McMenamins Sand Trap Pub dishes up a fun weekend Enjoy days (and nights) full of golf, tasty seafood, drink samples, dancing and music
Brew Tour Golf Tourney 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 Gearhart Golf Links 503-738-3538 21 and over $55
Cooper and the Jam in concert 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 Sand Trap Pub 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart 503-717-8150 All ages No cover
Seafood Boil & End of the Summer Dance Party
Cooper and the Jam will perform at the McMenamins Sand Trap Pub 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
GEARHART — The McMenamins Gearhart Hotel and Sand Trap Pub will bring several great events this weekend. The Gearhart Hotel will host the McMenamins Brew Tour Golf Tourney starting at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. The tournament is for ages 21 and over only and costs $55, which includes golf, prizes and two drinks. Carts are an additional $15 per player. You can enter as a four-person team or individually and organizers will find you partners. Enjoy the historic Gearhart Golf Links during one of many golf tourna-
ments to come this year. Afterwards, have a round of ales or whiskeys at the Pot Bunker Bar or the pub while you discuss your play. Golfers are welcome to sign up in the Gearhart Golf Links pro shop or give them a call for more information at 503738-3538. Seasonal and other special beers from around the McMenamins family of breweries will be stationed on the course for tasting. Then, end the evening listening to Cooper and the Jam perform free music in the Sand Trap Pub 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. All
Saturday, Aug. 17 6 p.m. dinner; 21 and over; $60 7:30 p.m. dance party with Redwood Son, all ages Sand Trap Pub 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart
Portland Music Awards’ Best New Artist, Redwood Son, will perform both Saturday and Sunday evenings at McMenamins Sand Trap Pub. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
ages are welcome. Cooper brings fiery spirit and a massive voice to the stage, backed by her extraordinary 11-piece soul band. In March 2011, Cooper packed up her VW van in Portland and made the quest to Nashville, Tenn., eventually catching the ear of the music industry and recording her first full lenth album “Motown Suite.” This firecracker knows how to put on a show. Enjoy the Seafood Boil & End of the Summer Dance Party Saturday, Aug. 17. The dinner costs $60 per person and is for ages 21 and over only; it starts at 6 p.m., and a reservation is re2 | August 15, 2013 | coastweekend.com
quired. The dinner will feature fresh Dungeness crab, steamer clams, sausage, corn on the cob, and more with your choice of McMenamins ale or wine. The dance is for all ages, and it starts at 7:30 p.m. with live music by Redwood Son, this year’s Portland Music Awards’ Best New Artist. Led by musician Josh Malm, Redwood Son features West Coast Americana with roots rock, alternative country and a universal pop vibe. If you miss Saturday’s festivities, you can still catch Redwood Son perform Sunday, Aug. 18. Enjoy whiskey samples representing different regions of the
Whiskey sampling and Redwood Son 4 p.m. whiskey samples, 21 and over 6 p.m. live music, all ages Sand Trap Pub 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart world, including some from McMenamins’ distilleries. Taster tokens are $2, and the whiskey sampling begins at 4 p.m. Then, starting at 6 p.m. Redwood Son will hit the patio for a fun Americana concert. The McMenamins Gearhart Hotel and Sand Trap is located at 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart. For more information, call 503-717-8150, email gear harthotel@mcmenamins.com, or visit www.mcmenamins.com
Audition for hilarious whodunit ASOC readys for fall ASTORIA — The Astor Street Opry Company will hold auditions for its fall production “The Farndale Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery or Murder at Checkmate Manor” 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 and 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19 at the ASOC Playhouse, located at 129 W. Bond St. The play is written by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin Jr. and produced with permission by Samuel French. Directed by Edward James with production management by Kay Beitzel, this hilarious tribute to amateur theater everywhere is a play-within-a-play as the audience meets the ladies who will perform before the play itself begins and see their rivalries. Once the opening night comes, almost everything that could go wrong does, with collapsing scenery, missed cues, forgotten lines and misfired quick costume changes, as the ladies try to present their cunning whodunit, “Murder At Checkmate Manor.” The challenging and fun parts include one man and four women ages 18 and up, who play 14 different roles. Rehearsals will begin Sept. 3 at the ASOC Playhouse. The show will run Fridays and Saturday evenings Oct. 11 to 26, with one Sunday matinee on the Oct. 20. Tickets cost $8 to $15 (and don’t forget: all tickets are only $5 on Friday nights). All proceeds go to help the ASOC Production Committee fund new productions and activities. For more information or to purchase tickets call 503-3256104 or visit www.astorstreet oprycompany.com
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Regatta, art walk, spirit of summer celebrate Astoria
COASTAL LIFE
Clatsop County Heritage Museum Take a tour through the museum that showcases Astoria’s history
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An artist of clay and fire Jan Richardson isn’t one to stop experimenting with pottery
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Last weekend was a true example of something I’ve come to love about Astoria: Community members came together with camaraderie, supporting each other and celebrating Astoria’s past and present. The generous spirit of fun flooded many events and was a lovely sight to see. People filled the Columbian Theater Friday night for a performance of the drag spectacular “Dragalution!” written, directed and starring Marco Davis. The evening honored acceptance, freedom to be yourself and love, and the guys and gals in drag – both onstage and in the audience – had a great time. Saturday at noon saw the sidewalks of Exchange and Duane streets packed with neighbors and families for the Astoria Regatta’s Grand Land Parade. I sat in a camping chair with friends, watching parade floats go by as the kids perched on the curb in front of me scrambled for candy. It was a treat to join the hometown fun. Dignitaries drove by in cars, princesses smiled and waved, marching bands marched and bagpipers from the Fort Vancouver Pipe Band piped. “Dra-
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weekend. The paintings, on wood panels or plaster, depict Astoria scenes from the late 1800s to the mid-20th century. Blurred sepia faces and forms stand in the foreground of one painting, the bright red, white and blue of American flags flapping in the breeze in the background. In “The Butterfly Regatta, Astoria, Oregon,” pale tan sails cut through the greyblue ocean and sky, the horizon line a barely discernible line. To me, the stark white plaster’s 3D quality gave life to the wind and waves.
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galution!” cast members joined the parade this year for the first time. Their float was given the President’s Award (and they deserved the recognition, if only for walking the whole route in those heels). I don’t know if it was the weather, the spirit of Regatta or the ease of summer, but the Astoria art walk Saturday evening seemed full to brimming with art lovers and good cheer. Leslie Peterson’s art exhibit at RiverSea Gallery, “Seine Nets and Regattas,” brought a welcome historic aspect to the
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Coastal Life Fur, floozies and fine art tell Astoria’s history at the
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The Clatsop County Historical Society Heritage Museum sits on the corner of 16th and Exchange streets, a huge neoclassical box of a building, neatly painted tan and white. It is Astoria’s former city hall; the building dates back to 1904 and is on the National Historic Register. A flag blowing in the wind says “OPEN.” All of Astoria has passed this museum, some daily. Visitors to our city do plenty of sightseeing – the Flavel House, the Astoria Column, the Columbia River Maritime Museum – but how often do they venture into the heritage museum? Have you ever been inside? I hadn’t, and an informal survey of people in Astoria came up with a big fat zero; no one I knew had been there. This could only mean one thing: There had to be some good stuff hidden inside. The taxi driver who dropped me off at the museum (car in shop, bus unavailable, don’t judge) was silent until we pulled up to the museum. “You work there?” he asked. “No, just going to check it out,” I responded. “My mother worked there for years,” he said as the minivan door slammed shut. It took a moment for his words to register, and since he hadn’t yet pulled away, I went around to the driver’s side and asked, “So what should I see?” “The Native American stuff is really good, and,” he paused. “The Klan stuff.” That was an unexpected surprise. “Back in the 1920s there were more Klan members per capita here in Astoria than any place else, even the South. That’s per capita, like I said. They have a room in there about it.” I thanked him for the information, and he drove off. I went in and paid my admission. The museum staffwoman suggested I start at the beginning on the first floor. The museum begins with a room devoted to the indigenous people of the area. A map shows the locations of the various tribes, a panoramic picture of the Astoria river bank shows how it looked some 200 years before and a hole in the wall peeks into a cedar planked house. Most memorable is Charles Cultee, a local Native American who
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helped preserve the Chinook and Kathlamet tribal languages with anthropologist Frank Boas in two books in the 1890s. Without this contribution, both languages would have ceased to exist more than a century ago. Moving on to Astor’s People, the theme of the next exhibit is fur, fur and more fur. Forget logging and fishing – fur is what built this area. Especially popular were beaver skin top hats, one of which is on display next to a stuffed beaver, and samples of other popular furs from mink to bear. You can learn about the early European settlers, natural resource harvesting and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (of course). There is also a chaotic wall of various facts and dates important to Astoria: the day the trolley began running, what Rudyard Kipling said about Astoria and, perhaps most importantly, the original Vampira TV character was Maila Syrjaniemi, a woman from Astoria. The exhibit of Astoria’s immigrant population is closed for renovation and will reopen this fall, but on display is a large Chinese altar from 1904. It was taken from the Bo On or Bowan Hall, a Chinese men’s protective association that once stood on Bond Street. Curator Amber Glen explains the coming update: “The previous exhibit separated ethnic groups (Finnish, Chinese, German, British, etc.), but since the lines are never that clear, we’ve decided to center on the five main areas of an immigrant’s life: Coming to Astoria, Work, Living, Leisure/Recreation and Community Reaction/Interaction.” Glen promises the new exhibit will be interactive, even offering a video booth for people to tell their own stories. Next comes The Klan Room, and the taxi driver was correct: The Ku Klux Klan was huge in
The exhibit of Astoria’s immigrant population is closed for renovation and will reopen this fall ... the new exhibit will be interactive, even offering a video booth for people to tell their own stories. Astoria in the 1920s. Around 1915, a fellow named Col. William Joseph Simmons recreated the Klan as a fraternal order and attempted to change its image to that of protecting “Americanism.” He then sold the idea to rural communities all over America, especially those being inundated with immigrants. The second floor of the museum covers some
The Michael Foster Retrospective exhibit in the museum; all work is by Oregon artists.
of Astoria’s more colorful history. A wall display titled “Prostitution” offers various colorful names given to such ladies – sporting women, soiled divas, frail sisters and painted cats, to name a few – along with various quotes and newspaper clippings regarding the industry and its effect on Astoria. Also on display are pistols, brass knuckles and other accoutrements of “Swilltown.” Finally, the temporary exhibit is a room of fine art, all created by Oregon artists and spanning more than a hundred years. “A Michael Foster Retrospective: Artists of Oregon” features the paintings of fourth generation Astorian and artist Michael Foster as well as various pieces from his vast personal collection. Painters include Carl A. Morris, Jefferson Tester and his sister Amanda Tester Snyder, John Henry Trullinger, and others, with sculptures by Tom Hardy. Subjects include portraits, landscapes and modern abstracts. The pieces are an interesting cross section of style and mediums, and together the pieces create a stunning tapestry of art in Oregon. The exhibit is on display until Dec. 31. The Clatsop County Heritage Museum also houses a vast archive of historical photos and documents that can be viewed by appointment, and instead of a gift shop, the museum offers a bookstore that features everything from copies of old maps to the newest books on the area. (I came home with the book “Astorians: Eccentric and Extraordinary” edited by Karen Kirtley.) All in all, the Heritage Museum offers an informative and honest look at the good and bad sides of Clatsop County and Astoria, and it has enough variety to pique the curiosity of children and adults. The museum is a great place to spend an afternoon; plan for at least an hour to see it all, and longer still to take it all in.
The museum's own speakeasy.
Clatsop County Historical Society
Heritage Museum 1618 Exchange St., Astoria 503-338-4849 • http://cumtux.org Admission is $4 for adults
Upcoming event:
The Ghadar Party Oct. 4 and 5 This celebration will cover the population of Asian Indians in Astoria who were part of a revolutionary nationalist organization fighting to free India from the British. The events will include an opening reception at the Hampton Inn, a variety of lectures and guest speakers, and the screening of two movies, one called “Turbans”about an Indian family of Sikhs who lived in the Alderbrook neighborhood of Astoria back in 1918. Contact the Clatsop County Historical Society for more information at 503-325-2203 or email cchs@cumtux.org
Stepping Out THEATER
AUDITIONS
Thursday, Aug. 15
Sunday, Aug. 18
“The Importance of Being Earnest” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coaster theatre.com, $15 to $20. This Oscar Wilde comedy of manners was first presented in London more than 100 years ago and immediately became a classic. Meet Jack and Algernon, who both lead double lives, each taking the name of Earnest as they attempt to win the hearts of Gwendolyn and Cecily under the ever-watchful eye of Gwendolyn’s battle-ax mother, Lady Bracknell. Witty repartee leads to the conclusion that it is indeed important to be Earnest – Earnest indeed!
“The Farndale Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery or Murder at Checkmate Manor” 2 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com. The Farndale Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society will attempt to put on “Murder at Checkmate Manor.”The play is a hilarious tribute to amateur theater everywhere. The play within the play has collapsing scenery, missed cues, forgotten lines and quick costume changes that misfire. Parts include one man and four women ages 18 and older playing 14 different roles.
