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APRIL 19, 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 Saturday, April 21 Sunday, April 22 Razor Clam Festival Author Jim Aalberg has expanded his research about Westport by writing about other Clatsop County “compa- ny towns,” including Bradwood and Wauna. PATRICK WEBB PHOTO Thursday, April 19 Thursday Night Talks 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-325-2203. TNT lecture series wel- comes Jim Aalberg, who will discuss the history of the com- pany town camps in Clatsop County. Paint & Sip 6:30 p.m., Astoria Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Lane, Warrenton, 503-420- 0405, $30 to 35. Cre- ate an original piece of art in a relaxed setting with food and drink, all levels welcome. Salty Talks 6:30 p.m., Salt Hotel & Pub, 147 Howerton Ave., Ilwaco, Wash. Join Michael Lemes- hko for a discussion on who is buried in the little cemetery off Highway 103, free and open to the public. Friday, April 20 Lunch in the Loft Noon, Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738- 3500, $25. Tabitha Blankenbiller, author of “Eats of Eden” will read from her book at the next Lunch in the Loft author series, cost includes lunch and signed copy of the book, reserva- tions required. √ Tsunami Skippers 6 p.m., Seaside High School, 1901 Holla- Apply 24/7 Wauna Credit Union 800-773-3236 S waunafcu.org day Drive, Seaside, 503-440-0884. The Tsunami Skippers jump rope team will perform a free jump rope event with jumpers from Oregon, Washing- ton, Montana and Arizona. Contra Dance 7 p.m., Astoria Arts & Movement Center, 342 10th St., Astoria, 503-741- √ 8412, $5 to $10. Celebrate the art of dance with live mu- sic, called by Dave Ambrose. Poetry Reading 7 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Asto- ria, 503-468-0206. Mary Lou McAuley will read from her new book “Nine Hundred Moon Journey.” √ Coast Weekend editor suggested events “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 Hem- lock 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. Comedy Night 8 p.m., Labor Temple, 934 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325- 0801, $5, 21+. Cheap Whiskey & Dirty Jokes comedy event features comedians Nariko Ott and Cori- na Lucas, hosted by Andie Main. √ Looking for a Loan to Love? Bring us your Less-than-lovable Loan from elsewhere, we’ll make you a better loan, and put some cash in your pocket! Auto Loans, Personal Loans, RV/Boat Loans, & more! COURTESY CANNON BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Fat Bike Festival 5 p.m., Visitor Center, 207 Spruce St., Can- non Beach, 503-436- 2623. Fat Bike Festival kicks off with a sunset ride from Cannon Beach Elementary School to Tolovana Beach for a bonfire; ride begins at 7 p.m. cial gatherings, small boats and paddle. 7 a.m., Bolstad beach ap- proach, Long Beach, Wash. Join the fun at the annual Long Beach Razor Clam Festival with clam digging lessons, demonstrations, contests, food, enter- tainment, a chowder competition and taste off, and a beer garden. √ Angora Hiking Club 9 a.m., meet at 6th St. parking lot (6th and 7th streets), Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-436-2310. John Markham will lead an easy hike from Arca- dia to Arch Cape. National Park Week 9 a.m., Lewis & Clark National Historical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-4401. In cel- ebration of National Park Week, all Nation- al Park Service sites will host a variety of special programs and events including a fee-free day on Saturday. Svensen Market 9 a.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen. Find antiques, toys, household items, handmade goods and treasures to recycle, refurbish and reuse at the Svensen Flea & Craft Market. √ Beach Cleanup Tour 3:30 p.m., Laneda beach access, Manza- nita. National Beach Cleanup Tour “Do It For The Beaches” is an Ocean Blue project focusing on clean- ing the ocean and creating awareness to reduce plastic use. Troop 642 Benefit 4 p.m., Amer- ican Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, $12 per plate or 2 for $20, kids discounted. Show your support for Boy Scout Troop 642 at the annual Hawaiian dinner fundraiser; take out orders accepted. √ PATRICK WEBB PHOTO Three actors playing burglars (left to right, Richard Bowman, Thomas Ryan and David Ridley) cause consternation and some surprises in “Noises Off.” “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. Pop Up Gallery 9:30 a.m., Long Beach Train Depot, 102 Third St., Long Beach, Wash. Grass- roots