A nursery took over the room this mattress was in and we need to get rid of it.
Located in Pine Ridge, you pick up, we can’t deliver. Send me an email (johnnyaardvark@yahoo.com) and we’ll coordinate.
You haul. Loading help regrettably not guaranteed so please bring hands.
Offering lots of:
Golden delicious
Red delicious
Honey crisp
Fuji’s
D’anjou pears
Bartlett pears
Table sales will have all of the above and additionally some Concord grapes and gala apples.
$40 a box for 38-40 pounds
$25 for 20 pounds.
Check, cash, PayPal and Venmo.
Pickup from 10:30 to noon @ Nehalam parking lot by the 3 way stop (101).
Last day to place an order is September 23.
This week at Creativity Café, we’re stitching stories instead of stirring drama—thanks to two special friends bringing their craft to share:
“Gucci Weeps: The Satchel Saga”
Brien found a fancy Italian leather couch in the trash. He ripped it to pieces–likely with nothing but his own brawn and plenty of swagger–claiming from beast enough hides to make Gucci weep.
Now he’s looking to share the spoils with us at Creativity Café! Brien will show you how to turn the remnants of Bill & Andy’s couch into small, sturdy pouches—bags fit for hedge-botherers and stitched with story.
Answer the call of the Satchel Saga this week at Creativity Cafe!
Thursday, September 18
3:00 – 6:00 PM
$20, materials provided
HeartWorks Studio, 395 N Nehalem Blvd, Wheeler
AND
“Midday Mini-Mending with Molly!”
Bring a worn (but not completely tattered) woven textile, and Molly will help you patch it up using an intricate yet easy mending technique—needle weaving! Works great on worn pocket corners, rear-end mends, and cuffs (not so great for socks or sweaters). Mending materials provided.
Molly Painter is a one-time Wheeler resident with a history of trying to fix everything. She discovered mending as a way to extend the life of beloved workwear, jackets, and jeans—all without complicated tools or ready-made patches. If you want to share in the quiet joy of fixing something by making it even more special, this is the class for you!
Friday, September 19
12:00 – 3:00 PM
$15, materials provided
HeartWorks Studio, 395 N Nehalem Blvd, Wheeler
Call or text 503-706-3408
I have a few spots open for the Fall 2025 Printmaking class I teach at Clatsop Community College in Astoria. Students will learn a wide range of techniques for woodcut, monoprint, etching and more! Prerequisite: None. All inks provided, flat file, paper on the first weekend, plates to work from, rollers and more! All students will have many hours of open access to the spacious studios overlooking the Columbia River. You can audit, or take this class for credit. I am flexible about your schedule during the dates and times we meet!
Classes meet six Fridays from 3:30pm – 8:30pm and Saturdays from 9:30am – 3:30pm for a total of 66 hours. You will have access to several printmaking presses, litho press and more in these two spacious studios on the top of hill at Clatsop Community College in Astoria. When classes aren’t meeting you can come in to use the studios anytime the building is open during the week M-F, and Saturdays.
Class dates are September 26 and 27, October 10 and 11, 24 and 25 November 7 and 8, 21 and 22, and December 12 and 13. There are many other facilities and classes in the Art Building (ceramics, computer lab, painting, and drawing) and Printmaking students will be able to explore these areas as well as see the changing exhibits in The Royal Nebeker Gallery. Please email me if you have any questions ben.killen.rosenberg@gmail.com, or contact Registrar at CCC. (503) 338-2411admissions@clatsopcc.edu
Cheers,
Ben Rosenberg
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And with that lovely image…
Today’s featured plants all like to flower in fall: Symphyotrichum ‘Short Sands Purple’, Dicliptera suberecta and Persicaria ‘Golden Arrow’.
Once upon a time there was a genus known as Aster. Easy to remember and say. But it turned out there were distinct genera hiding under the name Aster and no one likes imposters. Consequently, what might have once been an unusually dark purple daisy thingy particular to these parts (read: native aster) is now called Symphotrichum! Lucky for you, growing it’s a lot easier than saying or spelling it. Whether you’re planting in sand or clay, ‘Short Sands Purple’ – and we’re talking rich purple – starts blooming in August and might get you through the darkest fall.
Dicliptera suberecta’s got several common names but all share one word: hummingbird. (Oops. Now seeing it’s also called the Uruguayan firecracker plant). Expect deliciously hot tubular flowers set off by furry gray foliage on a super tidy 2’x2’ plant. Talk about easy, this is one of those hellstrip plants that loves to bake in full sun. Give it well-drained soil and it will give you about six weeks of solid orange-red blooms. Be patient in spring, it’s late to emerge, so don’t forget where you planted it.
