Seven Capes Bird Alliance to host April 12 hike at Nestucca Bay NWR ........... 8
Annual SOLVE Spring Cleanup to include event at Sand Lake OHV Riding Area ..... 9
Variety of community activities featured in the Sun’s calendar of events .................. 10
Kids invited to annual Nestucca Valley Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19
Tillamook PUD announced on March 25 the local organizations selected to receive funding through this year’s Community Support Grant Program.
Following what TPUD describes as a comprehensive review process by its Board of Directors, Neskowin Valley School joined a list of other not-for-profit entities that were awarded funds for their community projects this year.
NVS was awarded funds for the NVS STEM robotics program.
In addition to NVS, other recipients were: Bay City Boosters Club (for its Welcome Garden), Cape Meares Community Association (for medical equipment for the Cape Meares AllDisaster Emergency Preparedness), Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers (for the Tillamook Hope Center dormer and roofing renovations), Marie Mills Center, Inc. (for computer replacements), Neah-Kah-Nie Coast Arts Music and Cultural Foundation (for investment in the NCAM’s arts programs, education & events), Neah-Kah-Nie School District (for safety lighting enhancements outside the middle and high school), Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy (for furnishings in the waiting area), Oceanside Protection Society (for power sources for the OVERT Emergency Assistance Center), Oregon Coast Children’s Theatre- Oregon Coast Children’s Center for the Arts (for restoration work at the Fairview Grange), Pine Grove Community House (for lighting and improvement projects), Sitka Center for Art and Ecology (for Energy Enhancement Upgrades),
Pacific City State Airport attracts national attention
The value of Pacific City State Airport is getting national attention thanks to an article in the March/April edition of U.S. Department of Transportation’s, FAA Safety Briefing magazine.
In an article titled “National Treasures – American General Aviation Airports,” published on page 16 of the magazine, the Pacific City State Airport was one of several such airports that were highlighted.
In addition to sharing the importance of regional airports — of which it says there are approximately 4,800 in the U.S. — the article notes that each has its “own unique characteristics and charm.” It notes that general aviation airports are important because they “facilitate transportation to thousands of locations not served by commercial aviation.”
Enter the focus on the Pacific City State Airport, along with seven other airports across the land. In focusing on the airport here, author Nicole Hartman delves into the history as she notes it has existed since the 1920s. She then highlights what makes it special — first noting its popularity and its perceived value because of its “economic, emergency, and transportation impacts.”
She also notes its proximity to services is key.
Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts (for new stage lighting), Tillamook Beekeepers Association (for a pavilion at the Apiary and Garden Center), Tillamook County Charities dba The Hope Chest Thrift Store (for outdoor lighting improvements), Tillamook County Composite Squadron (for the construction of a compass rose at the Tillamook Municipal Airport), Tillamook County Pioneer Association (for new flooring at the TCPA building at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds), Tillamook Gun Club (for Trap #4 repairs), Tillamook Softball Association (for building a new home for Tillamook Softball and expanding fields for youth and the community), Tillamook Swiss Society (for a new heat pump), and White Clover Grange #784 (for a water system upgrade).
A total of 37 applications requesting a combined amount of more than $292,000 in funding were received this year. With this number of community projects and limited funds budgeted towards the program, TPUD says the grant selection decision was very difficult for its Board of Directors. TPUD added it is excited to support these outstanding organizations and looks forward to the positive impact each project will have within the community.
The Tillamook PUD Community Support Grant Program was developed in 2003 to assist local not-for-profit organizations in funding projects that promote economic growth and enhance community liveability in Tillamook County. The Board of Directors budgets funds for the program annually; the amount budgeted for the program in 2025 was $100,000.
“It’s a short walk to restaurants, fishing on the Nestucca River, the scenic ocean, and lodging,” she writes.
Other positives she points to includes the ability to borrow one of the airport’s bikes and the “quaint feeling” of the airport. Hartman concludes her summary with a warning of sorts:
“Pilots have also reported there is usually a prevailing crosswind resulting in ‘fun’ landings.”
Additional airports featured in the article were Mackinac Island Airport, Michigan; Alton Bay Seaplane Base, New Hampshire; Sedona-Oak Creek, Arizona; Gilliam-McConnell Airfield, North Carolina; George T. Lewis Airport, Cedar Key, Florida; Furnace Creek Airport, California; and Big Creek Airstrip, Idaho.
To read the complete story, visit https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/ files/MarApr2025.pdf.
KIAWANDA COMMUNITY CENTER’S revival of a weekly Bingo event has been met with rave reviews as crowds have filled KCC’s Faye Jensen Hall for an afternoon of fun on Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m. Organizers say the Thursday afternoon fun has seen 20-30 participants on average and that the weekly Bingo events promise an opportunity to win cash prizes while enjoying the company of your neighbors. Bingo cards are $1 each (up to three cards), six cards for $5, 9 cards for $8 and 12 for $10. Popcorn and drinks are also available for purchase.
