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8A • December 29, 2017 | Cannon Beach Gazette | cannonbeachgazette.com Coast Happenings Calendar Friday, Dec. 29 Sunday, Dec. 31 Around the World Whale Watching Week 10 a.m., participating restaurants in Cannon Beach, 503-436-2623. Participating Cannon Beach restaurants offer unique food and beverages highlighting traditions from different countries and cul- tures during the Holiday Foods Around the World event. 10 a.m., Ecola State Park, Can- non Beach, 541-765-3304. Whale Watching Week 10 a.m., Ecola State Park, Can- non Beach, 541-765-3304, www. whalespoken.wordpress.com. Oregon State Parks’ whale watch- ing program will have interpret- ers stationed along the coast to help visitors spot gray whales on their winter migration. Maggie & the Katz 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www.cafesweet- basils.com, no cover, 21+. Mag- gie & the Katz play New Orleans gumbo blues, soul and rhythm- n-blues. Thistle & Rose 6 p.m., Seasons Café, 255 Hem- lock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1159. Thistle and Rose play folk, blues and original tunes. Wes Wahrmund 6 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 2661. Wes Wahrmund’s classical guitar skills amaze with light jazz and original tunes. 7 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973, 21+. Cannon Beach American Legion offers a Friday night Texas Hold’em pok- er tournament, doors open at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 30 Whale Watching Week 10 a.m., Ecola State Park, Can- non Beach, 541-765-3304. Maggie & the Katz 9 a.m., Trail’s End, 656 A St., Gearhart, 503-717-9458, $180. Debbie Loyd will teach the ba- sics of beginning watercolor painting every Saturday to Feb. 3; limited seating, registration required. COLIN MURPHEY/EO MEDIA GROUP 9 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. Monday, Jan. 1 First Day Hike 10 a.m., Oswald West State Park, Manzanita, 503-368-5943, www. oregonstateparks.org. This is an easy, one-mile guided hike pass- ing by the Matt Kramer memo- rial toward Short Sand Beach, meet at the south end of the main parking lot; dress appropriately and register online. Polar Plunge 10:30 a.m., Neahkahnie Beach, north of downtown Manzani- ta, 503-368-4777. Regardless of weather, brave participants will run into the frigid waves of the Pacific Ocean for the annual Manzanita Polar Plunge fun-rais- er. 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. The Le- gion offers burgers and music on Monday nights. Tuesday, Jan. 2 City Council 7 p.m., City Hall, 163 Gower St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1581, www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us. The Cannon Beach City Coun- cil meets the first Tuesday of the month, with a work session on the second Tuesday. 5 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 2661. Magical Strings 7:30 p.m., NCRD Theater, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, 503-368-7008, www.ncrd.org, $23. Magical Strings adds their own engaging compositions to Celtic roots mu- sic with classical and world influ- ences on an array of instruments. Thistle & Rose Auxiliary Meeting 6 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach. The Cannon Beach Women’s Auxilia- ry of the American Legion Post 168 meet the first Wednesday of the month. Thursday, Jan. 4 Grief Support 2 p.m., Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-338-6230, 18+. Lower Columbia Hospice pro- vides group support through journaling and discussion. The Cannon Beach Chorus, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, rehearses under the direction of John Buehler. Chorus raises voices to spring The Cannon Beach Chorus, under the direc- tion of John Buehler, will begin rehearsals for the spring season on Monday, Jan. 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E. Washington St. The spring season, “All-American,” will feature choral repertoire composed or arranged by American composers beginning with a Nava- jo prayer “Now I Walk in Beauty” by Gregg Smith and concluding with “No End To Singing,” a piece composed in 2017 by com- poser Daniel Gawthrop. The concert will also feature the premier per- formance of a 30th-anni- versary piece composed by Gawthrop which was commissioned by the cho- rus. Other works to be performed include “The Last Words of David,” by Randall Thompson; “To God Our Strength,” arr., Shaw-Parker; “Hail, Sacred Music, Hail,” by composer William Bill- ings; “Alleluia,composed Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 Hem- lock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-2202, www.billstavernand- brewhouse.com, no cover. The Floating Glass Balls plays blue- grass, Caribbean, folk, swing, contemporary and country mu- sic. Friday, Jan. 5 Thistle & Rose 6 p.m., Seasons Café, 255 Hem- by Ralph Manuel; Edwin Fissinger arrangements of three Stephen Foster songs; a repeat perfor- mance of “I Hear the Stars Still Singing,” by compos- er J. Michael Saunders, which was commissioned for the chorus’s 25th anni- versary year; plus a med- ley of selections from the musical “Guys and Dolls.” The 60-voice non-audi- tion chorus is an advocate for choral music education and supports the area-wide public school choral pro- grams and also awards a vocal scholarship each spring to graduating high school seniors wishing to continue singing at the collegiate level. For more information regarding the scholarship program and application process, visit the chorus website www. cannonbeachchorus.org. The membership of the chorus represents every community on the coast from Astoria to Oceans- ide. More information can be found at www.cannon- beachchorus.org or by calling 503-436-0378. lock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-1159. Wes Wahrmund 6 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. RJ Marx Quartet 7 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 503-468-0206, www. winekraftpnw.com, no cov- er, 21+. Saxophonist RJ Marx leads the quartet in a repertoire Oyster Feed 5 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973, $17. The Ameri- can Legion offers an oyster feed and fish dinner on the first Sat- urday of the month, sides and salad bar available; doors open at 4 p.m. Wes Wahrmund 6 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hem- lock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-2661. Sunday, Jan. 7 Meditation Class 11 a.m., Tolovana Hall, 3779 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 720-301-3993, $5. Facilitat- ed by Linda Lawson, the class includes relaxation exercises, guided meditation and silent practice. THE COASTER THEATRE PLAYHOUSE PRESENTS February 2-24, 2018 Tickets $20 or $25 Shows begin at 7:30pm Sunday shows at 3:00pm Sponsored by Mike & Tracey Clark COASTER THEATRE PLAYHOUSE 108 N Hemlock St Cannon Beach, OR Tickets: 503-436-1242 coastertheatre.com Wednesday, Jan. 10 dio audio equipment. • $1,000 — Partners for the PAC, 2018 concert series. • $1,000 — Astoria Visual Arts, gallery space improve- ment. • $700 — Tolovana Arts Colony, arts and cultural ex- change series. • $644 — Seaside Museum and Historical Society, heritage field trip for fourth-graders. • $500 — Astoria Music Fes- tival, free concert in the park. • $500 — Astoria Regatta Association, mural boards for Heritage Square. The ceremony held on Wednesday evening was emceed 5 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hem- lock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-2661. Night of Trivia 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503- 738-6742, www.seasidelibrary. org. Trivia tournament nights are informal, fun competitions; prizes awarded. HRAP Lecture Series 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, www. friendsof haystackrock.org. Wolfe Wagman of the Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife will give a talk on “The Marine Re- serves Research Project” at the next Haystack Rock lecture se- ries. Thursday, Jan. 11 Evensong Floating Glass Balls 6 p.m., Cannon Beach Com- munity Church, 132 Washing- ton St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-1222. Evensong features performers Jennifer Gooden- berger and Wes Wahrmund, meditative songs and quiet re- flection. 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 Hem- lock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-2202, no cover. Monday, Jan. 8 Burgers & Jam 6:30 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. Rehearsals Begin 6:30 p.m., Cannon Beach Com- munity Church, 132 Wash- ington St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0378, www.cannon- beachchorus.org. The Cannon Beach chorus will begin re- hearsals for its spring season “All-American” concert, fea- turing a repertoire of American composers. Tuesday, Jan. 9 Chamber Breakfast 7:45 a.m., call for location, Cannon Beach, 503-436-2623, www.cannonbeach.org. The Cannon Beach Chamber shares chamber news, activities and features a local business owner, no host