VENTS CONTINUED
Sunday, Jan. 18 (continued)
In Their Footsteps
1 p.m., Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria,
503-861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi, free. As part of the In Their Footsteps
lecture series, Fort Clatsop presents Karen Haas, a living history performer,
storyteller and teacher, who will give a talk on “I Am Always on the Wom-
en’s Side: Vignettes of the Civil War.”
KALA Presents Barbara Beach
2 p.m., KALA, 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-338-4878, $15. KALA
welcomes author and scribe Barbara Beach. There will be an opening
presentation, Q&A, refreshments and book sales.
Monday, Jan. 19
Free Park Admission
9 a.m., Lewis & Clark National Historical
Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria,
503-861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi, free,
all ages. In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Day, visitors can enjoy free admission to the
park and discover its beauty and learn the history of
the Corp of Discovery. Park hours apply and free admission for day use only.
Wintering the Pacifi c
10 a.m., Veterans Field, 3914 Pacifi c Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2400,
www.funbeach.com, all ages.
Candlelight Walk
5:30 p.m., meet at 12th and Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-1895. The
public is invited to participate in a candlelight walk through downtown
Astoria honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. A free soup
dinner and short program at Peace Lutheran Church in the Fellowship Hall
at 565 12th St. will conclude the walk.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Past to Present Lecture
10:30 a.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria,
503-325-2323, www.crmm.org, $5. As part of the “Past to Present:
Columbia River Maritime History” series, Mac Burns, executive director of
Clatsop County Historical Society, will give a talk on “John Jacob Astor and
the Founding of Astoria.”
ABATE Chapter Meeting
5:30 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St., Astoria, 503-325-3566,
www.northcoastabate.com. Join the North coast group of motorcycle en-
thusiasts who just want to ride, have fun and provide community support.
This group meets the third Tuesday of the month.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Book Discussion Group
5:30 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323,
www.astorialibrary.org, free. The discussion group will talk about two
alternate history novels: “The Man in the High Castle” by Philip K. Dick and
“The Yiddish Policeman’s Union” by Michael Chabon. Limited copies of
these titles are available for check-out with a library card.
Listening to the Land
6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-9126,
www.nclctrust.org, free. Join Seaside geologist Tom Horning on a journey
through time and space, examining how Oregon’s coastal landscape
became what it is today in “Rising from the Sea.” Refreshments will be
provided.
Trivia at Salvatore’s
6:30 p.m., Salvatore’s Café & Pub, 414 N. Prom, Seaside, 503-738-3334,
free. Bring just yourself or a team of up to fi ve people for a fun night of
trivia. There will be three questions per round and three rounds every
Wednesday.
Editor’s Pick:
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Cannon Beach Reads
7 p.m., Cannon
Beach Library, 131
N. Hemlock St.,
Cannon Beach, 503-
436-1391, www.
cannonbeachlibrary.
org. This month’s
selection is “Astoria:
John Jacob Astor &
Thomas Jeff erson’s
Lost Pacifi c Empire”
by Peter Stark. In
this story of wealth,
ambition and sur-
vival, Stark recreates
a pivotal moment in
American history.
Submitted photo
“Astoria” by Peter Stark.
Men’s Fashion Show
7 p.m., The Cove Restaurant, 9604 Pacifi c Hwy., Long Beach, Wash., 360-
642-2828, $20, 21 and older. DoGoodnics presents a jaw-dropping nar-
ration, romantic music and thrift-shop-rejected clothing at the fi rst (and
probably last) men’s fashion show, “The Peninsula Look,” an off ering of
gaudy sartorial splendor. Admission includes the show and hors d’oeuvres;
beverages are extra. All proceeds to benefi t the Peninsula Players. Seating
is limited and reservations are highly recommended.
OUTH
Saturday, Jan. 17
It’s a Dr. Who Party
2 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323, www.
astorialibrary.org, free, teens. The library will
be throwing a Dr. Who party for teens
featuring Dr. Who-themed crafts, snacks
and entertainment.
Thursday, Jan. 22
4-H After School Program
3:30 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community
Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-325-
8573, grades 6 to 8. The 4-H after school program
off ers youth a chance to build bowls, cups and more in this six-week
ceramic and pottery class taught by 4-H leader and potter Ricia Parcher.
Youth need not be a 4-H member to attend. Space is limited to 12.
LASSES
Friday, Jan. 16
Winter Class Openings
5 p.m., Maddox Dance Studio, 389 S. Main Ave., Warrenton, 503-861-
1971, www.maddoxdancers.com, all ages. Registration for winter dance
classes is now available for preschool age to adults.
Fridays include the Absolute Beginner Adult Dance
Sampler; Tuesdays include acrobatics or creative
movement for preschool boys and girls at
2:45 p.m.; and Thursdays include a dancer’s
body conditioning class at 6:15 p.m. for teens
and adults. Mention code MDS 15 to receive a
discount off the registration fee.
Saturday, Jan. 17
Numerology Charting
Noon, Seaside Yoga, 609 Broadway, Seaside, 503-717-5129, free. Seating is
limited for this one-day numerology workshop. Bring a pen, paper, calcu-
lator and a snack for an afternoon of exploring one’s unique path through
numerology. Registration is required.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
Harbor Off ers Volunteer Training
5:30 p.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-3426, www.
harbornw.org. The Harbor is off ering volunteer training to help out at the
shelter, during community events and special projects. Everyone must
attend the fi rst session and sessions vary depending on type of volunteer
positions.
Thursday, Jan. 22
AARP “Smart Driver” Course
9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lum’s Auto Center, 1605 S.E. Ensign, Warrenton, 503-338-
2408 to register, $15 to $20. AARP Smart Driver classes are designed for
seniors 50 and older, but anyone can attend. Full day attendance is required
to receive a certifi cate of completion. Don Hawley will teach this class.
Preregistration is required and seating is limited. For questions, call John
Benson at 503-738-5925. This location is not ADA accessible.
Diabetes Self Management Program
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Columbia Memorial Hospital, 2021 Marine Drive,
Astoria, 503-325-4321, www.columbiamemorial.org, free. Columbia
Memorial Hospital is off ering a six-week workshop on diabetes as part of
its community education classes. Participants will learn the skills needed
for daily management such as recognizing symptoms, fatigue and stress.
Also designed to encourage exercise, healthy eating and appropriate use of
medication, and more.
Preregister
Wheel Throwing Class
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jan. 23, Hoff man Center’s Clay Studio, 594 Laneda
Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, www.hoff manblog.org, $30. J.S. Hauer
will lead a wheel throwing workshop covering basic clay art, throwing
principles and the use of the studio’s equipment. There will be hands-on
practice time. Space is limited. For information email hoff manclaystudio@
gmail.com.
Northwest Parenting Classes
5:30 to 8 p.m., Feb. 5 to March 19, Broadway Middle School, 1120 Broad-
way, Seaside, 503-325-8673, $25. Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District
and Northwest Parenting will off er a seven-week parenting class for local
families who have children of pre- to early-teens. Space is limited to 10
families and scholarships are available.
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