Live DJ for Manzanita New Years Party

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DJ Life will provide the tunes for the New Year’s Eve party at the Pine Grove in Manzanita to get us in the mood for the Parade!

Come celebrate New Year’s Eve with your community on Saturday, Dec 31, starting at 7pm. This event is sponsored by Fulcrum Community Resources.

Festivities will include a Gratitude Jar reading, a giving tree, food, music and costume prep for a Parade to the beach and back at midnight. Bring musical instruments and noise makers to herald the New Year during the parade!

To get sparkled and dressed up for the parade, there will be a box of costumes to borrow from. Or go to Heart of Cartm in Wheeler on Saturday, Dec 31, between noon and six. They will have their workshop open and materials available to make fun costumes ala their famous Trashion Show. Donations for use of the space and materials appreciated. Or dress up at home before you come.

Soup and bread will be provided by Wild Grocery and Café in Manzanita. The soup will be vegan and gluten free.

Pick a treasure from the Giving Tree of unwrapped gifts. Bring an unwrapped gift to share.

All gratitude submissions from the 4th Annual North Coast Community Gratitude Jar project will be read aloud and stored in a community archive. What happens to your gratitude? It ripples out and supports community spirit. To participate, visit one of our local Gratitude Jar hosts, and write who/what you are grateful for on the provided slips of paper, and place in the jar. Or submit to our virtual jar online at www.communitygratitudejar.com through December 30th. This is free for all ages to participate. Hosts are Wild Grocery and Café and Cloud and Leaf Bookstore in Manzanita, Stockton’s Lumber and North Coast Pinball in Nehalem and Heart of Cartm in Wheeler.

!!! Come join us to ring in the New Year !!!

Reminders:
Bring your gratitude.
Bring your instrument/noise maker for the parade.
Bring an unwrapped gift.
Bring your community spirit and positive vibes for a New Year filled with love and peace!

Donations welcome to cover costs.

Come play Thursday @ 6ish at White Clover Grange (Nehalem)

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Experience the medicine of embodied play.

This week’s theme hosted by Christina Pyktel:

SYNERGY:
when two or more independent parts combine to create something even better than the sum of their separate effects.

Thursday, December 8
at White Clover Grange
Set-up/Warm-up starts at 6:00
Opening Circle 6:30
Ends by 8:00

Ecstatic Spirit Dance and Movement is an unconditionally loving, free-form, playful exploration. Come as you are. Be as you wish.

$10-$20 donation towards grange rental requested.
Questions? Contact Fae Scott ‭(503) 354-7153‬ or s.fae.scott@gmail.com

LNWC Annual Meeting and Speaker Series: The Role of Red Alder in the Oregon Coast Range

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On January 12th, 2023 the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council will be hosting both their Annual Meeting and a presentation w/ Andy Bluhm, OSU’s Associate Program Director of the Hardwood Silviculture Cooperative, who will share new insight into a common tree in the Nehalem Watershed, the red alder.

The LNWC’s Annual Meeting will start at 5 pm. The Annual Meeting consists of board elections, selection of board officers, and the Annual Report. All members are welcome to attend to vote in board elections. The Annual Report will be a summary of council activities in 2022 including progress reports on restoration designs, planting projects, and regional collaborations. It’s been a busy year for the council so we hope you’ll come early to learn about what we’ve been up to.

Andy Bluhm’s presentation on red alder will begin at 7 pm. This presentation will introduce the characteristics of red alder and summarize the ecological role that red alder plays in the Oregon Coast Range. We’ll look at how red alder fits into the big picture of PNW ecosystems then examine the red alder’s effect on diversity, site productivity, community resiliency, and ecosystem function. Specific emphasis will be placed on the function red alder has in riparian systems and it’s influence on riparian communities.

