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Experience living history at annual Civil War re-enactment WARRENTON — The Northwest Civil War Council will present a full re-enactment at Fort Stevens State Park from Saturday to Monday, Sept. 3 to 5. This is one of the largest events of the year for the NCWC and will include as many as 800 Civil War re-enactors from all over the West Coast, including Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho and Canada. The event is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday. The event offers more than seven acres of living history at Fort Steven State Park’s historic area with re-enactors in period clothing and uniforms, campsites and characters. Re-enactors presenting living conditions and circumstances of early 1863 as well as battle re-enactments each day with artillery, infantry and cavalry. Battles are scheduled at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and one battle beginning at noon Monday. There will also be demonstrations presenting period medical practices each day, music demonstrations, artillery and cavalry demonstrations, a fashion show and hundreds of period tents showing a variety of activities that would be found at an 1863 military and civilian campsite. There will also be a Civil War era church service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Admission is $20 per carload and a $5 day-use fee to the Oregon State Parks service, and $5 per person at the bike gate. The Northwest Civil War Council is a nonprofit living history organization dedicated to educating the public and its members about

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The staged battle re-enactments at the event will include infantry, cavalry and artillery.

the American Civil War. Through membership in the NCWC, one has the opportunity to recreate portions of the past in educational drama at re-enactments through which the spectator as well as the participant discover and learn more about their history and the people who lived during the year 1863 in Virginia and Pennsylvania. A re-enactment is a gathering of period personalities living and working within the event portraying their particular impression. Members wear authentically reproduced clothing, use black powder weapons, cook over open fires and sleep in canvas tents while participating in battle re-enactments and military or civilian life. Re-enactors speak in the manner and use the etiquette of the mid-19th century, they write in journals of their experiences and work in first person at events — all in the name of living history. Spectators are welcome to walk through the camp areas and discuss history with re-enactors, some of whom may talk in first person. Skits and impressions will go on all day, including period

cooking, daily soldier activities, civilian businesses and more. The NCWC is an umbrella organization that represents the re-enacting units making up its membership. The active membership is just over 1,100 people from all over the Northwest, and the organization sponsors events throughout Oregon and the Northwest. Members also participated in over 100 school presentations this year featuring anywhere from one or two re-enactors to 10 full “stations” demonstrating several aspects of the period including medical, artillery, infantry, cavalry, the sanitary commission and more. The club also marches in parades and provides honor guards and salutes at funerals and memorial services. Members also research, locate and document unmarked Civil War veterans’ gravesites, then acquire period headstones from the federal government, prepare the foundation for the headstones and have a period memorial service while marking those sites in cooperation with the Sons of Union Veterans. For more information, go to www.nwcwc.org

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GEARHART — The next Gearhart ArtWalk will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. Gearhart businesses and galleries provide fun, imagination and art. A Great Gallery 576 Pacific Way This month, meet photographer and fine art printer Russell J. Young. Motivated by his love of nature and visual arts, Young has photographed in over 30 countries, developing his passion for visual works. In addition to spending a great deal of artistic time alone in nature, he also collaborates with many artists in theater, music, film,

visual arts and poetry projects. Young will present his book“In the Mist: giving voice to silence,”which features photographs accompanied by poems from seven esteemed Oregon poets. Refreshments and chocolate will be served. Pacific Crest Cottage 726 Pacific Way Pacific Crest Cottage will host

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A light in the forest

Former Congressman Don Bonker revisited Long Island

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“Woman in Red” by Bree Ann Petersen at Pacific Crest Cottage.

Photographer Russell J. Young will talk about his new book at A Great Gallery.

culture. “The power of meaningful art can condense societal perceptions onto a single plane of visualization, which can then become a cohesive experience of appreciation and understanding,” she says. Refreshments will be served.

Trail’s End Art Association 656 A St. Trail’s End Art Association will feature the watercolors of award-winning Astoria artist Debbie Loyd. She began painting in watercolors 16 years ago and is drawn by the spontaneous ways the paint mixes

Portland artist Bree Ann Petersen. Using acrylics, multi-media and organic materials, Petersen creates works of realism with whispers of modern abstraction. She aims to preserve the past while celebrating the aesthetic beauty of simplicity in our complex

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“Sau #2” by Debbie Loyd at Trail’s End Art Association.

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CLOSE TO HOME

A light in the

This summer, former congressman Don Bonker returned to the ancient cedar grove he helped protect

By DAVID CAMPICHE

It’s common nowadays to proclaim that all politicians are corrupt. That they all are driven by a deep abiding lust for power. I’m here to tell you that it isn’t necessarily so. Don Bonker was a congressman who represented Washington state for eight terms. He served us with dignity and due diligence. In short, he cared. Over thee decades ago, Bonker was sitting at the breakfast table at the Shelburne Inn, which I own with my wife, Laurie. It was fall, and the porcinis were plump and luscious. Perhaps he ordered a wild mushroom omelet; he loves our Northwest delicacies. Already, just after ﬁrst light, he was busy at work. He did not have a cell phone in those days, but he was fully engaged. Such is the life of a congressman: Duty calls. Miles away, in the middle of Willapa Bay, a national treasure was — literally — on the chopping block. At the center of that undeveloped island was an ancient grove of Western red cedar, some trees dating back to the diaspora of Mesoamerican peoples. Much as it had for 5,000 years, the 274-acre stand lay pristine. “Don,” I said, disturbing his routine of early morning engagement. “I need a big favor.” I could see the furrows on his handsome face tighten. Everyone needs a favor of a congressman. But he was kind and patient and responsive. I explained that Weyerhaeuser was going to fall an ancient forest. To my youthful mind, that would be a tragedy for the living and for future generations. So few of the trees remained, and this was over 30 years ago. Now, a sliver of all old growth remains. The great virgin forest

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Above: Former U.S. Rep. Don Bonker and his granddaughter walk the Cedar Grove Trail on Long Island, named in his honor. Left: Former Congressman Don Bonker, fourth from left, with his wife, Carolyn, third from left, recently brought their family to experience the Don Bonker Cedar Grove Trail on Long Island, which is part of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge.

that had once covered most of the Pacific Northwest had seemed inexhaustible only generations before. Weyerhaeuser company owns a large chunk of the land mass of Pacific County, and a good portion of Clatsop, to boot. That morning I presented the situation. I implored the congressman to take a boat ride with me to the island, where we could take a walk through the ancient cedar grove. I did very little else, but I learned a life lesson, a lesson about planting a tiny seed. It is vital to commit. It is vital to participate. It is vital to hope. Congressmen and congresswomen are the busiest of people with schedules that would choke a bull elk. Bonker had startled me when he agreed to the trip, and thus began his fervent dedication to first save that grove, and, over time, to purchase the entire island, lock, stock and barrel, to establish a permanent refuge for the wildlife, the island and the people.

This year, in late July, the former congressman returned to the Shelburne Inn with his entire family. Theirs was the first reunion in 18 years for this lovely and exceptional family. A major objective of the reunion was to return to Long Island and for Bonker to walk with his young granddaughters, his two children and their spouses, and with Carolyn, his exceptional and lovely wife — to stroll through this unblemished cathedral of giant trees. Jackie Ferrier, director of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, dropped everything on her busy schedule and organized the trip. As I’ve stated in earlier columns, the woman is a whirlwind of dedication and efficiency. Ferrier plants seeds. And all of us with a lust for wilderness owe her big time. At this moment she is pursuing a move that would place the refuge headquarters on the south end of the Long Beach Peninsula. And that would be a tremendous asset for our community. The first time I escorted Bonker

Former Congressman Don Bonker, his wife, Carolyn, and Willapa National Wildlife Refuge Director Jackie Ferrier enjoy a front row seat aboard their jet boat as it courses through Lewis Slough on Long Island in Willapa Bay.

to the island, I brought along a substantial picnic lunch. He remembered that in detail. Today, Laurie, my partner for nearly 40 years, baked loaves of her sourdough artisan bread and assembled a parcel of mouth-watering sandwiches. We cobbled together both a pasta and a potato salad, lacing them with herbs

and spices. We gathered fruit and brewed a large pot of black coffee. Thus armed, we descended on the island. It offered us its lush primal best, like an old friend at a wilderness rendezvous. Yes, much of Long Island was logged, once or twice, in the last

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Attend birding activities Hemp & Cannabis Fair with Fort Stevens rangers comes to Clatsop County

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There’s still time to register for the Great Columbia Crossing, a 10K walk/run put on by the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 16.

