The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is urging drivers to buckle up ahead of a national “Click It or Ticket” high-visibility seat belt enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 20 to June 2.
“We want seat belt use to be an automatic habit for drivers and passengers alike,” said Tillamook County Sheriff Josh Brown. “It’s not just a safe thing to do — it’s the law. During the ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign, we’ll be working with our fellow law enforcement officers across local and state lines to ensure the message gets out to drivers and passengers. Buckling up is the simplest thing you can do to limit injury or save your life during a crash. We see the results of not wearing a seat belt all the time. We see the loss of life. So often, it could have been prevented.”
The national seat belt use rate in 2023 was 91.9 percent, which is good — but law enforcement officials say it can be better. They assert the other 8.1 percent still need to be reminded that seat belts save lives. Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a no-excuses approach to seat belt law enforcement, writing citations day and night.
One of the focuses of the “Click It or Ticket” campaign is nighttime enforcement. NHTSA
data shows a higher number of unrestrained passenger vehicle occupant fatalities happen at night. Also, seat belt use differs among female and male occupants. Of the male drivers or passengers killed in crashes in 2021, more than half (54 percent) were unrestrained. For female victims killed in crashes, 42 percent were not buckled up.
“If the enforcement effort alerts people to the dangers of unrestrained driving, we’ll consider our mission to be a success,” said Tillamook County Undersheriff Matt Kelly. “If you know a friend or a family member who does not buckle up when they drive, please ask them to consider changing their habits. Help us spread this lifesaving message before one more friend or family member is killed as a result of this senseless inaction. Seat belts save lives, and everyone — front seat and back, child and adult — needs to remember to buckle up.”
For more information on the “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement mobilization, visit NHTSA.gov/ClickIt.
Tillamook County Commissioner Position 1
Erin’s leadership makes a difference
• Housing Affordability: Catalyzed a new apartment building with 46 affordable units; updated local zoning and provided funds to accelerate creation of housing affordable for local workers.
• Homelessness: Secured over $2.25 million in state funds for services. Led the efforts to create a strategic plan to reduce homelessness, resulting in a new shelter with low barriers for entry and connections to addiction treatment services.
• Drug Addiction: Secured $1 million to increase prevention in the schools and intervention on the streets. Accelerated efforts to stop substance abuse with OUR Tillamook to address opioid addiction.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Using tax dollars more effectively by reducing costs for county retirement plans and lowering departments’ overhead.
• Recreation: Expanding recreational opportunities by closing gaps in the Oregon Coast Trail and beginning construction on the Salmonberry Trail.
THE MAJORITY OF PAVING of Tillamook County Parks Department’s new parking lot at Cape Kiwanda was completed as of press time on Thursday, May 16 with the last of the paving planned to be finished by the end of the week. Striping of the parking lot is next and is scheduled to take place the week of May 20-25.
“Experience matters for the work of the County. Erin’s the one I trust to deliver for us.”
Erin’s Priorities
- Bill Baertlein, retired Tillamook County Commissioner
• End our housing shortage by adding more homes that are affordable for middle and working-class people.
• Address homelessness and addiction through coordinated services that help get people back on their feet and improve the livability of our community.
• Help families thrive by creating pathways to good jobs in both traditional industries and newer ones.
• Utilizing tax dollars wisely by ensuring efficient use of funds and innovation in government.
• Support a future for our natural resources industry. We must build a collaborative relationship with the state to ensure that our local concerns and perspectives are heard and respected in forestry and natural resource policies.
Re-elect Erin Skaar for Tillamook County Commissioner as a trusted leader at a critical time.
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PACIFIC CITY will have to do without a free summer shuttle service this year, as Tillamook County Transportation District, which has historically provided the service, is experiencing a shortage of drivers.
Memorial Day weekend is around the corner and so are expected crowds that descend on Cape Kiwanda and the beaches of Pacific City as the spring rains taper off and the thrill of summer fun on the beach peaks. But those crowds will have to make their way around the popular destination without one benefit they’ve enjoyed for the last several years. The Pacific City trolley-themed shuttle that has offered complimentary trips to and from several key stops in Pacific City including Cape Kiwanda, Kiawanda Community Center, Bob Straub State Park and Chester’s Market will not run in 2024. Historically, the shuttle has run from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
The lack of the shuttle could prove to be more painful to crowds given that the new parking lot at Cape Kiwanda isn’t expected to be completed until the first of July.