In addition to a B.S. in Forestry from the University of Minnesota and an M.S. in Forest Ecology/Silviculture from the University of Georgia, Andy has spent the last 20 years at OSU as the Associate Program Director of the Hardwood Silviculture Cooperative- focusing on the biology and management of red alder. Other research projects at OSU have included directing the red alder management program for the OSU College Forests, managing a long-term study on alternative silvicultural practices, installing and measuring a Swiss Needle Cast research plot network, and coordinating the PNW Permanent Sample Plot network. His main duties include everything from education and outreach, data collection to growth and yield modeling and everything in between. In his free time, he enjoys exploring PNW old-growth forests in pursuit of big trees.

Andy is an expert on this foundational tree in our watershed and will have a wealth of information to share with us. Hopefully, everyone will walk away from this talk with a new appreciation for Red Alders and the roles they play in the Nehalem.

Both the Annual Meeting and the presentation will be hosted on Zoom and are free to the public. The zoom link is us02web.zoom.us/j/83650617243 or on the Faceboook event at www.facebook.com/lnwc1. You can also contact the watershed council at info@nehalemwatershed.org. A recording of this presentation will also be posted on the LNWC’s YouTube channel with our other recorded presentations. Just search for “Lower Nehalem Watershed Council” on YouTube.

Event Information: This event is FREE and open to the public. Find more information on our speaker series and the links for access on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/lnwc1).

Time & Agenda:
5:00 PM LNWC Annual Meeting
5:30 PM LNWC Year in Review
7:00 PM Role of Red Alder in the Oregon Coast Range w/ Andy Bluhm
8:30 PM Adjourn

LNWC Annual Meeting and Speaker Series: Role of Red Alder in the Oregon Coast Range

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LNWC Annual Meeting and Speaker Series: The Role of Red Alder in the Oregon Coast Range w/ Andy Bluhm

On January 12th, 2023 the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council will be hosting both their Annual Meeting and a presentation w/ Andy Bluhm, OSU’s Associate Program Director of the Hardwood Silviculture Cooperative, who will share new insight into a common tree in the Nehalem Watershed, the red alder.

The LNWC’s Annual Meeting will start at 5 pm. The Annual Meeting consists of board elections, selection of board officers, and the Annual Report. All members are welcome to attend to vote in board elections. The Annual Report will be a summary of council activities in 2022 including progress reports on restoration designs, planting projects, and regional collaborations. It’s been a busy year for the council so we hope you’ll come early to learn about what we’ve been up to.

Andy Bluhm’s presentation on red alder will begin at 7 pm. This presentation will introduce the characteristics of red alder and summarize the ecological role that red alder plays in the Oregon Coast Range. We’ll look at how red alder fits into the big picture of PNW ecosystems then examine the red alder’s effect on diversity, site productivity, community resiliency, and ecosystem function. Specific emphasis will be placed on the function red alder has in riparian systems and it’s influence on riparian communities.

In addition to a B.S. in Forestry from the University of Minnesota and an M.S. in Forest Ecology/Silviculture from the University of Georgia, Andy has spent the last 20 years at OSU as the Associate Program Director of the Hardwood Silviculture Cooperative- focusing on the biology and management of red alder. Other research projects at OSU have included directing the red alder management program for the OSU College Forests, managing a long-term study on alternative silvicultural practices, installing and measuring a Swiss Needle Cast research plot network, and coordinating the PNW Permanent Sample Plot network. His main duties include everything from education and outreach, data collection to growth and yield modeling and everything in between. In his free time, he enjoys exploring PNW old-growth forests in pursuit of big trees.

Andy is an expert on this foundational tree in our watershed and will have a wealth of information to share with us. Hopefully, everyone will walk away from this talk with a new appreciation for Red Alders and the roles they play in the Nehalem.

Both the Annual Meeting and the presentation will be hosted on Zoom and are free to the public. The zoom link is us02web.zoom.us/j/83650617243 or on the Faceboook event at www.facebook.com/lnwc1. You can also contact the watershed council at info@nehalemwatershed.org. A recording of this presentation will also be posted on the LNWC’s YouTube channel with our other recorded presentations. Just search for “Lower Nehalem Watershed Council” on YouTube.

