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Gifts That Make a Difference returns to the Liberty Dec. 12 ASTORIA — Experience the true spirit of holiday giving from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Liberty Theater’s McTavish Room. More WKDQ WZR GR]HQ QRQSUR¿W RUganizations offer opportunities for the public to donate time, money or goods on their own behalf, or to honor someone else for the holidays.

Gifts to the community made in the names of others are the Gifts That Make a Difference. Such gifts never come in the wrong size and don’t get returned.

Art lovers will find organizations such as Astoria Arts and Movement, Astor Street Opry Company, KMUN and the Liberty Theater. Animal lovers will find the Wildlife Center of the North Coast and River Song. The Warming Center and VOCA join other groups

and hammer dulcimer and the rhythmic counterpoint of Dave Ambrose on bass. Ten area restaurants will contribute sweet and savory treats and hot beverages.

Those who make any kind of donation become eligible to win a complimentary stay at the Cannery Pier Hotel and Spa, a basket of seafoods from Warrenton Deep Sea or a pound of coffee from Columbia Coffee Roaster.

A quilt wall hanging (35 inches by 48 inches) made

by Laurie Caplan will be sold at silent auction to help raise funds for next year’s Gifts That Make a Difference.

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Liberty after a three-year hiatus. For information, call 503-894-0187, email serving the community.

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Barbershop quartet Social Insecurity to perform holiday concert in Ilwaco ILWACO, Wash. — Celebrate the spirit and music of the holidays at a seasonal Water Music Festival concert set for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Inn at Harbor Village.

Oregon-based, award-winning barbershop quartet Social Insecurity will perform beautiful harmonies and humorous renditions of traditional holiday carols at the concert.

Formed in 2009, Social Insecurity won the Oregon Senior Quartet competition, as well as the Evergreen District Senior Quartet competition in Whistler, British ColumELD 7KDW TXDOL¿HG WKH JURXS to compete in the Barbershop Harmony Society’s Mid Winter convention in Tampa, Florida, where the quartet took home the fourth place trophy.

Lead singer Don Kileen lends 30-plus years of barbershopping experience to the group, including a gold medal with the Masters of Harmony Chorus out of Los Angeles.

Singing bass is Marty Anderson, who previously sang with After Five out of Eugene.

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Social Insecurity, an award-winning barbershop quartet, will perform Saturday, Dec. 12 at The Inn at Harbor Village in Ilwaco.

The group’s baritone is Bob Martindale, who has been involved with barbershop quartets for the last 12 years and was previously lead singer for the comedy quartet McKenzie Touring Company. Gary Raze compliments the quartet with his tenor voice, was also a member of the McKenzie Touring Company, and is also currently involved with Overtime, the 2000 International Seniors Champions.

This concert will be appreciated by all ages. Hot and cold beverages and sweet treats will be provided by local bakeries and Water Music Festival board members.

Tickets will be sold at the door only. A portion of the

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proceeds will go to the Ilwaco High School Music Department to assist students in furthering their educational opportunities. A donation basket will also be available on site, with a $5 minimum suggested donation.

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Encore Dance Recital & Toy Drive Local dance studio celebrates 20th anniversary with holiday special

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Seaside Public Library hosts ‘Of Orcas and Men’ author David Neiwert Dec. 17 SEASIDE — The Friends of the Seaside Library will host David Neiwert, author of “Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us,� at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17.

The event will be held in the Community Room of the Seaside Public Library, and there will be book sales offered by Beach Books.

The orca — otherwise known as the killer whale — is one of Earth’s most intelligent animals. Sophisticated, orcas have languages, cultures and even long-term memories.

Their capacity for echolocation is nothing short of a sixth sense. They are also benign and gentle, which makes the story of the captive orca industry and the endangerment of their population in Puget Sound that much more tragic.

In “Of Orcas and Men,â€? a compelling mix of cultural history, environmental reportLQJ DQG VFLHQWLÂżF UHVHDUFK Neiwert explores this extraordinary species and its occasionally fraught relationship with humans.

Beginning with the orca’s role in myth and contemporary popular culture, Neiwert shows how they came to capture human imaginations that bring to life the often-catastrophic environmental consequences of that appeal. “Of Orcas and Men� is a powerful tribute to one of the animal

Author appearance 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 Seaside Public Library 1131 Broadway, Seaside 503-738-6742 Free kingdom’s most remarkable members.

Neiwert is an investigative journalist based in Seattle. He is the author of many books, including “And Hell Followed with Her� and “Strawberry Days.� His reportage for MSNBC.com on domestic ter-

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rorism won the national Press Club Award for Distinguished Online Journalism. Neiwert is senior editor of Crooks and Liars.

Seaside Public Library is located at 1131 Broadway. For more information, call 503738-6742, or visit www.seasidelibrary.org

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David Neiwert, author of “Of Orcas and Men,� will speak about his book Dec. 17 at the Seaside Public Library.

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Dale Clark and Charlotte Bruhn run Winnifred Byrne Luminari Arts in Astoria, an eclectic souvenir shop and gallery with plenty of greeting cards and invitations available for your holiday party.

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THEATER

DJ Sugar PDX Dance Party 10 p.m., Twisted Fish, 311 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3467, www.twistedfishsteakhouse.com, 21 and older. DJ Sugar spins house, hip-hop, Top 40s and dubstep.

Friday, Dec. 11

Saturday, Dec. 12

“Scrooged in Astoria” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www. astorstreetoprycompany.com, $5 to $16. A melodrama adaptation of the timeless Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Story” with Scandinavian themes.

DJ Sugar PDX Dance Party 10 p.m., Twisted Fish, 311 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3467, www.twistedfishsteakhouse.com, 21 and older.

“Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” 7 p.m., The Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, www.tillamooktheater.com, $10 to $40. Written by Richard Alfieri, “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” is a comedy addressing the issues of ageism and intolerance.

Thursday, Dec. 10 Basin Street NW 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503325-6777, no cover. Dave Drury on guitar, Todd Pederson on bass and friends perform mainstream jazz classics.

Saturday, Dec. 12

Dallas Williams 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21 and older. Dallas Williams plays folk music and Americana.

“Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” 7 p.m., Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, www.tillamooktheater.com, $10 to $40.

“Once Upon A Mattress” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 to $23, PG.

Sunday, Dec. 13 “Scrooged in Astoria” 2 p.m., ASOC Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $5 to $16.

“Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks” 2 p.m., Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, www.tillamooktheater.com, $10 to $40.

“Once Upon A Mattress” 3 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www. coastertheatre.com, $18 to $23, PG.

DANCE

“Christmas Unplugged” 6:30 p.m., Manzanita Branch Library, 571 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-6665.

Harp guitarist John Doan will perform “Christmas Unplugged.”

Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Recreation Center, 1555 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-468-0390, free. The Astoria Senior Center offers string band, bluegrass and country.

Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, no cover.

Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country.

Michael Dean Damron 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311, no cover. Michael Dean Damron plays progressive country and blues.

Open Jam Night 7 p.m., South Jetty Dining Room & Bar, 1015 Pacific Drive, Hammond, 503-8613547, 21 and older. Bring your equipment and instruments and join in.

Friday, Dec. 11 Jennifer Goodenberger 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, no cover. Jennifer Goodenberger plays classical and contemporary piano.

Friday, Dec. 11 Encore Christmas Recital & Toy Drive 7 p.m., Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-717-1637, www.getyoudancing.com. Encore Dance Studio presents its Toy Drive and Holiday Showcase featuring dancers of all ages. Donated toys benefit VOCA and The Wishing Tree of Clatsop County.

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MUSIC

“Once Upon A Mattress” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 to $23, PG. A delightful musical that puts a new spin on “The Princess and the Pea.”

“Scrooged in Astoria” 7 p.m., ASOC Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $5 to $16.

Maggie & the Cats 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, no cover, 21 and older. Maggie and the Cats play blues, funk and rhythm-n-blues.

Ray Raihala 6 p.m., T. Paul’s Urban Café, 1119 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-338-5133, no cover.

Ray Raihala plays acoustic Americana, folk, blues, country and soft rock.

Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash. Tom Trudell plays piano.

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Friday, Dec. 11 Harp Guitar Christmas Music with John Doan 7 p.m., Lewis and Clark Bible Church, 5082 Seppa Lane, Astoria, 503-3257011, suggested donation $12 to $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and children, all ages. John Doan, master of the 20-string harp guitar, will return to Astoria to share his latest version of an Emmy-nominated Christmas program. From Salem, Doan is a performer, composer, historian, instrument collector, and associate professor of music at Willamette University.

Michael Dean Damron 9 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311.

Saturday, Dec. 12 WMF Christmas Concert 2 p.m., Inn at Harbour Village, 120 Williams Ave., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-0087, $5, all ages. The Water Music Festival presents holiday music with barbershop quartet Social Insecurity and the Ilwaco High School Epic Echo Show Choir.

David Drury 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. David Drury plays jazz guitar.

