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Improving Your Space
Science on Tap event, set for April 9 at Pelican Pub, to focus on improving soil quality, building a rain garden
TPUD seeks applicants for its College Work Program
Applicants are now being invited to apply for the Tillamook PUD College Work Program as the application period has begun.
This program is an opportunity for fulltime college students to work at TPUD during their school breaks, a minimum of 14 weeks per year. Students begin the program by assisting tree trimming and line crews in the field. Students may have an opportunity to work in the Tillamook PUD office later in the program as well. The program is open to high school senior students graduating in the 2025 academic year. Applications are available on the TPUD website. The completed application, with all requested information, must be submitted via the Tillamook PUD website by 5:30 p.m., Monday, May 5. The Tillamook PUD Board of Directors will interview students in mid-May. Applicants are evaluated on academic achievement, educational and career goals, employment experience, extra-curricular activities, and leadership qualities.
For more information and to apply, visit www.tpud.org/about-us/careeropportunities/employment-opportunities/ or contact Marissa Durrer, executive assistant, at 503-842-2535 or email mdurrer@tpud.org.
Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30.
Trained Oregon State Park volunteers and rangers will be stationed at 14 sites along the Oregon Coast to help visitors spot whales and their calves and answer questions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily, March 22-30. Cape Foulweather will not be included this year because it is closed due to construction. Similarly, while in the pre-COVID era, Cape Kiwanda was included, it, too, didn’t make the list again this year.
“Spring is a great time for whale watching because the gray whales are usually closer to shore on their return trip, typically around a mile or so out, and they might also have calves in tow,” said Park Ranger Peter McBride.
An estimated 19,260 gray whales are expected to swim past Oregon’s shores from late winter through June as part of their annual migration back to Alaska.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced an end to an Unusual Mortality Event impacting gray whales in 2023. Since then, the
Officials remind beachgoers of sensitive Snowy Plover habitat ..................2 Variety of community activities featured
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
Voters will have a chance to hear from candidates running for a range of local districts on Tuesday, April 1, noon-2 p.m., when the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts its Spring 2025 Candidates’ Forum at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. The public is welcome and lunch is available for a nominal charge.
Invited to the forum will be candidates from the Nestucca Valley School District, Tillamook Bay Community College, Tillamook County Transportation District, Tillamook County Emergency Communications District, Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District, Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority, Neskowin Regional Sanitary Authority, Neskowin Regional Water District, Cloverdale Water District, Cloverdale Sanitary District, Hebo Joint Water and Sanitary Authority, and Beaver Water District.
Also on the agenda will be a presentation on Tillamook County Ballot Measure 29-183, which proposes to raise the transient lodging tax for unincorporated Tillamook County from 10 percent to 14 percent in two 2 percent increments.
According to event organizer Doug Olson, the event will feature a chance for each candidate to introduce themselves followed by an opportunity for those in attendance to ask questions. At press time, Olson planned to give each candidate 5-7 minutes to share information about him or herself, but that time could be reduced if an abundance of candidates accept the invitation.
estimated population has increased by roughly 30 percent from 14,530 in 2023 to 19,260 last year, according to NOAA. The numbers are on the rise overall, but the calf count is still low as the population continues to rebound.
Whale Watch Week provides an opportunity to see not only the gray whales but other coastal wildlife including birds and other marine mammals with help from trained volunteers and rangers.
A map of volunteer-staffed sites is available online on the official event webpage: https://oregonstateparks.org/ index.cfm?do=thingstodo.dsp_ whaleWatching.
The Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 22-30. Rangers from Oregon State Parks will be on hand.
All Whale Watch Week visitors are encouraged to dress for the weather, to bring binoculars and to follow beach safety guidelines. Visit https://visittheoregoncoast. com/beach-safety/ for a list of safety tips.
For more information about coast parks and campgrounds, visit stateparks.oregon.gov.
“Everyone will have an opportunity to say who he or she is and talk about their background and take some questions,” Olson told the Sun. “We’ll put everyone in the room and let people ask questions and see what they have to say.”
