by Tim Hirsch
Festive and Fun Bazaars
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
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rom homemade clothing to one-ofa-kind ornaments, themed gift baskets to tastes of the season, there’s something to satisfy all looking for the perfect gift at the South Tillamook County holiday bazaar tour.
This year’s shopping experience will take those looking to check off wish lists from Cloverdale to Pacific City on Saturday, Dec. 7 and include stops at St. Joseph Catholic Church’s Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar, Kiawanda Community Center’s Holiday Bazaar, and Nestucca K-8 School’s Holly Dayz Bazaar.
All three bazaars run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Each stop offers a wide variety of home-grown gifts, Christmas décor and holiday cheer.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH’S OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Celebrating its 65th anniversary is St. Joseph’s Catholic Church’s Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar (34560 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale). Known as “The Crown Jewel of Holiday Bazaars,” the bazaar offers a variety of tempting tastes including fresh cinnamon rolls for breakfast and polish dogs and sauerkraut for lunch. Here, shoppers can pick out pleasing gifts for family members and friends on their Christmas list by purchasing a range of gift baskets; handcrafted fabric gifts; jams, jellies and relishes; and home-baked goodies. There will also be quilt and grocery raffles as well as a silent auction.
“Everything we sell has to be handmade by parishioners and friends,” chair Sue Miller said about those that have created Christmas items for the bazaar.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to South Tillamook County charities as the church seeks to add to the more than $34,500 it has donated over the last five years.
KIAWANDA COMMUNITY CENTER HOLIDAY BAZAAR At Pacific City’s Kiawanda Community Center (34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr.),
shoppers will discover more than 30 vendors offering arts, crafts, treasures and more. It’ll be a holiday experience featuring not just quilts and vintage ornament wreaths but also handmade journals, dog jackets, jewelry, soft caramels, photography, shell wreaths, crochet creations, gemstones, cutting boards, paintings, chimes, and more.
And, for those salivating over savory treats, Grateful Grub will be serving food, with the proceeds going toward the local nonprofit’s goal of feeding local families.
Another magical element is an expected visit from Santa, who is scheduled to share his jolly greetings somewhere between 1 and 3 p.m.
“This is s well-loved and popular event,” KCC event coordinator Amanda Graves told the Sun. “There’s a lot of enthusiasm throughout the year. We’re excited to be continuing this long-lasting local tradition.”
For more information, call 503-9657900.
KIAWANDA COMMUNITY CENTER will host 30 vendors when it brings back its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7.
CLOVERDALE’S St. Joseph Catholic Church will host their annual “Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar” and Nestucca K-8 School will return its “Holly Dayz Bazaar” on Saturday, Dec. 7 as shoppers take advantage of the three holiday bazaars in South Tillamook County.
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Proposed updates to park rules open for public comment
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public comments on proposed general park area rule updates that refine definitions, reflect agency practice, make rules easier to understand and provide more flexibility when possible.
Park area rules help guide public use of park properties and cover everything from the use of motor vehicles, bicycles and boats to day use and campground use. According to OPRD, proposed changes would address issues that staff face as visitation grows, make rules and penalties clearer and provide more flexibility for public services.
Comments on the proposed updates will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Jan. 17, 2025. The public can make comments online at oregon.gov/oprd/Pages/index. aspx and clicking on link below “Plans, Rules, Permits” heading or by attending a public hearing on Jan. 15, starting at 5:30 p.m. Registration is required to provide public comment (https://us06web. zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V89tasURvamrsaBaOnz0g). The hearing can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/@ oprddirectorsoffice5783/streams.
Two internal workgroups developed the proposed updates. The last group reviewed the rules with an inclusionary lens and sought external feedback to help remove
NESTUCCA K-8
HOLLY DAYZ BAZAAR
With an expected 27 vendors lining the halls of Nestucca K-8 School, there’ll be plenty to get holiday shoppers in the giving mood during the return of this muchloved Christmas bazaar. This year is the resurgence of this bazaar, which hasn’t been held since before COVID. In its prior incarnation, this bazaar was the largest of the South Tillamook County Christmas bazaars.
“(In the past), it’s been a tradition in the area,” said Heidi Schultz, assistant principal of Nestucca K-8 School. “At its high, there was 50 vendors. It brings our community together and allows them to participate and be a part of our school community as well and work with the school.”
