The small community of Cape Meares is nestled in a dramatic landscape of beaches, grassy dunes, lake/wetlands, and coastal forests. The community has about 160 homes—a mix of permanent and intermittent residents, as well as visitors in short-term rentals—a volunteer-run fire station and a community center.

Cape Meares Community Association

The Cape Meares Community Association (CMCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed supporting community projects, promoting ecologically sound stewardship and creating a forum for the community.

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Latest Community News

• Writers Read
  Please Note – New date and time: Friday, May 23rd 6PM – 8PM On the evening of May 23rd, The Writers Group, under the direction of Butch Freedman will give a public reading of their work. The reading will be held at the Cape Meares Community Center from 6pm till approx. 8pm. All are invited … Continue reading Writers Read →
• Call to Cape Meares Artists
  Second Annual Cape Meares Community Art Show Planning is beginning for this year’s reprise event at the Barbara Bennett Community Center. If you do visual art of any kind—weaving, painting, drawing, fabric, sculpture, pottery, photography, collage—let the community see what you do. You don’t need to sell to participate, but you do need to be … Continue reading Call to Cape Meares Artists →
• Beverly Stein Honored at Annual Meeting
  The Community celebrated the contributions of the retiring CMCA President Beverly Stein and Board members Claudia Cameron, John Harland and Steve Quinn. The incoming 2025 CMCA Board was confirmed: Dave Audet (President), Stacy Mason (Secretary), Guy Kyle (Treasurer), Sean Kohles (Assistant Treasurer), Patti and Mike Smith (community center managers), Kathy Burke, Simone Goldfeder, Scott Gordon, … Continue reading Beverly Stein Honored at Annual Meeting →