Category: Events

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

ComedySportz returns to the NCRD stage Saturday, Oct 18th! This hilarious comedy troupe has been entertaining audiences for decades, and they had us rolling in the aisles when they were here in 2019. Two teams compete, acting out scenes suggested by the audience. A referee controls the action, and the audience votes for the winning team! Occasionally, audience members might even find themselves up on stage and doing things they never imagined doing. The bottom line is it’s the funniest thing going and you don’t have to drive to Portland o se the show! Show starts at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18th, NCRD Performing Arts Center. Tickets only $25 for reserved seating, $20 for general admission. www.tickettomato.com/event/9648 Family friendly!

Submitted By: sdawagner@icloud.com – Click to email about this post

In gratitude for the enthusiastic responses to its past performances, on October 4 the North Oregon Coast Symphony will present a classical music concert featuring small wind and string ensembles at St. Catherine Episcopal Church in Nehalem.

For several years, the symphony performed regularly at St. Catherine until it outgrew the venue. Because musicians loved playing at the church, with its wonderful acoustics and appreciative audiences, several small groups made up of current and former symphony members have put together a program of chamber music suited for the smaller venue. 

Queentet–a string quartet plus clarinet– will play movements from Mozart’s famous clarinet quintet, K 581.  A trio of flutes will present two contemporary pieces, one of which, Birds, has movements entitled Birdsong, Flight, and The Journey. The FAB piano trio (violin, cello, piano) will perform the gentle second movement from Mendelssohn’s first piano trio. The Astoria Tuba Quartet will round out the program with a selection of pieces by composers ranging from the baroque-era Buxtehude to the local (Peninsula) Norm Poulshock. 

The concert will take place on Saturday, October 4 at St. Catherine Episcopal Church (36335 N. Hwy 101, Nehalem, OR ) beginning at 3 pm.

There will be no fee for admission, but donations are encouraged.

For more information about the North Oregon Coast Symphony, visit their website: nocsymphony.org

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

We always thought Manzanita needed a short film festival, and we were right! The community’s response has been overwhelming and our one-day festival is entirely sold out. Unfortunately we don’t have any seats remaining for day-of sales.

If you’ve purchased tickets but your plans have changed and you can’t make it, please let us know at manzanitafilmfestival@gmail.com

If you have tickets but plan to only attend one or two blocks of films, please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time.

Saturday, October 4th 2025
Pine Grove Community House
225 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, Oregon

Screening Schedule
11:00am – Doors Open
12:00pm – Live Action Shorts
2:00pm – Animated Shorts
4:00pm – Documentary Shorts

Stay up to date on festival news. Sing up for our newsletter: www.manzanitafilmfestival.com/#contact or follow us in Instagram www.instagram.com/manzanitafilmfestival/

Best,
Pam Statz & Justin Graham
Festival Directors
manzanitafilmfestival.com

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

Hoping you can join us next Wednesday, Oct 8th, 12pm at the Pine Grove for our annual appreciation luncheon. All members, donors and volunteers are welcome. And please bring a friend from the community who may be interested in RDV!

Please RSVP as soon as possible to 503-482-9695.

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2nd
5:30-7:00pm
Tickets $20
Registration strongly recommended; walk-ins welcome as space allows
Hoffman Center for the Arts | 594 Laneda Avenue | Manzanita

hoffmanarts.org/events/thor-hanson-cth/

Reading from Close to Home: The Wonders of Nature Just Outside Your Door

Join us for a reading with conservation biologist and author, Thor Hanson, as he shares excerpts from his newest nonfiction book.

With the “the perfect mix of science and story” (Sy Montgomery), Thor opens the door to the nature that thrives in our yards, gardens, and parks as he inspires and shows how to retrain our eyes to reveal natural worlds of wonder.

