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8A • April 14, 2017 • Seaside Signal • seasidesignal.com CommunityCalendar Friday, April 14 Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser Wednesday, April 19 Writers at Work NAMI Meeting Chamber Breakfast 5 p.m., Seaside Fire Station, 150 Lincoln St., Seaside, $10 adults, $25 family. The Seaside Fire & Rescue will host a spaghetti feed dinner fundraiser with silent auction for the Olson family and their son. Bingo! 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 local authors. 2 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broad- way, Seaside, 503-738-6165, www.nami. org. The National Alliance on Mental Illness welcomes individuals and caregivers of anyone who suffers from mental illness. Friday, April 21 Monday, April 24 Listen to the Land Chamber Breakfast Knochlers Pinochle 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-9126, www. nclctrust.org, free. Kate Holleran will discuss “Dam Beavers! Dam!” at the next Listening to the Land series. 8:20 a.m., call for location, Seaside, 503- 738-6391. 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-7393, all ages, $1 per session per person. 8:20 a.m., call for location, Seaside, 503- 738-6391, www.seasidechamber.com. Open to the public, weekly speakers, discussions and a no-host breakfast. Low Impact Walk 9:30 a.m., 503-738-7751. This low-im- pact walking group meets weekly at different locations. Sponsored by the Seaside Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW). “The Mousetrap” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre Playhouse, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 1242, $20 to $25, rated PG. Karaoke Junebugs 7 p.m., McMenamins, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, www. mcmenamins.com, no cover. The eclectic taste of the Junebugs range from turn- of-the-century Americana to modern hip-hop. Open Mic & Jam 7 p.m., Pacific Pearl Bistro, 111 Broadway, Seaside. All styles welcome at this jam session hosted by the Tim Kelly Blues Band. “The Mousetrap” 12:30 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Cen- ter, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, 10 cents per card, $2.40 all games. For an afternoon of Bingo fun, bring some friends, add a few lucky charms, grab a stamper and play Bingo! 8 p.m., American Legion, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, www.seaside- post99.org, 21 +. All are welcome to stop by and try out a new song or sing an old standard during American Legion’s karaoke night. Sunday, April 16 Thursday, April 20 9 a.m., National Park Service sites, 503- 861-4401, all ages. SDDA Breakfast Brian Copeland 8:30 a.m., Pig ‘N’ Pancake, 323 Broad- way, Seaside, 503-717-1914, www. seasidedowntown.com. Weekly speakers, discussions and a no-host breakfast. 7 p.m., McMenamins, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, www.mc- menamins.com, no cover. Brian Copeland has cultivated a unique brand of catchy and lyrical guitar-pop, Northwest pop and country fusion music. Monday, April 17 Saturday, April 15 Tuesday, April 18 National Park Week TOPS Meeting 9 a.m., National Parks, 503-861-4401, www.nps.gov, all ages. To celebrate Na- tional Park Week, Saturday and Sunday admission to all National Park Service sites will be waived. 9:15 a.m., North Coast Family Fellowship, 2245 Wahanna Road, Seaside, 509-910- 0354. Take Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) focuses on healthy lifestyle changes for weight loss. Chapbook Publishing Cape House Concert 10 a.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, www. hoffmanblog.org, $40. John Sibley Wil- liams will lead a workshop on “Publishing Your Chapbook” for poetry, short stories and essays. 7 p.m., private home, Manzanita 503- 717-2997 or 503-436-1718. Enjoy an evening of song, dance and banjo playing with Evie Ladin and Keith Terry, and a music workshop beforehand; location given at time of ticket purchase. Matinee Thursdays Seaside Egg Hunt Beach Bill Presentation Business After Hours 10:30 a.m., Broadway Field, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3313, www. sunsetempire.com. Gather the kids, ages 0-10, for a free Easter Egg Hunt with over 6,000 brightly colored, candy-filled eggs to find, followed by the aquatic treasure dive at 1 p.m. 7:30 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center, 1387 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436- 8060, www.twelvedaysofearthday.com. There will be a talk and presentation on Oregon’s Beach Bill. 5 p.m., Suzanne Elise, 101 Forest Drive, Sea- side, 503-738-6391, www.seasidechamber. com, free. Sponsored by the Seaside Chamber of Commerce, Business After Hours provides a social networking opportunity for chamber members and business owners to meet and mingle. 