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School Board candidates discuss need for transparency, safety, better test scores
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
Candidates vying for open positions on the Nestucca Valley School District Board of Directors shared their points of views on a range of issues at an April 11 political forum held at the Hebo fire hall of Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District. Appearing at the forum were: Troy Trute, Sherry Hartford, Irene Barajas (Position 1); Seth Belsey, Kayla Cole (Position 2); Greg Woods (Position 4, unopposed), Jason Hagan, Marty Wisehart, (Position 5). Barajas and Wisehart are the lone current members, but Wisehart is running for Position 5 rather the Position 4, where he currently sits.
Amongst the issues the candidates addressed when asked what their primary
focus would be if elected was board transparency.
“I think transparency is one thing the board needs to work on for sure,” Trute said. “Especially with the community having so many issues, I feel that would be a good start.”
And Barajas agreed transparency remains a big issue.
“I’ve actively advocated for my transparency and communication between the board,” she said. “I know that’s a real sticking point. I’ve also worked with communicating with other board members to try to improve on our communications in board meetings because we want everyone to feel welcome. We want everyone to feel heard. Whether or not we agree it doesn’t matter. If you don’t agree with us and you’re aware of a situation that we
might not know about, we want to hear those things. We can’t fix those things if you don’t come to the board. I really believe that we can restore the faith in the administration (and) in the school district with better communication and transparency.”
Cole also pointed to transparency as a problem.
“I think (we need better) transparency with the parents,” she said. “Parents should be able to go in and walk their kids to class without being harassed.”
Hagan, too, voiced concern with communication.
“We can do a lot if we can improve our communication and focus on fixing the communication breakdown,” he said. “The community, the parents — we need to get them to come together. (Some
people have) been afraid (of recourse) for a long time. We can fix everything (with good) transparency. We need good communication so we can fix all that.”
The candidates also pointed toward quality of education and safety as top concerns.
“I think we should encourage our good teachers, which we have lots of and discourage our bad teachers/ administration,” Trute said. “That should be the generic answer of everyone on board, really.”
“I’m here mainly for the students and the staff,” offered Hartford. “What needs to happen is we need to do a curriculum overhaul. I believe in merit-based pay for teachers, extra support staff for teachers,
The Pacific City-Woods Citizen Advisory Committee will discuss a range of issues including an update on middle housing at its quarterly meeting on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-noon, at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.
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I have been following the efforts by county commissioners to shift and broaden the sources of funding that our county relies on to provide citizens with necessary services. I appreciate the conscientious work this has required.
This current proposal to increase the transient lodging tax (TLT) is an effort to leverage money from tourists and visitors to pay for services caused by their presence here, and that makes sense to me. Due to our visitor population, we have added costs in road maintenance and public safety services and it’s appropriate for the visitors to pay for that.
As the owner of a short-term rental in Tillamook County, I don’t pay the lodging taxes. Those taxes are paid for by the guests who stay at my rental. And while an increase in the lodging tax, especially a 40 percent increase, is bound to cause my guests to flinch, I still think it’s fair that they pay it. If visitors don’t pay for these additional costs, then those costs must be borne by all county residents, and I don’t think that’s at all fair.
However, there is one aspect of this TLT system that irks me, and that is the state mandated 30/70 split, whereby 30 percent of the lodging tax dollars go into the county general fund, while 70 percent must be spent attracting tourists to our area. I know that in our county we have worked hard to allot some of that 70 percent on facilities that benefit visitors and residents alike, nonetheless, this split creates a hardship on our county budget.
I am willing to accept an increase in our TLT, but as part of this change, I would like the commissioners and the county to commit to putting resources towards pressuring the state to change the 30/70 split. Even a 50/50 split would be a big step forward.
Vivi Tallman Nehalem
School board candidates’ experienced touted
Ballots for the May 20 Special Election will be mailed to voters on April 30 and several of our Nestucca Valley School District (NVSD) board positions are on the ballot.
We will be casting our ballots for Irene Barajas (position 1), Seth Belsey (position 2), and Martin (Marty) Wisehart (position 5) and hope you will do the same. Irene and Marty currently serve on the board; Seth is running for the first time. All three candidates have children in the school district.
These three candidates have organizational experience and are qualified for the demanding work of the board. They bring good communication skills to the district administration and are committed to transparency with the community. Knowing Irene, Seth, and Marty gives us confidence that they have the students’ welfare and academic success as their top priorities.
