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The Astoria Library’s 1967 construction
Check out the
Astoria Library’s
50th anniversary
celebration
Bring your passion to ‘trashion’ show, upcycle party
PHOTO BY GENE DIEKEN
The “trashionistas” always gather for a group photo at the Upcycle Party, which immediately follows the Trashion Show.
ASTORIA — On Sunday,
Oct. 8, 1967, Astorians
gathered to observe the
dedication of the new
Astor Library & Veterans
Memorial.
Half a century later —
on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017
— the Astoria Library will
mark the 50th anniversary
of the original dedication
with a free public event
from 2 to 4 p.m.
Mayor Arline LaMear
will speak at the celebra-
tion, which will include
historical displays, activi-
ties for children and cake.
Guests will have the op-
portunity to tour the library
basement, which houses
materials encompassing
more than 100 years of
local history.
“We’re pleased to have
this occasion to reflect on
the history of the library
within this community
and share our excitement
for how the library will
continue to serve Astoria,”
Library Director Jimmy
Pearson said.
The celebration also
kicks off the Astoria Li-
brary Foundation’s cam-
paign to raise $3.5 million
for the library’s renovation.
Community-based fund-
raisers will be critical to the
effort to upgrade the 1967
building to meet current
and future library users’
needs.
The Astoria Library (450
10th St.) is a department of
the City of Astoria, guided
by the mission statement
“Explore ideas, engage
minds, excite imagination.”
For more information
about library programs and
services, contact library
staff at 503-325-7323 or
comments@astorialibrary.
org.
PHOTO BY TRAV WILLIAMS
Genevieve Blaettler’s 2016 trashion outfit made from corru-
gated paper and lids of all kinds.
NEHALEM — What kind of
clothes can be made out of re-
cycled “20”? Twenty grocery
bags? Or 20 light bulbs? Or
maybe 20 laundry detergent
boxes?
Plan to attend the sixth an-
nual Trashion Show/Upcycle
Party and discover how this
year’s “trashionistas” translate
“20” into wearable garments
made out of recycled mate-
rials.
This unique and inspiring
fundraiser pays homage to
CARTM’s 20th anniversary 7
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at the
North County Recreation Dis-
trict Performing Arts Center
(36155 9th St.) in Nehalem.
Tickets are on sale now
at CARTM. The $30 ticket
includes the runway show,
admission to the Upcycle
Party, delicious food catered
by the Bleu-eyed Baker, bev-
erages (adult and alcohol-free)
and dancing to music by DJ
AfTim Rhythm. The party
regularly sells out, so don’t
wait to purchase tickets. If
available, tickets at the door
will be $35.
This colorful, creative
event is a two-part experience
opening with a classic fashion
(trashion!) runway show and
culminates in an after-party
that celebrates the joy of re-
use and offers an opportunity
to get up-close-and-personal
with the models and their
creations.
“Every year we look for-
ward to seeing the remarkable
spark of creative genius that
turns trash into something not
only wearable but beautiful,”
Trashion Show Coordinator
Mary Beth Moran said.
Purchase advance tickets
at CARTM Refindery cashier
(34995 Necarney City Road)
in Manzanita.
Attendees don’t have to be
on stage to wear something
created with upcycled materi-
als. Everyone is encouraged to
become part of the ambiance
by using everyday disposable
materials to create a hat, a
jacket or an accessory that
embraces the trashion ethic.
CARTM’s Trashion
Show/Upcycle Party is made
possible by the sponsorship of
Recology and Oregon Coast
Cannabis. For more informa-
tion, call 503-368-7764 or
ed@cartm.org.