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Celebrate 30 years of Nehalem
Valley Historical Society
MANZANITA — All interested citi-
zens of the North Coast community
are invited to the Nehalem Valley
Historical Society’s annual meeting
3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the
Pine Grove (225 Laneda Ave.). This
meeting will mark the 30th anniver-
sary of the Society’s founding.
We are making dramatic changes
in our exhibit space and have ag-
gressive plans for the future. Four
new board members will assist in
our plans.
We will also have an update on
the restoration and beautification
of the Nehalem American Le-
gion Cemetery. The program will
include a tour of the improved His-
torical Society exhibit space with
anniversary cake and beverage.
FILE PHOTO
The Nehalem Bay Garden Club hosts its plant and flower sale
Garden Club accepting
proposals for gift program
The Glenesslin shipwreck
COURTESY NEHALEM VALLEY
NEHALEM — The Nehalem
Bay Garden Club will be ac-
cepting proposals for its 2018
gift program through Monday,
Dec. 11.
Proposals should be sub-
mitted to the Club (PO Box
261, Wheeler, OR 97147) or
emailed to Terri Maragos at
helidoni@nehalemtel.net.
They should be one page
or shorter and should align
with the Club’s mission: to
cultivate the knowledge and
love of gardening through
educational programs and ac-
tivities, to aid in the protection
of the environment, native
Coaster Theatre Playhouse
Nov. 17 - Dec. 23, 2017
Tickets $20 or $25
Shows begin at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday shows start at 3:00p.m.
Sponsored by The Clark Foundation
Tickets: 503-436-1242 or coastertheatre.com
108 N Hemlock Street, Cannon Beach, OR
plants and wildlife, and to
support public service through
garden-related organizations
and volunteer opportunities.
Proposals should include
the amount needed, spe-
cific use and benefit to the
organization or public. Gifts
are usually $500 or less, but
larger ones can be consid-
ered if sufficient funds are
available. Funds will be ready
for distribution by the end of
December.
This gift program is sup-
ported by the Club’s plant sale
in May. The Club is now in its
68th year. They meet at 1:30
p.m. the fourth Tuesday of
the month, usually at Calvary
Bible Church (560 Laneda
Ave.).
Meetings offer a variety of
activities, including speakers,
demonstrations, videos and
potlucks. Additional activities
include garden tours, nursery
tours, workshops and special
speakers. Visitors are always
welcome.
For more information, con-
tact John Benson at bensons-
bend@gmail.com or 503-738-
5925, or Constance Shimek at
constance@nehalemtel.net or
503-936-1511.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY