Category: Events

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

Four exciting workshops are happening at Sea Dream in Nehalem, on Wednesday evenings throughout March!

Learn more at SeaDreamYoga.com under Events/Workshops!

Submitted By: ckgreenwood3339@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Year of the Fire Horse
A SoulCollage Workshop

Sunday, February 15, 2pm–430pm
Located in Nehalem (address sent upon registration)
Cost $45 (includes all materials, instruction, tea and snacks)

The Year of the Fire Horse carries themes of passion, movement, courage, and transformation. In this workshop, we’ll explore what this powerful energy is inviting into our lives through the SoulCollage process.

You will create cards and engage in guided reflection focused on intention and personal insight. Open to beginners and returning participants.

Led by Carolyn Greenwood – Certified SoulCollage Facilitator

Space is limited. Advanced registration is required
To register
www.eventbrite.com/e/1980782086542?aff=oddtdtcreator

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A VARIETY SHOW FOR OUR COMMUNITY AT THE PINE GROVE COMMUNITY HOUSE!!
Friday. April 3rd 7pm

HAVE AN ACT? SIGN UP HERE – tinyurl.com/bdhc6e64

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE – www.thepinegrove.org/RSVP-or-Purchase-Tickets

Submitted By: margo@northcoasteolcollective.com – Click to email about this post

What – The Peaceful Presence Project and North Coast EOL Collective are offering the Coastal Community Death Care Workshop Series.

Who – Tillamook County residents ONLY. No professional experience required. Just an open heart and mind.

When – Wednesdays from 4:30 – 5:30 pm, April 1 – May 6, 2026. 1 hour of self-paced online learning + 1 hour of live Zoom session. Sessions will be recorded for participants.

The workshop is a collaborative effort shaped by the voices of individuals and community partners, including the leadership teams from Conscious Aging and Community Connections in Manzanita, and Cape Meares Aging with Grace.

See attached flyer for details.

REGISTRATION (email): welcome@northcoasteolcollective.com.

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

Blue Water Fine Art Gallery is delighted to feature Resident Artist Lydia Hess as our Artist of the Month for February. Her newest mixed media works, created for our “For The Love of Birds” exhibition, celebrate the beauty, personality, and presence of the backyard birds that inspire her daily.

Artist Reception: For The Love of Birds
Thursday, February 5th • 5–7 pm
Light refreshments will be served

Blue Water Fine Art Gallery
119 S Miller St., Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
Visit: bluewaterfineartgallery.com

Join us for a warm and welcoming evening with Lydia as we celebrate her newest body of work. This reception offers a relaxed opportunity to meet the artist, explore her mixed media pieces up close, and enjoy an evening of art, conversation, and community connection.

We look forward to celebrating Lydia’s work — and the birds that inspire it — with you.

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL

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

For The Love of Birds: National Bird Feeding Month & the Great Backyard Bird Count

February is National Bird Feeding Month, and at Blue Water Fine Art Gallery, we’re delighted to celebrate the beauty and ecology of our backyard birds through Art and Experience.

Throughout the month, Resident Artist Lydia Hess will showcase new mixed media works inspired by her own observations of the avian visitors who frequent her backyard. Her pieces highlight the charm, character, and quiet magic of our feathered neighbors.

Hands On Art Experience with Lydia Hess
Saturday, February 7th
Drop in anytime between 1 pm – 3 pm
Free community event • All materials provided

Blue Water Fine Art Gallery
119 S Miller St., Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
Visit: bluewaterfineartgallery.com

Enjoy a fun and interactive print making session led by Lydia. She’ll guide you through a creative immersion in form and color as you craft your own bird themed foam print keepsake card — perfect for your nature altar or to share with someone special. All ages are welcome, and no experience is needed.

This is a free community Art Experience offered in the spirit of celebrating — and caring for — the birds we love.

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

Happy yoga everybody

Come join us for Yoga with veterans, with Molly and with Janet. It’s fun, healthy, complementary and will limber you up. Everyone is welcome. Molly and Janet are excellent teachers.

