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E VENTS CONTINUED Friday, Aug. 21 (continued) Trivia Night 7 p.m., Baked Alaska, No. 1 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-7414, $2 person per game. Play the weekly trivia tournament in the lounge. Saturday, Aug. 22 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. Trung Nguyen will lead a diffi cult Vernonia to Banks bicycle trip. Astoria Riverwalk Clean Up 9 a.m. to noon, meet at the Barbey Maritime Center, 2042 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-741-1600. Love Your Columbia is a statewide event organized by the Columbia Riverkeepers to bring communities together working to restore the region. This event is also an Astoria Parks & Rec CHIP-In event. Washington State International Kite Festival 10 a.m., Bolstad beach approach and World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, www.kitefestival.com, all ages. Master Gardener Summer Plant Clinic 10 a.m to 1 p.m., Discovery Garden, Columbia Pacifi c Heritage Museum, 115 S.W. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., bevarnoldy@gmail.com. WSU Master Gardeners of Pacifi c County will be available to answer plant questions and concerns; bring a sample of your problem. Native ocean spray and serviceberry plants will also be for sale. Let’s Go Birding Bird Survey 8 a.m., Sunset Beach State Recreation Site, Warrenton, 503-861-3170 ext. 41, dane. osis@oregon.gov, all ages. Help with the citizen science project to monitor birds. Volunteers meet at the Fort to Sea Trailhead. Summer Plant Clinic 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Columbia Pacifi c Heritage Museum, 115 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-3446, www.columbiapacifi cheritagemuseum.com. The next summer plant clinic and workshop will be at the museum’s Discovery Gardens. Coastal Writers Critique 10 a.m., PUD Building, 9610 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash, 360-642-1221. This group discusses and critiques writing works in progress for encouragement, support and inspiration. Basketry Workshop 1 to 4 p.m., Trails End Art Center, 656 A St., Gearhart, 541-419-5869, www.trailsend- art.org, $50, teens and older. This workshop includes a slide show demonstrating basketry techniques, designs and history. Neacoxie Forest Walk 10 a.m., Neacoxie Forest, Gearhart, 503-738-9126, www.nclctrust.org, free. Join Mike Patterson for a walk in the Neacoxie Forest, a favorite spot for migratory songbirds, waterfowl, elk and deer. Reservations required. Summer Workshops 4 to 6 p.m., Seaside Yoga, 609 Broadway, Seaside, 503-717-5129, $10 to $15 dona- tion. “Women’s Worth” is a weekly class taught by Kathleen Dudley. The next subject will be herbal supplements. Refl exology class for mothers and infants begins at noon. Pack2School Carnival Fundraiser 3 p.m., Peninsula Baptist Church, 23802 Pacifi c Hwy., Ocean Park, Wash., free, all ages. Gather for a fun day of carnival rides, a bounce house and hot dogs to help supply school kids with backpacks and supplies. Anniversary Party 4 p.m., Encore Dance Studio, 3631 Hwy. 101, Gearhart, 503-717-1637, www.getyou- dancing.com, all ages. Celebrate 20 years of Encore Dance Studio at its open house party, includes a free hip-hop class, an obstacle course and bounce house. Last Tuesday Poetry Open Mic 7 p.m., Port of Call Bistro & Bar, 894 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-267-4290, free, all ages. Port of Call off ers Open Mic poetry readings of poems, short prose and an occasional song. National Park Service 99th Birthday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Netul Landing at Fort Clatsop, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, all ages, free. Celebrate the 99th anniversary of the National Park Service with a birthday party at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, with a barbecue, fun family activities, face painting, crafts, canoe rides and more. Also meet builders of the original fort replica, built in 1955. Wednesday, Aug. 26 Fifth Annual Paddle Event 3 p.m., Hal’s General Store, 36005 7th St., Nehalem, $25 to $40, all skill levels. Friends of NCRD and Kayak Tillamook hosts the annual Paddle on Nehalem Bay, includes a 90-minute