Coast Weekend December 13, 2012 by Our Coast

Astoria Christian Church Piano concert will help raise funds for worldwide giving ASTORIA — Debbie Loyd will give a Christmas piano concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Astoria Christian Church, 1151 Harrison Ave. Music will be in various styles of familiar Christmas songs. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed for World Vision’s gift catalog program to provide goats, chickens, cows and other gifts for needy people across the world. Attendees can look through catalogs at the con-

cert and select items they wish to send, or make monetary donations, which will be added to a fund. Live animal gifts provide a renewable source of protein and income for people in many parts of the world and help them become self-sustaining. Other gift items from World Vision include such things as sewing machines, job training, clean water wells, clothing and even an “animal of the month club.” Participants can

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also donate a portion of a more costly project such as draft oxen and a plow for struggling farmers. “This is such a great opportunity to

Debbie Loyd Christmas Concert 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 Astoria Christian Church 1151 Harrison Ave., Astoria 503-298-8285 http://worldvisiongifts.org Free, donations welcome give people things where they can become self-sufficient instead of staying dependent,” Loyd said. “A goat or fruit tree can provide meals or income on an ongoing basis. It’s a gift that truly keeps on giving. It’s not just a meal or two – it provides ongoing income.” For more information, contact Loyd at 503-298-8285 or debbie.loyd@gmail .com For more information about World Vision, visit http://worldvisiongifts .org Ducks provide high-quality protein and extra income for needy people, and in places that flood frequently, they can be easier to keep than chickens. – PHOTO FROM WORLDVISIONGIFTS.ORG

Astoria Recreation Center Holiday dance for beginngers and experts offers a different way to celebrate ASTORIA — Are you interested in learning a few new dance moves? Astoria Park and Recreation invites beginning and experienced dancers alike to a ballroom dancing social Saturday, Dec. 15. There will be a general beginner partner dance lesson taught from 6 to 6:30 p.m. that will get even the newest dancer 2 | December 13, 2012 | coastweekend.com

out on the floor to have fun for the night and a variety of ballroom, Latin and swing music from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This event will be held at the Astoria Recreation Center, 1411 Grand Ave., and is for ages 14 and older. Admission is $8 per person or $15 per couple and refreshments and finger foods will be served. Preregister online at

www.astoriaparks.com or by phone through the Parks and

Recreation office at 503-7413035.

Ballroom Dancing Social 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 Astoria Recreation Center 1411 Grand Ave., Astoria Ages 14 and older $8 per person or $15 per couple

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BY COAST WEEKEND EDITOR REBECCA SEDLAK • rsedlak@dailyastorian.com

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Don’t be a Scrooge this holiday season

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I recently had the chance to see my first show at the Coaster Theatre in Cannon Beach. After a sushi-filled dinner at Fishes Sushi & Japanese Cuisine Saturday evening, I settled into my seat in the theater, ready to share some holiday spirit. The bright red stage curtain was framed with evergreen branches, a festive decoration that perfectly set the scene for “Scrooge: The Musical.” (For a full look at the show and cast, be sure to check out the story on Page 12.) Almost everyone in the English-speaking world is familiar with Charles Dickens’ tale of the selfish, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Dickens wrote his 1843 novella, “A Christmas Carol,” in just six weeks. It has never been out of print, and it has been adapted multiple times for film, theater, opera and more. In fact, my first contact with the story was Disney’s “The Muppet Christmas Carol.” Whatever its form, the story is a moral one with political roots: Dickens sought to depict and combat the social injustices wreaked on those whom the In-

dustrial Revolution had driven Scrooge is a man with one master: money. “I devote my life to into poverty. The story connected with au- money,” he sings at one point. diences of Victorian Britain, and “There’s nothing it can’t buy.” Though, as it connects the plot prowith audiences gresses, it’s today. Around ‘Scrooge: The Musical’ made clear the holidays, there’s a large reminds us that giving can that money co m m erci al can’t buy love be better than getting. message to or happiness. buy, buy, buy Despite his and stack those presents under riches, Scrooge is the tree. But “Scrooge: The Mu- unhappy and lonely; his middle sical” reminds us that giving can class nephew Harry and the imbe better than getting. poverished Cratchit family stand At the beginning of the tale, in stark contrast to Scrooge with

their joyous holiday spirit and happiness. In the end, we’re encouraged to count our blessings and think of those less fortunate during the holidays. “Scrooge” at the Coaster is a good reminder that love is better than any material gift.

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on the cover The Cratchit family drinks to the health of Scrooge: From left, Willa Childress (Martha Cratchit), Susan Holmes Wentworth (Ethel Cratchit), Patrick Lathrop (Bob Cratchit), Parker Fergus (Tiny Tim) and Holly Fergus (Kathy Cratchit). ALEX PAJUNAS PHOTO

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Giving the gift of the

coast Local items add flair to holiday gifts

he holiday shopping season is the perfect time to let friends and family in on something coastal residents already know: For finding great gifts, Oregon’s North Coast and Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula are rife with items that showcase the area’s creativity and flair. All are gifts you can't find in any shopping mall or department store and come with distinct regional personality. For those who have loved ones scattered across the country or the globe, it is a perfect time to introduce them to the personal touches that make our home something special. The most far-reaching element of the area is its history. Two events – Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery and Captain Robert Gray’s navigation of the Columbia River – are watershed moments in regional and American history. Represented at Fort Clatsop National Memorial and the Columbia River Maritime Museum, each has a well-stocked gift shop of commemorative and educational holiday possibilities. The Fort Clatsop gift shop carries such items as Lewis and Clark coins, art prints, maps, toys and handmade items from local artists. Kids will enjoy books and toys based on Seaman, Meriwether Lewis’ dog who accompanied the explorers on their expedition. The Columbia River Maritime Museum’s shop features ship models, nautical

charts, period-themed clothing and educational DVDs. Both carry a wide variety of books on Lewis and Clark and Captain Gray, as well as related titles on local history. Any are perfect for introducing far-away family members to the Pacific Northwest. Many talented musicians call the region home, and their work is a great initiation to North Coast

For those who have loved ones scattered across the country or the globe, it is a perfect time to introduce them to the personal touches that make our home something special. life. A fine example is Brownsmead Flats, a local folk and bluegrass outfit whose melodies pay tribute to the North Coast. The group has four recordings to its credit, including “Astoria,” a CD that features numerous compositions that explore Astoria, its history and topics related to the ColumbiaPacific region. Another album, “Live at the Liberty,” was recorded at the Liberty Theater in As-

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Share the best of coastal life with loved ones this holiday season by giving gifts with local flavor, like beer from local breweries, handmade goods from local markets – even movies that were filmed in the area.

toria as part of the bicentennial celebration of Lewis and Clark’s journey to the Pacific. All make great stocking-stuffers for North Coast neophytes. Coffee is a fantastic way to introduce outsiders to the holiday spirit of the coast. Local roasters offer countless varieties of flavors to choose from. Columbia River Coffee Roaster sells bagged beans of their blends, some named for local landmarks, including Clatsop Spit and Saddle Mountain. The company’s signature flavor, Thundermuck, is a strong, dark coffee that will give friends and family an idea of how coastal residents wake up yearround. Include a travel mug with Columbia Roaster’s logo, and shoppers have an eye-opening gift basket. Any self-respecting Columbia-Pacific resident knows that beer brewed in the Pacific Northwest is the best in the world. What better way to assert bragging rights than giving it as a gift? Three Astoria breweries – Rogue, Fort George Public House, and the Astoria Brewing Company – showcase tasty brews that are sure to give a smile to the sternest of Scrooges. If shipping beer to faraway relatives sounds too risky, fear not; all three breweries have a variety of gift items to choose from, including T-shirts, hoodies, shot and pint glasses with logos of each establishment. Whatever beer gift is chosen, the recipient will be pleased.

