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E VENTS CONTINUED Saturday, Feb. 13 (continued) Ocean Park Art & Antique Walk 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., multiple venues, downtown Ocean Park, Wash. Explore the heart of Ocean Park through its art studios, galleries and antique stores. Watch artists demonstrate their work and fi nd nature inspired art, glass and old treasures. Maps are available at Ocean Park Chamber of Commerce and Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau. Book Signing 10 a.m., Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton, 503-861-5639. Anita Schacher will have two book signings for her newest book “Mom’s Minestrone,” a just title depicting of the book’s contents. Second signing at 7 p.m. Annual Seed Exchange Noon, White Clover Grange, 36585 Hwy. 53, Nehalem, 503-368-6874, www.whiteclovergrange.com, free, all ages. Give Seeds a Chance is an event where gardeners, seed collectors and novices can swap herb, vegeta- ble, fl ower and native plant seeds, and exchange information with others. Festival of Dark Arts 2 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, www.fortgeorgebrewery.com/festivalofdarkarts, all ages. One-day carnival of stouts is the centerpiece to Fort George Stout Month, a month long celebration of the darker ales. $40 for stout drinkers, $10 for non-drinkers and minors. Live music, stout inspired cuisine and entertainment. Northwest Author Series 2 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org, free. Bill Hall, author of “McCallandia” will be featured. Astoria Second Saturday Art Walk 5 p.m., various locations in downtown Astoria, all ages, free. Celebrate the arts in Astoria where businesses are open late, provide refreshments, entertainment and exhibit original works of art or craft. See Pages 10-11 for details and a map of locations. Tuesday, Feb. 16 Past to Present Lecture 10:30 a.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323, www.crmm.org, $5. The next discussion in the lecture series will be on the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. Editor’s Pick: Tuesday, Feb. 16 Open House & Ribbon Cutting 3 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Asto- ria, 503-325-3241. The Senior Center is celebrating its re- model with a tour, refreshments and a ribbon cutting cere- mony at 5:15 p.m. with the Chamber of Commerce. ABATE Chapter Meeting 5:30 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St., Astoria, 503-325-3566, www.northcoastabate.com. ABATE is a north coast group of motorcycle enthusiasts who ride, have fun and provide community support. Knitting Club 5:30 p.m., Coff ee Girl on Pier 39, 100 39th St., Astoria, 503-325-6900. The Knitting Club, and crafters too, meet weekly for informal knitting sessions. All skill levels welcome and everyone should bring their own supplies. Artist Reception 6 to 9 p.m., LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-468-0238, www.lightbox-photographic.com. LightBox will host an artist reception for featured artist James Wigger and other artists in the show “The Photographic Nude 2016.” Wednesday, Feb. 17 Cancer Research Dinner 6 p.m., Elks Lodge 1748, 324 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-6651. Seaside Elks will host a fundraiser dinner in memory of John Beneke and Shirley Cole to benefi t Knight Cancer Institute of OHSU. Reservations required. Listening to the Land 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.nclctrust.org, free. Geologist Tom Horning will discuss “The Geology of Water” at the next Listening to the Land lecture. Sunday, Feb. 14 Backyard Bird Count 9 a.m., Fort Clatsop Visitors Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503- 861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi, free, all ages. Monday, Feb. 15 Backyard Bird Count 9 a.m., Fort Clatsop Visitors Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503- 861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi, free, all ages. Knochlers Pinochle Group 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, all ages, $1 per session per person. Knochlers host regular play in the card game of pinochle every Monday. Prizes awarded. Write Astoria 5 p.m., Astoria Public Library, Flag Room, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325- 7323, www.astorialibrary.org, free. Write Astoria is an open forum where writers read from works in progress and off er constructive feedback. Bunco! 6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 168, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach. The Cannon Beach Women’s Auxiliary off ers monthly Bunco games. Cannon Beach Reads 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org. This month’s selection is “The Heart is a Lonely Hunter” by Carson McCullers. Thursday, Feb. 18 Town Hall Lecture 10 a.m., Historic Oysterville Schoolhouse, 3322 School Road, Oysterville, Wash., $3 donation. David Campiche will give a talk about “A Renaissance Moment.” The donation is suggested as a contribution toward the mainte- nance of the schoolhouse. Writers at Work 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org. This group is designed for writers to meet and share ideas with local authors. Trivia Night 6:30 p.m., Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton, $2 person per game. Human Prehistory Talk 7 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-9301, www.cbhistory.org, all ages. The Cannon Beach History Center & Museum presents “Atlas of Human Prehistory: A Talk about Human Migration and Dispersals” with Dr. Cameron Smith of Portland State University. Unsung Heroes Talk 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, 503-738-6742, www. seasidelibrary.org, all ages. Friends of the Seaside Library present author and storyteller Gideon For-mukwai who will talk on “Unsung Heroes: The Art of Storytelling,” a program which allows folks to retell stories that have impacted their lives. C LASSES Saturday, Feb.13 WSU Workshop & Plant Clinic 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Columbia Pacifi c Heritage Museum, 115 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-3446, www.columbiapacifi cheritagemuseum.com. WSU Master Gardeners of Pacifi c County will host a “Pruning Basics” workshop with a hands-on opportunity to practice pruning skills. Quilting Class 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-3300, www.homespunquilt.com, $30. Emi Ishino will teach students how to make the Lone Star quilt using Eleanor Burns’ book “Radiant Star.” Valentine Card Making Workshop Noon to 3 p.m., South Bend Timberland Library, 1216 W. First St., South Bend, Wash., 360-875-5532, www.TRL.org, all ages. Drop in anytime to craft the perfect valentine for someone special. Tuesday, Feb. 16 Communication & Listening Skills 8 a.m. to noon, CCC Seaside Campus, 1455 Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503- 338-2402, $75. Michael Olsen will give an overview of common workplace leadership skills in “Communication & Listening Skills for Professionals.” This is a two-day course. Wednesday, Feb. 17 Women’s Heart Health 10 a.m. to Noon, Duncan Law Center, 2001 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503- 338-2566, www.encorelearn.org. Off ered by ENCORE, Leslie Morgan will discuss women’s heart health, risk factors, symptoms, activities and steps women can take to create a heart-healthy lifestyle, includes interactive demonstrations. Preserving fi sh 10 a.m., Grays River Grange, Grays River, Wash., 360-465-2268, free. Learn the basics of preserving fi sh. This workshop will give participants the opportunity to pressure can salmon and prepare a dish using Columbia River canned salmon. Carrie Backman and Carol Ervest, Washington State University Food Safety information assistants, will teach the class through a grant provided by the Wahkiakum MRC. Space is limited; register by calling the Wahkiakum Extension Offi ce at 360-795-3278. February 11, 2016 | coastweekend.com | 7
