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Free – Brother HL-5240 laser printer

Submitted By: clean_streams_oceans@me.com – Click to email about this post
I have a laser printer that I can no longer use because after the latest OS update on my Mac I can no longer get a print driver for it.

If you’re not working on OS Sonoma, and want to give it a try, let me know and I’ll put the two of you together. I’d rather give it to you than retire it to solid waste. But please, no give-backs!!

I suggest you first look to be sure you can get a driver for it. Also, I don’t know how much toner is left, but its cartridges are still available.

Spa Manzanita Winter Specials

Submitted By: maggie@spamanzanita.com – Click to email about this post
In the spirit of spreading love and joy this month, we invite you in for some Winter Wellness and Valentine’s Day pampering.

$25 off our new Winter Packages or get a complimentary customization to your massage or facial when you book a full priced service … and mention BBQ

spamanzanita.com/specials/

Valentine’s Day spa facial package
This luxurious facial includes a chocolate mask that will nourish your skin with antioxidants and natural oils. The chocolate mask is a skin softener, wrinkle defender and skin revitalizer. It smells delicious and leaves your face feeling tight, smooth, and radiant!

Enjoy a refreshing mimosa and aromatherapy foot soak in our Zen Room while you relax and pamper yourself or someone special.

Winter Wellness package
Sink into relaxation and soothing warmth with this package perfect for the cooler days. Hot stones reach deep into tense muscles to help you relax and release. During the massage a magnesium-packed warming mud is applied along the spine to detoxify, warm, re-mineralize and relax tight back muscles. You’ll finish with an infrared sauna session to close out this warming, soothing and oh-so relaxing Winter Wellness treat.

the special two
Share this package for a spa day with someone special or pamper yourself with some well deserved self-care. While one person enjoys a relaxing massage that will melt away stress and tension. The other will indulge in a luxurious facial to nourish and hydrate. Then, unwind and relax together in the infrared sauna.

Call or text to book 503.689.8679
Or book online spamanzanita.com

Now All Oregon Supreme Court Judges picked by Governor Kate Brown

Submitted By: dixiegainer@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Every Judge on the Oregon Supreme Court was put there by Kate Brown. How did that happen? Kate Brown was the most disliked governor for two years in a row. Yet she managed to place every judge on our supreme court!!!!!

Our state constitution says that the citizens of Oregon get to vote for Supreme Court Judges. But we haven’t done this in years.

WHY – Because of corruption. As much for the judges as the governor.

Here is how it works: In Oregon, when a Justice steps down from the bench before his or her term is up for whatever reason, the governor – by law – gets to fill that position until the next election. Now any judge that the governor picks to fill this position has to agree to step down before his or her term is up so that the governor can pick another judge. That shows the governor and the judge are in collusion. Not good for judge nor governor – right? But worse for us.

At election time the name of the judge the governor picked appears on the ballot. No other name appears on the ballot for this position and so this candidate, picked by the governor, will win even if nobody votes for him or her. This has been going on for years.
That means that these judges decide issues politically instead of judiciously.
How does this effect you?

From Muck to Masterpiece – Education, Action, Art For Our Estuary

Submitted By: jessi@heartofcartm.org – Click to email about this post
Register Now For A Nehalem Estuary Journey!!

Wheeler, OR – In a collaborative effort to raise awareness and take tangible steps toward conservation of the Nehalem Bay Estuary, four regional organizations call on you to participate in a Nehalem Estuary journey, which includes education, action and art. Dive into a thought-provoking panel discussion of Estuary Management, Monitoring, and Restoration on the Nehalem, February 6th. Take restoration action at Alder Creek Farm on February 11th. Join the feature event on March 9th, the 13th Biennial Estuary Cleanup. This celebrated community event showcases the collaborative spirit and commitment to the environment, enhancing both our quality of life and our local economy.
Then, drop into creative mode with local and visiting artists, as we turn estuary trash into art masterpieces. The resulting artworks will be showcased at the News and Espresso gallery in Manzanita throughout April and for the Trash Bash Art Festival in May.
Rally your friends and family, and register for these events today! Together, let’s commit to the preservation of this vital ecosystem.
EDUCATION: Into the Muck – Estuary Management, Monitoring, Restoration
Date: February 6th Time: 5:30-7:30pm Location: NCRD Kitchen/Gallery, Nehalem

