Benefit concert for North County Food Bank June 28

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There are still a few tickets left for the intimate jazz concert overlooking the water at Neah-Kah-Nie with Willie Waldman Project with Fareed Haque, Norwood Fisher, and Tony Austin. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear some great jazz, enjoy food and drinks, and savor the view.

June 28th at 4 p.m.

More details here: www.northtillamookcountyfoodbank.org/jazz-benefit

Free Concert in the Park, Sunday June 22nd in Cannon Beach

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On Sunday, June 22nd we welcome Lorna Baxter and her lovely jazz, blues and soul band for a free concert in the park.

The concert, produced in partnership with the Music Performance Trust Fund, is a celebration of Juneteenth’s News of Freedom.

The free, family friendly concert, in Cannon Beach’s downtown city park, begins at 5:00PM. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, low-backed chairs and fully stocked picnic baskets. Dogs, Frisbees, soccer balls and the like are welcome too.

The park is located in downtown Cannon Beach, northeast of the Chamber of Commerce at 2nd & Spruce.

The concert is produced by the Tolovana Arts Colony and made possible by a Community Grant from the City of Cannon Beach. For more information, visit tolovanaartscolony.org, email tolovanaartscolony@gmail.com, or call 541-215-4445.

Making Visible the Invisible: A Community Conversation about Death and Dying

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Making Visible the Invisible: A Community Conversation about Death and Dying. Applying the values of Acceptance, Belonging, Connection, and Legacy, Death Cafe is a co-generational gathering that aims to create a comfortable and open space for people to gather and discuss topics related to death, dying, and mortality and all that it is to be human navigating the most profound transition of our lives. It provides a platform for individuals to share their thoughts, fears, and experiences surrounding death in a supportive, non-judgmental, and safe environment. Adhering to Death Cafe’s mission, participation is free, although contributions are accepted at the cafe to cover the costs of space and supplies.

June 22nd from 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Offering: Death Cafe (in person)
Location – NEHALEM: North Coast Recreation District (Fireplace Room)
Registration (required) click here or email: welcome@northcoasteolcollective.com
Facilitator: Margo Lalich, MPH, RN, Co-Founder – North Coast EOL Collective

Annual Book Sale July 5 Rockaway Beach Library

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The Friends of Rockaway Beach Library will hold their annual book sale on Saturday, July 5, 10 am – 3 pm at 120 N. Coral St, Rockaway Beach. Paperbacks are $1 or 8 paperbacks for $5. Hardcovers are $2 or 6 hardcover books for $10. CDs and DVDs are $1 or 8 for $5.

All children and young adult books are $1 each.

We are grateful for your support, which helps fund building maintenance. Hope to see you there: Great deals await!

Teen Night at North Coast Pinball is this Friday June 20th

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Teen Night at North Coast Pinball is this Friday June 20th, 6-8PM. FREE PINBALL, Games and Arts and Crafts for ALL TEENS. ALL TEENS ARE WELCOME. Please spread the word and send your teens in for FREE FUN! Thank you!!

Contact Christy (503) 800-1092 for info/questions or to donate
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Upcoming Events @ Cloud & Leaf Bookstore:

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June 21st, 2-4pm
Celebrate the summer solstice with lively and local music, live on our beautiful patio on Saturday afternoon.

We’ll also host our Saturday after-hours browsing (with wine for those who partake) starting at 5pm.

June 27th, 6pm
Local author Anji Van Aiken joins Books After Hours to share the Pier and Opal trilogy: a slow-burn historical romance set in post-WWII Malta.

Manzanita Solstice Farmers Market: Friday 4-7

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It’s hard to believe, but we’re almost 1/3 of the way through the farmer’s market season. This Friday marks the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year. Many people call this the start of summer, but from a farmer’s point of view summer is already well underway. These long days are exhausting and beautiful for our local growers, as they work hard to keep grass mowed, crops weeded and trellised, and (believe it or not) start to prepare for winter plantings.

