Found these Glasses in the CARTM parking lot near the styrofoam receptacle.
If these are yours, hopefully someone is reading this post for you. They are now located at the attendants desk near the cardboard conveyor.
Best,
Jeff
We still need volunteers to help out on parade day, so if you have time to contribute, join us at the picnic tables at the Farmers Market on July 3rd at 5:00 to find out where your talents fit in. If you need to contact us, reply to this post or go on-line to manzanitaparade.com. Otherwise, see you July 3rd at the Farmers Market.
As of our meeting last night, 42 floats/walkers/cars/kids are signed up for this FREE event. But we need YOU to volunteer to help make the Manzanita 4th of July Parade the best one yet.
Manzanita 4th of July Parade Committee
The event begins at 225 Laneda Avenue, where teams gather before being sent out into this picturesque small town on foot. What follows is a two-hour, self-paced journey through Manzanita’s landmarks, tucked away corners, and coastal oddities — the kinds of places locals know by heart and visitors stumble upon with delight. Organizers say the hunt blends clever puzzles with local history, art, and nature, creating an experience that’s equal parts challenge and exploration.
Participants will work through missions, solving photo challenge riddles, as well as locating hidden objects, all leading toward a final challenge which ties the whole adventure together. Along the way, teams will decode clues, solve puzzles and navigate the town with a pirate’s sense of adventure. It’s designed for families, friend groups, visitors, and locals — anyone looking to spend a couple of summer hours doing something a little unexpected.
Event organizer Rick Jackson says the reactions so far have been striking.
“It’s interesting — in describing the Hunt to people interested in participating, I’ve received the feedback ‘this is much more than a Scavenger Hunt — this is a Scavenger Hunt meets The Great Race meets an Escape Room,’ and it’s true. Many of those elements make up this engaging way to spend a couple of summer hours having fun with friends and family, while raising funds for the running of our local community house”
Registration is $40 per team (up to six people) or $10 per individual. If buying a single ticket, or for a couple, organizers will be happy to join you with others to make up a full team. Every team that completes the hunt earns raffle tickets for prizes donated by local shops and restaurants — a nod to the town’s tight knit business community and its tradition of supporting Pine Grove’s fundraisers.
The event is capped at 40 teams, and organizers expect it to sell out quickly. Tickets can be purchased through the Pine Grove Community House website at thepinegrove.org under Event Details & Tickets / The Magical Manzanita Scavenger Hunt.
For questions, participants can reach out to rickjacksong8r@gmail.com.
With its blend of coastal charm, puzzle solving energy, and a dash of pirate theatrics, The Magical Manzanita Scavenger Hunt promises to be one of the more memorable afternoons on the north coast this summer — a chance to explore Manzanita in a way even longtime residents may not have before.
5 drawer small dresser, 36 tall, 11 deep, 16 wide white with cat wings painted on it $25
Call or text 503-454-8008 if interested
Thank you!
Lydia Felley
Grab the kids, grab your family members, grab your friends and neighbors and anyone else you want on your team of up to 6 for this fun and exciting adventure!
2 hours of great entertainment, as you follow a trail of clues, solve puzzles & riddles, uncover hidden objects and complete three separate missions which lead to THE FINAL CHALLENGE! Explore Manzanita on Thursday July 9, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
Although we will declare a winner of The Magical Manzanita Scavenger Hunt, the real goal is to simply have fun with people you enjoy and do something a little different during our lovely Oregon Coast Summer.
Everyone who completes the Hunt will be eligible to win prizes donated by our local shops and restaurants!
We have a maximum capacity of 40 teams, and WE WILL SELL OUT – so act quickly by purchasing your tickets at www.thepinegrove.org/pg-activity-rsvp/scavenger-hunt. You may sign up as an individual (or couple – or triple) and we will be happy to place you on a team.
Tickets are $40 per team, or $10 per person. Over 20 volunteers are involved in this challenging afternoon adventure – which includes a few pirates!
More information can be found on the attached flyer – be sure to get your tickets today and come out and support The Pine Grove Community House!
Applications are being accepted now until July 22nd.
This might be a good weekend to enjoy a bottle with friends while staying dry. We have 2 wine vendors; Silas Wines brings old world methods to Oregon grapes at their winery in Amity; the pet nat is particularly delightful this year. Buddha Kat makes fantastic fruit wines right here in Tillamook. Carola Cider has naturally fermented ciders from locally harvested apples, with a unique range of flavors. This week, welcome back long time market vendor Stone Barn Brandyworks, who make craft distilled, regional fruit brandies,whiskeys, and liqueurs, perfect for cocktails or straight sipping. Journey Distilled is a new vendor this year, a woman owned distillery making vodka and brandy from Oregon grapes. Unfortunately, Urban River Spirits will be out sick this week, but check them out next week for non-alcoholic fruit mixers!
If you want to plan your market trip ahead of time, or just daydream about all the beautiful and delicious things you’ll find there, check out the live market map at our website: maps.managemymarket.com/8011.
See you Friday, 4-7 pm, at 635 Manzanita Ave behind City Hall!
