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Maritime museum and Hispanic council host Day of the Dead celebration Have a rock ’n’ roll Halloween ASTORIA — Join the Colum- bia River Maritime Museum and the Lower Columbia Hispanic Council in a cele- bration of the Mexican and Central American tradition of Dia de los Muertos, aka Day of the Dead, at the Bar- bey Maritime Center. The Day of the Dead Community Celebration is free to the public and will take place 1 to 6 p.m. Sun- day, Nov. 1. Visitors of all ages will enjoy learning about this an- cient festival that serves as a way to honor and memo- ILWACO, Wash. — Count Valters and the Zombie Band will be taking the stage at the River City Playhouse for their second annual Hallow- een Rock Concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. The band will play some Halloween favor- ites that have stood the test of time. Count Valters and the Zom- bie Band is the brainchild of former Ocean Beach School District music instructor Bob Walters. Walters — whose birthday is on Halloween — started by singing Halloween rock ’n’ roll songs to his classes, then realized he had enough mate- rial to present a concert to ele- mentary students in the school district. With the help of his three sons — Lucas, Evan and Burton — they became Count Valters and the Zombie Rock ’n’ Roll Band. The group spent 10 years performing for local elementa- ry schools. The band has also per- formed for KMUN’s Troll Radio Revue live radio variety show and has been featured in two concerts of the North Coast Symphonic Band. Count Valters and the Zom- bie Band is unable to continue its concerts for the schools. rialize the lives of deceased loved ones while celebrating the continuity of life. Explore displays of altars, participate in family activi- ties and shop for Day of the Dead trinkets and treats at a traditional Mexican merca- do, or street market, as you learn more about this obser- vance. The celebration will in- clude a community altar. Visitors are invited to bring a photo or memento of a fami- ly member or friend who has passed to a place on the com- munal altar as an offering. Submitted photo Explore the haunted Astoria Public Library at 7 p.m. on Halloween. Astoria Public Library is haunted this Halloween Explore the sinister side of the stacks # ,4. #32.! Count Valters and the Zombie Band offers haunting tunes at the River City Playhouse $& ASTORIA — What lurks in the library after dark? Find out if you dare Astoria Public Li- brary’s fourth annual Haunted Library event. The event takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at the library, located at 450 10th St. The cost of admission is one can of food for the CCA Regional Food Bank or $1 to support library programs. The Haunted Library may be too frightening for young children. Children 10 and un- der must be accompanied by an adult. For more information about the Haunted Library and other library programs and services, contact staff at 503-325-7323 or comments@astorialibrary. org, or visit www.astoriali- brary.org Open 7am #2./)*1 Daily! %#" 2.1'102'240022 #(/0.1$ O rg a n ica lly g ro w n flo w ers N OW Ed ib les • Co o kin g Oils Tin ctu res • To p ica ls Concentrates: Sha tter, Cru m ble W a x, H on eycom b P re-filled oil cartridges and pens now available W e ca rry m a n y b ra n d s N O M ED ICAL CAR D N EED ED Dry flow ers only 1/4oz. lim it • M ust be 21 Visit our w ebsite for a list lf a ll our products Profession a l, courteous, frien dly service N ow pre-order on lin e! (cu rren t pa tien ts): thefa rm a cy420.co m 2911 M a rin e D rive • Asto ria 503.325.3276 2 | October 29, 2015 | coastweekend.com Count Valters and the Zombie Band 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 River City Playhouse 127 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash. All ages $5 suggested donation The sons have moved on to their careers and are no longer residents of the Long Beach Peninsula, and their work schedules make it impossible to perform during the school day. Because of the fun the band has had playing together, they get together from time to time to blend their family talents. This is one of those times. This weekend’s concert gives another opportunity to watch the band and fall under its spell. Admission is a $5 suggest- ed donation fee and free to those 18 and under who are in costume. The River City Play- house is located at 127 S.E. Lake St. S E R V I N G B R E A K FA S T, LUNCH & SUPPER European Style Coffeehouse by day, intimate bistro offering neo-regional cuisine by night. Regional selection of beers, wines and vintage cocktails available. 243 11th Street, Astoria, OR 97103 503-325-1787 www.AstoriaCoffeeHouse.com We cater your event! Weekly Specials: 5-8 PM Sushi & Martinis Mondays Taco & Margarita Thursdays (3 Buck Tacos) Follow & “Like” us on Facebook Submitted photo Count Valters and the Zombie Band will perform at the River City Playhouse in Ilwaco at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.