To order gifts from these local retailers or get hours of operation, visit the following websites: Fort Clatsop National Monument: www.fortclatsopbookstore.com/shop Columbia River Maritime Museum: www.crmm.org/store Brownsmead Flats: www.brownsmeadflats.com Columbia River Coffee Roasters: www.thundermuck.com Rogue Brewery: www.rogue.com/astoria Fort George Brewery: www.fortgeorgebrewery.com Wet Dog Café/Astoria Brewing Company: www.wetdogcafe.com Port of Ilwaco Saturday Christmas Market: www.portofilwaco.com/events/saturday-market Oregon Film Museum: www.oregonfilmmuseum.com Handmade Chirstmas gifts are the most personal. Find locally-made gifts at one of the many holiday markets and fairs held this time of year. The Saturday Christmas Market at the Port of Ilwaco boasts vendors selling fine art,

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Stepping Out THEATER Thursday, Dec. 13 “Scrooge The Musical” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $14 adults, $8 students. Based on Charles Dickens’“A Christmas Carol,” this musical version takes us through three fantastic dreams, each with a particular tour guide, ending where the true meaning of Christmas awakens Ebenezer Scrooge from his soulless existence. This is Talkback Thursday, when the audience can learn more about the production from cast and crew. “Scrooged in Astoria” 7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $8 to $15. Loosely based on “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens, “Scrooged in Astoria” is a melodramatic adaptation featuring “Shanghaied in Astoria” characters, with the Ghosts of the Past, “Presents” and “What is Yet To Be” helping the miserly Max Krooke Jr. learn the errors of his ways.

Friday, Dec. 14 “The Christmas Express” 7 p.m., The Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-3999, www.tillamooktheater.com, $15 adults, $10 students/seniors, $40 family of four. This is a comedy full of puns, one-liners, funny situations and nutty characters, set in the town of Holly, which is sorely in need of some Christmas spirit. A stranger comes to town, bringing surprises and hope.

www.coastertheatre.com, $18 or $23.

Thursday, Dec. 20 “Scrooged in Astoria” 7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $8 to $15.

AUDITIONS Saturday, Dec. 15 TAPA Auditions 2 to 4 p.m., Tillamook United Methodist Church, 3808 12th St., Tillamook, 503-842-3999, www.tillamooktheater.com. The plays are “I Can’t Remember Anything,” by Arthur Miller, and “The 75th,” by Israel Horovitz, and there are roles for one man and one woman, ages 50 and older, in each play. Audition materials can be picked up at the Tillamook County Library, 1716 Third St.

Sunday, Dec. 16 TAPA Auditions 2 to 4 p.m., Tillamook United Methodist Church, 3808 12th St., Tillamook, 503-842-3999, www.tillamooktheater.com

MUSIC Thursday, Dec. 13

“Scrooged in Astoria” 7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $8 to $15.

Dallas Williams 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. Dallas Williams plays folk and Americana.

“Scrooge The Musical” 8 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 or $23.

Brian O’Connor 6 to 9 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.

Saturday, Dec. 15 “The Legend of the Christmas Rose” 2 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, www.liberty-theater.org, $12 adults, $8 students/seniors/military. There will be a readers theater performance of this play, based on a traditional Swedish legend of an abbot who wishes to find pardon for a family of robbers by bringing the legendary Christmas rose of the forest to his bishop. “The Christmas Express” 7 p.m., The Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-3999, www.tillamooktheater.com, $15 adults, $10 students/seniors, $40 family of four. “Scrooged in Astoria” 7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $8 to $15. “Scrooge The Musical” 8 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 or $23.

Sunday, Dec. 16 “The Christmas Express” 2 p.m., The Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-3999, www.tillamooktheater.com, $15 adults, $10 students/seniors, $40 family of four. “Scrooged in Astoria” 2 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $8 to $15. “Scrooge The Musical” 3 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242,

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. Jam Session 7 p.m., Triangle Tavern, 222 W. Marine Drive, Astoria. All are welcome to play, sing or just listen. Salty Dogs 9 p.m. to midnight, Sam’s Seaside Cafe, 104 Broadway, Seaside, 503-717-1725, no cover. Salty Dogs play a mix of folk, blues, classic rock and fun oldies.

Friday, Dec. 14 Bill Hayes 5 to 8 p.m., Cannon Beach Cookie Company, 239 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361129. Bill Hayes plays acoustic rock, folk and bluegrass. Jason Lambert 6 to 8 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, 503-325-6975, www.wetdogcafe.com, no cover. Jason Lambert plays acoustic alternative rock with heartfelt vocal stylings. Ray Raihala 6 to 9 p.m., T. Paul’s Urban Cafe, 1119 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-338-5133, no cover. Ray Raihala plays folk, bluegrass and Americana music with vocals, keyboard and guitar. The Thomasian Trio 6 to 9 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 plays jazz, blues and classic rock.

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Stepping Out MUSIC continued Friday, Dec. 14 (continued) 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. David Drury 6:30 to 9 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Dave Drury plays jazz guitar. The Timberbound Project 7 to 9 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, www.mcmenamins.com, no cover, all ages. The Timberbound Project perform folk and roots music, specializing in songs about rural life in Northwest Oregon.

Saturday, Dec. 15 Bill Hayes 6 to 8 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, 503-325-6975, www.wetdogcafe.com, no cover. Bill Hayes plays acoustic rock, folk and bluegrass. 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. Ray Raihala 6 to 9 p.m., T. Paul’s Supper Club, 360 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-2545, no cover. Ray Raihala plays folk, bluegrass and Americana music with vocals, keyboard and guitar. Tom Trudell 6:30 to 9 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano. Jesse Lee Falls 8 p.m., Rio Cafe and Cantina, 125 Ninth St., Astoria, 503-325-2409, http://theriocafe.net, no cover. Jesse Lee Falls plays originals reminiscent of early funk bands such as Earth, Wind and Fire and Tower of Power, but with a modern appeal such as Jamiroquai and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Steady West 8 p.m., Seaside American Legion, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, no cover. Steady West plays classic rock, country and bluegrass.

Sunday, Dec. 16 Chuck Wilder 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Chuck Wilder plays jazz piano. All That Jazz 2 to 4 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, 503-325-6975, www.wetdogcafe.com, free. 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. The Thomasian Trio with Maggie Kitson 7 p.m., Moody’s Supper House, 20 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-738-4054, no cover. The Thomasian Trio plays jazz, blues and classic rock. Shadowhouse 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery and Public House, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468, www.fortgeorgebrewery.com, no cover. Shadowhouse plays post punk, indie dark pop and shoegaze music.

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Tuesday, Dec. 18 Burger and Blues Night 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., T. Paul’s Supper Club, 360 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-2545, no cover. Richard T. plays the blues. Brian O’Connor 6 to 9 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.

Wednesday, Dec. 19 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. Ryan Walsh 6 to 8 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Ryan Walsh has recently returned from studying in Spain, and will play Spanish guitar.

Thursday, Dec. 20 Dallas Williams 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. Brian O’Connor 6 to 9 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.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. Jam Session 7 p.m., Triangle Tavern, 222 W. Marine Drive, Astoria. Salty Dogs 9 p.m. to midnight, Sam’s Seaside Cafe, 104 Broadway, Seaside, 503-717-1725, no cover.

HOLIDAY CONCERTS Friday, Dec. 14 Cannon Beach Chorus 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Community Presbyterian Church, 132 E. Washington St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0378, www.cannonbeachchorus.org, $10, ages 16 and younger admitted free. The Cannon Beach Chorus, directed by John Buehler, will perform selections from Handel’s “Messiah,” and other seasonal choral pieces. Debbie Loyd 7 p.m., Astoria Christian Church, 1151 Harrison Ave., Astoria, 503-298-8285, http://worldvisiongifts.org, free, donations welcome. Debbie Loyd will give a Christmas piano concert of familiar Christmas songs. Catalogs from World Vision will be available for concertgoers who wish to see what the organization offers to help needy people worldwide. “Advent Re-Advented” 7:30 p.m., KALA, 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-338-4878, www.hipfishmonthly.com, $10. Deb Montgomery will perform a selection of traditional holiday hymns, songs from her albums and selected excerpts from authors, including Barbara Kingsolver, John Steinbeck and more. Refreshments will be available. A portion of the ticket cost and donation of anything more than $10 will go to KMUN in memory of Gabriel Desautel – DJ Kruton.

Saturday, Dec. 15 Bayside Singers 2:30 p.m., Fort Columbia Theater, Fort Columbia State Park, U.S. Highway 101 two miles west

of Astoria Bridge, Chinook, Wash., free, Discover Pass not required for theater patrons, suggested donation at the door will benefit local organizations serving the needy. The Bayside Singers, directed by Barbara Poulshock, will perform traditional and contemporary holiday music. The concert is jointly sponsored by the Peninsula Association of Performing Artists.

