DORYMEN’S ASSOCIATION, Kiawanda Community Center to bring back Trick or Treat the Dory fleet on Nov. 1
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Decorated boats from the dory fleet of Pacific City will float in with some scare tactics on Friday, Nov. 1, 5-7 p.m., when members of the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association join forces with the Kiawanda Community Center for an evening of thrills, candy and fun. The evening of fun is also sponsored by the Nesko Women’s Club, Fiddlesticks Toys, Pelican Brewing and Grateful Bread Bakery.
Held inside and out of Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City, the Halloween-themed event, dubbed Trick or Treat the Dory Fleet, is being hailed by organizers as “an evening of fun, community spirit and spooky surprises.”
The seasonal celebration will feature eight dory boats, each transformed into a unique trick-or-treat station, providing plenty of candy and goodies for all the little ghouls and goblins. It’s an opportunity for families to dress up as their favorite hero, heroine or villain, as they get in the spirit, and collect their fair share of bounty from the lineup of decorated dory fleet boats, each of which undergo a spooky transformation for the night.
“We’re excited to bring back Trick or Treat the Dory Fleet and partner with such fantastic local organizations,” said Amanda Graves, event coordinator of Kiawanda Community Center.
“This event is all about community, fun, and creating lasting memories for families.”
Amongst the activities planned for the free evening is the collection of decorated boats, games for all ages, a Haunted Hobby Room featuring thrills and chills provided by Fiddlesticks Toys, food and beverages — including beer donated by the Pelican — and sweet treats courtesy of donations from Grateful Bread. As well, live music by local musicians will set the tone.
“This event not only promises a night of festive fun but also serves as a wonderful opportunity for community members to come together and celebrate the spirit of Halloween in a safe and welcoming environment,” Graves said. “Join us for a night of frightful fun — don’t miss out on this cherished community event.”
For more information, visit kiawanda.com.
The Neskowin Emergency Egress was partially funded by TLT, providing a safe route for residents and visitors to use during a natural disaster.
By NAN DEVLIN of Tillamook Coast Visitors Association
Since the county implemented a transient lodging tax in January 2014, those funds have been funneled back into the communities. South county has been the recipient of much of those funds, either through facilities grants or direct investments.
The most recent TLT investment is the reconstructed Cape Kiwanda parking lot, which not only improved parking, but added a new restroom (much needed!), boardwalk, benches to sit on around the lot, and several E-charging stations. This Phase I project of the Kiwanda Corridor Project is just the beginning, with more to come all the way along the Kiwanda Drive.
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
Voters heard from the two candidates vying for Oregon House of Representatives, District 32, which serves from Neskowin to Astoria plus the Highway 30 corridor, at the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce forum on Tuesday, Oct. 1.
In the race, voters here — and throughout the district — will choose between incumbent Cyrus Javadi (R-Tillamook), who was first elected in 2022, and his challenger, Andy Davis (D-Astoria).
In five-minute introductions, each candidate shared some of their background and made a case for why each deserves the voter’s trust.
investing the TLT throughout the county. But there’s a lot more to do, and it will take a lot of funding to get done.
Over the last two months, at the request of the county, TCVA has been combining all five of those plans mentioned above into one document. Much has been done, much
Ribbon-cutting at the reconstruction of Cape Kiwanda parking lot, with the new restrooms as a backdrop.
Since 2014, when an initial asset mapping of needed facilities was developed when the Economic Development Council was planning the Tourism 2025 Plan, four more planning workshops have taken place: in 2017, led by the Tillamook Futures Council; in 2019, led by Future IQ, consultants; and, from 2022-2024, several community and destination management plans, as well as the Facilities Gap Analysis, both led by the Tillamook Coast Visitors Association.
What has been consistent for the last 10 years is the common desires of community residents, north, central and south. And they prove what community-based tourism is all about: that tourism dollars can be used to enhance residents’ livability, cultural enhancements, and greater outdoor recreation amenities. It’s also been used for beach access improvements, signage, parking, trash management, restrooms, trails, parks, boat docks, and emergency access (such as in Neskowin).
That’s been true for 10 years. And you should know Tillamook County is the leader in the state (as well as the Pacific Northwest) for consistently
is underway or in planning stages.
But there’s a lot more residents want to enhance livability. The most requested projects are connective trails between neighboring towns, as well as the whole county. People want to walk or bike on safe trails instead of highways or busy county roads.
Boat docks and launches are also highly desired, along with a conference center with attached hotel, additional parking, trash management and recycling centers in every town, better beach access, and town park enhancements. And the more improvements made, the more residents and visitors will spend time here, improving a key TCVA initiative: year-round economic vitality.
That’s why it’s important to consider supporting a possible initiative the county is now considering: raising the TLT a few percentage points, and dedicating the 70/30 TLT split (as state law requires) to more community investment (70%) and necessary emergency management/ public safety services (30%). The entire county – incorporated areas or unincorporated – will benefit from the increased revenue.
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Javadi noted his experience on the Tillamook Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors, on the Tillamook School District Budget Committee, a Port of Tillamook Bay commissioner, and as dental director for the Tillamook County Health Department. He added that after elected to the House, he was appointed to Behavioral Health and Healthcare Committee, the Housing and Homeless Committee and the Economic Development Business Committee. He is currently a dentist at Sand Creek Dental in Tillamook, a practice he took over in 2012.
“I’m a big fan of the Oregon Coast way of life,” Javadi told the Chamber’s audience. “Really, the determining factor of why I wanted to run is I just wanted to make sure the coast of Oregon continued to be a great place. In the midst of what was happening in Covid, I felt like everything was up and down all over the place and I felt it was a good time to continue my public service and see what I could do to make sure we’re well represented.
“It’s been the honor of a lifetime to get to serve in this district. The people here are the best in Oregon. Regardless of our sometimes disagreeing…I think we’re all kind of aligned in that we want what’s best for our families for raising (our families), for a place to work, and for making sure that we have the resources we need.”