The cancelation of shuttle service is part of a cut-back of Tillamook County Transportation District, which also included the cancelation of Sunday service. TCTD General Manager Brian Vitulli told the Sun it is due to a dwindling pool of drivers.
“We’re really suffering from a driver shortage,” he said. “We started to feel the impacts last year, and it’s just gotten worse. Our driver pool has been shrinking (as drivers) move out of state. A few have been medical resignations or retirements or people just looking to do something different.”
He said that though TCTD is “recruiting like crazy,” things have been slow in terms of attracting new drivers.
“Unfortunately, one of the casualties of
(the reduced workforce) is we’re unable to operate the Pacific City shuttle,” he said.
He said that while TCTD is beginning to gain some ground in its effort to hire more drivers, there’s still the task of training them — especially those coming to the district without a commercial license.
It’s because of this that he said it’s very unlikely that the shuttle service could return this year later in the summer.
“To make a commitment (such as) June or July where we can operate (the shuttle) would be irresponsible at this point,” he said. “I’m pretty certain there’s no possible scenario we’d be able to operate (the shuttle in 2024).”
He added that what makes it even more unlikely is that even if new hires come on and get up to speed, the first priority will be to restore Sunday service.
The free summer shuttle service, which was subsidized by Tillamook County, served a total of 1,707 riders in 2021, 3,310 in 2022 and 3,068 in 2023. In all three years, the highest ridership was in July when 803 used the service in 2021, 1,534 in 2022 and 1,035 in 2023.
“We certainly do want to bring that service back,” he said. “It’s a great value to the community. It decreases congestion and improves the quality of life for residents and visitors.”
For more information about the current bus routes that TCTD offers, visit nwconnector.org/agencies/tillamookcounty-transportation-district/. Those interested in working as a bus driver for TCTD, can contact the district at 503-815-8283 or hr@tillamookbus. com. A commercial driver’s license is not required to be hired, and TCTD is offering paid training.
of which are still in use, in Cloverdale, Hebo, and Pacific City. The Cloverdale post office was established in 1899, Hebo’s post office in 1882, and Pacific City’s in 1909.
Tillamook County Historical Society installs photo mural on U.S. Post Office in downtown Cloverdale
By SALLY RISSEL for the SunWith the Tillamook Coast Visitor Association’s support, the Tillamook County Historical Society has installed its 11th Cloverdale-based historical photo mural on a building in downtown Cloverdale. This new mural, which depicts a truck carryuing passengers along with postal mail, now adorns the building housing the U.S. Post Office branch in Cloverdale.
Charles Ray, the founder of Cloverdale, established the town’s post office in 1899. His house still stands in the center of town. Cloverdale’s post office is just one of a network of USPS offices that at one time served communities here in South Tillamook County.
Oretown’s post office opened in 1877. It was first held in the home of C.C. Christensen, who served as its first postmaster. The Oretown Post Office was closed in 1954.
Woods established their post office in 1886 with William Booth taking on the duties of the first postmaster. The Woods post office closed in 1935.
The Meda post office was located near Meda Loop Road and served a large community, including a school. It was established in 1887, with Wallace Yates as the first postmaster. It closed in 1920.
Neskowin began its post office in 1886, with Weston Burdick as its first postmaster. The Neskowin Post Office recently closed, and now many patrons need to get their mail in Cloverdale.
The post office in Sandlake began in 1890 with the name of Hembree after A.J Hembree, the first postmaster. It was changed to Sandlake in 1898.
Beaver opened a post office in 1889. The first postmaster, William Smith, named it Blaine after James G. Blaine, the Republican
candidate for the United States presidency. The post office closed in 1956.
Hebo is a town at the junction of US-101 and OR-22. It is named for Mount Hebo, which rises high above the city. Hebo’s post office was established in 1882, and George Bodyfelt was the first postmaster.
The Pacific City post office was established in 1909 with Peter Murry as postmaster. Before that, the town was called Ocean Park. The name was changed to provide some clarity between northwest coastal towns as a beach area in Washington — Ocean Park — did, and still does, claim that town name.
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THE UPCOMING FISHING SEASON will be the focus of prayers, song and more during PCDA’s Blessing of the Fleet festivities on June 1
The spotlight will be shining on Pacific City’s historic dory fleet, the upcoming angling season in the mighty Pacific, and the royalty that will float along the 2024 Dory Days Parade when the Blessing of the Fleet takes center stage on Saturday, June 1 on the beach at Cape Kiwanda.
