Episode 5: Necanicum Watershed Council

In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with the staff and board of the Necanicum Watershed Council, an organization the protects and restores their watershed through restoration projects, community engagement, and collaborative partnerships. Voices in this program: Executive Director (emeritus) Noah Dolinajec Board Chair Rachel Cushman Tribal Lands & Waters Steward Hugh Ahnatook…

ARTS! – Live & Local November 8th 2024

Friday, November 8th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: Multi-disciplinary Artist Nhatt Nichols with “The Willapa Oyster & Its Environs” graphic story at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, WA. Renee Fruiht, Jimmy Mandes & Alex Cantrell with the CCC Ceramic Student Club show and sale of their works…

ARTS! – Live & Local November 1st 2024

Friday, November 1st at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: Guitarist & Composer Aaron Larget-Caplan with “Death, Dreams, and Delusions” celebrating All Hollow’s Eve and the Day of the Dead at the Coaster Theatre in CB. Brent Follis with the Brent Follis QTET featuring Marilyn Keller play the Coaster Theatre during…

Poems for Company – October 28th, 2024

“Children Thinking”: This episode features the voices of children–filtered through adult poets–in three poems that express a variety of insights.  These poems may prompt you to wonder, did you once think like these three children?  The poems are read in this order: William Wordsworth, “We Are Seven” (originally published in 1798).  Elizabeth Bishop, “In the Waiting Room,” from The…

ARTS! – Live & Local October 25th 2024

Friday, October 25th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests:   Astoria Conservatory’s Artistic Director of Dance Sarah Cohen, Founder & Director Lisa Nelson & Dancer Alex with “Grimm Tales – Hansel & Gretel” at the Charlene Larsen Center.   Clatskanie Arts Commission Board Members & Organizers Donavon ‘Dee’ & Elsa Wooley…

ARTS! – Live & Local October 18th 2024

Friday, October 18th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: Producer Michael Downey on the filming of ‘The Cycle’, a horror-thriller set in Astoria and surroundings. Marianne Monson of The Writers Guild with Harvest Moon and Susan Banyas on the 2024 Astoria Creative Writers Festival. Dr. Julie Brown with Clatsop Community…

Fall 2024 Candidate Forum Part 2: Astoria City Council Ward 4 & Warrenton City Commission

Recording of the Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum featuring candidates for Astoria City Council Ward 4 and Warrenton City Commission. This program was recorded at Astoria High School on Monday, October 14th, 2024. The forum was organized and hosted by the Astoria AAUW chapter. Click here for Part 1, featuring candidates for Oregon State Representative District…

Fall 2024 Candidate Forum, Part 1: Oregon State Representative District 32

Recording of the Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum featuring candidates for Oregon State Representative District 32: Andy Davis and Cyrus Javadi. This program was recorded at Astoria High School on Monday, October 14th, 2024. The forum was organized and hosted by the Astoria AAUW chapter. Click here for Part 2, featuring candidates for Astoria City Council…

The Preservationists – October 15th, 2024

This month host, Astronemis Ray, interviews Abigail Mack the owner of the historic Doupe Building in downtown Ilwaco, WA located on 102 First Ave S. The Doupe Building has a very rich history in the community and is one of the beautiful historical buildings in Ilwaco. Listen in as Abagail talks about the ongoing preservation…