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Coast Happenings Calendar
YOUR GUIDE TO MUSIC, ART, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL EVENTS UP AND DOWN THE COAST
Friday, April 10
Get Lit Gathering
5 p.m., Tolovana Arts Colony, 3779 S.
Hemlock St., 503-440-0684, www.tolo-
vanaartscolony.org, $85. “Get Lit at the
Beach: A Gathering for Readers” is a
three-day literary event featuring five
prominent authors including keynote
speaker Nancy Pearl.
Get Lit Gathering
10 a.m., Tolovana Arts Colony, 3779 S.
Hemlock St., 503-440-0684, www.tolo-
vanaartscolony.org, $30 to $85.
“Amazing Dreamcoat”
2 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center,
1111 16th St., Astoria, 503-861-2556,
www.northcoastchorale.org, $15, all
ages.
no cover, 21 and older. The Coconuts
play swing, jazz, country, bluegrass and
folk every Wednesday.
Cannon Beach Reads
7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N.
Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-
1391,
www.cannonbeachlibrary.org.
This month’s selection is “Babbitt” by
Sinclair Lewis.
Maggie & the Cats
6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N.
Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-
1539, www.cafesweetbasils.com, no cov-
er, 21 and older. Maggie & the Cats play
world-class blues, funk and rhythm-n-
blues every Friday.
NAMI Meeting
2 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131
Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6165, www.
nami.org. The National Alliance on
Mental Illness welcomes anyone who
suffers from a mental illness. Member-
ship is not required.
“Murder on the Nile”
7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N.
Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-
1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 to
$20. “Murder on the Nile” is a murder
mystery about a newlywed couple on a
steamship, leading to the mystery of who
murdered the bride? The play repeats
on April 11, 17 and 18. See website for
details.
Wage Inequality
Saturday, April 11
Brad Griswold
Bird-A-Thon
7 a.m., Clatsop County, 503-739-1905,
www.northoregoncoastbirdathon.org.
The North Oregon Coast Bird-A-Thon
kicks off the Twelve Days of Earth Day
and serves as a fundraiser for the Wild-
life Center of the North Coast. All Clat-
sop County birders are welcome.
2 p.m., Judge Guy Boyington Building,
857 Commercial St., 503-325-1895,
www.lcdiversityproject.org, free. The
Lower Columbia Diversity Project and
AAUW of Seaside and Astoria presents
a panel discussion on wage inequality
between the sexes.
6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hem-
lock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539,
www.cafesweetbasils.com, no cover, 21
and older. Every Sunday, Brad Griswold
offers a night of folk and bluegrass on
banjo, guitar and mandolin.
Monday, April 13
Sand Screening
Rummage Sale
7 a.m., Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church,
320 First St., Seaside, 503-298-7312. A
new-to-you rummage sale featuring
clothing, collectibles, videos, books, fur-
niture and household goods. Proceeds to
benefit on-going local ministries.
Spring Garden Seminar
8:30 a.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds,
92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, free, all
ages. Clatsop County Master Gardeners
Association presents its annual spring
garden seminar with plant sales, demon-
strations, vendors, family activities and
raffles.
Angora Hiking Club
9 a.m., Oswald West State Park, Arch
Cape, 503-368-4323, www.angorahik-
ingclub.org. June Baumler will lead a dif-
ficult Neahkahnie Mountain hike. Meet
at the parking lot next to the restrooms
at 8:45 a.m.
HRAP Events
9:30 a.m., on the beach at Haystack
Rock, Cannon Beach, www.twelveday-
sofearthday.com, all ages. As part of the
Twelve Days of Earth Day, Haystack
Rock Awareness Program will offer ac-
tivities and viewing on the beach daily
(times vary) to April 22.
1 p.m., Whale Park, Cannon Beach,
www.twelvedaysofearthday.com,
all
ages. There will be sand screening for
micro plastic at Whale Park.
