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E VENTS CONTINUED Tuesday, Jan. 26 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. Past to Present Lecture Series 10:30 a.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323, www.crmm.org. Guest speaker Rick Gill will give a talk on river pilot operations. Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser 5 p.m., Big Wave Café, 822 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-5248, $20, all ages. Big Wave Café will host its annual Library Lovers spaghetti dinner with proceeds going toward new library furniture. Last Tuesday Poetry Open Mic 7 p.m., Port of Call Bistro & Bar, 894 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-267-4290, free. Port of Call off ers an Open Mic poetry reading of poems, short prose or an occasional song. Sign-up is at 6:45 p.m. All ages allowed to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 Coff ee and Caucuses Discussion 10 a.m., Bagels by the Sea, 210 S. Holladay Drive, Seaside, nholmes105@ yahoo.com. The community is invited for coff ee and a fun discussion on the upcoming local, statewide and national election. There will be fun quizzes and prizes. Sou’Wester Garden Club 10 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. This month’s program will be on the North Coast Food Program. The public is welcome and membership is open. Thursday, Jan. 28 Project Homeless Connect 10 a.m., Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-325-1400. Clatsop Community Action will host its annual Project Homeless Connect day off ering free services such as veteran services, hot meals, haircuts, warm clothing and medical screenings; and information on prescriptions, employment, shelter/housing and food stamps. Wednesday, Jan. 27 Coloring for Adults 5:30 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323, www.astorialibrary.org, free, 21 and older. Come to the library to experience a new trend in relaxation: coloring books for adults with more intricate designs and patterns off ering a fun and unique way to unwind. Swing Dance Lessons 2 to 3 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacifi c Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360- 665-0022, www.peninsulaartscenter.org, $5 to $10 donation, 11 and older. Learn to swing dance with Sarah Sloane. No partner and no experience necessary. Bring a dry pair of shoes, smooth on the bottom and no high heels. Registration suggested. Monday, Jan. 25 Diabetes Education 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital, 725 S. Wahanna Road, Seaside, 503-717-7301, www.providence.org, free. This program is for anyone who suff ers from diabetes. Caregivers are welcome to attend. Registration required Tuesday, Jan. 26 Artists Reception 6 p.m., CCC Royal Nebeker Gallery Gallery, 1799 Lexington Ave., Astoria, www.aunaturelart.com, 503-338-2421. Clatsop Community College’s Royal Nebeker Gallery Gallery will host an artist reception for the 2016 “Au Naturel: The Nude in the 21st Century” art show. Slow Jams 1 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacifi c Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360- 901-0962, www.peninsulaartscenter.org, $10. Janet Clark will off er two classes to musicians who want to learn more about ensemble playing: for beginners and at 6 p.m. for intermediates. History & Hops Lecture 6 p.m., Seaside Brewing Co., 851 Broadway, Seaside, 503-717-5451, www. seasidebrewery.com. As part of the History & Hops lecture series, Seaside Museum and Seaside Brewing present “Unique Oregon Stories” with Darrell Jabin, Oregon’s traveling historian. Wednesday, Jan. 27 Trivia Night 6:30 p.m., Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton, $2 person per game. Y OUTH Tuesday, Jan. 26 Editor’s Pick: Sunday, Jan. 24 Kid Rock 1 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacifi c Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360-901-0962, www. peninsulaartscenter.org, free/ donation, 5 and under. Carolyn Monroe will teach music and movement every Tuesday. Parents must accompany children. C LASSES Thursday, Jan. 21 Guitar Instruction 6 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacifi c Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360- 901-0962, www.peninsulaartscenter.org, donation. Learn more about the guitar with studio and touring pro Dale Peterson. Saturday, Jan. 23 Writing Workshop on Rain 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503- 812-1524, $80. Join Matt Love for a one-day rain writing workshop, covers creative thinking, visualization and writing. Limited to 15 participants. Email nestuccaspitpress@gmail.com to register. Healthy, Aff ordable, Delicious Cooking Class 6 to 8:30 p.m., North Coast Food Web, 577 18th St., Astoria, northcoast- foodweb.org, 503-468-0921, $10. In this hands-on cooking class, choose healthy, seasonal ingredients to create aff ordable meals. You may learn new kitchen skills or fi ne tune your current ones. Instructor will share great tips on meal planning for busy evenings that won’t blow your budget. Thursday, Jan. 28 Pinochle Refresher Course 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503- 738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com. The Knochlers pinochle group off ers a free refresher and beginning course in pinochle to adults 55 and older. Beginners are welcome. Guitar Instruction 6 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacifi c Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360- 901-0962, www.peninsulaartscenter.org, donation. Preregistration Cooking Class: Techniques in the Kitchen 2 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13 and 18, North Coast Food Web, 577 18th St., Astoria, northcoastfoodweb. org, 503-468-0921, $200. In this fi ve-week Saturday morning hands-on cooking class series designed for all skill levels, learn basic kitchen techniques, demystify recipes and fi nd new ways to cook at home using farm fresh, seasonal ingredients. Week one is knife skills, week two is produce and compound butters, week three is saute and stir fry, week four is shellfi sh, and week fi ve is fresh pasta and quick sauces. Scholarships are available. Mozzarella Making Class 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Jan. 30, Chamber of Commerce Community Hall, 207 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, $49, www.freshmozz.eventbrite.com. Learn about fresh mozzarella cheese, making, tasting and take home. Register by Jan. 28 for early bird discount, or $55 after deadline. January 21, 2016 | coastweekend.com | 7
