Pacific City Sun, July 25, 2025

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66th annual Dory Days attracts hundreds, as locals

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visitors flock to parade, fish fry and entertainment venues

Hundreds of parade watchers, fish lovers and revelers celebrated the area’s dory boat tradition when the Dory Days celebration returned to Pacific City, July 18-20 for a weekend filled with heritage, music, fresh seafood and community spirit.

Thanks to the work of 65 volunteers and the support of 24 sponsors, who contributed nearly $12,000, officials say this year’s Dory Days was one of the most successful yet.

At the event’s main event, the Dory Days Parade, visitors and locals alike congregated in the streets of Pacific City on Saturday, July 19 for the 66th annual Dory Days Parade, as 60 parade entries — and 343 participants — entertained crowds along Pacific Avenue and Brooten Road.

A hallmark of the larger Dory Days festival, the parade featured a wide range of entries including The Beat Goes On marching band, Grand Marshals Steve and Kathleen Johnson, Senior Princess Avery Johnson and Junior Princess Evie Stuart, and dory after dory decorated to the theme of “Christmas in July.”

Parade entrants competed for awards in several categories. Winners included: Triple L Ranch (LandLubbers Award), Watkins family (People’s Choice Award), Laverty family (Best Use of Theme), Roberts family (Sponsors Choice Award), Kellow family (Best Use of Humor), and Dory Launching Assistance (Dorymen’s Choice Award).

Throughout the weekend, the celebration also featured a number of events — both marine focused and otherwise.

Festivities began on Friday, July 18 with the opening of the Artisan Fair at the four-way stop in downtown Pacific City where 21 local vendors showcased handmade goods. The Artisan Fair also served shoppers on Saturday before and after the parade.

And as the sun was setting, the attention turned to the musical talents of Countryfied, who took the stage for a Friday evening concert that welcomed 120 attendees at the Kiawanda Community Center, kicking off the weekend with dancing and live music.

Early the next morning, the Nestucca Volunteer Firefighters Association’s Pancake Breakfast reportedly attracted a crowd of more than 350. Together with sales of merchandise, the breakfast fundraiser raised approximately $2,500 that will help support the Volunteer Association’s effort to fund scholarships and hardship needs.

Events and entertainment also included a fish fry held at Kiawanda Community Center that served up 318 meals of fresh, local dory-caught fish from Kiwanda Reef Fishing Company. The fish fry also featured the musical talents of Bret Lucich. Later, Saturday night bingo saw

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75 people vying for prizes in a packed house of friendly competition. Meanwhile, young attendees enjoyed colorful fun with a face painter delighting at least 50 children during the fish fry. Across town at the Pelican Brewing Co., 125 kids enjoyed a treasure hunt in the sand for prizes and Pelican rootbeer.

As well, courtesy of Linfield University and PCDA, a Saturday traveling historical exhibit titled “Launching

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The last act on Sunday was the inaugural telling stories event, titled “Dory Fishers – Sand Kickin’ and Story Tellin,’” which featured recollections ranging from heroic see DORY DAYS, page 6

WINNING ENTRIES in the 2025 Pacific City Dory Days Parade included the Roberts family – Sponsors Choice (above), Watkins family - People’s Choice (below, at left), and the Kellow family - “Best Use of Humor (below, at right). Pictured below the parade entries, at right, is Dory Princess Avery Johnson.

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Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City,” held at KCC, highlighted Pacific City dory fleet’s history, as well as paying homage to this year’s festival.

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A Journey of Fun, Faith and Fellowship

By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun

Children of the area will have their eyes opened to the wonders of the world and its creator when three South Tillamook County churches host “Wonder Junction,” a Vacation Bible School program at Beaver Community Church, 24720 Hwy 101 South, Beaver, Aug. 11-14, 9 a.m.-noon.

AREA CHURCHES are hosting a free Vacation Bible School program, Aug. 11-14, at Beaver Community Church. Visit beavercommunitychurch.com/vbs to pre-register.

“Answers in Genesis creates Vacation Bible School curriculums that point clearly to the gospel (and) the good news of Jesus Christ, the savior for sinners,” said Amber Mason, VBS director. “Our team of VBS volunteers also have this eagerness to tell kids about Jesus’s willingness to suffer on the cross the payment we deserved and instead gave us his righteousness and the ability to be in his family.”

