Voices of Comfort: A Presentation and Demonstration by the North Coast Oregon Threshold Choir

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Date: April 8th from 6 – 7:00 p.m.
Offering: Voices of Comfort: A Presentation and Demonstration by the North Coast Oregon Threshold Choir

Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Registration (required): www.northcoasteolcollective.com/events-one/voices-of-comfort-a-presentation-and-demonstration-by-the-north-coast-oregon-threshold-choir

Description:
Join us for a meaningful exploration of how the North Coast Oregon Threshold Choir’s compassionate music can offer solace at life’s final threshold. The Threshold Choir is an international organization of volunteer singers who offer comfort through gentle a cappella music to individuals at the thresholds of life, particularly those nearing the end of life. Founded in 2000, the choir has expanded to over 175 chapters worldwide, including the North Coast. The choir’s mission is rooted in the belief that music can be a healing power and an instrument for peace and justice. They are committed to creating a harmonious culture of inclusivity, respect, and love, affirming the beauty, dignity, and wholeness of all people. When invited to a bedside, small groups of two to four singers sing songs to bring ease, comfort, and peace.

During this offering, you will learn more about the North Coast Oregon Threshold Choir’s vision and mission, witness a live practice, be invited to ask questions, and learn how to request and receive an offering.

Presenter:
Over the past 15 years, Ann Quinn has sung with multiple Threshold Choir chapters, and in 2017, she served as the Event Planner for the National All Choir Gathering in Portland, OR. She has lived in Nehalem for 8 years and has spent the last 2 years developing a shared leadership team of singers dedicated to establishing the North Coast Oregon Threshold Choir Chapter. Ann finds great comfort and purpose in singing as a soul-nourishing ministry. She identifies as an Earthwalker, Permaculturist, Ecstatic Dancer, Huna Healer, Spiritual Companion, STEAM Coach, and Mamaw.

Disability Outdoors: Best Practices for Accessibility and Inclusion

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Disability Outdoors: Best Practices for Accessibility and Inclusion

Friday, April 4
10 am – 12 pm
Rockaway Beach CIty Hall
To register email dan@tillamookcoast.com

Join Tillamook Coast Visitors Association April 4 at Rockaway Beach City Hall for a special presentation about making outdoor spaces more accessible and inclusive for everyone.

Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a community leader, or just want to learn about improving Tillamook Coast accessibility, this event is for you. Accessibility consultant Ashley Schahfer will lead a discussion on best practices for making the outdoors a more inclusive and accessible place.

Ashley is the owner of Empowering Access, whose mission is to provide equitable experience and knowledge-based guidance to those looking to engage in disability, equity, and inclusion work. Ashley has 21 years of lived experience in disability, two degrees in Architecture, and a Women’s studies certificate— her life mission has become thoughtful experience-based design and inclusion for the intersectional community with disabilities.

This is a FREE event.
There is a Zoom option.
Space is limited, sign up today.
To register email Dan Haag at dan@tillamookcoast.com

Hands Off! Tillamook County Fights Back

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Hands Off! Tillamook County Fights Back organized by Hands Off
Hands Off! Tillamook County Fights Back
Rally · Volunteer organized
Saturday, April 5
12 – 2pm PDT
11 Main Ave
Tillamook, OR 97141

About this event
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. Tillamook County is fighting back!

They’re taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now.

On Saturday, April 5th, we’re taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!

Where: Sue Elmore Park at Junction of HWY 101 and Highway 6 When: 12:00 Noon, April 5, 2025

This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Alongside Americans across the country, we are marching, rallying, and protesting to demand a stop the chaos and build an opposition movement against the looting of our country.

A core principle behind all Hands Off! events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Check out handsoff2025.com for more information.

Accessibility
Accessible restrooms
Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.