For his part, Davis, who was nominated by both the Democratic party and the Working Families Party of Oregon, said his relevant experience has included being a city councilor for the City of Astoria, a position he was elected to in 2022. He’s also worked on the budget committees for both Clatsop County and the City of Astoria.
He said one of the things he’s done to make things better for the community of Astoria was to help streamline the development permit process.
“Our approach is we know that our permitting process is too long and too expensive,” he explained. “One of the
things we’ve been working on doing is moving more things to administrative decision making instead of everything going to the Planning Commission. If we, as a council, know that a certain type of roof line is always going to be acceptable and we expect the Planning Commission to always say that’s acceptable, there’s no reason for it to go to the Planning Commission.”
He added that amongst the reasons he’s running is to support education, housing, transportation, and safe drinking water. Davis, who has lived in Oregon since 2014, also highlighted his work experience, which he says has helped him prepare for the legislature. His experience includes a stint as data analyst for Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare, and, for the past four years, as lead analyst for Oregon Health Authority’s Oregon Healthcare Workforce reporting program.
“I believe in public service,” he said about both his experience and his desire to serve the public as an Oregon Representative. “I want something that’s going to help my community. A lot of the things that I’ve done in public safety have reflected that as well.”
Candidates then fielded questions that included voting attendance, abortion and women’s healthcare, and water rights.
Questioned with why he missed about 200 votes during his term, Javadi said that the bulk of the missed votes was due to coming down with Covid just as the House was beginning to quickly move a lot of bills to the floor for a vote.
“They don’t let us vote remotely, so that was the lion share of them,” he said. “I also missed one day of voting to go to my two daughters’ college graduation in Utah. If you looked at the 200 votes that I was unable to make due to COVID, they’re all votes I would have voted yes on — the lion’s share of them. I don’t think I missed (many) consequential votes. I think there were only two.”
The candidates then spent a significant amount of time addressing a question on women’s healthcare and abortion access in this post-Roe world.
“In my mind, it’s fortunate that we
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
By DOUG OLSON Tillamook County Commissioner
Tillamook County has placed Measure 29-180 before the voters this November. The county is asking voters to consider authorizing the sale of General Obligation Bonds in an amount of $24.4 million to finance the purchase of a public safety radio system across the county.
If the measure passes, the funds will be used to upgrade a failing radio system currently used by all first responders including police, fire, medical, Tillamook PUD, Tillamook Public Works, the 911 Dispatch System and related microwave equipment plus one new tower (there are currently 12).
A number of questions have been raised in letters to the editor, social media and community meetings. There is some misinformation circulating so this is an effort to set the record straight and explain the ballot measure. Here are some of the comments and questions in our community.
• Why Now? The existing system is 25plus years old and is failing. Repair parts, if available at all, are often purchased on eBay or Craig’s List. Public Safety is the highest priority of local government. A dependable, working communication system is essential to public safety. Electronic equipment has a relatively short life.
• It’s too expensive. The cost to upgrade the entire system is estimated at $26.4 million including a contingency. Tillamook County has received a $2 million grant to help fund the project. The new system was designed by Federal Engineering, a specialty consulting firm that sells no products, only designs radio systems. That is the estimated cost based on our design, terrain and basic requirements of all users and the two – way radio public safety market across our country. The estimated cost is $.33 per $1,000 of assessed value of taxable real property in the county. This is a professional radio system for professional first responders.
• The proposed system seems like a Cadillac system. The new system will have more features than the old system, but is more like a Chevrolet with new tires, better fuel economy and a much better radio. Remember what you were driving 25 years ago.
• What about satellite and cellular service? Starlink is used in other countries. Starlink is a private firm owned by Elon Musk. It was designed primarily for internet service and TV. It basically requires a clear line of sight from the earth to a satellite, something which is uncommon in Tillamook County. Moreover, it is not in common use in America for public safety communications. Two-way radio on VHF and UHF radio bands is proven technology and used around the world. Even enhanced mobile devices currently do not meet the public safety requirements for form, function, ruggedness, resiliency battery exchanges and other features. Public safety agencies expect service reliability to be mission-critical, meaning it is available wherever and whenever it’s needed. Land Mobile Radio currently meets this
requirement whereas cellular and mobile broadband networks do not.
• Is our current system broken? It works but is failing and has limited service and range across the county. It’s analog design, while nearly all electronic equipment today is digital.
• Why doesn’t each agency take care of its own communication needs? All our agencies work together during accidents, storms, power outages, police or sheriff incidents, medical emergencies and more. A single system will allow more reliable communication not only within Tillamook County, but with neighboring cities and counties and the state police and Coast Guard. Also, a larger contract should provide lower per unit costs. Part of the problem with the current system is that certain agencies cannot communicate with other public agencies or must use a complicated channel switching system.
• What happens with the extra money if the bids are lower than the estimate? Any remaining funds will be used to help with maintenance costs in the future.
• What happens if the bids are more than the budget and bond? The county and public safety agencies will need to either add additional funds or reduce the scope of the project.
• What happens after the warranty period? Who owns and maintains the system? After the warranty period, each agency will own the equipment and be responsible for maintaining and replacing the equipment as necessary.
• I’m on a fixed income and can’t afford higher taxes. A general obligation bond is the least expensive method for local government to pay for needed projects. While it will be a burden for some of our neighbors, the project is necessary to continue public services of police, fire, medical, 911 dispatch, public works, Tillamook PUD and related support. Remember that about 40 percent of the cost will be paid by those people who own property in Tillamook County but reside elsewhere.
• What if the bond fails? Then what? The county and other agencies will continue to do what we do now. The best we can with what we have.
