Cheryl Horton ○ Cheryl Horton is the Estuary Program Manager at MidCoast Watersheds Council. She works on tidal wetland restoration and monitoring in estuaries - dynamic ecosystems where rivers meet the sea. Her educational background is in natural resources and wildlife biology, with a bachelor of science from Cornell University, and a master of science … Continue reading Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities: Explore the Work of the MidCoast Watersheds Council – Cheryl Horton and Megan Hoff, Presenters →

Nancy Doty Villages NW is an important part of the nationwide Village Movement  in the U.S. as it has developed in the region around Portland, Oregon. We have 10 local Villages (list) in the immediate Portland Metro area, and one along the North Oregon Coast, empowering older adults to remain in charge of their lives and flourish as they … Continue reading “Villages NW: Empowering Older Adults to Remain in Charge of their Lives and Flourish” – Nancy Doty, Presenter →

Paul Roberts, MSC Staff Scientist/ Project & Communications Manager I CHBC Board Member With over 25 years of hands-on experience, Paul Roberts is an environmental scientist whose passion for nature and community shines in everything he does. From pioneering advances in environmental sampling and continuous monitoring systems to launching his own company, Robertson Environmental LLC, in … Continue reading The Cascade Biosphere – Paul Roberts, MSC, Presenter →

Taunette Dixon The Newport Fishermen's Wives is a non-profit corporation of fishermen's wives, mothers, daughters, and friends, supporting a strong sense of community helping to further the causes of industry, safety, seafood education, and family support.

Heather Hatton

 Sheryl Bachart

Sharyn Jasmer Sharyn will talk about the history of the Lincoln City Outlet Stores and all of the holiday happenings for 2026

Presenter, Teri O'Malley,  Recreation Superintendent of Lincoln City Parks and Recreation Teri will focus on programs, services, and facilities to expand community engagement for both residents and tourists.

Alan Holzapfel An Empire of Dreams features the key depots along the original 142-mile long Oregon Pacific Railroad Company. The exhibit backs up to the post office building along the west side of our platform. The mile posts are placed at a scale of one foot equals one mile. Our caboose has historic photographs about logging, … Continue reading Yaquina Pacific Railroad and Historic Society and Operation Lifesaver – Alan Holzapfel, Presenter →

Jessica Duranceau-Meyer Executive Director

Supt. Majalise Tolan

211 is a free, confidential, 24/7 helpline and online service that connects people to local community resources, health care, and human services Basic Human Needs: Health & Mental Health: Housing & Shelter: Work & Financial Support: Specialized Care: Disaster & Crisis Relief: Evacuation updates, emergency supplies, and recovery aid Presenter Linda Adler,  grew up in … Continue reading 211 Information: A Community Resource – Linda Adler, Presenter. →

At the heart of the film is an extraordinary living link to the past: Edith Todd. As one of the very few surviving individuals connected to the monumental days of building "The Jetty," Edith shares vivid, firsthand memories. Her late husband played a vital role in laying the colossal boulders that carved back the violent … Continue reading An interview and Q/A with Edith Todd on “Taming the Mouth.” →

Dr. Phyllis Yes is an Oregon-based artist and playwright. Her artistic media range from works on painted canvas to furniture, clothing, and jewelry. She is known for her works that “feminize” objects usually associated with stereotypically male domain such as machine guns, hard hats and hammers. . In 1984 she produced her controversial and widely … Continue reading Por-She –– Dr. Phyllis Yes →

Cheri Rice, President

Yes, Business Meetings are important. That’s why we have them. Or… maybe it’s just tradition at this point. Hard to say. Either way, we’re gathering again today. But let’s be honest—the real headline event isn’t the meeting. It’s the POTLUCK. Last year’s potluck wasn’t just good—it was legendary. People cooked like they were auditioning for … Continue reading Annual OCLI Business Meeting and Potluck →