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Welcoming Christmas
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
Holiday revelers gathered to welcome the Jolly Old Elf, witness the lighting of Kiawanda Community Center’s outside Christmas tree, and sing carols on Sunday, Dec. 1 in the KCC parking lot.
Organized by Kiawanda Community Center as a gift to area children and their families, the event featured refreshments courtesy of both Stimulus Coffee + Bakery and Coldwater Coffee.
The festive celebration was punctuated by the arrival of Santa aboard one of Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District’s shiny red fire engines. He soon teamed up with Amanda Graves, event and visitor center coordinator for KCC, to do the ceremonial first lighting of the tree.
Children then gathered around Santa and his throne for photo opportunities and a gift bag courtesy of KCC. The event concluded with recorded music setting the tone for the singing of a number of holiday classics and favorites.
SANTA JOINS FORCES with Amanda Graves, event and visitor center coordinator for KCC, to do the ceremonial first lighting of Kiawanda Community Center’s outdoor Christmas tree during a tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 1.
SANTA ARRIVES on one of Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District’s fire engines to start-off the Kiawanda Community Center’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 1.
THE LIGHTING CEREMONY offered photo opportunities with the Jolly Old Elf as well as the singing of popular Christmas classics.
Photos by Tim Hirsch
Recreational crabbing now open coastwide
Recreational crabbing opened coastwide in all bays and the ocean, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recently announced.
The recreational opening was announced after two consecutive tests of crab samples indicated levels of domoic acid (a marine biotoxin) are below the safety threshold from Cape Blanco to California. (This area had been closed to high levels of domoic acid since Nov. 14.)
ODFW says people should always call the Shellfish Safety Hotline at 1-800448-2474 before heading out to harvest any shellfish or visit oregon.gov/oda/ programs/FoodSafety/Shellfish/Pages/ ShellfishClosures.aspx.
Currently, recreational harvest is open for crabs coastwide, razor clams from the Washington border to Cascade Head, mussels coastwide, and bay clams coastwide. Razor clamming is closed from Cascade head to the California border.
In areas open to crab harvesting, ODFW says it is always recommended that crab be eviscerated and the guts removed prior to cooking. This includes removal and discard of viscera, internal organs, and gills. Toxins cannot be removed by cooking, freezing or any other treatment.
ODA will continue testing for shellfish toxins at least twice per month, 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’s shellfish biotoxin hotline at 800-4482474, the ODA Food Safety Program at 503- 986-4720, or visit oregon.gov/oda/ programs/FoodSafety/Shellfish/Pages/ ShellfishClosures.aspx.
Contact ODFW for recreational license requirements, permits, rules, and limits.
(Oswald State Park) to the California border, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Dec. 5. Preseason testing in this area shows crab meat fill meets criteria and domoic acid is below the safety threshold.
Pre-season testing in Long Beach, Wash. shows crab meat fill is significantly lower than required for commercial harvest. Oregon will open the north coast in coordination with southern Washington to ensure consumers get a quality product and crab is not wasted. Dec. 31 is the earliest this area could open.
The commercial fleet can begin the presoak period — setting baited crab pots in the water – on Dec. 13 from Cape Falcon to the California border. The presoak time gives permit holders a chance to get their gear out in an equitable, organized, and safe manner and all can begin harvesting crab Dec. 16 in this area.
Weekly season opening updates will continue to be posted until the decision is made to open the north coast.
ODFW says Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab fishery is sustainable due primarily to the agency’s “3 S’s” management system of Season (targeted to open Dec. 1, the season can be delayed or partially opened so consumers get a safe, high-quality product and crab are not wasted), Sex (female crabs cannot be taken and are released unharmed to ensure future harvest and a healthy population), and Size (only mature male crabs at least 6 ¼ inches across the back of the shell can be harvested).
Commercial crabbing in bays will open back up Dec, 16 from Cape Falcon to the California border in conjunction with the commercial ocean fishery. The commercial bay crab season closes at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31.
Visit https://www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/ shellfish/commercial/crab/index.asp for more on Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab fishery.
ATV Grant Program accepting applications through Jan. 6
All-Terrain Vehicle Program is accepting grant applications for projects that support or enhance ATV Recreation Opportunities. Letters of intent are due Jan. 6, 2025. The ATV Grant Program provides funding statewide for off-highway vehicle recreation. Grant funds come from ATV user permit sales and a percentage of the gasoline tax revenue. The program has about $1.2 million in grants available for this funding cycle.
