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AUGUST 24, 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 MARKET MADNESS! Friday, Aug. 25 Friday, Aug. 25 Columbia-Pacific Farmers Market 3 p.m., Veterans Field at 3rd and Oregon streets, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2400. Manzanita Farmers Market 5 p.m., Laneda Ave. and 5th St., Manzanita, 503-368-3339. Thursday, Aug. 24 Downtown Rally 5:30 p.m., Astoria Yacht Club, 300 Industry St., Astoria, 503-784-5072. Join skippers and prospective crew at the Downtown Rally, a fun noncompetitive social cruise along the Astoria waterfront followed by a light meal; nonmem- bers welcome. Reader’s Theater 7 p.m., Liberty Theatre, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, $20. Reader’s Theater presents “The Sum of Us,” a story about a wid- ower and his gay son. “Shanghaied in Astoria” 7 p.m., ASOC Play- house, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $13 to $21. “Shang- haied in Astoria” mixes vaudeville, soap opera and Hollywood-style musicals with local and folklore culture. “Clue” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-1242, $20 to $25, rated PG. Help solve the mystery where the world’s best known suspects come to life in “Clue The Musical.” √ Coast Weekend editor suggested events Saturday, Aug. 26 Let’s Go Birding Riverwalk Marketplace 9 a.m., 632 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-260- 5592. 9 a.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Ham- mond, 503-861-3170, 8+. Help with the citizen science project to monitor habitats in the park, meet at Battery Russell. Tillamook Farmers’ Market 9 a.m., 2nd St. and Laurel Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-2146. Saturday Market at the Port 10 a.m., Port of Ilwaco Harbor Front, 165 Howerton Ave., Ilwaco, Wash. Pacific County Fair 9 a.m., Pacific County Fairgrounds, SR 6, Menlo, Wash., $3 to $10. An old-fashioned, traditional county fair with animals exhibits; horse shows; carnival rides; games and con- tests; food vendors; arts and textiles; live music and entertain- ment. Auditions 10 a.m., North County Recreation District, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, 503- 983-1079. Riverbend Players will cast for the upcoming reader’s theater production of “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play,” no preparation needed, readings will be from the script. √ Birthday Celebration 10 a.m., Washington State Parks, Wash. Washington State Parks are offering free admission to join them in celebrating 101 years of park ser- vice, no Discover Pass needed to explore the SummerFest Noon, along Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash. Sunday, Aug. 27 Riverwalk Marketplace 9 a.m., 632 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-260- 5592. Astoria Sunday Market 10 a.m., 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-1010. Kite Festival 9:30 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020. Washington State International Kite Festival features workshops, kite battles, fun fly and demonstrations on the beach; times vary. state parks. Canoeing Noon, Broadway Park boat dock, 1300 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, $20 to $30. SEPRD-led canoe trips travel along the river and upper estuary near the Ne- canicum confluence, registration required. Guided Paddle Tours 2:45 p.m., Netul Landing at Fort Clat- sop, 92343 Fort Clat- sop Road, Astoria, 503-861-4425, 10+. Ranger-led Lewis and Clark River paddle tours travel along the riverbank viewing wildlife, in- cludes related-topic discussions; reserva- tions required. “Shanghaied in Astoria” 7 p.m., ASOC Play- house, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $13 to $21. “Shang- haied in Astoria” mixes vaudeville, soap opera and Hollywood-style musicals with local folklore culture. “Steel Magnolias” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, rated PG. Life, love, laughter and tears unfold at Truvy’s beauty shop. √ Saturday, Aug. 26 Sunday, Aug. 27 Hood to Coast All Day, on the beach, Seaside. Watch 12,600 runners cross the finish line at the annual 199-mile Hood to Coast relay beginning at Mt. Hood and ending on the beach in Seaside, includes food, a beer garden, live music and awards. Tour of Homes 8:30 a.m., Howell’s Square, Laneda Ave. and 3rd St., Manza- nita, 503-368-7279, $10. The Women’s Club of Manzanita will host its 22nd annual Tour of Homes featuring six unique homes on this self-guided tour; look for the booth outside Howell’s Square to purchase tickets; tour begins at 10 a.m. Angora Hiking Club 9 a.m., meet at 6th St. parking lot (6th and 7th streets), Marine Drive, Astoria, 213-448-9441. Roger Westerman will lead an easy hike at Black Lake. Kite Festival 9:30 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Sny- der Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020. Washington State International Kite Festival features work- shops, kite battles, fun fly and demonstra- tions on the beach; times vary. Guided Paddle Tours 4 p.m., Netul Landing at Fort Clatsop, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861- Tuesday, Aug. 29 4425, 10+. Ranger-led Lewis and Clark River paddle tours travel along the riverbank viewing wildlife, includes related-topic discussions; reserva- tions required. Wrestling Event 5 p.m., Astoria Events Center, 255 9th St., Astoria, 