Sunday, Dec. 16 “Santa and His Band Come to Town” 2 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922 (theater), 503-325-2431 (information), ncsband@charter.net, www.liberty-theater.org, www.northcoastsymphonicband.org, $10 general admission, $8 students, ages 12 and younger admitted free with ticket and accompanied by an adult. Join the North Coast Symphonic Band for a holiday concert, with help from the North Coast Chorale, which will also offer preshow entertainment at 1:30 p.m. The concert will feature light classical holiday music, traditional Christmas and Hanukkah songs and contemporary arrangements, with a sing-a-long led by Santa Claus. Bayside Singers 2:30 p.m., Ocean Park Lutheran Church, 24002 U St., Ocean Park, Wash., free, suggested donation at the door will benefit local organizations serving the needy. The Bayside Singers, directed by Barbara Poulshock, will perform traditional and contemporary holiday music. The concert is jointly sponsored by the Peninsula Association of Performing Artists. Cannon Beach Chorus 3 p.m., Rockaway Community Church, 400 S. Third St., Rockaway Beach, 503-436-0378, www.cannonbeachchorus.org, $10, ages 16 and younger admitted free. The Cannon Beach Chorus, directed by John Buehler, will perform selections from Handel’s “Messiah,” and other seasonal choral pieces.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Holiday events specific to theater, markets, youth events and classes are listed in those categories. See also Holiday Concerts.

Friday, Dec. 14 Holiday Music and Candlelight Walk 6 p.m., 12th and Commercial streets, Astoria, free. The 12th Street Band will perform holiday favorites and afterward participants will take a candlelight walk through downtown to celebrate the community. Candles will be available or you can bring your own illumination. Pacific Power’s Seaside Tour of Lights 6 and 8 p.m. (two tours), meet the Sunset Empire Transportation’s streetcar in the Chamber parking lot at 7 N. Roosevelt to catch a guided tour of the “Lights of Seaside.” Space is limited and on a first come, first served basis. Self-guided tour maps will be available in the Chamber building and online by Dec. 14.

Saturday, Dec. 15 Gingerbread Tea 1 to 4 p.m., Butterfield Cottage at the Seaside Museum, 570 Necanicum Drive, Seaside, 503738-7065, $5 adults, $3 children 12 and younger. The Seaside Museum and Historical Society presents its annual Gingerbread Tea. Enjoy hot tea and tasty gingerbread. The raffle will be held at 4 p.m. today; tickets are $1 each or eight for $5. Holiday Tea and Plum Pudding 1 to 4 p.m. daily, Dec. 15 to 23, and Dec. 26 to 30, Flavel House Museum, Eighth and Duane streets, Astoria, 503-325-2203, $10. Spend a magical Victorian afternoon at the festively decorated Flavel House Museum as you enjoy tea and fresh, warm plum pudding and take a selfguided tour. Reservations are recommended for groups of eight or more. Holiday Dance Party 6:30 to 9 p.m., Astoria Recreation Center, 1411 Grand Ave., Astoria, 503-741-3035, www.astoriaparks.com, $8 each, $15 per couple, for ages 14 and older. Come at 6 p.m. for a beginning ballroom group class, then dance the night away to ballroom, Latin and swing music. Refreshments will be served. Call or log on to register.

Stepping Out HOLIDAY EVENTS continued Monday, Dec. 17 Old-Fashioned Christmas 6 to 8 p.m., Flavel House Museum, Eighth and Duane streets, Astoria, 503-325-2203, free to CCHS members, regular admission for non-members. Old St. Nick will attend the Old-Fashioned Christmas celebration in the Flavel House Museum. See the decorated Flavel House Museum and enjoy holiday music, crafts, games and stories for the kids, plus cookies and hot chocolate for everyone. Bring a camera for a photo of your child on Santa’s lap in front of the fireplace in the Flavel House library.

the gallery, with art and lively conversation, plus beverages provided by Astoria Coffeehouse.

www.sunsetempire.com, $1 at the door, younger than age 3 admitted free.

Trivia Night 7 p.m., Baked Alaska, No. 1 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-7414, $2 per person per game.

Santa and Karaoke 4 to 8 p.m., Kilroy’s Pub and Grill, Camp Rilea, U.S. Highway 101 south of Warrenton, 503861-9522. Santa will visit, in the guise of Perry Browning, and DeLena will offer kids’ karaoke, plus there will be free hot cocoa for the kids.

Saturday, Dec. 15 Archery Shoot 9 a.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, www.facebook.com/pages/Saddle-Mountain-Archers/327430387311559, $15/adults, $5 younger than 18, free for kids 12 and younger. . Corey Miller, AHS senior and 4-H member, with the Saddle Mountain Archers, will hold an archery shoot. Equipment provided or bring your own; help and instruction provided. Proceeds will benefit 4-H and youth archery.

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Sunday, Dec. 16

Holiday Ugly Sweater Party 5:30 p.m., Kendra’s Kitchen, 1160 U.S. Highway 101 N., Tillamook, 503-842-4068. Don your ugliest holiday sweater and partake of complimentary food, fun and festivities. There will be a no-host bar and an award for the “Ugliest of Sweaters.” Party-goers are asked to bring a donation of dog or cat food or pet supplies for United Paws of Tillamook.

Mike Phelps Fundraiser Noon to 3 p.m., J. A. Wendt Elementary School Multipurpose Room, 265 S. Third St., Cathlamet, Wash. The fundraiser includes lunch/dinner and raffles for such prizes as a load of wood or a load of rock. Proceeds will benefit Mike Phelps in his stroke recovery.

MARKETS Includes flea markets, auctions and holiday bazaars.

Friday, Dec. 14 Long Beach Grange Indoor Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-7778898, www.longbeachgrange.org/Weekend-Market2.html, free admission, vendors $10 per table per day. Featuring a variety of products such as farm-fresh eggs, home-baked goods, handcrafted items, goat cheese and goat milk soaps, Avon products, woodcrafts, pure honey, unbleached walnuts, hazelnuts, gift items, art, jewelry and more. Kitchen has food available.

Saturday, Dec. 15 Svensen Flea Market 9 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 other great stuff. Ilwaco Christmas Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Time Enough Books, 157 Howerton Way, Ilwaco, Wash. Shop for all your holiday gift needs from an assortment of jewelry, holiday decor, glass art, apparel, wood crafts, soaps and more. Long Beach Grange Indoor Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-7778898, www.longbeachgrange.org/Weekend-Market2.html, free admission, vendors $10 per table per day.

Didgeridoo Reiki Healing Circle 1:30 to 2:15 p.m., RiversZen Yoga, 399 31st St., Astoria, 503-440-3554, http://RiversZenYoga.com, free, for ages 18 and older. Join Thom Dickerson for a tonal meditation, starting with a short informational presentation followed by a guided meditation featuring the spiritual vibrations of the didgeridoo, painting tonal pictures of reiki symbols. Jane Austen Tea 2 to 4 p.m., The Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2442, www.theshelburneinn.com, $25 plus tax and gratuity. An English style sweet and savory tea will be held in honor of English author Jane Austen, with music by Jennifer Goodenberger and a talk about the author by Jane Austen Society member Marty Lemke. Reservations are required.

Wednesday, Dec. 19 Cannon Beach Reads 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391. The selection is “Das Boot (The Boat),” by Lothar Buchheim. Everyone is welcome.

CLASSES Saturday, Dec. 15 Holiday Broach Workshop 1 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org, free, registration required. This workshop will teach participants how to make a colorful beaded holiday broach, and a paper jewelry container. RegisLiberty Theater ter by phone or at the library’s circulation desk. Presents Pencil Cans and Holiday Cards Workshop 1 to 4 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323, www.astorialibrary.org, free. Pencil can expert Robin Adair will lead this workshop, where participants can make personalized pencil cans and festive holiday cards from recycled materials.

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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 “Garden Spells,” by Sarah Addison Allen.

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Svensen Flea Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wickiup Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road, Svensen. Indoor flea market in the Grange building features antiques, toys, household items and other great stuff.

New Year’s Eve Overnight Camp 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, to 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, $30 with resident’s card, $45 for nonresidents, for ages 6 to 12. Celebrate the new year with games, movies and fun. Breakfast will be served in the morning. Space is limited; early registration is recommended.

Thursday, Dec. 13

Holiday Camp 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, $25 with resident’s card, $37.50 for nonresidents, per day. Holiday camp will have new experiences and excitement, with arts and crafts, games, swimming and free lunch provided by our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Camp is Dec. 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 31 and Jan. 2. Free lunch is also available for non-campers, from 11 a.m. to noon on those days.

