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 →

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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 →

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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 →