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2 // COASTWEEKEND.COM Indivisible hosts ‘Turn the Tide’ summit ASTORIA — Indivisible North Coast Oregon, a grassroots organization that defends democracy by opposing authoritarianism, bigotry and corruption, will host its Turn the Tide Regional Summit at the Lovell Showroom (426 14th St.) on Saturday, Jan. 20, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Astoria Women’s March. The event is free and open to the public. Main program SUNDAY AFTERNOON The main program — featuring guest speakers, workshops, a Q-and-A and discussion — takes place 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Speakers: • “Answering the Call” with Jen Hoffman, author of “Americans of Conscience” blog and checklist. • “Re-Framing the Debate: It’s All About the Brain” with Linai Vaz, a former Olympic trainer, OR-1 Indivisible leader. • “Democracy Happens Every Day” with Lindsay Hessel, election strategist, OR-3 Indivisible leader. She will discuss energizing and strategizing for 2018; community networking and engagement; resources, opportunities and the imagination needed to DANNY MILLER PHOTO Hundreds of marchers gathered for the Astoria Women’s March on Jan. 21, 2017. This event includes a Q-and-A with campaign and candidate veterans for potential candidates and gives an overview of election info, positions available, local campaign and support strategies. ‘Rock the Resistance’ COURTESY LAURIE CAPLAN sustain activism. Come for one session or stay for the day! ‘Run for Something’ “Run for Something,” Live On the Presents Rocks Sponsored by: Doug and Heather Vial Dennis Company Security State Bank Dr. Steven Hill Bayshore Realty an event for potential can- didates and campaigners, takes place 4:30 to 6 p.m. Many local posi- tions often are vacant or non-contested, which is not good for our democracy or our communities. Want to make your communi- ty even better? Join the nationwide trend and run for office. • A free “Rock the Re- sistance” community dance will be held 8 to 10 p.m. Donations are welcome. DJ Joey Altruda plays oldies. Beer, wine and light fare will be available for purchase. On the anniversary of the Women’s March, come relax and shake it off at this community dance. We deserve some joy! (See related story.) s Unday J an . 21 st 2 pm I nternatIonally recognIzed a cappella sIngers from the U nIversIty of o regon In the HISTORIC RAYMOND THEATRE Buy advance tickets at: www.sundayafternoonlive.org or by phone (360) 875-5207 1113 Commercial Street Astoria, OR 97103 503-468-0308 FILE PHOTO Joey Altruda, a DJ and L.A. music producer ROCK THE RESISTANCE! ASTORIA — Dance, mingle, or hang out and enjoy the sounds of vintage vinyl with DJ Joey Altruda at “Rock the Resistance,” a free dance open to the community 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Lovell Showroom (426 14th St.). Beer, wine and light fare are available for purchase through the adjacent Tap Room. “Rock the Resistance” concludes the Turn the Tide 2018 Regional Summit, an all-day event presented by Indivisible North Coast Ore- gon. (See related story.) “After a bizarre year with a new administration, we can use some joy!” said Nancy Montgomery, of INCO Astoria, who is co- ordinating the dance. “This party is to invigorate us and bring us together as we enter a new year of action.” Dance to funk, soul, 60s go-go and the occasional tropical groove with veteran L.A. music producer, musi- cian and DJ, Joey Altruda, who played with Tito Puente at the House of Blues. “However your life revolves, let it include this night of music, community and dancing! Dress like your favorite activist if you’re feelin’ it …” Montgomery said. Indivisible North Coast Oregon defends democracy by opposing authoritarian- ism, bigotry and corruption. It is among thousands of grassroots Indivisible groups that formed nationwide in response to the 2016 presi- dential election. Since then, INCO has become a regional leader of resistance and productive action. For more information, go to indivisiblenorthcoastor. blogspot.com or contact incoregon@gmail.com.