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Now Hiring: Summer Art Camp Director
Join us at Cannon Beach Arts Association! We’re looking for a passionate leader to manage our Summer Art Camp (July 14-18, 2025). Oversee and plan camp operations, engage with students, and inspire creativity in a fun, safe environment. If you have event planning and leadership experience and a love for the arts, apply today!
Submit your resume & cover letter to director@cannonbeacharts.org.

Now Hiring: Part-Time Gallery Assistant
Join our team at Cannon Beach Arts Association & Gallery! We’re looking for a friendly, organized individual to assist with gallery operations, customer service, and supporting local artists. If you’re passionate about the arts, apply today!
Send your resume & cover letter by to director@cannonbeacharts.org.
www.cannonbeacharts.org/open-positions

SORDID LIVES OPEN AUDITIONS MARCH 3rd and MARCH 4th

CAST OF CHARACTERS: 7 W / 6 M

Open auditions for all 13 parts will be held at the NCRD Performing Arts Center on Monday, March 3rd, and Tuesday, March 4th,.

Audition details are available at www.riverbendplayers.org

Special Audition Notice: Riverbend Players seeks a triple-threat actress for the role of Bitsy Mae Harling in SORDID LIVES (played in the movie by Olivia Newton-John).
Bitsy Mae is a sassy, charming, down-on-her-luck country singer with a heart of gold.
Think Dolly Parton meets a touch of Reba. Must sing country/blues, play guitar proficiently, and possess some acting skills.
Email the director, Frank Squillo, at fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org

SORDID LIVES is a dark comedy set in a small Texas town, revolving around the eccentric Turpin family and their friends as they grapple with the sudden and embarrassing death of the family matriarch.

Peggy’s demise occurs during an illicit tryst in a seedy motel room with her younger, married neighbor, resulting in a hilariously scandalous cover-up.

As the family prepares for Peggy’s funeral, long-buried secrets and family tensions erupt, leading to a series of outrageous events.

The play satirizes small-town life, family dysfunction, and societal prejudices with a sharp wit and a deep affection for its flawed but lovable characters.

SORDID LIVES celebrates individuality and acceptance, even in the face of the most “sordid” circumstances.

It’s a raucous and heartwarming story about finding your place in a world that often tries to define you.

RATED MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY: ‘Sordid Lives’ is intended for mature audiences. The play contains comedic depictions of sensitive topics, including infidelity, mental health, LGBTQ+ issues, strong language, sexual content and innuendos, and situations not suitable for children or some younger audiences. Audience discretion is advised.

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Riverbend Players kicks off our 2025 Season with our first-ever production of an Agatha Christie murder mystery!

THE MOUSETRAP opens for nine shows Friday, February 28th, and runs through March 16th at the NCRD Performing Arts Center.

Meet the Cast: Juli Stratton

Juli takes the stage for her ninth production with Riverbend, following her last performance in THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG.

Juli is actively involved with Riverbend Players as the board’s vice president, teaches Tai Chi by the Sea, and hosts her podcast, “What’s On Top.”

She lives with her wife, Amy, and their two fur kids in Manzanita.

Juli believes in embracing life to the fullest and inspiring others to do the same.

THE MOUSETRAP by Agatha Christie:

A classic murder mystery occurs in Monkswell Manor, a guesthouse where a snowstorm traps a group of strangers.

As news arrives of a murder nearby, the guests realize that the killer might be among them.

Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives to investigate, but as tensions rise and secrets are uncovered, another murder occurs.

The play is famous for its surprise twist ending, and audiences are traditionally asked to keep the plot’s resolution a secret.

The Mousetrap holds the world record as the longest-running play, debuting in 1952 and remaining continuously on stage.

Get your 2025 SEASON PASS now and save 20%. It’s only available until March 16th.

Tickets and the 2025 SEASON PASS are available at www.RiverbendPlayers.org

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Election Time is Coming Up.

Every two years, on odd numbered years, there are elections for Special Districts throughout the United States. There are over 50,000 Special Districts across the country. Special Districts are controlled by boards of five to seven people. They make the decisions that truly affect your day to day life. They make the decisions for schools, fire departments, water, sanitary, transportation, recreation, and more.

Throughout Tillamook County there are 123 Board Positions up for election this May. These boards control over $200 million throughout the county. Would you like to be part of making the decisions that affect Tillamook County? Now’s your chance.

