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FEBRUARY 16, 2017 // 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, Feb. 17 Thursday, Feb. 16 Bountiful Backyards 5:30 p.m., Raymond Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-2408, adults. Bountiful Back- yards lec- ture series wel- comes master garden- ers who will discuss bringing common pollinators into the garden. Dance Now 6 p.m., Warrenton Grade School, 820 Cedar Ave., Warren- ton, 503-791-3184, free, all ages. Clatsop County Dance Now and Warrenton-Ham- mond School District will host a dance for people with special needs in Clatsop County, open to the public and caregiv- ers must be present; supervision is not available. Fish Tales 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broad- way, Seaside, 503- 738-6742, free. Food writer Jennifer Burns Bright helps par- ticipants explore the rela- tionship with the products of the sea, understanding the ocean’s bounty and challenges. Thursday Night Talks 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-325-2203, free. TNT lecture series welcomes make- up artist Christina Kortum giving the presentation “Mask Maker: Bringing Film and Television Charac- ters to Life.” Kortum’s work has appeared on TV shows such as “Portlandia,” “Lever- age,” “The Librarians” and “Grimm.” √ Backyard Bird Count 9 a.m., Fort Clatsop Visitors Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, free. Bird watchers of all ages are invited to join the annual Great Backyard Bird Count and help create a real-time snapshot of bird locations; includes activities for each day of the event. Poet Reading 7 p.m., Tolovana Hall, 3779 Hem- lock St., Cannon Beach, 541-215-4445. Oregon’s Poet Laure- ate Elizabeth Woody will give a free reading and discuss her writ- ing process, followed by a Q&A. √ “The Curious Savage” 7 p.m., NCRD Perform- ing Arts Theater, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, 503- 368-7008, $15. “The Curious Savage” is an Saturday, Feb. 18 Sunday, Feb. 19 voices in understand- ing of the Columbia River system; open to the public. entertaining and fanci- ful comedy, giving the audience a feeling that kindness and affection is not entirely lost in a world of greed and dishonesty. “The Jungle Book” 7 p.m., ASOC Play- house, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $5, all ages. Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book” explores the relationship between the human world and the animal world through a collection of fables using animals in a human manner to give moral lessons. Dark Arts Eve 8:50 p.m., Com- modore Hotel, 258 14th St., As- toria, $5. Chariot and the Commodore Hotel will host a bone-chill- ing event with true ghosts stories and séance rituals, spaces limited. √ “A Sting in the Tale” 7 p.m., Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-7940, $10 to $15. “A Sting in the Tale” is a witty, comedy thriller that follows two playwrights who were once successful crime writers and are now struggling to write their next hit show. “The Jungle Book” 2 p.m., ASOC Play- house, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $5 to $10, all ages. Rud- yard Kipling’s “The Jun- gle Book” explores the relationship between the human world and the animal world through a collection of fables using animals in a human manner to give moral lessons. Festival of Dark Arts 2 to 10 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, 21+. Fort George Brewery campus will overflow with dark art, darker entertainment and the darkest selection of craft beer as celebrants come together for the Festival of Dark Arts; souvenir festival glasses and tasting tokens available for purchase. PBL Tournaments 8 a.m., Seaside, Warrenton, Astoria, 503-717-4308. Enjoy the excitement of the annual Pacific Basket- ball League tourna- ments held at schools in Seaside, Warrenton and Astoria. Backyard Bird Count 9 a.m., Fort Clatsop Visitors Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, free. Bird watchers of all ages are invited to join the annual Great Backyard Bird Count and help create a real-time snapshot of √ bird locations; includes activities for each day of the event. goods and treasures to recycle, refurbish, reuse and re-enjoy. local businesses, find great sales and enter for prize drawings. Pool-a-Thon 9 a.m., North County Recreation District, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, 503-368-7121. NCRD will host its annual Pool-a-Thon fundraiser for the NCRD/Nehalem Elementary Swim In- struction & Water Safety Awareness Program. Bountiful Backyards 10 a.m., South Bend Library, 1216 First St., South Bend, Wash., 360-875-5532, adults. Bountiful Backyards lecture series welcomes master gardeners for a discussion on how to bring common pollina- tors to the garden. Bountiful Backyards 2 p.m., Naselle Library, 4 Parpala Road, Naselle, Wash., 360-484-3877, adults. Join master gardeners and discover how to bring common pollinators (bees, but- terflies, beetles, birds, etc.) into the garden. Svensen Flea & Craft Market 9 a.