A Craving for Cuisine
It’s a Feast of Creative Cuisine
Neskowin Farm & Feast to highlight culinary creations, raise funds for NVS financial aid program on Aug. 3
The Neskowin Farm & Feast, a coastal food and wine festival, will highlight culinary masterpieces and tasty vino in Neskowin on Saturday, Aug. 3.
The event will include local culinary talent as well as boutique, micro wineries within a 150-mile radius of Neskowin. This year’s lineup of Oregon purveyors features an eclectic group, from local food by Manja Creations and Slab Creek Charcuterie to independent wineries like Ricochet Wines and Silas Wines to fresh farm fruit and veggies from Josi Farms and Family Farms.
“We focused on connecting with up-and-coming purveyors to give them a platform and space to tell their stories and connect with guests through an intimate festival experience,” said Kelsey Leatherman, festival director of Neskowin Farm & Feast Festival.
“We also selected vendors that are intentional with their craft, family-owned, or bring awareness to our special place here on the Oregon Coast.”
The afternoon benefit is being hailed by organizers as an opportunity to sip, savor, and mingle with Oregon’s most unique wineries while cuisine from local chefs offer a bounty of seafood, charcuterie, baked goods, and more. Guests of this important NVS fundraiser will receive a wine glass and cedar plank to taste and sip the festival delights and will have the opportunity to purchase additional products they discover and love.
“Our inspiration for the festival was born from our love of our coastal farmer’s markets and garden parties,” Leatherman said. “We wanted to create a space where guests can interact with vendors like a market and still have an elevated experience and closeness of a garden party.”
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Neskowin Valley School Financial Aid Program, an accredited, independent PreK- High School located in South Tillamook County, whose mission is to inspire joyful learning and to model intellectual curiosity, ethical conduct,
and responsibility for each other and the natural world. Neskowin Farm & Feast tickets are on sale now for the 21 and older event and can be purchased by visiting neskowinfarmandfeast. com. For more information, contact Kelsey Leatherman at 503-3923124 or info@neskowinfarmandfeast.com.
To learn more about the festival and see highlighted vendors, follow Neskowin Farm & Feast on Instagram @ neskowinfarmandfeast.
NESKOWIN VALLEY SCHOOL is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 3 on their school grounds at 10000 Slab Creek Road in Neskowin. Neskowin Farm & Feast will feature locally sourced food prepared by local chefs and unique Oregon wines poured by micro-wineries. The event is for attendees 21 and over only.
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Flood zone development restrictions on the way
Door could be shut on development in special flood hazard zones by December
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
The results of National Marine Service’s 2016 biological opinion — written in response to a 2010 settlement between FEMA and Portland Audubon Society and other environmental groups — are expected to be felt by homeowners and developers sooner than originally believed, reported Sarah Absher, director of Tillamook County Community Development, on July 17.
Speaking to the Board of Tillamook County Commissioners during their weekly meeting, Absher explained the ramifications of a July 15 letter received by affected jurisdictions across Oregon. The BiOp, which NMFS authored at the order of a lawsuit where FEMA, because its policies allowed development in areas of special flood hazard, was found to be allowing a taking of Endangered Species Act species. For Tillamook County, that means Coho salmon.
Absher explained that the power FEMA holds is because of the county’s reliance on the National Flood Insurance Program, which FEMA could revoke if the county doesn’t add restrictions as directed.
The upshot of the news is that Tillamook County will need to choose one of three courses of action by Dec. 1.
In the July 15 letter, FEMA gave Tillamook County three preimplementation options, one of which must be chosen by Dec. 1. The options are: “(1) Adopt a model ordinance that considers impacts to species and their habitat and requires mitigation to a no net loss standard; (2) Choose to require a habitat assessment and mitigation plan for development on a permitby-permit basis; or (3) put in place a prohibition on floodplain development in the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). Communities must pick a PICM pathway by Dec. 1, 2024. If a community fails to inform FEMA of its selection, they will default to the permit-by-permit PICM pathway.”
