Category: Events

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

Saturday, January 18, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
REGISTER HERE: www.jiujitsu101oregoncoast.com/event-details-registration/free-womens-self-defense-clinic-2
Safe communities start with education and prevention. Join us this November for an entry-level women’s self-defense clinic!
Jiu Jitsu 101 Oregon Coast welcomes women ages 11+ to come and learn valuable information about how to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations, and techniques to leverage larger attackers.
This is a safe and welcoming community space to ask questions and learn valuable, potentially life-saving skills. Brand new students with no martial arts background are welcome to join and of course, we always welcome past participants who want to build on their foundation. Self-defense is a lifelong journey, and we are excited to welcome you to the start of yours!
How to prepare:
* Wear comfortable active wear (Please, no jewelry or clothing with metal buttons or zippers! These can injure others, and damage the mats)
*Bring water and snacks as needed for a two-hour session
*Have any questions ready so we have time to work on the answers in real time
Jiu Jitsu 101 Oregon Coast is pleased to offer our women’s self-defense clinics free of charge. Donations are always appreciated, or you can buy an academy t-shirt to show your support!
REGISTER HERE: www.jiujitsu101oregoncoast.com/event-details-registration/free-womens-self-defense-clinic-2

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

COASTAL FUTURES:
Building Resilient Connections Between Ecology & Community in Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Rockaway Beach, OR: On Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM, the North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection (NCCWP) invites you to St. Mary’s by the Sea for a presentation by Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) students from the University of Oregon (UO). Their research, Coastal Futures, focuses on climate change adaptation strategies for coastal communities in Oregon and is led by Ignacio López Busón, a UO Assistant Professor of Climate Change Resilience.
For the past three months, the students have visited and analyzed Rockaway Beach, meeting with local stakeholders to understand the values and challenges of our local community, including coastal erosion, sea level rise, deforestation, drinking water quality, and urban development. This presentation will showcase their research on sustainable coastal practices and explore paths for long-term resilience.
All community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about coastal sustainability issues and engage in a discussion about planning for a more environmentally and socially resilient future.
Free to attend.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Saturday, January 18th at Noon (doors open at 11:30 AM)
St Mary’s by the Sea Catholic Church
275 S Pacific St, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

NCCWP advocates for a complete ban on logging and pesticide use in community water sources regardless of land ownership, and calls for an end to pesticide applications near where people live, work and recreate. Please help us safeguard and restore our drinking watersheds!
For more information visit:
www.healthywatershed.org |www.facebook.com/NCCWATERSHEDPROTECTION
or email at rockawaycitizen.water@gmail.com

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

Join Us for the North Coast Diabetes Community Meetup!

When: Friday, January 3rd, 5–6 PM
Where: The Winery in Manzanita (If The Winery is closed, we’ll meet at Offshore Grill instead.)

We’d love to see you there—friends, family, and anyone affected by diabetes are welcome.

Want to stay connected? Be sure to check out our Facebook group for updates. facebook.com/groups/543769058469035

Happy New Year—see you soon.

Submitted By: lane@lanedemoll.com – Click to email about this post

Join us at Pine Grove Community Center starting at 7 for a family friendly New Years Eve event. Dancing with DJ Prana Wave, soup from Natasha at Wild and packaged snacks, Heart of Cartm craft table, costumes and face painting, kid’s parade/conga line, midnight parade to the beach. Co-sponsored by Pine Grove and Fulcrum Community Resources. Free!

For more information contact Lane deMoll 503-440-1342 or Lane@lanedemoll.com

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

On January 9th, 2025 the Nehalem Bay Watershed Council will be hosting both their Annual Meeting and a screening of their 15 minute documentary featuring the West Fork Coal Creek Instream Wood Placement.

The NBWC’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 2024 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.

In 2019 residents along West Fork Coal Creek contacted the NBWC with concerns about an area of erosion that was threatening their access road. Executive Director Zac Mallon visited the properties and determined that this was a situation where fish habitat and protecting infrastructure could overlap. So, with support from Troy Laws at ODFW and funding from the Wild Salmon Center, an instream wood placement project was planned for West Fork Coal Creek to both protect vulnerable infrastructure and to improve habitat conditions for the 5 species of salmonids that utilize West Fork Coal Creek. The structures were installed in the summer of 2020.

