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Trivia Night at Pine Grove Community House on March 13th!

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Submitted By: RickJacksonG8R@outlook.com – Click to email about this post
It’s time once again to organize your friends, family, neighbors, and maybe a few new acquaintances into Teams of 6 for our upcoming Trivia Night! Sign up short of 6 and we’ll be happy to place you on a team.

We’ll be delivering 3 rounds of 10 questions covering a variety of topics along with a bonus table picture round. The winning team will walk away with bragging rights and a wonderful prize – for everyone else, you’ll gain some fun knowledge and perhaps a new friend or two!

Bring your own snacks to share at your table (along with your own plates and silverware) and a bottle of wine or a soft drink to donate to the bar.

Tickets are $10 per person for this night of elation, frustration, groans and belly laughs.

All are welcome, so come and check out the Pine Grove Community House! Space is limited, please purchase your tickets in advance by going to this link:

thepinegrove.org/sys/website/?pageId=18215

See you there!

Democrats destroyed Ukraine: please stop pretending this is Trump’s war

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Submitted By: runnawaytrain1@gmx.com – Click to email about this post
Russia lost 50-million soldiers fighting Nazis in WW2.
Without Russia’s help, we in America would be speaking German.
Thank you Russia!!!!!!!!!!
At the end of the war, NATO/US agreed NOT TO EXPAND NATO OR ENCROACH UPON THE RUSSIAN BORDER.
Then the US/NATO war pigs decided to violate the peace agreement, again and again, for years (this war has been planned for a LONG TIME) and start provoking Russia, in a most vile, genocidal manner I will add.
First, Barak Obama overthrew the democratically-elected gov’t of Ukraine (With USAID money btw) and installed Nazi-aligned (i.e., Azimov Batallian, ACTUAL UKRAINIAN NAZIS, with swastikas and the whole 9-yards) thugs who would be willing to provoke Russia into a NATO/US-led war.
Then we (Democrats) put three bio-weapons labs on the Ukrainian border.
Then we (Democrats) put missiles into Poland that can be retrofitted with nuclear war heads in two hours, then be able to nuke Moscow in 7-minutes. (would we tolerate Russian nukes in Tijuana or Quebec?)
And we have been/are constantly pushing other countries toward NATO membership, continually violating the terms of the end of WW2 peace agreement with Russia.
What does ‘support Ukraine’ mean to Democrats? Send them more weapons? They’ve lost 600,000 people. That number DOES NOT include injuries, and the country is destroyed. How does sending weapons to Ukraine support them? They haven’t a chance of ‘winning’ in a war with Russia. (But a weak/destroyed Ukraine won’t be able to hold on the billions of minerals under their soil that NATO/US plans to steal.)
All Russia wanted is for NATO to honor the WW2 agreement and stay the f*ck out of Ukraine, which included NOT PUTTING NUKES IN POLAND!!!!!!
If NATO/US (Democrats) had honored the PEACE AGREEMENT after WW2, THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN NO RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE – END OF STORY.
The words ‘Democrat’ and ‘peace’ are NOT synonimous.
It’s so frustrating watching Dems freak out on Trump after witnessing their silence during the worst war-pig administration of my lifetime, the Biden Admin. Worse than the war criminals Dubya and Dick. And war was only one of the ways that last corrupt administration brought more hell to our world and weakened our country.
So here is some history about the US-Democrat-led destruction of Ukraine (which included FROM THE BEGINNING the planned theft of billions of dollars of their minerals) from award-winning director of JFK and Platoon, Oliver Stone:
rumble.com/vwsh2k-ukraine-on-fire-2016-oliver-stone-director-igor-lopatonok-mirror.html
and here are some Democrat war-pigs still being war-pigs, despite all the death and destruction they have already caused worldwide:
rumble.com/v6q7v1g-trump-exposes-pro-war-democrats-w-matt-taibbi.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp
What does it mean to say “I support Ukraine”? For Democrats, it means sending more weapons to kill more people. Then steal their mineral wealth.
And quite frankly, I find the typical Democrat position on Ukraine ignorant and extremely repugnant, to the tune of 600,000 dead Ukrainians…and counting…
Andy Wheeler

SEE IT THIS WEEKEND! ‘THE MOUSETRAP’ BY AGATHA CHRISTIE AT NCRD

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SEE IT THIS WEEKEND!

Riverbend Players launched the 2025 season with our first-ever Agatha Christie murder mystery—playing to huge crowds!

With six remaining shows, THE MOUSETRAP runs through March 16th at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem.

THE MOUSETRAP by Agatha Christie
Directed by Randy Schultz:

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% on tickets. It’s only available until March 16th.

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

Photo left to right: Rachel Pinci, Christine Calkins, Janet Stinson

Willy Paul Photo for Riverbend Players. All rights reserved.

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Tillamook County Transportation District Invitation to Comment

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YOU’RE INVITED!!

A new group has formed on Facebook: The Tillamook County Transportation Truth Forum is live and waiting for you to jump onboard.

This group is for riders, staff and former staff of The Wave, NW Rides, or Dial-A-Ride, allies, and advocates. Tillamook County Transportation District belongs to the people and you deserve to be heard.

TCTD has blocked the ability for people to comment on their FB posts. They have also made it difficult to comment at their monthly meetings.

This forum is for anyone that has something they wish to share about the TCTD and the services they are responsible for providing. This can be experiences, wishes, comments, suggestions, etc.

A transcript of this forum will be submitted to the TCTD Board on a regular basis.

Anonymous posts are welcome.

Be kind to one another.

Don’t argue.

www.facebook.com/groups/2589153648096733

North Coast Veterans for Peace Meeting

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Submitted By: briantjmcmahon@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Hey everybody.

Mark it on your calendar. Come join us for the North Coast Veterans for Peace meeting.
Coffee and drinks will be provided. The following is the info you’ll need for the VFP meeting:

Thursday – March, 13th
Time – 10:30 am PST
Place – Offshore grill in Manzanita

Everyone is invited, you need not be a veteran to attend. Really looking forward to seeing everybody.

If you can’t make it in person, you can always zoom via the following link

North Coast Veterans for Peace is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
us06web.zoom.us/j/87254740556?pwd=7rvDylDeoWZEIwrmAyp05UnohIGDm8.1

Meeting ID: 872 5474 0556
Passcode: 333942

Brian

Trump/Musk Medicaid Cuts & Oregon’s Filial Responsiblility Law

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Submitted By: genedieken@yahoo.com – Click to email about this post
The recently passed House GOP budget road map seeks to make massive cuts to Medicaid. This means that elders and others who now rely primarily on Medicaid to cover nursing home or memory care costs will lose that assistance in whole or in part. Oregon has filial care laws (ORS 109.010, et al) that could require adult children to cover the Medicaid loses of their parents.
I’m not an expert in this area but if it’s possible you could be affected, it might be wise to start investigating/planning.
Gene Dieken

Celebration of Life – Beverly Miles Stephens – March 22

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Submitted By: laura@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
Beverly Joanne (Miles) Stephens
September 15, 1936 – February 28, 2025

Bev passed away in Seaside, Oregon on February 28, 2025 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Stephens and her beloved son “Bobby” Stephens. She is survived by her daughter Karen; her daughter-in-law Marcy; her grandchildren Derek Stephens and wife Amanda, and Devon Stephens; her great grandchildren Addison and Ella Stephens; and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.

What really set Beverly apart is that she was a true Tillamook County pioneer. She was born in Manzanita in the family home right off of Laneda Avenue. While she was being delivered her next-door neighbor Shirley (Adamscheck) Potter sat on the front steps waiting for Bev to make her appearance. That day a friendship was born that would last a lifetime. The two friends; Phyllis Nadine (Stephens) Marti and Phyllis Ann (Kane) Stephens grew up together and were friends and sisters all their lives. Bev spent almost all of her life in and around the Nehalem Valley. She was proud to be a local and from one of the intergenerational families that have called Nehalem Valley home for decades.

Graveside services will be held at Nehalem American Legion Cemetery at 10755 Necarney City Road Nehalem, Oregon March 22nd at 2:00pm followed immediately by a gathering to celebrate her with cakes and coffee at the White Clover Grange at 36585 Oregon Highway 53. Please join family and friends of Beverly and share the celebration of a woman who loved her family, friends, community, and cake.

Cannon Beach Arts Association + Gallery is Hiring!

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Part-Time Gallery Assistant

Job Title: Part-Time Gallery Assistant
Location: Cannon Beach, OR

Organization: Cannon Beach Arts Association & Gallery

Position Overview:

The Cannon Beach Arts Association (CBAA) is seeking a friendly, organized, and enthusiastic part-time Gallery Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the arts, have customer service skills, and be able to support the daily operations of the gallery. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant arts community and support the promotion and presentation of local and regional artists. 

 Key Responsibilities:

•     Greet visitors to the gallery and provide excellent customer service, answering questions about the artwork, artists, and exhibitions.

•     Assist with the installation and deinstallation of artwork and Exhibitions as needed.

•     Manage daily opening and closing procedures, including securing the gallery and ensuring its cleanliness and order.

•     Process sales of artwork and gallery merchandise utilizing the Square system, including maintaining accurate records of transactions.

•     Provide administrative support, including answering phone calls, responding to emails, and managing our artist files. 

•     Assist in inventory management, ensuring artwork is accounted for and properly displayed.

 

Qualifications:

•     Strong interest in the arts and working in a creative environment.

•     Previous customer service or retail experience preferred, especially in an arts-related setting.

•     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

•     Basic knowledge of art handling and gallery operations a plus.

•     Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

•     Detail-oriented with organizational skills.

•     Comfortable with technology, including point-of-sale system.

•     Ability to lift and move artwork (up to 30 pounds) and assist with gallery installations.

 

Schedule:

•     Part-time (2-3 days per week), with flexible hours, including weekends and the occasional evening event. 

 

Compensation:

•     Hourly wage starting at $18 per hour.

•     Opportunity to join a dynamic arts community.

 

To Apply:

Please submit a resume and a brief cover letter expressing your interest in the position and why you would be a great fit for the Cannon Beach Arts Association & Gallery. 

 

Email Subject Line: “Part-Time Assistant Position” director@cannonbeacharts.org

Writers to Celebrate the Rising Tide in Stories, Poems at Library Event

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A rising tide lifts all boats, but for 13 writers who will participate in the Writers Read Celebration at the Cannon Beach Library on March 7, a rising tide is the theme flowing through their stories and poems.

From shipwrecks to wrack lines, the pieces to be read by Oregon, Washington and Canadian writers explore the meanings and metaphors of “rising tide,” this year’s theme for the library’s annual writing project.

The seventh annual Writers Read Celebration will begin at 7 p.m.; admission is free. People can attend in person at the library, 131 Hemlock St., or online; the link will be on the library’s website, cannonbeachlibrary.org.

Fifteen pieces to be read include stories, poems and haikus. Topics include a woman who lifts a whale off the beach, flowers floating from Ukraine, a body to be buried, a morning and evening spent at Haystack Rock and a nod to political currents.

This is the seventh year that the library’s NW Authors Series Committee asked writers from everywhere to submit works on a specific theme. Writers could submit up to three entries in any format limited to 600 words per entry.

Of the 85 entries, the committee, after a blind reading, selected 15 pieces to be read by 13 writers. One of those writers is from Alberta, Canada.

Those invited to read this year were:
John Ciminello, Naselle, WA, poem: King Tides at Cape Disappointment
Deanna Duplechain, Seaside, OR, short story: Seeing Saturday
Christie Ellis, Astoria, flash fiction: All at Sea
Kristi Lund, Nehalem, OR, poem: Heeding the Tide
Mimi Maduro, Cape Meares, OR, haiku, Three Haiku
Colleen Medlock, Portland/Seaside, OR, flash fictions: Shifting Tides and A Light in a Storm
Russell Myers, Vancouver, WA, flash fiction: The Body
Jennifer Nightingale, Astoria, OR, poems: She Knows the Tide is Rising and Gifts from the Wrack Line
Grace Page, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, poem: An Evening Walk to Haystack
Robert Michael Pyle, Gray’s River, WA, poem: All Boats Rise
Florence Sage, Astoria, OR, poem: But Never Mind
Phyllis Thompson, Manzanita, OR, poem: The Tides
Evan Morgan Williams, Portland, OR, flash fiction: The Great Black Shape

40 letters in 40 Days; a Lenten Journey

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Submitted By: lufkinali@hotmail.com – Click to email about this post
The Saint Catherine Community
invites you to join us in our Lent challenge of
writing 40 letters in 40 days.
During times of upheaval and uncertainty, it’s common for withdrawal, overwhelm and despair to set in.
Through letter-writing (to our representatives in congress, to local organizations we appreciate, to ourselves, to friends and neighbors), we allow our deepest concerns, appreciation, ‘voice’ to find their expression. During Lent, we will dig deep to find what it is we most want/need to express. We will gather at St Cats every Monday night at 5pm to nourish and support one another. We will have music, poetry, envelopes, stamps, letter samples, ideas, addresses available to support us in writing a letter a day, until Easter, to grow love in our world.

Consider joining us!!

Questions? Call Ali at 719-486-4731

The Art of Unfolding: Spring Equinox Writing Workshop

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It’s time for another Writing With the Seasons event!

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Date: Saturday, March 22 from 11 am – 1 pm
Location: Heart of Cartm in Wheeler

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This spring equinox, join me at Heart of Cartm in Wheeler for an afternoon of writing and collaging with found materials. We will sift through discarded treasures and look for meaning — symbols — that we can use to bring our personal stories to life in layered, intentional ways.

What to Expect:

✨ A quiet, relaxing atmosphere to unwind, reflect, and get creative.
✨ Snacks, good conversation, and a warm community.
✨ Guided writing + hands-on collage prompts to help your thoughts flow freely.
✨ Time to share insights and intentions for the year ahead (sharing aloud is always optional).
✨ Takeaway tools to support a reflective writing practice at home.