In addition to a wide variety of Christmas gifts, the event will host a visit from Santa that will include photo opportunities from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. A solo musical performance featuring English an Spanish holiday songs is also planned for 11 a.m.-1 p.m..
“We have items from engravings (to) crocheted items, candles, homemade soaps, (and) mermaid creations,” Schultz said.
possible barriers to park use.
A Rule Advisory met three times last summer to suggest changes to the proposed rule updates developed by the two internal workgroups. RAC Members included mental health practitioners, representatives from the disability community, equestrian community and diversity and environmental conservationists. The committee included diverse stakeholders who currently use state parks and those who have faced barriers. Those meetings are posted online at https://www.youtube.com/@ oprddirectorsoffice5783/streams.
One proposed update creates a clearer definition of the overnight campground stay limit. Currently, visitors can stay no more than 14 consecutive days in a 17-day period, a definition that OPRD says has caused confusion for visitors and staff. The proposed update defines the stay limit as no more than 14 consecutive days in a 30-day period to match most national parks. Another update includes language about traditional use for members of a federally recognized Oregon tribe.
Individuals who require special accommodations to view the meetings should contact Helena Kesch at least three days in advance of the meeting at helena. kesch@oprd.oregon.gov or 503-881-4637.
As well, she said there’ll be printed and hand-painted hats and shirts as well as kelp minerals and western jewelry. Opportunities to make your own Christmas wreath and to try your luck at a variety of raffles are also part of the festivities.
The bazaar will also be selling a wide range of food with a menu that will include cinnamon rolls, cookies, brownies and fudge, as well as clam chowder, baked potatoes, wiener wraps and taco salads.
St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church in Lincoln City invites you to our special Advent services. Advent services prepare us for Christmas and the celebration of the birth of our Savior.
Plan now to attend midweek Advent Services on Wednesday, December 4th , 11th and 18th.
Service begins at Noon and will be followed by a soup lunch. Please join us for worship and fellowship.
Our Sunday morning worship and Sunday School is at 10:30 A.M.
We are in Lincoln City across from the Outlet Mall 1226 SW 13th • Lincoln City, 97367 541-994-8793/stpeterlc@yahoo.com
OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT is seeking public comments on proposed general park area rule updates. Comments on the proposed updates will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Jan. 17, 2025.
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The consensus among 244 international expert judges at the World Cheese Awards is that the ‘Best Cheddar in the World’ comes from Oregon – Tillamook, to be exact.
Tillamook County Creamery Association, a 115-year-old, farmerowned, dairy co-op, was awarded for three different cheddar varieties at the World Cheese Awards, the most distinguished cheese-only competition, held at the Pavilhão Multiusos de Viseu, in Viseu, Portugal.
TCCA was awarded the World Cheese Awards Trophy for Best Cheddar Cheese for the 2014 vintage of the Tillamook Maker’s Reserve Extra Sharp White Cheddar.
The co-op also took home bronze awards for the Tillamook Farmers’ Collection Hickory Smoked Extra Sharp White Cheddar and for the Tillamook Farmers’ Collection English Style Sweet Cheddar.
The competition included 4,786 cheeses from 1,032 companies in 47 countries, judged by 244 international cheese experts representing 39 nations. The judging panel was made up of experts from across the industry including technologists, graders, buyers, chefs, producers, retailers, industry professionals, journalists, and influencers. The blind-judging process included evaluation of each cheese for the appearance of the rind and paste, the cheese’s aroma, body, texture, and most notably, flavor and mouthfeel.
“Our Maker’s Reserve Cheddars are truly special and reflect the all-important factor of time. Our aging process transforms the cheese into an unforgettable tasting experience,” said Jill Allen, director of Product Excellence, TCCA. “The recognition of our 2014 Maker’s
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Reserve Extra Sharp White Cheddar as the Best Cheddar in the World is an incredible honor and a true reflection of our company’s commitment to making extraordinary dairy.”
Each year, TCCA introduces a 10-year and a three-year aged extra sharp white cheddar into its specialty line of Tillamook Maker’s Reserve cheeses. Following a long, natural aging process, Allen and her team of tasting experts at TCCA grade each batch of cheese. Only a select few batches make the cut for the exclusive vintage program.
Tillamook award-winning cheeses — including the “Best Cheddar in the World” – are available at many major grocery retailers nationwide and at shop.tillamook.
Commercial crab season delayed
Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab season was delayed coastwide until at least Dec. 16, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Nov. 20. ODFW’s pre-season testing shows Dungeness crabs are too low in meat yield in some ocean areas and have elevated domoic acid in crab viscera (guts) in two areas on the south coast.
