Category: Announcements
LAST CALL! (for Jeff’s delivery of honey/maple/chocolate on Tuesday)



Men’s Group Meeting Tomorrow
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, February, 22nd 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


GET TICKETS NOW! STEVEN KING’S ‘MISERY’ ON STAGE AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. OPENS FRIDAY
GET TICKETS NOW!
‘MISERY’ OPENS FRIDAY 02/27/29
“I’m your number one fan”.
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive. Riverbend Players is proud to bring Stephen King’s white-knuckle thriller, MISERY, to the stage!
Don’t keep Annie Wilkes waiting… tickets won’t last long for this strictly limited run.
-Run: 9 Shows Only! Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm.
-Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center, Nehalem
-Tickets: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
PLUS: SEASON PASSES STILL AVAILABLE UNTIL 03/15/26.SAVE 20% ON TICKET PRICES AND RESERVE YOUR FAVORITE SEATS FOR ALL FOUR SHOWS THIS SEASON
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
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‘THE ODD COUPLE’ THEATER AUDITIONS THIS SATURDAY AND MONDAY AT NCRD
AUDITIONS THIS SATURDAY, 02/21/26, FROM 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM AND MONDAY, 02/23/26, FROM 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Frank Squillo, is a fast-paced, character-driven comedy about two divorced friends who attempt to share an apartment, with disastrous and hilarious results.
Sloppy, easygoing Oscar Madison opens his home to recently separated Felix Ungar, a tightly wound neat freak whose compulsive habits quickly push their friendship to the breaking point. As poker nights unravel, romantic misfires mount, and tempers flare, the apartment becomes a battleground of clashing personalities.
A beloved classic, the play explores friendship, loneliness, and the challenge of coexisting with someone who is your complete opposite.
-AUDITION DATES: Saturday, 02/21/26, from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm and Monday, 02/23/26, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm.
-AUDITION LOCATION: NCRD Performing Arts Center Lobby
-REHEARSALS BEGIN: 03/01/26
-WEEKLY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Tentatively, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 pm – 8 pm, and Sundays, 4 pm – 6 pm
-TECH WEEKS: 05/25/26 – 06/04/26
-PERFORMANCE DATES: 06/05/26 – 06/21/26… Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm, Sunday Matinees at 2 pm.
CAST OF CHARACTERS: 2 M, 2 F, 4 M/F
-OSCAR MADISON– Male, 30s–50s A divorced sportswriter. Sloppy, loud, sarcastic, and emotionally guarded. Oscar is generous at heart but resistant to change and responsibility. Strong comic timing required, with the ability to balance humor and genuine warmth.
-FELIX UNGER– Male, 30s–50s Recently separated and highly neurotic. Meticulous, anxious, sensitive, and obsessively tidy. Felix wears his emotions openly and believes deeply in rules, manners, and structure.
Requires excellent comedic precision and vulnerability.
-MURRAY / MARY – Male or Female, 30s–60s A police officer and longtime friend of Oscar. Practical, grounded, and slightly world-weary. Murray brings a stabilizing presence to the group and often serves as the voice of reason amid the chaos. Strong ensemble skills required; dry humor and authority are key.
-SPEED – Male or Female, 30s–60s One of Oscar’s poker buddies. Gruff, opinionated, and blunt, with a sharp edge and strong comedic instincts. Speed enjoys ribbing the group and speaking their mind. An actor comfortable with sarcasm and group dynamics will thrive in this role.
-VINNIE / VICKY – Male or Female, 30s–60s Another member of the poker group. Good-natured, expressive, and occasionally excitable. Vinnie enjoys the group’s camaraderie and responds openly to the escalating tension between Oscar and Felix. Requires solid comic timing and responsiveness in ensemble scenes.
-ROY/ ROSE– Male or Female, 30s–60s A quick-witted poker buddy with a sharp tongue and keen observations. Roy often delivers punchlines and reactions that heighten the comedy of group scenes. Strong listening skills and rhythmic timing are essential.
-GWENDOLYN PIGEON – Female, 30s–50s One of the British Pigeon sisters who lives upstairs. Elegant, flirtatious, and slightly naïve. Requires a light British accent.
A light British accent focuses on clarity and rhythm rather than perfection; actors may use a gentle, non-regional UK sound (think soft consonants and relaxed vowels), and precision is not required at auditions.