• I heard the county is going to use some of the money to help close shortfalls in the county budget. That is incorrect. Tillamook County’s budget issues will be resolved by other means. The money for the radio project may only be used for the radio project by law. Tillamook County could not repurpose these funds even if it wanted to. Funds for this project are in a completely separate fund and accounted for separately.
• I heard the bonds are supposed to be repaid in 15 or 16 years. Why not longer and lower the cost to the people? The county does not want to continue paying for something which may be obsolete in 20 or 25 years. A longer repayment period would also cost more over time.
• Will this bond measure provide cell phones for residents so we can call 9-1-1 ? No. Cell phones remain the responsibility of individuals. The proposed radio system is for communication among first responders, 9-1-1 dispatch and related services.
Help sought finding man last seen in Nehalem area
Oregon State Police are seeking public assistance in locating a missing man from Vancouver, Wash.
On Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, Daniel Berry Neasbit, 60, was reported missing to Oregon State Police. He was living out of his vehicle at the time of his disappearance. Neasbit’s vehicle, a Blue Dodge Dakota bearing Washington license plate B82634R, was located on Hwy 101 near 31205 Hwy 101 N with a flat tire. He was not located with his vehicle.
Neasbit was last seen on Oct. 2 in the Nehalem area and last spoken to on Oct. 3. Neasbit is described as a man with brown hair, blue eyes and approximately 5-foot, 6-inches and 155 pounds. He may be clean shaven or have a grey beard about an inch long.
Any person with information relating to Neasbit’s whereabouts are asked to contact the Oregon State Police at 503-375-3555 or *OSP from a mobile device and reference case #SP24329296.
Quartetto di Cremona to play Neskowin Chamber Music’s first concert of season on Oct. 27
The challenging cycle of Bartók Quartets will be featured when Quartetto di Cremona brings its “25 World Tour” to the Chapel at Camp WiNe-Ma for Neskowin Chamber Music’s first concert of the 2024-25 season on Sunday, Oct. 27. The 3 p.m. concert will feature Dvořák String Quartet in F Major, Op. 96 “American,” Bartók Quartet No. 4, and Robert Schumann Op. 41, No. 1.
The group features violinists Cristiano Gualco and Paolo Andreoli, violist Simone Gramaglia, and cellist Giovanni Scaglione.
The “Quartetto di Cremona 25 World Tour” comes to North America in October and November 2024, with performances in Ontario, Oregon, New York and Pennsylvania, and returns in April 2025, with stops in Florida, Colorado, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
For their 25th Anniversary, the Quartetto take on the complex Bartók Quartets, performing the composer’s work in North America for the first time. They offer the sheer beauty of Dvořák, Ravel and Schumann to balance out the program.
“When it comes to Schumann,” says Gualco, “it was the reason I decided
to play in a string quartet. The slow movement of his third quartet, in the version of the Quartetto Italiano, moved me to tears when I was only a boy much before I knew about chamber music.”
In addition to their appearances in North America, the Quartetto appear in Europe in Prague, Pully (Switzerland), Madrid and Rome. In January 2025, the Quartetto tour Taiwan and China and in December 2025, return to Asia with stops in Tokyo and Yokohama, Japan to perform
and to teach. As the Quartetto makes its way around the world, they will perform in tuxedos designed by Italian designer Brunello Cucinelli.
Season tickets to all six concerts are $180. Individual performances are $40. For more information and tickets, visit neskowinchambermusic.com.
The Chapel at Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp is located at 5195 Winema Road, approximately five miles south of Pacific City.
Nov. 3 at 2:30 p.m. The NHS band will join the community band for one number as well.
Newberg Community Band to visit Cloverdale on Nov. 3
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
Newberg Community Band will present a free concert at Nestucca High School on Sunday, Nov. 3, starting at 2:30 p.m.
Directed by retired schoolteacher Richard Elliott, the group will play a range of pieces including “An American Fanfare,” “Symphonic Suite from Star Trek,” and a musical version of “Casey at the Bat.” The band will also be joined by the Nestucca High School band for one number, plus the performance will feature an alto saxophone solo that Elliott says is “truly amazing.”
Established in the fall of 2006 by Elliott, the Newberg Community Band is an all-volunteer band with 50-55
members and is comprised of musicians with a wide variety of experience — from professional and semiprofessional players to people who just enjoy having the chance to play.
“It was a dream of mine to offer the opportunity to musicians in our area to realize that there are opportunities beyond high school and college,” Elliott told the Sun
“It is truly a unique ensemble that has made a name for itself as being named as one of the premier adult bands in the Pacific Northwest.”
Newberg Community Band annually performs a minimum of six local concerts in Bauman Auditorium on the George Fox University campus. They also do a number of performances in their surrounding area.
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The Tillamook County Housing Commission on Oct. 15 opened applications for its third round of funding to aid development of multifamily rental housing in Tillamook County. Proposed projects must be to build new multifamily rental housing of three units or more and may be located anywhere in the county, including cities and unincorporated areas. To support the immediate needs in the county, funding is prioritized for affordable and workforce housing options.
The online application is available on the Tillamook County Housing Commission webpage: Applications will be accepted through Dec. 31.
Any individual, private company, builder, developer, public agency, local government, or nonprofit organization may apply. Both new projects and projects already in planning stages are eligible to apply. Funds may be requested for any associated cost of the proposed project including infrastructure, system development charges, cost overruns, materials, labor, and permits.
The maximum amount the grant will fund is $20,000 per unit in a project. There is a total of $400,000 to award in this funding cycle.
To maintain fair standards for assessment, applications will be evaluated by the Housing Commissioners using a criteria-based point system, weighted to ensure that small and large projects are given equal chance to receive funds.
Applicants must submit a pro forma, the financial document that demonstrates their need for additional financing for the proposed project. Applicants will also make a short presentation of their project to the Housing Commissioners at its December meeting. Final award decisions will be made by the Board of County Commissioners.
