SPRING ACTIVITIES GUIDE 8 • THE ASTORIAN SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2022 Pickleball picks up on the North Coast By GARY HENLEY The Astorian Pickleball is king among many recre- ational enthusiasts on the North Coast. With the coming of spring weather, pickleballers will soon be taking to the outdoor courts. Pickleball is readily available indoors, including at the Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District gym in Seaside. The gym is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Admission is $3 for those who live in the Sunset Recreation Dis- trict and $4 for all others. Discounts are also available for those involved in senior programs. Gearhart features two outdoor courts at Pacifi c Way and S. Marion Avenue, which are both free and open to all. The Camp Rilea gym in Warrenton also has courts available on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for a $3 playing fee. No reservations are needed and all lev- els are welcome, with friendly coaching available. Loaner paddles and balls are also provided. Nikki Davidson/The Astorian See Page 9 The Lighthouse Oceanfront Resort in Long Beach hosts a Thursday night pickleball league. a smart ER alternative WE’RE OPEN AND HERE FOR YOU! Express Healthcare for Busy Lifestyles Our friendly and dedicated Physicians and Physician Assistants are available for all of your routine healthcare needs, not just for emergency situations! If you’re suffering from a headache, toothache, earache, backache, any illness or injury or on the job injury, are in need of a refill of your prescription medications, or even a sports physical or DOT physical, our dedicated staff is here to assist you! We are open 7 days a week. We are located in the Park Medical Building East in Suite 111. We accept most insurances, offer a cash discount and also accept the Oregon Health Plan, WA Medicaid and Medicare. Life happens... We observe the following holidays & are closed on July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day. That’s why we’re here! RAPID COVID-19 TESTING AVAILABLE! We are currently serving walk-in patients, same day appointments Sally Baker, PA-C Dani Chazin, PA-C Kenyon Solecki, PA-C Keith Klatt, MD habla español 503-325-0333 or visit urgentcarenwastoria.com 2120 Exchange Street • Suite 111 • Astoria, Oregon Hours: Mon - Fri 7am to 7pm • Sat - Sun 9am to 7pm