“Shanghaied in Astoria” 7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $16 to $20, preorders or reservations advised. Enjoy Astoria’s original, historical, hysterical Broadway-style melodrama, featuring a stalwart hero (and his Mama, of course), a lovely heroine, dastardly villains, sturdy women, fishing Finns, dancehall girls and a host of other charismatic characters. Refreshments are available and you can throw popcorn at the villains.
Monday, Aug. 19
Friday, Aug. 16 “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coaster theatre.com, $18 to $23. Stephen Sondheim’s musical has been called one of the funniest ever written. Fast-paced, witty, irreverent and bawdy, it tells the story of a slave in ancient Rome who goes to great lengths to gain his freedom by securing a courtesan for his young master. As the opening number clearly states, “Tragedy tomorrow, COMEDY TONIGHT.” “Shanghaied in Astoria” 7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $16 to $20, preorders or reservations advised.
Saturday, Aug. 17
“The Farndale Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery or Murder at Checkmate Manor” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com
MUSIC
Paul Dueber 6 to 8 p.m., Cannon Beach Hardware and Pub, 1235 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4364086, www.cannonbeachhardware.com, no cover. Paul Dueber plays 1970s-80s folk music, covering Simon and Garfunkel, Gordon Lightfoot, Phil Ochs, Ian Tyson and more.
Sunday, Aug. 18
Friday, Aug. 16
“The Importance of Being Earnest” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 to $20.
Sweet Young Things 6 to 8:30 p.m., Flowers ‘N Fluff, 45 E. Columbia River Highway (U.S. Highway 30), Clatskanie, 503-728-4222. Sweet Young Things is a soul/blues band that includes singer/songwriter/ guitarist Brian O’Connor, with Mark Badger on electric bass and vocals, Joey Patenaude on lead guitar and Ron Baldwin on drums and vocals.
“Shanghaied in Astoria” 7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $16 to $20, preorders or reservations advised.
David Drury 6:30 to 9 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. David Drury plays jazz guitar. The Red Elvises 9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-5080, www.sandunepub.com, $5 cover. The Red Elvises play classic style rock-n-roll with a Siberian-style twist. Luke Winslow King and Esther Rose 9 to 11 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Luke Winslow King and Esther Rose play vintage Americana.
Tom Trudell 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano.
Steelhead 8 to 10 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Steelhead plays a blend of classic rock, soul and atmospheric indie folk-pop.
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 to $23.
Jennifer Goodenberger 6 to 9 p.m., Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2442, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Jennifer Goodenberger plays classical, improvisational, contemporary and contemplative originals on piano.
Brian O’Connor 5 to 8 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Connor plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards and original compositions.
“Shanghaied in Astoria” 7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $16 to $20, preorders or reservations advised.
Thursday, Aug. 22
Saturday, Aug. 17
Sunday, Aug. 18
Basin Street NW 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Dave Drury, Chuck Wilder and Todd Pederson play mainstream jazz classics.
“The Importance of Being Earnest” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 to $20.
Steelhead 9 to 11 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Steelhead plays a blend of classic rock, soul and atmospheric indie folk-pop.
Thursday, Aug. 15
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 to $23.
Wednesday, Aug. 21
and Maggie Kitson play jazz, blues and classic rock.
Tom Trudell 6 to 9 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Tom Trudell plays piano. Chuck Wilder 6:30 to 9 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Chuck Wilder plays jazz piano. Cooper and the Jam 7 to 10 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, www.mcmenamins.com, no cover, all ages. Nichole Lynn Cooper and her band offer soulful Motown-style ballads and funky upbeat dance tunes sprinkled with rock-n-roll guitars and rich harmonies. Hear samples at www.cooperjam.com The Thomasian Trio and Maggie Kitson 7 to 11 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, ages 21 and older. The Thomasian Trio
All That Jazz 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. All That Jazz plays classic swing and jazz. Donations will benefit the band’s Astoria High School music scholarship. Brian Johnstone 6 to 8 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, ages 21 and older. Brian Johnstone plays flamenco guitar, as well as jazz, blues and originals. Danny Barnes 8 to 10 p.m., Fort George Brewery and Public House, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, www.fortgeorgebrewery.com, no cover, all ages. Danny Barnes is a banjo and guitar player, singer and composer whose music is influenced by country, jazz, blues, punk, metal and more. Naomi Hooley and Rob Stroup 8 to 10 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Naomi Hooley and Rob Stroup play Americana pop.
Monday, Aug. 19 Josh Hoke 8 to 10 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Josh Hoke plays soulful Americana.
Tuesday, Aug. 20 Brian O’Connor 5 to 8 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Connor plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards and original compositions. Bruce Thomas Smith 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Moody’s Supper House, 20 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-738-4054, no cover. Texas guitar slinger Bruce Thomas Smith plays a solo acoustic show every Tuesday. Josh Hoke 8 to 10 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Josh Hoke plays soulful Americana.
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Stepping Out MUSIC continued Wednesday, Aug. 21 George Coleman 5:30 to 9 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360642-4150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Classical and 12-string guitarist George Coleman plays pop, jazz, folk and rock music. The Coconuts 6 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover. Bill Hayes, Dave Quinton and Gary Keiski are the Coconuts, playing classic swing and jazz, country, bluegrass and folk. Music Jam 7 to 9 p.m., Moody’s Supper House, 20 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-738-4054. Bruce Smith and Bill Siewart host a music jam every Wednesday. Everyone is welcome. Róisín O and Colleen Raney 8 to 10 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Róisín O and Colleen Raney play contemporary and traditional Irish folk music.
Thursday, Aug. 22 Brian O’Connor 5 to 8 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Paul Dueber 6 to 8 p.m., Cannon Beach Hardware and Pub, 1235 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4364086, www.cannonbeachhardware.com, no cover. Basin Street NW 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Róisín O and Colleen Raney 8 to 10 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Róisín O and Colleen Raney play contemporary and traditional Irish folk music.
MARKETS Includes recurring farmers markets, flea markets, auctions and street fairs.
Thursday, Aug. 15 River People Farmers Market 3 to 6 p.m., Astoria Indoor Garden Supply parking lot, 13th and Duane streets, Astoria, www.riverpeoplemarket.org. Featuring fresh, farm-grown produce, flowers, plant starts, farm-raised eggs, locally caught fish and ready-to-consume food. This week’s activity for children is “Grind Your Own Wheat Berries and Make Pancakes,” and there will be live music by The Coconuts.
Friday, Aug. 16 Long Beach Grange Indoor Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6424953, www.longbeachgrange.org. Featuring a variety of products such as farm-fresh eggs, home-baked goods, handcrafted items, goat cheese and goat milk soaps, woodcrafts, honey, walnuts, hazelnuts, gift items, art, jewelry and more. Kitchen has food available. Two Islands Farm Market 3 to 6:30 p.m., Stockhouse’s Farm, 62 W. Birnie Slough Road, Puget Island, Cathlamet, Wash., 360-849-4145, www.stockhousesfarm.com. Featuring fresh produce, goodies and more. Columbia-Pacific Farmers Market 4 to 7 p.m., Oregon Avenue South between Second and Third streets, Long Beach, Wash., 360-244-9169, www.longbeachwa.gov/farmersmarket. Featuring produce, seafood, meat, eggs and dairy, baked goods and packaged foods, flowers and plants, live music and more.
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Manzanita Farmers Market 5 to 8 p.m., Laneda Avenue and Fifth Street, Manzanita, 503-368-3339, www.manzanitafarmersmarket.com. Featuring fresh local produce and farm products, live entertainment, kids’ activities, ready-to-eat foods, regional wines, nonprofit organizations and hand-crafted items.
Saturday, Aug. 17 Svensen Flea Market 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen. Indoor flea market features antiques, toys, household items and more. Long Beach Grange Indoor Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6424953, www.longbeachgrange.org Saturday Market at the Port 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Howerton Way, Port of Ilwaco, Wash., http://portofilwaco.com/events/saturday-market/. Shop for fresh produce, regionally created arts and crafts, potted plants, and fresh and preserved food and snacks, while strolling the harbor front as the boats go by. SummerFest Noon to 5 p.m., Pacific Avenue between Second and Third streets, Long Beach, Wash., www.longbeachwa.gov/summerfest/. Summer street fair features food, live music, face painting and games, along with vendors, wagon rides and special guests.
Sunday, Aug. 18 Astoria Sunday Market 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 12th Street between Marine Drive and Exchange Street, Astoria, 503-3251010, www.astoriasundaymarket.com. Enjoy live music in the food court while shopping for ready-to-eat food, fine art, crafts, gift items and fresh produce. The Clatsop County Master Gardeners will assist with plant problems if you bring a sample or photo to the booth. Svensen Flea Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen. Indoor flea market in the big brown Grange building features antiques, toys, household items and more. SummerFest Noon to 5 p.m., Pacific Avenue between Second and Third streets, Long Beach, Wash.
Tuesday, Aug. 20 Cannon Beach Farmers Market 1 p.m. market opens, 2 to 5 p.m. all vendor booths open, South Hemlock and Gower streets, Cannon Beach, www.cannonbeachmarket.org. Offering a wide variety of fresh produce, pasture-raised meat, organic cheeses, wild-caught seafood and artisan food products.
Thursday, Aug. 22 River People Farmers Market 3 to 6 p.m., Astoria Indoor Garden Supply parking lot, 13th and Duane streets, Astoria, www.riverpeoplemarket.org. This week’s activity for children is “Make a Popeye Power Smoothie Using a Bicycle,” and there will be live music by Shoeshine Blue.
EVENTS Preregister Canoeing the Neawanna 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, Neawanna Creek, Broadway Park boat ramp, 1300 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, $20 with resident’s card, $30 nonresident, register by Aug. 16. Enjoy a three-hour tour by canoe on level water, including an interpretive discussion about the waterway ecosystem. Dress for the weather. Binoculars and a camera might be a good idea.
Thursday, Aug. 15 Wahkiakum County Fair 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa, Wash.,
$4 adults, $2 ages 13 to 18, $1 ages 5 to 12, free for younger than age 5, fair passes available. Enjoy 4-H activities and livestock shows, displays, exhibits, entertainment, live music, vendors, food, fun and more. Peninsula Clay Artists Show and Sale 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., The Artisan, 114 Main St., S.W., Ilwaco, Wash., www.facebook.com/peninsulaclayartists, www.funbeach.com. There will be workshops and demonstrations as well as a showing (and sale) of fine pottery artworks. For information, contact Jan Richardson at 360-665-2603 or Sue Raymond at 360-665-5200. To register for workshops, contact Lestia Price at 360-665-2661. Ilwaco Art Night 5 to 8 p.m., Waterfront Way, the Port of Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-3143, bruce@thewadegallery.com. Stroll along the waterfront and enjoy the art, refreshments and entertainment at galleries and participating businesses. Trivia Night 6 p.m., The Ship Inn Lounge, No. 1 Second St., Astoria, 503-325-0033, ages 21 and older. Bring a team or just bring yourself and test your knowledge of useless facts. PageTurners Book Discussion 6 to 7 p.m., Ilwaco Timberland Library, 158 First Ave. N., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-3908, www.TRL.org, free, for adults. Join in a discussion of “The Yiddish Policemen’s Union,” by Michael Chabon. Writers at Work 6 to 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, www.seasidelibrary.org. Every month on the third Thursday you can meet and share ideas with the area’s most talented, prolific and gifted authors.
Friday, Aug. 16 Wahkiakum County Fair 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa, Wash., $4 adults, $2 ages 13 to 18, $1 ages 5 to 12, free for younger than age 5, fair passes available. Peninsula Clay Artists Show and Sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Artisan, 114 Main St., S.W., Ilwaco, Wash., www.facebook.com/peninsulaclayartists, www.funbeach.com Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, free admission. It’s all here, from agates to wood (petrified), plus precious metals, rough and polished rocks, lapidary tools, jewelry, beads and gemstones. Cardboard Boat Regatta 1 to 3 p.m., Sunset Pool, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, $5. Get out your duct tape and cardboard and use your creative skills to find out if you can build a seaworthy boat. Each boat should have two participants. The cardboard may be waxed but no wood, Styrofoam, fiberglass, chemical coatings or plastic are allowed except for paddles and oars. Costumes and cheering sections encouraged. Participants must be age 7 or older and must wear life jackets, which will be provided. Boats will be judged on speed, most creative and how many can fit and float. PRISM Car Wash Fundraiser 4:30 to 7 p.m., Tongue Point Job Corps Center public parking area, Tongue Point, U.S. Highway 30 two miles east of Safeway, Astoria, http://tonguepoint.jobcorps.gov, donations welcome, proceeds will benefit PRISM programs on diversity and acceptance. Knappa Days 5 p.m., various locations, Knappa, www.facebook.com/pages/KnappaDays/123755607646307. There will be a mush ball tournament at Danny Patterson field at 5 p.m. and a movie at dark (about 8 p.m.) at Big Creek Park. Friday Night Mixer 5 to 7 p.m., Imogen Gallery, 240 11th St., Astoria, 503-468-0620, www.imogengallery.com. Enjoy a social time at the gallery, with art and lively conversation and an adult beverage.
