North County Recreation District (NCRD) Performing Arts Center presents NEHALEM WINTERFEST. Three great musical acts guaranteed to counteract the dreary days of winter. Advance ticket sales for all shows are available at tickettomato.com.

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PUBLISHED BY North County Recreation District 36155 9th Street | PO Box 207

Nehalem OR 97131 855.444.6273 | www.ncrd.org

Editor David Wiegan

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It’s Time for Pool-a-Thon February 16 This is the 29th year for this historic annual

Nehalem Pool Fundraiser. All proceeds support the NCRD/NES School Swim & Water Safety Program. Students in Nehalem have had some form of swim instruction as part of their basic education since the pool was built in 1930. After the drowning of two local teenage boys in 1929 the community asked the school district to build the pool. Even though it was during the Great Depression, there was overwhelming support to teach every child how to swim and avoid future tragedies.

Today, under the direction of Sue Dindia-Gray, this program offers weekly lessons as part of PE to all students in Nehalem grades K-5, and also includes NKN District #56 Adaptive Swim Program. Sue has led the program for NCRD since 1997. Last year’s Pool-a-Thon was nostalgic because 26 of the students who participated were children of parents who are alumni of the program themselves.

Participating kids canvass the community looking for sponsors. You can pledge an amount per length or give a specific donation amount. This event gives the students an opportunity to showcase their learned skills, take ownership of the program and give back to their community. Please sponsor a swimmer. We believe that in our community surrounded by water, learning to swim is a necessity, not a luxury. NCRD remains committed to our mission, “Teach Every Child to Swim!”

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Nehalem Winterfest Friday, February 8, 7:30 pm KATE & THE CROCODILES - An innovative classically-trained vocalist; an energetic and soulful keyboardist; the intuitive trumpeter of Pink Martini; and an amazing drummer, also with Pink Martini. These four musicians make up Kate & The Crocodiles, a perennial favorite in the Northwest and elsewhere.

Vocalist Kate Morrison began music training in high school and has performed in numerous competitions for classical vocal music. She placed in the top 10 vocalists in the State of Oregon and has won many awards, including the coveted National Arion Award for Music.

Gavin Bondi began studying trumpet in Portland, Oregon at the age of nine, piano at the age of 12, and voice at the age of 17. He played trumpet in every imaginable circumstance before joining Pink Martini in 1996.

Originally from Alaska, Craig Bidondo studied piano and music composition in Los Angeles before moving to the Portland area to embark on a career as a soloist and group artist throughout the Northwest, exploring jazz, classical, rock, new age, and gospel music.

Brent Follis can remember picking up a pair of wooden spoons, and tapping out rhythms on old popcorn tins. Since then, his journey in music has led him across the country and around the globe, in search of inspiration and culture. Needing to fulfill his yearning for diversity, culture, and thin crust pizza, he moved to New York City, and later to Portland and Pink Martini. Saturday, February 9, 7:30 pm THE PACIFICA QUARTET 2017 & 2018 GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS!!

San Francisco – New York – Chicago – Houston – Australia – Denver – Tokyo – Montreal – London - NEHALEM!

Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style and often-daring repertory choices, the Pacifica Quartet has achieved international recognition as one of the finest chamber ensembles performing today. Named the “quartet-in-residence” at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music in March 2012, the Quartet was previously the “quartet-in-residence” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and received a Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance. In 2017, the Quartet was appointed to lead the Center for Advanced Quartet Studies at the Aspen Music Festival and School.

In 2002 the Quartet was honored with Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award and the appointment to Lincoln Center’s CMS Two, and in 2006 was awarded a prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant. In 2006, the Quartet

was featured on the cover of Gramophone and heralded as one of “five new quartets you should know about,” the only American quartet to make the list. And in 2009, the Quartet was named “Ensemble of the Year” by Musical America. Sunday, February 4, 2:00 pm MEL BROWN QUARTET - The festival concludes with a performance by the iconic jazz legend Mel Brown and his very talented quartet – keyboardist Tony Pacini, guitarist Dan Balmer and bassist Ed Bennett. The Mel Brown Quartet came together in the fall of 2002 at Jimmy Mak's, a popular jazz club in Portland. All seasoned jazzmen, the group has become a mainstay in the Portland jazz scene playing to enthusiastic, full capacity crowds at every appearance.