The Housing Production Solutions Fund was developed by the Finance Committee of the Tillamook County Housing Commission. The fund is supported by fees Tillamook County collects for Short Term Rental (STR) operator licenses in unincorporated areas. The fund is part of the Commission’s larger strategy to find collaborative and achievable solutions to the countywide housing shortage.
For more information and answers to questions about the Fund, contact Housing Coordinator Parker Sammons, at parker. sammons@tillamookcounty.gov or, visit tillamookcounty.gov/bc-hc.
In “The Value of Art Education,” published in the Sept. 20 edition of the Pacific City Sun, we mistakenly reported that Mark and Kim Cavatorta were the original creators of the Community Arts Project. While the Cavatortas did run CAP for many years, the organization was first founded in Seaside in the mid 1980s by Linda Werner and Jeri White. When Werner and White moved to South Tillamook County, CAP lay dormant for a time until the Cavatortas met them. CAP was started up again in 1992, originally for Slug Soup, and then it expanded to include art literacy programs.
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
With October winding down towards its finale, it’s just about time to get geared up for one of the biggest parties of the year — the Sportsman’s Pub-n-Grub “Hooker’s Ball,” a Halloween-themed party that offers the chance for all to let their hair down a bit and their alter ego be on full display. This year the party is set for Saturday, Oct 26, starting at 8 p.m. and will run until close (as late at 2 a.m.). Admission is $10 with a portion of the proceeds going towards the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District. The Sportsman’s is also offering complementary transportation to the party as it has once again hired a designated driver for the event. Tips will be accepted with a portion, again, going to NRPFD. To arrange for a ride, call Ken Moffett at 503-812-4171.
The party will be held inside and out of the ever-popular watering hole. It’s the second straight year the event has been held following a multi-year hiatus. The festivities will also include a chance of valuable prizes via a costume contest that will include several categories.
Helping to provide a little electric energy for the party will be the Radio Riots, who will perform the beat for all the goblins, ghouls and ghosts to dance to. The group is a five-piece rock dance cover band that specializes in playing music from the past five decades and is comprised of lead guitarist Dan Polidori, drummer John Parman, bassist Troy Phipps, guitarist Steve Esnard and lead vocalist Leo Curry. The band is known from playing everything from AC/DC to Led Zepplin and, according to the band, for putting on a “raucous show bound to get people on the dance floor” in the process.
The longstanding tradition of Hooker’s Ball is one event where people are encouraged to play a different role than their own persona whether than means something a little risque, something spooky or just something with a heavy dose of creativity.
”We hope everyone dresses up,” said co-organizer Ashley Doane. “They can even dress like Santa Claus. You don’t have to dress for Halloween — just have fun with it. A lot of people like to cross dress. You see a lot of men dressing as women and women dressing as men sometimes. We love it when everyone dresses up. It makes it more fun.”
She offered her father Rob Royster’s example as how simple coming up with a fun outfit can be.
“My dad used to just open up the costume box and just throw something together the day of,” she recalled. “It doesn’t have to be thought out. It can be just something random in the closet.”
Though in its first year back in 2023, the party was smaller than it was in its heyday when the late, great Rob Royster hosted the party, Doane says she hopes to grow it year by year.
“I hope we can get at least a 100 people,” she said. “We hope for a real good turnout so we can make every year better and better. (I love) just seeing everybody come out of their shell in town and just get really creative with their costumes. The more creative, the better. It’s just fun to see everybody let loose.”
Or, as Royster, who owned the pub for many years before his passing, told the Sun in 2011, “It’s the last hurrah of the summer season. It’s a dress-up party where people like to let it all hang out before the rainy season hits.”
For more information on the 2024 Sportsman’s Pub-n-Grub “Hooker’s Ball,” call 503-965-9991. The pub is located at 34975 Brooten Road in Pacific City.
HOOKER’S BALL will return to Sportman’s Pub-n-Grub on Saturday, Oct. 26, beginning at 8 p.m. Live music by Radio Riots will invite revelers to show off their costumes and their moves at this 21+ Halloweenthemed event.
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Neskowin Valley School’s Harvest Festival raises $4,000 for its general fund
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
It was an afternoon reveling in the bounty of the season when residents and visitors sampled farm-fresh produce, sipped on cider direct from the apple press, grooved to local musicians and played a variety of games during Neskowin Valley School’s annual Harvest Festival, held on school grounds in early October.
Held under sunny skies on Saturday, Oct. 5, the festival is a longstanding tradition that both serves as a fundraiser and a way for the school to say thanks to the community.
“The festival went great, and we had a lot of fun,” NVS Head of School Kelsey Leatherman told the Sun. “We have a lot of new parents this year, so, it was really fun to see them all come together and put on this festival.”
The festival raised approximately $4,000 that will
go towards an unrestricted fund that the school can use where needed most.
“It also kicked off our inaugural Fall Giving Campaign,” Leatherman added.
In addition to the funds raised, Leatherman said she appreciated those attending the festival for the first time.
“They were just elated about how fun our community is and our how fun our festival is,” she added. “For me, the highlight was being a part of a parent community that can all work together to put on something to share with everybody. We thank everyone who attended and continues to come year after year. It means a lot to share who we are with them. We are very much supported by the community, and we don’t take that for granted. We really appreciate their support.”
For more information about Neskowin Valley School, visit neskowinvalleyschool.com.
Andy will be a progressive and dependable Democratic voice in Salem.
Andy’s priorities for our coastal communities include housing, healthcare, & education funding. Unlike his opponent, Andy is pro-reproductive freedom, pro-environment, & pro-labor.
Unlike his opponent, Andy isn’t backed by big money outside interests. He’ll show up* and work for us!
* FuturePAC research of public records shows that Cyrus Javadi has missed 230 out of 700+ roll call votes during his two-year term as rep. for HD32.
