Winter Waters Events – All of February!

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We are thrilled to announce our third annual Winter Waters (winterwaterspnw.com) regenerative seafare series.

During the month of February 2025 (and a couple days of March), Winter Waters will once again partner with chefs and tastemakers across Oregon to celebrate regenerative seafood, with an emphasis on seaweed as well as other local sustainable seafoods such as line-caught albacore tuna, dive-harvested purple sea urchin, and many other abundant species such as black cod, Dungeness crab, and cold water pink shrimp.

Winter Waters is hosting events in Portland, Salem, Astoria, Cannon Beach, Garibaldi, Newport, Bandon, and Port Orford, Oregon.

ALL EVENTS AND REGISTRATION CAN BE FOUND AT WinterWatersPNW.com/events

Cannon Beach Event Highlight:

February 6: FREE Ocean/Seafood Trivia Night at Pelican Brewing – Enjoy seaweed bites and seafood trivia with marine biologist Alanna Kieffer of Shifting Tides NW and Oregon Seaweed. You’ll learn lots about Oregon’s seafood and seaweed industries, oceanography, marine science, and conservation, all while competing for some foodie prizes. Pelican Pub will be offering seaweed and local seafare appetizers and bites for this special evening, come eat, and learn, and play! This is a free event but registration is required so we know how many to expect. Come in a bit early to grab a seat and order your drinks and food.

February 8: Screening of Hope in the Water ($10) – Join us for a deep dive and screening of Hope in the Water, a PBS series about the Blue Foods industry that features kelp farming, urchin ranching, sustainable shrimp farms, and more! A very uplifting docu-series made by Fed by Blue, a nonprofit working to uplift the aquaculture and mariculture industry. Followed by a panel discussion with folks from Fed By Blue,Seafood and Gender Equality, Oregon Kelp Alliance, and Oonee Sea Ranch.

February 9: Come make seaweed cyanotypes! A cyanotype is a photographic blueprint made through a chemical reaction between UV light and chemically coated paper. Cyanotypes have been a form of scientific documentation for seaweed, terrestrial plants, and natural specimens since they were invented in the 1700s and were actually some of the original form of photographic printing. Learn about the process and techniques to make cyanotypes using a collection of pressed seaweeds and PNW flora. Each student will get to make 4-5 prints!

WHEELER WATERS at The Salmonberry – February 27-

Join for a Winter Waters evening on the Wheeler Waterfront, with sunset and wildlife views over the Nehalem River. Let’s gather, converse, and dine, while celebrating the labor of the producers and purveyors who make it possible.

YOGA with veterans and with Molly and 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.

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/82315818270

See you there.

Brian

2025 Community Garden Registration

Submitted By: maijahecht@nehalemtrust.org – Click to email about this post
Ready to dig your hands in the soil? The Lower Nehalem Community Trust 2025 Community Garden season at Alder Creek Farm is just around the corner! This Saturday, February 1st, registration will open for 2025 Volunteers. Watch our channels and website on Saturday morning for a link to register!
As a garden volunteer, you’ll enjoy garden training and education, harvest sharing, and grow plant donations for local food scarcity partners. Our season runs from late February through October with “work parties” Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9am – noon, rain or shine.

In the meantime, check out our Garden Guidelines page at www.nehalemtrust.org/alder-creek-farm/community-garden/

We hope to see you out there!

2025 Community Garden Registration

Submitted By: maijahecht@nehalemtrust.org – Click to email about this post
Ready to dig your hands in the soil? The Lower Nehalem Community Trust 2025 Community Garden season at Alder Creek Farm is just around the corner! This Saturday, February 1st, registration will open for 2025 Volunteers. Watch our channels and website on Saturday morning for a link to register!

As a garden volunteer, you’ll enjoy garden training and education, harvest sharing, and grow plant donations for local food scarcity partners. Our season runs from late February through October with “work parties” Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9am – noon, rain or shine.

In the meantime, check out our Garden Guidelines page at www.nehalemtrust.org/alder-creek-farm/community-garden/

We hope to see you out there!

