Don’t miss the holiday hilarity of
‘THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON’!
LIVE ON STAGE, THRU 12/21/25 AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW!
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON, by Don Zolidis and directed by Frank Squillo, is a hilarious spoof of the Hallmark and Lifetime Channel Christmas movies.
Set in a cozy Vermont inn during Christmas time, the play follows six predictable, intertwined love stories filled with small-town charm, romantic misunderstandings, and holiday magic.
THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON comically embraces every cliché, trope, and heartwarming twist of these beloved holiday movies.
Saturday at 7 pm, Sunday matinee at 2 pm.
Get tickets now: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
RIVERBEND PLAYERS RAFFLE TO RAISE THOUSANDS TO BENEFIT FOOD BANK AND FOOD PANTRY!
When you attend one of our shows, don’t forget we are selling raffle tickets to help battle food insecurity in our area. Our goal is to raise $3,000!
Raffle tickets are $5.00 each.
GRAND PRIZES:
-Golden Ticket for the 2026 Season. Front Row SEASON PASS to all four shows. (8 tickets/$200 value)
-A Reserved Seat Season Pass to see all four shows in the upcoming year. (8 Tickets/$160 value)
-The Grinch Outdoor Christmas Light Decoration ($250 value, as seen in the window of the Performing Arts Center and on stage).
Grand Prize Drawing 12/22/25
DAILY PRIZES:
Daily drawings during intermission of each show include tickets to all four shows in the 2026 Season, including MISERY, THE ODD COUPLE, DRACULA: THE RADIO PLAY, and WINTER WONDERETTES (our first holiday musical).
2026 SEASON PASSES ALSO AVAILABLE!
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
Photo by Willy Paul Photo
Left to right: Patrick Conner, Bryonie Arnold, Jason Whitfield, Emily Dante, Linda Olsson, Tom Mattia
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must sell by Dec 25
200.00
Calling all plant lovers!
The Nehalem Bay Garden Club will be 76 years young next spring! A very active group of 30 plus members is keeping this vibrant group going and the Club is always open to new members. Starting in January, we are changing our meeting time to the 4th Saturday at 10am to hopefully make the meetings available to more folks. So, if gardening is in your blood, or an interest that you would like to explore, please consider checking them out. No gardening experience is required, only an interest in learning, playing in dirt and hanging out with some pretty cool people!
The next meeting will be January 24th at 10:00am at the White Clover Grange, 36585 Highway 53 in Nehalem. The speaker is Katja Biesanz, who will share plant Latin with us.
The current mission of Nehalem Bay Garden Club is “To cultivate knowledge and love of gardening through educational programs and activities; to aid in the protection of the environment, native plants and wildlife; and to support public service through garden related organizations and volunteer opportunities.” The Club Objective from the 1978/79 yearbook was “To stimulate the knowledge and love for gardening, to aid in the protection of native trees, plants and birds.” So the legacy continues.
Nehalem Bay Garden Club’s big project is an annual plant sale Mother’s Day weekend. The 2026 sale will be Saturday, May 9th at the same location as the past few years at the junction of N Fork Road and Highway 53 in Nehalem. Please save the date! Going back to old roots, the 2026 sale will only be on Saturday.
The months leading up to the sale, starting in late January are busy ones, mainly starting seeds and potting up plants. Since many hands make light work, anyone interested in helping is very welcome. The Club meets nearly every week getting hands dirty and laughing a lot as the work is done. Please email barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net if you would like to know more about these work/play parties or about the Garden Club.
Proceeds from the annual plant sale are given to local organizations that meet the mission of the Club. We have been donating to the community for over 20 years. Since 2020 alone the Club has awarded grants totaling nearly $18,000. Grant recipients include Alder Creek Farm, Food Roots, Hoffman Garden, Tillamook Early Learning Center, Wheeler Waterfront Park and Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy. During the pandemic we wanted to help with food security and included Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church for their Senior Lunches and Food Pantry and North County Food Bank.
The 1978/79 yearbook also had a Conservation Pledge.
“I give my
Pledge as an American to save
And Faithfully to defend from Waste the natural resources of
My Country – its Forests, Waters
And Wildlife.”
Words to live by today.
You are our heroes.
With great appreciation,
Barbara McLaughlin
FINAL THREE PERFORMANCES THIS WEEKEND!
Don’t miss the holiday hilarity of
‘THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON’!
LIVE ON STAGE, THRU 12/21/25 AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
RESERVE YOUR SEATS NOW!
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON, by Don Zolidis and directed by Frank Squillo, is a hilarious spoof of the Hallmark and Lifetime Channel Christmas movies.
Set in a cozy Vermont inn during Christmas time, the play follows six predictable, intertwined love stories filled with small-town charm, romantic misunderstandings, and holiday magic.
THE HOLIDAY CHANNEL CHRISTMAS MOVIE WONDERTHON comically embraces every cliché, trope, and heartwarming twist of these beloved holiday movies.
Friday and Saturday night at 7 pm, Sunday matinee at 2 pm.
