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16 // COASTWEEKEND.COM IT’S NO JOKE… Climb aboard the Comedian Kevin Hart will run in Hood to Coast Lightship Columbia The 198-mile relay race ends in Seaside Aug. 27 By KATHERINE LACAZE FOR COAST WEEKEND SEASIDE — Comedian Kevin Hart may be one of the most well-known individuals running in the 2016 Hood to Coast Relay, but just as in years past, the event — along with the concurrent Portland to Coast Walk and High School Challenge — promises to bring 18,000 competitors to Seaside this weekend. For the past 18 years, the nearly 200-mile overnight race reached capacity, or 1,050 12-person teams, on the opening day of registra- tion. This year was no differ- ent, according to Dan Floyd, chief operating oficer for the Hood to Coast Race Series. Competitors from each state and more than 35 countries are registered to participate in the events, which begin Friday, Aug. PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSAL PICTURES Kevin Hart, left, as Ben Barber and Ice Cube as James Payton are shown in a scene from the ilm, “Ride Along 2.” Hart plans to run in the Hood to Coast Relay, which inishes in Seaside. 26 at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood for Hood to Coast runners and downtown Portland for walkers and high school teams. All three events conclude with a grandiose Finish Line Party in Seaside on Saturday, Aug. 27. The Seaside Cham- ber of Commerce’s Beer and Wine Garden will open at 11 a.m. Brian O’Dell Band will perform on the main stage from 12:45 to 3:45 p.m. Various award ceremonies SHANGHAIED IN ASTORIA S 3 EA 2 S O N N D Tickets on sale ONE HOUR before all shows! and announcements will take place starting at 4:50 p.m. Radical Revolution will per- form from 6:45 to 11 p.m. Last year’s inish party was disrupted by a debili- tating storm. Winds up to 85 mph hit the North Coast and dismantled the chairs, tents and other structures set up on the beach. This year, in case of a repeat weather event, “we’re prepared to have an excellent inish inside the (Seaside Civic and Convention Center),” Floyd said. Nike’s team this year includes running advocate, producer and performer Hart, along with 11 other celebrities. Hart announced his participation in a video uploaded on his YouTube channel and posted to his Facebook page in early August. During the video, the co- median jokes about taking on “the toughest, most craziest 10K,” only to be told it is ac- tually a nearly 200-mile race that starts on Mount Hood, oficially characterized by the U.S. Geological Survey as a “potentially active” volcano. He responds, “198 miles? By myself?” It’s a relay race, the reporters reassure him. “You got to get it,” Hart concludes. “You never know when a surprise 198-mile-po- tentially-life-threatening-ac- tive-volcano relay race is go- ing to sneak up on you. This is one of those moments.” Floyd conirmed Hart’s participation “is deinitely happening.” “We don’t know which leg he’s running, and we do know he’s planning to make it to Seaside,” he said. Hart will have his own security personnel, but organizers also will provide Hart and his team “luxuries that other teams don’t get that will make it a lot easier for them to make sure he is safe,” Floyd said. The 13 th Annual Cannon Beach Cottage & Garden Tour T HREE -D AY E VENT 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 ASOC PLAYHOUSE 129 W. BOND ST (UNIONTOWN) ASTORIA (Behind the Chamber of Commerce) S EPTEMBER 9 TH - 11 TH , 2016 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 TH 6:00 p.m. Kicks off with a concert by Kelsey Mousley and the Next Right Thing and food by Newman’s at 988 and Sea Level Coffee and Bakery. Tickets $12 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 TH 12:00 p.m. Luncheon & Lecture at Tolovana Inn with Libby Holah of Holah Design Tickets $25 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Home & Garden Tour of Tolovana Tickets $30 6:00 p.m. Maggie & the Cats Concert & Reception (Fall Raffl e Takes place at this time (included in home and garden ticket price)) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 TH 11:00 a.m. Garden Tea & presentation by author and naturalist Sherian Wright on beekeeping for the average gardener Tickets $20 Weekend packages are $60 Advance ticket purchases recommended For tickets call 503-436-9301 or visit www.cbhistory.org ASTORIA — The education department of the Columbia River Maritime Museum invites you to climb aboard the Lightship Columbia for a day of hands-on activities. Kids of all ages can explore the duties of being a sailor. The event is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Lightship Columbia, located at the mu- seum, at 1792 Marine Drive. Admission is included with paid museum admis- NSANDEL / WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Take a tour of the Lightship Columbia on Aug. 27. sion; members are free. For more information, contact Nate Sandel at sand- el@crmm.org Camp 18 holds new blacksmithing event ELSIE — The Camp 18 Logging Museum, home of the loggers’ memorial, is putting on its irst Hammer In event and Antique Swap & Show on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27 and 28. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Camp 18 Logging Museum Blacksmith Shop. Bring your tools and projects to work on with fellow blacksmiths, or simply watch the action. If you are interested in participating or have questions, contact Herman Doty at 503-990- 4134 or Mark Standley at 503-434-0148. CIVIL W AR! REENACTMENT SEPTEMBER 3-5, 2016 FORT STEVENS STATE PARK GATES OPEN AT 9:00 A.M. BATTLES 11 A.M. & 3 P.M. SAT & SUN. - NOON MONDAY LIVING HISTORY ALL DAY ADMISSION $20 PER CARLOAD PLUS $5 DAY USE FEE BIKE GATE $5 PER PERSON NOW RECRUITING! 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