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E VENTS CONTINUED Friday, May 8 (continued) Coalition’s Adolescent Mind & Body Health Seminar to inform parents and educators about evidence-based information concerning teen health. Limited seating is available. Preregister to reserve a space. Trivia Night 7 p.m., Baked Alaska, No. 1 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-7414, www.bakedak.com, $2 per person per game. Play the weekly trivia tournament. Poet Jim Dott to Speak 7:30 p.m., KALA, 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-338-4878, $8. To launch his new poetry chapbook “A Glossary of Memory,” poet Jim Dott will give his fi rst solo poetry reading, followed by book sales and signings. Saturday, May 9 China Painters 9 a.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside. Plant & Flower Sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Old Nehalem Fire Station, 35900 8th St., Nehalem, 509-993-1381. The Nehalem Bay Garden Club will host its annual plant sale with a large variety of plants. Proceeds to benefi t local non-profi ts and educational organizations. Editor’s Pick: Saturday, May 9 Tea & Scones 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Flavel House Museum, 441 8th St., Astoria, 503-325-2203, www.cumtux. org, $8 to $12. Celebrate Mother’s Day with tea, scones and a tour of the Captain George Flavel House Museum during the museum’s “For One Who Deserves Only Beautiful Things” event. Garden Art Show & Sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hoff man Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, www.hoff manblog.org. The Hoff man Center Clay Studio artists will host a garden art show and sale with original artwork ranging from garden jewelry, wall art and decorative stakes to functional works including bowls, votives and teapots. Indie Author & Book Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jupiter’s Books, 244 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, free. Jupiter’s Books and the Read Local Indie movement will feature 20 locally independent authors who will be in attendance to discuss and sign books. Logger’s Memorial Day 10 a.m., Camp 18, 42364 Hwy. 26, Elsie, 503-434-0148, www.camp18restaurant. com, free, all ages. In celebration of the logging industry, Camp 18 will host its annu- al Memorial Dedication & Logging Exhibition, loaded with action from high school forestry teams and local loggers competing in a variety of logging skills. Golf Ball Drop 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Astoria Golf & Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Lance, Warrenton, 503-717-3671, www.assistanceleaguecp.org, $5. The Assistance League of the Co- lumbia Pacifi c presents its annual Golf Ball Drop, includes a kid’s golf clinic, barbecue, raffl e, bake sale and prizes. Northwest Author Series 2 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org, free. Don Waters’ fi rst novel “Sunland” features the misadventures of a man trying to care for his grandmother. The Role of Science 3 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323, www.astoriali- brary.org. This is a free conversation with science communicator Gail Wells who will discuss “In Science We Trust? The Role of Science in a Democracy.” Second Saturday Art Walk 5 to 8 p.m., celebrate the arts in Astoria where businesses are open late, provide refreshments, entertainment and exhibit original works of art or craft. Look for the colorful pinwheels at participating merchants or go to www.astoriadowntown.com for a map of the art walk. Artist Reception 6 to 9 p.m., LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-468- 0238, www.lightbox-photographic.com. LightBox Gallery presents a reception for Polly Chandler and her show “Emotional Rescue,” a series of large format Polaroid photographs. Sunday, May 10 Free Park Access Day All day, State Parks, Wash. In celebration of Sunday Spring Day, all state parks in Washington will have free admission. No Discover Pass needed. Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast 9 a.m. to noon, Elks Lodge 180, 453 11th Ave., Astoria, 503-791-3026, $5 to $20. Astoria Kiwanis will provide a special Mother’s Day pancake breakfast with proceeds contributing to Kiwanis programs benefi ting local children. Monthly Open Studio 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., HiiH Barn Studio & Showroom, 89120 Lewis and Clark Road, Asto- ria, 503-493-4367, www.hiihlights.com. HiiH Barn Studio off ers monthly open studio tours for attendees to watch the HiiH process of making handmade paper lights. Monday, May 11 Knochlers Pinochle 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, May 12 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. NW Artist Guild Art Reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., The Cove at Peninsula Golf Course, 9604 Pacifi c Way, free. Members of the NW Artist Guild will show new works for May at this reception. Refreshments will be served. Wednesday, May 13 Youth Health Conference 10 a.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, www.surveymon- key.com/s/TBK8VBW. HEART Support Group 10 a.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-3426. A support group open to anyone in an abusive relationship that focuses on the eff ects of domestic violence against children and adults. Call in advance to reserve a space. Artist Reception 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bay Avenue Gallery, 1406 Bay Avenue, Ocean Park, Wash., free. A special artist’s day reception will feature demonstrations and problem-solving garden art. Team Trivia 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.sea- sidelibrary.org, free, all ages. Trivia tournament nights are informal, fun competitions that test each team’s knowledge of all matters trivial. Prizes awarded. Trivia at Salvatore’s 6:30 p.m., Salvatore’s Café & Pub, 414 N. Prom, Seaside, 503-738-3334. Bring just yourself or a team of up to fi ve people for a fun night of trivia. Thursday, May 14 Angora Hiking Club 9 a.m., meet at Basin Street Parking Lot, 334 W. Marine Drive at 6th St., Astoria, 503-468-0348, www.angorahikingclub.org. Gail Sunderland will lead an easy Netul River hike. Art of Gardening 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-791-8869, www. astoria.coop, free, all ages. This program will feature Becky Graham, the Astoria Co- op’s parking lot garden designer. Author to Give Talk 7 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-9301, www.cbhistory.org. Author William Sullivan will give a talk on Ore- gon’s oddest hiking and travel destinations from his latest collection of short stories “The Oregon Variations.” PageTurners Book Discussion 7 p.m., Raymond Timberland Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942- 2408, www.TRL.org, free, adults. Join in a discussion of “Room” by Emma Donoghue. Books are available for check out. PageTurners Book Club meets the second Thursday of the month. New members welcome. C LASSES Friday, May 8 “Uku-Aotearoa” Workshop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., CCC Art Center Studio, 1799 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2449, rrowland@clatsopcc.edu. Artists, students and community members are invited to participate in two all-day hands-on clay workshops led by the Maori artists. Seating is limited and registration is required. Saturday, May 9 Intro to Bird Watching 7 to 9 a.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2408, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $35. This is an introduction to bird study focusing on recreational bird watching, includes fi eld study and hiking. Taught by Mike Patterson. Essential Oils Class 9 a.m. to noon, Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-325- 2402, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $15 class, $15 supplies. Angela Sidlo will teach basic information about the history of aromatherapy, qualities and safety guidelines in this beginner’s guide class. Breathe Easy 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital, 725 S. Wahanna Road, Seaside, free. Community education and support will be available from qualifi ed therapists and staff providing education, nutrition, therapy and more. Snacks will be served. “Uku-Aotearoa” Workshop 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., CCC Art Center Studio, 1799 Lexington Ave., Astoria, rrowland@clatsopcc.edu. Spring Cooking Class 1 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, 503- 738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org, 18 and older. Learn to make three spring-inspired appetizers with chef Teresa Dufka. Limited to 20 participants. Tuesday, May 12 Weather Spotter Training 7 to 9 p.m., South Pacifi c County Admin. Building, 7013 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., free. The National Weather Service will off er SKYWARN Severe Weather Spotter training for anyone with an interest. May 7, 2015 | coastweekend.com | 7