In the November 5, 2024 General Election
Tillamook County Democrats Endorse the Following Candidates
Kamala Harris/Tim Walz U.S. President/U.S. Vice President
Suzanne Bonamici U.S. House of Representatives, District 1
Andy Davis Oregon House of Representatives, District 32
Tobias Read Oregon Secretary of State
Elizabeth Steiner Oregon State Treasurer
Dan Rayfield Oregon State Attorney General
The following local candidate has requested and received endorsement of the Tillamook County Democrats
Mary Leverette City Council, Wheeler
Tillamook County Democrats Strongly Urge the Following Votes on Ballot Measures
YES Oregon Measure 115: A "yes" vote supports this constitutional amendment to allow the Oregon State Legislature to impeach and remove elected state executives.
YES Oregon Measure 116: A "yes" vote supports this constitutional amendment to establish Independent Public Service Compensation Commission to determine certain public officials' salaries.
YES Tillamook County Measure 29-180: A “yes” vote supports updating and expanding obsolete public safety communications system for emergency responders; issues $24,400,000 in bonds; audits required.
By TIM HIRSCH of the Sun
An afternoon filled with plenty of tempting goodies awaits trick-or-treaters on Friday, Nov. 1, 3-5 p.m. when the retailers at Pacific City’s Shops at the Villages, 34950 Brooten Rd., host their fourth annual trick-or-treat event. Found just north of the four-way stop in downtown Pacific City, the Shops at the Village Halloween event will also feature complimentary hand-spun cotton candy, cookie decorating, popcorn, apple cider, and clown and balloon animals.
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will pay 3.1.% more per month in 2025 for coordinated care organizations (CCOs) to provide Medicaid benefits to eligible Oregonians. As a result, OHA will pay an average of $529.89 per-member-permonth next year for CCOs to coordinate the medical, dental and behavioral health care services for most of the state’s Medicaid enrollees.
“CCO rates provide reliable funding that ensures eligible Oregonians can continue to access quality, comprehensive health care through Medicaid,” said OHA Director Sejal Hathi, M.D., M.B.A. “This funding anchors the important care coordination that CCOs provide as pandemic-era supports end and more people use health care services.”
In Oregon, Medicaid provides health coverage to about 1.4 million people, including low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities, regardless of their immigration status. Medicaid is administered by states according to federal requirements, and the program is jointly funded by states and the federal government.
OHA contracts with CCOs to coordinate health care for those who receive insurance through the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), the state’s Medicaid program. CCOs coordinate care for the vast majority of OHP members, or about 1.3 million people.
The per-member-per-month payments that OHA pays CCOs, also called CCO capitation rates, are updated annually based on CCO financial data. OHA developed 2025 capitation rates after analyzing CCO financial performance for 2023, the last year for which full financial data is available.
The state’s 16 CCOs collectively had a 2.2% consolidated operating margin in
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2023, taking in a total of $173 million net operating income that year, according to a brief that OHA released this summer. While most CCOs had a net profit in 2023, four operated at a loss.
New, preliminary analysis also suggests that CCOs may experience lower profit margins this year. OHA analysts have calculated that Oregon CCOs collectively had a 1.3% consolidated operating margin through June 30, 2024, taking in a total of $50 million net operating income. Five CCOs reported having an operating loss during the first half of 2024 as part of the risk-based contracts. Full analysis of 2024 CCO financial performance will be released in 2025.
Recent CCO operating margins may have peaked at 4.6% in 2022, when fewer people accessed routine health care services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, the apparent 2022 peak was comparatively lower than the highestrecorded 7.5% operating margin that CCOs collectively experienced in 2014, when the Affordable Care Act expanded Medicaid eligibility.
Other key CCO financial performance data from 2023 include:
CCOs collectively spent 89% of their total revenue on member services in 2023.
CCO total per-member-per-month spending on member services increased 3% annually from 2022, reaching an average of $428.90 per-member-permonth in 2023.
CCO spending on substance use disorder and behavioral health care combined increased 22.5%. This growth was largely fueled by Oregon’s focus on both areas, including the passage of Oregon House Bill 5202 in 2022, which increased Medicaid behavioral health reimbursement rates on average by 30% for providers who work primarily in
Medicaid.
CCOs spent a total of $20.2 million toward the Supporting Health for All Through Reinvestment (SHARE) Initiative. For the first time in 2023, the SHARE Initiative began requiring CCOs to spend a portion of their net income or reserves on services to address health inequities and social determinants of health.
CCO spending on health-related services, which improve health quality but aren’t covered by traditional Medicaid, hit a new high of $121 million – nearly double the amount spent in 2022.
The 2025 CCO capitation rates reflect new initiatives that will roll out in the coming months, including:
• Financial incentives for increasing dental care access for Medicaid patients in 2025. CCOs will facilitate additional payments for dentists who provide some preventive services to OHP members, and also pass along annual incentive payments to dentists who increase the number of OHP members they serve.
• Compensation for supporting OHP members’ health-related social needs beyond standard Medicaid benefits. For example, addressing housing and nutrition needs will be reimbursable for the first time in November 2024 through the state’s Medicaid 1115 Demonstration Waiver.
• Increased reimbursement for hospitals with more than 50 beds that provide psychiatric in-patient services. While OHA normally aims to increase CCO capitation rates 3.4% annually, the 2025 rate increase has been set at 3.1% due to state funding constraints. OHA will continue to monitor CCO access to care data and measures to ensure members are able to receive timely, highquality care.
District 32 candidates address their visions for office, women’s healthcare have a very strong structure for protecting women’s rights now,” Davis answered.
“I’m in favor of supporting that structure and protecting it. I’m endorsed by Planned Parenthood of Oregon. I plan to vote in a pro-choice manner.”
Davis added that he would like to see Oregon as a resource for states with more restrictive policies regarding abortion.