Thursday, Dec. 20

Sunday, Dec. 16

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Thursday, Dec. 20

Friday, Dec. 14

PageTurners Book Discussion 7 to 9 p.m., Raymond Timberland Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-2408, www.TRL.org, free. Join in a discussion of “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek” by Annie Dillard.

Rock ’N Swim 7 to 9:30 p.m., music starts at 8 p.m., Sunset Pool, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, $2 with resident’s card, $4 for nonresidents. There will be no open swim but there will be loud music and lots of fun.

Friday, Dec. 14

Saturday, Dec. 15

Friday Night Mixer 5 to 7 p.m., Imogen Gallery, 240 11th St, Astoria, 503-468-0620, free. Enjoy a social hour at

Children’s Holiday Celebration 1 to 3 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-738-3311,

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Advent concert with Deb Montgomery

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ASTORIA — KALA presents singer/songwriter Deb Montgomery in a unique seasonal concert performance, “Advent Re-Advented,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. Tickets are $10. The Seattle-based artist will feature a selection of traditional holiday hymns, songs from her

‘Advent Re-Advented’ 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 KALA 1017 Marine Drive, Astoria 503-338-4878 $10, additional donations benefit KMUN three albums and selected excerpts from authors, including Barbara Kingsolver, Jeanette Winterson, John Steinbeck and more, with guest readings. The Advent concert series offers an alternative celebration in faith and spirituality. Candles will light the performance, with refreshments available. A portion of the ticket cost and donation of anything more than $10 will go to KMUN in memory of Gabriel Desautel – DJ Kruton. Doors open at 7 p.m. KALA is located at 1017 Marine Drive and can be reached at 503-3384878.

Deb Montgomery will perform holiday favorites and more at an Advent concert Dec. 14, at KALA. – SUBMITTED PHOTO

‘Speak up. Work Safe.’ Safety video contest opens to Oregon students The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services invites high school students across Oregon to enter the annual “Speak up. Work Safe.” video contest. Teens have used special ef-

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fects, humorous story lines and creative characters to promote young worker safety and health in past videos. The top three entries will take home cash prizes ranging from $300 to $500 and students will earn a matching amount for their school. “We just love making videos that make each other laugh,” said Drew Corrigan, a 2012 first-place winner from Sisters, who created the superhero character “Safety Man” to draw attention to workplace dangers. The contest is designed to increase awareness about safety on the job for young people. Students must create a 90-sec-

ond or less video with the overall theme of “Speak up. Work Safe.” Specific video guidelines are outlined in the contest rules. Participants are encouraged to use humor, creativity, and share the message “Speak up. Work shouldn’t cost you your future” while emphasizing ways to protect themselves at work. Submissions will be judged on the following: • A teen worker health and safety message based on the concept of “Speak up. Work shouldn’t cost you your future” as the main focus of the video: see the rules for specific details • Creativity and originality • Overall production value

Two deadlines – Dec. 17, 2012 and April 15, 2013 – remain for applications from Oregon artists for the Oregon Arts Commission’s Career Opportunity Grants. Career Opportunity Grants enable artists working in all disciplines to take advantage of unique opportunities to advance their careers. The grants, ranging up to $1,500, can fund artists’ participation in opportunities such as national and international exhibits, travel to trade fairs and film festivals, and attendance at conferences or workshops to expand artists’ professional knowledge base. In combination with that program, the Arts Commission manages The Ford Family Foundation’s Opportunity Grants restricted to mid-career Ore-

(video and audio quality) • Youth appeal The deadline for submissions is Feb. 1, 2013. Contest winners will be unveiled at a screening event to be announced in the spring of 2013, and winning entries will be posted on YouTube. Students are encouraged to use social media to spread the word about their contest entries with the tag #Oyesvideo For detailed contest information, including contest tips, rules and entry forms, go to www.youngemployeesafety.org. To see the 2012 winning videos, go to www.youtube.com/user /OregonSafetyHealth Contest sponsors include the Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition (O[yes]), Oregon OSHA, SAIF Corporation, American Society of Safety En-

gon visual artists. Reviewed at the same time as the Career Opportunity Grant applications, these additional grants range from $1,500 to $7,500 and aid the eligible artists in the creation, production or exhibition of their work. Applications are accepted only online, at www .oregonartscommission.org /grants/grants-for-individual-artists Past Career Opportunity Grants have supported artist residencies in the U.S. and in Oregon, book tours and conference presentations by writers, and travel to exhibitions and trade shows. More information about the work of prior Career Opportunity grantees is available on the Creative Oregon section of the Commission’s website at www .oregonartscommission.org /creative-oregon

gineers, Liberty Northwest, the Greater Portland Construction Partnership, and the Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology (CROET), the Central Oregon Safety and Health Association, SHARP Alliance and Hoffman Construction. Oregon OSHA, a division of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, enforces the state’s workplace safety and health rules and works to improve workplace safety and health for all Oregon workers. For more information, go to www.orosha.org The Department of Consumer and Business Services is Oregon’s largest business regulatory and consumer protection agency. For more information, go to www.dcbs.oregon.gov

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t looked like the outdoors had moved indoors when in mid-November, the Cannon Beach Garden Club met at Tolovana Hall. Guided by Prissy Martin, professional gardening wizard with 30 years of wreath-making experience and, according to well-known local artist Carol Riley, “the woman who makes the coolest wreaths around,” club members hauled in a wide assortment of greens, twigs, fruits and flowers, wreath forms, binding wire, wire cutters, gloves, ribbons and Jill Graham’s fabulous Jack Daniels whiskey cake with rum sauce (a mandatory energy boost!) and set about making that time honored tradition, wreaths. Things haven’t changed all that much. The holiday wreaths that deck our homes’ interiors and exteriors this time of year have a long and noble history. The word “wreath” stems from an Old English word meaning, “something wound or coiled around,” according to the Oxford English Dictionary. Dating back to the ancient Greco-Roman era (around 500 B.C.), ancient nobles, society hobnobbers and Olympic Games victors, to name a few,

Proving that all that's needed is outside waiting to come in, a great selection of seasonal greens is ready to become part of a seasonal wreath.

wore wreaths as decorative crowns and headdresses made up of the same materials in use today: fresh tree leaves, twigs and small fruits and flowers. Wreaths have been used throughout history as symbols of high status, moral virtue and victory as well as celebration, fertility, and life and resurrection Back to Tolovana Hall: Group advisor Martin suggested the wreath makers go outdoors and gather interesting natural bounty; it’s what she does all year long. She brought in a selection of juniper, bay

Wreaths, whether homemade or purchased, are often the first sign that Christmas is in the air. leaf, sage, rosemary, lavender, greens, nuts, berries, and closed pine cones that will open as they dry – and that’s just for starters. One garden club member wanted a “pretty wreath”; another commented that she loved hers because it was finished; and yet another, after numerous false starts, decided that just buying a wreath was starting to make a lot of sense and headed off to enjoy another piece of cake.

Mike Pierce, attending the wreath making gathering of the Cannon Beach Garden Club, puts creativity in place with his candy cane wreath.

Wreaths, whether homemade or purchased, are often the first sign that Christmas is in the air. Beginning to appear shortly after Thanksgiving, they set the tone for the holiday season – unless, of course, you happen into a retail shop, where Christmas seems to be in the air sometime around the Fourth of July. When a wreath decorates a house, it makes the house a home, a welcoming place. And there is often tradition attached to the wreath. For Dave and Sue Corkill, of Astoria, a holiday wreath is a family connection that helps a good cause. Their daughter has presented them with a holiday wreath for more years than Sue can remember. It’s a tradition that each year supports a local youth fundraising effort. “When our granddaughter was in preschool we had wreaths that came from preschool fundraisers. How time flies. That same granddaughter is in high school, and the wreaths come from her high

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Astoria Public Library Pencil can and holiday card workshop announced ASTORIA — It’s not too late to make a unique handcrafted, eco-friendly holiday gift for that special someone. The Astoria Public Library holds its annual Pencil Cans and Holiday Cards workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, where participants can make personalized pencil cans and festive holiday cards from recycled materials. Workshop leader Robin Adair has made more than a thousand pencil cans since 1985, and is among the top three leading experts in the field. She will be at

the workshop to help children and adults of all ages create these

pencil can?” Adair’s response: “Parents, artists, writ-

Pencil Cans and Holiday Cards Workshop 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 Astoria Public Library 450 10th St., Astoria 503-325-7323 www.astorialibrary.org Free

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Materials will be provided by the Astor Library Friends Association and participants are strongly encouraged to bring any items that could be used to make their creations more personal, such as photos, magazine clippings and scraps of paper or cloth. The workshop is free and open to the public. Children 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. The Astoria Public Library is located at 450 10th St. Contact 503- 325- READ (7323) or comments@ astorialibrary.org for more information.

