Clover’s Day returns July 6 with
Cows, Cars and Celebrations
Clover’s Day returns July 6 with downtown Cloverdale parade, street fair, music and festivities
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
The Oregon coast has a plethora of Independence Day weekend activities, but few have the charm of South Tillamook’s tribute to its dairy industry — the Clover’s Day Celebration. As it has for more than four decades, the popular downtown Cloverdale event will offer a day’s full of activities centered around a downtown parade. This year’s event starts with three fun runs at 8:30 a.m., continues on with the opening of a vendor fair at 10 a.m., and then marches through downtown with the event’s centerpiece — a parade at 11 a.m.
“It’s a family fun event for all ages celebrating the dariy heritage of South Tillamook County and showcasing smalltown USA,” said co-organizer John Seymour.
The event’s all-encompassing slate of activities will also feature the live music of the Paris Group — featuring local guitarist Richard Paris, plus kids’ activities including a petting zoo located in front of the Tillamook Feed Store, free face painting done by the Nestucca Valley Cheerleaders, and giant bubbles outside of the Nestucca Bay Creamery. Additionally, free children’s books are also available courtesy of The South County Celebration of Literacy.
Activities run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
FUN RUN
The day’s first act is the fun run, which starts at the Cloverdale Bridge at 8:30 a.m.
A benefit for Nestucca High School’s cross country and track teams, participation is by donation. Runners/walkers can choose between a 5K, 8K or 2-mile walk that takes competitors down Old Woods Road and back.
VENDOR FAIR
At 10 a.m., the vendor fair opens up with a variety of vendors, which organizers say is the largest line-up in years. Vendors include local businesses such as Bare Moon Farms, Salty Kettle, Oceancider Farms, Nestucca Volunteer Fire Association, the Tillamook Historical Society, Outlaw Oyster and more. There will also be new Clover’s Day t-shirts and sweatshirts for sale at the Rusty Cow and at the Charlotte Lehto Insurance Agency booth.
PARADE
After lining up at Nestucca High School at 10 a.m., the parade will begin its trek down the hill and towards downtown at 11 a.m. Its route is down Parkway Drive, along the northbound lane of Highway 101, and up Campground Street.
As has been tradition, the parade will feature a local cow who will be named “Clover” for the day. This year’s Clover is
once again from Hale Valley Holsteins.
“What I like about the parade is the variety of entries,” Seymour said. “Everyone’s welcome to participate. We have cows; we have tractors; we have tow trucks; we have)walking brigades.”
Entries will also feature grand marshal
Tom Goodwin, who operated a gallery in town for many years and was the main driving force behind an annual downtown Cloverdale cruise-in. He also was responsible for helping renovate many Cloverdale buildings.
Other parade highlights are expected to
AUGUST 3, 2024 2:00PM-5:30PM
THE CLOVER’S DAY PARADE will return to South Tillamook County on Saturday, July 6. The parade begins at 11 a.m. at Nestucca High School and winds down to Highway 101 and will feature “Clover the Cow,” Grand Marshal Tom Goodwin, tractors, horses and more.
Photos by Tim Hirsch
include royalty for the 2024 Dory Days including Senior Princess Alexa Paige Jensen and Junior Princess Jolen Hook.
Past parades have included such eclectic entries that have ranged from antique tractors, fire trucks, horses, tow trucks, and classic cars.
THE FUN CONTINUES
In addition to the continuance of kids’ activities and the vendor fair, there will be a milk chugging relay held at 12:30 p.m. outside of the Nestucca Bay Creamery cheese shop. The contest is taking entries for five teams comprised of five competitors each. Participants must pre-register by emailing cloversdaycelebration@gmail.com. Winners will receive cookies and bragging rights.
“I enjoy the fact that there are free things for kids and families to do like the petting zoo and the face painting and doing giant bubbles,” Seymour added about the festivities.