George Coleman 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150. George Coleman plays pop, jazz, folk and rock music on his 12-string guitar.

Ray Raihala 6 p.m., T. Paul’s Supper Club, 360 12th St., Astoria, 503-338-5133, no cover.

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Saturday, Dec. 12 (continued) Maggie & the Cats 7 p.m., American Legion 99, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 21 and older.

North Coast Chorale 7 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, $10, all ages.

North Coast Chorale presents a holiday fall and winter concert filled with musical traditions.

Snowblind Traveler & Thayer Sarrano 8 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542.

Rock and country singer Thayer Sarrano will join Snowblind Traveler Matt Dorrien who plays Americana, folk rock and blues inspired music.

Michael Dean Damron 9 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311.

Sunday, Dec. 13 Tom Trudell 11:30 a.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777.

Bayside Singers Christmas Concert 2 p.m., Oysterville Church, 33590 Territory Road, Ocean Park, Wash., 360665-2540, free, all ages. The Bayside Singers will banish chill and warm hearts with holiday carols and new music.

North Coast Chorale 2 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, $10, all ages.

Tuba Christmas Concert 2 p.m., Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., 360-642-3446, free, all ages. The Astoria Tuba Quartet performs seasonal selections, jazz arrangements and a polka.

Ezza Rose 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Ezza Rose plays blues, folk and Americana.

Editor’s Pick: Sunday, Dec. 13 Kelsey & the Next Right Thing 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, no cover. Originally a solo act from the North Oregon Coast, Kelsey Mousley, along with the help of Portland-based drummer Jody Redifer, have put a groovy spin on her music to create a five-piece band that plays soul, R&B, rock and funk for a rhythm-n-blues feel.

Ezza Rose 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311.

Tuesday, Dec. 15 Brian O’Connor 5:30 p.m., Shelburne Inn Restaurant, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-4150, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Connor plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards.

Ezza Rose 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311.

Winter Choir Concert 7 p.m., Astoria High School, 1001 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-325-3911, free, all ages. The Astoria School District presents the Winter Choir Concert featuring the sixth grade choir, Astoria Middle School Choir, Astoria High School Trebble Choir, Advanced Choir and the Port City Singers performing a variety of music from traditional to modern.

Wednesday, Dec. 16 Paul & Margo Dueber 5 p.m., The Bistro, 263 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Paul and Margo Dueber perform folk and Americana from the 70s and 80s.

The Coconuts 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361539, no cover, 21 and older. The Coconuts play swing, jazz, country, bluegrass and folk.

Pete Kartsounes 7 p.m., The Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360642-2311, no cover. Pete Kartsounes’ music is soul-infused blend of genres including electric blues and fast-pickin’ bluegrass to melodic ballads and heart-felt folk songs.

Jam with Richard Thomasian 7 p.m., Port of Call Bistro & Bar, 894 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-4356.

All musicians and styles are welcome to jam with the Port’s house band.

MARKETS

Thursday, Dec. 10 Kiwanis Tree Sale 3 to 6 p.m., Seaside Outlets parking lot, 1111 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside.

The Seaside Kiwanis Club’s annual Christmas tree sale is open to Dec. 24 or until sold out. The tree sale is a fundraiser that benefits Kiwanis programs and scholarships. Weekend hours are noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Friday, Dec. 11 Astoria Winter Market 3 to 8 p.m., Pier 11, Astoria, 503-325-1010, www.astoriasundaymarket. com. Artisans, craftspeople, wineries and distillers will feature unique gifts.

There will be food vendors, caroling, a cookie bake off and prizes.

Saturday, Dec. 12 Christmas Market at the Port 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Port of Ilwaco, 165 Howerton Ave., Ilwaco, Wash., 360642-2400, www.portofilwaco.com. Local merchants will be selling fresh baked goods, handmade crafts, fine art and gifts special to the season.

Astoria Winter Market 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pier 11, Astoria, 503-325-1010, www.astoriasundaymarket.com.

Monday, Dec. 14 Burgers & Jam 6 p.m., American Legion 168, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503436-2973. The legion offers good burgers and good music.

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Holidays at the Jetty 1 to 5 p.m., North Jetty Brewing, 4200 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360642-4234. Pink Poppy Bakery, Starvation Alley, Long Beach Coffee Roasters, Shakti Cove Candles, and Santa, will be on hand to add holiday cheer and unique gifts for stocking stuffers.

Consignment Auction 5 to 8 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4953, www.longbeachgrange.org. Preview auction items from 4 to 5 p.m. Visit the website for drop-off info.

Sunday, Dec. 13 Astoria Winter Market 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pier 11, Astoria, 503-325-1010, www.astoriasundaymarket.com.

Gearhart Holiday Market Noon to 5 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, www.mcmenamins.com, all ages. Introducing the first Gearhart holiday market, showcasing artisan-made wares from jewelry to decor. Holiday treats and handcrafted beverages will be available.

EVENTS

Thursday, Dec. 10 Trivia Night 6:30 p.m., Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton, $2 person per game. Each night ends with a rollover jackpot question.

PageTurners Book Discussion 7 p.m., Raymond Timberland Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-2408, www.TRL.org, free, adults. Join in a discussion of “The Buddha in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka.

Friday, Dec. 11 Community Skate Night 5 p.m., The Armory, 1636 Exchange St., Astoria, $3, all ages. Community skate night is a weekly, family-friendly, fun activity. Skate rentals available.

Texas Hold’em 7 p.m., American Legion 168, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503436-2973, 21 and older. Each week, Cannon Beach American Legion offers a Texas Hold’em poker tournament.

Trivia Night 7 p.m., Baked Alaska, No. 1 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-7414, www. bakedak.com, $2 person per game. Play the weekly trivia tournament in the lounge.

Saturday, Dec. 12 CAA Holiday Party 9 a.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, 503-861-0737, www.dogsncats.org. Calling all canines, felines and other furry or feathered friends to the Clatsop Animal Assistance holiday party and get a photo taken with Santa. Includes a silent auction, raffles, refreshments and a baked sale. Proceeds benefit the Clatsop County Animal Shelter.

Let’s Go Birding Survey 9 a.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, 503-861-3170, ext. 41, dane.osis@oregon.gov, 8 and older. Help with the citizen science project to monitor six distinct habitats in the park.

Volunteers meet at Battery Russell on Jetty Road.

Ugly Sweater 5K Fun Run/Walk 9 a.m., Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-7383311, www.sunsetempire.com, $20, all ages. Join in this annual, fun event and receive a commemorative Ugly Sweater t-shirt with price of entry.

Prizes awarded and free hot chocolate for all!

Artist Reception 11:30 a.m., Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., Astoria. An artist reception will be held for photographer Kay Limbird exhibiting in her new show “Focus on Innocence.” Show opens Dec. 10.

EVENTS CONTINUED

Book Launch 7 p.m., Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-3846, http://hoffmanblog.org. Author Lauren Kessler will launch her new book “Raising the Barre: Big Dreams, False Starts, and my Midlife Quest to Dance the Nutcracker.”

Saturday, Dec. 12 (continued) Gifts That Make A Difference Noon, Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-6886. This popular event offers the public a chance to donate in the names of friends and family.

Gifts That Make A Difference provides showcasing, networking and fundraising for nonprofits in a festive atmosphere.

Dye Silk Scarves 1 p.m., Astoria Fiber Arts Studio, 1296 Duane St., Astoria, 5 and older. Dye a silk scarf with instant dyes and make Christmas gifts at this sixth annual event.

Gingerbread Tea 1 p.m., Butterfield Cottage, 570 Necanicum Drive, Seaside, 503-738-7065, www. seasidemuseum.org, $3 to $5, all ages. Events include everything gingerbread from cookies to tea, with live music and a raffle.

Plum Pudding & Tea 1 p.m., Flavel House Museum, 714 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-325-2203, www. cumtux.org, $12, all ages. Kick off the annual Plum Pudding and Tea event with a traditional Victorian holiday treat of fresh, warm plum pudding, tea and a self-guided tour of the museum.

Editor’s Pick: Saturday, Dec. 12 B&B Holiday Open House and Food Drive 1 to 4 p.m., various locations, Long Beach Peninsula, Wash., 360-642-8069, boreas@ boreasinn.com, all ages. Three peninsula bed-and-breakfast inns invite the community to the annual Holiday Open House. Enjoy homemade treats and see the inns decorated for the holidays. They are: Boreas Inn, 607 Ocean Beach Blvd. N. in Long Beach; Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Highway in Seaview; and Campbell House, 904 227th Lane in Ocean Park. Each inn will be accepting non-perishable food donations to help those in need.

Sunday, Dec. 13 Art on Sunday Noon to 3 p.m., RiverSea Gallery, 1160 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-1270, www.riverseagallery.com. North Coast artist and calligrapher Christi Payne will demonstrate the art of medieval illumination, creating intricate, small keepsake letters for visitors.