Absher later told the Sun that, even more concerning, is that as of Dec. 1, county officials will not be able to issue any new permits until zoning code is modified for the required change— a lengthy process.
In discussing these alternatives with commissioners, Absher said she is not in support of a prohibition, but that each of the other options pose major challenges.
She noted that in the most recent version of FEMA’s model ordinance, amongst the key standards are no net
loss in flood function and a riparian habitat requirement.
“The riparian habitat, in my opinion, can be easy to achieve because we can work with ODFW, the National Estuaries Partnership, Soil and Water Conservation, and others, “Absher opined. “Landowners can replant, and, possibly, actually enhance riparian areas even more through that approach.
“What concerns me is the no net-loss of flood storage. If you have a 5,000 square foot lot, and you want to build, with the space where the home is going, how do you create space somewhere else to meet that no net-loss standard? I will be pursuing that more to see what that model ordinance will require as the benchmarks and criteria to achieve that.”
In her comments on the second option — a habitat assessment and mitigation plan — she said the one thing in the county’s favor is the expertise of senior planner Melissa Jenck.
“If that is a route we want to take, the good news is we may already have the resources or some of the resources in house we need to do that peer review to issue a permit,” Absher noted.
That said, she was concerned that route could price out many development proposals.
“When you talk about development requires a permit — and development is any human caused or man-made change — that means every single permit that comes through our office, may require a habitat assessment,” she explained. “And that (means hiring) a private consultant, and that could be very expensive for landowners.”
The change comes as a shock to county officials. That is because, based on prior communications with FEMA, Absher said the county was told that they would not be required to do pre-implementation as the biological opinion reportedly originally tasked them to do but could rather wait until the currently in-process NEPA evaluation of impacts was complete. And because of that prior timeline, Tillamook County officials had been telling the public that they still have one to two years before development in areas of special flood hazard would come under greater scrutiny.
Absher told the Sun that the change was a result of pressure from a lawsuit filed by the Northwest Environmental Defense Center and the Center for Biological Diversity. Reportedly, because of that pressure, FEMA has abandoned its prior commitment to complete the Environmental Impact Statement before requiring counties and cities to comply with new regulatory
requirements for development in areas of special flood hazard.
Another hurdle for some developments is FEMA’s decision to halt processing applications for Letters of Map Revision based on Fill (LOMR-F) and Conditional Letters of Map Revision based on Fill (CLOMR-F). Absher said, starting Aug. 1, this will impact owners who seek to have their properties removed from the SFHA after placing fill on a lot to raise the building pad above Base Flood Elevation.
“Pivoting now, to have to look at implementation of pre-implementation measures, really changes everything for us,” Abhser told the commissioners.
“What FEMA’s letter says, is that the intent of these preliminary compliance measures is to ensure the continued existence of threatened or endangered species. What they’re saying is: the reason for these interim measures is to ensure that, as we look at developing and permitting, that we are confirming that any type of development in these areas, is compliant with the Endangered Species Act. Development is defined by any man-made or human caused change to improved or unimproved real estate.”
She also noted that FEMA continues to highlight that the National Flood Insurance Program is what’s at stake should the county not comply. The letter noted that, in Tillamook County, there are 991 NFIP policies, that represent $27.6 million in coverage.
“What they’re alluding to (in the letter) is you have to do this to ensure you will remain in the National Flood Insurance Program,” Absher added.
In terms of affected areas not only is Tillamook County one of the most impacted counties, but Pacific City is one of the most affected within that area of impact.
“The good news is we have been sharing this county-wide and sharing with communities and stakeholders that this was coming, “Absher said. “So, while the news today is unexpected, the overall long-term implementation plan is something we have been preparing for.”
Looking forward, Absher promised to fully research the options and come back to commissioners with an update.
“The letter was very brief on those three options,” she said. “I will be spending time over the next couple of weeks to find out more information and details. What I’d like to do is put a white paper together and come back to you to talk about each option and then get guidance on what path you think is appropriate for the county.”