The documentary is a series of interviews with ED Zac Mallon and with landowners during and immediately after project implementation. It takes the viewer through the experience of having a wood placement on their property including discussions of habitat and infrastructure benefit, connections to natural processes like landslide and windstorms, and the honest experiences of the landowners during and immediately after the project was implemented. This is a great documentary for anyone hoping to learn more about salmon habitat or about the experience of having a wood placement on their own property.

Both the Annual Meeting and the presentation will be hosted on Zoom and are free to the public. The zoom link is tinyurl.com/bdjeckb9 or on the Faceboook event at www.facebook.com/nehalembaywc. You can also contact the watershed council at info@nehalemwatershed.org.

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/nehalembaywc).

Time & Agenda:
5:00 PM Board Elections
5:30 PM Annual Report
6:00 PM Documentary Screening
6:15 PM Project Updates
6:30 PM Discussion / Q&A
7:30 PM Adjourn

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

Look back, look forward…as we pass through this symbolic new year doorway.
Where are we moving away from and what are we dancing into?! Personally and societally etc… come create with us at free-form dance:

Wednesday January 1st
Led by Libby Golden
Warm up activity starts at 6
Dance starts at 6:30 Ends at 8
White Clover Grange
$10-$20 (no one turned away)

30 min warm-up is a coloring activity and 10 min qigong.
We will color, cut and thread Janus paper masks that can be worn.
Plus immune boosting wintertime nourishing bone marrow cleansing qigong.
We will also explore a way of moving with breath that brings balance and harmony to our foundation so we can move with more safety and freedom.

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

Hello BBQ Community-

This Friday is our Community Open Music Jam at Rising Hearts Studio – starts at 6 PM. Bring your instruments, your voice, yourself- and let’s have fun playing together! It’s always a good time!
Hope to see you there!

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

Rising Hearts Studio
35840 7th St
Hwy 101, Downtown Nehalem
(503) 800-1092
“Lifting the community with education and services that promote healing on all levels….”

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

COASTAL FUTURES:
Building Resilient Connections Between Ecology & Community in Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Rockaway Beach, OR: On Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM, the North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection (NCCWP) invites you to St. Mary’s by the Sea for a presentation by Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) students from the University of Oregon (UO). Their research, Coastal Futures, focuses on climate change adaptation strategies for coastal communities in Oregon and is led by Ignacio López Busón, a UO Assistant Professor of Climate Change Resilience.
For the past three months, the students have visited and analyzed Rockaway Beach, meeting with local stakeholders to understand the values and challenges of our local community, including coastal erosion, sea level rise, deforestation, drinking water quality, and urban development. This presentation will showcase their research on sustainable coastal practices and explore paths for long-term resilience.
All community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about coastal sustainability issues and engage in a discussion about planning for a more environmentally and socially resilient future.
Free to attend.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Saturday, January 18th at Noon (doors open at 11:30 AM)
St Mary’s by the Sea Catholic Church
275 S Pacific St, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

NCCWP advocates for a complete ban on logging and pesticide use in community water sources across all land ownerships, and calls for an end to pesticide applications near where people live, work and recreate. Please help us safeguard and restore our drinking watersheds!
For more information visit:
www.healthywatershed.org |www.facebook.com/NCCWATERSHEDPROTECTION
or email at rockawaycitizen.water@gmail.com

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

NEW YEAR’S EVE AT CLOUD & LEAF!
Ring in 2025 by hanging out with book people (or just the books, up to you) and drink wine from grandma’s crystal.

Even better, focus on your reasons for gratitude, manifest lottery winnings, or purge 2024 by writing a letter to yourself. We’ll keep it in a lockbox until we mail it to you in December 2025

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

Celebrate New Year 2025

New Year’s Day Labyrinth Walk
Singing Bowls played by Christy Kay

St. Catherine’s Community Labyrinth
Wednesday, January 1, 1:00-3:00
36335 Hwy 101, Nehalem, OR 97131

Submitted By: Breathwaves369@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Come join us in the cozy confines of the Seadream studio in Nehalem for a profound somatic breathwork journey to help cut ancestral trauma ties.
This is a beautiful and powerful session to live more freely from inherited energies we no longer choose to carry. 12 spots total for an intimate healing experience.

