Manzanita Oregon Visitor Center

Christmas on the Homefront Exhibit
2024-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tillamook Air Museum, 6030 Hangar Rd., OR
This exhibit is highlighting Christmas 1941, a look at what toys were popular or became popular throughout the war years, including holiday artifacts from the era, holiday wartime propaganda, and a general sense of how Christmas and all American lives were changed as the U.S.A entered World War II.

Knitting Group
2024-12-05 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-12-12 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-12-19 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-12-26 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-01-02 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-01-09 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-01-16 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-01-23 16:00 - 17:30 and 5 more dates | North Tillamook Library, 571 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, OR 97130
Join a fun group of knitters at North Tillamook Library in Manzanita on Thursdays from 4pm to 5:30pm.

Whiskey tasting with Chip MacGreggor
2024-12-10 17:30 - 20:30 | Pine Grove Community House, 225 Laneda Ave, Manzanita, OR, 97130, United States
Whiskey Tasting
Beginning with the origin of whiskey, Chip will share with you from his years of industry experience tales of whiskey’s colorful past and will explain the painstakingly fine art of distilling which results in the smooth, golden liquid which clings so appealingly to the glass you’re holding. Experience, in turn, the aromas of his four specially selected whiskeys, and learn about the processes that make each so unique in taste and texture. Discover how the maturation process gives each whiskey its own flavor and character, right down to the type of cask in which it is matured, and the skill that lies behind the craft which ensures you enjoy every warming sip.
What: Whiskey Tasting
When: December 10, 2024, 5:30-8:30pm
Where: The Pine Grove Community House, Manzanita, OR
Ticket : $50 per person, purchase on line:
www.thepinegrove.org/RSVP-&-Purchase-Tickets/www.thepinegrove.org/RSVP-&-Purchase-Tickets/

Spring Chinook Salmon Release and Explore Nature Program
2024-12-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Al Griffin Memorial Park, Located at the corner of 4th and Trade in Bay City
Join us December 11, 3:00pm at Al Griffin Memorial Park in Bay City for the Spring Chinook salmon release and Explore Nature program! Help release salmon fry into Patterson Creek and learn about salmon habitat in Tillamook County with Tillamook Estuaries Partnership! To learn more and to register for the Explore Nature program, check out our websites at tillabook.org and explorenaturetillamookcoast.com/events.
Bay City and Garibaldi Branch Libraries will CLOSE from 1:00pm-4:30pm to participate in this event. We hope to see you there!

Sound Bowls
2024-12-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Dr, Pacific City, OR, 97135, United States
Bring anything you need to be comfortable lying or sitting for up to an hour. Sound baths are a passive form of healing. All that is required of you is to lie back, close your eyes, and listen to the soothing sounds of crystal sound bowls singing around you. As vibration moves through the body, your nervous system and energetic body become more balanced. *Suggestion: bring a pillow and blanket.
Let the vibes heal you.$10 per class at door. More Info: Call 425-894-4111

Invisible Losses with Helen Beaman at Tillamook Library
2025-01-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd Street Tillamook Oregon 97141
Grief doesn’t always have to involve losing someone in your life. As we age, we are sometimes forced to consider giving up things or activities we enjoy; such as jogging, pinochle, volunteer activities, or traveling. This can lead to a rather profound sense of loss. Join an expert as we discuss the types of “invisible losses,” and learn how to cope, heal, and grieve from these types of disenfranchised losses.

Valerie Schultz Author Talk at Rockaway Beach Library
2025-01-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Rockaway Beach Library, 120 N Coral St, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136
Talk by author of Til The Moon Be No More: The Grit and Grace of Growing Older

Teen Book Club!
2025-01-15 16:15 - 17:15 | Garibaldi Branch Library, 107 6th St, Garibaldi
Join us for Teen Book Club at Garibaldi Branch Library! We’ll meet the third Wednesday of the month at 4:15, for conversation, activities, and snacks! This month we’re kicking off the conversation with comics/graphic novels/manga. Share what you’re reading, get recommendations from others, and share ideas.

Springtime Blues with Helen Beaman
2025-02-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Tillamook County Library, 1716 3rd Street Tillamook Oregon 97141
Join an expert as we discuss the myths and facts on seasonal patterns of depression, signs that you might have “the blues,” and what prevention and treatment options exist to help you work through these emotions. The goal is to help you find a way to enjoy springtime in whatever capacity is healthiest for you.

STEAM Coach Training
2025-02-13 09:00 - 14:00 | USCG Historic Boathouse, 1209 Bay Lane, Garibaldi, 97118
STEAM Coach Volunteer Training: February 13th
You don’t have to be an expert, just someone who is passionate about helping students learn.

Spring field trip season will be here soon, and the Tillamook County STEAM Partnership is gearing up to host hundreds of students on several different field trip programs in Tillamook County. In order for these programs to be successful, the TC STEAM Partnership relies on community volunteers to fill a variety of roles as STEAM Coaches, who lead or assist with activities, help behind the scenes, and so much more. STEAM Coaches are people who believe all students should be able to learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math through educational experiences that are hands-on and inquiry-based.