The program, which is offered for no charge, will take children, ages 5-12, through a journey in a wild west desert town as youth are engaged in five days of crafts, games, snacks, Bible lessons, memory songs and fellowship.

“This year, we’re looking at the wonder of Jesus and his ministry,” Mason added. “We will learn about Jesus’s birth, childhood, ministry, death, resurrection, and eternity.”

Mason says her team of dedicated volunteers and the quality of the Answers in Genesis curriculum will make for a rewarding, educational and exciting experience for children attending.

“Answers in Genesis’s big focus is to show the beauty of God’s creation — different locations in the world that we can see God’s creation,” she said. “They show science aspects that point to God. It’s presented in a beautiful and exciting way for kids to enjoy.”

To make it accessible to as many as possible, the program will also provide assistance to moms who are caring for

children not old enough for the program.

“We also have a place for moms who have dropped their kids off at VBS so (they can) stay and let their toddlers play together and be present,” Mason added. “They can spend time with other moms, too.”

Another focus this year will be devotionals from the pastors of the participating churches.

“I hope it will be a week of encouragement and a week for growing — for (the kids, but also for) the volunteers, too,” Mason said. “We’re there to have fun, but we want to take this week as much as we can to learn as much as we can about Jesus.”

New this year will be the availability of a bi-lingual volunteer who will be on hand to help translate for Spanishspeaking participants. Rosibel Reyes is the daughter of the Reyes missionary family that is reaching out to the Spanishspeaking population of Tillamook County. She will be available to kids to make sure they are getting any translations necessary.

To find out more about the VBS program, which is being put on via a collaborative effort between Beaver Community Church, Blaine Community Church, and Pacific Coast Bible Church, visit beavercommunitychurch.com/vbs. Advance registration is encouraged but not required.

Forest Service urges caution with wildfires raging

Due to the month’s persistent hot and dry weather, national forests across the Pacific Northwest increased or implemented public use restrictions in mid-July. Through these public use restrictions as well as high to very high fire danger levels, firefighters are urging the public to be vigilant in preventing human-caused wildfires when recreating outdoors.

Current public use restrictions can be found on national forest webpages or by checking at the local ranger district before recreating in an area. Even if campfires are allowed, the public is being asked to consider whether having a fire is necessary. For information on campfire safety visit: https://smokeybear.com/en/preventionhow-tos/campfire-safety.

Here are a few tips to keep yourself, your family, and communities safe as fire season ramps up in the Pacific Northwest: Stay vigilant if wildfires are burning in your area or near your community; Know that conditions may change quickly; Adhere to local fire restrictions; Sign up for emergency alerts with your local county; Become familiar with the three evacuation levels; Know where to find up-to-date evacuation information for your area; and Make a plan to keep your family safe.

To prepare for smoke from current or future wildfires, here are some helpful links: Smoke-Ready Toolbox for Wildfires |

The Pacific City-Woods Citizen Advisory Committee recently announced it is moving its annual meeting, originally scheduled for Aug. 2, to Aug. 23, 10 a.m., at Kiawanda Community Center.

In addition to the regular agenda, which wasn’t available at press time, the CAC will also hold its annual elections at the Aug. 23 meeting.

Those that are interested in running for one of the three positions — chair, vice chair, and secretary — should let the CAC know by Saturday, Aug. 9. Visit pcwoodscac.org for contact information.

More information about elections and descriptions of each position can be found on the CAC web-site at https://www.pcwoodscac.org/by-laws.

Local Government Grant advisory committee to review grant applications

The Local Government Grant Program Advisory Committee will hold public meetings to review grant applications 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 29-31.

The meetings will be held at the Best Western Plus, Mill Creek Inn, 3125 Ryan Dr. SE, Salem, OR 97301. The meetings can also be viewed via Zoom.

Applicants to the Local Government Grant Program (LGGP) will present their proposed projects for acquiring, planning, developing and rehabilitating outdoor recreation facilities. The committee will evaluate and score all applications and create a priority ranking list of projects to be funded. The list will be forwarded to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission for final review and approval.

US EPA (https://www.epa.gov/air-research/ smoke-ready-toolbox-wildfires); Oregon Smoke Blog (https://www.oregonsmoke. org); and Washington Smoke Blog (https:// wasmoke.blogspot.com).