MUSICAL STORY TIME at Manzanita Library

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Musical Storytime, a hands-on activity for preschoolers, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 7th at the North Tillamook Library in Manzanita.
The free readings, for children ages 3 to 5, will feature a live oboe accompaniment by North Oregon Coast Symphony musician, Laurie Swanson. This month children will hear Do Like a Duck Does by Judy Hindley and Ivan Bates. In this story a mother duck is on a walk with her ducklings when suddenly a large, furry, brown duck joins the group. Drama, rhythm, and sunny images in this book make it a favorite with young children. Swanson will talk more about the instruments she plays, the oboe and English horn, and will demonstrate playing both during this event. After the reading, children will experience playing some different wind instruments.
Similar events are being planned monthly in partnership between The North Oregon Coast Symphony, North Tillamook Library and Astoria Library. For more information, visit the symphony’s website at www.nocsymphony.org. or www.astoria.gov/dept/Library at 503-325-7323.

PORTALS! Join in with our local Neahkahnie Spirit Dance Community on Wednesday evening April 2

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PORTALS! Join to attune our bodies to the current high energy events of Equinox, Eclipses, Eoster and even April Fools. “We seek not rest but transformation. We are dancing through each other as doorways.” Marge Piercy. Playlist by Lane deMoll.

Wednesday April 2nd
Doors open at 6:00 PM for warmup
6:30 PM – opening circle/music set
8:00 PM – close
At the White Clover Grange, HWY 53

*All are welcome – Family friendly events – Come as you are.
*Connections are an option, be clear with your yes or no, verbal or nonverbal.
*Flow toys are welcome!
*Bring a water bottle and layers.
*Bring kindness and respect for yourself and others and your willingness to explore and to dive into the ecstasy of spirit available through movement

$10-$20 cash check or venmo @nknspiritdance
(kids are welcome to move for free)
**no one turned away for lack of funds**

Art by Lane deMoll, “Dark of the Moon”

We dance just to dance
almost every Wednesday 6:30pm, opening at 6. we do not dance the 3rd Wednesdays, but hold dance the Sunday after at 11:30, opening at 11

Books After Hours @ Cloud & Leaf Bookstore this Saturday

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Books After Hours returns! The Cloud & Leaf Bookstore presents:

Michael N. McGregor, reading from his atmospheric, starred-review novel, THE LAST GRAND TOUR.

5-8pm at the bookstore on Saturday, April 5th.

Sip some wine, browse and listen, meet friends old and new. We’ll stay open at 5; author event starts at 6.

NTCWA Monthly Meeting Notice

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Please join us for the North County Women’s Assn. (NTCWA) meeting on Tuesday April 8th. Meetings are open to the public and start at noon with the program beginning at 1:00-2:00 at the pine Grove Community House, 225 Laneda in Manzanita. The speaker for the program will be Tom Campbell from the Nehalem Valley Historical Society who will talk about the Society’s collection and current projects.
Please note that our usual meeting is held on April 1st, but has been moved to April 8th because of new flooring that is being replaced at Pine Grove.

White Clover Grange Spring Gardenfest

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Please join us for this year’s White Clover Grange Gardenfest on April 12, from 11-3!

We have a wonderful lineup including spring plant starts, perennials, garden art, farmer’s market items, a seed exchange, and lots of educational booths including composting, observing soil microbes under a microscope, making herbal salves, and a tiny tea room. If the weather cooperates, we’ll even have Gary Lewis making ironworks with his forge!

We’re raffling off a nice cedar planter (thank you Gayle Stephens) and an easter ham (thank you Lance’s farm Vittles).

And don’t forget to bring your tools for sharpening!

Yoga with Veterans and with Molly

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Hey everybody.

Come and have a good time. Start it with Yoga! It’s fun, it’s free and it will make you healthy.
Come join us. Everyone is welcome. Mark it on your calendar.

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

See you there.

There’s no Yoga with Janet. End of the term. See you Wednesday, April 9th.

Brian

NVHS Presents

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On Saturday March 29 at 3:30 the Performing Arts Center at NCRD will light up again with another great program. Lisa Sears will talk about all things you might find in a cemetery. You don’t often think about it but many of our links to our local history are buried there. Lisa will talk about finding out who’s buried where, how to care for the cemetery and markers but, also, about genealogy tools that can bring the whole tale to life. Come join us!

