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Author series hosts Molly Gloss You are what you eat: how women’s food CANNON BEACH — Prize-win- ning novelist Molly Gloss will be the March speaker at the Cannon Beach Library’s Northwest Author series, highlighting the publication of her new book, “Falling From Horses,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14. The talk is free and open to the public. Gloss is a fourth-genera- tion Oregonian and lives in Portland. In her latest nov- el, set in 1938, she explores the darkest part of the Great Depression. The main char- acter, 19-year old Bud Fraz- er, becomes weary of the meager rewards of the rural rodeo circuit and boards a bus, hoping to find a job as a stunt rider in the movies. In a matter-of-fact, lacon- ic, authentic voice, Frazer describes the year he tried to break into the movies, as well as his childhood grow- ing up on a hardscrabble Or- egon ranch and his lifelong friendship with Lily Shaw, whom he met on the bus ride. Gloss strips away any romantic notions of ranch life or moviemaking with detailed descriptions of long days of work and the tricks used on horses in filming. choices today affect future generations Astoria Co-op monthly lecture focuses on OHSU study ASTORIA — “Eat healthy,” you hear it all the time; doctors, me- dia and friends encourage us to eat better for our health. It is easy to say, but it is not always easy to do. A group of community members participated in a proj- ect: taking pictures of things that help them eat healthy as well as things that make it harder. Oregon Health and Science University’s Oregon Rural Prac- Gloss is the bestselling author of “The Jump-Off Creek,” “The Dazzle of the Day,” “Wild Life” and “The Hearts of Horses.” Her work has earned numerous awards, including an Oregon Book $ZDUG D 3DFL¿F 1RUWKZHVW Booksellers Award, the James Tiptree Jr. Award and a Whit- ing Writers Award. The Cannon Beach Library is located at 131 N. Hemlock St. For information, call 503- 436-1391, or visit www.can- nonbeachlibrary.org Opens 7th sea son A SO C W in ter Children ’s Thea tre 2015 The real story of Little Red Riding Hood Perform s Frida ys a t 7pm M a rch 7th & 13 th a n d Sa tu rda ys & Su n da ys a t 2pm M a rch 7th, 8th, 14 th, 15 th PLAYHOUSE 129 W. BOND ST. ASTORIA presentation around Clatsop County to those interested in food, medicine and health. She will be the speaker at Astoria Co-op Grocery’s Beers to Your Health lecture Thursday, March 12. “The results are moving, compelling and personal. The women’s stories about healthy eating are important for the pub- lic to hear,” Mabry said. Submitted photo Molly Gloss will appear at the Cannon Beach Library on March 14. March 6th ASOC tice-based Research Network re- FHQWO\¿QLVKHGDUHVHDUFKSURMHFW on what affects maternal nutri- tion in Clatsop County. This was a “Photo Voice” project where 10 women took pictures of their food environment, in an attempt to identify the barriers and facili- tators to good nutrition. OHSU Research Assistant and Community Liaison Julia Mabry is taking the resulting The presentation will cover why it’s important to study ma- ternal nutrition and its effect on epigenetics, or chronic illness in the future. It will also address KRZ SHUVRQDO EHKDYLRU ¿WV LQWR the larger context of our environ- ment. How our society’s food environment could change for the better will be up for discus- sion. Beers to Your Health, Astoria Co-op Grocery’s monthly food and wellness lecture, takes place at the Fort George Brewery Lovell Showroom. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the talk starts at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to all ages. Tick ets a re $10 for a d u lts a n d $6 for k id s O n sa le 1 hour before a ll show s! RES ERVATIO N S RECO M M EN DED w w w .a sto rstreeto p ryco m p a n y.co m Fo r m o re in fo ca ll 503-325-3104 Sponsored by Colu m bia M em oria l H ospita l Ped ia trics a n d H IPF ISH 8 | March 12, 2015 | coastweekend.com Audition for summer musical ‘Cinderella’ CHINOOK, Wash. — It’s that magical time of year when the Peninsula Association of Per- forming Artists invites all to the open auditions for “Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition.” PAPA