Garbage Gang 50th beach clean up and pop up art gallery is an Earth Day event to raise funds and awareness for the Grassroots Garbage Gang with a beach themed art show. Day of Caring 10 a.m., various loca- tions, Clatsop County, 503-325-1961. Join United Way for its annual Day of Caring Check out the Coast Weekend calendar, and other great content at CoastWeekend.com at either location: Tapioca Park, Ever- green Field, Warren- ton Waterfront, Camp Kiwanilong, Seaside Heights Elementary, or Seaside Communi- ty Gardens; followed by a barbecue at 3:30 p.m. at Camp Kiwan- ilong. Earth Day Parade 11 a.m., downtown Cannon Beach, 503-436-8060. Cel- ebrate Earth Day in Cannon Beach at the annual Twelve Days of Earth Day com- munity parade and street fair. Fat Bike Festival 11 a.m., Cannon Beach Elemen- tary School, 268 Beaver St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2623. Fat Bike enthusiasts will gather for a 14- mile beach ride from Ecola Creek to Arch Cape and back, pack- et pick up at 9 a.m. √ Open House Noon, Astoria Yacht Club, 300 Industry St., Astoria, 503- 440-5474. Astoria Yacht Club members welcome all who are interested in boating, races and rallies, so- Pop Up Event 6:30 p.m., Creations Studio & Gallery, 1396 Duane St., As- toria, 503-420-0405, $35. BYOB and paint an original beach- theme masterpiece in a relaxed setting, snacks provided, pre- sign up required. “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. Fat Bike Festival 11 a.m., Cannon Beach Elemen- tary School, 268 Beaver St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2623. Celebrate Earth Day by joining Surfrider and participate in a Fat Bike beach clean up. √ “See How They Run” 2 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. Free Park Day 9 a.m., State Parks, Wash. All Washington state parks will offer free admission to cel- ebrate Earth Day, no Discover Pass needed for day use. National Park Week 9 a.m., Lewis & Clark National Historical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503- 861-4401. Earth Day celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Na- tional Trails System and the Wild & Scenic Rivers System with programs and events. Rainy Months Series 2 p.m., Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vander- cook Way, Longview, Wash., 360-575-8499, $5. Mr. Fish and Trent the Mime, stars of the Super Scientific Circus stars prove science can be fun and funny, all kids welcome. Wednesday, April 25 Benefit Night 4:30 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325- 7468. Join Fort George at its monthly benefit night to help raise funds in support of As- toria Arts & Movement Center, includes dance performances, demon- strations and music. Thursday, April 26 Repair Café 6 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-307-0834. Repair Astoria hosts free re- pair events that bring people and broken stuff together with a team of volunteers who know how to fix what’s broken. 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. Save Money! COLIN MURPHEY PHOTO Philosophy Instructor Seth Tichenor in one of his classrooms at Clatsop Com- munity College Wit & Wisdom 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-325-7468. Join Philo- sofarian for a discussion on “Are Secrets a Necessary Part of Our Being?” Town Lectures 10 a.m., Oyster- ville Schoolhouse, 3322 School Road, Oysterville, Wash., $3 donation. Capt. Brian Fletcher will speak on “A Big Toot Celebrates the River’s Com- merce” at the next Oysterville Commu- nity Club Town Hall & Lecture series. Let’s Talk About 5:30 p.m., Buoy Beer Company, #1 8th St., Asto- ria, 503-325-3426, $10. Join representatives from The Harbor and CASA for a lightheart- ed panel discussion on sex, sexuality and relationships. √ History & Hops 6 p.m., Seaside Brew- ing Co., 851 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738- 7065. Keith Chandler will share tales about the 94-year history of the Seaside Aquari- um’s building, includes a display of marine life from the aquarium. Comedy Night 7:30 p.m., Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vander- cook Way, Longview, Wash., 360-575-8499, $30, 18+. The Ultimate Robin Williams Tribute features Marc Price from “Family Ties” with headliners Ryan Wing- field and Roger Kabler as the legendary Robin Williams. Apply 24/7 Get Pre-approved by us for your next Auto Loan! Know your price, payment and term before you shop! Save on Guaranteed Auto Protection (GAP) & Mechanical Breakdown Protection (MBP). Wauna Credit Union 800-773-3236 S waunafcu.org
