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SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 // 5 Attend birding activities Hemp & Cannabis Fair with Fort Stevens rangers comes to Clatsop County PHOTO BY JOSHUA BESSEX There’s still time to register for the Great Columbia Crossing, a 10K walk/run put on by the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 16. Register for the Great Columbia Crossing 10K ASTORIA — Registration for the 35th annual Great Columbia Crossing 10K run/ walk is open and illing up. Make sure you take advan- tage of this once-a-year opportunity to experience the Astoria-Megler Bridge on foot. The race is set for Sun- day, Oct. 16. The 10K offers a scenic adventure on a fairly lat road with one steep incline to the peak of the bridge. The longest continuous truss bridge in North America, the Astoria-Megler Bridge is celebrating its 50th anniver- sary this year. Whether you’re an expe- rienced runner or looking for a family-friendly event, the Great Columbia Crossing 10K appeals to everyone. The run is an Oficial USA Track & Field Certi- ied Event (#OR12025LB). Runners will be timed with an electronic chip and will be given a separate start time from walkers. Participants are required to register in advance. Registration will close when the event reaches capacity of 3,500 participants. Regis- tration is $40 and $45 with electronic timing. Long-sleeve cotton T-shirts cost $15 or more. This year’s shirt art is designed by North Coast graphic designer Sandra Froehle. Register online at www. greatcolumbiacrossing.com or ill out a registration form in person at the Astoria-War- renton Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 111 W. Marine Drive. There is no race day registration. See the website for de- tails regarding packet pickup and the race day timeline. Packets will be available to pick up Oct. 13 to 16. Registration includes free parking, shuttle bus service to the start of the race from the Port of Astoria or the Port of Chinook, bib num- ber, light snacks at the inish line, and ive “Clam Bucks” that can be redeemed toward a $5 purchase at partici- pating Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce busi- nesses Oct. 13 to 19. A list of businesses is available at greatcolumbiacrossing.com The Great Columbia Crossing is produced by the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Columbia Memorial Hospital Cardiol- ogy Clinic, a CMH/OHSU Collaboration. WARRENTON — Fort Ste- vens State Park rangers will put on birding activities this month. It’s a way to discover the amazing variety of birds on the North Coast. No birding experience is required, and experts are welcome to come share their knowledge. Binoculars are recommended, and there are a few binoculars that irst-timers may borrow. Each activity this month is slightly different. For questions, contact Park Ranger Dane Osis by calling 503-861-3170, ext. 41 or email dane.osis@ oregon.gov A Fort to Sea Trail Bird Hike will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2. This hike will be approximately 2 miles along the Fort to Sea Trail to look for summer residents including various warblers, lycatchers and bluebirds. Meet at the Fort to Sea Trailhead at Sunset Beach State Recreation Area. An Early Morning Bird Walk will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. The walk will take visitors through mature Sitka spruce forest and wetlands to look for a variety of bird life. Meet at Battery Russell in SUBMITTED PHOTO Oregon State Parks will hold birding activities this Sep- tember. Fort Stevens State Park. An Old Fort Stevens Bird Walk will take place 8 to 10 a.m. Sept. 14. Old Fort Stevens is rich with history, but also wildlife. Attendees can discover the birds who reside along the Columbia River and adjacent forests. Meet at the military museum in the Fort Stevens State Park Historic Area. The Fort Stevens Month- ly Bird Survey will be held from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 22. This event allows partic- ipants to help with a citizen science project to monitor six distinct habitats 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 — Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3 and 4 will see the arrival of The Hemp & Cannabis Fair at the Clat- sop County Fairgrounds. Locally produced and managed in Southern Ore- gon, The Hemp & Cannabis Fair — THC Fair — brings together local dispensaries, smoke shops, horticulture and hemp-based products to make this a one-stop des- tination for anyone curious about hemp or cannabis. “We are excited to bring the celebration to the North Coast,” said Naomi For- kash, THC Fair Director. “THC Fair is unique in that we provide a smoke-free environment with take-home samples so anyone can feel comfortable exploring over 70 vendor booths and lots of information sessions.” A series of lectures will offer insights from experts in a wide variety of ields including medicinal uses, growing and harvesting techniques, legal Q&As and much more. THC Fair vendors have everything you need to grow, process and enjoy cannabis. There will be samples, rafles, prizes and plenty of opportunities to learn and shop. THC Fair, based in Ash- land, hosted four expos in 2015 and has grown to host over a dozen events in 2016 across Oregon and Alaska. This event is restricted to ages 21 and older only. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 each or $10 for veterans and include full weekend access to the fair and lecture series. Dis- counted advanced tickets are available to purchase online at www.thcfair.com The Clatsop County Fair- grounds are located at 92937 Walluski Loop. In accordance with the Oregon Liquor Control Commission’s recreational marijuana guidelines, there will be no on-site consump- tion of cannabis promoted or allowed at this event. 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 Pla ying to da y’s hit co untry ADMISSION $20 PER CARLOAD PLUS $5 DAY USE FEE BIKE GATE $5 PER PERSON NOW RECRUITING! 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