Learn more and register here: www.sandstonestories.com/event-details/the-art-of-unfolding-spring-equinox-writing-workshop

Green Crabs in Netarts Bay: Challenges and Opportunities

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Cracking the code on green crabs; discover how these crabs are impacting local estuarine and marine species.

Saturday – April 5th, 1:00-2:30: Attnend in person at the Netarts Community Center. Or, virtualy.
Join Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach and Sea (WEBS) and visiting scientist Dr. Sylvia Yamada at this informative presentation to learn how the green crab range expansion is impacting Netarts Bay.

These small but voracious crabs disrupt ecosystems by preying on shellfish and tearing up the eelgrass. They were first introduced to the West Coast via San Francisco Bay in the 1980s. They have since spread throughout estuaries and bays in California, Oregon, and Washington; recently reaching as far north as Alaska. Their high tolerance for a wide range of temperatures and salinity has allowed them to become a global challenge.

So how concerned should we be? Marina Dreeben, WEBS Stewardship Coordinator invites you to “join us in-person or virtually to learn about the current status of green crabs in Netarts Bay and the proposed strategies to address their impacts.” She goes on to say, “Native shellfish, along with countless other species, are under threat due to the presence of green crabs.”

And what can we do about it? Join the conversation as we tackle these questions with expert visiting scientist, Dr. Sylvia Yamada. With degrees from the University of British Columbia and the University of Oregon, she is a leading voice on the green crab invasion in the Pacific Northwest. Dr. Yamada has worked in salmon research for Fisheries and Oceans Canada and taught at Woods Hole Marine Biological Lab, Wellesley College, the University of Oregon and Oregon State University. Her research interests include predator-prey interactions, the management of invertebrate fisheries, and the impact of introduced species on native communities. She has been following the green crab range expansion since 1998.

Registration is required. Select in-person or virtual ticket(s) when registering. For virtual tickets, the Zoom link will be shared after registration.

To register and read more about this event, visit www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
Questions or Cancelations? Contact info@netartsbaywebs.org
If you register and your plans change making you unable to attend, please let us know so that we can offer your spot to someone else. We want to ensure that as many people are able to enjoy this event as we have space for.

Consider donating:
Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS is committed to offering high-quality, nature-based events led by experts, while also reducing the financial barrier of outdoor recreation. We do this by offering our events and programs at no cost to participants.

Your donation helps in supporting the work of our organization. Every little bit helps! All of our workshops, classes, and events are free. As a non-profit organization, we rely on donations and grants to keep us going, and growing.
If you would like to donate, please visit our website.

Stay social with Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS online @netartsbaywebs

SEE IT THIS WEEKEND! ‘THE MOUSETRAP’ BY AGATHA CHRISTIE AT NCRD

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SEE IT THIS WEEKEND!

Riverbend Players launched the 2025 season with our first-ever Agatha Christie murder mystery—playing to huge crowds!

With six remaining shows, THE MOUSETRAP runs through March 16th at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem.

THE MOUSETRAP by Agatha Christie
Directed by Randy Schultz:

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% on tickets. It’s only available until March 16th.

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

Photo left to right: Linda Makohon, Linda Olsson
Willy Paul Photo for Riverbend Players. All rights reserved.

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Breathe the Letting Go journey

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LETTING GO
this offering is specifically designed to support individuals who are grappling with the challenge of letting go, whether it be difficult events from the past, feelings of resentment, or judgments towards themselves or others. It provides a nurturing space for those seeking to activate deeper meaning and purpose in their lives, offering an opportunity to rediscover and reconnect with their authentic
selves.

Common Outcomes:
a. Experience profound freedom as you release the grip of the past, letting go of burdens that have held you back.
b. Shed the weight of physical and psychological burden, leading to a sense of lightness and relief.
c. Foster a compassionate and nurturing relationship with yourself and others, embracing forgiveness and acceptance as transformative forces.
d. Develop inner strength and resilience, allowing you to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and emotional stability.
e. Experience a deep sense of tranquility and inner equilibrium, restoring harmony in your life and relationships.
f. Embrace personal growth and empowerment as you let go and evolve, opening yourself up to new possibilities and a more fulfilling life journey.

monarch butterflies

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Monarch Butterflies need help

Go to the federal register/monarchs, please, and leave a comment to support Monarchs to be designated as a threatened species. Document 2024-28855(89 FR 100662)

I attended the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference in Eugene recently. The Monarch Butterflies are declining in numbers at an alarming rate because of complex habitat loss including the cutting down of their home place in Mexico to grow avocados. We need to do more to protect our pollinators. This will help.

Thank you, Karen Small