If Halloween is this weekend, then it follows that the 2015 holidays are not far away. We think you’ll be pleased with our redesign of the annual Neahkahnie Community Club’s ever-popular December gathering. We’re not sure yet just what to call it. Will it be a shindig… or a bash? Or maybe a cocktail happening or a festive get-together? How about a soiree? Really, it’s just general seasonal merrymaking with friends and neighbors at the Pine Grove Club …….

We’ll give it a name and send you details, including how to RSVP, next month. In the meantime, make sure you’ve reserved the evening of December 12 for the Neahkahnie Community Club.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this summer’s Neah-Kah-Nie Club annual picnic will be on Saturday, August 15th, instead of August 8th as previously announced.  More information to follow.

Please save Saturday afternoon, 8 August for the club’s 2015 summer picnic!

Hoping to avoid a repeat of the July 7, 2014 fire that damaged several Neahkahnie homes, Oregon Department of Forestry crews continue to gather driftwood from the beach for controlled burns. It is believed that a bonfire started by Fourth of July revelers smoldered for several days before erupting in driftwood logs and up a beach embankment.  Eight months later at least one home’s repairs continue along with efforts to stabilize the hillside below.  These March 11, 2015 photos courtesy of Tori Pickerel and Anne Morgan.  

An estimated 350-400 participated in (and nearly as many spectated at) the 9th Annual Polar Plunge.  It was one of those magical, mild winter days at the beach, a great start to 2015 in NeahKahNie.

Happy New Year to everyone from the board!

December 31, 2014

Dear NeahKahNie Neighbors and Friends:

As the year comes to a close, I’d like to say what a wonderful neighborhood we live in. Full time or part-time, we all enjoy our little part of the coast to its fullest. Thanks to my fellow board members and all volunteers who have gladly agreed throughout the year to tote tables, shake rugs, set-up trees, cut sandwiches, make salads,  tend bar, haul everything that needed hauling, sort recycling, buy booze, fluff tablecloths, clean up and push brooms, all the while being kind hearted and generous with time and energy. Thanks to all of you who have showed-up (expected and unexpected) to assist. Our events could not have succeeded without your help.

We find ourselves in wonderful shape as an organization. The books continue to balance and our membership list continues to grow. We have welcomed new-comers and renewed longtime friendships this year, and it’s been done with style and grace. It is a heartwarming feeling to know we are growing in numbers and in fellowship.

I am honored to serve as your President, and my fellow board members share my enthusiasm. What a pleasure it is to be involved with such a positive organization. The success of our Summer Picnic and our Winter Holiday Party is because of your membership support. In 2015, please continue to participate with the Club, and remember…if you have an idea you’d like to share, a comment you’d like to make or an offer to volunteer, I can be reached at tpickerel@gmail.com or my local phone: (503) 368-4055.

As we look forward a new year: please pay your 2015 dues promptly, put the dates of the gatherings on your calendar, and enjoy your fellow “Neah-Kah-Nie-ites” in our little part of life on the best part of the Oregon Coast.

Tori L Pickerel – President – 2014

do you know a bit of Neah-Kah-Nie founding history?  how on earth did we end up with the Nehalem ZIP code even though Manzanita separates us?  we want YOU to add to the conversation… comment here or email Matt at matthewLgray at gmail dot com