Photos by Tim Hirsch
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Officials address challenges of development near airport
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
In an effort to make the community aware of the development issues — and the correlating safety concerns — of the Pacific City State Airport, county and state officials outlined the challenges surrounding building in the airport overlay zone at a June 20 meeting at Kiawanda Community Center.
At hand to both illustrate the issues and to answer questions were Tillamook County Community Development director
Sarah Absher, Oregon Department of Aviation state airports manager Tony Beach, and ODA aviation planner Brandon Pike.
Absher explained that the affected area is where an airport overlay zone constricts development by limiting building heights and encroachment into the area surrounding the runway. She noted what makes development even more challenging is the fact that the county’s zoning hasn’t been updated in some time — and now is less restrictive than what ODA and FAA standards dictate.
“When ODA has to look at the same
proposal we are, that’s where those conflicts come in,” Absher explained.
Though, as it currently stands, the county is the one that approves — or denies — development, the issue isn’t quite that simple. Absher said that should the county approve development that encroaches too much into the airport, it’s possible that ODA will decide the lessened margin of safety is too much for them to bear and close the airport.
“Those corridors are wider. They extend out farther. The challenge is that because of the funding and support system for the airport, to ensure to the best of our ability that the airport continues to be eligible for funding and operation support, we should apply those stricter standards,” Absher said. “Our ordinance, as it’s written for the airport overlay zone, is fine except for the fact that it is not consistent with those state and federal lines. What could happen in the future is by us continuing to permit development based on our ordinances, which is lawful and can be done, we are putting the airport in jeopardy of future funding and operation. What it gets back to is the operation and safety (of the airport).”
The other challenging factor is that in the same area where building height is limited by the airport overlay zone, development is further limited by a flood zoning.
“We’re talking about safety — not only for pilots, but the community,” Absher said, adding that it’s not just a matter of whether a certain building height is allowed as intended use, that plays into whether it’s ultimately permitted or not.
Of their 28 airports, ODA officials described the situation in Pacific City as unique as its obstructions are from buildings where all others are largely from trees encroaching.
At the end of the meeting, officials pledged to continue the conversation between each other and the community. As of press time, the next meeting was anticipated to be scheduled for September.
“We need to decide how can we coexist if we have two competing needs,” Beach said. “(The question is): How can we maintain this airport? How can we make sure the airport can continue to serve the community, whether it’s Life Flight, the Coast Guard or tourism?”
Coastal residents urge ODOT, lawmakers to ‘maintain what we have’
On June 18, state lawmakers traveled to Tillamook to hear about transportation challenges and needs along the north and central coast. Dairy farmers, rural transit agencies, freight companies, local officials and community members shared their concerns, priorities and ideas for solutions to help legislators build a transportation funding package in 2025.
A common theme: The desire to better maintain the infrastructure we have in order to better connect our communities, support our economy, and keep all travelers safe.
ODOT, along with transportation agencies across the state, is reportedly facing structural funding challenges that impact the agency’s ability to deliver core services, such as maintenance of roads and bridges. The Legislature’s Statewide Transportation Safety and Sustainability Tour is an opportunity for legislators to see what Oregon’s transportation system looks like across the state —and meet with local residents and partners to discuss their vision for sufficient and sustainable funding to better maintain that system.
ODOT partnered with the Tillamook County Transportation District, Tillamook County, the City of Garibaldi and the Port of Tillamook Bay to show lawmakers some of the distinct transportation challenges facing the region. The group drove to Garibaldi and along Oregon Highway 6 to better understand the safety and maintenance issues in the area — including limited pedestrian and bike routes, frequent landslides and floods, aging infrastructure and increasing traffic from tourism.
PACIFIC CITY JOINT
WATER-SANITARY AUTHORITY NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCY
Effective April 10, 2024, Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority (PCJWSA) is accepting applications for the unexpired term of Board Position #4 to begin immediately. Applications are available at the PCJWSA office located at 34005 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City, Oregon 97135 or on line at www.pcjwsa.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applicants must be an elector of the Authority, live within the boundaries of PCJWSA and be willing to attend scheduled meetings. For more information, please call 503-965-6636.
