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NOVEMBER 15, 2018 // 11 10 // COASTWEEKEND.COM ON YOUR PHONE COA S T W E E K E N D C A L E N DA R Saturday, Nov. 17 R.A.C.E. 8 a.m., Clatsop County Fair- grounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, 503-325-7161. Classy Canines 4-H Club presents a dog Rec- reational Agility CGC event, includes Canine Good Citizen testing, jumping, agility, fun runs and workshops; ribbons awarded. √ Thursday, Nov. 15 Thursday Night Talks 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503- 325-2203. TNT lecture series welcomes Jerry Sutherland who will talk about George Geer, Astoria’s first rumrunner. “Black Comedy” 7 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., $10. The Peninsula Players offer two, one-act plays this fall: “The Son Also Rises,” a 15-minute short by Robert Brake fea- turing the character Willy Loman, and the comical false “Black Comedy.” Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m., Eagles Lodge, 1409 Bay Ave., Ocean Park, Wash., 360-244- 1326. This annual bazaar raises funds for the children’s Christ- mas party and offers artisan gifts, holiday crafts and refresh- ments; lunch available for purchase. Rain Festival 10 a.m., Tilla- mook Forest Center, 45500 Wilson River Hwy., Tillamook. Watch a salmon release, take a guided walk, go on a scavenger hunt and explore all that the rain brings to the crea- tures of the forest. Let there be light. Cast members ap- pearing in Peninsula Players’ latest show, ‘Black Comedy,’ test their flashlights. At front are Patrick Buckley, left, and Melissa Goldberg. Others, left to right, are Natasha Beals, Jim Tweedie, Kevin Perry, Rose Power, Barry Sears and Kathy Warnert. √ Author Talk 1 p.m., Seaside Library, 1131 Broadway, Sea- side, 503-738-6742. Jim Aalberg, author of “Historical Compa- ny Towns of Clatsop County” will talk about his book. PATRICK WEBB PHOTO COURTESY COLUMBIA RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM Author Jerry Sutherland Coast Week- end welcomes comments and contributions from readers. New items for publication con- sideration must be submitted by 10 a.m. Tuesday, one week and two days before publication. Friday, Nov. 16 Christmas Bazaar 9 a.m., Eagles Lodge, 1409 Bay Ave., Ocean Park, Wash., 360-244-1326. This annual bazaar raises funds for the children’s Christmas party and of- fers artisan gifts, holiday crafts and refreshments; lunch available for purchase. √ Shipwreck Exhibit 10 a.m., Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-3446. To coin- cide with the ship wreck season, CPHM offers a special “Graveyard of the Pacific: Dangerous Currents-Shifting Sands” exhibit. Event Center, 801 Hwy. 101, Chinook, Wash., $10. Oregon Shake- speare Festival actors presents excerpts from “All’s Well that Ends Well,” “As You Like It,” and “Macbeth.” It’s Shakespeare 7 p.m., Chinook School “Black Comedy” 7 p.m., River City √ √ Coast Weekend editor suggested events Playhouse, 127 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., $10. The Peninsula Players offer two, one-act plays this fall: “The Son Also Rises,” a 15-min- ute short by Robert Brake featuring the character Willy Loman, and the comical false “Black Comedy.” Poetry & Music 7 p.m., Tolovana Hall, 3779 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, no cover. Clemens Starck launches his new book “Cathedrals & Parking Lots.” √ Film Screening 7:30 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, $5. Manzanita film series presents Kelley Baker’s 2005 film “Kicking Bird,” the story of Mar- tin “Bird” Johnson. “Wizard of Oz” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, rated PG. Journey over the rain- bow into the magical land of Oz, based on the movie “The Wizard of Oz.” √ Comedy Competition 8:30 p.m., Columbia Theatre, 1231 Vander- cook Way, Longview, Wash., 360-575-8499, $35, 18+. Seattle International Comedy Competition is the biggest touring come- dy festival featuring 10 comics competing for one of the five finalist slots. Spaghetti Feed 5 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St., Astoria. North Coast ABATE club celebrates 30 years of support- ing motorcycle riders with a family-friendly spaghetti feed, games and prizes to benefit CCA regional food bank; $10 adults, $3 12 and under. √ Artist Reception 6 p.m., Cannon Beach Gallery, 1064 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0744. The annual miniatures show features a juried selection of artists’ work. “Black Comedy” 7 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., $10. The Peninsula Players offer two, one-act plays this fall: “The Son Also Rises,” a 15-minute short by Robert Brake fea- turing the character Willy Loman, and the comical false “Black Comedy.” √ Check out the Coast Weekend calendar, and other great content at CoastWeekend.com Sunday, Nov. 18 Marine Debris Survey 11 a.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 206-221-6893. Volunteers needed to help with the COASST marine debris survey; reservations required. Rain Festival 10 a.m., Tillamook Forest Center, 45500 Wilson River Hwy., Tillamook. Watch a salmon release, take a guided walk, go on a scavenger hunt and explore all that the rain brings to the crea- tures of the forest. In Their Footsteps 1 p.m., Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-861-2471. Christopher Hodges will discuss “John √ Tuesday, Nov. 20 Colter, Servant of the Corps” at the next In Their Footsteps. “Black Comedy” 2 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., $10. The Peninsula Players offer two, one-act plays this fall: “The Son Also Rises,” a 15-min- ute short by Robert Brake featuring the character Willy Loman, and the comical false “Black Comedy.” Live Radio Play 2 p.m., NCRD Performing Arts Center, 36155 Ninth St., Nehalem, 855-444-6273, $15. Riverbend Players’ new production “It’s a Wonderful Life” is a ra- dio play by Joe Landry, adapted from Frank Capra’s 1940s film. √ NC ABATE 5:30 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St., Astoria, 503- 325-3566. Join north coast motorcycle enthusiasts who ride, have fun and provide community support; newcomers welcome. √ Thursday, Nov. 22 Turkey Trot 8 a.m., Quatat Park, 493 Oceanway St., Seaside, 503-738- 3311, $10. Start the day off at the annual 5k fun run/walk race on Thanksgiving morning; registration required. Food Drive 8:30 a.m., Astoria Arts & Movement Center, 342 10th St., Astoria. Live Radio Play 7 p.m., NCRD Per- forming Arts Center, 36155 Ninth St., Nehalem, 855-444- 6273, $15. Riverbend Players’ new produc- tion “It’s a Wonderful Life” is a radio play by Joe Landry, adapted from Frank Capra’s 1940s film. AAUW Program 6 p.m., Astoria Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-4592. Astoria American Association of University Women presents Nancy Ander- son and Quinn Andrus speaking on “U.S. Citi- Wobble and gobble at this community uni- ty Thanksgiving Day zumba food drive. √ Manzanita Turkey Trot 10 a.m., Bread & Ocean parking lot, 154 Lane- da Ave., Manzanita. The Tri-Village Turkey Trot is a free event; donations are accept- ed for the Manzanita Tornado Relief fund. Writers’ Series 7 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368- 3846. The Manzanita Writers’ Series will host an evening to celebrate 10 years of programming with local writers, includes a slide show and readings. √ “Wizard of Oz” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $20 to $25, rated PG. Journey over the rainbow into the magical land of Oz, based on the motion picture “The Wizard of Oz.” R.J. MARX PHOTO COURTESY TILLAMOOK FOREST CENTER A salmon, ready to be released. Ashley Verhulst of Gearhart ready to run with holiday apparel.