Here is the info:

Yoga with Molly
Day – Monday
Time – 10:45 PST
Place – Tillamook YMCA

If you can’t join in person, you can still zoom in via the following link.
us06web.zoom.us/j/85009203244?pwd=kewlp3KzlW0sKcbRbW8m3xMy0t5yOA.1

Yoga with Janet
Day – Wednesday
Time – 10:30 PST
Place – NCRD in Nehalem

If you can’t join in person, you can still zoom in via the following link:
us02web.zoom.us/j/82315818270

See you there.

Brian

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

“What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No, not just for some but for everyone…”

Join us fora community gathering on “Love” Day, Saturday, February 14th from 10am to noon at the White Clover Grange.

This is not a religious event. It is a time for us to come together to offer prayers, songs, poems, and other offerings of love. We ask everyone to remain respectful of each other. Everyone is welcome!

It’s time for us to begin sowing in love so we can begin reaping in love.

I hope to see you there!

LaNicia

Submitted By: ellie@northcoastfoodweb.org – Click to email about this post

February 3rd is Local Food Links 2026! Local Food Links are held around the country to encourage local businesses to buy locally produced goods. The event is planned early in the year to encourage symbiotic partnerships, planning specific crops, increasing yields and more.

In an effort to hook up local food establishments that BUY (restaurants, food stores, schools, etc) with local farmers, ranchers and other producers who SELL, North Coast Food Web, Oregon State University, Central Coast Food Web and Food Roots will be hosting Local Food Links 2026. This event is an opportunity for local producers and buyers from across Oregon’s North and Central Coasts to meet, connect and collaborate. This year’s event will be held at the North County Recreation District in Nehalem from 1-2:30pm.

This event is free an open to those working in our food system as a producer or a vendor. Local snacks, coffee an tea will be provided, register today so that we know how many snacks to bring!

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

We are re-opening our magical little shop in Nehalem in March, with some big improvements and updates! AND on VALENTINE’S DAY we will open our doors a little early for a special pop-up shop event!
Come in and say hi, check out what we’ve been up to, and shop our beautiful “love spells for your life & body” including lovingly curated clothing, jewelry, body care, herbs, teas, candles, books & card decks and a few tasty treats as well!
OPEN 11-4 on Saturday, 2/14 aka Valentine’s Day!
A little about our shop:
Sea Dream is a woman-owned, local family business. This space is the culmination of many dreams and visions. Our retail shop offers a variety of “love spells” for your life and body! This includes wellness products (candles, ritual kits, body care, herbs…), adornments for your body and your spaces (clothing, jewelry, decor, art…), books and card decks with a spiritual bent, a few tasty treats, and more!
We are a dedicated low-waste business with very little packaging and almost no plastic in our shop. We primarily source our products from artists and creators we know personally (or friends of friends). Many of our goods are actually created in-house by our owner! And everything else comes from very carefully-vetted small businesses with ethical practices—plus a few gorgeous vintage/gently used items.
See you soon!

Submitted By: Jennie1550@yahoo.com – Click to email about this post

NCRD Fitness Department is hosting a special fundraiser to benefit scholarships and new and better work out equipment.

The party begins at 6:00 on February 7th.

Buy tickets for a chance to “pop a balloon” to win fabulous prizes. Gift baskets, gift certificates, exotic collections, stays at resorts and the ultimate grand prize….$1,000!!!! The more tickets you purchase, the better your chance to win. Just $20 for 3 tickets.
If your ticket is pulled you can choose which balloon to pop to reveal the prize. There’s a winner in every balloon.

Look for the tent at Little Apple or stop by the Welcome Center at NCRD to get your tickets.

See you there.

Submitted By: knappgj@yahoo.com – Click to email about this post

Call for Art Work for the April Community Art Show at the NCRD Gallery.

The theme this year is “Yellow”. Artists may submit 3 framed and ready to hang pieces of original art. Please be prepared to have the artwork size, medium, title and price.

In-take is Wednesday, April 1 from 9-12. The show will be hung that day. The opening will be Friday, April 3, in the morning from 9-11 am.

NCRD is located at 36155 Ninth St. in Nehalem. NCRD charges a 14% of sale price hanging fee on sold pieces only.