-CECILY PIGEON – Female, 30s–50s The other Pigeon sister. Warm, romantic, and more emotionally expressive than her sister. Also requires a light British accent.
A light British accent focuses on clarity and rhythm rather than perfection; actors may use a gentle, non-regional UK sound (think soft consonants and relaxed vowels), and precision is not required at auditions.
More details and audition sides available here: www.riverbendplayers.org/auditions
Notes: Contemporary American speech. Light New York or neutral American dialect acceptable. British accents are helpful for the Pigeon sisters, but not required at auditions. No intimacy or stage violence; emphasis is on timing, listening, and ensemble chemistry.
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‘THE ODD COUPLE’ AUDITIONS THIS SATURDAY AND MONDAY AT NCRD
AUDITIONS THIS SATURDAY, 02/21/26, FROM 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM AND MONDAY, 02/23/26, FROM 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Frank Squillo, is a fast-paced, character-driven comedy about two divorced friends who attempt to share an apartment, with disastrous and hilarious results.
Sloppy, easygoing Oscar Madison opens his home to recently separated Felix Ungar, a tightly wound neat freak whose compulsive habits quickly push their friendship to the breaking point. As poker nights unravel, romantic misfires mount, and tempers flare, the apartment becomes a battleground of clashing personalities.
A beloved classic, the play explores friendship, loneliness, and the challenge of coexisting with someone who is your complete opposite.
-AUDITION DATES: Saturday, 02/21/26, from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm and Monday, 02/23/26, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm.
-AUDITION LOCATION: NCRD Performing Arts Center Lobby
-REHEARSALS BEGIN: 03/01/26
-WEEKLY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Tentatively, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 pm – 8 pm, and Sundays, 4 pm – 6 pm
-TECH WEEKS: 05/25/26 – 06/04/26
-PERFORMANCE DATES: 06/05/26 – 06/21/26… Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm, Sunday Matinees at 2 pm.
CAST OF CHARACTERS: 2 M, 2 F, 4 M/F
-OSCAR MADISON– Male, 30s–50s A divorced sportswriter. Sloppy, loud, sarcastic, and emotionally guarded. Oscar is generous at heart but resistant to change and responsibility. Strong comic timing required, with the ability to balance humor and genuine warmth.
-FELIX UNGER– Male, 30s–50s Recently separated and highly neurotic. Meticulous, anxious, sensitive, and obsessively tidy. Felix wears his emotions openly and believes deeply in rules, manners, and structure. Requires excellent comedic precision and vulnerability.
-MURRAY / MARY – Male or Female, 30s–60s A police officer and longtime friend of Oscar. Practical, grounded, and slightly world-weary. Murray brings a stabilizing presence to the group and often serves as the voice of reason amid the chaos. Strong ensemble skills required; dry humor and authority are key.
-SPEED – Male or Female, 30s–60s One of Oscar’s poker buddies. Gruff, opinionated, and blunt, with a sharp edge and strong comedic instincts. Speed enjoys ribbing the group and speaking their mind. An actor comfortable with sarcasm and group dynamics will thrive in this role.
-VINNIE / VICKY – Male or Female, 30s–60s Another member of the poker group. Good-natured, expressive, and occasionally excitable. Vinnie enjoys the group’s camaraderie and responds openly to the escalating tension between Oscar and Felix. Requires solid comic timing and responsiveness in ensemble scenes.
-ROY/ ROSE– Male or Female, 30s–60s A quick-witted poker buddy with a sharp tongue and keen observations. Roy often delivers punchlines and reactions that heighten the comedy of group scenes. Strong listening skills and rhythmic timing are essential.
-GWENDOLYN PIGEON – Female, 30s–50s One of the British Pigeon sisters who lives upstairs. Elegant, flirtatious, and slightly naïve. Requires a light British accent.
A light British accent focuses on clarity and rhythm rather than perfection; actors may use a gentle, non-regional UK sound (think soft consonants and relaxed vowels), and precision is not required at auditions.
-CECILY PIGEON – Female, 30s–50s The other Pigeon sister. Warm, romantic, and more emotionally expressive than her sister. Also requires a light British accent.
A light British accent focuses on clarity and rhythm rather than perfection; actors may use a gentle, non-regional UK sound (think soft consonants and relaxed vowels), and precision is not required at auditions.
