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OCTOBER 18, 2018 // 17 COURTESY ASTORIA LIBRARY Jennifer Burns Bright. COURTESY CANNON BEACH HISTORY CENTER & MUSEUM Why DIY? Discuss at Astoria Library ASTORIA — Are we as self-sufficient as we can be? As we should be? What are the pleasures and pitfalls of doing it yourself? At 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Astoria Library, participate in a free discussion investi- gating why we strive to be makers and doers in a world that provides more conveniences than ever before. The conversation will be facilitated by Jenni- fer Burns Bright, a food educator and travel writer based in Port Orford. This program is part of Oregon Humanities’ statewide Conversation Project. The Astoria Library is at 450 10th St. For information about library programs, contact 503- 325-7323 or visit astorial- ibrary.org. Artwork capturing human migration into North America. When were the Americas settled? Celebrity librarian Nancy Pearl. Shhhhh! A celebrity librarian is speaking NEHALEM — regon Public Broadcasting’s “State of Wonder” is coming to Nehalem at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, when host April Baer interviews author Nancy Pearl at the North County Recreation District’s Performing Arts Center, 36155 Ninth St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Pearl is a National Public Radio contributor and has been called “America’s Librarian.” After the event, there will be an opportunity to purchase Pearl’s books and get them signed. Admission is $25. Tickets are available online at hoffmanarts.org, or from library board members and Freaks.” Brooks has long been the grandmaster of fan- tasy. Now he turns his hand to science fiction. Books will be available for purchase in-store. A worldwide sensation, Brooks is also a hometown favorite. He and his wife, Judine, are Pacific North- presentation will focus on the new discoveries in archaeology about the earliest settlements in the Americas. Smith has appeared on PBS, History and National Geographic. Seating is limited, so arrive early. Doors will close at 4:15 p.m. The museum is located at 1387 South Spruce St. ASTORIA — Author Jan Bono, of Long Beach, Wash., will have her only Oregon book signing this year at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, Jan Bono at 3 Cups Coffee House, 279 W. Marine Drive, in Astoria. Bono recently com- pleted her novel “Crab Bait,” the third cozy mys- tery in the Sylvia Avery Mystery Series set on the Southwest Washington coast. COURTESY MANZANITA WRITERS’ SERIES ‘State of Wonder’ host April Baer. Manzanita Writers’ Series volunteers. Proceeds benefit the Manzanita Writers’ Series and the North Tillamook Library Friends. Chat with Terry Brooks in Cannon Beach CANNON BEACH — New York Times bestselling au- thor Terry Brooks will be at the Cannon Beach Book Company, from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20. Come by for a chat and an autograph. He’ll be signing copies of his newest book, “Street CANNON BEACH — Inter- national Archaeology Day comes to Cannon Beach with a presentation by Cameron Smith at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum. Smith, an anthropology professor at Portland State University, is a scholar on human history, archae- ology and evolution. His Author Jan Bono signs latest mystery westerners who live part- time on the North Coast and have been instrumental in the development of Get Lit at the Beach. This event is free and open to the public. Cannon Beach Book Company is located at 130 N. Hemlock St., Suite No. 2. YOUR #1 PREMIER CANNABIS RETAILER LARGEST SELECTION FRIENDLY & KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF ELITE PRODUCTS Ilwaco (8am - 10pm) 360-261-7200 133 Howerton Ave Cathlamet - NEW! Kelso (8am - 10 pm) (8am - 12am) 360-849-4504 360-636-0420 327 WA-4 820A West Side Hwy Longview (8am - 12am) 360-703-3229 971 14th Ave WARNING: This product has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. There may be health risks associated with the consumption of this product. For use only by adults 21 and over. Keep out of reach of children. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgement. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug.