“There are some neighboring states that don’t have the same legal framework that Oregon does, and Oregon serves as an outlet and a refuge for people — especially for states like Idaho where it’s much more restrictive for women across the border to get reproductive care,” he added.
Javadi responded by saying that he sees the issue in a nuanced way.
“I feel like women’s health has come such a long way (in the) last 100 years and
beyond, and I think we need to continue to champion for women’s reproductive rights and their health,” he said. “I have family members who’ve had abortions; I’ve had family members who have given their children up for adoption. I respect each of their beliefs. The nice thing about Oregon is we have robust protections in place to honor what a woman and her doctor or a woman and her family and her doctor have decided to do. I don’t think there’s a one size fits all answer.”
He also pointed to his support of House Bill 2002.
“I fought within my own caucus for more support for 2002,” he added. “One aspect of 2002 was to allow very young girls the ability to have an abortion without parental consent. The underlying reason for that was sometimes that very young girl — I’d say
most of the time — that very young girl has been abused by one parent or somebody else in the family and really can’t be asking mom and dad for their consent in that situation.
“That being said, I think there are more we can do (to support) people who want to have their children, who are looking for resources for that 16-year-old or 17-year old who wants to have a child.”
In the third and final question put to the candidates, they addressed water rights issues — particularly a case where a small, local grower was called out for not having a commercial water permit for the produce sold at a farmer’s market. Both candidates supported a legislative solution that would allow small growers to function without undergoing extensive licensing that would keep them from selling at a market.
The Pacific City Joint Water-Sanitary Authority recently announced it is flushing water lines within their service area during the month of October.
As part of regular maintenance to the water lines, each year PCJWSA staff flush the water mains by opening hydrants and blow-offs throughout the water system. The Authority says the periodic flushing helps improve conditions within the pipes by loosening any deposits with the system.
PCJWSA says that because flushing stirs up sediment in the water mains, it can temporarily result in cloudy or discolored water in the homes it serves.
The Authority notes that, in the past, there have not been significant problems with cloudy or discolored water during the annual flushing, but they say it is always
possible some customers may experience short periods of time when water is cloudy or discolored. In addition, they say some customers may experience short periods of time when water pressure is lower than normal.
PCJWSA says cloudy or discolored water comes from flushing out rust or mineral sediments that accumulate in water mains, but that there is no impact to health associated with drinking or cooking with cloudy or discolored water. They note that water will typically clear up within one to two hours. Officials say that those that experience cloudy water should flush their pipes by allowing fixtures to run until the water is clear.
For more information, call PCJWSA at 503-965-6636.
Tillamook County Library recently announced that patrons now have access to a 24/7 New York Times subscription with an all-access pass that includes newspaper articles, NYT Cooking, Games, the Athletic and Wirecutter.
To access the New York Times online, when at a library location, patrons can connect directly through a library computer or wifi. To learn how to access remotely, they can visit tillabook.org and navigate to the E-resources menu and click the New York Times link. Officials say it’s easy to create a free account to save articles and this subscription also works with each app.
The New York Times is a nationally recognized newspaper with more than 170 years of journalistic experience in original reporting and investigative journalism. Patrons can read today’s newspaper online in a browser or with the app and can use the TimesMachine to download old articles dating back to 1851. The NYT Cooking app offers 125-plus recipe collections where
KCC to host Health and Wellness Fair on Nov. 2
Kiawanda Community Center, in partnership with Adventist Health and Tillamook County Health Department, will host a free Community Health & Wellness Event on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The event is being billed as a community information day, with representatives from Three Capes Natural Medicine, Nestucca Bay Acupuncture, and Miracle Ear, as well as other health care providers, and nutritional aides attending. There will also be representatives on hand to help community members learn about their health insurance options, including Medicare tutorials. Information regarding Medicare, diabetes, natural medicine and alternative medicine, and more will be available. A raffle drawing will include prizes such as free wellness classes at KCC. The event takes place at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. For more information, call 502-965-7900.
patrons can discover new recipes that can be saved and organized into grocery lists. Patrons who enjoy crosswords, sodoku and Wordle can find those games and more in the NYT Games app. The Athletic has breaking sports news as well as exclusive interviews with athletes and coaches. When using the free NYT account, patrons can personalize their sports coverage to their favorite teams and sports. Finally, Wirecutter is a useful resource for product recommendations based on independent research and testing.
“The library has many great print newspapers, but it’s helpful to have news resources available anytime online,” says Danielle Meininger, systems librarian at Tillamook County Library. “The New York Times along with the Oregonian will provide timely and useful news articles for the community. In addition, the all-access pass can be fun for the whole family, with recipes, games, sports coverage and buying guides.”
The Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife recently announced the sport harvest of mussels is now open from Cape Blanco to the California border. The new opening is a response to the fact marine biotoxin levels have fallen below alert levels in mussels on the South Coast.
With the new opening, sport mussel harvesting is now open along the entire Oregon Coast. As well, sport razor clam harvesting is open from the Washington border to Cape Blanco. Sport razor clam harvesting remains closed from Cape Blanco to the California border.
Sport bay clamming and crabbing is open along the entire Oregon coast.
Oregon Department of Agriculture will continue to test for shellfish toxins weekly, as tides and weather permit. Reopening an area closed for biotoxins requires two consecutive tests with results below the closure limit.
For more information, call ODA’s shellfish biotoxin safety hotline at 800-448-2474 or the Food Safety Shellfish Desk at 503-986-4726.
THE TRUTH ABOUT CORVIDS: CROWS, RAVENS, JAYS & MAGPIES
Oct. 18, 1 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Videos, stories, and information about corvids. Free and open to the public. Visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
PACIFIC CITY MOVIE NIGHT
Oct. 18, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. “The Fabelmans.” Visit tillabook.org or call 503965-6163.
FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES
Oct. 18, 4-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Use PC Pour’s board games or bring your own. Must be 21 or over. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
ARTIST OPENING RECEPTION
Oct. 18, 5 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Stretch by High Fiber Diet. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org or call 541-994-9994.
