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8 The Columbia Press July 16, 2021 Upcoming events Seven-week course explores FBI operations, field work The FBI in Oregon seeks applications from business, religious, and community members for its Citizens Academy program. The Citizens Academy allows leaders to explore the work of the FBI, both in Oregon and around the world. Over the course of seven weeks, participants have a chance to engage An FBI instructors works with acad- with FBI leadership, case emy students in the classroom. agents and professional ceptance into the program is staff. competitive. Selections will Applicants may nominate be made by the field office. themselves by July 16. Ac- Those who apply will be noti- fied by Aug. 6. Once selected, applicants must complete a background check and re- turn required paperwork by Aug. 13. Those who live outside the Portland area can par- ticipate virtually through an online platform. Most of the academy ses- sions are from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings and run Sept. 15 through Oct. 27. For more information, contact Outreach Specialist Antonia Kreamier at ajfabi- ankreamier@fbi.gov. Explore Oregon’s efforts to conserve coastal heritage Johnson spent more The series celebrates the A series of online than a decade work- coalition’s 50th anniversa- talks sponsored by the ing in the Oregon State ry. Oregon Shores Con- Legislature and for Or- To learn more and access servation Coalition will egon nonprofit groups a registration link, go to look at the history of in the 1970s and ‘80s. oregonshores.org/events/ the state’s coastal con- He was present while talk-coasts-environmen- servation. much of Oregon’s tal-history. For more in- Author Chuck John- coastal environmental formation contact Phillip son will speak on the Johnson legacy was being cre- Johnson at 503-754-9303 or roots of the state’s con- ated. phillip@oregonshores.org servation legacy at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, during a free online event. The comic opera Johnson, program director ‘The Old Maid and for International Physicians the Thief” will be for the Prevention of Nucle- performed July 30 ar War, will explore Oregon’s and Aug. 1 at the heritage in preserving coastal Larsen environments, with a focus Charlene Center for the Per- on what was considered and forming Arts. accomplished in the 1960s in The work by Ital- the fight over access and con- ian playwright Gian trol of Oregon’s beaches and Carlo Menotti will coastal landscape, and what The cast of “Old Maid and the Thief” be performed in En- was ignored or neglected. glish by Cascadia Chamber victims and being lovesick. Performances are at 7 p.m. Opera and feature local art- Warrenton High Friday, July 30, and 4 p.m. ists Ann Bronson, ChrisLynn School Sunday, Aug. 1, at the PAC, Taylor, Bereniece Jones-Cen- All-School Reunion 588 16th St., Astoria. teno, Elias Hesse, and Paul 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets are $16 and can be Brady. Greg Hopper-Moore Sat., July 24 purchased online at part- is director and Vincent Cen- nersforthepac.org. Those 9 High School Cafeteria teno is conductor. and younger are free. For The opera provides a fun- Light refreshments ny take on mistaken identity, more information, call 503- All teachers invited gossipy neighbors, hapless 338-9132. Comic opera on tap at arts center