Stepping Out EVENTS continued Friday, Aug. 16 (continued) The Saltmakers Return 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, the beach at the Avenue U approach, Seaside, 503-738-7065, www.seasidemuseum.org. Sponsored by the Seaside Museum and Historical Society in conjunction with Fort Clatsop National Historical Park and the city of Seaside, the event celebrates the 1805-06 Lewis and Clark Expedition’s making salt on the Seaside beach. First person interpreters will be scooping ocean water out of the surf, bringing it to the Salt Camp and making sea salt by boiling it in kettles. Visitors take the part of Clatsop Indians coming to trade wild berries, fruit, meat and other 1806 trade goods for beads and bright pieces of metal. Honey Perkel Author Appearance 7 p.m., Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3500, http://beachbooks37.com. There will be a release party for the author of the “A Thousand Summers” trilogy. Honey Perkel offers a more personal story with “Just Breathe,” her memoir dealing with the death of her son. Trivia Night 7 p.m., Baked Alaska, No. 1 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-7414, $2 per person per game. Know more than the average trivia fan? Find out at the weekly trivia tournament in the lounge. Blues and Seafood 7 to 10 p.m., Waterfront Way, the Port of Ilwaco, Wash., http://bluesandseafood.com, $15 for today only, discount for Friday plus Saturday, combo ticket with Sunday’s Jazz and Oysters available. Enjoy a great weekend of music, food and fun. Food and drinks sold separately, with access to food court for ticket holders only. Open Mic 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Hondo’s Brew and Cork, 2703 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2234, info@hondosbrew.net, no cover. Musicians, singers and comedians are all welcome. Each performer will receive $1 off pints of beer or cider. Perform or just enjoy the show.
Saturday, Aug. 17 Weekly Bird Survey 8 to 10 a.m., Battery Russell, Fort Stevens State Park, Jetty Road, off Ridge Road, Hammond, contact Park Ranger Dane Osis, 503-861-3170, Ext. 41, dane.osis@state.or.us. No birding experience required. Binoculars recommended, and there are a few binoculars that first-timers may borrow. The survey will cover several diverse habitats within the park; access is by walking and driving. Calling All Saltmarsh Marshalls 8:30 to 11 a.m., Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, 3888 U.S. Highway 101, Ilwaco, Wash., www.fws.gov/refuge/willapa, contact Nancy Holman at 360-484-3482 or nancy_holman@fws.gov for information. Travel by airboat and foot to remote areas of Willapa Bay saltmarsh in search of invasive Spartina grass and bring it in for bounty. Participants must be at least age 12. Space is limited and registration is required. Dress in layers, wear rubber boots, and be prepared for all types of weather. Training and personal flotation devices will be provided. Knappa Days 9 a.m., various locations, Knappa, www.facebook.com/pages/KnappaDays/123755607646307. Vendors, games and kids’ activities start at 9 a.m., the car and truck show is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the parade starts at 10 a.m. at Big Creek Park, the beer garden opens at 11 a.m., Strut Your Mutt at noon (leashes required), the logging show starts at 1 p.m., truck rock crawl at 3 p.m., bean bag tournament at 4 p.m. and dance at 7 p.m. Wahkiakum County Fair 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa, Wash., $4 adults, $2 ages 13 to 18, $1 ages 5 to 12, free for younger than age 5, fair passes available. Peninsula Clay Artists Show and Sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Artisan, 114 Main St., S.W., Ilwaco, Wash., www.facebook.com/peninsulaclayartists, www.funbeach.com
Return from the Burn 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tillamook Forest Center, 45500 Wilson River Highway (Oregon Highway 6), 22 miles east of Tillamook, 866-930-4646, www.tillamookforestcenter.org, free. There will be activities representing the history of the forest before, during and after the Tillamook Burn, including forest programs, exhibits and demonstrations, crafts, hands-on activities, goodie bags, photo op with Smokey Bear and a 40th anniversary group photo. Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, free admission. On the Land 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., John Day River Marsh paddle, meet in the parking lot at John Day County Park, U.S. Highway 30 five miles east of Astoria, 503-738-9126, nclc@nclctrust.org, http://nclctrust.org, free, registration required by Aug. 16, space is limited (there may be a wait list). Bring sunscreen, water and any snacks you might want. Canoes, paddles and lifejackets will be provided. Wear shoes that can get wet and clothing appropriate for the day’s weather, including wind. Binoculars might be a good idea. Susan L. Glen Author Appearance 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Costco, 1804 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton, http://arcadiapublishing.com. Local author Susan Glen will present her latest pictorial history, “USCG Air Station and Group Astoria.” Flourine & Co. Anniversary Party 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Flourine & Co., 375 11th St., Astoria, 503-325-4535. There will be complimentary libations and snacks and a chance to win a private evening with three of your friends which includes aromatherapy foot soaks, wine and tea service. A Day In The Park Noon to 4 p.m., Broadway Park, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, free. Join Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation for an eating contest, games, a Saturday market, live music and more, including a live Raku pottery firing. Come out and enjoy some fun in the sun. Blues and Seafood 2 to 10 p.m., Waterfront Way, the Port of Ilwaco, Wash., http://bluesandseafood.com, $25 today only, discount for Friday plus Saturday, combo ticket with Sunday’s Jazz and Oysters available. Enjoy a great weekend of music, food and fun. Food and drinks sold separately, with access to food court for ticket holders only. Ilwaco High School Alumni Association Get-together 3 p.m., Ilwaco High School Football Field, School Road, Ilwaco, Wash., contact Alumni President K. David Aase at 360-642-3638. This is the 21st annual all school get-together for alumni, their families and friends. The IHS Sports Boosters food trailer will have hamburgers, hot dogs, clam chowder, soft drinks and coffee for a fee and a collection at the gate. Seafood Boil and End of Summer Dance Party 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. music, McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503717-8150, www.mcmenamins.com. Seafood dinner $60, reservations required, ages 21 and older. Music for dancing by Redwood Son, playing West Coast Americana with roots-rock and alt-country, while maintaining an authentic universal “pop” vibe, no cover, all ages.
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Gem, Mineral, Jewelry and Fossil Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, free admission. Return from the Burn 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tillamook Forest Center, 45500 Wilson River Highway (Oregon Highway 6), 22 miles east of Tillamook, 866-930-4646, www.tillamookforestcenter.org, free. Jazz and Oysters Noon to 5 p.m., Wilson Field, 25815 Sandridge Road, Ocean Park, Wash., contact Una Boyle, 503-740-5797, kunaboyle@gmail.com, www.watermusicfestival.com, $20 adults, $10 ages 6 to 18, younger than 6 and active military families admitted free, combo ticket with Blues and Seafood available. Didgeridoo Reiki Healing Circle 1:30 to 2 p.m., RiversZen Yoga, 399 31st St., Astoria, 503-440-3554, RiversZenYoga.com, free, for ages 18 and older. Starts with an informational presentation, then a guided meditation featuring the spiritual vibrations of the didgeridoo, painting tonal pictures of reiki symbols. Brian Doyle Author Appearance 2 p.m., Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3500, http://beachbooks37.com. Brian Doyle is the author of 13 books of essays, stories and poems, including “The Grail,” about a year in an Oregon vineyard. He will read from his novel “Mink River,” a finalist for the Oregon Book Award, and of particular interest to coast readers, as it is set in a fictional small town somewhere between Astoria and Florence. Music and Whiskey Tasting 4 p.m. tastings, 6 p.m. music, McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503717-8150, www.mcmenamins.com. Taster tokens $2 each, ages 21 and older. Redwood Son returns, with country/roots Americana-pop, no cover, all ages.
Monday, Aug. 19 Washington State International Kite Festival All day, the beach at the Bolstad Avenue beach approach, the World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, www.worldkitemuseum.com, most events free. Includes kite flying for fun and prizes, kite building and decorating, workshops, kite buggies on the beach and more. See a detailed schedule at http://kitefestival.com
Tuesday, Aug. 20 Washington State International Kite Festival All day, the beach at the Bolstad Avenue beach approach, the World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, www.worldkitemuseum.com, http://kitefestival.com, most events free.
Wednesday, Aug. 21 Washington State International Kite Festival All day, the beach at the Bolstad Avenue beach approach, the World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, www.worldkitemuseum.com, http://kitefestival.com, most events free. Special events today include indoor kite flying at Long Beach Elementary School, Washington Avenue, between Fourth and Fifth streets south (two blocks east of Pacific Avenue).
Knappa Days 8 a.m., various locations, Knappa, www.facebook.com/pages/KnappaDays/123755607646307. Pancake feed from 8 a.m. to noon, the Christy Miethe & Lindy Yuill memorial walk/run is at 9 a.m., vendors open their booths at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. church service, 11 a.m. beer garden opens, and the lawnmower races start at noon.
Pacific County Fair 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fair Lane, Menlo, State Route 6, six miles east of Raymond, Wash., www.co.pacific.wa.us/pcfair, $5 adults and teens, $3 ages 6 through 12, free for children younger than 6, $10 four-day button. Enjoy 4-H exhibits, livestock auction, equestrian events, a working cow-dog exhibition, food, live music and entertainment, displays, a carnival and more.
On The Land 10 a.m. to noon, Circle Creek, Seaside, 503-738-9126, nclc@nclctrust.org, http://nclctrust .org, free, registration required by Aug. 17, space is limited (there may be a wait list). This is a nature walk at Circle Creek Habitat Reserve, led by biologist Katie Voelke. There is a walking trail and a path through mature forest. Bring water and snacks and wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather. Binoculars or a spotting scope might be a good idea.
Cannon Beach Reads 7 to 8:30 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org. The selection is “The Great Gatsby,” by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The library will have one copy of the book and copies will be available for purchase at Cannon Beach Book Company (across the street). New members welcome. This year’s book list is available on the website.
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Stepping Out EVENTS continued Wednesday, Aug. 21 (continued) Wacky Wednesday Open Mic Night 7:30 to 10 p.m., The Rio Cantina, 125 Ninth St., Astoria, 503-325-2409, www.theriocafe.net, no cover, ages 21 and older. All acts are welcome, including comedy, spoken poetry, rapping, music and more. Call for more information.
Thursday, Aug. 22 Washington State International Kite Festival All day, the beach at the Bolstad Avenue beach approach, the World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4020, www.worldkitemuseum.com, http://kitefestival.com, most events free. Special events today include indoor kite flying at Long Beach Elementary School, Washington Avenue, between Fourth and Fifth streets south (two blocks east of Pacific Avenue). Pacific County Fair 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fair Lane, Menlo, State Route 6, six miles east of Raymond, Wash., www.co.pacific.wa.us/pcfair, $5 adults and teens, $3 ages 6 through 12, free for children younger than 6, $10 four-day button. On The Land 10 a.m. to noon, Yeon Property, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Warrenton, 503738-9126, nclc@nclctrust.org, http://nclctrust.org, free, registration required by Aug. 21, space is limited (there may be a wait list). Join geologist Tom Horning for a walk at this property near Sunset Beach, which includes oceanfront dunes and scrub-shrub habitat. It’s an easy walk along maintained trail surfaces. Bring water and snacks and wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather. Binoculars or a spotting scope might be a good idea. Trivia Night 6 p.m., The Ship Inn Lounge, No. 1 Second St., Astoria, 503-325-0033, ages 21 and older.
YOUTH EVENTS Friday, Aug. 16 Family Day Paddle 10 a.m., Netul Landing, one mile south of Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, www.nps.gov/lewi/planyourvisit/kayak-tours.htm, free with park entry fee; check at the Visitor Center or show pass to guide at the Landing. Reservations are on a first-come, firstserved basis. You can download and fill out the reservation form, then fax it to 503-861-4428 or call the kayak reservation hotline at 503-861-4425. Arrive at Netul Landing 15 minutes before the program begins. Family Day trips are geared toward families, especially those with children ages 6 to 10, and are 1.5 hours instead of two hours long.
Wednesday, Aug. 21 Movie in the Park 8:30-ish p.m., Fred Lindstrom Memorial Park, Niagara Avenue between Sixth and Seventh streets, Astoria, www.astoriaparks.com, free. This weeks’ movie is “Ice Age: Continental Drift.” There will be concessions available for purchase, including popcorn, hot dogs and soda.
CLASSES Friday, Aug. 16 Summer Art in Gearhart: Watercoloring Salal Call for times, Trail’s End Art Association, 656 A St., Gearhart, 503-717-9458, http://trailsend art.org, $55, $40 for TEAA members. Watercolorist Judith Fredrikson will take you step-bystep through the process of capturing salal in watercolors. Most materials will be supplied. All levels, including beginners. Space is limited and this class is expected to fill early.
