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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. Continued on page 2

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

PUBLISHED BY showcase their learned skills, take ownership of North County Recreation District the program and give back to their community. 36155 9th Street | PO Box 207 Please sponsor a swimmer. We believe that in Nehalem OR 97131 our community surrounded by water, learning to 855.444.6273 | www.ncrd.org swim is a necessity, not a luxury. NCRD remains Editor David Wiegan committed to our mission, “Teach Every Child to To subscribe or unsubscribe, call 855.444.6273 Swim!” 

was featured on the cover of Gramophone and heralded as Nehalem Winterfest one of “five new quartets you should know about,” the only Continued from page 1 American quartet to make the list. And in 2009, the Quartet Friday, February 8, 7:30 pm was named “Ensemble of the Year” by Musical America. KATE & THE CROCODILES - An innovative classically- trained vocalist; an energetic and soulful keyboardist; the Sunday, February 4, 2:00 pm intuitive trumpeter of Pink Martini; and an amazing QUARTET - The festival concludes with a drummer, also with Pink Martini. These four musicians make performance by the iconic legend Mel Brown and his up Kate & The Crocodiles, a perennial favorite in the very talented quartet – keyboardist Tony Pacini, guitarist Northwest and elsewhere. Dan Balmer and bassist Ed Bennett. The Mel Brown Quartet

Vocalist Kate Morrison began music training in high school came together in the fall of 2002 at Jimmy Mak's, a popular and has performed in numerous competitions for classical jazz club in Portland. All seasoned jazzmen, the group has vocal music. She placed in the top 10 vocalists in the State become a mainstay in the Portland jazz scene playing to enthusiastic, full capacity crowds at every appearance. of and has won many awards, including the coveted National Arion Award for Music. Pianist - Tony Pacini The jazz piano artistry of Tony Pacini

Gavin Bondi began studying trumpet in Portland, Oregon at has been enthusiastically enjoyed by nightclub and festival the age of nine, piano at the age of 12, and voice at the age audiences throughout the West Coast as well as in his of 17. He played trumpet in every imaginable circumstance hometown of Portland, Oregon. In addition to his own trio, before joining Pink Martini in 1996. Tony has performed with Antonio Hart, Benny Golson, Bill Henderson, Bud Shank, Byron Stripling, Carl Sanders, Chuck Originally from Alaska, Craig Bidondo studied piano and Israels, Chuck Redd, Curtis Fuller and a host of other music composition in Los Angeles before moving to the musicians. Additionally, Pacini is an On Air Host with KMHD Portland area to embark on a career as a soloist and group Jazz Radio 89.1 fm Portland and is the musical director of artist throughout the Northwest, exploring jazz, classical, the Mel Brown Quartet. rock, new age, and gospel music. Guitarist - Dan Balmer Considered the finest jazz guitarist Brent Follis can remember picking up a pair of wooden in Oregon, Dan has performed or recorded with jazz legends spoons, and tapping out rhythms on old popcorn tins. Since Joey DeFrancesco, Airto, Red Mitchell, Bill Mays, Steve then, his journey in music has led him across the country Smith, Pat Martino, Bud Shank and Joe LaBarbara. As a and around the globe, in search of inspiration and culture. popular bandleader and sideman Dan's unique guitar sound Needing to fulfill his yearning for diversity, culture, and thin graces over 70 recordings. crust pizza, he moved to New York City, and later to Portland and Pink Martini. Bassist - Ed Bennett Long considered one of the West Coast's premiere string bass players Ed has worked, toured Saturday, February 9, 7:30 pm and recorded with numerous legendary jazz figures including Dizzy Gillespie and a host of others. Ed has been THE PACIFICA QUARTET featured on two Grammy nominated recordings; Toshiko 2017 & 2018 GRAMMY AWARD WINNERS!! Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Big Band "Tanuki's Night Out" and San Francisco – New York – Chicago – Houston – Australia Carmen McRae "At The Great American Music Hall." – Denver – Tokyo – Montreal – London - NEHALEM! Drummer - Mel Brown Mel performed with Recognized for its virtuosity, exuberant performance style legends and , Martha and the and often-daring repertory choices, the Pacifica Quartet has Vandellas, , The Temptations, and Marvin achieved international recognition as one of the finest Gaye. In addition to leading several high profile combos, chamber ensembles performing today. Named the “quartet- Mel's rock-solid time and high-energy solos have made him in-residence” at University’s Jacobs School of Music the drummer of choice for jazz superstars , in March 2012, the Quartet was previously the “quartet-in- Monty Alexander, , Lou Donaldson and Joey residence” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and received DeFrancesco. a Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance. In In 1999, Mel was inducted into the Jazz Society of Oregon 2017, the Quartet was appointed to lead the Center for Hall of Fame. Throughout his career he also played and Advanced Quartet Studies at the Aspen Music Festival and performed with the Oregon Symphony. School. For more information: In 2002 the Quartet was honored with Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award and the appointment to Online: www.facebook.com/ncrd.org & www.ncrd.org Lincoln Center’s CMS Two, and in 2006 was awarded a Phone: 855.444.6273 or 971.308.0309  prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant. In 2006, the Quartet

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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.

