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Open Garden Saturdays are open to all. Meet our Garden Coordinator, Janice, in the barn at 9:30 at Alder Creek Farm in Nehalem for a brief orientation before being assigned to an area of the garden.
Please dress for the weather and bring gloves if you have them. We’ll provided the rest!
Where to meet:
Alder Creek Farm, Underhill Lane, Nehalem, OR 97131
*At the end of Underhill Lane, you will see a sign pointing you to ‘Alder Creek Farm’. Please continue on until you see a house opposite a grass field. Please park in the field.

TICKETS ON SALE! BEST SEATS AVAILABLE!
OPENS 09/26/25
THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
MEET THE CAST: Pamela Haskins
Having grown up with and around Vaudeville performers, Pamela has always had one foot on the stage.
Her first appearance was on the stage of the Capitol Theatre in Seattle at 3 days old… and she’s ready to tread the boards once again!
A heartfelt thank you to her friends Doral, Rodney, Judith, Lisa, Lesli, and Griff (and many more) for their support and encouragement.
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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Plants are slowing down with the changing season, but our farmers are still in abundant harvests. This is a great week to stock up or buy some extra food to preserve. Apples and roots like beets and carrots keep for weeks in the refrigerator. Potatoes, onions, and garlic can be stored in a cupboard or cool garage for months. Tomatoes, peppers, berries, and peaches, are all easy to freeze: no processing necessary, just pop them in a bag! (Bread also freezes extremely well!) If you’re a little more ambitious, you can ferment or pickle and can many vegetables including green beans, cabbage, radishes, cucumbers, and more.
I hope you will join us to celebrate a bountiful season and stock up with our vendors! Enjoy some tacos, get your fortune told, and share this community space with your friends. Music this week will be by Lauren Sheehan. Called “a one-woman Americana jukebox” according to the Huffington Post, Great Auntie Lo, aka Lauren Sheehan, is a multi-instrumentalist and singer specializing roots of country music; old blues, country songs, rural music, fiddle tunes, early jazz, contemporary folk and originals. Expect vintage guitars, banjo and mandolin.
It’s been a joy and an honor to serve as the market manager this year. This is a special farmers market, with such a wonderful community of vendors, shoppers, musicians, and friends supporting it. I have loved facilitating this community space every week and meeting many of you. Thank you for supporting our local farmers, bakers, crafters, makers, musicians, cooks, healers, artists, and creatives.
See you all Friday, 4-7, for one more hurrah!
The North County Resistance will hold its next peaceful protest in Nehalem this Saturday, September 20, from noon to 2 PM. We are gathering to raise awareness about recent challenges to freedom of speech, specifically in response to proposed ordinances that could affect public expression. Our aim is to foster open dialogue and protect this essential right for all members of our community. Your presence makes a difference—join us as we stand together to protect freedom of speech and support our local food bank.
We encourage participants to bring signs if they wish and to dress appropriately for the weather. Everyone, whether they agree or disagree with us, is exercising their right to freedom of speech, and we respect all viewpoints. We remain committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment at all our events.
We are collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations for the North County Food Bank in Wheeler. Please bring canned goods, dry staples, or cash/checks if you wish to contribute. For more details, visit northtillamookcountyfoodbank.org. Thanks to the Tillamook family who donates food boxes each week at the Protest.
Thanks for your time and support.
Best,
Patty
Length: 14′ 6″ / 442 cm Width: 25.5″ / 65 cm
Boat Weight: 56 lbs. / 25 kg Deck Height: 15″ / 38 cm
Cockpit Length: 35.75″ / 91 cm Cockpit Width: 20″ / 51 cm
Max Capacity: 350 lbs. / 159 kg
“I guess we will see how it plays out,” said my former coworker, the one who is “done being hunted by the left, the mentality [sic] ill, and the deranged,” the one who wants to grind the woke left “into the dust.”
“…sorry for your side man,” he says, unsettlingly. It doesn’t read like an apology, doesn’t feel like empathy.
And anyway I’m not at all sorry for my *side*. I’m sorry that we have been radicalized against ourselves.
I’m sorry about a looming American future where “freedom and justice for all” is but an empty slogan. Where we quit investing in the civic necessity of an informed citizenry. Where political power is out of balance, all three branches captured by totalitarian fundamentalists. Where nobody dares visit to learn, work, escape injustice, innovate, or build. Where science and expertise are the enemy. Where we enforce rigid assent over freedom of expression. Where we stand by approvingly while our highly favored ally commits genocide before the eyes of the world, brandishing weapons we bought for them. Where the structures that have protected the stability of our economy since 1929 are systematically dismantled. Where disease and chronic illness escape our control. Where we are committed to the accelerated destruction of our only habitat in subservience to the powerful men who will never be sated, even after the last available molecule of coal has forever darkened our skies. Where, as Mark Joseph Stern recently put it, the only reason any of us is still alive is because no one has yet decided to shoot us.
