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SUMMARY:Sitka Center For Art & Ecology - Allison Dennis\, Presenter
DESCRIPTION:Allison Dennis Execuitive Director\n“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 more about their core creative selves and their connections to nature\, the Sitka Center works to fulfill its mission to provide time and space for place-based reflection\, inquiry and creation at the intersection of art and ecology.”
URL:https://www.ocli.us/index.php/event/sitka-center-for-art-ecology-allison-dennis-presenter/
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SUMMARY:“More than you ever need to know about Accordions” - Geoff Levear\, Presenter
DESCRIPTION:Geoff Levear\nThe Accordion: History\, Mechanics\, and Versatility \nIntroduction\nThis presentation will explore the history of the accordion\, as well as explain how the instrument produces its distinctive sound. \nHow Accordions Work\nWe will take a look inside the accordion to understand the internal mechanisms responsible for generating sound. The way the instrument is constructed plays a significant role in its unique tonal qualities. \nRegional Differences in Sound\nAccordions from different regions—such as Italy\, France\, Germany\, and China—each have their own characteristic sound. We will discover how these differences arise depending on where the instrument is made. \nThe Mystery of the Buttons\nAnother aspect we will address is the abundance of buttons on the accordion. We will learn why there are so many and what functions they serve. \nBeyond Oktoberfest: Accordion Versatility\nFinally\, we will see that the accordion is not limited to Oktoberfest or traditional folk music. In fact\, this instrument can fit into any genre\, highlighting its remarkable adaptability. \n 
URL:https://www.ocli.us/index.php/event/more-than-you-ever-need-to-know-about-accordions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T093000
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SUMMARY:Yaquina Pacific Railroad and Historic Society and Operation Lifesaver - Alan Holzapfel\, Presenter
DESCRIPTION:Alan Holzapfel\nAn 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. \nOur caboose has historic photographs about logging\, the industry most responsible for Lincoln County having a railroad heritage. We also have documents from the original railroad companies that operated in Lincoln County. \nThe exhibit in the north end of the RPO car is a reconstructed RPO car interior. The other end of the RPO car features a baggage car exhibit\, artifacts from passenger rail service along the Pacific coast\, and our extensive library of historic railroad books and magazines.
URL:https://www.ocli.us/index.php/event/yaquina-pacific-railroad-and-historic-society-and-operation-lifesaver-alan-holzapfel-presenter/
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SUMMARY:The Show that Starts on the Sidewalk - The Bijou Theatre -Betsy Altomare\, Presenter
DESCRIPTION:Keith and Betsy Altomare  have owned the Bijou for 28 years as of 2024.\nThe Bijou was erected in 1937 as the “Lakeside Theatre” to serve the needs of a growing community by providing entertainment. \nNow with first run movies\, timeless classics and matinees every day of the year\, the Bijou has truly been a place where movies still matter Many have come to escape reality and daydream\, envision the future\, or to re-visit the past. \nCouples have broken up\, made up\, and fallen in love under the bathe of the light of our silver screen. They have fought crime\, solved the mystery and sometimes they’ve become the bad guy…
URL:https://www.ocli.us/index.php/event/the-show-that-starts-on-the-sidewalk-the-bijou-theatre-betsy-altomare-presenter/
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SUMMARY:40 Years Among the Books: A Coastal Bookseller’s Story by Robert Portwood \, Presenter
DESCRIPTION:Robert Portwood\nRobert has been a fixture of Lincoln City’s literary landscape\, building two beloved bookstores into destinations for locals and visitors alike. In this talk he shares stories from a career in the new and used book trade. \nFrom the rugged landscapes of Alaska to the disciplined life of an Army Lieutenant\, my journey to becoming a bookseller has been anything but linear. After serving six years in the Field Artillery and a subsequent stint in the construction industry\, a literal slip from a ladder served as my wake-up call to trade the toolbelt for something a bit more cerebral. In 1987\, with the unwavering support of my wife\, I took a leap of faith and founded Robert’s Bookshop from the ground up. \nToday\, with nearly 40 years in the trade\, I’ve found that the book business is where I truly belong. What started as a career shift born of necessity blossomed into a lifelong passion for connecting readers with great stories. It took years of grit and partnership to make the shop self-supporting\, but looking back on the decades spent surrounded by pages and patrons\, I can happily say I’ve found work that I don’t just do\, but truly enjoy. \nAbout Robert’s Bookshop\nRobert’s Bookshop has been in business since 1987. We stock over 200\,000 used and antiquarian volumes\, with approximately 50\,000 in storage\, waiting patiently for attention. More books are available only through our website. Our stock is very general\, with 2000 square feet given to modern and vintage paperbacks and 2500 square feet to hardcovers of every description\, and we also carry comics\, movies\, and music. The store is decorated with ephemera\, interesting objects\, and original illustration art. The illustration art we have on display are the paintings used to produce the covers\, sometimes interior illustrations\, for books. \n\nWhy It’s a Local Favorite:\nThe Vibe: Located right on Highway 101\, the shop is famous for its warm “beach-day” energy—and the occasional foster kittens roaming the aisles. \nExpertly Curated: Managed by Robert’s daughter\, Diana Portwood\, the store specializes in high-demand fiction\, mysteries\, and a deep collection of Pacific Northwest regional titles. \nCommunity Hub: It’s a cornerstone of the local literary scene\, most notably hosting the Northwest Author Fair\, which brings together talent from across the region. \nWhether you’re looking for the latest bestseller or a hidden gem about the Oregon coast\, Bob’s provides the perfect intimate escape from the “big-box” world.