Astoria Historic Church Tour 1 p.m., Francis Apartments, 1030 Franklin Ave., Astoria, free, donations accepted, all ages. Lower Columbia Preservation Society presents a self-guided tour of four Astoria historic churches: First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, Grace Episcopal Church, and St. Mary’s Star of the Sea. A social hour from 1 to 2 p.m. features refreshments, church history and directions. The tour takes place from 2 to 5 p.m.

B&B Holiday Open House and Food Drive 1 to 4 p.m., various locations, Long Beach Peninsula, Wash., 360-642-8069, boreas@boreasinn.com, all ages.

Astoria Second Saturday Art Walk 5 to 8 p.m., downtown Astoria, all ages. Celebrate the arts in Astoria where businesses are open late, provide refreshments, entertainment and exhibit original works of art or craft. Look for the colorful pinwheels at participating merchants. For more information and a map, see Page 10.

Group Artist Reception 6 p.m., LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-468-0238, www.lightbox-photographic.com. LightBox Gallery will host an artist reception for its LightBox members in celebration of their work and contribution to the medium.

Saturday, Dec. 12 Pictures with Santa 11 a.m., Seaside Outlets, 1111 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-717-1603, www. seasideoutlets.com. Santa will be at the outlet center on four separate days. All proceeds will go to the Seaside Outlets’ adopted family.

Children’s Celebration 1 p.m., Seaside Civic & Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com. The children’s holiday celebration features performances from Encore Dance and Maddox Dance studios, crafts, snacks and a visit from Santa.

Photos with Santa 1 p.m., Flash From the Past Old-Time Photos, 300 Broadway, #18, Seaside, 503-7389600. Have a photo taken with Santa Claus for that special gift to family and friends.

Santa will be available daily (except Tuesdays and Wednesdays) to Dec. 24.

Pictures with Santa 1 p.m., Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce, 207 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503436-2623, www.cannonbeach.org. Santa Claus is coming to town, so don’t miss out on this special holiday photo op.

Community Christmas Party 4 to 6 p.m., Carruthers Building, 1198 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-9896, www. astoriamusicfestival.org, $15, all ages. Enjoy a festive buffet of holiday treats and beverages, entertainment and caroling at an information Christmas party and Lutefisk Challenge, sponsored by the Astoria Music Festival.

Sunday, Dec. 13

Monday, Dec. 14

Tuesday, Dec. 15

Knochlers Pinochle Group 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, all ages, $1 per session per person. This is a weekly, regular play card game.

Teen Tuesdays 3:30 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www. seasidelibrary.org, teens. Teen Tuesdays will feature the holiday movie “Elf,” a zany comedy with Will Ferrell, rated PG.

Old Fashioned Christmas 6 p.m., Flavel House Museum, 714 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-325-2203, www. cumtux.org. St. Nick will attend this old-fashioned Christmas with holiday music, refreshments, crafts, games and stories for the kids.

Tuesday, Dec. 15 AAUW Film Discussion 3 p.m., at the home of Diane McVey, Warrenton.

The next film discussed will be “Defending Your Life” starring Albert Brooks and Meryl Streep. To participate in the discussion, view films prior to attending. For directions, call 503-735-5919.

ABATE Chapter Meeting 5:30 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St., Astoria, 503-325-3566, www.northcoastabate.com. ABATE is a north coast group of motorcycle enthusiasts who ride, have fun and provide community support.

Wednesday, Dec. 16 Artist Reception 5 p.m., Cannon Beach Gallery, 1064 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0744, www.cannonbeacharts.org. This exhibit and reception pays homage to the power of the photograph in a retrospective of Pierre Toutain-Dorbec’s varied and distinguished career.

YOUTH

Trivia at Salvatore’s 6:30 p.m., Salvatore’s Café & Pub, 414 N. Prom, Seaside, 503-738-3334, free. Go solo or bring a team of up to five people. There are three questions per round and three rounds.

Pictures with Santa 11 a.m., Seaside Outlets, 1111 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-717-1603, www. seasideoutlets.com.

Wednesday, Dec. 16 Pictures with Santa 4 p.m., Seaside Outlets, 1111 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-717-1603, www. seasideoutlets.com.

CLASSES

Thursday, Dec. 10 Pain Education 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital, 725 S. Wahanna Road, Seaside, 800-562-8964, www.providence.org/classes, free. This is the final class in the series “Understanding Pain” held in the education center. Registration required.

Friday, Dec. 11 AARP “Smart” Driver Course 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-325-0910, $15 to $20, 50 and older. Full day attendance is required to receive a certificate of completion. John Benson will instruct this class. Preregistration is required. For questions, call 503-738-5925.

Saturday, Dec. 12

Cannon Beach Reads 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org. This month’s selection is “The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold in the 1936 Olympics” by Daniel James Brown.

Candle Making 4 to 8 p.m., Creative Beginnings, 620 S. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-738-9580, www.seasidecreativebeginnings.com, $10 to $30. Learn the art of candle making with Mia. Cost includes either of one, three or five candles.

Thursday, Dec. 17

Writing Workshop 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jan. 9, 2016, Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503368-3846, www.hoffmanblog.org, $50. Dec. 20 is the deadline for “How Objects Tell a Story,” a writing workshop facilitated by author Mindy Halleck and is useful for writers working in novel, short story or memoir.

“Of Orcas & Men” 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www. seasidelibrary.org, free. Investigative journalist David Neiwert will discuss his latest book “Of Orcas and Men: What Killer Whales Can Teach Us.”

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See graphite drawings, calligraphy at RiverSea Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum Artist Christi Payne to give illuminated lettering demonstration ASTORIA — North Coast artist Christi Payne exhibits two facets of her talent this weekend in a solo show of drawings and a separate event dedicated to calligraphy, both at RiverSea Gallery. “Payne’s Grey,� showing in the gallery’s Alcove space, is a series of the artist’s miniature drawings in graphite. The show opens during Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 12. In consideration of the holiday season, any drawings purchased for gifts will be released for pick-up or shipping as of Dec. 15, and remaining work will remain on display through Jan. 5.

On Sunday, Dec. 13, from noon to 3 p.m., the artist will be at the gallery to demonstrate the art of medieval illumination, creating small “keepsake� letters for visitors using a lettering style she has developed through years of practice. Adults and children alike will be entertained to view the process as the intricate letters take form under the hand of this master calligrapher.

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12. Snowblind Traveler and “This 2-inch graphite min- Thayer Sarrano will perform. iature style emerged fully Songwriter Matt Dorrien formed, as if by magic, and is Snowblind Traveler, a Porthas allowed me the window I land-based musician who speneed to capture the scenes in cializes in acoustic folk and my world.� blues-inspired music as well as Payne also has a long inter- piano-based music. His reperest in and practice of calligra- toire includes original songs as Nov. 13 - Dec. 20, 2015 phy, which for her has come well as an eclectic mix of covto be mainly drawn letters and ers by artists from the ’60s and Tickets $23 or $18 illuminations based on exem- ’70s to the present day. His muShows begin at 7:30 p.m. plars found in medieval manu- sic is inspired by the rolling exSunday shows at 3:00 p.m. scripts. Several of her lettering panse of middle America; the Talkback - Thurs., Dec. 3rd works will be included in this fog and lichen-draped cathedral of redwoods of the Northwest; show.

Sponsored by The Clark Family RiverSea Gallery is located the lulling whisper of a New Tickets: 503-436-1242 or coastertheatre.com at 1160 Commercial St. For England blizzard; the sorely 108 N Hemlock Street, Cannon Beach, OR more information, call 503- disappointed; the dearly loved; 325-1270 or visit riverseagal- the true and honest; those who lery.com are lost and forgotten; the liv-

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The Astoria Tuba Quartet is made of Dennis Hale, Bob Joiner, Lee Stromquist and Brian Bergman.

member Dennis Hale plays F tuba, Bob Joiner and Brian Bergman play euphoniums, and Lee Stromquist plays double bass F tuba. Stromquist also arranges numerous selections for the group.

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Thayer Sarrano is forging her own path into a Southern-psych dreamland, bottling up ghosts and bringing them to life through her ethereal desert rock hymns. The tones tremble and bend, layered in swirling atmospherics. Sarrano’s angel-

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The Sou’Wester Lodge is located at 3728 J Place. For more information, call 360642-2542.

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What a novelty! Meeting the person who made your gift and discussing the transaction My Holiday Shopping List: Soap Music Knit hat Salmon Photograph T-shirt Beer Vodka Books Dinner Massage By the time you read this, I will have purchased all of the locally made products or services listed above for Christmas gifts for my friends, family, myself and perfect strangers.

I take pride in my consumer choices. I might even say I feel a little sanctimonious because over the years I’ve encountered a lot of people (several of them paid staffers) in the Buy Local movement who talk the talk but don’t walk the walk. I’ve seen it with my own eyes, and the hypocrisy undermines everything die hard Buy Local proponents try to accomplish for rural America.

This holiday season, I urge anyone with last-minute shopping needs to seek out locally produced goods and services from independent artisans and entrepreneurs in our community and support them. That might mean buying direct from them in person, through their websites, or patronizing a local retailer who carries these products.