Pianist - Tony Pacini The jazz piano artistry of Tony Pacini has been enthusiastically enjoyed by nightclub and festival audiences throughout the West Coast as well as in his hometown of Portland, Oregon. In addition to his own trio, Tony has performed with Antonio Hart, Benny Golson, Bill Henderson, Bud Shank, Byron Stripling, Carl Sanders, Chuck Israels, Chuck Redd, Curtis Fuller and a host of other musicians. Additionally, Pacini is an On Air Host with KMHD Jazz Radio 89.1 fm Portland and is the musical director of the Mel Brown Quartet.

Guitarist - Dan Balmer Considered the finest jazz guitarist in Oregon, Dan has performed or recorded with jazz legends Joey DeFrancesco, Airto, Red Mitchell, Bill Mays, Steve Smith, Pat Martino, Bud Shank and Joe LaBarbara. As a popular bandleader and sideman Dan's unique guitar sound graces over 70 recordings.

Bassist - Ed Bennett Long considered one of the West Coast's premiere string bass players Ed has worked, toured and recorded with numerous legendary jazz figures including Dizzy Gillespie and a host of others. Ed has been featured on two Grammy nominated recordings; Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band "Tanuki's Night Out" and Carmen McRae "At The Great American Music Hall."

Drummer - Mel Brown Mel performed with Motown legends Diana Ross and The Temptations, Martha and the Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and Marvin Gaye. In addition to leading several high profile combos, Mel's rock-solid time and high-energy solos have made him the drummer of choice for jazz superstars Leroy Vinnegar, Monty Alexander, Teddy Edwards, Lou Donaldson and Joey DeFrancesco.

In 1999, Mel was inducted into the Jazz Society of Oregon Hall of Fame. Throughout his career he also played and performed with the Oregon Symphony.

For more information: Online: www.facebook.com/ncrd.org & www.ncrd.org Phone: 855.444.6273 or 971.308.0309

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Adams, Roger and Kathy Albright Family Allen, F. Gordon Allen, Jennifer and Wayne Luscomb Ambrose, Mike Anderson, Kai and Rennie Arch, Elizabeth Armstrong, Jeanne Arseneault, Michael Aulwes, David and Kathy Bachhuber Family Baker, Ross and Laura Balmer, Mark and Roxann Barker, Andy Barrett, Steven Bass, Michael Baumler, June Bell, Dave and Jan Bell, Norma and Jack Billmayer, Bill Bloom, Jack Borgford, Robert and Sharon Brophy, Mary Brown, Wendy and Nick Buchanan, Rex Burton, Fran and Wally Canepa, Sally and Cliff Carver, Ronald and Mary Caufield, Shelley Oleachea Caufield, Tom Cedar Book Club Choruby, Paul and Robin Close, Val and Dan Conner, Dan Coopersmith, John and Anne Osborn Corren, Eileen Craver, Dr. Ronald and Mary Crisfollius, Jim and Kelley Crowell, Kristi and David Dennis, Csilla and John Desaro, Terri DeVault, David and Karen Dobson, Ed and Anne Driscoll, Anne Dzundza, George Ems, Ronald Engel, Martin Enos, Adrian and Lynda Evens, Meryl Fanning, Christine Fitzgerald, Lisa Franklin, Valerie and Geoffrey Friends of NCRD Gadler, Tim and Kathy