Though there was a predicted reprieve in terms of forecasted temperatures recently in some areas of the Pacific Northwest, fire danger levels will stay high to very high because already dried fuels will remain susceptible to ignition sources. In addition, warmer, drier conditions will quickly return to the Pacific Northwest, increasing the potential for wildfires across Oregon and Washington.

As of July 22, there were seven large wildfires burning on national forest lands in the Pacific Northwest. Firefighters and aviation resources are reportedly ready to respond to growth on these existing fires as well as engage in quick and risk-informed action on any new fire starts. Resources, including USDA Forest Service firefighters and incident management teams, continue to be prepositioned in the Region to support aggressive suppression response.

For more news and information about national forests in the Pacific Northwest, visit the news page https://www.fs.usda. gov/news/r6/news-events or https://www. fs.usda.gov/r6. For more information about the USDA Forest Service visit https://www. fs.usda.gov.

A schedule listing applicants and their specific presentation times is posted on the Local Government Grant Program web page at https://www. oregon.gov/oprd/GRA/pages/GRAlggp.aspx#2 . A link to view the Zoom meeting will also be posted at the site.

The LGGP Advisory Committee consists of ten members who represent cities, counties, park and recreation districts, port districts, people with disabilities and the general public. They also represent various geographic areas of the state.

The LGGP was established in 1999 to direct a portion of state lottery revenue to award grants to eligible applicants for outdoor park and recreation projects. The program is administered by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD).

For more information about the LGGP, visit oprdgrants.org.

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survival tales to victories in the old dory derby to an encounter with a great white shark. Storytellers included Steve Johnson (2025 Dory Days Parade Grand Marshal), Lee Peterson, David Sears, Randy Haltiner, Brent Foster, Brad Foster, Ray Monroe, Arica Sears, and Pam Learned. In total 47 gathered for the intimate storytelling event.

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Online interest in Dory Days was reportedly strong, with the event website seeing 9,600 views during the week of the celebration. Nearly 800 unique visitors explored the site on Friday, with that number rising to more than 900 on Saturday. Additionally, 134 commemorative buttons were sold throughout the weekend.

It all added up to an event that once again reflected the community’s enduring dedication to celebrating its dory heritage. As one of Oregon’s 27 Heritage Traditions, Dory Days, say organizers, stands as a testament to the unwavering spirit of those who cherish the unique dory culture of Pacific City.

Organized by volunteers from the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association, and community members, the event’s proceeds benefited both the

“Dory Days is more than an event, it’s a love letter to our fishing heritage and the community that continues to keep it alive,” said Arica Sears, board member of PCDA. “This weekend showed the joy of our rural community and our commitment to working together. We’re deeply grateful to everyone who participated, volunteered, supported, or simply came out to enjoy the fun. See you next year!”

For more information about the work of the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association, which is dedicated to preserving the dory fishing heritage of Pacific City, promoting sustainable fishing practices, and supporting the local community through various initiatives and events, visit pcdorymen.com. For details on the projects the Pacific CityNestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce does to enhance Pacific City and the surrounding areas, visit pacificcity.com.

ODFW hosts July 29 public meeting on 2026 sport Pacific halibut season

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hosting a public meeting on July 29 from 6-7:30 p.m. to get input on the 2026 recreational Pacific halibut season. The meeting is being held in the conference room of the ODFW office, 2040 SE Marine Science Dr. in Newport with a virtual (online) option. ODFW manages Pacific halibut in partnership with the International Pacific Halibut Commission, the Pacific Fishery Management Council, and the National Marine Fisheries Service. ODFW is asking the public for feedback on providing angling opportunities and flexibility for anglers. ODFW gives PFMC recommendations in setting Pacific halibut seasons and regulations at their September meeting with consideration of the public’s request.

ODFW’s marine fishery managers will also give a brief update on how the 2025 bottomfish season is progressing. More in-depth meetings on the 2026 bottomfish season will take place in late September or early October –meetings will be announced to the public.

Information presented at the meeting will be available by July 25 on the ODFW recreational bottomfish (https:// www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/finfish/ groundfish_sport/management.asp) and Pacific halibut (https://www.dfw.state. or.us/MRP/finfish/halibut/management. asp) webpages.

To join the meeting virtually, log on to the Teams platform with the following information: Meeting ID: 271 350 132 878 0; Passcode: qT2jE9Re.