Does it really take all that much more effort? No, it does not. What it asks of consumers is to become aware of these goods and services, of cultivating curiosity in your community’s home-sourced economy, of walking the streets and exploring shops and restaurants you’ve driven by a hundred times.

I stake my credibility on making these claims because of my role as an independent

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publisher of books about Oregon that are exclusively available from independent bookstores, gift shops, my website and out of the back of my truck. I would have never gone on to sell almost 30,000 books in Oregon the last decade unless consumers bought into my concept of sustainable literature, made the extra effort and paid a bit more. I try to thank everyone personally I meet along the way of this improbable marketing journey, and it’s proved to be the most rewarding experience of my creative life.

What a novelty! Meeting the person who made your gift and discussing the transaction! Learning the passion behind the product or service! A real face-to-face kind of thing where handshakes and smiles are common.

It routinely happens when you choose to buy local.

I can attest to the power of this face-toface experience. On Saturday, Nov. 28, I sat in front of Godfather’s Books in Astoria as part of a Small Business Saturday promotion, typing away on my typewriter and welcoming people to the store. I was joined

by Astoria musician Luke Ydstie, who entertained the customers with some marvelous new songs from his debut CD, “Collected Essential Works,” one of the most intriguing records I’ve heard in years. I sold a few books, Luke sold a few CDs, and we got to meet the people who supported us. It wasn’t even really about the sale. It was more about the meeting.

Try buying local this year. And if you are already committed to this ethos, redouble your efforts.

Matt Love is the author/editor of 14 books about Oregon. His books are available through coastal bookstores or his web site, nestuccaspitpress.com.

Photo by Lynette Rae McAdams

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Sportsmen’s Cannery in Seaview, Washington, a local outfit that cleans and processes fish for sports fishermen, sells a variety of flavored and packaged tuna, salmon and oysters.

Astoria musician Luke Ydstie’s first solo album, “Collected Essential Works,” is available for purchase at Godfather’s Books in Astoria. notforsale

Become aware of these goods and services, of cultivating curiosity in your community’s home-sourced economy, of walking the streets and exploring shops and restaurants you’ve driven by a hundred times.

Photo by Don Anderson

Fernhill Glass in Astoria sells hand-blown glass items, including ornaments, vases and glass mugs, onsite.

Photo by Erick Bengel

Cannon Beach Distillery owner Mike Selberg displays his award-winning craft spirits. The made-from-scratch spirits sold at the distillery are created entirely onsite and include whiskey, rum, and an original agave spirit.

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SunRose Gallery owner Cathy Tippin makes jewelry out of china in her Seaside shop.

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VISUAL ARTS • LITERATURE • THEATER • MUSIC & MORE Story by MATT LOVE

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12 ASTORIA — Downtown merchants and galleries will hold Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Meet artists and mingle with fellow art lovers while enjoying refreshments and new exhibits.

ART BUSINESSES

1. Imogen Gallery 240 11th St. Imogen presents a group invitational exploring textile-based arts, including functional and non-functional work.

Color, texture and composition form the backbone of this collection, including hand-hooked rugs by Roxy Applegate, wall-hung weavings by Leena Riker, nuno felted scarves by Julie Kern Smith, mobiles by Kathy Karbo, felted sculpture

by Andrea Burnett and more.

2. “Cascadian Slipstream Part 2” at the Carruthers Building 1198 Commercial St. Astoria artist Darren Orange

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continues an exploration in reflection and abstraction of the natural environment in “Cascadian Slipstream Part 2: Downstream.” This body of oil paintings was created mostly by a surrealist automatism, with subtle references of the Columbia River Gorge and the greater Northwest.

3. RiverSea Gallery 1160 Commercial St. “Stories from the Edge” is a group show celebrating the essence of the place we call home. Featured are paintings by Brian Cameron, Rich Hoffman, Robert Paulmenn and Noel Thomas, pastels by Tom Benenati, relief prints

by Stirling Gorsuch and photography

by David Lee Myers and Donna Lee Rollins. Exhibiting in the Alcove is “Payne’s Grey,” a series of miniature drawings in graphite by Christi Payne, who lives on a 100-year-old floathouse five miles upstream from Astoria. Many of her drawings represent bowpickers, lightships, skiffs, duck shacks and moorings, details from her estuarine community, a world not often glimpsed by outsiders. Enjoy refreshments, and meet the artists.

4. Old Town Framing Company 1287 Commercial St. The Just in the St. NICK of TIME sale starts, offering savings on all art and some surprises.

D ow ntow n A storia’s M ost Respected A partm ent Com plex Since 1969.

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5. Tempo Gallery 1271 Commercial St. See the work of Nancy Karacand, who will present “Light of the Deep,” a new selection of beaded jewelry inspired by sea creatures. Her work includes a series of jellyfish pendants created from beaded stone cabochons, cane glass earrings, chokers and bracelets. Work by artist Edward Peterson will also be featured. Peterson is fascinated by texture, form and color. Meet the artists, and enjoy refreshments.

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6. KALA 1017 Marine Drive KALA continues “Trifecta,” a show featuring three local artists. Tim Liddiard’s work explores the experience of color interactions on alternative canvases. Kristin Shauck shows images of wild creatures over abstract backgrounds by Liddiard. Zac Caswell creates provoking pieces.

ALSO FEATURING ORIGINAL ART

7. Artists Alley at Pier 11 77 11th St. Find multi-media art, jewelry, paintings and more by local artists.

8. AVA Artist in Residence 80 11th St. Astoria Visual Arts artist-in-residence Kinzi Gordon will showcase her work. Last month Gordon’s studio was open to the public, and visitors took part in the manipulation of her paintings, combining them in a game of aesthetic chess. This month, emphasis is directed by the artist. Her works are delicately painted waterborne paint on transparency film.

9. Luminari Arts 1133 Commercial St. Sherry Boyd-Yost and Jamie Boyd transform glass, glass paints, powders and frits into painting and drawing tools to tell stories, render figures and produce portraits. Sherry Boyd-Yost, based in Spokane, Washington, launched into glass in the mid ’70s and studied at Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood, Washington, and in West Germany. Jamie Boyd’s works in glass began in the ’80s at Our Glass Co. in Bellingham, Washington, and continued at Bullseye Glass in Portland. She is an Astoria resident and has worked at Studio 11 since 2006.

10. Forsythea 1124 Commercial St. Forsythea will be open with a host of new art, jewelry and pottery, as well as a ramped-up selection of made-in-Astoria sweaterhead hats, provo pouches and more.

11. Bliss the Boutique 1130 Commercial St. Bliss showcases Kym Nicolas Designs, a dynamic mother-daughter duo specializing in functional art and handmade goods for the home, accessories, greeting cards and more.

12. Adagio 1174 Commercial St. On display are antique African

A floral glass work by Sherry Boyd-Yost at Luminari Arts.

A jellyfish pendant by Nancy Karacand at Tempo Gallery.

masks, vintage Japanese silk haori “wearable art,” and Japanese woodblock prints from the Shin-Hanga and Sosaku-Hanga periods.

13. Maiden Astoria 255 14th St. Come in out of the cold for a mulled spice drink and baked goods. Check out Maiden Astoria’s fun holiday collection.

14. 42 on 7 Massage Therapy 42 Seventh St., Suite 103 Find art, photography, repurposed items and massage gift certificates.

SUPPORTING PARTICIPANTS

15. In the Boudoir 1004 Commercial St. Envelop your senses with fine linens, lotions, soaps and home decor.

16. Sea Gypsy Gifts 1001 Commercial St. Sea Gypsy Gifts showcases new rain water art by Brianna Horton, who paints in the rain with bold acrylics. Enjoy a warm beverage and a snack. Also find holiday candles.

“Columbia River Water No. 5” by David Lee Myers at RiverSea Gallery.

A painting by Darren Orange, on display at the Carruthers Building.

“Soup Night: Recipes for Creating Community Around a Pot of Soup.” Signed copies of “Soup Night” will be available.

21. Erickson Floral Company 1295 Commercial St. Come and share in the scents of the season, and enjoy a light refreshment.

20. La Luna Loca 382 12th St. See the photography of Briony Staley. Growing up in the subtropical rainforests of Eastern Australia, Staley developed a deep connection to the natural world. Capturing life through her lens ignited creativity from a young age. Oregon’s forests, mountains and coastlines have continued to inspire her.

22. North Coast Food Web 577 18th St. Stop in to see the remodeled building, and taste treats.

RESTAURANT PARTICIPANTS

23. Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro 243 11th St.

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17. Cargo 240 11th St. Cargo is stuffed with gift ideas from around the globe, jewelry and folk art.

18. Holly McHone Jewelers 1150 Commercial St. Holly McHone Jewelers will feature new solid gold designs by Holly McHone.

There are two-diamond ring designs, pendants and earrings. Refreshments will be served with wine tasting hosted by the Cellar on 10th and treats from the Silver Salmon.

