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E VENTS Thursday, June 11 Trivia Night 6:30 p.m., Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton, $2 person per game. Each night ends with a rollover jackpot question. Friday, June 12 Canoe Adventures 9 a.m., Sunset Pool, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunse- tempire.com, $20 to $30 per trip. SEPRD leaders will provide canoeing trips along the river and upper estuary near the Necanicum confl uence. Bring sunscreen, water and a camera. Space is limited; registration is required. WWII Panel Discussion 7 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-9301, www.cbhistory.org. The Cannon Beach History Center and Oregon Historical Society presents a panel discussion on “Oregon Transformed: WWII Legacies on the Coast” with Dr. David Lewis, Dr. Laura Jane Giff ord and Steve McQuiddy. Saturday, June 13 National Get Outdoors Day All day, Washington State Parks, Wash., www.parks.wa.gov, free, all ages. National Get Outdoors Day encourages healthy, active outdoor fun at sites across the nation. Free admission and Discover Passes are not required. Soccer in the Sand 9 a.m., on the beach at the Seaside Turnaround, 30 N. Promenade, Seaside, 858-442-9082, www.soccerinthesand.com. This is a two-day beach soccer tournament played in the sand with goalkeepers creating lots of shots and goals! Fun for the whole family. Ecola Creek Walk 10 a.m., Ecola Creek Forest Reserve, Cannon Beach, 503-738-9126, www. nclctrust.org, free. Join Mike Patterson for a walk in Ecola Creek Forest Reserve and up to the remnant old-growth grove, estimated to be more than 350 years old. Reservations are required. Artist Demo Program 3 p.m., Astoria Art Loft, 106 3rd St., Astoria, 503-325-4442, www. astoriaartloft.com. The Astoria Art Loft will host an open house with featured artist demonstration Brigitte Willse. Astoria Column Presentation 4 p.m., Astoria Column, 1 Coxcomb Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2963. Local author and historian Gloria Linkey will share the history of Astoria and the Astoria Column in “Gliding Through Art and History.” Artists Gathering 5 p.m., Ilwaco City Park, Lake and Spruce streets, Ilwaco, Wash., 360-665- 5319. Peninsula Arts Association and NW Artists Guild are sponsoring a joint potluck and discussion of creativity. All artists on the Long Beach Peninsula are invited. Attendees should bring a potluck dish, a non-alcohol beverage and a sample of work. Astoria’s 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. See Page 10 for more information. Artist Reception 6 p.m., LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-468-0238, www.lightbox-photographic.com. LightBox Photographic Gallery celebrates its sixth anniversary with “Plastic Fantastic Show VI.” Big Gay Skate Night 8:15 p.m.,Astoria Armory, 1636 Exchange St., Astoria, $3, all ages. The Lower Columbia Q Center will host its fi rst gay skate night in conjunction with the Shanghaied Roller Dolls. DJ Elive will spin tunes; snack bar is provided. Sunday, June 14 River Walk 10 a.m., meet at the parking lot at the 6th St. Pier, Astoria, 503-325-2761, www.vocacamp.org. The Healing Circle will host its second annual “Heel to Heal” 5k/10k race to help raise funds for VOCA camps. Let’s Go Birding Bird Survey 8 a.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, 503- 861-3170, ext. 41, all ages. Help out with the citizen science project to monitor six distinct habitats in the park. Sites accessed by walking and driving; meet at Battery Russell on Jetty Road. Tall Ship Lady Washington 10 a.m., Port of Astoria East Basin Marina, 10 Pier One, Astoria, 503-338- 9511, $39 to $75, all ages. Experience the life of a sailor on a tall ship with a walk-on tour or sailing adventure. Soccer in the Sand 9 a.m., on the beach at the Seaside Turnaround, 30 N. Promenade, Seaside, 858-442-9082, www.soccerinthesand.com. Dog Adoption Day 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Warrenton Kia, 801 Marlin Ave., Warrenton. Warrenton Kia will host a pet adoption and barbecue for the Clatsop County Animal Shelter. Treats and refreshments also provided. Tall Ship Lady Washington 10 a.m., Port of Astoria East Basin Marina, 10 Pier One, Astoria, 