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Along Highway 6, landslides and floods are happening with more frequency, and these restrict access for community members and first responders and lead to poor, unsafe pavement conditions. Frequent slides coupled with aging bridge infrastructure also threaten the movement of industry, closing the highways or creating long detours when bridges are deemed incapable of handling the weight of large vehicles.
At a public hearing led by the Joint Committee on Transportation, Heather Zwald-Taksdal, co-owner of Zwald Transport Inc., advocated for ODOT to stabilize the embankment along Highway 6 and to prioritize the transportation projects already promised in House Bill 2017.
“I would urge you to prioritize completing the existing projects along Portland’s key freight routes, for example OR-217, I-205 and I-5 through the Rose Quarter,” said ZwaldTaskdal. “These are key trade routes for our local, regional, and international economies and the current bottlenecks on each of these major highways means trucks spend more hours idling, increasing air pollution and impacting the bottom line who depend on these routes to move goods. These projects were already initiated way back in 2017. It’s long past time we move them forward.”
Others shared their desire to see better and safer routes for bicyclists and pedestrians so that students and those who walk, bike and roll don’t have to use unguarded shoulders along busy highways.
“I’m an avid cyclist and have been for 40 years. I no longer ride 101 — I won’t go into the number of times I felt that I would end
up in the woods,” said one public commenter advocating for a mixed-use path to connect Tillamook and nearby Netarts, Oceanside and Cape Meares. Several commenters referred to the narrow highways and lack of shoulders that create dangerous conditions for bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers.
The influx of traffic from the region’s growing tourism industry drives local economies and causes safety and congestion issues on narrow, deteriorating roads.
“Our crews live and work in these communities, they send their kids to school on these roads and have parents traveling to health appointments. They work across three counties to keep our roads in serviceable condition,” said Savannah Crawford, ODOT’s Region Manager for the area.
“Without these critical personnel, we would see severe impacts in our ability to service all of the challenging terrain we see in the northwest portion of Oregon.”
The next tour stops will be in Albany on July 16 and Eugene on July 17. Both events will include a public hearing from 5-7 p.m., and the public is encouraged to attend and provide comment.
“We look forward to continuing to support this legislative tour for Oregon lawmakers to hear from communities in every corner of the state,” said Director Kris Strickler. “Working together, we can identify sustainable funding solutions so that we can provide the essential maintenance and safety services Oregonians deserve.”
Details for the tours can be found by visiting olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2023I1/ Committees/JCT/Overview.
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July
A Festive 4th
Neskowin
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
The festive spirit of Independence Day will ring out loud and clear in the Village of Neskowin when the community gathers for patriotic and family-friendly fun on Thursday, July 4.
The annual celebration will include a “walkabout,” a Neskowin tradition since 1973, which will begin at 10 a.m. in front of Proposal Rock Inn and will feature an eclectic selection of 4th of July-themed participants from festively dressed families to kids on bicycles to dogs to fire trucks.
Following the march through town, crowds will gather in the Proposal Rock Inn parking lot for a patriotic sing-a-long.
The Independence Day festivities will migrate to the beach in early afternoon when a sandcastle and kite flying contest will commence on the beach near the McMinnville Street entrance.
All are welcome to take part in the sandcastle building or the kite flying contests, which are scheduled to run from 2-4 p.m.
Participants will need to bring their own tools or kites. Visitors can park at the Neskowin Beach Wayside and can walk to the beach access located on Breakers Boulevard and McMinnville Avenue.
Celebrations continue into the evening as a fireworks display hosted by the Pareluis family will light up the sky over Neskowin beaches starting at 10 p.m. For more information, visit neskowinfireworks.com.
REVELERS will congregate at Neskowin on July 4 for the village’s annual Walkabout as well as a sing-a-long, and sandcastle and kite-flying contests. The Walkabout will begin at 10 a.m. and contests at 2 p.m.