All three support public education, which welcomes everyone with all their diverse backgrounds, learning styles and needs. These candidates understand that public education provides students with knowledge and social and creative problem-solving skills, and that such a well-rounded education prepares our community’s young people for successfully navigating a complex world. These candidates are also aware of the district’s need for improvement in students’ academic performance. Irene
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and Marty, as current board members, and Seth, as a dedicated community member, actively participated in the recent district Strategic Planning session. All are committed to the goals that are set for advancing student-specific math and reading progress through proven and innovative approaches (such as Measuring Academic Progress, or MAP) that are currently being implemented and include focused teacher training.
We have lived in South County for 33 years and both taught in the Nestucca School District for many years. We feel a deep connection with the district and know that it is at the heart of our community. We want the administration, staff, and students to thrive and trust that Irene Barajas, Seth Belsey, and Marty Wisehart share this vision. Their dedication will serve us well as Nestucca Valley School District board members. Please join us in voting for them.
Kim and Mark Cavatorta
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Resident calls for greater school board accountability
We have failed to educate our students in the Nestucca Valley School District. State tests scores are 15 percent proficiency in reading and 11 percent in math. All the current candidates agree this is an important issue.
There has been a lack of accountability. The two current school board members running for office were appointed. I’m unaware of any time the current board members have publicly opposed an agenda item brought by the superintendent.They also rarely communicate to the public about their concerns including passing policies against Title IX.
Our current board members, Martin Wisehart and Irene Barajas voted to allow males in girls’ sports and private spaces putting them in harm’s way. There’s no common sense, or common human decency.
There are issues regarding fiscal responsibility. According to the 2025-26 proposed budget, school enrollment is 530 students and total expenditures are $18,593,163. That means we are spending $35,000 per student. The proposed budget does not account for the estimated loss of $3 million of federal funding due to noncompliance. Timber revenues are expected to decrease, but the proposed budget is only $21,000 less than last year. The superintendent is going to make $186,000 plus benefits, and $15,000 for travel expenses, and $20,000 for conferences, and dues.
The schools are no longer welcoming, provide a positive learning environment, or garner mutual respect between parents, students, teachers, administrators and community members. There are student safety issues. It appears we are still in lockdown mode which were policies implemented during COVID by our superintendent since parents must get prior authorization to come into the school, and some are told they are not welcome and if they violate that, they will be given a “trespassing” letter from the district’s attorney. Everyone should be treated equitably.
We need new board members that believe in accountability, transparency, fiscal responsibility, and student safety who have attended board meetings and been involved in the schools. Join me in voting for Sherry Hartford, Kayla Cole, Jason Hagan, and Greg Woods who are committed to improving how we serve our students and community.
Robin Kostrikin Pacific City
County commissioner urges ‘yes’ vote on TLT increase
Tillamook County is proposing a four percent increase of transient lodging tax (TLT), to be paid by visitors, to help pay for emergency services that visitors need when they are here. Voters will decide on this proposed increase in the May 20 election.
As a Tillamook County commissioner, I urge voters to support this measure. It is fair and appropriate. As you may be aware, the county, the school districts and special districts are reeling financially from loss of timber revenue. We need to generate new sources of revenue to continue providing the services that our community and our visitors depend on. Raising TLT by four percent will help stabilize the budget to maintain current service levels in the sheriff’s office and the emergency management department. It will not be paid by Tillamook County citizens.
Most people we’ve talked to have been supportive of raising TLT by four percent, other than some (but not all) short term rental (STR) and lodging owners and operators, who are naturally worried about their bottom lines. We understand that. The tourism industry is essential to the local economy. We support our tourismbased businesses and want them to be strong and successful. That said, STR and lodging owners and operators will not pay the tax increase, if approved by voters. Visitors will.
There is no reason to believe that visitors will decide not to come to Tillamook County if the TLT rate is 14 percent rather than 10 percent. Most visitors are unlikely to notice or be aware of a four percent increase. If they do compare tax rates, they will find that tourist destinations in Clatsop and Lincoln counties are at 12 percent.
I trust local voters to recognize that a four percent increase is good for our community and fair to the visitors who will pay it. Thank you for voting yes on Measure 29-183.
Mary Faith Bell Tillamook County Commissioner
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Candidates say school board should improve ‘transparency’
help them with the tools that they need to get our children to succeed, rewrite policies that have to do with custody exchanges in schools (and) that have to do with sexual predators in the schools and how that is given to the public. The public needs to know when things like that happen in our district.”