503-338- 9511, $39 to $75, all ages. Ducky Derby 11 a.m., Quatat Park, 493 Oceanway St., Seaside, all ages. The community is invited to take part in a free barbecue and race at the eighth annual Ducky Derby. Ducks are $5 and all proceeds go to Seaside Kids Inc. – supplying free sports to kids in Seaside, Gearhart and Cannon Beach. Family of Authors 11 a.m., Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3500, www.beach- books37.com. The delightful Macalino family of authors returns to Beach Books for an afternoon or readings and Q&A. Battery Russell Hike Noon, Sunset Pool, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www. sunsetempire.com, $20 to $25 per hike. SEPRD leaders will guide walkers through Fort Stevens State Park exploring wildlife. Transportation provided. Bring a snack and binoculars. Registration required. Monthly Open Studio 11 a.m., HiiH Barn Studio & Showroom, 89120 Lewis and Clark Road, Astoria, 503-493-4367, www.hiihlights.com. Watch the HiiH process of making handmade paper lights. Flag Day Noon, Veterans Field, 3914 Pacifi c Way, Seaview, Wash. The American Le- gion Post 48, Elks B.P.O.E. 1937, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3721 and the City of Long Beach will observe Flag Day. There will be live music followed by a short program honoring the fl ag and American Legion members and a performance by the Coast Guard Honor Guard. Monday, June 15 Poet Rachel Heimowitz 2:30 p.m., Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3500. Poet Rachel Heimowitz reads from her collection “What the Light Reveals.” Author Terry Brooks 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Book Company, 130 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1301, free. New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks will read from a work in progress, followed by a Q&A. Wednesday, June 17 Conversation on Poverty 10 a.m., Barbey Maritime Center, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 971-308- 1035. All community members are welcome to attend this event to discuss poverty in the communi- ty. Lunch provided with reservation. Garden Club Meeting Noon, Tolovana Hall, 3779 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach. Attendees should bring their own lunch; coff ee, tea and dessert are provided. The garden club welcomes new members. Annual dues are $5 and guests can attend one meeting without joining. Cannon Beach Reads 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org. This month’s selection is “The Dinner” by Herman Koch. Thursday, June 18 “Time as Money” Screening 2:30 p.m., CCC Seaside Campus, 1455 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503- 338-2306. “Time as Money” is a new documentary fi lm that celebrates the power of community built through the complimentary currency of timebanking. Repeats at 6:30 p.m. at college’s main campus in Astoria. Y OUTH Friday, June 12 Summer Reading Contest Add day, Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org, all ages. Cannon Beach Library will host its second annual Youth Summer Reading Contest “Catch a Dragon By the Tale,” ending Aug. 24. Saturday, June 13 Summer Reading 10:30 a.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323, www. astorialibrary.org, free. Calling all kids to participate in the Summer Reading program at the Astoria Library’s kickoff party. Summer Reading Kickoff 11:30 a.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, free. The summer reading program “Every Hero Has a Story” kicks off with a pirate party including a “walk-the-plank” dunk tank, treasure hunt, pirate toss, pirate tattoos, rubber ducky hunt, shark toss and more. Tuesday, June 16 Biz Kidz Workshop 10 a.m., Astoria Event Center, 255 9th St., Astoria, Astoria, 503-325-1010. To market, to market! Biz Kidz will prepare for their fi rst market day. Thursday, June 18 Reptile Man 1:30 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323, www.astorialibrary.org, free. Bring the whole family and learn about these awesome animals from Reptile Man Richard Ritchey, who will be at the Seaside Public Library at 1:30 p.m. then again at 4 p.m. at the Warrenton Library at Assembly of God Church, 1365 S. 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