Get tickets now: riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
RIVERBEND PLAYERS RAFFLE TO RAISE THOUSANDS TO BENEFIT FOOD BANK AND FOOD PANTRY!
When you attend one of our shows, don’t forget we are selling raffle tickets to help battle food insecurity in our area. Our goal is to raise $3,000!
Raffle tickets are $5.00 each.
GRAND PRIZES:
-Golden Ticket for the 2026 Season. Front Row SEASON PASS to all four shows. (8 tickets/$200 value)
-A Reserved Seat Season Pass to see all four shows in the upcoming year. (8 Tickets/$160 value)
-The Grinch Outdoor Christmas Light Decoration ($250 value, as seen in the window of the Performing Arts Center and on stage).
Grand Prize Drawing 12/22/25
DAILY PRIZES:
Daily drawings during intermission of each show include tickets to all four shows in the 2026 Season, including MISERY, THE ODD COUPLE, DRACULA: THE RADIO PLAY, and WINTER WONDERETTES (our first holiday musical).
2026 SEASON PASSES ALSO AVAILABLE!
riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
Photo by Willy Paul Photo
Left to right: Marisa Hackman, Juli Stratton, Jasper Dante, Patrick Conner, Axel Whitfield, Molly Reardon, Jacqui Powell
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We’ll be sipping this Saturday, December 20 from 3-5PM.
It’s the perfect time to grab some locally-sourced consumables for your last-minute gifting, celebrating, or hosting needs. We have treats for everyone!
Green Coast Market is located at 117 S Miller Street in downtown Rockaway Beach. Look for our new sign out front as you drive along Hwy 101. Thanks for supporting your local makers, bakers, farmers and entrepreneurs. 🙂
(Photo credit Broken Banjo Photography)
We are need of some assistance in selling some collectible coins and currency.
We are hoping to find someone with knowledge of values and connections with other collectors that can take on the task for a commission.
Thanks!
And living a life of Love means…
You’re here to give your unique gifts that only you can give to co-create more Love, Peace & Prosperity on this planet.
You’re here to experience the One-ness of spiritual partnership as well as sacred union with another Divine being on this planet.
You’re here to experience the One-ness that occurs when you heal your own thought/mind distortions, traumas and pain, and then see the Miracles that ripple out into your family, your community, your country, your world from this.
You’re here to Love. Fiercely. Strongly. Clearly.
To Love yourself, to Love all beings around you – regardless of externalized labels.
You’re here to Love every bit of your life experience and let that energy radiate into the stratosphere.
You’re here to live as Love and to Be Love and to radiate Love – everywhere you go and in everything you “do” and be.
From: www.heatherkristianstrang.com
Imagine
All We Need is LOVE
Barbara
The City of Manzanita would like to reassure residents and visitors that the area of concern
related to recent erosion and soil instability is isolated to a specific location on city-owned
property and does not pose a widespread risk to the community.
City staff have taken preventative steps to reduce potential hazards, including stabilizing affected areas where possible and implementing protective measures ahead of the forecasted storm. The site continues to be actively monitored and assessed by City staff and technical professionals to determine the most effective long-term solution moving
forward.
Out of an abundance of caution, individuals and properties that could potentially be impacted have been directly notified, and the City will continue to communicate as conditions evolve.
At this time, the City of Manzanita remains safe, and there are no evacuations or general access restrictions in place. Residents and visitors are encouraged to remain weather-aware, particularly in areas with steep slopes or drainage concerns, and to follow any guidance issued by the City or emergency services.
The City appreciates the community’s cooperation and understanding as we take proactive steps to protect public safety. Updates will continue to be shared through the City’s website and official communication channels.
We thank you again for your support of all the organizations in our community helping to keep people fed and with some sort of housing support.
The dictionary I’m using at the moment is the Reader’s Digest Great Encyclopedic Dictionary1966. This dictionary is 59 years old.
Looking at the word democracy. 1. A form of government in which political power resides in all the people and is exercised by them directly (pure democracy) or is given to elected representatives (representative democracy), with each citizen sharing equally in political privilege and duty, and with his right to do so protected by free elections and other guarantees. 2. A state so governed. 3. The spirit or practice of political, legal, or social equality. 4. The common people, especially when regarded as exercising political power.
Now to skip through the letters to fascism and Fascism.
fascism: A one-party system of government in which each class has its distinct place, function, and representation in the government, but the individual is subordinated to the state and control is maintained by military force, secret police, rigid censorship, and government regimentation of industry and finance.
Fascism: The totalitarian system of government developed in Italy in 1919 by the Fascisti under Benito Mussolini to oppose socialism and communism: the government in Italy from 1922-1943, the principles of which were adapted by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party to include the concept of racial supremacy.
Some words in these definitions ought to stand out to you.
Best,
Patty
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Program Description
Students in grades 3-6 will learn the fundamentals of theater through hands-on workshops, casting, and producing two children’s plays adapted from local authors’ books—Squid in the Snow by Levi Timm and Hokey the Horquarton Troll by David Mattison. Participants will gain experience both onstage and behind the scenes, exploring acting and character development as well as stagecraft skills such as costumes, sets, lighting, sound, props, and stage management.