Targeted to open Dec. 1, ODFW notes that Oregon’s ocean commercial Dungeness crab season can be delayed so consumers get a high-quality product and crabs are not wasted.
The commercial bay crab fishery (currently open from Cape Blanco to the Washington border) closes at 12:01 a.m. Dec. 1 in conjunction with the delayed ocean commercial season. The commercial bay crab season runs through Dec. 31 but will only reopen in December if the ocean commercial season does so.
The next round of crab meat yield and biotoxin testing will occur in the coming weeks. Results help determine if the season opens Dec. 16 or is further delayed or split into areas with different opening
dates.
ODFW tests crabs out of Oregon’s six major crabbing ports in partnership with the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission, Oregon Department of Agriculture, and the commercial Dungeness crab industry.
Weekly season opening updates are posted online until the decision to open the season is made.
During the 2023-24 season, the commercial Dungeness crab season was delayed and opened in stages due to low meat yield. Commercial fishermen landed 24.7 million pounds of crab at an exvessel value of $93.6 million.
The recreational ocean Dungeness crab season is slated to reopen Dec. 1 as scheduled in areas with no elevated biotoxins. Recreational crab harvesting in bays, estuaries, and on beaches, docks, piers, and jetties is currently open from Cape Blanco to the Washington border. Recreational crabbers should always call the Shellfish Hotline (800-448-2474) or visit oregon.gov/oda/programs/foodsafety/ shellfish/pages/shellfishclosures.aspx before crabbing.
com/collections/cheese. Looking for a holiday gift idea for a cheese lover? The 2014 Maker’s Reserve Extra Sharp White Cheddar is featured in several holiday-themed gift bundles available now, including: More is More, Just Add Wine, the Tillamook Signature, and even a Maker’s Reserve bundle option. Blocks of the 2014 Maker’s Reserved can also be purchased individually.
Founded in 1909 as a farmerowned cooperative, TCCA is a Certified B Corporation® (B Corp™) that company officials say prides itself on its commitment to bringing to market the most consistent, best tasting, highest quality dairy products possible. Guided by the belief that everyone deserves real food that makes them feel good every day, company representatives say that Tillamook’s® internationally recognized, award-winning cheese, as well as exceptional ice cream, butter, cream cheese spreads, yogurt, sour cream, and frozen meals, are made with unwavering values that never sacrifice or compromise quality for profit. TCCA is owned by a group of farming families, primarily based in Tillamook County, Oregon. TCCA operates production facilities in Tillamook and Boardman, Oregon and employs more than 1,100. The Tillamook Creamery is the largest tourist attraction on the coast of Oregon and one of the most popular in the state, attracting more than one million visitors each year. For more information on TCCA and Tillamook, visit Tillamook.com.
TILLAMOOK MAKER’S RESERVE 2014 Extra Sharp White Cheddar Named the “Best Cheddar in the World.”
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Celebrating Our Heroes
Chamber to awards its Business, Volunteer and Citizen of the Year awards during annual Awards Banquet on Dec. 3
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
The hard work, countless hours of dedication, and continued commitment to the community by select individuals and businesses will be applauded on Tuesday, Dec. 3 when the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce will award its Business, Citizen and Volunteer of the Year Awards during its annual Awards Banquet.
Held at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City, the event will also feature both a silent and oral auction as well as a dinner catered by Grateful Bread Restaurant and Bakery and will feature brisket, vegetarian lasagna, roasted vegetables, potatoes au gratin, dinner rolls and spiced cake. Tickets are $65 for the banquet and available by emailing the Chamber at pcnvchamber@ gmail.com, by visiting the Chamber office at KCC, or by calling 503965-3633. More than 20 auction items will be open for bids with items ranging from hotel stays to gift certificates to local restaurants, from wine baskets to concert tickets — and more.
The evening will start out with a cocktail hour featuring a no-host bar and the music stylings of pianist Mario Venti.
Linfield University. A few of the panels from the project’s traveling exhibit and a small display in the KCC entryway will be available for viewing during the festivities.
As well, the Chamber will present the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association a check for its part in helping run Pacific City Dory Days, which Chamber officials have heralded as one of the most successful in recent memory.
Award selection started with the Chamber asking its membership and the community for nominations. After consideration, the Chamber’s Board of Directors made the final selections, which will be revealed at the gala event.
