E VENTS CONTINUED
Saturday, Oct. 10 (continued)
Star Wars Reads Day
11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, www.
seasidelibrary.org, all ages, free. Star Wars Reads Day is a national event celebrating
all things Star Wars and the joy of reading. Come in costume or take pics with your
favorite characters, make a lightsaber and enjoy eating delicious Star Wars treats.
One Sky, One World Kite Festival
11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-
4020, www.worldkitemuseum.com, all ages. The World Kite Museum joins people
all over the globe to promote international peace and friendship. Bring kites or
make one at the museum.
DAR Anniversary Celebration
11:30 a.m., Lightship Restaurant, 300 14th St., Long Beach, Wash., 916-600-9603,
ovcdar@outlook.com. The Ocian in View Chapter of the National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution invites the public to attend a lunch to cele-
brate the 125th anniversary of the NSDAR. Reservations required by Friday, Oct. 9.
Artist Reception & Exhibit
1 p.m., Redmen Hall, 1394 State Route 4, Skamokawa, Wash., 360-795-3007.
Redmen Hall presents Chinook artist Charlie Funk, who will discuss and share his
work featuring oils, watercolors and woodcarvings.
True Crime Discussion
1 p.m., Ocean Park Timberland Library, 1308 256th
Place, Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665-4184, www.
TRL.org, free, adults. Author Bill Lindstrom will
read from his latest book “John Tornow: Villain or
Victim?”
Northwest Author Series
2 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St.,
Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, free. Author of “Crooked
River” Valerie Geary will be featured.
Artist Open House
3 to 6 p.m., Astoria Art Loft, 106 3rd, St., Astoria, 503-325-4442. Astoria Art Loft
hosts an open house featuring photography by Terry Shumaker.
Community Tribute
3 p.m., Warrenton Community Center, 170 S.W. 3rd St., Warrenton. The public is
invited to attend a community memorial tribute for Sharnelle Fee, of the Wildlife
Center of the North Coast.
AVA Invitational
5 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, www.astoriavisualarts.
org. Astoria Visual Arts Center will host members and regional artists at the October
Invitational.
Second Saturday Art Walk
5 to 8 p.m., celebrate the arts in Astoria where businesses are open late, provide
refreshments, entertainment and exhibit original works of art or craft. Find more
information on page 10.
Rotary Fundraiser
5:30 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-717-
2266, $60. The Seaside Rotary Foundation will host its annual dinner and auction to
the theme of the 50s “Let’s Go to the Hop” fundraiser. Fifties attire encouraged.
Artist Reception
6 p.m., LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-468-0238,
www.lightbox-photographic.com. LightBox will host an artist reception for Loren
Nelson, featuring his new show “Under Wraps.”
SHS Class Reunion
6 p.m., Sons of Norway Nidaros Hall, 2910 Hwy. 101, Gearhart, 503-358-2263, $15
to $35. The Seaside High School class of 1965 will host a 50-year class reunion. Dress
is casual, live music, dinner and a no host bar. Other SHS graduates welcome.
Sunday, Oct. 11
Great Columbia Crossing
6 a.m., Dismal Nitch Rest Area, Chinook, Wash.,
www.greatcolumbiacrossing.com. The annual
Great Columbia Crossing 10k run/walk begins
at Dismal Nitch and fi nishes at the foot of
Basin Street along the Riverwalk.
Cranberrian Fair Harvest Festival
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Columbia Pacifi c Heritage Museum, 115
S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-3446, $5.
PAA Fall Art Show
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Long Beach Train Depot, 102 3rd St. NW, Long Beach, Wash., free.
An artist reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. with refreshments, a raffl e drawing
and the People’s Choice Award announced.
One Sky, One World Kite Festival
11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-
4020, www.worldkitemuseum.com, all ages.
Cops & Community
7 p.m., Judge Guy Boyington Building, 857 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-1895,
www.lcdiversityproject.org, free. A panel discussion on community policing will in-
clude representatives from Astoria, Cannon Beach, Gearhart, Seaside and Warrenton
police departments.