Saturday, Aug. 17 Creating an Illustrated Journal 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Center for Contemplative Arts, Underhill Plaza, Manzanita Avenue and Divi-
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sion Street, Manzanita, 503-368-7807, www.creativejourneys.net, $50. Workshop will focus on capturing your world using language and imagery. See with new eyes and express your observations, thoughts and feelings in an illustrated journal. No writing experience needed. Class size is small, early registration is recommended, and a $25 deposit is required to reserve a space. Send deposits to Gail Balden, 41500 Anderson Road, Nehalem, OR 97131. Wahkiakum Food and Farm Summit 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Skamokawa Grange, Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa, Wash., http://farmsummit.brownpapertickets.com, $20 per person, $35 per farm or couple. Workshops include “GMOs and the Future of our Food System,”“Growing and Marketing Grains West of the Cascades” and “Vegetable Production in Southwest Washington.” For information, contact Carrie Backman at 360-795-3278 or carrie.backman@wsu.edu Adze Making 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Barbey Maritime Center, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-2323, www.crmm.org/barbey-maritime-center, $100, discount for museum members, space is limited. There is a one-hour break for lunch; lunch is on your own. Make a Northwest Native American shaping adze and texturing adze. Students will shape an adze handle, grind and heat treat an adze blade and end up with one or more adzes. Skill level is intermediate, with some experience with basic woodworking and Northwest Native American carving tools. Tools required are basic hand woodworking tools. Sign Carving: Nautical Signage and Quarter Boards 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 17 and 18, Barbey Maritime Center, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503325-2323, www.crmm.org/barbey-maritime-center, $200, discount for museum members, space is limited. There is a one-hour break for lunch; lunch is on your own. Learn to lay out, carve, paint and gold leaf a simple sign for your boat or house. Class will begin with converting a butt chisel into a tight-radius gouge suitable for sign carving, and students will leave with one completed carving. Skill level is intermediate, with some experience with basic hand woodworking tools. Tools required are basic hand woodworking tools, including basic set of carving tools (instructor will provide a list in advance of the course). Water-wise Landscaping and Gardening with Native Plants 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360642-3446, bevarnoldy@gmail.com, www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.com, free. The Master Gardeners of Pacific County will lead this workshop from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., with hands-on practice on weed control methods from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring durable garden gloves and snacks, if desired, and dress for the weather. There will also be a plant clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring samples of your plant problem, if possible.
Tuesday, Aug. 20 Summer Art in Gearhart: More Amazing Watermedia Call for times, Aug. 20 through 22, Trail’s End Art Association, 656 A St., Gearhart, 503-7179458, http://trailsendart.org, $230, $207 for TEAA members. Watercolorist and acrylic painter Linda Rothchild-Ollis will teach a three-day class that will explore a wide range of painting techniques using Golden Fluid Acrylics. The instructor will provide Golden Fluid Acrylic paints, mediums and gesso. The class will combine professional guidelines for creating a well-designed painting, color harmony and an interesting composition. Each participant will receive a full critique of a painting enhanced with Photoshop.
Party at beauty apothecary Join the celebration at Flourine & Co. ASTORIA — Come celebrate Flourine & Co.’s one year anniversary 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. The beauty apothecary will offer complimentary libations and snacks. Bring the girls, sip and snack, try on lipstick and a pair of jeans from the new Betty Lou
Jean Co. Boutique inside Flourine & Co., or just relax and chat in the parlor. Enter to win a private evening with three friends, which includes aromatherapy foot soaks, wine and tea service. Flourine & Co. is located at 375 11th St. in Astoria.
Relax and play at Broadway Park SEASIDE — Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District will host its fourth annual A Day in the Park noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. The event will be held at Broadway Park, located at 1300 Broadway St. Last year’s event was a lot of fun, and this year it promises to be even better. Come by for an eating contest, games, a Saturday market and a whole lot more. Acústica World Music
A Day in the Park Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 Broadway Park 1300 Broadway St., Seaside will play live music noon to 2 p.m. There will also be a live Raku pottery firing going on. This is a free community event, so come out and enjoy some fun in the sun.
Job Corps holds car wash Proceeds to benefit PRISM programs ASTORIA — PRISM, a student group at Tongue Point Job Corps Center, will hold a car wash at the Tongue Point public parking area from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. The car wash is open to the public; donations will be accepted. Proceeds will be used to fund PRISM’s programs and initiatives. PRISM is a student-run group that promotes diversity and acceptance of ability, age, culture, gender, gender-identification, race and religious differences. PRISM’s overriding goal is to promote respect and unity. This is done by providing education, speakers and group activities for the center’s student body, which promotes understanding and acceptance. Past initiatives have included programs regarding bullying, harassment, Native American culture and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues. Tongue Point Job Corps Center is located at 37573 Old Highway 30. The car wash area can be reached by turning into the Tongue Point entrance at the flashing yellow light on U.S. Highway 30, which is two miles east of Safeway, and following the signs to the parking lot at the
Car Wash 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 Tongue Point Job Corps Center parking lot 37573 Old Highway 30, Astoria entrance of the job corps center. There will be a directional sign at the intersection. Job Corps is a 49-year-old national training and employment program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor and delivered primarily in residential settings to economically disadvantaged youth age 16 to 24 years old. Enrollment is voluntary and free; programs are open-entry, open-exit and selfpaced. Young people can learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and develop life skills to help find and keep a good job. Job Corps provides training in the all-around skills needed to succeed in a career and in life. For more information about Tongue Point Job Corps Center, visit http://tonguepoint.job corps.gov. For more information about Job Corps in general, visit www.jobcorps.gov
Living history event adds flavor to the past Wise-up on water and native plants Lewis and Clark Expedition’s saltmakers return to Seaside
WSU Master Gardeners to hold workshop at Discovery Garden
SEASIDE — Journey into the past when the Saltmakers Return to Seaside, Friday to Sunday, Aug. 16 to 18. Visitors can meet, trade and talk with soldiers and civilians of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery. Pacific Northwest Living Historian interpreters will set up a camp on the beach in south Seaside. Here they will make salt from seawater 24 hours a day
ILWACO, Wash. — Washington State University Master Gardeners from Pacific County are pleased to continue their partnership with the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum to revitalize the museum’s Discovery Garden in Ilwaco, Wash. The group is sponsoring its third workshop of the year, Water-wise Landscaping and Gardening with Native Plants, on Saturday, Aug. 17. The workshop is open to the public and free of charge. WSU Master Gardeners will speak about native plants, the rain-collection system in the garden, and gardening techniques appropriate for coastal soils and climate. A broad selection of plant species will be chosen to demonstrate what grows
from 5 p.m. Friday through 3 p.m. Sunday. This event will be on the beach at the west end of Avenue U. (From Highway 101, take Avenue U to the beach. From the Promenade in Seaside, walk south to where Avenue U meets the beach.) The Saltmakers Return is a free interactive learning opportunity for the whole family. This weekend program is a 46-hour,
Meet, trade and talk with soldiers and civilians of the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery during the Saltmakers Return. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
first-person historical interpretation of the 1806 winter saltmaking operation of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. After a brief orientation, the public is encouraged to walk into the camp and visit with members of the expedition who will be making salt by boiling seawater over a fire. This popular program attracts about 2,000 visitors. Since 2001, the Seaside Museum & Historical Society has partnered with the Pacific Northwest Living Historians and the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park to produce The Saltmakers Return. This year’s event is sponsored by the Oregon Historic Trails Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation, Clatsop County Cultural Coalition, city of Seaside Promotions Committee and Public Works Department, the Tides Motel, Clatsop County Work Crew and Oregon State Parks. Members of the Pacific Northwest Living Historians have portrayed characters of the Corps of Discovery since 2001. Their annual schedule includes The Saltmakers Return program in August and Wintering Over at Fort Clatsop each January. For more information, call Fort Clatsop at 503-861-2471, ext. 214 or the Seaside Museum & Historical Society at 503738-7065.
The Saltmakers Return 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 Avenue U beach approach, Seaside 503-861-2471, ext. 214 Free
Watch living historians create salt Aug. 16 to 18 in Seaside. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
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well, where such plants thrive and how to effectively garden in local conditions. The workshop is from 10 to 11 a.m.; hands-on practice is form 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum is located at 115 S.E. Lake St. in Ilwaco, Wash. Bring your own pair of durable garden gloves. Dress for the weather, and bring snacks. Do you have plant questions or problems? Come ask a Master Gardener. The group will also host a plant clinic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum. If possible, please bring samples of your plant problem. Two workshops, on pruning and on mulch and weed suppression, were held earlier this year. WSU Master Gardeners will hold a total of four free gardening workshops.
A rain collection system at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum’s Discovery Garden. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
The remaining workshop for 2013 will be Saturday, Oct. 26 on Winterizing the Garden and Landscape. For more information, contact Bev Arnoldy at bevarnoldy @gmail.com
Summer spirit fills the weekend tiu n o C dfrom e ag P 3 e and white shots, even a length of bull kelp arranged in a spiral. About that time, darkening clouds gathered in the west, and the setting orange sun lit them and the sky in a tapestry of rich reds and purples. A friend pulled me outside – there was something I had to see, and there it was: a rainbow. Not too faint but not quite solid, it arched over Astoria, hugging the downtown beneath the spread of its colorful legs. What a special thing to add to the beauty of the weekend. Later, as I sat upstairs at the Fort George Brewery, listening to live music wafting up from the parking lot, I enjoyed the company of friends. When the first firework shot up into the sky, the view was perfect. The brewery dimmed the lights to a grateful cheer from the crowd, and we watched the night sky sparkle and bloom with color. August 15, 2013 | coastweekend.com | 9
Return from the Burn
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Celebrate the Tillamook State Forest
Honey Perkel to release her latest book, Brian Doyle to give afternoon reading
TILLAMOOK — Join the Tillamook Forest Center for a weekend of fun activities celebrating 40 years of the Tillamook State Forest. Come to the forest center 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16 for a Forest Fire Walk. Prior to settlers arriving, Oregon Coastal Range forests caught fire every 200 to 500 years. But when the Tillamook Burn began in 1933, fire started affecting the area more frequently. Join a naturalist on a guided tree walk to discuss how the Tillamook Burn fires and the replanting efforts that followed shaped the trees growing today. See an ancient relic from before the burn and learn how forest workers try to protect trees for the future. Then, come back to the forest center for Return from the Burn 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17 and 18. The two days will be full of fun activities for all ages. Activities will represent the history of the forest before, during and after the Tillamook
Return from the Burn 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17 and 18 Tillamook Forest Center 45500 Wilson River Highway 22 miles east of Tillamook Burn, a series of forest fires that destroyed many acres of old growth timber in the Tillamook State Forest during the 20th century. Each day will be filled with several enjoyable events for the whole family, from exciting forest programs to special exhibits and demonstrations. During Return from the Burn, you can: • Get a hug from Smokey Bear and receive a free goodie bag. Smokey will make appearances each day. Come shake his hand and pose for pictures as he reminds us all to prevent wildfires.
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Meet real forest firefighters and spray a fire hose at Return from the Burn. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
Get a hug from Smokey Bear and receive a free goodie bag during Return from the Burn at Tillamook Forest Center. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
• Meet real forest firefighters and spray a fire hose. See how a real fire engine is used to fight forest fires, and try aiming the hose yourself. • Participate in a smoke jumper competition. Toss a miniature smoke jumper off the lookout tower into the “fire”; the closest to the target wins a prize. • Take a guided forest fire walk or lookout tower tour. Tag along with center guides to explore what it was like to live alone among the clouds in a fire lookout, or walk the charred landscape after the burn. • Go on a forest treasure hunt, fun for all ages. Try your best to answer the clues on a Tillamook Forest Center treasure quest. If you complete your journey, you get to choose a reward from the treasure chest. • Enjoy children’s story time. Gather around the nurse stump for a short forest tale and puppet show. • Create your own works of
art. The forest center’s craft room will be full of opportunities to make your own masterpieces. Decorate a 40th birthday hat, make your own wood nametag, and impress your friends with a Tom McCall mask. • Check out a vintage 1930 Ford Model AA pumper truck. • Be part of a group photo for the Tillamook State Forest’s 40th birthday that will be hung in the forest center for years to come. The Tillamook Forest Center is located at 45500 Wilson River Highway, 22 miles east of the city of Tillamook on Oregon State Highway 6. For more information about the center, visit www.tillamookforestcenter.org or call 866-930-4646. Due to the critical wildfire situation in southern Oregon, several staff have been dispatched to help. In the event that they don’t “return from the burn” by the time of this event, organizers may adapt some activities.
SEASIDE — Beach Books will host two author events this weekend. Local Seaside author Honey Perkel has delighted readers with her “A Thousand Summers” trilogy, and now she has turned her many talents to a much more personal story. Join Beach Books for a release party celebrating Perkel’s new book “Just Breathe” at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. “Just Breathe” is Perkel’s memoir dealing with the death of her son. It is certain to be a moving evening as the author shares her story. Then, author Brian Doyle will give a reading at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. Doyle is the author of 13 books of essays, stories and poems, among them “Mink River” and “The Grail.” “Mink River,” a finalist for the Oregon Book Award, is of particular interest to coast readers: It is set “somewhere between Astoria and Florence,” says Doyle, “and I tried to stuff it with salt air and moist grace and huge spruce and bullwhip kelp and ale and fish and sand and prickly courage.” It’s sure to be an amazing Sunday afternoon in the loft. Beach Books is located at 616 Broadway in Seaside.