RIGHT. You can make a useful gift that also functions as fine art at the Astoria Library’s pencil can and holiday card workshop Dec. 15. – SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Wreaths: history, hands-on crafts and traditions Continued from Page 9

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school dance team,” Sue said. “It’s a nice history. Each year, up it goes, right by our front door where it stays until February.” At Ed and Betty Rippet’s house in Gearhart, one of the first signs that the holidays have arrived is the wreath that hangs on their front door. And one of the signals that spring is on the horizon also centers on the Rippets’ wreath. “Though we haven’t seen them for a couple of years, for many years, sometime in early March, a little red finch would make her nest in our wreath toward the back side of it, up against the wall,” Betty said. “A month or six weeks later we would have about four baby

finches. When we opened the door, the mother bird would fly away, but always returned a short time later, and none of the nesters seemed to really mind the door opening and closing. The birds would stay until they were old enough to fly, and then one day they would be gone. We would never dream of taking the wreath down. By the time the birds had flown away, it was one dried out wreath, but we just loved it.” You’ve just got to give a big hand to wreaths: They provide us with history, hands-on efforts and continuing joyous traditions. Lucky for us, it all started when some person of note a long time ago probably took off his headdress, hung it on the wall, and the rest is, well, history.

North Coast Symphonic Band Santa and North Coast Chorale join NCSB at holiday concert ASTORIA — The North Coast Symphonic Band (NCSB), conducted by David Becker, will present an afternoon of festive and light-hearted holiday music at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Liberty Theater at 1203 Commercial St. The North Coast Chorale, directed by Denise Reed, will perform preshow entertainment starting at 1:30 p.m. and collaborate with the NCSB during the concert. There will be a special visitor at the concert to delight children of all ages. Becker has selected holiday music in

traditional and fresh new arrangements, saying that the holiday repertoire is huge but still needs exposure. He’s selected t radi t i onal Christmas tunes and a Hanukkah medley with melodies that will be familiar to many. The NC S B

trombone section will be featured in “The Saints’ Hallelujah,” a Canadian Brass arrangement combining “When the Saints Go Marching In” and the Hallelujah chorus from Handel’s “Messiah.” Award-winning composer Frank Ticheli has a new arrangement

of Schubert’s “Ave Maria,” which carols familiar to all. Regular admission is $10 will provide a quiet moment on the program. The afternoon’s and student tickets are $8. There is no charge selections also for children include two 12 and al ways younger, but popular Leroy they must Anderson have a ticket tunes and a Sunday, Dec. 16 for entry and semi-classical 1:30 p.m. preshow be accompapiece by Rim2 p.m. main show nied by an sky-Korsakov, Liberty Theater adult. The “P o l o n ai s e Liberty Thefrom La Nuit 1203 Commercial St., Astoria ater box office de Noël.” The 503-325-2431 is open from North Coast www.northcoastsymphonicband.org 2 to 5 p.m. Chorale will $10 general admission Tuesdays join the North through SatCoast Sym$8 students urdays and phonic Band Ages 12 and younger admitted free two hours beon “A Christwith ticket and accompanied by an adult fore the show. mas Fantasy” and “Christmas on Broadway.” Call 503-224-8499 or 1-800Santa Claus himself will lead 992-8499 for “will call” ticket the culminating sing-a-long of purchases. For more information about LEFT. Denise Reed, director of the the event, visit www.northcoast North Coast Chorale, confers with symphonicband.org, email ncs David Becker, conductor of the band@charter.net, or call 503North Coast Symphonic Band. – SUBMITTED PHOTO 325-2431.

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Continued from Page 4 photography, metal art, fashionable shopping bags, kitchen linens, children’s toys, jewelry, embroidered shirts and much more. Best of all, the market runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 22, allowing plenty of shopping time until Christmas. Still stumped? Don’t forget that movies make great gifts, and the North Coast has a fantastic catalog of locally filmed productions. Perhaps most famous is the 1985 Steven Spielberg-helmed adventure “The Goonies.” It’s fun for all ages and gives out-of-towners glimpses of local landmarks from Astoria to Cannon Beach.

For film gift suggestions, visit the Oregon Film Museum housed in the old Clatsop County Jail in Astoria. Nothing helps more with gift selection more than window-shopping. Pick a local street and give it a liesurely stroll; Pacific Avenue in Long Beach, Howerton Way in Ilwaco, Commercial Street in Astoria, Broadway in Seaside, Hemlock Street in Cannon Beach, Laneda Avenue in Manzanita – and all the surrounding cross streets. Doubtlessly, you’ll find plenty of wonderful gifts to send off to distant relatives. The odds are good you’ll even find a little something to keep for yourself.

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‘Scrooge: The Musical’ Coaster Theatre 108 N. Hemlock St. 503-436-1242 Tickets $18 to $23 Show times Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. This is Talkback Thursday where audience members may stay after the show and talk with the cast. Dec. 14, 15, 21, 22, 29 at 8 p.m. Dec. 16 at 3 p.m.

‘Scrooge: The Musical ’ The Coaster Theatre presented ‘A Christmas Carol’ for many years before 2004. Now, to celebrate the theater’s 40th anniversary and to honor the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ birth, it is back again, in a different version – but still the same story.

ABOVE. Scrooge, played by Winston Laszlo, demonstrates his lack of Christmas cheer. RIGHT. Carolyn Anderson, as a beggar woman, enjoys a “Punch and Judy” puppet show.

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very theater group, be it a small community playhouse, a dance company or a band of jugglers, wishes for a “cash cow” to be performed to full houses year after year. This production bodes to wipe out all debts and give the company a nest egg going forward. One such readily recognized production is “The Nutcracker” – either the classic, choreographed by George Balanchine, or the one created by Pacific Northwest Ballet’s Kent Stowell and author and illustrator Maurice Sendak. A carefully crafted production of “The Nutcracker” is like no other in the world. Sugar Plum Fairies and a Christmas tree that grows as you watch are enough to captivate audiences year after year. Even creepy Herr Drosselmeyer has his place. Another looked-for production during the holidays is Langston Hughes’ “Black Nativity,” which sells out every Christmas season in its various incarnations and locations. Of course, the biggest holiday cash cow of all is Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” There are as many versions of it as there are raindrops in Oregon, and, old-fashioned or contemporary, straight or with music, it is always a crowd pleaser. The Coaster Theatre presented “A Christmas Carol” for many years and then called a hiatus after the 2004 show. Now, to celebrate the theater’s 40th anniversary and to honor the 200th anniversary of Dickens’ birth, it is back again, in a different version – but still the same story. This season, Coaster Theatre presents “Scrooge: The Musical,” a 1992 stage musical with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. Its score and book are closely adapted from the music and screenplay of the 1970 musical film “Scrooge,” starring Albert Finney. Bricusse, the screenwriter for the film, was nominated for the Academy Award for the film’s score and for the song “Thank You Very Much.” (He didn’t win either category.) Most of the songs were carried over to the musical. This is a welcome return engagement for the time-honored tale of the mean-spirited Ebenezer Scrooge, a man who leads a lonely, soulless existence until he is brought

Members of the “Scrooge: The Musical” cast finish their celebration of Scrooge's death with a little fanfare. First row, from left: David Sweeney (Tom Jenkins); Linda Jaklich (Mrs. Pringle, toy shop operator). Back row, from left: Sue Myers (Jocelyn Jollygoode); Dick Frank (Bisset, the butcher); Carolyn Anderson (beggar woman); and Nancy McCarthy (Mrs. Dilber, vendor)

Story by VAL RYAN • Photos by ALEX PAJUNAS back to a happier life by visitors from the past, present and future. The Coaster Theatre production is directed by Sheila Shaffer who has been waiting eight years for this gig, even though the “cast of thousands” can be a challenge. In addition to blocking, choreography, music and special effects, Sheila and her able assistants have also battled seasonal germs, which have attacked both adults and children. Says Shaffer: “I have always wanted to direct ‘A Christmas Carol,’ and I love this version of it.

