“Launching Through the Surf: The Dory Fleet of Pacific City” exhibit will be on display at the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum from March 20 through April 30.

This traveling exhibit was created by Linfield University in partnership with the Pacific City Dorymen’s Association.

Launching Through the Surf focuses on the historical and contemporary role of dorymen and dories in the life of Pacific City.

Additional complementing exhibit items include:

• Artifacts
• Interactives
• Personal items on temporary loan

Museum admission required for entry. For more information, visit tcpm.org

🗣️ What a CAC Meeting Is

A CAC (Citizen Advisory Committee) is a local community group made up of residents, property owners, and business owners who gather to discuss issues affecting the Pacific City-Woods area. These committees are part of Tillamook County’s citizen involvement program under Oregon’s land-use planning requirements. Their purpose is to provide a public forum where community members can learn about, discuss, and offer input on local planning and policy matters that affect the area.

🪑 Typical Activities at a CAC Meeting

During a meeting at the Kiawanda Community Center, participants generally:

Hear presentations or updates from county staff or community members on local issues (e.g., land use, development proposals, transportation or environmental topics).

Discuss community concerns and priorities related to planning, development, services, or community character.

Provide feedback and recommendations that the committee will relay to the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners, Planning Commission, or other local bodies.

Engage in dialogue with neighbors and officials to help inform decisions and improve communication between the community and local government.

On Saturday, April 18, Tillamook Bay Community College will be hosting its Grand Campus Opening! This event celebrates the official opening of the Administration & Health Sciences Building, the Center for Industrial Technologies, and the Community Center (located in AHS). There will be food, tours, special guests, a ribbon-cutting, and so much more. Please join us and celebrate TBCC’s innovation and growth. This event is for the entire community; this campus is yours and was made possible by Tillamook County Voters.

• Formal remarks @1:00 PM
• Free raffle entries at every building
• Food & refreshments
• Self-guided tours
• Academic program information
• Educational demonstrations
• & More!

Join the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST), and make a difference for the environment! COASST participants collect monthly data on beached carcasses of marine birds to establish the pattern of bird mortality on North Pacific beaches. Data collected helps address important marine conservation issues. No prior scientific experience is needed!
Beach surveys are best when conducted in groups of 2 or more — so please come with a partner in mind or in tow! The training is free, but we do ask for a $31 refundable survey kit deposit to take the materials home.

In this presentation, we will learn some of the most common and memorable mushrooms found in spring in the Pacific Northwest. We will focus on common edibles like oysters and morels, indicator species, as well as other interesting and beautiful non-edible species. We will learn how to tell edibles apart from poisonous or just otherwise tricky potential lookalikes, noting particular physical features and habitats that will help you to identify them on your own. BYO mushrooms to identify!

Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS is kicking off 2026 with a three-part event series, “Producers of
the Bay!” Our first event of the series shines a spotlight on eelgrass, a flowering marine plant
that acts as a nursery for the young fish and invertebrates that form the foundation of our local
food web.
Netarts Bay stands out as one of the few bays in Oregon that still has healthy native eelgrass
beds. Eelgrass is impacted by a variety of human activities including boating, dredging,
recreational shellfish harvest, some aquaculture harvesting techniques, the introduction of
invasive species, and nutrient runoff from land. Eelgrass responses to, and recovery from, these
activities vary widely, highlighting the importance of local, science-based approaches to
sustaining ecosystem health while supporting the important industries and communities that
depend on a thriving bay. So how are scientists working to sustain this vital species throughout
the coast, and how can we protect the healthy beds in Netarts?
Join us on Zoom to hear from Dr. Tony D’Andrea, Project Director of ODFW’s Shellfish &
Estuarine Assessment of Coastal Oregon (SEACOR). He’ll share insights from his work
monitoring local eelgrass health, including recent surveys in neighboring Tillamook Bay.
Tune in on February 25th, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, to learn the latest on local eelgrass and stick
around for a live Q&A at the end of the presentation. We’d love to see you there!
Visit https://www.netartsbaywebs.org/events to learn more and register. The Zoom link will be
shared after registration.
Questions or Cancellations? Contact info@netartsbaywebs.org
Connect with the Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS online!
Website: www.netartsbaywebs.org
Social: @netartsbaywebs
Email: info@netartsbaywebs.org
Read more about SEACOR: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/mrp/shellfish/Seacor/
Contact the SEACOR project via e-mail at: ODFW.SEACOR@odfw.oregon.gov

This free, in-person support group meets the second and fourth Thursday monthly, excluding holidays. It is for adults who are struggling with difficult and unexpected emotions from shock, anger, disbelief, guilt and sadness from grief.

