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South Pacific County Humane Society celebrates 20 years of sheltering cats, dogs Astoria Visual Arts welcomes new artists to a-i-r program ASTORIA — Earlier this month, Astoria Visual Arts’ artist-in-residence program welcomed three emerging artists to work in downtown studios provided to them rent- free, with support from Alba- tross & Co., Astoria Coffee- house & Bistro, Astoria Co-op Grocery, City Lumber Co., Dots ‘N Doodles Art Supplies, and Fort George Brewery. The artists were chosen IURPDFURZGHG¿HOGRIKLJKO\ TXDOL¿HGFDQGLGDWHVEDVHGRQ the caliber of their work and merit of their proposals. Their residencies will run from April through June. Painter Meghann Hanour Sprague of Astoria will use the time spent in her studio in the Hobson Building on Commer- cial Street to work on a series titled “The Great Exchange.” The series “illustrates the ten- GHUDQGH[SRVHGVWDWHZH¿QG ourselves in when we entrust another with our heart,” wrote Sprague in her application es- say. The acrylic paintings will be on large canvases, ranging from 5-to-8 feet in height. Artists Rachel Jensen and David Plechl will be working together on a joint project, “collaborative work that en- compasses the discoveries of a partnered dialogue,” in their studio overlooking the Colum- Submitted photo Meghann Hanour Sprague is an artist, mother, wife, baker, barista and student in Astoria. Submitted photo Rachel Jensen is an Astoria native. bia River atop Edison Bros. Fish Company. Born and raised in Astoria, Jensen studied visual arts at Marlboro College and Port- land State University. Her re- cent paintings explore color and texture, the building up of layers that are later removed to expose what is underneath. Plechl uses his background in photography, painting and printmaking to create visual artwork that explores themes of environmental reordering, material transience, and the improbability of meaning. AVA a-i-r is designed to en- courage the creative, intellec- tual and professional growth of emerging artists. While no exhibition, publication or per- formance is required of the selected artists, community re- sponsibility includes a week- end open studio event before Submitted photo David Plechl will work on on a joint project with Rachel Jensen. the end of each AVA a-i-r ses- sion. Finalists are chosen in a blind selection process on the basis of artistic merit by an independent panel of estab- lished working artists and arts patrons. For more information, visit astoriavisualarts.org CHINOOK, Wash. — In 1996, the Pet Protectors and Hu- mane Society joined forces to FUHDWHWKH6RXWK3DFL¿F&RXQ- ty Humane Society, a com- munity-funded no-kill animal shelter in Long Beach. To cel- ebrate 20 years of sheltering dogs and cats, the SPCHS is planning a party for the people and businesses that have made it all possible. The “It’s Raining Cats & Dogs” dinner and silent auc- tion event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at the Chinook School, located at 810 U.S. Highway 101. The irrepressible Dwayne Smallwood will act as emcee. Taylor Baker will perform live music, and talented Ilwaco High School students may too. A Pinup, a Pirate and a Pup ZLOORIIHUUDIÀHVDQGJDPHVRI chance throughout the evening. Special people who have been integral to making the shelter a reality will be rec- ognized. There will also be a surprise for Oceanside Animal Clinic veterinarians Ed Ketel and Catherine Lindblad. Dinner will be provided by Photo by Joshua Bessex Veterinarians Catherine Lindblad and Ed Ketel will receive a surprise at the event. Sondra Eaton of the The Cove restaurant and will include: Italian pasta with special red or smoked razor clam sauce, garlic bread and sticks, and Italian salad. Enjoy chocolate cake or homemade cookies for dessert. A beer and wine cash bar will also be available. The silent auction tables will close every 15 minutes; so don’t be late. Items include: four passes to Disneyland, a two-night stay at The Break- ers; $75 for the Bridgewater Bistro; a champagne basket; a signed hand-colored print by Noel Thomas; a signed orig- inal watercolor by Charles Mulvey; touring bikes courte- sy of Dennis Company, com- plete with a bottle of wine and a fresh seafood bucket you can ¿OO ZLWK RI IRRG DW 7KH Crab Pot; Dennis Company gift cards and bags of Blue Buffalo Pet Food; gift baskets from Brown’s Coastal Corner Market; jewelry and needlec- raft bundles; books; dog treats from Blue Dog Bakery; an electric saw; a basket from Harmony SoapWorks; custom business cards and more. Tickets are $25 each, and children under 12 pay their age. Pay at the door or in ad- vance at beachpets.com. For more information, visit the website or call 360-642-1180 Open 7am Daily! 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