In the fall of 2015, three undercover jazz musicians performed together on a stage in Bucharest, Romania.
During that tour Single Malt Trio was formed. Brent Follis, Dan Faehnle and Phil Baker. Three Pink Martini musicians combined forces to perform music from their favorite composers, originals and arrangements of modern pop songs.
Grammy nominated pianist Randy Porter and bassist Dave Captein will join them for this special performance at the Oregon Coast.
You don’t want to miss this world class ensemble!
SINGLE MALT Q-TET will play on Saturday May 21st at the NCRD Performing Arts Center,
36155 9th Street in Nehalem Oregon.
Tickets are available at tickettomato.com.
This show is made possible thanks to these great sponsors: Visit Tillamook Coast and The Miller Foundation and Rob and Sharon Borgford.
Introduction to Photography
with Gregg Goolsby
Session 1 – May 21-22 | 10:00am-2:00pm
Session 2 – June 4 | 10:00am-1:00pm | June 5 | 10:00am-2:00pm
Tuition $200
Hoffman Center for the Arts | 594 Laneda Avenue | Manzanita
This workshop will require proof of vaccination
We want to make you a better photographer! This is the first in a series of courses for those who want to improve their basic photography skills. This class takes place over 4 days and 2 weekends. It is designed for those who have digital cameras that allow for adjustments to key settings like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Ideal camera types for this course include mirrorless DSLRs, as well as certain compact “point & shoot” cameras. Some of the topics we will explore include:
Topics
Basic camera functionality and operation
Developing the eye of a photographer
Creative expression
Harnessing the power of light and using the exposure “triad”
Equipment and proper usage including lenses, filters, and tripods
Basic composition
How to photograph flowers and art
Workflow and an introduction to image editing
Follow this link for more information or to register:
hoffmanarts.org/events/intro-to-photography/?
The North Coast Chamber Orchestra will present two classical music concerts in June, their final performances of the 2021-22 season. This unique ensemble, under the direction of conductor Cory Pederson, is a group of dedicated North Coast musicians offering live classical music in local venues. Titled “European Enchantment”, these concerts will feature a varied selection of performances by soloists, string ensemble, and full orchestra.
The first concert will take place on Friday, June 3 at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church (36335 N. Hwy 101, Nehalem, OR) beginning at 7:00pm. This is a beautiful and intimate venue, a favorite of musicians and audience alike. ALL audience members (children and adults) will be required to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to attend this concert.
The second concert will be on Sunday, June 5 at Camp Kiwanilong (595 SW Ridge Road in Warrenton, OR) beginning at 3:00pm. Nestled just south of Fort Stevens along the shores of Long Lake, the Camp offers a secluded and private rustic environment for events. This will be an outdoor concert, and the Orchestra’s first performance at this venue.
Tickets will be sold at the door for both concerts. Admission will be: $10 adults, $5 students, and children under 12 (with adult supervision) free.
For more information about NCCO, please visit the NCCO website at: northoregoncoastsymphony.org. & our Facebook page: North Coast Chamber Orchestra.
Would you like to learn more about the different types of clams in Netarts Bay? Are you new to clamming and would like some tips? Are you curious about distribution patterns, research, and regulations around harvesting? The Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS has you covered.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will join WEBS to help participants learn about the role of shellfish in bay health, the types of clams in the bay, the best and most sustainable methods for harvesting wild shellfish, and current research on trends in clam size and biomass.
Cost: There is no cost to attend this program. Tax-exempt donations to Netarts Bay WEBS to enable programs like this are encouraged, but not required.
Registration: More information provided after registration. Registration is required. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/sustainable-clamming-on-the-bay-registration-337484915467?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
This is an Explore Nature co-hosted event. Explore Nature Partnership offers a series of meaningful nature-based experiences highlighting the unique beauty of Tillamook County and the work being done to preserve the area’s natural resources and natural resource-based economy.
Find out more on our website Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS (www.netartsbaywebs.org) and by following our Facebook and Instagram pages (@netartsbaywebs). Stay connected with the Explore Nature Partnership at www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com or on social media (@explorenature_tillamookcoast).
This event was made possible with support from the Oregon Community Foundation – Salty Dog Fund. Explore Nature series is partially supported by Tillamook Coast Visitors Association and the Travel Oregon Forever Fund.
Our kayak trips that were canceled earlier this month have been rescheduled for Sunday, May 22! We are offering a tour for beginners and a tour of the inner bay. Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS interpreters and Kayak Tillamook County guides will lead our exploration of this diverse marine habitat. Check out our Kayaking On The Bay video series to help get you ready for your paddle: www.netartsbaywebs.org/kayaking-on-the-bay
We have two different kayak trips on May 22, with one trip for novice kayakers and one for intermediate level.