“(Of) the specifics that need to be addressed immediately, obviously, school safety is one of them,” added Belsey. “I know that’s tied to state laws and transparency on what the school can offer, but we should certainly make sure the school is following state guidelines in adhering to the standards.”
Belsey also said he’s concerned with the low testing results.
“Right now, the math testing looks abhorrent,” he explained. “(After) talking to my kid’s teacher, (math testing is) not currently tied to the budget but it will be, probably, pretty soon. We’re all going to have to be on the same page with teachers, administrators, students — what it means and how we study and teach to these tests, making sure that kids obviously know how to read and write.”
“The (test) scores are not good,” Woods added. “We need great teachers, but they need to know that the board is behind them. If they need anything, that’s what the board is for — to help our teachers, to help our kids to be good members of our
community.”
Woods also added his concern to the issue of safety.
“My number one mission is to stop the sexual abuse against the kids that are at school. There are five of them in the last three years,” he said. “Some of them we’re not able to talk about because it is a legal development in the world you have to think about…but when girls confront a principal and say I feel like I’m being touched wrongly and looked at wrongly from behind when we’re doing exercises in PE and the principal says you’re imagining it, that’s my number one thing. Our kids have to be safe.”
For his part, Wisehart said he wants to continue work the board is doing with the Northwest Regional Education Service District.
“Right now, we’re working on gathering up another district so we can have a more collaborative approach toward coming up with a plan for increasing outcomes for the students,” he said. “I’m really excited about all the collaborative work we do. We need to do that in this district because we just don’t have a lot of resources, a lot of money. We got to get creative to make things happen.”
Most Tillamook County voters should now have their ballots as the initial mailing went out April 30. Voters have until May 20 to return the ballots.
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A Century of Service
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
The storied history of the Nesko Women’s Club will be celebrated when the longstanding group of philanthropic-minded ladies host the organization’s 100th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 3, 2-5 p.m., at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.
Open to all in the community, the celebration will feature a video of the group’s history, refreshments, and a 100th anniversary celebratory cake — plus plenty of opportunities to share memories and create new ones. There will also be a silent auction of several gift baskets plus a few speakers — including a number of descendants of original members. As well, students from Nestucca High School’s production of “Mamma Mia!” will perform. Also taking a turn at the microphone will be club historian Karen Petersen, who assembled a cookbook filled with recipes from old Nesko cookbooks, as well as with recipes from current members. The cookbook, which is a fundraiser for the gala event, will be available for purchase ($25) at the celebration on May 3. The cookbook is also available for purchase at Kiawanda Community Center.
funded their activities by auctioning pie and other money-making projects.
It was in the 1950s when the club changed to its current name — Nesko Club. Highlights following included a “Cancer Tea” that was the club’s main focus from 1952 to 1979.
“When the American Cancer Society started donations for the first cancer research, (Nesko) started the tea. Every year they did a fancy tea and raised money for the Amer-ican Cancer Society,” Hagerty said. According to Nesko, these efforts were so successful that the American Cancer Society awarded the ladies a “Silver Dish” in honor of their efforts.
Fast forward to the late 1980s when the club introduced its Fourth of July Book and Bake Sale at the Neskowin Fire Hall. Later moved to the lawn in front of the Neskowin Marketplace (now the Neskowin Provisions Company), it’s an event that has continued to this day. Proceeds — which often top $6,000 — help pay the way for various needs throughout the community.
Nesko Women’s Club first was established on Sept. 3, 1925, when several ladies — Clara Affolter, Dorothy Nash, Emma Rock, Florence Scherzinger, Mildred Sutton, Zada Affolter, Edith Owens, Evelyn Rock, Mamie Scherzinger, Alice Ward and Anna Whiteman — came together in an effort to help those who lost their homes to fire, and other worthwhile projects. Initially, membership included women from Neskowin, Slab Creek and Oretown. They met the third Thursday of every month.
And in 2025, the service continues. Philanthropic projects in 2024-25 alone have totaled more than $11,000 and have included the Good Neighbor Program, Tuesday Stitchers, emergency water purification kits for STCEVC, Nestucca Valley Lions Club Christmas Baskets, Grub Hub, Backkpack Food Program, Beaver, Hebo and Pacific City food pantries, language and literacy books, emergency clothing for the elementary school, the NHS School Leadership Project, the Esther Milne Scholarship at TBCC, Nestucca High School Cross Country and Track uniforms, and emergency food needs.