As of the March 20 deadline, those serving South Tillamook County constituents that had filed for the election (but not yet confirmed for forum) were: Andrea Goss (TBCC, Zone 2), Jim Heffernan, Suzanne Weber (TBCC, Zone 3), Shannon Hoff (TBCC, Zone 4), Pat Ryan (TBCC, Zone 6); Jim Heffernan, David McCall (TCTD, Pos. 1), Vern Ressler, Tyler McComas (TCTD, Pos. 3), Eric Sappington (TCTD, Pos. 5), Gary Hanenkrat (TCTD, Pos. 7); Irene Barajas, Troy N. Trute, Sherry Hartford (NVSD, Pos. 1), Seth Belsey, Kayla Cole (NVSD, Pos. 2), Greg Woods (NVSD, Pos. 4), Marty Wisehart, Jason Hagan (NVSD, Pos. 5); Anne Price, (NRFPD, Pos. 3), Mark Menefee (NRFPD, Pos. 4), Steve Shiels (NRFPD, Pos. 5); Ron Smith (BWD, Pos. 2), Jason McKillip (BWD, Pos. 5); Lonny E. Moeller (HJWSA, Pos. 1), Randy Haltiner (HJWSA, Pos. 2), Randy Haltiner (HJWSA, Pos. 2), Sherry Hartford (HJWSA, Pos. 3), Carey Wundram (HJWSA, Pos. 4); Diane Saunders (NRWD, Pos. 1), Tom Prehoditch (NRWD, Pos. 2); LuAnn Anderson (PCJWSA, Pos. 1), Max W. Shoemaker (PCJWSA, Pos. 2), Dan Doyle (PCJWSA, Pos. 4); Tim Carpenter (TCECD, Pos. 1), Matt Kelly (TCECD, Pos. 3), Erik Harth (TCEDC, Pos. 5); Fred Bassett (CSD, Pos. 1), Candyce S. Pengelly (CSD, Pos. 4), Jeniffer Corcoran (CSD, Pos. 5); and Alex Sifford, Pam Rowland, Dave Benneth, Jeff Walton, Michael Herbell, Christi Clark (NRSA).
Whale Watch Week returns to the Oregon
TSaving the Snowy Plover
Respect nesting areas to protect threatened snowy plover now through Sept. 15
he Oregon Parks and Recreation Department and Siuslaw National Forest remind visitors to the Oregon Coast that it is plover nesting season — beachgoers can help recovery efforts for the threatened western snowy plover March 15 to Sept. 15.
Sensitive plover nesting areas are identified on maps for the northern Oregon Coast and southern Oregon Coast. They include an area at Sand Lake Recreation Area north of Tierra Del Mar. Signs may be present at trailheads with additional rules and limits, such as staying on the wet sand and no dogs even on a leash, to help protect the small shorebirds and their exposed nests during this crucial period. Visitors may also see rope fencing in dry sand areas (such as Sand Lake); this fencing delineates some, but not all, of the critical plover habitat that should be avoided. Recreation restrictions occur in designated plover management areas.
doing your part to understand nesting season rules and to share the beach this spring and summer.”
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed western snowy plovers as a threatened species in 1993, when officials counted only 45 breeding adults. The numbers of breeding adults have steadily increased since then due to ongoing efforts. Officials counted 440 during the breeding season survey in 2024.
More information on the snowy plover, including detailed maps of nesting sites, can be found on the Oregon State Parks website (oregon.gov/plovers) and on the Siuslaw National Forest website (https://t.ly/ AKPAN).
Seasonal recreation restrictions have reportedly helped protect these small birds that nest on open sand along Oregon’s beaches. Nests, and especially chicks, are well-camouflaged. During the nesting season, human disturbances can flush adult plovers away from their nests as they attempt to defend their young. Left alone too long, or too often, eggs or chicks can die from exposure, predators or people.
“With the support of the public and improvements to plover habitat, we’re making great strides in reversing the decline of this species,” said Cindy Burns, Siuslaw National Forest wildlife biologist. “Keep
Plovers have been found nesting in new or historical nesting sites. For example, plover nests have been identified at the Sand Lake Recreation Area, near the lake’s inlet, every year the last few years. Beachgoers can protect these birds by recreating on the wet sand areas, avoiding roped off nesting areas, observing trail kiosks and signs, packing all trash out and keeping dogs on leash.
Habitat loss from invasive plants — as well as human disturbances, including litter and discarded food scraps that attract predators — have contributed to the birds’ decline. The Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative, saveoregondunes.org, is working with land managers on a restoration strategy and to raise public awareness about the need to restore the dunes ecosystem for western snowy plovers, rare plants and animals and the unique recreation opportunities offered here.
