Presenter: Michael Tomlinson       In this presentation “Oceanographer” and “Oceanography” are defined and the various oceanographic sub-disciplines are described. A brief overview of five oceanographic projects will be presented to characterize the types of work that an oceanographer might be involved in: work on Ice Station BRAVO; an oil spill in the North Sea; the effects of offshore oil and gas production on the continental shelf; and the effects of ocean disposed military munitions on the coastal ocean.

Presenter: Michael Tomlinson       Drawing on the wealth of data collected over the last 10 years of the Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS), Michael will discuss the water quality effects of storms and the Japan Tohoku tsunami on the coastal ocean off Waikiki and Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

Presenter: Brenda Luntzel       Learn the “WHAT” and “WHY” of HOW you age. Don’t assume it is because you are getting older! Knowledge is power. Power leads to motivation. Motivation leads to life change. Come and learn; discuss what you can do to make positive health and fitness changes in your life.

Presenter: Elizabeth Black       Elizabeth Black, well known to local residents through her acting with Theatre West and volunteer efforts at the Lincoln City Cultural Center, will present a History of North Lincoln County. She will share little known, and mostly true, stories about the early settlers who lived between Three Rocks Road and Cape Foulweather.

Presenter: Mick McLean       While poorly reflected by historians and textbooks, myth, folklore and the written record describe women warriors in the ranks, as commanders, as rulers. More and more stories of women brandishing swords, manning guns, and leading the charge, and serving as rulers transcend history and all cultures. OCLI veteran Mick McLean will facilitate a discussion on "Warrior Women". Some will be familiar, unfortunately, too many will not!

Presenter: Frank Geltner       Swiss-American composer Ernest Bloch came to rest in Agate Beach after making a major impression on the musical world. He's also remembered as a photographer, philosopher, humanist, and nature lover.

Presenter:  Elizabeth Reyes

Presenter: Roy W. Lowe       As a result of the economic growth in the People’s Republic of China large areas of coastal wetlands are being filled and converted for development purposes. Loss of mudflat habitat is impacting migratory shorebirds and other birds that depend on these wetlands. Roy volunteers for Global Parks and the Paulson Institute by assisting in providing training to Chinese coastal wetlands managers. The training is conducted at the Mai Po Nature Reserve administered by the…