‘One
Man’s Beach: A Thousand Rambles Down Nestucca Spit’ reveals Matt Love’s take on the beloved shoreline
One morning Matt Love found himself rambling down Nestucca Spit, a beach here in Pacific City, and it struck him: “I’ve rambled this same beach close to a thousand times the last decade. Why have I sacrificed so much to keep doing this? Why am I addicted to this beach? How can I make sense of all the incredible things that have happened to me here? What does this place mean to Oregon? How was it saved from development or a highway? Is there another writer who has an obsessive relationship to a beach like I do to this one?”
His musings on the answers to these questions are “One Man’s Beach: A Thousand Rambles Down Nestucca Spit,” a new release (Mid-March 2025) he describes as a book of memoir, history, dogs, polemic, sex, beer, ecology, meditation, and photographs about a special stretch of sand and dunes that was almost destroyed decades ago.
Shortly after moving from Portland to the Oregon Coast, Love discovered the Spit, and he says it quickly became the most important place in the state to him. It never cost a cent to use, one of the great advantages of living in Oregon, as opposed to places where ocean beaches are privatized, which is most everywhere else in the world. He says his experiences on the Spit taught him the truth and consequences of who he was, who he wanted to be, what he wanted his country to be, what it meant
to love Oregon, what it took for him to survive and thrive.
Whether it was attempting to recover from a divorce, watching two of his beloved dogs fight one another to death, plunging into the ocean to erase a professional disaster, nearly euthanizing a dying seal, or erecting a rogue historical marker, virtually everything in “One Man’s Beach” occurs on the beach in real time, which Love notes is unlike most books about a natural place. He also provides what he describes as the definitive and thrilling account of passing Oregon’s famous Beach Bill and how a politician named Bob Straub killed for all time in the 1960s the insane relocation of Highway 101 down Nestucca Spit in what proved to be one of the greatest environmental victories in Oregon Coast history.
“One Man’s Beach: A Thousand Rambles Down Nestucca Spit” is available as an e-book on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/ B0DZYZK7T8 or by contacting nestuccaspitpress.com.
Love is the founder of Nestucca Spit Press and author of more than 25 books about Oregon. They include books centered on the Oregon Coast such as: “Super Sunday in Newport: Notes From My First Year in Town” (2009), “Gimme Refuge: The Education of a Caretaker” (2010), “A Nice Piece of Astoria: A Narrative Guide” (2015), and “Oregon Coast Christmas Tales” (2021).
Tillamook Co. voter registrations are due by April 29
Voters have until April 29 to register to vote in Tillamook County’s May 20 election, where voters will decide on a range of local candidates as well as on a proposed increase to the transient lodging tax in unincorporated Tillamook County. Registration cards postmarked by April 29 will be valid. Tillamook County election
officials will begin mailing ballots on April 30 when drop sites will also open.
For more information about the TLT tax proposal, see the story on page 3. For extended coverage on the Pacific CityNestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce’s April 1 forum, watch for the Sun’s story in the April 18 edition.
By DOUG OLSON
A little over a dozen years ago Tillamook County had the worst roads in Oregon. And by a sizable margin. A widely used pavement condition index had Tillamook County’s roads in the 50s on a scale of 1 to 100. All 35 other counties were above 70.
Locals and visitors alike complained to anyone who would listen. The Tillamook County Commission was certainly aware of the longtime problem but couldn’t agree on a workable solution.
A small group of local citizens got together to brainstorm. We thought a two-step solution might be a workable and equitable way forward. We would ask the County Commissioners to get behind it and ask voters for support. First would be a $15 million general obligation bond measure to be repaid by real property taxes across the County. Next, if the bond measure passed, would be to institute a room tax in unincorporated Tillamook County to generate additional funds from our visitors who use our roads and other local services.
The Commission agreed, and the bond measure was passed by voters in Spring 2013 followed by passage of a 10 percent Transient Lodging Tax (TLT) at the November election. The lodging tax became effective in January 2014. The bonds were sold soon thereafter and the County began a long-term program to upgrade County roads.
We planned on generating about $1.3 to 1.5 million the first year based on the already in place state room tax. We were wrong. In the first full year, it generated about $2.3 million. And it’s been a phenomenal ride ever since. The past several years have generated about $7.5 million each year. Numbers for fiscal year 2024-25 so far look even better. Tillamook County has received more than $55 million to date. Tourism expenditures across Tillamook County over the same period are
approaching $1 billion.
Now, there are some state rules and laws that determine how the funds may be spent. In 2003, the Oregon Legislature passed a law that directed any new lodging taxes to be spent on a 70 percent to 30 percent basis. The larger amount was (and is today) to be used for tourism promotion or tourism related facilities and activities. The remaining 30 percent could be spent at the discretion of the governing body – in this case Tillamook County.