Cape Lookout Stewardship Day offers opportunities
Cape Lookout Stewardship Day, set for Thursday, April 3, offers opportunities to give back and work to maintain the area’s natural areas and restore healthy coastal landscapes.
Annually, WEBS partners with Cape Lookout State Park to offer opportunities to give back, maintain local natural areas, and restore healthy coastal landscapes. They say their efforts to remove ivy and establish new native plants have made a huge impact in the park over the last few years.
This year, WEBS will continue its efforts with ivy removal and native plant maintenance, and will be creating a new native pollinator garden in the day use area. Those wanting to pitch in can join park staff along with WEBS volunteers on April 3 to prepare the bed for this new garden.
“Events like this not only offer an opportunity to give back, participants can connect with others in the community, enjoy a day outdoors and hear about the successes and challenges for maintaining the health of Cape Lookout State Park,” said Marina Dreeben, stewardship coordinator
for WEBS. “Keep an eye out for more Stewardship Days this Spring.”
Activities are designed to accommodate a variety of skill levels. Families are welcome. Those participating can bring: water bottle and snacks, long pants and sturdy boots, rain gear and layers to stay warm, work gloves, hand pruners, shovels, and trowels. WEBS will also provide tools.
For more information and to view link to register, visit netartsbaywebs.org/events.
Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS is also asking for donations to help in their commiment to offering high-quality, naturebased events led by experts, while also reducing the financial barrier of outdoor recreation. Donations help in supporting the work of the WEBS organization. As a nonprofit organization, WEBS relies on donations and grants. To donate, visit netartsbaywebs.org/donations.
WEBS and partners are hosting the event as part of the Explore Nature series of hikes, walks, paddles, and outdoor adventures. To learn more about Explore Nature, visit explorenaturetillamookcoast.com.
An Innovative Musical Approach
Fry Street Quartet to play Neskowin Chamber Music Concert on April 6 at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma
The dynamic and award-winning musical stylings of the Fry Street Quartet will showcase their innovative approach to music on Sunday, April 6, when Neskowin Chamber Music hosts the talented foursome. The concert starts at 3 p.m. at the Chapel at Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp, 5195 Winema Road, Cloverdale.
The Fry Street Quartet, lauded as “a triumph of ensemble playing” by The New York Times, is a dynamic force in the world of chamber music. Known for their innovative approach, the quartet bridges classical masterpieces with bold, contemporary compositions. Their performances are celebrated for their “technical precision and scorching spontaneity” (The Strad), and they have captivated audiences around the world, from Carnegie Hall to Jerusalem. Since winning the Grand Prize at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the ensemble has earned acclaim for its profound artistry and technical mastery. Their diverse discography includes recordings of works by Haydn, Beethoven, and Janáček, alongside contemporary pieces such as Laura Kaminsky’s “As One” and Clarice Assad’s “Canções da America.”
THE FRY STREET QUARTET will perform a concert on Sunday, April 6, when Neskowin Chamber Music hosts the talented foursome.
A champion of new music, the Fry Street Quartet continues to expand their catalog with works inspired by nature and sustainability. Recent commissions include Laura Kaminsky’s “Arboreal,” Nicolás Lell Benavides’ “Lek,” and Gabriela Lena Frank’s “A Psalm of Disquiet.” Their multi-disciplinary global sustainability initiative, “The Crossroads Project” with physicist Dr. Robert Davies has drawn widespread attention with its innovative blend of art and science, highlighting the quartet’s commitment to advocacy through music.
The quartet’s repertoire spans classical and modern works, with particular emphasis on the complete quartets of Béla Bartók, which they’ve performed as part of Salt Lake City’s NOVA series and at Utah State University.
TORTA party
to kick-off
PUD is accepting applications now for the 2025 Electrical Lineworker Program Scholarship. Two scholarship opportunities are available for Tillamook County students that will be graduating in 2025 or have graduated within the 2024 or 2023 academic year. For more information and to apply, visit www.tpud.org/newscommunity/electrical-lineworker-program-scholarship/ or stop by the Tillamook PUD office. Applications are due on or before 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025.
The Fry Street Quartet serves as Quartetin-Residence at Utah State University and performs on a rare collection of Italian instruments, including violins by J.B. Guadagnini and Pietro Rogeri, a viola by Giovanni Battista Rogeri, and a cello by Andrea Guarneri.