In addition to its community donations — the organization has contributed scholarships to Nestucca High School graduates for many years. Since starting the program in 2005, it has contributed $35,400 to graduating seniors.
“I feel fortunate to be able to be part of this group to see the results in our community of our giving,” Hagerty said.
“How they started Nesko Club is they would get together and sew things — quilts, pillowcases, blankets — and collect things from the neighbors for people that had been burned out,” club member Jeanette Hagerty told the Sun. “Because, in those days we didn’t have the fire department that we have nowadays. And, so, they started making things for people that lost their homes.”
“(I’m) very happy to carry on what started in 1925 and has lasted this long,” added fellow club member Teresa Smith. “That doesn’t happen with a lot of organizations, but the commitment of the community and the women who belong to the club (have made it happen).” Selected students work after school and during school breaks, an average of 15 hours per week. While working, students will perform a variety of tasks within the department they work. Local high school students entering their senior year in the 2025-2026 school year are eligible to apply. Applications are due Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.tpud.org/about-us/careeropportunities/employment-opportunities/.
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NESKO WOMEN’S CLUB, seen here at the 2024 4th of July Bake Sale, is celebrating its 100th year of service to South Tillamook County with a celebratory event on Saturday, May 3.
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By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
The spirit of spring was in full swing Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27 when Hart’s Camp highlighted some seasonal fun at its inaugural Spring Festival, held at the parking lot of its Cape Kiwanda Marketplace.
It provided an opportunity to peruse participating vendors — including Blessed Donuts, Creative Crafters, Doryland Pizza, Good News Crafted Que, Hancock Photography, Jewelry by DAC, Kiawanda Community Center, Lawson Paul Designs, Meridian Restaurant & Bar, Pelican Brewing Company, Sarah’s Treasures and Gifts, SeaSmoked Foods LLC, Stimulus Coffee + Bakery, Taqueria Mendez, and ZuhG Surf Shop — and sample local food and drink and take in a variety of live music.
Curated by ZuhG Life Presents, the event featured two days of music including the funk, reggae, jazz, jam, and rock n’ roll sounds of the ZuhG duo, the funk/fusion band Pocket Dimension, the combo of jazz/fun/R&B/swing sounds of DTW Lite, folk/rock singer/songwriter Carson Ponce, bluegrass musicians Shake & Howdy, and the country/classic rock sounds of Huckle Buck Highway.
THE MUSIC of Shake & Howdy delights the crowd at Hart’s Camp’s Spring Festival (at left) while (below) event goers take in the many vendors showing their wares.
Hart’s Camp recently expanded by adding Cape Kiwanda RV Park to its offerings and now offers all the amenities and lodging offerings that the former Cape Kiwanda RV Park did for many years. For more information on the park, visit hartscamp.com.
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By SALLY RISSEL for the Sun
With all the changes in Pacific City in the past couple of years, it is fun to look at Pacific City’s past. I was visiting at the post office with Rob Delaney when the subject of the Dunes Dance Hall was discussed.
The Dance Hall was located at the end of the bridge on the right side. There was no road to the Cape until the mid-60s. The large parking lot was road level to the beach. The barn-shaped building was built by Eddie Saheres in 1951 when almost nothing existed on the beachfront. Ink Kober bought the building in 1957 and added the restaurant. The food specialty at the Dunes was “broasted” chicken. There was a fireplace room between the dance hall and the restaurant. Later, a walk-up window was added to order food.
Rob’s father, Keith Delaney, managed the hardware store during the week and worked as a “Bouncer” at the Dance Hall on weekends. It was a hopping place in the late 50s and 60s that attracted young people from all over Oregon to hear the bands. Kober had been an entertainment promoter in the Portland area and was able to bring several famous bands to the dance hall. The bands performed on Friday and Saturday nights. The admission was a dollar. Paul Revere and the Raiders, a band featuring Stevie Wonder, and a girl’s western band were just a few. They always had a bouncer to keep an eye on unruly customers and keep them from drinking in the dance hall, but there was plenty of activity in the parking lot and on the beach.
Rob has a few pieces of memorabilia from the Dunes Dance Hall.
He has also supplied me with the best pictures of the building. Rob has the “Disco” mirror light that hung from the ceiling. The two posters he saved show the food prices from the period.
The developer, Leweling, bought the building along with the Kiwanda Shores property and used it for storage. It was empty for years and deteriorated from the weather. The fire department burned it down for safety reasons. Lots of fun took place in that building. Locals, college students, and Hebo Air Force personnel danced the night away. The Dunes Dance Hall put Pacific City on the map.