More details and audition sides available here: www.riverbendplayers.org/auditions
Notes: Contemporary American speech. Light New York or neutral American dialect acceptable. British accents are helpful for the Pigeon sisters, but not required at auditions. No intimacy or stage violence; emphasis is on timing, listening, and ensemble chemistry.
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STEVEN KING’S ‘MISERY’ ON STAGE AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. OPENS FRIDAY 02/27/29
‘MISERY’ OPENS FRIDAY 02/27/29
“I’m your number one fan”.
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive. Riverbend Players is proud to bring Stephen King’s white-knuckle thriller, MISERY, to the stage!
Don’t keep Annie Wilkes waiting… tickets won’t last long for this strictly limited run.
-Run: 9 Shows Only! Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm. -Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center, Nehalem -Tickets: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
PLUS: SEASON PASSES STILL AVAILABLE UNTIL 03/15/26.
SAVE 20% ON TICKET PRICES AND RESERVE YOUR FAVORITE SEATS FOR ALL FOUR SHOWS THIS SEASON
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
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Outdoor housework
I love helping people find newfound satisfaction with their home’s aesthetic. Spring and summer schedule fill up fast, so beat the rush!
Call/text Patrick 503-488-0587
‘MISERY’ ON STAGE AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. OPENS FRIDAY 02/27/29
‘MISERY’ OPENS FRIDAY 02/27/29
STEVEN KING’S CLASSIC PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER COMES TO THE STAGE!
“I’m your number one fan.”
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive. Riverbend Players is proud to bring Stephen King’s white-knuckle thriller, MISERY, to the stage!
Don’t keep Annie Wilkes waiting… tickets won’t last long for this strictly limited run.
-Run: 9 Shows Only! Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm. -Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center, Nehalem -Tickets: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
PLUS: SEASON PASSES STILL AVAILABLE UNTIL 03/15/26.
SAVE 20% ON TICKET PRICES AND RESERVE YOUR FAVORITE SEATS FOR ALL FOUR SHOWS THIS SEASON
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
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AUDITIONS FOR ‘THE ODD COUPLE’ SATURDAY 02/21/26 and MONDAY 02/23/26
THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Frank Squillo, is a fast-paced, character-driven comedy about two divorced friends who attempt to share an apartment, with disastrous and hilarious results.
Sloppy, easygoing Oscar Madison opens his home to recently separated Felix Ungar, a tightly wound neat freak whose compulsive habits quickly push their friendship to the breaking point. As poker nights unravel, romantic misfires mount, and tempers flare, the apartment becomes a battleground of clashing personalities.
A beloved classic, the play explores friendship, loneliness, and the challenge of coexisting with someone who is your complete opposite.
-AUDITION DATES: Saturday, 02/21/26, from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm and Monday, 02/23/26, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm.
-AUDITION LOCATION: NCRD Performing Arts Center Lobby -REHEARSALS BEGIN: 03/01/26
-WEEKLY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Tentatively, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 pm – 8 pm, and Sundays, 4 pm – 6 pm
-TECH WEEKS: 05/25/26 – 06/04/26
-PERFORMANCE DATES: 06/05/26 – 06/21/26… Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm, Sunday Matinees at 2 pm.
CAST OF CHARACTERS: 2 M, 2 F, 4 M/F
-OSCAR MADISON– Male, 30s–50s A divorced sportswriter. Sloppy, loud, sarcastic, and emotionally guarded. Oscar is generous at heart but resistant to change and responsibility. Strong comic timing required, with the ability to balance humor and genuine warmth.
-FELIX UNGER– Male, 30s–50s Recently separated and highly neurotic. Meticulous, anxious, sensitive, and obsessively tidy. Felix wears his emotions openly and believes deeply in rules, manners, and structure. Requires excellent comedic precision and vulnerability.
-MURRAY / MARY – Male or Female, 30s–60s A police officer and longtime friend of Oscar. Practical, grounded, and slightly world-weary. Murray brings a stabilizing presence to the group and often serves as the voice of reason amid the chaos. Strong ensemble skills required; dry humor and authority are key.
-SPEED – Male or Female, 30s–60s One of Oscar’s poker buddies. Gruff, opinionated, and blunt, with a sharp edge and strong comedic instincts. Speed enjoys ribbing the group and speaking their mind. An actor comfortable with sarcasm and group dynamics will thrive in this role.
-VINNIE / VICKY – Male or Female, 30s–60s Another member of the poker group. Good-natured, expressive, and occasionally excitable. Vinnie enjoys the group’s camaraderie and responds openly to the escalating tension between Oscar and Felix. Requires solid comic timing and responsiveness in ensemble scenes.