Register for the Great Columbia Crossing 10K ASTORIA — Registration for the 35th annual Great Columbia Crossing 10K run/ walk is open and filling up. Make sure you take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity to experience the Astoria-Megler Bridge on foot. The race is set for Sunday, Oct. 16. The 10K offers a scenic adventure on a fairly flat road with one steep incline to the peak of the bridge. The longest continuous truss bridge in North America, the Astoria-Megler Bridge is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Whether you’re an experienced runner or looking for a family-friendly event, the Great Columbia Crossing 10K appeals to everyone. The run is an Official USA Track & Field Certified Event (#OR12025LB). Runners will be timed with an electronic chip and will be given a separate start time from walkers. Participants are required to register in advance. Registration will close when the event reaches capacity of 3,500 participants. Registration is $40 and $45 with electronic timing. Long-sleeve cotton

T-shirts cost $15 or more. This year’s shirt art is designed by North Coast graphic designer Sandra Froehle. Register online at www. greatcolumbiacrossing.com or fill out a registration form in person at the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce, located at 111 W. Marine Drive. There is no race day registration. See the website for details regarding packet pickup and the race day timeline. Packets will be available to pick up Oct. 13 to 16. Registration includes free parking, shuttle bus service to the start of the race from the Port of Astoria or the Port of Chinook, bib number, light snacks at the finish line, and five “Clam Bucks” that can be redeemed toward a $5 purchase at participating Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce businesses Oct. 13 to 19. A list of businesses is available at greatcolumbiacrossing.com The Great Columbia Crossing is produced by the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the Columbia Memorial Hospital Cardiology Clinic, a CMH/OHSU Collaboration.

WARRENTON — Fort Stevens State Park rangers will put on birding activities this month. It’s a way to discover the amazing variety of birds on the North Coast. No birding experience is required, and experts are welcome to come share their knowledge. Binoculars are recommended, and there are a few binoculars that first-timers may borrow. Each activity this month is slightly different. For questions, contact Park Ranger Dane Osis by calling 503-861-3170, ext. 41 or email dane.osis@ oregon.gov A Fort to Sea Trail Bird Hike will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2. This hike will be approximately 2 miles along the Fort to Sea Trail to look for summer residents including various warblers, flycatchers and bluebirds. Meet at the Fort to Sea Trailhead at Sunset Beach State Recreation Area. An Early Morning Bird Walk will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. The walk will take visitors through mature Sitka spruce forest and wetlands to look for a variety of bird life. Meet at Battery Russell in

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Oregon State Parks will hold birding activities this September.

Fort Stevens State Park. An Old Fort Stevens Bird Walk will take place 8 to 10 a.m. Sept. 14. Old Fort Stevens is rich with history, but also wildlife. Attendees can discover the birds who reside along the Columbia River and adjacent forests. Meet at the military museum in the Fort Stevens State Park Historic Area. The Fort Stevens Monthly Bird Survey will be held from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Sept. 22. This event allows participants to help with a citizen science project to monitor six distinct habitats in the park for bird life. The sites will be accessed by walking and driving. Meet at Battery Russell in Fort Stevens State Park.

ASTORIA — Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3 and 4 will see the arrival of The Hemp & Cannabis Fair at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Locally produced and managed in Southern Oregon, The Hemp & Cannabis Fair — THC Fair — brings together local dispensaries, smoke shops, horticulture and hemp-based products to make this a one-stop destination for anyone curious about hemp or cannabis. “We are excited to bring the celebration to the North Coast,” said Naomi Forkash, THC Fair Director. “THC Fair is unique in that we provide a smoke-free environment with take-home samples so anyone can feel comfortable exploring over 70 vendor booths and lots of information sessions.” A series of lectures will offer insights from experts in a wide variety of fields including medicinal uses, growing and harvesting techniques, legal Q&As and much more. THC Fair

vendors have everything you need to grow, process and enjoy cannabis. There will be samples, raffles, prizes and plenty of opportunities to learn and shop. THC Fair, based in Ashland, hosted four expos in 2015 and has grown to host over a dozen events in 2016 across Oregon and Alaska. This event is restricted to ages 21 and older only. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 each or $10 for veterans and include full weekend access to the fair and lecture series. Discounted advanced tickets are available to purchase online at www.thcfair.com The Clatsop County Fairgrounds are located at 92937 Walluski Loop. In accordance with the Oregon Liquor Control Commission’s recreational marijuana guidelines, there will be no on-site consumption of cannabis promoted or allowed at this event.

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Memoirist to relate dysfunctional Did you know you can talk to family adventure at Seaside library astronauts with amateur radio? SEASIDE — On Thursday, Sept. 8, the Friends of the Seaside Library will welcome Andra Watkins, author of “Not Without My Father: One Woman’s 444-Mile Walk of the Natchez Trace.” The event will take place in the Community Room at 7 p.m., and there will be book sales and signings. Watkins needed a wingman to help her become one of the only living people to walk the 444-mile Natchez Trace, from Mississippi to Tennessee, as the pioneers did. She planned to walk 15 miles a day. For 34 days. Watkins asked everyone in her life if they would accompany her on the adventure, but no one was able to make the commitment. She was left with her cantankerous, disinterested, 80-year-old

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“Not Without My Father” by Andra Watkins.

father. And his gas. And the sleep apnea machine and self-scratching. And sharing a bathroom with a man whose gut obliterated his aim. As Watkins trudged

America’s forgotten highway, she lost herself in despair. Nothing happened according to plan, and her tenuous connection to her father started to unravel. Through arguments and laughter, tears and fried chicken, they fought to rebuild their relationship. In “Not Without My Father,” Watkins invites readers to join her dysfunctional family adventure in a humorous and heartbreaking memoir that asks if one can turn “I wish” into “I’m glad I did.” Watkins is a New York Times bestselling author, and “Not Without My Father” was nominated for the 2015 National Book Award for nonfiction. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, The Tennessean, and ABC News. She lives in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Join long-distance conversations at Lewis and Clark National Park ASTORIA — As part of the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s National Park Service centennial celebration, a group of local students and scouts will take part in an important conversation Saturday, Sept. 3. Thanks to a partnership with a local amateur radio club, the youth will chat with astronaut Takuya Onishi, who is in orbit aboard the International Space Station, via radio transmission. The event is scheduled to take place at 11 a.m. at the park’s Netul Landing at the north end bus shelter. The public is welcome to attend. This “explorer to explorer” conversation is part of the Amateur Radio on the International Space Station program, which lets students worldwide experience the excitement of talking directly with crew members of the International Space Station, inspiring youth to consider careers in science, technology, engineering and math, and engaging them with radio science technology through amateur radio. The International Space Station is a global partnership of 15 countries learning to work

through differences in culture, language, politics, design, manufacturing, management and operational styles. Lewis and Clark park rangers have been working with students from the Astoria School District migrant summer school program and local girl and boy scouts to learn about the International Space Station, as well as connections between the daily activities of the Corps of Discovery and the astronauts. The youth have worked hard to come up with specific questions for Takayu Onishi of Japan’s space agency. For instance, the Corps of Discovery was fond of fiddle tunes, and Kevin, 13, wants to know if astronauts aboard the International Space Station listen to music. Nahomy, 10, is interested in how many outfits the astronauts have with them, and what they’re made of. Josie, 8, knows that when Sacagawea was ill, Lewis treated her; but who treats the astronauts? “This is an amazing opportunity to engage our youngest park goers with an astronaut in space,” says Visitor Services Chief Jill Harding. “The connection between the park and the International Space Station amplifies the same themes of exploration and investigation that we celebrate at Lewis and Clark National

Historical Park.” This Amateur Radio on the International Space Station event is part of a National Parks on the Air effort, featuring support from the Mouth of the Columbia Amateur Radio Club. Through 2016, amateur radio operators celebrate the National Park Service’s centennial by traveling to national park sites nationwide to have radio conversations with people around the country and around the world. As part of the National Parks on the Air activity, the Mouth of the Columbia Amateur Radio Club will set up radio stations at the park’s Netul Landing site from Friday evening, Sept. 2 to Sunday morning, Sept. 4. The public is invited to visit with the radio operators, learn about radio, and even join in a conversation by talking on a radio microphone. For more information about Amateur Radio on the International Space Station go to ariss.org. The weekend’s radio events at Netul Landing are sponsored by the Mouth of the Columbia Amateur Radio Club, the Lewis & Clark National Park Association and the National Park Service. For more information, call 503-861-2471 or visit nps.gov/lewi or find Lewis and Clark National Historical Park on Facebook.

