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10A • January 13, 2017 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com Cannon Beach beckons to bike advocate Chamber marketing manager has passion for racing bikes By Lyra Fontaine Cannon Beach Gazette While growing up in Seattle and living in Portland, Matthew Weintraub entertained the idea of living in a small, remote town — in the mountains or on the coast — where he could have a personal connection with his communi- ty. In July, this idea became a reality when Weintraub moved to Cannon Beach for a job as destination marketing manager at the city’s Chamber of Commerce. “It’s been a fast half of the year so far,” he said. The 7-minute bike ride to work, good cof- fee and small-town feel are just a few things that Weintraub enjoys about Cannon Beach. “It’s really nice being able to walk around and people know your name and ask you how you’ve been, not because you’re important but because we’re all here and we all care about our neighbors,” he said. “There’s a sense of community support.” Weintraub previously lived in Portland. As the associate regional director for the Interna- tional Mountain Biking Association’s Pacific Northwest region, he worked on mountain biking advocacy, education and helping to pro- vide access to trails. “Being able to have a positive impact on my recreational community across four states … I think that’s a pretty empowering thing to wake up to every morning,” he said. Weintraub’s passion for racing bikes be- gan when he was 14. In graduate school, he started a side business for Seattle area bicycle SUBMITTED PHOTO Matthew Weintraub, the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce destination mar- keting manager, moved to town in July. events, such as festivals and races. That led him to work for regional and state organiza- tions, then the International Mountain Biking Association. Weintraub holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in forestry from the University of Washington. While studying ecology, climate dynamics and tree growth, he realized his skills were best used through policy and advocacy work. At the International Mountain Biking As- sociation, Weintraub educated communities on how recreation can financially benefit cities. Working on destination development projects connected him to Travel Oregon and eventually to the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce. ‘A lot of fun’ After working on federal or statewide land access issues, Weintraub said working in a small community is “a lot of fun.” “It’s nice to be able to develop a program on your own and see it to fruition,” Weintraub said. “There’s a high degree of fulfillment and person- al satisfaction in that. It’s on a very real scale.” At the chamber, Weintraub’s tasks range from posting on Instagram to planning marketing ef- forts for the year and coordinating arts festivals or business after-hours events. A major part of his job is marketing Cannon Beach to group events like conferences. Since Cannon Beach is at maximum capac- ity during summer months, Weintraub said the chamber does not advertise in the summer and instead encourages visitors during the off-sea- son. “We look for other opportunities,” he said. “We’re trying to find a way to temporally di- versify financial benefits of tourism during the entire year.” In his spare time, Weintraub takes advantage of the North Coast’s recreational opportunities by fishing, running and biking. Although he rides his bike throughout town, he hopes the city will foster more recreational opportunities and promote different modes of transportation. Enhancing bike paths and ensuring cross- walks are well-marked could make a difference for pedestrians and cyclists, he said. “I think the answer is to create awareness.” Weintraub also appreciates the local arts scene. “I have had a wonderful time exploring all of the art galleries,” he said. “We have some talent- ed artists here.” He makes a point to spend time at the ocean every day, for “more than just a fleeting glimpse.” “I think we’re incredibly fortunate to literally live at the edge of the continent here,” Weintraub said. “I don’t know if I’m going to live here for the next 65 years of my life, so I might as well enjoy it every day I can.” SUBMITTED PHOTO Artist Blue Bond leads two workshops in Cannon Beach. Learn to paint with Blue Bond Creative Coast, a new program of Can- non Beach Arts Association, presents two acrylics painting workshops with artist Blue Bond Saturday, Jan. 14. All materials, plus coffee and tea, will be provided. The morning session, drawing a baby owl, takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, fol- lowed by a sunflower painting class from 2 to 4 p.m.. Both sessions will be held at the Creative Coast Project Space in Sandpiper