Dory boats are expected to line the shores starting at 11 a.m. and the ceremony is set to commence at noon at this event put on by the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association.
“It’s turned into one of our traditional yearly events,” said PCDA co-chair Randy Haltiner.
The tribute to the dory fishing season will give the public an introduction to this year’s Dory Days princesses and grand marshal, as well as provide a musical and prayerful start to the upcoming fishing season.
Leading off the ceremony will be the musical and inspirational talents of Erin Farstead on violin. She will be followed by introductory comments by PDCA Co-Chair Ray Monroe before Master of Ceremonies — and fellow Co-Chair — Randy Haltiner takes over. He will help to introduce this year’s Dory Days royalty, as well as clergy that will pray for the Lord’s guidance on the coming fishing season.
Amongst the musical treats on the agenda will be vocal talents of Nestucca High School senior Isabelle Henry Sullivan, who is set to sing the National Anthem. And as for turning to the creator in prayer, that task has been assigned to Lonnie and Crystal Moeller of Hebo Christian Center as well as retired Catholic Priest — and member of PCDA — Jim Dierringer.
Also a part of the flowerladen celebration will be a tribute to those who have lived their lives and gone on to their heavenly reward. The ringing of the bells portion, led by Dave Larkins, will pay homage to those dorymen and women, as well as community members, that have passed on during this last year.
“We’ll bless our fleet (and) our people (and our preachers will ask) for a good fishing season and safe fishing,” Haltiner said.
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RETIRED PRIEST Jim Dierringer, above, will again take part in offering prayer for safety in the upcoming fishing season at Pacific City’s Blessing of the Fleet June 1.
For more information about Pacific City Dorymen’s Association, visit pcdorymen.com.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Qualilty has reportedly issued Oregon Treehouse Partners LLC, who is constructing the Two Capes Lookout Campground in Tierra Del Mar, a $43,588 fine for water quality violations.
The fine came to the Sun’s attention after two Tierra Del Mar residents forwarded to the Sun a certified letter addressed to Oregon
Treehouse Partners announcing the fine. The letter notes that on Dec. 19, 2023, “DEQ staff inspected the (Two Capes Lookout Campground) site and found that (Oregon Treehouse Partners allegedly) failed to implement the erosion and sediment control plan” that was required under the NPDES Construction Stormwater Discharge Permit. DEQ also said that Oregon Treehouse
Partners allegedly violated two state water quality standards as they “discharged sediment from construction activity.”
The letter also alleged that OTP “failed to conduct road building and maintenance activities in a manner that kept waste materials out of public waters and minimized erosion of cut banks, fills, and road surfaces.”
PACIFIC CITY JOINT WATER-SANITARY AUTHORITY NOTICE OF BOARD VACANCY
Effective April 10, 2024, Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority (PCJWSA) is accepting applications for the unexpired term of Board Position #4 to begin immediately. Applications are available at the PCJWSA office located at 34005 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City, Oregon 97135 or on line at www.pcjwsa.com. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Applicants must be an elector of the Authority, live within the boundaries of PCJWSA and be willing to attend scheduled meetings. For more information, please call 503-965-6636.
John Wesely, Authority Manager
It’s been nearly three decades since Pelican Brewing Brewmaster Darron Welch — through bulletin board communication — first made connection with Jeff Schons and Mary Jones, co-owners, along with Welch, of Pelican Brewing Co.
And what’s happened since then? Well, just a wall full of awards, a brewing business that is ever expanding, and a whole fleet of former employees spreading the Pelican gospel. And now he’s earned one more feather in his hat as the Oregon Beer Awards honored Welch with its Hall of Fame award on April 4 at Revolution Hall in Portland.
“It’s nice to be recognized,” Welch told the Sun. “Pelican’s earned a lot of medals and awards for our beer over the years, and that’s been wonderful to have our beers recognized in that way, (but) this was a little bit different.”
Welch’s effect on this brewing mecca can’t be overstated. He’s not just mentored several well-regarded brewers that have make their own mark on the industry but has guided Pelican to many milestones along the way. To date the brewing company has lined their walls with more than 300 awards from a variety of beer and culinary competitions.
“It’s great to win medals and have our beer recognized for its quality and flavor and consistency, but I really do feel the greatest legacy that I’ve created — that Pelican Brewing has been integral in — has just been the sheer number of extremely talented brewers that I have had the honor of mentoring and coaching over the years,” he added. “I stop and think of all the great people that I’ve had some part of their career development, and it’s pretty rewarding. I think that has probably more to do with being recognized for the hall of fame than anything else.”
Though, in his interview with the Sun, he was most interested in giving credit to his team, when pressed he said he feels one important thing that he brought to the table was consistency and attention to details, details that involved all steps of the brewing process.
“(I believe that) if it’s not important to final product than it shouldn’t be part of process,” Welch said. “When you approach it that way, (that means) there’s are no unimportant part to the process. I teach that to the staff — everyone that works here understands each part is important. It creates an atmosphere where everyone is pulling in the same direction.”
He also said continually refining his sensory skills has been a key to his success.
“If you can’t taste the flavors and the
aromas you want in a beer then you can’t create it,” he added. “A big sensory skillset has been really important.
“I don’t really pull punches as I’m tasting the beers we produce. When something is not right, I don’t gloss over it. We start problem solving so we can catch the little issues before they become big issues.”
After nearly three decades of practicing his craft, Welch says he still finds it rewarding.
“For me, brewing is fun because it’s both a scientific endeavor and a creative endeavor.” There’s a real discipline to doing it well and doing it correct and consistently time and again. At the end of the day, you’ve created something that people just really enjoy. They get a lot of satisfaction and pleasure from a well-made beer.”
He said his hall of fame career hasn’t been without its challenges — particularly as the brewery has grown.
“We have to constantly kind of re-invent our leadership structure and the way we train our staff in order to make it more effective as we grow,” Welch told the Sun. “When it was just me and three other people in the little brewery in Pacific City, it was very intuitive for me to demonstrate very hands on this is the way we do it and this is why. Leading a team of three to five is very different than the facility and the team we have now. My role has evolved from less of putting on the boots every morning and dragging the hose to more of an administrative, coaching and mentoring role. I have to find new ways to communicate all that information.”
For more information about Pelican Brewing, visit pelicanbrewing.com. For a complete list of Oregon Beer Awards winners, visit oregonbeerawards.com.
Please join us in honoring Dr. Albert Thompson as we celebrate his remarkable 42-year commitment to delivering medical care and service to our Lincoln City and Pacific City communities and beyond. We look forward to seeing his colleagues and patients at this memorable retirement gathering.
Join the Retirement Celebration
Thursday, June 6, 3:30 – 6 p.m. Adventist Health Medical Office – Pacific City 38505 Brooten Road, Suite A, Pacific City
Light refreshments and celebratory treats will be provided.
Pacific City Joint Water Authority is moving towards reopening its 1.1-mile hiking trail that was closed last January in the aftermath of the loss of recreational immunity. The trail, which is primarily accessed via Nestucca Valley Community Alliance’s overflow parking lot, is located on BLM land being used and maintained by PCJWSA under a Recreation & Public Purposes lease.
That loss of recreational immunity, which was caused by the Oregon Court of Appeals opinion in the case of Fields v. City of Newport, was temporarily fixed by the Oregon legislature in their short session. Still, at its April meeting, the PCJWSA board, together with Authority Manager John Wesely, expressed concerns with reopening the popular trail without first doing some trail maintenance. They noted that there were some exposed roots that could be trip hazards as well as trees that had fallen on the trail.
The discussion continued at the board’s May 14 meeting.
Noting the recreational immunity “has been largely resolved,” Wesely said he has authorized an expenditure for Bros & Hoes to do the maintenance of the trail out of PCJWSA’s operating budget.
“I feel like (doing the trail maintenance) is necessary in order to, in good conscience, reopen the trail,” he told the Board. “As we’ve talked about, with our agreement with the Bureau of Land
Management, if we’re not doing everything that that agreement indicates or implies we’re supposed to, there’s some concern that recreational immunity may not come to our rescue if someone were to get hurt.”
Wesely later outlined the breadth of the maintenance to the Sun. He said Bros & Hoes has quoted a total of $4,450 — $2,000 for general trail maintenance and $2,450 to improve the bench and viewpoint area.
