By Robin Swain Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is defined as a “self-defense martial art and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting and submission holds.” BJJ is considered the ultimate functional fitness. It…
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NOTES FROM GEEZERLAND Episode #3: The love of Zen and Music
OIOpublisher By Charles McLaughlin In the previous episode a brief outline was provided of my background from which the reader could derive a series of skill sets I had learned before entering…
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: Port of Garibaldi Ornament Hunt & Coloring Contest
The Elves were out again today, December 17, 2022. 40 ornament tags were hidden around the Port of Garibaldi and 10 in Bay City on Hayes Oyster Dr (around the Fish Peddler…
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: North County Light Parade; Bay City Porch Parade and More this weekend ….
Hope you’re ready for some Christmas cheer!!! North County Light Parade is this Saturday, December 17th starting at 7pm! See attached maps for our route. Hwy 53 to Wheeler first, then to…
CARE Prepares for Opening Winter Warming Center – Need Help – Volunteers, Donations
CARE is getting ready to stand up our Winter Warming Center for the winter season, and WE NEED YOUR HELP 1. We need Volunteers : Adults 18+ with a clean background check who…
Tillamook County Public Health Urges the Community to Act Now to Slow the Spread of Respiratory Illnesses
By Melissa Paulissen, MD Tillamook County Community Health Center Medical Doctor and Public Health Officer TILLAMOOK, Ore. — Tillamook County Public Health, along with healthcare providers and health authorities across the state,…
Santa Trades Reindeer for Firetruck in Rockaway Beach
By Robin Swain Rockaway Beach Fire Rescue went all out to welcome Santa back to the beach. The Fire Hall was all decked out. Hot cocoa, cider and cookies from the Beach…
TRYING TO SEE: “DOMICILE UNKNOWN”
EDITOR’S NOTE: When Mike Randall sent me this column, he indicated that we might not want to publish it after the “rosy” picture painted by the recent Housing Summit. Here he points…
A Very Special Gift – Master Gardener Classes
Give a very special gift this year in this season of giving. Give the gift of gardening. Do you know someone who loves to garden, a recent retiree or a young person…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH URGES MASKS IN CROWDED PUBLIC SPACES; FREE COVID TESTS AVAILABLE
Tillamook County Public Health, along with healthcare providers across the state, urge you to wear a mask when in crowded indoor places (such as in the grocery store) and to stay up…