Seaside author Honey Perkel just published her newest book “Just Breathe.” – PHOTO BY ALEX PAJUNAS
Brian Doyle, the editor of Portland Magazine at the University of Portland, is the author of 13 books of essays, stories and poems. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
Honey Perkel author appearance 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 Beach Books 616 Broadway, Seaside
Brian Doyle author appearance 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 Beach Books
"Mink River" by Brian Doyle is set somewhere between Astoria and Florence on the Oregon Coast. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Runs now through Saturday, Aug. 17 The Artisan 114 Main St. SW, Ilwaco, Wash. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
Jan Richardson isn’t one to stop experimenting with pottery
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Largeness can’t always be defined by size. At 5 feet 1 inch tall, Jan Richardson is a case in point: The woman is described by one friend as “a spit of fire.” To other friends, she is the ultimate organizer, a sure-handed innovator and motivated artist. At 75, her hands sing as she shapes clay into sculptures, both big and small. Her love of the ancient medium is motivating to other artists, and she remains the guiding force behind the annual Peninsula Clay Artists Art Show and Sale. The fifth annual show is going on now through Saturday, Aug. 17 at The Artisan in Ilwaco, Wash. Richardson’s world revolves around pottery and fine clay houses, the latter of which is generally thought of as miniatures. “Always loved old houses and barns,” she proclaims on an afternoon that finds her racing to close loopholes before the current art show. She is talking about the infinite dimensions of art while loading a stoneware kiln with Japanese-style tea bowls and ash-glaze vases. “I can’t ever settle into a particular mode or style. At least not for long.” As Richardson speaks, her hands wave in the air, a defining part of her animated persona. She is a youthful woman who is unafraid to proclaim her age. Her arms and hands are muscular, though she moves them with grace. “Clay is an evolution,” she says, and nobody haunted by color and style (and the potential of that one perfect pot) ever gives up the chase.
Richardson threw her first pots as a young student at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Even then, she remained a tour de force. She was a young woman who was infatuated with pottery – and the young poet Tom Taylor, a forever friend of
At 75, her hands sing as she shapes clay into sculptures, both big and small.
the written word. Always, Taylor remained an avant-garde advocate of the – well – avant-garde: that small but defining group of experimental Northwest poets and artists. Post-college, the two went their separate ways. Richardson first lived in Minnesota in the 1960s and later moved to Maryland with her husband. She worked on her craft and raised a family. A regular at art festivals all over the country, Richardson brought her first clay houses and a pickup load of thrown clay pots to a 1977 art and craft festival in Frederick, Md. That was the beginning. A year or two later – before the clay dust had settled – she had 50 employees and the thriving business of Windy Meadows Pottery. Richardson had also enamored hundreds of loyal patrons with her designs and a strong pair of skilled hands. For 30 years she hammered out a living in Knoxville, Md. Later, Richardson reconnected with Taylor. They remained allies for decades after college. Where there was interest in art, there was always spark and fire. In 2006, Richardson moved to the Long Beach Peninsula to Jan Richardson's limited edition rendition of the North Head Lighthouse at join him; Taylor passed away recently. Richardson continues to enjoy her status Cape Disappointment State park in Washington. The light house is lit with as a Northwest transplant. Lately, she has two electric lights, one in the tower and one in the keepers station.
Jan Richardson, a distinguished potter, is a guiding force behind the Peninsula Clay Artists.
been exploring atmospheric firing with salt and soda ash and other experimental firings. She is a constant participant at the Astoria Dragon kiln, the home of the anagama kiln and the residence of Clatsop Community College ceramics instructor and artist Richard Rowland. Rowland and Richardson share one motivating raison d’etre: They are both a bit obsessive when it comes to the clay form. And why not? Michelangelo himself once insisted that art is 99 percent sweat. Serious artists put in their time, and Richardson is no exception. In a typical day, as she drives up and down the Long Beach Peninsula in her red Toyota pickup truck, Richardson pulls over and pauses to consider the closing of a long day. The sun is falling slowly over the Pacific Ocean, and a long narrow flock of sea birds is already moving south. Clouds crowd the horizon. Richardson takes it all in. She loves the peninsula and thinks of it as a nurturing environment. She steps back in the truck and turns it toward home. Tomorrow is another long day. She likes it that way. The woman is a maelstrom of energy.
A house that was fired in the anagama Astoria Dragon Kiln by Jan Richardson.
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Jazz, blues & The Strange Tones will perform Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Blues & Seafood festival in Ilwaco, Wash. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Look out! Live blues and jazz will come to the Long Beach Peninsula by way of Blues & Seafood Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16 and 17 at the Port of Ilwaco waterfront and Jazz & Oysters Sunday, Aug. 18 just up the road at beautiful Wilson Field in Ocean Park, Wash. It’s sure to be a weekend of great music and delicious food. Story by KATE GIESE
Kevin Selfe and The Tornadoes serve up what’s been called “an energetic mix of traditional and contemporary blues." – SUBMITTED PHOTO BY GRED JOHNSON
Coco Montoya headlines this year's Blues & Seafood festival and will perform 8:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
Music at the two events may differ – one raw and honest, the other more refined and cerebral – but the good times will roll for all involved. Jazz buffs and blues fans will be soaking up the warm summer sun in a gorgeous setting, eating scrumptious seafood, and quaffing microbrews and tasty wine – poised and ready to groove to the sounds that be comin’ down.
BLUES & SEAFOOD Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16 & 17 Port of Ilwaco, Wash. Blues & Seafood raises money for the Ilwaco Merchants Association. This year, there will be a drawing, and the proceeds will go to assist the widow of Henry Gavaldon, a member of the band Boogie Bone that played at the festival last year. Then it’s time to sit back, relax and listen to some huge blues talent.
Robin Gibson Band & All Star Blues Jam
Maggie Kitson, left, performs with the Thomasian Trio inside The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil's Cafe in Cannon Beach. Kitson will perform with The Heartbreakers, a group of Northwest female blues singers, at the Blues and Seafood Festival in Ilwaco, Wash., Aug. 16. – PHOTO BY ALEX PAJUNAS
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Friday evening, the Robin Gibson Band will kick things off at 7 p.m., followed by an All Star Blues Jam at 8:30 p.m. featuring the local talent of the North Coast Blues Band. Band members Richard Thomasian on guitar, Dan Golden on bass and Blues & Seafood music coordinator Clint Carter on drums have invited a few guest artists to share the stage with them, including Timmer Blakely on bass, Skinny Lynn Cook on trombone, Bonnie Lee Bluestone on keyboard and Pat Hines on harp.
The Heartbreakers Then, it’s The Heartbreakers, a group consisting of some of the Northwest’s premier female blues divas, who’ll take the stage backed by the North Coast Blues Band. Singers Lucy Hammond, Rae Gordon, Lady A, Lady Kat True Blue, Maggie “the Cat” Kitson and Mary McPage fully intend to pull out all the stops when it comes to breaking your heart on this summer’s eve.
Kevin Selfe & The Tornadoes Clint Carter, who coordinated the music for Blues & Seafood, is still coming down to earth after learning that Kevin Selfe & The Tornadoes would be playing the event this year. Recently inducted into the Cascade Blues Association’s Muddy Waters Award Hall of Fame, Selfe is (if you’ll pardon the pun) a self-taught blues player who could be channeling blues legend Robert Johnson. (That’s the rumor anyway, because the man didn’t pick up a guitar until the age of 18.) He and his band serve up what’s been called by critics “an energetic mix of traditional and contemporary blues” that draws on Delta, Chicago and West Coast styles. For this gig, the Tornados’ guitar is by Allen Markel and the drums will be played by Don Shultz, who’s sitting in for the regular drummer. Selfe moved to the Northwest after visiting the area, calling Portland home because of its vigorous blues scene and temperate climate. Originally from Virginia, Selfe had endured more than one band tour from hell – stuck in a box van with no windows in temperatures we can only imagine. For the last
six years, he’s been playing gigs from Seattle to Spokane and as far south as San Francisco. He’ll be headed home soon but only to play a festival in Roanoke, Va. During live shows, Selfe likes to mix it up, playing old classics but sharing his own songs just as readily. Last February, he signed with world-renown blues label Delta Groove and released his latest CD, “Long Walk Home,” that includes 14 original songs. Rave reviews followed. It’s interesting that this guitarist, singer and songwriter started out to be a meteorologist. (He’s actually chased tornadoes.) When asked why he chose to play the blues rather than complete his meteorological studies, he replied, “I didn’t choose the blues; they chose me.”
TICKETS You can purchase separate tickets for each event BLUES & SEAFOOD $15 – Friday night $25 – Saturday $35 – Friday and Saturday JAZZ & OYSTERS $20 adults $10 ages 10 to 18 Free ages 6 and younger Free – active military families COMBO $50 – Full weekend package that includes both Blues & Seafood and Jazz & Oysters
The Strange Tones When the Strange Tones belt out songs like “Mama Makes More,” the band risks blowing the roof off the place – and tents don’t even have roofs! Drawing on blues, rockabilly, surf and R&B, this band’s performance last year did some serious damage when it came to folks being well and truly entertained. The Volcano Vixens (young women in modest but beguiling fringed outfits) are band dancers. Even the musicians perform choreographed moves now and again. The visuals in the shows are great fun, almost as good as the music.
The Norman Sylvester Band Norman Sylvester has blues credentials that boggle. As Portland’s original Northwest Boogie Cat, the man’s been on stage with BB King, Buddy Guy, James Cotton, Junior Wells, Otis Clay and many others. If not irresistible, his gotta-get-up-and-move brand of blues is definitely infectious. Sylvester is universally acknowledged as one of the most engaging showmen around – a blues powerhouse who is, he says, “totally dedicated to the soul-healing force of music.”
Coco Montoya. This year’s festival headliner is none other than Coco Montoya. Music coordinator Carter refers to him “one of the world’s great blues artists.” Montoya began playing professionally in the mid-1970s when Albert Collins hired him as a drummer, taking the young musician under his wing and passing on his famous “icy hot” guitar style. Montoya then played with John Mayall and his Bluesbreakers for nearly 10 years. Eventually, he began performing as a solo artist, winning acclaim as Best New Blues Artist of 1996 for his first album, releasing several more albums over the years – all taking a definitive soul and R&B approach.
JAZZ & OYSTERS Sunday, Aug. 18 Ocean Park, Wash. Jazz fans will find things much the same at the 2013 Jazz & Oysters. But there’ll be some changes too. The food on offer will have a New Orleans theme this year, including desserts prepared by terrific restaurants in the area like 42nd Street Café, The Depot and the Shelburne Inn. Taylor Shellfish is once again furnishing the oysters. Expect lighter fare with healthier options such as veggies and dip. Wash it down with microbrews from Lost Roo Brewing or wine.
According to event organizer Diana Thompson, the Water Music Festival Society, which sponsors Jazz & Oysters, has changed its focus a bit. Jazz & Oysters has raised money for the music society’s fall festival and helped keep ticket prices down. Now the Water Music Festival is getting scaled back in order to contribute more to school music programs. “We have great music teachers and great kids involved and really want to help them,” says Thompson.
Patrick Lamb According to the Jazz & Oysters website, saxophonist Patrick Lamb is “one of those extraordinary performers who combines raw talent and energy with a singular ability to captivate an audience with his charm, sincerity and pure magnetism.” He began performing at the tender age of 16. As a songwriter and performing artist his music contains elements of funk, soul, R&B and jazz. This doesn’t surprise, as Lamb was born in Jackson, Miss., and grew up listing to such luminaries as James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles and Wilton Felder of the Crusaders.
Acústica World Music Acústica World Music, a distinctive musical group based in Clatsop County, is a newcomer to Jazz & Oysters this year. The band has a vintage sound and offers the experience of global travel through its extensive musical styles, including French jazz, Cape Verde mornas, Italian love songs, Argentinean tangos, Portuguese bossa novas, Spanish boleros and even Scandinavian folk songs. Acústica performs cross-cultural music in six languages (well, seven if you include English) and a variety of fun, danceable rhythms. Behind it all is multi-lingual vocalist Dolores Levine. The band formed to provide the Columbia-Pacific region with an unparalleled blending of musical cultures. Levine is accompanied by Dave Ambrose on bass, Matthew Crichton on a variety of Latin percussion like bongos and timbale, and John Orr on guitar for a composite ethnic sound.
