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E VENTS CONTINUED Friday, Dec. 4 (continued) Santa on the River 6 p.m., Robert Bush Memorial Park & Dock, off Robert Bush Drive, South Bend, Wash., all ages. T reats, vendors and the arrival of Santa by boat . First Friday Nights 7 p.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325- 2323, www.crmm.org. Live music, games, activities and holiday movie “Scrooged.” Saturday, Dec. 5 Oyster Feed 5 p.m., American Legion 168, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973, $15. The American Legion’s Oyster Feed includes sides and salad bar. Providence Gala & Auction 5:30 p.m., Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-717-7601, www.oregon.providence.org. Be dazzled and delighted at Seaside Providence Foundation’s annual gala dinner and auction, featuring live music by Acústica World Music. Tickets are $100 per guest or $1,000 per table of 10. Lighted Boat Parade 6 p.m., Port of Ilwaco, 165 Howerton Ave., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-2400, www. portofi lwaco.com, all ages. All boats are welcome to parade from the port to Cape Disappointment and back; judging at 5 p.m. AAUW Party 10 a.m., Mary Blake Playhouse, 1215 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-830-1979. Seaside branch of AAUW’s holiday party. Parade of Lights 6 p.m., downtown , Raymond, Wash., 360-942-8155. Free soup and rolls at New Life Fellowship and a visit from Santa. ABATE Holiday Run 10 a.m., Relief Pitcher, 2795 S. Roosevelt, Seaside, 503-325-6932, www.northcoastabate.com, $5 to $15. North Coast ABATE’s holiday run and chili feed benefi ts area food banks. Run ends at the Astoria Moose Lodge where Pastor Bob serves his famous chili. Sunday, Dec. 6 Tree Lighting Ceremony 6 p.m., Veterans Field, 3914 Pacifi c Way, Seaview, Wash. The lighting of the commu- nity Christmas tree is followed by caroling. Editor’s Pick: Art & Antique Walk 10 a.m., downtown Ocean Park, www.facebook.com/opartandantiques. Explore working art studios and shops, plus enjoy the Festival of Trees . Gearhart ArtWalk 2 p.m., Gearhart. Celebrate creative art forms during the monthly Gearhart ArtWalk at businesses and galleries . Lamp Lighting Ceremony 4 p.m., Sandpiper Square, 170 N. Hemlock St., 503-436-2618. Visitors are welcome to join the community at Sandpiper Square for a beloved Cannon Beach holiday tradition with treats and refreshments served afterward. Book Signing 5 p.m., Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3500, www.beachbooks37. com. Author Bonnie Henderson will sign and discuss her “Day Hiking the Oregon Coast” and “The Wild Edge.” Crab Pot Tree Lighting 5 p.m., Port of Ilwaco, 165 Howerton Ave., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-2400, www. portofi lwaco.com, free, all ages. Celebrate this annual event of lighting the world’s tallest crab pot Christmas tree lighting followed by caroling, refreshments and the world’s shortest fi reworks display. First Saturday Art Walk 5 p.m., enjoy original artwork, live music and refreshments during Seaside’s monthly First Saturday Art Walk at local businesses and art galleries. Look for the art walk signs at participating merchants. Y OUTH Saturday, Dec. 5 Photos with Santa 2 p.m., Veterans Field, 3914 Pacifi c Way, Seaview, Wash. Sunday, Dec. 6 Holidays at the Beach 11 a.m., Veterans Field, 3914 Pacifi c Way, Seaview, Wash., www.holidayslongbeach. com. Pictures with the Grandmer Mermaid and a n arts and crafts project. Tuesday, Dec. 8 Teen Tuesdays 3:30 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www. seasidelibrary.org. Fun cookie -decorating event. C LASSES Self Care for Pain Free Living 9 a.m. to noon, Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338- 2402, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $20 class fee, $15 supply fee. Festival of Trees 10 a.m., Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-717-7601, www.oregon.providence.org, free, all ages. See artistically decorated Christmas trees at Seaside Providence Foundation’s free annual open house. Holiday Tea 1 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., 503-436-1391. Cozy up for refreshments such as home baked cookies, tea and cider , a quilt drawing and more. Beers to Your Health Lecture 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-325-0027, www. astoria.coop, free, all ages. A revealing discussion about the history and future of Astoria parks. Saturday, Dec. 5 Colors of the Sea Trunk Show 10 a.m., Beach Home Old & New, 2311 Bay Ave., Ocean Park, Wash. Artist Bonnie Lou Cozby and daughter present an ocean gem trunk show featuring artisan jewelry . Gingerbread Tea 1 p.m., Butterfi eld Cottage, 570 Necanicum Drive, Seaside, 503-738-7065, www. seasidemuseum.org, $3 to $5, all ages. Events include fresh gingerbread goodies and tea, hot chocolate, cider, live music and a raffl e. Thursday, Dec. 10 Songwriting Workshop 10 a.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacifi c Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360-901-0962, www.peninsulaartscenter.org, $20. First Sunday Family Program 1 p.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323, www.crmm.org. “A Very Merri-time” includes decorating a gingerbread boat, hot chocolate and cider, crafts and photos with Santa. Tuesday, Dec. 8 Winter Holiday Centerpieces 10 a.m. to noon, Ilwaco Timberland Library, 158 N. 1st Ave., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642- 3908, www.TRL.org, free, adults. Learn to create fl oral holiday arrangements . Bring a shallow dish and ornaments. Other materials provided. Make it Mosaics 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ocean Park Timberland Library, 1308 256th Place, Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665-4184, www.TRL.org, adults and teens. Materials provided or bring your own. Coastal Writers Critique 10 a.m., PUD Building, 9610 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash, 360-642-1221. Discuss and critique works in progress . Holiday Wreath Making 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce, 207 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2623, www.cannonbeach.org. Comes with an instructor, refresh- ments and holiday music! Lunch in the Loft Noon, Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3500, www.beachbooks37. com, $25. Polly Campbell will discuss her newest book “How to Live an Awesome Life.” Cost includes lunch and a signed copy . Reservations required. Botanical Card Making 1 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www. seasidelibrary.org. Make botanical holiday greeting cards . Registration required. Wednesday, Dec. 9 Tuesday, Dec. 8 Book Discussion & Signing Naselle Timberland Library, 4 Parpala Road, Naselle, Wash., 360-484-3877, www. TRL.org. Author Robert Michael Pyle will read from his book “Wintergreen: Rambles in a Ravaged Land.” Discussion and book signing to follow. CCC Career Exploration 5 to 7 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2411, www.clatsopcc.edu/newcareer, free. Identify career paths . Registration required. Team Trivia Tournament 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www. seasidelibrary.org, free, all ages. Trivia tournament nights are informal, fun competi- tions. Prizes awarded. Haystack Rock Lecture 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org, free. “Perspectives on Ecola Watershed Health.” Thursday, Dec. 10 Adult Care Workshop 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 204 W. Marine Dr., Astoria, 503-726-5240, www.oregoncarepartners.com. Learn how to care for an aging person. Register online. Pain Education 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital, 725 S. Wahanna Road, Seaside, 800- 562-8964, www.providence.org/classes, free. Registration required. December 3, 2015 | coastweekend.com | 7