Event Information: This event is FREE and open to the public. Find more information on our speaker series and the links for access on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/lnwc1).

Time & Agenda:
5:00 PM LNWC Annual Meeting
5:30 PM LNWC Year in Review
7:00 PM Role of Red Alder in the Oregon Coast Range w/ Andy Bluhm
8:30 PM Adjourn

Beachside Writer’s Retreat

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Hello, BBQ!
If you’ve been considering joining us for our 5-day residential writer’s retreat February 20–24, 2023, you have a few more days to do so as registration has been *extended* until January 1!
We will enjoy a focused time of contemplation, community, creativity, and craft in a cozy beachside home. Catered meals by Heidi Cummins and massage by Gia Shaw will add a layer of self-care as we delve deep into our craft. Terry Glaspey will share on spirituality and art, I will lead workshops on vision and voice, and Chip MacGregor will provide the wisdom of an experienced literary agent. And of course there will be plenty of time to write.
For questions: retreat@wellversedtranslations.com For more information: www.wellversedtranslations.com
We can’t wait to come alongside your writing project this February!

New Years Eve Party and Parade in Manzanita

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Come celebrate New Year’s Eve with your community at the Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita on Saturday, Dec 31, starting at 7pm. This event is sponsored by Fulcrum Community Resources.

Festivities will include a Gratitude Jar reading, a giving tree, food, music and costume prep for a Parade to the beach and back at midnight. Bring musical instruments and noise makers to herald the New Year during the parade!

To get sparkled and dressed up for the parade, there will be a box of costumes to borrow from. Or go to Heart of Cartm in Wheeler on Saturday, Dec 31, between noon and six. They will have their workshop open and materials available to make fun costumes ala their famous Trashion Show. Donations for use of the space and materials appreciated. Or dress up at home before you come.

Soup and bread will be provided by Wild Grocery and Café in Manzanita. The soup will be vegan and gluten free.

Pick a treasure from the Giving Tree of unwrapped gifts. Bring an unwrapped gift to share.

All gratitude submissions from the 4th Annual North Coast Community Gratitude Jar project will be read aloud and stored in a community archive. What happens to your gratitude? It ripples out and supports community spirit. To participate, visit one of our local Gratitude Jar hosts, and write who/what you are grateful for on the provided slips of paper, and place in the jar. Or submit to our virtual jar online at www.communitygratitudejar.com through December 30th. This is free for all ages to participate. Hosts are Wild Grocery and Café and Cloud and Leaf Bookstore in Manzanita, Stockton’s Lumber and North Coast Pinball in Nehalem and Heart of Cartm in Wheeler.

!!! Come join us to ring in the New Year !!!

Reminders:
Bring your gratitude.
Bring your instrument/noise maker for the parade.
Bring an unwrapped gift.
Bring your community spirit and positive vibes for a New Year filled with love and peace!

Donations welcome to cover costs.

Check out the Heart of Cartm Events Calendar!

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Now, you don’t have to worry that you’ve missed an announcement. The new website calendar is accessible whenever you need it and shows all the fun happenings in our workshop, like:
An appearance by Santa and Ms. Claus, Open workshop creative time, and a Brand New Event called “Craft Church”.

Check it out, now!
www.heartofcartm.org/calendar

Free Advent Concert

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TONIGHT!

Thursday, December 15 at 6pm, at St. Catherine’s
(Doors open at 5:30pm)

FREE—This concert is Deb’s gift to the community, so if you have a heart to give then pass it on to others in need!

Join singer-songwriter Deb Montgomery for a quiet, early evening of music and candles: a kind-of-sort-of Advent Concert. Think house concert in a church. St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church is sweet and warm, open, inclusive, and welcoming.

