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FEBRUARY 8, 2018 // 13 12 // COASTWEEKEND.COM ON YOUR PHONE COA S T W E E K E N D C A L E N DA R Friday, Feb. 9 Thursday, Feb. 8 Quilt Run 101 9:30 a.m., Astoria, Cannon Beach, Wheeler, 888-305- 0854. Quilt Run 101 is the annual shop hop along the Oregon coast where quilters visit participating shops over 11 days, make a quilt and enter to win prizes. Kite Celebration 11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, $3 to $5. Asian New Year kite celebration features kites and cultures of Asian countries, folk art, videos and hands-on activities; daily to Feb. 25. COURTESY LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Nature Matters 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-861-4443. Kirsten Grorud- Colvert will give a presentation on Oregon’s underwater ecosystem and fish habitats. Business After Hours 5:30 p.m., Staples, 629 Ensign Lane, Warren- ton, 503-325-6311. Sponsored by the As- toria Warrenton Cham- ber of Commerce, Business After Hours provides a social net- working opportunity for chamber members and businesses to meet and mingle. Film Screening 6 p.m., Manzanita Branch Library, 571 La- neda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-6665, rated PG. Manzanita Library offers a free showing of the 1951 classic film “The African Queen.” Educational Talks 6:30 p.m., Astoria Yacht Club, 300 Industry St., Astoria, 503-440-5474. Alison Mazon will give a talk on buying and selling boats and what to avoid at the next educational talk series; open to the public. LNWC Speaker Series 6:30 p.m., Pine Grove Community Center, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Join Gordie Reeves for a presen- tation on an entire watershed and key ecological processes in a stream network; presentation begins at 7:20 p.m. Fandom Friday 6 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325- 7323, rated PG. Asto- ria Library presents the 1986 feature, “Labyrinth.” “Fit to Kill” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, PG-13. “Fit to Kill” is a comedy noir of infidelity and murder, dark humor and multiplying plot twists; includes adult themes. Variety Show 9:30 p.m., Labor Temple, 934 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325- 0801, $5, 21+. “Labor of Love,” a Valentine variety show is a dark tribute to the annual holiday that’s funny and sexy. Saturday, Feb. 10 Sunday, Feb. 11 Tuesday, Feb. 13 PBL Tournaments Past to Present 10:30 a.m., Colum- bia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503- 325-2323. Nate Sandel will give a presenta- tion on “The Mini-Boat Program,” free with paid admission. 8 a.m., Seaside, Warrenton, Astoria, 503-717-4308, $2 to $7. Come out and support young athletes at the annual Pacific Basketball League tournaments held at schools in Seaside, Warrenton and Astoria. Wings Conference 8 a.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503- 717-1852. AAUW is offering an all-day WINGS conference for women pursuing educational opportu- nities, includes meals and childcare. MAS Annual Meeting 9 a.m., Barbey Mar- itime Center, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323. Key- note speaker Loren G. Davis will present “The Ongoing Search for the First Amer- icans: Perspectives from Western North America” at the Maritime Archaeolog- ical Society’s annual meeting; open to the public. Check out the Coast Weekend calendar, and other great content at CoastWeekend.com Kite Celebration 11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Sny- der Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, $3 to $5. Asian New Year kite celebration features kites and cultures of Asian countries, folk art, videos and hands-on activities. WellSpring Coalition 3 p.m., Pacific County Assessor Building, 7013 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-9300. WellSpring Coalition offers a discussion on how to achieve a safer and healthier environment, open to the public. Climate Talk 6:30 p.m., The Loft at the Red Building, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Tamara Stanton will discuss the national bipartisan policy movement to address regional effects of climate change. Art of Aging 3 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503- 368-3846, $5. Join the discussion on “The Power of Humor and Laughter” at the next Art of Aging/Art of Dying series. Salty Talks 6:30 p.m., Salt Hotel & Pub, 147 How- erton Ave., Ilwaco, Wash. Aaron Webster discusses what makes the river and ocean maritime systems unique, open to the public. Wednesday, Feb. 14 Kite Celebration 11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Sny- der Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, $3 to $5. Asian