19. Lucy’s Books 248 12th St. Lucy’s Books welcomes nationally known local author Maggie Stuckey.

Sample a recipe from her cookbook

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Join weekly birding surveys at Sunset Beach this month Still time to go birding at state parks WARRENTON — Do you have an appreciation for birds and want some experience on how best to see them? Or are you an experienced birder wanting to help with bird surveys? Here’s your chance to join Let’s Go Birding, a program by Oregon State Parks.

Birding activities are free, and birders 8 years old and older are welcome; children age 8 to 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Loaner binoculars are available for up to 10 birders. Bring your own binoculars if available.

In 2015, Sunset Beach State Recreation Site and the Fort to Sea Trail is the site of weekly bird surveys. The surveys monitor the bird species that use the park from season to season. The surveys take around two hours and cover several diverse habitats along the trail.

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Wednesday, Dec. 30. Participants will meet at the Fort to Sea Trailhead at the Sunset Beach State Recreation Area.

There will also be a Fort Stevens monthly bird survey from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19; meet at Battery Russell in Fort Stevens State Park.

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Seaside Public Library shows North Coast printmakers’ art SEASIDE — The North Coast Printmakers Collective is now showing original artwork at the Seaside Public Library. The exhibit opened Dec. 8 and is on display in the Community Room and foyer through Jan. 26.

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of dance Encore Dance Studio celebrates the season with a Christmas Recital and Toy Drive on Friday, Dec. 11

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The Encore Dance Recital will feature ages 2 to adult performing jazz, tap, hip-hop, ballet and more on stage at the Seaside Convention Center Dec. 11.

Dancers rehearse as reindeers for the Encore Dance Recital.

Evelyn Hardin, left, lets out a laugh as she rehearses for the dance recital.

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Encore Dance Studio’s dance recital Dec. 11 encourages audience members to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate for local children.

he magic of the holiday season will appear in full Friday night, Dec. 11.

At 7 p.m., the Seaside Convention Center provides the backdrop as Encore Dance Studio takes the stage for its ¿rst Christmas 5ecital and Toy Drive.

The event is free — yes, free — inviting one and all to come and share in the spirit of the holiday. “Adding the toy drive seemed to ¿t the season, and it¶s optional,” said Encore owner and instructor Denele Sweet. “If you bring a toy, please make sure it¶s new and unwrapped.”

The toys will be distributed to local children through the Clatsop County CASA and the Wishing Tree. %ut before we get to the speci¿cs of the magic set to unfold at the recital, there is, as well, a magical story behind the evolution of Encore Dance Studio itself, be¿tting this season of happy holiday tales. It goes like this: Once upon a time a tiny 2-year old named Denele DeCius took her ¿rst dance lesson. From that moment, all she wanted for Christmas (and every other day of the year) was to dance.

Through her teen years, dance was front and center; her dream and her focus aimed at a future in the professional dance world. Growing up in Portland, Denele was trained in the many disciplines of dance by some of the area¶s legends. Mastering tap, jazz, ballet, pointe, Hawaiian, gymnastics and ballroom

dance, she was soon competing in the Paci¿c 1orthwest, California and Canada. She joined Ballet West and became a member of 1orthwest Tap Consort.

Fast forward another few years when a dancing Denele glanced away from the stage for a moment. That was all it took.

Her eyes fell on a guy she had never seen before. She, more or less, never looked away. “For me, it was love at ¿rst sight.

I didn¶t know his name, I didn¶t know where he had come from or had been all of my life, but I knew, if I had my way, I would soon ¿nd out,“ said Denele. In the blink of an eye, thoughts of a big city professional dancing career gave way as zing went the strings of her heart. His soon followed.

Fast forward one more time. It¶s 2 some year later, December 2 1 . Mr. and Mrs. Chad Sweet have been married for over 2 years (the last name, at least for this story is just too ¿tting don¶t you think"). They have a son, 2 -year-old Zackary, and a daughter, 17-year-old Megan. Denele Sweet remains happily smitten by her prince charming.

Magic continues to weave its way through our story. Denele thought her dream of a professional dance life in a big city, a small one, or really anywhere, was history. But that was not to be. One fateful day in Seaside, she received a telephone call requesting a tap lesson for a little girl. Her response was a somewhat hesitant, “Yes, I think I could do that.”

This year, Encore Dance Studio celebrates its 2 th anniversary of teaching dance. What began in a converted garage with one tap student has seen the studio ¿ll up two locations with dancers; one in Gearhart and one in Warrenton.

There are about students who come to take dance lessons, traveling from Washington State¶s Ilwaco, Chinook, Ocean Park, /ong Beach and 1aselle.

In Oregon, dancers arrive from Manzanita, 1ehalem, .nappa, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Gearhart and Astoria. Studying a multitude of dance disciplines, they are taught by 12 highly quali¿ed instructors — their resumes and class descriptions are well worth reading at Encore¶s website: getyoudancing.com The studio provides a performing arts preschool program at both locations, offering beginning dance plus the ABCs and 1-2-3s. School-age dancers and tumblers can arrange school bus delivery to the dance studios from their schools or, if needed, set up rides with the Encore Shuttle. After school dance also includes minutes of supervised homework or reading assistance. Each location is a thriving hub of happy activity.

So now you know the back story: the how and the why leading to Encore Dance Studio 5ecital and Toy Drive this Friday. The recital will showcase Encore¶s dancers from age 2 to whatever-your-age young-at-hearts and all those in between. They are practicing and preparing to twirl, tip toe, balance en Pointe, hip hop, tap, and tumble to a wide variety of seasonal tunes. It¶s a guarantee that the audience will clap, cameras will click and videos will roll.

“We run our recitals a little differently than many others,” said Denele.

First, Encore holiday recital dancers are provided only costume guidelines: colors, shoes and hair styles. The dancers can often create what they need from their own wardrobes.

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Kennedi Kemmer, middle, leaps into the air during rehearsal for the Encore Dance Recital and Toy Drive at the studio.

“It¶s all about self-e[pressions within those guidelines. This recital is supposed to be fun,” Denele said.

To that end, the dancers get to have fun both on stage and off. “Traditionally, performing dancers are backstage in dressing rooms waiting to dance,” Denele said. “That¶s how I grew up; I always wanted to see my friends dancing. So here, our dancers are also part of our audience.”

Denele reports that the dancers, their families and friends are happy with this format.

“Our main goal is to give the dancers, whatever their age, an e[perience onstage. And family and friends can see what the dancers have learned over the past three months,” she said. “It¶s simple, more like a school talent show.

(For this recital) there are no fees to the dancers and their families, no admission, no budget and no fear. Our end goal is putting together a high-energy, professional, stress-free recital.”

Little ones will come on stage dancing barefoot and wearing Christmas

pajamas, showing off their talents to “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas.”

Jazz classes will perform a “Holly 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 Jolly Christmas” creating their own Seaside Convention Center festive black and red out¿ts. And hip-hoppers keep the “Fire Burning,” 415 First Ave., Seaside aglow in black and silver, wearing Free, with suggested donation of a new, unwrapped toy at the door high-top black hip-hop sneakers.

Tappers are ready to tap to “5un, 5un 5udolph,” decked out in black leotards, black skirts and tap shoes: reindeer antlers provided. Sugar Plum Fairies take over in pink tights and black leotards, rainbow scrunchies in their hair and pink ballet shoes on their feet.

Then it¶s ”guys only,” dancing to “Ice, Ice Baby,” in high-top black sneakers, and black and white attire. And dancers with a long love of dance will kick it up a notch in colorful vintage style costumes — here they come. It¶s the 5ockettes¶ Christmas, Encore style.

Get ready, get set, and dance. This recital is all wrapped around celebrating the season, a love of dance and making it fun for dancers and their auFrom left: Marisabel Condit, Reese Clark and Elise Seppa rehearse for the Encore Dance Recital and Toy Drive. dience too.

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The National Park Service turns 100 years old in 2016 and wants everyone to celebrate. All national parks will waive their entrance fees on 16 special days in 2016.

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Astoria Music Festival puts on National Park Service to community Christmas party offer 16 free days in 2016 ASTORIA — Enjoy a festive buffet of holiday treats and beverages, special entertainment, and caroling at an informal Christmas party put on by WKH $VWRULD 0XVLF )HVWLYDO It all takes place from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 in the historic Carruthers Building, located at 1198 Commercial St. in Astoria. )RU WKRVH ZKR DUH EUDYH enough, there will be the Lute¿VN &KDOOHQJH

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North Jetty Brewing hosts holiday party, Santa Saturday SEAVIEW, WASH. — North Jetty Brewing will host its second annual Holidays at the Jetty celebration from 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12.

Pink Poppy Bakery, Starvation Alley and Long Beach Coffee Roasters will have samples ready and items for sale. This year, the brewery also welcomes local Shakti Cove Candles.