To run for a seat you must be registered to vote and live in the district for the seat you’re pursuing. Some districts are further separated by zones. If a seat lists a zone, you must live within the zone of the district to run for that seat. However, all of the voters in that district will be voting for all of the available seats. If a seat is listed as “position” than you are eligible to file for any of those positions. If you’re confused about what seat you might be eligible for, the friendly folks at the county clerk’s office will help you figure it out.

Although all of these positions are non-partisan, you’re encouraged to seek assistance in your campaign from your party or other organizations. But remember an endorsement from a party doesn’t mean the candidate represents the party, it means the party likes what the candidate represents.
Tillamook County Democrats – electionschair@tillcodems.org
Independent Party of Oregon – indparty.com/contact
Tillamook County Republicans – tillamookcountygop.com/contact
Working Families Party of Oregon – act.workingfamilies.org/forms/apply-for-the-wfp-endorsement

Filing is easy and just $10. You can fill out PDF Form SEL 190 online at sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL190.pdf. Then you print it out and file it with the County Clerk at the Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Tillamook, OR 97141. You may also pick up blank forms at the clerk’s office. You can mail the filing plus fee, or go into the office. The deadline to file is March 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Good luck!! And, thank you.

COUNTY
Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC)
Zone 2, 4-yr term
Zone 3, 4-yr term
Zone 4, 4-yr term
Zone 6, 4-yr term

Tillamook County Transportation District
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 3, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term
Position 7, 4-yr term

Tillamook County Emergency Communications District 911
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 3, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

NORTH COUNTY
Neah-Kah-Nie School District #56
Zone 1, 4-yr term
Zone 3, 4-yr term
Zone 4, 4-yr term

Neah-Kah-Nie Water District
Position 1, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 2, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 4, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

North County Recreation District
Position 4, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Nehalem Bay Fire and Rescue District
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 2, 4-yr term

Nehalem Bay Health District
Position 3, 4-yr term
Position 4, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Nehalem Bay Wastewater Agency
Position 3, 4-yr term
Position 4, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Port of Nehalem
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 4, 4-yr term

Nedonna Rural Fire Protection District
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 2, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 3, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 4, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Twin Rocks Sanitary District
Position 4, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Twin Rocks Water District
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 3, 4-yr term
Position 4, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Watseco-Barview Water District
Position 4, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Garibaldi Rural Fire Protection District
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 2, 4-yr term
Position 3, 4-yr term

Port of Garibaldi
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 2, 4-yr term
Position 4, 4-yr term

MID COUNTY
Tillamook School District #9
Position 1, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 2, 4-yr term
Position 3, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Tillamook Fire District
Position 2, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 3, 4-yr term
Position 4, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Port of Tillamook Bay
Position 4, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Fairview Water District
Position 2, 4-yr term
Position 4, 4-yr term
Position 5, 2-yr unexpired term

Hunt Water District
Position 1, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 3, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Kilchis Water District
Position 3, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 4, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Tone Water District
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 2, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Long Prairie Water District
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 2, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 3, 4-yr term
Position 4, 4-yr term

Northwoods Water District
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 2, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 3 4-yr term
Position 4 4-yr term
Position 5, 2-yr unexpired term

Oceanside Water District
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 2, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Netarts-Oceanside Rural Fire Protection District
Position 3, 4-yr term
Position 4, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Netarts-Oceanside Sanitary District
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 2, 4-yr term
Position 3, 4-yr term

Netarts Water District
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 3, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 5, 4-yr term

SOUTH COUNTY
Beaver Water District
Position 2, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 4, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Hebo Joint Water and Sanitary Authority
Position 1, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 2, 4-yr term
Position 3, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 4, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Cloverdale Water District
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 2, 4-yr term
Position 5, 2-yr unexpired term

Cloverdale Sanitary District
Position 1, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 3, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 4, 4-yr term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Neskowin Regional Water District
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 2, 4-yr term
Position 4, 2-yr unexpired term

Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority
3 Positions up for 4-yr terms

Pacific City Joint Water and Sanitary District
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 2, 4-yr term
Position 4, 4-yr term

Nestucca Valley School District #101
Position 1, 4-yr term
Position 2, 4-yr term
Position 4, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District
Position 3, 4-yr term
Position 4, 2-yr unexpired term
Position 5, 4-yr term

Please join us for the First Sunday Labyrinth Walk this Sunday, March 2, 2025 3:00-5:00 PM indoors at St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church located at 36335 Hwy 101, Nehalem, OR 97131.