ACTION: Restoring our Estuary- Seed Bomb Making and Planting
Date: February 11th Time: 10am-Noon. Location: Alder Creek Farm, Nehalem

ACTION: 13th Biennial Nehalem Estuary Cleanup
Date: March 9th Registration/Check-in: 7:00am Location: Waterfront Park, Wheeler

ART: Marine Debris Art Workshop for Families
Date: March 15th from 1:00-6:00pm Location: NCRD Kitchen, Nehalem
Artist Leaders Reeva Wortel and Elizabeth Roberts will guide ALL AGES through the making of a gallery-ready trash art piece.
No registration necessary.

ART: Marine Debris Art Workshop for Adults
Date: March 16th Time:12:00-5:00pm Location: Alder Creek Farm Barn
Elizabeth Roberts leads an engaging workshop focusing on adult trash art concepts. Participants will have the opportunity to display their creations at News and Espresso in April and at the Trash Bash Art Festival in May.
Join us in making a positive impact on the Nehalem Bay Estuary, one event at a time. See all the details and register here:
REGISTRATION AND DETAILS FOR ALL EVENTS
www.nehalemtrust.org/education-action-art/

About the Organizers:
Lower Nehalem Community Trust (LNCT) preserves land and nurtures conservation values in partnership with an engaged community in the Nehalem region of the Oregon Coast.

Nehalem Bay Watershed Council (NBWC) protects, preserves, and enhances the Nehalem watershed through leadership, cooperation and education.

Heart of Cartm is facilitating the reimagination, reuse and repair of our region’s resources, leading to a zero waste community.

Tillamook Bay Estuary Partnership (TEP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Tillamook County’s watersheds through active stewardship, scientific inquiry, community engagement, and education.

How our property tax system works

Submitted By: dmccalltillamook@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
As mentioned in a previous post, a post including the fear of being taxed out of one’s home prompted me to reach out to the two candidates (thus far) for Tillamook County Assessor, and request a short summary of how our property tax system works, and how tax increases occur.
I reached out to both candidates, requesting a short summary (so that both would fit within the constraints of BBQ).

The first response came from Kari Fleisher, who submitted the summary you will see below. She also stated that she welcomes any further questions to: kari@karifleisher.com and my website at www.karifleisher.com. Also, you can always direct traffic to the Assessment and Taxation website at www.tillamookcounty.gov/assessment

Unfortunately the second candidate, KaSandra Larson, was not able to provide a summary due to “personal and family obligations to attend to this week.” She said she will, however, explore a future article on the property tax system.

So, with that said, here is Kari’s summary:
As a candidate for Tillamook County Assessor, Kari Fleisher aims to ensure that Tillamook County taxpayers are informed about the property tax laws that bind us all. In Oregon, property taxes provide funding for school districts, Tillamook County, cities, and special districts, including fire, ports, transportation, and sanitation. These government organizations offer services to the local community. Property taxes are ad valorem, aka based on value. Taxpayers pay taxes based on the assessed value of their individual properties.
Oregon voters passed two significant laws that limited the amount of property taxes collected
from taxpayers and the amount of money taxing districts can receive. First, Measure 5 limited
the total property taxes paid by an individual property to 1.5% of its Real Market Value. The
second was Measure 50, which created a new term called Maximum Assessed Value. The Maximum Assessed Value typically grows 3% per year and is not tied to Real Market Value once set. The lower of the two annually becomes the Assessed Value. An individual property can see increases in their Maximum Assessed Value above 3% due to changes to their property like new construction, remodeling, rehabilitation, subdivision, and more. One downfall of Measure 50 is that Assessed Values are no longer equitable to like property. Only Real Market Value can be used for comparison/equity purposes.
All properties are assessed per Oregon Revised Statutes that allow using cost, market, and
income approaches to value. In Tillamook County, we use a computer-assisted mass appraisal
system to input various property information to calculate a value. We annually adjust our
valuations based on market research. Programs like personal business property and industrial
property require using directly reported costs from taxpayers.
Taxing districts had a permanent tax rate set when Measure 50 was passed. The only way to ask for more money is for a 5-year operating levy or a bond limited to capital improvements. Both require voter approval. Once passed by the voters, this will increase the tax rate and taxes for all property owners within the district.