“Montgomery’s music has been compared to many other talented musicians, from Natalie Merchant to Neil
Young. These are great comparisons, and Montgomery is an excellent storyteller. Her music is glorious in
its ability to make you cry, to make you feel, to make you find hope again.” — Beat Media

Deb has performed for many years—with and without a band—in Seattle, Toronto, Chicago, and New
York City. She recently relocated to Manzanita. You can find her music on iTunes and Spotify, or listen
to her albums here: debmontgomery.com and debmontgomery1.bandcamp.com/album/the-heart-of-it.

Beachside Writer’s Retreat

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If you’ve been thinking about joining us for our 5-day beachside writer’s retreat February 20–24, 2023, *tomorrow* is your last day to register! We are looking forward to 5 dedicated days of contemplation, community, creativity, and craft.
To recap, here are some of the highlights: – An opportunity to get away, rest, and recharge at the beach – Enlightening talks on spirituality and art with Terry Glaspey – Q&A session with experienced literary agent Chip MacGregor – Sessions on creativity, vision, and voice with Christina Pfister – 1:1 conversation with a seasoned editor – Catered, delicious, locally sourced meals by Heidi Cummins – A balance of group activity and solitary writing time – 1-hour massage with the amazing Gia Shaw – Dedicated time to connect your craft to community, identity, and purpose
If this sounds like the getaway you’ve been looking for, we would love to have you!
*Registration is open until December 15!* We can’t wait to welcome you at the beach!
Ready to register? forms.gle/fTTvdqvwgNzTCyKL9 Questions? www.wellversedtranslations.com or PM me!

FUND RAISER for Older Dogs left behind. Photo .

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Photo with Santa & Furry Companion .
This Saturday 17th , 1 to 4 for < Angels For Sara >
at ” RiverDog ” in Astoria on 1389 Duane street.
$ 10 donation. The funds helps pay for the dental & surgeries of these little ones..
2 weeks ago some came with their Birds. Meet Jacque who runs : ” Angels For Sara “
for questions : call 503 368 6144

Make a Holiday Ornament for Kids! Sunday Dec 18

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Make your own holiday ornament at the Visitor Center! Kids of all ages can join this fun workshop at the Manzanita Visitor Center where they can decorate their own holiday ornament and take it home to put on the tree.

Sunday, December 18
Manzanita Visitor Center

Space is limited. To register click the link below:
www.eventbrite.com/e/make-your-own-ornament-for-kids-tickets-475662177377

Holiday Scavenger Hunt – December 17th

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Head on down to the Manzanita Visitor Center for a holiday-themed Scavenger Hunt around town! Your team will complete challenges as you search for scavenger hunt items that make Manzanita unique. This is a family-friendly event!

Compete for prizes donated by T-Spot Shop, Four Paws, and Bahama Mamas Bikes & Boards.

Space is limited so make sure to sign up for this event in advance by clicking the link below.
Saturday Dec 17th 2-3pm
Manzanita Visitor Center

To register click here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-scavenger-hunt-tickets-475659709997

Advent Concert

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Thursday, December 15 at 6pm, at St. Catherine’s
(Doors open at 5:30pm)

FREE—This concert is Deb’s gift to the community, so if you have a heart to give then pass it on to others in need!

Join singer-songwriter Deb Montgomery for a quiet, early evening of music and candles: a kind-of-sort-of Advent Concert. Think house concert in a church. St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church is sweet and warm, open, inclusive, and welcoming.

“Montgomery’s music has been compared to many other talented musicians, from Natalie Merchant to Neil
Young. These are great comparisons, and Montgomery is an excellent storyteller. Her music is glorious in
its ability to make you cry, to make you feel, to make you find hope again.” — Beat Media

Deb has performed for many years—with and without a band—in Seattle, Toronto, Chicago, and New
York City. She recently relocated to Manzanita. You can find her music on iTunes and Spotify, or listen
to her albums here: debmontgomery.com and debmontgomery1.bandcamp.com/album/the-heart-of-it.