Adams, Roger and Kathy Galardi, Deb Miller, Megan and Brady Stoel, Polly Albright Family Gallagher, Mary and Ed Miller, R. Tim Straub, Alton Allen, F. Gordon Geesey, Gill and Nancy Mills, Judith Sullivan, Connie Allen, Jennifer and Wayne Luscomb Gehling, Guy and Mary Monico, Diane Tabert, Eileen Ambrose, Mike George, T. Morris, Joan Theobald, Michael Anderson, Kai and Rennie Gillis, Jane Morse, Robert Tucker/Frizzell Arch, Elizabeth Glaeser, Martin Mosher, Roberta Turnsen, Steven and Kathy Daye Armstrong, Jeanne Goodman, Sara and Ed Nehalem Bay Garden Club Twiggs, Bernard and Valerie Arseneault, Michael Greening, Chip and Toni Nelson, Mike Ursin, Tania Aulwes, David and Kathy Grimm, Kate and Andy Nern, Craig Valentine, Liz Bachhuber Family Guild, Wayne and Barbara Newman, Peter and Elizabeth Cole Vandervoort, Carl and Deb Baker, Ross and Laura Gunderson, Chris Nichols, Patricia Vogt, Winfred Balmer, Mark and Roxann Hanby, John and Elaine Nichols, Ric and Carol Vroman, Brandt Barker, Andy Hascall, Gwen Nickens, Julie Walczak, Karin and Peter Barrett, Steven Hayes, Debra and Robert Nielsen, Kiri Walker, Patti and Pat Barrett Bass, Michael Healey, Mary and Michael Brent O’Hallaren, Patrick and Jamie Ward, Janet Baumler, June Helzer, Chris O’Hollaren, Dan Weber, Vivian and Robert Bell, Dave and Jan Hiltenbrand, Debi and Lee Olsen, Rich and Linda Welch, Marv and Patricia Bell, Norma and Jack Hithe, C. Michael Olson, Madeline and Allan Went, Patty and Burt Billmayer, Bill Holm, Jennifer Paluck, Lisa Champ West, Stephen and Shirley Bloom, Jack Hoffman, Meg and Jeff Park, Dick and Kathy Whalen, Ward Borgford, Robert and Sharon Imper, Beverly Parker, David White-Carver, Dennis and Debra Brophy, Mary Janich, Bryon Parsons, Jerry and Sandy Wilken, Michele Brown, Wendy and Nick Jaquiss, Nigel and Margaret Ramsen Petersen, Sandra Wilson, Reed Buchanan, Rex Johnson, Julianne Peterson, Linda and Rudy Winningham, John Burton, Fran and Wally Jonsson, Suzanne Pizzuto, Terry Wisniewski, Vic and Corie Canepa, Sally and Cliff Jordan, Bill Platt, Chass and Kelley Yates, Alice Carver, Ronald and Mary Kabeiseman, Bill and Suzie Popkin, Annie and David Parker Young, Gail and Richard  Caufield, Shelley Oleachea Kahrs, Des and Donna Potter, Michael Caufield, Tom Kassab, Fred Powers, Betty Cedar Book Club Keane, Katherine and Gordon Reese, Arnold and Patricia — Choruby, Paul and Robin Kirkland, Michael J. Construction Reichle, John and Regan Close, Val and Dan Kohler, Steve and Marilyn Riley, Chuck and Katie Our dedicated Conner, Dan Lair, Susan and Doug Trobough Rinehart, Patty Coopersmith, John and Anne Osborn LaPlaca, James Roy, David NEW Corren, Eileen LaPointe, Cecile Russo, Don and Deb Craver, Dr. Ronald and Mary Larch, Elizabeth Scarbrough, Steve and Brenda Crisfollius, Jim and Kelley Le Chevallier, Rob and Denise Schectel, Martha POOL Crowell, Kristi and David Lerner, Kenneth Schwindt, Bruce Dennis, Csilla and John Leslie, Ken and Nancy Scott, Mike and Phyllis FUND Desaro, Terri Leuthold, Bunny and Dan Scott-Brier, Barbara & Stephen Brier DeVault, David and Karen Leviche, Douglas Shaw, Cheri is now up to Dobson, Ed and Anne Lovett, Steve and Connie Sullivan Sheridan, Virginia Driscoll, Anne Lubotsky, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Shusterman, Gwen and Alan Dzundza, George Mahafty, Tim and Kathy Simmons, Ellen $1,778,803 Ems, Ronald Makohon, Linda Simmons, Roy — Engel, Martin Maragos, Terri Skinner, Rob and Sue Enos, Adrian and Lynda Markesino, Jerry and Pat Slepack, Donna and Jerry Evens, Meryl Marks Family Smith, Gladys THANK Fanning, Christine Martel, Gary and Sheryl Smith, Nathan Fitzgerald, Lisa Martin, Constance Soans, Rob and Angele YOU Franklin, Valerie and Geoffrey McDowell, Katherine and Ken Lerner Stephens, Dave and Gayle Friends of NCRD Merck, Elizabeth Stevens, William and Cornelia Gadler, Tim and Kathy Miller, Bruce and Lynn Stine, Tom and Cynthia Karthas WINTER 2019 | 3

Performing Arts Center Event Schedule 2019 Kate & the Crocodiles

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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Performing Arts Center Event Schedule 2019 Kate & the Crocodiles Continued from page 4 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.

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NEW! Elliptical

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. 

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. 

T HANK YOU Winterfest Sponsors! 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© Broken Banjo Photography era door. Pfeiffer Construction of Nehalem has been contracted to complete these components. 

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Fall Soccer 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. 

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Newport Symphony Performs

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. 

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