Cozy Up With a Mystical Romance Read

Submitted By: hkstrang@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
If your idea of a wonderful winter Coast night or weekend is cozying up with a great book and your favorite beverage – I have something for you.

The Quest: A Tale of Desire & Magic, takes place on the Oregon Coast and was written by a fellow Coastie (me!).

It was optioned as a feature-length film and was endorsed by none other than NY Times bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein (if you care about those kinds of things – I share that to let you know – it’s a great book!).

As a special to my Coast peeps, I’m offering a signed copy of The Quest to you for only $7.77 (regularly $15).

I’ll ship it to you for no additional charge as well.

Interested?
Email me to receive my Venmo and I’ll get your book out in the mail to you once your payment comes through.

Wanna find out more about this epic Coastie mystical romance?

Check out the Amazon write-up here: https://amzn.to/3UrTu82

Happy Coast Wintering! XX

CLASSIC 6-PIECE DRUM SET

Submitted By: babbles@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
MAPEX SATURN PRO SERIES
6-PIECE, 2-TONE BLUE, RHYTHM TRADERS COMMEMORATIVE COPPER SNARE
18” BASE DRUM
12-PLY WRAP
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2-20” ZILDJIANS WITH BOOMSTANDS FROM THE 90’S
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VERY CURED SOUND
WITH CASES
WELL-LOVED
$2250
FOR PHOTOS AND MORE INFO, CALL 509-310-8800

Heart of Cartm Reopening….Soon…

Submitted By: jessi@heartofcartm.org – Click to email about this post
We can’t open just yet, folks. The whole building is getting an electrical upgrade and is still under construction. Please stay tuned here and on our Facebook page for an actual reopen date!

If you have items to donate now, please consider other outlets, such as: Hope Chest, Habitat for Humanity, Goodwill and online platforms like: Right Here on Northcoast BBQ and Facebook’s free stuff groups.

Thank you all for your amazing support this January. We will fling those store doors open very soon.

From The Heart,
Jessi

Self Care for ALL – February discounted sessions at Cosmic Healing NW

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

Happy February!!
I’m offering 10% off all 60 minute RISE sessions for any client who refers a friend! Your friend will also receive 10% off of their first visit! This discount will also apply to any new client who schedules within the month of February, without a referral. YAY! Self Care for ALL! Share the LOVE!

(RISE Sessions include but are not limited to Reiki, Crystal, and Sound therapy for deep energetic healing and nervous system resets – non transferable, not redeemable for cash)

Cosmic Healing NW is located inside Rising Hearts Studio at 35840 7th St, Hwy 101, in downtown Nehalem
www.cosmichealingnw.com
(503) 800-1092
Christy@cosmichealingnw.com

February @ Buttercup Homemade Ice Creams & Chowders

Submitted By: juliebuttercup22@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
We’re planning some special events this month. We learned alot from our last event so thanks for your support and patience while we figure out the logistics! More details to come…

We’ve decided to stick with only 3 days open this month, especially since we’re planning on doing these special dinners so that means we’ll be open Friday, Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

