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Learn about Northwest salvage divers Author Rebecca Harrison to speak at Cannon Beach Library CANNON BEACH — Rebecca Harrison, author of “Deep, Dark and Dangerous: On the Bottom with the Northwest Salvage Divers,” will be the next speaker at the Cannon Beach Library’s Northwest Author series at 2 p.m. Satur- day, March 12. Harrison’s book is focused on the hard-hat salvage divers from Oregon and Washington who work underwater in tur- bid darkness, attired in cum- bersome diving gear. These men have barely enough room to move around while ¿ght- ing the cold temperatures and treacherous currents. It is a dirty, unromantic and highly dangerous way of earning a living, yet these divers would not trade their jobs for any oth- er profession. From locating sunken boxcars to repairing concrete foundations of bridges, no task is too risky. Any under- water salvage or repair work NW Author Series 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12 Cannon Beach Library 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach 503-436-1391 Free Submitted photo “Deep, Dark and Dangerous: On the Bot- tom with Northwest Salvage Divers” by Rebecca Harrison. becomes the job of these elite divers — they are carpenters, masons, riggers, hydraulic me- chanics, ironworkers, welders, pile bucks and underwater en- gineers. They must be able to adapt all blueprints, tools and equipment to the harsh reali- ties of the underwater environ- ment. Harrison was born and raised in Oregon and has re- cently moved to the Oregon Coast. She spends time trav- eling around the world writing and working. She has recently published a new book, “Port- land’s Maritime History,” from the Images of America series. Harrison notes that Portland was not only the site of numerous marine terminals along the Willamette and Co- lumbia rivers, but was home to a rich American maritime history. Portland shipbuilding started in 1840 with the con- struction of the schooner Star of Oregon. More than l00 years later, three Portland shipyards would build 621 ships for the World War II effort. In a soon-to-be-published work, Harrison will take read- ers back 150 years to ride the grand Columbia and Willa- mette rivers on sternwheel- ers of the mid 1800s. The book, “Aboard the Portland: The History of Northwest Steamships,” meticulously re- searched, tells the exciting sto- ry of these trade and transport ships and explores how Port- land survived time and harsh work to become the last place operating steam sternwheelers in America. The Cannon Beach Library hosts various Northwest au- thors in its second Saturday series. All library events are free, and the public is wel- come. Cannon Beach Library is located at 131 N. Hemlock St. For more information, call 503-436-1391, or visit www. cannonbeachlibrary.org 3 Thursday rd Robotics teams also to stage a battle SKAMOKAWA, Wash. — The River Life Interpretive Center at Redmen Hall in will feature an exhibit of art and science projects created by Wahkia- kum School District students from Saturday, March 12 through April 10. Original artwork from Mary Moonen’s elementary school students, Tina Merz’s middle school students, and Sue Garn’s high school stu- dents will be featured. A com- bination of art and science projects from Kyle Hurley’s Ag Science class will also be on exhibit. The exhibit opens with a reception from noon to 4 p.m. on March 12. Students and teachers will be present to talk about their programs, and re- freshments will be served. On Saturday, March 26, Redmen Hall will host the “Battle of the Robots” pre- sented by Ron Wright’s 4-H Robotics Club, Jeff Pillar’s eighth grade robotics class, and Jeff Rooklidge’s high school robotics class. This is a special, one-day-only event from 1 to 3 p.m. with a ro- botics demonstration; refresh- ments will be served. Both the 4-H club and the high school robotics class have competed in district ro- botics tournaments. The high school team made it to state competitions in the past. All robots are assembled and pro- grammed by the students. Redmen Hall is located at 1394 Washington State Route 4. The hall is open noon to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sun- day. For more information call 360-795-8675. Big Fat Gay Movie Night set at Columbian Theater Craft Fair M arch 12th 16 | March 10, 2016 | coastweekend.com Redmen Hall shows student artwork, science projects ASTORIA — Big Fat Gay Movie Night returns to the Columbian Theater on Friday, March 11. Join members of the local LGBT community for the ¿lm “The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert,” starring Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp. Share in some laughs and adventure, and travel across the desert in this heart-warm- ing ¿lm. A 1994 Australian comedy-drama, “The Adven- tures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert” follows the journey of two drag queens and a trans- gender woman performing across the Australian Outback. The ¿lm won a Academy Award for best costume design and is considered a cult clas- sic. Doors open at 9:30 p.m., and the movie starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are $4 at the door, and Submitted photo “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” will be screened March 11 at the Columbian Theater for ages 17 and up. proceed will go to the Lower Columbia Q Center. The theater’s balcony is 21 and over, offering beer and wine service. Ages 17 and old- er are welcome downstairs.