Photos by Tim Hirsch
A total of 31 volunteers — including residents and volunteers from Tigard, Sisters, Corvallis, Salem, McMinnville, and other communities and airports — rolled up their sleeves and dressed in work attire for the annual Pacific City State Airport work party, held June 15 at the airport.
Organized by the Friends of Pacific City State Airport, the event drew many volunteers that were pilots, but others contributing their time were aviation advocates and community-minded people.
“With all the wet weather this year, the grass had grown shoulder-high,” FPCSA president Sally Rissel told the Sun. “The Oregon Department of Aviation came with their tractor to mow the tallest grass, and then residents with weed-eaters, mowers, and rakes finished the job. There were well over 100 hours of time and effort donated by volunteers.”
She also noted that the restrooms and bike shed have been cleaned and are now ready for pilot use during an expected busy summer. New drainage was installed around the restrooms to deal with winter flooding.
The Friends of Pacific City State Airport nonprofit organization says it deeply values and appreciates its public/private partnership with the Oregon Department of Aviation.
“Together, we are committed to maintaining and improving this vital asset,” Rissel said. “Our primary focus is to ensure the airport remains a safe haven for our pilots, providing them with a secure environment throughout the year.” Jeff Schons, Deborah Foreman’s family, Megpies Bakery, and Coastway Construction were local sponsors and donors for the event.
A TOTAL OF 31 VOLUNTEERS put in several hours of work at the annual Pacific City State Airport work party, held June 15 at the airport.
AMONGST THE IMPROVEMENTS completed as part of the annual Pacific City State Airport work party were pipe placement (above); and a picnic area spruce up (below).
Photos courtesy of Robyn Holdman
Suspect fires shots at local law enforcement vehicles
Tillamook Police Officers, Tillamook County Sheriff’s Deputies and Oregon State Troopers attempted to stop a white Toyota Tacoma on June 26, at 6:37 p.m., in the parking lot of Fred Meyer near Highway 101 and Makinster Rd. According to police, officers had probable cause to arrest the suspect for previously eluding law enforcement over the last few days. During the traffic stop, the suspect allegedly fired a pistol and bullets reportedly struck multiple law enforcement vehicles.
According to Oregon State Police Major Crimes Section, which is leading the investigation, an exchange of gunfire ensued between the suspect and officers from the Tillamook Police Department and deputies from Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect reportedly fled the scene and was pursued by TPD, TCSO and OSP. OSP say the pursuit traveled Southbound on Highway 101 for approximately five miles before the suspect’s vehicle was partially disabled
by deployed spike strips.
The suspect, now known as Joey De La Rosa Rodriguez (37) of Damascus, received non-life-threatening injuries during the exchange of gunfire. He was treated at a local medical facility before being lodged at the Tillamook County Jail for felony warrants issued by Clackamas and Yamhill Counties and Attempt to Elude.
No law enforcement members were injured during the incident.
Pursuant to the Tillamook County Deadly Physical Force Plan (SB 111 2007), the Oregon State Police is investigating the officer-involved shooting, and any criminal charges concerning the suspect during the incident.
Involved law enforcement members have been placed on paid administrative leave by their respective agencies. Any further information will be released by the Tillamook County District Attorney’s Office or the Oregon State Police.
Commissioners expected to reconsider STR cap in Pacific City
After two community meetings addressing the cap of short-term rentals in the Pacific City-Woods subarea, Tillamook County Community Development director Sarah Absher is planning on submitting two options for Tillamook County Commissioners to consider in July. The first, the preferred option according to those that attended the meeting, will be to lift the cap west of the Nestucca River in Pacific City. The second will be to raise the cap in the same area so as to accommodate those on the waiting list. According to Absher, the concept is to allow for more STRs on the westside where they
historically have been. As of the June 22 meeting, homes being used as STRs on westside was 39.6 percent while homes on the east side of the river were at only 11.6 percent. Currently the cap for Pacific CityWoods is 334 STR permits.