Enrollment:
Up to 30 students in grades 3–6, divided into two troupes (“Squids” and “Trolls”)
We are seeking lead volunteer roles as well as smaller volunteer opportunities. Lead roles will each receive a $500 volunteer stipend for their time. Lead roles include:
-Youth Coordination Lead
-Technical Director/sound and lighting
-Sets, props, stage
-Assistant Director (1-2 ppl)
We also have smaller volunteer roles as well for anyone looking for a lesser commitment of time (generally roles would assist the leads). Additionally, we are seeking support in supply donations as well including:
-Snacks and food for students
-Fabric/curtains for stage setup
-Stage platforms
-LED color-changing theater lights
-Set and prop materials and tools
-Costume materials (fabric, notions, accessories)
-Makeup and application supplies
Please submit a volunteer interest form to help us with this program:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdF4oten_g9q30q8NgA8UgUSWf2isXJrqAXh_9LV-GcFghjQw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113617636173897995467
Key Dates and Details
Classes & Rehearsals
January 13 – March 12, 2026
3:30–5:30 PM
Performances
Friday, March 13, 2026
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Volunteer Orientation
Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Bay City Arts Center
Thinking about growing your gardening skills or getting more involved in your community? Our next Master Gardener training starts January 8, 2026 right here in OSU Extension, Tillamook.
Learn from OSU Extension experts, gain hands-on experience, and join a welcoming group of local gardeners who love to share what they know.
For details on registration, schedules, or volunteer requirements, contact the OSU Extension Tillamook office.
We’d love to have you join us!
Cost: $150
Interested? Find out more and apply here by 1/4/2026! beav.es/4MJ
Questions?
Contact Samikshya Budhathoki
503-842-3433
budhaths@oregonstate.edu
Box has been opened, but realized upon looking at instructions that what was purchased was not what we needed. Parts have not been removed. Unable to return, so it’s someone’s lucky day!
See item here – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB1VHGNW?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
Asking $125.00
We are nearing the end of the Year of the Snake (Chinese astrology). Come dance the energy of a snake shedding its skin.
We are nearing the end of a “9” year (Numerology 2+0+2+5) -known as a year of completion. Come dance the energy of going through a portal. What wants to, needs to, demands to, be left behind? The energy of endings, of walking through doorways that you can no longer return through, of karmic closure, of releasing, of sloughing, of moving forward into your truest self, your truest purpose, is everywhere right now.
I am feeling this SO INTENSELY. You?
Let us come together and help move it along. Let’s find what is stuck or numb or congealed in our bodies and loosen it, return it to flow and let it go. We are right on time.
Playlist by Jamie
See you on Thursday 12/18 at 5:30 at the White Cover Grange.
Doors open at 5.
$10 donation – No one turned away for lack of funds – Kids dance free
Ecstatic dance is a somatic movement practice for collective liberation. Bring something for the altar if you feel called to.
Come see us in Wheeler for that last minute stocking stuffer or special treasure
We now have 100% Waste Free Heart of Cartm Virtual Gift Cards in any amount.
Visit info@heartofcartm.org to purchase a Gift Card
Your purchase directly supports local community and allows us to keep the bright lights burning!
**Starting January 10th HOC will be open 12-5pm Saturday and Sunday only though the end of January.
See you at the store!!
Join the North Coast Resistance Group Protest
The North Coast Resistance Group invites you to participate in their upcoming protest in Nehalem this Saturday, December 20th, from noon to 2:00 PM. You are welcome to join for the entire event or for any portion that fits your schedule. We understand that standing for two hours may not be possible for everyone, so please feel free to come and go as you need.
Please be prepared for challenging weather conditions, as the forecast predicts cold, wet, and windy weather. Dress appropriately to stay comfortable and safe. Last Saturday, we were fortunate to have beautiful weather and a strong turnout of 35 protesters, along with 3 dogs and even a frog. We continue to see increased participation at our protests, reflecting the growing number of issues that our community feels compelled to address.
Gratitude for Community Support
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone in the community who has stepped up during these difficult times, especially as government cuts are impacting our most vulnerable neighbors. The contributions to local food banks have been deeply appreciated, and we are grateful to those who work tirelessly to make these efforts possible.
We encourage ongoing support for the following organizations, which play a vital role in assisting those in need:
• Nehalem Bay Community Services
PO Box 232, Nehalem, Oregon 97131
503-368-4385
• North County Food Bank
PO Box 162, Wheeler, Oregon 97147
503-368-7724
• Rockaway Beach Lions
PO Box 611, Rockaway Beach, Oregon 97136
• Meals for Seniors, Inc.
PO Box 852, Rockaway Beach, Oregon 97136
• Neah-Kah-Nie School District Family Resource Center
504 N. 3rd Avenue, Rockaway Beach, Oregon 97136
503-355-2222
Hope to see you Saturday!
Best,
Patty
