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Learn the unlikely story of the Vortex I rock fest Watch ‘Lessons of Basketball and War’ at Hofman Center Matt Love to speak about the only state-sponsored rock fest in US history Documentary follows Somali refugee teenagers in Portland middle school ASTORIA — Forty-six year ago this summer, the only state-sponsored rock festival in American history unfolded in a state park outside of Port- land. Were you there? Can you remember anything about the experience? How in the world did something like this only happen in Oregon? Join Matt Love, author of “The Far Out Story of Vortex I,” for a unique multimedia presentation about the event. His presentation, “Oregon Story Sessions: Vortex I,” will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31 at the Fort George Lovell Showroom, located at 426 14th St. At the presentation, learn why Vortex I still matters to- day and help Love collect new stories and photographs for an upcoming second edition of his book planned for the 50th anniversary of Vortex in 2020. “I want to encourage any- one who attendend the festi- val to show up and share your stories with the crowd,” said Love. “There’s still much to know about Vortex, and I want to keep digging into it.” “I might also add,” said Love, “this being Fort George, a person can sip a Vortex IPA during a presentation about Vortex. I like that historical coincidence.” Two months after the May 1970 shootings at Kent State University and police riot at Portland State University, President Richard Nixon was scheduled to address the an- nual gathering of the Amer- ican Legion in Portland. The FBI told Oregon Gov. Tom McCall, a Republican facing a tough re-election bid later in November, that he should expect 25,000 Legionnaires and 50,000 anti-Vietnam War protesters to clash in the Rose City streets. The ensu- ing mayhem would make the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago “look like a tea party,” according to FBI doc- uments. To keep the peace, Mc- Call and a group of hippies collaborated to stage the only state-sponsored rock festi- val in American history. Four young people had approached McCall’s staff in June with the unprecedented idea of holding a festival to help draw po- tential protesters away from Portland. They asked McCall Submitted photo The free Vortex I: A Biodegradable Festival of Life, unfolded the last weekend of August in 1970; 100,000 people attended at McIver State Park outside Estacada. Submitted photo For the state-sponsored Vortex I rock festival in 1970, Oregon Gov. Tom McCall waived the prohibition against camping in McIver State Park. for a state park. He gave them one. They asked him to waive the park’s prohibition against camping and keep the cops out. McCall complied. The free festival, Vortex I: A Biodegradable Festival of Life, unfolded the last week- MANZANITA — The Hoffman Center for the Arts will screen the independent documentary “Lessons of Basketball and War” RQ )ULGD\ 0DUFK 7KH ¿OP will start at 7:30 p.m., and ad- mission is $5. Written and directed by Ron Burke, with cinematogra- phy by Wheeler resident Carl Vandervoort, “Lessons of Bas- NHWEDOO DQG :DU´ ZDV ¿OPHG at Hosford Middle School in Portland. Exploring the themes of vio- lence, prejudice, cultural identity DQG FRQÀLFW UHVROXWLRQ WKH ¿OP tells the story of a small group of Somali refugee teenage girls as they struggle to put the dis- trust and animosity of war be- hind them and create a new life in America. This documentary offers an engaging and at times thrilling account of a year in their young lives and the challenges faced by one dedicated educa- tor, peacemaker and basketball coach. Submitted photo The documentary was filmed at a Portland middle school. Both Burke and Vandervoort will attend the screening. The feature lasts 56 minutes, and re- freshments will be available. 7KH ¿OP ZRQ DQ $ZDUG RI Excellence at the International Film Festival for Peace, Inspira- tion and Equality in Indonesia. Watch a trailer at https://vim- eo.com/112290156 end in August, and 100,000 people attended at McIver Park outside of Estacada. Peace prevailed in Portland, McCall was re-elected to a second term and his leadership ushered in modern Oregon. There never was a Vortex II. Open 7am Daily! Haystack Rock Awareness Program seeks volunteers CANNON BEACH — The city of Cannon Beach is seeking volunteer Rocky Shore Inter- preters for the Haystack Rock Awareness Program. Volun- teer positions are under the direction of the program coor- dinator, with assistance from the volunteer coordinator. Volunteer Rocky Shore Interpreters help interpret natural resources to the public and visitor groups at Haystack Rock, including: sharing facts and trivia about the intertidal and bird life of Haystack Rock; answering visitor questions; promoting conservation and steward- ship of the area; assisting staff and other volunteers of the program; engaging vis- itors who are participating in prohibited activities in a friendly and professional manner; and setting up and breaking down the program. Volunteer interpreters also assist with data collection. Volunteers should be in- terested and enthusiastic about the marine areas at Haystack Rock and working with the public. Training will be provid- ed in the areas of intertid- al species and nesting bird identification, ecology, pro- gram set-up and break down, proper species collection techniques, data collection and general communication skills. Young adults under the age of 16 must be attend- ed with a guardian. Volunteers may attend a training session or train on the beach with experienced staff and volunteers. 2016 volunteer training sessions will be held April 9 and June 11 at Cannon Beach City Hall, located at 163 E. Gow- er St. Lunch will be provid- ed at each training. Attendees should RSVP. Contact HRAP Volunteer Coordinator Kelsey Brown at 503-436-8095 or hrapvolun- teer@ci.cannon-beach.or.us S E R V I N G B R E A K FA S T, LUNCH & SUPPER European Style Coffeehouse by day, intimate bistro offering neo-regional cuisine by night. Regional selection of beers, wines and vintage cocktails available. 243 11th Street, Astoria, OR 97103 503-325-1787 www.AstoriaCoffeeHouse.com We cater your event! 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