The Tillamook Library is excited to announce that they are hosting an Oregon Humanities conversation about housing and belonging with Paul Susi at the Tillamook Main Library on March 11th. You can register to join in the conversation by calling 503-842-4792. Housing and homelessness is a visible and divisive issue in local media, in politics, and across different communities within…
Category: Equity & Inclusion
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION: Being Safe, Feeling Safe in Your Community – Let’s Talk Tuesday, January 24th, 6 to 8 pm at TBCC
Community organizations and resources are gathering at Tillamook Bay Community College and the community is invited to join us for a conversation about safety in our communities. Over the last several months, there have been several traumatic crimes, car thefts, break-ins, vandalism and more. Join us to talk about being safe and feeling safe in our community on Tuesday January…
TILLAMOOK COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: Outdoor Accessibility Survey
We need your input! Tillamook Coast Visitors Association is looking at how we can help improve outdoor access for all. As part of that process, we have created an online survey that will help us prioritize future projects.Who is invited to participate: Residents and visitors with disabilities who experience barriers to accessing and enjoying outdoor areas such as trails, waterways…
$225,000 in funding to expand opportunities for families, individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities on North Oregon Coast
(Nehalem, OR) – Sammy’s Place is pleased to announce grant awards and contracts totaling $225,000 to provide needed supports and opportunities to families and individuals with Intellectual and Development Disabilities (I/DD) in Clatsop, Tillamook and Lincoln counties. Sammy’s Place is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that envisions a future where disability is a natural part of our coastal life, where…
Rural, urban – what does and doesn’t divide us
By Cara Mico, Assistant Editor Nash, Nicholas, Adjunct Philosophy Instructor at Blue Mountain Community College, facilitated an Oregon Humanities Conversation Project in Tillamook on September 20, 2022. The conversation focused on understanding the urban rural divide and was well attended by equal numbers of people identifying as either rural, urban, or ‘rurban.’ “We live in a time of increasing polarization…
Virtual Training Opportunity: Becoming An Askable Ally; 10 Simple Strategies to Start a Conversation About Sex and Sexuality for Parents, Support Workers, Everyone – May 18th
This FREE baseline conversation and training is a safe starting place for everyone, and we will all learn from this conversation about ‘where to start’ will be held virtually, May 18th, 2022 from 12-1:30 pm This training will give you simple, easy-to-use strategies for broaching different aspects of sexual health and development with the people you support. By using these…
Community Invited to Free Movie Screening to Raise Awareness Around Racism and Mental Health – View RACE to be Human May 15-21; Virtual Conversation May 26th
Tillamook Bay Community College’s Equity & Inclusion Committee is screening the documentary ‘RACE to be Human’ from May 15 – May 21. The movie is free to the public to view during those dates. RACE to be Human is a documentary film addressing the impact of race and racism on mental health through the lens of students, experts, and educators,…
Community Invited to Free Movie Screening to Raise Awareness Around Anxiety -Movie Available now through April 23rd
Tillamook Bay Community College’s Equity & Inclusion Committee is screening the documentary ‘Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety’ from April 17 – April 23. The movie is free to the public to view during those dates. Then, on April 26 at 6 p.m., the Equity & Inclusion Committee will be holding a virtual conversation to discuss some of the themes presented…
Tillamook County Democrats Adopt Resolution Regarding Education Diversity in Tillamook County Schools
In response to recent proposals by the Tillamook School District Board, the Tillamook County Democrats have adopted a resolution supporting school curriculum that recognizes and respects the rich diversity in our community. Tillamook County Democrats site the following as two of the many reasons for adopting this resolution (see below for full text of resolution): The Oregon Department of Education…
Do you or someone you know receive Developmental Disabilities Services? We Need to Hear from You – Join Us Nov. 1st
You’re invited to share your unique Oregon Coastal experience and give feedback regarding DD (Developmental Disabilities) Services case management. Are you interested in giving ODDS your thoughts about your Case Management in Oregon? (Oregon Office of Developmental Disabilities – DD Services) Here is your opportunity! If you live on the coast or anywhere in Oregon, you are welcome to join…