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BRIEFS Liberty Th eatre presents two showings of ‘Th e Jungle Book’ ASTORIA – Two presentations of “The Jungle Book” will be performed by the Missoula Children’s Theatre at 3 and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. The show will take place as part of Mis- soula Children’s Theatre’s international touring project, and will feature roles fi lled by over 50 local students. Admission is $5. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.libertyastoria.org. Angora Hiking Club to explore Beard’s Hollow ASTORIA – The Angora Hiking Club will host an exploration and hike at Beards Hollow, near Ilwaco, Washington, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Hikers, led by Jan Coughlin, will meet in a parking lot on Marine Drive, between Second and Third streets in Astoria. Angora Hiking Club member dues are $10 annually, though participants do not need to be club members. For more infor- mation or to register, contact Kathleen Hud- son at 503-861-2802. ‘The Jungle Book’ will be performed at the Liberty Theatre at both 3 and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. present on downtown streets. Participating shops will feature an AstoriUS day sticker designed by local artist Jaz Carpenter. For more information, visit www. astoriadowntown.com. Author to give presentation on historical novel in Seaside SEASIDE – Frisbee teams will return to the beach this weekend for the Against The Grain Ultimate Frisbee Tournament, run- ning throughout Saturday and Sunday in Seaside. The event will be set up with a minimum team size of 10 and suggested size between 12 and 14. For more information and to reg- ister, visit www.seasideor.com. SEASIDE – Author Deena Lindstedt will discuss her latest historical novel, “Lady of the Play,” in the community room at the Seaside Library at 2 p.m. on Saturday. A book signing and time for audience questions will follow the talk. Lindstedt’s novel explores the Elizabethan era while weaving in the modern tale of a high school history teacher set on uncovering details about William Shakespeare’s past. This talk is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www. seasidelibrary.org. AstoriUS day welcomes events, sales, performances ‘Performathon’ arrives at Ten Fift een Th eater ASTORIA – More than 30 local busi- nesses will host a variety of events, per- formances and sales in celebration of AstoriUS Day from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. Events planned will include a ribbon cutting for the new location of Kit’s Apoth- ecary and Foragers at 11 a.m., a magic show at The Magic Shop at 1:30 p.m., a scavenger hunt at Lucy’s Books and side- walk sales at Gulley’s Butcher Shop, Pur- ple Cow Toys, Lumen Community Well- ness and more. Entertainers and buskers will also be ASTORIA – Actors, musicians, art- ists and makers are invited to display their skills at Performathon, an annual fundraiser held at the Ten Fifteen Theater, starting at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The event will feature 24 hours of per- formances, lasting through 7:15 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $15. COVID-19 vaccination required for all performers and attendees. Auditions are not required to perform. For more information and to sign up for a performing slot, visit www. thetenfi fteentheater.com. Seaside goes ‘against the grain’ at frisbee tournament Writer and musician Nick Jaina will lead a memoir writing workshop at the Sou’Wester Lodge. Writing workshop at Sou’wester Lodge will focus on memoir SEAVIEW, Wash. – Writer and musician Nick Jaina will host a work- shop focused on memoir writing at the Sou’wester Lodge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Participants will focus on sequen- tial events, memory and writing tech- niques to develop strategies for story- telling and personal refl ection. Admission is $20. For more information, visit www. souwesterlodge.com. THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2022 // 19