Thank you
Sincerely,
Michael Burns

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

This Sunday Dec 22 11:00a.m.- 1pm
Each of us is a unique expression of the divine, with our own distinct lens on the world. Come dance and explore the power of PERSPECTIVE. Led by Christina Pyktel

As we move together, let’s inquire: what lies beyond my habitual view? How do others see the world? Let’s expand our awareness, embracing the wisdom of diverse perspectives.

May our dance be a celebration of our individuality and a bridge to deeper understanding and connection.

At the white clover grange
$10-$20 suggested donation
No one turned away for lack of funds.
All ages, genders and abilities welcome

Submitted By: lufkinali@hotmail.com – Click to email about this post

Come-as-you-are
and gather with us
for a Christmas Day
potluck at St Catherine’s.
2pm December 25th.

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

Saturday, Dec. 21st is the big day at Four Paws on the Beach in Manzanita. Times 2 – 4 p.m. Bring your dogs, cats and selves to get pictures with Santa. It’s a fund-raiser for the Animal Haven by the Sea, so please help.

Submitted By: Tara@mudhandcraft.com – Click to email about this post

Intro to Pottery:
This 6-part class meets
Thursdays 4:30pm-7:30Pm

Dates: January 30th, February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, and March 6th

Class Price: $345
Includes demos, one-on-one coaching, 15 lbs. of clay, and a 3-hour practice session.

Ideal for beginners or those looking to refresh and advance their skills.

Primarily wheel-focused,
with one session on hand-building.

You’ll learn the basics: centering, opening, and pulling walls to create cylinders, bowls, and round vessels.

You’ll also explore trimming, glazing, basic chemistry, and aesthetic choices.

Intermediate students will work with larger amounts of clay on advanced forms.

Sign up Link:
pear-corn-xmc9.squarespace.com/pottery-classes

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

Hello BBQ Community!

This Friday, December 20th, is TEEN NIGHT at North Coast Pinball, 6-8PM. FREE PINBALL and Games for ALL TEENS. ALL TEENS WELCOME!
Please Spread the Word and send your Teens in for FREE FUN!

Contact Christy @503-800-1092, Christy@cosmichealingnw.com for info/questions/concerns or to DONATE to this free event run solely on donations and by volunteers.

THANK YOU!

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

Please join us for Mocktails with Master Recyclers
North County Recreation District, Nehalem
Thursday, Dec 19th, 5:00 – 6:30pm

Heart of CARTM and Tillamook County Solid Waste are excited to launch a new series of quarterly community conversations on Waste Solutions and Recycling Practices! These events will give you the latest updates on recycling, waste reduction, and sustainability while offering opportunities to ask questions, connect with local experts, and learn how you can make a difference.
Why now? With new recycling laws (RMA legislation) taking shape and growing interest in the Tillamook County Master Recyclers program, it’s the perfect time for public conversation about sustainable waste management.
Whether you’re a recycling enthusiast or just curious about how recycling works, these events are for YOU. Let’s come together, learn, and share ideas to reduce waste and improve recycling in Tillamook County.

Please join us for Mocktails with Master Recyclers
North County Recreation District, Nehalem
Thursday, Dec 19th, 5:00 – 6:30pm.

This will be a free event to:
-Celebrate the accomplishments of our newest Master Recycler graduates.
-Get a first look at our professionally made promotional video by Ignite Cinema.
-Ask the experts recycling questions and get clear, reliable answers.
-Sip on delicious mocktails while learning about state and local recycling initiatives.

The Master Recylers program is an initiative of the Tillamook County Solid Waste Department with a mission to “educate our community on the environmental impacts of our daily decisions and to encourage people to rethink, reduce, repair, repurpose, and then recycle.” Heart of Cartm is caring for this program by updating the coursework, organizing the annual classes and seeking ongoing partnerships for volunteer projects. Funding for this program has been provided by Oregon Community Foundation – Bottle Drop Fund and Tillamook Coast Visitors Association.

Submitted By: andrea@myessentialcollection.com – Click to email about this post

Come see Santa at Old Wheeler Hotel this Saturday! Doors open at 1:00 for some last minute shopping with some local vendors. Dragonfly Crystals, My Essential Collection, Brittney Bakes, and Garden Gnome will be supporting this pop-up. Then Santa arrives at 4:00 and the Light Parade starts at 7:00. Come join in on the fun!