Lastly a perennial that doesn’t even need flowers to show off: Persicaria ‘Golden Arrow’, a selection of mountain fleece. Persicarias can be grabby beasts, taking up way too much real estate, but ‘Golden Arrow’ simply wants enough room to flex and be beautiful, with its chartreuse foliage and flower spikes of deep ruby. At its happiest it’ll reach 2-3’ tall and wide but ours hasn’t gotten there even after several years, probably because it competes with pine tree roots and only gets morning sun. ‘Golden Arrow’ can take full sun, just know you’ll need to keep it watered. Sun or shade, a real stunner.
More plants on sale Saturday:
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It is now taking place on SUNDAY the 21st at 11am.
AND don’t miss our annual “Water to Bone” ancestral journeying practice for Samhain (close to Halloween!), which can be attended both online or in person!
More information/sign up: www.SeaDreamYoga.com
It has light cosmetic wear, including minor surface scuffs, but is fully functional with solid structural integrity and no major damage. The HG01 is known for its traditional styling, dependable build quality, and clear sound, making it a great choice for practice, performance, or casual strumming.
Includes a hard sided case and strap.
Asking $120 OBO. Call or text Dan at (503) 459-2302 if interested.
Pictures of lights are ones we installed. The ones we are selling are unopened.
I have two units. Asking $20 each or both for $30.
Please call or text Dan at (503) 459-2302 if interested.
The trail is less than 1/4 mile long, over flat ground. Activities may include bending, light lifting, and walking over uneven surfaces while tending plants. Tools and gloves will be provided. Water, shade, and restrooms are available on-site.
Alder Creek Farm is at 35955 Underhill Ln. in Nehalem. Please park in the grass field opposite the house at 35955.
Alder Creek Farm and Natural Area’s Nehalem Teaching Trail already supports an impressive variety of native plants and simulated ecosystems for community learning—but we’re looking to grow. This short trail will extend educational access into a different ecosystem and connect to the Natural Area’s pollinator meadow. We hope it will also add some variety to habitat access for bird watchers who visit the farm as a part of the Oregon Coast Birding Trail.
Tools and gloves are provided, new volunteers welcome and no prior experience needed. We will be working on uneven ground, bending, and moving small rocks and brush during this process. Join as frequently as you please. Email shane@nehalemtrust.org for weekly updates on where to meet.
I do new construction, remodeling, and repairs. My goal is to provide quality work that lasts.
Call, text, or email to schedule a free estimate today!
503-741-1384
nickburnsconstruction@gmail.com
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For several years, the symphony performed regularly at St. Catherine until it outgrew the venue. Because musicians loved playing at the church, with its wonderful acoustics and appreciative audiences, several small groups made up of current and former symphony members have put together a program of chamber music suited for the smaller venue.
Queentet–a string quartet plus clarinet– will play movements from Mozart’s famous clarinet quintet, K 581. A trio of flutes will present two contemporary pieces, one of which, Birds, has movements entitled Birdsong, Flight, and The Journey. The FAB piano trio (violin, cello, piano) will perform the gentle second movement from Mendelssohn’s first piano trio. The Astoria Tuba Quartet will round out the program with a selection of pieces by composers ranging from the baroque-era Buxtehude to the local (Peninsula) Norm Poulshock.
The concert will take place on Saturday, October 4 at St. Catherine Episcopal Church (36335 N. Hwy 101, Nehalem, OR ) beginning at 3 pm.
There will be no fee for admission, but donations are encouraged.
For more information about the North Oregon Coast Symphony, visit their website: nocsymphony.org
TICKETS ON SALE! BEST SEATS AVAILABLE!
OPENS 09/26/25
THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
MEET THE CAST: Erik Esraelas
Erik is excited to be a part of his first production here!
He has been acting since the turn of the century. Some of his notable roles include Lloyd Dallas in Noises Off, Estragon in Waiting for Godot, and Theo Muske in Steve Martin’s Underpants.
He is new to the coast and lives in Manzanita with his wife, Aubry. He loves his three kids, music, board games, and theater.
Step into the shadows with Riverbend Players’ production of THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY, opening Friday, September 26th.
Experience H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi thriller, directed by Tom Cocklin and performed in the old-time radio style, complete with live Foley sound effects performed on stage, actors at the mic, and edge-of-your-seat suspense.
Nine Shows Only at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem.
Don’t just listen… see the magic of radio come alive on stage.
Get your tickets here: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
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This beautiful redwood is planed and ready for your creative project. Redwood is resistant to shrinking and warping, is very durable and lasts years in our Pacific North West weather.