‘I have always wanted to direct ‘A Christmas Carol,’ and I love this version of it. The songs are so memorable you find yourself humming one of them.’ – DIRECTOR SHEILA SHAFFER The songs are so memorable you find yourself humming one of them – or just hearing it as the soundtrack in your head. This cast has worked so hard from the very beginning. Early on during one rehearsal it suddenly all came together, and I knew that we had a show – and a good one. There was a time when I had three rehearsals going simultaneously: music at the theater, vocal coaching at the theater’s apartment and me working on blocking at the bank’s rehearsal space. Despite all the hard work, everyone is still having fun – and that’s the best part.” The production this year is a good one. All the usual suspects are gathered: in addition to Scrooge, we have the clanking ghost of Jacob Marley, chains and all, and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. Of course, we also have Nephew Harry and the Cratchits: Bob, his wife, Ethel, and their five children – including Tiny Tim. There are several other townspeople and one actor referred to on the program only as “The Voice.” The moment the audience hears her, if they have ever attended a musical in Clatsop County, they know it is the inimitable Ann Bronson. This good woman has a voice that is clear, gorgeous and SO BIG I’m sure she can be heard in Tillamook County if they open their windows. This year Scrooge is played by Winston Laszlo – to perfection. If ever a man were born to play this part, it is he. He can turn himself into a truly wretched curmudgeon, swinging his cane at children, making terrible pronouncements about all of mankind, his nephew and his neighbors. Then,

he can show abject terror when escorted to his Past by one Ghost, disbelief and chagrin at his own orneriness when shown the Present by another, and plead his cause, promising to be better when the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come indicates that he might have the power to change his ways and, by doing so, change the lives of many people for the better. Let it be entered here that Laszlo is a perfectly nice man; this is a grand job of acting! And, here’s something for your trivia collection: He was reared in Southern California where his mother made bathing suits for Esther Williams. Not everyone on the street knows that – but now you do. The supporting cast is very good, too. Patrick Lathrop is a kind and convincing Bob Cratchit; Tiny Tim does a manly job of singing that tough solo in a high, sweet falsetto; Tom Jenkins (played by David Sweeney) shows up drunk once and does it quite well; and Willa Childress plays both the Ghost of Christmas Past and Martha Cratchit – and it is delightful to see that she is now a lovely young woman, no longer the child who once played Tiny Tim and graced the Coaster stage in this production so many times. For some actors, the Christmas show is a family or couple’s annual Christmas thing-to-do; for many more, they leave their daily routines to participate in the magic and camaraderie of the theater. Amanda Payne and Lisa Fergus are sisters who have appeared in many Coaster productions, and this year, two of Fergus’ children play Cratchits: Parker Fergus is Tiny Tim, and Holly Fergus is Kathy. By day, Eliza Davis may be found at Dena’s on the Corner, Sue Meyers at Land’s End, Carolyn Anderson at the Post Office and Nancy McCarthy diligently writing for this fine newspaper. Khris and Dick Frank, now retired and occasional snowbirds, always manage to find their way to one another in group songs and dances on stage, a little like homing pigeons. Slab Slabinski and Stewart Martin are Coaster regulars who play, respectively, the Ghost of Christmas Present and Jacob Marley. Treat yourself to an evening at Coaster Theater to see this hardy perennial that helps us believe people can change for the better, a mean-spirited, lonely miser may become a generous friend and relative, second chances do exist if we look for them, and transformation and redemption are possible. With Tiny Tim, we say: “God bless us, every one.”

David Sweeney, as Tom Jenkins, a vendor who sells soup, sings “Thank You Very Much” in a scene showing the future when Scrooge dies.

Winston Laszlo, who plays Scrooge, receives a “drink of human kindness” from the ghost of Christmas Present, played by “Slab” Slabinsky.

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egardless of where you go, eating out should always be an “experience.” And though the food is usually the main attraction at most venues, other places become memorable because of a “concept”: a theme that takes priority over everything else and influences the menu, atmosphere, décor and overall feel of a restaurant. Many themed restaurants, in fact, attract diners based solely on the premise of the theme itself (has anyone else ever paid hand-over-fist for a crummy burger at the Hard Rock Café?). Bigfoot’s Steakhouse in Seaside is a themed restaurant – complete with an imposing, eight-foot yeti guarding the entrance – but diners can rest assured that this is one themed restaurant whose food is the star of the show. The proprietors of Bigfoot’s, Jack and Janice Reisterer, have left nothing out of this Sasquatch paradise. The atmosphere is more or less a log cabin with thick, hewn log slabs for tables, newspapers for menus (peppered with facts and stories about the infamous giant himself), and more Bigfoot stuff than you can shake a frightened stick at.

Bigfoot’s Steakhouse Rating: ★★★★ 2427 S. Roosevelt Drive Seaside, OR 97138 503-738-7009

You have to respect a restaurant that has been open for 15 years and that can commit to a theme so fully … my children would love this place. On this particular evening we started with the appetizer sampler platter, which included onion rings, deep fried mushrooms, chicken wings, cheesy garlic bread, and “snowshoes” (potato skins with cheese and taco-style ground beef). Our favorites on the platter were most definitely the snowshoes, warm, filling and satisfying, and the chicken wings, which were large, crisp and meaty and served with a perfect hot and spicy sauce on the side. The onion rings were also full of crunch and flavor. I thought the cheesy garlic bread and mushrooms were average, but not exceptional. A side salad arrived next with housemade blue cheese dressing with large chunks of blue cheese: creamy, tangy, and tasty. Next up was a cup of clam chowder, and herein is my only real quibble with the food we

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sampled. Though large clams and chunks of potato were plentiful in the cup, the broth itself was much too thick for my liking; I would have preferred a thinner soup base. A first entrée of a rib-eye steak

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The appetizer sampler platter at Bigfoot's Steakhouse, which includs onion rings, deep fried mushrooms, chicken wings, cheesy garlic bread and “snowshoes” (potato skins with cheese and taco-style ground beef).

HOURS: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week

feel: very cozy and comforting.

PRICES: Prices range from $10 to $30; higher prices reflect large portions and excellent preparation. The appetizer sampler was $12, the fish and chips $13, and the steak $21 – all well worth the price

SERVICE: Friendly and fast

ATMOSPHERE: As the name suggests, a Bigfoot theme abounds, but the restaurant pulls it off with a log cabin

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cooked to “medium” doneness arrived next, served with garlic mashed potatoes and a side of seasoned, steamed vegetables. The steak was perfectly medium (pink throughout but not bleeding), and was incredibly tender and flavorful, hands-down the best steak I have had at a restaurant in some time. The garlic mashed potatoes will appeal to garlic lovers: very garlicky, but delectable. The potatoes were “smashed,” and their more rugged texture fit the character of the accompanying steak (and dare I say, the “theme”). Most

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:Though steaks are the restaurant’s claim to fame, there are several vegetarian entrees, and there are also a few gluten-free options. DRINKS: A full bar, average wine list, and an impressive selection of beers (including those from local breweries).

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Bigfoot’s: Great care taken with every element tiu n o C dfrom e ag P 14 e surprising were the vegetables, which could easily become an afterthought on a plate, but these were seasoned well, cooked expertly (tender but with a bit of bite), and interestingly, after I sampled a forkful, nestled on a bed of sweet, mashed squash; a toothsome surprise. A second entrée of beer-battered halibut fish and chips was also noteworthy, a hearty portion of flaky white fish with a lot of crunch. The French fries are thin and extra crispy, and as yet another interesting side, were served along with a broccoli, bacon and raisin salad, rather than the traditional cole slaw. It is obvious to me when reflecting upon both entrées that great care has been taken with every element of both dishes. As a dessert we chose something “light,” a white cake with fresh strawberries and homemade strawberry puree with whipped cream. The cake consistency was pleasing, somewhere between a shortcake biscuit and actual cake, textured and chewy but also sweet and light. And the strawberries and whipped cream? Well, what’s not to like? The exceptional meal we enjoyed was only made better by the service. Our server was friendly

White cake with fresh strawberries and homemade strawberry puree with whipped cream from Bigfoot's Steakhouse.

and charming, and you could tell she really enjoyed serving her customers. Her service was so fast that as I looked at my spent napkin and merely considered that I might need a new one, she was there to deposit some fresh ones on the table. So to diners who may be put off by the idea of a themed restaurant, I say, put your fears aside (after all, the giant yeti will protect you) and enjoy some of the finest steak the coast has to offer.

