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

COASTAL FUTURES:
Building Resilient Connections Between Ecology & Community in Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Rockaway Beach, OR Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM. North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection (NCCWP) invites you to St. Mary by the Sea for a presentation by Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) students from the University of Oregon (UO). Their research, Coastal Futures, focuses on climate change adaptation strategies for coastal communities in Oregon and is led by Ignacio López Busón, a UO Assistant Professor of Climate Change Resilience.
For the past three months, the students have visited and analyzed Rockaway Beach, meeting with local stakeholders to understand the values and challenges of our local community, including coastal erosion, sea level rise, deforestation, drinking water quality, and urban development. This presentation will showcase their research on sustainable coastal practices and explore paths for long-term resilience.
All community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about coastal sustainability issues and engage in a discussion about planning for a more environmentally and socially resilient future.
Free to attend. Bread from WolfMoon Bakery and soup from Manzanita Wild will be served.
Saturday, January 18 at Noon (doors open at 11:30 AM)
St Mary by the Sea Catholic Church
275 S Pacific St, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
Join us online if you can’t come!

uoregon.zoom.us/j/94779163801

As a matter of necessity and regardless of land ownership, NCCWP demands no more logging and no more pesticide spraying within our drinking-watersheds. Safe drinking water and clean air are part of the public trust that we all are entitled to have. Please help North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection safeguard and restore our drinking watersheds.
www.healthywatershed.org | www.facebook.com/NCCWATERSHEDPROTECTION

Submitted By: laura@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

I’ve been thinking … “Civic Religion” – Join Me for Civic Saturdays, starting Sat. Jan. 4th on Zoom
Posted on January 1, 2025 by Editor
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EDITOR’S NOTE: There’s been lots of talk about the lack of “civics education” that a lot of people don’t even really know how our government structures operate and serve us, or how to be good citizens. Jim’s been doing LOTS of thinking about this, and has been inspired by Eric Liu’s book “Become America” and a series of “Civic Sermons.” Jim is hosting a series of “Civic Saturdays”, starting Saturday January 4th. See the Zoom link below.

By Jim Heffernan

I’ve been thinking a lot about filters and “civic religion” lately. I can’t help myself.

The filters I’ve been thinking about are the filters we equip ourselves with that insulate our true selves and allow us to present ourselves as “normal” people to people we meet.

I’ve always had something of a rebellious streak that’s caused me to pick at those filters. The bumpy road of life hasn’t helped. I’ve reached a point where all the filters are shattered. I “yam what I yam”.

My latest fervent cause is “civic religion”. I am convinced that our democracy and our welfare are in a state of steady decline because we neglect our duties as citizens.

I’ve adopted the “creed” of Eric Liu. I invite all to attend my “civic Saturdays” to listen to his “sermons” and become “sworn-again citizens”.

It won’t be easy, but I do think it is doable. The alternative is to stand aside and watch our well-being erode day by day because we’re too feckless to resist the billionaire class that wants it that way.

I have a list of demands I would like to nail to a door somewhere and it goes like this:

1. We want to live in a place guided by empathy, respect, justice, generosity, courage, fun and love.
2. We want to live in a place governed by judgments that are honestly made, supported by evidence, accountable and
3. We want to live in a place in which everyone’s needs are met, without harming the living world or the prosperity of future
4. We want to live in a place in which the fruits of the work we do and the resources we use are fairly and widely distributed, in which shared prosperity is a general project, and the purpose of economic life is to enable universal well­
5. We want to live in a place in which all people have equal rights, in practice as well as in theory.
6. We want to live in a place in which all people can feel secure, confident, safe and cared
7. We want to live in a place in which, regardless of where they were born, everyone has a neighborhood of which they feel proud, where they can freely participate in the life of the
8. We want to live in a place which, proudly and consistently, supports people in need of help, including those fleeing from danger and persecution abroad.
9. We want to live in a place in which a thriving natural world provides a refuge both for rich and abundant wildlife and for people seeking relief from the clamor of daily
10. We want to live in a place whose political system is fair and fully representative, in which everyone has a voice and every vote counts, and whose outcomes can neither be bought nor otherwise engineered.
11. We want to live in a place in which decisions are taken at the most appropriate level, to enhance democratic participation and connection.
12. We want to live in a place in which everyone has access to the information needed to make meaningful democratic choices, and in which political debate is honest, accessible and inclusive.
13. We want to live in a place in which education is a joyful process, encouraging children of all abilities to engage with enthusiasm, and adults to continue learning throughout their lives.
14. We want to live in a place in which good housing, fast and effective healthcare and a healthy, sufficient diet are available to everyone.
15. We want to live in a place that helps to build a safe, prosperous and resilient community of nations
16. We want to live in a place that is open to new ideas and information, and that values creativity, research and discovery.