This is our chance for everybody to get together and recognize (deserving) individuals.”
–Glenn Gilas, president of PCNV Chamber
Also on the agenda is a presentation on the history of Pacific City’s dory fleet by Brenda DeVore Marshall, retired Linfield University professor of Theatre and Communication Arts. The presentation will include a brief overview of the “Launching through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City” project and archives focusing on continuing work to preserve the history of the dory fleet through the collaborative efforts of the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association and
“We’ve had so many businesses and volunteers (contribute in meaningful ways that) it’s been tough to pick out one individual for each slot,” Chamber President Glenn Gilas told the Sun “They’re really creating positive impacts in our community. We’re really blessed to have some true gems as far as community members. It’s amazing how much work happens on the back end that most people never get to see. This is our chance for everybody to get together, recognize (deserving) individuals and to celebrate those victories and the good things that happen in our community.
“It never ceases to amaze just how small our community is and how large of an impact that we have on people. I hear from friends nationwide about the Oregon coast and the number of people that come to Pacific City. I love being able to say I’m a part of this community, and my children can grow up (here) and walk into the candy store and be known by their name. It makes me grateful to be a part of that.”
THE PACIFIC CITY-NESTUCCA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will honor deserving individuals and organizations when it awards its Business, Volunteer, and Citizen of the Year awards during its annual Awards Banquet on Dec. 3 at Kiawanda Community Center. Tickets to the gala are available by emailing the Chamber at pcnvchamber@gmail. com. The event will double as a fundraiser featuring both oral and silent auctions filled with valuable items donated by Chamber members.
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A Season of Gifting
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
The Cloverdale Nestucca Valley Lions Club is working hard to make Christmas a little more joyous for needy families in the area and is seeking helping hands and giving hearts to help out in the effort.
Christmas dinner,” Smith said. “Besides the Christmas stuff, they get a sack of potatoes, fresh fruit, a dozen eggs, and a loaf of bread.”
And that all adds up to a little merrier time for those struggling in today’s economy.
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As it has done for more than a decade, the Lions Club is once again shepherding its Christmas Basket Program, a program that Don and Joann Waters began more than 50 years ago and later continued by Jeanette Hagerty. Under the leadership of Teresa Smith and Dorothy Gann, the Lions took the program over more than 10 years ago.
This year, the Lions Club is planning on distributing 96 baskets filled with gifts for children, a Christmas ham and side dishes, canned food, and sundry items such as soap, shampoo and toothpaste. In addition, the plan is for each child to get an article of clothing plus a toy. Families that have signed up for the giving will collect their basket of food and gifts on Dec. 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District’s fire hall in Hebo. Volunteers wishing to help fill vehicles with food boxes and gift bags are asked to meet at the fire hall at 10:30 a.m.
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“There are more and more people (in need),” Smith told the Sun. “The cost of food keeps going up and there are so many people that can barely get by. I’ve heard several people remark, ‘I just don’t have anything to give for my kids.’”
The Lions Club primary need is for community members to purchase gifts to fulfill wishes that are written on tags at the five giving trees they have put out throughout South Tillamook County. Giving trees can be found at Kiawanda Community Center, Chester’s Market, the Pacific City branch of Oregon Coast Bank, Center Market in Cloverdale, and Church of the Nazarene in Hemlock. Donors are asked to remove the tags, purchase the requested gift and return the unwrapped item to the giving tree by Dec. 6.
The Lions Club can also use some helping hands during workshop days, which will be Dec. 16-20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Hebo fire station.
For more information, contact the Lions Club via email at nestuccavalleylions@ gmail.com.
CLOVERDALE NESTUCCA VALLEY LIONS CLUB is asking the community to contribute to its
Christmas Basket program by picking up gift tags at one of their five area giving trees and returning the tag along with the requested, unwrapped gift by Dec. 6. Pictured above are
Lions members Dorothy Gann (at left) and Teresa Smith.
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Historical points highlighted in new book
Tillamook Coast Visitors Association has announced its fourth publication of its little guidebooks exploring Tillamook County. This recent book, “25 Historical Sites in Tillamook County,” was written by local historian Sally Rissel, who partnered with Tillamook County History Society member Colleen Maguire to create the 76-page book. Some of the sites are familiar, and others are less known. They range from Neahkanie Mountain to Neskowin. The sites are divided into four sections, making them easy to explore and appealing to all ages. The book gives a concise history of the site and can be a jumping off point for untold adventures.