503-791-5843, $10. Pacific Northwest Pro Wrestling brings ac- tion-packed wrestling to Astoria. Nature Photography 9 a.m., Neacoxie Forest Habitat Reserve, Gearhart, 503-738- 9126. Join Neal Maine on a photo safari to Neacoxie Forest, bring a camera phone and see how photography becomes art; sign up required. Pack2School 3 p.m., Peninsula Baptist Church, 23802 Pacific Hwy., Ocean Park, Wash. Gather for a fun day of carnival rides, a bounce house and hot dogs to help provide school kids with backpacks and supplies at the Pack2School Carnival Fundraiser. Pushing the Limits 5:30 p.m., Astoria Pub- lic Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323. Pushing the Limits is a four-part discussion series exploring ideas about nature, connec- tions, knowledge and survival. Wednesday, Aug. 30 Parks After Dark 8:30 p.m., McClure Park, 7th St. and Franklin Ave., Astoria, $5 entry, rated PG. Parks After Dark summer movie series features “LEGO Batman”; concessions available for purchase, movie begins at dusk. Pacific County Fair 9 a.m., Pacific County Fair- grounds, SR 6, Menlo, Wash., $3 to $10. An old-fashioned, tradi- tional county fair with animals exhibits; horse shows; carnival rides; games and contests; food vendors; arts and textiles; live music and √ entertainment. beach; times vary. from Public Coast. Kite Festival 9:30 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Sny- der Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020. Washington State In- ternational Kite Festival features workshops, kite battles, fun fly and demonstrations on the Art & Antiques Walk 10 a.m., multiple venues, down- town Ocean Park, Wash. Visitors are welcome to stroll along Bay Avenue and discover unique stops at the Ocean Park Art & Antiques Walk, includes artist demonstrations and finds from painted apparel to woodwork- ing; maps available. Guided Paddle Tours 3:15 p.m., Netul Land- ing at Fort Clatsop, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503- 861-4425, 10+. Rang- er-led Lewis and Clark River paddle tours travel along the river- bank viewing wildlife, includes related-topic discussions; reserva- tions required. SummerFest Noon, along Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash. Farm Stand 1 p.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen. Tuesday, Aug. 29 Cannon Beach Farmers Market 1 p.m., Hemlock/Gower streets near City Hall, 163 Gower Ave., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-8044. √ Artist Talk 1 p.m., Wiegardt Studio Gallery, 2607 Bay Ave, Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665-5976. Join Eric Wiegardt for a demonstration of his unique painting style. Artist Reception 7 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Man- zanita, 503-368-3846, $5. Join artists, writers and guests to view the results of the artist-writ- er creative experience Word & Image. Hayday! Beer Fest 1 p.m., Hay- stack Gardens, 148 Gower St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-1197, $25 to $50. “HAYDAY! 40 Oregon Beers, 1 Epic Beer Fest” will feature 40 Oregon craft brews, including coastal breweries and a new People’s Pale “Shanghaied in Astoria” 7 p.m., ASOC Playhouse, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $13 to $21. “Shang- haied in Astoria” mixes vaudeville, soap opera and Hollywood-style musicals with local folklore culture. √ Wednesday, Aug. 30 Seaside Farmers Market 3 p.m., Broadway Middle School parking area, 1120 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738- 3311. Check out the Coast Weekend calendar, and other great content at CoastWeekend.com Auditions 10 a.m., North County Recreation District, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, 503- 983-1079. Riverbend Players will cast for the upcoming reader’s theater production of “Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play,” no preparation needed, readings will be from the script. √ Golf Classic 11 a.m., Gearhart Golf Links, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503- 717-1914. Play as an individual or team at the annual Seaside Golf Classic Charity Golf tournament, dinner and auction fundraiser; go to website for de- tails, sign up required. 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. “Clue” 7:30 p.m., Coaster The- atre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-1242, $20 to $25, rated PG. Help solve the mystery where the world’s best known suspects come to life in “Clue The Musical.” Movies in the Park 9 p.m., City Park, 102 Adelia, Ilwaco, Wash., rated PG. WellSpring Commu- nity Network presents “E.T.;” show starts at dusk, admission by cash donations and concessions available. Thursday, Aug. 31 PHOTO BY JOSHUA BESSEX The cast of “Shanghaied in Astoria” lets out a cheer on stage. Guided Paddle Tours 8:15 a.m., Netul Landing at Fort Clatsop, 92343 Fort Clat- sop Road, Astoria, 503- 861-4425, 10+. Ranger-led Lewis and Clark River paddle tours travel along the riverbank viewing wildlife, includes related- topic discussions; reservations required. and folklore culture. “Shanghaied in Astoria” 7 p.m., ASOC Playhouse, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325- 6104, $13 to $21. “Shanghaied in Astoria” mixes vaudeville, soap opera and Holly- wood-style musicals with local “Steel Magnolias” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, rat- ed PG. Life, love, laughter and tears unfold at Truvy’s beauty shop.