Cities and counties, like the City of Tillamook, which had a TLT in place prior to the 2003 law requiring the 70/30 percent split, were grandfathered in and were able to retain full discretion over TLT funds generated in their jurisdictions.
The County Commission at the time directed the 30 percent (less a small administrative cost – one person to manage) to be used exclusively for County roads as was told to the voters. That has not changed today. The TLT is currently the second largest funding source for the Road Department, generating an additional $15 million since the program began.
The proposed increase in the TLT which is before voters in the upcoming May Special Election would increase the current rate of ten percent to 14 percent over a two-year period. The first increase to 12 percent would be effective September 1, 2025, followed by the second increase to 14 percent July 1, 2026. The current rate has been unchanged for 11 years.
Before deciding to put the measure before voters, the County carefully examined TLT rates on the Oregon Coast as well as across the many significant tourist destinations in Oregon and Washington. The proposed new rates will be similar and competitive with coastal destinations including Seaside, Cannon Beach, Lincoln City and Newport. One might also note that the proposed rate will be significantly less than the City of Portland.
If successful, the new funds will be used as follows.
1. The largest share of new funds, 80 percent, will be used to backfill the Sheriff’s Department to avoid budget reductions and retain current service levels.
2. Ten percent will go to County Emergency Management, which is heavily impacted by tourism.
3. The final 10 percent will go toward maintaining the County’s new radio system approved by voters in the Fall 2024 election. The new system will come with a significant warranty, but after that expires maintenance of the system will be the responsibility of the County.
It’s important to note that funding for County roads will not change. The original 30 percent allocated to the road department will remain in place. Only the new funds generated by the TLT increase will be allocated as indicated. The promise made to voters back in 2013 will remain in place.
It’s also important to note that the 70 percent, which must be used for tourism-related activities, will increase substantially. That money will remain in the County and will be used for various projects across the County. The list of projects over the past 11 years since the tax was approved by voters is impressive. Some of the larger projects include: expansion and replacement of the swimming pool facilities at the North County Recreation District in Nehalem; the Kiwanda Corridor Project in Pacific City; wayfinding signage throughout the County; significant planning and improvements at the County-owned fairgrounds; expansion
of the Kiawanda Community Center in Pacific City; a bike and skate park in Tillamook; Kilchis Point restrooms; Bay City Arts Center; Neskowin Beach access ramps; Port of Tillamook Bay Hangar repairs; Tillamook Off Road Trail Alliance (TORTA) ;Oceanside Community Club new roof; waterfront restrooms in Wheeler; and Garibaldi Depot for the Coastal Scenic Railroad.
And the list goes on and on.
Along with Tillamook County’s famous dairy industry, forest products, food, and fishing, tourism has become a major economic driver of the economy in Tillamook County. Our restaurants, lodging facilities, campgrounds, and shops employ hundreds of workers, both seasonal and year-round. They pay taxes, buy from local vendors, shop in our communities and are an integral part of the fabric of Tillamook County.
And, unlike most tourist destinations, Tillamook County, through the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, does not focus on bringing more and more visitors to Tillamook County. After a strong start, TCVA shifted its focus to sustainable tourism. It’s the only organization of its kind in the region that does not have a large marketing budget to simply bring more visitors to our region. The goal is to manage and enjoy our wonderful natural resources on a sustainable basis without damage, overuse or destruction. Tourism in Tillamook County has become a model for much of the region and even across the nation.
We have an opportunity to make a very good thing even better. More funding will prevent reductions in key service programs including the Sheriff’s office and other tourism related programs.
The grant program that has returned millions of dollars to our community will grow, helping fund even more projects that benefit us all.
Funding government at all levels is always challenging. Taxpayers often don’t know where the money goes, who benefits or why we pay what we pay. There is not always a direct connection from those who pay to those who receive benefits.
Citizens are frequently asked to vote for higher taxes to fund various programs at all levels of government. Most of the time it’s difficult if not nearly impossible to follow the money and measure results.
However, in the case of tourism in our County, it’s a different story. Our visitors, who do place a significant burden on many of our services including law enforcement, roads, and search and rescue, help pay those costs through the TLT. That’s fair, easily understood and logical. That’s why the proposed increase in the TLT in Tillamook County is the best and most reasonable method to help fund required services.
The proposed ballot measure to increase the Transient Lodging Tax is about as simple, straightforward, fair and logical as it gets.
Doug Olson is a 32-year resident of Pacific City and a native Oregonian. He and his wife owned and operated lodging properties in South County for 23 years. He also served as the Chair of the County Budget Committee for over 20 years. He also was part of the small group which asked the County Commission to place both the bond measure and TLT before voters in 2013. He also recently served as a Tillamook County Commissioner and was part of the decision to ask voters to consider an increase in the TLT in the upcoming election.
