Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current | View Entire Issue (June 9, 2016)
JUNE 9, 2016 // 13 12 // COASTWEEKEND.COM ON YOUR PHONE COA S T W E E K E N D C A L E N DA R Check out the Coast Weekend calendar, and other great content at CoastWeekend.com PHOTO BY ERICK BENGEL Saturday, June 11 HAVA Garage Sale 8 a.m., Pacifi c County Fairgrounds, State Route 6, Menlo, Wash., 360-942-4716, all ages. Harbor Association of Volunteers for Animals will host a garage sale featuring furniture, toys, antiques and more. 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, 503-338-6883. Arline LaMear will lead a moderate hike at Wil- lapa Bay Nature Trail. Thursday, June 9 Astoria Pride Play 8 p.m., KALA, 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-338-4878, $10, 18+. The one-act read- ers’ theater production of “The Madness of Lady Bright” tells the lonely story of an aging drag queen. Astoria Pride 9-11 a.m., The Armory, 1636 Exchange St., Astoria. View the AIDS Memorial Quilt. Gay Movie Night 10 p.m., Columbian Theater, 1114 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503- 325-2233, suggested donation. Lower Columbia Q Center presents a Big Fat Gay Movie Night with the film “Purple Rain,” which is rated R. Riverwalk Market 9 a.m., 632 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503- 260-5592. This market features produce, fl ow- ers, plant starts, eggs, ready-to-eat food, pie walks, live music and kids’ activities. Saturday Sandcastle Contest Friday, June 10 HAVA Garage Sale 8 a.m., Pacific County Fairgrounds, State Route 6, Menlo, Wash., 360-942-4716, all ages. Harbor Asso- ciation of Volunteers for Animals (HAVA) will host the biggest garage sale in the community featur- ing furniture, toys, antiques, clothes, sports equipment and more. Puget Island Farmers Market 3-6 p.m., Stock- house’s Farm, 59 W. Birnie Slough Road, Cathlamet, Wash., 360-849-4145. Shop for produce, fresh bread, pizza, des- serts, kim chi, jams, meat and honey. Columbia-Pacific Farmers Market 3-6 p.m., Vet- erans Field, at 3rd and Oregon streets, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2400. Find produce, meat, eggs, dairy, baked goods, flowers, plants, prepared foods and live music. √ √ Dance Recital 5 p.m., Seaside Con- vention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-717-1637, free. Encore Dance hosts an all-ages, all-lev- els hip-hop dance workshop. Tumbling demonstration begins at 6:30 p.m. and solo performers at 7 p.m. Manzanita Farmers Market 5-8 p.m., Corner of Laneda Ave. and 5th St., Manzanita, Coast Weekend editor suggested events 503-368-3339. Fea- turing produce and farm products, live entertainment, kids’ activities, wines and handcrafted items. Sandcastle Parade 5:30 p.m., downtown Cannon Beach at 2nd and Spruce streets, Cannon Beach, 503- 436-2623, all ages. Celebrate the annual sandcastle contest with a weekend of events beginning with the sandcastle parade. Poster Unveiling 6 p.m., Lighthouse Realty, 25510 Ver- non, Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665- 4202. Peninsula Arts Association invites the community to see the unveiling of the 35th annu- al Garlic Festival poster. Comedy Night 9 p.m., Merry Time Bar & Grill, 995 Ma- rine Drive, Astoria, 503-468-0852, no cover, 21+. Merry Time presents an evening of stand-up comedy with Andie Main, Gabe Dinger, JoAnn Schinderle and Nariko Ott. “Junior Shanghaied” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $5 to $10, all ages. “Junior Shanghaied” is a musical melodrama adapted for teens. Astoria Pride Gala 8 p.m., The Armory, 1636 Exchange St., Astoria, $10 to $20, 21+. The Gala celebra- tion features “Dragu- lation!” performances, LCQC choir and guest entertainers, plus food and drinks. √ 8:30 a.m., on the beach near Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, 503-436-2623, all ages. Watch artisans create sand sculptures before the high tide washes them away. Awards presented follow- ing fi nal judging at 1:30 p.m. Tillamook Farmers Market 9 a.m., 2nd St. and Laurel Ave., Tilla- mook, 503-842-2146. Find produce, crafts, fl owers, live music and special events. Artist Reception 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bay Avenue Gallery, 1406 Bay Ave., Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665-5200. Meet the artists of a garden art exhibit. Bird Training 10 a.m., Clatsop Com- munity College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 206-221-6893, free. Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) off ers a beached bird training session, learn to collect Sunday, June 12 data and identify species. Registration required. farewell to Cannon Beach at his last book signing event. Pickleball 10 a.m., Camp Rilea Gymnasium, 333168 Patriot Way, Warrenton, 503-860-1382, $4, all levels. Great exercise and fun, includes demonstrations and instruction. Balls and paddles provided as needed. Ducky Derby 11 a.m., Quatat Park, 493 Oceanway St., Seaside, all ages. The annual Ducky Derby features food, face painting, games and giveaways. Ducks are $5 and all proceeds go to Seaside Kids Inc. Saturday Market at the Port 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Har- bor front at Howerton Way, Port of Ilwaco, Wash. This market features arts and crafts, music, farm fresh pro- duce and food booths. Weekend Market on the Dock 10 a.m., 1161 Robert Bush Drive, South Bend, Wash., 360-875- 8157. This market features live music, jewelry, food and treasures. Book Signing 11 a.m., Jupiter’s Books, 244 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach. Meet local author Gregory Zschomler as he bids SummerFest Noon, along Pacifi c Ave., downtown Long Beach, Wash., free, all ages. SummerFest of- fers a variety of family friendly activities and entertainment includ- ing safety programs, horse and wagon rides and live music. Astoria Pride Parade 2 p.m., meet at the foot of Bay St., Astoria. Enjoy a river walk, bike parade and rally followed by a grand stand at Buoy Beer and special guests. √ Consignment Auction 5 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 San- dridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642- 4953. Preview auction items from 4 to 5 p.m. Visit the website for drop-off information. Second Saturday Art Walk 5 p.m., celebrate the arts in Astoria where businesses are open late, provide refresh- ments, entertainment and exhibit original works of art or craft. Look for the colorful pinwheels at partici- pating merchants. Artist Reception 6-8 p.m., Cannon Beach Gallery, 1064 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0744. Meet artists Jef Gunn, Joan Stuart Ross and Michael Southern and see their work in “Landscape as Percep- tion.” Artist Reception 6-9 p.m., LightBox Pho- tographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Drive, Astoria, free. There will be an artist’s reception for artists participating in the upcoming group show “Plastic Fantastic Show VII.” Astoria Pride 6 p.m., Astoria Arts & Movement Center, 342 10th St., Astoria, 503-791-5657, all ages. AAMC will host a hip-hop dance workshop and per- formance followed by a dance party with DJ Ali Aht at 9 p.m. Astoria Pride 6 p.m., KALA, 1017 Marine Drive, Asto- ria, 503-338-4878. Lower Columbia Q Center presents a queer art show followed by a dance party at 9 p.m. Dance Recital 7 p.m., Seaside Con- vention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-717-1637, $10 to $12, all ages. Encore Dance celebrates its 20th anniversary with a razzle-daz- zle extravaganza featuring traditional dance of ballet, tap and jazz to hip-hop and lyrical. “Junior Shanghaied” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond Car St., Astoria, Show rren 503-325- hn Wa 6104, 11 a.m., Jo Exchange and th 0 2 $5 to , ld ia ie b F oria. Colum $10, all streets, Ast ital and Relay osp H l a ages. ri r o fo m y Me sent a Rela “Junior for Life pre ow featuring h S Shang- Life Car d cars and haied” is specialize several m o fr a musical cars eras. adapted for teens. Beach Bonfire 8 p.m., near 2nd St. beach access, Can- non Beach, 503-436- 2623. After Sand- castle, bring chairs and relax around a beach bonfire for some s’mores, fixings