This Volunteer STEAM Coach Training is for new and returning volunteers who want to support Tillamook County K-12 students at upcoming environmental education school programs. The focus of the hands-on activities for this training will include wave energy, solar energy, and the water cycle.

Date: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 9am – Noon (noon – 2pm optional hands-on activities)
Location: USCG Historic Boathouse (1209 Bay Lane, Garibaldi, Oregon)
What: STEAM Coach Orientation presentation + hands on activity demonstrations
FREE Catered lunch social sponsored by @tillamookestuariespartnership
Registration required online at www.Netartsbaywebs.org/events

We look forward to you joining us at this STEAM Coach Volunteer training to learn more about opportunities to volunteer with @netartsbaywebs @tillamookestuariespartnership @nwstudentsoutdoors and other TC STEAM Partners. For questions about this training or if you cannot attend and would like to learn about future opportunities, please contact Rachel@NetartsBayWEBS.org.

What is the Tillamook County STEAM Partnership?
Across the county, a partnership of 20 local organizations works together to provide various STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics) programs to Tillamook County K-12 students. Together, the TC STEAM Partnership offers students numerous experiential education programs including environmental science field trips, farm-to-table school gardens, science fairs, cultural programming, research projects, professional development, and more. Each year, hundreds of students participate in these programs, which are made possible by volunteer STEAM Coaches. Learn more about the TC STEAM Partnership on the TEP website.

Kumihimo
2025-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Latimer Quilt & Textile Center, 2105 Wilson River Loop Road, OR, United States
Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date: February 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (2 Hours)
Class Size: Max of 8
Location: 2105 Wilson River Loop Road, Tillamook, OR 97141
Price: $55.00 (Latimer Member); $60.00 (Non-Member) + $10.00 Kit Fee (Payable to Instructor)
Materials: Students will be provided with a variety of threads, yarns, ribbons as well as 3 Kumihimo disks.
What you’ll learn: Kumihimo is the traditional art of Japanese braiding dating back well over 1300 years. It consists of round, square and flat braids. Students will learn 3 different braiding techniques.

Wet Felting
2025-02-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Latimer Quilt & Textile Center, 2105 Wilson River Loop Road, OR, United States
Instructor: Marie-Lise Best
Date: February 19, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (2 Hours)
Class Size: Max of 8
Location: 2105 Wilson River Loop Road, Tillamook, OR 97141
Price: $55.00 (Latimer Member); $60.00 (Non-Member)
Materials: Instructor provided
What you’ll learn: Wet felting is the method of interlocking and compacting wool fibers which are first drenched in soap water and then rubbed until fabric has the same thickness. You will be creating a piece of felt using the wet felting technique and will be provided with many ideas of how and where to use your creation.

Compassion Clinic
2025-02-23 11:00 - 16:00 | Tillamook County Family YMCA, 610 Stillwell Ave, Tillamook, OR, 97141, United States
I wanted to take a moment and remind you about the Compassion Clinic for this year. Many of you are already engaging with this event but if you don’t know what it is here’s a quick summary or jhead to livingwatercoast.com/compassion:
Compassion Clinic is a FREE medical and dental clinic February 23rd from 11am to 4pm at the Tillamook County Family YMCA offering medical and dental appointments to anyone in need—no insurance or documentation required!
Here’s what you can expect:
-Hot meals and coffee to enjoy
-Haircuts and foot care services
-Medical and dental appointments
-Access to a wide range of local resources & nonprofits
ALL FOR FREE!
This is more than just an event; it’s an incredible opportunity to receive care, connect with your community, and experience kindness in action. It’s also a chance to give back—volunteers are welcome and needed to make this day amazing!
Appointments are first come, first served and available until our schedule is full for the day. While we cannot guarantee specific services, we’re here to help as many as possible.
For details on clinic services, the resource fair or volunteer opportunities go to: livingwatercoast.com/compassion
Below is our flyer for the event in English and Spanish. Feel free to reach out with questions.

Thank you for your time!
Justin McMahan
971-337-5713

Child Birthing Class – Free
2025-02-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Adventist Health Tillamook, 1000 Third St., Tillamook, 97141
The Family Birth Place at Adventist Health Tillamook offers a free, nurse-led birthing class for Tillamook County mothers and fathers expecting a child in their future. The RSVP-required event will be held in Conference Room ABC on the 3rd floor of the medical center for 4 hours, starting at 1 p.m. The class topics include true labor vs. false labor, vaginal vs. C-section birth, comfort issues for labor, breastfeeding and bottle feeding and what to expect during your stay.
Please call 503-815-2289 to let the Family Birth Place staff know you’re interested in attending.