If you or someone you know is struggling with challenging emotions such as shock, anger, disbelief, guilt or sadness due to grief, please consider joining this support program that meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

Ari Douglas, a bereavement coordinator, leads this in-person grief support group, which meets twice a month. Ari holds a Master of Divinity and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work, with 16 years of experience in counseling and providing emotional support.

RSVP and/or questions: Ari Douglas, Bereavement Coordinator, email DouglaA01@ah.org or call 971-258-7792

Grief Literacy: Understanding Loss, Reclaiming Life
A four-part community workshop series
Grief is not a problem to be solved or a stage to get through. It’s something we carry, and with the right understanding, it can become one of our greatest teachers. This series blends neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience to help you understand what grief actually is, why it affects your brain and body the way it does, and how to move through it with more compassion, clarity, and even joy.

Each session includes mindfulness practice, movement, real conversation, and tools you can use immediately. Come to one or come to all, each session stands on its own.

Week 1 — What We Get Wrong About Grief

Unpacking the myths (including the infamous 5 stages) and discovering what grief actually looks like.

Week 2 — Grief and the Brain

Why grief is so exhausting, what’s happening neurologically, and why your brain needs delight just as much as it needs to process.

Week 3 — Grief Is Everywhere

Grief isn’t only about death. Exploring the losses that don’t get named (divorce, illness, identity, relationships) and what they reveal about what we love most.

Week 4 — From Knowing to Tending

Grief in the body, somatic practices, an in-the-moment grief toolkit, and the big question: what does your grief make clear about the life you want to build?

Led by Morgan Motsinger: TEDx speaker, mindfulness teacher, psychology educator, and bereaved parent.

Grief Literacy: Understanding Loss, Reclaiming Life
A four-part community workshop series
Grief is not a problem to be solved or a stage to get through. It’s something we carry, and with the right understanding, it can become one of our greatest teachers. This series blends neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience to help you understand what grief actually is, why it affects your brain and body the way it does, and how to move through it with more compassion, clarity, and even joy.

Each session includes mindfulness practice, movement, real conversation, and tools you can use immediately. Come to one or come to all, each session stands on its own.

Week 1 — What We Get Wrong About Grief

Unpacking the myths (including the infamous 5 stages) and discovering what grief actually looks like.

Week 2 — Grief and the Brain

Why grief is so exhausting, what’s happening neurologically, and why your brain needs delight just as much as it needs to process.

Week 3 — Grief Is Everywhere

Grief isn’t only about death. Exploring the losses that don’t get named (divorce, illness, identity, relationships) and what they reveal about what we love most.

Week 4 — From Knowing to Tending

Grief in the body, somatic practices, an in-the-moment grief toolkit, and the big question: what does your grief make clear about the life you want to build?

Led by Morgan Motsinger: TEDx speaker, mindfulness teacher, psychology educator, and bereaved parent.

Grief Literacy: Understanding Loss, Reclaiming Life
A four-part community workshop series
Grief is not a problem to be solved or a stage to get through. It’s something we carry, and with the right understanding, it can become one of our greatest teachers. This series blends neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience to help you understand what grief actually is, why it affects your brain and body the way it does, and how to move through it with more compassion, clarity, and even joy.

Each session includes mindfulness practice, movement, real conversation, and tools you can use immediately. Come to one or come to all, each session stands on its own.

Week 1 — What We Get Wrong About Grief

Unpacking the myths (including the infamous 5 stages) and discovering what grief actually looks like.