provided. HAVA Garage Sale 8 a.m., Pacifi c County Fairgrounds, State Route 6, Menlo, Wash., 360-942-4716, all ages. Harbor Association of Volunteers for Animals will host a garage sale. Singing Sands 5k 8 a.m., on the beach at 2nd St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2623, $35, all ages. Sandcastle weekend concludes with a 5K run/walk race. Meet at the 2nd St. beach access to register. Riverwalk Market 9 a.m., 632 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503- 260-5592. This market features produce, fl owers, plant starts, eggs, ready-to-eat food, pie walks, live music and kids’ activ- ities. Antique Alley 10 a.m., Pier 11 Build- ing, on the waterfront at Pier 11, Astoria, 503- 440-7919. This market features vintage, crafts and a swap meet. Sunday Market 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 12th St., downtown Astoria, 503-325-1010. Astoria Sunday Market off ers local products by farmers, craftspeople and artisans. Live music with Double J & the Boys. Market on the Dock 10 a.m., 1161 Robert Bush Drive, South Bend, Wash., 360-875- 8157. This market features live music, jewelry, food and treasures. Tuesday, June 14 Artist Reception 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., Astoria, 503- 325-4691. An artist reception will be held for the sixth annual Jean Barney Art Show “Amazing Grace.” SummerFest Noon, along Pacifi c Ave., downtown Long Beach, Wash., free, all ages. SummerFest of- fers a variety of family friendly activities and entertainment includ- ing safety programs, horse and wagon rides and live music. Farm Stand 1 p.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen, 503- 468-0921. Farm Stand provides seasonal, agricultural products produced on the Highway 30 corridor between Astoria and the Columbia County line. CB Farmers Market 2-5 p.m., Midtown parking area at Gower and Hemlock streets, Cannon Beach. This market off ers fl owers, fresh produce, pasture-raised meat, organic cheeses and handcrafted artisan food products. On the Land 10 a.m., Oswald West State Park, Manzanita parking area, 503-738- 6742, free. Summer on the Land off ers a hike to explore the Elk Flats conservation. Sign up required. √ Blood Drive 1 p.m., American Le- gion, 1216 S. Hemlock St., 800-733-2767. Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the American Legion parking lot for blood donations. Ap- pointments required. Biz Kidz Workshop 6 p.m., 4-H Club House, located on Walluski Loop across from Clatsop County Fairgrounds, Astoria, 503-325-1010. Biz Kidz prepare for their fi rst market day. Wednesday, June 15 Dance Recital 2 p.m., Seaside Con- vention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-717-1637, $10 to $12, all ages. High- lights Encore’s per- forming arts preschool and after school programs featuring a musical theater show- case of “Peter Pan.” 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, 503-738- 7911. Nguyen Trung will lead a kayak and canoe paddle trip. Pickleball 10 a.m., Thousand Trails Seaside Resort, 1703 12th Ave., Seaside, 503- 860-1382, $5, all levels. Great exercise and fun, includes demonstra- tions and instruction. Balls and paddles provided as needed. “Junior Shanghaied” 2 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $5 to $10, all ages. “Junior Shanghaied” is an ASOC original musical adapted for teens. Bird Survey 9 a.m., Sunset Beach State Recreation Site, Warrenton, 503-861- 3170, 8+. Help with monitor bird habitats. Volunteers meet at the Fort to Sea Trailhead at the beach. Blood Drive 11 a.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 800-733-2767. Red Cross Bloodmo- bile will be at the library parking lot for blood donations. Ap- pointments required. Thursday, June 16 Coast Weekend welcomes comments and contributions from readers. New items for publication consideration must be submitted by 10 a.m. Tuesday, one week and two days before publication. Author Reading 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, free. Ruth Wariner will read from her book “The Sounds of Gravel” followed by signings and sales. √