NBWC Board Meeting and Speaker Series: Ecology and Freshwater Habitats of Pacific Salmon

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NBWC Board Meeting and Speaker Series: New Insights into the Ecology and Freshwater Habitats of Pacific Salmon and Implications for Conservation w/ Dr Gordon Reeves!

On February 13th, 2025 the Nehalem Bay Watershed Council will be hosting both a Board Meeting and a presentation by Gordon Reeves titled “New Insights Into the Ecology and Freshwater Habitats of Pacific Salmon and Implications for Conservation.”

The NBWC’s Board Meeting will start at 5 pm at the NCRD in Nehalem and online via Zoom. We will discuss regular business, financials, and council activities. The public is welcome to attend and learn more about the NBWC’s current and future habitat restoration projects!

After the board meeting, Dr Gordon Reeves will share insights from his career studying freshwater salmon habitats. This talk will discuss the diversity of life-history strategies in salmon and how that diversity impacts the productivity and persistence of populations of the different species. It will also address the growing recognition that freshwater habitats are much more dynamic than has been previously recognized. It will end with a discussion of how conservation efforts can recognize this diversity and dynamic and incorporate them into the development of policies and practices which have better chances of success.

Dr Gordon Reeves is an aquatic ecologist with expertise in the freshwater ecology of anadromous salmon and trout, conservation biology of those fish, the impacts of climate change on aquatic ecosystems and associated biota, and aquatic aspects of landscape ecology. He has a PhD in Fisheries Science from Oregon State University and worked as a research aquatic ecologist for the US Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station in Corvallis for 38 years! Since retiring he has continued to research aquatic ecology on the Copper River Delta, Alaska and develop options for aquatic research on the proposed Elliot State Research Forest. This is an opportunity to hear from an expert on salmon ecology who has been actively participating in growing our understanding of salmonids for decades.

Both the Board Meeting and the presentation will be at the North County Recreation District in Nehalem and hosted on Zoom, and are free to the public. The zoom link is us02web.zoom.us/j/85257362427 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 Meeting
6:30 PM Presentation
7:30 PM Adjourn

Feb 1 North Coast Diabetes Community Gathering

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The North Coast Diabetes Community will hold our monthly gathering on Saturday, Feb 1st at the Cloud and Lead bookstore from 10-11am.

The group is open to people living with diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) as well as their families and friends.

Please bring your favorite low carb recipe to share with the group. Just the recipe – not the food!

See you soon!

Join us on our Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/543769058469035/

Beaches, Birds, and Beyond: Community Science in Action at Netarts Bay

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Wednesday February 19th, 6:30-8pm
**Virtual Event**

Friends of Netarts Bay, Watershed, Estuary, Beach and Sea (WEBS) is thrilled to introduce a new program to our lineup highlighting local Community Science projects!

During this virtual event, guests will learn about different research projects, how volunteers are helping with data collection, and the outcomes from these efforts. “Participants will hear about five community science projects happening in and around Netarts Bay that are enhancing our understanding of the local environment through collaborative, participatory efforts” says the new Stewardship Coordinator for WEBS, Marina Dreeben. “We hope anyone interested in getting involved and learning about the impacts of this work will join us to hear from the leaders of these projects.” WEBS Director Chrissy Smith added “We have been eager to have the opportunity to share with the community the outcomes of different community science projects and the ways our volunteers and other local residents are working together to grow a stronger understanding of this amazing ecosystem.”

Open to current volunteers and the general public, this event is for you if:
You are generally curious to learn about new findings.
You are involved in community science in the Netarts Bay area and want to learn about the impact of your work.
You have never heard of community science but want to learn about new ways to support the ecological health of your area.
You want to know what’s new with the birds and marine debris locally and along the Oregon Coast!
Sharing at the event include representatives leading the following community science projects: NOAA Marine Debris Mapping Project, Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) Beached Bird Survey, Bird Alliance of Oregon Snowy Plover Patrol, Bird Alliance of Oregon Black OysterCatcher Monitoring, and the USFWS Seabird Productivity Monitoring Project.

WEBS just launched a new page on their website to help connect individuals to different community science projects. You can find out more by visiting the “Get Involved” page or by directly linking to netartsbaywebs.org/community-science.

Get more information and find a link to register on our website at:
www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
Zoom link will be shared after registration

Questions or Cancelations? Contact marina@netartsbaywebs.org

Consider donating:
Your donation helps in supporting 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.

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

Last Call to Artists for Annual Art for the Heart Exhibition

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Adventist Health Tillamook announces a call to artists of all ages on the Oregon coast for a non-juried art exhibition at North County Recreation District (NCRD), Feb. 1–28, 2025.

– No fees for creative submissions.
– Submit up to five entries — must be wall-ready.
– Art sales – If selling art pieces, 20% of sales go to NCRD for fitness scholarships and 80% back to the artist.

Art intake is this Thursday and Friday!
Adventist Health staff will intake art two (2) days at NCRD, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Bring your art for the show on either:
Thursday, January 30, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, January 31, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

For full details, visit:
AdventistHealthTillamook.org/ArtForTheHeart

Questions? Call or email Annette McLain, 971-396-6920 or McLainAL@ah.org

MUSICAL STORY TIME at Manzanita Library

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Musical Storytime, a hands-on activity for preschoolers, will be offered twice, at 10 a.m. February 6 in the McTavish Room at the Liberty
Theatre, and again at 10 a.m. February 10 at the North Tillamook Library in Manzanita.
The free readings, for children ages 3 to 5, will feature live percussion accompaniment by North Oregon Coast Symphony musician Carol Shepherd. This month’s story is “Tanka Tanka Skunk,” by Steve Webb. It is a tale of best friends, an elephant and skunk, who beat out the name of their various friends with drums. With colorful illustrations and repetitive rhythms preschoolers will love to participate in this fun story. After the reading, children will be able to play a variety of percussion
instruments and learn about drums, the tambourine, and rhythm sticks as Shepherd demonstrates her 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., www.astoria.gov/dept/Library, or call
503-325-4108.

February 8th PIE IN THE SKY?

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This ain’t your average pie-in-the-sky event!!

Friends and neighbors:
Come and join us again at our annual White Clover Grange Pie Auction and Pie Feast, on February 8th.

The Auction festivities begin at 3 pm sharp, and doors open at 2:30, giving you a chance to view the auction pies, select your favorites, and get a good seat.

Your $15 donation to our building fund gets you in the door ($5 for kids 10 and under) with an opportunity to bid on an artisan baked pie (or two!).

And after the auction, you’ll get to journey through the feast pie table lineup, chose some slices of your favorites, even add a dollop of Tillamook ice cream, contributed by the Nehalem Food Mart! Coffee supplied by the Roost in Wheeler, and tea from Murrelet Farms in Nehalem.

The auction show, the line up of feast pies…this party is well worth the price of admission!

Fun for all—see you there!

White Clover Grange
36585 Highway 53
outside of Nehalem, a mile past the Mohler Coop.
www.whiteclovergrange.org
info@whiteclovergrange.org

Where Have All The Sea Otters Gone?

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Oregon once had a flourishing population of sea otters. Since about 1910, we have had none. What happened?

Join us on Wednesday evening at the Pine Grove Community House in Manzanita for a presentation by Cameron La Follette, a coastal historian and the Executive Director of Oregon Coast Alliance. Her overview of the history of the fur trade and local hunting in Oregon will trace the disappearance of our sea otters, how it happened, and who some of the major players were. Doors open at 5:30PM and the presentation will begin at 6PM. We hope to see you there!

Adventist Health Tillamook Introduces Chronic Pain Management Group

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Adventist Health Tillamook shares the launch of their upcoming Chronic Pain Management Group, a comprehensive program designed to provide individuals with tools and strategies to manage chronic pain effectively and the potential to regain control of their lives. This 8-week program, guided by evidence-based practices, offers participants a deeper understanding of their pain while fostering long-term well-being.