BAY ENTRANCE: NOVICE KAYAK TOUR
This tour is designed for beginning kayakers, taking advantage of the last outgoing tides. Participants will meander through the bay while making stops to appreciate the variety of animals and algae within the bay.
All equipment will be provided.
Restrictions: Tweens and older are free to join this trip. People with serious medical conditions should exercise caution in joining. Anyone under 90 lbs or over 230 lbs should notify us during registration to ensure we have the proper gear.
INNER BAY: INTERMEDIATE KAYAK TOUR
During this beautiful journey you will glide over the abundant marine life, aquatic plants, and algae within Netarts Bay. While this adventure is full of wonder, it is no easy float and isn’t for the timid! On the return trip, we will be paddling against both an incoming tidal current and a Northwest headwind. If you are up for a challenge, this is the trip for you.
The first half of this trip takes advantage of an incoming tide, flushing participants far up into the inner bay toward our favorite destinations. Because the NOAA tides predictions are only predictions, participants should be prepared for anything. For instance, the journey may involve short portages and using teamwork to carry the kayaks with us. All equipment will be provided.
Restrictions: Children under 16 yrs. and people with serious medical conditions are not allowed on this trip. Anyone under 90 lbs. or over 230 lbs. should notify us during registration to ensure we have the proper gear.
Where: Netarts Bay area. Sign up for the specific location!
Cost: No charge. Tax-exempt donations to Netarts Bay WEBS to enable programs like this are highly encouraged, but not required.
This is an Explore Nature co-hosted event. Explore Nature Partnership offers a series of meaningful nature-based experiences highlighting the unique beauty of Tillamook County and the work being done to preserve the area’s natural resources and natural resource-based economy.
Find out more on our website Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS (www.netartsbaywebs.org) and by following our Facebook and Instagram pages (@netartsbaywebs). Stay connected with the Explore Nature Partnership at www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com or on social media (@explorenature_tillamookcoast).
This event was made possible with support from the Oregon Community Foundation – Salty Dog Fund. Explore Nature series is partially supported by Tillamook Coast Visitors Association and the Travel Oregon Forever Fund.
Thursday, May 12th at 7:00pm
Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts (the PAC)
588 16th St (16 & Franklin) in Astoria OR
Tickets at www.PartnersForThePac.org or 503-338-9132
Mask and proof of vaccination are required.
Please join us for a very special performance at the Larsen Center – Astoria PAC with the marvelous JOHN GORKA May 12th. Come spend an evening with “the preeminent male singer-songwriter of the New Folk Movement” (Rolling Stone); known for his stunning and emotional baritone, dry wit, and introspective lyrics. The intimate setting assures a delightful, engaging and interactive evening!
Gorka’s last Astoria show sold out – so get your tickets today.
This concert is a fundraiser for our community radio station – KMUN.
The modern renaissance of folk music began when John Gorka won the Kerrville Folk Festival’s New Folk award in 1984, and it grew to maturity when he released his debut album “I Know” three years later.
Here was a singer-songwriter with a striking baritone voice that made you feel like you’d been hearing it all your life, with the songwriting chops to take on and see into nearly every type of song—from personal pieces about love and sadness, to bemused observations about daily life, political thinking-aloud, and sheer unmitigated whimsy.
Nearly four decades later, John still calls himself an aspiring folksinger, and his music has just kept getting deeper and better over his more than 15 critically acclaimed albums. John isn’t on the road as much as he used to be, so don’t miss this chance to catch a folk classic. You’ll leave the theater smiling.
Location of the sale is 43080 Northfork Rd, Nehalem at the junction of Hwy 53 and Northfork Rd. Look for the horse sculpture! (5 miles from the blinking light in Nehalem, straight out N Fork Rd till you come to Hwy 53. It’s on the left right before Hwy 53.)
Get your raffle tickets for a iRobot Vacuum Model 805 Roomba, complete with all the paperwork in the cardboard tray it came in. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $20.
We even still have some TOMATOES as well as Mother’s Day gifts, perennials, veggies, herbs, annuals, succulents, ground covers, trees, shrubs and house plants.
Thanks to all who braved the weather on Saturday to come out to the sale. Your purchases have helped our community! Nehalem Bay Garden Club donates proceeds from the sale to local organizations that share the Club’s mission. Recently the focus for these grants has been on food security. Past recipients include North County Food Bank, Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church for their food programs, Food Roots, Hoffman Gardens, Alder Creek Farm, Nehalem Elementary Garden Program, and the mural at Nehalem City Park.
