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E VENTS Humanities Conversation Project 3 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323, free. Prakash Chenjeri will present a discussion on “Beyond Human? Science, Technology and the Future of Human Nature.” Thursday, Jan. 7 Trivia Night 6:30 p.m., Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton, $2 person per game. Each night ends with a rollover jackpot question. Ales & Ideas 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, free. The pro- gram will be “The Really Big One: Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and the Cascadia Fault” with Pat Corcoran and Ed Joyce. Friday, Jan. 8 Let’s Go Birding 9 a.m., Fort to Sea Trailhead, Sunset Beach State Recreation Area, Sunset Beach Road, Warrenton, 503-861-3170, ext. 41, all ages, free. Help monitor birds at Sunset Beach and the Fort to Sea Trail at this weekly bird survey. Astoria Second Saturday Art Walk 5 to 8 p.m., downtown Astoria. Celebrate the arts in Astoria where businesses are open late, provide refreshments, entertainment and exhibit original works of art or craft. Find more info and a map on Page 9. Sunday, Jan. 10 Sunday Afternoon Live for Youth 2 p.m., Raymond Theatre, 323 Third St., Raymond, Wash., www.sun- dayafternoonlive.org, $5. Comedian Alex Zerbe the Zaniac will perform. Tuesday, Jan. 12 Community Skate Night 5 p.m., The Armory, 1636 Exchange St., Astoria, $3, all ages. Community skate night is a weekly, family-friendly, fun activity. Skate rentals available. 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. King Tide Photo Initiative 5:30 p.m., Cannon Beach Community Hall, 207 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, fawn@oregonshores.org, free. Join CoastWatch and celebrate the photo documentation of the eff ects of King Tides. View photos, enjoy refreshments, and hear a talk about seal levels by John Bauer of DOGAMI. Past to Present Lecture Series 10:30 a.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323, www.crmm.org. Captains Jeff and Christine Smith will discuss rebuilding the wooden 60-foot David B for its current service as an Alaska passenger vessel. Saturday, Jan. 9 “Web Junkie” Film Screening 7 p.m. Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, free. The library and award-winning independent nonfi ction PBS fi lm series POV present a screening of “Web Junkie,” fi lmmakers Shosh Shlam’s and Hilla Medalia’s extraordinary look into a Beijing Internet addiction rehab center. Northwest Author Series 2 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1391, free. Matt Love, author of “The Great Birthright,” will be featured. Wednesday, Jan. 13 Editor’s Pick: Saturday, Jan. 9 Author Reading 4:30 p.m., Cloud & Leaf Bookstore, 148 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-2665, www.cloudandleaf. wordpress.com. Mindy Halleck will read from her novel “Return to Sender,” in which a Korean War hero turned apathetic Catholic priest deals with a missing child, his long-lost love returning, and a fanatical religious serial killer in 1950s Manzanita. Night of All Knowledge Trivia 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, free, all ages. Trivia tournament nights are fun competitions. World Haystack Rock Lecture 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org, free. Joshua Saranpaa, director of the Wildlife Center of the North Coast will give a presentation on how the center is “A Sanctuary for Oregon’s Seabirds.” Thursday, Jan. 14 Beers to Your Health 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-791-8869, www.astoria.coop, free, all ages. The program is “Learning How to Become Your Best Self with Yoga Philosophy” with Dawn Hanson. PageTurners Book Discussion 7 p.m., Raymond Timberland Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-2408, www.TRL.org, free, adults. Join in a discussion of “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed. Books are available for check out. New members welcome. C LASSES Thursday, Jan. 7 Opera Appreciation Class 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2408, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $75. Class will cover musical, dramatic and stylistic analysis to gain a greater understanding of opera. Preregistration required. Jewelry Metal Smithing 6 to 8:30 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2408, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $75. Learn how to make silver, brass or copper jewelry using hand tools and precious metals. Call 503-325-0998 for a list of supplies. Monday, Jan. 11 Folk Dancing 10 a.m. to noon, Astoria Recreation Center, 1555 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-338-2566, www.encorelearn.org. ENCORE off ers open classes to non-members who are interested in joining. Attendees may come to two classes as a guest before becoming a member. This class is an eight-session class. Visit the website for a complete list. Tuesday, Jan. 12 QuickBooks Level 2 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., CCC Seaside Campus, 1455 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-338-2402, $20. Building on the concepts from Intro to QuickBooks, students will work with a sample retail business plan. Seating is limited and registration required. Class repeats at 5:30 p.m. at the Astoria campus. Bridge Lessons R Us 9:30 a.m. to noon, Port of Astoria Mooring Basin, 10 Basin St., Astoria, 503-338-2566, www.encorelearn.org. Off ered by ENCORE. Harbor Volunteer Training 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-3426. The Harbor currently has volunteer opportunities available at the shelter, for community events and special projects. If interested, stop by the offi ce for a volunteer packet. Wednesday, Jan. 13 Ready, Set, Start 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2402, $20. David Reid will go over the fundamental basics of starting a business. Cooking for One or Two 10 a.m. to noon, North Coast Food Web, 577 18th St., Astoria, 503-338- 2566, www.encorelearn.org. Off ered by ENCORE, this is a fi ve-session class. Sketching Class 10 a.m. to noon, Hoff man Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368- 3846, www.hoff manblog.org, $60 and $12 material fee, adults. Renee Delight will teach a three-session “Living the Sketchy Life” workshop, teaching drawing fundamentals. Beginners to experienced welcome. Thursday, Jan. 14 Building Websites & Using Facebook 10 a.m. to noon, CCC Seaside Campus, 1455 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-338-2566, www.encorelearn.org. Off ered by ENCORE, this is a six-ses- sion class learning simple methods on how to use websites and Facebook. What’s in the News 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., CCC Seaside Campus, 1455 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-338-2566, www.encorelearn.org. Off ered by ENCORE, this is a six-ses- sion class off ering a discussion on a wide-range of current aff airs. M ARKETS Saturday, Jan. 9 Consignment Auction 5 to 8 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4953, www.longbeachgrange.org. Preview auction items from 4 to 5 p.m. Visit the website for drop-off information. January 7, 2016 | coastweekend.com | 7
