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Friday, March 18 (continued)
Writers Weekend
3 p.m., Ocean Park Retreat Center, 28511 Vernon Ave., Ocean Park, Wash.,
360-665-4367, www.opretreat.org. The Writers Weekend workshop will
cover beginning writing, noni ction, i ction, poetry. There will be a panel,
mentors, food and conversation. Bring a manuscript, or works in progress.
Community Skate Night
5 p.m., Armory, 1636 Exchange St., Astoria, $3, all ages. Community skate
night is a weekly, family-friendly, fun activity. Skate rentals available.
Brewers Dinner
5:30 p.m., Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside,
503-738-6391, www.pouringatthecoast.com, $65, 21 and older. Chef Chris
Holen and students in the Seaside Culinary Arts program will prepare a
i ve-course dinner with beer pairings from Oregon coast breweries. Reser-
vations required. Proceeds will benei t the SHS culinary program.
Texas Hold’em
7 p.m., American Legion 168, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-
436-2973, 21 and older. Cannon Beach American Legion of ers a Texas
Hold’em poker tournament.
Saturday, March 19
Writers Weekend
8 a.m., Ocean Park Retreat Center, 28511 Vernon Ave., Ocean Park, Wash.,
360-665-4367, www.opretreat.org.
Angora Hiking Club
9 a.m., meet at the 6th St. parking lot (between 6th and 7th streets, Marine
Drive and the trolley tracks), Astoria, 503-861-3669, www.angorahik-
ingclub.org. Tessa Scheller will lead a moderate hike along the Skipanon
Peninsula.
Editor’s Pick:
Family Kite Fun
11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash.,
360-642-4020, www.worldkitemuseum.com, all ages. During spring
break, the World Kite Museum will have special family events including
learning how soldiers used kites, folding an origami crane for good luck,
kite making, trivia games and more.
Coloring Café
1 p.m., South Bend Timberland Library, 1216 W. First St., South Bend,
Wash., 360-875-5532, www.TRL.org, adults and teens. Relax with crayons,
coloring pages and a cup of cof ee. All supplies provided or bring your own.
Pouring at the Coast
3 p.m., Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-738-
6391, pouringatthecoast.com, 21 and older. “Pouring at the Coast Beer
Fest” features craft beer tasting with more than 30 breweries, includes
wine, food vendors, live music, awards and prizes.
Manzanita Writers Series
7 p.m., Hof man Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-
3846, $7. The Manzanita Writers Series presents a reading and Q&A with
Thor Hanson from his book “The Triumph of Seeds.” Open mic to follow.
Sunday, March 20
Writers Weekend
8 a.m., Ocean Park Retreat Center, 28511 Vernon Ave., Ocean Park, Wash.,
360-665-4367, www.opretreat.org.
Peninsula Quilt Show
Noon to 4 p.m., Columbia Pacii c Heritage Museum, 115 Lake St., Ilwaco.
In Their Footsteps
1 p.m., Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-
861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi, free. As part of In Their Footsteps lecture
series, Fort Clatsop presents “Explaining Dismal Nitch” with Rex Ziak.
Bar Wars: Trivia Game Show
4 p.m., Merry Time Bar & Grill, 995 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-468-0852, ,
21 and older. Part trivia, part game show. Each game is three rounds, each
round is three sets. Top teams will compete in a showcase showdown.
Monday, March 21
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.
Tuesday, March 22
Saturday, March 19
Lewis & Clark Trail Run
10 a.m., Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria,
503-861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi, $20 or free with pass. Lewis and
Clark National Historical Park will host the i rst of a trail run series to
bid adieu to winter at Fort Clatsop, choice of 5k or 10k run. Register
from 9 to 9:30 a.m. at the visitor center, then hike half a mile to the
starting line.
Peninsula Quilt Show
10 a.m., Columbia Pacii c Heritage Museum, 115 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash.