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

Youth Author Event “Storytime with Thor Hanson”
Thursday, October 2nd
4:00-5:00pm | Reading from “The Escape Artist”
*Free Admission*
Registration strongly recommended; walk-ins welcome as space allows
Hoffman Center for the Arts | 594 Laneda Avenue | Manzanita

Thor will present his newest children’s book, The Escape Artist: A True Story of Octopus Adventure, with images by Galia Bernstein, projected for a multimedia reading suitable for all ages, including the youngest of ones.

hoffmanarts.org/events/thor-hanson-tea/

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

Time to rock the NCRD Performing Arts Center! PETTY FEVER is a multi-award-winning full production tribute to TOM PETTY and the HEARTBREAKERS, featuring the captivating guitarist/vocalist and HOLLYWOOD FAME AWARD WINNER, Frank Murray. They deliver an amazing and memorable salute to the musical legacy of Tom Petty, performing over four decades of memorable Tom Petty hits such as American Girl, Free Falling, Breakdown, Running Down a Dream, I Won’t Back Down, and many more. TWO TIME Recipient of the Las Vegas “Outstanding International Tribute Band”, and TWO TIME Recipient of the Los Angeles Music Awards “Tribute Band of the Year”. This amazing show is expected to sell out, so reserve early! Reserved seating only $30, general admission $25, available at www.tickettomato.com/event/9680. Rated General Audiences. If you have an opportunity, please thank our sponsors for helping to bring such incredible talent to our community: Manzanita Beach Getaway, Visit Tillamook Coast, Ocean Inn, Jim Gestautus Realty One Group, Rob and Sharon Borgford, Jack and Cindy Kenne, Erika Navarro and David Self, and our newest sponsor, Nehalem River Retreat!

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What might have happened if Liberace and Liza Minelli had shared a stage? They didn’t, of course, but this wildly improbable and completely irresistible show imagines what it might have been like if they did. The SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE called it: “Surreal, yet oddly perfect!” Equal parts tribute, improv, and full-on fever dream, the show blends virtuosic piano playing, powerhouse vocals, and more sequins than is strictly necessary. The setlist swings rom Cabaret and Gershwin to hilarious re-imaginings of Britney Spears and Lady Gaga. NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Saturday, November 1st, 7:00 p.m. Reserved seating $30, general admission $25, available at www.tickettomato.com/event/9671.
PG-13.

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

Competitive improvisational comedy! This is a hilarious production in which the audience suggests all the skits and the two teams take turns improvising.
ComedySportz (Portland) is part of an award-winning national network which had produced over 5,000 shows in Portland and won three world titles. A referee calls the action and calls penalties for anything off color, so its family friendly! October 18th at the NCRD Performing Arts Center, 7:00 p.m. Reserved seating $25, general admission $20, available at www.tickettomato.com/event/9648. Thanks to all our community volunteers and sponsors who make these great shows possible!

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

We aren’t afraid of a little rain, but the forecast for next week is looking gorgeous! We’ve moved the date for our upcoming Headwaters Walk & Picnic Social to next Wednesday, October 8th. We hope you will still be able to join us.

Meet at 11:30AM at the South Neahkahnie Trailhead* for a walk down LNCT’s Headwater’s trail to our stewardship benches. Paper bag your lunch and enjoy a midday break outside with friends. The walk is ~2.5 miles round trip, with a gentle incline.

Note—the Headwaters trail is uneven and mildly steep in some areas. To access the Headwaters Trail, we will meet at the Neahkahnie Mountain South Trailhead parking lot and walk down from there. Plan to wear shoes with a decent tread and dress for the weather.

*To reach the South Neahkahnie Trailhead, drive north on highway 101 from Manzanita about 2 miles. Between mileposts 41 and 41, turn right on road 38555. Keep to the right up the dirt road until you reach a small parking lot and signage, about 1/2 mile.

Submitted By: vicky@netartsbaywebs.org – Click to email about this post

Sunset Bay Walk
Join us for a relaxing and educational evening stroll along the beautiful shores of Netarts Bay and the surrounding beach on Saturday, October 18th. Limited capacity. Registration is required.

This in-person event is the perfect way to unwind after a long day and enjoy the natural beauty of the Oregon coast. We are excited to have Marine Biologist and Photographer Jim Young as our volunteer guide. Jim will lead the walk and provide information about interesting beach finds, bay ecology, and more along the way. Additionally, if you plan to bring your camera, hoping to capture a beautiful sunset, Jim will be happy to share some basic tips to help you take that memorable shot.

What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Reusable water bottle
Snacks, if desired
Binoculars are highly encouraged. We will have a few pairs available to borrow and share.
The climate can change quickly along the coast, ranging from warm to cool and breezy, so please bring the gear you need to stay comfortable.

Registration Required: To register and for more information, go to www.netartsbaywebs.org/events

Cost: There is no cost to attend this program. Donations are appreciated.
Questions or Cancelations? Contact info@netartsbaywebs.org

Consider donating:
Your donation helps support the work of our organization. Every little bit helps! All of our workshops, classes, and events are free. As a non-profit organization, we rely on donations and grants to keep us going and growing.
If you would like to donate, you can donate on our website.

WEBS and partners are hosting this event as part of the Explore Nature series of hikes, walks, paddles, and outdoor adventures. Led by a consortium of volunteer community and non-profit organizations, these meaningful nature-based experiences highlight the unique beauty of Tillamook County and the work being done to preserve and conserve the area’s natural resources and natural resource-based economy. Learn more about Explore Nature at www.explorenaturetillamookcoast.com.

Connect with the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS online!
Website: www.netartsbaywebs.org
Social: @netartsbaywebs

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

Matter Made Me: Collage Your Mannequin Art Workshop
Saturday, October 4th 4pm to 8pm
@ HeartWorks Studio | 395 Nehalem Blvd, Wheeler OR 97147

Take a blank mannequin torso, a table full of reclaimed materials, and your imagination; and turn it into a one-of-a-kind narrative sculpture. This workshop invites you to decorate, collage, and transform a salvaged mannequin, layering memory, meaning, and personal reflection. Our goal will be to use discards to spark stories about who we are, where we’ve been, and what worlds we can imagine.

Over four hours, you’ll be guided through a simple but powerful structure:

Framing the Why – We’ll begin with prompts and reflection on the role of discarded materials. What stories emerge when we build from what’s been set aside? If this mannequin could speak, what would it say about the world it comes from? Could these fragments become a personal story, a cultural memory, or a fantasy of what might be? Is this figure armor, adornment, dream, or warning?

The Build – You’ll collage, layer, and transform your mannequin with discarded fabric, sheet music, corks, buttons, wire, broken jewelry, and other salvaged materials. Facilitators will circulate with questions to help you explore: Are you rebuilding a self from rubble? Mapping a body out of memory? Giving form to a future being?

The Circle – We’ll close by sharing the figures and their stories: what they carry, what they reveal, and what surprised you along the way.

Expect costumes, shields, altars, or ghosts, or something that doesn’t yet have a name.

All materials provided.
No experience necessary—curiosity is the only skill you need.

Participants will have the option to feature and sell their finished work in a community pop-up exhibit at HeartWorks Studio following the workshop (dates TBD).

Torsos are limited!
Tickets available at www.heartofcartm.org/workshops
For more information email info@heartofcartm.org

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

North Tillamook Library Friends partners with North Coast Land Conservancy for our October/November Art in the Library Series.
Don’t miss the special event and presentation on Oct.23 at 6pm in the Manzanita Library. Nature & Conservation inspired art works by multiple artists, in various mediums, on display through November.

Submitted By: marc@nehalembayhd.org – Click to email about this post

Reupping this reminder … next Saturday in Wheeler.

Plan to join the dedication October 4 at 1:00 pm.

There will be cupcakes!

Submitted By: Christy@cosmichealingnw.com – Click to email about this post

Hello BBQ Community-

Please join us for our Community Open Music Jam this Friday October 3rd, 6 PM, here at Rising Hearts Studio! Bring your instruments, your voice, yourself – and let’s have fun playing music together! All are Welcome to this FUN, FREE event! Hope to see you there!

Contact Christy (503) 800-1092, christy@cosmichealingnw.com for info/questions

Blessings,
Christy

Rising Hearts Studio
35840 7th St
Hwy 101, Downtown Nehalem
“Lifting the community with education and services that promote healing on all levels.”

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

Join us at this year’s apple festival on October 5th from 11-3

Enjoy cider making, apple treats, an apple tasting, heritage apple trees, kid’s activities, Gnarly Tacos, Blessed Donuts and a raffle!