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.
John Wesely, Authority Manager
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Paper Making class
scheduled for Aug. 10
A Paper Making class will be held at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City, on Saturday, Aug. 10, 1-3 p.m. The class is an all-age event billed as a fun and educational experience for the whole family. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
“We are excited to offer this creative and engaging class to our community,” said Amanda Graves, event coordinator for Kiawanda Community Center.
“Paper making is a wonderful activity that combines artistry and hands-on learning. We look forward to seeing families and individuals come together to enjoy this unique experience.”
Participants will learn the traditional art of paper making in what organizers describe as a relaxed and friendly outdoor setting. All materials will be provided, and attendees will have the opportunity to take home their handmade paper creations. Cost is $20 per person.
As space is limited, early registration is recommended. To register, email the instructor at kdhanson64@gmail.com.
Tillamook County Democrats open campaign headquarters
Tillamook County Democrats recently opened their 2024 Election Campaign Headquarters in downtown Tillamook, at 116 Main Ave. (former location of Fat Dog Pizza). The office is currently open to the public Saturdays, 11 a.m.3 p.m., through Aug. 10. After that date, the office will be open additional hours (new hours to be announced soon). Local Democratic community members are promising a safe place where people can peacefully gather who want to learn about who Democrats are, what they stand for, and who they support in the upcoming election. The space will supply information about local, state, and national Democratic candidates and issues. A Campaign Headquarters Opening Celebration will take place Saturday, Aug. 3, noon-4 p.m. Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. All are welcome. Reportedly, a few well-known guests have been invited. For more information, email tillcodems@gmail. com or visit tillcodems.org.
Newly enhanced tool designed to help scientists better predict wildfires
By SEAN NEALON Oregon State University
A newly enhanced database is expected to help wildfire managers and scientists better predict where and when wildfires may occur by incorporating hundreds of additional factors that impact the ignition and spread of fire.
“There is a tremendous amount of interest in what enables wildfire ignitions and what can be done to prevent them,” said Erica Fleishman, an Oregon State University professor. “This database increases the ability to access relevant information and contribute to wildfire preparedness and prevention.”
The Fire Program Analysis FireOccurrence Database was developed in 2013 by the U.S. Forest Service and has since been updated five times. It incorporates basic information such as ignition location, discovery date and final wildfire size.
The revised database now includes many new environmental and social factors, such as topography and vegetation, social vulnerability and economic justice metrics, and practical attributes such as the distance from the ignition to the nearest road.
In addition to aiding on-the-ground firefighters and managers, the database could also help power companies evaluate short-term risk when deciding whether to implement a public safety power shutoff or land management agencies determine whether to reduce access to public lands or restrict campfires during certain times of year, Fleishman said.
“There seem to be a lot of policies that are guided to some extent by intuition or emotions rather than by a large body of evidence,” she said. “These data present one way to increase the objective evidence to consider when making those decisions.”
The team, including Fleishman, and led by Yavar Pourmohamad, a doctoral student at Boise State University, and Mojtaba Sadegh, an associate professor at Boise State, added nearly 270 additional attributes. The database now includes information on 2.3 million fires in the United States from 1992 to 2020.
“This provides a considerably deeper understanding of the individual and compounded impact of these attributes on wildfire ignitions and size,” Pourmohamad said. “It also identifies the unequal effects of wildfires on distinct human populations and ecosystems, which can, in turn, inform efforts to reduce inequities.”
Information from the database can also be incorporated into artificial intelligence and machine learning models that explain drivers of past fires or project likelihoods or effects of future fires, said Fleishman, who is affiliated with OSU’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences and also directs the Oregon Climate Change Research Institute.
“It’s amazing what you can infer when you have the computational capacity and this much information,” she said. “You can ask a lot of questions that inform different actions in different places and to
understand what is associated with wildfire ignitions and fire effects.”