Beachside Writer’s Retreat: February 20–24, 2023

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If you’ve been thinking about joining us for our 5-day writer’s retreat on the beautiful North Oregon Coast this February 20–24, you still have 5 days left to register!
Here’s the heart of it: If you are someone who is constantly pouring into other people’s lives and would like to take out some intentional YOU time to focus on your creativity and craft in community, this retreat is for YOU!
To recap, here are some of the highlights: – An opportunity to get away, rest, and recharge at the beach – Enlightening talks on spirituality and art with Terry Glaspey – Q&A session with experienced literary agent Chip MacGregor – Sessions on creativity, vision, and voice with Christina Pfister – 1:1 conversation with a seasoned editor – Catered, delicious, locally sourced meals by Heidi Cummins – A balance of group activity and solitary writing time – 1-hour massage with the amazing Gia Shaw – Dedicated time to connect your craft to community, identity, and purpose
If this sounds like the getaway you’ve been looking for, we would love to have you!
*Registration is open until December 15!*
Ready to register? forms.gle/fTTvdqvwgNzTCyKL9
Questions? www.wellversedtranslations.com or PM me!
We can’t wait to welcome you at the beach!

Community Game Night This Saturday

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Hello!

Don’t forget Community Game Night at Rising Hearts Studio is tomorrow, Saturday, December 10th, 6PM! This is a free, family friendly event! Come play games and have fun with your community. Bring your own favorite game to play, or use one of ours. Popcorn and lemonade provided. Hope to see you there!

Sponsored by Cosmic Healing NW
Call, text or email Christy at (503) 800-1092 or Christy@cosmichealingnw.com for questions or more info

Rising Hearts Studio
35840 7th St
Nehalem, OR 97131
“Lifting the community through education and services that promote healing on all levels”

Saturday 12/10 Holiday Bazaar at White Clover Grange and Turkey Raffle!

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The White Clover Grange will be festive and full of a variety of local farm and craft products for your gift-giving and to fill your pantry. Lance’s Farm Vittles has donated a nearly 30 pound turkey that will be raffled off at the Holiday Bazaar. Join us at the historic White Clover Grange on Saturday December 10th from 11 am to 3 pm. Rice & Shine food cart will be available for a tasty lunch meal, and other treats and goodies will be available too.

This Christmas, give that writer in your life…

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…the gift of rest, time to create, and a community to engage with around their craft. Give them a 5-day beachside writer’s retreat.

This February 20–24 Well Versed Edits & Translations will be hosting a residential writer’s retreat right here on the North Oregon Coast and writers of all genres and levels of publication (or not) are invited to attend.

Writers will enjoy:
* Enlightening talks on spirituality and art with author and editor Terry Glaspey
* Q&A session with resident literary agent, Chip MacGregor
* Sessions on creativity, vision, and voice with Christina Pfister
* 1:1 conversation with a seasoned editor
* Catered, delicious, locally sourced meals by Heidi Cummins
* 1-hour massage with the amazing Gia Shaw
* A balance of group activity and solitary writing time
* Dedicated time to connect their craft to community, identity, and purpose

For details and to register, please go to www.wellversedtranslations.com and/or email retreat@wellversedtranslations.com.

Accepting registrations until December 15 or the retreat is full (whichever happens first)!

Jazz Vocalist Lauren Kinhan Brings Love Letters and Ornaments to the Coaster Theatre

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On Friday, Dec. 23 at 7:30 p.m. the Coaster Theatre welcomes Lauren Kinhan for an evening of “Love Letters and Ornaments in Blue.”

Admission is $25; tickets can be purchased at the theatre box office (503-436-1242) or online at coastertheatre.com.

“Love Letters and Ornaments in Blue” features Oregon expat, Lauren Kinhan, in the place from which all her music and inspiration springs. Cannon Beach holds some of Lauren’s most precious “ornaments:” her family. So these sandy streets are tried and true muses for her genre merging music that celebrates her bicoastal love affair. Living in New York City since the late ’80s, Lauren became a hearty artist, singer / songwriter of numerous highly respected solo records and a long-time bandmate of the New York Voices. Her career has taken her all over the world, allowing her to add songs to her bag, influenced by the times we are living and the people she is loving.

