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hosts Judith Altruda trunk show Arrest the policeman’s helmet RiverSea Jewelry showcases found objects, ancient technologies NCLC seeks volunteers to stop invasive weed SEASIDE — Don’t let its cheerful blossoms fool you: This invasive plant is out to erode stream banks and de- stroy native wildlife habitat. Native to Asia, policeman’s helmet (Impatiens glandulif- era) thrives in moist riparian areas such as the floodplain at Circle Creek. Join North Coast Land Conservancy from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 to raid its hideout at Circle Creek Habitat Reserve lo- cated at 32825 Rippet Road. The name comes from the plant’s white, pink or purple flowers, whose shape resem- bles an old-fashioned British Submitted photo by Anne Burgess Policeman’s helmet (Impatiens glandulif- era) is an invasive weed. 2 0 LANDSCAPE $ BARK (U-HAUL) per yard WARRENTON FIBER 8am-5pm 861-3305 Mon-Fri, 389 NW 13th St., Warrenton Volunteer 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 Circle Creek Habitat Reserve 32825 Rippet Road, Seaside 503-738-9126 Free policeman’s helmet. Dense patches of policeman’s hel- met choke other plant spe- cies and reduce native plant and animal diversity while increasing the risk of stream bank erosion. When touched, the plant’s mature seedpods split and eject seeds up to 20 feet. A single plant can produce up to 800 seeds, which remain viable for 18 months and can even germinate underwater. NCLC has timed this stew- ardship day to pull up plants before they have a chance to set seeds. Volunteers should wear rubber boots and gloves; NCLC will provide the needed tools. Bring drinking water and lunch. There are no toilets or potable water on site. To participate, contact Melissa Reich at 503-738- 9126, or email to melissar@ nclctrust.org, for details and directions. ASTORIA — Metalsmith Judith Altruda will present a new collection of her dis- tinctive jewelry in a trunk show at RiverSea Gallery from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20. Each piece is a one- of-a-kind work of art featur- ing sea glass, ancient coins or gemstones, and created with metalworking tech- niques that are as unusual as the materials used. The gallery regularly offers a selection of Altru- da’s jewelry, but this is a rare opportunity to view all available new work while meeting the artist and dis- covering the latest evolution of her style. Champagne and light refreshments will be served, and the trying-on of small adornments will be much encouraged. Followers and collectors of Altruda’s work appreci- ate her passion for materi- als with a past, devotion to hands-on metalsmithing, and her design skills that turn each piece into an art- ful treasure to be worn. Her style is informed by the in- tersection of old objects and ancient technologies for working with silver, copper and gold. Though fond of unusual gems, she has found herself increasingly drawn to the luminous qualities of vintage sea glass, often of Submitted photo Submitted photo This “Honey Bee Ring” by Judith Altruda features a honey bee coin from Ephesos, Ionia, circa 305 B.C. It is set in 22-karat gold, with a yellow diamond and an an- cient-style ring band of 18-karat gold. Judith Altruda works in her studio forg- ing an anticlastic (compound curve) cuff bracelet. mysterious origin, its matte surface eroded by ocean waves. Another obsession is with coins from ancient civiliza- tions, symbolizing long ago deities, leaders and values. These worn treasures with their hidden stories become a focal point in a piece of jewelry, sometimes accented with a sparkling diamond to point the way to the mys- teries within. Through the meticulous process of cre- ation these small works of art are embellished with in- tricate textures and patinas evocative of ripples on sand, wind-carved wood or under- water shadows. Prem ier Purveyors of O N LY T H E FI N E S T B O U T I Q U E C A N N A B I S M r. 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The re m a y be he a lth risk s a sso c ia te d w ith c o nsum ptio n o f this pro d uc t. F o r use o nly by a d ults tw e nty-o ne a nd o ld e r. K e e p o ut o f re a c h o f c hild re n. Altruda trained formally as a goldsmith and gem set- ter in a traditional jewelry environment, and mastery of these skills allowed her to develop her own designs and create jewelry that speaks to her values, interests and life- style. From the small studio tucked above her home in remote Tokeland, Washing- ton, a village huddled along the northern shores of Wil- lapa Bay, she forms metal through techniques that were first developed thousands of years in the past. Over the years she has sought out mentors who could teach her ancient methods and how to make the simple tools used in the often complex pro- cesses to create her signature jewelry. The passion to learn old techniques anew has led her overseas to England and Ireland to learn copper etch- ing and Celtic silver chasing. During long winter evenings she has studied online and experimented in her studio to master traditional Japanese patina and alloy techniques. Always evolving, she contin- ues her journey, transform- ing materials and knowledge from history into treasures for today. RiverSea Gallery is lo- cated at 1160 Commercial St. Call 503-325-1270 or visit riverseagallery.com for more information.