Estate Planning Workshop
2 p.m., Rivertide Suites, 102 N. Holladay,
Seaside, 866-252-8721, lmacpherson@
wsimail.com, free. This is an informative
workshop on how to secure one’s estate
and retirement planning. Seating is lim-
ited.
Burgers & Jam
6 p.m., American Legion Post 168, 1216
S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-
2973. The legion offers good burgers and
good music every Monday.
6:30 p.m., Chamber of Commerce Com-
munity Hall, 207 N. Spruce St., Cannon
Beach, 503- 436-2623, www.twelveday-
sofearthday.com, free, all ages. As part
of the Twelve Days of Earth Day, there
will be a lecture on “Climate Change Ad-
aptation” by Charlie Plybon and Patrick
Corcoran.
Tuesday, April 14
Alzheimer’s Support
2 p.m., NWSDS Office, 2002 S.E. Choke-
berry Ave., Warrenton, 503-738-6412.
Support groups provide people an op-
portunity to share with others, receive
support and learn about the disease.
Wednesday, April 15
9:30 a.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds,
92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, 503-325-
4821, free. This job fair is offered to local
high school juniors and seniors.
Garden Club Meeting
Get Lit Gathering
10 a.m., Tolovana Arts Colony, 3779 S.
Hemlock St., 503-440-0684, www.tolo-
vanaartscolony.org, $30 to $85.
Community Clinic
2 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131
Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5859, free.
Kathleen Flewelling, naturopathic physi-
cian, provides this service.
“Amazing Dreamcoat”
7 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center,
1111 16th St., Astoria, 503-861-2556,
www.northcoastchorale.org, $15, all
ages. The North Coast Chorale presents
“Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat” based on the biblical story
of the “coat of many colors.”
Sunday, April 12
Biz Kidz Workshop
10 a.m., Astoria Event Center, 255 9th
St., Astoria, Astoria, 503-325-1010. Biz
Kidz are invited to be part of the annu-
al luncheon hosted by Astoria Sunday
Market.
Parade & Street Fair
Admission for either con-
cert is $10. Students 16 and
under are admitted free. For
more information about the
concert or ticket information,
call 503-436-0378 or visit
www.cannonbeachchorus.
org online.
Noon, Tolovana Hall, 3779 S. Hemlock
St., Cannon Beach. Attendees should
bring their own lunch; coffee, tea and
dessert are provided. Annual dues are $5
and guests can attend one meeting with-
out joining. New members welcome.
AAUW Film Discussion
3 p.m., at the home of Karin Webb, Gear-
hart. The next film shown will be “Sav-
ing Mr. Banks” starring Tom Hanks and
Emma Thompson. To actively partici-
pate in the discussion, view films prior to
attending. Refreshments will be served.
For address and directions, call Carol at
503-738-8285.
Kirsten Massebeau Talk
7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N.
Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, www.
twelvedaysofearthday.com, all ages. This
will be a part of the Twelve Days of Earth
Day lecture with Kirsten Massebeau.
Wednesday, April 22
Northwest Author Series
Sou’Wester Garden Club
2 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N.
Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-
1391,
www.cannonbeachlibrary.org,
free. Author Tony Wolk will discuss his
latest collection “Parable of You.”
10 a.m., Natural Nook, 738 Pacific Way,
Gearhart, 503-524-5309, free. This
month’s program will be on “Adopt
a Plant” in preparation of the annual
“Green Thumb Plant Sale in May. Bring
seeds, starts and containers and dress for
the weather. The public is welcome and
membership is open. Annual dues are
$15.
Depression Support
4 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131
Broadway, Seaside, 503-325-8930. The
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
is a confidential group meeting open to
anyone who has been or has a family
member or friend who has been diag-
nosed with a mood disorder.
Documentary Screening
4:30 p.m., Pizza a Fetta, 231 N. Hemlock
St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0333, www.
twelvedaysofearthday.com. The 2008
feature-length documentary “Politics of
Sand” is an in-depth history of Oregon’s
beaches focusing on the political ebb and
flow of efforts to keep the coast accessi-
ble to the public.