The weather has been kind to our farmers recently, and each week we’re seeing new crops at the market. Cherries are well and truly here (and so juicy and sweet)! The earliest blueberries are here, along with raspberries and strawberries. I saw peas, cauliflower, and zucchini at market last week, and I hear word that there will be at least a few cucumbers this Friday. My personal favorite vegetable, basil, has joined the party, and it will just get more and more abundant. I’ve been making strawberry basil smoothies this week and it’s my new favorite thing!

For those of you chomping at the bit, tomatoes and peaches are still weeks away. But there’s so much amazing early summer produce to be had in the mean time. This is a great time of year to experiment with something you haven’t eaten before: ask our friendly farmers how they would prepare something you’ve never tried!

And as always, it’s not just about the produce. We’ve got preserved foods like pickles, jams, and dried fruit. We have goat’s cheese, smoked salmon, pasture raised meats and eggs. We’ve got hot prepared food, baked prepared food, packaged prepared foods, and fresh roasted coffee. We’ve got jewelry and textiles and candles and pottery. This week we are joined by KMUN Radio, the 4th of July Parade committee selling posters, and NCRD with kids’ activities. We’ve got live music and face painting!

Music this week is by Eric Sappington. Eric Sappington is a singer, songwriter and visual artist. He is a self-taught musician that plays 6- and 12-string guitars and harmonica. He has written and performed his own music for over 25 years – creating over 500 original compositions in various musical styles. He is the band leader and creative force behind MERCURY COAST. Eric’s visual art can be found on Instagram at ericsappingtonart.

See you at the market, Friday, 4-7, 635 Manzanita Ave!

Coffee with the City – June 27th 10:30am

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Please bring a cup of coffee and join us at the Manzanita Library at 10:30 am for the June 27th Edition of Coffee With The City. (coffee not required)

This open format Q&A will have a focus on the City Budget, so bring your questions, concerns and thoughts to meet with members of the City Council to discuss what is on your mind.

The Manzanita Library is located at 571 Laneda Ave.

We look forward to seeing and talking with you!

Bayside Summer Concerts at the Wheeler Waterfront Park

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Bayside Summer Concerts at the Wheeler Waterfront Park☀

Great music and good vibes with a gorgeous view of the Nehalem Bay!
Get tickets here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/wheeler-concert-series-by-the-bay-tickets-1371786192429

100% of the ticket proceeds we raise will go to the musicians, sponsored by Communitea Non-profit.

All concerts on Saturdays from 6-8pm. Bring your own picnic, blankets, chairs.

7/12 Kris Stuart
Kris is a singer/guitarist and traveling troubadour wandering the west.  Folk music, blues, and country melt together in songs of sin and salvation written and gathered from a lifetime of mining music.

7/26 Tevis Hodge Jr
Tevis began playing the blues at age 12. Well versed in multiple blues idioms such as the Piedmont, Delta, Texas, urban and country blues styles, He also dips into jazz, jug band, folk and even old timey novelty tunes. His repertoire is an eclectic mix while his performance oozes with originality and passion.  Adding his own flare to the songs he covers, he seamlessly presents originals that can mingle with the classics and stay true to the source..

8/9 Kathryn Claire and the Whylands
With her violin and voice at the center of her music, Kathryn Claire weaves together stories and melodies rooted in her classical and traditional musical background while infusing each song and composition with an energy and electricity that is palpable. Her musicality and joy on stage is infectious.

8/23 Lauren Sheehan
Lauren Sheehan brings her down-home music uptown, mixing old blues, early jazz and roots of country for a bluesbilly-good-time sound. Dubbed “Portland String Queen” by The Oregonian for her multi-instrumental prowess, Lauren is also known for her unforgettable voice and sings like “an angel with horns”.