-ROY/ ROSE– Male or Female, 30s–60s A quick-witted poker buddy with a sharp tongue and keen observations. Roy often delivers punchlines and reactions that heighten the comedy of group scenes. Strong listening skills and rhythmic timing are essential.
-GWENDOLYN PIGEON – Female, 30s–50s One of the British Pigeon sisters who lives upstairs. Elegant, flirtatious, and slightly naïve. Requires a light British accent. A light British accent focuses on clarity and rhythm rather than perfection; actors may use a gentle, non-regional UK sound (think soft consonants and relaxed vowels), and precision is not required at auditions.
-CECILY PIGEON – Female, 30s–50s The other Pigeon sister. Warm, romantic, and more emotionally expressive than her sister. Also requires a light British accent. A light British accent focuses on clarity and rhythm rather than perfection; actors may use a gentle, non-regional UK sound (think soft consonants and relaxed vowels), and precision is not required at auditions.
More details and audition sides available here: www.riverbendplayers.org/auditions
Notes: Contemporary American speech. Light New York or neutral American dialect acceptable. British accents are helpful for the Pigeon sisters, but not required at auditions. No intimacy or stage violence; emphasis is on timing, listening, and ensemble chemistry.
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GET TICKETS NOW! ‘MISERY’ ON STAGE AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER OPENS 02/27/26
‘MISERY’ OPENS FRIDAY 02/27/29
“I’m your number one fan.”
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive. Riverbend Players is proud to bring Stephen King’s white-knuckle thriller, MISERY, to the stage!
Don’t keep Annie Wilkes waiting… tickets won’t last long for this strictly limited run.
-Run: 9 Shows Only! Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm. -Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center, Nehalem -Tickets: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
PLUS: SEASON PASSES STILL AVAILABLE UNTIL 03/15/26.
SAVE 20% ON TICKET PRICES AND RESERVE YOUR FAVORITE SEATS FOR ALL FOUR SHOWS THIS SEASON
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
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Jeff’s next raw honey/maple syrup etc visit is TUESDAY February 24th!



GUN SHOP IN SEASIDE! NEHALEM VALLEY FIREARMS
We have a great selection of rifles, pistols, shotguns, ammo, and more.
Gunsmithing, Transfers, Buy/Sell/Trade, Consignments.
*WE NOW OFFER BOTH OREGON AND UTAH CONCEALED CARRY CLASSES*
First Saturday of every month from 11am-3pm
$75 each or $140 for both.
In the future we will be offering a basic pistol class at a range with live fire.
Nehalem Valley Firearms
1706 S Roosevelt Dr. Seaside, OR
Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-3
503-717-5282
www.nehalemvalleyfirearms.com
email – james@nehalemvalleyfirearms.com
Right next to Bell Buoy!


‘MISERY’ ON STAGE AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. OPENS FRIDAY 02/27/29
‘MISERY’ OPENS FRIDAY 02/27/29
“I’m your number one fan.”
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive. Riverbend Players is proud to bring Stephen King’s white-knuckle thriller, MISERY, to the stage!
Don’t keep Annie Wilkes waiting… tickets won’t last long for this strictly limited run.
-Run: 9 Shows Only! Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm.
-Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center, Nehalem
-Tickets: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
PLUS: SEASON PASSES STILL AVAILABLE UNTIL 03/15/26.
SAVE 20% ON TICKET PRICES AND RESERVE YOUR FAVORITE SEATS FOR ALL FOUR SHOWS THIS SEASON
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
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Nehalem Bay Health District Board Meeting
Nehalem Bay Health District Board Meeting
5:30 PM, Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Location: Zoom remote video conferencing
These meetings are open to the public.
The Zoom link can also be accessed at the Health District website
Join Zoom Meeting
us02web.zoom.us/j/85404402524
For general questions, to request meeting information
or if you require communication assistance or accommodation please contact: info@nehalembayhd.org or call 503-368-5119
AGENDA
Nehalem Bay Health District Board
1. Call to Order
2. Consent agenda
– Minutes of January regular meeting
– Monthly financials
– Project report
3. Health Center/Pharmacy Reports
– Gail Nelson, CEO, Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy
4. Recommendation and consideration of audit firm engagement
5. Consideration of MOU with Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad
6. Consideration of modification of District agreement with North County Food Bank
7. Consideration of resolution concerning meeting time
8. Care Center renovation update
9. Public comment
10. Items for the good of the order
11. Adjourn

OLD QUILT NEEDED FOR THE UPCOMING PRODUCTION OF ‘MISERY’ AT NCRD
Do you have an old quilt tucked away that you would be willing donate for the upcoming production of MISERY?
