Cannon Beach
Library hosts
Portland author
CANNON BEACH — Historical fi ction
author Omar El Akkad will give a remote talk,
hosted by the Cannon Beach Library, about his
acclaimed novels “American War” and “What
Strange Paradise” on Saturday at 2 p.m.
El Akkad’s fi ctional fi gures are immersed
in both present and dystopian social and politi-
cal landscapes. “What Strange Paradise” is told
from the viewpoint of two children caught up in
wars and migrant crises throughout the Middle
East, while “American War” takes place during
a speculative second Civil War in the United
States. The latter novel won the Pacifi c North-
west Booksellers’ Award and the Oregon Book
Award.
El Akkad was born in Egypt, grew up in
Qatar, later moved to Canada and now lives in
Portland. As an investigative reporter, he has
covered stories in Afghanistan and Guantanamo
Bay, among others, inspiring his fi ction work.
His reporting as well as fi ction and nonfi c-
tion writing have been well received, earning a
long list of accolades. For more information and
to view the presentation, visit cannonbeachli-
brary.org.
UPCOMING EVENTS
‘Sip and Paint’ event
on tap in Warrenton
WARRENTON — Flood Valley War-
renton Tap House will host “Sip and Paint,”
a workshop of acrylic painting alongside
regional craft beer and cider selections on
Friday at 6 p.m.
All skill levels are welcome. Participants
will create a “Blue Lake” painting. This is an
all ages event, and non-alcoholic beverages
will also be available.
The cost for this workshop is $40 plus the
cost of drinks. Seating will be limited. For
more information, visit www.fl oodvalley.com.
‘12 Days of Earth Day’
begins in Cannon Beach
CANNON BEACH — The Cannon
Beach Parks & Community Services Com-
mittee will host “12 days of Earth Day,”
an annual celebration throughout Cannon
Beach, beginning on Monday and lasting
through April 29.
The event will feature a parade, street fair
and Earth Day themed activities, including
opportunities for residents and visitors to vol-
unteer and learn about coastal ecology.
Local businesses and nonprofi t organi-
zations will host other activities throughout
Souder to
present on forest
management,
water systems
the event’s 12-day span. The committee also
encourages locals and visitors to consider
planting trees, developing home recycling
plans and other ecologically friendly actions.
For more information, visit www.ci.can-
non-beach.or.us.
Columbia River Symphony
to perform historic
soundscapes concert
ASTORIA — The Columbia River Sym-
phony will present “Sounds of Civilization,”
an exploration of time and regionalism, at the
Liberty Theatre at 7 p.m. on Friday.
This unique concert will focus on the
events of the 19th century industrial era
through soundscapes, setting a scene of trains
depicted through drums, the hammering of
nails, bleating of livestock and energies of
the era.
The Columbia River Symphony, featuring
52 North Coast musicians, aspires to bring
musical experiences and cultural enrichment
to the community.
This event is free and open to all. Doors
open at 6 p.m. Proof of vaccination or neg-
ative COVID test required for all attendees.
For more information, visit www.libertyas-
toria.org.
NEHALEM — For-
est watershed extension
specialist and Oregon
State University pro-
fessor Jon Souder will
give a virtual presenta-
tion on the interactions
between forest manage-
ment practices and Ore-
gon’s municipal water systems on Thurs-
day at 7 p.m.
Souder is the principal investigator of
the “Trees to Tap” project, and will share
elements of his new book of the same
name, summarizing scientifi c fi ndings on
forestry and drinking water. The event,
hosted by the Lower Nehalem Watershed
Council, will immediately follow the coun-
cil’s April board meeting.
This event is free and open to the pub-
lic. For more information, visit www.face-
book.com/lnwc1 or contact the watershed
council at lnwc@nehalemtel.net.
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