At this time, everyone must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter the theatre on performance day. Face masks are optional but encouraged when attending a show at the Coaster Theatre. The theatre recommends visiting coastertheatre.com or contacting the box office closer to the performance for any possible changes to the theatre’s COVID policy.

Upcoming shows and events at the theatre:
Suite Surrender auditions, Jan. 17 & 18
Guilty Conscience, Feb. 3-25

Kathryn Claire’s “Winter Songs” concert

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kathryn Claire’s Winter Songs Dec. 16th | 5pm | $20 (children $10) White Clover Grange | Nehalem, OR Tickets: www.kathrynclairemusic.com
Winter Songs – Seasonal music to celebrate the darkest nights
ABOUT THE SHOW & MUSICIANS: Winter Songs is a show inspired by the season with music to honor the shortest days and longest nights. Weaving together songs, instrumentals, traditional and original music and a few covers, Kathryn Claire invites the audience to join together in celebration of the season. Kathryn Claire has been doing a seasonal winter show since 2013 working with a variety of artists. In 2018, Don Henson joined her for Winter Songs on piano and percussion before incorporating Sid Ditson on violin and viola in 2019. The blend of this trio is stunning and their energy together is joyful and heartfelt. Having taken the past two years off due to the pandemic, Kathryn, Sid and Don are thrilled to be reunited for this show and will be releasing an EP featuring music Kathryn wrote specifically for the show. Kathryn Claire has long standing ties to the Oregon Coast and is looking forward to sharing music at the historic White Clover Grange. Expect tea, cookies, community, creativity, singing and even some dancing!
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. Honest and poetic writing, crystalline vocals, impassioned violin compositions, and an ability to move seamlessly across genres, are the hallmark of Kathryn Claire’s original and diverse sound. Don Henson has toured extensively with Kathryn Claire in the Pacific Northwest and played with her “Winter Songs” show since 2018. Don works frequently with Will West and Skip Vonkuske in Portland, OR. His band, ‘Sneakin Out’ has played various stages with Pink Martini, on The Tonight Show (With Jay Leno) and had the honor of playing Carnegie Hall.
Sid Diston has toured with Kathryn in Belgium and the Netherlands and has been an integral part of Kathryn’s music over the past decade. Sid has been playing violin since childhood. He loves to explore the sometimes irreverent blend of fiddle and violin styles, and brings to the stage and studio a versatility with the instrument that is truly unique. Classical, indie, bluegrass, Celtic and improv are all a part of Sid’s palette, along with an exquisite tone and depth of expression. Sid is often caught grinning while playing, finding it impossible to hide the immense joy that music brings.

Holiday Treasures: Drawing winter holiday botanical treasures

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Visual Arts Class
Holiday Treasures: Drawing winter holiday botanical treasures
with Dorota Haber Lehigh
December 10 | 1:00-4:00pm
Tuition $45
via Zoom–A Zoom Link will be sent two days before the scheduled class

Festive Winter Treasures
Current registered participants can view prior recorded demonstrations and Zoom sessions at Hoff-Online
Celebrate winter by creating a festive botanical drawing taking inspiration from winter fruit, foliage, or winter branches. You may work in your sketchbook, paper of your choice, or perhaps create a winter-themed holiday card. We will look at creative and festive ways to arrange your winter treasures. The workshop will include a presentation of Dorota’s botanical drawings of seasonal plants, step-by-step examples, a demonstration of how to approach drawing from observation and various colored pencils techniques, and a time to draw together. Dorota plans to include how you can turn your botanical drawings into greeting cards. Although drawing in the realistic form will be the focus, individual styles will be encouraged and celebrated.