Chronic pain impacts millions of lives, often leading to diminished quality of life and reliance on costly treatments such as medications or surgeries. The MAPS Program — which stands for Movement, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Pain Science and Self-Compassion — focuses on a holistic approach that addresses not only the physical but also the psychological and social aspects of pain.

“This program is about more than managing pain,” said Tim Patching, Doctor of Occupational Therapy at Adventist Health Tillamook, the group facilitator and an experienced specialist in rehabilitation services. “It’s about empowering individuals to reduce discomfort, enhance their well-being and reclaim the activities they love while exploring alternatives to medications or invasive procedures.”
Program Highlights
Participants will engage in a lifestyle-centered approach that blends movement practices, mindfulness and self-compassion techniques with the latest in pain science. The program also emphasizes practical tools for daily life, equipping participants to better understand and manage their pain.

Who Should Join
The Chronic Pain Management Group is open to individuals experiencing persistent pain who are ready to explore new ways to address and alleviate their discomfort. Participants will gain insights into the bio-mechanical, psychological and sociological factors influencing their pain and learn strategies to improve their quality of life.

How to Participate
Ask your healthcare provider for more information or request a referral to the program. If you have questions or want to learn more, you can also contact Tim Patching, OTD, at PatchiTR@ah.org.
Location and Schedule

The group will meet once a week for eight weeks. Location and time are currently to be determined based on group size.

Why This Matters
Chronic pain affects not just the body but also the mind and spirit. Engaging in structured programs like MAPS has been shown to reduce stress, foster relaxation and improve overall heart and mental health. Participants in this program will discover how to live more fulfilling lives despite their pain, with the ultimate goal of reducing dependency on medications or surgeries. “Adventist Health Tillamook is committed to helping our community thrive,” added Patching. “This program exemplifies our mission of inspiring health, wholeness and hope.”

For more information, visit AdventistHealthTillamook.org or contact PatchiTR@ah.org.

YOGA with veterans and with Molly and Janet

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

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/82315818270

See you there.

Brian

NEW pottery classes just posted at the Hoffman Center!

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Two new classes have just been posted at the Clay Studio. Early spring is a great time to throw yourself into pottery!

April 12- 13

The first is a hand-building class, taught by Donna Miller, that offers the chance to learn key aspects of hand-building including using the extruder – which adds so many possibilities to explore. This class is for both beginning and experienced potters.

hoffmanarts.org/events/come-build-with-clay-a-three-session-workshop/?

April 30, May 7, 14, 21

Ever want to make your own tableware?

Explore wheel-throwing techniques with Tara Spires-Bell to craft durable and functional pieces, and create your personalized dinnerware set in this four-part class for experienced wheel potters. At the end of the course, you’ll walk away with a beautiful set of tableware and the skills to continue your pottery journey.

hoffmanarts.org/events/functional-tableware-an-intermediate-wheel-class/?

These classes fill fast, so register today!

AUCTION February 15

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REASON FOR AUCTION

We love bringing our community together in the bookstore! But to make hosting events manageable, we need to pay for a few building improvements (including modifications to the private restroom so it is accessible/usable during events). There is also build-out that still needs to happen after our recent move, like adding a bookcase to the children’s section. Proceeds from the auction will go toward the cost of these space improvements.

*Five percent of the proceeds will go to Nehalem Elementary School in the form of store gift cards, to be offered by the school principal to students in need or deserving through achievement.

The generously donated items are geared toward those who love the arts and our community. We will update auction items at www.cloudandleaf.com and social media pages as they come in.

Some of the items are now on display behind the counter at the bookstore. We hope you’ll join us for a fun night, enjoying a glass of wine and the dulcet tones of auctioneer Chip MacGregor.