The other books in the series are “25 Family Adventures on Oregon’s Tillamook Coast,” “25 Cultural Adventures on Oregon’s Tillamook Coast,” and “25 Hikes on Oregon’s Tillamook Coast.”
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY VISITORS ASSOCIATION
recently released “25 Historical Sites in Tillamook County,” its fourth publication in its series of little guidebooks exploring Tillamook County. Pictured above is author Sally Rissel with the new book.
The books are $10 and available at the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum and Pacific City Hardware with more retail outlets expected soon. Proceeds will benefit the Tillamook County Historical Society.
“(The book) will be useful for people,” Rissel told the Sun. “It’s a size that can fit in a glove compartment. They’re selling like crazy right now.”
Note: The Pacific City Library has received an additional donation of large Clyde Hudson photo prints from Lorraine Eckhardt. These prints are perfect for framing and are $12 each.
OPRD waives parking fees on ‘Green Friday’
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering free day-use parking the day after Thanksgiving to encourage Oregonians to enjoy the outdoors.
Popularly known as “Green Friday,” the day after Thanksgiving, which falls on Nov. 29 this year, has become a tradition for many families. State parks will once again waive day-use parking fees in the 23 parks that are open and charge for parking. (Fall Creek and Nehalem Bay charge for parking but are closed.)
“We’re excited to continue this tradition and offer everyone the opportunity to get outside and explore,” said Lisa Sumption, director of Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
Parking is free year-round at almost all of Oregon’s approximately 250 state parks; the waiver applies to the parks that charge for parking. The current $5 daily fee is going up to $10 starting Jan. 2, 2025,
Nestucca Volunteer Firefighters Association member Ginger Slavins will teach a Basic CPR class in Neskowin on Dec. 2 at 2:30 p.m. at NRFPD Station 84. While Slavens is a certified CPR instructor, this class does not qualify for CPR certification, but rather is meant to teach
but the prices for 12-month and 24-month permits are staying the same at $30 and $50, respectively.
The parks that charge parking fees include popular destinations such as Fort Stevens, Cape Lookout, Silver Falls, Champoeg, L.L. Stub Stewart, Smith Rock and Milo McIver. A complete list of the 25 parks that require day-use parking permits is available by visiting https://stateparks. oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=visit.day-use.
The fee waiver applies from open to close on Nov. 29, except at Shore Acres State Park where it expires at 4 p.m. for the Holiday Lights event that runs Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve.
The day after Thanksgiving is one of three days a year that Oregon State Parks waives the day-use parking fees. Other days include First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day and Oregon State Parks Day the first Saturday in June, which includes free camping.
the basics for providing aid to a neighbor, family member, or friend having a cardiac event, while waiting for Advanced Life Support workers to arrive. Contact 970275-3630 so that organizers can make sure enough resource materials are on hand for attendees.
Calendar Events of
FLU VACCINE CLINIC
Nov. 27, 8 a.m-4 p.m. Adventist Health, 38505 Brooten Rd. Ste. A, Pacific City. No appointment needed. Bring medical insurance info and valid ID. Call 503-965-6555.
SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY
LIBRARY STORYTIME
Nov. 27, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. All ages invited. Call 503-965-6163.
PACIFIC CITY YOUTH KARATE
Nov. 27, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts. Ages 6-12. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.
BOXING CLASS
Nov. 27, 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.
PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS
Nov. 29, 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, 503-801-7448 (text).
SIP, SOCIALIZE AND CRAFT
Nov. 29, 4-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Learn an easy craft for $15 or bring your own and work with other crafty people. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
ROCKAWAY BEACH TREE LIGHTING
Nov. 29, 5-8 p.m. Rockaway Beach Wayside. Santa arrives on the Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad. Visit rockawaybeach.net.
LINCOLN CITY WINTER ART FESTIVAL
Nov. 29, noon-6 p.m. and Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Vendors, live music, raffle, tree lighting. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
FREE FISHING DAYS
Nov. 29 & 30. No license needed to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon. All other regulations still apply. Visit MyODFW.com.
CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP
Nov. 30, 2-3:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Learn how to create soy candles. $35 fee includes instruction, supplies, and first beverage. Reservation fee of $20 holds your spot. Minors must be accompanied by adult. Signup at PC-Pour.com.
BINGO
Nov. 30, 5-6:30 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.