Holidays at the Jetty is an opportunity to get stocking stuffers, gift baskets for beer

lovers, hostess presents and JLIW FHUWL¿FDWHV Santa will also make a visit from 1 to 4 p.m. Bring a camera for pictures. There is no sitting fee or limit of pictures taken. This is a fantastic opportunity to have children hang out with Santa without the rushed mall feel. Sorry, but no pets are allowed.

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Case Manager, QMHA Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a full time case manager to provide outreach, group & individual skills training and case management for clients with severe and persistent mental illness using a team approach.

Requirements: a Bachelorʼs Degree is preferred, specializing in Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services. A minimum of three years of experience in the social service field with mental illness or chemical dependency is preferred. Applicants must be able to complete all paperwork as required by OARʼs and the agency. Valid driver license and criminal background check required. CBH offers an excellent range of benefits. Salary $29,001.00 to $39,541.00 DOE as per current union contract.

Send cover letter, resume and references to Lois Gilmore, CBH, 65 N. Hwy. 101, Suite 204, or fax to 503-861-2043. EOE

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Our culture honors, honesty, a sense of humor, individuality and fun. We look for those with a Hospitality Heart.

In addition to offering a very competitive wage, Escape Lodging offers many benefits to our employees. These benefits include paid time off, medical, profit sharing/401K, and complimentary hotel stays at company properties.

Positions currently available include: Accounting Assistant corporate office This is an entry to mid-level position. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Quickbooks experience is helpful.

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Community-Based Youth Skills Trainers needed to work with youth participating in Wraparound services. Services are provided to youth (under the age of 21) in any setting where the youth resides. Youth Skills trainers offer structured one-to-one, strength-based support services for the purpose of addressing daily living, social/emotional, mental health and communication needs. Skills Trainers services include supporting, coaching, and training the youth in age-appropriate behaviors, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, emotion regulation and conflict resolution.

Community-Based Parent Skills Trainers needed to work with parents of youth participating in Wraparound services. Services are provided to parents in the home and in other community settings such as grocery stores.

Parent Skills Trainers offer guidance, support and coaching. The program specializes in diverting youth from out of home placements by helping their families safely maintain youth in their home environment. Parent Skills Trainers promote a familyʼs success in navigating various social contexts, learning new skills, and making functional progress in the community.

Both positions require QMHA status and experience with high needs youth.

Hourly rate of pay is $15 per hour and approximately 15 hours per week.

Send resume and cover letter to Lois Gilmore, 65 N Hwy 101, Suite 204, Warrenton, OR 97146 or fax to 503.861.2043 or email loisg@clatsopbh.org

Cannon Beach and South Clatsop County have some of the Oregon coast's most beautiful settings (see www.discoverourcoast.com). It is also a busy, vibrant community with year-round residents, as well as weekend visitors.

EO Media Group has an immediate opening for a reporter at the Cannon Beach Gazette with an office in Seaside. This beat covers the community's residents, visitors, organizations and activities. The Gazette publishes every other week but also shares content with The Daily Astorian, providing a broader reach for your stories and photos.

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Part-time Positions now available at Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare

McMENAMINS SAND TRAP PUB & HOTEL is now hiring FRONT DESK AGENT! Qualified apps must have an open & flex sched including, days, eves, wknds and holidays. We are looking for applicants who have prev related exp and enjoy working in a busy customer service-oriented enviro. We are also willing to train!

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405 Christmas Trees Come roam the fields at NobleRidge Farm and pick out your perfect Christmas tree! Warm up with complimentary hot chocolate or cider, and visit the gift shop for a unique ornament! Open until Christmas, 84, closed Mondays. 89426 Green Mountain Road, Astoria. From the roundabout head out 202 to Olney and follow the signs, or stop in the Olney Store for directions. Questions? Call 503325-9720.

Tour four of Astoria’s historic churches

signed by Carl Leick, who was also the architect of the Capt.

George Flavel mansion, was ASTORIA — The Lower Co- cial establishments, so a new built in 1885. Four items from lumbia Preservation Society location was chosen. Built in the original church are incorannounces a self-guided tour 1916, the present church is porated in the current sanctuof four Astoria historic church- a Colonial Revival structure ary: the sacraments window es, which will take place from designed by Morris A Whitebehind the altar; the Robert 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13. house and J. Andre Fouilhoux.

Trenchard window dedicated The tour will be precedFirst Presbyterian Church to a young man; the baptismal ed by a social hour from 1 to is located at 1103 Grand Ave. font made from Bellingham 2 pm. at Francis Apartments, The Carpenter Gothic church Submitted photo Bay stone; and the larger bell, ZKLFK KRXVHV WKH /&36 RIÂżFH building was constructed in Grace Episcopal Church, a Gothic Revival ZKLFK ZDV WKH ÂżUVW FKXUFK EHOO located at 1030 Franklin Ave. 1903 with money from its building designed by Carl Leick, who was in Astoria. the architect of the Capt. George Fla$WWHQGHHV ZLOO ÂżQG KRPHPDGH congregation, including Capt. also Grace Episcopal Church vel mansion, was built in 1885. cookies, other refreshments, George Flavel and his family, is carrying on its “Keeping Ă€\HUV DQG GLUHFWLRQV WR WKH and features stained glass winGraceâ€? fundraising campaign. churches. dows installed by the Povey Phase I and II resurfaced and Four churches will be on Brothers of Portland. painted the south and west the tour: First United MethIn 2014, the First Presbyexterior walls, and Phase III odist Church, First Presbyte- terian Church embarked on ÂżQLVKHG WKH HDVW VLGH 7KH ÂżQDO rian Church, Grace Episcopal a three-year campaign called Phase IV, currently underway, Church, and St. Mary’s Star of “Let’s Get Dressed Upâ€? to is the repair and repainting of the Sea Catholic Church. restore its now 112-year-old the north wall and bell tower.

The tour is free, and no sanctuary and nearly 80-yearSt. Mary’s Catholic Church Photo by Alex Pajunas tickets are needed, but do- ROG )HOORZVKLS +DOO 7KH ¿UVW is located at 1491 Grand Ave. nations will be accepted. All priority of restoring the church The First Presbyterian Church has tow- The Catholic parish in Astochurches will have donation was repainting the sanctuary ered overlooked downtown Astoria from ria was established in 1874, hillside location on the corner of 11th DQG WKH ¿UVW VFKRRO ZDV EXLOW baskets, and any donations its distinctive yellow, which its Street and Grand Avenue for more than a will be used for the historic took place in 2014 and cost century. in 1896 as the Young Ladies restoration of the churches. more than $50,000. This past Catholic Academy. (When a The First United Method- summer, Astoria native Chris to the church and boasts more ¿UH OHYHOHG WKH VFKRRO EXLOGLQJ ist is located at 1076 Franklin Gustafson, a graduate of Clat- than 50 windows. Gustafson in 1923, the parish built a new Ave., and during the tour it sop Community College’s will continue restoration of the one.) The parish replaced its will have a collection of na- historic preservation and res- north and east windows in the ¿UVW FKXUFK EXLOGLQJ ZLWK WKH tivity scenes on display. The toration program, worked summer of 2016. current one in 1902, a ChrisAstoria Methodist congrega- to restore windows in the Grace Episcopal Church is topher Wren-inspired struction was founded in 1840 and church’s Fellowship Hall, fo- located at 1545 Franklin Ave. WXUH 6WXGHQWV ÀRZHG WKURXJK PHW LQ D ORJ KRXVH 7KH ¿UVW cusing on the south and west and is Astoria’s oldest church the doors of the three-story, church was completed in 1853 facades, which have long been in continual use. The parish white stone building for 115 and located at 15th Street and battered by wind and rain. The was incorporated in 1864, and \HDUV $IWHU GHFDGHV RI ¿QDQFranklin Avenue. In 1878, a hall, a Carpenter Gothic-style WKH ¿UVW FKXUFK EXLOGLQJ ZDV FLDO GLI¿FXOWLHV WKH 6WDU RI WKH larger church was built on pil- structure designed by famed near Eighth and Commercial Sea School closed in 2011, the ings at 11th Street, but by 1912 local architect John Wicks, streets. The current church, a oldest and last Catholic school was surrounded by commer- was built in 1936 as an annex Gothic Revival building de- on the Oregon Coast.

Astor Street Opry Company presents ninth annual ‘Scrooged in Astoria’ play ASTORIA —The ninth season of “Scrooged in Astoria� is playing now at the Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, located at 129 W. Bond St. The show will run Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be two Sunday matinees Dec. 13 and 20; doors open at 1:30 p.m. and curtain rises at 2 p.m. “Scrooged in Astoria� is written and directed by Ju-

dith Niland with original songs by Philip Morrill and music direction by ChrisLynn Taylor. This melodramatic adaptation of â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Caroleâ&#x20AC;? by Charles Dickens winds holiday tunes with Scandinavian traditions to create a night of festive entertainment. <RXÂśOO ÂżQG SHQQ\ SLQFKing Max Krooke Jr., the notso-beloved character from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shanghaied in Astoria,â&#x20AC;? be-

ing guided by of the Ghosts of Christmas Past, The Big Krooke; Present, Miss Yul Macie; and the Future, Saint Lucia, to learn the errors of his ways.