HIGHLIGHTED ITEMS:

ART

• “Cloud & Leaf, Feather & Page” by nationally-acclaimed Deborah DeWit.
A gold-framed, one-of-a-kind montage (20″x20″) of original oil paintings, this is a
unique archival ink jet print created especially for the Cloud & Leaf auction.
Starting Bid: $350

• “In the Library” diorama by successful artist & children’s author Maggie Rudy.
Maggie, creator of Mouseland, has constructed a reading mouse from felt for this auction. She also created a beautifully appointed library, reading chair, and working lamp for the little creature, a diorama set in a vintage Japanese shadow box. Her felt creations are unique and not sold publicly. However, she has had similar pieces sell in galleries for between $2,000 to $3,000.
Starting Bid: $800

BOOKS

• Signed Collection by Jess Walter:
o The Angel of Rome and Other Stories (Harper 2022)
o The Financial Lives of the Poets: A Novel (HarperCollins 2009)
o Beautiful Ruins: A Novel (HarperCollins 2012; one of the New York Times “One Hundred Best Books of the 21st Century”)
Condition: new, paperbacks
Starting Bid: $70 for the collection (will not be sold separately)

• The Invention of Sound: A Novel by Chuck Palahniuk (Grand Central 2020)
Signed First Edition
Condition: new, hardcover
Starting Bid: $50

• The Horse: A Novel by Willy Vlautin (HarperCollins 2024)
Signed First Edition
Condition: new, hardcover
Starting Bid: $50

• Wild Life: A Novel by Molly Gloss (Simon & Schuster, 2000)
Signed First Edition
Condition: hardcover, lightly used, appears new
Starting Bid: $30

PRIVATE EVENTS

• Host A Private Event At The Bookstore
Looking for a cool venue for an intimate gathering? The bookstore will seat up to ten for a private dinner or game night (including linen, chairs, and glassware), or host up to twenty for a soiree. From birthday shindig to cocktail party to wedding reception, the bookstore owner can help with planning and setting up your event and will be on site to make sure you have an enjoyable and memorable evening.
Starting Bid: $500

• Private Whiskey Class & Tasting
Whiskey aficionado Chip MacGregor, a professional “spirit guide,” will provide you and three of your friends a few hours of his expertise and samples from his private collection in the comfort of your own home.
Starting Bid: $200

RULES

1. Bidders are to sign in with the host before the bidding begins.
2. Bidding will start at 6:15 pm. The auctioneer will manage the bids from the floor.
3. A buyer may use a proxy by phone. The proxy must provide contact information for the buyer when they sign in.
4. Items must be paid via cash, Zelle, Venmo, or an approved check by the end of the evening. Once paid, the item will be transferred to the buyer. If shipping is necessary, the buyer will pay the shipping.

AUTHOR EVENT Saturday Feb 8

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READING BY POET TARA SHEPERSKY
CLOUD & LEAF BOOKSTORE, MANZANITA
SATURDAY, FEB 8TH, 6-7 PM

We are lucky to have Tara Sherpesky (@tkshepersky) coming to Cloud & Leaf to read from her beautiful poetry collections during our Books After Hours. Her books Serpentine and Tell the Turning also offer illustrations by Lucy Bellwood and are published by Bored Wolves (@boredwolves).

Come in for the poetry and the community, stay for the wine, the pellet stove, and the art lovers.

#protectourpoets

Festival of Well-being Saturday February 15th NCRD

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We are excited to invite you to join us for our upcoming Festival of Well-being on Saturday, February 15th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM At NCRD 36155 9th St Nehalem.

This event will bring together health, wellness, and fitness experts to showcase products and services that promote a healthy lifestyle.

Come learn everything North County Recreation District has for your recreational and social well-being.

Meet wellness practitioners and businesses like Kathleen Kallan from Seaside Yoga Academy for your mindfulness and wellness modalities. Libby Golden who teaches Joy Lymph flow and offers Reflexology at Sea Dream in Nehalem. Lane deMoll of Lane’s Greenwitch Garden offering Tarot Reading and Tarot deck. Laura Warf of Mend Loft your partner for better posture pain relief and performance in Cannon Beach will also be there

Stephanie Mcbride with Grounding Gear, Tenisha offering craniosacral and Somatic Touch Donna Sylvester Building the Gratitude mindset and Melissa Harbour offering Pilates at Sand and Pine wellness in Manzanita.

