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.
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