Join Sifan as she explains the awesome events that led to the record-breaking Aurora on May 10. This event clocked in at a G5 and a KP9: the maximum of … Continue reading What happened on May 10th? – Sifan Kahale – Joyce →

A glimpse into the galleries, receptions, workshops, classes, community events/partners, and art bus of the Newport Visual Arts Center. Chasse Davidson has been the Director of the VAC since August … Continue reading Inside the Newport Visual Arts Center – Chassee Davidson Conrad/Gail →

Eating whole grains supports blood pressure, cholesterol, digestion, blood sugar, and weight control. This session will offer information on how to identify whole grains, read whole grain and fiber labels, … Continue reading Great Grain Discoveries – Beatriz Botello – Evelyn →

Members will sign up to review books they’ve read recently.

Valerie Berseth will explore how human relationships with coastal environments are evolving in the face of environmental changes and technological advances.  She will share insights from research she has done … Continue reading Navigating Coastal Futures: Insights from Social Science – Valerie Berseth – Evelyn →

David Jordan will introduce and cover some of the highlights of his newly published and very humorous book.

Patty will explain the history of the library from when it was first started, the various places that have hosted it during those early years.

Kirsten Brodbeck-Kenney, the Head Librarian, will outline all the services Driftwood Library has to offer.

Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's and Dementia, by Tracy Morgan and Alise Liepnieks In this class, attendees will gain an understanding of the difference between age-related memory loss and … Continue reading Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Tracy Morgan →

Ric Neese will offer a visual PowerPoint presentation of the construction of the Fellowship Hall which currently hosts the Oregon Coast Institute including profiles of several of the key planners who … Continue reading The Creation of CBTS’s Fellowship Hall Ric Neese →

9:30-10:50       Living with African Hunter-Gatherers            Barry Hewlett

11:10-12:30     Jeannine Jordan and Professor Bombarde will guide you on a musical and historical journey about the pipe organ. You'll watch Jeannine play her favorite organ music from around … Continue reading A tour of the pipe organ and its music Jeannine Jordan →

What do Charles Kuralt, Jane Pauly, Charles Osgood, and Steve Harman have in common? Gratitude, purpose, compassion, and gratitude. Charles Kuralt exemplified gratitude through his storytelling, often highlighting the simple … Continue reading Kindness 101 Ric Neese →

11:10-12:30 New Rules for End of Life Care      Kelly Sautel

11:10-12:30 World War II in Lincoln City Christopher Melton About Christopher has a BA in Art History and Studio Art, an MFA in Film and Video Production, and an MLS … Continue reading World War II in Lincoln City Christopher Melton →

"Discover the Plant Diversity of Oregon"—OregonFlora Director Linda Hardison will speak about OregonFlora resources that share our state's "rich and varied plant life." 

11:10-12:30  There has been discussion in the news of the current administration wanting to change the current standard on “birthright citizenship.”  Brent Burford will explain the relationship between the Fourteenth … Continue reading Citizenship and the Fourteenth Amendment Brent Burford →

9:30-10:50 Samaritan House     Lola Jones Samaritan House envisions a community where all families can live together in safe, affordable, and sustainable housing: and all generations are able to thrive. We … Continue reading Samaritan House Lola Jones →

Niki directs the Lincoln City Cultural Center, which includes a performing arts auditorium, fine art gallery, info center and studios for dance, ceramics, textiles and mosaics. She also serves as … Continue reading DAY AT THE CULTURAL CENTER W/ARTISTS Nikki Price →

Brent Burford

Cherrie Scheinberg

Rep. David Gomberg

Dan Howard, Exec. Dir. Ludwig van Beethoven wasn’t just a composer—he was a force of nature. Fiercely independent and notoriously temperamental, he redefined music with his bold, emotionally charged works. … Continue reading Beethoven/Newport Symphony →

Brenda Luntzel You will be inspired to invest in your health by taking what you know and learn and putting into "DOING" for your health. There will be some "WHY" and … Continue reading Understanding Your Core and It’s Importance to Life →

Conrad Schmitt This book brings to life the remarkable journeys of women correspondents who braved the chaos of World War II—think Margaret Bourke-White, Martha Gellhorn, and Lee Miller. Seamlessly weaving … Continue reading The Women Who Wrote the War →

William Chadwick Axial Seamount is an active submarine volcano located ~300 miles offshore Oregon and about a mile below the ocean surface. Data from seafloor instruments suggest that this volcano is … Continue reading Axial Seamount: the active volcano in our backyard, →

Lexie Howell  Lexi Howell, North Lincoln Sanitary Service; Aimee Thompson, Thompson's Sanitary Service in Newport, and Dave Larmouth, Dahl Disposal in Toledo and Waldport, will be covering the updates to … Continue reading Updates to Recycling in Oregon (North Lincoln Sanitary) →

Dr. Angee Doerr will talk about Oregon’s commercial fisheries and marine aquaculture, examining them from a social-ecological systems perspective. This presentation will highlight the economic and cultural importance of Oregon’s seafood … Continue reading Oregon marine fisheries and aquaculture: Complex and changing social- →

A J Warren

Dan Henlin The OSU Wave Project is not a single project but refers to Oregon State University's extensive work in wave research, including its O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory for … Continue reading OSU Wave Project →

Katherine Harding Katharine Harding retired after 36 years of wearing many “hats" at Neskowin Valley School. When she found the perfect dog, a Cavadoodle, they trained together to become a … Continue reading Pet Partners of the Oregon Coast →

David Sexton An overview of the carbon free contribution of nuclear power and how this concentrated energy source is safety managed for electricity production.  The future of existing reactors and … Continue reading Genie in the Bottle: Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy →

Chris Minor Where does law come from, how is it identified and applied, how is the court system organized?  Take a a look at some of the hot button cases … Continue reading Law in Practice →

Jason Holland, OCCA ED Something is stirring along the Oregon Coast—new spaces, bold ideas, and a creative community that's growing stronger by the day. In this talk, Jason Holland, executive director … Continue reading The heART of the Oregon Coast →

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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … Continue reading Lessons from the Forest: Parenting and Child Learning, →

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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading The Oregon Trail →

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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading Building a Healthier, Stronger Future →