Week 2 — Grief and the Brain

Why grief is so exhausting, what’s happening neurologically, and why your brain needs delight just as much as it needs to process.

Week 3 — Grief Is Everywhere

Grief isn’t only about death. Exploring the losses that don’t get named (divorce, illness, identity, relationships) and what they reveal about what we love most.

Week 4 — From Knowing to Tending

Grief in the body, somatic practices, an in-the-moment grief toolkit, and the big question: what does your grief make clear about the life you want to build?

Led by Morgan Motsinger: TEDx speaker, mindfulness teacher, psychology educator, and bereaved parent.

Grief Literacy: Understanding Loss, Reclaiming Life
A four-part community workshop series
Grief is not a problem to be solved or a stage to get through. It’s something we carry, and with the right understanding, it can become one of our greatest teachers. This series blends neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience to help you understand what grief actually is, why it affects your brain and body the way it does, and how to move through it with more compassion, clarity, and even joy.

Each session includes mindfulness practice, movement, real conversation, and tools you can use immediately. Come to one or come to all, each session stands on its own.

Week 1 — What We Get Wrong About Grief

Unpacking the myths (including the infamous 5 stages) and discovering what grief actually looks like.

Week 2 — Grief and the Brain

Why grief is so exhausting, what’s happening neurologically, and why your brain needs delight just as much as it needs to process.

Week 3 — Grief Is Everywhere

Grief isn’t only about death. Exploring the losses that don’t get named (divorce, illness, identity, relationships) and what they reveal about what we love most.

Week 4 — From Knowing to Tending

Grief in the body, somatic practices, an in-the-moment grief toolkit, and the big question: what does your grief make clear about the life you want to build?

Led by Morgan Motsinger: TEDx speaker, mindfulness teacher, psychology educator, and bereaved parent.

Join a fun group of knitters at North Tillamook Library in Manzanita on Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm.

Join a fun group of knitters at North Tillamook Library in Manzanita on Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm.

Join a fun group of knitters at North Tillamook Library in Manzanita on Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm.

Join a fun group of knitters at North Tillamook Library in Manzanita on Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm.

Join a fun group of knitters at North Tillamook Library in Manzanita on Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm.

Join a fun group of knitters at North Tillamook Library in Manzanita on Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm.

Join a fun group of knitters at North Tillamook Library in Manzanita on Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm.

Join a fun group of knitters at North Tillamook Library in Manzanita on Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm.

Join a fun group of knitters at North Tillamook Library in Manzanita on Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm.

Join a fun group of knitters at North Tillamook Library in Manzanita on Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm.

Join a fun group of knitters at North Tillamook Library in Manzanita on Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm.

Join a fun group of knitters at North Tillamook Library in Manzanita on Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm.

Join a fun group of knitters at North Tillamook Library in Manzanita on Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm.

The Cape Meares Emergency Volunteer Corps (CMEVC) and the newly formed Tillamook Emergency Volunteer Corps (TEVC) are gearing up for an energizing and educational morning as the Let’s Get Ready to Rock and Roll event arrives at the Tillamook County Library on February 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. County officials and representatives of CMEVC and TEVC will be available for questions during the Q & A session. CMEVC is the emergency preparedness arm of the Cape Meares Community Association (CMCA).

For those unable to attend in person, send an email to capemearesca@gmail.com to request a ZOOM link and how to participate in the interactive events. Admission is FREE. Enter for a chance to win a “go-bag” ($125 value) filled with supplies that will help you survive the first 72 hours of emergencies like extended power outages and the long-anticipated 9.0 Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake.

The featured speaker, Steve Eberlein, will share his remarkable firsthand account of surviving the 9.1 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami (2004) while working for the Red Cross. His experience offers a powerful perspective on resilience, preparedness, and the strength people discover in moments of crisis. A native Oregonian, Steve has delivered 200+ earthquake preparedness presentations, including his 2018 TEDx presentation in Portland, Oregon. Steve is the Resilience and Engagement Manager for Ethos Preparedness.

