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DECEMBER 29, 2016 // 13 12 // COASTWEEKEND.COM ON YOUR PHONE COA S T W E E K E N D C A L E N DA R Saturday, Dec. 31 Pickleball 10 a.m., Camp Rilea Gymnasium, 333168 Patriot Way, Warren- ton, 503-860-1382, $4, all levels. Great exer- cise and fun, includes demonstrations and instruction; balls and paddles provided. Whale Watch Week 10 a.m., Oregon and Washington coasts, 541- 765-3304. The Whale √ Check out the Coast Weekend calendar, and other great content at CoastWeekend.com Tuesday, Jan. 3 Watching Spoken Here program places trained volunteers at locations along the coast to help visitors spot migrating Gray whales as the whales travel from Alaska to Mexico. Living History Programs 10:30 a.m., 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, includes living history programs, ranger-guided walks, hands-on programs, movies and more. Ric’s Poetry Mic 7 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 503-468-0206, 21 +. Thursday, Jan. 5 Sign up at 6:45 to read poetry or a short story at this monthly poetry open mic. Wednesday, Jan. 4 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. Matinee Thursdays Fireworks at Midnight 11:59 p.m., Bolstad beach approach, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2400, all ages. Gather in front of the boardwalk at midnight to watch the annual New Year’s Eve fireworks show over the ocean. Sunday, Jan. 1 History & Hops 6 p.m., Seaside Brew- ing Co., 851 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738- 7065. At the next History & Hops lecture, retired National Park Service ranger Tom Wilson will discuss the importance of salt to the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery’s expedition. HAPPY Friday, Dec. 30 Living History Programs 10:30 a.m., Lewis & Clark National Historical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861- 2471, all ages. Learn about the Corps of Discovery’s winter camp at Fort Clatsop, includes living history programs, ranger-guided walks, hands-on programs, movies and more. Whale Watch Week 10 a.m., Oregon and Washington coasts, 541- 765-3304. The Whale Watching Spoken Here program places trained volunteers at locations along the coast to help visitors spot migrat- ing Gray whales as the whales travel from Alas- ka to Mexico. NEW Thursday, Dec. 29 YEAR! First Day Hikes 9 a.m., Oswald West State Park, Manza- nita; 10 a.m., Fort Stevens State Park, Hammond, 800-551-6949, free. Park rang- ers or volunteers will lead visitors on a guided First Day Hike at participating state parks New Year’s Day, day-use parking fees are waived at partic- √ ipating parks Jan. 1 only; no pets allowed and dress weather appropriate with sturdy shoes. Living History Programs 10:30 a.m., Lewis & Clark National Histor- ical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861- 2471, all ages. Learn about the Corps of Discovery’s winter camp at Fort Clatsop, includes living history programs, ranger-guided walks, hands-on programs, movies and more. New Years 5Ks 10:30 a.m., Mar- itime Memorial Park, 10 Bay St., Astoria, 503-325- 7275, $15. Start the New Year off on the right foot and join in for a 5k run on the Riverwalk. √ Polar Plunge 11 a.m., Man- zanita Beach, north end of the beach, Manza- nita, 503-368- 4777. It’s that time of year, regardless of weather, for the annual Manzani- ta Polar Plunge fun-raiser. 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Cen- ter, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738- 7393, free. Seniors can enjoy popcorn and a movie every Thursday.