will recreate the magic and the essence of a story that continues to capture the hearts of audienc- es around the world. All ages are welcome to audition; adults must accompany any child who is un- der 16 years old. Auditions will take place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 14 and 15 at Fort Columbia Theater located off U.S. Highway 101. Actors should be prepared to read (from a provided script or one of the ac- tor’s choosing) a monologue, to sing and try simple movements. An accompanist will be present. Key character parts include: • Cinderella, a young lady with a kind heart who dreams of escaping from her busy, lonely life; • Cinderella’s Fairy God- mother, a wise and compassion- ate magical guide; • The Stepmother, a proud, vain woman whose only concern is her wealth and seeing her two daughters marry well; • Grace, the awkward step- sister; • Joy, the sullen stepsister; • Prince Christopher, a charming prince who wishes to marry for love; • Lionel, the prince’s loyal steward; • Queen Constantina, the Prince’s mother; • King Maximillian, the Prince’s father; • Charles, a cat who becomes a coachman; • Four White Mice, who be- stein II, Rodgers & Hammer- stein’s “Cinderella: The En- chanted Edition” was adapted come the carriage horses; for the stage by Tom Briggs with • and a Dove, who becomes music by Richard Rodgers. a footman. PAPA’s “Cinderella: The En- “Cinderella” is a timeless and chanted Edition” will be directed enchanting tale of imagination by Barbara Poulshock. No Dis- and elegance, a musical trade- cover Pass is required to enter mark of Rodgers & Hammer- the park for auditions. The play stein that comes to life in this will run from July 10 to Aug. 9. retelling of a young woman who To schedule a private audition, dreams of a better life. Caught call 360-271-2879 in the snare of an uncaring and The Peninsula Association neglectful stepfamily, and with of Performing Artists brings the prince’s ball just around the the world of music and theater FRUQHU &LQGHUHOOD QHHGV WR ¿QG to both locals and visitors on the strength and courage to make the Long Beach Peninsula. An everything she’s ever imagined array of local volunteer talent come true. creates a community theater “Cinderella: The Enchanted that is family-oriented, high Edition” will inspire the audi- quality and fun. Skilled actors, ence to chase after their dreams dancers, singers, musicians, and rediscover that anything is artists and technicians have impossible. the magic to entertain audi- Taken from the teleplay by ences of all ages. For more Robert L. Freedman with book information, visit www.papa- and lyrics by Oscar Hammer- theater.com Crowdfunding campaign seeks to finance next North Coast Squid literary journal MANZANITA — The Manzanita Writers’ Series is kicking off a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds to print and launch the fourth addition of the North Coast Squid, a local literary journal. The fourth North Coast Squid, which showcases work of writers and artists who live on the North Oregon Coast or have a strong connection to the area, will be published in April. The crowdfunding campaign, through Indiegogo, is just one part of the overall budget. The rest of the expenses are covered through in-kind donations of submission management, design time, edit- ing, and with Squid sales. Donation amounts range from $25 to $500. In thanks for each donation, a perk is available. Perks vary, from a copy of the Squid with your name on the donor page, a signed print of the cover image, to a literary agent review of your book proposal. You can even have a character named for you in Portland author Phillip Margolin’s next novel. The campaign funding goal is $3,000, with a stretch goal of $5,000. This would allow a few pages of color on the inside as well as the cover of the journal, to show- case local art included with the writing. Any amount raised past the goal will go to the next magazine. To donate, visit www.in- diegogo.com and type North Coast Squid in the search box. The campaign ends at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. The Manzanita Writer’s Se- ries is a program of the Hoffman &HQWHUDQRQSUR¿WGHGLFDWHGWR bringing arts, education and cul- ture to the community.