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Enjoy Gingerbread Tea in Seaside Sign up for fall soup cooking classes SEASIDE — The Seaside Museum and Historical Society will host its 26th annual Gingerbread Tea at Butterfield Cottage on the Saturdays between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The event has become a holiday tradition for many residents as well as visitors returning from far and wide to share a relaxing and quaint experience. Attendees get into the holiday spirit as they relax and take a break from holiday stress enjoying homemade gingerbread with teas, hot cocoa and spiced cider while being entertained by live holiday music. Musicians this year include the Northcoast Ukulele Strummers — performing from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 3 — and Linda Nielsen, a perennially popular performer at the museum’s Fourth of July Old Fashioned Social. The Butterfield Cottage will be decorated in a Victorian holiday style and open for Gingerbread Tea from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. No reservation is necessary; tickets are available at the door: $3 for children aged 12 and under; $5 for all others. The ticket includes admission to the museum’s exhibits in the Helen Gaston Building during the same day. The museum

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The Butterfield Cottage is decorated in the Victorian holiday style and open for tea Saturdays before Christmas.

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and cottage are located at 570 Necanicum Drive. In addition, raffle tickets, at $1 each or eight for $5, will be available for purchase. Prizes include many items contributed by local merchants, and one winner will receive a Gingerbread House created by Three

Little Birds Bakery. The drawing will be held at the end of the last Gingerbread Tea, at 4 p.m. Dec. 17. You do not need to be present to win. Safeway also contributes to the event. Horace Seely Butterfield, a prominent Portland jeweler, built the Butterfield Cottage in 1893. The original location was at 21 N. Columbia St. In 1984 the cottage was given to the Seaside Museum and Historical Society and moved to its present location. It has been interpretively restored to be used as a museum depicting a beach cottage and rooming house of 1912. Gingerbread Tea is the major annual fundraiser for the Seaside Museum and Historical Society. Mon-Sat 10 am - 8 pm Sun 12 Noon - 6 pm

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ASTORIA — Just in time for the cold nights ahead, the North Coast Food Web will offer a Fall Soup Series of cooking classes. Class will be held from10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 at the North Coast Food Web office, located at 577 18th St. In each class, students will make two seasonal varieties of soup, enjoy a meal and have fun all while learning. On Dec. 3, students will be making and tasting feijoada, a Brazilian black bean soup with an array of accouterments. The class will also make a fall pear and pumpkin soup. On Dec. 10, students will make and taste winter vegetable soup and a hearty beef barley stew — perfect for chilly winter nights.

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Learn to cook six seasonal soups in this series.

Finally, on Dec. 17, students will make and taste smoked salmon chowder and a quick and satisfying vegetarian lentil soup. This is a hands-on class, were everyone gets involved in the food preparation, cooking and cleaning,

and then all enjoy soup together with plenty of leftovers for the busy weeks ahead. This three-week class costs $90 per student. Register online at northcoastfoodweb.org/events/ fall-soup-series

Celebrate the season with festival of lights Scandinavian tradition of Santa Lucia continues ASTORIA — In Scandinavia, Santa Lucia is celebrated in December, but in Astoria this winter festival of lights is celebrated the day after Thanksgiving to tie in with the opening of the holiday season. This event will be held Friday, Nov. 25 at the Astoria High School auditorium and commons area. Holiday musical entertainment will start at 6:30 p.m., and the Santa Lucia Festival of Lights program will begin at 7 p.m. Featured entertainment includes the North Coast Chorale, the Nordic and Viking Dancers, and Astor Street Opry Company’s ChrisLynn Taylor and the cast of “Scrooged in Astoria.” The United Finnish Kaleva Brothers and Sisters Astoria Lodge No. 2 will

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Kaitlyn Landwehr will be the 2016 Lucia Bride.

serve refreshments after the ceremony, and there will also be Scandinavian music by Jorgen and Steve Phillips and public dancing. In Sweden the preferred spelling is “Sankta Lucia” for the title of the young woman chosen to lead the procession of attendants in white robes and young men called “Star Boys.” Kaitlyn Landwehr,

who was Miss Denmark for the 2016 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival court, will be the Santa Lucia Bride and wear a crown of candles on her head. Other members of the court will be Lucia attendants. The new Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Court for 2017 will also be introduced at the ceremony. You do not have to be Scandinavian to participate and enjoy this fun evening. Everyone is invited to leave the Thanksgiving leftovers and shopping and come listen to music, sing some carols, mingle with friends and dance. Admission is $1 per person or $5 per family with all admission funds going to the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Scholarship Fund administered by the Astoria High School Scholarships, Inc. For more information visit Astoriascanfest.com or contact Loran Mathews at 503-325-6136.

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Enjoy Yuletide in Seaside this weekend Parade of Lights, 43rd annual gift fair and Santa on tap Nov. 25 to 27

Convention Center, located at 415 First Ave. in downtown. “This is a festive way to start your holiday shopping with the family,” says event coordinator Cyndi Mudge. “We have extraordinary vendors located in the heart of Seaside.” Each year more than 70 boutique vendors participate in the annual Seaside Holiday Artisan Gift Fair. The fair features ﬁne art, crafted beverages and artisan gifts by each vendor: paintings, ceramics, wood working, jewelry, clothing, children’s items, holiday food, specialty candy and books by coastal authors are among the many items.

SEASIDE — The Seaside Chamber of Commerce invites the public to kick off the holiday season at the beach and celebrate Yuletide in Seaside. Programs include the 43rd annual Seaside Holiday Artisan Gift Fair, the Paciﬁc Power Parade of Lights, Lighting of the Tree, caroling and visits with Santa. The fun begins Friday, Nov. 25, with the opening of the gift fair from noon to 5 p.m. at the Seaside Civic &

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‘I had a blessed life’

Seaview resident, veteran recalls the old days, World War II

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The gift fair continues through the weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27. Other highlights of Yuletide in Seaside include: • Daily visits with Santa: Children can visit Santa from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday and from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Seaside Civic & Convention Center. • Kids Wood Working Clinic: Sponsored by Home Depot, this clinic takes place Sunday at the gift fair (while supplies last). • The Parade of Lights, presented by Paciﬁc Power, starts at 7 p.m. Friday downtown. Also ﬁnd free

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Santa waves to the crowd at the 2014 Seaside Parade of Lights.

hot cider and cocoa in front of Finns Fish House (227 Broadway) starting at 6:30 p.m. while supplies last.

A Pacific Power truck makes its way through Seaside, glowing during the 2014 Parade of Lights. This year’s parade takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 in downtown Seaside.

• The Tree Lighting with Santa and community caroling led by local singer and Seaside Chamber Ambassador Shirley Yates will follow the parade. Winners of the

parade will be announced before visits with Santa. For a schedule of activities visit www.SeasideChamber.com or call Seaside Chamber at 503-738-6391.

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‘I had a blessed life’

Long Beach Peninsula resident, veteran recalls the old days and World War II

By DAVID CAMPICHE

The white shingled house sits on a shaded lot in Seaview, Washington, and seems proud to have served the Williams family for the last hundred years with shelter and comfort. The oldest living recipient of that quiet grace is one Warner Williams, a young 93, and a man anyone would choose for a mentor or as a coveted member of an extended family. “This is my home. Went to the first grade in this place,” he says. Indeed, Williams talks about catching the narrow-gauge railroad that ran down the street. How his uncle, Reese Williams, miscreant and a marvelous story teller (a family tradition), saw to it that his nephew arrived home safely. Williams remembers the horse-drawn wagon peddling milk, eggs and vegetables down his street. He talks about learning to swim with sand underfoot at China Beach in Ilwaco, Washington, long before that beach was altered in the dredging of the new Port of Ilwaco. Clamming was close to home — the frontal dune just west of the family house. The ocean was in his backyard, and Williams learned to both love and respect it. In those days, struggling with a wild unpredictable ocean without GPS or modern tracking and communication systems, many a fisherman drowned. About the time of his birth, an entire fishing fleet disap-

peared in a sudden spring storm. Though he has a Ph.D. from Stanford and was for years the dean of undergraduate studies at Portland State University, Williams denies any love affair with computers. “Don’t like them, particularly. Can’t use ‘em well,” he says. “Best I ever did was play a few games of solitaire.” Does he prefer a slower way of life? Ask the man, and you will get a warm comforting smile. September afternoons find him licking up the last of the summer sun and engaging in the art of conversation, often covering ground with his wit and an extraordinary sense of humor. If he is in a serious mood, one might pry out a war story, though he wishes such violence never happened. “War is bad,” he declares up front. Bad, as in the Battle of the Bulge; Pfc. Williams and his buddies fought at Elsenborn Ridge, where, vastly outnumbered, they held off two divisions of crack German soldiers until, five days later and out of fuel, the Germans moved south. Elsenborn was the only line that held firm against the German surprise attack in the Ardennes forest. He was in harm’s way again at the famous Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen. He crossed with one of the first platoons and remembers stumbling and dropping his machine gun and the sound it made, scraping across the steel grates of that strategic bridge, as it plunged into the Rhine River. He remembers

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Peninsula resident Warner Williams, 93, grew up in Seaview and saw action in Europe during World War II. PHOTO BY LAURIE ANDERSON

Warner Williams, 93, lives in the same house in Seaview, Washington, that he was raised in.