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Coast Rehabilitation Services is hiring Direct Support Professionals to work with people with developmental disabilities in the Astoria to Seaside area. Competitive union wage, and full benefit package offered. Duties include skill building, direct care, community participation and advocacy for clients with disabilities. Requirements: Must have license for one year in good standing, High School diploma or GED, criminal background check, and drug screening. This is more than a job- it is a career with multiple opportunities for advancement and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of others. Please call (503)861-3372 or email kjonsson@coastrehab.org www.coastrehab.org Coryellʼs Crossing is looking for a teacher with one year of experience in a center or Early Childhood Education. Apply in person or call (503)861-0281 for more information. Craft3 is now accepting applications for an Accountant in Ilwaco, WA. To apply visit: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit /?id=3181641 Current opening for experienced Rigging Slingers, Choker Setters, and Stroker Delimber Operators. These are full time employment positions open NOW!!! Medical/Dental benefits and 401K available after probationary period. To complete an application, please apply Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm., or mail/fax your resume to: Jerry DeBriae Logging Co., Inc. P.O. Box 182 45 Elochoman Valley Road Cathlamet, Wa. 98612 Phone (360)795-3309 Fax (360)795-3847 NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE! Wanting extra income? I'll show you how. FT or PT (503)738-3839 or (503)440-0675

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The Daily Astorian (Monday through Friday, circ. 8,500) in Astoria, Oregon is seeking an experienced Press Operator. We print an array of weekly, bi-weekly and monthly publications using two Tensor T-1400 full-color towers along with Goss Community units and a Kodak TrendSetter Computer-to-Plate system. Excellent mechanical and communication skills required, along with attention to detail. The press crew consists of only three people, so we need a versatile employee who is reliable, can take-charge if needed but is willing to do whatever is needed to get the job done. This is a full-time, Monday through Friday morning shift, with benefits including paid time off, health insurance and a retirement plan. Pre-employment drug test required. Send resume and letter of interest to East Oregonian Publishing Co., PO Box 2048 Salem, OR 97308-2048, by fax to (503)371-2935 or e-mail hr@eopubco.org

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235 Houses, Furnished Furnished Homes Seaside/Gearhart 1 – 3 bedroom homes available. Please call for short term details. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068

260 Commercial Rental Astoria: 3925 Abbey Lane, 800 square feet and up. Starting at $.50 square foot. (503)440-6945 Downtown Seaside Storage unit Triple garage size, electrical included. $175 per month. (503)341-0693 efraimlevi526@gmail.com

Fort George Brewery 285 RV/Trailer Space RV space for rent in Svensen Senior Mobile Home Park. $366 a month includes wa/sw/trash. Ideal for long term renter or weekend get away. Call 503-458-5664.

300 Jewelry Buying Gold, Silver, Estate Jewelry, Coins, and Old Watches. Downtown Astoria-332 12th St. Jonathonʼs, LTD Wednesday-Sunday (503)325-7600

380 Garage Sales OR Svensen Svensen Flea Market Saturday December 15th, 9-4 Sunday December 16th, 10-4 92683 Svensen Market Road

400 Misc Wanted NEW WINTER HOURS WRECKING & RECYCLING NOW TAKING CARS!! TOP PRICES PAID Just 10 minutes from the Astoria Megler Bridge! Bring us your junk cars, lawn mowers, metal of all types, catalytic converters, farm equipment, batteries, used oil, etc. If you canʼt bring it to us, give us a call, and we will come to you! Ronʼs Recycling, LLC 32 Stringtown Rd., Ilwaco (503)791-4150 Monday-Saturday, 8-4 LET one of our friendly advisors help you word your classfied ad. Call 503-325-3211.

405 Christmas Trees Family time at NobleRidge Farm! Wander the fields to find your perfect tree! Warm up with hot chocolate or cider and visit the gift shop! 89426 Green Mountain Road, Astoria (just south of Olney). Open 8-4 Thursday-Sunday until December 22nd. Other hours or directions call (503)325-9720. Noble Fir. You cut-$25. We cut-$35. Any size. Clean, easy access. Brownsmead. Please call ahead. (503)458-6562 Ojaʼs Christmas Trees Nobles, Grands, All Trees $25 Handmade Wreaths! 4 miles from Miles Crossing on Youngs River Road, Astoria. Daily 9 am-4 pm.

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Indie on the menu with Shadowhouse ASTORIA — With the self-as- first two-song EP, “Screwed/Let cribed motto “Play loud, Dance Me Be,” and have plans to reslow,” Portland-based Shadow- lease a full-length album by house sits at the summer 2013, intersection of followed by a post punk, dark West Coast tour. pop and S hadow8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 shoegaze. house will be on Singers Shane Fort George Brewery and Public House stage at the Fort 1483 Duane St., Astoria McCauley and George Brewery Haley Hiatt grew and Public 503-325-7468 up together in the House, 1483 www.fortgeorgebrewery.com punk clubs of Duane St., startNo cover charge southeast Porting at 8 p.m. land and formed Sunday, Dec. 16. the band in early 2012, along There is no cover charge. For with Nico Torre on guitar, Tyler more information, call 503-325McCauley on drums and Pete 7468 or visit www.fortgeorge Compton on bass. Their songs brewery.com combine a love for new indie pop (Craft Spells, Beach Fossils, Black Marble, Shimmering Stars) and a deep fascination with bands of the past (The SCROOGE: Primitives, The Pastels, The THE MUSICAL Cure, JAMC, Joy Division), By: Leslie Bricusse over a generous dose of reverb and fuzz. Talkback Thurday Dec. 13 at 7:30pm The band recently released a video for “Screwed,” off their

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Clatsop County Fairgrounds Raise your bows and let fly for fun and funds ASTORIA — If you’re interested in archery, Astoria High School senior and 4-H member Corey Miller, along with the Saddle Mountain Archers, will host an archery shoot as his senior project. Proceeds will go toward 4-H and youth archery. Equipment will be available, and instructors from Saddle Mountain Archers will be there to answer questions at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds at 92937 Walluski Loop, off Oregon Highway 202 about four miles southeast of Astoria. Doors open at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. Ad-

mission is $15 for adults, $5 for younger than 18, and free for ages 12 and younger. There will be a sight-in range, 10 3-D targets and some long-shot competitions. The 3-D competitions start at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Long-shot competitions will start at 2 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for all competitions. The sight-in range will be available all day. More information about competition rules is available on the Saddle Mountain Archers Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/SaddleMountain-Archers/327430387311559

Reader’s Choice Awards How to make sure your vote is counted The Reader’s Choice Awards are coming. The staff at the Daily Astorian and Coast Weekend work hard to bring these awards to you, our readers, and we ask that you help us in our task. Here are some things to keep in mind to make sure your vote is counted – there have been cases where the difference between a winner and a runner-up is one or two votes. Sports fans, keep in mind some teams have the same name or mascot. Include the city or school of your team. You may

list the team of an individual sport or the entire athletic department of that school. A sports team does not have to be affiliated with a school. If you do not know the full name of your favorite waitperson or barista, include the name of the restaurant or coffeehouse. Try to include the full name of the coffeehouse, espresso stand or restaurant when voting for your favorite venue. If you don’t know the full name, include a location such as a street name. If you have a favorite bakery with the word “home” in the name, as

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several do in the area, include the entire name or a location. Just the word “home” could mean your own kitchen, though you are certainly allowed to vote for your own cooking. Describing a museum as “the heritage museum” leaves us with at least three possibilities, so include the city if you don’t know the full name. Also, some communities have more than one farmers market – Astoria has two (Sundays and Thursdays) and there are several on the Long Beach (Wash.) Peninsula. Don’t keep us guessing. Include your home address, not a business address or a P.O. box. Include a phone number where you can be reached easily, with the area code, or an email address. Include your first name and last name; do not use initials only. We ask for these items to cut down on multiple votes by any one person and to reach you if you win the random prize drawing. We do not use your private information for any other purpose, even within our own organization. If you do not provide us with this information your votes will still count, but you will not be a contestant in the random prize drawing. If it appears one person has cast multiple votes, only the most recent will be counted.

