Ram Pampush All you need for a great wildlife adventure: a congregation of hungry brown bears! At Alaska's famous Katmai National Park and Preserve, bears gather in summer to feast on an abundance of spawning salmon. But what happens if the fish don’t show up? BIO: Ram Papish is a professional wildlife enthusiast whose varied … Continue reading The Bear Necessities →

Presenter Dr. Estle Harlan is a management consultant and writer who has effectively applied decades of business experience to a later-life career of academic writing and instruction.  In addition to publishing a number of peer reviewed journal articles, she authored a book on today’s discussion themes. Presentation Themes Dr. Harlan will describe aspects of life … Continue reading LIFE TRANSITIONS: Exploration of Factors and Turning Points that Influence Transition →

Conrad Schmitt "The Murrow Boys" tells the story of the legendary band of correspondents who, under Edward R. Murrow's direction, formed CBS's pioneering World War II news team and, in doing so, invented modern broadcast journalism. All in their twenties and thirties, Murrow and the Boys (who included William L. Shirer, Eric Sevareid, and Howard … Continue reading The Murrow Boys →

Kerry VanderZanden A lifelong architect from Banks, Oregon, built his legacy with precision, artistry, and unwavering dedication to his craft. From the very beginning, he has relied on his authentic tools—each carrying the weight of history and the wisdom of experience. In this special presentation, Kerry will take us on a journey through his architectural … Continue reading Kerry VanderZanden: A Journey Through Architecture’s Timeless Tools →

Sam Scheinberg Sam was an orthopedic surgeon on the Oregon Coast from Toledo to Tillamook and the inventor of the Sam Splint. He can do the first hour about trauma presentation and then open for questions regarding all things orthopedic. Bios: The History of Sam Medical: At the heart of every great company, you’ll find … Continue reading All Things Orthopedic →

Cherrie Scheinberg An opportunity for everyone to learn more about first aid so that they will be prepared the next time someone near them needs it.

Barry Hewlett The talk examines what U.S. parent might learn about parenting and learning from research among Aka Pygmies of central Africa. Topics covered include cosleeping, father-child relations, discipline, breast feeding, stepparenting, and rapid child learning. U.S. patterns of helicopter and free-range parenting are discussed

Aaron Bretz 🌊 Port of Newport: Gateway to Oregon’s Coastal Vitality Nestled along the rugged central Oregon coastline, the Port of Newport anchors the City of Newport—Lincoln County’s seat and its beating economic heart. Spanning approximately 59 square miles, this dynamic port community is home to around 10,800 residents who live at the intersection of … Continue reading Port of Newport →

Ruth Shelly  Seven Capes Development Coordinator For 20 years, Seven Capes Bird Alliance (formerly Audubon Society of Lincoln City) has been committed to the birds, other wildlife, and their habitats along the central Oregon coast. Learn about the education, conservation, and community science programs of this locally grown organization and its increasing impact. Find out … Continue reading Introducing Seven Capes Bird Alliance →

Peg Herring Peg is an emerita professor of science communication at Oregon State University. Her work focuses on the public understanding of science, particularly the science behind our public lands and waters. For 20 years, Herring edited OSU’s research magazine, Oregon’s Progress. She has published seven books, including the award-winning Ellie and Ricky series exploring Oregon’s ecosystems. … Continue reading Our forest of fire and rain: an illustrated exploration into an intemperate rainforest →

Joyce Sherman  What made thousands of people decide to spend months walking across the country from Independence, Missouri to the Willamette Valley (or other western destinations)? What made them decide on a destination? How were they equipped to live along the trail? What did they find when they arrived at their destination?

Dr. Natalie Schaefer, Executive Director  Anna Rodgers, Associate Director Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center is a living laboratory that serves to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural ecosystems and cultural history of Oregon’s central coast spruce habitat and its wildlife through the arts, education, and stewardship. But where is it, and what do they … Continue reading Yakona Nature Preserve & Learning Center →

M.L. (Peg) Herring Peg is an emerita professor of science communication at Oregon State University. Her work focuses on the public understanding of science, particularly the science behind our public lands and waters. For 20 years, Herring edited OSU’s research magazine, Oregon’s Progress. She has published seven books, including the award-winning Ellie and Ricky series exploring Oregon’s … Continue reading Our forest of fire and rain: an illustrated exploration into an intemperate rainforest →

Dr. Lesley Ogden Samaritan Health Services will discuss the proposal to affiliate with Multicare Health System, a highly respected, mission-driven organization based out of Tacoma, Washington. The affiliation, which is expected to be finalized in the spring or summer of 2026 — pending state and federal regulatory                  … Continue reading Building a Healthier, Stronger Future →

