‘Seascape’ production set for Nehalem Danny Miller Cathedral Tree Trail in Astoria provides access to a unique Sitka spruce. “Seascape,” a play written by Edward Albee, will open on Friday night in Nehalem. NEHALEM – “Seascape,” a perfor- mance from Rising Tide Productions, will open 7 p.m. on Friday at the Nehalem County Recreation District Performing Arts Center. Written by Edward Albee, the production centers on an older couple, joined in discus- sion on a sandy shore by a pair of lizards for a fascinating set of dialogue. The show, directed by Margaret Page and art directed by George Dzundza, runs at 7 p.m. on Fri- days and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays through Sept. 25. Admission is $20. For more information, visit www.ncrd.org. CrosswordAnswers Hikers invited to venture out on Cathedral Tree Trail ASTORIA – Angora Hiking Club will lead a group of hikers on the Cathedral Tree Trail starting at 1 p.m. Wednesday. The exploration, led by Eric Wheeler and Ken Dell, will follow an easy to moder- ate path that leads to the tree, a serene spot with a unique trunk formation. Angora Hiking Club member dues are $10 annually. Participants need not be club members. For more information and to register, contact Arline LaMear at 503-338-6883. Hoff man Center to host plant, garden sale MANZANITA – An annual plant sale will be held at Hoff man Center for the Arts, with online shopping for nursery plants available starting Thursday. Bright and colorful garden additions, including plants as well as metal and fi ber art, will be on sale through Sept. 8. A sale in the center’s garden will also be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 10. This event is free and open to the pub- lic. For more information, visit www.hoff - manarts.org. Metal trellises by artist Shelly Durica-Laiche are among the items featured at the plant sale. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 // 19