his fellow soldiers being slaughtered while crossing the Danube, and his anger at the loss of dear friends, comrades at arms. “War is bad,” he repeats. “War is always bad.” I wrote a bit about Williams some years ago. His generation is slipping away and so are the rich and powerful stories. Williams fought in the heat of World War II, and though he chooses not to acknowledge it, he is a hero. “I’m no hero,” he declares. “The real heroes lie in graves at Normandy and across Europe and the Pacific. You have to understand; heroes are the ones who didn’t make it home.“ If anything, Williams remains a humble man who understands himself. He sips on his coffee, and his sharp eyes penetrate across the warm space of a kitchen smelling of porcini stew and my wife’s fresh

apple pie. “Anyone who says he wasn’t afraid is mentally lost. I was scared every day,” he says. He talks of war movies, and how only one, “Saving Private Ryan,” seems to cover the truth. Williams was in the first unit to enter Dachau Concentration Camp. He stood on a communal grave that held 60,000 murdered Jews. At that he draws in a deep breath. “60,000,” he repeats. In 1945, he found himself angry. Infuriated. Asked his God, “Why?” God didn’t answer. We talked about the long road of life. “I’m no smarter now than I was in the sixth grade,” he says. I laugh quietly and think, You must have been quite a prodigy, Warner Williams, because friend, look at you now. We talk about free speech and the Aryan Nation. “People who draw swastikas and form fascist groups can’t really know what Hitler stood

for: evil incarnate,” he says. “Every person is my brother and sister. I don’t care who they pray to. Each deserves my love and respect.” We talk about life after death. He hopes for a reunion with loved ones. “I believe in that,” he says. “I wouldn’t change much. I had a blessed life. When we get together, I want to see my brother Rod, and my parents. Sylvia, my beloved wife. What a blessing she was. And the son we lost.” Life is full of loss. The Buddha prepared us for pain and joy. Jesus for salvation. We talk of luck, fate and karma. There simply are never enough answers. He bites into Laurie’s sublime apple pie and smiles broadly. Perhaps the pie triggers fond memories? Warner Williams met Sylvia in the choir at Whitman College. On a slow day after Pearl Harbor, Williams and three friends enlisted. They thought they would finish college first. Stick with the reserves. No such luck —

just months later, Williams found himself in Normandy. Soon, he landed in Patton’s Third Army, and by now, you know some of that story. But what can anyone really know? War is savage and memories are mostly kept secret. Buried with time and dust. The people who know war best are the foot soldiers. Williams earned many medals for valor. They hang in his home in Seaview, lonely-like but distinguished, on a painted wooden wall. He would trade them all for one of the friends he lost in Belgium. To this day, Williams remains proud and humble, an intelligent human being, gilded with courage and distinction. “Nobody ever wins a war,” he says. The other day, he had just positioned himself in a chair in his front yard to soak up some late summer sun. Suddenly there was a downpour. When asked if he was disappointed, his response was, “I don’t care! I’m in Seaview!”

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Discover local gifts that Hear live folk, pop music make a difference Dec. 10 at the Sou’Wester Lodge ASTORIA — Where can you meet friendly people interested in talking to you, sample locally baked goodies while live musicians underscore the festive atmosphere, and enter a drawing to win a pound of your favorite coffee, a mid-winter overnight innand-spa escape, or beautiful hand-crafted art for your wall — all while completing your holiday shopping with inspiring gifts? Where can you find unique gifts for people on your list — gifts sure to please, that never come in the wrong size or color, that ship anywhere in the continental U.S. for less than 50 cents? Gifts That Make a Difference, Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Liberty is the best answer. From noon to 4 p.m. in the McTavish Room upstairs at the Liberty Theater, over 30 area not-for-profit groups from Cannon Beach to Long Beach will gather to light up the holiday season. Anyone meeting and talking to volunteers from these organizations is sure to see old friends, meet new ones, discover programs and opportunities, and find a fit for their time or donations. There are three different ways to donate: giving money, signing up for volunteered time, or donating Wish List items (See Sidebar.) Donors become eligible to win gifts themselves. The names of everyone who makes donations or purchases at the event go into drawings for a complimentary stay at the Cannery Pier Hotel and Spa, a pound of Thundermuck Coffee, quilted tapestry art by Laurie Caplan and more. Purchases include concert tickets, handmade ornaments and items directly relating to

WISH LISTS ASTORIA WARMING CENTER: new men’s underwear, warm jackets, rain gear CASA: Children’s books in new or very good condition, particularly those with firm covers WILDLIFE CENTER of the NORTH COAST: Costco or Home Depot gift cards, Costco-brand Nitrile exam gloves (size medium), Clorox bleach and disinfecting wipes, Simple Green concentrate, garbage bags, concentrated laundry detergent, heavy duty scrubbing sponges and scouring pads, first class stamps

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Clockwise from upper left, Santa and Mrs. Claus pose with Liberty Theater Director Jennifer Crockett and LinMarie DiCianni of Lower Columbia TimeBank.

the nonprofits’ work or made by their clients. What about the unique, inspired gifts? The gift that makes a difference is a donation made in someone’s name to a group that aligns with their interests. Arts and nature, local foods, animals and advocacy, community and communications — there will be groups to please everyone. Nonprofits’ gift announcements describe for the recipient the work the organization will do in their honor and can be “gift wrapped” or mailed in a holiday card chosen from a wide selection of free cards. Receiving gifts like these touches hearts and resonates

with the spirit of the season. In fact, Santa and Mrs. Claus liked the idea so much they flew down from the North Pole to talk with the host organizations and decided to endorse the event. After appearing at the Liberty’s entrance from noon to 3 p.m. for photos and children’s visits, Santa and Mrs. Claus will move to the McTavish Room to meet the people who do good works all year and perhaps get some last-minute ideas of their own. Hosts Lower Columbia TimeBank, the Liberty Theater and United Way of Clatsop County join over a dozen local sponsoring organizations and restaurants in inviting the public to discover Gifts That Make a Difference — because helping others never comes in the wrong size. For more information and a list of participating groups linked to their individual websites, visit www.GiftsThatMakeaDifference.org or call 503-325-6886. Nonprofits interested in participating should contact LinMarie DiCianni at 928-863-0906 as soon as possible or visit www. GiftsThatMakeaDifference. org to reserve one of the last available spaces.

SEAVIEW, Wash. — The Sou’Wester Lodge will host live music Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26. Shows start at 8 p.m. On Friday, hear dynamic genre-nomadic duo Ivy and Joel Ricci perform. The duo travels easily between territories of folk, country, soul, rock and “whatever that is.” The Riccis are multi-instrumentalists who marry brass, strings and vocal harmonies with a reverence for simplicity and chance. They bring with them musical nuances of the Southwest, Northwest, East Coast and most recently, the culture of songwriting and listening unique to San Marcos, Texas. Then, on Saturday, Portland experimental pop group Mordecai will perform, joined by Woolen, another band. Mordecai is made up of Andrew Endres on lap steel and Kate Kilbourne on violin. The duo has drawn

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Ivy and Joel Ricci will perform Nov. 25 at the Sou’Wester Lodge.

likeness to such artists as James Blake, Churches and Bon Iver. The concerts are free and open to the public. The Sou’Wester Lodge is located at 3728 J Place. For more information, call the lodge at 360-642-2542. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Portland experimental pop group Mordecai will perform Saturday.

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Hear Dutch, Irish folk music in Long Beach Peninsula Arts Center hosts Margot Limburg, Timothy Hull LONG BEACH, Wash. — The Peninsula Arts Center will host folk musicians Margot Limburg and Timothy Hull for a performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. Limburg is a Dutch singer-songwriter who hails from Passlo, a small township in northeast Netherlands. Currently based in Amsterdam, Limburg has been singing and touring extensively around Europe, Australia and the U.S. for the past 15 years. Her hauntingly rich alto voice and approach to both songwriting and traditional folk music arrangements are what make her a compelling performer. Her love of writing and of words is evident in her own original songs and in the songs she selects from the vast traditional repertoire. The story in each song compels her both as a writer

songs he brings to the stage are originals, the influence of the old world, full of traditional music, is clear. Hull’s songs are dreamy and vivid, glorious and sad. He effortlessly blends the personal with the political, the local with the global and the ancient with the up-to-the-minute. Hull’s songs are about life lived on a human scale, as captured in his vivid snapshots of playing and living on the streets or in a makeshift camp by a river, of wandering and rambling the roads and the rails, of making do in difficult circumstances. And in the immediacy and simple dailiness of these images, Hull delivers the goods. Wine, beer, and other refreshments will be available for purchase. The Peninsula Arts Center is located at 504 Pacific Ave. N. Admission is $12 at the door or online through Brown Paper Tickets, or call Bill at 360-901-0962. Concerts benefit the Long Beach Peninsula Acoustic Music Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization.