Galardi, Deb Gallagher, Mary and Ed Geesey, Gill and Nancy Gehling, Guy and Mary George, T. Gillis, Jane Glaeser, Martin Goodman, Sara and Ed Greening, Chip and Toni Grimm, Kate and Andy Guild, Wayne and Barbara Gunderson, Chris Hanby, John and Elaine Hascall, Gwen Hayes, Debra and Robert Healey, Mary and Michael Brent Helzer, Chris Hiltenbrand, Debi and Lee Hithe, C. Michael Holm, Jennifer Hoffman, Meg and Jeff Imper, Beverly Janich, Bryon Jaquiss, Nigel and Margaret Ramsen Johnson, Julianne Jonsson, Suzanne Jordan, Bill Kabeiseman, Bill and Suzie Kahrs, Des and Donna Kassab, Fred Keane, Katherine and Gordon Kirkland, Michael J. Construction Kohler, Steve and Marilyn Lair, Susan and Doug Trobough LaPlaca, James LaPointe, Cecile Larch, Elizabeth Le Chevallier, Rob and Denise Lerner, Kenneth Leslie, Ken and Nancy Leuthold, Bunny and Dan Leviche, Douglas Lovett, Steve and Connie Sullivan Lubotsky, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Mahafty, Tim and Kathy Makohon, Linda Maragos, Terri Markesino, Jerry and Pat Marks Family Martel, Gary and Sheryl Martin, Constance McDowell, Katherine and Ken Lerner Merck, Elizabeth Miller, Bruce and Lynn

Miller, Megan and Brady Miller, R. Tim Mills, Judith Monico, Diane Morris, Joan Morse, Robert Mosher, Roberta Nehalem Bay Garden Club Nelson, Mike Nern, Craig Newman, Peter and Elizabeth Cole Nichols, Patricia Nichols, Ric and Carol Nickens, Julie Nielsen, Kiri O’Hallaren, Patrick and Jamie O’Hollaren, Dan Olsen, Rich and Linda Olson, Madeline and Allan Paluck, Lisa Champ Park, Dick and Kathy Parker, David Parsons, Jerry and Sandy Petersen, Sandra Peterson, Linda and Rudy Pizzuto, Terry Platt, Chass and Kelley Popkin, Annie and David Parker Potter, Michael Powers, Betty Reese, Arnold and Patricia Reichle, John and Regan Riley, Chuck and Katie Rinehart, Patty Roy, David Russo, Don and Deb Scarbrough, Steve and Brenda Schectel, Martha Schwindt, Bruce Scott, Mike and Phyllis Scott-Brier, Barbara & Stephen Brier Shaw, Cheri Sheridan, Virginia Shusterman, Gwen and Alan Simmons, Ellen Simmons, Roy Skinner, Rob and Sue Slepack, Donna and Jerry Smith, Gladys Smith, Nathan Soans, Rob and Angele Stephens, Dave and Gayle Stevens, William and Cornelia Stine, Tom and Cynthia Karthas

Stoel, Polly Straub, Alton Sullivan, Connie Tabert, Eileen Theobald, Michael Tucker/Frizzell Turnsen, Steven and Kathy Daye Twiggs, Bernard and Valerie Ursin, Tania Valentine, Liz Vandervoort, Carl and Deb Vogt, Winfred Vroman, Brandt Walczak, Karin and Peter Walker, Patti and Pat Barrett Ward, Janet Weber, Vivian and Robert Welch, Marv and Patricia Went, Patty and Burt West, Stephen and Shirley Whalen, Ward White-Carver, Dennis and Debra Wilken, Michele Wilson, Reed Winningham, John Wisniewski, Vic and Corie Yates, Alice Young, Gail and Richard

Thanks to New Pool Donors! Almost 400 donations have been received since we started the new pool campaign in November, 2017. Those who approved publication of their names are listed below. If we missed anyone, please let us know.

— Our dedicated

NEW POOL FUND

is now up to

$1,778,803 —

THANK YOU

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February 8 Kate & the Crocodiles – NCRD Favorites A refreshing and innovative classically-trained female vocalist; a colorful, energetic, and soulful keyboardist; the intuitive trumpeter of Pink Martini; and amazing drummer Brent Follis, also a Pink Martini veteran.