Follow this link for more information or to register: hoffmanarts.org/events/drawing-winter-holiday-botanical-treasures/

Advent Concert

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Thursday, December 15 at 6pm, at St. Catherine’s

Join singer-songwriter Deb Montgomery for a quiet, early evening of music and candles: a kind-of-sort-of Advent Concert. Think house concert in a church. St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church is sweet and warm, open, inclusive, and welcoming.

“Montgomery’s music has been compared to many other talented musicians, from Natalie Merchant to Neil
Young. These are great comparisons, and Montgomery is an excellent storyteller. Her music is glorious in
its ability to make you cry, to make you feel, to make you find hope again.” — Beat Media

Deb has performed for many years—with and without a band—in Seattle, Toronto, Chicago, and New
York City. She recently relocated to Manzanita. You can find her music on iTunes and Spotify, or listen
to her albums here: debmontgomery.com and debmontgomery1.bandcamp.com/album/the-heart-of-it.

Community Game Night This Saturday

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This Saturday, December 10th is Community Game Night at Rising Hearts Studio, 35840 7th St, in downtown Nehalem. This free, fun event is a wonderful chance to get to know members of your community. Bring your own favorite game, or play one of ours. Popcorn and lemonade provided. We start at 6 PM, please join us!
Call, text , or email Christy@cosmichealingnw.com or (503) 800-1092.
Sponsored by Cosmic Healing NW

Rising Hearts Studio
35840 7th St
Nehalem, OR 97131

December 10th – Repair Cafe – Register Now!

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Bring your beloved broken item to our team of fix it experts who will do their best to help you diagnose the problem, find parts or repair it right there. At a Repair Cafe, practical skills are passed on and valuable resources are saved.
*Examples of items to bring*
+Fabric or leather with a small hole
+Clothing to hem
+Broken jewelry
+Kitchen appliance
+Vacuum
+Lamp
+Tool or knife for repair or sharpening
REGISTER NOW www.heartofcartm.org/repaircafe
to reserve your spot at a repair table and to give our experts a little heads up!

*What to expect*
+Arrive as close to 3, as possible.
+Check in with our volunteer when you arrive. You’ll receive one repair ticket for each item you have registered. There may be a wait depending on the number of repairs. We try to help everyone who brings an item.
+While you wait, you can: Sit with the repair person to learn about fixing your item, Enjoy tea and a snack, Browse The Refindery.
+When there is a conclusion about your item, you’ll take your repair ticket to the register. Here, you may make a donation to Heart of Cartm or tell us how darn excited you are to take home a fixed item.
Hot tip!! Remember to bring things for testing your item, like; new parts, power cords, batteries, connecting cables, remote controls, instruction manuals, special light bulbs.

The Heart of Cartm reimagines waste – supporting community building, sustainable living and artistic expression. Please help us rebuild this critical community resource.
Enter the vision portal to make a donation! secure.givelively.org/donate/cartm/heart-of-cartm-future-vision-portal

Beachside Writer’s Retreat

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Hello, BBQ!
I am one of the full-time book editors in the area and I will be hosting a 5-day residential writer’s retreat in a beachside home this February 20–24. Writers of any genre and at any level of publication (or not) are invited to attend.
Along with our focus on contemplation, creativity, community, and craft, we will enjoy some lovely self-care elements including delicious meals by Heidi Cummins (of Roost fame) and massage by the fabulous Gia Shaw. Writers will have an opportunity to schedule a 1:1 with an experienced editor to discuss their projects and established literary agent Chip MacGregor will be offering an “ask me anything” Q & A session to all attendees. Of course there will be plenty of focused writing time as well.
So far we have writers coming from IL, NE, NC, CA, and OR and we still have a couple of spots left. Registration closes on December 15 or when the retreat is full—whichever happens first.
Please email retreat@wellversedtranslations.com if you’re interested, and I’ll be happy to send you our flyer with all of the details!
With appreciation,
Christina Pfister Editor, Writer, and Retreat Host