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Timothy Hull, left, and Margot Limburg will perform Nov. 26 at the Peninsula Arts Center.

and interpreter of other people’s songs. Years of touring as an accompanist on guitar for traditional harpist Ed ten Hoedt along with her interest in a wide variety of styles from country to bluegrass, pop and rock, serve as a rich foundation upon which she has created her style of music. Hull is a widely appreciated singer-songwriter from Whidbey Island, Washing-

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There’s no business like small business Hear from small business experts at next Ales & Ideas lecture Dec. 1 ASTORIA — What does it take to create a successful small business? That’s the topic of the next Ales & Ideas free community lecture, “There’s No Business Like Small Business,” set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Fort George Lovell Showroom, located at 426 14th St. Business experts from Clatsop Economic Development Resources and Clatsop Community College’s Small Business Development Center will share insights and trends about small businesses at the presentation. Did you know that 99.7 percent of all U.S. businesses are small businesses, and that 50 percent of all small businesses fail within the first five years? Did you also know that Millennials now outspend Baby Boomers? Join CEDR staff and local business owners to explore: • Why so many people

start businesses; • How some businesses buck the trend and thrive; • What trends are dominating the small business landscape; • Why you don’t need to leave Clatsop County for your dream job; and • How Clatsop Community College and its Small Business Development Center can help. Presenters will include Kevin Leahy, executive director of CEDR and the SBDC; David Reid, SBDC lead adviser; Tammy Lambert, office manager at CEDR and SBDC; Mark Redwine, Small Business Management program advisor; and Walt Postlewait, the executive vice president of lending at Craft 3 and manager of the 2016-17 Small Business Management Cohort at SBDC. Ales & Ideas is presented by Clatsop Community College and the Fort George Brewery. Doors open with food and beverage service at 6 p.m. Seasonal beers on tap, food and other beverages are available for purchase, but no purchase is required. All ages are welcome.

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How were the Corps of Discovery and the War of 1812 connected? History & Hops speaker to delve into specifics at Nov. 30 lecture SEASIDE — The next History & Hops free local history lecture will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 at Seaside Brewing Co., located at 851 Broadway. Due to Thanksgiving, this month’s date has been adjusted from the usual last Thursday

of the month to the last Wednesday of the month. When thinking about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the War of 1812 does not usually come to mind. But the two historical happenings are connected. At History & Hops, Lorna Hainesworth, a self-described ambassador and national traveler, will share her research and findings about members of the Corps of Discovery and others closely associated

who had significant life experiences during the War of 1812. She’ll use illustrations and contemporary maps to describe events of the war and shows current-day photographs of some of the places where members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition were known to have served. An essay on the subject will be available to event attendees. Hainesworth has presented at many historical

societies and events across the country. History & Hops is a monthly series of local history discussions hosted by the Seaside Museum at Seaside Brewing Co. The Seaside Museum and Historical Society is a nonprofit educational institution with the mission to collect, preserve and interpret materials illustrative of the history of Seaside and the surrounding area. The museum is located at 570 Necanicum Drive and is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Find more information at www.seasidemuseum.org

Apply to be a board member on the Lower Nehalem Watershed Council Deadline to apply is Dec. 15, members will be elected Jan. 12 NEHALEM — Might you, a colleague or a friend be interested in helping to guide your local watershed council in 2017? Are you enthusiastic about native fish? Love to better the environment and your community? Would you like to learn more about conserving and enhancing the Nehalem watershed? Then this might be the opportunity you are looking for: Lower Nehalem Watershed Council is seeking applications for its 2017 Board of Directors. Watershed councils are locally organized, voluntary, non-regulatory groups established to improve the condition of watersheds in their local area. Watershed councils are made up of people from the local communities. They represent local knowledge and have ties to the existing community in

all its complexities. Councils work across jurisdictional boundaries and agency mandates to look at the watershed more holistically. The council can be a forum to bring local, state and federal land management agencies and plans together with local property owners and private land managers. Through the council, partnerships between residents, local, state and federal agency staff and other groups can be developed Local watershed councils are effective in the development and implementation of projects to maintain and restore the biological and physical process in the watersheds for the sustainability of their communities. Councils bring varied interests together in a non-regulatory setting to form a common vision for the ecological and economic sustainability and livability of their watershed. Councils often identify landowner participants for important projects, develop priorities for local projects, and establish goals and standards for future conditions in the watershed.

LNWC is a citizens’ group and tax-exempt nonprofit corporation. The duties of a board member include providing leadership and direction to the council, guiding the work of the council, reviewing project and grant proposals, and regular attendance at monthly meetings. LNWC’s board is made up of five to seven members, including the chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer. The Board of Directors meets monthly, typically from 3 to 5 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month, at Nehalem City Hall, which is located at 35900 Eighth St. The next LNWC meeting will be held Wednesday, Dec. 7. The agenda will include board elections, current and future projects, and other council business. All are invited to apply to be a council board member. The council welcomes participation from a diverse citizenry, including active or retired farmers, foresters, woodland owners, rural and urban residents, business owners,

and government, university or NGO staff and scientists. LNWC is committed to watershed improvement action (e.g. water quality, habitat for fish and wildlife) through community discussion, inclusive decision making and voluntary action. The council is dedicated to the protection, preservation and enhancement of the Nehalem watershed through leadership, cooperation and education. LNWC brings grant dollars to the area and leverages donations to achieve both programs and projects. New Board of Directors members will be elected at the Jan. 12 Annual Meeting & Speaker Series event at 7 p.m. at the Pine Grove Community House, located at 225 Laneda Ave. in Manzanita. Interested applicants should contact the council coordinator at lnwc@ nehalemtel.net or 503-3687424 for more information and to receive a Board of Directors nomination form. Nomination forms will be received until Dec. 15.

Enjoy breakfast with Santa Nov. 26 GEARHART — McMenamins Gearhart Hotel and Sand Trap Pub will host a festive Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, Nov. 26. Why stand in a long line at the mall or department store waiting to talk to Santa when you can relax at a table with your family, enjoying a hot buffet breakfast, house-roasted coffee and more? When it’s your kid’s turn to sit and chat with Santa, capture the moment with your own camera. The buffet menu is for kids and adults alike, with

dishes such as sausage and bacon, French toast sticks, fruit salad, scrambled eggs and sides. There are two times for Breakfast with Santa at McMenamins: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. McMenamins is located at 1157 N. Marion Ave. Tickets for the event cost $18 for adults, $13 for children age 6 months to 10 years, and free for children under 6 months. Tickets are available online at www. mcmenamins.com For more information, call McMenamins at 503717-8150.

Events 894 Commercial Street

503*325*4356

FRIDAY * DECember 9

Jesse Lee Falls Band Port Call Bistro Bar of

Port of call specials

wednesdays 6-11pm

Open Mic & Jam Session Port of Call Bistro & Bar

JAM SESSION MOVING TO THURSDAY NIGHTS STARTING DEC.1ST!!!

Sunday GAME DAY

• Monday: Closed for winter hours • Tuesday: Closed for winter hours • Thursday: Burger and draft beer for 10.00 • Breakfast every Sunday and Saturdayopen at 10am • Sunday: $10 Bloody Mary Bar-10am to 2pm. Active military appreciation day 20% off with proof of service. $10 bottomless mimosa’s for 2 hours between 10am to 2pm.

(LIFE-SIZED JENGA, CORN HOLE) Come in for the Bloody Mary bar & football!

saturday december 10 * 8:30pm

DR. LOVE

Astoria Event Center (Tickets sold at the door)

4 KISS lovin’ buddies, all Tacoma musicians or involved in the scene, playin’ the music they grew up on. Back to their roots, and having fun.

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Raise funds for nonprofits at Magnanimous Mug Award ASTORIA — Fort George Brewery will hold its Magnanimous Mug Award event at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29. Several benevolent craft beer drinkers are raising money for different local nonprofits of their choice, but only one among them will hoist the Magnanimous Mug for 2017: The person who raises the most money by 8 p.m. Nov. 29 will receive the mug.

Head to the upstairs pub Nov. 29, and raise a pint and some funds for local causes. All money raised will go to the nonprofits that evening. And Fort George will double that winning amount. The Magnanimous Mug Award is a part of Fort George’s Benefit Night, held the last Tuesday of the month.

2016 ANNUAL COAST WEEKEND

PHOTO contest Submit all photos online at:

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Official Rules: Who can enter? • Photographers of all ages; must be residents of Oregon or Washington state.

What photographs are eligible? • All subjects are welcome. • Digital entries: Digital photographs may be color or black-and-white and must be JPEGs, maximum of 5MB, 300 dpi resolution and at least 5”x7” in image size.

Submission deadline: • Entries will be accepted Wednesday, Nov. 16 through Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016

Results: • Top 10 photographs will be published in the Coast Weekend print edition on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. • Top 25 photographs will be published online at CoastWeekend.com on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. • Gift cards will be awarded for first-, second- and thirdplace winners, plus a People’s Choice winner voted for online Dec. 12 to Dec. 18.

Other contest rules: • All photographs entered may be used in future publications by the EO Media Group • Each entry must include the entrant’s name, home address, age, a description of the photograph and email address.

Author to share adventurous essays Astoria Public Library to host Diana Kirk Dec. 1

ASTORIA — As part of its new Meet the Author free series of readings and book presentations by Oregon authors, Astoria Public Library will host Portland author Diana Kirk at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 to read from her first book, a humorous memoir, “Licking Flames: Tales of a Half-Assed Hussy.” Kirk is every girlfriend’s adult version of the sneaky kid at school enticing rosycheeked innocents to just “take a drag” from her clove cigarette. And don’t you want to because it feels ohso-good to be bad? “Licking Flames: Tales of a Half-Assed Hussy” offers a strong woman’s spin on contemporary life. Readers will relate to the rollicking tales of experimentation, tribulation and exploration included in

AUTHOR APPEARANCE 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 Astoria Public Library 450 10th St., Astoria Free

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Diana Kirk will read from her book Dec. 1 at the Astoria Public Library.

“Licking Flames: Tales of a Half-Assed Hussy” by Diana Kirk.

