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MARCH 16, 2017 // 27 ON YOUR PHONE T W E E K E N D C A L E N DA R Check out the Coast Weekend calendar, and other great content at CoastWeekend.com Sunday, March 19 Svensen Flea & Craft Market 10 a.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen. Find antiques, toys, household items, handmade goods and treasures to recycle, refurbish, reuse and re-enjoy. “Thumbelina” 3 p.m., Tolovana Hall, 3779 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, free, all ages. Mixing storytelling, live music and shadow puppets, Oregon Shadow Theatre presents “Thumbelina,” based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale. AHS Art Benefit 2 p.m., Astoria High School, 1001 Ma- rine Drive, Astoria, $3 to $10, all ages. A family fun art event to bring out the creative side in all who attend; proceeds go to the AHS’s art club. Auditions 2 p.m., Fort Columbia Theater, Fort Columbia State Park, off Hwy. 101, Chinook, Wash., 360-244-1454. Bar- bara Poulshock will cast six men and two women for the musical “She Loves Me.” √ Bountiful Backyards 2 p.m., Naselle Library, 4 Parpala Road, Naselle, Wash., 360-484- 3877, adults. Join author Maggie Stuckey as she in- troduces the easy world of growing vegetables in a container garden. Teen Event 3 p.m., Astoria Pub- lic Library, 450 10th St., 503-325-7323. Enjoy a showing of the film “Fan- tastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” plus enjoy tasty treats. Pouring at the Coast 3 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Sea- side, 503-738-6391, $20, 21 +. “Pouring at the Coast Beer Fest” includes live music, a People’s Choice award for best beer, a sou- venir tasting glass and five tasting tickets; additional tasting tickets are $1. Manzanita Writers Series 7 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, $7. Manzanita Writers Series presents a reading and Q&A with Laurie Frankel reading from her book “This Is How It Always Is;” open mic to follow. Annual Quilt Show Noon to 4 p.m., Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash. More than 100 quilts will be displayed at the annual Quilting at the Beach show representing Peninsula Quilt Guild members; free admission and raffle tickets are $1 for this year’s “Sailing Away” to be auctioned at 3 p.m. on Sunday. In Their Footsteps 1 p.m., Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503- 861-2471, free. In Their Footsteps lec- ture series presents Jane Kirkpatrick, author of “This Road We Traveled with Purposeful Pioneer- ing Women.” √ Gathering of Gratitude 1 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325- 5922. A Gathering of Gratitude will be held at the Liberty Theatre to remem- ber Hal Snow and Michael Foster who made substantial contributions to the theater’s restoration and other local area Tuesday, March 21 nonprofit organiza- tions. Old Fashion Dance 1 p.m., Suomi Hall, 244 Marine Drive, Astoria, $5 to $15, all ages. Open to the public, this is an old-fashioned family dance with DJ Bo providing the dance tunes; concessions available for purchase. √ Auditions 2 p.m., Fort Colum- bia Theater, Fort Columbia State Park, off Hwy. 101, Chinook, Wash., 360-244-1454. Director Barbara Poulshock will cast six males and two females for the mu- sical “She Loves Me;” also needed are set builders, painters and makeup artists. PHOTO BY REBECCA SEDLAK Education Discussion 5:30 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503- 325-7969. American Association of University Women presents Monica Van Steenberg who will speak on “Federal Education in Higher Education of Women.” All day, Washington State Parks, free, no Discover Pass required. In honor of Washing State Parks’ 104th birthday, admission is free to all Washington State Parks, including Cape Disappointment, Fort Columbia, Leadbetter and more. Coaster Auditions 6:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-1242. Director Patrick Lathrop will cast up to five males and three females for the summer musical “Clue;” come prepared with a one minute a cappella song, dress comfortably and be on time. Wednesday, March 22 CEDR Awards 5:30 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Sea- side, 503-338-2402, $25. Celebrating business success in Clatsop County, re- freshments provided; RSVP by March 15. 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-1242. Director April Poland will cast six females for the summer comedy drama “Steel Magno- lias;” come prepared to read from prese- lected sides. Coaster Auditions 6:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre Playhouse, Reader’s Theater 7 p.m., Lib- erty Theatre, √ 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503- 325-5922, $15. Reader’s Theater presents “Doubt, A Parable,” a story about a nun who takes matters into her own hands when she suspects a young priest of improper relations with a student. Thursday, March 23 Revamp Retreat 4 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, $695 to $995. Join business owners and entrepreneurs for a four-day spring re- treat filled with a host of speakers, special events and panel discussions; register at revampretreat.com. Free Day North Coast ABATE 5:30 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St., Astoria, 503- 325-3566. ABATE is a north coast group of motorcycle enthusiasts who ride, have fun and provide community support. Library Auction Fundraiser 5:30 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Sea- side, 503-738-6742, $15. Be part of the Little Free Library Auction fundraiser, a silent and live auction to benefit the outreach reading program in Clatsop County. Coaster Auditions 6:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242. Director April Poland will cast six females for the summer come- dy drama “Steel Magnolias;” come prepared to read from preselected sides. Reader’s Theater 7 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325- 5922, $15. Reader’s Theater presents “Doubt, A Parable,” a story about a nun who takes matters into her own hands when she suspects a young priest of improper relations with a student. top Brands. Factory-direct Prices. Free Coupon Book at the wine & Beer haus. www.seasideoutlets.com • OPeN mON-SAt 10-8 & SuN 10-6 12 th Ave. & hwy. 101 SeASide, OR Now open - Bath & body works!