I also have had a request to remain anonymous.
So it’s not a requirement AND you are encouraged to sign your name.
Barbara McLaughlin
The Fall Term theme is TRUST. Trust in the body, trust in the breath, and trust in the process of deep rest.
Instructor: Liz Carroll, a certified & seasoned restorative yoga teacher and life coach.
Restorative yoga is a gentle form of yoga that focuses on deep relaxation and stress reduction. No prior experience is necessary. Just bring a willingness to learn and arrive 10 minutes early so you can set up your props.
Restorative Yoga can be beneficial for:
Physical Health: Improving digestion and mobility, reducing pain and inflammation, relieving muscle tension, and strengthening the immune system.
Mental Health: Calming the mind and reducing anxiety, improving mood and reducing stress, promoting relaxation and sleep, and enhancing focus and concentration.
Emotional Well-being: Cultivating self-awareness and compassion, fostering a sense of inner peace and quiet, and releasing emotional blockages and tension.
Full list of yoga & fitness classes with fee details can be found at www.ncrd.org/fitness-center#Classes
OPENING WEEKEND CONTINUES TONIGHT, 09/27/25, AND TOMORROW AFTERNOON, 09/28/25, AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Get tickets here: www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Step into the shadows with Riverbend Players’ production of THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY.
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: www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
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Trees, shrubs, ferns, and some perennials. Get them
the ground in time for the rain.
Pacific dogwood,
Calif lilac
Red flowering current
Wax myrtle and many more
Barbara F. Matson
Apr. 29, 1929 – Sep. 22, 2025
Barbara “Barb” Matson, a beloved friend to many on the north coast of Oregon, passed away peacefully in hospice at her home in Borrego Springs, Calif. She was surrounded by family and friends and was 96 years old.
Barbara and her husband Richard (“Dick”) made Wheeler, Ore. their home in the late 1970’s. An artist and singer, she and Dick are remembered for their involvement in the local art and business communities.
They moved to Borrego Springs in 2001 where they continued to be involved in the art and music scenes. Dick died in 2004.
Barbara is survived by her three children: Leah, Zorn and Breta.
A gathering of friends will honor Barbara’s life Saturday, Oct. 11 at Waterfront Park in Wheeler. The time will be announced.
The current Health Center facility will be vacant on or about October 8, 2025 while the Health Center staff and services relocate to the new Health Center in Wheeler.
Under the agreement with the Health District, the Food Bank will lease a portion of the vacated building for up to nine months while modifications are made to a Food Bank property behind the Hope Chest Thrift Shop that is located between Nehalem and Manzanita on U.S. Highway 101. The Food Bank has been working to prepare the new location for some time.
The new temporary location of the Food Bank will ensure that weekly food distribution will be minimally impacted, while work on the new Food Bank location continues. NCFB plans to be on its own property in approximately 9 months, and will keep our community aware of our progress.
The Health District expects to begin environmental remediation work on the old Wheeler hospital later this year. The work, including removal of hazardous materials in the 70-year-old building, cannot be done while the building is occupied. The Food Bank has occupied space in the lower level of the old hospital for many years.
The Health District shares with the Food Bank not only a long history of collaboration but a strong commitment to addressing food security in our community.
“The District appreciates and supports the Food Bank mission,” said Health District president Marc Johnson, “and we certainly appreciate their understanding that the condition of the old hospital has become increasingly problematic and expensive as a location for a vital community service.”
“The North County Food Bank Board, given a number of options for a temporary location, feels that continuing our partnership with NBHD and leasing the space offered in the old Rinehart Clinic building is the best way for NCFB to continue serving our community and neighbors,” said Jackie McCrady, NCFB Board President. “We hope to remain open without interruption to food distribution during our move in October.”
“The food bank sincerely appreciates everyone who helped make this happen, including Nehalem Bay Health District, Nehalem Bay Community Services, and members of our community,” added McCrady.
A formal agreement is expected to be completed soon.
Bring your cooking or hunting knives, garden tools, axes or other blades for on-the-spot sharpening. Protect your investments and yourself– dull knives cause more accidents.
Green Coast Market is a local food store offering all the best of the farmers market goodies, but inside, year-round, and open Thursdays through Mondays. We are located at 117 S. Miller Street, near the wayside. See you soon!
OPENS WEEKEND STARTS TOMORROW, 09/26/25 AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
Step into the shadows with Riverbend Players’ production of THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY.
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: www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
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Read more at www.ncoastmassage.com call or text to book at 971-389-4628.
It was at my yard sale in Nehalem- Riverbend August 30th?
You were going to pick it up the next day with remainder of payment?
503-812-8325
The Cannon Beach Arts Association offers an Individual Artist Grant of $2,000 (2025–2026) to support original work by local artists. The grant helps artists expand their creative process and share their work with the community through exhibitions, performances, workshops, publications, or other projects.
Who Can Apply:
Visual artists, writers, performers, and musicians living in Clatsop or Tillamook County creating new work or work in progress.
How It Works:
Submit a proposal with a sample of past work.
Grant decisions are made within 45 days of the deadline.
Funds are distributed in two payments, with a mid-term progress review.
Key Criteria:
Quality and originality of the project
Work must be new and completed within 12 months. Community benefit and interest.
Professional track record.
Deadline: October 24, 2025
Online Application: cannonbeacharts.org/artistgrant
Mail or drop off applications:
Cannon Beach Arts Association
Artist Grant Committee
P.O. Box 684, 1064 S. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, OR 97110
Supported in part by the City of Cannon Beach.
OPENS WEEKEND STARTS THIS FRIDAY, 09/26/25 AT THE NCRD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
MEET THE DIRECTOR: Tom Cocklin
Tom is directing again after taking a couple of years off.
He previously directed Born Yesterday, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play, and Dracula: A Radio Play.
Tom also directed Deep Breath at the Judy Kafoury Center in Portland, where his cast won the Judge’s Choice award.
He thanks his wonderful wife, Jenny Greenleaf, for her support and love throughout this process.
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: www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
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GET TICKETS NOW FOR THE BEST SEATS!
OPENS THIS FRIDAY, 09/26/25
www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
MEET THE CAST: Charles Miska
Charles is pleased to have an outlet for some of the voices in his head with his return to the Riverbend Players stage in THE INVISIBLE MAN!
Chazz says spending time on stage makes every aspect of his life better, and is far less fattening than eating scones from Wanda’s every day.
Charles, the owner of Beach Beagle Print and Ship ‘n Garibaldi, lives an invisible jump from the PAC with his wife, Lisa, and Beach Beagle, Hendrix.
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: www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
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Nice large wooden room, we played well – and the best part was having local friends present to share in the moment.
Appreciating the love.
Thanks,
Anthony, Kate, Mickey, Joe, Lev, Mark, Cliff, Gary
In this workshop, we’ll touch on many things that will make it easier to embrace fall and prepare for winter. In addition to actual balance enhancing practices (day and night are in balance on the Equinox, after all) we’ll use tools from Qigong to bolster our immune systems, explore teas that support mood and ward off illnesses and look at what both Western science and psychotherapy say about seasonal adjustment.
Traditional Chinese Medicine has a lot to offer about transitions, especially this tricky one as Summer ends. The Lung Meridian (acupuncture) is associated with unmet grief and judgement. In its optimal form, it supports discernment, learning, reflection and inspiration.
We’ll honor the season with gratitude, while protecting ourselves from S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder), that can arise in this quieter time. And we’ll explore embracing Hygge, or coziness, in our very own ways.
Katja Biesanz, LPC
I’m a psychotherapist, teacher, and Qigong practitioner. A former professional dancer/choreographer, I move from the energy body. I studied herbalism at the Milagro School of Herbal Medicine, been certified in Yoga and call myself a “Mystic Nerd” as I embrace both the miraculous and scientific. I have been a dancer and a healer my whole life.
TICKETS ON SALE! GREAT SEATS AVAILABLE!
OPENS FRIDAY, 09/26/25
www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
MEET THE CAST: Georgianna Marie
While this is Georgianna’s first production with Riverbend Players, she is no stranger to the stage!
With a background in choral singing, competitive ballroom dancing, and group facilitating, she has always found a home in front of an audience.
She would like to send a special thank you to her husband, Tim, whose suggestion and encouragement led her to this wonderful cast.
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: www.riverbendplayers.ludus.com/index.php
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And boy am I ready to wrap it up, as I introduce you to a few more of our damn fine plants on sale tomorrow, 9/20, 10am-12pm at the WG.
Today we’re looking at a few selections of California lilac, aka Ceanothus. Then there’s Dierama, the angel’s fishing rod and lastly Borinda, the lovely clumping bamboo.
Likely you’ve seen front yards with big shrubs smothered in impossibly blue flowers anytime between May and July. That’s Ceanothus, the California lilac, a genus that absolutely thrives here, unlike in Portland, where they end up looking like burnt toast.
For a generally well-known plant, ceanothus is still underutilized at the coast. We’re hoping to change that with several different varieties:
‘Concha’ is THE plant for you if you’re in the market for a really big stunner of a shrub, like 8’x8’. Otherworldly ultramarine flowers. Like all ceanothus, it’s easy to grow: full sun and no water.
‘Dark Star’ is a bit smaller with wowza flowers and very small, bite-size leaves. Bear in mind, the worse the soil is for these plants the slower they’ll grow. Consider that a plus. And if you don’t have any full sun left in your garden, consider yanking out those suffering sunburnt rhodies.
‘Italian Skies’ has the largest flower trusses of all the ceanothus. The plant tops out at 5’x7’ and the bloom color’s been alternately described as, well, light blue, medium blue and blue. Can’t go wrong.
Lastly, a ground-covering ceanothus: ‘Point Reyes’. This one I can say with certainty is light violet blue. Gorgeous useful evergreen that covers a lot of distance and smothers everything in its way.
Enough with the honking beasts, here’s a look at a particularly delicate perennial: angel’s fishing rod.
Dierama pulchurrimum ‘White’ is a sweetheart of a mid-summer bloomer that prefers not to be crowded by other plants. Any work required (full sun, rich soil, regular water) pays off with music of celestial beauty. What can I say, see the picture below.
Our last plant is somewhat dainty in appearance but rugged and undemanding. Clumping bamboos are different from running bamboos, the devils who devour property. Instead, clumpers just fill out slowly and don’t send out runners. We’re selling the delicate-looking Borinda angustissima, little leaf clumping bamboo, a soft green fountain topping out at 10’ and @4’ wide. We’ve got it in a lot of shade but it would also enjoy a nice big sip of morning sun.
Done! Check out the pix and see you tomorrow, 10am-12pm at the Wonder Garden!
OPENING NIGHT IS ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT!
GET TICKETS NOW AT www.riverbendplayers.org
THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
MEET THE CAST: Julie Johnston
Julie recently moved to Manzanita and is loving the community and new friends.
She has become known to some as the “Pig Mama” since she can be spotted walking her potbelly pig.
Outside of the theater, she dabbles in changing the world by teaching children to read, aligning bodies and minds through yoga, and serving up an escape from it all with cocktails at the Rusty Moose.
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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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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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!
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.
TICKETS ON SALE! BEST SEATS AVAILABLE!
OPENS 09/26/25
THE INVISIBLE MAN: A LIVE RADIO PLAY
MEET THE CAST: Erik Esraelas
Erik is excited to be a part of his first production here!
He has been acting since the turn of the century. Some of his notable roles include Lloyd Dallas in Noises Off, Estragon in Waiting for Godot, and Theo Muske in Steve Martin’s Underpants.
He is new to the coast and lives in Manzanita with his wife, Aubry. He loves his three kids, music, board games, and theater.
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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6:00 – 9:00
Come up and join us if you can.
Love to see friends and community family.
You’re welcome to come to our THURSDAY practice at the SMOKE HOUSE in Wheeler, 1:00 to 3:00.
Stop by, hang out, pick up some great smoked fish.
Here’s some Sand Trap info about location and food offerings.
www.mcmenamins.com/events/270261-oktoberfest
Thanks,
Gary, Anthony, Mickey, Kate, Levering, Cliff, Mark, Joe
