Join us this Thursday, for a dance centered on the theme RELEASE.
Our dance is a welcoming space to shake off anything that no longer serves you, and step into the new year a little lighter.
The music will follow a natural arc – creating room for movement, play, expression, and letting go. There’s no right way to dance and nothing to figure out, just an invitation to come as you are, move freely, and enjoy being in your body in community.
We’ll close the evening with a gentle sound healing – offering a moment to settle, integrate, and land together after the dance.
For anyone who’d like to continue the reset, the Starseed Sauna will be open shortly after dance as an optional offering – a warm, grounding way to cleanse the body and welcome what’s next.
Come dance, have fun, and move into the new year with renewed vigor.
Looking forward to sharing the floor with you.
Warmly,
Neil
Date – Thursday, January 15
Time – 10:30 PST
Place. – Manzanita library
Everyone is welcome. You need not be a veteran to attend. So make an appearance and be heard. It you can’t show up in person, you’re more than welcome to join via zoom. Hopefully it will work this time.
Veterans for Peace is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
us06web.zoom.us/j/85267793288?pwd=4jhsDXAYiNgsBcl0SjOneE1EvfgglU.1
Brian
Next meeting is
Jan 24 at 10am
White Clover Grange
36585 Hwy 53
Nehalem 97131
Enter at the front, right corner door
This month our guest speaker is Katja Biesanz. She is a Master Gardener who is coming to share her vast knowledge of botanical Latin which is used globally for the scientific naming and descriptions of plants. The international language provides plant identification, color or origin and helps us understand the plant’s features and characteristics. We hope you can join us for a new year of fun and learning!
The Nehalem Bay Garden Club will be 76 years young next spring! A very active group of 30 plus members is keeping this vibrant group going and the Club is always open to new members. Hopefully our new time will make the meetings available to more folks. So, if gardening is in your blood, or an interest that you would like to explore, please consider checking them out. No gardening experience is required, only an interest in learning, playing in dirt and hanging out with some pretty cool people!
The current mission of Nehalem Bay Garden Club is “To cultivate knowledge and love of gardening through educational programs and activities; to aid in the protection of the environment, native plants and wildlife; and to support public service through garden related organizations and volunteer opportunities.” The Club Objective from the 1978/79 yearbook was “To stimulate the knowledge and love for gardening, to aid in the protection of native trees, plants and birds.” So the legacy continues.
Nehalem Bay Garden Club’s big project is an annual plant sale Mother’s Day weekend. The 2026 sale will be Saturday, May 9th at the same location as the past few years at the junction of N Fork Road and Highway 53 in Nehalem. Please save the date! Going back to old roots, the 2026 sale will only be on Saturday.
The months leading up to the sale, starting in late January are busy ones, mainly starting seeds and potting up plants. Since many hands make light work, anyone interested in helping is very welcome. The Club meets nearly every week getting hands dirty and laughing a lot as the work is done. Please email barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net if you would like to know more about these work/play parties or about the Garden Club.
Proceeds from the annual plant sale are given to local organizations that meet the mission of the Club. We have been donating to the community for over 20 years. Since 2020 alone the Club has awarded grants totaling nearly $18,000. Grant recipients include Alder Creek Farm, Food Roots, Hoffman Garden, Tillamook Early Learning Center, Wheeler Waterfront Park and Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy. During the pandemic we wanted to help with food security and included Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church for their Senior Lunches and Food Pantry and North County Food Bank.
The 1978/79 yearbook also had a Conservation Pledge.
“I give my
Pledge as an American to save
And Faithfully to defend from Waste the natural resources of
My Country – its Forests, Waters
And Wildlife.”
Words to live by today.
On Saturday, January 17, I am hosting a town hall at Tillamook High School. I invite all Tillamook County community members to come and discuss ideas to strengthen our state and our nation. I hope to see you there!
What: Tillamook County Town Hall
When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 — 2:00 PM PST
Where: Tillamook High School – Auditorium
2605 12th St, Tillamook, OR 97141
Parking: Parking available across the street near the TBCC Career and College Center.
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My office is committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering full participation for all. While there is no need to RSVP for the town hall, my team is ready to help should you need disability-related accommodations or have other access needs to participate in the town hall. Please reach out to my State Operations Manager Allison Burke at Allison_Burke@merkley.senate.gov or (503) 326-3386 to make your accommodations request by Wednesday, January 14 at 12 pm PST for my team to best support your participation.