A paper outlining the database was recently published in the journal Earth System Science Data.
Other co-authors of the paper are Eric Henderson and Sawyer Ball of Boise State; John Abatzoglou, University of California, Merced; Erin Belval, Karen Short, Matthew Reeves and Julia Olszewski, USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station; Nicholas Nauslar, National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center; Philip Higuera, University of Montana; Amir AghaKouchak, University of California, Irvine; and Jeffrey Prestemon, USDA Forest Service Southern Research Station.
The research was supported by the Joint Fire Science Program, a program of the U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Department of the Interior.
Bridge construction on Bayocean Road to begin Aug. 5
Tillamook County recently announced the upcoming closure of Bayocean Road at milepost 2.4 (between the Memaloose Boat Launch and Bayocean Dike Road) for the construction of a permanent bridge over Dick Creek. The road closure will take effect from Aug. 5 to Sept. 5, with no accommodations for pedestrian or bicycle traffic.
In December 2015, the culvert conveying Dick Creek on Bayocean Road blew out, necessitating the installation of a temporary bridge. Now,
after thorough design and permitting processes, Tillamook County has selected a contractor to build a permanent bridge. Because the timing of the road closure is based on environmental limitations, officials say it cannot be accelerated. However, Tillamook County says the contractor will make every effort to reopen the road before Labor Day weekend.
To accommodate travelers during the closure, a detour route has been established. That route consists of taking
OR 131 to Oceanside, turning right onto Cape Meares Loop Road, and following signs over the new alignment of Cape Meares Loop Road. This road intersects with Bayocean Road at Cape Meares Lake. Drivers can then take a left to the community of Cape Meares or a right to access Bayocean Dike Road. Detour signs will be installed to guide the traveling public.
For any questions or further information, contact Tillamook County Public Works at 503-842-3419.
WILDFIRES in September 2020 burned a large swath of the Oregon Cascades.
Photo courtesy of Oregon State University
CAC to elect new board at Aug. 10 annual meeting
The Pacific City-Woods Citizens Advisory Committee will elect its new executive board on Saturday, Aug. 10 at its annual general membership meeting, which will start at 10 a.m. at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.
According to Bob Papke, the CAC’s current chair, the CAC is seeking the “widest diversity of candidates reflecting the makeup of the community.”
Officer positions include chair, vice chair and secretary. The CAC also hopes to fill additional volunteer and subcommittee positions including those for land use, parking, wayfinding and more. The all-volunteer positions require a commitment to serve at four quarterly meetings a year, as well as at ad-hoc and sub-committee meetings that are scheduled. Applicants must be a resident of Pacific City-Woods to be considered. Selfnominations can be made by emailing a short bio, address, contact information and qualifications to pcwoodscac@gmail.com. Nominations are due by Aug. 3.
Chair responsibilities include conducting
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general membership and executive board meetings, acting as CAC spokesperson, coordinating executive board actions, selecting representatives to attend non-CAC meetings and hearings, coordinating committees, setting agenda items, and preparing official correspondence.
Vice-chair tasks include serving as chair in the absence of the chair, preparing reports at the request of the chair, and assisting the chair upon request.
Secretary obligations are to record minutes, keep membership records, distribute official correspondence at the request of the chair, maintain archives, prepare the ballot for the annual election, and more.
Though a full agenda for the meeting was not available at press time, Papke said members can expect an update on the STR program in Pacific City and on FEMA’s biological opinion — and the development restrictions it is expected to bring soon.
For more information, contact Bob Papke, chair of the CAC, at bobpapke@gmail.com or 206-890-5124.
Sport mussel harvesting opens on the North Coast
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recently announced the sport harvest of mussels is now open from the Washington border to Cape Lookout as levels of the marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish poison have fallen below the closure limit. As well, sport razor clam harvesting is open from the Washington border to the Yachats River.
The openings were made possible due to the fact that levels of the marine biotoxin Paralytic Shellfish Poison continues to test below the closure limit in clams and mussels.
