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Artist guild opens May show LONG BEACH, Wash. — Mem- bers of the NW Artist Guild will show their newest works at The Cove restaurant during the month of May. An artist reception and public party will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tues- day, May 12 with refreshments. Wine and beer will also be available. Several new artists have joined the group. They include Bette Lu Krause, Sam Johnson, Kathryn Murdock and Patsy Chapel. Krause is well known in the lower Columbia area for her acrylic depictions of nature, in- cluding impressions of Alaska and ocean-dwelling creatures. Johnson is a young artist exper- imenting with abstract acrylic impressions. He was well re- ceived at the guild’s February show at the Old Train Depot in Long Beach. Murdock comes to the guild from the Kelso area. She also has a home on the peninsula and has studied extensively with artist Eric Weigardt. Two more shows are planned for the year 2015 and a collabo- rative picnic with the Peninsula Art Association is planned for the summer. Any artist in the area is encouraged to contact a guild member about joining the group. There is an interview process involved where the new member is expected to show their work and tell a bit about their art. The guild is member driven, and each member is ex- pected to contribute to the show as well as put in some time on a ‘In Science We Trust?’ Astoria Public Library hosts discussion Submitted photo “Cocktail Hour” by Betsey Toepfer. Submitted photo “End of the Lane” by Sharon Strong. Submitted photo “Eagle Mom” by Jean Nitzel. committee, whether it be hang- ing a show, putting up posters, writing news releases, making labels or any of the other duties involved in displaying a good VKRZ %HQH¿WV UDQJH IURP D sense of family to exhibiting with a group of experienced artists. The Cove restaurant is lo- cated at the Peninsula Golf &RXUVHDW3DFL¿F:D\ Astoria Sunday Market opens 15th anniversary season ASTORIA — The Astoria Sunday Market opens May 10, bringing its familiar and anticipated burst of color and aromas to historic downtown Astoria. Astoria Sunday Mar- ket has been “getting fresh” with people for just over 15 years offering produce, art and goods direct to the consumer from the producer. The season opens Mother’s Day with the Northwest Drag- on and Lion Dancers weaving their magic through the market starting at 10 a.m. “We began inviting them to opening day a few years ago, and it has quickly become a beloved tra- dition,” noted Cyndi Mudge, market director. Rose-colored glass coins created by Fernhill Glass will be given away while supplies last. The Astoria Kiwanis Club will also offer free Mar- NHW FRLQV WR WKH ¿UVW FXV- tomers at its annual pancake breakfast taking place at the Elks Lodge opening day. The coins are good for discounts at any Market vendor. Each year, Astoria Sunday Market has a mix of returning and new vendors providing a sense of the familiar with the excitement of change. Among the returning vendors include Packer Orchards and Bakery, DeAsis Farms, Lucky Farms’ IUHVKFXWÀRZHUV=ROD¶V6XQULVH Cedar, Nehalem Bay Winery and Brevin’s Solid Gold Fudge, among others. Kettle Corn is returning with a new owner whose family began selling ket- tle corn in 2008 before turning their operation over to Whatz Poppin. Steve’s Boot Scootin Kettle Corn promises to offer IDQIDYRULWH ÀDYRUV RULJLQDOO\ created by Whatz Poppin. Also returning after a brief retirement is artist Bill Dodge ZKR ZLOO YHQG WKH ¿UVW 6XQ- day of each month beginning with opening day. The Colum- bia River Maritime Museum sponsors Dodge’s booth and features puzzles made from his original art. New vendors this season include Keli’s Hawaiian Plate Lunch, Bernard’s Country BBQ, Café de la Rue serv- ing savory and sweet items wrapped in puff pastry, and Café Moka-Frozen Sunrise in the food court. “We’re espe- cially excited to have Starva- tion Alley Farms joining us this year with their locally grown vitalizing historic downtown Astoria and supporting artists, farmers and other small pro- ducers and businesses. Another important piece of its mission is to create a vibrant commu- nity-gathering place. Astoria Sunday Market has donated nearly $170,000 to a variety of downtown projects and events over the years including Liberty Theater Restoration, the Garden of Surging Waves, construction of the public restrooms located Submitted photo on 12th and Exchange streets, The season opens Mother’s Day with GRZQWRZQ EHDXWL¿FDWLRQ SURM- the Northwest Dragon and Lion Dancers ects and Astoria Downtown His- weaving their magic through the Astoria toric District Association. The Sunday Market starting at 10 a.m. May 10. most recent grant was $2,000 in October 2013 for the Friends cranberries,” added Mudge. of the Armory. Astoria Sunday Artist Robert MacKen- Market operates a Young En- zie will also be at the market trepreneur’s Club in partnership opening day. He creates color- with Clatsop County 4-H, offer- ful paintings on metal and was ing kids an opportunity to vend commissioned for the market’s at the market starting in June of 2015 poster. each year. Astoria Sunday Mar- The band Steel Wool kicks ket also organizes vendors for things off in the food court the Cruise Ship Market located on opening day. They are a at the Port of Astoria for each harmony-powered, acoustic visiting ship. world, folk-rock, seriously up- For more information about beat and happy band. Astoria Sunday Market and Astoria Sunday Market was its upcoming music schedule, IRXQGHGLQDVDQRQSUR¿W visit www.astoriasundaymar- organization dedicated to re- ket.com ASTORIA — Americans have PRUH FRQ¿GHQFH LQ VFLHQWL¿F and medical leaders than in leaders of any group except the military, according to National Science Foundation polls. However, the relation- ship between citizens and science is fraught with mis- understanding and mistrust, especially on topics like cli- mate change. Why is this relationship with science so complicat- ed? Why do people mistrust D¿HOGIRUZKLFKWKH\SURIHVV respect? How can citizens use science to make better deci- sions? This is the focus of “In Science We Trust? The Role of Science in a Democracy,” a free conversation with Gail Wells at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at the Astoria Public Library. Wells has lived in Ore- gon most of her life. She has written mainly about scien- WL¿F DQG KLVWRULFDO WRSLFV IRU Submitted photo Gail Wells will speak about the role of sci- ence in a democracy May 9. more than 30 years. Midway through her career she com- pleted a graduate degree in VFLHQWL¿F DQG WHFKQLFDO FRP- munication at Oregon State University. This program is hosted by Astor Library Friends Asso- ciation and is part of Oregon Humanities’ statewide Con- versation Project. For more information, contact library staff at 503-325-7323 or comments@astorialibrary.org A N N I IV V ER S A R Y W e e ke n d S p e cia l! 6 9 $ D LIM ITE ILITY B AVA ILA S VATIO N R ESER Q U IR ED RE E A C H EV ERYON E ZIPS fo r the price o f a k id ! S a tu rd a y, M a y 9 th & S u n d a y, M a y 10 th 9 2111 HIGH L IFE ROAD W ARREN TON , OR. IN FO 503.861.9875 w w w .highlife-a d ven tu res .co m May 7, 2015 | coastweekend.com | 21