Amongst the issues raised at the two community meetings were financial concerns. The point was raised that without the ability to rent to vacationers, the ability of homeowners to keep the investments and/or family homes they have maintained would be threatened.
It was also suggested that, because many of those that have STR licenses have only
A focus on Cloverdale history
be handing out a free new informational brochure for a self-guided walking tour of some of the historical buildings and photo murals along Cloverdale’s Main Street. The booth, which will be set up in front of the Charles Ray House, is also being billed as an opportunity to meet TCHS members. Pictured above is Charles Ray in an early Cloverdale parade.
done so as a way to maintain a real estate asset — removing a cap could ease concerns of lost property value and result in those homeowners surrendering those permits.
Another point was raised by a resident from the Kiwanda Shores development who said
Tillamook Creamery and Tillamook Air Museum roll out ‘hearing loops’
Tillamook Coast Visitors Association has funded the installation of hearing loops at two locations in Tillamook County: the visitors center desk at the Tillamook Creamery, and the front desk at the Tillamook Air Museum. Tillamook Creamery has also purchased an additional three hearing loops for their retail, ice cream and café areas.
“We’re excited to add new hearing loops at the Tillamook Creamery visitors center, which will help us connect with our millionplus annual visitors, some of whom are in the hearing loss community,” said Deanna Hirt, Director of Direct Commerce at Tillamook County Creamery Association. “We continue to expand our support resources for guests with visible and non-visible disabilities to ensure that the Creamery is a welcoming space for all.”
Installed by Alan Anttila of Hearing Support Solutions in Eugene, the hearing loops are an assistive technology that allows people with hearing aids and cochlear implants to better hear and understand one-on-one conversations and instructions. The technology has been used around Oregon at hotel front desks, performing arts centers, airports and other attractions where there can be a lot of
disruptive and overwhelming background noise.
“These two locations were excellent choices for TCVA to introduce this technology in Tillamook County,” said Dan Haag, Director of Trails, Outdoor Recreation, and Accessibility. “Both buildings have large, wide open spaces where people with hearing issues can feel lost in the hustle and bustle of big crowds and noise. We are extremely grateful to the Air Museum and the Creamery for supporting this accessibility initiative.”
A hearing loop helps people who use hearing aids that are equipped with T-coils to hear sound directly and clearly in their hearing aids, because it reduces or cuts out the background noise. It provides a magnetic wireless signal that is picked up by the hearing aid when it is set to the “T” (T-coil) setting. The loop system consists of a microphone to pick up the spoken word; an amplifier which processes the signal which is then sent through the final component; the loop cable, which is a wire placed around the perimeter of a room to act as an antenna that radiates the magnetic signal to the hearing aids.
“I was intimidated when I first saw the additional hardware added to our admissions
desk,” said Air Museum employee Dennis Shelter. “But after learning about how it works and how easy it is to use both for the end-user and myself as staff, it’s great!”
Air Museum executive director Rita Welch says that customers have been appreciative of the new addition. “We had a guest say how cool it was and he had never seen or used one before,” she said. “It’s going to be greatly appreciated by visitors and staff alike.”
Anttila installed the devices in late May, and they are up and running in time for the busy season. A hearing aid user of 12 years, he compares the sensation of being in a crowded building that echoes, to being physically battered. The hearing loops help bring some normalcy to people who need extra assistance, like asking for directions.
“I didn’t always have hearing loss,” Anttila said. “I am now dedicating my time to helping the world become more accessible to people with hearing loss through the installation of hearing loops.”
Anttila also provided Air Museum and Creamery staff with training on operating the hearing loops after installation.
To learn more about hearing loops, contact Dan Haag at dan@tillamookcoast.com.
that without the ability to rent, developments could turn into areas only for the rich as middle income wouldn’t be able to continue as owners without rental profit.