Brent Follis Quartet Concert Friday at NCRD

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Brent Follis Quartet at the NCRD Performing Arts Center Friday, June 20th, 7:00 p.m. Brent Follis has toured the world with Pink Martini; vocalist Sarah Clarke has toured with Grammy winners Portugal the Man; Chance Hayden has been featured in movies, tv, and commercials; and Joe Bagg has recorded with Burt Bacharach, Natalie Cole, and Fiona Apple. Tickets available at www.tickettomato.com/event/9450 or NCRD website. Reserved seating $30. general admission $25. World class talent in the beautiful NCRD Performing Arts Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Meet Grammy Nominated Drummer Coming to Nehalem June 28

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The drummer for the band performing at June 28th’s benefit concert event for the North County Food Bank is Tony Austin.
Tony will be joined by Fareed Haque on guitar, Willie Waldman on trumpet and Norwood Fisher on bass.

Known for his versatility and dynamic performances, Austin plays the drums professionally in all styles of music, and is now one of the most recognized and sought-after drummers in Southern California. He has toured and recorded with many established artists in the entertainment industry, including Lauryn Hill, Carlos Santana, Robbie Krieger, Terrence Howard, India Arie, Roy Hargrove, and more recently Willow Smith, Gwen Stefani, Patti LaBelle and Dave Chapelle, to name a few. He has composed for and appeared on numerous TV and film projects, including “Step Brothers” (Sony), “Studio 60” (NBC), “E-Ring” (NBC), “One on One” (UPN/CW); The Cloverfield Paradox (Netflix) and “Truth or Dare” (NBC/Universal). He has also travelled to Iraq and Afghanistan, performing double-duty as tour manager and drummer, entertaining US Troops on numerous Army bases.

Tickets and more information about this upcoming event at:

Tickettomato.com/event/9446

facebook.com/events/s/fareed-haque-voted-best-world-/1205296381293207/?

https://youtu.be/qY9pGZbTCvY?si=KkEbae0GaYjCWRVC

Brent Follis Quartet at NCRD this Friday

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The fabulous BRENT FOLLIS QUARTET
One night only – this Friday June 20th 7:00pm
at the NCRD Performing Arts Center – 36155 9th St in Nehalem.

Brent has toured with Pink Martini and will perform with vocalist Sarah Clarke, who has toured with Grammy winners Portugal the Man; guitarist Chance Hayden who has performed with the Drifters, Booker t. Jones, and has been featured in movies, television, and commercials; and keyboardist Joe Bagg, who has performed on the Jimmy Kimmel show, the Today Show, and the Late Late Show, as well as at Royal Albert Hall.

Reserved seats are $30, general admission $25, available at Ticket Tomato: www.tickettomato.com/event/9450/brent-follis-quartet#buy-tickets

Drummer and producer Brent Follis maintains a busy schedule as a first-call performer and sessions drummer. He has toured the world with Pink Martini and is admired by the best musicians in the Pacific Northwest.

Sarah Clarke is a vocalist and songwriter known for her power, range, and dynamic performances. She has toured with her San Francisco-based soul and psych-rock band Dirty Revival and Grammy winners Portugal The Man.

String-slinger Chance Hayden has performed as a bandleader and sideman for acclaimed artists like the Drifters, Booker T. Jones, LaRhonda Steele, and Mel Brown. Some of his works have been featured in movies, television, and commercials.

Joe Bagg studied with legendary jazz pianist Kenny Barron. He has performed in two Clint Eastwood movies as well as on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, the Today Show, and the Late Late Show with James Corden. He has performed or recorded with artists such as Burt Bacharach, Natalie Cole, Miley Cyrus, and Fiona Apple. In 2019 he performed at Royal Albert Hall for the Queen of England.

Watercolor Basics Class for ages 8+, let’s paint colorful sea turtles-in Nehalem!

