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 … 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 … Continue reading “Adak Alaska” …A revisit – Jenni Remillard, Presenter →

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 … 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 … Continue reading Fun with Composers who Monetize – Dan Howard, Presenter →

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 … 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 … 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, … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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, … Continue reading Newport Fisherman’s Wives Story – Taunette Dixon, Presenter →

Heather Hatton

Sharyn Jasmer

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 … Continue reading The Oregon Cultural Trust – Niki Price, Presenter →