Square and are limited to 10 participants per session. Further information can be found at cannonbeacharts.org or by calling 503-436- 4426. Creative Coast hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Creative Coast is located in Sandpiper Square. Community trust director Burr steps down Dale Cramer Burr Lower Nehalem Community Trust’s executive director Dale Cramer Burr left her position at the end of 2016. An interim is sought to run the organization while a search for a full-time ex- ecutive director is undertaken. Candidates interested in the interim position should contact board chair, Allan Olson at allan@ nehalemtrust.org. Staff members who will con- tinue to lead the trust’s day-to-day operations include stewardship coordinator Max Broderick, office manager Mary Corey, and garden coordinator Karen Mathews. Volunteers donated more than 5,000 hours of service to the trust in 2016. Founded in 2002, the trust fo- cuses both on land protection in the lower Nehalem River region and small-scale farm operations at Alder Creek Farm. Development pressures on the coast can threaten wild and natu- ral areas, and the trust’s focus on community conservation helps maintain a balance between de- velopment and open space that’s protected forever. The farm features a native plant nursery, community garden, greenhouse, ethnobotanical trail, and wildlife sanctuary. Yoga festival offers upcoming weekend workshops Registration open for annual event Yoga instructors and practi- tioners of all levels can participate in yoga workshops, meditation classes and other programs over four days at the seventh annual Cannon Beach Yoga Festival, to be held Feb. 24 to 27. A line-up of world-renowned yoga teachers will present programs for yoga professionals and enthusiasts. Guest instructors include Alan and Sarah Finger, co-founders of ISHTA Yoga and the style’s name- sake studios in Manhattan; Julie Gudmestad, a certified Iyengar yoga teacher and physical thera- pist, director of Gudmestad Yoga Studio in Portland and columnist for Yoga Journal; Sarahjoy Marsh, a yoga teacher, therapist and founder of DAYA Foundation, a nonprofit yoga center in Portland; and Aadil Palkhivala, author of the book “Fire of Love,” co-owner of Alive & Shine Center in Bellevue, SUBMITTED PHOTOS BY SARAH MCALLISTER PHOTOGRAPHY Guest instructors include Julie Gudmestad, a certified Iyengar yoga teacher and physical therapist. Yoga Figure Drawing will be of- fered again this year. skeletal structures and movement patterns in relation to the yoga asanas. Yoga Figure Drawing will be offered again this year, as well as a Saturday class on Forward Bending to sooth the heart and nerves and the popular Saturday night Bollywood Dance Party, among others. Full Festival Passes for the Cannon Beach Yoga Festival are $375 for Saturday and Sunday. Participants can also choose to purchase a Saturday Pass for $210 or a Sunday Pass for $190. Indi- vidual events and workshops are priced between $30 and $175. For a full schedule of events, list of instructors or to purchase tickets for the Cannon Beach Yoga Festival, visit www.Cannon- BeachYogaFestival.com or call Christen Allsop at 503-440-1649. Washington, and co-founder of in- ternationally acclaimed advanced yoga-asana teacher training pro- gram of Purna Yoga College. A variety of classes will be offered including opportunities for yogis of all ages and experi- ence levels. Highlights include a four-part series on Anatomy Awareness in Asana, designed to acquaint participants with an- atomical vocabulary, musculo- OF PLACES YOU CAN PICK UP A COMPLIMENTARY COPY OF THE LOTS G Adam Miller The life and times of Woody Guthrie The Friends of the Seaside Library wel- come folksinger, storyteller, and autoharp virtuoso Adam Miller, on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m. The musical program will tell the story of the life and times of Woody Guth- rie. Guthrie wrote more than 1,000 songs in his lifetime and his musical legacy includes political, traditional, and children’s songs, along with ballads and improvised works. One of the premier autoharpists in the world, Miller is a renowned American folk- singer and storyteller. An accomplished folklorist, historian, musicologist, and song collector, he has amassed a repertoire of over 5,000 songs. Miller accompanies his baritone voice with lively finger-picking acoustic guitar and autoharp melodies. Miller has performed at the Walnut Val- ley Bluegrass Festival, the Tumbleweed Music Festival, and the Kentucky Music Weekend. The Seaside Public Library is located at 1131 Broadway. The concert takes place in the Community Room. For more informa- tion call 503-738-6742 or visit www.sea- sidelibrary.org. We have the Sweetest Treats for your Valentine! 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