URL:https://www.ocli.us/index.php/event/the-story-of-bobs-beach-books-robert-portwood-presenter/
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SUMMARY:Exquisite Photography  Ted Crego\, and Kim Cuc Tran\, Presenters
DESCRIPTION:Ted Crego and Kim Cuc Tran\nLearn how to capture more compelling images when Kim Cuc Tran and Ted Crego discuss their travel photography. \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nThe presentation will explore what makes a strong travel photograph\, including impact\, composition\, and technique. They will demonstrate how to evaluate images\, post-processing techniques\, and the latest software tools. The program will also feature  stories from the couple’s travels and a slideshow of their award-winning images. \nTed Crego\n\nAn award-winning artist\, Ted has been recognized by the Photographic Society of America and the Oregon State Fair. As a board member and former president of the Yaquina Art Association Photographers\, he remains an active mentor within the local arts community. \n\nTed Crego is a Newport-based fine art photographer and retired ceramic engineer specializing in visual storytelling. Meticulous in his craft\, Crego utilizes technical precision during post-processing to emphasize a clear center of interest in every subject. \nDriven by the belief that there is always something new to learn\, Ted and his wife\, Kim Cuc Tran\, have traveled globally—from Tibet to Tanzania—capturing compelling imagery. While his portfolio spans continents\, he remains deeply inspired by the rugged beauty of the Oregon coast. An award-winning artist and former president of the Yaquina Art Association Photographers\, Ted continues to mentor and inspire the local community. \n\nKim Cuc Tran\nIs a distinguished fine art photographer and retired chemical engineer based in Newport\, Oregon. Since 1993\, she has honed her craft through formal study with the Vietnamese Artistic Photographic Association and Tri-Community Photography School. Guided by the mantra “Simplify\, simplify\, simplify\,” Kim enters a flow state to capture evocative abstracts\, landscapes\, and wildlife. \nAlongside her husband\, Ted Crego\, she has traveled globally to document diverse cultures and terrains\, though she remains partial to the Oregon coast. An award-winning artist and active community leader\, Kim currently serves as Program Chair for the Yaquina Art Association Photographers.
URL:https://www.ocli.us/index.php/event/exquisite-photography-ted-crego-presenter/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T093000
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SUMMARY:"The MidCoast Watershed" - Presenter\, Megan Hoff
DESCRIPTION:Megan Hoff\nOutreach and Communications Specialist  \n 
URL:https://www.ocli.us/index.php/event/the-midcoast-watershed-presenter-megan-hoff/
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SUMMARY:“Villages NW: Empowering Older Adults to Remain in Charge of their Lives and Flourish” - Nancy Doty\, Presenter
DESCRIPTION:Nancy Doty\n\nVillages 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 take on the future together. Our mission: “to support dynamic\, intentionally inclusive\, caring communities that connect\, engage\, and inform our older adults as they maintain active\, purposeful lives in the setting that they identify as ‘home’.”
URL:https://www.ocli.us/index.php/event/villages-nw-empowering-older-adults-to-remain-in-charge-of-their-lives-and-flourish-jan-mawson-presenter/
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