ABOVE. Acústica World Music. SUBMITTED PHOTO BY JUSTIN GRAFTON STUDIOS
LEFT. Patrick Lamb. SUBMITTED PHOTO
BLUES & SEAFOOD Port of Ilwaco, Wash. Friday, Aug. 16 6 p.m. – Doors Open 7 p.m. – The Robin Gibson Band 8:30 p.m. – The North Coast Blues & Special All Star Jam guests, The Heartbreakers, featuring a terrific line up of the Northwest’s greatest female blues singers. Come and get your heart broken. Saturday, Aug. 17 3:30 p.m. – Doors Open 4 p.m. – Kevin Selfe & the Tornadoes 5:30 p.m. – The Strange Tones & the Volcano Vixens 7 p.m. – The Norman Sylvester Band 8:45 p.m. – Coco Montoya
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bers, tomatoes, carrots and red onions; the flavors were bright and the ingredients seemed extremely fresh. The salad, though, was eclipsed by the classic Northwest chowder, which has joined the ranks of my “top chowders on the coast” list. Creamy, simple, delicate and savory, the chowder was chock full of clams and accentuated by bacon, potatoes and sautéed vegetables. My favorite texture for chowder lands somewhere between creamy and thick; I like chowders that can coat the back of a spoon, but not so thick the spoon could stand up on its own. Many local restaurants serve this coastal favorite, and many try to put their own spin on it, adding unusual ingredients to make their chowder stand apart. The version offered at The Wayfarer is proof that a chowder needn’t be unusual or overly sophisticated to be completely satisfying, and I appreciate the simple nuance of what I consider the “classic” chowder ingredients: cream, clams, bacon and potatoes.
I’m not sure I could ever eat chips another way. Russet potatoes were sliced thin but still “meaty” and fried to a texture between chewy and crisp, topped with melted bleu cheese. The garlic aioli dipping sauce was the perfect addition, and the flavors and textures of the dish were in perfect balance. I sampled next calamari, breaded with seasoned flour and fried crispy, served with fresh lemon and a citrus-herb aioli. Fried to perfection and not rubbery, as calamari can often be, the dish was a pleasing start but not nearly as toothsome as the bleu cheese chips. I was pleased with the house salad, a bed of crisp organic greens with sunflower seeds, cucum-
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I was unable to pass up an entrée of regionally foraged wild mushrooms atop handmade ravioli, filled with a variety of cheeses and tossed with mascarpone cream sauce after I saw a plate of it delivered to a nearby table. The ravioli was finished in the oven with a crumb topping and served with crusty garlic bread, and to add interest, I requested prawns as an additional ingredient. The mellow meatiness of the mushrooms blends seamlessly with the cheese and mascarpone, and the prawns lent a bright note that I think enhanced the dish. A 7.5-ounce filet mignon followed the ravioli, with what is known as a “glace de viande,” a rich, flavorful meat glaze. I specified that I wished the filet mignon to be cooked to “medium” doneness,
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PRICES: Breakfast prices range from $10 to $21, lunch prices from $9 to $21, and dinner prices from $9 to $44. While the food is top quality and the view breathtaking, I believe $44 (for a New York strip steak) is too high. I found the other prices on the menu high but fair for the quality.
SERVICE: Warm, friendly and knowledgeable. My water glass never made it below half full, and the flow of food coming from the kitchen was well paced.
ATMOSPHERE: Both upscale and casual, The Wayfarer is expansive and full of rich woods, a “beach meets chic” kind of environment. The glorious view of Haystack Rock can be glimpsed
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS: A few vegetarian and gluten-free options are on the menu, including a salad and ravioli. DRINKS: Traditional coffee, tea and soft drinks, plus a full bar and impressive wine list.
but it was closer to medium rare. The texture was so tender, though, that I was willing to overlook it. I found the glace de viande a bit bland, and I wanted the overall flavor of the steak to be “punched up” somehow, even with the simple addition of salt, pepper or garlic. The steak was accompanied by a golden potato-leek cake rather than the usual choices of mashed or baked potato, which was a tasty and unusual departure, sort of a soft potato pancake. I always appreciate it when “sides” are prepared with as much care and thought as the featured entrée, and glazed carrots, broccolini and corn on the cob were a tasty and satisfying addition to the meal. Never one to turn down dessert, I dove into a dish of peach cobbler with brown sugar ice cream and raspberry sauce, which was every bit as delicious as it sounds. During my meal I marveled at the magnificent view of Haystack Rock, which is so close to the restaurant and so visible that it’s like having another guest at your table. What a wonderful restaurant, and what a coastal treasure.
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CANNON BEACH — Tolovana Arts Colony (TAC), a community arts organization based in Cannon Beach, is pleased to announce artist Scott C. Johnson has been selected as its first artist in residence at Tolovana Hall. Johnson will teach five classes weekly throughout the summer and fall terms for students of all experience levels. Exploring Watercolors, Drawing and Markmaking, Photography with Any Camera, and Plein Air Watercolor Painting are open for weekly and drop in attendance along with an Open Studio mentorship for all mediums. Tuition ranges from $10 to $25 per class, and scholarships are available by request from TAC. Johnson currently exhibits his work at the White Bird Gallery in Cannon Beach and the Waterstone Gallery in Portland.
MANZANITA — First prize and second prize just isn’t the right way to describe this year’s top two prizes for CARTM’s annual Re-think raffle since both prizes hold top billing appeal. Tickets are on sale now at CARTM for this year’s effort to support north Tillmook County’s award-winning recycling facility. Tickets are $5 each or five for $20 and offer the opportunity to win one of three prizes. The holder of the first ticket drawn will have his or her choice of the top two prizes: a Manzanita staycation ($600 value) or a private party for eight at Vino Manzanita Wine Bar ($500 value). The staycation offers two nights at the pet friendly The Studio and The Lighthouse on the oceanfront in Manzanita. Along with two nights of lodging, the staycation includes dinners for two at the Terra Cotta Cafe and the Big Wave Cafe, breakfast or lunch at Bread and Ocean Bakery and a massage at Longevity Spa. The private party for eight at Vino is offered during January 2014 and includes dinner, wine, live music, gratuity and the private ambiance of this local wine bar for the eight lucky winners. The third prize, valued at $250, is a “Recycling Ph.D.” This prize includes an in-home consultation by CARTM staff to design a recycling setup to fit the space and lifestyle of the winner. New recycling bins, a home composter and a $50 gift certificate to The Refindery round out the prize. The winning tickets will be drawn at this year’s third annual CARTM Trashion Show/Upcycle Party on Saturday, Oct. 12 at NCRD (North County Recreation District), located at 36155 9th St. in Nehalem. To purchase raffle tickets, visit CARTM 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Monday at 34995
CMH FOUNDATION presents
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His landscape studies are rooted in plein air painting. Johnson has developed the soft washes of the Japanese tradition, as well as the refined linework of the Persian miniature. His love of nature, refreshed by frequent trips and hikes, is evident in his work, but nature’s moods, often portrayed by impending weather, dominate the objects in his landscapes. Tolovana Hall is managed by Tolovana Arts Colony on behalf of the city of Cannon Beach. Classes in the literary and visual arts, as well as a variety of special interests are offered year round. Summer term runs through Sept. 22. Students may pre-register for Johnson’s classes by email to info@scottcjohnson artist.com or by phone 503-3106151. Full class descriptions and schedules are posted at www. tolovanaartscolony.org. Scholarship application requests may be emailed to TAC program manager Valerie Vines Magee at tolovanaartscolony@gmail.com
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Artist Scott Johnson will teach classes at Tolovana Hall. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
Astoria Visual Arts offers basketry class ASTORIA — Astoria Visual Arts will host a pine needle basketry class 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17. Learn the basics of making pine needle baskets starting with pine needle clusters
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from the forest to a finished basket. The instructor is Beatrice Acosta. The class’s cost is $100 plus a $25 materials fee. The minimum number of students is six; the maximum number of students is 10. Astoria Visual Arts is located at 1296 Duane St. in Astoria. For more information, call 503325-5598.
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A private party for eight at Vino Manzanita Wine Bar is one of the prizes in this year's 2013 CARTM Re-think Raffle. – SUBMITTED PHOTO BY LORRAINE ORTIZ
The view from The Studio and The Lighthouse in Manzanita; a stay at the venue is offered as part of the staycation package in CARTM's 2013 Re-think Raffle. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
Necarney City Road in Manzanita. For more information call
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Art a la cARTe calls for artists Proceeds to benefit the Liberty Theater ASTORIA — On Nov. 9, organizers will hold the second annual Art a la cARTe, a fundraiser to benefit the Liberty Theater. The event will be held for the first time in the Paulson Pavilion, upstairs in the Liberty Theater building, located at 1203 Commercial St. The 2013 Art a la cARTe will feature 150 works of art. All art pieces are 8-inches by 10inches, and all are signed on the
back side. Each piece of art will be the same size, the same $99 price and be an original created by local Northwest artists and artists from around the country. The art will be signed on the back so that “viewer-shoppers” will not know who created each piece and will purchase based on their love of the art itself. Artist names will be revealed upon purchase along with additional information about
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artists. Catered by chef Christopher Holen of Baked Alaska, this event will feature delicious food and tasty Northwest wine and beer, with live world music by Acústica World Music. This second annual Art a la cARTe promises once again to be a magical autumn afternoon. Organizers would like to invite local artists to participate in this year’s event by submitting artwork. Artists will be provided with a packet that includes instructions, a return envelope, and contact information in case of
further questions. Packets are available for pickup in the Liberty Theater box office. Artists may submit more than once piece of art. All completed art must be submitted to the Liberty Theater box office by Oct. 4. Artists who participate will be gifted two tickets to any Liberty Theater performance in fiscal year 2013-14. For additional information, contact Liberty Theater executive director Rosemary Baker-Monaghan at director@liberty-theater.org or 503-325-5922, ext. 33.
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Preserve Astoria’s history Learn about restoring the Astoria Column ASTORIA — The Friends of the Astoria Column present An Evening with Dr. Frank Preusser 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 at the Fort George Lovell Showroom, located at 14th and Duane streets. Come hear world-renowned art conservator Preusser share his experience on the restoration of the Astoria Column and other significant world monuments such as The Sphynx, Notre
An Evening with Dr. Frank Preusser 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 Fort George Lovell Showroom 14th and Duane streets, Astoria Dame and Angkor Wat. Proceeds from the event will benefit the coming restoration of the Astoria Column.
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Found Dog on Hwy 30, 5 to 10 miles out of Astoria. Older Boston Terrier Mix, Black and white. Call to identify (503)440-0434. Ask for April.
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•Part time Book Keeper, (with possibility of full-time) Qualifications: Excellent customer service, organization, and communication skills. Detail oriented. Must possess a professional work ethic, willing to work as a team member. Valid drivers license w/clean driving record, high school diploma or equivalent, and drug testing. Send resumes to: Box-K Auto Repair, Inc. P.O. Box K Seaview, WA. 98644 boxkauto@willapabay.org
ONE WEEK IN THIS PACKAGE Starts at $62.27! Contact Kimberly in Classifieds at (503)325-3211 extension 231 or by email at classifieds@dailyastorian.com*
70 Help Wanted Accepting applications for all positions. Must be able to pass a drug screening. Apply in person at Ebb Tide Resort 300 N. Prom, Seaside. And High Tide Resort 30 Ave G, Seaside. Accepting applications for Seafood processing positions, seasonal workers needed. Apply in person No phone calls Monday - Friday 9am-2pm Point Adams Packing Co. 482 Fleet Street, Hammond, Or.
Astoria Burger King is now accepting applications for all shifts. For job inquiries, go to www.jointeambk.com
The City of Astoria has an opening for a Fire Department Support Clerk with an hourly rate of $14 $15. This is a part time position. To apply or to obtain further information please go to the Cityʼs application website at http://astoria.iapplicants.com.
•Brake/Alignment Technician •Tire Technician Part and Full-time positions in Warrenton. Competitive wages/generous benefits package includes medical/dental/vision/vacation, holiday pay/retirement/profit sharing. Requirements include: Brake/alignment skills/customer service/communication skills. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pick up application 1167 SE Marlin Avenue, Warrenton.
Cashier/Clerk Accepting application for honest, friendly, self-motivated individual for a full-time position. Starting pay $9.95 per hour. Free employment screening required. Applications available at Budʼs RV in Gearhart 4412 Hwy. 101 North Gearhart, OR 97138 Teachers needed for head Start centers in Beaver, Nehalem, Tillamook, Astoria, and Clatskanie, Oregon-must have Bachelorʼs degree in Early Childhood Education and two yearʼs experience teaching preschool children. Applicant must also have one year supervisory experience; pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. The position is 35 hours per week, $12.80 an hour and has health benefits. Bilingual skills a plus. Position is open until filled. Visit our website www.nworheadstart.org for a full job description and application.
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Coast Rehabilitation Services is looking for compassionate and enthusiastic employees to work along side people with developmental disabilities. Duties consist of relationship and skill building, support for daily living activities (which may include assistance with feeding, hygiene, and toileting), community participation, and advocacy. Coast Rehabilitation Services is currently seeking a variety of positions, shifts, and wages: •Direct Support Professional •Floater Competitive wages and benefit package offered. On the job training; previous experience helpful; clean driving record, criminal background check, high school graduate. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please call 503-861-3372.