Also watch hero Eric Olsen, all grown up with a family of his and Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own, along with a cast of characters to warm your hearts as they show Krooke the way to happiness.

Starring in the 2015 show are: Dena Tuveng, Jason

Scanlon, Charlotte Mendenhall, Dorothy Frace, Mandi Anderson, Tim Murphy, Nancy Van Beek, Timothy Mendenhall, Sadie Blacksten, Malachi Keefe, Torin Keefe, Josie Posie, Colton McMaster, Austin Brown, Dave Bennett, Bill Carr, Mae Loya, Nate Bucholz, ChrisLynn Taylor, and introducing elf-in-training Terry Robinette.

Tickets are $8 to $15; group pricing is available.

Family Friday tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids age 14 and younger. For tickets or to make reservations, all 503325-6104 or visit www.astorstreetoprycompany.com

Local B&Bs hold Holiday Open House, food drive Long Beach Peninsula inns dress up for the holidays, serve treats to visitors LONG BEACH, Wash. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Three peninsula bed-and-breakfast inns are participating in this yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; annual Holiday Open House and Food Drive. The event takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 and 13.

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requesting non-perishable food donations at each site so they can help feed community neighbors who are in need this holiday season.

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Boreas Innâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s address is 607 Ocean Beach Blvd. N. in Long Beach; call 360-642-8069 for more information.

Campbell House is located at 904 227th Lane in Ocean Park; call 360-665-4030.

For more information about the Holiday Open House and Food Drive, contact Susie Goldsmith at 360642-8069 or email boreas@ boreasinn.com

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Artists: Apply for Astoria artist-in-residence program

LightBox opens ‘Members Group Exhibit’ ASTORIA — LightBox Photographic Gallery will host an opening and group artists’ reception for the “LightBox Members Group Exhibit” from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12.

This exhibit celebrates the work of 25 members of the group. Featured photographers include Rebecca Akporiaye, Mickey Anderson, Chris Bryant, David Carter, Dwight Caswell, Michael Datoli, Roger Dorband, Chelsea Granger, Michael Granger, Eleanor Gorman, Friderike Heuer, Darryl Hodson, Deborah Jaques, Thomas Kittel, Leigh Oviatt, Jim Leisy, Bob Levine, Jon Lingel, Jody Miller, David Lee Myers, R.L. Potts, Donna Lee Rollins, Jeff Ross, George Willse and Mark Wiltrakis.

The exhibit will show in the gallery through Jan. 5.

LightBox members are a community of photographers who support the mission of the gallery: to promote and educate in the photographic arts through exhibits, education, events and members gatherings. Members meet twice a month on the ¿rst and third Wednesday for educational nights and print and image critique nights.

Michael and Chelsea Granger, owners of LightBox, juried the images that were submitted for the show.

LightBox Pop Up shows are a new event for the gallery. Every image is printed by

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statement reÀecting updates and changes.

The deadline for application is Dec. 28.

AVA a-i-r is designed to encourage the creative, intellectual and personal growth of emerging artists. While no exhibition, publication or performance is required of the selected artist, community responsibility includes a weekend open studio event before the end of each AVA a-i-r session.

For more information and to apply online, visit http://astoriavisualarts.org AVA was founded in 1989 as a nonpro¿t membership organization to enhance, strengthen and promote the arts in the greater Astoria area.

Tickets on sale now for Festival of Dark Arts

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LightBox, hung on the gallery walls for a week and featured during the monthly openings.

Every month, renowned jurors select the images, submitted from around the country, to be featured in the gallery loft exhibit. Each print is then mailed to the photographer after the show.

LightBox is located at 1045 Marine Drive. For more information, call 503-468-0238, email info@lightboxphotographic.com, or visit www. lightbox-photographic.com

ASTORIA — Astoria Visual Arts Artists-in-Residence Program seeks applications from local artists interested in the upcoming artist’s residency term, which runs from Jan. 1 to March 30.

Residency ¿nalists (currently limited to locally based artists) are chosen on the basis of artistic merit by an independent blind selection panel of established working arts professionals and arts patrons.

The selected artists are provided with a studio in the Astoria Downtown Historic District free of charge for a three-month residency period.

Artists who have applied in the past are encouraged to reapply with an updated portfolio and

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ASTORIA — Advanced tickets are now on sale for the Fort George Brewery’s 2016 Festival of Dark Arts.

This one-day carnival of stouts is the centerpiece to Fort George Stout Month, a month-long celebration of the darker ales.

Ticket holders will be granted entrance into a magical menagerie of dark art and macabre entertainment, all the while surrounded by the boldest collection of rare specialty stouts ever assembled in one place.

Mark your calendar for Feb. 13: The Festival of Dark Arts begins at noon and ends at 10 p.m., pouring all over the Fort George campus in Astoria. Attendees wil be greeted with live music, roaming entertainment, and over 60 stouts on tap.

Festival-goers will behold artisan demonstrations from the iron forge, tattoo artists, a glass blower, an ice sculptor, and lots of stout servers.

Delight in the ¿re dancers,

a tarot card reader, a tintype photographer, belly dancers, and much more — all with stout in hand.

All festival information can be found at www.festivalofdarkarts.com. Entertainment and stout lists will be added as they are con¿rmed.

Stout tasting tickets are $40 (plus a service fee). These entitle the bearer to entrance, a festival glass, and 12 tasting tokens.

Additional tokens will be available for $1 each at the festival.

Admission-only tickets for non-drinkers and minors are $10 (plus a service fee).

All sales are ¿nal and there are no upgrades on the day of the festival. Children under 5 do not require a ticket.

In an effort to maintain the intimacy of the festival, only a limited number of tickets are available. However, Astoria will be ¿lled to the brim.

For festival inquiries, email festivalofdarkarts@ fortgeorgebrewery.com

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“Fortune Smiles: Stories”

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>‫ݕ‬Dܼv li@ noun 1. John M. Shively: (18041893) This Kentucky-born, Oregon pioneer is responsible for platting a significant swath of Astoria based off a land claim he made in 1844.

Even though the claim was disputed by the Hudson’s Bay Company and Shively fled east, the area is still known colloquially as “Shively’s Astoria.” On March 9, 1847, he was appointed postmaster of Astoria and returned to open the first post office west of the Rocky Mountains out of his house on the hill at Fort George. In 1849, he chased riches to California during the gold rush, leaving his post unattended. As he returned to Astoria the following year, he lost all of his earnings in a shipwreck only to find that he had been replaced as postmaster by John Adair. He served as a surveyor and road commissioner for Clatsop County and regained some of his fortune in the 1850s when gold was discovered in southern Oregon. He died in 1893 after having been interred in an Astoria hospital for five years 2. Shively Park: A 12-acre, wooded park with trails, covered picnic shelters, a small play area, and various ruins, like the last remnants of the Weinhard-Astoria Hotel, which succumbed to the 1922 fire. Once the site of 1911 Centennial Celebration, replete with a replica of Fort Astoria, an Indian Village, an amphitheater and fountains, much of Shively Park’s former glory has gone to spoil by time and inattention 3. Shively Hall: a small

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meta-narrative details in the otherwise devastating “Interesting Facts,” it is still a testament to his talent that the subjective horror of that story can stick on a person, as trained as a drone’s eye.

Recommended For: Fans of George Saunders, Charles Yu, Phillip K. Dick, Gary Shteyngart, and any sci-fi readers looking to discover likeminded beings on the literature shelf.

Vlautin — Portland resident, author of“The Motel Life,” and an all-around local favorite — as it was rooted in familiar terrain.

Recommended For: Cropp recommends this novel — told in a natural, comfortable cadence — to anyone working with or around troubled teens, or to any teenager who wants a break from science-fiction and other genre fantasies.

“The Gates of Evangeline”

by Hester Young G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2015

Other books:

“Lean on Pete”

by Willy Vlautin

Harper Perennial, 2010

Photo by Dwight Caswell

The entrance arch of the Weinhard Astoria Hotel was all that remained after the 1922 downtown Astoria fire. The arch was relocated to Shively Park and still stands.

community hall at Shively Park with a capacity to seat 50-plus.

Origin: Shively Park was named in honor of Astoria’s first postmaster in 1899. Shively is an Americanization of the Swiss and German surname, Schäublin or Schauffele, which rose out of the Middle High German, shoup, meaning a “straw bundle,” with the addition of the diminutive suffix –lin. Literally translating to “little bundle of straws,” the nickname was applied to skinny or gaunt persons. The Shively variation first appears in U.S. immigration documents dating back to the late 18th century.

“In line of official business, Shively had received from the Postmaster General on March 26, 1847, a contract to transport all of the mail from Indepen-

dence, Missouri, to Oregon…. Leaving Independence about the end of April, the Shivelys reached Astoria in the fall of 1847. The new Astoria postmaster lost no time in setting up the post office in a downstairs bedroom of his home, a house he had purchased from the Rev. Ezra Fisher…. Astoria was the distribution mail center for the entire Northwest, including the present states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and part of Montana, but the office was handicapped by lack of transportation facilities and roads.”

