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NOVEMBER 23, 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 Sank ta Frida Lucia Fes High y at 6:30 tival Sch p.m Astor ool, 1001 ., Astoria Marin ia, 50 3-3 e D an featu nual festi 25-6136. rive, A val of ring l lights n Scand ive mus , i c i n , t a rad via Lucia proce n dancing itional by re ssion; fol and fresh l ment owed s. Saturday, Nov. 25 Sunday, Nov. 26 Riverwalk Marketplace 6391. Children of all ages are welcome to visit and get their pic- tures taken with Santa at the annual gift fair. 9 a.m., 632 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503- 260-5592. This market features produce, flowers, plant starts, eggs, ready-to-eat food, pie walks, live music and kids’ activ- ities. Gingerbread Tea 1 p.m., Butterfield Cottage, 570 Necan- icum Drive, Seaside, 503-738-7065, $3 to $5. Seaside Museum & Historical Society will host its annual holiday Gingerbread Tea with fresh gingerbread and hot cider, hot cocoa or tea; includes raffles and live music. Artisan Gift Fair 10 a.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-738-6391. Ven- dors offering hand- crafted and original gifts, fine art and craft- ed beverages will be on-site for the annual gift fair, includes visits from Santa, kids clinic and coloring contest. Rick Huddle 1 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360- 642-2542, no cover. Gratitunes presents a daytime kids show with Rick Huddle, who provides funny, interactive stories with songs that focus on social-emotional skills. Artisans Faire 10 a.m., North County Recreation District, 36155 9th St., Ne- halem, 855-444-6273. North County Recre- ation District will host an artisans Christmas faire offering artworks, jewelry, cards and baked goods. Author Talk 2 p.m., Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Sea- side, 503-738-3500. Join Mike Rich for a discussion on his book “Skavenger’s Hunt.” Friday, Nov. 24 Disclaimer: Thanksgiv- ing is Thursday, Nov. 23. Regularly scheduled events have been can- celed for the holiday. District will host an artisans Christmas faire offering artworks, jew- elry, cards and baked goods. Free Admission 9 a.m., Washington State Parks, Wash. All Washington State Park sites offer free admission on this day to celebrate Autumn Day; no Discover Pass required. PAA Studio Tour 10 a.m., Long Beach Peninsula, Wash. All are welcome to visit 12 sites, view the works of 15 Peninsula Arts Asso- ciation artists-members at their studios during the annual studio tour. Artisans Faire 10 a.m., North County Recre- ation District, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, 855-444-6273. North County Recreation Artisan Gift Fair Noon, Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-738- 6391. Vendors offering handcrafted and √ √ √ original gifts, fine art and crafted beverages will be on-site for the annual gift fair, includes visits from Santa, kids clinic and coloring contest. 360-795-3007. Redmen Hall will host a holiday open house featuring unique art, crafts, handmade gifts, kid’s activities, live music and refreshments. Deck the Hall Noon, Redmen Hall, 1394 State Route 4, Skamokawa, Wash., Holidays at the Beach Noon, Neptune Theatre, 809 Ocean Beach Blvd., Long Beach, Wash. Hol- 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. √ Coast Weekend editor suggested events idays at the Beach kicks off with a free showing of “The Polar Express,” rated G. mony to help kick start the holiday season. Visits with Santa 2 p.m., Seaside Conven- tion Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-738- 6391. Children of all ages are welcome to visit and get their pic- tures taken with Santa at the annual gift fair. Kids Holiday Fair 5 p.m., Pine Grove Com- munity Center, 225 La- neda Ave., Manzanita. Local organizations and nonprofits will have ta- bles with hands-on arts and crafts; includes live music, refreshments and visits by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Astoria Sparkles 5 p.m., 12th & Commercial streets, Astoria, 503-791-7940. Join guest speakers and carolers at the Downtown Astoria Sparkles lighting cere- Astoria Pride 7 p.m., Inferno Lounge, 77 11th St., Asto- ria, 21+. Astoria Pride will host a Black Friday Red Dress party and fundraiser to benefit the HIV Alliance. √ √ Parade of Lights 7 p.m., downtown Sea- side, 503-738-6391. Kick off the holiday season at Seaside’s Parade of Lights and lighting of the community tree, includes caroling, visit from Santa and refresh- ments. “A Christmas Carol” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, rated G. Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is the classic story of old miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by ghostly spirits on Christmas Eve. Holiday at the Elks 10 a.m., Elks Lodge, 324 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-6651. Get those perfect stocking stuffers at this holiday specialty fair. PAA Studio Tour 10 a.m., Long Beach Peninsula, Wash. All are welcome to visit 12 sites, view the works of 15 Peninsula Arts Association art- Riverwalk Marketplace 9 a.m., 632 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503- 260-5592. This market features produce, flow- ers, plant starts, eggs, ready-to-eat food, pie walks, live music and kids’ activities. √ Artisan Gift Fair 10 a.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-738-6391. Ven- dors offering hand- crafted and original gifts, fine art and craft- ed beverages will be on-site for the annual gift fair, includes visits from Santa, kids clinic and coloring contest. PAA Studio Tour 10 a.m., Long Beach Peninsula, Wash. All are welcome to visit 12 sites, view the works of 15 Peninsula Arts Association art- ists-members at their Holidays at the Beach 11 a.m., Veter- ans Field, 3914 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash. Come under the sea and have a photo taken with the Christmas mermaid. √ Visits with Santa Noon, Seaside Con- vention Center, 415 First Ave., 503-738- 6391. Children of all ages are welcome to visit and get their pic- tures taken with Santa at the annual gift fair. Wild Mushroom Hike 1 p.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Ham- mond, 503-861-3170. This is a guided hike for wild mushrooms. Dress for the weather, bring a basket, pock- etknife and meet at Battery Russell. Wild Mushroom Program 1 p.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, 503-861-3170, $5 parking. A ranger-led tour to discover wild mush- rooms and to learn the role they play in the health of a forest; meet at Coffenbury Lake. ists-members at their studios during the annual studio tour. Breakfast with Santa 11 a.m., Mc- Menamins, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717- 8150, $13 to $18. Have a hot breakfast and get a picture taken with Santa Claus, bring a camera and smiles. √ Holidays at the Beach 11 a.m., Veterans Field, 3914 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash. Enjoy a Snow Queen & Friends show, Santa’s work- shop for crafts, photos with Santa, a tree lighting and holiday caroling. Wreath Making 11 a.m., Chamber Community Hall, 207 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2623. Get creative at the fun and popular wreath-mak- ing event; refresh- ments and holiday music provided. √ Visits with Santa Noon, Seaside Con- vention Center, 415 First Ave., 503-738- Pictures with Santa 4 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria. Children of all ages are welcome to meet Santa Claus in the theater lobby to tell him what you want under the tree, bring a camera to capture that special moment. “A Christmas Carol” 7:30 p.m., Coaster The- atre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-1242, $20 to $25, rated G. Charles Dick- ens’ “A Christmas Car- ol” is the classic story of old miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by ghostly spirits on GEORGE VETTER PHOTO Hallmark Resort was voted best commer- cial entrant in the Cannon Beach in Lights 2014 contest. Cannon Beach in Lights 10 a.m., residents and businesses through- out Cannon Beach, 503-436-2623. Submit correct “name that tune” play cards for a chance to win gifts at participating retail- ers; holiday lights voting open through Dec. 15, awards announced Dec. 16. Tuesday, Nov. 28 Art of Aging 3 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Man- zanita, 503-368-3846, $5. Gerontologist Jenny Sasserwill will discuss “Talking about Dying” at the next Art of Aging/Art of Dying series. Thursday, Nov. 30 Carousel Open House 5 p.m., Seaside Carou- sel Mall, 300 Broad- way, Seaside, 503-738- 6728. The Carousel Mall will offer an open house with a treasure hunt, free carousel rides, food, beverages, entertainment and PHOTO BY LAURIE ANDERSON A porcini Monday, Nov. 27 studios during the annual studio tour. √ COURTESY FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS Christmas Market 10 a.m., Port of Ilwaco, 165 Howerton Ave., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-2400. Shop for fresh baked goods, handmade crafts, fine art and gifts at the hol- iday Christmas Market at the Port. Check out the Coast Weekend calendar, and other great content at CoastWeekend.com specials. History & Hops 6 p.m., Seaside Brew- ing Co., 851 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-7065. The History & Hops speaker series features Elaine Murdy-Trucke, who will tell tales about “Terrible Tilly.” GEORGE VETTER PHOTO/CANNON-BEACH.NET Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim “A Christmas Carol” 3 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, rated G. Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is the classic story of old miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by ghostly spirits on Christmas Eve. √ GARY MOON PHOTO “Terrible Tilly,” the Tillamook Head lighthouse