Mussel harvest remains closed for paralytic shellfish poison from Cape Lookout to the north jetty of Coos Bay, and mussel harvest remains open from the south jetty of
Coos Bay to the California border. Razor clamming remains closed for paralytic shellfish poison from the Yachats River to the North jetty of Coos Bay. Razor clam harvesting remains open from the North jetty of Coos Bay to the California border.
Sport bay clamming and crabbing is open along the entire Oregon Coast.
ODA will continue to test for shellfish toxins weekly, as tides and weather permit. Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure limit.
For more information call ODA shellfish biotoxin safety hotline at (800) 448-2474, the Food Safety Shellfish Desk at 503-986-4726.
Tillamook Co. Library adds Comics Plus to online resources
The Tillamook County Library recently annunced that it has added Comics Plus to its online resources. With Comics Plus, patrons can “read all the comics” with unlimited, simultaneous access to thousands of digital comics, manga, and picture books — on computers, tablets, and phones. There are no holds, wait lists, or monthly borrowing limits, and new titles are added to Comics Plus every week. All that is needed to access this resource is a library card.
Patrons on tillabook.org will now find three Comics Plus collections based on age group.
Each collection includes a diverse selection of titles from a variety of popular publishers including Andrews McMeel, BOOM! Studios, Capstone, Dark Horse, Fantagraphics, Image Comics, Kodansha, Oni Press, Papercutz, Tokyopop, TOON Books, UDON Entertainment, Yen Press and dozens more. Graphic novels and manga are a fastgrowing genre of books among all ages and library officials say they recognize the need to deliver online services to community members who may not have regular access to their local branch library or bookmobile.
Girls’ Nite; Birthday; Bachelorette;
Hat’s Off to the Historic Fleet
Hundreds of parade goers and supporters of this area’s dory boat tradition lined the streets of Pacific City on Saturday, July 20 for the 65th annual Dory Days Parade, as 52 parade entries entertained crowds along Pacific Avenue and Brooten Road.
A hallmark of the larger Dory Days festival, the parade featured a wide range of entries including The Beat Goes On marching band, Grand Marshal Bill Hook, Senior
Princess Alexa Paige Jensen and Junior Princess Jolen Hook, and dory after dory decorated to the theme of “Decades of Dories.”
Parade entrants competed for awards in several categories.
Winners included: Larkins Family (Sponsor’s Choice), Vaughn Family and Friends (Dorymen’s Choice), Kellow Family (People’s Choice), Roberts Family (Best use of Humor), Watkins Family (Best Use of Theme), and Special Olympics Tillamook County (Landlubber’s Award).
Throughout the weekend, the celebration also featured a number of events — both marine focused and otherwise. Events and entertainment included a fish fry held at Kiawanda Community Center that served up 389 meals provided by local commercial dory boat, the SeaQ, a pancake breakfast held prior to the parade at KCC and hosted by the Nestucca Volunteer Firefighters Association that served 334, a Friday night performance, again at KCC, that featured the rock ‘n roll sounds of the Radio Riots, and a traditional dory display and artisan fair held on the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association’s vacant lot located between Chester’s Market and South Tillamook County Library.
As well, courtesy of Linfield University and PCDA, a Saturday traveling historical exhibit titled “Launching Through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City,” held at KCC, highlighted Pacific City dory fleet’s history, as well as paying homage to this year’s festival. It all added up to an event
that organizers say once again reflected the community’s enduring dedication to celebrating its dory heritage. As one of Oregon’s 27 Heritage Traditions, Dory Days, say organizers, stands as a testament to the unwavering spirit of those who cherish the unique dory culture of Pacific City.
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Food and prize drawings!
Adolescent Sports Physical Event
Save the date for one of our three summer events providing a sports physical for youth ages 12–21. Immunizations and lab testing provided as needed. No out-of-pocket costs.
Please call to schedule your appointment at 503-815-2292.