Club members also want to share their appreciation to the folks at the Lower Nehalem Community Trust. Since Alder Creek Farm is not having a plant sale this year, due to a gap in garden management resources, they graciously made their hoop house available for the Club’s use. It is currently stocked with the tomatoes growing big and lush in the heat and light of the hoop house.
Introduction to Photography
with Gregg Goolsby
Session 1 – May 21-22 | 10:00am-2:00pm
Session 2 – June 4 | 10:00am-1:00pm | June 5 | 10:00am-2:00pm
Tuition $200
Hoffman Center for the Arts | 594 Laneda Avenue | Manzanita
Beginning Photography Course Description
This workshop will require proof of vaccination
We want to make you a better photographer! This is the first in a series of courses for those who want to improve their basic photography skills. This class takes place over 4 days and 2 weekends. It is designed for those who have digital cameras that allow for adjustments to key settings like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Ideal camera types for this course include mirrorless DSLRs, as well as certain compact “point & shoot” cameras. Some of the topics we will explore include:
Topics
Basic camera functionality and operation
Developing the eye of a photographer
Creative expression
Harnessing the power of light and using the exposure “triad”
Equipment and proper usage including lenses, filters, and tripods
Basic composition
How to photograph flowers and art
Workflow and an introduction to image editing
Proof of vaccination required.
Follow this link for more information or to register:
hoffmanarts.org/events/intro-to-photography/?
There are some new additions to the annual plant sale.
A raffle for a iRobot Vacuum Model 805 Roomba, complete with all the paperwork in the cardboard tray it came in. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $20.
River City Flower Farm will be selling their dried flower arrangements and wreaths as well as dahlia bulbs. Please note that they will only be there on Saturday.
There will be gifts for Mom, including garden themed cards handmade by Garden Club members.
And don’t forget we have TOMATOES! About 600 gallon pots of at least 19 varieties of tomatoes will be available including heirloom, cherry, grape, roma and beefsteak types among others. These varieties were specifically chosen by experienced members because they are proven performers in our coastal climate.
Besides tomatoes, club members have started other vegetables from seed so gardener’s plant selections will be available from a local source. Also on offering will be the club’s usual annuals, perennials, natives, herbs, succulents, shrubs, and trees.
Club members want to share their appreciation to the folks at the Lower Nehalem Community Trust. Since Alder Creek Farm is not having a plant sale this year, due to a gap in garden management resources, they graciously made their hoop house available for the Club’s use. It is currently stocked with the tomatoes growing big and lush in the heat and light of the hoop house.
Nehalem Bay Garden Club donates proceeds from the sale to local organizations that share the Club’s mission. Recently the focus for these grants has been on food security. Past recipients include North County Food Bank, Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church for their food programs, Food Roots, Hoffman Gardens, Alder Creek Farm, Nehalem Elementary Garden Program, and the mural at Nehalem City Park.
Whether you are an experienced wheel thrower or hand-builder, you will enjoy this opportunity to learn the art of teapot making from Barbara Temple Ayres and Kathleen Kanas. Along with degrees in art and education, this duo has more than 25 years combined experience in ceramics and teaching and share a genuine passion for all things clay.
The teapot class is a full-day workshop starting with the construction and decoration of the vessel. While the vessel is drying, attention will be turned to spouts, handles and lids. A long lunch break gives time for the clay to dry so that the components may be joined in the afternoon session.
The cost of the class is $95 plus a $10 materials fee. You may bring your own ceramics tools or use the ones in the clay studio at no charge.
The class is limited to 10 attendees and will be held in the Hoffman Clay studio starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2022.
Proof of vaccination is required; masks are optional but always a good idea when working in a clay studio.
To register:
hoffmanarts.org/events/ceramic-teapot-workshop/
Saturday’s PETE SEEGER LEGACY concert will be performed by a terrific lineup of local musicians, a joyful gathering for all. Read below or just get the tix. Seating is reserved, you choose.
www.PartnersForThePac.org
And while you’re there, pick up tickets for the May 12th benefit for KMUN by the one and only fabulous JOHN GORKA, LIVE IN CONCERT.
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A GOLDEN THREAD: THE LEGACY OF PETE SEEGER
Saturday May 7, 2022 7pm
Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts (formerly the PAC)
588 16th St Astoria (corner of Franklin & 16)
This is the 3rd annual Partners for the PAC fundraiser Pete Seeger Tribute. The theme this year is “The Golden Thread: the Legacy of Pete Seeger”. In addition to Pete’s music and stories, included is music from and information about other musicians who were influenced by him.