Encore Dance Studio

The Shelburne Inn

Classes expanding for preschoolers

Savor the sweetness of Jane Austen tea

Coming to Encore Dance Studio in January, classes will include the new Monday/Wednesday Performing Arts Preschool. This is a daytime program for preschoolers that includes tap, ballet, musical theater, art projects and more. Music, arts, singing and dancing have been drastically cut in many schools on the North Coast. Encore will offer a new morning program designed to help bridge the gap between academics and performing arts for your preschool-age child. Performing Arts Preschool will begin at 11:30 a.m. and run until 2:30 p.m. Making the arts a staple in your performer’s early years can spark their limitless imaginations and develop early creative expression and dance technique. It will also strengthen their bodies and boost self esteem. Students will learn basic classroom skills such as taking turns, following directions, listening,

sharing and building friendships. The Performing Arts Preschool program is a way to enhance your child’s weekly preschool schedule. The program includes your future star’s regular weekly dance, tumbling and theater classes and there will be a performance at the Spring Recital to showcase their acquired talents for friends and family. In addition, tumbling and dance classes begin Jan. 3 and enrollment is open online now at the website. Encore’s classes offered this winter include a variety of fun classes including tap, jazz, ballet, cheer, hip hop, creative movement, tumbling and musical theater for all, ages 21/2 and older. Registration and tuition information can be found online at www.getyoudancing.com Register by phone at 503717-1637 or 503-861-1637 or email encoregeahart@msn.com Encore is located at 3631

SEAVIEW, Wash. — The Shel- international Jane Austen Sociburne Inn will hold a tea from 2 ety, will present a brief talk to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, in about the life and times and writings of honor of Jane Jane Austen. Austen’s birthR es er v aday. On the tions are remenu will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 quired and three sweet and The Shelburne Inn seating is limthree savory ited to about morsels, scone 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash. 45 people. The or muffin and a 360-642-2442 cost of the tea bottomless cup www.theshelburneinn.com is $25 per perof tea. $25 plus tax and gratuity son, plus tax This is the and gratuity. third year the inn has celebrated the famed au- For the menu selections, visit thor with a traditional English www.theshelburneinn.com. One tea. Period clothing is encour- of the usual menu items is a traaged but not required. Astoria ditional English “sticky toffee pianist Jennifer Goodenberger pudding,” which innkeeper Lauwill play the grand piano, “Glo- rie Anderson reports “is very deria,” with a planned repertoire of licious.” The Shelburne Inn is located period pieces for this themed event. Marty Lemke, of Ocean at 4415 Pacific Way and can be Park, Wash., a member of the reached at 360-642-2442.

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U.S. Highway 101 N. in Gearhart and 429 S.E. Marlin Ave. in Warrenton. You can also

find Encore on Facebook to see what’s happening in the studio today.

Jane Austen Society member Marty Lemke, shown at the 2011 event, will speak about the English author at this year’s tea. – SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Liberty Theater Swedish legend becomes Christmas play ASTORIA — The Liberty Theater presents a readers theater performance of “The Legend of the Christmas Rose” at 2 p.m. Sat-

Forest. There is Robber Father, Robber Mother and their brood of five children. Robber Father is a criminal and cannot go into

‘The Legend of the Christmas Rose’ 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 Liberty Theater 1203 Commercial St., Astoria 503-325-5922 www.liberty-theater.org $12 adults, $8 students/seniors/military urday, Dec. 15. “The Legend of the Christmas Rose,” by Selma Lagerlof, tells a traditional Swedish folktale about an outcast family of robbers who live in the Goinge

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town, but Robber Mother and her brood are free to go into the village, where they beg for food and money. One day on a trip to the village, Robber Mother finds a secret garden belonging to Abbot Hans. He is very proud of his garden, yet Mother Robber tells him of another garden deep in the forest, even more beautiful,

that blooms only once a year, on Christmas Eve, to celebrate the birth of the Child. Abbot Hans has heard this legend and longs to see the garden. Robber Mother invites him to witness the event provided he does not set a trap to capture them in their cave. Abbot Hans agrees. He then approaches the Bishop Absalon to pardon the robber family. The Bishop replies, “that day you send me a blossom from the garden in Goinge Forest, I will give you letters of ransom for all the outlaws you may choose to plead for.” The following Christmas Eve, Abbot Hans and a lay brother venture forth into the forest to find the cave of the robber family. When they arrive and the miracle in the forest takes place, the lay brother is terrified, and believes the evil spirits of hell are coming closer. He strikes a forest dove and says, “Go thou back to hell, whence thou art come!” His rage causes the forest to return to cold and dark. As the blooms are shriveling up, Abbot Hans scurries to get a bloom, but to no avail, and in grief he dies.

When they bring Abbot Hans back to the cloister they find he is holding tightly in his hands a pair of white root bulbs. The lay brother, realizing that he had caused the Abbot’s death, plants the bulbs in the secret garden and tends them all year long but then forgets all about them. On the next Christmas Eve, he remembers Abbot Hans and goes into the garden, and lo and behold, from the ground where he had planted the roots have sprung up flourishing green stalks, with beautiful flowers. He takes a bloom to Bishop Absalon, who pardons the robber family. As penance, the lay brother moves into the cave that was the robber family’s home. The Goinge Forest never again celebrated the hour of the Child’s birth, yet the flower lives on today and has been named the Christmas Rose. Sometimes known as the “Snow Rose” or “Winter Rose,” Helleborus niger blooms during the depths of winter in the mountains of Central Europe. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students, seniors and military personnel. Tickets are available at the Liberty Theater box

The Liberty Theater will have a readers theater performance of 'The Legend of the Christmas Rose' Dec. 15. – SUBMITTED PHOTO

office at 12th and Commercial streets, 503-325-5922 Ext. 55, open from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and two

hours before curtain. Tickets can also be purchased through the website at www.liberty-theater.org

Clatsop Community College Workshop on repairing leaded glass windows ASTORIA — The award-winning HisConducted by master craftsman Jim toric Preservation Program at Clatsop Hannen, this workshop introduces the baCommunity Colsics of repairing lege (CCC) presleaded glass winents a hands-on dows. workshop on Participants will leaded glass winlearn the causes of dow repair from 9 deterioration and a.m. to 4 p.m. Satfailure while gain9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 12 and 13 ing hands-on expeurday and Sunday, Clatsop Community College rience in repair and Jan. 12 and 13, at IMTC Building, MERTS Campus restoration techthe IMTC Build6540 Liberty Lane, Astoria niques required to ing at CCC’s Mare-establish the rine and 503-338-7670 soundness and inEnvironmental Rewww.clatsopcc.edu tegrity of windows. search and Training $210 estimated Students may Station (MERTS) bring their own campus, 6540 Libdamaged leaded glass windows to work erty Lane.

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Leaded Glass Window Repair Workshop

Students are shown working on leaded glass window repair in a CCC workshop. – SUBMITTED PHOTO

on in class. Estimated class fee is $210. The MERTS campus is located off U.S. Highway 30 just east of Astoria. To participate, register for BLD 236

online at www.clatsopcc.edu or call 503338-7670. Direct inquiries to Lucien Swerdloff at 503-338-2301 or lswerdloff@clatsopcc.edu

Happy Holidays The caregivers at Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) would like to wish our community Happy Holidays. From all of us at CMH, we would like to thank you for your support and trust in allowing us to be your healthcare provider. This Holiday Season and throughout the coming year, may you all be surrounded with peace, joy, good health and love.

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The CMH Experience. A hospital unlike any other. CMH is committed to the philosophy of patient-centered care. We believe that we can best serve our patients and the community by providing a healing, nurturing environment with the delivery of exceptional care. At CMH, we encourage your participation and involvement in making your hospitalization experience exceptional, a 10 out of 10 experience, every time. To ensure our patients an exceptional, 10 out of 10 experience, CMH provides the following services to further enhance your involvement and experience: Open Chart Policy, Spiritual Care Services, Care Partner Program, Room Service, Open Visiting Hours, Interpreter Services, Pet Visitation, Patient & Family Lounge, Healing Garden, Massage Therapy & Reiki, Outpatient Pharmacy Services, Wi-Fi Access, Aroma Therapy, Tobacco Cessation and Patient Education.

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Bruce bri n array of ex gs a vast perience our sales to team. He ha sold cars in the area s for over 27 ye ars and is friend to a many of you. He has hi s own ban that plays d the stage. Com National e say hi!

ALLEN CANZLER Allen has been with our sales team for years and brings full knowledge of the Kia product to you. He writes monthly for the newsletter. Come ask him a question.

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Prices do not include tax, title and license fees, $75.00 title registration processing fee. All units subject to prior sales. All financing subject to credit approval, pictures are for illustration only. Must finance thru KMF to receive KMF rebate. First payment on leases due at signing. *Rebate subject to change. Expires 12/09/12 12/16/12