tour provided by experienced guides. Pacifi c County Fair 9 a.m., Pacifi c County Fairgrounds, State Route 6, Menlo, Wash., 360-942-3713, www.co.pacifi c.wa.us, $3 to $10. An old fashioned fair featuring livestock, agricul- ture, industrial arts, textiles, a sewing competition, food vendors, carnival rides, live music and lots more. Art Show & Auction 4 p.m., Suzanne Elise Assisted Living, 101 Forest Drive, Seaside, 503-738-0307, www. suzanneelise.com. Suzanne Elise will host an art show featuring local artist’s work. There will be refreshments and a silent auction. Open to the public. Guided Canoe Tours 4:30 p.m., Lewis & Clark National Historical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-4425, www.nps.gov/lewi, all ages. Sunday, Aug. 23 Washington State International Kite Festival 10 a.m., Bolstad beach approach and World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, www.kitefestival.com, all ages. Guided Canoe Tours 5:30 p.m., Lewis & Clark National Historical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-4425, www.nps.gov/lewi, all ages. Monday, Aug. 24 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. June Baumler will lead a diffi cult 10K Fort to Sea Volkswalk. Sunday, Aug. 23 Introduction to Bronze Casting 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Barbey Maritime Center, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323, www.crmm.org, $120 to $145. Basketry Workshop 1 to 4 p.m., Trails End Art Center, 656 A St., Gearhart, 541-419-5869, www.trailsend- art.org, $50, teens and older. Tuesday, Aug. 25 Career Training 5 to 6 p.m., CCC MERTS Campus, 6540 Liberty Lane, Astoria, 503-338-7696, www. clatsopcc.edu. These are beginning training classes for Maritime Science, Fire Science or EMT careers. Preregistration is not required. Dog Training 6 to 7 p.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, 503-791-0100. Arnicadia Farms off ers an AKC S.T.A.R. puppy group class and from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. an AKC Canine Good Citizen prep course. Sign up required. Y OUTH Tuesday, Aug. 25 Morning Movies 9 a.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323, www.astoriali- brary.org. Morning Movies will feature “Fern Gully the Last Rainforest.” “Lewis and Clark’s New Look” Talk 6:30 p.m., Columbia Pacifi c Heritage Museum, 115 S.W. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-3446, free. The Columbia Pacifi c Heritage Museum and the Lewis and Clark National Historic Park host a special lecture by noted Lewis and Clark scholar Gary Moulton. Entitled, “Lewis and Clark’s New Look” this lecture explores how each age has rediscovered Lewis and Clark and interprets the expedition in the light of its own times and circumstances. Trivia at Salvatore’s 6:30 p.m., Salvatore’s Café & Pub, 414 N. Prom, Seaside, 503-738-3334, free. Bring a team of up to fi ve people or go solo for three rounds. C LASSES Friday, Aug. 21 Knochlers Pinochle Group 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, all ages, $1 per session per person. This is a regular play card game. Prizes awarded. “Cooking Up A Storm” 6 to 10 p.m., Tolovana Community Hall, 3779 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, www. tolovanaartscolony.org, $45. Learn the art of tamale making with Mirian Luna. Cost includes materials and a meal. Tuesday, Aug. 25 Saturday, Aug. 22 National Park Service Founders Day All day, park hours apply, Oregon and Washington State Parks and national parks, free admission. The National Park Service invites everyone to join in celebrating its birthday at any of its majestic, historic and cultural places. Introduction to Bronze Casting 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Barbey Maritime Center, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323, www.crmm.org, $120 to $145. Learn patterns for boat parts, architectural elements and the use of basic furnace and foundry tools. Editor’s Pick: Wednesday, Aug. 26 Kid’s Movies in the Park 8:30 p.m., Fred Lind- strom Memorial Park, 6th and Niagra streets, Astoria, all ages. Asto- ria Parks & Recreation presents Movies in the Park featuring “Annie.” Concessions will be available for purchase. August 20, 2015 | coastweekend.com | 7
