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DECEMBER 22, 2016 // 11 10 // COASTWEEKEND.COM ON YOUR PHONE COA S T W E E K E N D C A L E N DA R Friday, Dec. 23 Visit with Santa 1 p.m., Manzanita Visitors Center, 31 Laneda Ave., Manza- nita, 503-812-5510, all ages. Santa Claus will visit the center for fun and photos; bring your Christmas list and a camera. Soulful Christmas Concert 6:30 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503- 368-3846. Hoffman Center for the Arts welcomes jazz and soul singer LaNicia Williams and her mother to the stage for an evening of mu- sic and holiday cheer. Thursday, Dec. 22 Book Discussion 5:30 to 7 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, free. Join others to discuss “Offshore” by Penelope Fitzgerald. All are wel- come to participate. Wit & Wisdom 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., all ages, free. Philosofarian Seth Tichenor will ask and try to answer the question “Is the universe conscious?” at this Thursday lecture. √ “It’s A Wonderful Life” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $15 to $20, rated PG. “It’s A Wonderful Life” is the classic holiday story of the celebration of life, values and ideals. √ Suggested events Sunday, Dec. 25 Community Christmas Dinner Noon to 5 p.m., Long Beach Elks Lodge #1937, 110 N. Pacific Highway, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2651, free. The Long Beach Elks Lodge is hosting a Community Christmas Dinner. This dinner is free, and open to the public. Bring the kids, as Santa will make an appearance. Home delivery is available for the home- bound. Wednesday, Dec. 28 Monday, Dec. 26 Foods Around the World 5 p.m., multiple ven- ues, Cannon Beach, 503-436-2623. Visit the Cannon Beach Cham- ber or see Page 3 for a list of participating Cannon Beach restau- rants serving unique food and beverage specials from different countries and cultures during this weeklong event, times vary; res- ervations required. SUBMITTED PHOTO Living History Programs 9:30 a.m. to 4:30, Lewis & Clark National His- torical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, all ages. Learn about the Corps of Discovery’s winter camp at Fort Clatsop during this weeklong special program, includes living history programs, rang- er-guided walks, hands- on programs and more. Tuesday, Dec. 27 Living History Programs 9:30 a.m. to 4:30, Lewis & Clark National His- torical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, all ages. PHOTO BY JOSHUA BESSEX e” “It’s A Wonderful Lif , 108 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-1242, $15 to $20, rated PG. “It’s A Wonderful Life” is the classic holiday story of the celebration of life, values and ideals. Family Engineering 11 a.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323. Family Engineering week provides an opportunity for children and parents to discover the fun and excitement of elemen- tary engineering, an understanding of sci- ence, technology and mathematics; includes hands-on activities. Saturday, Dec. 24 Christmas Zumba Pickleball 10 a.m., Camp Rilea Gymna- sium, 333168 Patriot Way, Warrenton, 503- 860-1382, $4, all levels. Great exercise and fun, includes demonstrations and instruction; balls and pad- dles provided. 8:30 a.m., Astoria Arts & Movement Center, 342 10th St., Astoria, 503-440- 2547. Erin Carlsen and other instructors will lead the “Dare to Dance” commu- nity challenge, a zumba fitness dance party to benefit The Harbor, a shelter pro- viding intervention and support against domestic violence. Check out the Coast Weekend calendar, and other great content at CoastWeekend.com Living History Programs 9:30 a.m. to 4:30, Lewis & Clark National His- torical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, all ages. Learn about the Corps of Discovery’s winter camp at Fort Clatsop during this weeklong special program, includes living history programs, ranger-guid- ed walks, hands-on programs and more. Pickleball 10 a.m., Camp Rilea Gymnasium, 333168 Patriot Way, Warrenton, 503-860-1382, $5, all levels. Great exercise and fun, includes demonstrations and instruction, balls and paddles provided. Blood Drive 1 p.m., Astor Place, 999 Klaskanine Ave., The Coats 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1242, $39. This four-man a cappella ensemble will perform a special winter concert of holiday music. Astoria, 503-325- 6970. Astor Place and the American Red Cross are calling on community members 10 a.m., Oregon and Washington coasts, 541-765-3304. The Whale Watching Spoken Here program places trained volunteers throughout the week at locations along the coast to help visitors spot migrating Gray whales as the whales travel from Alaska to Mexico. Anime Night 4 p.m., South Bend Library, 1216 W. First St., South Bend, Wash., 360-875-5532. Chil- Benefit Night 4:30 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria. 100 percent of profits from all sales at the upstairs pub and a raffle will benefit the Wildlife Center of the North Coast and its patients. History & Hops 6 p.m., Seaside Brewing Co., 851 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738- 7065. At the next History & Hops lecture, retired National Park Ser- vice ranger Tom Wilson will discuss the importance of salt to the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery’s expedition. Open Christmas Eve 10-5 closed Christmas day Open New years eve 10-5 Open new years day 12-5 12 TH AVE. & HWY. 101 SEASIDE, OR Free Gift Wrapping Through Christmas eve with Donation • Suite 206 OPEN 9-4 FRI. DEC. 23 PACKAGES MUST BE READY TO SHIP BY 3:00 PM. (503) 717.1603 dren six and older are welcome to bring their friends, eat snacks and watch movies to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 √ Whale Watch Week to donate blood at the annual winter blood drive; appoint- ments recommend- ed. Living History Programs 9:30 a.m. to 4:30, Lewis & Clark National His- torical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, all ages. Open Christmas Eve 10-5 closed Christmas day Open New years eve 10-5 Open new years day 12-5 12 TH AVE. & HWY. 101 SEASIDE, OR Free Gift Wrapping Through Christmas eve with Donation • Suite 206 OPEN 9-4 FRI. DEC. 23 PACKAGES MUST BE READY TO SHIP BY 3:00 PM. (503) 717.1603
