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MARCH 29, 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, March 30 Thursday, March 29 Whale Watch 10 a.m., along the Oregon coast, 541-765-3304. Spot gray whales on their spring migration during the Spring Whale Watching Week; inter- preters stationed along the Oregon coast to help spot the whales. Coastal Ecology 7 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468. Chris Breitmeyer, Jason Gonzalez and Stephanie Tayler present a ques- tion and answer panel. Check out the Coast Weekend calendar, and other great content at CoastWeekend.com Saturday, March 31 Tuesday, April 3 Trail Run/Walk Whale Watch 10 a.m., along the Oregon coast, 541- 765-3304. Spot gray whales on their spring migration during the Spring Whale Watch- ing Week; interpreters stationed along the Oregon coast to help spot the whales. 9 a.m., Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471, $20. Bid winter adieu and welcome spring at the first of a 5k and 10k Lewis & Clark Trail Run series, course fea- tures Kwis Kwis Trail; race starts at 10 a.m. “See How They Run” 7 p.m., ASOC Play- house, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $15 to $20. “See How They Run” is an English comedy that leaves audiences exhaust- ed from laughter as though they had run a marathon; mild adult themes. Whale Watch 10 a.m., along the Oregon coast, 541- 765-3304. Spot gray whales on their spring migration during the Spring Whale Watch- ing Week; interpreters stationed along the Oregon coast to help spot the whales. VA Listening Series Noon, American Legion, 1132 Ex- change St., Astoria. VA Portland Health Care System and Portland Regional Benefits will host a free veteran listening session with veterans speaking on issues, concerns and ideas about care Seaside City Councilor Tom Horning, a natural hazards and geotechnical con- sultant History & Hops 6 p.m., Seaside Brewing Co., 851 Broad- way, Seaside, 503-738-7065. Tom Horning will give a talk about the geology of the Clatsop Plains at the next History & Hops series. Ric’s Poetry Mic 7 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 503-468-0206. Sign up at 6:45 to read poetry or a short story at this monthly poetry open mic. Wednesday, April 4 Astoria Egg Hunt 11 a.m., Tapiola Park, 900 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-7275. Festiv- ities include balloon animals, face painting, games and special prizes; egg hunt begins at noon with 3,000 dyed eggs ready to be found. √ FILE PHOTO A copy of an ink and coffee portrait of Martin Luther King Jr. by Pendleton artist Sofi Smith Honoring MLK 7 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin St., Astoria. In observance of the 50th anniversary of the martyrdom of Martin Luther King, Jr., Grace Episcopal offers a ecumenical prayer service with music. PATRICK WEBB PHOTO COURTESY SEASIDE MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY and services in the community. A plate of sardines plays a key recurring part of the plot of the comedy “Noises Off.” Here, Ann Bron- son’s character tries to quickly remove the sardines when Daric Moore’s back is turned. Easter Egg Hunt 11 a.m., Sea Ranch Resort, 415 Fir St., Can- non Beach, 503-436- 2815. Bring the kids and baskets to the Sea Ranch’s annual Easter Egg Hunt for ages 1 to 4, 5 to 7 and 8 to 10, no pets. “Noises Off” Veterans Honored 11 a.m., Lum’s Auto Center, 1605 Ensign Lane, Warrenton, 503- 717-2265. Welcome Home Veterans Mili- tary Appreciation Day is an event honoring local veterans for their military service; includes barbeque, raffle prizes, live music and awards. 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, PG-13. “Noises Off” is Michael Frayn’s manic menagerie of backstage madness and bitter rivalries; mild adult themes. √ Coast Weekend editor suggested events Thursday, April 5 ALEX PAJUNAS PHOTO In 2014, Charlotte Harkin, stoops down to pick up a pair of eggs to add to her basket during the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Broadway Park in Seaside. Seaside Egg Hunt 10 a.m., Broadway Field, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3313. Gather the kids, ages 0-10, for a visit with the Easter Bunny followed by an Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 a.m. with thousands of brightly colored, candy-filled eggs to find. Artist Reception Noon, Ilwaco Library, 158 First Ave., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-3908. A new art display fea- turing artists work in knit, crochet and mac- rame will be shown in the Knitfiti Gallery. Aquatic Dive 1 p.m., Sunset Pool, 1300 Broadway, Sea- side, 503-738-3311. Ages 7 to 9 will start the fun for the Aquatic Treasure Dive, an annual family friendly event following the Easter Egg Hunt; ages 10 to 17 begins at 1:45 p.m. Little Libraries 5 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, √ 503-738-6742, $10. Write On Seaside and Free Little Libraries auction is an annual fund- raiser supporting library outreach and providing county children access to library services. Artist Reception 6 p.m., Cannon Beach Gallery, 1064 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 0744. Gary Wahl- beck, Scott Johnson and Beth Robinson will be featured at a reception exhibiting their work in “In the Details.” NCS Release Party 7 p.m., Hoffman Cen- ter, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368- 3846. Manzanita Writ- ers Series celebrates the release of the sixth edition of the North Coast Squid literary magazine featuring writers and artists. “See How They Run” 7 p.m., ASOC Play- house, 129 Bond St., Astoria, 503-325- 6104, $15 to $20. “See How They Run” is an English comedy that leaves audiences ex- hausted from laugh- ter as though they had run a marathon; mild adult themes. “Noises Off” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon √ Beach, 503-436- 1242, $20 to $25, PG-13. “Noises Off” is Michael Frayn’s manic menagerie of backstage madness and bitter rivalries; mild adult themes. Artist Reception 6 p.m., Royal Nebeker Gallery, 1799 Lexing- ton Ave., Astoria, 503- 338-2421. Frank Boy- den, Rich Bergeman and Renee McKitterick will be featured at a reception exhibiting their work in “Empa- thies & Energies.” Author Reading 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broad- way, Seaside, 503-738- 6742. Langdon Cook, author of “Upstream: Searching for Wild Salmon from River to Table” will be featured, followed by book sales and signings. 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.