Franki Trujillo-Dalbey, PhD, and Oscar Juarez, MA Franki and Oscar uncover the hidden history of Mexicans and Mesoamericans in Oregon and Lincoln County,  beginning with the arrival of the Spaniards off the coastline, and ending with challenges experienced by this group in the present time. Whether you are a lifelong Lincoln County resident or a … Continue reading “We ARE home,” History of Mexicans in Lincoln County →

Sifan Kahale The Portland Amateur Astronomers club purchased 10 acres of land in the high desert of eastern Oregon for their dark sky observing site. It's classified as a Bortle 2 area (very dark skies).  Come and enjoy Sifan Kahale as she tells us about the wonderful beauty of these dark skies.  She will share … Continue reading Skylark: Rose City Astronomers Dark Sky Observing Site →

Jeannine Jordan My mother was born and raised on a wheat farm in western Kansas, coming of age during the infamous “Dirty Thirties”—a time now remembered as the Dust Bowl era. I, too, am a native of western Kansas, having grown up in the late 1950s amid flourishing wheat and sugar beet fields that had … Continue reading Raised where the wind remembers (The Dust Bowl) →

Sifan Kahale

David Jordan Three brains walk into a café—no, it’s not the start of a neuroscience joke, though it could be. One’s eavesdropping on espresso orders, another’s scanning the latte art like it’s a Rorschach test, and the third is busy feeling the existential weight of a biscotti. Together, they sip, squabble, and try to make … Continue reading “Three Brains Walk Into a Café: One Hears, One Sees, One Feels…” →

James Welch SWIFTY—Swallows in Flight to Yachats—is a passionate volunteer group dedicated to giving our local birds a fighting chance. From their home base in Yachats, volunteers build, install, and carefully monitor nest boxes for ducks, owls, songbirds, and especially the swallow family. Their impact is impressive: more than 250 nest boxes now support Tree … Continue reading Swifty (Swallows in Flight to Yachats) →

Roy Hanson

David Frost

David Fleming Second Home is a community response to the difficult problem of addressing the needs of homeless, unaccompanied, high school students in Lincoln County. By providing safe and stable housing and ongoing support, students can focus on completing their secondary education and discover and realize their gifts and potential. Second Home finds volunteers in … Continue reading Second Home: Addressing the Needs of Homeless High School Students in Lincoln County →

Dr. Ric Neese Steve Hartman : Kindness 101 series began as a virtual class on March 23, 2020 as a web series designed for students during the COVID-19 pandemic school closures. Initially a 14-episode series on YouTube, Kindness 101 spanned four years featuring stories from Hartman’s CBS “On the Road” segments. In 2024, Drake University … Continue reading Encore for Steve Hartman’s Kindness 101 series →

Sifan Kahale

Kristin Glover Join a vicarious journey along the Pacific Crest Trail's 2,650 miles from the Mexico border to Canada. We'll explore the Trail from deserts to glaciers and meet the people who made and maintain it. Also come to see the gear and hear about the trials and tribulations involved in hiking day after day. … Continue reading The Path and the Pause: A Pacific Crest Journey →

Evelyn Brookhyser Do you ever look around and wonder where all the stuff came from? Join Evelyn Brookhyser for an empowering session on reclaiming your space. Evelyn will share practical decluttering strategies and organization tips designed to lighten your load and simplify your life. Beyond just tidying up, we’ll discuss the greatest gift you can … Continue reading Clutters Last Stand →

Paul and Evelyn Brookhyser Expand Your World—One Member at a Time Ever wonder about the hidden talents and fascinating stories sitting right next to you in those comfy chairs? Join us for an interactive exploration of the incredible people who make up our Oregon Coast Learning Institute community. Led by Paul and Evelyn Brookhyser, this … Continue reading “Threads That Bind Us: Celebrating the People of Our Community” →

Don Howard Shakespeare’s effect on the world is profound! We are aware of the impact on writers, actors, and others but what about his impact on music? Whether it’s musicians writing music to accompany specific plays, or unique music inspired by his writing, Shakespeare’s words have opened musical doors that thrill our imagination!

Nancy Nila Common terminology we toss around today—Vitamin B12, insulin, penicillin, GPS, solar energy—has one powerful thread running through it: extraordinary women. Behind these everyday breakthroughs are innovators who challenged the limits of their time, rewrote scientific possibilities, and quietly reshaped the world we now take for granted. Join us for a lively, eye‑opening session … Continue reading Remarkable (Mostly) Unknown Women of Science →

Cheri Rice Our coastal gardens can be homes and refuges for many species of birds. By planting natural vegetation we are extending an invitation to our feathered friends to visit our yards, gardens, decks and patios.  There are many bird friendly trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals that meet that need.  We will talk about several … Continue reading “Bird-Friendly Natural Vegetation” →