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May 2, 5-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310
Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Sky from Compass Rose. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
ARTIST OF THE MONTH RECEPTION
May 2, 5-7 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Suz Morrow. Open to the public. Visit baycityartscenter.com.
THE GRAND WELCOME:
A BENEFIT PIANO CONCERT
May 2, 6:30 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Hear performances on the new Yamaha C3. Tickets $30. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
‘OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS’
May 2 & 3, 7 p.m. and May 4, 2 p.m. Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy St., Tillamook. Visit tillamooktheater.com.
YOGA
May 3, 9 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class. Call 541-450-0655.
ESTATE PLANNING MADE SIMPLE
May 3, 2-4 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Presented by Cheryl Gill. Visit tillabook.org.
NESKO WOMEN’S CLUB 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
May 3, 2-5 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City.
LIVE MUSIC
May 3, 3-5p.m. PC Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Sky from Compass Rose. RSVP at PC-Pour.com. A TASTE FOR WINE AND MURDER - A MYSTERY
May 3, 5-7 p.m. PC Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Murder mystery event. $20 includes first drink and appetizers. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
THE GRAND BAZAAR FUNDRAISER
May 3, 5:30 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. $50 ticket includes Mediterranean appetizer buffet, wine, entertainment, and more. Fundraiser for new grand piano for Cultural Center. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
COMMUNITY ESTATE SALE
May 4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. To learn more or reserve a table, call 503-965-7900.
TIGER TRACKS 5K/10K
May 4, 9 a.m. Wapiti RV Park, 2118 S. Drift Creek Rd., Lincoln City. Family-friendly fundraiser benefiting Taft Tiger Boosters. Visit tafttigerboosters.com.
NESKOWIN CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
May 4, 3 p.m. Chapel at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma, 5195 Winema Rd., Cloverdale. Pacifica String Quartet. For more information and tickets, visit neskowinchambermusic.com.
STITCHERS
May 5, 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
May 5, 7, 9 & 10, 9 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class. Call 541-450-0655.
PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS
May 5, 7 & 9, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/move-
NESKOWIN CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
May 4, 3 p.m. Chapel at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma, 5195 Winema Rd., Cloverdale. Pacifica String Quartet. For more information and tickets, visit neskowinchambermusic. com.
well/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy, 503-801-7448 (text).
STITCHERS
May 6, 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.
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING
May 6, noon. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Local concerns and business matters. Email pcnvchamber@gmail.com.
SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY
May 6, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.
CITY OF TILLAMOOK TOUCH-A-TRUCK
May 6, 2-4 p.m. Tillamook City Hall, 210 Laurel Ave., Tillamook. Explore fire trucks, construction vehicles, and police cruisers and meet the people who drive them. Free, family-friendly event. Call 503-8422472.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
May 7, 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.
SPEED FRIENDING
May 7, 2 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Meet and chat with other friend-seekers in a fun, low-pressure turn taking game. Visit tillabook.org.
WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHT
May 7, 6 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. “Rear Window.” (1954) Free admission and popcorn. Visit tillabook.org.
OPEN ART NIGHT
May 7, 6-8 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Bring own supplies and
BAY OCEAN COMMUNITY
CHORUS SPRING CONCERT
May 10, 4 p.m. Tillamook United Methodist Church, 3808 12th St., Tillamook. Birds, Bees and Broadway.
BINGO
May 10, 5-6:30 p.m. PC Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Play Bingo with others. Must be 21 or over. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
CANDIDATE FORUM
May 10, 6 p.m. Nestucca High School CTE building, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Meet candidates for Nestucca Valley School District Board of Directions. Q&A.
NESTUCCA VALLEY LIONS
CLUB MEETING
May 12, 6 p.m. The Lion’s Den, 34510 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Email nestuccavalleylions@gmail.com.
YOGA
May 12, 14, 16 & 17, 9 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class. Call 541-450-0655.
PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS
May 12, 14 & 16, 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
work alongside other artists. Visit baycityartscenter.com.
TAI CHI
May 8, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/first class free. Call 503510-0588.
BINGO
May 8, 1-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit kiawanda.com.
BIRD WALK
May 9, 9-11 a.m. Cutler City Wetlands Trailhead, SW 63rd west off Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Guided bird walk around Cutler City Open Space and Siletz Bay. Call 541-9942131.
WEST AFRICAN KORA MUSIC
May 9, 4 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Sean Gaskell features song on kora, a West African Harp. Visit tillabook.org.