—Edith M. List, Howard M. List and J.M. Shively, “John M. Shively’s Memoir, Part II,” Oregon Historical Quarterly, Vol. 81, No. 2, Summer 1980, P. 188-189

“My dog and I enjoy our walks in Shively Park, during which we may not meet another soul. Hidden behind one of Astoria’s reservoirs, off the road to the dump, Shively Park seems forgotten.”

—Dwight Caswell, “The faded glory of Shively Park,” Coast Weekend, Nov. 19, 2015

Plot Notes: In “Nirvana,” a programmer artificially reanimates a recently assassinated president, who becomes his only real confidant while his paralyzed wife slips further away from him, obsessed with a certain Northwest band whose singer chose an early exit. In “Interesting Facts,” a breast cancer survivor alternates between rage and pathos as she views her family and a world that has moved on without her. And in the title story, Johnson revisits the Korean Peninsula, this time to watch the fate of two defectors from the North as they come to terms with their indecipherable new lives in the South.

Take Away: In this collection of six long and intense stories, Johnson confirms that we do indeed live in the future right bleeping now, though the prognosis is still out on if we are any better off for it. With his fourth book — his first since taking home the Pulitzer in 2013 for his previous, North Korea-set novel, “The Orphan Master’s Son” — Johnson plows headlong into his evolving theme of how technology and other overwhelming, invisible forces shape and mitigate individual human experience, and he grabbed a National Book Award for this collection in November to boot. These stories are dark, sometimes painful even, but, when it’s working in sync, as it does in “Nirvana,” the title story and “Hurricanes Anonymous,”Johnson’s shifting prose, his spot-on imagery and his bursts of humor make even the most tragic premise undeniably human.

When it doesn’t exactly compute, like the

Recommended By: Buddy Cropp of Godfather’s Books in Astoria Plot Notes: When 15-year-old underdog Charley Thompson moves from Spokane, Washington, to Portland, things get tough. When his father dies, things get even tougher still.

Why You Should Read: Cropp latched on to this moody, coming-of-age novel by

Recommended By: Lisa Reid of Lucy’s Books in Astoria Plot Notes: Led by dreams about children in peril, New York journalist Charlotte “Charlie” Cates, having recently lost her own child, is drawn to Louisiana, the Deveau family and an infamous 30-year-old missing-child case.

Why You Should Read: Reid offers up this pulse-pounding debut, recently named one of Publishers Weekly’s Best Books of 2015, as it was one of the few books she read recently that kept her guessing all the way to the end.

Recommended For: Those who will enjoy a Southern Gothic family epic puzzle-boxed inside of a spooky whodunit.

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Strain-Sativa D om inate H ybrid

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Strain H ighlights- This stra in pro vid e s a n invig o ra ting , full-bo d y hig h tha t is g o o d fo r na use a a nd pa in.

Strain H ighlights- Gre a t c ho ic e fo r re lie f o f c hro nic pa in, stre ss a nd a n a ppe tite e nha nc e r.

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Strain-Indica

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Strain H ighlights- Aw a rd -w inning stra in — g re a t fo r nig httim e . It’s sle e py a nd ha ppy w ith a sw e e t ta ste .

Strain H ighlights- Go o d stra in fo r re lie f o f pa in, stre ss, se izure s, m ig ra ine s a nd m o re .

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Strain H ighlights- N o psyc ho a c tive e ffe c ts.

This stra in is g o o d fo r pa in, a nxie ty, e pile psy, m ultiple sc le ro sis a nd m o re !

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different effects. New users generally feel different effects than more experienced users. There are some people who don’t feel anything at all the first time they try cannabis. Many people who use cannabis find the experience to be kind of relaxing and a little euphoric. For some, it makes them more outgoing and social. But others report that it makes them tired, anxious, or paranoid. If you’re not sure how cannabis will affect you, it’s best to start with a low dose. Be sure to ask your local bud-tender for recommendations on strains, products and doses to start with.

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Strain H ighlights- W e lc o m e to the vo rte x, a m ind -be nd ing c ro ss bre d by Subc o o l fro m his fa vo rite o ld a nd ne w he a d sta sh. The m o the r is the Apo llo 13 a nd the fa the r is a Spa c e Q ue e n. Afte r te sting m a ny hybrid s o f the se stra ins, the pung e nt so ur sw e e t Vo rte x hybrid w a s se le c te d . W he n use d lig htly, this stra in is a re a l pic k -up fo r the se nse s, sto k ing c re a tive juic e s a nd pro vo k ing tho ug ht. Vo rte x ha s a lso g a ine d a fo llo w ing fro m tho se w ho use m a rijua na m e d ic ina lly fo r c hro nic pa in be c a use it a ssua g e s physic a l pa in but a lso c a lm s m a ny o f the e m o tio ns tha t a c c o m pa ny the e xpe rie nc e o f c hro nic pa in.

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Neville’s Haze

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the m a ny c ro sse s o f O G c a using it to le a n e ithe r sa tiva o r ind ic a d o m ina te . Y o u’ll find it sm e lls ta sty a nd tro pic a l, sprink le d w ith a little ta rt spic ine ss. It ha s a pung e nt e a rthy a ro m a , but d o e sn’t inva d e the w ho le ro o m . The re ’s no m usk ine ss o r “ sk unk ine ss” . The ta ste is w he re the Ba na na O G re a lly shine s thro ug h. Sm o o th a nd sw e e t, sitting ple a sa ntly in yo ur m o uth fo r a w ho le inha le . It’s e ffe c ts( k e e p in m ind , the se c a n va ry fro m pe rso n to pe rso n) a re a q uic k a nd no ta ble pa in re lie f, be st d e sc ribe d by m usc le re la xa tio n a nd lig ht num bing . Sim ulta ne o usly, the m ind be c o m e s a c tiva te d a nd c o lo rs be c o m e m o re vibra nt, e xpa nd ing yo ur e ne rg y a nd c o nsc io usne ss.

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Strain-H ybrid

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Strain H ighlights- C VK k ic k s in q uic k ly, but a d va nc e s slo w ly. It hits sm o o thly a nd ha s a nic e w o o d y, e a rthy fla vo r w ith just a hint o f pine . A g re a t stra in fo r pa in, so m e pa tie nts re po rt fe e ling a se nse o f d isa sso c ia tio n w ith the ir bo d y, w hile it a lso c a n c a use ting ly se nsa tio ns fo r o the rs.O ve ra ll, C VK w ill le a ve yo u re la xe d , uplifte d , e upho ric , a nd e ne rg e tic w ith little to no c o uc h-lo c k .

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Dutch Treat

Blue Dream

Strain-Indica Strain H ighlights- O ve r the ye a rs, D utc h Tre a t ha s be c o m e a n e sse ntia l stra in o f the Am ste rd a m c o ffe e sho ps. The d e nse , stic k y bud s ha ve a n inte nse sm e ll o f sw e e t fruits m ixe d w ith pine a nd e uc a lyptus tre e s. The c e re bra l hig h c o m e s o n q uic k a nd le a ve s c o nsum e rs fe e ling uplifte d a nd e upho ric w hile re d uc ing stre ss a nd re la xing the m ind .

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Strain-H ybrid/Sativa D om inant Strain H ighlights- Blue D re a m , a sa tiva -d o m ina nt hybrid o rig ina ting in C a lifo rnia , ha s a c hie ve d le g e nd a ry sta tus a m o ng W e st C o a st stra ins. It ba la nc e s fullbo d y re la xa tio n w ith g e ntle c e re bra l invig o ra tio n. So m e Blue D re a m phe no type s e xpre ss a m o re Ind ic a -lik e lo o k a nd fe e l, but the sa tiva -le a ning va rie ty re m a ins m o st pre va le nt. Blue D re a m is a po pula r d a ytim e m e d ic ine fo r pa tie nts tre a ting pa in, d e pre ssio n, na use a , a nd o the r a ilm e nts re q uiring a hig h TH C stra in.

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Purple Starship

Black Cherry Cheesecake

Strain- Indica Dominant Hybrid

Strain- Indica Dominant Hybrid

Strain Highlights- This stra in ha s a n a ro m a tha t is subtle a nd e a rthy w ith sw e e t o ve rto ne s a nd pa c k s a lo ng la sting e upho ria tha t bla nk e ts the m ind w hile the physic a l re la xa tio n rid s the bo d y o f pa in a nd stre ss.

Strain Highlights- W ith a d istinc t sm e ll o f bla c k be rry c he e se c a k e , this stra in w a s bre d fro m bla c k c he rry so d a a nd c he e se .

It ha s a nic e ble nd o f he a d ine ss a nd a ha rd hitting na rc o tic bo d y sto ne w hic h is g o o d fo r m o st a ilm e nts.

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