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
At a candidate forum hosted by the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, April 1, attendees heard from a range of local candidates starting with those vying for positions on local water and sewer districts — including the Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority.
LuAnn Anderson, who is running for PCJWSA, Pos. 1, was appointed to fill the position six months ago after it been vacated due to resignation. Anderson, who previously served on PCJWSA’s budget committee, said her position on the board is her latest effort to be involved in community affairs.
“In my 15 years here in Pacific City I’ve been involved in the school board; I’ve been involved in the community center here (and in the) backpack program,” she said. “It’s all been great. It’s a great community, and I’m so happy I can be here and be a part of this. I try to keep up on what’s happening with our agency. We have a great manager that leads us, directs us, and I hope I (can) continue to learn more.”
Max W. Shoemaker, who is seeking to fill Pos. 2 on the PCJWSA board, told forum attendees that he hopes to leverage his experience dealing with farm issues, irrigation, and quality control. Noting he does work for a water district outside of Dayton as well as maintaining water rights on his own property, he said he is familiar with issues behind bringing water to customers and how to handle wastewater as well.
Dan Doyle, who was also appointed to fill a vacancy, is seeking to be elected to PCJWSA, Pos. 4. Doyle has lived
Applications are now being accepted for the Ben Núñez, Sr. Scholarship opportunity, a scholarship being administered by the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS. Up to three $500 scholarships are being offered to graduating high school seniors or Tillamook County residents interested in pursuing a career in oceanography, marine conservation, estuary health, watershed ecology, or a closely related field. Awards are made at the discretion of the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS board. This scholarship opportunity is open to any resident or graduate of Tillamook County schools and will be allocated via the Tillamook Education Foundation.
Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS works to build a community of environmental stewards around Netarts Bay watershed and the areas between Cape Meares and Cape Lookout. The organization uses educational events, programs and activities, as well as published research, to enhance knowledge of what it describes as the important and unique qualities of the Netarts Bay Area. WEBS says it is committed to supporting local students who care about our natural
full-time in Pacific City since 2016, but his family history here goes back to the 1950s. Currently a volunteer for the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District, he says he sees one parallel in the two capacities: “I’m learning a lot, and I have a great interest in just helping (people) understand how everything works.”
He also praised the leadership and crew of PCJWSA.
“(Authority Manager) John Wesely and (Executive Assistant) Rachelle DeLoe do an outstanding job in managing the day-to-day operations,” he said. “They have a great crew of workers. If we can just keep all those individuals on staff and working, I think we’ll do good.”
That said, he noted there are challenges ahead.
“It’s interesting to read the master plan of all the things that are recommended by the engineering group of what’s going be required for Pacific City in the next 20 years,” he said. “There’s some things coming down the pike for the water-sewer district here in town. (Wesely and DeLoe) do a great job of getting grant money and loan money that’s available, but, ultimately, it’s all of us that are contributing as rate payers that are contributing to the advancement of the upkeep of this district.”
The forum later featured introductions from candidates — and Q&A time — for the candidates of the boards for the Nestucca Valley School District, the Tillamook County Transportation District, Tillamook Bay Community College, Tillamook County Emergency Communication District, and more. For the Sun’s coverage of these additional candidates, watch for part 2 of this story in the April 18 edition.
resources and are looking to start a career in science and conservation.
“The Ben Núñez, Sr. Scholarship has helped me focus on what I am passionate about, instead of financial strain, and has given me a steady sense of encouragement no matter how far from Tillamook my goals take me,” says Naomi Travis, 2024 scholarship recipient.
The scholarship, now in its fourth year, is named after long-time board member, Ben Núñez Sr., who passed away in 2022. Núñez served as the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS treasurer for many years and continued to be an ambassador for the nonprofit upon resigning from the board. His legacy lives on through his generosity and we are delighted to award multiple scholarships in his name.
The application deadline for the 2025 Ben Núñez, Sr. Scholarship is 11:59 p.m. on April 20.
More information can be found on the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS website at netartsbaywebs.org/scholarships.
Questions about this opportunity can be sent to Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS by emailing info@netartsbaywebs.org.
The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners is seeking candidates to fill two vacancies on the Tillamook County Parks Advisory Committee. Applicants should have a background in park or public lands management. The county is seeking members with various skill sets including, but not limited to, effective communications, team-based philosophy,
policy development, project management and sustainable land use practices. There is no financial compensation. The successful applicants will serve a threeyear term. Membership application forms are available on the County website under the Board of Commissioners’ page and should be emailed to: Isabel.Gilda@ tillamookcounty.gov by 5 p.m. on April 25.
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By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
Looking for some egg-centric delights? Load up your child and head over to Nestucca Valley K-8 School for a hopping fun time on Saturday, April 19.
The longtime tradition will once again treat kids with a morning filled with candy-filled eggs, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and an encounter with local firefighters.