BOARD GAME NIGHT
May 9, 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.
‘OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS’
May 9 & 10, 7 p.m. and May 11, 2 p.m. Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy St., Tillamook. Visit tillamooktheater.com.
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE
QUARTERLY MEETING
May 10, 10 a.m.-noon. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit pcwoodscac.org.
SPRING PLANT SALE
May 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Library Thrift Shop, 6335 Ferry St., Pacific City. Annual and perennial flowers, grasses, berries and vegetables. Proceeds support South Tillamook County Library. Call 503-965-7013.
ESTATE PLANNING MADE SIMPLE
May 10, 2-4 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Presented by Cheryl Gill. Visit tillabook.org.
May 13, 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
May 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit kiawanda.com.
UKULELE JAM WITH ALAN
May 13, 4 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Call 503-965-6163.
BILINGUAL FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
May 13, 5 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. “Blue Beetle.” Spanish audio with English subtitles. Visit tillabook.org.
PACIFIC CITY JOINT WATER-SANITARY AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING
May 13, 5 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503-965-6636.
SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY CLUB BOARD MEETING
May 13, 7 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
May 14, 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.
‘WHAT IS A DEATH DOULA?’
May 14, 2 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Learn the role of death doula in end-of-life care, and how to choose one. Visit tillabook.org.
SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY STORYTIME
May 14, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. All ages invited. Call 503-965-6163.
Photo courtesy of Lisa-Marie Mazzucco
‘MAMMA MIA!’
May 2 & 3, 7 p.m. Nestucca High School, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Featuring the music of ABBA. Musical performed by Nestucca students. Visit nestucca.k12. or.us.
NESTUCCA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
May 14, 4 p.m. Hebo Fire Station, 30710 Hwy. 101 S., Hebo. Call 503-392-3313.
WEDNESDAY MOVIE NIGHT
May 14, 6 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. “Rebecca.” (1940) Free admission and popcorn. Visit tillabook.org.
OPEN ART NIGHT
May 14, 6-8 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Bring own supplies and work alongside other artists. Visit baycityartscenter.com.
COMEDY NIGHT
May 14, 7 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Next Stop Comedy Night. Tickets $25 - available at neststopcomedy.com.
TAI CHI
May 15, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/first class free. Call 503510-0588.
BINGO
May 15, 1-4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit kiawanda.com.
SHAPING YOUR LIFE:
HEALTHY HABITS
May 15, 2 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Learn about habit shaping, types of motivation, and goal setting. Visit tillabook.org.
OREGON HUMANITIES
CONVERSATION PROJECT
May 15, 2 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Softening Sharp Teeth: Getting Curious About Conflict. Presented by Emily Squires. Visit tillabook.org.
NESKO WOMEN’S CLUB MEETING
May 16, 11:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr,. Pacific City.
PACIFIC CITY MOVIES
May 16, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. “Reagan.” (PG-13) Visit tillabook.org.
BOARD GAME NIGHT
May 16, 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.
CELTIC SERIES
May 16, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Tannahill Weavers. Tickets $20-$35. Visit lincolncityculturalcenter.org.
‘OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS’
May 16 & 17, 7 p.m. and May 18, 2 p.m. Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy St., Tillamook. Visit tillamooktheater.com.
TILLAWHEELS SHOW & SHINE
May 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. O’Reilly’s parking lot, 2205 N. Main, Tillamook. Open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. $15 registration fee.
CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP
May 17, 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.
LIVE MUSIC
May 17, 3 p.m. PC Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Sky from Compass Rose. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
TRIVIA NIGHT
May 17, 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.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
May 18, 9 a.m.-noon. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. $9 members; $10 nonmembers. Visit baycityartscenter.com.
OASIS ENSEMBLE
May 18, 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.
SOUND BOWL SUNDAY
May 18, 7 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit kiawanda.com.
To have your event added to the Sun’s calendar, email information to tim@pacificcitysun.com
YES VOTE
on Ballot Measure 29-183
• Ballot Measure 29-183 asks voters to approve a 4% increase in Transient Lodging Tax.
• The tax is paid by overnight visitors.
• The increase will support the Sheriff’s Office, emergency management, and upkeep for the emergency radio system.
• The Sheriff’s Office is funded by property taxes for a population of 27,000. But in high season that number can easily triple.
Ask visitors to pay their fair share for services that they receive when they are here by voting ‘YES‘ on Ballot Measure 29-183.
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