Both locations 3–7 p.m. for youth ages 12–21.
Tuesday, August 13
Medical Office – Pacific City
38505 Brooten Road, Suite A Pacific City
Wednesday, August 14
Women’s and Family Health 1011 Third St. Tillamook
the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association, and community members, the event’s proceeds benefited both the Chamber and PCDA.
For more information about the work of the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association, which is dedicated to preserving the dory fishing
heritage of Pacific City, promoting sustainable fishing practices, and supporting the local community through various initiatives and events, visit pcdorymen.com. For details on the projects the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce does to enhance Pacific City and the surrounding areas, visit pacificcity.com.
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DECORATED DORIES with costumed riders joined dories representing many decades in the Decades of Dories themed Dory Days parade in Pacific City on Saturday, July 20. Excited children lining the parade route scrambling after candy and trinkets thrown from the floats added to the celebratory feel of the event.
SENIOR PRINCESS Alexa Paige Jensen and Junior Princess Jolene Hook wave to the crowd lining the parade route.
THE BEAT GOES MARCHING ON BAND, pictured at left, delighted the crowd at the Dory Days parade, and later at Kiawanda Community Center, playing during the Fish Fry. At right, Grand Marshals Bill and Paula Hook rev up the excited crowd.
Photos by Tim Hirsch
Calendar Events of
FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES
July 26, 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 26, 4-7 p.m. 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.
LIVE MUSIC WITH ISA FLORES
July 26, 5-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
2024 FRIENDS OF NRA ANNUAL BANQUET
July 27, 5 p.m. Tillamook Elks Lodge, 1907 3rd St., Tillamook. Tickets $75. Visit friendsofnra.org.
RED TIDE CONCERT
July 27, 7 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. 90s heavy alternative band from Tillamook. General admission $20; students $10. Visit baycityartscenter.com or call 503-377-9620.
NESKOWIN FARMERS MARKET
July 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 48875 Hwy. 101 S., Neskowin. Visit neskowinfarmersmarket.com.
TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET
July 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner Laurel Ave. and 2nd St., Tillamook. Produce, arts and crafts, baked goods and more.
BUTTERFLY WALK
July 27, 10 a.m.-noon. Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 7000 Christiansen Rd., Cloverdale. Search for the threatened Oregon Silverspot Butterfly. Email Taryn_sutton@fws.gov.
JULES COTTAGE CREATIONS POP UP
July 27, 2-5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Pop up sale of fashion accessories. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
‘TREASURE ISLAND’
July 27, 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Missoula Children’s Theatre production. For more information, visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-9949994.
LIVE MUSIC WITH MARTIN HEMENS
July 27, 3-5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
TRIVIA NIGHT
July 27, 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.
‘LOVE LETTERS’
July 27, 7 p.m. and July 28, 2 p.m. TAPA Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy St., Tillamook. One weekend performance only. Visit tillamooktheater.com.
PACIFIC CITY FARMERS’ MARKET
July 28, 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.
CAPE LOOKOUT STEWARDSHIP DAY
July 28, 1-3:30 p.m. Cape Lookout State Park, 13000 Whiskey Creek Rd., Tillamook. A variety of projects to help take care of Cape Lookout. Bring your own work gloves and tools if possible. Families are welcome. To register, visit netartsbaywebs.org.
LIVE MUSIC WITH ISA FLORES
July 28, 3-5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
YOUTH KARATE
July 29, 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 29, 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 29, 31 and Aug. 2, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit https://tillamookcountywellness. org/move-well/walking-groups/ or email Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com.
KIDS SUMMER READING PROGRAM
July 30, 10:30 a.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Journey Under the Sea. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-965-6163.
TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM
July 30, 3 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Recycled Paper Making. Visit tillabook. org or call 503-842-4792.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
July 31, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 201
NESKOWIN FARM & FEAST FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Aug. 3, 2-5:30 p.m. Neskowin Valley School, 10000 Slab Creek Rd., Neskowin. Locally inspired cuisine, boutique wineries, live music, and more. 21 and over only. For more information and tickets, visit neskowinfarmandfeast. com.
