Photos & Video by Don Backman There was a chill in the air to remind everyone it is Novem-brrr, on Friday November 29th as Rockaway Beach lit up the season. The Rockaway…
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PORT OF GARIBALDI: The elves are back! Ornament Hunt is On!
OIOpublisher The elves were busy. They hid 40 ornament tags. Please be courteous and only take ONE tag per family so others can join in on the fun. They will not be…
City of Garibaldi Tree Lighting Saturday Nov. 30th
Join the City of Garibaldi for their annual tree lighting on Saturday November 30th at 5 pm. Bring the kids to downtown Garibaldi, enjoy some hot chocolate, and help welcome the holiday…
Let Us Give Thanks: Garden-themed Thanksgiving Prayer by Rev. Max Coots
EDITOR’S NOTE: We’ve shared this garden-themed poem before, and it was brought to mind again when I received an inquiry from the Hampton (NY) Gardener, inquiring about re-publishing the poem. The garden…
Thanks and Giving … Community Caring – Coat & Winter Collections, Giveaways; Food and More …
EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks to Barbara McLaughlin for putting together some of the options available – for donations and if you need something during this winter season. If you know of other programs…
BOOK REVIEW: The Serviceberry – Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer
By Neal Lemery This brand new book is a delightful and fresh look at our relationship with nature and with ourselves. It explores the idea of a gift economy, rather that the…
First Annual Witchy Wonderland & Tree Sale at Dirty Birds, Manzanita Ave. Nov. 29th
Join Amber Rootz on the Dirty Birds lot on the corner of Manzanita and Division in Manzanita for their 1st Annual Winter Witchy Wonderland and Christmas Tree Sale. November 29th – 11-6pm…
United Paws Kittens of the Week: Grant & River
Grant is a handsome tabby who sports a distinctive golden-and-brown bullseye coat. Grant comes running for attention when humans enter his orbit. He loves wrestling with his rescue buddy, River, and hasn’t…
CITY OF ROCKAWAY BEACH: Notice of Planning Commission Vacancy – Position #1
The City of Rockaway Beach City Council is accepting applications for Planning Commission Position #1 to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term ending 6/30/26. Applicants must be a resident within the…
GEEZER TRIBE: In praise of the Broccoli Forest
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tell us your stories … please share your best (and worst, silliest, amazing and more) stories from the Thanksgiving holiday. Special dishes that only make an appearance at Thanksgiving. The…