SCRATCHPAD Vote for Coast Weekend’s Readers’ Choice Awards By LISSA BREWER COAST WEEKEND EDITOR The nominees are in — you’ve told us about your Columbia-Pacifi c favorites, from where to grab a morning espresso to the best spots to watch the sunset. Now through Feb. 24 , it’s time to choose this year’s winners! You can vote for as few or as many cate- gories as you like, from restaurants, hotels, and shops to local hikes, neighborhood parks, and more. This year’s contest fea- tures more than 6,300 nominations in 60 categories. Your picks came from Long Beach, Seaview, Ilwaco, Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, and everywhere in between. With something for everyone, you’re sure to fi nd some favorites on the readers’ choice list. Locals and visitors alike are passionate about the North Coast community, its peo- ple and businesses. Last year’s contest saw more than 32,000 votes, and we hope you’ll participate again this year! To cast your votes, head over to discov- erourcoast.com and navigate to the “Read- ers’ Choice Awards” tab at the top of the page. STAFF AND CONTRIBUTORS ON THE COVER COAST WEEKEND EDITOR LISSA BREWER THURSDAY FEB. 3 2022 CALENDAR COORDINATOR SARAH SMITH Nahcotta is seen after a fi re. ‘Fire!,’ an exhibit at the Columbia Pacifi c Heritage Museum, is on view now. COLUMBIA PACIFIC HERITAGE MUSEUM Lissa Brewer Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach at sunset. ‘FIRE!’ NEW PLANT STORE IN ASTORIA PAGE 4 WATERCOLOR CLASSES OFFERED PAGE 6 EXHIBIT EXPLORES FIRES ON THE LONG BEACH PENINSULA PAGE 14 CONTRIBUTORS REBECCA LEXA PETER KORCHNAK BRIAN MEDFORD M.J. CODY BARBARA LLOYD McMICHAEL OUT OF THIS WORLD ARCADE, BAR OPENS IN ASTORIA PAGE 8 To advertise in Coast Weekend, call 503-325-3211 or contact your local sales representative. © 2022 COAST WEEKEND Coast Weekend is published every Thursday by the EO Media Group, all rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced without consent of the publisher. Coast Weekend appears weekly in The Astorian and the Chinook Observer. TO SUBMIT AN ITEM Phone: 503.325.3211 Ext. 217 or 800.781.3211 Fax: 503.325.6573 E-mail: editor@coastweekend.com Address: P.O.Box 210 • 949 Exchange St. Astoria, OR 97103 Find it all online! DiscoverOurCoast.com features full calendar listings, keyword search and easy sharing on social media. YOUR #1 PREMIER CANNABIS RETAILER LARGEST SELECTION FRIENDLY & KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF ELITE PRODUCTS –– For Washington Residents –– Ilwaco Cathlamet (8am - 10pm) 360-261-7200 133 Howerton Ave (8am - 10pm) 360-849-4504 327 WA-4 Kelso Longview (8am - 12am) (8am - 12am) 360-636-0420 360-703-3229 820A West Side Hwy 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. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2022 // 3