Dr. Patrick a Naturopathic practitioner in Cannon Beach, Gia Shaw massage therapist and Mindshift expert, Sea Dream Nehalem and many more.

Check out Festival of well being on FB to meet even more www.facebook.com/share/15zJNnd23o/

Youa with veterans and with Molly and Janet

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

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/82315818270

See you there.

Brian

Worship at the Coliseum Theater

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Worship at the Coliseum is Back!

We’re so excited to announce our next Worship at the Coliseum event—a night dedicated to worship and celebrating God’s goodness!
When: February 2nd at 6 PM
Where: Tillamook Coliseum

This isn’t just a church event—it’s a chance for those who might not come to a church but would come to a movie theater instead.

Our goal:
Encourage believers with powerful worship.
Convict and challenge people through the life-changing love of Jesus.

Start inviting now!

Let’s fill the theater with hearts ready to encounter God.

For more info on Living Water Fellowship the church putting this event on head to livingwatercoast.com

Compassion Clinic

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I wanted to take a moment and remind you about the Compassion Clinic for this year. Many of you are already engaging with this event but if you don’t know what it is here’s a quick summary or jhead to livingwatercoast.com/compassion:

Compassion Clinic is a FREE medical and dental clinic February 23rd from 11am to 4pm at the Tillamook County Family YMCA offering medical and dental appointments to anyone in need—no insurance or documentation required!

Here’s what you can expect:
-Hot meals and coffee to enjoy
-Haircuts and foot care services
-Medical and dental appointments
-Access to a wide range of local resources & nonprofits

ALL FOR FREE!

This is more than just an event; it’s an incredible opportunity to receive care, connect with your community, and experience kindness in action. It’s also a chance to give back—volunteers are welcome and needed to make this day amazing!

Appointments are first come, first served and available until our schedule is full for the day. While we cannot guarantee specific services, we’re here to help as many as possible.

For details on clinic services, the resource fair or volunteer opportunities go to: livingwatercoast.com/compassion

Sand Art pop-up SATURDAY 1/25 Sunset

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Sand Art Meditation Walk ‘pop-up’ event to celebrate the gorgeous winter sunset!
Saturday 1/25
4pm to Sunset
Neahkahnie Beach
Free Community Gathering

Catch the ‘2025 Planetary Parade’ across the sky after sunset!

See you on the beach ( :
Centerpoint Healing Arts
www.centerpointhealingarts.com/field-notes

Get Ready for National Pie Day!

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GET READY FOR NATIONAL PIE DAY!

Sponsored by the American Pie Council (yes, that’s a real thing!), National Pie Day reminds us to enjoy one of our favorite desserts–after all, we’re celebrating a national holiday! And while officially this day happens every year on January 23, locally, we’re celebrating this way:

15th Annual Pie Day Auction and Feast
Saturday February 8,
3pm (doors open at 2:30)
$15 entry cost ($5 for kids 10 and under).
White Clover Grange
36585 Highway 53
outside of Nehalem, one mile north of Mohler

This Grange event honors the very American tradition of pie baking with a lively auction and feast, and invites our community to sample the cooking talents of 50 local bakers and restaurants. Pies will cover the gamut of flavors—berry, apple, meringue, cream, chocolate, meat pies and other savory creations, plus vegan and gluten free offerings. There is something for every taste in the auction line up as well as on the feast table where everyone gets to sample pie and ice cream after the final bid!

For more information, check out www.whiteclovergrange.org and our facebook and instagram pages.
Questions? info@whiteclovergrange.org.

United Paws’ January Workshop on TNR for Cats

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United Paws of Tillamook is holding a Trap Neuter Return (TNR) workshop on Saturday January 25 from 2 to 4 pm at United Paws’ Headquarters.
Learn about our TNR program and see if you’d like to be a volunteer. TNR is an important part of United Paws’ mission to address kitten & cat overpopulation and suffering through spay / neuter of homeless community cats. Contact us if you want to attend.
Phone# 503-842-5663 Email: unitedpawshelp@gmail.com
Read more about TNR on our website: www.unitedpaws.wordpress.com

STEAM Coach Volunteer Training

 

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STEAM Coach Volunteer Training: February 13th

You don’t have to be an expert, just someone who is passionate about helping students learn.