New Year kite celebration features kites and cultures of Asian countries, folk art, videos and hands-on activities. Thursday, Feb. 15 GEORGE VETTER/CANNON-BEACH.NET PHOTO Heather Neuwirth and Aaron Harris in “Fit to Kill” COURTESY JEAN NITZEL A painting of a small scrub jay by artist Jean Nitzel Artist Reception 5:30 p.m., The Picture Attic, 711 Pacific Hwy., Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4770. The Northwest Artist Guild will host an artist’s reception for new work by Jean Nitzel. Astoria Flea Market 10 a.m., First Presby- terian Church, 1103 Grand Ave., Astoria. Second Saturday As- toria Flea Market has treasures to be found, pie and coffee. Film Talk 1 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742. Film- maker Ron Walker will discuss and show his documentary films “Astoria the Last Rivertown” and “Up- pertown Girl.” Consignment Auction 5 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 San- dridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360- 642-4953. Preview auction items from 4 to 5 p.m., or visit the website for drop-off information. Kite Celebration 11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360- 642-4020, $3 to $5. Asian New Year kite celebration features kites and cultures of Asian countries, folk art, videos and hands-on activities. Potter Fest 2 p.m., Raymond Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-2408. “Harry meets Beatrix” fun day includes a Tiggle Winkle scavenger hunt, Dumbledore race and a feast of jel- ly slugs and carrots; for grades 1 to 6. Second Saturday Art Walk 5 p.m., celebrate the arts in Astoria where businesses are open late, provide refresh- ments, entertainment and exhibit original works of art or craft. Trunk Show 5 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 503- 468-0206. WineKraft will host a trunk show featuring the designs of Becky Tonkin from Shift Clothing during the art walk. 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. Valentine’s Ball 5:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 453 11th St., Astoria, 503-325-7275, $10. Astoria Parks & Rec- reation Department hosts an evening of music, dancing, pho- to opps and refresh- ments. Artist Reception 6 p.m., LightBox Gallery, 1045 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503- 468-0238. Join Pho- tographic Nude fea- tured artists as they dedicate this annual exhibit in memory of Ruth Bernhard and her creative spirit. Hearts for Arts 6 p.m., Willapa Harbor Community Center, 916 First St., South Bend, Wash., $20 to $25. Willapa Heritage Foundation hosts its annual Hearts for the Arts auction and buffet with silent and live auction, raffle and live music. “Fit to Kill” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, PG-13. “Fit to Kill” is a comedy noir of infidelity and murder, dark humor and multiplying plot twists; includes adult themes. “Fit to Kill” 3 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1242, $20 to $25, PG-13. “Fit to Kill” is a comedy noir of infidelity and murder, dark humor and multiplying plot twists; includes adult themes. Kite Celebration 11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Sny- der Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, $3 to $5. Asian New Year kite celebration features kites and cultures of Asian countries, folk art, videos and hands-on activities. Art for Hearts 1 p.m., NCRD Gallery, 36155 9th St., Ne- halem, 855-444-6273. Adventist Health will host an artist recep- tion for Art for the Heart, a community art show in celebra- tion of American Heart Month. Kite Celebration 11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Sny- der Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, $3 to $5. Asian New Year kite celebration features kites and cultures of Asian countries, folk art, videos and hands-on activities. PBL Tournaments 7 p.m., Seaside, War- renton, Astoria, 503- 717-4308, $2 to $7. Come out and support young athletes at the annual Pacific Basket- ball League tourna- ments held at schools in Seaside, Warrenton and Astoria. Monday, Feb. 12 Kite Celebration 11 a.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, $3 to $5. Asian New Year kite celebration features kites and cultures of Asian countries, folk art, videos and hands-on activities. A Conversation 1 p.m., Peninsu- la Senior Activity Center, 21603 O Lane, Klipsan Beach, Wash., 360-665-2784. This is a free lecture on “We Need to Talk: The Dying Art of Conver- sation.” KARL GIRARDI PHOTO A humpback whale offshore from the southwest tip of Pacific County HRAP Lectures 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391. Leigh Torres will give a talk on “Through the Looking Glass” at the next Haystack Rock lecture series.