$10 at the door.

Historic Cemetaries

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Don’t miss this fascinating talk by historic cemetery expert, Lisa Sears. A retired teacher from Tierra del Mar, Lisa is a board member of the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries, genealogist and cemetery preservationist. You’ll learn ways to traced your family history as well as local stories.

PROTEST RALLY

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PROTEST RALLY
Nehalem Parking Lot
Saturday, March 29th
Noon – 2 pm

PROTEST THE MUSK/TRUMP COUP
AGAINST OUR DEMOCRATIC FORM OF GOVERNMENT

STAND UP FOR OUR RIGHTS!:
Social Security
Medicare
Medicaid
Jobs
Food for All
Our Wallets
Our Books
Fair Elections
Personal Data
Public Lands
Veteran Services
Cancer Research
Ukraine
Nato
Consumer Protections
Clean Air
Clean energy
Schools
Libraries
Free Speech
LGBTQ
Immigrants
Courts
and MORE

Bring family, friends and signs!
Hear our voices!

FREE! Spring Break Library Game Night

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Join us at the Cannon Beach Library for Spring Break Game Night fun on Friday, March 28th, from 5 to 7 p.m. This is a FREE event and families, kids, and adults are all welcome. We’ll have a good selection of games available for all ages, including board games, card games, group games, and kid’s games. Or, bring your own favorite. Don’t miss the popcorn buffet provided by Bruce’s Candy Kitchen!

Hands off protest – April 5th

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Hey all

On Saturday, April 5th, there will be a Hands Off protest in Tillamook at the corner of the 101 and 1st street(grassy corner of the Veterans memorial).  It will start at high noon (12:00).  If you are dissatisfied with the way our politicians (mostly Trump and Musk) are controlling our government, you should be there. Hope to see all there.

Brian

Community Wellness Event – April 12th- Rising Hearts Studio

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Hello BBQ Community –

Please join us for our next Community Wellness Event at Rising Hearts Studio! Enjoy Community Acupuncture while bathing in the sounds of Healing Crystal and Himalayan Singing Bowls- followed with a grounding tea offering. Leave feeling relaxed, grounded, balanced and healed. Only $65/person!
Space limited, reserve yours now:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20787704&appointmentType=58532489

Megan Lucas LAc is a Licensed Acupuncturist
Christy Kay is a certified sound healer, Reiki Master Practitioner, Registered Holistic Health Practitioner and Animal Chaplain

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.”

Last Call for art for the April show at NCRD

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This is your last reminder for the April show at the NCRD Gallery. Intake will be Monday, March 31 from 11 am till 2 pm.

The theme of the show is “Water” in all its forms. Each artist may submit 3 original works, ready to hang (wire preferred). Items are for sale at the discretion of the artist.

The opening will be Friday April 4 in the Gallery from 9-11 am.

The NCRD Gallery is located at NCRD, 36155 Ninth St. in Nehalem.

Get Registered! WaSH – April 26 – 10:00 to 12:30

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On the coast we have many different types of weather events: flooding, tornados, ice storms, power outages, a hurricane, and possibly some day an earthquake/tsunami.
We may not like to think about these events happening here, but we do need to think about being prepared for emergency situations.
When we are prepared as neighborhoods, as coastal communities, we can help each other and be less stress on our emergency responders.
Register for either of the upcoming WaSH classes and learn about water sourcing, water filtration, water storage, and sanitation & hygiene practices that will aid you during weather events and natural disasters.

White Clover Grange Apple Grafting Workshop

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White Clover Grange hosts apple tree grafting workshop

On April 5 from 1pm to 4 pm, the Grange will host a grafting workshop that is free and open to the public.

We will feature heritage apple varieties that will be grafted on to semi-dwarf disease resistant root stock.