RAINY DAY FUN MACHINE LAUNCH PARTY
Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Meet the local artists featured in the Rainy Day Fun Machine and view some of their others works. Free event. Visit baycityartscenter.com.
HALLOWEEN OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT
Oct. 18, 6-9 p.m. Godspeed Park, corner 3rd St. and Del Monte Ave., Tillamook. Familyfriendly. Scavenger hunt, games, costume contest and screening of “Monster House.” Free. Call 503-842-2472 ext. 5945.
PACIFIC CITY FALL FESTIVAL
Oct. 18 & 19, noon-5 p.m. and Oct. 20, noon-4 p.m. Cape Kiwanda Marketplace, 33315 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Dory boat hayride, food trucks, pumpkin patch, face painting, live music and more. Visit DiscoverPacificCity. com/FallFestival.
ROCKFISH AND THE CHANGING OCEAN
Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-noon. Netarts Community Club, 4949 Netarts Hwy. W., Tillamook. Guest scientist Dr. Leif Rasmuson. Free and open to the public. To register, visit netartsbaywebs. org.
THE STORIES WE TELL: MYTH AND SCIENCE ON A RESTLESS COAST
Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m. North County Recreation District, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Presented by author Bonnie Henderson. Oral history of earthquakes and tsunamis on Pacific NW Coast. $10 at the door.
THE FISHERPOETS
Oct. 19, 4-6 p.m. Stimulus Coffee + Bakery, 33105 Cape Kiwanda Dr. Pacific City. Gathering that celebrates the art and soul of fishing through poetry, stories and music. Visit fisherpoets.org.
PICTIONARY
Oct. 19, 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.
PACIFIC CITY FALL FESTIVAL
Oct. 18 & 19, noon-5 p.m. and Oct. 20, noon-4 p.m. Cape Kiwanda Marketplace, 33315 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Dory boat hayride, food trucks, pumpkin patch, face painting, live music and more. Visit DiscoverPacificCity.com/FallFestival.
‘MURDER AT THE RUTHERFORD HOUSE’
Oct. 19, 6 p.m. Pacific Restaurant, 205 Main Ave., Tillamook. Interactive murder mystery four course dinner. Fundraiser for TAPA. For tickets, visit TillamookTheater.com.
HALLOWEEN PET FASHION SHOW
Oct. 19, 6 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Prizes for top three pet/partner teams. Entry fee $20; audience $15. To register, contact Lee Ann, 541-921-3242.
LINE DANCING CLASS
Oct. 19, 7 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Classes begin with a lesson then dancing. $10 fee. Contact Kris Rooke, 425-894-4111.
MUSHROOM-SPOTTING WALK & COOKING DEMONSTRATION
Oct. 20, Meet at Bob Straub State Park, Pacific City. 10-11:30 a.m. Foraging Walk. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cook-ing Demo. Free event; registration required. Contact Brett at brett. buesnel@gmail.com.
KIDS KARATE
Oct. 21, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts for ages 6-12. $25 sign-up fee; $50/month. Call 971-910-1188.
NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m. Nestucca Valley Jr/Sr High School, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale.
KOMUNNA LUX: A BENEFIT FOR UKRAINE
Oct. 21, 7 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Tickets $25. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
PACIFIC CITY
WALKING WONDERS
Oct. 21, 23 & 25, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/move-well/walking-groups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@ hotmail.com.
TUESDAY STITCHERS
Oct. 22, 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.
TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA
Oct. 22, 6-8 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503-965-7007.
WALK IN THE PARK:
SILETZ BAY PARK
Oct. 23, 8 a.m. Siletz Bay Park, 5289 SW Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Learn the history and amenities of the park. Free and open to the public. Call 541-994-2131.
FLU VACCINE CLINIC
Oct. 23, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Adventist Health, 38505 Brooten Rd. Ste. A, Pacific City. No appointment needed. Bring photo ID and insurance information. Call 503-965-6555.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Oct. 23, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Room 106. Also available via teleconference live video at tctvonline.com or teleconference at #971-254-3149, conference ID: 736-023-979 (listen only). For agenda, visit tillamookcounty.gov.
SOUTH TILLAMOOK COUNTY LIBRARY STORYTIME
Oct. 23, 3:30 p.m. South Tillamook County Library, 6200 Camp St., Pacific City. Hosted by David. All ages invited. For more information, call 503-965-6163.
PACIFIC CITY YOUTH KARATE
Oct. 23, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts. Ages 6-12. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.
BOXING CLASS
Oct. 23, 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.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT MOVIE
Oct. 23, 6 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. “Hocus Pocus.” Free - popcorn provided. Visit tillabook.org.
TAI CHI
Oct. 24, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific Ci-ty. $10 per class/first class free. Call 503-510-0588.
PARENT TEACHER
ORGANIZATION MEETING
Oct. 24, 5:30 p.m. Nestucca K-8 Library, 36925 Hwy. 101 S., Cloverdale. Meeting to help plan and discuss bringing back the Holly Dayz Bazaar.
NESTUCCA VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN HALL
Oct. 24, 6 p.m. K-8 small gym, 36925 Hwy. 101 S., Cloverdale. Discuss NVSD updates and ask questions of the superintendent and Board of Directors.
LIVE MUSIC WITH JORI & FRIENDS
Oct. 25, 5-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. RSVP at PCPour.com
BOOT SCOOTIN’ BOO-GIE!
Oct. 25, 8 p.m.-midnight. Tillamook Elks Lodge, 1907 3rd St., Tillamook. Country DJ and dancing, Free admission. 21+ only. Call 503-842-6623.
SPOOKY STROLL 5K
Oct, 26, 9 a.m. Lincoln City Community Center, 2150 NE Oar Place, Lincoln City. Run, walk or stroll 5K. Family-friendly, self-timed race. $10 fee. Visit lincolncity.org.
