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‘Arctic Light’ draws attention to global warming Presentation, photographic journey aim for wildlife literacy SEASIDE — Sponsored by the grant on the continent’s north- Campion Foundation, three ZHVWHUQ UHJLRQV VSHFL¿FDOO\ ‘Arctic Light’ West Coast naturalists trav- eled to the Arctic last year to create a photographic journey featuring spectacular moments in the Barter Island polar bear habitat. Acclaimed nature pho- tographers Neal Maine and Daniel Dietrich will open a conversation in support of the Alaska Wilderness League at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 in the historic Gilbert Block build- ing, located on the corner of Holladay Drive and Broad- way. Doug Ray, an environ- mental consultant working with the North Coast Land Conservancy and who trav- eled to Kaktovia, Alaska, with Maine and Dietrich, will be the master of ceremonies wel- coming guests and introducing the program. This event is free and open to the public. The Campion Foundation focuses its wilderness program Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, British Columbia, the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. The Alaska Wil- derness League’s mission is to lead the effort to preserve Alaska’s wild lands and wa- ters by engaging citizens and decision makers with a cou- rageous, constant, victorious voice for Alaska. “I feel that the story behind any image is more important WKDQWKH¿QDOLPDJHLWVHOI7KH maximum impact from any image comes from watching, learning and understanding an animal’s behavior long before clicking the shutter,” says Di- etrich. Neal Maine, after a 30-year career as an award-winning bi- ology teacher at Seaside High 6FKRROEHFDPHWKH¿UVWH[HF- utive director of North Coast Land Conservancy, which he 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 Entrance through Beach Books 616 Broadway, Seaside 503-738-4003 Free co-founded in 1986. Since his retirement from the land trust in 2010, he has pursued his passion for nature photogra- SK\ WKURXJK 3DFL¿F/LJKW ,P- ages. For each purchase of “Artic Light” artwork by Maine and Dietrich, Steven Kazlowski’s book “The Last Polar Bear” will be gifted (a $40 value). Through Kazlowski’s un- paralleled imagery, a critical modern environmental issue is brought to life. “The Last Po- lar Bear” places the reality of climate change in everyone’s hands. Let’s Ea t ASTORIA Open 7am Daily! Submitted photo by Neal Maine / PacificLight Images Neal Maine and Daniel Dietrich will speak about Alaska Wilderness League at a presenta- tion of their Arctic photography Feb. 21. On a trip to the Arctic, Neal Maine and Daniel Dietrich photographed polar bears on Barter Island, Alaska. “The continued survival of WKHVH PDJQL¿FHQW ZKLWH EHDUV in their warming and melting, arctic world is uncertain, yet their fate is also a wake-up call compelling us to act now to stem global warming,” says Kazlowski. This event was organized to help remind its audience that being aware of an incred- ible moment can change a generosity of Avery Loschen, a satellite pop-up community room was made possible at the Gilbert Block building. Entrance to the event will be through Beach Books located at 616 Broadway. For further information, call Neal Maine at 503-717-2298, Beach Books at 503-738-3500, or Denise Fairweather at 503- 738-4003. Submitted photo by Neal Maine / PacificLight Images thought with ripples that may affect many. It is hoped that wilderness literacy at the in- dividual level is an important building block for intelligent decision-making awareness. The presentation is co-sponsored by Denise Fairweather of Fairweather House & Garden, and Kar- en Malmsten-Emmerling of Beach Books. Through the N O R TH CO AS T & P E N IN S U L A D IN IN G LON G BEAC H PEN IN SU LA WEDNESDAYS ARE BURGER NITES - SMALL BITES HAPPY HOUR 5-6 PM LIVE MUSIC from Regional selection of beers, wines and vintage cocktails available. 243 11th Street, Astoria, OR 97103 503-325-1787 www.AstoriaCoffeeHouse.com We cater your event! Weekly Specials: 5-8 PM Sushi & Martinis Mondays Taco & Margarita Thursdays (3 Buck Tacos) 360-642-7880 BARBIE G S E R V I N G B R E A K FA S T, LUNCH & SUPPER European Style Coffeehouse by day, intimate bistro offering neo-regional cuisine by night. 38th & L, on the Seaview Beach approach Follow & “Like” us on Facebook Trivia Game- Win Prizes! SATURDAY depotrestaurantdining.com W e D eliver FEB 21 ST Ch a rlie’s Ch o w d er H o use a n d Tiki Lo un ge 1335 Marine Dr., Downtown Astoria 1335 M a rin e D r., A storia from from 6–9 pm (503) 741-3055 5 03 -74 1-3 05 5 P la za Ja lisco 5 03 -3 3 8-4 4 4 0 O pen 7 D a ys W eekly Poker M a chin es! February 19, 2015 | coastweekend.com | 15