For tickets to the April 6 concert ($40), visit neskowinchambermusic.com.
upcoming Buzzard Butte Trail System
An announcement party for Tillamook Off Road Trail Alliance’s upcoming Buzzard Butte mountain bike trail system is scheduled for Saturday, March 22, starting at 6 p.m., at Kiawanda Community, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.
The event, which is being promoted as a celebration of the groundbreaking of the trail system, will also serve as a launching point for an effort to raise funds for tools and trail resources. It will also feature information about upcoming “Dig Days.”
According to TORTA, the Buzzard Butte Trail Network will be constructed east of
Sand Lake, north of Cape Kiwanda and south of Cape Lookout, in the Siuslaw National Forest. Development calls for 35 miles of single track mountain bike trails, mostly on the west side of the slope. It has an overall budget of nearly $2 million.
Attendees will also have a chance at prize giveaways including Transition Bikes, Schwalbe Tires, Smith Optics, and Cascade Bikes. As well, Pelican Brewery will provide beverages for the 21 and older crowd.
For more information about TORTA and its upcoming plans, visit tortamtb.com.
JOINT WATER-SANITARY AUTHORITY
PUBLIC NOTICE
PACIFIC CITY MOVIES
March 21, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. “Little Women.” 503-9656163.
BOARD GAME NIGHT
March 21, 4-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Use PC Pour’s board games or bring your own. 21 or over. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
YOGA
March 22, 9 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600
Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10/class. 541-450-0655.
NORTH COAST THROWDOWN
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
March 22, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. Games, music, and cash prizes. Visit tillamookfair.com.
BOOK SIGNING
March 22, noon-3 p.m. Stimulus Coffee + Baker, 33105
Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Author Terry Evers selling signed copies of his book, “Fifteen Seasons.”
ART SHOW
March 22, 2-4 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Works by painter Sandra Swanson and potter Kay Woolridge. Free; donations encouraged. Visit baycityartscenter.com.
PICTIONARY
March 22, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape t Dr., Pacific City. Play Pictionary with others. Must be 21 or over. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
LINE DANCING CLASS
March 22, 7 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Classes begin with a lesson then dancing. $10 fee. Contact Kris Rooke, 425894-4111.
REVERIE: A CELEBRATION OF
LIVE MUSIC & DANCE
March 22, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Pathways Dance Company & Ping & Woof Opera. $10-$30. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter. org.
SPRING WHALE WATCH WEEK
March 22-30. Visit ORWhaleWatch.org.
SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC SERIES
March 23, 6-8 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503-965-7007.
MAGICIAN JEFF EVANS
March 23, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Festival of Illusions event. Tickets $11-$19. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
BEACHCOMBING EXPLORIENCE
March 24, 2 p.m. SW 33rd St. Beach Access, Lincoln City. Hunt for gemstones, petrified wood, agates and more with a local expert. Free; no registration req. 541-9961274.
COOKIE DECORATING CLASS
March 24, 2 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Festival of Illusions event. $35. Visit
lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
THE AMAZING BUBBLE MAN
March 24, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Festival of Illusions event. Tickets $11-$19. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
YOGA
March 24, 26, 28 & 29, 9 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class. 541-450-0655.
PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS
March 24, 26 & 28, 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
March 25, 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. 503-965-7900.
SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY
March 25, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.
UKULELE JAM WITH ALAN
March 25, 4 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. 503-965-6163.
TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA
March 25, 6-8 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. 503-965-7007.
LOUIE FOXX’S ONE MAN SIDE SHOW
March 25, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Festival of Illusions event. Tickets $11-$19. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
March 26, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Room 106. Live video at tctvonline.com. For agenda, visit tillamookcounty.gov.
WATER: THE MUSICAL
March 26, 11 a.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Festival of Illusions event. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY STORYTIME
March 26, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. All ages invited. 503-9656163.
WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHT
March 26, 6 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. “The Thing From Another World.” (1951) Free admission and popcorn. Visit tillabook.org.
OPEN ART NIGHT
March 26, 6-8 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Bring own supplies and work alongside other artists. Visit baycityartscenter.com.
TONY STEINBACH YELLS AND THROWS THINGS March 26, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Festival of Illusions event. Tickets $11-$19. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
TAI CHI
March 27, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/first class free. Call 503-510-0588.
BINGO March 27, 1-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit kiawanda.com.
