funniest feud in theater history is coming to the NCRD Performing Arts Center, and we’re kicking things off in style!

Join us for a special Opening Night Gala of Neil Simon’s classic comedy, THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Frank Squillo, including a tribute to the original cast of the 2016 Riverbend Players production!

Come for the laughs, stay for the celebration!

Opening Night Gala Details:

-When: Friday, June 5th

-Gala Begins: 6:30 PM (Pre-show celebration in the lobby)

-Curtain Opens: 7:00 PM

-The Perks: Enjoy complimentary bubbles and treats before the show!

General Performance Run:

-Can’t make it to the Gala? Don’t sweat it! The mess and the meticulousness continue through the month.

-Dates: June 5th – June 21st, 2026

-Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com

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Submitted By: nehalemforestupdates@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

In case you missed it, the city of Nehalem is currently collecting input from residents and water rate-payers on their concerns related to water quality, quantity and affordability, as well as their vision for future of city forest management via this survey.

www.nehalem.gov/citycouncil/page/forest-watershed-management-survey

Survey closes Friday May 22nd.

For those interested in more background information on this issue, here is a link to an extensively researched, locally complied report on our drink water resources, local forest and watershed.

drive.google.com/file/d/1WQY8ERrE7N83mi7n8FNYrk1__H6vN3Om/view?usp=share_link

Big thanks to the city of Nehalem for involving citizens so thoroughly in this process!

Submitted By: marc@nehalembayhd.org – Click to email about this post

May 15, 2026

Update on Water Damage at Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy

This is an update for the community regarding an internal water line connection failure this week at the Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy in Wheeler.

Sometime late Monday or early Tuesday – May 11 or 12 – a water line connection in a ceiling area failed and a significant amount of clean water spread throughout the first floor of the facility. Health Center staff discovered the situation as they arrived to open the building early Tuesday morning. Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue personnel responded quickly, as did Wheeler Public Works and water and power in the building was turned off.

Staff members quickly took up brooms and squeegees to direct water outside the building. There were no injuries and minimal damage to equipment and furnishings.

By late morning Tuesday water had been substantially moved out of the building and Servpro, a firm specializing in cleanup of such events, was onsite to begin efforts to dry the areas where water had penetrated baseboards or drywall. By Wednesday nearly all affected vinyl baseboards had been removed in order to facilitate drying that is being accomplished with dehumidifying equipment. Repairs to baseboard and sheetrock will begin when drying is complete, likely by the weekend.

The Health Center was able to operate the pharmacy and dental departments on Wednesday and those services are ongoing. It is hoped that full Health Center services will resume next week.

Health District president Marc C. Johnson said of the incident:

“While the Health District certainly regrets this unfortunate event we want to applaud the extremely quick and effective response from all who helped get water quickly out of the building. The quick response clearly minimized damage.

“Having said that no one expects a water line failure in a very new building, but unfortunately despite inspections and testing such events are not unheard of. The District, its contractor and subcontractors, have appropriate levels of insurance and facility equipment remains under warranty.

“The Health Center and Pharmacy will fully and quickly recover from this and will be back in full operation as soon as humanly possible.”

Both the board of the Health District that owns the facility and the Health Center leadership and staff who provide health care services thank our supportive community for their understanding.

We will continue to provide updates in the days ahead.

Thanks.