Free entry! Donations for food, drink and tree saplings appreciated. All proceeds go to support the Grange.

Bring your apples and jars!

Submitted By: Christy@cosmichealingnw.com – Click to email about this post

Hello BBQ Community-

Please join us for the 2nd Annual Lee Blackmon Soccer Scrimmage and Picnic, Sunday October 12th, 2 PM, at NES Field!! This is a FUN, FREE FAMILY Event in honor of Lee Blackmon, and his amazing work with our local kids, especially on the soccer field. ALL ARE WELCOME – to play soccer, get your face painted, have some snacks, paint an animal ornament, wear your Halloween costumes- and just have FUN in Community. Hope to see you there!!
Please bring a blanket or lawn chair or whatever you need to be comfortable. Also, wearing a Halloween costume is highly encouraged!

Contact Christy (503) 800-1092, christy@cosmichealingnw.com for questions/concerns.

Thank you!

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

Jazz music outside at The Roost on Sunday 12-2pm, weather permitting

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

Hey everybody

Back on track. Come join us for Yoga with veterans, with Molly and with Janet. It’s fun, healthy and will limber you up. Everyone is welcome, so come on in, the water is fine. 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/86577877885?pwd=hubSgvfcmYl6AWclxvsfULTHkeUCXY.1

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

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

See you there.

Brian

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

I’m driving to Tillamook on October 11th to dispose of some household poisons that were part of a cleanup I helped with. It occurred to me that many people might have a bottle or two of toxic goodness that they want to dispose of. If so, let me know. I’ve got plenty of room, and if you have that one thing that was very useful and is now kinda creepy, get ahold of me.
Paul

Submitted By: jessie.davidson@fsbwa.com – Click to email about this post

Save the date for the annual Holiday Fair! Saturday, November 22nd at the Pine Grove Community Center from 10am to 4:00pm.

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

North Coast Resistance Events & Volunteer Opportunities
Your support makes a real difference in our community!

Upcoming Events
Nehalem Protest
Saturday, Sept 27
Time: Noon – 2 PM
Location: Nehalem

Join us for another North Coast Resistance protest. Bring friends and family to stand together and make our voices heard about issues affecting our government.

NO KINGS National Protest Day
Date, Saturday, October 18
Time: Noon – 2 PM
Location: Manzanita (Highway 101 at Laneda Avenues)

North Coast Resistance will join millions across the United States for this significant event. Mark your calendar and invite your loved ones to participate!
Volunteer Opportunities: Safety & Security Team-for October 18th.

We need 8-10 volunteers to help with traffic safety, setting up and removing cones and ribbon, and assisting with crowd management. Volunteers will help keep everyone safe by encouraging attendees to stay on the west (beach) side of Highway 101 and by helping at the Manzanita Lumber Yard crossing.

4-6 volunteers are needed throughout the crowd to help as needed. Orange vests will be provided to help identify Safety and Security Team members.

If you are interested in joining the Safety and Security Team, please contact Patty at 503-368-6081. Thank you for helping keep our events safe!

Safety Training information: TRAININGS — No Kings.
Community Engagement
Protest Chant Contest: We’re looking for a unified, positive message to share with passersby during the protest-the people with the hand gestures. Ideas so far include “I love you” and “Wake up.” Let us know what you’d like our group to say—let’s keep it clean and impactful!

Looking Ahead: As the weather changes, we’re considering other community projects over the holidays and a letter-writing campaign. Share your ideas with us! We know everybody won’t want to subject to the weather.

Support the North County Food Bank
Please bring canned food, cash, or checks to donate. Every contribution goes directly to the North County Food Bank in Wheeler. Thank you to everyone who donates and helps fight hunger in our community!

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

Contact for volunteering: Patty, 503-368-6081

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

Liberace and Liza – A Tribute.. Coming to the NCRD Performing Arts Center stage Saturday, November 1st, 7:00 p.m. This wildly improbable and completely irresistible show imagines what might have happened if Liberace and Liza Minelli ever shared the stage. Equal parts tribute, improv, and full-on fever dream, the show blends virtuosic piano playing, powerhouse vocals, and more sequins than strictly necessary. The setlist swings from Cabaret to Gershwin to hilarious re-imaginings of Britney Spears and Lady Gaga. The San Francisco Chronicle called it: “Surreal, yet oddly perfect!” Reserved seating $30, general admission $25.
tickettomato.com/event/9671 PG-13.