HYPNOTIST JOE BLACK
March 27, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. $11-$19. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
BOARD GAME NIGHT March 28, 4-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Use PC Pour’s board games or bring your own. 21 or over. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
ALEX ZERBE THE ZANIAC March 28, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Festival of Illusions event. Tickets $11-$19. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
SPRING
Want to improve soil health at your home? Interested in learning what it takes to erect a rain garden? Answers to both of these goals are around the corner when Nestucca, Neskowin & Sand Lake Watersheds Council presents their final Science on Tap event of the season on April 9.
Starting at 6 p.m. at Pelican Brewing Company’s Pacific City pub, the Watershed Council will present “Building a Resilient Landscape: Rain Gardens, Soil Health, and Property Improvement,” hosted by Samikshya Budhathoki and Marcille Ansorge.
Budhathoki, the master gardener and Small Farms Program Coordinator at OSU Extension Service, Tillamook County, will be discussing ways to improve soil health on your property and will be joined by volunteer and Master Gardener Marcille Ansorge, who will be teaching participants how to build a rain garden on their property. Rain gardens can help to mitigate flooding on your property, improve water quality in the watershed, and provide habitat for native pollinators.
Budhathoki has a background in agriculture and soil health and enjoys working with diverse communities. She earned her master’s degree from Oregon State University in Corvallis, specializing
2106 2nd St., Tillamook. “Leticia Carson: An Enduring Spirit of Hope and Freedom.” Visit tcpm.org.
UNCOVERING LOCAL HISTORY THROUGH
CEMETERY PRESERVATION
March 29, 3:30 p.m. North County Recreation District, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Learn about resources available to help uncover your family history or that of our pioneers. Email info@nehalemvalleyhistory.org.
BINGO
March 29, 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.
PROFESSOR DR. SCHREIBERTHE HISTORICAL CONJURER
March 29, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Festival of Illusions event. $11-$19. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
LEARN A TRICK WITH
PROFESSOR DR. SCHREIBER
March 30, 1 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Festival of Illusions event. $40. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC SERIES
March 30, 6-8 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503-965-7007.
YOGA
March 31 and April 2, 4 & 5, 9 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10/class. 541-450-0655.
PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS
March 31 and April 2 & 4, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Contact coordinator Kathy, 503-801-7448 (text).
STITCHERS
April 1, 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 CANDIDATES’ FORUM
April 1, noon. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Includes opportunties for questions. Email pcnvchamber@gmail.com.
“BUILDING A RESILIENT LANDSCAPE: RAIN GARDENS, SOIL HEALTH, AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT,” is a Science on Tap event sponsored by Nestucca, Neskowin and Sand Lake Watersheds Council and hosted by Samikshya Budhathoki (above) and Marcille Ansorge (at left).
in soil health and cover crops. When she’s not working, you can likely find her in the garden (learning to manage snails and slugs — a newfound interest of hers in coastal gardening), cooking, hiking, backpacking, and buying more plants that she does not need!
Ansorge has been an active master gardener in Nebraska and in Oregon. While living in Nebraska, her residence was chosen for the installation of a rain garden to improve the quality of the watershed area.
For more information, visit nestuccawaters.org.
TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA
April 1, 6-8 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. 503-965-7007.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
April 2, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Room 106. Live video at tctvonline.com. For agenda, visit tillamookcounty.gov.
‘HOSPICE ISN’T WHAT YOU THINK’
April 2, 1 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Discover the Truth About End of Life Care. Session includes information and Q&A. Contact Aufdercj@ah.org.
PREPARDENESS IN ACTION
April 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Learn about CERT, create an emergency plan, and more. Visit https://lu.ma/we6louyd.
WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHT
April 2, 6 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. “Secret of the Blue Room.” (1933) Free admission and popcorn. Visit tillabook.org.
TAI CHI
April 3, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/first class free. 503-510-0588.
BINGO April 3, 1-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit kiawanda.com.
CAPE LOOKOUT STEWARDSHIP DAY April 3, 2-5 p.m. Cape Lookout State Park Day Use Area, 13000 Whiskey Creek Rd., Tillamook. Ivy removal, native plant maintenance, and create new native pollinator garden. Registration required - visit netartsbaywebs.org.
BEACHCOMBING EXPLORIENCE
April 4, 11 a.m. SW 33rd St. Beach Access, Lincoln City. Hunt for gemstones, petrified wood, agates and more with a local expert. Free; no registration req. 541-996-1274.
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. WED-SUN | 4:30-9