Tickets are $17. Available at www.PartnersForThePac.org or (503) 338-9132. There may be tickets at the door as well.
Masks and social distancing required.
The performers will not be masked when performing.
The Hoffman Clay Studio is excited to partner with Joe Robinson of East Creek Art to bring you a unique ceramics workshop on the art of wood firing.
The May 10th workshop will be taught in Manzanita by Joe who is the co-owner of East Creek Art. Joe has been making pots for over 20 years and is on the Art faculty at Linfield University. He holds an MFA from Oregon College of Art and Craft.
Joe will share the techniques of creating works for the wood fire kiln and the process of wood firing in the anagama kiln. He will demonstrate the wheel techniques and our own Barry Calvarese will demo the hand-building steps.
After the demos, participants will build a vessel of their own. Once dry the works from the class will be bisque fired at the Hoffman Clay Studio and transported to the anagama kiln at East Creek for firing. Interested potters may even arrange a visit to the kiln site in Willamina to see the loading or firing process first hand.
The workshop will be four hours in length, from 2 – 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10th.
The price for the class is $95 which includes both firings and the use of the tools in the studio. There is a $10 materials fee to cover the cost of the clay and firing.
Register: hoffmanarts.org/events/wood-fire-ceramics-workshop/
Originals + reproductions available.
ONE DAY Only! 20% discount on original paintings!
A GOLDEN THREAD: THE LEGACY OF PETE SEEGER
Saturday May 7, 2022 7pm
Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts (formerly the PAC)
588 16th St Astoria (corner of Franklin & 16)
This is the 3rd annual Partners for the PAC fundraiser Pete Seeger Tribute. The theme this year is “The Golden Thread: the Legacy of Pete Seeger”. In addition to Pete’s music and stories, included is music from and information about other musicians who were influenced by him.
Tickets are $17. Available at www.PartnersForThePac.org or (503) 338-9132. There may be tickets at the door as well.
Masks and social distancing required.
The performers will not be masked when performing.
If you want to help on Monday or you have the above items to donate, please email Jessi@heartofcartm.org
Stained Glass Workshop for Beginners
with Chuck Winkelman
Friday, May 20 | 12:00-4:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday – May 21-22 | 10:00-4:00 PM
Tuition: $140 | Materials Fee: $60
Location: 620 Ridge Road, Manzanita
Introduction to Stained Glass
Beginners Workshop
Chuck Winkelman will be teaching another stained-glass workshop in May sponsored by The Hoffman Center. This is a beginning class and plans are in the works for an advanced class later.
Classes are conducted in Winkelman’s garage workshop in Manzanita, where students can take advantage of his extensive tools and equipment. The class size is limited to eight students. The class begins with an introduction to tools, the selection of designs and layout, cutting boards, and glass cutting. Chuck provides a number of window templates from which the beginner can choose.
Registration is limited to vaccinated students
Bring proof of vaccination to the first day of class
Masks are optional
Follow this link for more information or to register:
hoffmanarts.org/events/introduction-to-stained-glass-for-beginners-workshop-with-chuck-winkelman/?
A raffle for a iRobot Vacuum Model 805 Roomba, complete with all the paperwork in the cardboard tray it came in. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $20.
River City Flower Farm will be selling their dried flower arrangements and wreaths as well as dahlia bulbs. Please note that they will only be there on Saturday.
There will be gifts for Mom, including garden themed cards handmade by Garden Club members.
The sale will be held this weekend: Saturday, May 7th from 9-4 and Sunday, May 8th from 10 to noon. Location of the sale is 43080 Northfork Rd, Nehalem at the junction of Hwy 53 and Northfork Rd. Look for the horse sculpture!
And don’t forget we have TOMATOES! About 600 gallon pots of at least 19 varieties of tomatoes will be available including heirloom, cherry, grape, roma and beefsteak types among others. These varieties were specifically chosen by experienced members because they are proven performers in our coastal climate.
Besides tomatoes, club members have started other vegetables from seed so gardener’s plant selections will be available from a local source. Also on offering will be the club’s usual annuals, perennials, natives, herbs, succulents, shrubs, and trees.
Club members want to share their appreciation to the folks at the Lower Nehalem Community Trust. Since Alder Creek Farm is not having a plant sale this year, due to a gap in garden management resources, they graciously made their hoop house available for the Club’s use. It is currently stocked with the tomatoes growing big and lush in the heat and light of the hoop house.
