E VENTS CONTINUED
Friday, June 19 (continued)
Sandcastle Parade
5:30 p.m., downtown at 2nd and Spruce streets, Cannon Beach, 503-436-
2623, www.cannonbeach.org. Celebrate the Sandcastle Contest with a
weekend of events beginning with the Sandcastle Parade, then attend the
Bucket & Shovel dinner at 6 p.m. in the Chamber’s Community Hall.
Saturday, June 20
Beach to Chowder Run/Walk
7 a.m., Long Beach Train Depot, 102 3rd St., Long Beach, Wash., www.
beachtochowder.com. Eight age divisions, many prizes and clam chowder
served at the awards ceremony. Walkers and dogs are allowed on the 5k
course. The 10k race starts at 9 a.m. and the 5k starts at 9:15 a.m. under
the arch at the Bolstad Beach approach. Course
closes at noon.
Discovery Trail Half Marathon
7 a.m., Long Beach Train Depot, 102 3rd St.,
Long Beach, Wash., www.beachtochowder.
com. Run a half marathon on the Discovery
Trail through ocean dunes with ocean waves
breaking nearby. Eight age divisions, prizes and
refreshments available at the fi nish line. Race starts at
9 a.m. under the arch at the Bolstad Beach approach.
Muscle & Chrome Car Show
7 a.m., along Broadway, downtown Seaside, 503-738-7637, www.seasid-
edowntown.com. Cars entered in the annual Muscle & Chrome show will
take center stage in downtown Seaside. The cruise begins at 5 p.m.
Sandcastle Contest
7 a.m., on the beach near Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach. Watch artisans
create sand masterpieces before the high tide washes them away. Awards
will be presented followed by a concert at 7 p.m. at the Community Hall
and at 8 p.m., a bonfi re at Tolovana Beach Wayside.
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
7 a.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, www.
astoriascanfest.com. See page 11.
Angora Hiking Club
9 a.m., meet at Basin Street Parking Lot, 334 W. Marine Drive at 6th St.,
Astoria, 503-738-7911, www.angorahikingclub.org. Nguyen Trung will
lead a moderate hike on the Kwis Kwis Trail at Fort Clatsop.
Beach Soccer Tournament
9 a.m., on the beach at the Seaside Turnaround, 30 N. Promenade, Seaside,
503-738-6391, www.seasidebeachsoccer.com. The Seaside Beach Soccer
Tournament sports some excellent soccer emphasizing skill, agility and
goal shooting played in a family friendly environment on the beach.
Nature Journal Club
10 a.m., Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, 3888 Hwy. 101, Ilwaco, Wash.,
360-214-1652, free, all ages. The Columbia River Nature Journal Club
will host an afternoon of nature writing, sketching with a short walk and
interpretive program. Bring a folding chair or stool and lunch.
NW Garlic Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. , Beach Baron Field, 25815 Sandridge Road, Ocean Park,
Wash., 360-665-4448, www.nwgarlicfestival.org. The NW Garlic Festival
features everything garlic with specialty foods, craft vendors, live music,
garlic décor and the revealing of this year’s festival poster at 10 a.m. sharp.
Open House
11 a.m., Appelo Archive Center, 1056 SR 4, Naselle, Wash., 360-484-7103,
www.appeloarchives.org. The Appelo Archive Center will host an open
house reception in honor of its 10th anniversary.
Altruda Jewelry Trunk Show
3 p.m., RiverSea Gallery,
1160 Commercial St.,
Astoria, 503-325-1270,
www.riverseagallery.
com. Metalsmith Judith
Altruda will present a new
collection of her distinctive
jewelry featuring sea glass,
ancient coins, gemstones and unique metal workmanship.
Juneteenth Festival
4 p.m., Nehalem Bay Winery, 34965 Hwy. 53, Nehalem, 503-368-9463,
free, all ages. Come enjoy the summer weather at the winery’s Juneteenth
Festival party including wine tasting, food and live music.
