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VENTS CONTINUED Editor’s Pick: Sunday, Jan. 4 Angora Hiking Club 2 p.m., OSU Seafood Lab, 2001 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-4315, www.angorahikingclub.org. The Angora Hiking Club will hold its annual trip-planning meeting in the conference room to work on the 2015 hiking schedule. Come prepared to present your favorite hikes and walks. Potluck all those excess holiday cookies and apple cider will be on tap. Tuesday, Jan. 6 Wednesday, Jan. 7 Learn Everything French 6 to 7:45 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, 503-338-2402, www. clatsopcc.edu/community-education, $75. As part of Clatsop Community College’s Lifelong Learners classes, Pia Shepherd will engage beginning and intermediate French students to mentally transport themselves to France where they will visu- alize the sights and sounds of French culture. This class is taught on Wednesdays to March 11. ENCORE Lunch Bunch 12:30 p.m., South Jetty Dining Room & Bar, 1015 Pacifi c Drive, Hammond, 50 and older. This month’s topic will be Western Zodiac. Guests are wel- come to attend and learn about ENCORE. For information about ENCORE, call Lynne at 503-738-3044 or Reta at 503-717-2297. PageTurners Book Discussion 2 p.m., Ocean Park Library, 1308 256th Place, Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665- 4184, www.TRL.org, free, adults. Join in a discussion of Geraldine Brooks’ book “Caleb’s Crossing,” a tale of passion, belief, magic and adventure. The PageTurners Book Club meets the fi rst Tuesday of the month. Wednesday, Jan. 7 Trivia Wednesdays 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. Thursday, Jan. 8 PageTurners Book Discussion 7 p.m., Raymond Timberland Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-2408, www.TRL.org, free, adults. Join in a discussion of any science book of choice. Books are available for check out. PageTurners Book Club meets the second Thursday of the month. LASSES Saturday, Jan. 3 Full Moon Gathering Workshop 4 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542, www.souwesterlodge.com, $90 to $140. These workshops are off ered for the company of creative, radical women, who set the foundation for deep and powerful relationships, inspire creative growth and provide the opportunity to reconnect with social, emotional and creative networks. For women only. Space is limited and reservations are required. Sunday, Jan. 4 Full Moon Gathering Workshop 1 to 5 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642- 2542, www.souwesterlodge.com, $90 to $140. Monday, Jan. 5 Full Moon Gathering Workshop 12:30 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642- 2542, www.souwesterlodge.com, $90 to $140. CCC Off ers Lifelong Learners Classes 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave, Astoria, 503-338-2402, www.clatsopcc.edu/community-education. Registration is now open for lifelong learning classes: Finnish Language & Culture taught by Helen Pitkanen on Mondays to March 9, cost is $75 plus books. Write Winning Grant Proposals will meet on Mondays to March 9, cost is $105 and students should come prepared with an idea or project that needs funding. Kung Fu Class 7 to 8:30 p.m., Evergreen Masonic Temple, 201 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-338-2402, www.clatsopcc.edu/community-education, $80. As part of Clatsop Community College’s Lifelong Learners classes, David Poole will teach Kung Fu on Mondays and Thursdays to March 12. Kung Fu not only helps people feel safer, it’s a great way to get into shape. Tuesday, Jan. 6 AARP Smart Driver Course 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rainier Senior Center, 48 W. 7th St., Rainier, Wash., 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. Sheryl Teuscher will teach this class. Preregistration is required and seating is limited. For questions, call John Benson at 503-738-5925. CCC Off ers Lifelong Learners Classes 1 to 3 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave, Astoria, 503- 338-2402, www.clatsopcc.edu/community-education. Learn calligraphy taught by Rebecca Reed on Tuesdays to March 10, cost is $65 plus supplies; all levels are encouraged. Robin Adair will teach a Writer’s Workshop from 6 to 7:50 p.m. Tuesdays to March 10, cost is $55. This workshop will focus on memoirs, short stories and other writing projects. Self Defense Class 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington, Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2408, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, teens and older. Retired police offi cer Mike Calog will teach “Self Defense is No Nonsense,” a class using techniques from the Russian styles and the Japanese small circle jujitsu fi nger and joint locking. Class size is limited and meets on Tuesdays to March 10. Wednesday, Jan. 7 Lives in Transition 9 to 11:50 a.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington, Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2378. Lives in Transition programs are designed to support adult learners complete or continue their education. This program is “Transiciones Costa” and will be taught in Spanish and is designed for Latina adult learners. Class meets on Wednesday mornings. Learn Everything French 6 to 7:45 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, 503-338-2402, www.clatsopcc.edu/community-education, $75. As part of Clatsop Community College’s Lifelong Learners classes, Pia Shepherd will engage beginning and intermediate French students to mentally transport them- selves to France where they will visualize the sights and sounds of French culture. This class is taught on Wednesdays to March 11. Learn to Belly Dance 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Encore Dance Studios, 3631 N. Hwy. 101, Gearhart and 429 S.E. Marlin Ave., Warrenton, 503-717-1637, www.getyoudancing. com, $49/month for one class, $75/month for both classes. This all-level, 45-minute class gives students the understanding of basic belly dance techniques, posturing, language, move execution and strengthening. Thursday, Jan. 8 AARP “Smart Driver” Course 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Astoria Recreation Center, 1555 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-338-2408 to register, $15 to $20. Di Stuppy will teach this class. Preregister Diabetes Self Management Program 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Jan. 22 to Feb. 26, 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. January 1, 2015 | coastweekend.com | 7