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VENTS CONTINUED Saturday, Feb. 7 Treasure the Beach Clean Up 9 a.m., Seaside Beach, meet at Seashore Inn on the Beach, 60 N. Promenade, Seaside, all ages. Join volunteers from the City of Seaside, Beach Drive Buccaneers and the Seaside Downtown Development Association in “Treasure the Beach Community Beach Clean Up” every fi rst Saturday of the month. Astoria Timber Festival & Job Fair 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, free, all ages. The annual Astoria Timber Festival includes a day of logging competitions, gear displays and craft vendors. It kicks off with a Lumber Jack breakfast from the Astoria Rotary Club from 10 a.m. to noon, and logging industry professionals will be on hand to discuss the industry with potential employees. Second Annual Seed Exchange Noon to 3 p.m., White Clover Grange located at 36585 Hwy. 53, Nehalem, 503-368-6874, www.whiteclovergrange.com, free, all ages. Give Seeds a Chance is an event where gardeners, seed collectors and novices can swap herb, vegetable, fl ower and native plant seeds, exchange information with others and pick up free seeds for the beginner with the request to pay it forward. Artist Reception 5 to 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Gallery, 1064 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0744, www.cannonbeacharts.org. Cannon Beach Arts Association will host an artist’s reception for its Winter All Juried Show, which runs to March 1. Guest curator Bonnie Laing-Malcol- mson will be on-hand to meet the artists. First Saturday Art Walk 5 to 7 p.m., downtown Seaside. Enjoy original artwork, live music and refreshments during Seaside’s monthly First Saturday Art Walk at participating businesses and art galleries in Seaside. Featured artists include Morgan Soller, Neal Maine, Bill Lutz and Marcus Lundell. Look for the art walk signs at participating merchants. See page 9 for more information. “Orange on Blue” Opening Artist Reception 5 to 10 p.m., historic John Jacob Astor Hotel lobby, 1421A Commercial St., Astoria. An opening reception for “Orange On Blue” is an exhibition of abstract paintings by Astoria artist Darren Orange. Special events will take place throughout the month during the exhibit. Sub Pop Discussion 8 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542, www.souwester- lodge.com. Bruce Pavitt of Sub Pop will read from his book followed by a discussion with Pavitt and musician Calvin Johnsson who will talk about fanzine and underground music from the 1980s. Sunday, Feb. 8 Editor’s Pick: A Sweet Aff aire 2 to 4:30 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 1st Ave., Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, $35. Wines from the Northwest region, appetizers from local restau- rants, and a decadent assortment of desserts are the hallmarks of A Sweet Aff aire. There will be live music and a silent and live auction. This event is a fundraiser for scholarships and Seaside Rotary Foundation projects within the community. Lunch with Museum Curator Noon to 1:30 p.m., Cannon Beach Cafe, 1116 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, cannon- beacharts@gmail.com, $45 for CBAA members, $60 general public. Cannon Beach Arts Association hosts a special lunch with Bonnie Laing-Malcolmson, the Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Curator of Northwest Art at the Portland Art Museum, who is curating the CBAA Winter All Juried Show. Lunch will feature a catered menu and presentation by Laing-Malcolmson, who will discuss the exhibits she puts together. Seats are limited; reserve your spot by email. Monday, Feb. 9 Knochlers Pinochle Group 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, all ages, $1 per session per person. Knochlers host regular play in the card game of pinochle every Monday. Tuesday, Feb. 10 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. Past to Present Lecture 10:30 a.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323, www.crmm.org, $5, all ages. James Cole will discuss the history and evolution of “Fishing Vessels of the Pacifi c Northwest” from native canoes and Columbia River gill-netters to present day freezer long-lingers. This event is part of the “Past to Present: Columbia River Maritime History” lecture series. Wednesday, Feb. 11 Team Trivia Tournament 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, Community Room, 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 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. Haystack Rock Lecture 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, www. cannonbeachlibrary.org, free, all ages. Cameron La Fol- lette, executive director of Oregon Coast Alliance, will give a talk on “Land, Forest, Waters: Activism to Protect the Oregon Coast.” Intro to Aromatherapy 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-325- 2402, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $39 class, $15 supplies. Angela Sidlo will teach basic information about the history of aromatherapy, qualities and safety guidelines. Five essential oils will be profi led. Saturday Sampler 10 a.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-3300, www.homespunquilt. com, $15 registration. Saturday Sampler takes place the fi rst Saturday of the month and runs to Sept. 5. Cost includes a book and fi rst month block kit. Block fabric is $5 if unable to make the fi rst Saturday. Sunday, Feb. 8 Qigong & Meditation 11 a.m., Tolovana Hall, 3779 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, www.tolovanaartscolony.org, $6 per class, all ages. Vincent Santo Ferrau will instruct a Qigong class, an ancient exercise system that cultivates energy through gentle movement every Sunday. Wear comfortable clothing. All fi tness levels and drop-ins welcome. Tuesday, Feb. 10 Learn to Play Bridge 9:30 a.m., Port of Astoria Offi ce Building, Room 209, 10 Pier 1, Astoria, 503-738-0782, $5. This is a beginner/brush up bridge course where all levels are welcome. The fi rst class is free and past students are admitted for free. Walk-ins are welcome. The class is every Tuesday to March 31. Wednesday, Feb. 11 Art & Psyche Class 4 to 5:30 p.m., Offi ce & Studio, 3862 Franklin Ave., Astoria, 503-338-7202. Taught by Yvonne Edwards, Ph.D., this is a two-part course. The fi rst class will be “The Self Portrait” in mixed media. Class size is limited to seven. All materials are provided and participants are welcome to work on projects in their own illustrated journal. "$( $" "$ " "#$" !"#$# Thursday, Feb. 12 Farm to Table Presentation 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria. American Association of University Women and Astoria Co-op Grocery will host a lecture on “Food Culture of the Lower Columbia: The Growing Farm to Table Movement.” Farmers and chefs will make up the discussion panel. Oregon’s Railroads 7 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-9301, www.cbhistory.org, $10 adults, $2 children, all ages. Oregon author Ed Kamholz will give a presentation on Oregon’s railroads, a bygone era when trains were the elite form of transportation. LASSES Saturday, Feb. 7 Backyard Chickens Workshop 9 a.m. to noon, Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2421, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $39. Jim Hermes will discuss how to raise poultry in small fl ocks, choosing the right chicken, nutrition, health and housing. Designed for people interested in raising poultry for eggs or for meat. Class size is limited. - ) $%"(* "%"( /2 "$( $" /0.1 "$( 4+1. ! " $, #$ " ' 3.1,103,3500 33 " $$#&#$, February 5, 2015 | coastweekend.com | 7