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.
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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. Main Ave.
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