Upcoming Events

Bring your project or start a new one using prompts that are always available. A bit of time at the end for sharing what you've written. Did you know expressive writing is good for you !? Research says it eases physical and emotional distress. Every Tuesday at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita 10:30 - 1:00. Donations of $5 keep the lights on. For more info: contact Marcia Silver marciasilver12@gmail.com

Square Dance Lessons every Wednesday at 6pm. Learn modern Square Dancing with the Wave Steppers of Tillamook Bay. Children 9 and older welcome with an adult. For more information, call Barb (503) 812-4126, or Carolyn (503) 801-4044. FREE!

Clay open studio. Ages 12 and up. $2 per hour. Clay $1 for a two-pound block, includes tools and firing. For information contact 503-368-7985, longboardmenow@nehalemtel.net, www.hoffmancentermanzanita.org

Monthly Glazing Show and Tell--Let’s learn from one another and increase our glazing and surface treatment confidence! Cost is regular studio fee of $2 per hour.Glaze captain Pam Jacobson will be on hand to facilitate. You are invited to bring a pot to show - either successful or not - but you must have a record of the clay body and all applied materials. This is also a great chance to bring an unglazed pot to explore ideas. For more…

Bring drawing materials. The group takes turns posing for each other. $2 donation to cover room rental. Contact Marilyn Burkhardt, 503-392-3333, artist@marilynburkhardt.com.

A new writing program at NCRD (North County Recreation District) The new Writer's Roundtable begins at 6:30-8 pm in the Youth Room. Bring your writings and read them for friendly criticism. Email or call Jane at 503-368-3901 for more information.

The Jam plays mostly old-time favorites and Country-Western standards using their complete sound system, with the audience "cutting a rug" on the large dance floor while others sit and enjoy, toes a-tapping. No admission fee is charged, but donations are always welcome. Come join them for an evening of fun - they always welcome good musicians. Location: Garibaldi Community Hall, 6th St. and Acacia Ave. Date(s): Most Fridays Time: 6 pm to 8 pm Admission: By donation For more information…

Join us for our weekly free-form dance celebration. Music by DJ Pranawave. 6pm warm-up and stretch. 6:15 Circle opens and dance begins. 8pm finish. Suggested donation, $10. Free for kids!