Redwood is used for decks, pergolas, patio covers, fences and gates. It is a great choice for outdoor furniture – benches, chairs, swings. Inside, it makes beautiful paneling for a full room or accent wall. It has almost limitless uses for crafting smaller items like planter boxes, step stools, elevated pet feeding bowls.
I have over 900 linear feet of 3/4″ x 7 – 7-1/4″ wide available in lengths from 3 ft to 12 ft. $3.50 per linear foot.
Call or text Scott at 503-440-1871
6:00 – 9:00
Come up and join us if you can.
Love to see friends and community family.
You’re welcome to come to our THURSDAY practice at the SMOKE HOUSE in Wheeler, 1:00 to 3:00.
Stop by, hang out, pick up some great smoked fish.
Here’s some Sand Trap info about location and food offerings.
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Thanks,
Gary, Anthony, Mickey, Kate, Levering, Cliff, Mark, Joe
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How can a parent find hope and peace in the unexpected death of a child?
Jane will be reading from her memoir, Firefly: Ashley’s Light, which addresses what she has discovered along the way of processing the sudden loss of her 22-year-old daughter, Ashley, who died in a flash flood while trekking in the Indian Himalayan mountains. Unexpected events before, during, and after the search for Ashley unraveled some answers to Jane’s lifelong search for what is real. Surprising gifts along the way helped bring hope in trying to resolve a death where Jane could not see, be with, or say goodbye to one she loves.
Following the reading and presentation, Jane will answer questions from the audience and sign copies of her book, which Jane will have available for purchase at the event.
About:
Jane Ashe is a retired hospital chaplain, embracing all spiritual paths that lead to love and peace. As an ordained deacon in the Presbyterian Church (USA), she has facilitated grief groups for nine years. She has an MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University NW. After twenty years working in corporate marketing, she obtained a Master of Pastoral Studies from Seattle University to become a chaplain.
Jane is the cousin of long-time Manzanita resident, Julianne Johnson, who was a friend of Lloyd and Myrtle Hoffman and witnessed their community engagement, which culminated in the Hoffman Center for the Arts.
Also – check out our FINAL week of our blue tag surprise SALE on non clothing items THIS WEEK ONLY!! You won’t want to miss this one…
As the seasons are changing, we too at the Hope Chest stores are transitioning into putting out fall clothing. We kindly ask that do the same when bringing us your clothing donations. Both locations have VERY limited storage space and we try to put seasonally appropriate clothing out into the stores
Today’s line up features three varieties of one wildly popular genus, Callistemon! (Yes, I am excited about this plant).
The bottlebrush shrubs we grow in the WG have pretty much never had a bad day since they went in five years ago, and when they bloom late spring to early summer everyone wants one of their own.
Guessing there are a couple of reasons for that: super showy bottlebrush-like flowers; the way those flowers explode off the ends of the plant’s numerous, irregular limbs; and how the beguiling seed clusters left by the previous year’s blooms resemble intricate wooden beads.
And there’s more. The foliage is evergreen, the plants grow quickly, and with full sun (A MUST) bottlebrush are quite drought tolerant and confidence-boosting to grow.
First up, best name: Callistemon ‘Wetlands Challenged Mutant’. No, I can’t explain it. But I can say why I wanted this plant in the WG: its shape. Topping out at 7’ x 3’, this kind of tall and narrow accent mark is tough to find in something other than a conifer. And ‘WCM’ covered in flowers is like no conifer at all. The photo below says it all.
The mutant’s flowers are 4” long, lightly fragrant and soft yellow. Callistemon ‘Woodlander’s Hardy Red’ has flowers just as long but in a delicious shade of raspberry red. It’s a classic among bottlebrush, known for its toughness (skates through 10dF) and its ability to handle just about any soil. ‘Woodlander’s Hardy Red’ has a low and arching shape, topping out at 3’, but stand back! We’re talking 5’ of late spring bloom.
When decked out in her magenta purple blossoms, Callistemon ‘Eleanor’ turns heads every summer. Without fail. It’s definitely hard to miss this big beautiful shrub, which left unpruned will happily grow 6’x6’ and dwarf all competition for presence and drama. We love the wow factor when visitors come through, discouraged that she won’t grow in their climate. Ah, but that’s why I’m so high on this genus: it thrives in ours!
The First Annual Pine Grove Variety Show!
A variety of performers will be showing off their creative abilities on Friday, October 17th, 7pm, on the Pine Grove Stage.
Chase away the end of October blues with some great entertainment.
Have an act? Find out more and register at: THEPINEGROVE.ORG
Tickets are available at: THEPINEGROVE.ORG
You won’t want to miss this show and a chance to help support the Pine Grove!