Find a book sale in Ilwaco this weekend ILWACO, Wash. — Find a good read to add to your bookshelf or fall reading list this weekend. The Friends of The Ilwaco-Ocean Park Libraries will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3 and 4 at the Ilwaco High School Black Lake Campus

at 404 School Road. Some books are marked specially; all others are $1 per hardbound and trade paperback and 50 cents for regular-size paperback. Between 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, bring a standard paper grocery bag and fill it for just $3.

The Friends of the Ilwaco-Ocean Park Libraries collect and sort donated books year round to sell at two annual sales on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. All proceeds will benefit the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland Libraries.

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Clothing recalls memories in the Cathlamet holds wooden boat festival CATHLAMET, Wash. — The Kids can attend a boat play ‘Love, Loss and What I Wore’ annual Cathlamet Wooden building event from 9 a.m. Boat Festival will be held at to 2 p.m. both Saturday NEHALEM — First date outfits, prom dresses, disorganized purses and lucky underwear — these clothing items and more spark the memories that make up the play “Love, Loss and What I Wore” by Nora and Delia Ephron. The Riverbend Players will present a production of the play this September at the North County Recreation District’s Performing Arts Center. With its intimate collection of monologues and dialogues, “Love, Loss and What I Wore” uses clothing, accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and poignant stories about women’s experiences to which both men and women can relate. Director Marilyn Karr will guide the play through humor, nostalgia and, of course, fashion. The production will feature June Baumler, Sue Jelineo, Janet Robinson, Rosa Erlebach, Diane Ericson, Jeanine Rumble, Linda Makohon and Candace Nelson. Six performances are set at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2, 3, 9 and 10; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4 and 11. The Sedona Fire Duo, with Sedona Torres and Michael Dinan, will provide entertainment before each performance with a blend of eclectic music. The NCRD Performing Arts Center is located at 36155 Ninth St. Tickets are $10 each. The play includes adult content. For tickets, call 503-368-7008. Written by sisters Nora and Delia Ephron, the play is based on the 1995 book by Ilene Beckerman. “This is not about fashion; it is about what clothes really are to us, those moments when we are constantly trying to find our identity

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“Love, Loss and What I Wore” opens Friday, Sept. 2 at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem.

through them,” Nora Ephron said. A journalist, screenwriter and director who died in 2012, Nora Ephron was well known for comedies such as “Silkwood” (1983), “When Harry Met Sally” (1989), “Sleepless

in Seattle” (1993) and “Julie & Julia” (2009), plus five best-selling books. The two sisters also co-authored screenplays, including “You’ve Got Mail” (1998), “Hanging Up” (2000), and “Bewitched” (2005).

the Elochoman Marina on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3 and 4. In addition to the wooden boats of all sizes on display on both water and land, the event includes a full program of booths, nautical presentations and demonstrations, live music, and activities for the whole family, vendors and more. The festival gets underway Friday evening with a Meet and Greet at the Tsuga Gallery on Main Street from 5 to 7 p.m., offering arts, conversation and snacks. The following two days are filled with voting for your favorite wooden boat by ballot (categories are sailboats, powerboats, paddlecraft and row boats), food, arts and crafts, and lots of other activities.

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The Cathlamet Wooden Boat Festival is Sept. 3 and 4.

Saturday’s events include a speakers forum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with nautical presentations on boating safety, wooden boat building, and wooden boat repair and maintenance. An Ugly Car & Rat Rod car show will be held from 2 to 9 p.m.; trophies will be awarded to the ugliest car at 5:30 p.m. A Rowboat Race will be held from 3 to 4 p.m.

and Sunday, and also get involved with the Kids Shingle Sailboat Race. A Blind Dingy Race will be held at 1 p.m. both days, followed by a Rubber Ducky Race at 2 p.m. both days. Sunday’s activities include a swap meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rowing on the River from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the wooden boat voting results at 3 p.m. You can buy $1 raffle tickets for the chance to win a locally crafted rowboat built by Michael Baccellieri of Welcome Slough Boatworks. Proceeds will go to Wahkiakum County Search and Rescue. The drawing will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. River Mile 38 Brewing Co. will also provide live music and special brews all weekend.

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Knappa High hosts Enjoy music in Clatskanie City Park on Labor Day Back to School Day Clubs and sports fundraiser is set for Saturday, Sept. 10 KNAPPA — Knappa High School’s Associated Student Body will host a Back To School Day on Sept. 10 on the high school’s practice field, located at 41535 Old Highway 30. The event will kick off at 8 a.m. with a 10K fun run sponsored by the high school track team. There will be a variety of fun activities offered, including a mushball tournament, a bean bag toss competition,

and game booths with games like darts, fishing and more. There will also be a raffle, face painting, food booths and many other vendors. The evening will end with a free movie showing on the green. The event is a fundraiser for clubs and sports teams at Knappa High School. If you want to be a vendor, participate in a competition, be a sponsor or just need more information, contact event organizer Cathi Thompson at thompsonc@knappak12.org or call 503-468-7018.

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CLATSKANIE — The Clatskanie Arts Commission will present a free Big Band in the Park concert from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 5 in Clatskanie City Park. Music will be provided by the North Coast Big Band thanks to the support of Donna and Larry Garlock. Food will be available for purchase at 1 p.m., including hamburgers, hot dogs, corn, ice cream and beverages. Bleacher seating will be available, but audience members are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Free cake and coffee will be provided at intermission. Owners of older vehicles are encouraged to park them on the grass behind the

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North Coast Symphonic Band readies for 37th season ASTORIA — Conducted by Dave Becker of Manzanita, the North Coast Symphonic Band will return for its 37th season with a series of four concerts starting Oct. 30 at the Liberty Theater. The first concert is themed “All Treats — No Tricks.” The guest soloist will be percussionist Mark Goodenberger of Ellensburg, Washington, who will return to his hometown to dedicate a marimba he is donating to the band in memory of his mother, Peggy Goodenberger, former long-time Astorian. Goodenberger and his wife, Denise Dillenbeck, who plays violin, will pro-

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The North Coast Big Band will perform Sept. 5 in Clatskanie.

six other concerts: Tayla Lynn and Eric Tingstad on Sept. 24; Grupe Condor on Oct. 14; Oregon Symphonic Band on Nov. 6; a Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “Aladdin” on Jan. 20 and 21; University of Oregon male acappella group On the Rocks on Feb. 10; and the Jefferson Dancers on April 14. Tickets for the concerts are on sale. Clatskanie Arts Commission provides a variety of entertaining programs and events that enrich the lives of the people who live on the lower Columbia River. For more information, contact Elsa Wooley at 503-728-3403 or visit clatskaniearts.org

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vide preshow music before the October concert. Other concerts in the symphonic band’s season include the annual holiday show with Liberty Presents on Dec. 17, a spring concert April 8, and the popular patriotic community birthday for America on July 3. Guest conductor for the July concert will be the band’s former conductor, Larry Johnson, who will return so Becker can lead 400 music students from Oregon on a concert tour in Europe during July. The symphonic band offers local musicians of all ages the chance to network and maintain their skill level in a supportive environment. Members come from the greater North Coast region, including Pacific County in Washington and as far south as Manzanita. Currently there are openings in most sections, but there is a special need for clarinet, trumpet, horn and trombone. The band rehearses Monday evenings in Astoria, and musicians

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North Coast Symphonic Band, conducted by Dave Becker, will start rehearsals Sept. 12 in Astoria.

interested in joining should e-mail personnel director Lee Stromquist at encore1@ charter.net or call 503-8611328 to discuss openings. Potential new members should be able to read music, own their own instruments, and have advanced high school-level performance skills or higher. They should commit to regular rehearsal attendance and participation in concerts. There are no dues or fees. The first rehearsal of the new season

will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Clatsop Community College’s Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. For more information on the symphonic band, visit northcoastsymphonicband. org, e-mail ncband@charter. net, or call 503-325-2431. Ticket prices for the 2016-17 season remain the same at $15 for adults and $8 for students. For ticket purchase, visit the Liberty Theater box office or call 503-325-5922, ext. 55.

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Author and journalist Lori Tobias is ready to ‘Wander’ By DAN HAAG

“Wander,” the debut novel by Oregon Coast Today columnist and former Oregonian staff writer Lori Tobias, opens with a tantalizing hint of what is to follow: “In our little village of Wrassell, in the middle of nowhere, Alaska, we saw all kinds of prizes beckoning on the horizon, and we couldn’t wait to get there… By the time that winter was over, three of us would be dead, another forever lost, and all of us changed.” The novel is set against the backdrop of an unforgiving Alaskan winter, and the story deals with love and heart-wrenching loss. Though challenging, Tobias says she enjoys the freedom of fiction as opposed to her 25 years of researching and writing news stories. “With journalism you have the facts and data and you choose how to tell it,” she says. “In fiction, there are no boundaries.”

