By Butch Freedman I don’t know if my father ever said those exact words, but I got the idea that was what he believed. I never once saw him at the stove,…
Author: Butch Freedman
I'm a former biologist, current designer, author, and AI and technology enthusiast. Having worked for independent, small newspapers in Oregon since 2012 including the Portland Mercury, the Cannon Beach Gazette, the Seaside Signal, the Hip Fish, and more. I hold a BS degree in watershed restoration science and policy, and a MS in Administration and Management. Please email me with questions, I promise I don't bite!
White Clover Grange Apple Festival October 11th from 11-3
Have apples? Want to celebrate the autumn harvest season? Join us for the White Clover Grange Apple Festival Sunday October 11th from 11-3. We’ll be making cider so bring your excess apples…
Bay City Arts Center October Opportunities – Paranormal Art, Treasure Market, Musical Open Auditions, Oil Painting, and Celtic Folk Music.
There are a lot of ways to connect with the creative community this month at the Bay City Arts Center. Whether you’re interested in theater, music, painting, or gathering with…
Artist of the Month Gallery Opening Friday, October 2nd 5-7pm at Bay City Arts Center
Join us on Friday, October 2nd from 5-7pm at Bay City Arts Center to welcome artists Cathy Gordon, Justin Howard, Stacy Mason, and Ryan Scott. Talk with the artists, meet new friends,…
Pass the Treasures Market at Bay City Arts Center Oct. 3rd
You don’t know what kind of treasure you may find at the “Pass the Treasures” sale on Saturday, October 3rd at the Bay City Arts Center. Could be jewels, could be…
WONDER GARDEN WORKSHOP: THE ART OF PLACING STONE OCTOBER 3rd
THE ART OF PLACING STONE Jacob Knapp, design instructor Saturday, October 3rd 10am – 1pm Hoffman Wonder Garden $50 Class size limited Stone can be an astonishing element in a coastal…
Lace up & Explore: Two guided Salmonberry Trail Hikes – Oct. 4 Salmonberry Segment; Oct. 10 Nehalem River
The confluence of the Salmonberry and Nehalem Rivers is an incredibly special place, and you’ll see a couple of segments of the future Salmonberry Trail! For two weekends in October, the…
BUTCH’S BLOG: The Worst President in Our History
By Butch Freedman Let’s get over it. What else can be said at this point? The man-child is a crude, cruel, deeply narcissistic, evil, wannabe dictator, who has done irreparable harm to…
Meet Spice, United Paws Cat of the Week
Meet Spice, United Paws Cat of the Week. If you seek a little SPICE in your life, this orange and dark brown calico with her big, bright yellow eyes is the…
BUTCH’S BLOG: A Trip to the City
By Butch Freedman I recently had reason to drive into the city, into Portland. I wasn’t looking forward to the journey, or to being in the city I once called home….
