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Newspaper Page Text8 October 20, 2017 T he C olumbia P ress This Weekend International films in lineup Astoria International Film Festival runs all weekend with 10 films by interna- tional and U.S. independent filmmakers. All movies will be shown in the Liberty Theater. Cost is $5 per movie or $80 for them all. Tickets can be pur- chased online at www.liber- tyastoria.org Rescue Mission harvest banquet It’s described as an inti- mate film festival where one can view, learn about, and discuss documentary, dra- matic and short films. Astoria Rescue Mission’s Harvest Banquet and Auc- tion is set for 3 p.m. Sat- urday, Oct. 21, at Gateway Community Church, 796 Pacific Drive in Ham- mond. Admission is free. Donated items will be auc- tioned off to raise money to support ARM’s programs. Chills: Events from bats to talking tombstones Continued from Page 1 nity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. There are games and a costume contest in five age categories. The haunted house is from 6 to 9 p.m. at Sunset Pool, 1140 Broadway, Seaside. Admission is $2 per person or two cans of food. Those younger than 3 are free. Donations go to the South County Food Bank. Admis- sion paid at either event is good for both. • Bats, Spiders and Owls, Oh My! is the place to learn fascinating facts about our region’s night crea- tures. The free event at Fort Clatsop includes crafts, pup- pets, non-spooky stories (in- cluding one in Spanish) and a quarter-mile walk through the forest. The event is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27. Partic- ipants should bring a flash- light, wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Will be held indoors in case of rain. Meet in the park’s visitor center. • Talking Tombstones is Clatsop County Historical Society’s annual event held at a local cemetery. This year, it’s co-sponsored by Astoria Granite Works and will take place at Greenwood Cem- etery, 91569 Highway 202, Astoria. Talking Tombstones has actors portraying the area’s colorful former figures and talking to visitors from be- yond the grave. It’s from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct.29. The event is free, al- though donations are accept- ed. Visitors should arrive no later than 3 p.m.