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Pre-Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1411320430399?aff=oddtdtcreator

No experience needed! Learn the basics of watercolor and create a step by step colorful sea turtle and background. Participants will learn how to use the supplies and try a few easy techniques, while learning simple brush strokes. You will get instruction on the different ways to use your paintbrush, color mixing, and be able to try some magical things that watercolor is capable of! Cheryl will demonstrate and let you practice each one, wet on wet, wet on dry and many others.
I will offer gentle, encouraging tips and tricks as we go along. Just show up with curiosity and openness to having some fun putting paint onto paper and seeing why watercolor is so magical.
All supplies will be provided to use but if you want to bring your own brushes and paints, feel free. You will have a finished painting to take home with you. Ages 8+ encouraged to attend with your adult. You’re never too old to discover the magic of watercolor!
Our family has had a home in Manzanita since the 1970’s. I have enjoyed watercolor painting at the beach, it’s really one of my most creative and inspirational places to be. Teaching classes here has connected me to the nicest people and great friendships.
Welcome Nehalem, Manzanita, Rockaway Beach, Cannon Beach, Garibaldi, Tillamook and surrounding areas.

WHEELER: LET’S CLEAN UP!

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The 17th Annual Wheeler Clean-up Day is SATURDAY, JUNE 21st from 9 AM to 1 PM at our Waterfront Park!
PLEASE RESPECT THAT THIS IS A WHEELER-RESIDENT EVENT ONLY!
OKAY TO BRING = Clothing, furniture, appliances, building materials, housewares, paint in original containers that DO NOT LEAK, electronics, clean tires (without rims), newspapers, magazines, books, household & other items for the trash that do not fit in your regular garbage can
NOT OKAY TO BRING = NO kitchen or bathroom garbage, NO medical or hazardous waste, NO oil of any type, NO yard debris (Manzanita Transfer Station offers FREE yard debris disposal for local residents June — September)
Heart of Cartm Swap Shop volunteers will be on hand again this year! Reuse, Repair or Re-imagine!
DOCUMENT SHREDDING for a 3rd year! It is still only $1.00 per pound! Hooray!
Can’t make it to Waterfront Park? Have items that are too large to bring to the Park? Have questions or would you like to volunteer? Call Mary Leverette at (503) 449-8445 before Friday, June 20th.
REMEMBER, THIS IS AN ANNUAL EVENT FOR WHEELER RESIDENTS ONLY! Thank you for your understanding.
Hope to see you there!

Trail Ambassador Introductory Session

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Are you passionate about local trails? Here’s your chance to engage with visitors, advocate for trails, and make a difference!

Join Tillamook Coast Visitors Association and Trailkeepers of Oregon online Wednesday, June 25 at 4:30 pm for an introductory session to learn how you can be a 2025 Trail Ambassador on the Tillamook Coast.

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 Cape Kiwanda. You will also share the new Seven Principles of Leave No Trace for the Tillamook Coast.

Please pre-regiser at www.eventbrite.com/e/trail-ambassadors-program-introduction-tickets-1417497636589?aff=oddtdtcreator

Questions? Email dan@tillamookcoast.com.

Youth Printing Workshop – Wednesday 6/18

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Does your middle schooler or high schooler need a constructive activity to do on Wednesday, June 18th, when rain is in the forecast?

Youth Program – Tetrapak Printing Workshop for Teens
Youth Workshop: Visual Arts
Visualization + Tetrapak Printing Workshop for ages 12-18
with James L. Tucker & Jessica Harrison
June 18 | 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Tuition $10
Hoffman Center for the Arts | 594 Laneda Avenue | Manzanita

hoffmanarts.org/events/youth-workshop-writing-visual-arts/

Explore the power of mindfulness and hands-on creativity in this Meditative Print Workshop for Teens! Learn how guided visualization meditation can spark creative ideas, and explore abstract drawing to translate these ideas onto paper. We will introduce the art of Tetrapak printing—a sustainable printmaking technique using upcycled materials—teaching participants how to turn their drawings into unique prints by experimenting with shapes, textures, and ink. This workshop encourages creative exploration through mindfulness, and cultivates an interest in both new & sustainable and traditional print-making techniques. No prior experience is needed!

Each participant will make their own original art prints to take home and all supplies and materials are included!