Submitted By: danielle@tbnep.org – Click to email about this post

As the dark, rainy winter days settle in, it’s time to Celebrate the Bounty of the Bays.

Join us to reflect on the work of the past year and celebrate our successes and future goals. During this event, our community turns out to raise critical dollars that support youth outdoor education, community engagement, volunteer water quality monitoring, and the native plant nursery. We can’t deliver these important, high-quality programs without you.

There are TWO ways to support us:

First, attend our annual dinner hosted at Pacific Restaurant.
Hang up your waders, knock the mud off your boots, and come out to toast the past year of work!

SOCIAL HOUR 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Hear stories from the past year & connect with TEP’s team.

TAPAS DINNER 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sample local dishes from fish to wine and beef to local veggies.

STORIES FROM THE FIELD – 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Support TEP’s work and hear some tales from the field.

AFTER PARTY 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Celebrate!

Second, participate in our online auction. Items to be listed soon! Businesses from across Tillamook County have donated experiences and goods that are unique to our home. The auction will go live on January 30th. Don’t miss your chance to win an experience that people travel across the world to access.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Events like these always take many hands! Want to volunteer behind the scenes and join us for the night? Click here to learn more and sign up.

Our Mission:
Tillamook Estuaries Partnership is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Tillamook County’s watersheds through active stewardship, scientific inquiry, community engagement, and education. Learn more about our work!

Our focus is threefold:
Clean Water
Bountiful Fisheries and Wildlife
Vibrant Communities

Your sponsorship or donation will help us deliver programs that directly benefit Tillamook County.

Buy Tickets at tbnep.org or givebutter.com/c/RnLiNM

email allyson@tbnep.org with questions!

Submitted By: vivi@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

It’s never too late to celebrate NATIONAL PIE DAY!

Sponsored by the American Pie Council (yes, that’s a real thing!) National Pie Day reminds us to enjoy one of our favorite desserts! And while officially this day happens every year on January 23, locally we are celebrating this way:

16th Annual Pie Day Auction and Feast
Saturday February 7
2pm (doors open at 1:30)
$15 entry cost ($5 for kids 10 and under)
White Clover Grange
36585 Highway 53
outside of Nehalem, one mile north of Mohler

This Grange event honors the very American tradition of pie baking with a lively auction and feast. Join your friends and neighbors in sampling the cooking talents of 50 local bakers and restaurants. Pies will cover the gamut of flavors—berry, apple, meringue, cream, chocolate, meat pies and other savory creations, even some gluten free options. There is something for every taste in the auction line-up as well as on the feast table where everyone gets to sample pie and ice cream after the final bid!

For more information, check out www.whiteclovergrange.org and our facebook and instagram pages.
Questions? info@whiteclovergrange.org.

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A VARIETY SHOW FOR OUR COMMUNITY AT THE PINE GROVE COMMUNITY HOUSE!
Friday, April 3rd, 7pm.
Let’s plan for a fantastic evening of all kinds of entertainment offered by our local talent.

HAVE AN ACT? SIGN UP HERE – tinyurl.com/bdhc6e64

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE – www.thepinegrove.org/RSVP-or-Purchase-Tickets

Submitted By: maijahecht@nehalemtrust.org – Click to email about this post

Do you have a connection to the Nehalem River estuary, or have you joined us for previous Estuary Cleanups? We want to hear stories that remind us of the beauty, humor and challenges of living in the ever-shifting environment of Nehalem Bay.

SUBMIT THIS WEEK to be included in a storytelling event on Wednesday, February 18th.

Tell us about the funniest item you’ve ever found in the estuary, a recent adventure, or a lesson you will never forget.

Use the QR code or type in bit.ly/estuarystory to submit. We are accepting stories through January. Selected storytellers will be invited to tell their story as a part of an event at Heart of Cartm’s HeartWorks Studio in Wheeler with the Lower Nehalem Community Trust.

Submitted By: info@hoffmanarts.org – Click to email about this post

Drop in and get creative for Valentine’s Day! Open to all ages (bring a friend, a date, or the whole family.) Using a wide range of inks, paints, papers, collage materials, drawing media, crayons, pastels—you name it—participants can make one-of-a-kind Valentines to share or keep. No pressure, no rules, just come ready to create. Valentine’s Day treats will be provided.