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Sunday, Oct. 11
Biz Kidz
10 a.m., Astoria Event Center, 255 9th St., Astoria, Astoria, 503-325-1010. Biz Kidz
will prepare the closing of the 2015 market season.
C LASSES
Thursday, Oct. 8
Wild Mushroom Hike
1 p.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, 503-861-3170,
ext. 41, free, all ages. This is a guided hike in search of wild mushrooms. Participants
should bring a basket and pocketknife. Meet at Battery Russell.
Voice Lessons
2 to 4 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacifi c Ave., Long Beach, Wash., bkristina-
jones22@gmail.com, $10. Kristina Jones is off ering group voice lessons teaching
basic vocal technique. Open to all levels in any genre. Private lessons also available.
Midwives & Mothers Presentation
3 to 5 p.m., KALA, 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-338-4878. Midwife Marion
Toepke discusses the volunteer work she does at Teso Safe Motherhood in Uganda.
Pain Education
5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital, 725 S. Wahanna Road, Seaside, 800-
562-8964, www.providence.org/classes, free. “Understanding Pain” classes off ered
monthly in the education center. Registration required.
Monday, Oct. 12
Let’s Go Birding Bird Survey
9 a.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, 503-861-3170,
ext. 41, dane.osis@oregon.gov, 8 and older. Be part of this ongoing bird survey to
monitor seasonal bird species in the park. Volunteers meet at Battery Russell.
PAA Fall Art Show
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Long Beach Train Depot, 102 3rd St. NW, Long Beach, Wash.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Coastal Writers Critique
10 a.m., PUD Building, 9610 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash, 360-642-1221.
This group discusses and critiques writing works in progress for encouragement,
support and inspiration.
Timberland Book Discussion
6 p.m., Naselle Timberland Library, 4 Parpala Road, Naselle, Wash., 360-484-3877,
www.TRL.org, adults and teens.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Wild Mushroom Hike
1 p.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, 503-861-3170,
ext. 41, free, all ages.
AAUW Joint Meeting
5 p.m., Camp Kiwanilong, 595 S.W. Ridge Road, Warrenton, 503-830-1979. Oregon
State AAUW President Joyce Zook will present a membership program to both the
Seaside and Astoria groups.
Team Trivia Tournament
6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, free, all
ages. Monthly trivia tournament nights are informal, fun competitions with prizes.
Trivia at Salvatore’s
6:30 p.m., Salvatore’s Café & Pub, 414 N. Prom, Seaside, 503-738-3334, free. Go solo
or bring a team of up to fi ve people.
Thursday, Oct. 15
Local Authors Read
6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacifi c Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-484-3877,
www.TRL.org, adults and teens. A group of local authors will share their perspec-
tives on writing, then read selections of their own work.
Friday, Oct. 9
Medicare Options
10 a.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 800-691-5501, free. This sem-
inar will explain options for changing Medicare plans in Clatsop County. Reserved
seating required.
Saturday, Oct. 10
Grant Writing Workshop
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Clatsop Community
College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria,
503-338-2402, www.clatsopcc.edu/
schedule, $89. “Grant Administration: A
Practical Guide” covers basic processes of
organizing and keeping up with paperwork,
reporting, communications and challenges of
managing a grant. Registration required.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Medicare Updates
3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Duncan Law Building, 2021 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-861-4202,
www.columbiamemorial.org, free. Get a Grasp on Medicare provides no sales
presentations, no special off ers – only non-bias Medicare information.
Lunch & Learn Series
Noon to 3 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-
2402, $20. At the next Lunch & Learn series, Don Richardson will provide tips on
social media and email marketing. Registration required.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Living Well Classes
1 to 3:30 p.m., CMH Columbia Center, 2021 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-338-7564,
www.columbiamemorial.org, free. Living Well with Chronic Pain is a six-week
course covering everything from arthritis to fi bromyalgia, medication and pain
management. Registration required.
Thursday, Oct. 15
Medicare Updates
10 a.m. to noon, Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-
861-4202, free.
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