February 9 Pacifica Quartet – Two Time Grammy Winners Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style, and often-daring repertory choices, over the past two decades the Pacifica Quartet has achieved international recognition as one of the finest chamber ensembles performing today.

February 10 Mel Brown Quartet – Jazz Legends The Mel Brown Quartet came together in the fall of 2002 at Jimmy Mak's, a popular jazz club in Portland, Oregon. All seasoned jazzmen, the group has become a mainstay in the Portland jazz scene playing to enthusiastic, full capacity crowds at every appearance.

March 15, 16, 17, 23, 24 Four Weddings & an Elvis – RB Players Travel to a wedding chapel and enjoy four acts of love...or something like it. “What happens in Vegas comes to Nehalem.”

April 5 North Coast Chamber Orchestra In concert, program TBA

April 6 Terry Robb | The Ty Curtis Band – Blues Night Two great blues guitarists in one night, performing separately. Acoustic master Terry Robb, and acclaimed electric blues guitarist Ty Curtis with his band.

April 27 One Night Only – Always Popular Local Talent A night of song, dance and surprising talent from the North County area.

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May 11 3 Leg Torso Cinematic world chamber music quartet presented with the precision of a string ensemble and the energy of a punk band.

June 8 Neah-Kah-Nie High School Choir The very popular choir returns for another great performance.

June 21 & 22 Missoula Children’s Theater Gulliver’s Travels Back by popular demand after great reviews in 2018

July 5,6,7,13,14 Clue: On Stage – RB Players Based on the Hasbro board game

November 1,2,3,9,10 Moon Over Buffalo – RB Players A Comedy by Ken Ludwig

November 15 Portland Opera To Go

Who's afraid of opera? Not you, when you experience Portland Opera To Go's bite-sized, English language adaptation of Puccini's classic romance, La Boheme.

December 6, 7, 8 It’s A Wonderful Life – RB Players The audience favorite holiday classic returns, performed as a 1940’s radio show.

Kate & the Crocodiles

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NCRD Receives Grants

The Autzen Foundation recently awarded a $50,000 grant, and the Oregon Community Foundation awarded $3,000, both for the new pool campaign. An NCRD patron donated $5,000 once again this year for continued improvements at Rex Champ Field. Visit Tillamook Coast awarded $7,500 for marketing our off-season concert series during 2019/2020.

We are extremely appreciative of the support we are receiving from so many different sources in the community.

Fitness Center patron Lisa Stewart tries out the new Precor EFX elliptical with Debbie Crosman and Jeremy Mulcahy-Hill looking on. The existing elliptical was so popular they ordered the latest model, which can simulate an incline.

Entryway Remodel The interior portion of the entryway remodel in the Welcome Center is nearing completion. Facility Maintenance Director Bruce Townsend got a helping hand from patron Lloyd Lindley to install a piece of 17-foot fir molding. The project is using design cues from the original 1920/21 construction and replacing painted-over wainscoting with beautifully stained fir. The final step will be the addition of a roof over the front door, and replacement of the door itself with a refinished craftsman era door. Pfeiffer Construction of Nehalem has been contracted to complete these components.

NEW! Elliptical

Winterfest Sponsors! THANK YOU

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Fall soccer 2018 was a fun, competitive season sponsored by Eugene Schmuck Foundation. We had 77 participants ranging from preschool to 8th grade (not all pictured). With community support, and sponsorship from Garibaldi Charters and Catherine Lewis of Oregon Coast Realty, we included high school students into the program in hopes of one day having soccer at Neah-Kah-Nie High School.

Fall Soccer

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On November 2, 45 musicians with the Newport Symphony Orchestra took the stage for an amazing concert to a very appreciative full house. The stage had to be expanded to accommodate such a large group, but the sound of an orchestra in our relatively intimate hall was a very rare treat. The conductor was Adam Flatt, who also conducts several other orchestras throughout the United States.

Newport Symphony Performs