The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current, January 30, 2020, Image 2

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Newspaper Page TextVote now for 2019 Readers’ Choice ASTORIA — Almost 10,000 nomina- tions were received for the 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. Voting will remain open for the compe- tition through Feb. 23. Vote online at bit. ly/cwreaderschoice2019 or through the printed ballot inserted in this edition. Win- ners will be announced in the March 19 edition of Coast Weekend. During the nomination period, about 1,300 people sent in their favorite picks for dining, businesses and activities along the coast. Many votes went toward well- known establishments like Coast Commu- nity Radio KMUN 91.9 and The Depot Restaurant. The nominations weren’t limited to businesses though— Kiss of Mist Espresso and T Paul’s Supper Club had the high- est number of staff nominated for catego- ries such as best server, best barista and best chef. Astoria’s sightseeing attractions were also popular among nominees. The Liberty Theatre, Astoria Column, Astoria Sunday Market and the Astoria Riverwalk were top nominees under the activities category. The Long Beach Peninsula also made for popular nomi- nees. Cottage Bakery & Del- icatessen, North Jetty Brew- ing and Benson’s By The Beach joined The Depot as some of the top nominees. Nominations went down the coast as well, with Warren- ton, Gearhart, Seaside and Can- non Beach establishments receiv- ing votes. Popular nominees included Bubba’s Sports Bar and the Coaster Theatre Playhouse. Inserted is a list of the top nominees per category. To see a full list of nominees, visit bit.ly/cwreaderschoice2019. German heritage comes to Astoria High School ASTORIA — Astoria High School will present a German-themed night at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Astoria-Walldorf Exchange Program dinner and silent auction fundraiser will feature a German-style dinner including brats, sauerkraut, noodles and gravy, salad rolls and dessert. The dinner celebrates the program, which is the second-longest running exchange program in the U.S. west 2 // COASTWEEKEND.COM of the Rocky Mountains. In March, Astoria High School students will travel to experience German cul- ture in locations such as Walldorf and Berlin. The evening will also feature a silent auction, with prizes such as a day trip on the Columbia River. Attendance is $10 for adults and $5 for children. All proceeds from the auction will support the students’ travel costs.