Eligible applicants include public agencies that have a responsibility of providing OHV recreation, including federal, Tribes and state agencies, local government (cities, town, counties) and Tribal governments; registered non-profit OHV clubs; and first aid and police service
providers related to all-terrain vehicle recreation.
Eligible projects include development, planning, land acquisition, emergency medical services, safety education, maintenance and law enforcement.
Information about the program, including the grant manual, application instructions and program schedule, is on the ATV Grant Program web page: https:// www.oregon.gov/oprd/GRA/Pages/GRAatv.aspx.
Interested applicants must submit a letter of intent via the OPRD Online Grant System at https://oprdgrants.org by Jan. 6. Applications are due Feb. 6. If approved, funding would be available beginning July 1, 2025.
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 Service on Wednesday, December 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
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Local students take 2nd place in ‘Open Duo’ at Clackamas speech tournament
The Nestucca Duo Interp team of Neri Tate Ramirez and Lilly Shippee took second place in the Open Duo category during a Dec. 7 speech competition at Clackamas High School where the pair competed with a field of 12 competitors.
For the competition, the pair did a piece from “Death Becomes Her.”
Coaches Kathleen Serven and Tammy Sattler say they are proud of the whole team.
“They competed well, and learned a lot,” Serven told the Sun. “The Clackamas tourney is the largest tournament they go to in the year-long season.”
Others competing included Ana Wehrley and Carly Cook.
Serven said Wehrely represented well in poetry, earning steadily better placement as the rounds went on.
“She has done a fantastic job gathering together several poems about love in the different stages of life,” Serven added.
“Her own poetry opens the set, and if I do say so myself, it is my favorite poem of the set.”
“Cook wasn’t sure how she did in radio, but today’s review of judge feedback showed she was an excellent contender, and even placed 1st in her third round. (Though) she didn’t break through to finals, we know that it must have been close. Her radio entry was about the dangers of energy drinks, and Cook had several incredibly great resources to analyze the topic. There was a recent neardeath experience of someone who drank an energy drink, which is what opens her piece.”
Serven also had praise for Shippee and Ramirez in their solo efforts.
“Shippee also competed in oratory, an excellent piece about dark romance and its negative impacts on the young
adults’ brain,” Serven said. “Her research is excellent, and it’s a very well-written oratory. Her scores were decent, and the feedback was useful, which she will use to make it even more powerful the next time.
“Ramirez (team captain) also does an oratory — a fantastic piece about how listening actually helps to persuade people.”
“I was really pleased with our novice competitors, who had to compete in the open category because the novice group was at a completely different school, and
Study identifies issues threatening Oregon’s heritage organizations
The Oregon Heritage Commission released the “2024 Oregon Heritage Vitality Study Report” identifying the top issues impacting the operational vitality of Oregon’s heritage organizations and proposing six primary recommendations to comprehensively support the health of the heritage sector.
The study is an adaptation of “Oregon Heritage Vitality 2010: The Challenge of the Past for Oregonians Today and Tomorrow” study and report and documents the contemporary issues facing Oregon heritage organizations. Those that make up the heritage preservation sector in Oregon include, but are not limited to, Tribal, federal, state, and local governments, museums, historical societies, historic cemeteries, Main Street organizations, libraries, archives, genealogical societies, archaeology, historic preservation, and any other organization and entity engaged in documenting, preserving and sharing Oregon’s history.
“Oregon’s heritage resources and cultural materials, tangible and intangible, are at risk if the organizations serving as the stewards of these resources are not able to survive and thrive” says Oregon Heritage Commission Coordinator Katie Henry.
“By gathering information from those on the ground doing the work, we can better understand and elevate how statewide processes, agencies and organizations can support these organizations that have such a vital role in Oregon’s communities across the state.”
The 2024 Vitality Study was a partnership between the Oregon Heritage Commission and the University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement. It was shepherded by an Advisory Group representing statewide
technical support organizations and agencies. It included a survey of Oregon heritage organizations, a literature review, and interviews and workshops with local heritage representatives. A total of 264 organizational representatives responded to a detailed survey, 10 heritage sector representatives were interviewed, and nearly 60 organizations were represented in six workshops across Oregon.
The first recommendation calls for a taskforce or workgroup made up of heritage leaders and individuals from adjacent, relevant fields to discuss, research, and report on creative solutions related to coordination of collective casemaking, service provision across the state and regionally, funding, and consider policy-level recommendations.