The novel’s main character, Pete, is faced with many harsh realities as the story opens. An East Coast transplant to the small Alaskan village, she’s a young radio reporter struggling to impress at work and fit into her new surroundings. She’s also coming to grips with five months alone in a very big, very cold place while her husband — a bush pilot — looks for a bigger payday working on the Alaskan oil fields, aka “the slope.” Onto this stage of uncertainty comes Ren, a stranger with an Ivy League background. Ren’s presence gives Pete cause to ponder the direction of her life as the two connect. As the story unfolds, however, we find that Ren has come to Alaska with his own agenda. When it comes to choosing the novel’s setting, Alaska was the logical choice for Tobias, who spent eight years there beginning at age 18.

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Lori Tobias covered the Oregon Coast for The Oregonian until 2013. She lives in Newport.

Though the town of Wrassell is fictional, it is indicative of Alaska’s rural settings. “Alaska is a vast, exciting, interesting and complex place,” Tobias says. “There were a lot of things that really impacted me during that time.” In many ways Pete’s routines are a reflection of Tobias’ time in Alaska, such as working at an oldies radio station and living in a

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“Wander” is the first novel by Lori Tobias.

remote, rural setting. Likewise, much of the action that happens to Pete in “Wander” is taken from Tobias’ actual experiences, including driving across a frozen lake alone and having ice break under her car as well as a brush with the local wildlife: One morning at Tobias’ Alaskan cabin, she came downstairs to find an

immense bull moose staring at her through the window, a moment she describes as “unnerving.” While the book is only 152 pages, the length is perfect for the story that needed to be told. “I didn’t see any point in padding it just to get extra pages,” Tobias says. In addition to real settings and experiences, “Wander” is full of razor-sharp dialogue that makes the compact book an addicting page-turner. Tobais says she learned the art of creating memorable dialogue from her writing instructor Tom Jenks, former short story editor at Esquire magazine. “He taught me dialogue is a sword fight; it should be more than just relaying information,” she says. Now, Tobias is busy lining up presentations to promote the book; in September, she will read “Wander” at gigs in Greenwich Village, New York and Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Locally, a reading at the Hoffman Center in Manzanita is set for Oct. 21. While Tobias admits to initially being terrified of speaking to audiences, she now looks forward to the give-and-take, where she says people have been receptive and encouraging. Next for Tobias is a memoir on her 10 years covering the Oregon Coast for The Oregonian — which is currently with an editor — and a rough draft of her next novel. For now, she hopes that readers will enjoy “Wander” and take away important lessons about the human condition. “People can love each other and still make mistakes; everything isn’t perfect in life,” she says. “We never know what some people are going through, so be kind, love and forgive.” “Wander” is on shelves now. To order a copy or find out where Lori Tobias will be appearing locally, visit www.loritobias.com

Cannon Beach Gallery show tells stories through clay CANNON BEACH — The Cannon Beach Gallery’s newest exhibit, “Narrative Ceramic Sculpture,” will open with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. The exhibition features works by ceramicists Wesley Anderegg, Akio Takamori, Michelle Gallagher, Jacquline Hurlbert, Margaret Keelan, Heidi Preuss Grew, Babette Harvey, and husband-and wife-team Robin and John Gumealius. Each of these artists explore narrative, creating sculptures that engage the audience and invite personal interpretation. Each piece has evident or implied narrative, drawing on the artists’ individual real-life experiences or imagined

worlds. The viewer is more than a voyeur; bringing their own viewpoint influenced by their biases and experience of the world, they become an active participant. In this way, each piece has a unique meaning to each and every viewer. This is the power of a story. As it is retold and is translated it becomes the interpreter’s own. However, viewers should tread lightly as they appropriate the artist’s work to speak of their own experience and remember that these incarnations are confided in trust. The commentary or confession may have a particular meaning to the artist — one that may never be fully expressed in words. Grew admits that she

never fully reveals all the themes and ideas she is working with, preferring to allow the viewer some scope for personal interpretation but also keeping a little something for herself. Both Grew and Takamori’s work explores identity through the self and community. Both artists create works in groupings that relate meaning through their juxtaposition and in which the constituent parts are powerful when standing in isolation. Takamori and Grew are familiar with the concept of mixed cultural references— Takamori was born in Japan, and Grew is a first-generation German immigrant. Their works hint at the dichotomy of homoge-

nization and otherness. Gallagher, Hurlbert and Keelan’s work speaks of a preoccupation with change and transformation through aging. Each art piece indulges our desire to return to a more innocent time while acknowledging the darker side of our psyche as we transition from childhood, though puberty, and settle into adulthood. The artworks are also a celebration of the human condition with all its humor, mischief and mayhem. Anderegg constructs caricatures derived from observances of human behavior and memories. His imagination develops his subjects. He accepts that the personal nature of his work means it has an emotional

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“The Guide” by Heidi Preuss Grew.

quality, but he shies away from being blatant, using humor as a buffer. Harvey’s imagery draws on the natural world, humanity, and environmental issues. Robin and John Gumaelius start from a position of sharing. The work is

created through an ongoing dialogue between the two artists, each taking the next chapter in the narrative of their combined creations. More information can be found at cannonbeacharts. org or by emailing cannonbeacharts@gmail.com

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TOUR LOCAL WINE BARS Story by KATE GIESE Photos by DANNY MILLER

With fall just around the corner, it’s a great time to check out wine bars on Oregon’s North Coast — the weather cools down, the crowds start to disappear, and what’s a better way to enjoy autumn color than with a glass of wine in hand. Three popular local wine bars are good bets: WineKraft in Astoria, Vino Manzanita in Manzanita and the wine bar at Sweet Basil’s Café. Northwest wines dominate their respective wine lists. Featured are varieties of Oregon and Washington wines (and some California wines, depending on the venue) that are generally regarded as the best in the world. People come from far and wide to experience them.

Above: A red wine from WineKraft in Astoria. Left: Sweet Basil’s Cafe chef and owner John Sowa pours a glass of wine in the Cannon Beach restaurant’s wine bar.

WineKraft in Astoria

WineKraft enjoys a great location — on the Astoria waterfront at the west end of Pier 11, just off the Astoria Rivlax and enjoy events — a real people-gatherwalk; the view is impressive. While ering spot.” there, visitors can taste up to 34 different April Thorgramson, Kraft’s daughter, wines — whites, reds, rosés, bubbles and also works at WineKraft, helping make her dessert wine. Five different kinds of beer mother’s cherished vision a reality. They ﬁnish each other’s sentences. are available as well as tasty wine cocktails Every Friday and and, of course, some Saturday non-alcoholic bevnight, they erages. Cheese and have music charcuterie plates starting at may be purchased 6:30 p.m., WineKraft, along with another featuring per80 10th St., Ast half dozen scrumpformers like oria The Cellar o tious delicacies Red Beans 1004 Marine D n 10th, to enhance your and Rice and rive, Astoria experience. Howly Slim Hotel Elliott Win Opening its to name two. 357 12th St., A e Bar, storia doors in June Other events The Wine an d 2015, WineKraft run the gamut B e e r H aus, 1111 N. Roose velt Drive, Seas was a dream come from wine tastide The Wine Sh true for owner ings and wine ack, 124 N. Hemlo Rebecca Kraft. “I 101 classes ck St., Cannon Beach Laurel’s Cann was a hair dresser taught by somon for many years meliers to more 263 N. Hemlo Beach Wine Shop, ck St., Cannon and … ready for whimsical offerBeach The Wine Ba r at a change,” she ings. The latter 271 N. Hemlo Sweet Basil’s Cafe, ck St., Cannon says. “I’ve been include providBeach planning this for ing coloring Vino Manzan ita, 387 Laneda A a long time — a books for adults. ve., Manzanit a place where Then, there’s The Winery a t Manzanita, people could Tipsy Painting, 235 Laneda A ve., Man come and drink alternately taught — coming so zanita on good wine, reby local artists