Sponsored by Governor Kotek’s Plan for a Resilient Oregon (PRO), CMEVC, TEVC, and the Tillamook County Library, the program promises a blend of storytelling, interactive events, and community connection. CMCA is one of two nonprofits in Tillamook County and one of 53 community-based organizations whose work directly informs the Governor’s plan. The PRO will guide the development of her 2027-2029 budget and legislative funding in 2027 and beyond. TEVC focuses on emergency preparedness in the City of Tillamook and collaborates with CMEVC and other communities across Tillamook County through their membership in Tillamook County Civilian Corps Council (TC4), a grassroots council of communities, agencies, and organizations throughout Tillamook County.

Learn about Oregon native plants with an expert from the Grand Ronde Native Plant Nursery!

Learn about Oregon native plants with an expert from the Grand Ronde Native Plant Nursery!

York was an enslaved man who took part in the Lewis and Clark Expedition from 1803-1806. But what is known about York besides his participation in this journey? 

Zachary Stocks of Oregon Black Pioneers will present a detailed biography of York at the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum on February 28 at 6 pm. The presentation will include York’s experiences during the Lewis and Clark Expedition, his life before and after, and his place within national African American history. The event is free, but registration is required as seats are limited. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-man-called-york-presentation-tickets-1981967991616?aff=oddtdtcreator

For 75 years, stewardship in the TSF has taken many forms – from the daily labor of rebuilding a burned landscape to welcoming visitors into a living classroom. Reflecting on Resilience explores the intertwined histories of service, restoration, and public engagement that connect South Fork Forest Camp and the Tillamook Forest Center. Through stories, artifacts, and never before publicly displayed photos, this exhibit invites reflection on how forests, and our relationship to them, change over time, and how today’s stewardship will define the forests of the future.

Join us for a fun and informative morning of mocktails, bingo, and smarter sipping! This interactive event explores how our bodies change as we age and what that means for alcohol use. Enjoy a delicious zero-proof drink, play a round of healthy-living-themed bingo, and pick up practical tips for staying healthy, safe, and empowered. All are welcome!

Learn about building and caring for a sourdough starter at the Manzanita Library on February 27th at 3 pm!

Join Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS and the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum for a special presentation celebrating the people and history of the Oregon Coast with local author and historian John Andersen. John will share stories from his newly released book, The Amazing People Between the Capes – A History about the People of Cape Meares, Netarts, and Oceanside, Oregon, and foster a greater knowledge of the area’s diverse history.

With over two decades of work in community development and environmental education in the area, John brings a personal and deeply informed perspective to the stories that define life between Cape Lookout and Cape Meares.

Whether you’re a longtime local, a new resident, or simply interested in coastal Oregon history, this event is a chance to connect with the rich heritage and remarkable individuals who have called this region home.

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The event is free, but due to limited seating, registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stories-of-netarts-past-registration-1983650684596?aff=oddtdtcreator

The evening will begin with a short presentation about the proposed Tillamook Bay Fire & Rescue Rural Fire Protection District that is coming to the 2026 May ballot for permanent residents served by fire organizations in the Bay City and Tillamook areas.

The presentation will be followed by Q&As, and then a time to meet and greet with volunteer firefighters, current board members, and other advocates for the measure.

Grief touches every part of life, often in ways we never expected. Whether you are navigating the loss of a loved one, a major life
change, or the overwhelming emotions that follow loss of any kind, you don’t have to face it alone.

These groups offer gentle guidance, practical tools, and heartfelt support to help you move through your grief at your own pace.

Virtual groups co-led by:
Cami Aufdermauer, Bereavement Coordinator and Chaplain
Dr. Pam Strachan, Board-Certified Chaplain and Bereavement Specialist

Virtual Grief Support Groups
Occurs the first and last Thursday of every month for one hour starting at 9 a.m.
Registration required visiting ahlink.org/tillamookgg

Grief touches every part of life, often in ways we never expected. Whether you are navigating the loss of a loved one, a major life change, or the overwhelming emotions that follow loss of any kind, you don’t have to face it alone.

These groups offer gentle guidance, practical tools, and heartfelt support to help you move through your grief at your own pace.