SENIOR CITIZEN PROM
Oct. 26, noon-3 p.m. Tillamook Elks Lodge, 1903 3rd St., Tillamook. Come in your favorite Halloween costume. Lunch provided to those who RSVP, 503-457-6443.
THE FISHERPOETS
Oct. 19, 4-6 p.m. Stimulus Coffee + Bakery, 33105 Cape Kiwanda Dr. Pacific City. Gathering that celebrates the art and soul of fishing through poetry, stories and music. For more information, visit fisherpoets.org.
MACRAME PLANT
HANGERS WORKSHOP
Oct. 26, 2-3:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Learn how to create decorative plant hangers. $35 fee includes instruction, supplies, and first beverage. Reservation fee of $20 holds your spot. Minors must be accompanied by adult. Signup at PC-Pour.com.
WATER THE MUSICAL
Oct. 26, 2 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Interactive concert for all ages. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
TRIVIA NIGHT
Oct. 26, 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.
HOOKER’S BALL
Oct. 26, 8 p.m.-close. Sportsman’s Pub-nGrub, 34975 Brooten Rd., Pacific City. Live music by Radio Riots, costume contest, door prizes. Cover charge $10. Fundraiser for NRFPD. Visit 503-965-9991.
JAYANTHI RAMAN’S - DEVI: GODDESS WITHIN ME
Oct. 27, 2 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Classic, traditional and folk dances from North and South India. $15-$30. For tickets, visit lincolncityculturalcenter.org.
NESKOWIN CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
Oct. 27, 3 p.m. Chapel at Camp Wi-Ne-Ma, 5195 Winema Rd., Cloverdale. Cremona String Quartett. For more information and tickets, visit neskowinchambermusic.com.
KIDS KARATE
Oct. 28, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts for ages 6-12 years old. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.
PACIFIC CITY WALKING WONDERS
Oct. 28 & 30 and Nov. 1, 10 a.m. Meet at Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Visit https://tillamookcountywellness.org/move-well/walkinggroups/ or contact coordinator Kathy at katystar7@hotmail.com.
TUESDAY STITCHERS
Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Community of people who make things for others. All levels welcome. $6 admission. Call 503-965-7900.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nestucca High School, 34660 Parkway Dr., Cloverdale. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. To register, visit redcrossblood.org/give.
SOUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY
Oct. 29, 12:30-6 p.m. Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church, 35305 Brooten Rd., Pacific City.
TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA
Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m. Pelican Brewing, 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Call 503-965-7007.
TILLAMOOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Oct. 30, 9 a.m. Tillamook County Courthouse, 201 Laurel Ave., Room 106. Also availab-le 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.
PACIFIC CITY YOUTH KARATE
Oct. 30, 4 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Life skills and beginner martial arts. Ages 6-12. $25 sign-up fee; $50 per month. Call 971-910-1188.
BOXING CLASS
Oct. 30, 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
Oct. 31, 10:30 a.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. $10 per class/first class free. For more information, call 503-510-0588.
LIBRARY HAUNTED HOUSE
Oct. 31, 3 p.m. Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd St., Tillamook. Walkthrough haunted house for all ages; candy. For more information, visit tillabook.org or call 503-842-4792.
TBCC TRICK OR TREAT
Oct. 31, 3-6 p.m. Tillamook Bay Community College, 4301 3rd St., Tillamook. Costumes, candy, activities, and a carnival. Family-friendly event. For more information, call 503-8428222.
YMCA TRUNK OR TREAT
Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. Tillamook County Family YMCA, 610 Stillwell Ave., Tillamook. Call 503842-9622.
SPOOKY SPECTACULAR 2024
Oct. 31, 5:30-8 p.m. Lincoln City Outlets parking garage, 1500 SE East Devils Lake Rd., Lincoln City. Candy, games and walk through experience. All ages. Visit LincolnCityOutlets. com.
OREGON COAST HALLOWEEN CHORUS
Oct. 31, 6 p.m. Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Spooky concert of Halloween favorites. Admission by donation. Visit lincolncity-culturalcenter.org.
HARVEST PARTY
Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. Hebo. Christian Center, 31350 Hwy. 101 S., Hebo. Candy, games, and fun. Call 503-392-3585.
SIP AND SUCH CRAFTING
Nov. 1, 4-7 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Learn an easy craft for $15 or bring your own and work with other crafty people. RSVP at PC-Pour.com.
TRICK OR TREAT THE DORY FLEET
Nov. 1, 5-7 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Candy, music, games, haunted room, and food. Call 503-965-7900.
LIVE MUSIC WITH MARTIN HEMENS
Nov. 1, 5-6:30 p.m. PC-Pour Wine Bar, 33310 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. RSVP at PCPour.com.
ARTIST OF THE MONTH RECEPTION
Nov. 1, 5-7 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. Don Blackman and JoAnn Critelli. Free and open to the public. Visit baycityartscenter.com or call 503-377-9620.
COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENT
Nov. 2, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr., Pacific City. Wide variety of practitioners and resources to learn about health related issues. Call 503965-7900.
BINGO
Nov. 2, 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.
LIVE MUSIC - KATE & THE CROCODILES
Nov. 2, 7-9 p.m. NCRD Performing Arts Center, 36155 9th St., Nehalem. Advance tickets $26 at TicketTomato.com or $28 at the door. For more information, visit ncrd.org.
NEWBERG COMMUNITY BAND CONCERT
Nov. 3, 2:30 p.m. Nestucca High School, 34660 Parkway Dr., Pacific City. Free admission.
LIVE MUSIC - PHOENIX
Nov. 3, 3 p.m. Bay City Arts Center, 5680 A St., Bay City. American Folk Pop Duo Phoenix. $10 students; $20 general admission. For tickets, visit baycityartscenter.com.
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