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 … 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 … Continue reading Encore for Steve Hartman’s Kindness 101 series →

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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 … 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 … 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 … 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 … Continue reading Newport Symphony: Shakespeare →

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

Jeanne Sprague jeanne Sprague CPRE, is Director of Lincoln City Parks and Recreation (P&R), having worked in the P&R field her entire career. She holds a bachelor’s in Social Work … Continue reading Life on the Coast—Exploring, connecting and thriving through Lincoln City Parks and Recreation (LCP&R) – Jeanne Sprague, Presenter →

Jenni Remillard Jenni Remillard has served Newport Parks and Recreation since 2017, transitioning from Recreation Program Specialist to her current role as Supervisor at the 60+ Activity Center. Her extensive … Continue reading Adak; Exploring an Abandoned Naval Base at the Edge of the World – 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 ” Brenda’s extensive fitness training has focused mostly on working with older adults  and helping them be as active & healthy as possible. Her forty plus years as … Continue reading “Stand Up & Stay Strong” – Brenda Luntzel, Presenter →

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 “Lucinda was born and raised in Southeast Alaska with a love for small coastal towns. Lucinda has served as the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln … 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 Oregon Coast Aquarium’s new “Marine Wildlife Center” – Kathkeen 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 and Kim Cuc Tran Learn how to capture more compelling images when Kim Cuc Tran and Ted Crego discuss their travel photography. The presentation will explore what makes … Continue reading Exquisite Photography Ted Crego, and Kim Cuc Tran, 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 … 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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Jeanne Sprague, CPRE Is Director of Lincoln City Parks and Recreation (P&R), having worked in the P&R field her entire career. She holds a bachelor’s in Social Work (Wilderness Therapy) … Continue reading Life on the Coast—Exploring, connecting and thriving through Lincoln City Parks and Recreation (LCP&R) Jeannine Sprague CPRE, Presenter →

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 →