Whale Watching Week
10 a.m., Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, Ilwaco, Wash., Ecola State Park,
Cannon Beach and Neahkahnie Mountain Historic Marker Turnout on Hwy.
101, 541-765-3304, www.whalespoken.org. The Whale Watching Spoken
Here program places trained volunteers (to March 26) at the best locations
along the Oregon and Washington coasts to help visitors spot migrating
Gray whales as they travel from California and Mexico to Alaska.
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.
Wednesday, March 23
Let’s Go Birding Bird Survey
9 a.m., Fort Stevens State Park at Battery Russell, 100 Peter Iredale Road,
Hammond, 503-861-3170, ext. 41, dane.osis@oregon.gov, 8 and older.
Native Shrub Planting
10 a.m., Clear Lake Habitat Reserve, of Ridge Road, Warrenton, 503-738-
9126. North Coast Land Conservancy continues its restoration project
restoring existing wetlands and creating new ones by planting willows and
bare-root shrubs. Bring a lunch and prepare to get muddy. There are no
toilets and dogs are not allowed. Call in advance for directions.
Thursday, March 24
Wit and Wisdom
7 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, all ages, free. Guest
speaker Kjirsten Severson will explore the question “What is a Human
Being?” at this Wit and Wisdom fourth Thursday lecture. Doors open at 6
p.m., and food and drink will be available for purchase.
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Saturday, March 19
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
8:30 a.m., Warrenton Community Center, 170 S.W. Third St., Warrenton,
503-861-2233, $5 12 and older, $3 6 to 11, $1 5 and under. Enjoy all-you-
can-eat pancakes, plus sausage, eggs and beverages. There will be raffl e
baskets and more. Proceeds benei t the Warrenton Community Center.
Pickleball
10 a.m., Camp Rilea Gymnasium, 333168 Patriot Way, Warrenton, 503-738-
3311, www.sunsetempire.com, $5, 12 and older. Join in for three hours of
fun, exercise, demonstrations and instruction. Balls
and paddles provided and no experience or
registration required.
Monday, March 21
Spring Break Camp
10 a.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock
St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0609, www.
coastertheatre.com, $125, 8 and older. Using
monologue, song and movement, campers will select,
develop and present a historical character, includes workshop with Timothy
Mooney. Camp runs to March 25.
Wednesday, March 23
Making Music
10 a.m., South Bend Timberland Library, 1216 W. First St., South Bend,
Wash., 360-875-5532, www.TRL.org, children. The Family Read & Sing
Aloud program presents “The Music is in You” where children can make
their own musical instruments, kits provided.
C LASSES
Friday, March 18
Garden Club Workshop
11:30 a.m., Ilwaco Community Building, 151 1st Ave., Ilwaco, Wash.,
360-665-0137. Speakers for the Green Fingers Garden Club will be master
gardeners Kelly Rupp and Bev Arnoldy, who will talk about raised garden
beds and pruning basics. Bring a lunch, gloves, boots, hand shears, loppers,
hand saws, rain gear, knee pads or small stools.
Saturday, March 19
Time 4 Coaching
11 a.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 720-301-3993,
www.heart2heartcoacing.org, free. This small group coaching class discuss-
es topics supporting personal growth.
Writing Workshop
1 p.m., Hof man Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-
3846, www.hof manblog.org, $30. Author Thor Hanson will teach a writing
workshop “Seeing Things: The Journey from Vision to Words” to help writers
hone their observation skills, adding detail to their writing.
Monday, March 21
Beginning Weaving
6 to 8 p.m., Astoria Fiber Arts Academy, 1296 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-
5598, www.astoriai berarts.com. This class is for those who have never
used knitting needles or need a refresher. Meets Mondays and Thursdays.
Wednesday, March 23
Franchise Smart
3 to 5 p.m., Raymond Timberland Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash.,
360-942-2408, free, adults. Learn the pros and cons of franchise ownership,
how to i nd the right franchise, market research and i nancing.
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