For more information, watch for the Sun’s expanded coverage in July.
Clyde Hudson photo courtesy of Sally Rissel
MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET
June 28, 4-7 p.m. 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.
LIVE MUSIC - COUNTRYFIED
June 28, 7 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Countryfied will play country rocked based music. Fundraising concert for KCC. Tickets $15 at the door; kids 13 and under free.
2024 MJN SLINGBALL TOURNAMENT
June 28-30. On the beach at Tierra Del Mar, north of Pacific City. Adult and Mini-Kids tournaments. Fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis Society of Portland. Visit slingball.com.
‘FOUR OLD BROADS ON THE HIGH SEAS’
June 28 & 29, 7 p.m. and June 30, 2 p.m. TAPA Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy St., Tillamook. Visit tillabooktheater.com.
NESKOWIN FARMERS MARKET
June 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 48875 Hwy. 101 S., Neskowin. Visit neskowinfarmersmarket.com.
TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET
June 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner Laurel Ave. and 2nd St., Tillamook. Produce, arts and crafts, baked goods and more.
50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION -
CASCADE HEAD SCENIC RESEARCH AREA
June 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. USFS Experimental Forest Headquarters, 1912 N Old Scenic Hwy. 101, Otis. Live music, food, and information.
VETS FEST
June 29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tillamook 2nd Street Plaza, Tillamook. Live music, good food, and fellowship.
MACRAME PLANT HANGERS CLASS
June 29, 2-3:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Create decorative plant hangers.Class is for ages 12 and up - minors must be accompanied by an adult. $35 fee includes instruction, supplies and first beverage - reservation fee of $20 to hold your spot. Space is limited. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
PARRA WINE TASTING
June 29, 3-5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
TRIVIA NIGHT
June 29, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Play trivia. Sign-up at PC-Pour. com.
PACIFIC CITY FARMERS’ MARKET
June 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. South Tillamook County Library parking lot, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Arts and crafts, home decor, vegetables and fruit, and more.
YOUTH KARATE
July 1, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts for ages 6-12 years old. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.
ADULT KARATE
July 1, 5 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts for ages 13 and up. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.
PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS
July 1, 3 & 5, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/move-well/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail. com or 503-801-7448 (text).
STITCHERS QUILTING GROUP
July 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Community of people who make things for others - all levels welcome. $6 admission. Email scnutting@ gmail.com or call 503-801-0702.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
July 3, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Room 106. Also available via teleconference live video at tctvonline.com or teleconference at #971-254-3149, conference ID: 736-023979 (listen only). For agenda, visit tillamookcounty. gov/bocc.
2024 MJN SLINGBALL TOURNAMENT
June 28-30. On the beach at Tierra Del Mar, north of Pacific City. Tournament begins at 9 a.m. on June 29; finals at 10 a.m. on June 30. Adult and Mini-Kids tournaments. Fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis Society of Portland. Visit slingball.com for more details.
KIDS SUMMER READING PROGRAM
July 3, 2 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Magical ventriloquist Vikki Gasko Green. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
PACIFIC CITY YOUTH KARATE
July 3, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.
BOXING CLASS
June 3, 5 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Boxing skills and cardio-strength training for ages 12 and older. $10 fee. Email pacificcityboxing@gmail.com.
PICTIONARY
July 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Play Pictionary with others - free. Must be 21 or over. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
NESKOWIN 4TH OF JULY WALKABOUT
July 4, 10 a.m. Village of Neskowin - meet in Proposal Inn parking lot. No registration required - just show up ready to walk or ride around the village. Costumes and decorated “rides” encouraged.
TAI CHI
July 4, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/first class free. Call 503-510-0588.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE READING
July 4, 11 a.m. Maxwell Stage Library Park, 1708 3rd St., Tillamook. A group of 20 men and women will take turns reading this important document. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
4TH OF JULY PICNIC AT HANGAR B
July 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tillamook Air Museum, 6030 Hangar Rd., Tillamook. Free picnic - donations welcome. Family-friendly games and activities. Free admission to museum. Visit tillamookair.com or call 503-842-1130.
