The OAP Oceanside Investment Plan Revisit Community Workshop concluded with rave reviews and a packed house at the Oceanside Community Center. More than 55 community members filled the room, eager to learn about progress on shared priorities and celebrate the power of local teamwork.

After a quick recap of the 2023 priority projects, each Team Coordinator shared updates and fielded questions:

• Cell Reception Team: Update by Yuriy Chanba
• Signage Team: Update by Kris Woolpert
• Shared Use Path Team: Presentation by Paul Wyntergreen
• Trails Team: Report by Bruce Jaeger, with Team Coordinator Bob Sprague cheering from the back of the room for health reasons

Following the project reports, Cynthia Miller presented and analyzed the community email survey results, answering questions and guiding discussion about next steps.

One key idea that emerged was the potential formation of a Roads and Parking Team within the ONA. Chris Laity, Director of Tillamook County Public Works, spoke about successful examples from other communities and described how organizing local input can help shape future road and parking improvements. OAP plans to present this opportunity to the community soon and hopes to recruit a volunteer Team Captain and teammates to lead the effort.

The workshop concluded with a special OAP Honoree recognition, celebrating valued partners whose leadership and service have strengthened our community.

To wrap up the evening, neighbors gathered for a “Bring Your Own Tapas” Paella Party, lovingly prepared by Elsa Memendez, Duncan Hodge, and Jose Olavarrieta. Despite stormy weather, they delivered two massive paella pans to the OCC — and the result was a joyful feast and a wonderful reminder of Oceanside’s community spirit.