I’m sorry that so many American myths I grew up believing in have *always* been an empty mirage to millions of my brothers and sisters. I’m sorry that I didn’t realize this until recently, and I’m sorry that the progress we seemed to be making has been so gleefully and violently undone. I’m sorry that joyless and brutish times seem to be ahead for us, that it didn’t have to be this way.
I’m sorry about the intentional and escalating hardships targeting poor folks, neurodivergent folks, Black and Brown folks, LGBTQIA+ folks, disabled folks, and women–essentially anyone who isn’t a wealthy, white, christian, straight (or closeted I guess) cis man. And I’m sorry that my former coworker is such a sore winner over it.
I guess when I’m done fuming and moping, I’ll get back to working to destroy patriarchal white supremacy. Maybe you too. What was his phrase? Grind it into the dust.
Maybe we’re not lost yet. May we take heart. May we stand together, all of us, in solidarity, for freedom and justice for all. E pluribus unum, our national motto. Out of many, one. May it be so.
Will Irace
Does he belong to anyone around here? Get in touch with me if he does and/or you know who.
I got lucky and he sort of trapped himself on our deck yesterday afternoon. We had him for the evening and then he wriggled away from his overnight person. So now he’s roaming Wheeler again, potentially still with our faded red slip lead dragging.
**It is tempting especially with him dragging that lead to try to follow or chase him. He’s in FLIGHT MODE again so please DO NOT do that. The best scenario is to have him in an enclosed area that you can block him into and then give him time to settle before trying to even approach, touch him or grab a leash, etc. It’s best to let him eventually come to you. If you happen to be able to do that OR if you need extra hands to passively capture him, contact me. I don’t need to be updated as to his every sighting unless he’s wildly far from the Wheeler area. I have seen him many times around the post office, up Gregory, around 1st all the way to Spruce. Not sure if he’s going up the hill further and outside north or south of this smaller Wheeler area.
He is very sweet once relaxed and safely contained but he will take training, time and consistency to become a dog that doesn’t want to run and become more wild again. He’s clearly been a person’s dog at some point. **If you do capture him please be extra careful not to let him slip out of a collar or leash, slip out a door crack, bolt out of a crate, jump over an enclosure (he’s very capable at jumping), wiggle out of your arms or jump out a car window.
He seems to also be more willing to approach other dogs. So if you have a socially-capable dog that might help you entice him your way or into a garage or something, that might help. He was not food motivated while in flight mode but ate once he felt safe and contained and was re-acclimating to being a domestic dog again. Food will only be useful if you’re able to leave it out or scatter to help usher him into an enclosed area. I can’t do that well here at our place bc of crows and raccoons.
Happy to find him a safe home if you manage to capture him or get him somewhat surrounded. He will need to be checked for a microchip and some post-outlaw physical and medical care.
Least important – if anyone finds the red slip lead he has on in the close up photo (either on him or laying around) or if you manage to capture him – that’s our dog’s main leash and I’d love it back eventually. It needs the knot after the slip ring while on this particular runaway bc he’s got such a similar head and neck width and so he doesn’t just slip out of it.
Thanks all!
Liz
973-738-0712


We have a great selection of rifles, pistols, shotguns, ammo, and more.
Gunsmithing, Transfers, Buy/Sell/Trade, Consignments.
We also offer Oregon concealed carry classes on the FIRST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT NOON. *Soon to offer Utah as well*
In the future we will be offering a basic pistol class.
Nehalem Valley Firearms
1706 S Roosevelt Dr. Seaside, OR
Monday-Friday 10-5, Saturday 10-3
503-717-5282
www.nehalemvalleyfirearms.com
email – james@nehalemvalleyfirearms.com
Right next to Bell Buoy!



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:
www.northcoastbbq.com/2025/09/14/meet-the-plants-from-the-wg-plant-sale-9-20-day-one/
www.northcoastbbq.com/2025/09/15/countdown-to-the-wg-plant-sale-continues/
www.northcoastbbq.com/2025/09/16/three-more-plants-for-sale-saturday-at-the-wonder-garden/



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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