We also were only open for 2 weeks in January due to a Covid situation as well as that horrible ice storm so we’ve decided to keep the chowders for February. We’re changing a few ice creams out to honor Valentine’s Day, a birthday girl’s special ice cream and a collaboration w/Oregon Seaweed and Winter Waters PNW. Here they are as well as the rest from January menu:

ICE CREAMS

Pink Velvet…red berries, cream cheese, marshmallow cream, yummy on poppyseed cone

Burnt Chocolate on salted almond cone

Marshmallow on chocolate-dipped graham cracker cone

Gjetost on brown butter cone…this is for my long-time friend Diane who introduced me to this Norwegian dessert cheese and convinced me to make an ice cream out of it to great success! Happy Birthday Diane!!!

Sweet Potato Dulce on rice flour cone…this is the collaboration, a weird yet interesting flavor w/ube (purple sweet potatoes), custard and fresh dulce

Coconut Caramel (vegan) on vanilla vegan-gluten-free cone

Orange Creamsicle Sorbet (vegan) on vanilla vegan-gluten-free cone

We also have frozen Banana Pops w/chocolate and peanuts as well as Tiramisu Semifreddo in our ice cream case plus ice cream sands and choco-tacos in our grab n go (as long as they last!)

CHOWDERS (same as January)

NW Clam
Thai Red or Green Curry
Cajun Chicken & Andouille Sausage
South Indian

We make a dynamite organic green salad w/goat cheese, toasted hazelnuts and pear vinaigrette

We make all our own drinks so check them out!!!

We’ll have more info about next dinner soon. Mark your calendar for February 8th! Our whole building is getting into the game too so we’re super excited about it!

Oregon Supreme Court upholds Measure 113

Submitted By: genedieken@yahoo.com – Click to email about this post
This measure now disqualifies our Oregon State Senator Suzanne Weber of Tillamook (along with nine other Republicans) from running for election again.

As a reminder, Constitutional Meas. 113 passed by 68.32% so there really can’t be any chirping about a partisan conspiracy of the left (or any other group). By any definition of democracy, it’s the will of the people.

It’s shocking the kind of obeisance the modern GOP commands in its bonkers attempt to implement authoritarian rule at all levels.

www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/01/republican-legislators-walked-out-barred-from-running-in-2024-measure-113-oregon-supreme-court/72413764007/

Gene Dieken

Rising Hearts Studio February Schedule

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

Rising Hearts Studio has a full month of community events this February – hope to see you there for one or all of them!

*** Community Open Music Jam Session is Friday the 2nd at 6PM – this free event is open to ALL – bring your instruments, voice, yourself – and let’s play music together!
***Community Game Night is Saturday the 10th, 6PM – this is a FREE event open to ALL – bring your own favorite game to play, or play one of ours – board games, card games etc Let’s have fun in community
***Healing Sound Bath with Christy Kay is Saturday, the 17th at 6PM- come relax and bathe yourself in the sounds of healing with Himalayan and Crystal Singing Bowls, Drum, Gong, and Bells- Space is limited – please register: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20787704&appointmentType=22657899
***Community Drum Circle is Thursday, the 22nd, 6PM – bring your percussion instruments, and allow the rhythm to help you heal – $5 suggested donation – ALL ARE WELCOME
****Community Open Dance Session is Sunday, the 25th -4-5PM -come dance with us- music will be loud, lights will be low- $10 suggested donation
***Community Conversations is Tuesday the 27th, 5:30 PM – space limited- registration required- join us to discuss topics important to community health and well-being

As always, Infrared Sauna rental available every day by appointment: $25/30 minutes – call (503) 800-1092 to schedule your session!
And, store hours are Thursday-Sunday 11-4 PM – with a large selection of crystals, local art, handmade beeswax candles, reiki infused bath salts, journals, rain sticks, crystal and metal singing bowls, and so much more – ALL SALES HELP FUND THE FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS – PLEASE SHOP LOCAL

Rising Hearts Studio is always open to the community as a place of calming respite – no purchase required – if the door is unlocked, you are welcome to come in. Sit and listen to the calming and grounding frequency music, meet up with a friend, have tea, get a hug, or work the community puzzle – ALL ARE WELCOME

Rising Hearts Studio
35840 7th St
Hwy 101, downtown
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 800-1092
“lifting the community with education and services that promote healing on all levels…”

Thank you!