The general trail maintenance portion will include blowing/raking the trail head, removing trees that are blocking the trail, removing stumps encroaching into the trail, and removing one hazardous tree that has fallen on another and is overhanging the trail.
The viewpoint improvement at the top of the trail will involve Bros & Hoes reinforcing the bench area with logs sourced on site and backfilling with sand.
Once the maintenance is done, Wesely said he will have the current signage, which indicates the trail is closed — use at your own risk, be replaced with signage that says the trail is open but those using it do so at their own risk. At that point, he said the trail will be able to be opened back up.
He also told the Sun that he hopes to develop an ongoing maintenance program that would involve inspecting and maintaining the trail on a yearly basis.
“This, in combination with Recreational Immunity protections, should allow uninterrupted use of this trail going forward,” he said.
The Kiawanda Community Center is exploring a partnership with Oregon Coast Dance to enhance their dance programming offerings in Pacific City. With what KCC officials describe as a shared commitment to fostering creativity, community engagement, and wellness, this collaboration aims to bring an array of dance styles to our vibrant coastal community.
KCC says this partnership allows for an introduction of a diverse range of classes catering to young adults and adults alike. From the timeless elegance of ballroom and tango to the high-energy rhythms of hip-hop and jazz, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Additional styles such as musical theater, tap, and swing will also be featured, offering participants the opportunity to explore new passions and refine their skills.
“We believe that dance has the power to inspire, uplift, and unite individuals of all ages and backgrounds,” said Amanda Graves, event coordinator at the Kiawanda Community Center. “Through our partnership with Oregon Coast Dance, we plan to create a dynamic and inclusive space where members of our community can come
together to express themselves creatively and connect with others in a meaningful way.”
To gauge community interest and preferences, the Kiawanda Community Center team is inviting readers of the Sun to participate in polls on KCC’s Facebook Instagram pages. They say these polls will help KCC and Oregon Coast Dance tailor the dance programming to the interests and needs of community members, ensuring that the offerings resonate with a wide audience.
As part of their vision for the summer, the KCC is planning to host this rotating series of classes on Fridays around 7 p.m., providing the perfect opportunity for individuals to unwind after a busy week and dive into the world of dance.
Additionally, the KCC team extends a warm invitation to all community members to join them in celebrating the opening of the Kiawanda Community Center’s Visitors’ Center on May 24. They invite you to attend the open house that evening from 4-6 p.m. to kick off the holiday weekend with festivities and refreshments.
For more information, contact KCC at events@kiawanda.com.
FLOWER ARRANGING CLASS
May 17, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Learn to create a lovely balanced arrangement in your own vessel or a provided one. $35 fee includes instruction, supplies and first beverage - reservation fee of $20 to hold your spot. Space is limited. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES
May 17, 5-6:30 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.
DAYL WOOD FUNDRAISER PARTY
May 17, 6 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Food, drinks, music, and raffle. For more information, call Moment Surf Co., 503-483-1025.
NESKOWIN FARMERS MARKET
May 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 48875 Hwy. 101 S., Neskowin. Live music by Fred Bassett and Sonya Karen. For more information, visit neskowinfarmersmarket. com.
SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP
May 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Pre-registration required - email hope. montgomery04@gmail.com or text 731-592-1737.
CAPPELLA ROMANA: A UKRANIAN WEDDING
May 18, 2 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Village folk songs, sacred chants and choral works for a Ukrainian wedding. Tickets $20-$35. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.com or call 541-994-9994.
CANDLE MAKING WORKSHOP
May 18, 2-3:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Create your own unique and personalized candles. Class is for ages 12 and up - minors must be accompanied by an adult. $35 fee includes instruction, supplies and first beverage - reservation fee of $20 to hold your spot. Space is limited. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
CLAMMING EXPLORIENCE
May 18, 2:30 p.m. SW 51st St. Pavillion, Lincoln City. Brief orientation followed by clamming on Siletz Bay. Free and no registration required. Visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-1274.
KAYAK NETARTS BAY - INNER BAY TOUR
May 18, 3-5:30 p.m. Netarts Bay Boat Ramp, 2065 Netarts Bay Basin Rd., Netarts. Registration required. To request a spot, visit netartsbaywebs.org.
‘VIVA LAS VEGAS!’ DANCE RECITAL
May 18, 3-5:30 p.m. Tillamook High School Auditorium, 2605 12th St., Tillamook. Dance recital by North West Dance Academy. $10 tickets at door - cash/ check only. Call 503-664-0262.