SANDCASTLE BUILDING & KITE FLYING CONTESTS
July 4, 2-4 p.m. On the beach in Neskowin - enter via the McMinnville beach path. Everyone of all skills is invited - no registration necessary.
2024 BOAT PARADE ON DEVILS LAKE
July 4, 4 p.m. Devils Lake, Lincoln City. Eighth annual boat parade. Visit dlakeoregon.com.
LIVE MUSIC WITH JORI & FRIENDS
July 4, 5-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS
July 4, dusk (approximately 10 p.m.) Beach of Neskowin - private show set off by Proposal Rock - all are invited to safely view. Visit neskowinfireworks.com.
DORYMEN’S ASSOCIATION & DORY LAUNCHING ASSISTANCE 5TH OF JULY CLEAN UP
July 5, 8 a.m. Meet at Cape Kiwanda State Park parking lot, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Registration highly encouraged. Visit volunteer. solveoregon.org.
TCL SUMMER MUSIC SERIES CONCERT
July 5, noon. Maxwell Stage Library Park, 1708 3rd St., Tillamook. Patrice Webb plays folk and country. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES
July 5, 2-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Use PC Pour’s board games or bring your own. Must be 21 or over. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM
July 5, 3-5 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Turn old makeup into watercolor paint. FVisit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
TEEN SUMMERREADING PROGRAM
July 5, 3-5 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Turn old makeup into watercolor paint. Visit tillabook.org or call 503842-4792.
MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET
July 5, 4-7 p.m. 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.
LIVE MUSIC WITH JORI & FRIENDS
July 5, 5-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
CLOVERS DAY
July 6, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Downtown Cloverdale. Fun runs-8K, 5K, 2-mile walk (8:30 a.m. at bridge), vendor faire (10 a.m.-2 p.m.), parade (11 a.m.), milk chugging contest (12:30 p.m.) and more.
NESKOWIN FARMERS MARKET
July 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 48875 Hwy. 101 S., Neskowin. Visit neskowinfarmersmarket.com.
TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET
July 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner Laurel Ave. and 2nd
St., Tillamook. Produce, arts and crafts, baked goods and more.
BLUE GYPSEA JEWELRY POP UP EVENT
July 6, 2-5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Special jewelry event and sale. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
TRIVIA NIGHT
July 6, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Play trivia. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.
PACIFIC CITY FARMERS’ MARKET
July 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. South Tillamook County Library parking lot, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Arts and crafts, home decor, vegetables and fruit, and more.
TIDE POOL DISCOVERY DAYS
July 7, 7:30 a.m. Oceanside Beach State Recreation Site. Learn about tide pool habitats. Registration required - visit netartsbaywebs.org.
SEAWEED PRESSING WORKSHOP
July 7, 2 p.m. Netarts Community Club, 4949 Netarts Hwy. W, Netarts. Learn basic skills for successful seaweed placement and pressings. Registration required - visit netartsbaywebs.org.
BLAZE & KELLY
July 7, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Folk rock with harmony Tickets $20-$25. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.
YOUTH KARATE
July 8, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts for ages 6-12 years old. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.
ADULT KARATE
July 8, 5 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts for ages 13 and up. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.
NESTUCCA VALLEY LIONS
CLUB MEETING
July 8, 6 p.m. The Lion’s Den, 34510 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Email nestuccavalleylions@gmail. com.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 8-12, 8 a.m.-noon. Living Water Fellowship, 1000 N. Main Ave. Unit 12, Tillamook. For kids first through fifth grade. Visit livingwateroregon. churchcenter.com.
PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS
July 8, 10 & 12, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/ move-well/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com or 503-8017448 (text).
STITCHERS QUILTING GROUP
July 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Community of people who make things for others - all levels welcome. $6 admission. Email scnutting@ gmail.com or call 503-801-0702.
SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY
July 9, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.
SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY CLUB BOARD MEETING
July 9, 7 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM
July 9, 3 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Learning game design with Mario Maker 2. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
PACIFIC CITY JOINT WATER-SANITARY AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
July 9, 5-7 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503965-6636.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
July 10, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Room 106. Also available via teleconference live video at tctvonline.com or teleconfer-
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A Sweet Take on the 4th of July
THE NESKO WOMEN’S CLUB will host their 4th of July bake sale — and more — on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4, on the “lawn” in front of Neskowin Trading Company. While the baked goods sale will begin at 8 a.m., the group will have coffee and donuts ready for purchase at 7:30 a.m. There also will be a collectables table, plants and a small number of ceramic pots for sale. The club is also bringing back limited number of books for sale. The Nesko Women are also raffling off a quilt and glass float, both of which are currently on display at the Pacific City branch of Oregon Coast Bank. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the bank. The raffle will be held starting at 11:30 a.m. at the 4th of July sale in Neskowin.
ence at #971-254-3149, conference ID: 736-023979 (listen only). Visit co.tillamook.or.us/bocc.
SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY
LIBRARY STORYTIME
July 10, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Co-hosted by David and Theresa. All ages invited. Call 503-965-6163.
TRIVIA NIGHT
July 10, 5:30-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Play trivia. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.
NESTUCCA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
July 10, 4 p.m. Hebo Fire Station, 30710 Hwy. 101 S., Hebo. Call 503-392-3313.
PACIFIC CITY YOUTH KARATE
July 10, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.
BOXING CLASS
July 10, 5 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Boxing skills and cardio-strength training for ages 12 and older. $10 fee. To register, email pacificcityboxing@gmail.com.
MOMMY & ME
July 11, 8:30-10 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free event hosted by Fiddlesticks Toys. Call 971-533-6545.
BIOSPHERE EXPLORIENCE
July 11, 10:30 a.m. Knight Park, 2431 N. 3 Rocks Rd., Otis. Learn about the estuary’s history and geology on a scenic walk. Free and open to the public; no registration required. For more information, call 541-996-1274.
TAI CHI
July 11, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/first class free. For more information, call 503-510-0588.
KIDS SUMMER READING PROGRAM
July 11, 2 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Angel Ocasio’s one-man variety show. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP
July 11, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Create personalized
candles. Open to ages 12 and up; minors must be accompanied by an adult. $35 fee includes instruction, supplies and first beverage - reservation fee of $20 to hold your spot. Space is limited. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
TCL SUMMER MUSIC SERIES CONCERT
July 12, noon. Maxwell Stage Library Park, 1708 3rd St., Tillamook. Kayhala Rapolla plays classical music. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES
July 12, 2-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Use PC Pour’s board games or bring your own. Must be 21 or over. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET
July 12, 4-7 p.m. 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.
BIRD WATCHING EXPLORIENCE
July 12, 9-11 a.m. Nesika City Park, 1710 SE 3rd St., Lincoln City. Free. Visit ExploreLincolnCity.com.
NESKOWIN FARMERS MARKET
July 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 48875 Hwy. 101 S., Neskowin. Visit neskowinfarmersmarket.com.
TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET
July 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner Laurel Ave. and 2nd St., Tillamook. Produce, arts and crafts, baked goods and more.
OCEAN’S EDGE 5K
July 13, 10 a.m. D River State Recreation Site, Lincoln City. Family-friendly event. Registration $10. Visit LincolnCity.org/Departments/ParksRecreation.
JULES COTTAGE CREATIONS POP UP EVENT
July 13, 2-5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Special fashion accessories event and sale. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
BINGO
July 13, 5:30-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Play Bingo with othersfree. Must be 21 or over. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
LINE DANCING CLASS
July 13, 7 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Classes begin with a lesson then dancing. $10 fee. Call 425-894-4111.
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