“Licking Flames.” If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t quite fit in a neat box while coming into your own as an adult, you’ll be seduced by this eccentric collection. The stories breathe authenticity: funny, sad, disturbing, adventurous and, above all else, brutally honest. Kirk will make readers gasp and buckle over in

this collection of brash and adventurous essays about travel abroad, friendships, family, sex and working in a man’s world, where Kirk makes and breaks her own rules. Kirk was born in San Francisco, California and has traveled the world extensively. In all, she has visited a total of 37 countries on

five continents as well as 46 states. She currently resides in Portland with her husband and three sons. When she isn’t reminiscing about her almost-truebut-not-quite past or writing she works as a real estate investor. The Astoria Public Library is guided by the mission statement, “Explore ideas, engage minds, excite imagination.” For more information about library programs and services, contact library staff at 503325-7323 or comments@ astorialibrary, or visit www. astorialibrary.org

Holidays at the Beach offers a magical start to the season Meet Mrs. Claus and Santa, enjoy arts and crafts Nov. 25 to 27 LONG BEACH, Wash. — Kick off the holiday season on the Long Beach Peninsula with Holidays at the Beach. Events take place Friday to Sunday, Nov. 25 to 27. First, all ages are invited to join Mrs. Claus and the Railroad Conductor noon Friday, Nov. 25 for a free showing of “The Polar Express” at the Neptune Theater, located at 809 Ocean Beach Blvd. S. Mrs. Claus loves to meet children

and will be in her pajamas for the movie. Join her pajama party by wearing your favorite holiday jammies, and bring a favorite toy. Prizes will be awarded for the best dressed. The snack bar will be open for purchases. Donations for next year’s movie will be accepted. You can also visit Hungry Harbor Grille at 313 S. Pacific Way and find a Holiday Village Scene, complete with a warf, downtown, neighborhood, countryside and mountains. Saturday, Nov. 26 brings magic to Veteran’s Field. Get there early for the best seat to watch Mrs. Claus and her special helpers perform a magic show. You know nev-

er know what Mrs. C has up her sleeve — or when Santa might roll into to town! The magic show will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. At Santa’s Workshop Arts and Crafts Project from 2 to 4 p.m., children can make and take home a free holiday souvenir. Pictures with Santa will be available at 4 p.m. Then, at 5 p.m., stay and watch the Tree Lighting. Veteran’s Field is located on the corner of Third Street and Oregon Avenue S.E. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, find crafts, photos and under the sea fun at Veteran’s Field. Travel under the sea and have your photo taken with Grand-

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Meet Mrs. Claus at Holidays at the Beach, Nov. 25 to 27 in Long Beach, Washington.

mer Mermaid — slip on a mermaid tail or shark fin and create a unique holiday photo. Kids can also make an adorable jellyfish hanging ornament out of recycled materials to take home; materials and instruction will be provided.

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Array of art awaits on Long Beach Peninsula Peninsula Arts Association offers ninth annual Studio Tour LONG BEACH PENINSULA, Wash. — Thanksgiving weekend offers you a special opportunity to tour the backroads and byways of the Long Beach Peninsula: the Peninsula Arts Association’s ninth annual Studio Tour. Many local artists will open their personal studios tucked away in the forests between Willapa Bay and the Pacific Ocean. You’ll see glass art, pottery, paintings, photography, monoprints, jewelry, fabric art, metal sculpture, wood carving, repurposed art, demonstrations and more. If your desire is to shop small this season or to surprise someone special with a unique gift and have an adventure while you shop, then the Studio Tour is this is the place to be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26. Maps are available online at www.beachartist.org, the Peninsula Arts Association Facebook page, the Long Beach Visitors Bureau, The Picture Attic in Long Beach, Bay Avenue Gallery in Ocean Park, and the Ocean Park Area Chamber office. This year will feature 16 venues and 20 participating artists. The route will be well marked with “Art Event” signs. If you start in the south, you’ll meet Linda Marsh and Debbie Haugsten at Marsh Pottery Studio on the hill in Ilwaco. Marsh makes both handbuilt and thrown pieces. You’ll find fanciful and functional items for the kitchen as well as the garden. She’ll offer demonstrations all day. Haugsten recreates her fresh and fun jewelry by taking apart vintage pieces and making them new again.

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Artist Bette Lu Krause stands between two of her paintings.

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Garden animals by Karen Brownlee.

Karen Brownlee’s clay studio is just behind her house on nearby Sandridge Road. The bright colors on her stoneware emphasize both classical shapes and whimsical designs. Her Raku pieces, mosaics and magical garden animals are sure to delight. Crossing to Pacific Highway and heading north a bit, you’ll find Kristi Marshall in her studio at Our Place at the Beach. She enjoys creatively repurposing vintage and other cast-off items and makes art, jewelry and home décor, including lamps. The Picture Attic, a local gallery and art supply store, will feature owner Jean Nitzel’s quirky watercolors of local birds and iconic peninsula places. Nitzel’s galley has been in business for more than 35 years and represents 16 local artists in a variety of mediums. She also offers prints and cards.

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A watercolor by Eric Wiegardt.

Don’t miss The Hobbit Shop, Jim Unwin’s woodcarving lair that houses his creations: functional, fanciful and finely crafted carved wood pieces in his personal and in Northwest native style. Unwin’s way of seeing the figures in a block of wood will amaze visitors. Backtrack a bit and cross the peninsula on Cranberry Road and turn north to discover Penny Treat and Elizabeth Bonn-Zimmerman’s Sandridge Road studios. Treat is an established artist with a bay view studio full of new work — these days she is hand painting on silk and creating new woodblocks for an upcoming show. Come and see her hydrangea wreaths and topiary trees made from her

garden plants. Just up the road, Bonn-Zimmerman focuses on pattern, color and printing in her studio. You’ll find one-of-a-kind prints and making of all sorts, including repurposed jewelry. Eric Wiegardt has been painting loose and fresh magic since 1985 in his great-grandfather’s Victorian home turned studio gallery. His watercolors have won numerous national and international awards. Wiegardt’s paintings reflect his European travels and are frequently inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest: the beaches, sunsets, Willapa Bay, forests, fishing boats and flowers. Weir Studios has been busy making lots of brandnew surprises. Andrea and Sven Weir create glass and stone jewelry and fused glass bowls and plates, as well as oil paintings and drawings. Judith McFadden works with oils and photography to create realistic scenes. She is pleased for the opportunity to welcome visitors to her home and share her art. Bay Avenue Gallery represents more than 50 local artists in an array of mediums. Owner, artist and art teacher Sue Raymond hand builds flocks of sea birds and small animal characters displaying a variety of comical attitudes. Demonstrations of holiday animals will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, and potter’s wheel demos will take place Saturday afternoon. Carol Couch is a longtime resident watercolor painter and art instructor. Her popular work features interesting local subjects. The Studio Tour is Couch’s biggest party of the year complete with stellar refreshments. Judy Cox and Nancy Meyrick are co-hostessing

PENINSULA ARTS ASSOCIATION STUDIO TOUR 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26 Linda Marsh and Debbie Haugsten, 2112 Klahanee Drive S.W., Ilwaco Karen Brownlee, 4905 Sandridge Road, Long Beach Kristi Marshall, 1309 Ocean Beach Blvd. S., Long Beach The Picture Attic, 711 Pacific Ave. N., Long Beach The Hobbit Shop, 15024 Pacific Way, Long Beach Penny Treat, 15316 Sandridge Road, Long Beach Elizabeth Bonn-Zimmerman, 15915 Sandridge Road, Long Beach Wiegardt Studio Gallery, 2607 Bay Ave., Ocean Park Andrea Weir, 2217 Bay Ave., Ocean Park Judy McFadden, 24013 J Place, Ocean Park Bay Avenue Gallery, 1406 Bay Ave., Ocean Park Carol Couch, 27007 U St., Ocean Park Michele B. Naquaiya, 1609 273rd Place, Ocean Park Bette Lu Krause, 27806 L Place, Ocean Park Don Perry, 34516 J Place, Ocean Park Betsey Nelson, 808 354th Place, Ocean Park at Couch’s studio. Cox, a popular card maker, will demonstrate and offer for sale her handmade iris fold and papercast cards as well as holiday cards and framed prints. Meyrick loves to tell stories with her photography. Michele B. Naquaiya’s cozy studio is full of hand knit accessories like hats and scarves. She also makes mosaic art from recycled materials; her wall plates depict her abstract designs. Naquaiya is an artist who works in several mediums and is always inspired by the materials she collects, such as broken dishes, bits of mirrors or ceramic flowers, stones or broken porcelain. Giving discarded materials a new life is her motto. Bette Lu Krause’ studio is tucked into the trees a bit north of Ocean Park. Her passion for wild places informs her work with acrylic paints on canvas. She’ll offer her art as originals and as prints, on tiles, ornaments, cards and on locally silk-screened T-shirts. Come

and see the newest longsleeved shirts just in time for the holidays. As a naturalist, Krause strives to help others embrace the Earth. Sharing Krause’s studio is glass artist Vickie Branch, offering handmade dichroic jewelry, handmade glass beads, glass ornaments and wind chimes. Up on J Place in Surfside, Don Perry works with a plasma cutter to hand cut his metal pieces. Fish, mermaids, symbols, sayings as well as signs and holiday trees crafted especially for the Studio Tour are made from recycled industrial saw blades, mild steel, stainless steel and copper. He’ll be demonstrating his unusual craft. The tour’s northernmost artist’s studio belongs to Betsey Nelson. An accomplished, award-winning, published artist and art instructor, Nelson works with color and atmosphere in oil, pastel, ink, gouache and graphite. She also shows and teaches in Sedona, Arizona.

