Join the Nehalem Valley Historical Society on Saturday, Jan. 17 at the North County Recreation District Performing Arts Center to learn about this time in our north coast history when a peaceful…
Category: North County Recreation District
RIVERBEND PLAYERS RAISES OVER $5000 FOR FOOD BANK AND FOOD PANTRY
Riverbend Players Sets Attendance Record and Raises $5,520 for the North County Food Bank and the Nehalem Bay Community Services food pantry. Dateline: Nehalem, OR, December 23, 2025 Riverbend Players Community Theater…
Legacy of Gratitude: Former Nehalem PE Teacher Pledges $35,000 to Support Local Youth Swimming
In a heartfelt act of gratitude and community spirit, longtime educator and former Nehalem Elementary swim instructor Sue Aalykke has pledged $35,000 to support the North County Recreation District’s (NCRD) Aquatics Program…
North County Recreation District Grand Opening of New Aquatic Center Nov. 15
The North County Recreation District (NCRD) is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of its brand-new Aquatics Center, a major milestone in the organization’smission to provide high-quality recreation and wellness opportunities for…
Festival of Well-Being October 3 at North County Recreation District; Free Community Wellness Event, Gallery Opening & More
Join us for a FREE vibrant community gathering that brings together local wellness professionals offering a wide range of healing and restorative practices. Come experience, and celebrate your well-being — All Are Welcome Explore the many wellness modalities available…
NORTH COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT AQUATICS DIRECTOR RESIGNATION LETTER TO COMMUNITY
EDITOR’S NOTE: Legendary NCRD swim program manager and aquatics director Sue Gray announced her resignation as aquatics director last week, and asked the Pioneer to share her letter, which is also addressed…
Short Film Night Returns to Nehalem Sept. 7th
The McMinnville Short Film Festival will present a pop-up screening of five acclaimed documentary or environmental films at the North County Recreation District Performing Arts Center in Nehalem Sunday, September 7 at…
Short Film Night Returns to Nehalem July 12th
The McMinnville Short Film Festival will present a pop-up screening of six award-winning short films at the North County Recreation District Performing Arts Center in Nehalem Saturday, July 12 at 7 p.m. The doors…
NORTH COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT GALLERY FEATURES “WILDSCAPES” BY CAPTAIN THRON RIGGS, BENEFIT SHOW FOR NCRD PROGRAMS, ARTIST RECEPTION JULY 12TH
Join Captain Thron Riggs, retired Columbia River Bar Pilot, at a reception for his show “Wildscapes” at the NCRD Gallery, 36155 9th Street in Nehalem, on Saturday, July 12 from 2 to 4 p.m….
Exciting News for North County Recreation District – Congratulations to Barbara McCann on Retirement; Welcome New Executive Director, Justin Smith; Special Saturday Swims this Spring to Honor Legacy Pool – May 10 & June 14
LAST CHANCE FOR MEMORIAL BRICKS! Order by May 15th Did you learn to swim at NCRD? We are inviting all the families to join us for a FREE final swim at the…