Tierra Del Mar to host Art Fair on Aug. 2

The Tierra Del Mar Community Association is welcoming the public to its annual Art Fair, Saturday, Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the TDM Hall, 5895 Bilyeu Ave.

All are welcome to this event that will feature local art, hand-crafted goods, coastal curiosities, and a kids’ creation station.

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2025 DORY DAYS PARADE Grand Marshal Steve Johnson (above, with mic) and Pacific City Dorymen’s Association Co-Chair Ray Monroe (below, with mic) were two of nine speakers at the inaugural “Dory Fishers – Sand Kickin’ and Story Tellin’” event.

Photos by Tim Hirsch

Museum’s ‘Loyal Service’ exhibit features working animals at war and home

Spike served as a Private for most of his military career. He was a member of a Marine Detachment at Naval Air Station Tillamook during World War II. His job: improve morale amongst other service members. It was a role that probably came naturally…considering he was an English bulldog.

Learn more about Spike and other animals with local military connections at the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum’s (TCPM) newest exhibit: “Loyal Service: Working Animals at War and Home.”

This is the first installation of “The Searchlight,” a rotating exhibition series dedicated to showcasing the stories of military personnel, operations, and conflicts that have shaped our local community.

County Pioneer Museum’s newest exhibit: “Loyal Service.”

“The Museum wants to highlight Tillamook County’s military history,” said Peyton Tracy, executive director of TCPM. “We hope to better preserve the legacy of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and their communities, whose stories are inextricably woven into the fabric of local history.”

The new exhibit showcases the stories of local veterans who worked with animals during active combat and after returning home. From Civil War cavalrymen and Vietnam War Point Men, to a WW I veteran advocating for guide dog training programs. It also shares stories about the beloved mascot animals (including Spike) from Tillamook’s Naval Air Station during WWII.

“‘The Searchlight’ is a rotating series located in an updated room separate from the original military exhibit,”

shared Jenny Teece, exhibit and program developer. “The Museum has had many conversations, internally and with our community partners, about how we utilize the historic 1905 Tillamook County Courthouse’s space to interact with and engage our visitors. The need for a community space to host meetings, presentations, and educational programming has been a prominent topic in those discussions.”

The original military exhibit is robustly researched and expansive, however only a quarter of the artifacts on display have any relation to Tillamook County’s residents or their involvement in military history.

“The main goal of ‘The Searchlight,’ and this first exhibit, is to engage our local community with memories and

stories they can see themselves, their friends, and family members in,” Teece said. “Moving and curating the military exhibit opens a space for a community room to fulfill that need, and allows us to provide more opportunities for visitors.”

Another goal of rotating exhibits at TCPM is to preserve the items on display.

“We want to take care of artifacts so families and friends can come see them another 90 years from now,” said Clara Scillian Kennedy, collections manager. “The Museum has the honor to preserve so much military history, starting with the Civil War all the way up to modern conflicts of the 1990s. We hope the community continues to entrust us with their memories so we can share them with generations to come.”

The “Loyal Service: Working Animals at War and Home” exhibit opened June 14 and is expected to be on display for a year.

Founded in 1935 by Tillamook Oregon pioneers, the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum offers 19 display areas that focus on the history of the North Oregon Coast. The museum’s mission is to preserve and interpret the Cultural Heritage of the North Oregon Coast and to foster appreciation and respect of the North Oregon Coast’s environment. The current collection includes 55,000 items and 20,000 photographs ranging from prehistoric specimens to modern-day.

The Tillamook County Pioneer Museum is open to the public TuesdaySaturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The research library can be used by the public by appointment only.

SPIKE, an English bulldog, served as a member of a Marine Detachment at the Naval Air Station Tillamook where he is buried with full military honors. Learn more about Spike’s story and other animals at war and home through the Tillamook

Photo courtesy of Tillamook County Pioneer Museum

Contributions Worth Remembering

Eckhardt’s legacy includes collection of history photos

By SALLY RISSEL for the Sun

Lorraine Eckhardt recently passed away, and I wanted to pay tribute to her contributions to the history of Tillamook County. She has a collection of more than 4,000 photos from Nehalem to Neskowin. She has allowed me to access many images for use in my books and articles in the Sun

Lorraine lived in Tillamook County for most of her life. After her children left home, she took a class at the community college on how to develop negatives in a darkroom and copy photos. She then started her business copying pictures for friends and customers. Her newspaper ad read: “Copying old photos is my biz. I get them done in a whiz. Very reasonable is my fee. Just call this number and ask for me.”