HRAP Exhibition
6 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center
& Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon
Beach, 503-436-9301, www.cbhistory.
org, all ages. In celebration of its 30th an-
niversary, Cannon Beach History Center
and Haystack Rock Awareness Program
will present a photo exhibit exploring the
tide pools of Haystack Rock through the
eyes of its volunteers.
Sign Unveiling
5 p.m., meet at the 2nd St. beach access,
Cannon Beach, www.twelvedaysofearth-
day.com, all ages. This will be an unveil-
ing of the Beach Bill sign.
The Coconuts
9 a.m., American Legion Post 168, 1216
S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, $7 adults,
$3 children. Proceeds go to the Cannon
Beach American Legion Women’s Aux-
iliary’s efforts to support local veterans,
families, community organizations and
the high school scholarship fund.
6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hem-
lock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539,
no cover, 21 and older.
Legion Breakfast
Thursday, April 23
Ham Radio Breakfast
8 a.m., Finn’s Fish House, 227 Broadway,
Seaside, 503-738-9692.
Dallas Williams
6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hem-
lock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539,
www.cafesweetbasils.com, no cover, 21
and older. Dallas Williams plays folk
music and Americana every Thursday.
6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131
Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.
seasidelibrary.org. This group is designed
for writers to meet and share ideas with
some of the area’s authors.
Dallas Williams
Ecola Creek Walk
6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hem-
lock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539,
www.cafesweetbasils.com, no cover, 21
and older.
10 a.m., meet at the gate Ecola Forest
Reserve, Cannon Beach, www.twelve-
daysofearthday.com, all ages. Walk in
Ecola Creek Forest Reserve on a nature
and bird hike.
Author Talks Organic
7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131
Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.
seasidelibrary.org, free. Author Peter
Laufer will discuss his book “Organic: A
Journalist’s Quest to Discover the Truth
Behind Food Labeling.”
Hands Across the Earth
TBA, on the beach at Haystack Rock, Cannon
Beach, www.twelvedaysofearthday.com, all
ages. Hands Across the Earth is a celebration of
community, water and Earth. All are welcome.
Tsunami Discussion
7 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center
& Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon
Beach, 503-436-9301, www.cbhistory.
org, free. Author Bonnie Henderson
will share stories and discuss her book
“The Next Tsunami: Living on a Restless
Coast.”
The Sousa Tradition
Floating Glass Balls
1:30 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Com-
mercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, www.
liberty-theater.org, $7 to $15, all ages.
North Coast Symphonic Band presents
a traditional Sousa-style concert with
soloists, marches, bits of musicals and
operetta and period pieces of the day.
7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 N. Hemlock St.,
Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, www.bill-
stavernandbrewhouse.com, no cover.
Friday, April 24
AAUW Meeting
10 a.m., at the home of Jane McGeehan,
Gearhart. This month’s program will be
“Pay Equity.” For address and directions,
call Karin at 503-735-5919.
Floating Glass Balls
7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 N. Hemlock
St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, www.
billstavernandbrewhouse.com, no cover.
Every Thursday, the Floating Glass Balls
plays a blend of bluegrass, Caribbean,
folk, swing, contemporary and country.
Brad Griswold
6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock
St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www.
cafesweetbasils.com, no cover, 21 and older.
Maggie & the Cats
6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N.
Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-
1539, www.cafesweetbasils.com, no cov-
er, 21 and older.
Evensong
6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131
Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.
seasidelibrary.org, free. Doug Deur will
present a discussion on “Protecting Ore-
gon’s Crown Jewels,” a program of North
Coast Land Conservancy.
The Coconuts
6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hem-
lock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539,
Friday, April 17
Alcohol Server Training
1 p.m., CCC Seaside Campus, 1455 N.
Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-325-2402,
www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $58, 21
and older. This is a required class to ob-
tain an Alcohol Service permit for any-
one who mixes, sells or serves alcohol for
on-property consumption in Oregon.
