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E VENTS CONTINUED Sunday, Feb. 7 Coff ee & Caucuses 10 a.m., Bagels by the Sea, 210 S. Holladay Drive, Seaside, nholmes105@yahoo. com. The community is invited for coff ee and a discussion on the upcoming local, statewide and national election. There will be fun quizzes and prizes. C LASSES Saturday, Feb. 6 Artist Reception 2 p.m., Hoff man Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, www.hoff manblog.org. The Hoff man Center will host an artist reception for Rocka- way Beach artist Doreen Lindstedt, who will display new artwork during February. Meet the Author 1:30 p.m., Astoria Golf & Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Lane, Warrenton, 503- 717-7154. Willem O’Reilly, author of “What Do I Do Now: A Caregiver’s Journey with Alzheimer’s” will give an intimate account of struggles faced during his role as his wife’s caregiver. Small Farm Sustainability Class 10 a.m. to noon, Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503- 338-2408, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $49. Explore best practices in four sessions on four main systems to help small farm operations step into sustainability. Winter Film Series 2 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, www. liberty-theater.org, $5, PG-13. AIFF and Liberty Theater present MGM’s 1952 musical treasure “Singin’ in the Rain” starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor. Bridge Talks 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-325-2203, free, all ages. Joe Leahy will start the new presentation and discussion series Bridge Talks off with “Automobile Ferries at the Mouth of the Columbia River, 1921-1966.” Writing Workshop 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Hoff man Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503- 368-3846, www.hoff manblog.org, $50. Bob Balmer will teach a writing workshop on “Mining Your Life for Laughs” where students explore humorous writings and discuss what makes them laugh. Registration required. HRAP Lecture Series 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, www.friendsofhaystackrock.org, free. Dr. Debbie Duffi eld of Portland State Univer- sity will discuss “Marine Mammals, the Marine Mammal Stranding Network and Marine Reserves” as the next speaker for the Haystack Rock lecture series. Time 4 Coaching 11 a.m. to noon, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 720-301-3993, www.heart2heartcoacing.org, free. This is a small group coaching class on topics to support personal growth. Monday, Feb. 8 Asian New Year Kite Celebration 11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642- 4020, www.worldkitemuseum.com, $3 to $5, all ages. Each year, the World Kite Museum features kites and cultures of diff erent Asian countries, displaying uniquely shaped and decorated kites and folk art with videos, demonstrations and hands-on activities through Feb. 22. Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser 5 to 7 p.m., American Legion 99, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, $6, all ages. Bring the family and enjoy a homemade pasta dinner plus dessert. Enter to win a drawing for a $200 Visa gift card in addition to other raffl e items. Proceeds go toward a Seaside High School delegate’s tuition for Oregon Girls State, a program teaching girls from Clatsop County about local and state governments. Tuesday, Feb. 9 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 10:30 a.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503- 325-2323, www.crmm.org, $5. Lois Leonard will present the fi lm “Finding David Douglas,” a tale of adventure and discovery that captures the compelling story of environmentalist David Douglas’s remarkable life. Mardi Gras Celebration 5 p.m., Peninsula Senior Activity Center, 21603 O Lane, Klipsan Beach, Wash., 360- 665-3999, www.peninsulaseniorcenter.com, $15. Celebrate Mardi Gras with the traditional King cake, hurricane punch, jambalaya, Cajun red beans, dirty rice and muff uletta salad. Reservations required. Knitting Club 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Coff ee Girl on Pier 39, 100 39th St., Astoria. The Knitting Club, and crafters too, meet Tuesdays for informal knitting. All skill levels welcome and knitters should bring supplies. Documentary Film Screening 6 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323, www. astorialibrary.org, free, all ages. “American Promise” is an intimate account of two middle-class African-American boys who entered a prestigious private school on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, spans 