I think the problems of the reflecting pool in Washington, D.C. are minor compared to other problems our President Trump has created, but the story below tells just how it is not minor nor the money spent on this and his wars and immigration policies and the list goes on and on.
Tell me how Trump became an expert on reflecting pools? His paid political backers obviously weren’t experts either. The American People, the American Taxpayers, deserve better.
As a member of the North County Resistance Peaceful Protesters, I momentarily think we are making some progress and then either the Congress or the Supreme Court mixes things up and squashes progress for Americans down again.
The following is a report from various agencies in Oregon about cuts to food benefits or SNAP. Thank you for taking the time to read this and please consider bringing food or checks for our local food banks to the Peaceful Protest this Saturday, June 27, in Nehalem, between noon and 2 PM. Thanks, Patty
In 2026, over 70,000 Oregonians lost or had their SNAP (food stamp) benefits reduced. This was driven by federally mandated changes from H.R. 1, which expanded work requirements, restricted lawful immigrant eligibility, and ended utility and internet allowances. The return of mandatory in-person renewal interviews has further compounded these losses. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Key effects of these changes include:
• Massive Benefit Loss: Roughly 70,000 fewer Oregonians receive benefits compared to 2025, with thousands directly impacted by expanded work rules that limit benefits for childless adults (ages 18–64) to three months within a three-year period. [1, 2]
• Community and Economic Impact: Individual households have lost an average of $287 per month in food purchasing power, stripping millions of dollars from local Oregon economies. [1]
• Strain on Emergency Food Systems: Organizations like the Oregon Food Bank are reporting dramatic spikes in demand, tighter supplies, and shortened pantry operating hours as residents rely more heavily on charities to make ends meet. [1, 2]
• Administrative Burdens: Oregon taxpayers and state agencies are facing increased costs. The state shifted millions of dollars in SNAP administration costs and nutrition education program losses onto its own budget. [1, 2]
• Changes to Purchasing: New federal restrictions on what can be purchased with SNAP dollars—including an effective ban on soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy—have also rolled out. [1]
For a full look at the data, the state’s official response, and ways to get local food assistance, visit the Oregon Department of Human Services Updates or the Oregon Food Bank for emergency food pantries near you.
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• What do SNAP cuts mean for all Oregonians in the long term?
Aug 22, 2025 — H.R. 1 eliminates all funding for Oregon’s SNAP Nutrition Education, a program that provides tools for families to make healthy fo…
Oregon Food Bank
• Oregon Department of Human Services announces federal changes to SNAP so that thousands of Oregonians who may be impacted can prepare
Sep 30, 2025 — The changes include: * **Utility assistance** Approximately 29,000 households will lose the Heating and Cooling Full Utility Allow…
Oregon.gov
• Implementing Trump’s tax law to cost Oregon $114 million in SNAP …
Jan 13, 2026 — Administrative cost sharing. The agency is requesting $54 million to cover the increase in SNAP administrative costs the state mus…
Oregon Capital Chronicle
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The Friends of Rockaway Beach Library will hold their annual book sale on Friday, July 3, 10 am – 3 pm at 120 N. Coral St, Rockaway Beach. All paperbacks, hardcovers, CDs, DVDs, and children and young adult books are $1 each. Cash and cards accepted.
We are grateful for your support, which helps fund building maintenance. Hope to see you there: Great deals await!
Contact Kim at kimcosgriff@gmail.com or text/call 315-529-4392.
Janice
503 260-4743
There’s something special about gathering with good people, local artists, fresh market finds, and live music.
This weekend, we’d love to share that with you.
Friday, June 26
4:00 PM
Manzanita Farmers Market
Sunday, June 28
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Astoria Sunday Market
Whether you stop for one song or stay for the afternoon, bring your smile, your dancing feet, your singing voice—or simply your wonderful self.
We believe music has a way of connecting hearts, creating joy, and reminding us that community is one of life’s greatest gifts.
Where music sparks the fire, and community becomes the sunshine.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Sedona Fire Band
Our Anniversary Art Sale runs this weekend, June 25–28, with special offers throughout the gallery and beautiful work from many of our talented artists.
Enjoy exclusive discounts, gifts with purchase, and a vibrant selection of original artwork — from coastal paintings to pottery, jewelry, photography, and mixed media pieces. It’s the perfect moment to discover something new, support local artists, and bring home a piece that inspires you.
Enter the drawing for a chance to win one of these beautiful prizes:
• Oyster Tray or Ramen Bowls by ceramic artist Jennifer Bundy Cobb
• Succulent Resin Flower Pot by mixed media artist Debra Grace
• Greeting card sets donated by plein air painter Victoria Brooks and photographer Rich Brooks
Winners will be selected on Saturday, June 27 — stop by, explore, and enjoy a weekend of art and community with us.
Thank you for supporting local artists and helping make our first year a success.
They were timely, pleasant, hard working, reasonable and make the windows sparkle.
Contact them at 503-440-2713
Please do not email barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net
Barbara McLaughlin
Nehalem