Summer Solstice 5K
5 p.m., Lewis & Clark National Historical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road,
Astoria, 503-861-2471, $10, all ages. The Summer Solstice 5k Trail Run and
Hike features the Netul River Trail. Start time is 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 21
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
7 a.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, www.
astoriascanfest.com. See page 11.
Sandcastle Fun Run
8 a.m., on the beach at 2nd St., Cannon Beach, $35, all ages. The Sandcas-
tle weekend concludes with a 5K Fun Run & Walk. Run starts at 9 a.m.
Beach Soccer Tournament
9 a.m., on the beach at the Seaside Turnaround, 30 N. Promenade, Seaside,
503-738-6391, www.seasidebeachsoccer.com.
NW Garlic Festival
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Beach Baron Field, 25815 Sandridge Road, Ocean Park,
Wash., 360-665-4448, www.nwgarlicfestival.org.
Monday, June 22
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 citizen
science project to monitor six distinct habitats
in the park. Sites accessed by walking and
driving. Meet at Battery Russell on Jetty
Road.
Monday, June 22
Forest to Sea Day Camp
9 a.m., Alder Creek Farm, 35955 Underhill Lane, Nehalem, 503-368-5084,
www.nehalemtrust.com, $50, grades 2 to 5. Explore the outdoors with
educator Peter Walczak. Includes fi eld trips, materials, science, art, hiking
and an optional lunch. Scholarships available. Camp runs to June 26.
SNAP Art Camp
10 a.m., Encore Dance Studio, 3631 N. Hwy. 101, Gearhart, 503-717-1637,
www.getyoudancing.com. SNAP (Special Needs Arts & Performance) and
Encore Dance Studio will off er an innovative performing arts camp for
special needs children. The camp runs to June 25.
Daily Summer Ranger Programs
11 a.m., Lewis & Clark National State Historical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop
Road, Astoria, all ages. Walk with a ranger and explore the Lewis and
Clark River Estuary and Netul Trail; listen to living history talks and watch
demonstrations. Continues to Sept. 7.
TrackTown Youth Track Meet
5 p.m., Warrenton Middle School, 224 Waterloo St., Warrenton, meyer@
oregonsports.org. The TrackTown Youth League is a series of free all-comer
track meets open to boys and girls ages 8 to 14. Events include 100m,
400m, 1500m, long jump and turbojav.
Tuesday, June 23
Carnivorous Plants
10:30 a.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323,
www.astorialibrary.org, free. If you think plants are boring, stop by the
library and learn about carnivorous plants. Repeats at 1 p.m. at the Seaside
Library and 4 p.m. at the Warrenton Library.
C LASSES
Saturday, June 20
Dance Workshop
9 a.m. to 3:50 p.m., American Legion 99, 1315 Broadway, Seaside,
503-738-5111, www.seasidepost99.org, $5 per class. Share the joy of
dance at this Legion fundraiser and dance seminar; includes basics in fox
trot, rumba, waltz, tango, salsa, swing and more. Sign up for four or more
classes and lunch is free.
Birth Workshop for Professionals
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., $75, email vitality@kestrelgates.com for location.
This workshop is focused on how birth professionals can have prenatal
conversations with clients about interventions, cesareans, postpartum
depression and more.
Tuesday, June 23
Monday, June 22
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.
Summer Art Classes
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Sunday, June 21
Biz Kidz
10 a.m., Astoria Sunday Market, 12th St., downtown Astoria, 503-325-
1010, www.astoriasundaymarket.com. First Biz Kidz market day.
9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Asto-
ria, 503-338-2402, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $99. “Watercolors and
Mixed Media” is held Monday to Thursday and runs to July 1, off ering basic
tips for eff ective compositions through a variety of subject matter.
Wednesday, June 24
Bookcraft Class
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hoff man Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-
3846, www.hoff manblog.org, $60, 12 and older. Eliza Holliday will teach a
class on how to craft a book including single signature stitching, Japanese
binding, accordion books, single page or French fold books, burrito books
and fl ag books. Materials included in fee.
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