13 years. Author Discussion 6 p.m., Naselle Timberland Library, 4 Parpala Road, Naselle, Wash., 360-484-3877, www.TRL.org, free. Author Matt Love will talk about his latest work, his indepen- dent publishing career and his advice for aspiring writers, followed by a discussion and book signing. Wednesday, Feb. 10 Let’s Go Birding Survey 9 a.m., Sunset Beach State Recreation Site, Warrenton, 503-861-3170 ext. 41, dane. osis@oregon.gov, 8 and older. Help with the citizen science project to monitor habitats in the park. Volunteers meet at the Fort to Sea Trailhead. Thursday, Feb. 11 Editor’s Pick: Thursday, Feb. 11 ROCC Little Libraries Fundraiser 6 p.m., Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-738- 6742, www.seasidelibrary. org, all ages. The communi- ty is invited to a library auc- tion and fundraiser for the Little Free Libraries (built by locals for neighborhoods to use as community book exchanges) with a silent auction of items donated by local businesses and artists. Proceeds benefi t the Reading Outreach in Clatsop County program. Learn Self Defense 2 to 3:30 p.m., Belcher Home Gym, 30800 H St., Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665-0860, jonbelcher1741@yahoo.com, $10. Instructor Jon Belcher teaches the Ed Parker Sys- tem of Kenpo Karate, private lessons available. Ask about a free introductory lesson. Monday, Feb. 8 Pain Education 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital, 725 S. Wahanna Road, Seaside, 800-562-8964, www.providence.org, free. This is a monthly class providing educa- tion on understanding pain. Tuesday, Feb. 9 Beginner & Intermediate Tai Chi Noon to 1:15 p.m., Astoria Arts & Movement Center, 342 10th St., Astoria, 503-386- 7934, www.astoriaartsandmovement.com, $40 to $50. The beginner’s class will learn gentle warm up movements and progress to Tai Chi for Arthritis Part 1. Then from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. intermediate students will move to more advanced topics. Winter CPR & First Aid Class 1 to 5 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338- 2402, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $60. Students will develop skills to provide First Aid and CPR in emergency situations and care for life-threatening emergencies, includes two-year certifi cate. Registration required two days prior to class. Cost includes class fee and book. Next available date will be March 8. Wednesday, Feb. 10 Trivia Night 6:30 p.m., Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton, $2 person per game. Beers to Your Health 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-791-8869, www. astoria.coop, free, all ages. Astoria Co-op and Fort George welcomes Eric Steen who will discuss “Beers Made by Walking,” a program that invites brewers to make beer inspired by nature hikes and urban walks. Food and beverages served in the taproom. PageTurners Book Discussion 7 p.m., Raymond Timberland Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942- 2408, www.TRL.org, free, adults. This month’s discussion is “Flight Behavior” by Barbara Kingsolver. Books are available for check out. Y OUTH Ready, Set, Start 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., CCC Seaside Campus, 1455 Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-338- 2402, $20. David Reid will discuss the fundamental basics of starting a business, including research, marketing, growth and business plans. Stroke Support 1 to 2:30 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital, 725 S. Wahanna Road, Seaside, 503- 717-7781, free. This group is affi liated with the American Stroke Association and is open to survivors and caregivers. Learn Self Defense 4 to 5:30 p.m., Belcher Home Gym, 30800 H St., Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665-0860, jonbelcher1741@yahoo. com, $10. Thursday, Feb. 11 Wednesday, Feb. 10 Beginner & Intermediate Tai Chi Noon to 1:15 p.m., Astoria Arts & Movement Center, 342 10th St., Astoria, 503-386-7934, www.astoriaartsandmovement.com, $40 to $50. Spread the Love 1 p.m., Naselle Timberland Library, 4 Parpala Road, Naselle, Wash., 360-484-3877, www.TRL.org, free, children. Make fancy, frilly, dazzling, crazy, lovey-dovey or swoo- ny handmade valentines. Everything provided for sending those sweet greetings. Better Breathers Club 1:30 to 3 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital, 725 S. Wahanna Road, Seaside, 800- 562-8964, www.providence.org, free. These sessions off er ways to cope with COPD, asthma and other respiratory issues. February 4, 2016 | coastweekend.com | 7