This event is being offered free of charge thanks to support from the Oregon Community Foundation, optional donations always appreciated.

Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

posting for info@thewineryatmanzanita.com

TWAM Candle Making
Feb 13
5-7
Mazanita Winery
253 Laneda Ave

$35 per person
Includes scented candle made from a wine bottle and
$10 voucher towards a purchase at the Winery at Manzanita.

Simone Butler
Tasting Room Manager
503-803-2899
info@thewineryatmanzanita.com
www.thewineryatmanzanita.com

Submitted By: laura@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/north-county-resistance-rock-stars-weekly-protests-in-nehalem-saturdays-noon-to-2pm-video/

NORTH COUNTY RESISTANCE ROCK STARS WEEKLY PROTESTS IN NEHALEM, SATURDAYS NOON TO 2PM (VIDEO)
Posted on January 25, 2026 by Editor

By Laura Swanson

“We just have to be activists, we’re called to raise awareness about issues that impact us all,” said one of the North County Resistance unofficial organizers. It takes a village and the “organization” is a team effort with several people taking on various roles – sharing information, making signs, bringing snacks, and more. This grassroots group started gathering to protest almost a year ago on February 17th, last President’s Day, and have consistently had participants show up nearly every Saturday since. Recently, they’ve seen an increase in participation, and on Saturday January 24, 2026 over 85 people. “We were going to take the winter season off, but there was so much support and everyone wanted to out here …”
Many people have commented to me about “finding their people” and how impactful it is to see them out there every Saturday.
The Pioneer had been sharing videos each week from North Coast Pinball, and the videos were “going viral” – racking up over 150,000 views. When I contacted the organizers and shared this information, they were delighted and stunned. For all the negative comments on social media, this truly is making a difference. Little Nehalem, population 270 has over 70 regular protesters. The “protest” is more of gathering of goodwill and peace (for the most part) citizens exercising their freedom of speech. It’s about we the people standing up for truth and justice for ALL. The murders by ICE and CBP, the lies from our government, programs defunded, blue states punished, destroying longstanding international agreements, the list could go on anad on … and all the benefits for billionaires. This is not making America great again, it’s destroying the very fabric of our culture. America has become morally and mortally wounded – the moral foundations our country was born from, life, liberty and the pursuit of hapiness for ALL are no longer in view for many.

I know that many of the Pioneer’s readers “don’t do social media” – and there are some that do. I want to share that as we’ve become more aggressive with our social media posts, the trolls and bots have come out. As I mentioned, the videos are receiving thousands of view, and also thousands of comments. We work diligently to delete comments that don’t adhear to our standards — truth, kindness and benefit to the community. Another inspiring statistic from the social media posts – the ratio of interactions – Likes/Loves vs. Laughs – over 75% are supportive. They are the minority, but they are loud. Many of the comments aren’t from real people, but from bots and trolls – fake profiles and targeted attacks on any content that’s anti-ICE or anti-Trump. We will continue to share trustworthy, accurate information from reliable sources, such as the Associated Press, PBS and other verified news organizations.

There is hope and there are actionable endeavors for us all. The Pioneer has shared several viewpoints below – Words of Wisdom from Neal Lemery and some Positive Vibes from Jan Boal – Marc Johnson also shared his views and poem from Langston Hughes.
We are all in this together. And we are here for you. The Pioneer will continue to strive to provide accurate, trustworthy information about our communities, county, region and nation.
Please let us know how we can help you – resources, connections, information … we want to hear from you about how you are navigating through these uncertain times. Email to editor@tillamookcountypioneer.net.

Here are our photos and video from the North County Resistance, Saturday January 24, 2026 – lots of creativity in our community …

www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/north-county-resistance-rock-stars-weekly-protests-in-nehalem-saturdays-noon-to-2pm-video/

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

SPEAK UP TO PROTECT OUR DRINKING WATER

DEADLINE JANUARY 31 – There is still time to SPEAK UP to protect our drinking water by sending in your comments regarding Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) overarching management document, Forest Management Plan. The plan can be accessed at the following link: www.oregon.gov/odf/board/Documents/fmp-hcp/western-oregon-state-forests-management-plan-draft-september-2025.pdf

Drinking water must be included as a Greatest Permanent Value in the ODF Forest Management Plan.