As always, the event’s main focus will be an 11 a.m. egg hunt, held this year on the soccer field at the school. But organizers say those on the hunt for the treasures that await better not be late as the search for more than 1,000 eggs is expected to start on time. And, as evidenced by eggs hunts of the past, the field is likely to be completely free of the candy, coins and merchant coupons that will fill the eggs within 15 minutes.
Open to children in preschool through the 4th grade, the event will get started at 10:30 a.m. when families are encouraged
to arrive with camera at the ready for photos with the Easter Bunny. There will also be a chance to visit with staff and volunteers from the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District and check out one of their engines. And the youngsters can also imagine what it would be like to be a real firefighter by using one of the district’s fire hoses to put out a “mock” (painted) fire on a plywood house. Once that opening act concludes, it will be time for the children to line up for the hunt for treat-filled eggs. Volunteers will divide the field in half, with kids ages 1-5 on one side and youth 6-10 on the other. Parents may assist the younger set.
Participating children will also be treated with a special gift bag provided by the Lions.
The Lions Club will also host a table where community members can find out about membership and its many activities such as its Sight and Hearing Program.
For more information about the event, contact the Nestucca Valley Lions Club at nestuccavalleylions@gmail.com.
Tillamook PUD is accepting applications for the 2025 College Work Program!
Local high school seniors pursuing higher education after graduation are eligible to apply. The applicant selected would work at Tillamook PUD during summer and school breaks.
Interested in applying or know a student that would be? Applications and additional information can be found at www.tpud.org/aboutus/career-opportunities/employmentopportunities/. Applications are due to Tillamook PUD by 5:30p.m. on Monday, May 5, 2025.
Seven Capes Bird Alliance to host April 12 hike at Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge
This month, Seven Capes Bird Alliance welcomes birders of all abilities to enjoy two walks perfect for seeing spring arrivals — including an April 12 walk at Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
The event at NBNWR runs from 10 a.m.noon and will take participants on the two-mile Two Rivers Nature Trail, which features a sweeping viewpoint of the confluence of the Nestucca and Little Nestucca Rivers.
The walk is moderate with elevation changes and uneven terrain. Early April offers a unique opportunity to view early migrants along with lingering winter birds and waterfowl. Those attending should meet at the upper parking lot off Christensen Road.
The Alliance will also host a hike on Friday, April 11, 9-11 a.m., at The Knoll (aka the Villages) Open Space & Road’s End State Park.
The Villages walk provides diverse habitat for an array of birds. Organizers say April is a great time to see the last of the wintering songbirds and enjoy early arrivals like warblers. The walk will take participants downhill past the Sal La Sea wetlands to the parking lot at Roads End State Park to look for nearshore birds. Those attending should meet on NE Devils Lake Blvd. past the golf course. This event is sponsored by
Lincoln City Parks & Recreation. All Seven Capes Bird Alliance (SCBA) outings are free, familyfriendly, and hikes are easy to moderately easy, and open to the public. No pre-registration or experience is required. Binoculars and guidebooks are provided. Outings are held rain or shine; attendees should dress appropriately for coastal weather and muddy trails and be sure to carry water. Look for the SCBA sign at the meeting site. For details and any cancellations, visit sevencapes.org. Seven Capes Bird Alliance was founded as Audubon Society of Lincoln City in 2005. A nonprofit membership organization and chapter of the National Audubon Society, SCBA is active in education and advocacy for protection of birds, other wildlife, and their habitats in Lincoln and Tillamook Counties.
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
Interested in mastering one of the fastest growing and accessible sports in America?
The opportunity to learn to play pickleball is around the corner as Kiawanda Community Center is sponsoring “Pickleball Basics,” a two-part series on the basics of the game — starting Sunday, April 6, 1-3 p.m. at KCC.
KCC officials say the workshop is ideal to both those brand new to the game and those that need a refresher.
In the first session, attendees will learn the rules, scoring and strategies of the game. Volunteer instructor Steve Laskey says this basic information is perfect for beginners. He says he hopes to have paddles and balls available for people to get an official feel.
Session 2 is set for Sunday, April 13, 1-3 p.m., when participants will first meet at KCC. If weather is good, they’ll then take to Pacific Coast Bible Church’s Pickleball court in Woods‚ located less than a ¼-mile from the Woods Bridge. If weather is an issue, an indoor court will be set up at KCC. This second session will feature handson instruction with paddles and balls, an opportunity to practice key skills and more.
According to the USA Pickleball Association, pickleball got its start in 1965
when Joel Pritchard, a congressman from Washington state, came up with the idea (when he had no badminton racquets) by playing an improvised game with ping-pong paddles and a perforated plastic ball on his badminton court on Bainbridge Island. Later, he and businessman Bill Bell lowered the 60-inch tall badminton net to 36 inches.
In 1976, the South Center Athletic Club hosted what is believed to have been the first pickleball tournament. By 1990, the sport had been played in all 50 states. From those humble beginnings, a new game grew. And interest has never been more.