Driver needed to deliver Daily Astorian publications. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, have a valid driver's license and a good driving record. Part time, 15-20 hours per week. Shifts will vary. Drug test and criminal background check will be completed before hire. Benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k)/Roth 401(k) retirement plan. Request an application at 949 Exchange St, Astoria, Ore. or send resume and letter of interest to EO Media Group., PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 973082048, by fax to 503-371-2935 or e-mail, hr@eomediagroup.org Earn Extra $$ Full-time/part-time Housekeepers needed. Must be detail-oriented, responsible, and have reliable transportation. Good pay, plus mileage. Must be able to work weekends. Please apply in person at: 800 North Roosevelt Drive or call (503)738-9068 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Lower Nehalem Community Trust Full-time, Exempt Position Salary + Limited Benefit Package See www.nehalemtrust.org for detailed job description Send cover letter, CV, and three references to jilltlnct@nehalemtel.net by August 19, 2013 no phone calls please email questions
70 Help Wanted Fulltime Maintenance person Requirements: Welding, electrical, truck mechanics, refrigeration, plumbing, general Please send Resume to PO Box 338 Bay Center WA 98527 or Fax 360875-6684 HELP WANTED Police Patrol Officer The Seaside Police Department is seeking applications for Police Patrol Officer. Pay Range: Regular Full-time position @ $3,342-4,265 per month (D.E.Q.), with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and pension provided, plus monthly incentives. Application packet is available on the Cityʼs website at: www.cityofseaside.us Closing date is 5:00 PM on Friday, August, 23, 2013. E.O.E./A.A.
Join our caring team in providing quality care to seniors! CLATSOP CARE CENTER a 65-bed skilled nursing facility with a 4-star Medicaid/Medicare rating, is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Certified Nursing Assistants(CNA) Certified Medication Aides (CMA) For your commitment we offer: ·Competitive wages ·Full, part-time, or perdiem schedules ·Electronic CNA charting ·Employer paid medical benefits ·On-going training & educational assistance
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MCMENAMINS SAND TRAP is now hiring LINE COOKS, SERVERS, HOSTS, FOOD RUNNERS, AND DISHWASHERS! Qualified applicants must have an open & flexible schedule including, days, evenings, weekends and holidays. We are looking for applicants who have previous experience and enjoy working in a busy customer service oriented environment. Please apply online 24/7 at www.mcmenamins.com or pick up a paper application at any McMenamins location. Mail to 430 N. Killingsworth Portland OR, 97217 or fax: (503)221-8749. Call (503)952-0598 for information on other ways to apply. Please no phone calls or emails to individual locations! E.O.E. MTC seeks candidates for the following positions serving youth, ages 16-24, at our Tongue Point campus in Astoria. •Residential Advisor •Maintenance Worker II •Maintenance Worker I (temp) Apply at www.mtctrains.com and enter 97103 in the search field. Tobacco & Drug-Free Campus EOE MTC Values Diversity! Night Auditor Needed Send inquiries to Night Auditor at Motel 6 PO Box 273 Seaside or visit us at 2369 S. Roosevelt.
Applications and job descriptions available at 646 -16th Street Astoria, Oregon or visit clatsopcare.org. EOE. Now Hiring at Fultanos Pizza, Astoria in store. Part-time, flexible hours. Please apply in person, no phone calls.
School Psychologist Ocean Beach/Naselle School District Full Time; 180 day base contract Starting annual salary range: $36,875 –$ 64,174 Certificated salary schedule For job description and online application visit our website: www.esd112.org/hropenings/ ESD 112 Vancouver, WA - EOE Wanting extra income? I'll show you how. FT or PT (503)738-3839 or (503)440-0675
Find it, Tell it, Sell it! Classified ads! 325-3211 Warrenton-Hammond School District Warrenton Grade School positions: Education Assistants and a Temporary P.E. Teacher South Jetty High School positions: Two Computer Based Learning Mentor/Proctors Application/job details available online at www.gowarrenton.com or contact (503) 861-2281
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Reporter Cannon Beach is one of the Oregon coast's most beautiful settings. It is also a busy, vibrant coastal community with year-around residents as well as weekend visitors. EO Media Group has an immediate opening for a reporter at the Cannon Beach Gazette. This beat covers the community's residents, visitors, organizations and activities. The Gazette publishes every other week. Journalism or related degree, plus newspaper or magazine writing experience required. Multi-media and photography experience preferred. Driver's license, good driving record and reliable transportation necessary. Full-time position. Benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k)/Roth 401(k) retirement plan and insurance. Send resume, clips and letter of interest to EO Media Group. PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308, by fax to 503-371-2935 or e-mail hr@eomediagroup.org
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Reporter Seaside is one of the Oregon coast's most beautiful settings. It is also a busy, vibrant coastal community with year-around residents as well as weekend visitors. EO Media Group has an immediate opening for a reporter at the Seaside Signal. This beat covers the community's residents, visitors, organizations and activities. The Signal publishes every other week. Journalism or related degree, plus newspaper or magazine writing experience required. Multi-media and photography experience preferred. Driver's license, good driving record and reliable transportation necessary. Full-time position. Benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), 401(k)/Roth 401(k) retirement plan and insurance. Send resume, clips and letter of interest to EO Media Group, PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 973082048, by fax to 503-371-2935 or e-mail hr@eomediagroup.org Royal Cab Looking for drivers, Must be over 25 yesrs old, and have a good driving record. Please call (503)440-5590
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Seeking enthusiastic full-time (35+/wk) team members, possible supervisor trainees. Must be 18+ to apply. Email resume to undersea.coffee@gmail.com.
The Mission of Columbia Memorial Hospital is to provide excellence, leadership and compassion in the enhancement of health for those we serve. Come be part of our team. Full or Part Time Opportunities •Business Development Analyst •Certified Surgical Tech •RN–Emergency Department; Med/Surg; Cardiac Rehab •Desktop Support Technician •Central Supply Clerk - Temporary Relief/Intermittent Opportunities •Housekeeper •CNA - Med/Surg •RN - Home Health/Hospice Visit www.columbiamemorial.org for more details and up-to-date opportunities. Apply online or stop by CMH to use our inhouse internet application process. Columbia Memorial Hospital offers a very competitive compensation based upon experience and is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the development of an inclusive, multicultural community.
95 Schools & Education CNA CLASSES (Nehalem Valley Care Center) CNA class offered onsite for our 6 week course. The class will be scheduled to begin September 23rd, 2013. Those interested must submit an application and background check prior to start of class. Contact: Shantell Mason, RN,DNS or Lee Garber, Administrator for applications. Nehalem Valley Care Center 280 Rowe St. Wheeler, Oregon (503)368-5171
105 Business-Sales Op The Daily Astorian is currently seeking independent contractors to deliver our paper in the Astoria area. For more information on these routes please contact Brett in circulation 503-325-3211 HOME DELIVERY! Your Daily Astorian should arrive by 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. If it does not, please call us at 503-325-3211 or 1-800-781-3211.
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Altoona Washington: Private 15 acre south facing bluff. With views of Astoria. Gorgeous 2 bedroom home in Well built metal building. Huge terraced Gardens, really a must see! $289,000. For info/photos (360)464-0444
Warrenton Fiber Co. Is seeking loggers for the following positions: •Choker Setters •Rigging Slingers Applications available at: 389 NW 13th St. Warrenton, Or. 97146 or by calling: (503)861-3305
80 Work Wanted Haul Away If it needs to go, call me! Moving/Attics/Basements/Odd Jobs. Senior Citizen & Veteran Discount. John (503)470-9180
Newly remodeled 1&2 bedroom homes by the bay. Call Today to reserve your new home at Bayshore! (503)325-1749
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380 Garage Sales OR
Big Farm House. 5 bedrooms 2.5 bath, NO PETS. Credit check $1600 per month and $1600 deposit. Free garbage, yard maninace and pest control. 92320 Stoner Rd. Call Jim (503)739-0734 or Bill (707)422-0119
Svensen Svensen Flea Market Saturday August 17th, 9-4 Sunday August 18th, 10-4 92683 Svensen Market Road
Gearhart Home: 5 Bedroom 3.5 Bath. $1950 a month lease. Furnished/Unfurnished. Includes all appliances. No Pets/smoking. First/Last/Deposit. (503)440-0225.
BALD FACED HORNETS AND YELLOWJACKETS (LIVE!) Collected for medical use. No Charge. (360)578-2018
Seaside: 2 bed, 1 bath., garage. Close to school and hospital. No pets/smoking. $875 +security. (503)440-3564.
Affordable Housing, Income Guidelines Apply. Cannon Beach 2 bedroom, $665. 1121 Spruce Ct. w/s/g included. (503)436-9709. Seaside:2 Bedroom, $686. 1250 S Wahanna Rd, w/s/g included (503)717-1120
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Seaside Studio, furnished or unfurnished. Ocean Front, clean, $1200 per month, utilities included. No smoking,(503)738-2673.
Room for rent in Warrenton. $495 a month. 1 Bed bedroom with internet, and Utilities, male 60 years + preferred. (503)861-2628
Seaside: 2B/1Ba 4-plex, End Unit, On-site Laundry, fenced yard $700/mo. 2B/2Ba Condo, security gated, fabulous views $1250/mo. 2B/1Ba Duplex, river view, vaulted ceilings, dead end street $850/mo. 2B/2Ba Balcony, W/D hook/up, onsite laundry, Near Park $795/mo. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068 SEASIDE:Sparkling 2 bedroom. Dishwasher, washer/dryer, full bath, near town/beach, off-street parking. Second floor. $755 per month. No pets. (503)717-9229.
295 Building Materials Fill Sand For Sale $4 per yard. Easy access, in Warrenton. Call Rod (503)338-0485 UPGRADING your stereo? Sell the used equipment fast, by listing it in the Daily Astorian classified section. Call 503-325-3211 today!
375 Misc for Sale
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We are currently seeking exceptional individuals to volunteer with Columbia Memorial Hospital, and our Home Health and Hospice program. Visit CMH administration for more information or call (503)325-4321 x4402. DO YOU BELIEVE in magic? Place an ad in the classifieds and watch the item you want to sell turn into instant cash!
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Seaside large 2 bedroom. River view with Balcony. Washer, dryer hook up, dishwasher, no dogs. $750 to $795, (503)440-2223
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440 Good Things to Eat FRESH Frozen Albacore Tuna. $2.25 per lb. Loining, $6 per fish. Call FishHawk Fisheries. #1 4th Street, Astoria. (503)325-5252.
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500 Boats for Sale 1978 24 Foot Bayliner, 350 Chev Earnhardt Crate Motor, with less then 1000hrs. Many extras, EZ Load Trailer, $4500 OBO, call John (360)600-0961
535 Motorcycles
2002 Yamaha 350 Twin Banshee $1,700 or best offer. (503)440-2958 350 Yamaha 4X4 Big Bear, $2500. Call (503)861-2535.
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2003 Z71 4 wheel Drive, Streach Cab. Cranberry color, High Miles, Everythings solid. (503)738-7118 after 5pm.
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225 Townhouses Astoria: Rare, single level 4 bedroom/2 bath. Riverview, 2,000 sq.ft., large deck, laundry room, garage. $235,000. (503)651-3333 or (503)342-7389 Must sell now! Reduced to $245,000 or best offer.Possable lease option. Beautiful 4.6 acre River Frontage home. Shop, guest quarters, pasture and wooded. Sits back for privacy. 36654 HWY. 26 Seaside. (503)738-6262 or (503)440-3024. Price reduced. Near Clatskanie, 2000 sf house with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, bonus rooms, 1.96 acres, 2c garage, big shop, inground indoor heated pool. $273,500. 503-728-3192 or e-mail elarciel@wildblue.net
Seaside: Immaculate 2 bedroom 2 bath, loft, walk in closets. Fire place, garage, private patio, 1 block to beach, $1175 per month, pluse utilities and deposits. No pets/smoking. (503)440-5800.
FRESH & FROZEN Whole Albacore Tuna!!! Call today to place your order for pick up. Ask about delivery options as well. Prices and availability may vary. Call today 360-642-3608 or 360-642-4944.
230 Houses, Unfurnished
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Astoria: Clean, 4 bedroom, 2 bath, finished basement. Recently remodeled, large laundry room w/d, in town. No smoking/pets. $1200 +deposits. (503)338-8166. Large Victorian, View W/D Hookups. 4+ Bedrooms. Astoria, Available Now $1500. pets welcome (503)739-0242
Seaside Sale Complete liquidation rocks and menerals. Next to Truckies one stop 1921 S Roosevelt, (Hwy 101) Seaside. Crystals, Jasper, Thunder Eggs, Petrified woods, Agets, and Obsidian.