Registration required.
6 p.m., Cannon Beach Community
Church, 132 E. Washington St., Cannon
Beach, 503-436-1222. Evensong fea-
tures performers Jennifer Goodenberger
and Wes Wahrmund, meditative songs,
Psalms, readings and quiet reflection.
Ritt & Soto Perform
7 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center
& Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon
Beach, 503-436-9301, www.cbhistory.
org, $2 to $12, all ages. Gayle Ritt and
Mike Soto play classic blues, rock, cur-
rent hits, original tunes and requests.
Monday, April 20
Burgers & Jam
6 p.m., American Legion Post 168, 1216
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m u s ic firs t
1:30 p.m., NWSDS Office, 2002 S.E.
Chokeberry Ave., Warrenton, 503-738-
6412. This group explores ways to cope
while caring for a loved one, provides
valuable information and resources.
11 a.m., meet at the parking lot at Third
and Antler streets, Cannon Beach, www.
twelvedaysofearthday.com, free, all ages.
This is a walking parade and all are wel-
come. After the parade, there will be loads
of fun for everyone at the downtown street
fair held in the parking lot of U.S. Bank.
8 a.m., Finn’s Fish House, 227 Broad-
way, Seaside, 503-738-9692. Ham radio
operators meet every Thursday. Ven-
ues change on the first Thursday of the
month, call for information.
Listen to the Land
pow ered b y
Caregiver Support
Saturday, April 18
Sunday, April 19
Stroke Support
4:30 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospi-
tal Education Center, 725 S. Wahanna
Road, Seaside, 503-717-7781. This group
is affiliated with the American Stroke
Association and is open to survivors and
caregivers.
9 a.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131
Broadway, Seaside, 503-861-9502, www.
seasidelibrary.org, free. Organized by
Goodwill Job Connection for employ-
ment in Seaside.
6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N.
Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-
1539, www.cafesweetbasils.com, no cov-
er, 21 and older.
Thursday, April 16
Ham Radio Breakfast
Seaside Job Fair
6 p.m., Chamber of Commerce, 207 N.
Spruce St., Cannon Beach, www.twelve-
daysofearthday.com, free, all ages. A city
potluck and presentation of the annual
Gaylord Nelson Award will be featured
in the Community Hall with guest
speaker Eric Wagner.
The selections include
Randall Thompson’s Alleluia,
Hayden’s Awake the Harp,
Brahms’ How Lovely is thy
Dwelling Place, Beethoven’s
Hallelujah, Mozart’s Ave
Verum Corpus and many
more. You are likely to hear
a number of selections that
you’ve enjoyed before.
The first concert will be Fri-
day, May 1, at the Community
Church in Cannon Beach. The
concert will begin at 7 pm.
The second concert will be
held on Saturday, May 2, at
the North County Recreation
District in Nehalem at 7p.m.
This concert is being done
entirely as a benefit for NCRD
to help them purchase new
seats for their recently refur-
bished theater.
Tuesday, April 21
Nelson Award Ceremony
Maggie & the Cats
Writers at Work
Student Job Fair
1 p.m. shotgun start, Gearhart Golf
Links, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart,
503-738-3538, www.gearhartgolflinks.
com, $50 to $60, 21 and older. It’s Herb
Tarlek Day at the Links where bad pants
and tacky shirts are encouraged.
The Cannon Beach Chorus
is pleased to announce
the spring concert season
entitled Choral Gems. Choral
“gems” are those outstanding
choral works that continue to
be loved and performed by
choruses around the world.
Earth Day Lecture
Bird Discovery Day
10 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community
Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-
717-1458, www.necanicumwatershed.
org, free, all ages. The Necanicum Wa-
tershed Council presents its annual Ne-
canicum Bird Discovery Day with pre-
sentations, activities and raffles.
Cannon Beach
Chorus spring
schedule
S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-
2973.
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