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About The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 22, 2019)
A trunk show of jewelry art at Imogen Gallery Paintball, music, fi sh art among ASTORIA – Jewels Curnow, a team of two, will present their one of a kind art jewelry pieces at a trunk show at Imo- gen Gallery on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 12-4 p.m. Enjoy a champagne reception while learning directly from these master jewel- ers what is involved with the creation of each unique piece. Robbie and Chantay Curnow are known for using innovative setting and casting techniques, creating a distinct look that is unique to their work. Many of their designs incorporate a primitive style of casting utilizing cuttlefi sh bone, creating unique texture and one-of-a-kind original pieces. Robbie also custom blends many of his own alloys and hand selects all of the gemstones used. attractions at Pacifi c County Fair An art jewelry piece by Jewels Curnow. The team of two will hold a trunk show at Imogen Gallery in Astoria from 12-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. The gallery is located at 240 11th St. in Astoria. For more information, call Teri Sund at 503-468-0620 or visit imogengallery.com. MENLO, Wash. — The annual Pacifi c County Fair runs through Saturday Aug. 24 and offers traditional events as well as mod- ern attractions. The 2019 theme is “Carnival Lights and Country Nights.” In addition to the musical entertain- ment, 4-H and FFA displays of beef, poul- try, horse and other critters, there are cheer- leaders’ performances, a hay baler exhibit and a beer garden, as well as an opportunity to play paintball. The fair, which began Wednesday, is six miles east of Raymond on State Route 6 in Menlo, across from the Willapa Val- ley Junior-Senior High School. Daily adult admission is $7. Wristbands for multiple day entry are available. Visit co.pacifi c.wa.us/pcfair for more details. Gates open at 9 a.m. daily with the com- mercial building opening at 10 a.m. The carnival opens at noon Thursday and Satur- day and 1 p.m. Friday. The buildings close at 9 p.m. each night and the fairgrounds close at 10 a.m. Thursday and 11 p.m. Fri- day and Saturday. Thursday’s events include singing come- dian Joe Stoddard at 3 p.m. , “Dusty Mojo” Jason Sansom at 4:30 p.m. and The Dog Walkers with Christine Corey at 8 p.m. Friday offers free admission to senior citizens, military and nursing home resi- dents. Juggler Jeremiah Johnson appears at 11 a.m. with music from Gypsy Road- house at 12:30 p.m., the Robert Henry Was- man Band at 2:30 p.m., Folk, Country and Beyond at 5:30 p.m. and Jessica Lynne at 8 p.m. Saturday is kids day, with youngsters up to age 12 admitted free. The Puget Sound- ers Chorus, a division of the Olympia Chap- ter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, will perform at 3 p.m. Evening shows fea- ture Sansom again at 5:30 p.m. and Spike and the Continentals at 8 p.m. Among the commercial booths, Ray- mond, Wash., artists Vernon and Melissa Vergara will display their creative examples of Gyotaku, an ancient Japanese printing art. They fi rst cover a fi sh with non-toxic ink and use that to create the fi rst phase of the artwork by printing it on rice paper. Then they decide whether it is com- pleted — or whether to add a background to add an element of color. “We both love the ocean and love to fi sh,” explained Melissa Vergara. “And we eat all the fi sh, too!” YOUR #1 PREMIER CANNABIS RETAILER LARGEST SELECTION FRIENDLY & KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF ELITE PRODUCTS –– For Washington Residents –– Patrick Webb Ilwaco Kelso (8am - 10pm) (8am - 12am) 360-261-7200 360-636-0420 133 Howerton Ave 820A West Side Hwy Cathlamet (8am - 10pm) 360-849-4504 327 WA-4 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. 2 // COASTWEEKEND.COM In Gyotaku, a Japanese art technique, fi sh is inked and rice paper is used to create an exact print of its features and scales. A painted background is optional. The art is created by Melissa and Vernon Vergara of Raymond, Wash., who will show their work at the Pacifi c County Fair.