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rosé. There’s also a small assortment of beers. The list of wines by the bottle is robust and includes reds, whites, champagne, sparkling wine, dessert wine and port. As many as a dozen small plates are on offer with such delicacies as smoked salmon, pate, spanakopita, several different cheese plates and lots more. Two dinner entrées are available every night, prepared off the premises. Lee makes a point of sharing some of the more popular Oregon wines with customers. “Most people are adventurous that Vino Manzanita way. Often from out of state, Current owner Dixie Lee, they’re always eager to try ‘OREGON, a diminutive brunette, bought wine,” she says. WASHINGTON Oregon Vino Manzanita, located at “I never had any formal AND the corner of Fourth Street training beyond just tastCALIFORNIA ing a lot (and) traveling to and Laneda Avenue in downtown Manzanita, about ARE ON THE different countries to sample 10 years ago. “It’d been open CUTTING EDGE wine,” confides Lee. “I go to for a couple of years with a about once a year, IN THE WINE California very limited wine selection even though we specialize WORLD.’ and perhaps a couple of small in Oregon pinot noir. I like plates on offer,” she rememto carry things you can’t get bers. Today, Vino has remained small but in local stores and feature wines from all viable, serving up to 25 customers inside over. Being such a small operation, anywith additional seating on a back patio thing I offer by the glass I love customers and a few tables out front for use when the to taste. Wine is beautiful because it’s weather permits. natural and a great world to be in.” Visitors can sample five different reds September and October are good and three whites by the glass (well, two months; the wine bar gets a lot of retired whites and a sake selection), as well as two people coming in once kids are back in sparkling wines: prosecco and a sparkling school. Jo Pomeroy-Crockett and Ronni Harris, where participants enjoy wine and come away with a finished painting. The Astoria Pub Knitters gather monthly at the wine bar regularly too. WineKraft was a venue for the FisherPoets Gathering in February and holds a monthly first Tuesday poetry open mic night. The wine bar will also be a presence at the Pacific Northwest Brew Cup later in September. Visit http://winekraftnw.com for details on everything that’s happening.

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“Since this is a beach town you get an influx of tourists in the summer and early fall,” Lee explains. “Permanent residents support me too, though. We serve all age groups, from 21 to 90.” She takes pride in what she calls, “my quaint little wine bar” and rightfully so. It’s a delight. Vino Manzanita is open from 5 to 10 p.m. six nights a week and closed Sunday. After Labor Day, it’ll be closed Sunday and Monday. For more information, visit Vino’s Facebook page.

The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Café

Marcie Russo has been with Sweet Basil’s Café and its wine bar for the last two years, bringing with her a strong background in wine. “When I popped in here looking for work, John (Sowa) saw my resume and exclaimed ‘Oh, this is a good fit for here!’” The restaurant’s previous wine buyer left just a couple of weeks after Russo arrived, and the job was hers. Her love of wine is positively infectious. “The thing people don’t know about wine bars is that when you come in for a bottle, you get a wine bar price,” Russo explains. “People often don’t know that and they should. It’s usually about three times the glass price instead of four times — there’s a bit of a discount. It’s not a wine shop price; it’s not a restaurant price; it’s somewhere in between.” Owner John Sowa had the wine bar built in 2009. There, patrons can purchase wine flights to compare and contrast Northwest wines with other varietals from around the world. For $12 they get five 2-ounce pours; for $15 they get eight 2-ounce pours. Flights are on offer from 4 to 6 p.m. and as time permits throughout the day. Small plates, including tapas, provide the perfect accompaniment. But if they don’t fill the bill, items on the full restaurant menu may be ordered as well. There’s also live music five nights a week — Wednesday through Sunday. Explains Sowa, “I came from New Orleans where music and food were always a combination.” Despite all the activity — the restaurant, the wine bar and live music — 10 p.m. is closing time, even on the weekends. “The crowd here is older, between 45 and 75,” Sowa says by way of explanation. “It’s not a late night place. To a degree this changes in the off season. Locals will come in for the music and a glass of wine. They don’t come downtown during the summer.” As you’d expect, a lot of thought goes into the wines served — many of them Northwest wines — with what’s left comprising only about 10 percent of the entire stock. There’s also as many reds as whites. Instead of doing pairings, staff offer suggestions. “Paired wine takes away from the variety, which I don’t like,” says Sowa. “I’d rather see an on-the-spot suggestion.” This method works rather well given that “What wine do you think we should drink with this?” is a frequently asked question. So, while spicy foods like jambalaya may go best with a sweeter wine — like a sweet riesling — a server here wouldn’t suggest such a pairing outright. He or she would ask diners what they liked and then try and find something in between. Obviously, there’s a lot to know about wine, but think of the fun you’ll have along the way! Says Russo, “On the West Coast, we’re just more casual about wine. The scene here isn’t like New York’s and they, in turn, are looking to Paris. Still, the fact remains that Oregon, Washington and California are on the cutting edge in the wine world. We shouldn’t take it for granted that we are in the most superior triangle for certain kinds of wine: Oregon pinot noirs, best in the world; Washington syrahs, best in the world; California cabernets and chardonnays, best in the world.”

WineKraft in Astoria, co-owned by Rebecca Kraft, right, and April Thorgramson, offers a spectacular view of the Astoria Riverwalk and Columbia River. Left: At The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe in Cannon Beach, patrons can try wine flights of five or eight pours. Below: Sweet Basil’s Cafe’s wine bar was added to the Cannon Beach restaurant in 2009.

A red wine at The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe in Cannon Beach.

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Friday, Sept. 2 Canoeing 1 p.m., Broadway Park, boat dock, 1300 Broadway, Seaside, 503-7383311, $20-30. Canoe along the Necanicum confluence; reservation required.

Thursday, Sept. 1 River People Farmers Market 3 to 7 p.m., 12th and Exchange streets, Astoria, 503-468-0921. Find produce, flowers, plant starts, eggs, ready-to-eat food, pie walks, live music and kids’ activities. “Shanghaied” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $13 to $21. “Shanghaied in Astoria” mixes vaudeville, soap opera and Hollywood-style musicals with local and folklore culture. “9 to 5: The Musical” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $18-23. “9 to 5: The Musical” is a story of office satire, friendship and revenge.

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Suggested events

Bird Hike 8 a.m., Sunset Beach State Recreation area, Warrenton, 503-8613170. This hike will be along the Fort to Sea trail looking for warblers, flycatchers and bluebirds. Come & Play on Labor Day 9 a.m., Willapa Bay, South Bend, Wash., all ages. This annual celebration includes a grand parade, fireworks, carnival, tin man triathlon and more.

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National Parks on the Air 9 a.m., Netul Landing, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503861-2471, all ages. Learn about and try out ham radio. Grange Market 10 a.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-4953. Find home-baked goods, prepared food, woodcrafts, honey, nuts, art and jewelry.

Puget Island Farmers Market 3 to 6 p.m., Stockhouse’s Farm, 59 W. Birnie Slough Road, Cathlamet, Wash., 360-8494145. Columbia-Pacific Farmers Market 3 to 6 p.m., Veterans Field, 3rd and Oregon streets, Long Beach, Wash., 360-6422400. Find produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, food and music. Boat Fest Reception 5 p.m., Tsuga Gallery, 70 Main St., Cathlamet, Wash. The annual wooden boat festival begins with a meet and greet offering

21+. The fair offers sessions about growing marijuana, medicinal uses, edibles, legislation and more.

arts, refreshments and conversation. Manzanita Farmers Market 5 to 8 p.m., Laneda Ave. and 5th St., Manzanita, 503-368-3339. Find produce, farm products, live entertainment, kids’ activities and more. “Shanghaied” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-3256104, $13-21. “Shanghaied in Astoria” is a vaudeville musical. “Octette Bridge Club” 7 p.m., Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-6305, $10-15. A sentimental comedy about eight sisters. “Let’s Murder Marsha” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-4361242, $15-20. A comedy romp about murder.

“Love, Loss & What I Wore” 7 p.m., NCRD Performing Arts Center, 36155 Ninth St., Nehalem, $10, adult content. Proving a great show is always in fashion, “Love, Loss & What I Wore” uses clothing and accessories to tell funny and poignant stories to which men and women can relate.

Wooden Boat Fest 9 a.m., Elochoman Slough Marina, 500 2nd Ave., Cathlamet, Wash., all ages. The annual festival includes wooden boats of all sizes, booths, events, presentations, races and activities. Icefire Seconds Sale 8:30 a.m., Icefire Glassworks, 116 E Gower, Cannon Beach. An opportunity to stock up on gifts or add to a collection at the annual end-of-season sale of near-perfect pieces. Continues Sunday and Monday. Civil War Reenactment 9 a.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, all ages. The Northwest Civil War Council presents a living history program with reenactors living as if it were 1861 to 1865. Battles are at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Come & Play on Labor Day 9 a.m., Willapa Bay, South Bend, Wash., all ages. Enjoy an oyster eating contest, triathalon, kiddie races, kite show, hay scramble, police demo, softball tournament.

