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E VENTS CONTINUED Saturday, April 18 (continued) CCC Foundation Dinner & Auction 6:30 p.m., Astoria Golf & Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Lane, Warren- ton, 503-338-2306, $75. Clatsop Community College Foundation will hold its annual Arts & Experience Dinner & Auction. A silent auction begins at 5:30 p.m. Proceeds help support CCC students and its programs. Reservations required. Haystack Rock Photo Exhibition 6 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-9301, www.cbhistory. org, all ages. In celebration of its 30th anniversary, Cannon Beach History Center and Haystack Rock Awareness Program will present a photo exhibit exploring the tide pools of Haystack Rock through the eyes of its volunteers. Roller Derby Fundraiser 6 p.m., Astoria Armory, 1636 Exchange St., Astoria, www.shanghaiedrolle- rdolls.org, $10, all ages. The Shanghaied Roller Dolls will compete with the Jeff erson State Roller Girls in this fundraiser roller derby bout for Shriners Hospitals for Children. North Coast Squid Launch Event 7 p.m., Hoff man Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, www.hoff manblog.org. Manzanita Writers Series celebrates the launch of its fourth edition of the North Coast Squid literary magazine featuring 35 writers, photographers and artists. Shorty Shorts Film Fest 10 p.m., 9 p.m., Columbian Theater, 1114 Marine Drive, Astoria, www. shortyshortsfi lmfest, no cover, 21 and older. Join host Gula Delgatto and special guest Shitney Houston at Shorty Shorts Queer Film Festival, followed by cocktails at the Voodoo Lounge. Sunday, April 19 Find Your Park All day, all National Park Service sites, Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-4401, www.nps.gov, free, all ages. Razor Clam Festival 8 a.m., all day, Long Beach Peninsula, Wash., all ages. Earth Day Open Garden 11 a.m., Robert Gray Elementary School, 785 Alameda Ave., Astoria, 503-931-6631. Earth Day Open Garden is a meet and greet for community gardeners to tour the beds, meet the neighbors, fi nd information at the resource tables and activities for kids. Earth Day Park Clean Up 1 p.m., Tapiola Park, 900 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-741-5965, www. astoriaparks.com, free, all ages. CHIP-in will be hosting a family park cleanup day in recognition of Earth Day. In Their Footsteps 1 p.m., Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503- 861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi, free. Geographer and author Douglas Deur will discuss his book “Pacifi c Northwest Foraging,” a plant-gathering guide distilling lessons of his work relating to plant harvesting in the Northwest. Monday, April 20 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. Prizes awarded. Tuesday, April 21 Seaside Job Fair 9 a.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-861-9502, www.seasidelibrary.org, free. Organized by Goodwill Job Connection for employment in Seaside. Inside the Coast Guard 10 a.m., Coast Guard Air Station Astoria, 1110 S.E. Flightline Drive, War- renton, 503-468-0752, www.encorelearn.org, free. ENCORE and the local Coast Guard command present an insight tour into Sector Columbia River’s command structure. Transportation is available and the public is invited. Lunch in the Loft Noon, Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3500, www. beachbooks37.com, $25. Join author and actress Cindy Brown as she reads from her new mystery novel “MacDeath.” Cost includes a catered lunch and autographed copy of the book. Reservations required by April 20. Thursday, April 23 Town Hall Lecture Series 10 a.m., Historic Oysterville Schoolhouse, 3322 School Road, Oysterville, Wash., $3 donation. Poet Susan Holway will present “Oysterville, My Love,” a presentation of the Oysterville Community Club Town Hall & Lecture series. The donation is suggested as a contribution toward the maintenance of the schoolhouse. Editor’s Pick: Thursday, April 23 Author Talks Organic 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738- 6742, www.seasidelibrary.org, free. Author Peter Laufer will discuss his book “Organic: A Journalist’s Quest to Discover the Truth Behind Food Labeling.” ABATE Chapter Meeting 5:30 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St., Astoria, 503-325-3566, www.northcoastabate.com. Join the North coast group of motorcycle en- thusiasts who just want to ride, have fun and provide community support. This group meets the third Tuesday of the month. Kirsten Massebeau Talk 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, www. twelvedaysofearthday.com, all ages. This lecture is part of the Twelve Days of Earth Day events with guest speaker Kirsten Massebeau, writer and activist for dolphins and whales. Wednesday, April 22 Free Admission on Earth Day All day, Washington State Parks, free, all ages. In honor of Earth Day, all Washington State Parks have free admission; Discover Pass is not required. Angora Hiking Club 9 a.m., meet at Youngs Bay Restaurant, 1820 S.E. Front St., Astoria, 503- 325-4315, www.angorahikingclub.org. Bob Westerberg will lead an easy road cleanup. Sou’Wester Garden Club 10 a.m., Natural Nook, 738 Pacifi c Way, Gearhart, 503-524-5309, free. This month’s program will be on “Adopt a Plant” in preparation of the annual “Green Thumb Plant Sale in May. Bring seeds, starts and containers and dress for the weather. The public is welcome and membership is open. Annual dues are $15. Refreshments served at 9:45 a.m. Documentary Screening 4:30 p.m., Pizza a Fetta, 231 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0333, www.twelveday- sofearthday.com. The Twelve Days of Earth Day closes with the showing of the 2008 feature-length documentary “Politics of Sand,” an in-depth history of Oregon’s beaches focusing on the political ebb and fl ow of the eff orts to keep the coast accessible to the public. Trivia at Salvatore’s 6:30 p.m., Salvatore’s Café & Pub, 414 N. Prom, Seaside, 503-738-3334, free. Bring 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 every Wednesday. Ales & Ideas 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, www.clatsopcc. edu, free. The program will be “Paris, Florence, Rome: The Allure of Travel in Art History & Today” with Kristin Shauck. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Y OUTH Tuesday, April 21 Biz Kidz Workshop 10 a.m., Astoria Event Center, 255 9th St., Astoria, Astoria, 503-325-1010. This month’s workshop will be “The Dollars and Sense of It All.” C LASSES Saturday, April 18 Boating Safely Class 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., US Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment, 322 Coast Guard Road, Ilwaco, Wash., 775-225-4033, $10. This beginner’s boating class will off er students the knowledge to obtain a boater education card upon successful completion of the class. TimeBanking For Wellness 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2402, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, free. This one-day workshop includes a panel with health care professionals, instruction in basic healthcare screening, access to free resources, recipes and more. April 16, 2015 | coastweekend.com | 7