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

Take a walk through future old growth on Lower Nehalem Community Trust conservation land!

Meet us at 11:30AM at the South Neahkahnie Trailhead for a walk down LNCT’s Headwater’s trail to our stewardship benches. Paper bag your lunch and enjoy a midday break outside with friends. The walk is ~2.5 miles round trip, with a gentle incline.

Note—the Headwaters trail is uneven and mildly steep in some areas. To access the Headwaters Trail, we will meet at the Neahkahnie Mountain South Trailhead parking lot and walk down from there. Plan to wear shoes with a decent tread and dress for the weather. Email maijahecht@nehalemtrust.org with any questions.

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

We hope to see you at the upcoming Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 30 at 6p.m. All are welcome!

Living in this fragile area near the ocean, wetlands, and forested areas, reminds us of the many ways having a healthy ecological system is crucial to our community’s health and wellbeing. Let us all become caring stewards of the wild that surrounds us. The beavers and other wild creatures who depend on the wetlands will thank you.

NCCWP wants no more logging and pesticide use in drinking water sources regardless of who owns the land, and we want an end to pesticide
applications near where people live, work and recreate. Safe drinking water and clean air are part of the public trust that all people are entitled to have. www.healthywatershed.org | www.facebook.com/NCCWATERSHEDPROTECTION
For more information contact rockawaycitizen.water@gmail.com

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

Join us on the Alder Creek Farm to help harvest apples, plant autumn veggies, and help us prepare the garden for winter. Alder Creek Farm’s community garden supplies produce to local food partners to support access to nutritious food.

Open Garden Saturdays are open to all. Meet our Garden Coordinator, Janice, in the barn at 9:30 for a brief orientation before being assigned to an area of the garden.

Please dress for the weather and bring gloves if you have them. We’ll provided the rest!

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

Join us on Friday to build public-access trails on Alder Creek Farm! Our Stewardship Crew meets from 10:00AM – 12:00PM every Friday.

These work parties are beginner friendly and an opportunity to learn about the engineering of hiking trails.

Alder Creek Farm and Natural Area’s Nehalem Teaching Trail already supports an impressive variety of native plants and simulated ecosystems for community learning—but we’re looking to grow. This short trail will extend educational access into a different ecosystem and connect to the Natural Area’s pollinator meadow. We hope it will also add some variety to habitat access for bird watchers who visit the farm as a part of the Oregon Coast Birding Trail.

Tools and gloves are provided, new volunteers welcome and no prior experience needed. We will be working on uneven ground, bending, and moving small rocks and brush during this process. Join as frequently as you please. Email shane@nehalemtrust.org for weekly updates on where to meet.

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

Fall is here and we are hoping to squeeze in a few more Sunday’s of Jazz music 12-2pm.
Hope to see you there!

Submitted By: together@nccwellness.org – Click to email about this post

Festival of Well-Being
Friday October 3rd from 4:00-7:00pm at NCRD, 36155 9th St. Nehalem.
Join us for a FREE vibrant community gathering that brings together local wellness
professionals offering a wide range of healing and restorative practices.
Come experience, and celebrate your well-being
All Are Welcome
Explore the many wellness modalities available on the North Oregon Coast. Meet experienced practitioners and discover alternative tools and practices that support mind, body, and spirit — and connect with a thriving community of fellow seekers.

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

Collage Your Mannequin Workshop
Saturday, October 4th, 4 to 8 pm
HeartWorks Studio, 395 Nehalem Blvd, Wheeler

Take a blank mannequin torso, a table full of reclaimed materials, and your imagination. In this workshop you will create a one of a kind sculptural piece that tells a story through collage and decoration.

All materials are provided.
Participants will have the option to showcase their finished work in a community pop up exhibit before taking it home.

Space is limited. Register here: www.heartofcartm.org/workshops/p/collage-your-mannequin