“It’s one of the (fastest-growing) sports in terms of popularity,” Laskey told the Sun. “For people that have the time, it has a tendency to become addictive pretty quickly. One of the good things about it is it’s kind of like chess that anyone can easily learn it to some degree and have fun playing it. It’s easy to play but hard to master.”
Admission to KCC’s two-part series, which is open to ages 15 and older, is by a suggested donation of $10 per session and can be paid at the door. All proceeds support Kiawanda Community Center. For more information, email KCC at events@kiawanda.com. For information on the growing sport of pickleball, visit usapickleball.org.
Annual SOLVE Spring Cleanup to include event at Sand Lake OHV Riding Area
Registration is live for the annual Oregon Spring Cleanup presented by Portland General Electric. The annual effort to spruce up the state has more than 100 events posted on the SOLVE website — including numerous litter cleanups and habitat restoration projects on the Oregon Coast from Astoria to Brookings.
As of press time, the lone scheduled event in South Tillamook County was at Sand Lake OHV Riding Area set for Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit https:// volunteer.solveoregon.org/opportunity/ a0CVL00001daemW2AQ/sand-lake-springclean-up for more information.
Additional covered areas include Portland and SW Washington, the Willamette National Forest, Southern Oregon and all the way to Baker City in Eastern Oregon.
The Oregon Spring Cleanup, celebrating Earth Month, takes place from April 1222, 2025, culminating on Saturday, April 19. Individuals, families, community and corporate groups are encouraged to participate in this collective effort to keep our region clean and beautiful. Volunteers can sign up for existing projects or host their own events with support from SOLVE.
Longtime community partner Portland General Electric continues to champion environmental volunteerism through SOLVE. As part of PGE’s commitment to environmental stewardship, they partner with SOLVE to bring communities together to provide clean and healthy environments for all.
“Earth Month is a great reminder to take action and continue to enhance our communities,” said PGE’s vice president of policy and resource planning, Kristen Sheeran. “This Earth Month, we’re ready to roll up our sleeves with SOLVE and all of the volunteer partners to make a lasting impact on Oregon’s natural spaces.” Opportunities to get involved range from volunteering at an already planned event to leading your own to joining the Trash Bag Challenge.
To read details on volunteer events near Pacific City — and all of Oregon — visit volunteer.solveoregon.org/.
It’s also possible to lead your own event, for which SOLVE provides all the necessary resources, including supplies and disposal funds,
SOLVE also encourages the public to join the challenge by rallying your school, company, or community group to take part in the Trash Bag Challenge. Participants challenge others to either join an existing SOLVE cleanup or lead their own, sparking friendly competition and community pride. To learn more, visit solveoregon.org/ challenge.
SUPPLY HUBS
SOLVE is also pointing to ways the organization is trying to make it easy to lead a cleanup event. This year, new coastal supply hubs provide an additional way to access event materials, making it even easier to host litter cleanups along the Oregon Coast.
Through a partnership with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and support from Knife River, SOLVE has established seven supply hubs along the Oregon Coast. These hubs — located at Cape Lookout, Fort Stevens, Port Orford Heads, South Beach, and Sunset Bay within OPRD parks, along with Heart of Cartm in Nehalem and Washed Ashore in Bandon — are stocked with supplies to support cleanups of up to 20 volunteers, reducing the shipment of single-use plastics to these areas.
The Oregon Spring Cleanup 2025 is made possible by the generous support of Portland General Electric and other event sponsors, including AAA, CareOregon, Clean Water Services, Fred Meyer, Holman Enterprises, KOIN 6, The Oregonian, Lam Research Corporation, Metro, Lithia Driveway, Intel, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, Swire Coca-Cola, The Standard, and PepsiCo.
For more information and to sign up, visit solveoregon.org/oregon-spring and be part of the collective effort to create a cleaner, greener Oregon.
SOLVE brings communities together to take care of our environment and enhance our waterways. Since 1969, the organization has grown from a small, grassroots initiative to a national model of volunteer action. Today, SOLVE mobilizes and trains thousands of volunteers of all ages across Oregon, and SW Washington, to clean and restore our neighborhoods and natural areas, while empowering a community of environmental stewards for our state. Visit solveoregon.org for more information.
BOARD GAME NIGHT
April 4, 4-7 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.
ARTIST OF THE MONTH RECEPTION
April 4, 5-7 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Tillamook High School students. Open to the public. Visit baycityartscenter.com.
ARTIST RECEPTION
April 4, 5-7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. “Same Language, Different Dialect.” Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
YOGA
April 5, 9 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class. Call 541-450-0655.
NATIVE PLANT SALE
April 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tillamook Estuaries Partnership, 6820 Barrack Circle Dr., Tillamook. Surplus plant sale following online ordering closure. Visit tbnep.org/events.