Laurel Ave., Room 106. Also available via teleconference live video at tctvonline.com or teleconference at #971-254-3149, conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only). For agenda, visit tillamookcounty.gov.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM MOVIE
July 31, noon. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. “Rio” - Rated G. Free - snacks provided. Floor seating, so bring a pillow. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
PACIFIC CITY YOUTH KARATE
July 31, 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. For more information, call 971-910-1188.
BOXING CLASS
July 31, 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.
BINGO
July 31, 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.
TAI CHI
Aug. 1, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/ first class free. Call 503-510-0588.
KIDS SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Aug. 1, 2 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Huitzilopochtili Aztec Dance. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
TCL SUMMER MUSIC SERIES CONCERT
Aug. 2, noon. Maxwell Stage Library Park, 1708 3rd St., Tillamook. Debra Giannini. For more information, visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES
Aug. 2, 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
Aug. 2, 3 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Recycled Paper Making. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-965-6163.
MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET
Aug. 2, 4-7 p.m. 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.
ARTIST OF THE MONTH RECEPTION
Aug. 2, 5-7 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Nicola Meeks and Amber Mohr. Visit baycityartscenter.com or call 503-377-9620.
LIVE MUSIC
Aug. 2, 7 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Post-punk Pete Repeat. Tickets $10-$20. For more information, visit baycityartscenter.com or call 503-377-9620.
LINCOLN CITY SUMMER ART FESTIVAL
Aug. 2, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Art from 40 vendors, plus food, live music, and raffle prizes. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org. or call 541-994-9994.
NESKOWIN FARMERS MARKET
Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 48875 Hwy. 101 S., Neskowin.
For more information, visit neskowinfarmersmarket. com.
TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET
Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner Laurel Ave. and 2nd St., Tillamook. Produce, arts and crafts, baked goods and more.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY
Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tillamook Transfer Station, 1315 Ekloff Rd., Tillamook. Visit tillamookcounty.gov/ solid-waste.
HIKE NETARTS BAY SPIT: BEACH DISCOVERY WALK
Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-noon. Cape Lookout State Park, 13000 Whiskey Creek Rd., Tillamook. Family-friendly, relatively easy two-mile walk. For more information, visit netartsbaywebs.org.
NESKOWIN FARM & FEAST FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Aug. 3, 2-5:30 p.m. Neskowin Valley School, 10000 Slab Creek Rd., Neskowin. Locally inspired cuisine, boutique wineries, live music, and more. 21 and over only. For more information and tickets, visit neskowinfarmandfeast.com.
TRIVIA NIGHT
Aug. 3, 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.
LINE DANCING CLASS
Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Classes begin with a lesson then dancing. $10 fee. Contact Kris Rooke, 425-894-4111.
BIG BAND DANCE WITH THE LINCOLN POPS
Aug. 3, 7-9:30 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Swing, Latin, rock, and pop. Admission $20. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org. or call 541-994-9994.
PACIFIC CITY FARMERS’ MARKET
Aug. 4, 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.
OFRENDA A NUESTRA OCEANO SANADOR/ AN OFFERING TO OUR HEALING OCEAN
Aug. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Cape Lookout State Park, 13000 Whiskey Creek Rd., Tillamook. Sharing art, culture, music and dance. Registration is encouraged. Visit netartsbaywebs.org.
SUSTAINABLE CLAMMING ON THE BAY
Aug. 5, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Netarts Bay. Learn a variety of information about clams found in Netarts Bay. Visit netartsbaywebs.org.
STITCHERS QUILTING GROUP
Aug. 5, 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.
YOUTH KARATE
Aug. 5, 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
Aug. 5, 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
Aug. 5, 7, & 9, 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).
PACIFIC CITY-NESTUCCA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING
Aug. 6, noon. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Local community and business matters. Email pcnvchamber@gmail. com.
SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY
Aug. 6, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Aug. 7, 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: 736-023-979 (listen only). For agenda, visit tillamookcounty.gov.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM MOVIE
Aug. 7, noon. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. “Madagascar” - Rated PG. Free - snacks provided. Floor seating, so bring a pillow. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
PACIFIC CITY YOUTH KARATE
Aug. 7, 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
Aug. 7, 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.
PICTIONARY
Aug. 7, 5:30-7 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.
LIVE MUSIC AT
TILLAMOOK COUNTY FAIR
Aug. 9, 8 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. A Girl Named Tom. Visit tillamookfair.com.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY FAIR
Aug. 7-10. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. Exhibits, 4-H contests, Pig-N-Ford Races, entertainment, demolition derby, food, rides, vendors, para-mutuel horse racing, and more. Visit tillamookfair.com.
MOMMY & ME
Aug. 8, 8:30-10 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free event hosted outdoors by Fiddlesticks Toys. Call 971-5336545.
TAI CHI
Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/ first class free. For more information, call 503-5100588.
LIVE MUSIC AT
TILLAMOOK COUNTY FAIR
Aug. 9, 8 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. Eagle Eyes. Visit tillamookfair.com.
TCL SUMMER MUSIC SERIES CONCERT
Aug. 9 noon. Maxwell Stage Library Park, 1708 3rd St., Tillamook. Eel Sallad. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES
Aug. 9, 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
Aug. 9, 4-7 p.m. 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.
LIVE MUSIC AT TILLAMOOK COUNTY FAIR
Aug. 9, 8 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. Kameron Marlowe. Visit tillamookfair.com.
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Quick on Her Feet
Local runner finishes first in 100-meter dash at Special Olympics Oregon Summer State Games
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
One local girl has proved that with dedication, you can fight though any challenge — or disability — and achieve your dream. After two season’s of workouts, Woods resident Analynn Romero surged past all her competition July 13-14 to win the 100-meter dash at Special Olympics Oregon Summer State Games held at Oregon State University in Corvallis. It was the first time that Special Olympics Oregon held their Summer State Games since 2017. Her time of 20.30 was good for first place in women’s competition in her division (Special Olympics has a variety of divisions so they can put people of like abilities against each other). She also placed third in the shot put with a throw of 4.47 meters. Both marks were big improvements over her qualifying times in regionals where she threw 3.36 meters in the shot put and ran a 22.48 time in the 100-meter dash.
said she chose Special Olympics for its “inclusive space to be competitive on the team.”
Wilkinson said that because when she joined it two years ago Tillamook’s Special Olympics program hadn’t restarted yet after the impacts of COVID, her daughter found a place with the team in Lincoln County.
“I love to run. It’s my favorite sport,” she told the Sun
While ultimately victorious in the final, it didn’t come easy.
“I was nervous, but I got brave and did it anyway,” she said.”I was slow at first, but I ran so fast in the middle. My sister and my mom (were saying) ‘Go, Analynn,’ and that gave me a boost.”
“About halfway through the race, she just started fighting and pushed all the way,” recalled her mom.
“She won at the very end by probably one step.”
The daughter of Doug Romero and Jamie Wilkinson, Romero just finished her sophomore year through online education. She is a former Nestucca Valley School District student and still participates in the high school’s cheer program, but, her mom
Romero’s training consists of once-a-week trips to Newport where she trains with the rest of the Lincoln County team. She also does some running and walking in her neighborhood as well as on the beach.
“It’s pretty awesome — the community comes together to help them to have the ability to find success,” Wilkinson said.
For more information about Oregon’s Special Olympics program, visit soor.org.
WOODS RESIDENT Analynn Romero, 16, recently came in first in the Special Olympics Oregon Summer State Games, held at Oregon State University, July 13-14.
ANALYNN ROMERO finishes just ahead of the competition during the 100-meter finals at the Special Olympic Oregon Summer State Games.
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