Biologist and author to speak at KALA Friday ASTORIA — KALA will host a “First Person: Authors Talk,” Friday at 7:30 p.m. Robert Michael Pyle will join host Heather Hirschi to discuss his latest books “Nature Matrix: New and Selected Essays,” and “Tidewater Reach: Field Guide to the Lower Columbia River in Michael Pyle Poems and Pictures.” Pyle has authored 24 books, from poetry collections to butterfl y books. The 2020 fi lm, ‘The Dark Divide’ starring David Cross and Debra Mess- ing told the story of of Pyle’s epic jour- ney through Washington’s Giff ord Pinchot National Forest. Pyle’s books will be available for sale at the event. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at brown- papertickets.com. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 tests are required to attend, masks must be worn inside the venue. KALA is located at 1017 Marine Drive in Astoria. Astoria School of Ballet Astoria School of Ballet dancers before a previous performance. Astoria School of Ballet to host mini- performances of Tchaikovsky’s ‘Th e Nutcracker’ ASTORIA — The Astoria School of Ballet will host mini-performances of “Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker” Saturday at Liberty Theatre. The free, 18-minute performances are scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m., noon, 12:30, 1 and 1:30 p.m. Santa will be available for pictures in the theatre’s ticket kiosk prior and throughout the performances from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vaccination cards will not be required as the performances are targeted toward chil- dren, however masks and social distancing will be enforced inside the theatre. Clatsop County 4-H to host virtual cookie baking event ASTORIA — The Clastop County 4-H will hold a virtual holiday baking event Wednesday from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The time slot includes an hour refrig- eration time for the dough. The fi rst 12 participants ages 5 to 19 to register for the event will receive a cookie cutter and sprinkles. Recipes and a supply list will follow after registration. Younger mem- bers will need to have parental support to participate. The event is free, attendees should register by Monday at Free event online: beav.es/UDm. Galleries Golden Whale Jewelry Golden Whale Jewelry Gemstones • Silver Gold • Navaho • Earrings 14kt Gold & Sterling Charms Quality jewelry in gold and sterling silver by nationally known artists 194 N. Hemlock Cannon Beach (503)436-1166 (800)548-3918 IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING UNIQUE, VISIT THE GOLDEN WHALE Gemstones • Silver Gold • Navaho • Earrings 14kt Gold & Sterling Charms Quality jewelry in gold and sterling silver by nationally known artists 194 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach (503)436-1166 (800)548-3918 IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING UNIQUE, VISIT THE GOLDEN WHALE 2 // COASTWEEKEND.COM See. Go. Do. The Arts • Music • Museums • Classes • Film News • Blogs • Dining • & More ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE! Call us at 503-325-3211 to learn more