Please send in your comments via email by January 31st at 11:55pm to:

odf.sfcomments@odf.oregon.gov
(cc: governor.kotek@oregon.gov)

Join our community meeting this coming Tuesday Jan 27, at St. Mary by the Sea Parish Hall – 275 S. Pacific Street in Rockaway Beach, from 6pm-7pm.

Agenda

1. Submit comments to ODF for the new Forest Management Plan. Talking points, discussions and letter writing materials will be available.

2. “Save the Wetlands” updates will include the January 13th LUBA Hearing.

3. Help with NCCWP’s upcoming events.

NCCWP wants no more logging and pesticide use in community drinking water sources regardless of who owns the land, and wants an end to pesticide applications near where people live, work, and recreate. Safe drinking water and clean air are part of the public trust that we all are entitled to have. Please help North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection safeguard and restore our drinking watersheds. . www.healthywatershed.org | North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection

For more information, to volunteer or to unsubscribe, contact rockawaycitizen.water@gmail.com
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to NCCWP.
You can donate by check or online via debit or credit card by visiting: healthywatershed.org/donate/.

Thank you, everyone, for working to protect drinking water!

#healthywatersheds #stoppesticides #agentorangeawareness #protectdrinkingwater #nccwp

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A VARIETY SHOW FOR OUR COMMUNITY AT THE PINE GROVE COMMUNITY HOUSE!
Friday, April 3rd 7pm.
Let’s plan for a fantastic evening of all kinds of entertainment offered by our local talent.
Use the QR code or link if you’d like to sign up to perform.
To buy tickets, use the QR code or go to the Pine Grove website
www.pinegrove.org/RSVP

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

Happy yoga everybody

Come join us for Yoga with veterans, with Molly and with Janet. It’s fun, healthy, complementary and will limber you up. Everyone is welcome. Molly and Janet are excellent teachers.

Here is the info:

Yoga with Molly
Day – Monday
Time – 10:45 PST
Place – Tillamook YMCA

If you can’t join in person, you can still zoom in via the following link.
us06web.zoom.us/j/85009203244?pwd=kewlp3KzlW0sKcbRbW8m3xMy0t5yOA.1

Yoga with Janet
Day – Wednesday
Time – 10:30 PST
Place – NCRD in Nehalem

If you can’t join in person, you can still zoom in via the following link:
us02web.zoom.us/j/82315818270

See you there.

Brian

Submitted By: skye@salmonberrytrail.org – Click to email about this post

Salmonberry Trail Work Party in Wheeler

Saturday, January 24th
10AM to 1PM

Meet at Hemlock St and Marine Dr, west of Hwy 101 near the train tracks in Wheeler

It is finally time to lay and distribute gravel in Wheeler! We have worked diligently clearing brush, removing roots, and levelling the ground over the past 4 months and we are in our final steps for a portion of the Wheeler segment of the Salmonberry Trail to be open this spring.

We will be focusing on spreading gravel deposited on the trail, smoothing the top surface and compacting it.

Bring a snack and water for yourself, we will get lunch from the NeahKahNie Smoke House or Handy Creek bakery in Wheeler when we wrap up at 1PM.

We will have some tools, but if you have your own rake, shovel, and work gloves, bring them along!

Feel free to show up on site or reach out to Skye Cutler in advance
skye@salmonberrytrail.org
360-342-7136

Submitted By: caroltov@pacifier.com – Click to email about this post

A benefit screening of the documentary “UP ON THE MOUNTAIN” to benefit Consejo Hispano

Followed by a panel with the filmmakers Oliver Matthon & Michael Reis and Consejo Hispano.