I would be so proud if I had come up with that list on my own. I stole it from somewhere and I don’t remember where. Google won’t tell me.

It is my hope to make it happen. I may be a foolish Pollyanna. In the hope of making this happen, I will be holding civic Saturdays on zoom where we can listen to a 30 minute sermon from Eric Liu and see where it takes us. The sermons are delivered by him and are from his book “Become America” and the first sermon is from November 8, 2016, just after Trump’s first election. The sermons are not partisan, but they are highly moral. The first sermon moved me deeply and eased my pain.

Let’s start the New Year off with “Civic Saturdays” on Jan. 4th, 2025.

Here’s the invite link to the zoom meetings, the first one is on Jan. 4th, 2025 and starts at 10 A.M. us06web.zoom.us/j/85949716562?pwd=wnKsmKP5FqXWC0koI3p7HddpxNXy6x.1

As always, discussion welcome at codger817@gmail.com

Submitted By: info@gracefulwaveswellness.com – Click to email about this post

Start the New Year Right: Prioritize Your Spine and Nervous System Health!

Start the year off with a healthier, more adaptable spine and nervous system! This special opportunity includes:
–A personalized Report of Your Postural Health
–A mini spinal exam
–Your first gentle spinal adjustment with Dr. Dawn

After your visit, if you choose to continue your wellness journey with us, you’ll receive access to a specially discounted, more comprehensive Initial Exam and Introduction to Chiropractic Care.

Appointments are limited, so be sure to book your appointment online today: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php…

Don’t miss this chance to set the foundation for better health and well-being in the year ahead. Experience the benefits of a properly functioning spine and nervous system!

We’re excited to support you in starting your new year with greater health and vitality!

**For new patients and local community members only.

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

Saturday, January 18, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
REGISTER HERE: www.jiujitsu101oregoncoast.com/event-details-registration/free-womens-self-defense-clinic-2
Safe communities start with education and prevention. Join us this November 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!
REGISTER HERE: www.jiujitsu101oregoncoast.com/event-details-registration/free-womens-self-defense-clinic-2

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

COASTAL FUTURES:
Building Resilient Connections Between Ecology & Community in Rockaway Beach, Oregon
Rockaway Beach, OR: On Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM, the North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection (NCCWP) invites you to St. Mary’s by the Sea for a presentation by Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) students from the University of Oregon (UO). Their research, Coastal Futures, focuses on climate change adaptation strategies for coastal communities in Oregon and is led by Ignacio López Busón, a UO Assistant Professor of Climate Change Resilience.
For the past three months, the students have visited and analyzed Rockaway Beach, meeting with local stakeholders to understand the values and challenges of our local community, including coastal erosion, sea level rise, deforestation, drinking water quality, and urban development. This presentation will showcase their research on sustainable coastal practices and explore paths for long-term resilience.
All community members are encouraged to attend to learn more about coastal sustainability issues and engage in a discussion about planning for a more environmentally and socially resilient future.
Free to attend.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Saturday, January 18th at Noon (doors open at 11:30 AM)
St Mary’s by the Sea Catholic Church
275 S Pacific St, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136

NCCWP advocates for a complete ban on logging and pesticide use in community water sources regardless of land ownership, and calls for an end to pesticide applications near where people live, work and recreate. Please help us safeguard and restore our drinking watersheds!
For more information visit:
www.healthywatershed.org |www.facebook.com/NCCWATERSHEDPROTECTION
or email at rockawaycitizen.water@gmail.com

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

Join Us for the North Coast Diabetes Community Meetup!

When: Friday, January 3rd, 5–6 PM
Where: The Winery in Manzanita (If The Winery is closed, we’ll meet at Offshore Grill instead.)

We’d love to see you there—friends, family, and anyone affected by diabetes are welcome.

Want to stay connected? Be sure to check out our Facebook group for updates. facebook.com/groups/543769058469035

Happy New Year—see you soon.