Eckhardt asked people if she could keep a copy of their photo if it documented local history. This was the beginning of her collection of local images.

Clyde Hudson was a prolific local photographer who began taking pictures of early Tillamook County at the turn of the century. He had a photo business with a darkroom where he developed his negatives. Eckhardt started helping him in his darkroom. He let her copy many of his photos to add to her collection. When Hudson died in 1984, he donated his collection of negatives to Eckhardt. She made copies in her darkroom and meticulously organized them in albums labeled by name and place.

Eckhardt moved from using her darkroom for copying to a computer to scan and copy. She used software to restore and enhance time-worn

photographs carefully. She generously shared her collection of photos with individuals conducting research or working on family history. She recently donated many of her duplicates to the Pacific City (South Tillamook County) branch of Tillamook County Library to sell as contribution to the library. Her other photos will be at the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum. Carol Johnson has been helping her organize her collection over the past couple of years to ensure nothing is lost.

Johnson is a long-time volunteer at the Pacific City library and has organized the vertical files documenting South County history. She has begun digitizing Lorraine’s donation for public access.

Thank you, Lorraine, for saving these photos that document Tillamook History.

Guided plant hike planned for Nestucca Bay NWR

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting the public to join rangers for a guided hike on flowers and other plants at Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The hike is on July 26 at 11 a.m., and will last about one hour. The hike is rated as moderately difficult and is not wheelchair accessible. Rangers will teach attendees about common and uncommon plants found on the refuge as you hike through the coastal prairie at peak summer bloom. In addition, refuge staff will be on-site from 10 a.m.

Showcasing the Fabric of Cultural Heritage in Tillamook County

By NAN DEVLIN Tillamook Coast Visitors Association

Stitching layers of fabric together has a history as long as the invention of weaving. Ancient civilizations used quilted padded garments to wear under metal armor for warmth and protection. Settlers in North America made bed coverings from scraps of fabric to stay warm in winter. Homesteaders to Oregon and Tillamook County also brought that practical skill with them, where it was a necessity of living in an often cool, rainy environment.

But now, quilting is much more than a necessity. It’s not only a popular form of American folk art, but also celebrated as an icon of an area’s cultural heritage. And it’s a fascinating experience for visitors to Tillamook County.

– 2 p.m. to answer questions about the refuge. This event is free, and all ages are welcome.

To participate, meet by the kiosk at the upper parking lot of Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Follow signs from the lower parking lot to reach the upper lot with access to the viewing deck.

Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge is located at 7000 Christiansen Rd, Cloverdale. For more information, call 541-867-4550.

In 2009, a group of local quilting enthusiasts set a goal to create a tie between the county’s rich history and the wonderful talents of the area’s quilters. Through grant funding and community donations, they built and hand-painted giant, colorful, wooden quilt blocks to adorn barns, businesses and boat launches. Known as the Tillamook County Quilt Trail, it was the first such trail west of the Rocky Mountains. There are now 80 quilt blocks throughout Tillamook County. You’ll see them as you drive, or do a walking tour of the original 10 blocks in downtown Tillamook. Soon after, a geocaching experience was added, and the quilt blocks have become beacons for treasure-hunters. And all you need is a cell phone with a GPS app.

The Quilt Trail is not the only homage to the culture of quilting and fabric arts in Tillamook County. The Latimer Quilt and Textile Center is a living, working museum whose mission is to preserve, promote, display and facilitate the creation of and provide education about the textile arts. It also attracts quilt and fabric artists from around the world, who offer workshops and stage special showings of their art.

You can also learn to quilt and weave, buy fabric and supplies, purchase gifts at the shop, access the research library, and enjoy the company of other enthusiasts. Come with a group, and schedule a “bed turning,” a traditional way of showing and sharing stories about antique quilts.

The Tillamook County Quilt Guild hosts quilting shows and gatherings throughout the year. The biggest quilt display they do is during the Tillamook County Fair, held every August at the Tillamook Fairgrounds. An entire floor is dedicated to showing the works of local quilters.

