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18 // COASTWEEKEND.COM Run on the River 2017 nears SUBMITTED PHOTO At a previous Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, the top male and female winners of the Running of the Trolls, Glen and Venus Fromwiller, pose with Perry Browning, center, the Festival Troll. The Fromwillers were the fi rst married couple top fi nishers of the 5.75 mile course. Register now for ‘Running of the Trolls’ ASTORIA — The 14th annu- al Running of the Trolls will be held 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, during the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. Participants are in for a fun run (or walk) through the Olney Walluski coun- tryside, an event sponsored by Columbia Memorial Hospital. The race fee is $25. Regis- tration forms can be found at astoriascanfest.com, and will be available the day of the race. Race-day registration will take place 7 to 8 a.m. To guarantee their t-shirt size is available, participants are encouraged to submit registration forms by Thurs- day, June 1. Proceeds go to the festi- val association’s scholarship fund. ASTORIA — The fourth an- nual Run on the River — a 5K, 10K and half marathon for walkers, joggers and serious runners — will take place the morning of Sun- day, May 21, on the Astoria Riverwalk Trail. Half marathon runner begin at 8:30 a.m., 10K-ers at 10 a.m., and 5K-ers at 11 a.m. The event is organized by the Astoria Parks, Recreation and Community Foundation, whose mission is to create “partnerships for health and community.” After the race, runners enjoy a meal and beverage provided by Buoy Beer, the title sponsor. The top three fi nishers in each male and female age group will receive donated local prizes. All participants will receive a hand-blown glass medal- SUBMITTED PHOTO Runners at a previous race take off along the Columbia River. lion from Fernhill Glass and an event t-shirt. The overall winner will receive a cash prize. The foundation board works with local businesses to sponsor the event, and with the city’s parks and rec staff to organize it. Proceeds from the run Wahkiakum 4-H, will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20. The course — set Coaster Theatre Playhouse May 5 - 28, 2017 VISUAL PLEASURE FOR GENERATIONS Tickets $20 or $25 Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. OAHU, HAWAII WORKSHOP - Now signing up VENICE WORKSHOP - Space available LONG BEACH PENINSULA WORKSHOPS - July & August WIEGARDT STUDIO GALLERY 2607 BAY AVE, OCEAN PARK, WA • 360.665.5976 • ERICWIEGARDT.COM Such fi nancial assistance allows hundreds of com- munity members to access athletic programs. Last year, the foundation raised more than $20,000 and hope to exceed that amount this year. To sign up, or volunteer during the race, visit asto- riaparks.com. Great White Tail Run set for May 20 SKAMOKAWA, WASH. — The 33rd annual Great White Tail Run, sponsored by GALLERY SALE MAY 26 - 27 Every Framed Original Painting 20% off. Light refreshments. fund parks department scholarships, which histor- ically came from the city’s budget. The scholarship money serves low-income children, families and seniors for their health-relat- ed parks activities, such as swimming lessons, tee-ball and water-aerobics. Sunday May 7 & 21 shows at 3:00p.m. Sponsored by Becker Capital Management Tickets: 503-436-1242 or coastertheatre.com 108 N Hemlock Street, Cannon Beach, OR for 10K, 5K or 2-mile run (or walk) — cuts through the Julia Butler Han- sen National Refuge in Skamokawa, Washington. The overall male and female winners in each event will be recognized in each event; ribbons will be given out for the top three finishers in each age division. Event fees are as fol- lows: Before the run, the price is $10 without a shirt, $20 with a shirt. On run day, the price is $12 with a shirt, $25 without a shirt. Runners add $1 if they bring their dog and want to compete for an award in the dog divi- sion. Family and youth group discounts are also avail- able: The first two en- tries of a family or youth groups pays regular price; each additional entry gets $3 off. Official dog rules: Socialized dogs only. Dogs should be at least 6 months old, and current on their vaccinations. They must be kept on a leash at all times, and must stay on the designated course. Female dogs in season are not permitted. Preregistration is en- couraged. Run forms are available locally, including at the Washington State University Extension Office in Cathlamet. To download the form, go to extension.wsu.edu/wahkia- kum/. Mail-in entries must be received by Wednesday, May 17. Run day registration and packet pickup begins at 8:30 a.m. at Skamokawa Vista Park. For more information, call 360-465-2275, 360- 795-3278 or email, carol. ervest@gmail.com.