To learn more about this town hall or any future events, please visit my website at merkley.senate.gov and stay engaged on Twitter. You can also like my Facebook page and follow me on Instagram and Bluesky to get a look behind the scenes!
Thank you, and I look forward to meeting with you.
All my best,
Jeff
This month’s story is Knight Owl by Christopher Denise. Owl has always dreamed of being a knight. Children will hear how Owl’s wish comes true and the problem he faces once he is keeping watch over the castle. Beautiful illustrations and Owl’s adventure will be sure to captivate children and adults alike. The story will be accompanied by trumpet player, Scott Wagner. Afterwards preschoolers will learn more about the trumpet and take part in making their own music with provided instruments.
The free readings for children ages 2 to 5 are planned monthly in partnership between North Oregon Coast Symphony, North Tillamook Library in Manzanita, and Seaside Library. For more information visit North Oregon Coast Symphony’s website at www.nocsymphony.org.
TWO POP UP RALLIES will be held this Saturday, 1/10 to protest ICE brutality and the illegal war, from 12-2 pm in TWO LOCATIONS:
-on the overpass over Highway 6, just east of Tillamook. You can access it from Goodspeed Park on Third Street,
-at the usual location at Sue Elmore Park, to increase visibility.
Link to register: tinyurl.com/yc2hbmw2
A VIGIL will be held this Saturday, 1/10 from 5-6 pm, downtown at the Second Street Plaza, in remembrance of those who have been brutalized, shot or murdered by ICE. Bring a candle (battery operated preferred) and/or a sign, if you can.
Link to register: tinyurl.com/287k8sz2
ITCA’s MONTHLY MEETING is on Saturday, January 17th at 1 pm at the Tillamook Library. Guest Speaker: Julia Wentzel, Regional Manager of the Oregon Food Bank. Please bring donations!
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Join us Monday, January 12, from 2-4pm for a fun session to start your year focused on your future dreams and plans. Learn the power and magic of Treasure Maps, Vision Boards – whatever you call them.
Kathie Hightower will share information on how these fun tools can move you towards what you want.
Bring magazines to cut images/words/phrases from, and scissors, glue and poster board. We will have some supplies on hand to share, including a big box of magazines, but bring what you have. After a short intro session, we will cut and paste to our hearts desires, creating collages to inspire our futures. At the end, participants can choose to share what they discovered in making their vision board. (which strengthens the magic of them.)
Your $5 donation at the door supports the Pine Grove Community House.
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
The national organization is calling on all groups to hold events this weekend in a show of solidarity against ICE.
1) TWO POP UP RALLIES this Saturday the 10th to protest ICE and the illegal war, from 12-2pm in TWO LOCATIONS:
~on the overpass over Highway 6, just east of Tillamook. You can access it from Goodspeed Park on Third Street,
~at the usual location at Sue Elmore Park at the same time, as space is limited on the overpass and this will increase visibility.
Link to register: tinyurl.com/yc2hbmw2
2) VIGIL on this Saturday evening from 5-6pm, downtown at the Second Street Plaza, to remember Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered by ICE, and for the couple in Portland who were shot Thursday afternoon by ICE, and others who have been illegally brutalized. Bring a candle (battery operated preferred) and/or a sign.
Link to register: tinyurl.com/287k8sz2
3) Protest Safety: Here’s a link to get some free training: ACLU’s Protest Safety, Know Your Rights and De-Escalation Training | PeoplePower.org
4) Just a reminder: Saturday, January 17th at 1 pm at the library is our monthly meeting. The speaker will be the food bank. Please bring donations!
5) As always, these are ways to support ITCA directly:
Volunteer! We can always use help and we can use your skills and talents. We also want as many people as possible to join our community resistance teams. There’s one in YOUR community!
Click the link to volunteer. Our volunteer coordinators will contact you:
Donate! Local Indivisible Project via ActBlue
Follow our public Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/indivisibletillamookcoastaction
In solidarity,
Romy and Don
Submission Rules
www.adventisthealth.org/events/ahtm-a-call-to-artists-submit-your-work/
– Artists of all ages living on the Oregon coast.
– Submit up to five entries – Any medium that is wall-ready may be entered. We cannot accept freestanding items.
– Please clearly label the back of artwork with the creative title, artist name and sale price (if applicable).
– No fees for creative submissions.
– Sale of artwork. Art can be marked for sale by artist. 20% of sales will go to support fitness scholarships at NCRD; 80% goes to the artist.
The exhibition will be open throughout the month of February. All artwork must remain in the exhibition the entire month and must be picked up on Friday, February 27, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. No early pickups.
