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JULY 7, 2016 // 21 Park rangers to host July birding events SUBMITTED PHOTO Meet modern Newfoundland dogs during Seaman’s Day. Fort Clatsop honors Seaman, the dog ASTORIA — The 33 people of the Lewis and Clark Expedition wintered at Fort Clatsop in 1805-06. The 34th “member” of this expedition was Seaman, Capt. Meriwether Lewis’ Newfoundland dog. The 23rd annual Seaman’s Day commemorating the dog of the Corps of Discovery will be held Wednesday, July 13 at Fort Clatsop in Lewis and Clark National Histor- ical Park, located at 92343 Fort Clatsop Road. The park has invited some guest Newfoundland dogs and their people to volunteer this day. This special event offers visitors an opportunity to learn about Seaman and to meet some modern Newfoundland dogs. According to the ex- plorers’ journals, Seaman served as a watchdog, hunter, companion and diplomat during the two- and-a-half year voyage of discovery. Costumed rangers will be at the fort during the day to answer questions and share living history. Flintlock programs will be held at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Netrul River Trail walks will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Rangers will give a talk called “Our Dog Seaman” at 11:30 a.m. and at 3:30 p.m. Members of the public can meet Newfoundland dogs at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Kids Corps dog-themed crafts will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 per adult and free for youth 15 and under. Passes to National Park Service sites are accepted. For more information, call 503-861- 2471. Get Your Feet Wet at the 50 th Annual Seaside Beach Run! Saturday July 16, 2016 8:30 am on the Prom at 12 th Avenue, Seaside 5K & 10K Races 5K Prom Walk Awards Picnic Kids’ Sand Dash Treasure Hunt Souvenir T-shirt For further information, or to register: Call (503) 738-8304, or visit us online at www.SeasideBeachRun.org Proceeds support Clatsop County youth fitness opportunities. WARRENTON — Come to Fort Stevens State Park, and discover the amazing variety of birds on the North Coast. Rangers will old several birding activi- ties this July. No birding experience is required, and experts are welcome to come share their knowledge. Binoc- ulars are recommended, and there are a few binoc- ulars that first-timers may borrow. Each activity is slightly different; see below for de- scriptions, meeting places and logistics. For questions contact Park Ranger Dane Osis 503-861-3170 x 41 or at dane.osis@oregon.gov • Old Fort Stevens Bird Walk: 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 13. Old Fort Stevens is rich with wildlife as well as history. Discover the birds who reside along the Columbia River and adjacent forests. Meet at the Historic Area Visitor Center. • Fort to Sea Trail Bird SUBMITTED PHOTO Create a carved owl with Brigitte Willse this July. SUBMITTED PHOTO Park rangers will hold birding events this July. Who doesn’t like owls? Hike: 8 to 10 a.m. July 20. This hike will be approx- imately 2 miles along the Fort to Sea Trail to look for summer residents including various warblers, flycatch- ers and bluebirds. Meet at the Sunset Beach State Recreation Area’s Fort to Sea Trailhead on the beach. • Fort Stevens Monthly Bird Survey: 8 to 10 a.m. July 27: Help out with a citizen science project to monitor six distinct habi- tats in the park for bird life. The sites will be accessed by walking and driving. Meet at Battery Russell in Fort Stevens State Park. Astoria Art Loft to host owl carving, workshop this July ASTORIA — Great big eyes, wise face, luffy feathers — what’s not to like about an owl? Even more fun that watching owls is carving them. Driftwood makes an idea base for an owl, and anyone with fair ine motor skills can do it. Create your own owl with instructor Brigitte Willse in an art workshop from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 23 at the Astoria Art Loft. For a fee of $60, all ma- terials — driftwood, carving tools, paint and sandpaper — are provided. Willse’s art spans many media. She not only carves and sculpts, but she also designs clothing, rejuvenates antique furniture, creates acrylic paintings; and makes jewelry out of repurposed watches, commemorative medals and jewels. Her upbeat, positive approach to teaching ensures that every participant will have a posi- tive and creative experience. For more information or to sign up for the class, contact the Astoria Art Loft at 503-325-4442. SHANGHAIED IN ASTORIA S 3 EA 2 S O N N D Tickets on sale ONE HOUR before all shows! SHOW RUNS THRU SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 Thursdays to Saturdays 7pm (July 7th-Sept. 10th) and Sundays 2pm (7/24, 8/14, 9/4) RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED For tickets go to astorstreetoprycompany.com Or by phone: 503-325-6104 VISUAL PLEASURE FOR GENER ATIONS ASOC PLAYHOUSE 129 W. BOND ST (UNIONTOWN) ASTORIA (Behind the Chamber of Commerce) WIEGARDT STUDIO GALLERY 2607 BAY AVE, OCEAN PARK, WA • 360.665.5976 • ERICWIEGARDT.COM MONTHLY SPECIALS ORIGINAL WATERCOLORS & ACRYLICS • FINE ART PRINTS • PRODUCTS • FRAMING