breakfast available. Cyber Security 8:30 a.m., CCC Seaside Cam- pus, 1455 Roosevelt Drive, Sea- side, 503-338-2402, $20. Clat- Tolovana Arts Colony among groups getting grants The Clatsop County Cultur- al Coalition awarded 2018 grant recipients in ceremony held on Clatsop Community College Campus. Twelve awardees, in- cluding the Tolovana Arts Col- ony, were granted over $13,000 in funds provided by Oregon Cultural Trust and Oregon Community Foundation. • $2,000 — North Coast Symphonic Band, collaboration with 3 Leg Torso. • $1,600 — North Coast Chorale, musicial accompani- ment for chorale performance. • $1,500 — Netel Grange 410, emergency exit addition. • $1,500 — Camp Kiwan- ilong, arts building improve- ment. • $1,280 — Seaside Park and Recreation, children’s sum- mer theater. • $1,200 — Tillicum Foun- dation, KMUN community ra- 5:30 p.m., Cannon Beach City Hall, 163 Gower St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1581, www. ci.cannon-beach.or.us. This is a work session. Thistle & Rose Maggie & the Katz Smoked Salmon 6 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 2661. sop Community College offers a Cyber Security class for small and mid-sized businesses, pre- registration required. City Council 7:30 p.m., White Clover Grange, 36585 Hwy. 53, Nehalem, 503- 368-5674, no cover. Spend New Year’s Eve at the Grange with the Nehalem Valley All Stars playing a range of danceable rhythm mu- sic from ragtime to reggae. Wednesday, Jan. 3 Wes Wahrmund Saturday, Jan. 6 Watercolor Class 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21+. 6 p.m., Seasons Café, 255 Hem- lock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1159. Smoked Salmon features Bobcat Bob and Will Gunn play- ing blues and jazz music. of jazz music with John Orr (guitar), Joe Church (bass) and Dave Gager (drums). All Stars Burgers & Jam Texas Hold’em YOUR GUIDE TO MUSIC, ART, COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL EVENTS ON THE NORTH COAST Friday, Jan. 12 Maggie & the Katz 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21+. Thistle & Rose 6 p.m., Seasons Café, 255 Hem- lock St., Cannon Beach, 503- 436-1159. Wes Wahrmund 6 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 2661. Dave Stamey 7 p.m., private home, Arch Cape, 503-717-2997 or 503- 436-1718, $20. Cape House concert series features cowboy entertainer and songwriter Dave Stamey playing country, western and Americana music; location given at time of ticket purchase. Kate & the Crocodiles 7:30 p.m., NCRD Theater, 36155 9th St., Nehalem, 503- 368-7008, $23. The eclectic trio of Kate & the Crocodiles play original songs, obscure old jazz tunes and pop music from Judy Garland to Pat Benetar and Bob Dylan. LEARN BRIDGE FOUR FREE LESSONS MONDAYS 10 AM -12 NOON Starting Monday, January 22nd OR SUNDAYS 2-4 PM EASY FUN FRIENDS FOOD FREE! Starting Sunday, January 28th (To be followed by ongoing Mini-Lessons and Supervised Play sessions) Come play in the delightful Mary Blake Playhouse in the Seaside Library grounds; park at the Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Ave A, Seaside CLATSOP COUNTY CULTURAL COALITION Grants were awarded to 12 different cultural organizations in Clatsop County. by coalition co-chairwoman Charlene Larsen. Those in atten- dance were treated to a special performance of holiday songs from the Astoria High School Choir, lead by Matt Pierce. Come Join Us for Our Call - Sue Kroning: (503)738-7817 Cell: (503)739-0264 email:skroning@centurylink.net to register (or just come along) Dining on the North Coast YEAR END SALE! Out with the OLD In with the NEW!!! 20% to 75% OFF * December 26 th - 31 st * - Excluding Kit-Cat Clocks H eron ’ s n est Gifts & More 405 Broadway • Seaside • 503.738.8854 NORMA’S SEAFOOD & STEAK 20 N. Columbia, Seaside 503-738-4331 Since 1976 discriminating diners have sought out this Seaside landmark. There’s a chalkboard fresh catchlist, exclusively natural Angus beef and a great regional wine list as well as local microbrews. From Steak & Lobster to Fish & Chips (and Chowder to die for) - this is worth the drive! 11am-10pm daily. Visit www.normasseaside.com Excellence in family dining found from a family that has been serving the North Coast for the past 52 years Great Great Great Homemade Breakfast, lunch and pasta, Clam but that’s dinner steaks & Chowder, not all... menu,too! seafood! Salads! Seaside • 323 Broadway • 738-7234 (Open 7 Days) Cannon Beach • 223 S. Hemlock 436-2851 (7am-3pm Daily) Astoria • 146 W. Bond • 325-3144