Please also join us for the exhibition opening and reception on Sunday, February 1, 1 – 3 p.m. See more details: www.adventisthealth.org/tillamook/events/ahtm-art-for-the-heart-all-theme-artist-exhibition/2-1-26
If you have questions or want to express an early interest, please contact Annette McLain via email McLainAL@ah.org or call 971-396-6920.
When: This Saturday, January 10th
3:00 to 6:00 pm
Food – Beverages – Music – Stories – Laughter
At the North County Rec. District, NCRD, 9th Street in Nehalem.
See you there and, an early Thank You for all of the Helpers who are making this happen. This is the Community that Louise loved.
Louise V. Christianson
I’ll be having the gallery open until 8:30pm Friday January 9, and on Saturday January 10 the gallery is open from 9:30am-3:30pm! If you come during these times Friday and Saturday I’ll be in the building by the gallery in Printmaking rooms. Otherwise gallery hours are listed in flyer attached. Cheers!
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 for the event by January 21st. 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.
Take the first step toward a healthier, more adaptable spine and nervous system with this special opportunity for new patients:
+ A personalized Report of Your Postural Health
+ A mini spinal exam
+ Your first gentle spinal adjustment with Dr. Dawn
Following your visit, if you choose to continue your wellness journey with us, you’ll gain access to a specially discounted, more comprehensive Initial Exam and Introduction to Chiropractic Care.
Spaces are limited—book your appointment online today: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=12487570&appointmentType=11409294
This is the last Free Spine Check of the year. Now is the perfect time to invest in your health.
Experience the benefits of a well-aligned spine and a properly functioning nervous system—your body will thank you.
We’re here to support you in feeling your best, every step of the way.
-January 17
-Appointments available between 9am and 1pm
**For new patients and local community members only.
Let’s start the new year with a commitment to fixing our things rather than throwing them away.
At the repair cafe, we repair clothing, small electrical items like lamps and toasters,
At the repair cafe, we pair you with an expert fixer who can take a look at your item, help you diagnose the problem, and most likely fix it! You can learn some repair skills as you watch. It’s very rewarding to give your item a new life, keep it out of the landfill, and learn something new.
Join us this Saturday at the workshop next to Heart of Cartm’s store from 3-5. Sign up at the website, so we will be expecting you.
www.heartofcartm.org/repaircafe
See you soon!
JANUARY 10
SATURDAY
5:30 PM
Wine & Books
AGAINST THE CURRENT: FATHER TOM ODDO AND THE NEW AMERICAN CATHOLIC covers the In the wake of Stonewall and the Second Vatican Council. Father Oddo paved the way for those seeking a space where faith and identity could coexist. He co-founded DignityUSA at just 29 years old, positioning himself as a key figure in the fight for civil rights. By 38, he became President of the University of Portland, a rising academic star poised to transform higher education.
A tragic car accident cut his life short at 45, but his story and his legacy continue to impact the course of the Church today.
In Against the Current, Tyler Bieber presents a compelling biography based on intimate interviews, personal archives, and never-before-seen documents. The book explores encounters with celebrities, politicians, and Pope John Paul II while diving into themes of hope, resilience, and loss. It reveals a forgotten chapter of American history, a story of courage within the confines of tradition, and a meditation on redemption, identity, and the future of Catholicism.
We will discuss Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP)’s recent publication of the State of the Bays and staff will be present for you to ask questions and get plugged into opportunities to engage in the conservation of our estuaries! Collage and craft supplies provided.
Learn more at www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/ and register using the link in the comments!
This month’s story is Knight Owl by Christopher Denise. Owl has always dreamed of being a knight. Children will hear how Owl’s wish comes true and the problem he faces once he is keeping watch over the castle. Beautiful illustrations and Owl’s adventure will be sure to captivate children and adults alike. The story will be accompanied by trumpet player, Scott Wagner. Afterwards preschoolers will learn more about the trumpet and take part in making their own music with provided instruments.
The free readings for children ages 2 to 5 are planned monthly in partnership between North Oregon Coast Symphony, North Tillamook Library in Manzanita, and Seaside Library. For more information visit North Oregon Coast Symphony’s website at www.nocsymphony.org.
• 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
• 6:15-6:45 Singers invite Receivers to sit in the zero-gravity chairs to receive song for whatever needs to be held tenderly
UPCOMING DATES
→1/13/26
→2/10/26
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
Start of the New Year with a bang with yoga. 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