Saturday, January 24th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Columbian Theater 1102 Marine Drive, Astoria, OR, 97103

$10 and up sliding scale. No-one turned away for lack of funds.
All proceeds go to Consejo Hispano consejohispano.org/

Up on the Mountain follows Southeast Asian refugees, Latino immigrants, and rural Americans on a year-round migration to harvest wild mushrooms in the American west. Working on foot in public forests, mushroom picking is an accessible path to self-employment. But despite evidence of the sustainability of the harvest, the workers who supply the restaurants of Europe, Japan, and North America are repeatedly denied access to public lands. In the observational documentary tradition, Up on the Mountain exposes race and class inequities in natural resources policies as well as the resourcefulness of disenfranchised communities.

“Highly recommended. The film is overflowing with gorgeous scenery. Does an excellent job in portraying camaraderie as well as tension among commercial mushroom harvesters, recreational mushroom harvesters, mushroom sellers, and Nation Park authorities.”
–Educational Media Reviews Online

★★★★★
“Up on the Mountain is an understated, yet beautiful tale that educates viewers about mushrooms and harsh realities of the politics surrounding the harvesting, in a subtle manner that doesn’t hit you over the head.”
–Video Librarian

“By the quality of the attachment to the characters, to their practices, and to the adversity that they face, this film sheds new light on life in the ruins of capitalism as Anna Tsing so aptly described: the repeated destruction of public forests and the conflicts between economic, regulatory, and ecological norms. And off to the side of the mushroom logistical routes, migrants, outsiders, and forest rangers orchestrate a theater of American precarity and ethnic solidarities.”
–Jury du prix Gaia, Festival International Jean Rouch

“Powerful, riveting, and aesthetically beautiful. This calls to mind the way in which our Western society largely sees nature and humanity as separate from one another. Wild mushroom harvesting offers a beacon of a different paradigm.”
–Fa-Tai Shieh, Professor, Food Studies, The New School

“Up on the Mountain is a fascinating look into the world of mushroom pickers and an unwitting portrait of the American dream. Resonating with the mycorrhizal network of the mushrooms, the filmmakers achieve to empathically reveal the complex social entanglements of mushroom hunters seeking out liberty in a fractured society. A great companion piece to Anna Tsing’s groundbreaking The Mushroom at the End of the World”.

–Jeff Silva, Filmmaker/Anthropologist, member of La fabrique des écritures ethnographiques, Marseille

“For more than three decades, we have diligently curated a list of the best documentaries each year. Meticulously chosen from our extensive collection of reviews, these titles showcase the diversity and artistic ingenuity present in this year’s documentary offerings. These top-tier documentaries of 2023 not only educate but also foster empathy, understanding, and a deeper connection to the world we inhabit.”
–Video Librarian, Best Documentaries List of 2023

“Here at Collective Eye Films, we have always gravitated to environmentally focused-documentaries. Up on the Mountain is one of those films not only for the thoughtful and beautiful way it tells this story but in the intersection of race, politics, and environmental conversation within it. Keeping true to the notion that documentary films are powerful tools for change, it strives to unearth a story that’ll make a difference.”
–Collective Eye Films

“An excellent case-study in the most classic tradition of political ecology in geography and anthropology.”
–Claude Péloquin, Environmental Geography Researcher

“Immersive, patient, and gorgeous, it supplies us with information that enhances our experience.”
–Rustin Thompson, Writer and Filmmaker

“The film posed some pointed questions about the actions and motives of the US Forest Service’s seemingly inconsistent oversight.”
–Coley Gray, Documentary Magazine

Submitted By: justins@ncrdnehalem.org – Click to email about this post

Hello Friends,

We’re excited to invite you to a fun and festive evening in support of North County Recreation District — Pop Goes the Heart!

Join us on Saturday, February 7, from 6:00–8:00 PM for a Wine & Cheese Reception and a chance to win some amazing prizes, including a $1,000 Grand Prize.

Here’s how it works:
– Purchase a chance to pop a balloon and reveal your prize
– $10 = one chance or $20 = three chances
– Prizes include cash, local merchant gift cards, specialty items, art work, hand-crafted items, baskets, and more!

Only 1,500 tickets will be sold
Must be 21+ to purchase raffle tickets

All proceeds collected or donated will go directly toward member scholarships and new fitness equipment, helping us continue to serve our community and expand access to recreation for everyone.