Subsequent recommendations focus on communicating about resources, promoting the value of heritage, increasing funding options, fostering community connections, and addressing facilities and operation needs.
The Heritage Commission’s nine Governor appointed members represent a diversity of cultural, geographic, and institutional interests.
The Commission is the primary agency for coordination of heritage activities in the state. This includes carrying out the Oregon Heritage Plan, increasing efficiency and avoiding duplication among interest groups, developing plans for coordination among agencies and organizations, encouraging tourism related to heritage resources, and coordinating statewide anniversary commemorations.
For more information, visit oregonheritage.org or contact Commission Coordinator Katie Henry at 503-877-8834 or katie.henry@oprd.oregon.gov.
we had to keep all our students together at the Open (Varsity level) tourney due to limited staff. Tammy Sattler has been our assistant coach for the first half of the year, and we appreciate her help.”
The four novice (junior varsity/ new) people were Mariah Aparicio, Madison Olson, Nena Jesinghaus, and Ivy Thompson. Nestucca’s Speech team now welcomes new assistant coach Ryan Walker to the coaching staff, as Sattler steps away for the second half of the yearlong season.
Photo courtesy of Kathleen Serven
THE NESTUCCA DUO INTERP team of Neri Tate Ramirez (at left) and Lilly Shippee (at right) took second place in the Open Duo category during a Dec. 7 speech competition.
Photo courtesy of Kathleen Serven
NVSD choir to perform at KCC on Dec. 17
Nestucca High School’s choir will share the holiday spirit during a free concert on Tuesday, Dec. 17, starting at 10 a.m., at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.
The concert will feature sopranos Alanna Silveira and Neri Tate Ramirez, altos Ana Wehrley and Maddison Ehly, and tenors Seth Gordon and Donovan Romero performing a series of pieces — some together as a group, some solos, and some duets and trios.
The program includes performances of “Once Upon a December,” “These Are a Few of My Favorite Things,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “White Christmas,” “Pretty Paper,” “12 Days of Christmas,” “Little Drummer Boy,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” and “Silent Night.”
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Shoppers flock to Christmas bazaars
THE RETURN of Nestucca K-8 School’s Holly Dayz Bazaar (above) offered holiday shoppers a wide-range of items that ranged from crocheted items to candles to engravings. Similarly, the Holiday Bazaar at Kiawanda Community Center (at right) featured more than 30 vendors selling items that included handmade journals, jewelry, soft caramels, photography, shell wreaths, crochet creations, gemstones, cutting boards, paintings, chimes, and more.
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fun to be had by all — especially the children who were greeted by Santa Claus after his arrival aboard a fire engine provided by the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH’S Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar (above) raffled off items including a quilt in its quest to donate funds to South Tillamook County nonprofits and local scholarships.
Photos by Tim Hirsch
Photos by Tim Hirsch
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The Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber presented its Volunteer, Business and Citizen of Year awards at its annual Awards Banquet on Dec. 3
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
The Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce honored its top business, citizen and volunteer of the year at its annual Awards Banquet and Auction on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Held at Kiawanda Community Center, the gala event featured both a silent and oral auction, a presentation on Linfield College’s dory project and an update on plans for the Doryman’s Heritage Center. The event, which featured a dinner catered by Grateful Bread Restaurant & Bakery, also included a check presentation to the Pacific City Doryman’s Association for its shared role, with the Chamber, in putting on the annual Dory Days festival. While the “big check” was for $9,788.87, with an attendee later contributing an additional $211.13, the final “real” check will be for $10,000.
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Following dinner, the annual awards were handed out. This year, the Chamber also gave a “Special Recognition” award to Dianne Higdon, director of South County Food Pantry. Presenter Jeff Kallevig noted that it was Higdon who took the helm back in 2018, when an absence of a director threatened the continuance of the Pantry.
“At the time, the Pantry was providing food for 25-30 families every other Tuesday,” Kallevig said. “The Pantry has continued to serve every other Tuesday and the need for it has continued to rise. This year, the number of families served every other Tuesday has consistently been above 70. (On) the last Tuesday in October, they hit a new high of 91 families served.”
