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USIC CONTINUED VENTS Monday, Jan. 12 (continued) Thursday, Jan. 8 Korby Lenker 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360- 642-2311, no cover. Songwriter and performer Korby Lenker plays pop, bluegrass and folk. Beers to Your Health Lecture 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-791-8869, www.astoria.coop, free, all ages. The program is “Spice Up Your Life” with Pat Milliman, who will discuss how to add fl avor to foods without salt. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Tuesday, Jan. 13 columbianvoodoo.com, donations. The festival kicks off with “Dinner Rush” set in New York City and starring Danny Aiello. Movie-themed small bite appetizers will be available for sale. Tuesday, Jan. 13 Coastal Writers’ Critique 10 a.m., PUD Building, 9610 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash, 360-642- 1221. Join in the discussion and critique of writing works in progress for encouragement, support and inspiration. Call for further information. 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. Past to Present Lecture 10:30 a.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323, www.crmm.org, $5. Mike Weston of the Port of Astoria will give a presentation on the Port’s history and its future. This is part of the Columbia River Maritime Museum’s eight-week lecture series, “Past to Present”: Columbia River Maritime History.” The Coconuts 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1539, no cover, 21 and older. Bill Hayes, Dave Quinton and Gary Keiski play swing, jazz, country, bluegrass and folk every Wednesday. Friday, Jan. 9 Wednesday, Jan. 14 Richard Thomasian 7 p.m., Port of Call Bistro & Bar, 894 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-4356, no cover. House band, Richard Thomasian on guitar/bass/vocals, Peter Unander on keys/bass/ vocals and Tom Peake on drums, jam with all musicians who come in. All styles welcome. Friday Night Mixer 5 p.m., Imogen Gallery, 240 11th St., Astoria, 503-468-0620, www. imogengallery.com, 21 and older. Enjoy a social time at the gallery with art, lively conversation and an adult beverage. Korby Lenker 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642- 2311, no cover. Wednesday, Jan. 14 The Cabin Project 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642- 2311, no cover. The Cabin Project is an orchestral indie pop band whose sound stems from anthemic choruses, three-part harmonies, loop pedals and string sections. Thursday, Jan. 15 Dallas Williams 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1539, no cover, 21 and older. Music Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Recreation Center, 1555 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503- 468-0390, free. Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover. The Cabin Project 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642- 2311, no cover. Cedar Shakes 9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-5080, 21 and older. ARKETS Saturday, Jan. 10 Consignment Auction 5 to 8 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4953, www.longbeachgrange. org. A preview of auction items will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. Visit the website for item drop-off information. 6 | January 8, 2015 | coastweekend.com Pacifi c Rim Games 3 p.m., Seaside High School, 1901 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-738- 5586, www.cowapaleague.org. Join Seaside High School and support the varsity wrestling team as they take on 11 teams at the Pacifi c Rim Varsity Wrestling Invitational Championships. Sci-fi Film Night 6 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323, www. astorialibrary.org, free, all ages. Come watch a free sci-fi fi lm after hours at the library. Popcorn and sparkling cider provided. Stop by the library before Jan. 9 to vote on the movie selection. Forest Evening Celebration 6:30 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, www. forestlegacy.org, free. The North Coast State Forest Coalition will present a forest progress presentation on the success the organization has had advocating for balance on public lands. There will be a display of local photography and free beer. Bob Van Dyk will provide a slideshow. Trivia Night 7 p.m., Baked Alaska, No. 1 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-7414, www. bakedak.com, $2 per person per game. Play the weekly trivia tournament in the lounge. CULPA Episode 2 Premieres 7 p.m., Hoff man Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, www.culpa-online.com, donations accepted. Arch Cape Studios presents the second episode of the web series CULPA with the premiere of “Edgar,” featuring the Hoff man Center’s former Life Drawing Skeleton and a cast of locals. Go online to see a trailer of “Edgar” or watch Episode 1 “The Pilot.” Saturday, Jan. 10 Pacifi c Rim Games 10 a.m., Seaside High School, 1901 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-738- 5586, www.cowapaleague.org. Northwest Author Series 2 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org, free. Oregon coast author Matt Love will discuss his newest published book “Rose City Heist,” a true crime tale that almost wasn’t. A Q&A session and book signing will follow. Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk 5 to 8p.m., downtown Astoria. Celebrate the arts. Businesses are open late, provide refreshments, and exhibit original art. Look for the colorful pinwheels at participating merchants see Page 9. Winter Food Film Festival 9:30 p.m., Voodoo Room, 1114 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2233, www. Team Trivia Tournament 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org, free, all ages. Trivia nights are informal, fun competitions where teams battle to see who has the greatest knowledge of all matters trivial. The team with the most correct answers wins. Prizes are awarded. 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. Friends of Haystack Rock 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org, free. Charlie Plybon of the Surfrider Foundation will give a presentation on “A Rising Tide: Coping with a Changing Coast.” Thursday, Jan. 15 Writers at Work 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org. This group meets every third Thursday of the month and is designed for writers to meet and share ideas with some of the area’s talented and prolifi c authors. “My Life in Hollywood” 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org, free. Jorjett Strumme will give a talk about her move from Seaside to Los Angeles and back, and will discuss her experienc- es working as a fashion designer in Hollywood, California. Nature Matters 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-861-4443, free. Guest speaker will be Rose Rimler, who will give a presentation on the “Native Olympia Oyster: Its History and Current Restoration.” LASSES 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. AARP Smart Driver classes are de- signed for seniors 50 and older, but anyone can attend. Full day attendance is required to receive a certifi cate of completion. Di Stuppy will teach this class. Preregistration is required and seating is limited. For questions, call John Benson at 503-738-5925. Wednesday, Jan. 14 AARP “Smart Driver” Course 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Columbia Memorial Hospital, 2021 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-338-2408 to register, $15 to $20. Don Hawley will teach this class.
