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Forest evening on tap North Coast Chorale to celebrate 25 years in May ASTORIA — The North Coast State Forest Coalition is hosting a fabulously fun forest evening to celebrate its ongoing suc- cesses protecting the Clatsop and Tillamook State Forests and advocating for balance on these public lands. The coalition’s supporters on the North Coast play a crucial role in this effort, and the coalition will host a night of celebration and thanks to keep the progress going. The event will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Fort George Lovell Showroom, located at 426 14th St. All are welcome to attend. Along with celebration and ASTORIA — Denise Reed, conductor of the North Coast Chorale and the Clatsop Coun- ty Children’s Chorus invites singers to join the two cho- ruses and participate in the upcoming chorale’s 25th anni- versary season. The choruses are seeking all ages, and all voice parts (students grades 2-6), and au- ditions are not required to join. Rehearsals are held week- ly on Tuesdays at the Clatsop Community College Perform- ing Arts Center, located at 588 16th St., starting Tuesday, Jan. 13. Children’s chorus rehears- als are held from 4 to 5:45 p.m.; Coalition celebrates successes, progress good company, there will be free beer, local photography on display, and food available for purchase. Oregon forest expert Bob Van Dyk will also provide a brief slideshow on the North Coast State Forest Coaltion’s progress to conserve and re- clean drinking water, and rec- reation opportunities. Forest evening 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 Fort George Lovell Showroom 426 14th St. Astoria Free Cannon Beach Chorus starts spring rehearsals New members invited to join in singing choral gems CANNON BEACH — The Can- non Beach Chorus announc- es the beginning of rehears- als for the spring 2015 season. Rehearsals started Mon- day, Jan. 5 at the Cannon Beach Community Church, located at 132 East Washing- ton St. The sessions, always on Monday, begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. and end no later than 8:30 p.m. Member dues are $35 for the term. The theme for this spring is “Choral Gems.” It’s a compilation of some of the most popular choral compo- sitions of all time, selected by chorus director John Bue- hler. The list includes “Ky- rie” from Mass in G Major by Schubert, “Alleluia” by R. Thompson and another from J.S. Bach, “Ave Ver- um Corpus” by Mozart, and many more. The chorus has created a tradition of excellence in Astoria’s Premier Bed & Bath Store performance. The group in- vites anyone and everyone who is interested in working to help make a great perfor- mance for the audience. Auditions are not nec- essary to join the Cannon ASTORIA — The Columbia Riv- er Maritime Museum presents Past to Present: Columbia River Maritime History, an eight-week lecture series, offered this winter at the museum. Guest speakers will share knowledge about mar- itime history each week. The lectures take place from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays in the Kern Room. Admission is free for museum members, and there is a $5 fee for non-mem- bers. On Tuesday, Jan. 13, Mike Weston, director of business de- velopment and operations for the Port of Astoria, will speak about “Port of Astoria: History and Fu- ture.” On Jan. 20, Mac Burns, the executive director of the Clatsop County Historical Society, will speak about “John Jacob Astor and the Founding of Astoria.” On Jan. 27, Sally Freeman, a park ranger at Lewis and Clark National Historical, will speak on “Lewis and Clark.” For more information, con- tact Columbia River Maritime Museum Education Director Scott Thiele at thiele@crmm.org or at 503-325-2323. Beach Chorus. The only thing needed is the will- ingness to adhere to the rehearsal schedule and a desire to sing to the best of your ability. Plan to arrive early for the first rehearsal. You will need to get the new music, pay dues and say hello to friends old and new. For further information, visit cannonbeachchorus.org or call 503-436-0378. 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For information, contact Denise Reed at 503-440-1730, Cheryl Capellen at 503-440- 7130, or Carole Birney at 503-861-2556, or go to www. northcoastchorale.org/about- us Maritime museum offers history lectures Tuesday 2870 O cean Ave Raym o n d W A 98577 m rd o o b ees@ g m a il.co m 360-875-8016 Find us on This product has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination and judgment. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug. There may be health risks as sociated with consumption of this product. For use only by adults twenty-one and older. Keep out of reach of children. Conserving the Natural Heritage of the Columbia River Glenn Lamb February 12 A mid-assessment from Oregon’s chief law enforcement officer Ellen Rosenblum March 3 Getting the inside story at Hanford Anna King April 30th Join us for our S PRING E VENINGS Columbia Fo r um FOR RESERVATION OR TO JOIN COLUMBIA FORUM CONTACT: H olly L a rk in s a t 503.325.3211 ext. 227 or foru m @ d a ilya storia n .com January 8, 2015 | coastweekend.com | 17