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen. Find antiques, toys, house- hold items, handmade Cash Mob 11 a.m., Manza- nita Visitor Cen- ter, 31 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503- 812-5510. Cash Mob is a fun day to patronize √ Confluence Gathering 2 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, free. Confluence will kick off a series of public forums intended to elevate indigenous Crab & Oyster Feed 3 p.m., Norse Hall, 444 State Route 4, Cath- lamet, Wash., 360-795- 9996, $32, 21 +. The Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Crab and Oyster Feed fundraiser, with three seatings: 3 p.m., 5:15 p.m., and 7:30 p.m., attendees are asked to bring condiments and crab cracking tools, includes raffle and prizes; re- served seating only. Casino Night 7 p.m., Heritage Museum, 1618 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-325-2203, $15 to $25. The Clatsop County Historical So- ciety’s annual Roaring 20s Speakeasy Casino Night includes black- jack, roulette, craps and (for an additional fee) Texas Hold’em poker, prizes and best 1920s costume awards; reser- vations required. √ Manzanita Writers Series 7 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Man- zanita, 503-368-3846, $7. The Manzanita Writers Series presents a reading and Q&A with Arthur Bradford reading from his short story collection “Turtle Face and Beyond;” open mic to follow. Backyard Bird Count 9 a.m., Fort Clatsop Visitors Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, free. Bird watchers of all ages are invited to join the annual Great Backyard Bird Count and help create a real-time snapshot of bird locations; includes activities for each day of the event. Flea & Craft Market 10 a.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen. Find antiques, toys, house- hold items, handmade goods and treasures to recycle, refurbish, reuse and re-enjoy. “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 fanciful comedy, giving the audience a feeling that kindness and affection is not entirely lost in a world of greed and dishonesty. In Their Footsteps 1 p.m., Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, free. An illustrated program, “Wildlife Center of the North Coast” is presented by Josh Saranpaa and is part of the Febru- ary worldwide Great Backyard Bird Count activities. “A Sting in the Tale” 7 p.m., Barn Commu- nity Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-7940, $10 to $15. “A Sting in the Tale” is a witty, comedy thriller that follows two playwrights who were once successful crime writers and are now struggling to write their next hit show. “The Jungle Book” 2 p.m., ASOC Play- house, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $5 to $10, all ages. Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book” explores the relationship between the human world and the animal world through a col- lection of fables using animals in a human Monday, Feb. 20 manner to give moral lessons. Birth Safety Event 3 to 5:30 p.m., Columbian Theater, 1102 Marine Drive, Astoria, free, donations wel- come. Astoria doula Libby Silva will give a presentation about her recent trip to Uganda, share a vision of making birth safer in the local commu- √ nity, and screen the documentary “Why Not Home?” about maternity care in the U.S. PBL Tournaments 7 p.m., Seaside, Warrenton, Astoria, 503-717-4308. Enjoy the excitement of the annual Pacific Basket- ball League tourna- ments held at schools in Seaside, Warrenton and Astoria. Dark Hearts 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Carruthers Restau- rant, 1198 Commercial St., Astoria. A bazaar of curiosities, tarot readings, hand crafted goods, cocktails and live music by Acousta Noir. Showmanship & Rally 8:30 a.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, all ages. This 4-H program is offer- ing a dog seminar fea- turing Showmanship and Rally, open to the public; concessions available for purchase. Backyard Bird Count 9 a.m., Fort Clat- sop Visitors Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503- 861-2471, free. Bird watchers of all ages are invited to join the annual Great Backyard Bird Count and help create a real-time snapshot of bird locations; includes activities for each day of the event. Entrance Fee Free Day 9 a.m., Fort Clatsop, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471. In honor of Presidents Day, all National Park Service sites will waive daily entrance fees. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Past to Present 10:30 a.m., Columbia River Maritime Mu- seum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503- 325-2323, $5. Past to Present lecture se- ries features Patrick Corcoran presenting “Storms & Hazards: Building Community Resilience.” ABATE 5:30 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St., Astoria, 503-325-3566. ABATE is a north coast group of mo- torcycle enthusiasts who ride, have fun and provide commu- nity support. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Job Fair 9 a.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, free. CEDR and Worksource Northwest Oregon are spearheading the third annual Clatsop County Career & Job Fair open to students in the morning and the afternoon to adults beginning at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 √ Coast Weekend editor suggested events Town Hall Lecture 10 a.m., Historic Oysterville School- house, 3322 School Road, Oysterville, Wash., $3 dona- tion. Guest speaker Colleen Smith will discuss “Old Yarns” followed by a Q&A session; seating is limited. History & Hops 6 p.m., Seaside Brewing Co., 851 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-7065. As part of the History & Hops lecture series, Seaside Museum and Seaside Brewing presents “Cal- vin Tibbetts: Oregon’s First Pioneer” with Jerry Sutherland. Wit & Wisdom 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., no cover, all ages. Guest speakers Robin Cangie and Seth Tichenor will hold the Philosofarian conver- sation “Does History Repeat Itself?” Seating is limited. √ top Brands. Factory-direct Prices. top Brands. Factory-direct Prices. 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