Dance Competition 9 a.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, all ages. Feis na Mara is an Irish dance festival of performances and competitions. Discover Haystack 9 a.m., on the beach at Haystack Rock, Cannon Beach, 503-436-8060, free. Discover Haystack Rock presents “Citizen Science” with Craig Davidson and Melissa Keyser. Limited space.

Tillamook Farmers Market 9 a.m., 2nd St. and Laurel Ave., Tillamook, 503-842-2146. Find produce, craft, flowers and live music. Chinook Arts Fest 9:30 a.m., Hwy. 101 and Olympia St., Chinook, Wash., 503-791-0396, all ages. The festival features glass arts, oils, watercolors, pottery, photography, wood sculptures and jewelry.

National Parks on the Air 9 a.m., Netul Landing, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-8612471. Learn about amateur radio operations, talk to someone from a great distance away while celebrating 100 years of the national park service.

Book sale 10 a.m., Ilwaco High School Black Lake Campus, 404 School Road, Ilwaco. All proceeds benefit the Ilwaco and Ocean Park libraries. There are specially marked books, hardbound and trade paper books for $1 and regular size paperbacks for .50 cents.

Riverwalk Market 9 a.m., 632 Marine Drive, Astoria, 503-260-5592. Find crafts and produce.

Cannabis & Hemp Fair 10 a.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria,

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Grange Market 10 a.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360642-4953. Find baked goods, prepared food, woodcrafts, honey, nuts, art and jewelry. Palette Puddlers 10 a.m., Astoria Art Loft, 106 3rd St., Astoria, 503-325-4442. Visitors will see original work and on-going demonstrations in different mediums and styles at the annual Palette Puddlers Labor Day weekend show and sale.

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Pickleball 10 a.m., Camp Rilea Gymnasium, 333168 Patriot Way, Warrenton, 503-860-1382, $4, all levels. Great exercise and fun, includes demonstrations and instruction; balls and paddles provided. Saturday Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Harbor front at Howerton Way, Ilwaco, Wash. This market features arts and crafts, farm fresh produce, food booths and live music with Double J & the Boys. Space Conversation 11 a.m., Netul Landing, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503-8612471, all ages. A group of local students and scouts will take part in

a conversation with astronaut Takuya Onishi on board the International Space Station. SummerFest Noon, along Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., free, all ages. SummerFest offers family friendly activities including safety programs, wagon rides and live music with Tropical Storm Band. Hoffapalooza 1 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503-3683846. Celebrate the Hoffman Center’s 12th anniversary with a tour, art display, film series and discuss the many activities with volunteers.

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Gearhart ArtWalk 2 to 5 p.m., celebrate creative art forms during the monthly Gearhart ArtWalk at businesses and galleries in Gearhart. Look for the “Welcome to the Shore” flag at participating merchants. Seaside Art Walk 5 to 7 p.m., enjoy original artwork, live music and refreshments during Seaside’s monthly First Saturday Art Walk. Look for the art walk signs at participating merchants.

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Trunk Show 1 p.m., Imogen Gallery, 240 11th St., Astoria, 503-468-0620. Jewels Curnow returns for a one-of-a-kind art jewelry showcase featuring master jewelers Robbie and Chantay Curnow.

Artist Reception 6 p.m., Cannon Beach Gallery, 1064 S. Hem-

lock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0744. A reception will be held for “Narrative Ceramic Sculpture,” a collection of ceramics by seven artists. “Love, Loss & What I Wore” 7 p.m., NCRD Performing Arts Center, 36155 Ninth St., Nehalem, $10, adult content. Proving a great show is always in fashion, “Love, Loss & What I Wore” uses clothing and accessories to tell funny and poignant stories. “Octette Bridge Club” 7 p.m., Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, 503842-6305, $10-15. “The Octette Bridge Club” is a sentimental comedy about American life in a bygone era. “Shanghaied” 7 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, $13-21. “Shanghaied in Astoria” mixes vaudeville, soap opera and Hollywood-style musicals with local and folklore culture. “9 to 5: The Musical” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $18 to $23, PG-13. “9 to 5: The Musical” is a story of office satire, friendship and revenge.

Dance Competition 8 a.m., Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, all ages. Feis na Mara is an Irish dance festival.

9:30 a.m., Hwy. 101 and Olympia St., Chinook, Wash., 503-7910396. Find pottery, oils, watercolors, more. Sunday Market 10 a.m., 12th St., Astoria, 503-325-1010. Astoria Sunday Market offers local products by farmers and artisans; music with Floating Glass Balls.

Civil War Reenactment 9 a.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond. An annual living history program.

Book sale 10 a.m., Ilwaco High School Black Lake Campus, 404 School Road, Ilwaco. Between 2:30 and 4 p.m., bring a paper grocery bag and fill it for $3.

Come & Play on Labor Day 9 a.m., Willapa Bay, South Bend, Wash. Enjoy breakfast, kite show, parade, waterball and fireworks.

Palette Puddlers 10 a.m., Astoria Art Loft, 106 3rd St., Astoria, 503-325-4442. See original paintings and demos at this show.

Ham radio demo 9 a.m., Netul Landing, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 503861-2471. Chinook Arts Fest

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Wooden Boat Fest 9 a.m., Elochoman Slough Marina, 500 2nd Ave., Cathlamet, Wash. See wooden boats of all sizes, vendors, races and more.

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The Vintage Flea 10 a.m., Astoria Vintage Hardware, 101 15th St., Astoria, 503-325-1313. Artist Talk 10:30 a.m., Cannon

Beach Gallery, 1064 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-0744. “Narrative Ceramic Sculpture” artists will discuss their work. Cannabis & Hemp 11 a.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, 21+. Learn about growing marijuana, medicinal uses, legislation and more. SummerFest Noon, along Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., free, all ages. “Love, Loss & What I Wore” 2 p.m., NCRD Performing Arts Center, 36155 Ninth St., Nehalem, $10, adult content. “Shanghaied” 2 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503325-6104, $13-21. “Let’s Murder Marsha” 7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, $15-20.

Monday, Sept. 5 Come & Play on Labor Day 9 a.m., Willapa Bay, South Bend, Wash. Enjoy Poker Paddle, duck races. Civil War Reenactment 9 a.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond.

The Northwest Civil War Council presents the annual living history program. Battle at noon. Chinook Arts Fest 9:30 a.m., Hwy. 101 and Olympia St., Chinook, Wash. Palette Puddlers 10 a.m., Astoria Art

Loft, 106 3rd St., Astoria, 503-3254442. See original work and demos at this annual art show and sale. SummerFest Noon, along Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., all ages. Family friendly activities.

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Tuesday, Sept. 6 CB Farmers Market 2 to 5 p.m., parking area at Gower and Hemlock streets, Cannon Beach. This market offers flowers, fresh produce, pasture-raised meat, organic cheeses, handcrafted artisan

food products and a children’s program. Ric’s Poetry Mic 7 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 503-468-0206, 21+. Sign up at 6:45 p.m. to read poetry or a short story at this monthly poetry open mic.

Wednesday, Sept. 7 Angora Hiking Club

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9 a.m., meet at the 6th St. parking lot (between 6th and 7th streets, Marine Drive and the trolley tracks), Astoria, 503-325-4315. Bob Westerberg will lead an easy Yeon House hike.

10 a.m., Thousand Trails Seaside Resort, 1703 12th Ave., Seaside, 503-860-1382, $5, all levels. Great exercise and fun, includes demonstrations and instruction, balls and paddles provided.

Thursday, Sept. 8 Morning Bird Walk 8 a.m., Fort Stevens State Park, 100 Peter Iredale Road, Hammond, 503-861-3170. Walk through mature Sitka spruce forest and wetlands for a variety of bird life, meet at Battery Russell.

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Author Visit 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-6742, free.

Andra Watkins will read from her book “Not Without My Father” and discuss her 444-mile walk of the Natchez Trace.

River People Farmers Market 3 to 7 p.m., 12th and Exchange streets, Astoria, 503-468-0921. Find produce, flowers, plant starts, eggs, readyto-eat food, pie walks, live music and kids’ activities.