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The left side of this photo shows the interior of the former women’s waiting room in the west wing of Astoria’s former train depot in June 2011, just as the Columbia River Maritime Museum began to fundraise for the building’s $2.5 million restoration. On the right, Sam Johnson, the museum’s executive director, stands in the same, nearly 1,400-square-foot room of the restored building in January 2013, just before its opening and dedication as the new Barbey Maritime Center. The building now hosts workshops, exhibits and community events.

FAMILIAR NORTH COAST BUILDINGS HAVE STORIES TO TELL By DAN HAAG

Noted architect Frank Lloyd Wright claimed “Every great architect is — necessarily — a great poet. He must be a great original interpreter of his time, his day, his age.” Certain buildings are more than bricks, wood, stairs and miles of electrical wiring; they are poetry in perpetuity.

From roller rink to playhouse

Cannon Beach’s iconic Coaster Theater is renowned for its robust theatrical schedule. Purchased in the 1960s by theater enthusiasts Richard and Margaret Atherton, the building was extensively renovated as the new Coaster Theater by Maurie Clark in 1972. Locals and visitors are likely quite used to the intimate playhouse and can’t imagine it serving any other purpose. But once upon a time, attire for a night out at the familiar Hemlock Street building called for roller skates rather

than an evening gown or suit and tie. The Wave Roller Rink, built in 1924 by Ray Walker, was one of Cannon Beach’s early sources of entertainment. For the low, low price of 35 cents, patrons could happily skate all day. Kids rented skates that simply clamped onto their shoes, and “skate setters” — who wore a skate key around their necks — would tighten skates as needed.

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Astoria’s old train depot was reopened to the public and renamed the Barbey Maritime Center in January 2013 after an extensive renovation.

It was a bit of a prestigious gig, too: Skate setters got to skate for free. One day a week, the rink served double-duty as a silent movie theater, complete with a piano player to accompany the films. Folding chairs were placed on top of the rink for seating, and adults paid 15 cents while children paid 10. Vacationing beach-goers weren’t the only ones to enjoy Wave Roller Rink; during the 1940s, U.S. Coast Guard personnel would frequent the rink during off hours while they were stationed in Cannon Beach. As business dwindled at the rink, different ideas emerged as to the direction the building should take. “Maurie Clark had a real passion for theater,” says Elaine Murdy-Trucke, executive director at the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum. “He wanted to see more art, theater and live music in town.” The transition to a working theater began in the 1960s, highlighted by Portland State University’s Haystack Program and Summer Stock Company. Now, the Coaster Theater is synonymous with volunteerism. The nonprofit community theater’s annual lineup of plays and musicals are brought to the stage by local volunteer actors and backstage crew. “It was definitely a passion project for the Clarks and everyone involved,” Murdy-Trucke says. “It still has that community volunteer spirit.”

‘A real gem’

When a community’s history is so closely entwined with its geography, saving a building to better preserve that relationship takes on a sense of urgency. Such was the case with Astoria’s Barbey Maritime Center for Research and Industry. Thanks to the extensive $2.5 million restoration undertaken by the Columbia River Maritime Museum, the Barbey Maritime Center — named in honor of the Barbey family, which ran the Barbey Packing Company, a front runner in the Columbia River salmon packing industry — was dedicated in January 2013. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Repairing and remodeling the building that would become the Coaster Theatre was a community effort.

Maurie Clark presented Cannon Beach with the Coaster Theatre as we know it today.

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COA S T W E E K E N D C A L E N DA R Saturday, Nov. 26 Saturday

Holiday Wreath Making

11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cannon Beach Chamber Community Hall, 207 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, $15. Get creative at this holiday wreath-making class, complete with an instructor, materials, refreshments and holiday music.

Thursday, Nov. 24 Turkey Trot 8:30 a.m., Quatat Park, 493 Oceanway St., Seaside, 503-738-3311, $10. The race will take place Thanksgiving morning for friends and families to enjoy the fall weather and exercise; prizes awarded. Gobbler Gallop 9 a.m., Maritime Memorial Park, end of Bay Street, Astoria, $10 or five cans of food. Run, walk or gallop with friends and family in Astoria Parks & Rec’s Thanksgiving Day 5K race on the Astoria Riverwalk. Registration at 8 a.m.; in advance at astoriaparks.com Turkey Trot for MS 9 a.m., Eklund Park, off Prospect Ave./ Hwy. 101, South Bend, Wash., 360-942-7138, $10. Participate in this 5K fun run/walk for Multiple Sclerosis, includes prizes and raffle baskets; registration at 8:30 a.m.

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Coast Weekend editor suggested events

Friday, Nov. 25 Mimosa Madness 8 a.m., downtown Canon Beach, 503436-2623. It’s Cannon Beach’s refreshing alternative to the craziness of Black Friday with shopping deals, complimentary mimosas and refreshments from 8 to 11 a.m. Get your purchases gift wrapped from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cannon Beach Library. PAA Studio Tour 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., multiple locations,

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Long Beach, Wash., 360-665-6041. This two-day annual event takes place at studios, galleries and merchants along the peninsula, inviting visitors to meet the artists and find one-of-a-kind art, home décor, jewelry and more. Plaid Friday 10 a.m., downtown Astoria, 503-791-7940. Think outside of the big box and shop local for the holiday season on Plaid Friday.

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Holidays at the Beach Noon, Neptune Theatre, 809 Ocean Beach Blvd., Long Beach, Wash., free, all ages. Holidays at the Beach kicks off with the movie “The Polar Express,” rated G; concessions available. Holiday Open House Noon, Redmen Hall, 1394 State Route 4, Skamokawa, Wash., 360-795-3007. Redmen Hall will host a Holiday Open House to Dec. 11, featuring assorted wares of artisan, handmade and craft gifts for everyone from jewelry and furniture

to knitted treasures. Santa Lucia Festival 7 p.m., Astoria High School, 1001 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-3256136, $1 to $5, all ages. This annual festival

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of lights features the traditional Lucia procession, Scandinavian dancing, refreshments and live music. “It’s A Wonderful Life” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock

St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $15 to $20, rated PG. “It’s A Wonderful Life” celebrates the faith of the season, America’s philosophy of life and support for family and community.

Holiday Gift Fair

Pickleball 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Camp Rilea Gymnasium, 333168 Patriot Way, Warrenton, 503860-1382, $4, all levels. Great exercise and fun, includes demonstrations and instruction; balls and paddles provided. Gingerbread Tea 1 to 4 p.m., Seaside Museum & Historical Society, 570 Necanicum Drive, Seaside, 503-738-7065, $3 to $5, all ages. The Seaside Museum and Butterfield Cottage will host its annual holiday Gingerbread Tea with homemade

Noon to 5 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-738-6391, all ages. More than 70 boutique vendors will participate in the annual holiday artisan gift fair featuring fine art, crafted beverages and artisan gifts, children’s items, specialty candy, coastal books and food.

Sunday, Nov. 27

Holiday Gift Fair 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-738-6391, all ages. More than 70 boutique vendors will participate in the annual holiday artisan gift fair featuring fine art, crafted beverages and artisan gifts, children’s items, specialty candy, coastal books and food. PAA Studio Tour 10 a.m., multiple locations, Long Beach, Wash., 360-665-6041. This annual event takes place at studios, galleries and merchants along the peninsula, inviting visitors to meet the artists and find one-of-a-kind art, home décor, jewelry and more.

Holiday Gift Fair 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503738-6391, all ages. The annual holiday artisan gift fair features fine art, crafted beverages and artisan gifts, children’s items, specialty candy, coastal books and food.

Breakfast with Santa 9 a.m., McMenamins, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503717-8150, $13 to $18, all ages. McMenamins is offering two breakfasts with Santa, includes a hot buffet breakfast and beverage; bring a camera and take a picture, too. Repeats at 11 a.m.

gingerbread, hot cider, hot cocoa or tea; includes raffles and live music. Holidays at the Beach 1 p.m., Veterans Field, 3914 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., all ages. Mrs. Claus will put on a magic show followed by an arts and crafts workshop, pictures with Santa and another Mrs. Claus magic show.

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Volunteers Needed 1 p.m., Doughboy Monument (across from the Holiday Inn Express on Marine Drive), Astoria. Mem-

Enter to win a $100 Gift Certiﬁcate!

Bring your receipt showing purchase of $100 or more from any one store and pick a gift off the tree! Gifts range from $5 to $100. Limit one gift per receipt, must be 18 years or older, while supplies last.

Limit one entry per person per store, must be 18 years or older, no purchase necessary, do not need to be present to win.

Limit one entry per person, must be 18 years or older, no purchase necessary, do not need to be present to win.

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bers of the Uniontown Association is asking for volunteers to help with decorating Uniontown for the holidays, refreshments served. Wild Mushroom Program 1 p.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, 503-861-3170, $5 parking, all ages. A ranger-led guide to discover wild mushrooms and to learn the role they play in the health of a forest; meet at Coffenbury Lake. Twinkle Tours 5 p.m., High Life Ad-

ventures, 92111 High Life Road, Warrenton, 503-861-9875. Enjoy a zip line course in the dark during High Life’s Twinkle Tours every Saturday to Jan. 30, followed by hot cocoa and apple cider around a bonfire. “It’s A Wonderful Life” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $15 to $20, rated PG. “It’s A Wonderful Life” celebrates the faith of the season, America’s philosophy of life and support for family and community.

