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E VENTS CONTINUED Editor’s Pick: Saturday, Sept. 19 Ocean Park Art and Antiques Walk 10 a.m., Ocean Park, Washington. Explore working art studios, art walks and nifty shops by the bay and sea. Pick up a walking map at Bay Ave Gallery, Forgotten Treasures & Antiques and other locations around town. Author appearance 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org. Author of “Exploring the Oregon Trail” Connie Soper will discuss her new book. Book sales and signings. Get Ready North Coast and Safety Fair 10 a.m., Lum’s Auto Center, 1605 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton, all ages. The safety fair and emergency preparedness event will include a bike rodeo, safety workshops and demonstrations by Warrenton Police and Warrenton Fire departments. SOLV Beach Cleanup 10 a.m., Clatsop County beaches, 800-333-7658, www.solv.org, all ages. Join volunteers along the Oregon coast for the annual Fall SOLV Beach & River Cleanup. Register online for your area or sign up the day of the event. (In Cannon Beach, meet at City Hall or Tolovana Wayside; in Gearhart, meet at the 10th Street or Del Rey approaches; in Seaside, meet at the Turnaround; and in Warrenton, meet at Fort Stevens, Sunset Beach or Peter Iredale approaches.) Lighthouse Fundraiser 11 a.m., Lighthouse Church, 88786 Dellmoor Loop, Warrenton, 503-738- 5182, all ages. Lighthouse Christian Church will host its annual bluegrass carnival fundraiser, includes games, barbecue, live music and more. Benefi ts the Seaside Robotics team. Celebrate Dia de la Independencia 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., Astoria Events Center, 255 9th St., Astoria, 503-791-5843, www.astoriaeventcenter.com, $5, all ages. This annual celebration features music, folk dancing, stage performers, a photo booth, face painting, food and drinks, and more. Manzanita Writers Series 7 p.m., Hoff man Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, www.hoff manblog.org, $7. The Manzanita Writers Series presents a read- ing and Q&A with author Brian Benson on his book “Going Somewhere: A Bicycle Journey Across America.” Open mic to follow. Wonders of Willapa 7 p.m., Tarlatt Slough, (east end of 95th Street), Willapa, Wash., 360- 665-0772, www.friendsofwillaparefuge.org. Join the Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge for a Celebration of Trails, a guided hike along the South Bay Trail of Willapa Bay. Sunday, Sept. 20 Longboard Classic Competition 8 a.m., on the beach at Cape Kiwanda, Pacifi c City. Equine Trail Sports 8:30 a.m., Peninsula Saddle Club Arena, 6407 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 503-936-7557, all ages. Y OUTH Saturday, Sept. 19 Waterfoul Hunt 7 a.m., Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, 3888 State Route 101, Ilwaco, Wash., 360-484-3482. Ducks Unlimited presents the Youth Waterfoul Hunt Event for youth 16 and under, must be accompanied by an adult. A valid state hunting license required. Monday, Sept. 21 Let’s Go Birding Bird Survey 8 a.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, 503-861-3170, ext. 41, dane.osis@oregon.gov, all ages. Help with the citizen science project to monitor six distinct habitats in the park. Volunteers meet at Battery Russell on Jetty Road. NAMI Fiesta Anniversary Party 5:30 p.m., Peninsula Senior Activity Center, 21603 Pacifi c Hwy., Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665-0867. Celebrating 10 years of community education, support and advocacy, NAMI Pacifi c County is having a party, includes a gourmet Mexican dinner. Speaker Mary Jadwisiak will talk about “Holding the Hope.” Reservations required. Skateboarding Party 7 p.m., The Armory, 1636 Exchange St., Astoria, $3. Come check out the new Armory Skate Park and enjoy food, beer and live music. All ages welcome up to 10 p.m., 21 and older after. Four bands will play: Trance Farmers, Emotional, Trailblazer and Primitive Ricky. Tuesday, Sept. 22 Business Breakfast Forum 8 a.m., Raymond Timberland Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-2408, www.TRL.org, adults. Join library staff at this business fo- rum to learn how to use library resources in helping to grow your business. 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. Wednesday, Sept. 23 Artist Reception 11 a.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., Astoria. Local artists in a group drawing show will be featured at a reception highlighting their work, includes landscapes, seascapes and still life. Trivia at Salvatore’s 6:30 p.m., Salvatore’s Café & Pub, 414 N. Prom, Seaside, 503-738-3334, free. Go solo or bring a team of up to fi ve people. There are three questions per round and three rounds. In Their Footsteps 1 p.m., Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, free. As part of In Their Footsteps lecture series, Fort Clatsop presents “Slavery at the End of the Oregon Trail” with Greg Nokes. Thursday, Sept. 24 Sunday Art in the Park 3 p.m., Lewis & Clark National Historical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi, all ages. Experience hiking and art in an outdoor gallery as the Kwis Kwis Trail is transformed into an art installation and visual performance stage featuring music and dance. Pacifi c Northwest Brew Cup 6 p.m., Columbia River Maritime Center 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, www. pacifi cnorthwestbrewcup.com, $35, 21 and older. Kick off the PNW Brew Cup weekend at the Barbey Center and try select beers, meet with north coast brewers and sample delicious eats from the North Coast Food Web. Puppy Hour 3 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1539, www.cafesweetbasils.com, $5. Help raise money for the Clatsop County Animal Shelter at the weekly Puppy Hour event, includes wine by the glass and live music. C LASSES Saturday, Sept. 19 Photo Class & Contest 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cape Falcon/Short Sands Beach, 79080 Tide Road, Arch Cape, 503-705-6769, free. Jason Waicunas of Outdoor Viewfi nder will off er an outdoor photo workshop where the subject matter includes tide pools, wildlife and sea birds. Class size limited to 10. Register at www.oviewfi nd- er.com/photography-classes-tours. Writers Workshop 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Hoff man Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, www.hoff manblog.org, $30. Author Brian Benson will teach a writing workshop on “The Elusive Art of Funny Ha-Ha.” Bring a short (500-word max) piece for critique. Registration required. Tuesday, Sept. 22 Retirement Plans for Businesses 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., CCC Seaside Campus, 1455 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-338-2402, $20. This workshop will cover everything business owners need to know about small business retirement. Space is limited and regis- tration required. A repeat class begins at 5:30 p.m. at CCC Astoria campus. CCC Off ers Aquanastics Class 9 to 10:50 a.m., KOA Pool, 1100 Ridge Road, Hammond, 503-338-2402, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $35. Aquanastics are gentle water exercises designed to increase range of motion, fl exibility and cardiovascu- lar fi tness. Swimming is not required. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays to Oct. 29 and limited to 12 students. Grant Workshop 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-2431, www.clatsopculturalcoalition. org. Two informational workshops will be off ered to help applicants understand the Clatsop Cultural Coalition grant process. Enter through the 12th St. entrance at Studio A. Wednesday, Sept. 23 Parent/Child Reading Class 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., E.S.D. Building, 3194 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2862. A free class for parents and their preschool children up to age 5 will be off ered, includes free pizza and childcare during classes. Registration required. September 17, 2015 | coastweekend.com | 7