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-7393, www.sunsetempire.com, all ages, $1 per session per person. This is a weekly, regular play card game. Were Hats,” from 1 to 2 p.m. Beach Books also hosts author and illustrator Margo Greeve Curator on May 7 from Sara 1 to 3 p.m. Vickerman The Seaside Library presents “Beaver Sto- ries and Crafts” on May 3. The North Coast Land Con- servancy presents “Steward- ship at Beaver Creek” on May 6, from 10 a.m. to noon. Seaside Brewing Co. of- fers the film “Leave It to Beavers” on May 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Neil Maine will lecture on “Beaver Ecology” at the Fairweather Gallery on May 25 at 7 p.m. Fairweather Gallery is located at 612 Broadway in Seaside. After Seaside, the exhib- it heads to other areas of the state including Astoria before finishing up at the Oregon Zoo in September. SUBMITTED PHOTO SUBMITTED PHOTO Mike Mason, “Beaver Clan,” floral collage made entirely of plant materials. SUBMITTED PHOTO Marcella Henkels, “Ready- ing for Winter,” ceramic tile, framed in barn wood, part of a set of two. Senior Craft Fair 10:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738- 9323, www.sunsetempire.com, $3 to $6.75, all ages. Local artisans highlight their creative talents during the third Thursday Craft Fair, includes handmade crafts, jewelry and more. Open Mic & Jam 7 p.m., Pacific Pearl Bistro, 111 Broadway, Seaside. SUBMITTED PHOTO Rene Eisenbart, “Busy Bea- ver,” watercolor of beaver in natural habitat. Kiwanis Club Meeting Noon, Pig ‘N’ Pancake, 323 Broadway, Seaside, open to the public, www.facebook. com/pages/Kiwanis-Club-of-Seaside-Ore. Features weekly speakers, discussions and a no-host lunch. 8 a.m., City Hall, 698 Pacific Way, Gearhart, 503-738-5501. Free community clean up of unwanted junk, electronics and other trash; no chemicals, oils, paint, tires, batteries or hazardous waste. 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-7393, free. Pinochle Refresher 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com. The Knochlers pinochle group offers a free refresher and beginning course in pinochle to adults 55 and older. Beginners are welcome. City Council Meeting 7 p.m., City Hall, 989 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5511, www.cityofseaside.us. The Seaside City Council meets twice a month on the second and fourth Mondays. Tuesday, April 25 History & Hops 6 p.m., Seaside Brewing Co., 851 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-7065, www. seasidebrewery.com. The History & Hops lecture series will feature Gloria Linkey who will give a talk about World War II and Seaside. Intro to Publisher 8:30 a.m., CCC Seaside Campus, 1455 Roosevelt, Seaside, 503-338-2402, $20. Learn to use Microsoft Publisher for news- letters, brochures, postcards and flyers; preregistration required. Author Reading TOPS Meeting 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www. seasidelibrary.org, free. Karen Karbo, au- thor of “Hound of the Sea: Wild Man, Wild Waves, Wild Wisdom” will be featured, followed by book sales and signings. 9:15 a.m., North Coast Family Fellowship, 2245 Wahanna Road, Seaside, 509-910- 0354. Friday, April 28 Chamber Breakfast Wednesday, April 26 10 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-6786. This month’s discussion will include planning for the upcoming plant sale in May, visitors are welcome; dues are $15 annually. Bingo! National Park Week 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-7393, www.sunsetempire.com, free. Enjoy popcorn and a movie on senior matinee Thursdays. Matinee Thursdays 8:20 a.m., call for location, Seaside, 503- 738-6391. Sou’Wester Garden Club Saturday, April 22 Gearhart Earth Day Beaver Tales exhibit opens Mike Brown, beaver sil- houtte porthole vase, hand-crafted of myrtle wood and other woods. Gaylord Nelson Award National Park Week Knochlers Pinochle fiber art and ceramics. The ex- hibition at Oregon State Uni- versity, which closed March 1, was viewed by thousands of people. Of the 125 pieces representing about 80 artists, 17 pieces were sold for over $5,600 total. Benefits from the sale of the art in support the Wetlands Conservancy, the Necanicum Watershed Council and the North Coast Land Conservan- cy. Local conservation groups will host educational work- shops throughout May. Beaver Tales will be on ex- hibit in Seaside through May, kicking off with the opening on May 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. as the focus of Seaside Art Walk. On May 6, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Beaver Tales Art Exhibit becomes the month-long focus of Seaside Art Walk. Author Frances Backhouse will be at Beach Books talking about her bea- ver-themed book, “Once They 9:30 a.m., 503-738-7751, locations vary. 8 a.m., Finn’s Fish House, 227 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-9692. Ham radio opera- tors meet every Thursday; venues change on the first Thursday. 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www. coastertheatre.com, $20 to $25, rated PG. Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” follows the tale of a group of strangers, a blizzard and an unknown killer. Beaver from Page 1A Low Impact Walking 5 p.m., Chamber Community Hall, 207 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-8060, www.twelvedaysofearthday.com. A presentation of the annual Gaylord Nelson Award will be given with guest speaker Neal Maine, includes city potluck. Ham Radio Breakfast Seaside, open to the public. 9 a.m., National Park Service sites, 503-861- 4401, all ages. Troop 642 Fundraiser 4 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, $12 per plate or 2 for $20, kids discounted. Show your support for Boy Scout Troop 642 for a Hawaiian dinner; take out orders accepted. 12:30 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738- 7393. Thursday, April 27 Ham Radio Breakfast 8 a.m., Finn’s Fish House, 227 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-9692. SDDA Breakfast 8:30 a.m., Pig ‘N’ Pancake, 323 Broadway, Seaside, 503-717-1914. Sunday, April 23 Low Impact Walking 9:30 a.m., 503-738-7751, locations vary. 23window 7 p.m., McMenamins, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, www. mcmenamins.com, no cover. 