First Friday Open Music Jam at Rising Hearts Studio this week!

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

Tomorrow, Friday February 2nd, is our first Friday open jam session at Rising Hearts Studio – starts at 6PM. This is a free event open to ALL – bring your instruments, your voice, yourself, and let’s play music together. We will be in the studio if raining.
Contact Christy (503) 800-1092, Christy@cosmichealingnw.com for questions or info
Hope to see you there!

Rising Hearts Studio
35840 7th St
Hwy 101, downtown
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 800-1092
“Lifting the community with education and services that promote healing on all levels”

ONLY ONE DAY LEFT!! WRITERS READ DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, FEB. 2

Submitted By: nmccarthy1276@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
There’s one day left to get your writing submissions in for this year’s Writers Read celebration! The theme is “Beach Noir,” and the deadline is Friday, Feb. 2, anytime before midnight.
This year’s Writers Read theme is “Beach Noir.” Writers chosen to read at the Celebration on March 22 can read in-person or on Zoom. You don’t have to live locally to participate.
Noir fiction often takes place in a dark or foreboding setting, though the tone and descriptions can be unconventional or playful. Other elements may include flashes of humor, flawed underdog characters, or a crime scene. We hope you have fun with the genre!
RULES: All written formats will be accepted (essay, story, poetry, haiku, etc.). Writers may submit up to three entries, 600-word maximum per entry. Submissions will be accepted by email (preferred) or mail. Submissions should be in Word format. Include a separate cover letter with your name, email and phone number – please no contact information on the entry document.
SEND TO: Cannon Beach Library/ Attn: Writers Read Submission/ info@cannonbeachlibrary.org/ PO Box 486 Cannon Beach, OR 97110
A group of volunteer judges will select 10 to 12 works to be read by their authors during the Writers Read Celebration March 22.
The NW Authors Series Committee sponsors monthly author presentations and other events at the Cannon Beach Library. This is the sixth year of the Writers Read Celebration. Previous themes were: “Life on the North Coast,” “The View from the North Coast,” “Pandemic” and “Recovery?” and “What Would Hemingway Say?” Writers Read Celebrations on Zoom from past years were recorded and are available for viewing.

DANCE to Chelsea Lafey and the Salt Shakers this Saturda

Submitted By: sdawagner@icloud.com – Click to email about this post
Local ensemble Chelsea Lafey and the Salt Shakers will deliver a dance mix of vintage swing, jump blues and jazz at the Netel Grange (90525 Logan Rd., Astoria, 4 miles out Lewis & Clark Rd. from Miles Crossing) this Saturday afternoon, February 3, from 3-5 PM. This band features dynamic vocalist Chelsea LaFey, a swinging rhythm section and horns. Free swing dance lessons at 2 pm, BBQ dinner available for sale.

Eco-Cotton Rug 3×5 (Brand New)

Submitted By: marooncaboose@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
White Flatweave Eco-Cotton Rug

-3×5
-Never used
-Handwoven
-100% recycled fiber
-Soft and durable
-Machine washable
-$50

This is a beautiful, elegant rug. I am selling because it is not the right color from my home. I have had another Hook & Loom rug since 2017. I love it, and it is still in great shape after being in a high traffic area and washed many times.

STORY TIME at the Cannon Beach Library

Submitted By: cantu4444@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Date/Time: February 10, 2024 – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for Story Time at the Cannon Beach Library, 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 10. The theme is “Be Mine, Valentine!” Come listen to stories about Valentine’s Day in both English and Spanish. There will also be Valentine crafting, FREE books, and treats. Story Time is a free event. Target age is pre-k to 8, but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact us for more information.