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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 // 3 Hike along the south edge of Willapa Bay SEAVIEW, Wash. — The Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and North Jetty Brewing invite the public to discover the magic of the wildlife refuge on Saturday, Sept. 17. Things get started at 11 a.m., when North Jetty Brew- ing will hold the third and inal event in its Brews & Views Summer Hike Series. This hike will explore the South Bay Trail in the Tarlatt Slough Unit of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. Hikers will meet at the brewery for a short infor- mative presentation at 11 a.m.; the brewery is located at 4200 Paciic Way. Then, hikers will join the caravan for a quick, eight-minute coast drive to the Tarlatt Slough Unit of the wildlife refuge. To get to the trailhead, from Sandridge Road turn east onto 95th Street; travel about a half mile, veering right at the Y and continuing to the refuge gate. The South Bay Trail is an approximately 2-mile- long, easy-to-moderate hike. The trail is a focus of the refuge’s ongoing restoration efforts. Hikers will experi- ence a diversity of habitats, culminating in sweeping views of Willapa Bay and its tidal mudlats and native salt marshes, which provide critical habitat for numerous migratory species. Water- fowl, shore birds, raptors and mammals can be seen INSIDE THIS ISSUE weekend from the trail. Hikers are encouraged to bring a sack lunch or snacks to enjoy during a mid-hike break. Wear appropriate footwear, bring water and dress for the weather. Guides will be on hand to share information on the plants, animals and current habitat restoration efforts. North Jetty Brewing co-owner Michelle Svend- sen will talk about natural ingredients that can be used in brewing and cooking. Any hiker who buys an item, makes a donation or signs up to be a member of the Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge will receive a coupon for a complimentary beverage COAST WEEKEND EDITOR REBECCA SEDLAK COAST WEEKEND PHOTOS DANNY MILLER arts & entertainment ADVERTISING MANAGER BETTY SMITH ON THE COVER CONTRIBUTORS MARILYN GILBAUGH DWIGHT CASWELL RYAN HUME Lori Wilson, left, and Daric Moore perform during a re- hearsal for the play “Love/ Sick” at the Clatsop Commu- nity College’s Performing Arts Center in Astoria. PHOTO BY DANNY MILLER To advertise in Coast Weekend, call 503-325-3211 or contact your local sales representative. © 2016 COAST WEEKEND See story on Page 8 4 8 12 COASTAL LIFE Digging up the past Archaeologist at national park works to preserve local history FEATURE TO SUBMIT AN ITEM ‘Love/Sick’ A play about love opens at the CCC Performing Arts Center DINING Mouth of the Columbia Nehalem sports bar is a beacon for hungry night owls FURTHER ENJOYMENT CROSSWORD................................6 SEE + DO...............................10, 11 CW MARKETPLACE...........15, 16 MUSIC CALENDAR ..................17 GRAB BAG ..................................19 Coast Weekend welcomes comments and contributions from readers. New items for publication consider- ation must be submitted by 10 a.m. Tuesday, one week and two days before publication. Find it all online! CoastWeekend.com features full calendar listings, keyword search and easy sharing on social media. Phone: 503.325.3211 Ext. 217 or 800.781.3211 Fax: 503.325.6573 E-mail: rsedlak@dailyastorian.com Address: P.O.Box 210 • 949 Exchange St. Astoria, OR 97103 Coast Weekend is published every Thursday by the EO Media Group, all rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced without consent of the publisher. Coast Weekend appears weekly in The Daily Astorian and the Chinook Observer. PHOTO BY LYNETTE RAE MCADAMS Hike South Bay Trail in the Tarlatt Slough Unit of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, Sept. 17. from the brewery. The hike is open to all, and there is no maximum on the number of participants. RSVP at North Jetty Brew- ing, by calling 360-642- 4234, or by emailing yellow- boots@northjettybrew.com As the Brews & Views summer hike inishes up, the Friends of Willapa Nation- al Wildlife Refuge will be ready with their Wonders of Willapa event. Held each September, WOW is a way for members to share infor- mation about all the work they do to support the refuge as well as share the wonders of the region with visitors. Starting at 1 p.m., visitors can hike along the South Bay Trail and ind information booths and exhibits set amid the natural beauty of the bay. Discover the latest plans for public access to refuge land, and learn about the diverse wildlife of the region from local naturalists. At 2 p.m., kids of all ages can participate in a nature scavenger hunt. For more information about the Wonders of Willa- pa event, visit friendsofwil- laparefuge.org, call 360- 484-3482 or email info@ friendsofwillaparefuge.org