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I can’t tell you how many times I passed the old Mediterranean cafe in downtown Seaside only to see a “closed” sign hanging in the window. I would mope, because these are elusive flavors on the North Coast, particularly in South County. (Long Beach, Washington, has the terrific Iranian-inspired Kabob Cottage.) Eventually another sign popped up. It read: “For sale.” Early this summer a couple from Portland bought the bright, scrubbed cubbyhole of a cafe. While rechristening it McBani, the husband-and-wife team — he’s originally from Jordan; she’s from Lebanon — is keeping with the Mediterranean/ Lebanese inspiration. But they have come up with their own menu. It’s based on regional specialties, constructed with nods toward simplicity, purity and health. As the co-owner told me, “We make everything from scratch except the pita bread.” The menu goes into detail, explaining that the dishes are “prepared with 100 percent natural, kosher, fresh ingredients, no preservatives, no artificial flavors, no GMO.” And while Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine lends itself well to vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free purviews, I was none-the-less impressed with McBani’s highlight and care for alternatives. I figured: Next time my vegan sister visits I’m bringing her here. My first trip came on a warm Friday evening, and Broadway — ever the tourist mecca — was packed, the sidewalks nearly shoulder-to-shoulder. McBani, with white walls, halogen lighting and sparse decor, is not particularly reflective of any aesthetic beyond “the coast.” It was busy too, but not to the point where my companion and I couldn’t choose between tables — there are only about five or six. Which is just as

well; the husband-and-wife owners are McBani’s lone employees, handling front and back of the house in totality. Perusing the menu, I couldn’t help but stare at the plates of nearby diners, lovingly presented on large, segmented dishes and platters. We began with the Falafel appetizer ($5.95), the first of many colorful, aesthetically pleasing dishes. The three garbanzo and fava bean balls, mixed with onions, cilantro and garlic were both well spiced and fried — a crisp, thin crust cupping the steamy, crumbling, soft green innards. The falafel were accompanied by light green lettuce, chopped red tomatoes, sweet pickles and a vibrant, pink pickled radish, as well as cup of beige tahini sauce. Soon after came plates of hummus and baba ghanoush (which came as part of our platter orders). The hummus was dusted with smoked paprika, a few chopped tomatoes and whole garbanzo beans. The baba ghanoush spared the parsley and chickpeas, adding green bell peppers. The hummus was robust, the baba ghanoush silky smooth, and both were complemented with quality olive oil. With another pair of plates containing pitas filling the table, there was hardly room for the main course platters. And even before they arrived, the veritable smorgasbord was absolutely delightful. But, my, when the meats came, my companion and I melted. She had the Lamb Shawarma Platter ($21.95). Upon her first bite of the sinuous sirloin she emitted, in ecstasy: “Oh wow. Oh wow.” Gathering her senses, she added, “Perfect marinade on the lamb, and the cinnamon, clove and cumin.” The rich, lean cubes were served upon un-sticky basmati rice and with a refreshing, cleansing Mediterranean salad. My lustful reaction to the beef

MCBANI Rating:  ADDRESS: 490 Broadway, Seaside PHONE: 503-757-9919 HOURS: 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday through Monday. PRICE: $ – Entrees range from $10-$20 SERVICE: Gracious, thoughtful, but can be stretched VEGETARIAN / VEGAN OPTIONS: A top choice for vegetarians and vegans DRINKS: Bottled drinks, coffee Above: McBani’s Stuffed Cabbage Leaves Platter featured hummus, salad and cabbage leaves suffed with rice and spiced beef. Left: The beef and chicken kabob combo platter featured well-spiced meat offerings.

kabob was similar to my companion’s. The meat was supple and ground with onions and herbs; the spices — particularly saffron — gave whispers of ancient, exquisite elegance. Tantalizing seasoning elevated the chicken too (I had a combo platter featuring both, $19.95). It included saffron, hints of turmeric, and became something deep, almost mysterious. As business mellowed I chatted for a moment with the co-owner. He talked about enhancing whole foods while staying healthy and ethical. He talked about maturing palates, of the adult need for “real food.” As we left, leftovers in hand, I was equally happy about the check — quite reasonable. I returned with my parents. They’re not adventurous eaters, but I was conﬁdent that McBani’s elemental, mostly familiar, though punched-up ingredients would make them fans. And hey, if things went sideways, they could just have chicken. But things didn’t go sideways — they went swimmingly.

My mom was sensible and had a light lunch — the Baba Ghanoush platter ($9.95, vegan). My dad and I went for it. He had the Stuffed Cabbage Leaves Platter ($18.95), which featured rice and cinnamonand-cloves-spiced ground beef wrapped in cabbage leaves that were topped with a light tomato sauce. I was glad he was eating more nutrients than ﬂour or corn. After a Spinach Pie appetizer that was soft, easy and forgettable, I had the “Kafta” Beef Kabob Sandwich ($11.95). I chose it in order to check out the sandwiches and because I was longing for more saffron beef. I’m pleased to report it was enormous — akin to nearly two burritos, stuck end-toend. Inside, the kabob monopolized some 80 percent of prime real estate. The remaining alleys were stuffed with hummus, bursts of pickle, tomato, crisp lettuce and other goodies. Finishing up, my folks, coffee addicts that they are, wondered if McBani’s had any. There was none brewed, but if we could wait the co-owner would brew up “one

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hell of a cup of coffee.” He said he was once a coffee roaster and “very particular” about it. My folks obliged and ordered a baklava, which was layered, flaky, nutty and not too sweet or mushy. The coffee took its time, as can service at McBani — two people can only do so much. While they’re gracious, competent and well-meaning, the co-owners are also stretched. In the meantime, we were offered the cafe’s second pastry choice: a crusty traditional flour pastry with a center of minced, seasoned dates. Its spicing was another singular sensation, darkly twinkling. The pastry paired exceedingly well with the coffee — which lived up to its high billing. Much as I was, my dad was buoyed by the co-owner’s sense of pride in his work and product. “You’ve got to have that,” my dad said. Indeed — every bit as much as you’ve got to have these flavors, this ethic, and this diversity on the North Coast.

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use materials and images in unusual ways, urging viewers to look beyond the ordinary. Artist Agnes Field’s mixed-media paintings use materials from her surroundings, such as cardboard, wood and fabric. The artworks attempt to create intrinsic objects that minimize the boundary between everyday experience and the commercialization of products. North Coast photographer Don Frank creates varied colorful imagery. Fire Mountain School teacher Sarah Lippold is intrigued with replicating imagery without the use of technology. She began studying printmaking in 2004 and considers her prints as colorful snapshots of memory.

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Moxie 609 Broadway Moxie’s new shop in Seaside opened in June and is filled with the eclectic, from exclusive jewelry to handmade art and fair trade clothing. The store, with its first location in Manzanita, is an established member of the Fair Trade Federation. The Gilbert District Gallery 613 Broadway The 12-year-old gallery is a co-op shared by artists from Washington and Oregon, including Dave Bartholet, Mike Sage, Thomas McNeill, Steven Bash, Don Nisbett, Jennie Truitt, Ian Ricker, Jan Van Dyke, Don Dye, Ken Hurley, Nancy Loukkula, Jim Ballamn and Justan Elk Artworks. Find watercolors, bronzes, giclees, Native American jewelry, oil paints, greeting cards and gifts.

Beach Books 616 Broadway Discover the many riches of red at “Red Hot,” a series of paintings by Barbara Martin that explore the dynamic hue. See fiery reds of passion and warning; lively reds of roses, sunsets and foliage; the earthiness of rust and clay; and the juicy red of ripe berries. Which red speaks to you? Descended from a line of story tellers and herbalists and raised an international nomad, Martin now calls Oregon home. From early childhood’s finger paint and mud pies, then through garden design and now the alchemy of mixed-media paintings, Martin finds that the primeval speaks through her fingers. She is a member of the Green Cab Collective, a Portland alliance of artists. T.anjuli Gallery 7 N. Holladay Drive Gallery owner Billy Lutz will show his work. Afflicted with retinitis pigmentosa, a hereditary

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degenerative eye disease, Lutz continues expressing his philosophy through his art. Seaside Coffee House 3 N. Holladay Drive Seaside Coffee House will feature work by Marcus Lundell, an artist who uses a traditional reverse glass painting technique on distressed windows and picture frames. His window views include classic landscapes and comedic characters — sometimes juxtaposed in the same scene. Proceeds benefit the Wildlife Center of the North Coast. Additional art: Hold Fast Gallery, 611 Broadway; Seaside Antique Mall, 726 Broadway. Participating restaurants: Guido and Vito’s, 604 Broadway; Tora Sushi, 619 Broadway; Nonni’s Bistro, 831 Broadway; Lilikoi Grill, 714 Broadway; Yellow Curry Cozy Thai, 20 N. Holladay Drive. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