It can have holes, be well-worn, etc. It just needs to fit a full-size bed. We can return it if needed, but it may end up with stage make-up on it, and we’re not sure if it will stain.
We’ll provide you with four tickets to one of the show’s nine performances.
Please email us here: admin@riverbendplayers.org
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Handyman services available in Nehalem!
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:
*Debris & junk hauler
*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!~~~~
Im a old OG dad that relays on his daughter’s to help him with emails and BBQ posts
(haha I’m trying to learn but my progress is slow)
so please just give me a call
(971)324-0149
Housekeeping Recommendation!
If you’re looking for a cleaning company you can trust with your home or vacation rental, Ideal Clean for Humanity is an excellent choice. Highly recommended.
-Wanda Scott, Manzanita OR
To see more great recommendations go to:
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RIVERBEND PLAYERS AUDITIONS FOR ‘THE ODD COUPLE
THE ODD COUPLE is a fast-paced, character-driven comedy about two divorced friends who attempt to share an apartment, with disastrous and hilarious results.
Sloppy, easygoing Oscar Madison opens his home to recently separated Felix Ungar, a tightly wound neat freak whose compulsive habits quickly push their friendship to the breaking point. As poker nights unravel, romantic misfires mount, and tempers flare, the apartment becomes a battleground of clashing personalities.
A beloved classic, the play explores friendship, loneliness, and the challenge of coexisting with someone who is your complete opposite.
-AUDITION DATES: Saturday, 02/21/26, from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm and Monday, 02/23/26, from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm.
-AUDITION LOCATION: NCRD Performing Arts Center Lobby
-REHEARSALS BEGIN: 03/01/26
-WEEKLY REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Tentatively, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 pm – 8 pm, and Sundays, 4 pm – 6 pm
-TECH WEEKS: 05/25/26 – 06/04/26
-PERFORMANCE DATES: 06/05/26 – 06/21/26… Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm, Sunday Matinees at 2 pm.
CAST OF CHARACTERS: 2 M, 2 F, 4 M/F
-OSCAR MADISON– Male, 30s–50s A divorced sportswriter. Sloppy, loud, sarcastic, and emotionally guarded. Oscar is generous at heart but resistant to change and responsibility. Strong comic timing required, with the ability to balance humor and genuine warmth.
-FELIX UNGER– Male, 30s–50s Recently separated and highly neurotic. Meticulous, anxious, sensitive, and obsessively tidy. Felix wears his emotions openly and believes deeply in rules, manners, and structure. Requires excellent comedic precision and vulnerability.
-MURRAY / MARY – Male or Female, 30s–60s A police officer and longtime friend of Oscar. Practical, grounded, and slightly world-weary. Murray brings a stabilizing presence to the group and often serves as the voice of reason amid the chaos. Strong ensemble skills required; dry humor and authority are key.
-SPEED – Male or Female, 30s–60s One of Oscar’s poker buddies. Gruff, opinionated, and blunt, with a sharp edge and strong comedic instincts. Speed enjoys ribbing the group and speaking their mind. An actor comfortable with sarcasm and group dynamics will thrive in this role.
-VINNIE / VICKY – Male or Female, 30s–60s Another member of the poker group. Good-natured, expressive, and occasionally excitable. Vinnie enjoys the group’s camaraderie and responds openly to the escalating tension between Oscar and Felix. Requires solid comic timing and responsiveness in ensemble scenes.
-ROY/ ROSE– Male or Female, 30s–60s A quick-witted poker buddy with a sharp tongue and keen observations. Roy often delivers punchlines and reactions that heighten the comedy of group scenes. Strong listening skills and rhythmic timing are essential.
-GWENDOLYN PIGEON – Female, 30s–50s One of the British Pigeon sisters who lives upstairs. Elegant, flirtatious, and slightly naïve. Requires a light British accent.
A light British accent focuses on clarity and rhythm rather than perfection; actors may use a gentle, non-regional UK sound (think soft consonants and relaxed vowels), and precision is not required at auditions.