In Pacific City, the Tuesday Stitchers bring their sewing machines to the Kiawanda Community Center and together make quilts for Caring Cabin, a place where children with cancer seek comfort and companionship. They also make quilts for local school graduates and firefighters. Thousands of quilts have been donated by the Tuesday Stitchers. These experiences are available year-round. Download a quilt trail map at tillamookcoast. com/what-to-do/quilt-trail/.

THE TUESDAY STITCHERS created 45 handmade quilts for the Nestucca High School graduating class of 2023.

Images courtesy of TCVA

ONE OF THE MANY quilt blocks on barns and buildings that create the Tillamook County Quilt Trail.

THE LATIMER QUILT AND TEXTILE CENTER in Tillamook showcases vintage quilts in a traditional “bed turning” experience.

THE LEGACY of Lorraine Eckhardt, who recently passed away, includes a collection of more than 4,000 photos.

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Calendar Events of

THE REIMAGINED INN:

A COASTAL CELEBRATION

July 25, 2-6 p.m. Inn at Cape Kiwanda, 33105 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Live music, wine tasting, and s’mores. Free and open to the public. Visit innatcapekiwanda.com.

BOARD GAME NIGHT

July 25, 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.

MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET

July 25, 4-7 p.m. 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Fresh product, artisans, and live music. SNAP program. Visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.

LIVE MUSIC

July 25, 5-7 p.m. Neskowin Beach Golf Course, 48405 Hawk St., Neskowin. Gabriel Hess. Visit neskowinbeachgolf.com.

MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK

July 25, 9 p.m. Goodspeed Park, 3rd and Del Monte Ave., Tillamook. “Moana 2.” Bring blankets and chairs. Popcorn provided. Visit tillamookor.gov.

GARIBALDI DAYS FESTIVAL

July 26, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and July 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 107 Jerry Creasy Way, Garibaldi. Vendors, live music, parade, kids activities, car show, waterball and fireworks.

ART ON THE BEACH & COMPETITION

July 26, 8-11 a.m. Roads End State Park, Lincoln City. Family-friendly community competition. $20 entry fee. Register at CascadeHead. org.

NESKOWIN FARMERS MARKET

July 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 48875 Hwy 101 S., Neskowin. Fresh produce, artisans vendors, and more. Visit neskowinfarmersmarket.com.

YOGA

July 26, 9 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class. Call 541-450-0655.

TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET

July 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner of Laurel Ave. and 2nd St., Tillamook. Locally-grown produce, hand-made and artisan gifts, baked goods, live music, kids’ activities. SNAP match.

GUIDED PLANT WALK

July 26, 11 a.m.-noon. Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 7000 Christiansen Rd., Cloverdale. Meet at upper parking lot. Guided plant walk with Rangers.

AUDITION FOR ‘MURDER AT THE PROM’

July 26, 1 p.m. Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook. Visit tillamooktheater. com.

SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP

July 26, 2-3:30 p.m. PC Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Make your own shea butter soaps. $20 (paid in advance) includes supplies, instruction, and first beverage. Minors must be accompanied by adult. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.

‘THE JUNGLE BOOK’

July 26, 3 and 5:30 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Missoula Children’s Theatre Production. Tickets $8-$18. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.

LIVE MUSIC

July 26, 3-5 p.m. PC Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Live music with Jori and Friends. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.

TRIVIA NIGHT

July 26, 5:30-7 p.m. PC Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Play trivia. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

GUIDED PLANT WALK

July 26, 11 a.m.-noon. Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 7000 Christiansen Rd., Cloverdale. Meet at upper parking lot. Guided plant walk with Rangers.

KATELYN CONVERY CONCERT

July 26, 7 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. “Grungy pop-rock with soul.” Tickets $20. Visit baycityartscenter.com.

PACIFIC CITY FARMERS MARKET

July 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. South Tillamook County Library parking lot, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Local produce, artisan vendors, and more.

CAPE LOOKOUT STEWARDSHIP DAY

July 27, 2-5 p.m. Cape Lookout State Park, 13000 Whiskey Creek Rd., Tillamook. Care for pollinator garden, weed around native plantings, and remove ivy. Registration required - netartsbaywebs.org.

LIVE MUSIC

July 27, 3-5 p.m. PC Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Live music with Jori and Friends. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.

YOGA

July 28, 30, and Aug. 1 & 2, 9 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class. Call 541-450-0655.

PACIFIC CITY

WALKING WONDERS

July 28, 30 & Aug. 1, 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

July 29, 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

July 29, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.