Nehalem Bay Garden Club donates proceeds from the sale to local organizations that share the Club’s mission. Recently the focus for these grants has been on food security. Past recipients include North County Food Bank, Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church for their food programs, Food Roots, Hoffman Gardens, Alder Creek Farm, Nehalem Elementary Garden Program, and the mural at Nehalem City Park.
Our popular kayak trips are back! We are offering a tour for beginners and a tour of the inner bay on May 7th. Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS interpreters and Kayak Tillamook County Naturalists will guide our exploration of this diverse marine habitat.
Bay Entrance: Novice Kayak Tour
This tour is designed for beginning kayakers, taking advantage of the last outgoing tides. Participants will meander through the bay while making stops to appreciate the variety of animals and algae within the bay. All equipment will be provided.
Restrictions: Tweens and older are free to join this trip. People with serious medical conditions should exercise caution in joining. Anyone under 90 lbs or over 230 lbs should notify us during registration to ensure we have the proper gear.
Where: Netarts Bay area. Sign up for the specific location!
Cost: There is no charge for this event. Tax-exempt donations to Netarts Bay WEBS to enable programs like this are highly encouraged, but not required.
Inner Bay: Intermediate Kayak Tour
The journey to see the abundant marine life, aquatic plants, and algae within Netarts Bay is no easy float. While this adventure is full of wonder, it isn’t for the timid! On the return trip, we will be paddling against both an incoming tidal current and a Northwest headwind. If you are up for a challenge, this is the trip for you.
The first half of this trip takes advantage of an incoming tide, flushing participants far up into the inner bay toward our favorite destinations. Because the NOAA tides predictions are only predictions, participants should be prepared for anything. For instance, the journey may involve short portages and using teamwork to carry the kayaks with us. All equipment will be provided.
Restrictions: Children under 16 yrs. and people with serious medical conditions are not allowed on this trip. Anyone under 90 lbs. or over 230 lbs. should notify us during registration to ensure we have the proper gear.
Where: Netarts Bay area. Sign up for the specific location!
Cost: No charge. Tax-exempt donations to Netarts Bay WEBS to enable programs like this are highly encouraged, but not required.
This is an Explore Nature co-hosted event. Explore Nature Partnership offers a series of meaningful nature-based experiences highlighting the unique beauty of Tillamook County and the work being done to preserve the area’s natural resources and natural resource-based economy.
On May 12th, 2022 Jessica Miller, OSU Professor of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences, will talk about a very pertinent issue, Marine Heatwaves. Marine heatwaves are increasing in frequency and intensity around the world. From 2014 to 2016, anomalous atmospheric conditions resulted in the largest known marine heatwave in the northeast Pacific Ocean, and another heatwave occurred in 2019. These extreme ocean warming events impacted all levels of the food web, resulting in reduced condition of many marine species. The abundance of Pacific Cod in the Gulf of Alaska declined by more than 75%, leading to the closure of the fishery and a disaster declaration.
Jessica Miller and her colleges are documenting how this heatwave affected the growth and condition of Columbia River Spring Chinook salmon and the growth and phenology – or timing of life history events – of Pacific Cod in the Gulf of Alaska. They combine field studies with laboratory analysis of fish ear stones, which are balance and orientation structures that lay down daily growth rings, to age fish, determine their hatch date, and reconstruct their growth and migratory history. Jessica will provide an overview of what we are learning about how these ecologically and economically important species responded to these extreme ocean temperatures, which are predicted to occur regularly under future climate change scenarios.
Jessica Miller is a Professor in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences at Oregon State University. She is also a member of the Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station and leads the Marine and Anadromous Fisheries Ecology Lab in Newport, Oregon. Her research focuses on ecology of marine and anadromous fishes, with an emphasis on how environmental and climate variation affect their growth and survival. She received a BA in Zoology from the University of Montana, a MS in Fisheries from University of Washington, and a PhD in Biology from the University of Oregon.
The talk will be on May 12th at 7 pm, hosted on Zoom, and is free to the public. The zoom link is us02web.zoom.us/j/83353175742 or on the Facebook 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.
Stay posted for the Lower Nehalem Watershed’s Speaker Series other great talks coming up:
• November: Kellie Carim (USDA), eDNA Tracking Lamprey in the Pacific Northwest
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:
7:00 PM Presentation
8:30 PM Adjourn
Trash Art Gallery Reception
May 12th, 4:00-6:00pm
Trashion Show Opening Party
May 14th, 4:00-5:30pm