-CECILY PIGEON – Female, 30s–50s The other Pigeon sister. Warm, romantic, and more emotionally expressive than her sister. Also requires a light British accent.
A light British accent focuses on clarity and rhythm rather than perfection; actors may use a gentle, non-regional UK sound (think soft consonants and relaxed vowels), and precision is not required at auditions.
More details and audition sides available here: www.riverbendplayers.org/auditions
Notes: Contemporary American speech. Light New York or neutral American dialect acceptable. British accents are helpful for the Pigeon sisters, but not required at auditions. No intimacy or stage violence; emphasis is on timing, listening, and ensemble chemistry.
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Nourish Clinic Reopening
I wanted to announce that after 4 years of mobile acupuncture and virtual medical services, I now have a physical location in Wheeler. I am still offering acupuncture and naturopathic medical consultations but how I practice has slightly changed over the years. My website has a good overview of what I offer and how I may be of service.
Thank you!
Dr. Mackenzie Champ
685 Nehalem Boulevard
Wheeler, OR 97147
nourish.clinic@gmail.com
WaSH Lab – Get tips & help storing your 2-Bucket Systems
New to WaSH (Water-Sanitation-Hygiene) instruction is a
WaSH Lab during which attendees will get assistance with storage tips for their 2-Bucket Systems that have been purchased through EVCNB.
Lab Dates:
Feb.21st – March 14th – April 18th – May 16th.
• Bring your sanitized & completely dry bucket system(s) to the Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue Station classroom at 1:30pm on the Saturdays that are scheduled for WaSH class.
• Receive help and advice on storing systems either assembled & wrapped or simply stacked & wrapped.
• WaSH instructor will assist you with this process and answer your questions.
• Plastic gallon bags and 45-gallon bags will be on hand to use to wrap the bucket systems.
Gallon bag – $ .10 / ea. 45 Gal. bags – $ .50 /ea.
• New up-dated Laminated information pages $10
• Please bring cash or check. No Zelle or Venmo.
Register for the WaSH Lab by emailing the WaSH instructor at wash@evcnb.org. No registration fee required.
REMEMBER… The bucket system(s) that you bring to the
WaSH Lab MUST be sanitized and completely dry!
Bring cash or check for purchase of plastic bags
and/or laminated info pages.

Nehalem Hope Chest renovations POSTPONED store will remain OPEN until further notice
Nehalem store is OPEN as usual Wednesday – Saturday 12:00 – 4:00
‘MISERY’ OPENS TWO WEEKS FROM TONIGHT! GET THE BEST SEATS NOW!
“I’m your number one fan.”
Paul Sheldon used to write for a living. Now, he’s writing to stay alive. Riverbend Players is proud to bring Stephen King’s white-knuckle thriller, MISERY, to the stage!
Don’t keep Annie Wilkes waiting… tickets won’t last long for this strictly limited run.
-Run: 9 Shows Only! Friday and Saturday nights at 7 pm, Sunday matinees at 2 pm. -Location: NCRD Performing Arts Center, Nehalem -Tickets: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
PLUS: SEASON PASSES STILL AVAILABLE UNTIL 03/15/26.
SAVE 20% ON TICKET PRICES AND RESERVE YOUR FAVORITE SEATS FOR ALL FOUR SHOWS THIS SEASON
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
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Need TLC? – Receive a Song Bath
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
→2/17/26
→3/17/26
→4/21/26
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

Thought about what you’ll do? Do you have a plan?
Have you thought about how you will care for yourself, your family, and help care for your community? Do you have a plan?
The EVCNB WaSH (water/sanitation/hygiene) 2.5 hr. class offers valuable and applicable information, which will support your planning for natural disasters and weather events.
Register for a class session at EVCNB.ORG – Events & Trainings. The February 21st class is coming up soon. It would be great to have more people attend on the 21st – more people stimulates discussion which benefits all who attend. So, get registered!
Already attended a class and need a Refresher? Attend for free! Need help with storing your 2-bucket systems? Come to the WaSH Lab. Find info on these opportunities on the registration page.

Valentine’s Day SALE at the Hope Chest
Nehalem store hours Wednesday – Saturday 12:00 – 4:00
Rockaway store hours Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 – 4:00, Sunday 1:00 – 4:00
And one last reminder that the NEHALEM store (and donation drop off) will be CLOSED for renovations to our front entryway beginning 2/15-3/3. Thank you for your understanding