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“It’s A Wonderful Life” 3 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $15 to $20, rated PG. “It’s A Wonderful Life” celebrates the faith of the season, America’s philosophy of life and support for family and community.

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Holidays at the Beach 11 a.m., Veterans Field, 3914 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., all ages. Come under the sea and have a photo taken with the Christmas mermaid.

Tuesday, Nov. 29 All About Slugs 1:30 p.m., Pine Grove Community Center, 225 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Nehalem Bay Garden Club will feature a talk by Claudia Groth on “Slug Hunting: Know Your Enemy.”

Magnanimous Mug Award 5 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria. Help competitors raise funds for local nonprofits. The one who raises the most wins the Magnanimous Mug for 2017.

Wednesday, Nov. 30 Pickleball 10 a.m., Camp Rilea Gymnasium, 333168 Patriot Way, Warrenton, 503-860-1382, $5, all levels. Great exercise and fun, includes demonstrations and instruction, balls and paddles provided. Wild Mushroom Hike 1 p.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, 503-861-3170,

free, all ages. This is a guided hike for wild mushrooms. Dress for the weather, bring a basket, pocketknife and meet at Battery Russell. History & Hops 6 p.m., Seaside Brewing Co., 851 Broadway, Seaside, 503-7387065. Seaside Museum and Seaside Brewing presents “Connections Between the Corps of

Discovery and the War of 1812” with Lorna Hainesworth. IMS Winter Concert 7 p.m., Hilltop Auditorium, 442 Brumbach Ave., Ilwaco, Wash., all ages. The Ilwaco Middle School presents its winter concert featuring holiday music performed by local fifth and sixth graders.

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Thursday, Dec. 1 Creative Coast Talks 6 p.m., Creative Coast Project Space, Sandpiper Square, 170 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-4426. The Creative Coast is a series of talks aimed at sharing information and experiences between artists and

art professionals. Meet the Author 6 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, 503-325-7323, free. Diana Kirk will read and discuss her newest book “Licking Flames: Tales of a Half-Assed Hussy.”

Ales & Ideas 7 p.m., Fort George Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St., Astoria, free. The program will be “There’s No Business Like Small Business” with staff from CEDR and SBDC; food and beverage service available at 6 p.m.

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Need a new burger joint? Try Ruby’s Review and photos by MOUTH OF THE COLUMBIA MOUTH@COASTWEEKEND.COM

It’s raining burgers. As the Mouth I eat so many. It’s ridiculous. Ten-year-old me wouldn’t be able to fathom that this is a job. But on the North Coast, burger and microbrew joints are as prolific as puffins. I suppose it’s because such restaurants offer familiar, filling fare that’s tourist-friendly — you know, when they’ve already had fish and chips or clam chowder for lunch. As things stood, I didn’t think there was room for any more burgers — at least, anything less than a creative evolution. And yet. Ruby’s Roadside Grill opened in early September. Months of construction tore a long-shuttered gas station on the south end of Seaside down to the studs. The retrofit that emerged is sleek and handsome. Ruby’s is full of au currant touches — reclaimed wood, a vintage-style sign with exposed lightbulbs and windowed bay doors. In the summer when they pull the doors up and let the fresh air in, Ruby’s ought to be downright placid. The restaurant’s east face opens upon expansive views: a grassy field, pond and rolling hills. Picnic tables provide seating inside and out. There’s also a massive, gas-fueled fire pit. Near the size of a VW bus, it radiates more than enough heat to make offseason outdoor dining reasonable. Design-wise, Ruby’s feels like something you might find in Portland or, rather, Seattle, where the owners live. The staff are friendly locals. They take orders at the counter. There are eight different burgers, all which come a la carte. Fries and other sides are sold separately, and I like that — I toss too many unwanted fries on the compost. There are a few other entrées like hot dogs and barbecue shrimp

tacos, but Ruby’s focus is clear: burgers uber alles. The firmly medium-sized, 6-ounce patties are cooked to order. All I ate were ordered medium rare and most came that way — a little pink in the center. Only once did I get one that was full-on medium. All were well seasoned. The patties are hand-formed, and the beef is above average, though not quite enough to make you gasp in wonder. Rather than hip, the accoutrements are more tried and true. Instead of kimchi, truffle oil and pork belly, you’ll find bacon, avocado and garlic aioli. Nowhere is Ruby’s trying to flip the burger on its head. Narrowly focused, the restaurant is shooting simply for solid execution and mostly hits the nail on the head. Of the burgers I tried, the Seasider ($9.95) was my favorite, with its tightly coiled, bacon wrapped Walla Walla onion and a vinegar-forward, almost mustard-y, barbecue sauce that prized a serrated edge well before sweetness. The Cabo ($8.50), with a thick blanket of melted jack cheese, pickled onions and avocado — along with lettuce and tomato — was a slightly blingy but mostly standard burger — a worthwhile standard, mind you. The Hombre ($9.50), with a smooth layer of refried beans spread beneath the patty, was topped with hefty dollops of pico de gallo, sour cream, a dab of enchilada sauce and crunchy Frito chips, was a gentle merge into the left lane. The cook suggested I add cheese and lettuce and he was right to do so; so right the menu should be amended — the added freshness and gooey cheese is a no-brainer. “It’s like a taco salad burger,” he

Above: The Seasider burger features a bacon-wrapped Walla Walla onion and a vinegar-forward, almost mustard-y barbecue sauce. Left:The Hombre Burger features refried beans, a beef patty, pico de gallo, sour cream, a dab of enchilada sauce and crunchy Frito chips. The Mouth liked the addition of lettuce and cheese.

said. Indeed. The Hombre is not Ruby’s version of a chili burger. The actual Chili Cheese burger ($8.50) is served open face. The patty and buns are covered in a beefy, tomato, black-and-kidney bean chili, shredded cheese and onions. For $1 more than the standard burger, it’s a whole meal by itself — no sides needed. To be sure: Ruby’s regular burgers mostly suffice by themselves for lunch, but they could be a little lonesome at dinner. The House Fries ($2.65 regular, $3.95 large) are better than average. Not too machined, they’re nicely crisp and still soft inside. Adding mozzarella is not just advised — I command you to do it! For a mere 30 cents more, the whole pile melts together gloriously. But there’s no more filling bargain than the smashed potato — which is not mashed

potatoes. They’re red potatoes that are baked then dunked in the deep fryer, mushed open and dusted with parmesan. The skin is crisp and the center whole. It’s about as much food as you’ll get anywhere for $1.50, though if you’re not able to moisten them with hot sauce (or, god forbid, ketchup) springing for the gravy is probably worth the extra dollar. As well as Flash Fried Brussel Sprouts ($5.95), Ruby’s offers a trio of salads — a Caesar, Shrimp Louie and the Asian ($7.95), which I tried. With a sesame oil-forward, ginger-tinged dressing, crunchy wontons, carrots, cabbage and sunflower seeds, it was about what you’d expect and want out of a nouveau fast-food salad: a lot of dressing pumping flavor above raw healthiness. But make no mistake: It’s wholly responsible. As one of my visits came in the midst of the World Series and

RUBY’S ROADSIDE GRILL Rating:  2323 S. Roosevelt Drive U.S. Highway 101, Seaside PHONE: 503-739-7333 HOURS: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday to Thursday; 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. PRICE: $ – Burgers, served a la carte, range from $7.50 to $9.95. VEGETARIAN / VEGAN OPTIONS: Veggie patty and salads. SERVICE: Jovial, accommodating counter service. DRINKS: Beer, wine, coffee, soda. KEY TO STAR RATING SYSTEM  Poor  Below average  Good  Excellent  Best in region

the Cubs were playing, I couldn’t resist Ruby’s Chicago Dog ($6.95). More than the burger, the Kosher, all-beef dog, with its charred skin, smacked of a backyard barbecue. (Ruby’s grill sports open flames.) The quarter-pound dog was reasonably sized and dressed but lacked a certain punch. It was firmly mediocre, not more than the sum of its parts. I would’ve preferred another burger. Which, indeed, Ruby’s does well. Maybe not singularly well — the restaurant doesn’t compete with slightly more expensive, bistro-style burgers found here and there. The easiest upgrade Ruby’s could make would be improving the squishy, grocery store-esque buns. But the whole package — the easy ambiance, convenience and the mostly reasonable price — makes Ruby’s a surprisingly welcome addition to a very crowded market.

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Festival of Dark Arts 2017 tickets go on sale Tuesday ASTORIA — Dark times mean dark beers. And there is no darker place than Fort George Brewery during Stout Month, aka February. Every year the taps in Astoria pour black with new stout beer releases each week, anchored by the largest single-day stout fest in the world — the Festival of Dark Arts. Advanced tickets to the Festival of Darks Arts go on sale Tuesday, Nov. 29. Ticket bearers will be granted entrance from 2 to 10 p.m. Feb. 18 into a magical menagerie of dark art and macabre entertainment, all the while surrounded by the boldest collection of stouts ever assembled in one place. You’ll be amazed by iron, glass, ice and chainsaw craftspeople. Live music and art will delight you. And over 60 rare and unique stouts will tempt your senses. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.festivalofdarkarts. com. Entertainment and stout details will be added as they are confirmed. General admission tickets are all $40. A limited number of early entry tickets are available

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for $55, which will allow entrance into the festival starting at noon. All ticket holders will

receive a Festival of Dark Arts Grimoire, a 2017 commemorative festival glass, and 12 tasting tokens. Additional tokens will be for sale at the festival. This year, admission is for ages 21 and older only. Tickets are transferrable but not refundable. In an effort to maintain the intimacy of the event, tickets are limited. However, the North Coast will be filled to the brim. Buy your tickets and book your hotel rooms early, then prepare your palate for the overwhelming essence of Stout Month.