Please direct any questions about this workshop or registration to adria@hoffmanarts.org

2SLGBTQ+ Community Events and Support Needed

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Pride Month is here!
We’ve got so many fun events planned for the 2nd annual Manzanita Pride!

Upcoming: June 18 / 5-7pm
Queer Picnic & Sign Making for Pride Parade
@ Manzanita City Park

June 28 / 11-4pm
Manzanita Pride Parade & Party

11am Parade meet up @ Manzanita Beach-bottom of Laneda Ave
1130am Pride Parade
1230pm Pride Party @ Dirty Bird (corner of Division and Manzanita)

We also need your support!
Volunteer needs for day of is attached, and also we need your financial support!
Our fundraising goal is $1600 to cover our costs for the event.
We have an account at 1st Security Bank in Manzanita where you can donate directly or through Venmo under @ ManzanitaPride

Any amount really helps! We wouldn’t be able to do this without y’all’s support.

#ManzanitaPride #QueerCommunity #ManzanitaOregon #Nehalem #Wheeler #OregonCoast

See yall soon!

Yoga with Veterans

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Hey everybody.

There will be no Yoga with Molly for the rest of the summer.

However there’s still Yoga with Janet. There will be one more yoga session this coming Wednesday
and that will be the last one for the term. We’ll skip a week and the new term will begin July 2nd. Here
is the info:

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

Death Cafe – North Coast EOL Collective – Nehalem

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May 18th from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Location – NEHALEM: North Coast Recreation District (Fireplace Room)
Registration (required) email: welcome@northcoasteolcollective.com
Facilitator: Margo Lalich, MPH, RN, Co-Founder – North Coast EOL Collective

Making Visible the Invisible: A Community Conversation about Death and Dying. Applying the values of Acceptance, Belonging, Connection, and Legacy, Death Cafe is a co-generational gathering that aims to create a comfortable and open space for people to gather and discuss topics related to death, dying, and mortality and all that it is to be human navigating the most profound transition of our lives. It provides a platform for individuals to share their thoughts, fears, and experiences surrounding death in a supportive, non-judgmental, and safe environment. Adhering to Death Cafe’s mission, participation is free, although contributions to the Collective are accepted.

To learn more about Death Cafes: www.northcoasteolcollective.com/deathcafe

2025 Migratory Bird Day Celebration

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The Lower Nehalem watershed is full of bird-lovers, but how do we make our community and towns beloved by birds? These ‘Shared Spaces’ are the focus of 2025’s Migratory Bird Day Celebration.
Gather at Alder Creek Farm on Sunday, May 25th for a day of guided bird walks, ‘Big Sit’ observation station, kid’s activities and learning opportunities!

Together, we’ll identify challenges birds face in our own community and consider how to make the spaces we share with birds safer and more welcoming. There will be no shortage of fun for bird enthusiasts of all ages at this family-friendly event. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair of ours! No prior birding experience is necessary.

Guided bird walks will depart from the farm. One will begin at 10AM, and another at 11:30AM, following two route options: one on flat terrain and one that traverses up a medium slope to the upper riparian areas above Alder Creek.

If exploring over uneven ground isn’t your thing, join us at our ‘Big Sit’ station. Or visit the interpretive tables hosted by Hoffman Center for the Arts, Oregon Parks & Recreation, Seven Capes Bird Alliance, Haystack Rock Awareness Program (HRAP), Bird Alliance of Oregon, and the Wildlife Center of the North Coast.

Yoga with Veterans and with Molly and with Janet

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Hey everybody.

Come and have a good time. Start it with Yoga! It’s fun, it’s free and it will make you healthy.
Come join us. Everyone is welcome.

First there’s Yoga with Molly.
Day – Monday
Time. – 11:15 PST
Place – Tillamook YMCA

If you can’t join in person, you can still zoom in via the following link:
us06web.zoom.us/j/86577877885?pwd=hubSgvfcmYl6AWclxvsfULTHkeUCXY.1

Next there’s 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