He added that amongst the impressive accomplishments of the Pantry is the success of its shopping model for those using the food service. Prior to the pandemic, that model allowed those served to shop the shelves rather than merely collect a pre-determined box of food, but that had to be modified. During Covid, the solution arrived at was for patrons to select items from a shopping list of available food and then volunteers would bring out the food to their car. It’s a model that was so
successful that it has not only continued today, but, last month, county officials toured the operation and now plan to bring that same model to every food pantry in Tillamook County, starting in 2025.
“Food is a basic need, and the South County Food Pantry provides for such a large part of our community, its impact is almost incalculable,” Kallevig told the banquet crowd. “It’s a process that’s been so successful that it will be implemented countywide. This year, the Chamber of Commerce would like to offer special recognition to Dianne Higdon and the South County Food Pantry.”
Kallevig also presented the Chamber’s Volunteer of the Year award, a distinction that went to Pat Rice.
“For the past two years, (Rice) has brought his special talents to the Dory Days Planning Committee,” Kallevig said. “He has run and promoted the online volunteer management — from volunteer signups to assigned tasks. He has coordinated with each of the leads, such as the parade, the artisan fair and the fish fry to make sure they have the volunteers they need over the hours and the time that they
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RESTAURANTEUR Ben Johnson, Jr. (center) was presented with the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce “Citizen of the Year” award on Dec. 3.
CHESTER’S MARKET (above) was singled out as the Chamber’s “Business of the Year” and Pat Rice as its “Volunteer of the Year’ during the organization’s annual Awards Banquet.
Photos by Tim Hirsch
THE PACIFIC CITY-NESTUCCA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE presented the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association wth a check for $9,788.87 for its part in putting on the Pacific City Dory Days weekend. Thanks to an event night contribution, the amount was later upgraded to $10,000.
need them. He has spent many hours crafting digital resources, recruiting volunteers, and getting those volunteers to the right place at the right time.”
Next, the Chamber awarded the Citizen of the Year award to longtime builder and restauranteur Ben Johnson, Jr.
The owner of Sportsman’s Pubn-Grub and Ben & Jeff’s Burgers & Tacos, Johnson also has built many Pacific City-area homes and businesses over the years and has owned his own construction firm here since 1988. Amongst the iconic buildings he’s constructed is Grateful Bread Restaurant & Bakery.
Presenting the award was Chamber Board treasurer Doug Olson, who said Johnson’s willingness to purchase and run the Sportsman’s from Rob Royster before his passing was a defining moment that has kept the muchloved watering hole running.
Olson also applauded Johnson’s willingness to shepherd the Dory Days Fish Fry.
“Every third weekend in July, we have a fish fry in this room. We serve somewhere around 700 meals — give or take — in one afternoon and Ben runs the whole thing,” Olson told the crowd.
Olson also said that Johnson’s character and abilities also are worth noting.
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and silent auction (below) helped to raise funds for future activities of the Chamber. (The amount raised was not available at press time.)
“He’s very exceptional at a lot of things,” he added. “When an employee of his has an issue, he helps them out. He’s also very creative. He can build just about anything. To say he’s hardworking is an understatement. He’s just the kind of person who you’d want as a neighbor or a friend or an active part of our community.”
The final award of the evening — the Business of the Year — went to Chester’s Market. In presenting the award, Chamber President Glenn Gillas praised the grocery store for being such a crucial part of the community and offering an impressive variety of food and groceries, a service that both locals and visitors depend on.
“It’s a place where visitors and locals go to when they need something,” Gillas said. “More often than not, they have what they need.”
He said he’s also been impressed by the long tenure of some of its employees.
“There are people have been there for many, many years, familiar faces that we see time and time again,” he said.
The event closed with Chamber President Glen Gillas thanking the Chamber Board of Directors: Glenn Gillas, president; Susan Amort, past president;
Jeremy Strober, secretary; Doug Olson, treasurer; and board members Jessica Kliever, Jeff Kallevig, Stephanie Welch, and Colleen Hofer.
“These individual members of our board is what makes our Chamber work,” Gillas said. “Thank you to each one of you.”
In addition, he voiced his appreciation for Chamber members for all they do and encouraging them to do even more.
“Is there something that you did today that affects something that happens tomorrow for good or bad or for naught?”
he asked, adding that, as a business owner, a positive thing is to ask yourself if you’ve done anything to make someone else’s life better.
“You may see things from a different point of view,” Gillas said. “This time of year is a wonderful time of year to give back; it’s a time to say thanks; it’s a time to be grateful and express gratitude. And, I’m thankful for each and every one of you. I see what you do.”
For more information about the work of the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, visit pacificcity.com/ chamber/.
