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FEBRUARY 9, 2017 // 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, Feb. 11 Sunday, Feb. 12 PBL Tournaments 8 a.m., Seaside, Warrenton, Astoria, 503-717-4308. Enjoy the excitement of the annual Pacifi c Basket- ball League tourna- ments held at schools in Seaside, Warrenton and Astoria. Thursday, Feb. 9 Business After Hours 5:30 p.m., Museum of Whimsey, 1215 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325- 6311. Spon- sored by the Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours provides a network- ing opportunity for chamber members and business owners to mingle. LNWC Speaker Series 6:30 p.m., Pine Grove Community Center, 225 Laneda Ave., Man- zanita. Lower Nehalem Watershed Council welcomes author and scientist Dan Bottom for a presentation examining science wetlands restoration and salmon recovery; presentation begins at 7:20 p.m. Community Discussion 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Histo- ry Center, 1387 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 9301. Ore- gon Human- ities presents a free conversation with Jennifer Rob- erts who will talk about how recipes connect and create communities across time, distance and culture. Nature Matters 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-861-4443. Guest speaker Sarah Kidd will give a presenta- tion on her last study of the wetland seed banks, non-native plant invasions and sea level rise. √ Friday, Feb. 10 Quilt Run 101 9:30 a.m., Astoria, Cannon Beach, Wheeler, 888-305-0854. Quilt Run 101 is the annual shop hop from Astoria to Brookings where shoppers pick up one challenge fat quarter from participating shops, make a quilt and enter to win prizes, to Feb. 20. Contra Dance 7 p.m., Astoria Arts & Movement Center, 342 10th St., Astoria, 503- 741-8412, $5 to $10, all ages. Celebrate the art of dance with live mu- sic at this community contra folk dance. Barbara Drake, author of “Morning Light” will be featured. Consignment Auction 5 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 San- dridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642- 4953. Preview auction items from 4 to 5 p.m. Visit the website for drop-off information. Wings Conference 8 a.m., Clatsop Com- munity College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-717-1852, free, 18 +. WINGS conference off ers sessions and workshops for women interested in pursuing educational opportu- nities. Free lunch and childcare provided; registration required. Maritime Archaeological Society Annual Meeting 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Barbey Maritime Center, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria. Annual reports and project updates will begin at 9 a.m., followed by keynote speaker Tom Beasley at 11 a.m. The day will wrap up with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Colum- bia River Maritime Museum Boat Hall and artifact storage. Continues Sunday with training courses for MAS members. Art & Antiques Walk 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., multiple venues, downtown Ocean Park, Wash, 360-665-6041. Get ready for spring at the Ocean Park Art & Antiques Walk; watch art demonstrations and fi nd everything from yard art, painted ap- parel and art books to original paintings, glass art and woodworks. √ Open House 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ade- Astoria Art Walk 5 to 8 p.m., celebrate the arts in Astoria where businesses are open late, provide refreshments, entertainment and exhibit original works of art or craft. Look for the pinwheels at participat- ing merchants. √ Bountiful Backyards 1 p.m., Ilwaco Library, 158 , 360- N. 1st Ave., Ilwaco, Wash. l Back- 642-3908, adults. Bountifu mes lco we ies ser e tur yards lec Pacifi c the Master Gardeners of ut County who will talk abo how to bring common pollinators to your garden. laide’s Coff ee & Books, 1401 Bay Ave., Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665- 6050, free. Check out local peninsula fi beristas at the 19th annual Spinners & Weavers Open House, free demonstrations. Trunk Show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Primary Elements, 232 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 0220. See Pamela Burkland Recherche’s hand-crafted custom bags from Japanese obi silks with vintage buttons at the Valen- tines Trunk Show. Annual Seed Exchange 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., White Clover Grange, 36585 Hwy. 53, Nehalem, 503- 368-6874, free, all ages. Give Seeds a Chance off ers gardeners, seed collectors and novices a chance to swap seeds from herb and vegetable to fl ower and native plants and exchange information with others; a talk at 1 p.m. by Maia Holliday. Your Art’s Desire Noon to 9:30 p.m., Kiawanda Community Dance Party 9 p.m., Astoria Arts & Movement Center, 342 10th St., Astoria, 503-791-5657, $5, 21 +. Join fellow Aquarians at the Age of Aquarius Dance Party with DJ imcodefour. Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacifi c City, 503-550-9655, $30 to $35. Your Art’s Desire: A Celebration of Chocolate, Wine & Art is a benefi t for Community Arts Proj- ect’s literacy program; includes art sale, silent auction, libations, appetizers, desserts, raffl e and live music. Drawing Natural Objects 1 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1311 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, free, registration required. Dorota Haber-Lehigh will teach a workshop on drawing natural objects like shells. Northwest Author Series 2 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, free. √ Artist Reception 6 to 9 p.m., LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-468-0238. An artists’ reception in tribute of the annual Photographic Nude exhibit, a collection of photographic prints exploring artistic views of body and form. Monday, Feb. 13 Trunk Show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Primary Elements, 232 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 0220. See Pamela Burkland Recherche’s hand-crafted custom bags from Japanese obi silks with vintage buttons at the Valen- tine’s Trunk Show. “The Curious Savage” 2 p.m., NCRD Perform- ing Arts Theater, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, 503- 368-7008, $15. “The Curious Savage” is an entertaining and fanci- ful comedy, giving the audience a feeling that kindness and aff ection is not entirely lost in a world of greed and dishonesty. Open Auditions 6 p.m., ASOC Play- house, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104. Astor Street Opry Com- pany will cast for the annual “The Real Lewis & Clark Story, or How Check out the Coast Weekend calendar, and other great content at CoastWeekend.com Open Auditions 7 p.m., ASOC Play- house, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104. Astor Street Opry Com- pany will cast for the annual “The Real Lewis & Clark Story, or How the Finns Discovered Astoria;” small and large roles for 20 actors, no experience necessary. Past to Present 10:30 a.m., Columbia River Maritime Mu- seum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503- 325-2323, $5. Past to Present lecture series features Colin Fogarty presenting “Connecting to Place: A Confluence Story Gathering.” Wednesday, Feb. 15 A Sweet Aff aire the Finns Discovered Astoria;” small and large roles for 20 ac- tors. Also looking for a fi ddler and guitarist to join the musical crew. Dance the Love 6 to 7:30 p.m., Astoria Arts & Movement Cen- ter, 342 10th St., Astoria, $5 per couple. Join this Zumba Valentine’s Day dance party and fund- raiser for the Riverfolk Homeless Coalition. 4 to 6:30 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-738- 3311, $35, 21 +. Wines from the north- west, appetizers from local restaurants and an assortment of treats are high- lights of A Sweet Aff aire, a fundraiser for scholarships and Seaside Rotary Foundation projects; includes silent and live auctions. PBL Tournaments 7 p.m., Seaside, Warrenton, Astoria, 503-717-4308. Enjoy the excitement of the Listening to the Land 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-9126, free. Tuesday, Feb. 14 Derek Wiley will dis- cuss “Life in the River” documenting native salmon of the North Coast region. Spaghetti Feed 5 p.m., Brownsmead Grange, 42880 Fish Lane, Astoria, $8 to $25, all ages. Brownsmead Farmers Club invites all to a Valentine’s Day all-you-can-eat spaghetti feed, includes condiments, beverages, desserts, music, prizes, raffl e and more. Coast Weekend welcomes comments and contributions from readers. New items for publication consideration must be submitted by 10 a.m. Tuesday, one week and two days before publication. Thursday, Feb. 16 Pop-Up Farmers Market 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., North Coast Food Web, 577 18th St., Astoria, 503-468-0921. Buy direct from local farmers for seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, meat, cheese, fi sh and more. annual Pacifi c Basket- ball League tourna- ments held at schools in Seaside, Warrenton and Astoria. Hearts for the Arts 6 to 10 p.m., Willapa Harbor Community Center, 916 W. First St., South Bend, Wash., 360-942-3677, $35 in advance, $40 at the door. The Willapa Heri- tage Foundation hosts its 22nd annual dinner and auction. “The Curious Savage” 7 p.m., NCRD Perform- ing Arts Theater, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, 503- 368-7008, $15. “The Curious Savage” is an entertaining and fanci- ful comedy, giving the audience a feeling that kindness and aff ection is not entirely lost in a world of greed and dishonesty. Doktor Kaboom 2 p.m., Raymond Theater, 323 3rd St., Raymond, Wash., 360-875-5123, $5, all ages. Doktor Kaboom performs original interactive science comedy shows for audiences of all ages, creatively blending theater arts with the wonders of science. Senior Craft Fair Bountiful Backyards Fish Tales Thursday Night Talks 10:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738- 9323, $3 to $6.75, all ages. Local artisans highlight their creative talents during the third Thursday Craft Fair, includes hand- made crafts, jewelry and more. 5:30 p.m., Raymond Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-2408, adults. Bountiful Backyards lecture series wel- comes the Master Gardeners of Pacifi c County who will discuss bringing com- mon pollinators into the garden. 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738- 6742, free. Food writer Jennifer Burns Bright helps participants ex- plore the relationship with the products of the sea, understand- ing the ocean’s bounty and challenges. 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503- 325-2203, free. TNT lec- ture series welcomes makeup artist Christina Kortum who will give a presentation on “Mask Maker: Bringing Film and Television Charac- ters to Life.” √ √
