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22 // COASTWEEKEND.COM Have fun with your dog at agility event Saturday Trail’s End Art Association ASTORIA —Classy Canines 4-H Club will hold its annual Dog RACE (Recreational Agility CGC Event) day at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds Arena on Saturday, Nov. 12. The public is invited to participate in this fun day with their dogs. No prior agility experience is necessary. The event starts with an 8:30 a.m. mandatory registra- tion followed by orientation. Next will be a free workshop at 9 a.m. introducing dogs and handlers to agility jump- ing, tunnels and weave poles. At 10 a.m., participants will try out their new skills with fun runs for $3 each. After that, a free work- shop at 11:30 a.m. will introduce agility “contact” equipment: pause table, A-frame, dog walk and teeter followed by fun runs to demonstrate these “Touch ’n’ Go” abilities for $3. Then participants and SUBMITTED PHOTO Learn about and try out dog agility obstacles Nov. 12 at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. their dogs can take part in Standard Agility Fun Runs at 2:30 p.m. The course will offer all types of agility equipment for $3 each. Rib- bons will be awarded to the top scorers in the fun runs. Cati Foss of Arnicadia Farms Dog Training will offer American Kennel Club testing for Canine Good Citizen and the advanced Community Ca- nine certification from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $5 during the Dog RACE. If a dog passes the test, for an extra $10, the owner can send the paperwork to AKC for a certification ($20 pays for a title). There will also be a drawing for about 100 items (many dog-themed) after Th e lunch. The RACE event will wrap up about 4 p.m., and everyone can help put the equipment away. Participants should bring a dog, kennel, non-tighten- ing collar or harness, leash (1 to 6 feet long), towel, water bowl, hundreds of tiny soft treats the dog likes, and lunch or snacks. Dress warmly, and wear footwear that is comfortable on un- even dirt. Dog treats will be available for purchase from Rainier Farm & Meats. Spectators are welcome as are more pet-themed ven- dors. Some of the proceeds will be donated to Riversong Foundation and to Angels for Sara Sanctuary, local nonprofit organizations that provide practical services for otherwise homeless pets. For more information, contact Sally Freeman at youngsriver@yahoo.com or 503-325-7161. offers holiday open house GEARHART — The recent Open Studio event at Trail’s End Art Association was so much fun that another one is coming. In October, artists from age 3 to 73 sat around the table to create. The theme for Novem- ber’s event will be “A Northwest Holiday.” Mark your calendars for noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13. All ages are welcome to attend. The studio is located at 656 A St. Just look for the little red schoolhouse behind Pacific Way Cafe, and come make and take your own unique art. The event is free, and materials are provided. Donations are welcome. Artists Kathy Karbo and Judi Marsh-Garrity will lead the creative efforts. Partici- pants will learn to make 3D decorative trees that can be SUBMITTED PHOTO Learn to create paper trees at this craft open house. used as stand-up decora- tions, cards or ornaments. Creations can become part of a personal Northwest hol- iday celebration. Each per- son will be able to add his or her own touch and mes- sage with different colors, varieties of exciting papers, scissors that cut fancy edges, glue, glitter and more. w a t c h f o r i t Illahee Apartments 2 0 1 6 2014 5:00 pm Downtown Astoria Every month, year ‘round! Nov 12 th . Easy to Find, Hard to Pronounce. Visit Downtown Astoria on the 2nd Saturday of every month for art, music, and general merriment! c o m i n g s o o n Presented by the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association 1046 Grand Avenue Astoria, OR 97103 503-325-2280 astoriadowntown.com facebook/astoriadowntown.com VO TING O PENS N O VEM BER 16 , 2016 CO ASTW EEK END.CO M