CHRISTMAS ON THE HOMEFRONT EXHIBIT
Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tillamook Air Museum, 6030 Hangar Rd., Tillamook. Exhibit highlighting Christmas 1941. Visit tillamookair.com.
MERRY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
Dec. 1, 2 p.m. Tillamook High School, 2605 12th St., Tillamook. Presented by Tillamook School of Dance. Admission by $5 or donate an unwrapped toy. Visit tillamookschoolofdance.com.
KCC HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
Dec. 1, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Santa, tree lighting, baked goodies and hot chocolate. Call 503-965-7900.
YOGA
Dec. 2, 4 & 6, 9 a.m. Kiwanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class. Call 541-450-0655.
PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS
Dec. 2, 4, & 6, 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, 503-801-7448 (text).
ZUMBA
Dec. 2 & 5, 5:30 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10. Email Krisrooke@gmail.com.
KIDS KARATE
Dec. 2, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and begin-
PACIFIC CITY NESTUCCA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS BANQUET
Dec. 3, 5-8 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Dinner, presentation on dory history by Brenda Marshall, silent and oral auction, and awards. Contact pcnvchamber@gmail.com.
ner martial arts for ages 6-12 years old. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.
PACIFIC CITY NESTUCCA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS BANQUET
Dec. 3, 5-8 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Dinner, presentation on dory history by Brenda Marshall, auction, & awards. Contact pcnvchamber@gmail.com.
FLU VACCINE CLINIC
Dec. 4, 8 a.m-4 p.m. Adventist Health, 38505 Brooten Rd. Ste. A, Pacific City. No appointment needed. Bring medical insurance info and valid ID. Call 503-965-6555.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Dec. 4, 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.
PACIFIC CITY YOUTH KARATE
Dec. 4, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts. Ages 6-12. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.
BOXING CLASS
Dec. 4, 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.
TAI CHI
Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/ first class free. Call 503-510-0588.
TPUD DRIVE-THRU CUSTOMER HOLIDAY PARTY
Dec. 5, 4-6:30 p.m. Tillamook PUD office, 1115 Pacific Ave., Tillamook. Visit tpud.org.
TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA
Dec. 5, 6-8 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503-965-7007.
BIRD WATCHING EXPLORIENCE
Dec. 6, 9-11 a.m. Taft Dock, 860 SE 51st St., Lincoln City. Free and no registration required. Call 541-9961274.
SIP, SOCIALIZE AND CRAFT
Dec. 6, 4-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Learn an easy craft for $15 or bring your own and work with other crafty people.
RSVP at PC-6,Pour.com.
ARTIST OF THE MONTH RECEPTION
Dec. 6, 5-7 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Bay City Arts Center Members Art Show. Open to the public. Visit baycityartscenter.com.
FESTIVAL OF TREES GALA AND SILENT AUCTION
Dec. 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, 2106 2nd St., Tillamook. Drinks, appetizers and auctioning of decorated Christmas trees. Advance tickets $35; at the door $40. Visit tcpm.org.
CELTIC SERIES
Dec. 6, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Winter Carols with Men of Worth. Tickets $20-$35. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY’
Dec. 6 & 7, 7 p.m. and Dec. 8, 2 p.m. NCRD Performing Arts Center, 361559 9th St., Nehalem. Tickets $5-$25. Visit riverbendplayers.com.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY
Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tillamook Transfer Station, 1315 Ekloff Rd., Tillamook. For more information, visit tillamookcounty.gov/solid-waste.
ST. JOSEPH’S 65TH ANNUAL OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 34560 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Home baked goodies, gift baskets, quilt and grocery raffles, cinnamon rolls, Polish dogs and sauerkraut. Proceeds benefit South County charities. Call 503-392-3685.
PACIFIC CITY HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. More than 30 vendors selling arts, crafts, gifts, and more. Food by Grateful Grub. Visit kiawanda.com.
HOLLY DAYZ CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nestucca K-8 School, 36925 Hwy. 101 S., Cloverdale. Gifts and goodies, raffle tickets, photos with Santa. Contact heidis@nestucca. k12.or.us.
ANNUAL GIVING FAIR
Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101. Drop off toy donations, shop nonprofit booths and listen to music. Visit lincolncityculturalcenter.org.