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Haystack Holidays lights up Cannon Beach CANNON BEACH — Each year, Cannon Beach hosts Haystack Holidays, a series of festive events that start in November and continue throughout December and are designed to put the fun back into the holiday season. Visitors can get their shopping done during Mimosa Madness on Friday, Nov. 25. Cannon Beach’s refreshing alternative to the craziness of Black Friday, Mimosa Madness features shopping deals at participating retailers, adult beverages and the opportunity to have purchases gift-wrapped at the Cannon Beach Library. Shoppers will find gifts throughout the town including everything from local chocolates, wine and spirits to fashions designed locally, gear for pets and treasures from shipwrecks. Art enthusiasts can find pieces made by Cannon Beach painter Jeffrey Hull and local glass blowers Jim Kingwell and Suzanne Kindland or photography and sculptures by renowned artists including Christopher Burkett and Georgia Gerber. Additional Haystack Holidays highlights include everything from local traditions to theater performances. See local residents and businesses compete for votes

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with holiday trim and twinkle lights during Cannon Beach in Lights from Nov. 25 to Dec. 17. Visitors can catch a performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the Coaster Theatre throughout the season from Nov. 18 to Dec. 23, listen to the Cannon Beach Chorus’ Holiday Concert on Dec. 9 at the Cannon Beach Community Church, or participate in a wreath-making class at the Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 26 and Dec. 3. The wreath-making class will include instructions, music and refreshments. You can also have Holiday Tea at the library from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 — enjoying home-baked cookies, cider and tea — and then walk over to Sandpiper Square at 4 p.m. for the popular, traditional Lamp Lighting Ceremony. On Dec. 10,

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the library will also host Pictures with Santa from 1 to 4 p.m. New this year is Holiday Foods Around the World. From Dec. 26 to 30, participating restaurants will showcase specials highlighting traditions from different cultures. Cannon Beach will cap off Haystack Holidays with a Dec. 28 performance by popular a cappella group The Coats at the Coaster Theatre. With a comedic and interactive performance that blends music and laughter, The Coats have toured nationally and performed for the President of the United States and alongside the likes of The Beach Boys, Trisha Yearwood and Eddie Money. For informations, call the Cannon Beach Chamber at 503-436-2623 or visit www. cannonbeach.org

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Shop local at Holiday Open House

Help decorate Uniontown

SKAMOKAWA, Wash. — As its final event of the year, Redmen Hall will host a Holiday Open House. The Holiday Open House will run from noon to 4 p.m. Friday to Sunday, Nov. 25 to 27, and then continue Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 1 to 4 and Dec. 8 to 11. The event will feature holiday gifts for sale created by local artists and craftspeople of Wahkiakum County. The Johnson Park Artists

ASTORIA — Astoria’s Uniontown Association seeks volunteers to help decorate Uniontown for the holiday season. Volunteers should meet at the Doughboy Monument at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 to help light up Uniontown. Immediately following the holiday decorating at about 3 p.m., all are invited to enjoy some holiday cheer at the Holiday Inn Express. Refreshments will

will display their holiday specials, food and art too. Selections will include jewelry, hand-woven scarves, ornaments, soaps and lotions, smoked salmon and sturgeon, jams and jellies, teas, honey, knitted treasures, fine wooden items, aprons, hats, leaded glass items, CDs, cards, art and more. All this will be accompanied by sweets and savories and hot cider and coffee as well as wandering musicians

to entertain shoppers as they peruse the wares. The open house will also feature a new selection of books, including a collection of children’s books chosen by Redmen Hal’s new book buyer. Redmen Hall is located at 1394 Washington State Route 4 in Skamokawa, Washington and open noon to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. For more information, call 360-795-3007 during open hours.

be served. During this event, you can learn more about the Uniontown Association, future plans and opportunities for Uniontown members. Kevin Cronin, the city’s community development director, will provide information about a new program created for storefront improvements for Uniontown businesses, in which there are funds available. All are invited to help

with this holiday tradition. Membership in the Uniontown Association is open to everyone interested in preserving the heritage of Uniontown. The association welcomes all who reside or do business in Uniontown, former residents of Uniontown, and those who just enjoy and wish to support the Doughboy Monument, the Maritime Memorial Park and the Uniontown Historical District.

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Do you love youth sports and recreational leagues? Are you a good writer who is accurate and lively and involved in the community? The Daily Astorian is looking for someone to help by covering sports and sports-related activities in Clatsop County. This could be several stories a week or a couple of columns, to start.If you shoot photos, all the better. Freelancers are paid per project and the amount is commensurate with experience. If you are interested, submit a letter of interest with any relevant experience with community sports and a couple of writing samples to Managing Editor Laura Sellers, The Daily Astorian, P.O. Box 210, Astoria, OR 97103 or email to lsellers@dailyastorian.com Full time/Half time Truck driver: Class A CDL, medical card, on road/off road experiance required. Call 503-791-7038.

Astoria Riverwalk Inn is currently accepting applications for •Front Desk •Housekeeping •Night Auditor. Wages are DOE. Interested applicants should apply in person at 400 Industry Street here in Astoria. No Phone Calls Please. Experienced hardwood floor person needed. Must know how to install, sand, and finish hardwood flooring. Call (503)791-5942 CASH buyers are reading your Classified Ad.

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position available for CPA office in Long Beach, WA. Must have phones, 10-Key, Excel, Word, basic office equipment and computer knowledge. Send resume to PO Box 435, South Bend, WA 98586 Attn: Martin Hiring F/T Caregivers for an Adult Foster Home in Warrenton. Please call: 503 861 8388 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Administrative Assistant Services The Arch Cape Domestic Water Supply District is seeking to contract the services of an Administrative Assistant to provide support in bookkeeping, banking, and assistance to the Arch Cape Water and Sanitary District Boards and District Manager. Proposals due by 3pm on November 30, 2016. Request for Proposal Packets and full instructions may be obtained at www.archcape.com or www.sdao.com resources/classifieds. Submit proposals to Arch Cape Water District Attn: Phil Chick 32065 East Shingle Mill Lane Arch Cape, OR 97102

HVAC P&L Johnson Mechanical has an opening for a career oriented, self-motivated professional to join our team. We are the leading mechanical contractor on the North Coast. We have been servicing our customers for over 30 years. Experience in residential and commercial installation a plus. Must have valid drivers license. Postion is full time with vacation, profit charing, 401k and insurance. Wages DOE. Drug free work place. Please send resume to: P&L Johnson Mechanical PO BOX 595 Astoria, OR 97103 pljmech@pljmech.com JESSIE'S ILWACO FISH COMPANY IS NOW HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS FOR THE UPCOMING CRAB SEASON. APPLY IN PERSON: 117 HOWERTON WAY ILWACO,WA (360) 642-3773. GOLF GAME gone to pot? Sell those old clubs with a classified Ad.

Mailroom Opportunity to work part-time (15-25 hours per week) in our packaging and distributing department at The Daily Astorian. Duties include using machines to place inserts into the newspaper, labeling newspapers and moving the papers from the press. Must be able to regularly lift 40 lbs. in a fast paced environment. Mechanical aptitude helpful and the ability to work well with others is required. Pre-employment drug test required. Pick up an application at The Daily Astorian, 949 Exchange Street or send resume and letter of interest to EO Media Group, PO Box 2048, Salem, OR 97308-2048, fax (503) 371-2935 or e-mail hr@eomediagroup.com

McMenamins Sand Trap is now hiring servers, and bartenders! Qualified applicants must possess the following: a willingness to learn; an open and flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends, holidays; an open summertime schedule; and an enthusiasm for working in a busy, customer service-oriented environment. Previous experience is a plus! We have seasonal and long term opportunities. Looking for a career in the hospitality industry? We offer opportunities for growth and great benefits to eligible employees. Apply online at www.mcmenamins.com or pick up a paper application here at the Sand Trap(or any other McMenamins location). Mail to: 430 N. Killingsworth, Portland, OR, 97217 (Attn: HR); or fax to 503-221-8749. E.O.E. Let your pockets “jingle” with extra cash from the Daily Astorian classifieds Medical office front desk receptionist, full time. 10:00am7:00pm

Harbors Home Health & Hospice, a leading agency committed to providing Pacific County with a variety of in-home healthcare services, is currently seeking a PER DIEM Registered Nurses for weekend and on-call shifts. Harborsʼ offers competitive salaries. Individuals will be responsible for working with a team of health care providers in the coordination of skilled nursing care in a home setting. Come join the leading team! Home Health, hospice, acute care, and/or skilled nursing facility experience preferred but not required. WILLING TO MENTOR NEW GRADUATES. Requires current Registered Nursing license, driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation. Harbors Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer.

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North Shore Homes is seeking experienced lead carpenters full time year round position.