SEA SHANTIES

July 29, 2 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Learn about sea shanties and write one of your own. Visit tillabook.org.

MARITIME TATTOOS

July 29, 3:30 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Learn about history of American traditional maritime tattoos. Visit tillabook.org.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

July 30, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Room 106. Also available via teleconference live video at tctvonline.com or teleconference at #971-254-3149, conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only). For agenda, visit tillamookcounty.gov.

SUMMER READING MOVIE

July 30, 12:30 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. “LEGO Batman” (2017). Floor seating; snacks provided. Visit tillabook. org.

PICTIONARY

July 30, 5:30-7 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.

WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHT

July 30, 6 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. “Oceans 8.” (2018) Free admission and popcorn. Visit tillabook.org.

TAI CHI

July 31, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/first class free. Call 503-510-0588.

KIDS’ SUMMER READING EVENT

July 31, noon. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Gravity Catastrophe with the Zaniac. Visit tillabook.org.

BINGO

July 31, 1-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit kiawanda.com.

KIDS’ SUMMER READING EVENT

July 31, 3 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Gravity Catastrophe with the Zantiac. Visit tillabook.org.

SUMMER MUSIC SERIES

Aug. 1, noon. Tillamook County Library 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. TBD. Free admission. Visit tillabook.org.

BOARD GAME NIGHT

Aug. 1, 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.

MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET

Aug. 1, 4-7 p.m. 635 Manzanita Ave., Manza-

nita. Fresh product, artisans, and live music. SNAP program. Visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.

TERRY ROBB CONCERT

Aug. 1, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Blues and acoustic guitar. Tickets $20-$25. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.

LINCOLN CITY SUMMER ART FESTIVAL

Aug. 1, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. More than 40 vendors. Live music 1-4 p.m. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter. org.

AUDITIONS FOR ‘HOW TO SURVIVE A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE’

Aug. 1 & 2, 1 p.m. Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook. Visit tillamooktheater. com.

NESKOWIN FARMERS MARKET

Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 48875 Hwy 101 S., Neskowin. Fresh produce, artisans, vendors, and more. Visit neskowinfarmersmarket.com.

TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET

Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner of Laurel Ave. and 2nd St., Tillamook. Locally-grown produce, hand-made and artisan gifts, baked goods, live music, kids’ activities. SNAP match.

TIERRA DEL MAR ART FAIR

Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. TDM Hall, 5895 Bilyeu Ave., Tierra Del Mar. Local art and hand-crafted goods from 18 artists and vendors, kids’ creation station.

RAPTOR CONFIDENTIAL WITH MARILYN ELLIS

Aug. 2, 3-5 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Interactive and informative presentation on raptors. Visit tillabook.org.

BINGO

Aug. 2, 5:30-7 p.m. PC Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Play Bingo with others. Must be 21 or over. RSVP at PCPour.com.

PACIFIC CITY FARMERS MARKET

Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. South Tillamook County Library parking lot, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Local produce, artisan vendors, and more.

SOUND BOWL SUNDAY

Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit kiawanda.com.

STITCHERS

Aug. 4, 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.

A NIGHT OF AFRICAN MUSIC

Aug. 4, 7 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Marimba Maestro Blessing Bled Chimanga featuring Doctor Twang. Tickets $15. Visit baycityartscenter.com.

YOGA

Aug. 4, 6, 8 & 9, 9 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class. Call 541-450-0655.

PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS

Aug. 4, 6 & 8, 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).

NETARTS BAY SALT MARSH TOUR

Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Southern end of Netarts Bay. Presentation followed by guided 1.5- to 3-mile hike — easy to moderate terrain. Registration requiredvisit netartsbaywebs.org.

STITCHERS

Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Community of people who make things for others. All levels welcome. $6 admission. Call 503-965-7900.

PACIFIC CITY-NESTUCCA VALLEY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING

Aug. 5, noon. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Local concerns and business matters. Email pcnvchamber@gmail.com.

ADOLESCENT SPORTS PHYSICAL EVENT

Aug. 5, 3-7 p.m. Adventist Health, 38505 Brooten Rd., Ste. A, Pacific City. No-cost sports physicals for ages 12-21. Call 503-815-2292 to schedule appointment.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Aug. 5, 5-7 p.m. Lincoln City Community Center, 2150 NE Oar Pl., Lincoln City. Promotes policy-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Games, raffles, and free food. Visit lincolncityparksandrec.org.