KAYAK NETARTS BAY - BAY MOUTH TOUR
May 18, 4-6:30 p.m. Netarts Bay Boat Ramp, 2065 Netarts Bay Basin Rd., Netarts. Registration required. To request a spot, visit netartsbaywebs.org.
SEARCH & RESCUE
BANQUET & AUCTION
May 18, 5 p.m. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, 4603 3rd St., Tillamook. Dinner, silent and live auctions. Single tickets $35 or $250 for table of 8. Tickets available at event.gives/search2024.
PICTIONARY
May 18, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Play Pictionary with others - free. Must be 21 or over. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
HOKU LASOYA’S VOLCANO OF DANCE
May 18, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Contemporary, Irish, and ballet. Tickets $12. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.com or call 541-994-9994.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
May 19, 9 a.m.-noon. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. $9 members; $10 non-members. Visit baycityartscenter.com or call 503-377-9620.
TSC’S DON’T GET HIGH TEA
May 19, 10 a.m. Pacific Restaurant, 205 Main Ave., Tillamook. 10th annual event hosted by Tillamook Serenity Club. All are welcome. Tickets $40. Visit tillamookserenityclub.org or call 503-842-1115.
NESKOWIN CHAMBER MUSIC
May 19, 3 p.m. Chapel at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma, 5195 Winema Rd., north of Pacific City. Telegraph Quartet. Visit neskowinchambermusic.com.
BUNCO
May 19, 3-6 p.m. Beachwood Bar & Grill, 6425 Pacific Ave., Pacific City. Support Nestucca Valley High School’s Senior Safe senior trip. Limited tickets available for $20 - call 503-949-5496 or 503-812-9367.
MONDAY MUSICAL CLUB OF TILLAMOOK
‘JUNIOR-SENIOR AWARDS PROGRAM’
May 19, 7 p.m. St. Johns United Church of Christ, 602 Laurel Ave., Tillamook. High school student performances and awards. Free and open to the public. Visit mondaymusicalcluboftillamook.blogspot.com.
NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL
DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
May 20, 6:30 p.m. Nestucca Valley Jr/Sr High School, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale.
PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS
May 20, 22 & 24, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/move-well/ walking-groups/ or email katystar7@hotmail.com.
STITCHERS QUILTING GROUP
May 21, 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. Email scnutting@gmail.com or call 503-801-0702.
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK
May 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Provided by Adventist Health. Call 503-965-7900.
NESTUCCA, NESKOWIN & SAND LAKE
WATERSHEDS COUNCIL BOARD MEETING
May 21, 6 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Open to the public - in person or remote. Visit nestuccawaters.org for more information.
ELECTION DAY
May 21. Ballots due by 8 p.m. Ballot drop boxes located at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City and 34370 Hwy. 101 S., Cloverdale.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
May 22, 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 co.tillamook.or.us/bocc.
SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY STORYTIME
May 22, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Co-hosted by David and Theresa. All ages invited. Call 503-965-6163.
PACIFIC CITY YOUTH KARATE
May 22, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.
BOXING CLASS
May 22, 5 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Boxing skills and cardio-strength training for ages 12 and older. $10 fee. To register, email pacificcityboxing@gmail.com.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
May 23, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nestucca Valley Early Learning Center, 30720 US Hwy. 101 S., Hebo. Teachers on-site to conduct skills assessments and hearing and vision screenings. Email heidis@nestucca.k12.or.us.
TAI CHI
May 23, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/ first class free. Call 503-510-0588.
WRACKLINE DESIGNS POP UP SALE
May 24, 2-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Furniture and decor with coastal flair made with recycled materials. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
VISITORS’ CENTER OPEN HOUSE
May 24, 4-6 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Email events@kiawanda.com.
MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET
May 24, 4-7 p.m. 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Live music by Fred Bassett and Sonya Karen. Visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.
FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES
May 24, 5-6:30 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.
TIDE POOL EXPLORIENCE
May 25, 8 a.m. NW 15th St. beach access, Lincoln City. Learn about creatures that inhabit rocky intertidal pools from a local expert. Free and open to the public. Visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-1274.
OPENING RECEPTION - ART ON THE EDGE STUDIO TOUR SHOWCASE
May 25, 5-7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org. or call 541-994-9994.