The art of grafting is an old one. Since apple trees do not reproduce the same variety from their seeds, farmers and horticulturalists take scion wood (a young branch from an existing tree) and attached it to a similar sized branch that has roots. The two branches are matched for size and then taped together. If done well, the two parts will fuse and a new tree will grow. The scion wood is responsible for the type of apple, while the root stock controls characteristics such as the height of the tree, vigor, and disease resistance.

Materials will be provided. However, if you would like to bring scion wood from your own trees, it is best to collect young branches about the size of a pencil as soon as possible, while the trees are still dormant, and place in a bag in the refrigerator until the workshop.

To sign up for the workshop or for more information, contact Jennifer Childress at 503-801-4078

​​Come Move in Community! Wednesday 3.26 Playlist by Fae

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~This is a free-flowing movement experience where you are encouraged to enjoy the experience however you’d like with an intention of connecting deeper to yourself and exploring movement without words.

It’s an open space to play, celebrate life and community, practice embodiment modalities, enjoy music, process emotions, connect with others, and ultimately be nourished by the experience on a physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual level. No movement experience necessary~

Doors open at 6:00 PM for warmup
6:30 PM – opening circle/music set
8:00 PM – close

At the White Clover Grange, HWY 53
*All are welcome – Family friendly events – Come as you are.
*Connections are an option, be clear with your yes or no, verbal or nonverbal.
*Flow toys are welcome!
*Bring a water bottle and layers.
*Bring kindness and respect for yourself and others and your willingness to explore and to dive into the ecstasy of spirit available through movement

$10-$20 cash check or venmo @nknspiritdance
(kids are welcome to move for free)
**no one turned away for lack of funds**

Floor Etiquette/Tips:

*No outside shoes on the floor if possible (dirty floors aren’t fun to roll around on)
*Please no strong scents, including body odor.
*Incense, we’ll keep it in the foyer.
*We ask that you limit talking during the dance set. Set up, break time, and the foyer area are great places to have longer conversations to limit distractions for others.
*We are encouraging everyone to be mindful of each other’s safety and health and stay home if you are not feeling well or have been exposed to someone sick. Follow your own judgment on whether to wear a mask or not.

We move most Wednesdays except for the third week. That week’s session is on Sunday morning….hope to share space with you soon!

Manzanita’s World Labyrinth Day Saturday May 3rd

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Save the Date for World Labyrinth Day 2025
Saturday May 3rd
Noon to 2pm
Manzanita, North Oregon Coast

A free community gathering to walk a Sand Art Spiral Labyrinth and be part of a ‘rolling wave of peace around the globe’.

Event offered by: www.centerpointhealingarts.com/

Discover the 150’ diameter Sand Art Spiral Labyrinth on the North Manzanita Beach near Ocean Rd. & Nehalem Rd.. Hint: look out for the kite flag that ‘marks the spot’!

Event is ‘rain or shine’.

This is a ‘leave-no-trace’ sand art event that washes away with the rising tide in a spirit of respect for our coastal ecology.

Kid & dog friendly!

Parking a available along Ocean Rd. or Laneda Ave.. Restrooms & resources at the Manzanita Visitor’s Center. Event site is about 0.5 miles or 5+ minute walk on the beach (turn right and head north from Laneda Ave.)
Accessibility considerations: uneven sandy terrain.

For more, please email:
centerpoint.healing.arts@gmail.com

See you on the beach! – Za

Fermented veggies 101 class THIS TUESDAY Join us

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Learn about the various benefits and pick up this essential cooking skill. Cooking with earths microbes makes veggies more nutritious and supports how we are able to digest the rest of our foods we eat them with while improving our immunity and health on other levels.

If you don’t have these foods as part of your regular diet, now is a great time to start! You can be eating yummy probiotic pickled carrots made in your own kitchen with your spring and Easter celebration meals. Kids (of all ages!) love the tangy and zippy taste too!

This is a two-part class. $35 includes both days. 1 hr each day. We reconvene on Tuesday the 8th to discuss how everyone’s processes went, answer questions and explore further recipes now that you’ll have successfully navigated a basic veggie ferment!