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Continued from Pg. 11 The building was designated as a local historic landmark in 1988 by Astoria’s Historic Landmark’s Commission. “We felt an obligation to preserve it,” says Jeff Smith, curator at the maritime museum. “It wasn’t cheap, but it was well worth it.” The building now serves as a place to showcase trades and skills that helped build and shape Astoria, such as workshops and classes on kayak and boat building, maritime knot tying, bronze casting, leather work, Northwest Native American basketry and woodcarving, and more. Before its makeover, however, the building was the Astoria train depot. Built in 1925 by the Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railroad, the train depot was designed by Thomas D. McMahon, who is famous for the Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier National Park. The building is divided into two sections separated by a covered breezeway: the east wing, where freight was stored, and the west wing, further divided into two waiting rooms for train passengers. In its heyday, the depot serviced up to eight passenger and freight trains a day from Portland. With the construction of better roads, passenger service halted in 1952. From that point on, the depot was used exclusively for freight handling until that, too, dwindled. In 1987, Burlington Northern Railroad gave the building to the maritime museum, which used it as a boat shop to build the replica of a historic sailing gillnet boat that is displayed at the museum. Between 2002 and 2005 the train depot served excursion trains as part of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial. Otherwise, it had been used mainly as a storage area. In 2005, the museum acquired additional storage space, freeing the depot for other uses. However, no major alterations had been undertaken since the building’s construction. In addition to enduring normal aging, an earthquake in 2001 caused significant structural damage that needed to be addressed before moving forward. The choices boiled down to repair and restore the depot for community use or let it continue to crumble. In 2010, the maritime museum chose the former. The $2.5 million restoration

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Maritime Museum Executive Director Sam Johnson, right, leads a group around the Astoria train depot in June 2011 before restoration work began.

spearheaded by museum Executive Director Sam Johnson included seismic upgrades, restoring historic windows and doors, adding contemporary canopies over doors, removing added walls and a drop-down ceiling, and more. The restoration project preserved one of Astoria’s most historic buildings, but the project also symbolized more than bricks and mortar. “It’s a real gem, and it’s become such an asset to the community,” Smith says. “It continues to stand the test of time.”

‘A most sad and interesting story’

Some buildings carry on a life of their own, even after they are long gone. The Neahkahnie Tavern — once perched proudly above the beach in Manzanita — continues to live on in fond memory and local mythology. In 1912, Samuel Reed named his new property development Neahkahnie. Reed commissioned Portland architect Ellis Lawrence to design a hotel. The building, called the Neahkahnie Travern, was erected at the western end of Nehalem Road close to the beach with views

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A hotel and restaurant situated practically on the Manzanita beach, the Neahkahnie Tavern was occupied by the U.S. Coast Guard during the 1940s and burned down in 1956.

of the mountain. “The Reed family dream was to run a resort hotel on the beach,” says Tom Mock, President of Nehalem Valley Historical Society. This magnificent setting prompted Reed to write to potential investors “Nothing can prevent Neahkahnie from becoming the finest beach resort in Oregon.” Advertising for the hotel prom-

ised “plenty of ranch food will load the tables, garden produce raised on the place, eggs, butter and milk of the very best, and pure water from the mountain streams. The ranch is carefully stocked with the choicest breeds of cattle, sheep and hogs. Hundreds of chickens, housed in clean sheds, produce the fresh eggs for breakfasts.” Another brochure extolled such

virtues as “a comfortable lobby with a cheerful fireplace from which opens the commodious dining room and attractive sun parlor.” In all, there were three floors with a restaurant, eight baths and 19 guest rooms. The family had its own quarters above the kitchen. The Neahkahnie Tavern flourished during the 1920s, languished during the Great Depression of the 1930s, and was commandeered by the U.S. Coast Guard in the early 1940s. After Samuel Reed died, his widow sold it. The building passed through several owners until it burned under somewhat questionable circumstances in 1956. “There was an attempt to restore it, and there were economic difficulties,” Mock says. “When it burned, there was every reason to believe it was intentional.” He adds that had the building not burned, it would perhaps remain as one of the most desired destinations on the West Coast. Now, all that remains — buried between overgrowth and dunes — is a glimpse of the foundation and chimney. “It makes for a most sad and interesting story,” Mock says.

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Sunday, Nov. 27 Red Beans & Rice 11:30 a.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777. The musical duo of Ted Brainard and John Orr offers a tasty sampling of southern blues, swing and Tin Pan Alley tunes from the 20s and 40s.

Disclaimer: Regularly scheduled events are listed, but some venues may be closed or regular events may be canceled due to the holiday. Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-468-0390, free. The Astoria Senior Center offers string band, bluegrass and country.

“Messiah” Sing-along 4 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, 503-791-5681, free, all ages. North Coast Chorale and Astoria Christian Church presents Handel’s “Messiah,” a sing-along benefit and play-along with Debbie Loyd.

Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202. The Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country.

Jennifer Goodenberger 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777. Jennifer Goodenberger plays classical and contemporary piano.

Friday, Nov. 25 David Drury 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-325-6777. David Drury plays jazz guitar. Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-4150. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano. Maggie & the Cats 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, 21 +. Maggie and the Cats play Creole, jazz, blues and soul music. Howly Slim 7 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 503-468-0206, 21 +. Howly Slim sings bluesy folk music on acoustic guitar. The American West 7 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150. The American West is an upright bass and guitar duo combining desert noir, folk and indie-rock. Ivy & Joel Ricci 8 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542. Ivy and Joel Ricci are a genre-nomadic duo playing folk, soul and rock. Erotic City 9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-368-5080, 21 +. Erotic City is a Prince tribute band playing funk, dance and rock.

Western Haunts Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26 9 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311, no cover. Western Haunts plays atmospheric alternative rock and indie Americana.

Saturday, Nov. 26 Troll Radio Revue 11 a.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-0010, $2. KMUN 91.9 FM and KTCB 89.5 FM offer a live variety show featuring Beerman Creek String Band, Troll, Stinky Toadwort, Troll Radio Theater Troupe and guests. George Coleman 6 p.m., Shelburne In, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash. George Coleman plays jazz, folk and rock on guitar. Niall 6 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 503-468-0206, 21 +. Niall Carroll plays pop, classic rock and folk music with vocals on guitar and harmonica. Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Tom Trudell plays piano.

The Bridge Morning Show With Mark Evans 6 am to 10 am

Maggie & the Cats 6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361539, 21 +. Maggie and the Cats play Creole, jazz, blues and soul. Howly Slim 7 p.m., American Legion, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5111, 21 +. Songwriter Howly Slim sings bluesy folk music on acoustic guitar. Limburg & Hull 7 p.m., Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., 360901-0962, $12. Timothy Hull joins Dutch singer-songwriter Margot Limburg for Irish folk music, blending the old country with the new. Mordecai & Woolen 8 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542. Mordecai & Woolen play experimental pop music.

Blind J. Wakins 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311. Blind J. Wakins plays folk, country and ragtime traditions music. McDougall 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, 503-325-7468. McDougall plays folk, Americana and old-time country.

Monday, Nov. 28 Burgers & Jam 6 p.m., American Legion, 1216 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. The legion offers burgers and music. Blind J. Wakins 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311. Blind J. Wakins plays folk, country and ragtime traditions music.

Tuesday, Nov. 29 Swingcats of Astoria 11 a.m., Blue Scorcher Bakery, 1493 Duane St., Astoria, 503-338-7473. This quartet of string musicians play 30s and 40s swing, 50s and 60s jazz and jazz-fusion music.

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Brian O’Connor 5:30 p.m., Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Connor plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards. Blind J. Wakins 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Blind J. Wakins plays folk, country and ragtime.

Wednesday, Nov. 30 Paul & Margo 5 p.m., The Bistro, 263 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Paul and Margo Dueber perform original tunes, folk and Americana. Rhythm Method 6 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 21 +. The musical improvisation of Rhythm Method blends African rhythms and smooth guitar licks with their sound of relaxing and highly danceable music. Common Starling 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Common Starling plays lo-fi, dark-folk tinged with jazz, rock and bluegrass.

Thursday, Dec. 1 Basin Street NW 6 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Dave Drury on guitar, Todd Pederson on bass and friends perform mainstream jazz classics. Senior Center Jam 6:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., Astoria, 503-468-0390, free. The Astoria Senior Center offers string band, bluegrass and country. Common Starling 7 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422311. Common Starling plays lo-fi, dark-folk tinged with jazz and rock. Floating Glass Balls 7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach. Bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing and country.

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GEARHART — Having trouble finding that perfect gift? Look no further than the Trail’s End Art Association’s December art show with its opening reception from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. Enjoy refreshments and the art at TEAA, 656 A St., before going on to other Gearhart Art Walk locations nearby. Trail’s End will feature work by local artists with a thought to pieces that could make gifts. You can choose from photographs and paintings that are original,

CANNON BEACH — Come to the Creative Coast Project Space and join Cannon Beach Arts Association for a lesson in basket weaving. Artist Donna Crispin will lead this workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, with an hour break for lunch. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to use natural materials to make a raffia basket — perfect as it is or for holding holiday treats. Crispin is known for creating contemporary baskets that incorporate Pacific Northwest indigenous techniques, Japanese aesthetics and materials and inspiration from the natural world. She has been a basket weaver and fiber arts instructor for over 26 years. All materials will be provided, so all you have to do is book and show up ready to learn. The workshop will be held

one-of-a-kind works of art. Many depict local scenes. Also available are high-quality prints and cards of all types as well as fused glass plates and decorations by Jane Newhouse, featuring holiday motifs. For a hostess gift, consider hand-turned wooden wine stoppers by Jim Schoeffel. Also available are delicate hand-turned wooden bowls and decorated boxes. The show will continue on view throughout the month.

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