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Learn to create intricate paper artwork Hear roots county at the Sou’Wester MANZANITA — The Hoffman Center for the Arts will host a one-day Multilayer Papercutting Class from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 10. Led by award-winning artist David Friedman of Portland, students will use papercutting tools to create delicate and intricate art. Tuition for the class will be $55, with an additional $35 materials fee. “Papercuts as an art form have a long tradition. German, Jewish, Japanese and

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their styles,” said Friedman. “My work brings papercuts into a contemporary format. Many are multilayered and dimensional.” Interested persons can register for Multilayer Papercutting online at hoffmanblog.org. The cut-off date is Sept. 6. The class is limited to 12 participants, and requires using sharp knives and utensils. For questions, email friedart@gmail.com. His website is friedart.com

SEAVIEW, Wash. — Come to the Sou’Wester Lodge at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 for some good old-fashioned country music from Jenny Don’t & the Spurs. This Portland quartet has been making its own brand of roots country music since early 2012. The core members of the group — Jenny Don’t, Sam Henry, Kelly Halliburton and JT Halmfilst — bring something from their own extensive musical backgrounds to the table to

create a rich musical tableau. Following in the wake of its two vinyl singles, the band’s debut self-titled album continues in the tradition of its signature sound, evoking the spirit of lonely desert roads, longing hearts, and star-filled skies over sweeping Western landscapes. While the sound of the group is original and draws from deep wells of personal experience, the band pays stylistic homage to the greats of the genre:

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Are you looking for extra hours that work with your present employment? Come see us - we'll work with your current schedule. The Inn at Cannon Beach is currently hiring for: o Front Desk o Audit / Evening Front Desk (4pm to midnight, flexible schedule) o Housekeeping o Maintenance Please apply in person at the Inn at Cannon Beach (3215 S Hemlock, Cannon Beach) If you have any questions, please contact Terri at terri@innatcannonbeach.com or call (503) 436-9085

Baked Alaska is seeking dining room server and dining room support staff as well as pizza cook. Resume requested, drop off in person or email to chefholen@bakedak.com ADVERTISERS who want quick results use classified ads regularly.

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BATH AIDE Harbors Home Health and Hospice, a leading agency committed to providing Grays Harbor and Pacific County with a variety of in-home healthcare services, is currently seeking full time BATH AIDE to assist in patient care. Individuals will be responsible for working with our team of health care providers in the coordination of skilled nursing care in a home setting. Join the leading team in Home Health and Hospice. Home Health, hospice, acute care, and/or skilled nursing facility experience preferred. Requires current CNA license, driver's license, auto insurance and reliable transportation. Harbors Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. Please feel free to stop by and pick up an application or email resume to Melissa@myhhhh.org Or mail to: HR Dept., Harbors Home Health & Hospice 201 7th Street Hoquiam, WA 98550

Billʼs Tavern and Brewhouse is hiring for : •Line Cook, PT/Nights/Weekends •Bussers PT Please apply in person at 188 N Hemlock, Cannon Beach. 503-436-2202

City of Gearhart Utility Worker 1 Position Available. Starting salary of $38,000 per year. Excellent benefits. Application and job description available at www.cityofgearhart.com Family Mentor/Navigator 14 to 20 hr/wk part time. BA in Social Services, Counseling or related; 2 yrs. experience working with high-risk families coping with many challenges; car, valid OR DL and insurance. Pay DOE. For more information or to apply send resume to: jwerner@lcsnw.org

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Clatsop Community College is recruiting for the following positions: Registrar – Full time. Open until filled with first review of applications on September 12, 2016.

Current openings for an experienced •Log Truck Driver •Rigging Guys •Delimber Operator •Shovel Operator Drivers must have CDL and current medical card. Medical/Dental and 401K benefits available after probationary period. To complete an application, please apply Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 4:00pm., or mail/fax your resume to: Jerry DeBriae Logging Co., INC. P.O. Box 182 45 Elochoman Valley Road Cathlamet, Wa, 98612 Ph# (360)795-3309 Fax# (360)795-3847

Instructional Assistant, Math Assistance Center - .75 FTE position. Open until filled with first review of applications on September 16, 2016. Adult Basic Skills Coordinator – Full time. Closing date: September 19, 2016 at 5 PM. View job descriptions/qualifications and apply on-line at www.clatsopcc.edu Contact the Office of Human Resources at (503) 338-2406 if application assistance is needed. AA/EOE

If you are a compassionate person, who enjoys helping the elderly or disabled individuals,and would like the chance to join our top-notch team, We would love for you to apply online at www.teamavamere.com, or apply in person at: Avamere at Seaside 2500 S Roosevelt Dr. Seaside, OR 97138 503-738-0900 *Must be 18 years or older, able to pass background check and drug screen Full time/Half time Truck driver: Class A CDL, medical card, on road/off road experiance required. Call 503-791-7038.

Customer Service Representative We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our team in Astoria. Salary DOE, competitive benefit package, vacation. Send resumes to: PO Box 657, Astoria, OR 97103 or email to jcanessa@knutsenins.com

FosterClub is hiring a Training & Education Program Coordinator.

Seeking experienced groundsman for tree service. Hard worker, self-starter, team player. Valid driverʼs license and good driving record required. Benefits. Call 503.791.0853

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Remodeling, Maintenance and Secretary/Bookkeeping positions available. Full and Part time. Call Stephan at 503-436-2306

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Craft3 is looking for a Consumer Lender to join our dynamic team in our Washington or Oregon offices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working closely with customers and program partners to originate loans that advance environmental, economic, and family resilience in the Pacific Northwest.

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Clatsop Community Action Community Resource Desk Clatsop Community Action (CCA) provides supportive services to struggling individuals and their families. CCA values its positive relationships with other community partners that have proven essential in order to address the many needs that our clients may face to become healthy, safe and self-sufficient members of the community. Clatsop Community Action (CCA) is seeking to hire and support a full-time, 40-hour/week employee who will work onsite at Providence Seaside Hospital to provide ease of access for all those who need direct supportive housing, energy assistance and general Information and Referral for services offered by CCA and other community resources throughout the County. The Community Resource Desk Employee must provide information, referrals and advocacy where appropriate, in a warm, non-judgmental, professional manner.

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The following positons are currently open: Campus Security Officer -- Student Activities Specialist -Residential Advisors -- On-Call Residential Advisors -Part Time Recreation Advisor. Part Time Vehicle Operator Who we are: Tongue Point Job Corps Center is operated by Management & Training Corporation (MTC) for the U.S. Department of Labor. Our staff teach 473 youth, ages 16-24, the academic, technical training, employability, and social skills needed to become successful. Management & Training Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabilities/Veterans MTC Values Diversity! Tongue Point is a drug-free workplace and has a tobacco-free campus.

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Watermelon and Cantaloupe Gazpacho takes advantage of the wonderful melons that are abundant at this time of year. It’s a refreshing end-of-summer soup and a choice dish with which to launch a Labor Day party. I call it a gazpacho, but I’m using the term very loosely because it makes no use of tomatoes. What puts it within shouting distance of the classic Spanish soup is that it’s served chilled and it’s chunky. There are a few key steps in the making of it. Start by looking for the ripest melons you can find. The watermelon should have a large yellow or white mark somewhere on its skin. This tell-tale spot is the one on which the melon rested as it grew. The more pronounced the spot, the more time the melon has spent ripening. The cantaloupe should boast a rich golden color and smell strongly of, well, cantaloupe when you take a whiff of its stem end.

To achieve the smoothest possible texture, you will need to puree the melon in a blender. No other machine produces so creamy a result. To point up and counterbalance the melon’s natural sweetness, start with the suggested amounts of lemon and lime, although you may decide to add more if your melon is exceptionally sweet. Heat, like acid, is another way to balance sugar, which is why I’ve built some chopped chiles into this recipe. But I also happen to be a fan of the hot stuff. If you’re not, leave them out. The feta cheese contributes not only to the unique flavor of the soup, but also adds a dose of saltiness, providing some welcome contrast to the sweetness of the fruit. But feel free to swap in sour cream if that’s what you’d prefer. The mint is a strong accent all by itself, but you could replace it with basil and/or cilantro — or add them to accompany the mint. However you adjust the flavorings, be sure to serve the finished product chilled.

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IN THE COLUMBIA-PACIFIC REGION Thursday, Sept. 1 Dallas Williams 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, 21+. Dallas Williams plays Americana. Basin Street NW 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, 503-3256777. Dave Drury on guitar, Todd Pederson on bass and friends perform jazz. 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. Max Gomez 7 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503717-8150. