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ROCKAWAY BEACH FRIENDS HOLIDAY GIFTS SALE

Submitted By: ncontolini@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
ROCKAWAY BEACH FRIENDS of the LIBRARY ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIFTS SALE is taking place now, and is open through the end of the year.
ALL SALES ARE BY DONATION and support maintenance of the library building which is owned by the all-volunteer Rockaway Beach Friends of the Library. Gift items include Christmas tree ornaments, holiday decorations, handmade craft items, and unique stocking-stuffers. This has been a very popular and affordable for kids (and adults) of all ages to choose gifts for family and friends.
The library is located at 120 N Coral Street, Rockaway Beach, 97136. Library hours are Tu-F 10-1:00 & 1:30-6; Sa 10-1:00 & 1:30-5; closed Su and M
contact ncontolini@gmail.com

what I’m talking about

Submitted By: dwieb1@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
We just watched The View this morning and Bill Clinton was the guest.
Shortly afterwards I saw a news story online by ABC headlined: “Bill Clinton indicates he hopes Biden doesn’t issue preemptive pardons”
WHAT??? Do they have AI making this stuff up, or is it just sloppy journalism? Worse yet, intentionally malicious?
Anyone who watched the interview knows Clinton was referring to Trump seeking retribution against his list of political enemies when Clinton said “I hope he won’t do that.”
Instead, ABC extrapolated that into something, immediately prior in the interview, Clinton specifically said he wouldn’t do! And now ABC’s headline is all over the media. Will anyone at ABC correct or retract it? “I don’t think so Tim” (as Al Borland often said on Home Improvement).
All I can say is we can do better. Meanwhile don’t let them get away with it.

Heard on the bench

Submitted By: codger817@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
“Heard on the Bench”*
Today’s episode happened at the Motor Vehicle Department. There were four us waiting our turn, 2 men and 2 women. I started out with the man and opened with, “Somehow you look familiar?”. It’s a safe subject and with my 45 years in the county, maybe they should be familiar.
It turned out he was the nephew of a man I worked closely with at the cheese factory for decades. I told him about how his uncle would wheedle me into making repairs and modifications without pesky paperwork. He got a good laugh out of my story
Then I went on to the tricky question, “How do you feel about this last election?” He gave me a “thumbs-up” sign and smiled and said. “I’m so glad we kept the Democrats out.”
When I asked him why, it was, “They’re baby-killers and want to turn all our young people gay.”
I spent a lot of time this election season with a lot of Democrats from all over and I just can’t remember any of them ever advocating any of those positions.
I responded with “I think what you call baby killing is a religious belief not all of us share. Jewish people don’t call it a baby until it draws its own breath. Maybe you’re right, maybe they’re right.”
He countered with, “I’m a born-again Christian and there’s no baby-killing in the bible.”
One of the women entered the conversation with, “What about the 10th. Egyptian plaque of killing the first-born children, in Exodus.”
A couple of numbers were called out and our group dissolved. Conversation stopped but I think we were all left with a lot to think about.
The idea of God being involved in after birth abortions never crossed my mind before. But it’s there it is, in the Bible.
Our way of “framing” defines us.
For him, it was a very simple, “Democrats are baby killers and want everybody to be gay.”
For me, it’s a very simple, “I like freedom and I don’t like government control. It’s really none of my business what a woman wants to do with her body. It’s really none of my business how someone wishes to express their sexuality. It shouldn’t be any business of the government either.”
I’d like to think I’m right, but nobody bats 1000%.
As always, discussion is welcome at codger817@gmail.com
*This series inspired by Joe Keohane’s excellent book, “The Power of Strangers—The Benefits of Connecting in a Suspicious World”. Book review available at www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/?s=Keohane

Save our wetlands! Support the Appeal!

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Neighbors and Friends: Join Us Tonight for RB City Decision on Nedonna Wave Appeal
The effort to save the Nedonna Beach wetlands continues. As you know, the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition filed an appeal of the Rockaway Beach Planning Commission’s approval of the proposed Nedonna Wave Planned Unit Development, Phase 2 (PUD-24). Thanks go to those who have attended or watched both the Rockaway Beach Planning Commission meetings and the City Council meetings regarding the appeal. Special thanks go to those who have given in-person testimony and/or have submitted comments to the City. The level of public support for the appeal has been strong and heartening. Plus the yard signs with the image of a kingfisher have helped generate attention to the environment that would be lost or further imperiled by allowing this PUD to be built.