Connect Postvention Training
2025-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
This in-person Connect Postvention training is offered through a partnership between School Safety and Prevention at Northwest Regional Education Service District and Tillamook School District.
Connect Postvention Training helps service providers and school officials respond in a coordinated and comprehensive way in the aftermath of a suicide or sudden death. Recommended participants include school and district administrators, law enforcement, EMS, mental health providers, school counselors, flight team/crisis response leads, members of the Tillamook County Suicide Prevention Coalition, clergy, and others who are involved in planning postvention response to a suicide death in the county.
Day 1: Connect Postvention Training

Best practices on how to coordinate a comprehensive and safe response to a suicide
Strategies for reducing the risk of contagion
Review of the complexity of suicide-related grief, especially for different age groups
Recommendations for funerals and memorial activities
Best practices for safe messaging about suicide and responding to the media

Day 2: Tillamook County Postvention Planning (click here to register) Must have attended Day one, previous Connect training, or been invited to attend Day 2 only to register

Strengthen connections between people, schools, community organizations, and first responders in Tillamook County who should be a part of suicide postvention planning and response
Develop a shared understanding how Tillamook County currently responds to suicide deaths, including what’s going well, gaps, and areas for improvement
Collaborate on planning for future suicide postvention response in Tillamook County

This training is not appropriate for the general public. It is geared towards those who work or hold a role in services that are impacted by or involved with suicide postvention services. If a member of the general public would like more information about suicide prevention or postvention trainings, please contact Amanda Ferrat, Tillamook County Suicide Prevention Coalition lead, at tcspcinfo@gmail.com. Thank you.

Link to register: https://bit.ly/tillamookconnect

Connect Postvention Training
2025-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 | OR
This in-person Connect Postvention training is offered through a partnership between School Safety and Prevention at Northwest Regional Education Service District and Tillamook School District.
Connect Postvention Training helps service providers and school officials respond in a coordinated and comprehensive way in the aftermath of a suicide or sudden death. Recommended participants include school and district administrators, law enforcement, EMS, mental health providers, school counselors, flight team/crisis response leads, members of the Tillamook County Suicide Prevention Coalition, clergy, and others who are involved in planning postvention response to a suicide death in the county.
The training will cover:

Best practices on how to coordinate a comprehensive and safe response to a suicide
Strategies for reducing the risk of contagion
Review of the complexity of suicide-related grief, especially for different age groups
Recommendations for funerals and memorial activities
Best practices for safe messaging about suicide and responding to the media

There will also be a Day 2: Tillamook County Community Planning Workshop where previous attendees will come together to

Strengthen connections between people, schools, community organizations, and first responders in Tillamook County who should be a part of suicide postvention planning and response
Develop a shared understanding how Tillamook County currently responds to suicide deaths, including what’s going well, gaps, and areas for improvement
Collaborate on planning for future suicide postvention response in Tillamook County

Registration for Day 2 is separate. You must have either taken the Connect training or been invited to attend Day 2 to register. This training is not recommended for the general population. If members of the general population are interested in suicide prevention and/or postvention trainings, please reach out to Amanda Ferrat, lead of the Tillamook County Suicide Prevention Coalition at tcspcinfo@gmail.com.

To register for the Connect training, visit this link: https://bit.ly/tillamookconnect

Grief Support Group
2025-02-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Adventist Health Tillamook, 1000 Third St., Tillamook, 97141
This free, in-person support group meets the second and fourth Thursday monthly, excluding holidays. It is for adults who are struggling with difficult and unexpected emotions from shock, anger, disbelief, guilt and sadness from grief.
If you or someone you know is struggling with challenging emotions such as shock, anger, disbelief, guilt or sadness due to grief, please consider joining this support program that meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
Ari Douglas, a bereavement coordinator, leads this in-person grief support group, which meets twice a month. Ari holds a Master of Divinity and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Social Work, with 16 years of experience in counseling and providing emotional support.
RSVP and/or questions: Ari Douglas, Bereavement Coordinator, email DouglaA01@ah.org or call 971-258-7792

ASIST-Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
2025-03-06 08:30 - 16:30 | Tillamook Bay Community College, 4301 3rd St, Tillamook, OR, 97141, United States
ASIST, or Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, is a 2-day intensive training program that teaches participants to connect, understand, and assist persons who may be at risk for suicide. Although many healthcare professionals use ASIST, anyone 16 years or older can use the approach, regardless of professional background. The class is composed of lectures, small group discussions, and interactive exercises.

ASIST also includes demonstrations and role-playing of common suicide intervention situations, allowing participants to practice their newly learned suicide intervention skills in a supportive environment. Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be prepared to:
• recognize invitations for help
• reach out and offer support
• assess risk of suicide
• apply evidence-based suicide intervention model
• link people with community resources

You must register to attend and there is no cost. Costs are being covered by the remaining grant funds from the Coalition received from the Oregon Alliance to Prevent Suicide. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. The training is in person and you must attend both days in full in order to receive your certification. Please only register if able to attend fully as space is limited to 30 participants.

Register here: https://bit.ly/tillamookasist