Virtual groups led by:

Cami Aufdermauer, Bereavement Coordinator and Associate Chaplain

Virtual Grief Support Groups
Occurs the first and last Thursday of every month for one hour starting at 9 a.m.
Registration required visiting ahlink.org/tillamookgg

Grief touches every part of life, often in ways we never expected. Whether you are navigating the loss of a loved one, a major life
change, or the overwhelming emotions that follow loss of any kind, you don’t have to face it alone.

These groups offer gentle guidance, practical tools, and heartfelt support to help you move through your grief at your own pace.

Virtual groups co-led by:
Cami Aufdermauer, Bereavement Coordinator and Chaplain
Dr. Pam Strachan, Board-Certified Chaplain and Bereavement Specialist

Virtual Grief Support Groups
Occurs the first and last Thursday of every month for one hour starting at 9 a.m.
Registration required visiting ahlink.org/tillamookgg

Grief touches every part of life, often in ways we never expected. Whether you are navigating the loss of a loved one, a major life change, or the overwhelming emotions that follow loss of any kind, you don’t have to face it alone.

These groups offer gentle guidance, practical tools, and heartfelt support to help you move through your grief at your own pace.

Virtual groups led by:

Cami Aufdermauer, Bereavement Coordinator and Associate Chaplain

Virtual Grief Support Groups
Occurs the first and last Thursday of every month for one hour starting at 9 a.m.
Registration required visiting ahlink.org/tillamookgg

Grief touches every part of life, often in ways we never expected. Whether you are navigating the loss of a loved one, a major life
change, or the overwhelming emotions that follow loss of any kind, you don’t have to face it alone.

These groups offer gentle guidance, practical tools, and heartfelt support to help you move through your grief at your own pace.

Virtual groups co-led by:
Cami Aufdermauer, Bereavement Coordinator and Chaplain
Dr. Pam Strachan, Board-Certified Chaplain and Bereavement Specialist

Virtual Grief Support Groups
Occurs the first and last Thursday of every month for one hour starting at 9 a.m.
Registration required visiting ahlink.org/tillamookgg

Grief touches every part of life, often in ways we never expected. Whether you are navigating the loss of a loved one, a major life change, or the overwhelming emotions that follow loss of any kind, you don’t have to face it alone.

These groups offer gentle guidance, practical tools, and heartfelt support to help you move through your grief at your own pace.

Virtual groups led by:

Cami Aufdermauer, Bereavement Coordinator and Associate Chaplain

Virtual Grief Support Groups
Occurs the first and last Thursday of every month for one hour starting at 9 a.m.
Registration required visiting ahlink.org/tillamookgg

$40 | Registration Required

Learn about the edible wild plants found in the Tillamook State Forest!

Spring is when wildflowers bloom and wild greens are ripe for picking. See plants like wild violet, Solomon’s seal, fairy bells, licorice fern, sorrel, various fiddleheads, wild ginger and more. Join educator and author John Kallas to learn the many ways they can be used as food.

Copies of Wild Edible Plants by John Kallas will be available for sale.

Registration is required by Wednesday, April 22^nd. Please call 503-815-6807 to submit payment for registration. Note: The TFC is closed on Monday and Tuesday and therefore won’t be able to take payment on these days.

Join us for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day as we learn, connect, and take action to keep our communities fire‑adapted and resilient.

The Tillamook Forest Center is hosting a special screening of Samurai in the Oregon Sky, a film exploring how an attempted WWII wildfire ignition near Brookings, Oregon ultimately led to an unexpected reconciliation and lasting friendship between the pilot and the community. Join us to learn the connection between this historic event and Oregon Department of Forestry lookouts.

Oregon State Fire Marshal will have a special presentation on wildfire readiness, community risk reduction, and practical steps you can take to prepare your home and neighborhood.

And of course, no event would be complete without a visit from Smokey Bear! Stop by to say hello, snap a photo, and learn a few tips about preventing wildfires.

Come spend the day gaining knowledge and engaging in activities designed to empower and inform. Together, we can build a safer, more fire‑prepared Oregon.