This special event is proudly hosted by the Friends of NCRD Foundation, and we’d love to see you there!

For more information, visit www.ncrd.org and click on the Friends of NCRD tab.

Thank you for supporting recreation, wellness, and community in North County — and we hope to see you on February 7!

Warmly,
Justin Smith
Executive Director
North County Recreation District

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

DEADLINE JANUARY 31 – There is still time to SPEAK UP to protect our drinking water by sending in your comments regarding Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) overarching management document, Forest Management Plan.

Drinking water must be included as a Greatest Permanent Value in the ODF Forest Management Plan.

Please send in your comments via email by January 31st at 11:55pm to:

odf.sfcomments@odf.oregon.gov
(cc: governor.kotek@oregon.gov)

Please attend our Community Meeting this coming Tuesday in Rockaway Beach at St. Mary’s from 6pm-7pm for talking points and discussions. All are welcome.

NCCWP wants no more logging and pesticide use in community drinking water sources regardless of who owns the land, and wants an end to pesticide applications near where people live, work, and recreate.

www.healthywatershed.org|www.facebook.com/
NCCWATERSHEDPROTECTION
For more information, contact rockawaycitizen.water@gmail.com.

#healthywatersheds #peoplevsagentorange #stoppesticides #agentorangeawareness #agentorange #protectdrinkingwater #nccwp

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

Got garden questions? We’ve got dirt-smart answers!

Local gardeners are sharing tips, tricks, and plant wisdom—free advice, no strings attached.
Bring your questions, your curiosity, or just your love of plants.
Come learn, swap ideas, and grow together.

Free • Friendly • For all gardeners

Saturday January 24th 10 am
White Clover Grange
Sponsored by Nehalem Bay Garden Club

Information/ questions : Sherri Stewart
503-647-6485

Submitted By: maijahecht@nehalemtrust.org – Click to email about this post

Do you have a connection to the Nehalem River estuary, or have you joined us for previous Estuary Cleanups? Do you fish, paddle, crab, or otherwise spend time on the water? We’re looking for stories that remind us of the beauty, humor and challenges of living in the ever-shifting environment of Nehalem Bay.

Tell us about the funniest item you’ve ever found in the estuary, a recent adventure, or a lesson you will never forget.

Use the QR code or type in bit.ly/estuarystory to submit. We are accepting stories through January. Selected storytellers will be invited to tell their story as a part of an event at Heart of Cartm’s HeartWorks Studio in Wheeler with the Lower Nehalem Community Trust.

Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

Tomorrow, Saturday, Jan 24, the Nehalem Bay Garden Club will meet at their new location at the White Clover Grange at 10 am.

Katja Biesanz will be the speaker.
We will learn about adventurous plant explorers that make Indiana Jones look like a stay at home professor. Some of their names are immortalized in the official botanical names.

Have fun discovering how many words you already know are part of “Plant Latin” For instance, the label might say “sanguineum”. Never fear — you can recognize this color description if you know the color of sangria. (If you don’t, have someone mix up some of this Spanish red wine drink next summer).

The Grange is located at 36585 Hwy 53 with the cow statue in front. Please enter from the door in the right hand corner of the building that goes directly downstairs.

Our regular meetings through April will be the 4th Saturday at 10am at the Grange. Hope to see you there!

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World Travelers Collector’s Public Estate Sale in Cannon Beach- Final Weekend!

Public Sale:
January 24th-26th
Saturday- Monday 10-5
Monday 1/2 off everything unless marked

787 Ecola park Rd

Crystal, hand carved stone figures, knitting, quilting, embroidery/sewing supplies and machines.

Vintage high-end Clothing women’s size Sm & Med. Shoe size 8. Men’s clothing size Med/Lg . Horse back riding gear and apparel. Tools. Gibson guitar. Dvds, Cd’s Cassettes. Books. Kitchen wares.

Asian furniture, Artwork. Outdoor furniture and a large assortment of pots.

We accept Cash and Card.

~Sunshine and Grey Estate Services~

There is limited parking in the main driveway and across the main road. If parking is full please come back at a later time. There is No Parking on Ecola Park Rd for safety of others and yourself. You will be ticketed.