23window’s Mike Soto and Gayle Ritt perform original indie rock, classic blues and folk songs along with “trip down memory lane” ren- ditions of some of the decade’s favorites. Adlai Alexander Concert 7 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, 1387 Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-9301, www.cbhistory.org, $15 adults, $2 children. Renowned singer songwriter Adlai Alexander performs jazz, Brazilian, 60s pop, original and world music on acoustic guitar. Open Mic & Jam National Park Week 9 a.m., National Park Service sites, 503-861- 4401, all ages. Kiwanis Club Meeting Noon, Pig ‘N’ Pancake, 323 Broadway, 7 p.m., Pacific Pearl Bistro, 111 Broadway, Seaside. When Seaside residents readied for an invasion along the coast By Rebecca Herren For Seaside Signal Sunday, Dec. 7, 1941, started out as any other Sun- day. The family of Gloria Linkey, along with other Seasiders, attended church. Shortly after Rev. Leslie Dunton began his sermon, a man approached him and whispered into his ear. That, Linkey said, was when every- thing changed. “Rev. Dunton announced that the Japanese had just bombed Pearl Har- bor.” He said a prayer for peace and dismissed the con- gregants. “Nobody could figure out how this happened,” said Linkey. “We just huddled around the radio all day. The reports of the casualties and the devastation were very slow coming in.” By the end of day, Sea- side was in blackout and the trend continued throughout the war. No lights could be on, painted rocks had to be flipped over and gas was rationed. Seaside had been thrust into the war years. “A Town Called Seaside” is Linkey’s latest book and the subject of her discussion on March 25 at the Seaside Pub- lic Library. Though the book consists of historical bits of information about Seaside, she focused the topic on pre- and post-World War II and the affects the war had on this small town. “The innocence was gone and we now knew we were in the fight,” Linkey said. Seasiders were not al- lowed on the Prom after 4:30 p.m., or on the beach during the winter. There was an 8:30 p.m. curfew for the beach and the Prom during the summer. “The only one’s on the Prom were the MPs (military po- lice) in their jeeps going up and down making sure we were safe,” she explained. “There were air-raid wardens who would knock on your door if you had a light show- REBECCA HERREN Seaside resident Gloria Linkey signs books at her reading at the Seaside Library. ‘We knew, I think, instinctively, we were watching history and that was what we wanted to watch.’ Gloria Linkey ing. It was very different and sobering for all of us.” Linkey said no one was prepared and how they got prepared had to be “a mira- cle and by the grace of God.” The war was discussed daily in school, noting on the wall maps where the allies were, where the Germans were and where the Americans and Japanese were. Soon, everyone adjusted to this new way of life. Then it came, she said, the night of June 21, 1942. The Linkey sisters had a few friends over for a slumber party and since they were telling ghost stories had left the curtains drawn. Late into the night, the girls heard noises and went to the win- dow. They saw lights flash- ing from the ocean toward shore. They ventured outside and almost immediately, the military police yelled, telling them to go back inside. “Get back into the house, we’re under attack. It’s a Japanese submarine, he’s shelling the coast.” The teenagers’ thought, “Wow!” and stayed outside to watch. Years later the Linkey sisters realized the foolish- ness of their actions. But, as Linkey explained, “We knew, I think, instinctively, we were watching history and that was what we wanted to watch.” Even though the mouth of the Columbia River was well fortified, Fort Stevens never did open fire because, as Linkey pointed out, “They didn’t want them to know how far off base they were.” It was reported the Japanese had begun shelling about six miles south of Fort Stevens. It was later learned that the commander of the sub- marine knew they could not hit anything, but want- ed Americans to know how vulnerable their coastlines were. “And could at anytime launch an invasion on the West Coast,” Linkey added. The impressions of the war years in Seaside were infused onto the memory of a young Linkey. But that night in June was most indelible. “That night I remember more than any other night,” she said. The flavor of Seaside be- gan to change. Families of the service- men came, homes were rent- ed out and businesses stayed open during the winter. Even the high school grew with the influx of new families. “There were people with ac- cents from all over, including Brooklyn and the South. It was interesting and gave Sea- side more of a cosmopolitan feeling,” Linkey said. After the war, Seaside no longer opened its doors on Memorial Day and closed on Labor Day. Seaside proved it could be a sustainable, full-time resident town, not just a summer respite for the wealthy. “We have grown from this little tiny town to where people can now reside 12 months out of the year,” said Linkey. “We have every- thing that any town needs.” Linkey grew up in Sea- side. She was connected here at a young age and never thought of leaving. When her parents decided to move to Laguna Beach, California, her dad requested Linkey accompany her mother. That was in 1948. The desire and yearning of those earlier times never left her heart and she couldn’t wait to return. It took more than 40 years, but the oppor- tunity finally presented itself in 1989 and Linkey moved back to the town she loved. Linkey is scheduled as the next History and Hops speak- er at the Seaside Brewing Co. on April 27.