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

We’re dancing twice this week, and we want you to join us!

We’re hardwired for dance, and cave art suggests we’ve been dancing for as far back as 70,000 years ago. Even three-week old babies will bounce and sync up their movements to a beat.

So what are you waiting for?

Life is short, but the days are about to get longer. Let’s dance!

Wednesday, 12/18:
Theme: Dancing for Light and Love
Facilitated by Lane deMoll
6pm Doors open and warm-up
6:30pm – 8 pm Dance and Circle
Where: White Clover Grange

Sunday, 12/22:
Theme: Perspective – Things aren’t always how we see them
Facilitated by Christina Pyktel
11am Doors open and warm-up
11:30am – 1pm Dance and Circle
Where: White Clover Grange

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

This Friday, December 19 at 6 PM:

Creative and reflective journaling isn’t just for “writers.” This is for everyone. The simple act of writing helps unlock parts of the subconscious, and is an incredible tool for healing and growth.

Celebrate the solstice by going inward with me. As we approach the longest night of the year, we’ll gather in a cozy space with blankets, candles, tea, and snacks. Together, we’ll move through exercises to help you tap into your inner world and cultivate a personal writing practice.

What to Expect:

– A quiet, relaxing atmosphere to unwind and reflect.
– Guided writing prompts to help your thoughts flow freely.
– Time to share insights and intentions for the year ahead
– Takeaway tools to support a reflective writing practice at home.

Register here before Friday at 9 am: www.sandstonestories.com/event-details/deep-dive-a-winter-solstice-writing-workshop

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

Community Chanukah Party

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

Hello to all.

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

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

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

Next there’s Yoga with Janet.
Day – Wednesday
Time – 10:30 PST
Place – NCRD in Nehalem

If you can’t join in person, you can still zoom in via the following link:
us02web.zoom.us/j/83577436133

See you there.

Brian

Submitted By: mail@wildfoodadventures.com – Click to email about this post

This printable poster shows wild food workshops offered by Wild Food Adventures and taught by John Kallas. The dates highlighted in red are the ones offered at the North Oregon Coast. We learn about and forage for mussels, clams, seavegetables, and edible wild plants. Full descriptions of workshops and registration forms can be found at wildfoodadventures.com. Advanced registration is recommended since many of our workshops fill about a week before their date. If they fill, walk-ons will be turned away. Workshops can be purchased as holiday, birthday or special event gifts. For gifting information, see the first listing at our web site.

Submitted By: mail@wildfoodadventures.com – Click to email about this post

This printable poster shows wild food Rendezvous offered by Wild Food Adventures and taught by John Kallas. The Pacific Shores Rendezvous occurs along the North Oregon Coast from Arch Cape to Netarts Bay. We learn about, forage, and feast on mussels, clams, seavegetables, and edible wild plants. Full descriptions of this Rendezvous and registration forms can be found at wildfoodadventures.com. Advanced registration is recommended since many of our events fill about a week before their date. If they fill, walk-ons will be turned away. Rendezvous can be purchased as holiday, birthday, wedding, graduation, or special event gifts. For gifting information, see the first listing at our web site.

Submitted By: ckgreenwood3339@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Create a Holiday Ornament for kids of all ages!
Saturday, December 21
2pm-3pm
Manzanita Visitor Center
Free!

Kids of all ages are welcome to attend our Create an Ornament workshop. Make an ornament to give as a gift or put on the tree!

Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/make-your-own-ornament-for-kids-tickets-1100544561409?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

Join us today for a little house concert in a church (St Catherine’s Episcopal on 101) … Anya Reeser will Join me on trumpet and vocals… this is our third year doing this and it’s been a beautiful communal time.

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

The final weekend of our Holiday Bazaar begins Saturday at noon. Certainly you wouldn’t want to miss out the chance to shower your loved ones with the best locally made arts and crafts on the North Coast. Plus, shopping locally gives a lift to creators in our community.

So come on down to Tolovana Hall (3779 South Hemlock in Cannon Beach) from noon-to-5PM this Saturday and Sunday, December 14th and 15th. We’ve got everything from jams to jewelry, woodwork to watercolors, candles to cards and so, so much more. The photos don’t do this show justice. Come on down and see for yourself!