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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.
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