St. Peter The Fisherman Lutheran Church
Invites you to Celebrate the birth of Jesus! Come as you are and bring the entire family to a music-filled and inspiring Christmas Eve Candle Light, Communion Service. Sing the beautiful Christmas Carols and hear the message of hope that comes with the birth of our Savior. The service begins at 6:30 P.M.
Refreshments will be served after the service.
We are located in Lincoln City on Highway 101 and SW 13th (acrossfromtheLincolnCityOutlets)
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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.
‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’
Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy St., Tillamook. Presented by Oregon Adventure Theatre. Tickets $10 students; $20 adults. Visit tillabooktheater.com.
DOT PAINTING ON POTS CLASS
Dec. 14, 2-3:30 p.m.
PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Created dotpainted pots. $35 fee includes instruction, supplies, and first beverage. Reservation fee of $20 holds your spot. Minors must be accompanied by adult. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.
‘WINTER WHIMSY’ - A HOLIDAY COMMUNITY CONCERT
Dec. 14, 4 p.m. Tillamook United Methodist Church, 3808 12th St., Tillamook. Bay Ocean Community Chorus concert featuring a carol sing-a-long. Call 503-842-2224.
PICTIONARY
Dec. 14, 5-6:30 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.
LINE DANCING CLASS
Dec. 14, 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.
‘A CHRISTMAS CAROL’
Dec. 14, 7 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Presented by Oregon Adventure Theatre. Tickets $10 students; $20 adults. Visit baycityartscenter.com.
ECSTATIC DANCE
Dec. 15, 1-3 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Familyfriendly; all ages welcome. Kids 12 and under free; suggested $10-$20 donation for others, no one will be turned away. Visit kiawanda.com.
Dec. 16, 2-3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Nestucca High School Choir. Visit tillabook.org.
KIDS KARATE
Dec. 16, 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 971910-1188.
ZUMBA
Dec. 16 & 19, 5:30 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10. Email Krisrooke@gmail.com
YOGA
Dec. 16, 18, 20 & 21, 9 a.m. Kiwanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class. Call 541-450-0655.
WINTER WHALE WATCH WEEK Dec. 27-31. 15 volunteer-staffed sites on Oregon coast. Catch a glimpse of gray whales migrating south for the winter. Visit ORWhaleWatch.org.
PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS
Dec. 16, 18 & 20, 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).
STITCHERS
Dec. 17, 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. Call 503-965-7900.
NVSD CHOIR CONCERT
Dec. 17, 10 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Nestucca High School Choir - free performance. Visit kiawanda.com.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC
Dec. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Kiwanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.
OPEN MIC POETRY
Dec. 17, 5 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. All ages invited to read a poem or listen. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-965-6163.
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 public - in person or remote. Visit nestuccawaters.org.
Dec. 18, 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. 18, 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.
NVSD BAND CONCERT
Dec. 18, 11 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Nestucca High School Band - free performance. Visit kiawanda.com.
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YOUTH KARATE
Dec. 18, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts. Ages 6-12. $25 signup fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.
ADULT COLORING HOUR
Dec. 18, 5 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Increase focus, release stress, and let creativity flow. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-965-6163.
BOXING CLASS
Dec. 18, 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.
Dec. 19, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/first class free. Call 503-510-0588.
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MOVIE NIGHT
Dec. 20, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Visit tillabook.org or call 503-965-6163.
SIP, SOCIALIZE AND CRAFT
Dec. 20, 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. ‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY’
Dec. 20 & 21, 7 p.m. and Dec. 22, 2 p.m. NCRD Performing Arts Center, 361559 9th St., Nehalem. Tickets $5-$25. Visit riverbendplayers. com.
UGLY SWEATER PARTY
Dec. 21. Meg’s Beachwood Bar & Grill, 6425 Pacific Ave. Pacific City. Wear ugly sweater or character costume - prizes for best dressed. Christmas karaoke. Call 503-812-5076,. HOLIDAY COOKIES CLASS
Dec. 21, 2-3:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Take home personalized cookies. $35 fee includes instruction, supplies, and first beverage. Reservation fee of $20 holds your spot. Minors must be accompanied by adult. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com. FA-LA-LA HOLIDAY SINGFEST
Dec. 21, 2-4 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Holiday craft 2-3 p.m. and Singalong with Coastal Voices 3-4 p.m. Visit lincolncity-cultural center.org.
TRIVIA NIGHT
Dec. 21, 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 PCPour.com.
LINE DANCING CLASS
Dec. 21, 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.
A NIGHT OF AFRICAN MUSIC
Dec. 22, 6 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St. Bay City. Blessed Bled Chimanga from Zimbabwe featuring Mike Olson. Free - donations accepted. Visit baycityartscenter.com. SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC SERIES
Dec. 22, 6:30 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit kiawanda.com.
KIDS KARATE
Dec. 23, 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 971910-1188.
PACIFIC CITY
WALKING WONDERS
Dec. 23, 25 & 27, 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. 23, 27 & 28, 9 a.m. Kiwanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class. Call 541-450-0655.
STITCHERS
Dec. 24, 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. Call 503-965-7900.
Free ‘Co-Starters’ workshops, sponsored by Tillamook Creamery and TCVA, seeks to help entrepreneurs succeed
Tillamook County, according to Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, is known for its innovative and industrious community and boasts a high rate of self-employed entrepreneurs in Oregon. Starting next month, for residents with a business idea, TCVA is bringing the nationally recognized Co-Starters program to Pacific City to help turn aspirations into success stories.
The 10-week Co-Starters workshop series begins January 14, 2025, and will be held on Tuesdays from 4 to 7 p.m. in the banquet room at Pelican Brewing in Pacific City. This hands-on program, which runs through March 18, provides participants with insights, tools, and feedback to develop their ideas into actionable business plans, all within a supportive group setting.
“We launched our first Co-Starters program in January 2023 in Tillamook, and the creativity of the participants was inspiring,” said Nan Devlin, executive director of TCVA. “Ideas ranged from a micro-greens farm and labyrinth spaces at health centers to an indoor soccer club, event management services, and more.”
TCVA says Co-Starters is ideal for anyone with a business idea or an existing business looking to grow. Organizers say participants will benefit from collaborative learning, expert facilitation, and a
wine. Attend anytime to participate. Call 503483-1240.
FOLLOW THE STARCHRISTMAS EVE CONCERT
Dec. 24, 6-8 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Music, cookies, and cider. Free admission. Visit lincolncityculturalcenter.org.
FIRST NIGHT OF HANUKKAH GATHERING
Dec. 25, 4:30 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Blessings, songs, dreidel games, donuts and lighting of first candle. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
TAI CHI
Dec. 26, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/first class free. Call 503-510-0588. SIP, SOCIALIZE AND CRAFT
Dec. 27, 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.
structured approach to developing their entrepreneurial vision.
Interested individuals are encouraged to act quickly, as space is limited to 10 participants.
Topics, in order of each weekly session, will be: Knowing Yourself, Knowing Your Customer, Finding the Right Solution, Get the Relationship Right, Building Blocks, Structures & Systems, Discover the Bottom Line, Financial Modeling, Planning for Growth, and, finally, Celebration. During these 10 sessions, participants will learn to identify long-term strategies for sustainability, understand “starting small” and how to scale, get connected with mentors and advisors, access online content and additional resources, determine startup costs and break-even points, look at business ideas from a customer-centric view, and craft messages that convey value and solutions.
To register, visit reinventingrural.com/ costarters/core/.
Co-Starters is a proven national program conducted locally by Reinventing Rural, an Oregon-based nonprofit. The program has helped thousands of entrepreneurs nationwide transform their ideas into successful businesses. For more information about Co-Starters in Pacific City, contact TCVA at 503-842-2672 or nan@tillamookcoast.com.
WINTER WHALE WATCH WEEK
Dec. 27-31. 15 volunteer-staffed sites on Oregon coast. Catch a glimpse of gray whales migrating south for the winter. Visit ORWhaleWatch. org. BINGO
Dec. 28, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310
Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Play Bingo with others - free. Must be 21 or over. RSVP at PCPour.com.
LINE DANCING CLASS
Dec. 28, 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.
TRIVIA NIGHT
Dec. 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 PCPour.com.
Customer Assistance Program
Lending a helping hand to our neighbors in need Some Tillamook PUD customers struggle to pay their electric bill each month. Our Customer Assistance Program helps these customers avoid disconnection for nonpayment. With the growing need for assistance your donations are needed now more than ever. Remember, the PUD will match your contribution dollar for dollar. Every contribution is greatly appreciated. For more information, call 503.842.2535 or visit www.tpud.org/newscommunity/customer-assistanceprogram-cap/.
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