GREEN CRABS IN NETARTS BAY:
CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
April 5, 1-2:30 p.m. Netarts Community Club, 4949 Netarts Hwy. W., Netarts. A conversation on green crabs by Dr. Sylvia Yamada. Also presented online. Registration required - visit netartsbaywebs.org.
ARTIST RECEPTION
April 5, 2-5 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Watercolor artist Sharon Erb. Call 503965-7900.
TRIVIA NIGHT
April 5, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Play trivia. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.
DUALING PIANOS
April 5, 7 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. Fundraiser for Tillamook YMCA includes food, drinks and entertainment. Visit tillamookymca. org.
PICKLEBALL WORKSHOP
April 6, 1-3 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 fee. 503-965-7900.
OASIS ENSEMBLE
April 6, 2 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Concert featuring flute, cello, and piano.Tickets $20. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
NESKOWIN CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
April 6, 3 p.m. Chapel at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma, 5195 Winema Rd., Cloverdale. Fry Street Quartet. For more information and tickets, visit neskowinchambermusic.com.
SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC SERIES
April 6, 6-8 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503-9657007.
STITCHERS
April 7, 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.
YOGA
April 7, 9, 11 & 12, 9 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class. Call 541-450-0655.
PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS
April 7, 9 & 11, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/movewell/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy, 503-801-7448 (text).
STITCHERS
April 8, 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.
SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY
April 8, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.
BILINGUAL FAMILY
MOVIE NIGHT
April 8, 5 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. “Coco.” Visit tillabook. org.
BEACHCOMBING EXPLORIENCE
April 8, 3 p.m. SW 33rd St. Beach Access,
SCIENCE ON TAP
April 9, 6-8 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 31800 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. “Building a Resilient Landscape: Rain Gardens, Soil Health, and Property Improvement.” Free and open to the public.
Lincoln City. Hunt for gemstones, petrified wood, agates and more with a local expert. Free and no registration required. Call 541996-1274.
PACIFIC CITY JOINT WATER-SANITARY
AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
April 8, 5 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503-965-6636.
TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA
April 8, 6-8 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503-9657007.
SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY
LIBRARY CLUB BOARD MEETING
April 8, 7 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
April 9, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Room 106. Also available via teleconference live video at tctvonline.com or teleconference at #971254-3149, conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only). For agenda, visit tillamookcounty.gov.
SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY
LIBRARY STORYTIME
April 9, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. All ages invited. Call 503-965-6163.
NESTUCCA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
April 9, 4 p.m. Hebo Fire Station, 30710 Hwy. 101 S., Hebo. Call 503-392-3313.
WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHT
April 9, 6 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. “The Deadly Bees.” (1966) Free admission and popcorn. Visit tillabook.org.
SCIENCE ON TAP
April 9, 6-8 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 31800 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. “Building a Resilient Landscape: Rain Gardens, Soil Health, and Property Improvement.” Free and open to the public.
OPEN ART NIGHT
April 9, 6-8 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Bring own supplies and work alongside other artists. Visit baycityartscenter.com.
TAI CHI
April 10, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community
Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/first class free. Call 503510-0588.
BINGO
April 10, 1-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit kiawanda.com.
CELTIC SERIES
April 10, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Bon Debarras. Tickets $20-$35. Visit lincolncityculturalcenter.org.
BIRD WALK
April 11, 9-11 a.m. The Knoll Open Space, Lincoln City Walk led by experienced birders. Call 541-994-2131.
BOARD GAME NIGHT
April 11, 4-7 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.
BINGO
April 11, 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 PC-Pour.com.
FIN CLIPPING DAY
April 11, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Whiskey Creek Hatchery, 7660 Whiskey Creek Rd., Tillamook. Clipping and BBQ lunch. Call 503-267-4812.
BIRD WALK
April 12, 10 a.m.-noon. Nestucca National Wildlife Refuge, 7000 Christiansen Rd., Cloverdale. Meet at Upper Parking Lot. Guided bird walk onTwo Rivers Nature Trail - 2 mile hike. Visit sevencapes.org.
SAND LAKE
SPRING CLEANUP
April 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sand Lake OHV Riding Area, Pacific City. Bring supplies if able; some will be available. Dress for weather. Register at volunteer.solveoregon.org.
CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP
April 12, 2-3:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Learn to make soy candles. $20 includes supplies, instructions and first drink. Minors must be accompanied by adult. $20 prepaid fee. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
PICTIONARY
April 12, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape t Dr., Pacific City. Play Piction-
ary with others. Must be 21 or over. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
SEARCH AND RESCUE
BANQUET & FUNDRAISER
April 12, 4:30 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. Dinner, games, silent and oral auction, and raffles. LINCOLN CITY HALF MARATHON
April 13, 8 a.m.-noon. Taft High School, 3780 SE Spy Glass Rd., Lincoln City. Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids Run. Register ardoradventures.com.