Spring field trip season will be here soon, and the Tillamook County STEAM Partnership is gearing up to host hundreds of students on several different field trip programs in Tillamook County. In order for these programs to be successful, the TC STEAM Partnership relies on community volunteers to fill a variety of roles as STEAM Coaches, who lead or assist with activities, help behind the scenes, and so much more. STEAM Coaches are people who believe all students should be able to learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) subjects through educational experiences that are hands-on and inquiry-based.

This Volunteer STEAM Coach Training is for new and returning volunteers who want to support Tillamook County K-12 students at upcoming environmental education school programs. The focus of the hands-on activities for this training will include wave energy, solar energy, the water cycle, and more.

February 13

9am – Noon (noon – 2pm optional hands-on activities)
USCG Historic Boathouse (1209 Bay Lane, Garibaldi, Oregon)

What: STEAM Coach Orientation presentation + hands on activity demonstrations

FREE Catered lunch social sponsored by @tillamookestuariespartnership

Registration required online at www.Netartsbaywebs.org/events

We look forward to you joining us at this STEAM Coach Volunteer training to learn more about opportunities to volunteer with @netartsbaywebs @tillamookestuariespartnership @nwstudentsoutdoors and other TC STEAM Partners. For questions about this training or if you cannot attend and would like to learn about future opportunities, please contact Rachel@NetartsBayWEBS.org.

What is the Tillamook County STEAM Partnership?

Across the county, a partnership of 20 local organizations works together to provide various STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) programs to Tillamook County K-12 students. Together, the TC STEAM Partnership offers students numerous experiential education programs including environmental science field trips, farm-to-table school gardens, science fairs, cultural programming, research projects, professional development, and more. Each year, hundreds of students participate in these programs, which are made possible by volunteer STEAM Coaches. Learn more about the TC STEAM Partnership on the TEP website.

 

Workshop: Winter Seascapes (Intro to Watercolors)

 

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

Winter Seascapes: Intro to Watercolors

Instructor: Linda Gebhart

February 8

1 – 3pm
Cannon Beach History Center
Class Limit: 12

Register in Person: Cannon Beach Gallery (1064 S Hemlock St. Cannon Beach, OR 97110)
By Phone: 503 – 436 – 0744
Online: cannonbeacharts.org/workshops
Please register prior to the event, space is limited.

*All Supplies Provided.

Join instructor Linda Gebhart, a Cannon Beach resident for over 10 years, as she invites you to explore your artistic side. Linda continues to refine her craft, drawing inspiration from the stunning Haystack Rock and the breathtaking coastal landscape. In this hands-on watercolor class, she’ll guide you step by step as you create your own small painting, focusing on the beauty of the sea, rocks, trees, and more. All supplies are included, so you can dive right in—whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete beginner. All skill levels are welcome for an afternoon of creativity and inspiration!

 

Community Wellness Event – January 25th- Rising Hearts Studio

Submitted By: Christy@cosmichealingnw.com – Click to email about this post
Hello BBQ Community-

Rising Hearts Studio, Cosmic Healing NW, and Megan Lucas LAc are excited to announce the date of our next collaborative Community Wellness Event!

Join us Saturday January 25th, 6 PM, at Rising Hearts Studio for a brief community acupuncture session with Megan Lucas LAc, while bathing in the sounds of healing with Himalayan and Crystal Singing Bowls with Certified Sound Healer, Registered Holistic Health Practitioner, and Reiki Master/Teacher Christy Kay, followed by a grounding tea offering – leave feeling grounded, relaxed, balanced, and healed-
***ONLY $65/person!***
Space is limited – registration required
Link to register is here: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/80368363/?appointmentTypeIds[]=58532489

THIS IS A COMMUNITY EVENT- IF FUNDS ARE AN ISSUE- PLEASE REACH OUT FOR POSSIBLE SLIDING SCALE.

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

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