Robert Pitman Professor Fisheries, Wildlife, & Conservation Sciences Marine Mammal Institute Oregon State University

Paul Brookhyser

End of Semester Annual meeting   Creative and Tasty Potluck

Niki Price Where else but Oregon would you find a statewide program to protect cultural vitality? Created in 2001 by the Oregon Legislature, the Oregon Cultural Trust is a testimony to how much Oregonians value culture. No other state provides a 100 percent tax credit to inspire cultural giving. As uniquely Oregonian as public beaches … Continue reading The Oregon Cultural Trust – Niki Price, Presenter →

Jenni Gemillard The presentation, titled “Adak Alaska" …A Revisit to the past with Dad,” will reflect on a return journey to Adak, where the speaker’s father was stationed during the Cold War era.

Ric Neese In this interview from CBS Mornings, correspondent Steve Hartman and director Joshua Seftel discuss their Oscar-winning documentary short, All the Empty Rooms. The film memorializes children killed in school shootings by documenting the bedrooms they left behind—spaces preserved by their families as "sacred memorials." Breaking the Cycle of Numbness: Hartman reveals he started … Continue reading All the Empty Rooms – Steve Hartman – Ric Neese, Presenter →

Brenda Luntzel

Dan Howard “I’m very ambitious,” Howard said. “I aim high.” Tall, buoyant and informal, with a disarming smile and rapid-fire way of speaking, Dan will create an exciting presentation of "Fun with Composers who Monetize." This promises to be a "Don't miss," event.

Lucinda Taylor Habitat for Humanity isn’t just a construction crew; it’s a global powerhouse of radical neighborliness. They operate on the belief that a roof over one’s head is the foundation for everything else—health, education, and financial stability. Here is a look at how they turn blueprints into breakthroughs: 1. Sweat Equity, Not Handouts Habitat … Continue reading Building Hope, One Brick at a Time: The Power of Radical Neighborliness – Lucinda Tayor, Presenter →

Kathleen Hackett What We’ll Discover Together In our session about the Hatfield Marine Science Center, we’ll be stepping into the heart of coastal innovation. Here is a look at what I’ll help you learn and experience: Hands-On Marine Science: You will get a front-row seat to the Pacific. I’ll show you how we use our … Continue reading Hatfield Marine Center -Kathleen Hackett, Presenter →

Krista Eddy The Lincoln City Cultural Center (LCCC) is on a mission to spark imagination and foster essential life skills in our local youth. From critical thinking to emotional intelligence, art education is a cornerstone of student development—and we’re bringing that energy directly to you! Discover the Impact Join Visual Arts Director Krista Eddy for … Continue reading Unleash Creativity: Youth Art at the Lincoln City Cultural Center – Krista Eddy, Presenter →

Ken Willett Ken has been in software development and technology for over 50 years. With degrees in Math, Physics, Computer Science and Systems Science, Ken was one of the founders of Mentor Graphics Corporation and founder of Ignis Systems Corporation. He is retired and currently lives in Portland. Here is an intriguing post based on … Continue reading From Math to Mind: A 50-Year Perspective on the Rise of AI – Ken Willett, Presenter →

Allison Dennis Execuitive Director "The Sitka Center offers workshops, residencies and community events, while maintaining a facility appropriate to its needs in harmony with its inspirational coastal environment near Cascade Head and the Salmon River estuary. Founded in 1970, the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology fosters creativity, intellectual inquiry and education. By helping others discover … Continue reading Sitka Center For Art & Ecology – Allison Dennis, Presenter →

Geoff Levear The Accordion: History, Mechanics, and Versatility Introduction This presentation will explore the history of the accordion, as well as explain how the instrument produces its distinctive sound. How Accordions Work We will take a look inside the accordion to understand the internal mechanisms responsible for generating sound. The way the instrument is constructed … Continue reading “More than you ever need to know about Accordions” – Geoff Levear, Presenter →

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 →

Keith and Betsy Altomare  have owned the Bijou for 28 years as of 2024. The Bijou was erected in 1937 as the "Lakeside Theatre" to serve the needs of a growing community by providing entertainment. Now with first run movies, timeless classics and matinees every day of the year, the Bijou has truly been a … Continue reading The Show that Starts on the Sidewalk – The Bijou Theatre -Betsy Altomare, Presenter →

Robert Portwood 📚 Bob’s Beach Books: A Coastal Classic Founded in 1999 by Robert Portwood, Bob’s Beach Books was envisioned as the curated, "new-book" counterpart to the sprawling, maze-like halls of Robert’s Bookshop. While the original shop is a treasure hunter's paradise for used titles, Bob's offers a refined, cozy atmosphere perfect for a beach … Continue reading The Story of Bob’s Beach Books – Robert Portwood, Presenter →

Ted Crego

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 →