HUNT IN THE HANGAR
April 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tillamook Air Museum, 6030 Hangar Rd., Tillamook. Easter bunny and scavenger hunt. Visit tillamookair.com.
ART WITH YOUR CHILD
April 13, 12-2 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Painting event with Debbie McBeth. $45 includes supplies and instructions - $20 reservation fee. Minors must be accompanied by adult. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
PAINTING ON WINE STAVES
April 13, 3-5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Painting on wine staves with Debbie McBeth. $55 includes supplies and instructions - $20 reservation fee. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
LIVE MUSIC
April 13, 3-5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Compass Rose. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
PICKLEBALL WORKSHOP
April 13, 1-3 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 fee. 503-965-7900.
NESTUCCA VALLEY LIONS
CLUB MEETING
April 14, 5 p.m. The Lion’s Den, 34510 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Email nestuccavalleylions@gmail.com.
MONDAY MUSICAL CLUB OF TILLAMOOK
April 14, 7 p.m. Tillamook United Methodist Church, 2808 12th St., Tillamook. Spotlight on Young Musicians. Free and open to the public. Visit mondaymusicalcluboftillamook.blogspot.com.
YOGA
April 14, 16, 18 & 19, 9 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class. Call 541-450-0655. PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS
April 14, 16 & 18, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/movewell/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy, 503-801-7448 (text).
STITCHERS
April 15, 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.
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC
April 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit kiawanda.com.
OPEN MIC POETRY
April 15, 5 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. All ages invited to read a poem or listen. Visit tillabook.org.
PACIFIC CITY JOINT WATER-SANITARY AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
April 15, 5 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503-965-6636.
TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA
April 15, 6-8 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503-9657007.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
April 16, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Room 106. Also available via teleconference live video at tctvonline.com or teleconference at #971254-3149, conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only). For agenda, visit tillamookcounty.gov.
BLOOD DRIVE
April 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nestucca High School gym, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Donations help fund scholarships for seniors. Register at redcrossblood.org.
NESKOWIN CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
April 6, 3 p.m. Chapel at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma, 5195 Winema Rd., Cloverdale. Fry Street Quartet. For info and tickets, visit neskowinchambermusic.com.
ADULT COLORING HOUR
April 16, 5 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Increase focus, release stress, and let creativity flow. Visit tillabook.org.
OPEN ART NIGHT
April 16, 6-8 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Bring own supplies and work alongside other artists. Visit baycityartscenter.com.
WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHT
April 16, 6 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. “The Tingler.” (1959) Free admissions and popcorn. Visit tillabook.org.
TAI CHI
April 17, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/first class free. Call 503510-0588.
BINGO
April 17, 1-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit kiawanda.com.
UNDERSTANDING EMOTIONAL
HEALTH: DEPRESSION
April 17, 2 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Information on depression, prevention, coping skills, and resources. Visit tillabook.org.
BABY RAVE
April 17, 4 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Dance party for 4 years old and under. Visit tillabook.org.
BOARD GAME NIGHT
April 18, 4-7 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.
NESKO WOMEN’S
CLUB MEETING
April 18, 11:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr,. Pacific City.
PACIFIC CITY MOVIES
April 18, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. “Harriet.” Visit tillabook.org or call 503-965-6163.
LIVE FOLK CONCERT
April 18, 7 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Amanda Stanaway and Stan
Cassell. Tickets $10-$20. Artist Catalina Garreton. Visit baycityartscenter.org.
EARTH DAY BEACH CLEANUP
April 18, 9:30-1 p.m. Meet at The Schooner, 2065 NW Boat Basin Rd., Netarts. Registration required. Visit netartsbaywebs.org.
INAUGURAL EASTER EGG HUNT
April 19, 9 a.m. Sheriff’s Office, 5995 Long Prairie Rd., Tillamook. Goodies, prizes, and a visit with Deputies.
DE-ESCALATION WORKSHOP
April 19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tillamook Office of Mediation, 1235 5th St., Loop W., Tillamook. Free de-escalation workshop. Registration required - tillamookmediation.org.
PLANT SALE
April 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Visit baycityartscenter. org.
NESTUCCA VALLEY
LIONS CLUB EASTER EGG HUNT
April 19, 10:30 a.m. Nestucca K-8 soccer field, 36925 Hwy. 101 S., Cloverdale. Meet Easter Bunny, hunt eggs, and explore a fire engine. Contact nestuccavalleylions@ gmail.com.
LIVE MUSIC
April 19, 3-5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Jori and Friends. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
BINGO
April 19, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Play Pictionary with others. Must be 21 or over. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
LINE DANCING CLASS
April 19, 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.
LIVE MUSIC
April 20, 3-5 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Jori and Friends. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
SOUND BOWL SUNDAY
April 20, 6:30 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit kiawanda.com.
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