Tuesday March 25th
Tuesday April 8th
5:30-6:30 in the NCRD kitchen

Register Here: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/ca1456a5
Led by:
Libby Golden Seaver
IIN Health Coach
www.goldenkeywellness.abmp.com
971.977.0166

Disability Outdoors: Best Practices for Accessibility and Inclusion

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Disability Outdoors: Best Practices for Accessibility and Inclusion

Friday, April 4

10 am – 12 pm

Rockaway Beach CIty Hall

To register email dan@tillamookcoast.com

Join Tillamook Coast Visitors Association April 4 at Rockaway Beach City Hall for a special presentation about making outdoor spaces more accessible and inclusive for everyone.

Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a community leader, or just want to learn about improving Tillamook Coast accessibility, this event is for you. Accessibility consultant Ashley Schahfer will lead a discussion on best practices for making the outdoors a more inclusive and accessible place.

Ashley is the owner of Empowering Access, whose mission is to provide equitable experience and knowledge-based guidance to those looking to engage in disability, equity, and inclusion work. Ashley has 21 years of lived experience in disability, two degrees in Architecture, and a Women’s studies certificate— her life mission has become thoughtful experience-based design and inclusion for the intersectional community with disabilities.

This is a free event.

Space is limited, sign up today.

A Zoom option will be made available.

Questions? Email Dan Haag at dan@tillamookcoast.com

Yoga with veterans and with Molly and with Janet

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Hey everybody.

Come and have a good time. Start it with Yoga! It’s fun, it’s free and it will make you healthy.
Come join us. Everyone is welcome. Mark it on your calendar.

There will be no Yoga with Veterans with Molly on Monday. Monday March 31st is the next one.

Next there will still be 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

FREE Women’s Self-Defense Clinic

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Saturday, March 29 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Jiu Jitsu 101 Oregon Coast, Rockaway Beach
FREE WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE CLINIC!
REGISTER HERE: www.jiujitsu101oregoncoast.com/event-details-registration/free-womens-self-defense-clinic-3
Safe communities start with education and prevention. Join us 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!
For questions, contact Coach Ronin, Shihan at 503-332-1274

Dance with Us on Sunday!

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Neahkahnie Spirit Dance invites you to get up off the couch and move your body with us!

The Vernal Equinox is a cosmic event of the balance of light and dark. Come explore, play, and be in community as we dance through the portals and gateways of the turning of the wheel.

When: Sunday, March 23rd
11:30am – 1pm
Where: White Clover Grange

$10-$20 cash check or venmo @nknspiritdance
(kids are welcome to dance for free)
**no one turned away for lack of funds**

*All are welcome – Family friendly events – Come as you are.
*Dance connections are an option, be clear with your yes or no, verbal or nonverbal.
*Flow toys are welcome!
*Bring a water bottle and layers.
*Bring kindness and respect for yourself and others and your willingness to explore mind, body and spirit through movement.

Dance Etiquette/Tips:

*No outside shoes on the dance floor if possible (dirty floors aren’t fun to roll around on)
*Please no strong scents, including body odor.
*Incense, we’ll keep it in the foyer.
*We ask that you limit talking during the dance set. Set up, break time, and the foyer area are great places to have longer conversations to limit distractions for others.
*We are encouraging everyone to be mindful of each other’s safety and health and stay home if you are not feeling well or have been exposed to someone sick. Follow your own judgment on whether to wear a mask or not.

Operatic Performance at the North Tillamook Library in Manzanita!

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Join us at the North Tillamook Library in Manzanita tomorrow, March 22nd, for an operatic performance by Andrew Chukwuka Egbuchiem at 3pm! He is the winner of the Utah Philharmonics Orchestra Concerto 2025 Competition and came first place as the countertenor in the Kings Peak International Music Competition in 2021, among many other awards! For more information, you can visit his website here: andrewegbuchiem.com/index.html