Please consider attending one final Rockaway Beach City Council meeting regarding this issue on Wednesday, December 11 at 6:00 p.m. At that meeting, the Council will deliberate and decide either to support the appeal of Nedonna Wave or reject it. This will be a regular agenda item and, it seems, this will be one of the first items to be decided. (In other words, it shouldn’t be necessary to sit through the whole meeting to hear the decision.) The more people who show up in person (or who watch on Zoom), the better. City Council members need to see that we are not indifferent to this development. The appeal records have now been closed; therefore, no more testimony will be accepted. However, it is still important to show support for the appeal by attending in person or by Zoom, talking with neighbors and friends, posting on social media, and writing letters to the media. City Council meetings take place at Rockaway Beach City Hall; 276 Hwy 101; Rockaway Beach, Oregon.

To attend by Zoom go to: us06web.zoom.us/j/84950026492pwd=mmfbausHKydtb87Aas6O63JJKC9BQK.1
To access City Council agendas go to: corb.us/city-council/

Concert This Saturday 4pm

Submitted By: debmontgomery@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
4pm tide is low … This is a house like concert in St Catherine’s Episcopal Church … I’ll sing a bunch of my songs and sprinkle in a couple of Christmas ones and a cover or two … our third year doing this and most people describe it as a chance to sit back and process or feel whatever you need to … a little soul restorative … sometimes tears sometimes funny … and all that stuff in between … bring your Kleenex or your dog your partner or bff or bring yourself solo …
You can check out my stuff on Apple Music or Spotify ….

Pest control

Submitted By: Toniann.naylor@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
APM Pest Control is Oregon and Washington Coast’s go to for Pest Control

With the colder temperature’s and rain upon us now, The rodents are looking for a warm place to hole up.
Often times wreaking havoc on insulation , electrical wires, plumbing and walls.
Creating structural hazards as well as Health Hazards.
APM seals up your home and removes existing pests and disinfects attics and crawl spaces.
Call or message for a free bid
503.812.0560
Toniann.naylor@gmail.com
Happy Holidays Neighbor’s!

Celebration Trees For Sale

Submitted By: amberrootzgardenscapes@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Christmas, Hanukkah, and Yule are 14 or less days away! We still have plenty of trees on the lot at the corner of Manzanita & Division! This is the last week we will be open Thurs.Dec.12th-Thurs.Dec.19th 12-5pm:) Prices are dropping!

2-3ft Nordmann Fir Was $35 NOW $25 (orange tag)
4-5ft Nordmann Fir Was $45 NOW $35 (blue tag)
5-6ft Nordmann Fir Was $55 STILL $55 (red tag)
4-5ft Noble Fir Was $80 NOW $60 (blue tag)
5-6ft Noble Fir Was $90 NOW $70 (red tag)
7ft Douglas Fir Was $85 NOW $75 (yellow tag)

You are welcome to go to the lot today to pick a tree and venmo payment to @amberrootz Please text or call with any questions 773-369-4229

When you buy a tree you are purchasing an agricultural product from a farmer who spends his whole year and years prior growing these trees on their private land. When you purchase a tree from this lot you are supporting an Oregon farmer and local female owned landscape business with local staff:) Looking at a live tree in your home and smelling a live tree boosts serotonin levels and improves your brain health! Proven by science! Help me give every tree a loving home and heal yourself this holiday season.

LOOKING FOR A SINGER(S) THAT CAN DO AN ACAPELLA VERSION OF ‘OH HOLY NIGHT’

Submitted By: fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org – Click to email about this post

Hi!

We are looking for a person (or persons) who could perform OH HOLY NIGHT without any musical accompaniment this Saturday around 8:30 PM in Nehalem.

We know this is a last-minute long shot, but it’s worth asking.

Please email if you’d like more information or are available.

Thank you!
Frank

fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org.

RIVERBEND PLAYERS 6 PERFORMANCES REMAIN ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’ THIS WEEKEND AT NCRD

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6 PERFORMANCES REMAIN – DON’T MISS OUT!!

GET TICKETS NOW FOR THIS HOLIDAY CLASSIC!
www.RiverbendPlayers.org

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY transforms the beloved holiday classic into a 1940s radio broadcast, and you’re part of the live audience.

Set in a live studio, actors portray the story of George Bailey, a man who, feeling his life has been meaningless, is shown by an angel what the world would be like without him.

With live sound effects and multiple characters, the play captures the heartwarming tale of family, friendship, and finding hope when needed most.

Directed by Frank Squillo.

December 13th – 22nd, six performances remain at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem.

Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 PM and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM

Tickets at www.RiverbendPlayers.org

All new season passes are on sale, saving you 20% off the regular price and securing your favorite seats for every show next year.

It makes the perfect holiday gift for any theater lover!

Photo credit: Willy Paul Photo

Seated: Tom Mattia
Left to right: Gary Cook, Eric Arnold, Katie Hackman, Mark Bartrom

Heart of CARTM Repair Event This Saturday Dec 14

Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
Posting for: jessi@heartofcartm.org

It’s not too late to reserve your spot for this Saturday’s Repair Event

Saturday, Dec 14
3:00-5:00
North County Recreation District (NCRD) Kitchen

Expert fixers will be available for diagnosing and repairing: Jewelry, Textiles, Vacuums, Small Appliances, Lamps. We can also assemble furniture, answer questions and show you how to use items that might have you befuddled. Don’t be shy. Let us try!
Register your item to repair or assemble FOR THIS SATURDAY: www.heartofcartm.org/repaircafe

This is a no-cost service provided by Heart of CARTM to achieve our mission of facilitating the reimagination, reuse and repair of our region’s resources. While the event is free, your donations are greatly appreciated to help cover operating costs, tools, and materials. Our vision is of a dynamic culture focused on actively using waste as a resource for social, economic and creative benefit. Learn more about us and how to support our critical local work www.heartofcartm.org/refindery

Vintage “Clothtique” Santa collection

Submitted By: Artwithmisskaren@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Selling most of my vintage “Clothtique” Santa collection. Just 2 are pictured but I have 6 in total.
I can send pictures of the others upon request.
I checked the Internet for general value since they are limited edition vintage ones. But mostly I’d just like to see them in homes where kids & kids at heart can enjoy them.
Cannon beach north end.

25$ for smaller ones – 50$ for the largest ones.

-holiday hiker (Santa hiking with compass & walking stick)
– downhill thrills (skiing Santa / 3 piece set)
– fresh from the oven (Santa cooking bread)
– Santas work bench ( Santa making toys/3 piece set)
– Santa on sled (Santa sledding)
– santa on reindeer flying over chimney (two piece set)

North Coast Veteran for Peace Meeting

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

It’s been a while since our last VFP meeting. Our next meeting will be:

Thursday – December 12th
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 in via the following link.

Join VFP Zoom Meeting
us06web.zoom.us/j/87254740556?pwd=7rvDylDeoWZEIwrmAyp05UnohIGDm8.1

See you all there.

Brian

Jeff’s December honey/gift DELIVERY trip is TUESDAY (12/17)

Submitted By: jwmerc@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Hi folks – the month is really scooting by – and I will only have one more chance before the holiday to DELIVER to home-or-office – this will be on TUESDAY December 17th – in the early afternoon hours. On board will be the three-variety raw honey “samplers” (see picture) which are $29 each – two for $55 or you can take FOUR for $100 on this trip only – they’re a convenient/delicious/awesome gift to hand off – or ship. I will also have quarts of the raw blackberry honey collected from the Blodgett area of the coast range – $29 each. Real maple syrup in GLASS package are $32 per quart – and the white “jug” style (BPA-free plastic) are $28 each. Holy Kakow! handmade chocolate sauce from Sisters are two-for-$15 – quite wholesome and could be a great ‘stocking stuffer’. If there are other raw honeys that you have been a fan of in the past please let me know – I can also bring some pints of COMB honey – $22 each. Jeffrey Warren – owner/operator – JW Merc JW Merc on Facebook – cell/text: 208-424-0042 E-mail: jwmerc@gmail.com Have a great holiday season everyone – thanks for another helpful year supporting my little business…jw

Santa Story Time

Submitted By: manager@cannonbeachlibrary.org – Click to email about this post
Join us at the Cannon Beach Library Saturday, December 14 at 1 p.m. for Santa Story Time! Special appearance by Santa, who will read “The Night Before Christmas.” Volunteers will read Holiday stories and a story in Spanish, followed by crafting mini pinatas. Children will receive a take-home hot chocolate bomb, donated by Bruce’s Candy Kitchen, and the library will provide children with a FREE Holiday book (while supplies last). All ages are welcome!

Peace on Earth

Submitted By: jettkeyser@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
I apologize if the configuring elements of our deeply appreciated BBQ change the way these words were meant to be offered.

Peace on Earth

“Until we disarm our hearts,
the war will never stop.”
Author Unknown

I have walked down many steps
into rooms where their harnesses
hung, motionless and deeply stained.
What I have seen I cannot unsee.
I will not forget these memorials
to slow torture, nor listen to all the
repeating lies honoring our young
soldiers marketing their righteous
death. Each of us has seen the
continuing diaspora and still hear
voices that were lost, taken
for their dignity and uncommon 
sense. Remembering, let us now
welcome all the ancient fears, 
awakening to the enduring call
to heal and abandon hate.
As this is done, days will come
when we shall no longer run
from the roots of war, turning away
from what will always be true:
We can open our eyes and see.

DONATING to Our Recycling Site

Submitted By: cbbcalm@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
This is about the huge metal containers where we open that heavy lid and put all kinds of clothes in. GAYA is printed on the bins. So today I asked Dustin who manages our recycling site the difference between Gaya and CARE.
He said Gaya takes donations all over and beyond. We would prefer to keep the donations among our local community he said.
I sent a message to CARE website . it would be good for us and them to have a donation site here in Manzanita Meanwhile remember that there is a fabulous HABITAT FOR HUMANITAS outlet on 101 Tillamook just before Fred Meyers.
Corinna and Daniel

Artistic Painter for Hire

Submitted By: rachel.zakrasek@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Custom Murals – Indoor and Outdoor
Custom Painted Furniture and Cabinets
Unique projects welcome!

Have you dreamed of seeing a splash of color or a beautiful image on your building, fence, barn, or even chicken coop? Would you like to make a special space in your home or business stand out with a unique wall mural? Maybe you’d like to transform your kitchen cabinets or a vanity with a hand-painted design? Or maybe you have something else in mind? I’d love to help you bring your ideas to life!

Contact me to discuss your vision or just to learn more about the process – initial consultations are free.

Contact: Rachel Zakrasek, Artist
Email: rachel.zakrasek.art@gmail.com

About the artist: Hi, my name is Rachel and I’m an artist based in Tillamook, OR. I love working on creative projects of all kinds. When it comes to painting, I particularly enjoy the process of embellishing an existing surface – whether a building, wall, door or piece of furniture. I find that adding art to the spaces we inhabit and the objects we use every day can make us feel more at home, reinforce our sense of place, identity, and belonging, bring a smile to our faces, lift the spirits, and inspire us. Whatever art does for you, I would love to help you experience that more in your day-to-day life.

But what will it cost?
Typically projects will fall in the range of $15-$20/sqft, however the rate can depend on a number of factors, including design complexity, location, and scale; whether I need to use a ladder or scaffolding, and the extent of surface preparation required. I will determine the proposed rate after an initial consultation on your project.

Leather Loveseat

Submitted By: dlmapdx@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
FlexSteel Leather loveseat approx 64″ wide
Dark green heavy duty leather. Non-smoker, No scratches, stains or marring. This is made with really tough leather! I have a small dog and it doesn’t show any wear. Seriously!

It has a steel frame and is very sturdy and comfortable

You’ll have to move and transport it … I can’t help you, sorry. You’ll need at least a couple of really strong people because this thing is HEAVY.

$200.00 please

Text me at 971-344-3454

Daniel

6 PERFORMANCES REMAIN – DON’T MISS OUT! ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’ THIS WEEKEND AT NCRD

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6 PERFORMANCES REMAIN – DON’T MISS OUT!!

GET TICKETS NOW FOR THIS HOLIDAY CLASSIC!
www.RiverbendPlayers.org

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY transforms the beloved holiday classic into a 1940s radio broadcast, and you’re part of the live audience.

Set in a live studio, actors portray the story of George Bailey, a man who, feeling his life has been meaningless, is shown by an angel what the world would be like without him.

With live sound effects and multiple characters, the play captures the heartwarming tale of family, friendship, and finding hope when needed most.

Directed by Frank Squillo.

December 13th – 22nd, six performances remain at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem.

Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00 PM and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM

Tickets at www.RiverbendPlayers.org

All new season passes are on sale, saving you 20% off the regular price and securing your favorite seats for every show next year.

It makes the perfect holiday gift for any theater lover!

Photo credit: Willy Paul Photo
Left to right, Bryonie Arnold and Katie Hackman

LOOKING FOR A SINGER(S) THAT CAN DO AN ACAPELLA VERSION OF ‘OH HOLY NIGHT’

Submitted By: fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org – Click to email about this post

Hi!
We are looking for a person (or persons) who could perform OH HOLY NIGHT without any musical accompaniment this Saturday around 8:30 PM in Nehalem.
We know this is a long shot, but it’s worth asking.
Please email if you’d like more information or are available.
Thank you!
Frank
fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org.