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Pacific County Fair promises timeless fun
Pacific County Fair
This year’s theme is Quilts and Roses, Tails and Noses MENLO, Wash. — With blueribbon pies, 4-H exhibits, amusements and tempting treats, the Pacific County Fair promises all the charm of a traditional country fair. The fair, which started in 1896, will take place in Menlo, Wash., Wednesday to Saturday, Aug. 21 to 24. “The Pacific County Fair is one of Washington’s favorite and oldest regional fairs,” said Scott McDougall, fair director. “It’s a great opportunity for families, friends and neighbors to come together for fun, learning and entertainment while celebrating all that Pacific County has to offer.” Musical highlights include an a cappella performance by The Coats at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, followed by a 4 p.m. concert by musician Scott Krippayne. Also performing during the fair will be ANiTiZE, a popular
rock band from Raymond, Wash., as well as Stoddard and Cole, a musical comedy duo. A featured entertainer, Karen Quest will bring her Cowgirl Tricks; she will perform three times a day Thursday to Saturday. Fairgoers can view a wide variety of exhibits from farm animals and 4-H projects to art, floral entries, woodworking and photography. A vintage log truck as well as new tractors will be on display. Not to be missed are the live stock auctions, equestrian events. There will also be a working cow-dog exhibition by dog-teacher Marvin Pierce. Other fair delights range from fresh local oysters to carnival rides, live entertainment and the coronation of the Pacific County Fair Queen. For additional fair information, visit www.co. pacific.wa.us/pcfair
Fair admission is as follows: $10 for a four-day button, $5 per day for teens and adults, $3 for children ages 6 through 12, preschoolers are free. Special free admission is offered to seniors on Friday and children under age 12 on Saturday. Wristband day (the wearer of a wristband purchased for $20 can go on any ride) is Friday. The Pacific County Fair is located in Menlo, Wash., six miles east of Raymond, Wash., on Washington State Route 6 and across from the Willapa Valley Junior/Senior High School. Comprising the southwestern most corner of Washington State, Pacific County includes the communities of Tokeland,
Raymond, South Bend, Bay Center, Naselle, Chinook, Ilwaco, Seaview, Long Beach, Ocean Park, Nahcotta, Surfside, and Oysterville. Pacific County is notable for Willapa Bay oysters, a 28-mile long, white-sand beach, charter fishing, historic landmarks, inland waterways, state and national parks, wildlife refuges, great restaurants, and a long tradition of hospitality. For event and visitor information, call the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau toll free at 1-800-451-2542, or access www.funbeach.com
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Submit to North Coast Squid Judges finalized for literary magazine MANZANITA — The Manzanita Writer’s Series coordinators are excited to announce the judges for the next North Coast Squid literary magazine, which is due out December 2013 with a submission deadline of Aug. 31. The North Coast Squid showcases work of writers and artists who live on the North Coast or have a strong connection to the area. Writing is accepted in three categories: poetry, fiction and narrative nonfiction (which includes memoir). Brian Doyle will judge fiction. Doyle is the editor of Portland Magazine at the University of Portland. He is the author of 13 books, among them the novels “Mink River” and “Cat’s Foot,” the story collection “Bin Laden’s Bald Spot,” the nonfiction books “The Grail” and “The Wet Engine,” and many books of essays and poems. Karen Karbo will judge nonfiction. Karbo is author of 13 books. Her memoir, “The Stuff of Life,” was a New York Times Notable Book, a People Magazine Critics’ Choice, and a winner of the Oregon Book Award for Creative Nonfiction. Her work has appeared in Elle, Vogue, Esquire, Outside, O, More, The New Republic, The New York Times, salon.com and other magazines. Karbo is most well known for her best-selling Kick Ass Women series, including “How Georgia Became O’Keeffe,” “How to Hepburn,” “The Gospel According to Coco Chanel,” and “Julia Child Rules,” which is due out in October 2013. Stephanie Lenox will judge poetry. Lenox’s chapbook, “The Heart That Lies Outside the Body,” won the 2007 Slapering Hol Chapbook Contest. She received fellowships from the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Oregon Arts Commis-
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sion and recently published a full-length collection of poetry, “Congress of Strange People.” “We’re also looking for art and photography submissions to accompany literary content for the publication,” says North Coast Squid cofounder Vera Wildauer. Art categories include black and white photos and line drawings as well as color images for the publication’s cover. Art and photos will be selected by the North Coast Squid’s editorial team. Full submission guidelines for writing and art can be found at hoffmanblog.org. Click on Squid in the Blog Categories list. For writers interested in workshopping their pieces before submitting to the Squid, come to another Writers’ Lab on Aug. 17. Visit hoffmanblog.org or contact hoffmancenter@nehalem tel.net for more information. Fundraising for the Squid continues with the goal of $3,000 to cover design and publishing costs. Make checks payable to the Hoffman Center with “Squid” in the “for” line and mail to P.O. Box 678, Manzanita, OR 97130. The Manzanita Writer’s Series is a program of the Hoffman Center, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing arts, education and culture to the community. Information on all its programs can be found at http://hoffmanblog.org
Costco hosts book signing for local author Fly high on the Long Beach Peninsula View pictorial history of ‘USCG Air Station and Group Astoria’ Washington State International Kite Festival returns WARRENTON — Costco will host a book signing with local author Susan L. Glen for her pictorial history book “USCG Air Station and Group Astoria” 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Costco is located at 1804 S.E. Ensign Lane. U.S. Coast Guard Group/Air Station Astoria is located at the Astoria Regional Airport on Youngs Bay, adjacent to the Columbia River in Warrenton. The missions of this military facility include search and rescue, homeland security, law and treaty enforcement, pollution response and maintenance of more than 500 aids to navigation. The area of operations includes more than 140 miles of coastline from Queets, Wash., to the north, to Pacific City to the south. Helicopters from Air Station Astoria patrol and respond to offshore missions from the Canadian border to the California border. Along with the helicopters, motor lifeboat stations at Cape Disappointment, Wash., Grays Harbor, Wash., and Tillamook Bay are continually on alert. In 1966, two Bell HH-
13N helicopters were also deployed from Air Station Astoria to the new Coast Guard icebreaker Northwind on patrol in the Arctic. The Group provides supply, administration, medical care, naval and civil engineering, communications, and other support to all of its units, as well as some support to the buoy tender located at Tongue Point. The air station was established at Tongue Point Naval Air Station on Aug.14, 1964 and relocated to the Astoria Regional Airport on Feb. 25, 1966. There were originally 22 officers and 104 active duty enlisted personnel; the number has greatly expanded since then. Glen is married to a retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot who was stationed at Air Station Astoria from 1976 to 1981. They returned to the area following his retirement after 29 years of service. The photographs in the book are from the many people who have been stationed at Air Station Astoria since the base’s inception, as well as from Coast Guard Community Relations. This is Glen’s
"USCG Air Station and Group Astoria" by Susan L. Glen. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
fifth book with Arcadia Publishing. “USCG Air Station and Group Astoria” is available at area bookstores, independent retailers and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at 888-313-2665 or at arcadiapublishing.com Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Its mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America’s people and places.
LONGBEACH,W ash . — Voted best kite festival in the world by Kite Trade Association International, the Washington State International Kite Festival (WSIKF) is a week-long kite celebration held annually in Long Beach, Wash. This year it runs Monday, Aug. 19 to Sunday, Aug. 25. The kite festival has been popular since 1980 and features a competition that has skies ablaze with color, high flying action and choreographed movement. The festival draws famous kite fliers from all around the world, and tens of thousands of awed spectators, many of whom participate in the fun with their own kite-flying adventures. The 2013 WSIKF winning poster was created by self-taught artist David Bright. Born in North Bend, growing up in War-
Kites fill the sky in Long Beach, Wash., during the Washington State International Kite Festival in 2012. – PHOTO BY DAMIAN MULINIX
renton and now living in Long Beach, Wash., Bright has a great love of nature and watercolors. His paintings are currently on display at Campiche Studios in downtown Long Beach. Be sure to check out the wonderful world of kites at the World Kite Museum and Hall of Fame, located at 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. It’s
the only American museum dedicated exclusively to telling the exciting and amazing story of kites through hands-on exhibits and programs. Admission to the museum is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children. For more information about the festival and a schedule for the various kite flying competitions, visit http://kitefestival.com
Enjoy a spicy mix of music Sweet Young Things play two concerts CLATSKANIE and SKAMOKAWA, Wash. — Two upcoming performances will showcase the spicy music of Sweet Young Things. The band will perform 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 for dinner in the garden at Flowers ‘n’ Fluff, 45 E. Columbia River Highway in Clatskanie. The band will also play a mid-afternoon show at the Wahkiakum County Fair, located at 16 Fairgrounds Road in Skamokawa, Wash. A combined century-plus of
stage and recording experience reveals the truth: This band wails. Assembled in 2012 around musician Brian O’Connor of Nahcotta, Wash., Sweet Young Things is a soul and blues band that includes Mark Badger of Westport on electric bass and vocals and two founders of the nowlegendary Bond Street Blues Band, Joey Patenaude on lead guitar and Ron Baldwin, in a switch from his customary frontman duties, on drums and vocals.
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O’Connor has played the Columbia-Pacific area as a solo artist. Badger has anchored several country bands around the area and joins Baldwin in Astoria’s Bigfish Blues Band. Patenaude also shoulders guitar duties in The Pagan Pancakes and Ma Barley. The diverse backgrounds make for a spicy mix of blues and soul classics with O’Connor originals. August 15, 2013 | coastweekend.com | 21
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Toe-tappin’ nights on tap Adrift Hotel fills the weekend with music
MARKUS BROWN
Born and raised: Astoria. Lives now: I reside in Knappa with my girlfriend, Stacey Poor, three kids, a Pomeranian, a cat and six fish tanks. How did you first get involved at the Astor Street Opry Company and what do you do there? In 2001, my godson, Bradley Thompson, cast me in desperation for a scene he was directing for a class, via the ASOC. I loved it and found it to be an outlet for my artistic and creative inner voice I never knew I had. Now, I act, direct, design and produce plays and other productions whenever possible. You last directed the one act play “We Interrupt This Program” during the ASOC New Works Festival in February, and you were involved in the ASOC Actor Showcase in May. What were those experiences like? Directing original, unseen-by-anyone material is always fun. It allows a director to see and treat the show with untainted eyes. “We Interrupt this Program” is a charming comedy concerning the differences and similarities between two couples experiencing the
radio program “The War of the Worlds” in 1938. ASOC audiences were treated to the split stage presentation and the humor of simultaneous comedy thanks to the set design of Edward James and the hard work of the actors. The acting class and subsequent actors showcase was a production I helped champion for Karen Bain (a local director and educator) partially for my own and others’ interest to learn more about the craft of acting and for the ASOC and its pursuit to offer theater classes and workshops. The class filled quickly with a variety of talented local performers of varying experience levels. It lasted six weeks, and we covered topics concerning acting method and other techniques for actors to squeeze as much as possible out of themselves and into their respected roles. The showcase, presented during two nights, was full of monologues and scenes by the actors. The shows were received by appreciative audiences, and all the actors agreed that we were sad it was over so soon. What attracts you to the stage? My attraction to the
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Markus Brown, of Knappa, directs and produces plays at the Astor Street Opry Company in Astoria. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
stage is the opportunity to produce a show that both challenges its performers and also gives the audience a place to go from their lives. There must be a million reasons we, as performers and technicians of stage craft, do as we do. I believe it all boils down to love. Receiving it, earning it and giving it freely. How else are you involved in the local art scene? I enjoy Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk, and I try to take in as many plays as I can in the local area. When you’re not directing or acting, where can you be found? You will find me deep in the jungles of South America collecting ornamental fish, fishing here locally or pounding nails for L.J. Allen Construction. What do you like about living on the North Coast? I enjoy outdoor activities, such as fishing, clam digging and camping. Love watching my pseudodaughters play softball and occasionally long boarding on the Astoria RiverWalk. What are some of your favorite plays? Currently, I am infatuated with the works of Sam Sheppard. Ask me in a month and it will be different.
LONG BEACH, Wash. — The Adrift Hotel will bring a weekend full of music to the Long Beach Peninsula. Steelhead, featuring Sloan Martin, plays a blend of classic rock, soul and atmospheric indie folk-pop. The band will play 8 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 and 9 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16. Whether solo or with a band, Luke Winslow-King is known for an original sound that is both rustic and elegant. He delivers energetic and dynamic performances with his burgundy voice and versatile guitar playing. If you go to hear Winslow-King perform at the Adrift Hotel 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, you’ll also get to enjoy Esther Rose. The duo will play vintage Americana. Portland producer and musician Rob Stroup first came to popular attention in Oregon with his alternative country band The
Baseboard Heaters, which transitioned him to a successful music career. These days, Stroup usually spends his time recording other artists’ music at his 8 Ball Studio and playing in his band Rob Stroup and The Blame. But at 8 p.m. Sunday,
Aug. 18, Stroup will appear with Naomi Hooley at the Adrift Hotel. Together, they’ll play Americana pop. Hooley’s vocals will command your attention almost as much as her driving piano playing. The Adrift Hotel is located at 409 Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach, Wash.. None of the performances have a cover. For more information, call 360-6422311.
Steelhead plays atmospheric indie folk-pop music. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
Steelhead 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 and 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 The Adrift Hotel 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. 360-642-2311 no cover
Luke Winslow-King and Esther Rose
Esther Rose and Luke Winslow-King play vintage Americana. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 The Adrift Hotel
Naomi Hooley and Rob Stroup 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 The Adrift Hotel Rob Stroup and Naomi Hooley play Americana pop. – SUBMITTED PHOTO
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