HOLIDAY CRAFTS
Dec. 7, 1 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Make chapstick gnomes and evergreen swags. For teens and adults - limit 28 participants. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
FELT ORNAMENT CLASS
Dec. 7, 2-3:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Create easy holiday ornaments. $35 fee includes instruction, supplies, and first beverage. Reservation fee of $20 holds your spot. Minors must be accompanied by adult. Signup at PC-Pour.com.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & LIGHT PARADE
Dec. 7, 3-6 p.m. Tillamook County City Hall, 210 Laurel Ave., Tillamook. Live entertainment, light parade, food and drinks, and photos with Santa. Visit tillamookor.gov.
‘THE POLAR EXPRESS’ DANCE RECITAL
Dec. 7, 5 p.m. Tillamook High School, 2605 12th St., Tillamook. Performed by North West Dance Academy. Visit northwestdanceacademy.com.
ANGELS 25TH ANNIVERSARY BALL
Dec. 7, 5 p.m. Chinook Winds Casino Resort, 1501 NW 40th Pl., Lincoln City. Angels Anonymous Ball. Tickets $125. Formal wear recommended. Visit Angels-Anonynous-LC.org.
BINGO
Dec. 7, 5-6:30 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.
LASAGNATHON FUNDRAISER
Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. All-you-can-eat lasagna, live music, silent auction. $35 per person. Visit baycityartscenter.com.
WINTER WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP
Dec. 8, noon-3 p.m. Netarts Community Club, 4949 Netarts Hwy. W., Netarts. Create holiday swag, wreath, or centerpiece. Free and open to the public. Registration required - visit netartsbaywebs.org.
KIDS KARATE
Dec. 9, 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.
STITCHERS
Dec. 9, 4-9 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Community of people who make things for others. All levels welcome. $6 admission. Call 503-965-7900.
NESTUCCA VALLEY LIONS CLUB MEETING
Dec. 9, 5 p.m. The Lion’s Den, 34510 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Email nestuccavalleylions@gmail.com. NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m. Nestucca Valley Jr/Sr High School, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale.
ZUMBA
Dec. 9 & 12, 5:30 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10. Email Krisrooke@gmail.com.
PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS
Dec. 9, 11 & 13, 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, 503-801-7448 (text).
YOGA
Dec. 9, 11, 13 & 14, 9 a.m. Kiwanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class. Call 541-450-0655.
SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY
Dec. 10, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. PACIFIC CITY JOINT WATER-SANITARY AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
Dec. 10, 5 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503-9656636.
SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY CLUB BOARD MEETING
Dec. 10, 7 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City.
FLU VACCINE CLINIC
Dec. 11, 8 a.m-4 p.m. Adventist Health, 38505 Brooten Rd. Ste. A, Pacific City. No appointment needed. Bring medical insurance info and valid ID. Call 503-965-6555.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Dec. 11, 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.
SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY STORYTIME
Dec. 11, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. All ages invited. Call 503-965-6163.
PACIFIC CITY YOUTH KARATE
Dec. 11, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts. Ages 6-12. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.
NESTUCCA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
Dec. 11, 4 p.m. Hebo Fire Station, 30710 Hwy. 101 S., Hebo. Call 503-392-3313.
BOXING CLASS
Dec. 11, 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.
TAI CHI
Dec. 12, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/ first class free. Call 503-510-0588.
TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA
Dec. 12, 6-8 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503-965-7007. SIP, SOCIALIZE AND CRAFT
Dec. 13, 4-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Learn an easy craft for $15 or bring your own and work with other crafty people. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
‘THE NUTCRACKER’
Dec. 13, 7 p.m. and Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Tillamook High School, 2605 12th St. Presented by Oregon Coast Dance Center. Visit OregonCoastDanceCenter.com. ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY’
Dec. 13 & 14, 7 p.m. and Dec. 15, 2 p.m. NCRD Performing Arts Center, 361559 9th St., Nehalem. Tickets $5-$25. Visit riverbendplayers.com.
DOT PAINTING ON POTS CLASS
Dec. 14, 2-3:30
Photo by Tim Hirsch
Shining light on the season
ZUMBA
Dec. 16, 5:30 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10. Email Krisrooke@gmail.com.
YOGA
Dec. 16 & 18, 9 a.m. Kiwanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class. Call 541-450-0655.
PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS
Dec. 16 & 18, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For a poem or listen. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-9656163. NESTUCCA, NESKOWIN & SAND LAKE WATERSHEDS COUNCIL BOARD MEETING Dec. 17, 6 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Open to the publicin person or remote. Visit nestuccawaters.org.
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