BLESSING BLED CHIMANGA CONCERT

Aug. 5, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Zimbabwean musician on the marimba. Tickets $15. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Aug. 6, 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

Aug. 6, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. All ages invited. Call 503-965-6163.

TRIVIA NIGHT

Aug. 6, 5:30-7 p.m. PC Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Free admission. Must be 21 or over. Play trivia. Sign-up at PC-Pour.com.

CHASE MATTHEW CONCERT

Aug. 6, 8 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. “Raw real country straight from the heart of Nashville.” Tickets included in fair admission. Visit tillamookfair. com.

TILLAMOOK COUNTY FAIR

Aug. 6-9. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. Carnival rides, vendors, variety of entertainers, Pig-N-Ford Races, exhibits, pari-mutuel horse racing, demolition derby and more. Visit tillamookfair.com.

CRABBING EXPLORIENCE

Aug. 7, 9 a.m. SW 51st St. Pavilion, Lincoln City. Brief orientation followed by clamming on Siletz Bay. Free and no registration required. Call 541-996-1274.

TAI CHI

Aug. 7, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/first class free. Call 503-510-0588.

BINGO

Aug. 7, 1-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit kiawanda.com.

SPANISH ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING

Aug. 7, 4 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Practice Spanish and English in language conversation group. Visit tillabook.org.

TAKEN BY THE SKY CONCERT

Aug. 7, 8 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band. Tickets included in fair admission. Visit tillamookfair.com.

HIKING EXPLORIENCE

Aug. 8, 1 p.m. Spyglass Ridge Trailhead, Lincoln City. Just north of Taft High school parking lot. 1.25 mile guided hike. Free and no registration required. Call 541-996-1274.

BOARD GAME NIGHT

Aug. 8, 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.

MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET

Aug. 8, 4-7 p.m. 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Fresh product, artisans, and live music. SNAP program. Visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.

MARDI GRAS MAYHEMA MURDER MYSTERY

Aug. 8, 5-7 p.m. PC Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Special murder mystery event - wear outrageous Mardi Gras costume if you want. $30 fee ($20 paid in advance) includes appetizers and first glass of bubbly. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.

WAYLON WYATT CONCERT

Aug. 8, 8 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. 18-year old folk-country prodigy. Tickets included in fair admission. Visit tillamookfair.com.

BIOSPHERE BEACH AMBASSADOR

Aug. 9, 7:15 a.m. NW 15th St. Beach Access, Lincoln City. Meet Biosphere Beach Ambassador Josh Havelind near the tidepools. Visit CascadeHead.org.

BIRD WATCHING EXPLORIENCE

Aug. 9, 9-11 a.m. Alder Island Nature Trailhead, Lincoln City. Guided bird walk. Free and no registration required. Call 5441-996-1274.

NESKOWIN FARMERS MARKET

Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 48875 Hwy 101 S., Neskowin. Fresh produce, artisans, vendors, and more. Visit neskowinfarmersmarket.com.

TILLAMOOK FARMERS MARKET

Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Corner of Laurel Ave. and 2nd St., Tillamook. Locally-grown produce, hand-made and artisan gifts, baked goods, live music, kids’ activities. SNAP match.

LINCOLN CITY SANDCASTLE CONTEST

Aug. 9, 10 a.m. Siletz Bay, Lincoln City. Amateur sandcastle building contest. Call 541-9962535 or visit ILoveMosChowder.com.

NESTUCCA HIGH SCHOOL 60TH REUNION

Aug. 9, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. All alumnae are invited to potluck/picnic. Visit kiawanda.com.

CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP

Aug. 9, 2-3:30 p.m. PC Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Make your own soy candles. $20 (paid in advance) includes supplies, instruction, and first beverage. Minors must be accompanied by adult. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.

INTERNATIONAL WINE TASTING

Aug. 9, 4-6 p.m. Neskowin Beach Golf Course, 48405 Hawk St., Neskowin. Visit neskowinbeachgolf.com.

PICTIONARY

Aug. 9, 5:30-7 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.

PACIFIC CITY FARMERS MARKET

Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. South Tillamook County Library parking lot, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Local produce, artisan vendors, and more.

To have your event added to the Sun’s calendar, email information to tim@pacificcitysun.com