Here’s some inspiration for the week provided by Barbara McLaughlin; artwork by Angelle Soans. From an Americorps National Service Tee shirt In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King A Vision of Hands…
Category: Arts
“Targeting Iran” – Locally made anti-war documentary
12 years ago, Chuck Mclaughlin of Nehalem brought writer David Barsamian to the Hoffman Center in Manzanita as part of David’s TARGETING IRAN book tour. I met David, and, I had seen…
FREE Americana / Folk Concert at Tillamook County Library Thursday April 16th
Swedish singer-songwriter Sofia Talvik returns to the U.S. with her Songs, Strings & Stories Tour 2026, at the Tillamook County Main Library onThursday, April 16 at 3 PM for a free concert….
beach haiku
(Photo of Manzanita Beach by Christy Kay) sunday evening beach walk: sand warm ’neath bare feet’ as i tread the sandy beach/ in easter sun’s glow. feathery white clouds/ grace the afternoon…
BOOK REVIEW: When the Forest Breathes – Renewal and Resilience in the Natural World by Suzanne Simard
By Neal Lemery Rarely do I anticipate a new book that arrives in my mailbox with such curiosity and eagerness. Yet Suzanne Simard’s newest book has pushed my other reading aside as…
North Oregon Coast Symphony Offers Preschool Story Time With Live Music April 6th at North Tillamook County Library in Manzanita
Bring your preschooler to hear a classic song come alive with this month’s North Oregon Coast Symphony’s free Musical Storytime. This program includes a hands-on musical activity. The featured story will be…
BUTCH’S BLOG: My Three Favorites
EDITOR’S NOTE: What are your three favorite books? The Pioneer welcomes book reviews and recommendations – send to editor@tillamookcountypioneer.net. By Butch Freedman A good friend and fellow writer asked me (and others)…
Tillamook County Cultural Coalition Awards $25,000 to Eight Local Organizations
The Tillamook County Cultural Coalition (TCCC) is pleased to announce its 2026 grant recipients. Between the eight selected applications, TCCC awarded nearly $25,000 to local projects that follow the Coalition’s priorities of…
Hoffman Center for the Arts Announces April Gallery Exhibition April 2–25, Opening Reception April 4th
The Hoffman Gallery in Manzanita presents its April Gallery Exhibition featuring works by Loren Nelson, Karen Russo, and Andrea Benson. Opening Reception April 4, 3:00–5:00pm; the exhibition runs Thursdays-Sundays, April 2-25, 12:00-5:00pm….
One Book, One Coast at Tillamook County Library – Join the largest book club on the West Coast!
The Tillamook County Library is joining over 150 library systems across California, Oregon, and Washington for One Book, One Coast, a shared community reading program connecting readers across three states through one powerful…