NESKOWIN FARMERS MARKET
May 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 48875 Hwy. 101 S., Neskowin. Visit neskowinfarmersmarket.com.
AUTHOR VISIT
May 25, 3 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. David G. Lewis will talk about his book “Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley.” Visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
PACIFIC CITY DORYMEN’S ASSOC. MEETING
May 25, 3 p.m. Pacific Coast Bible Church, 35220 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.
TRIVIA NIGHT
May 25, 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.
WRACKLINE DESIGNS POP UP SALE
May 26, 2-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Furniture and decor with coastal flair made with recycled materials. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
TIDE POOL EXPLORIENCE
May 27, 9:30 a.m. NW 15th St. beach access, Lincoln City. Learn about creatures that inhabit rocky intertidal pools from a local expert. Free and open to the public. Visit ExploreLincolnCity.com or call 541-996-1274.
PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS
May 27, 29 & 31, 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 email katystar7@hotmail.com.
STITCHERS QUILTING GROUP
May 28, 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. Email scnutting@gmail. com or call 503-801-0702.
SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY
May 28, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.
PARKING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
May 28, 1-3 p.m. Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District, Station 87/Hebo Fire Station.
UKULELE JAM
May 28, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Beginners lesson at 1 p.m. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the library. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
May 29, 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). Visit co.tillamook.or.us/bocc.
PACIFIC CITY YOUTH KARATE
May 29, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.
BOXING CLASS
May 29, 5 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Boxing skills and cardio-strength training for ages 12 and older. $10 fee. To register, email pacificcityboxing@gmail.com.
TAI CHI
May 30, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/ first class free. Call 503-510-0588.
KIMMI BITTER & THE WESTSIDE TWANG
May 30, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Old school country with a touch of swinging sixties. Tickets $20-$35. For more information, visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.
MANZANITA FARMERS MARKET
May 31, 4-7 p.m. 635 Manzanita Ave., Manzanita. Visit manzanitafarmersmarket.com.
BEADED SUNCATCHER CLASS
May 31, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Create your own personalized hanging suncatcher. $40 fee includes instruction, supplies and first beverage - reservation fee of $20 to hold your spot. Space is limited. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES
May 31, 5-6:30 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.
‘THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG’ May 31 & June 1, 7 p.m. and June 2, 2 p.m. NCRD Performing Arts Center, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. General admission $20; reserved seating $25. Tickets available at RiverbendPlayers.org.
THE NEW VISITORS’ INTERACTION CENTER, located at Kiawanda Community Center, will hold a grand opening celebration on Friday, May 24, 4-6 p.m. The newly renovated space, which for many years housed KCC’s “Fireside Room,” aims to provide a welcoming stop for guests seeking information about the coast and local attractions.
Oregon State Parks is inviting all to celebrate State Parks Day with free parking and free RV and tent site camping at all Oregon State Parks June 1 as well as special events at selected parks.
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will waive day-use parking fees at the 25 locations that charge them and camping fees for all tent, RV and horse campsites June 1. In Tillamook County, that means day-use and camping fees at Cape Lookout State Park and Nehalem Bay State Park. OPRD will also waive day-use parking fees June 2, to support Free Fishing Days offered by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
State Parks Day has been a tradition since 1998 to thank Oregonians for their support of the state park system over many decades.
“Each Oregon state park is here today because of the support, investment and care from Oregonians and all visitors,” said OPRD Director Lisa Sumption. “We host State Parks Day in June to show our appreciation for everyone’s commitment to preserving Oregon’s special places.”
Several free special events are planned June 1 to celebrate State Parks Day, but as of press time, none had been scheduled for Tillamook County. Visit the stateparks. oregon.gov event calendar for a list of events this summer.
For camping availability, check oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com or visit first-come-first served sites: https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index. cfm?do=reserve.first-come.
The Pacific City Dorymen’s Association will hold its annual spring membership meeting on Saturday, May 25, 3-5 p.m. at Pacific Coast Bible Church, 35230 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.
The meeting will feature the introduction of the 2024 Dory Days grand marshal and princesses, as well as scholarship winners.
Also on the agenda are discussions on upcoming events, the Dorymen’s Museum, the Kiwanda Corridor Project, safety issues, the Memorial Wall, and wind emergy. Reports will also be given on fisheries and membership.
For more information on the organization, visit pcdorymen.com.
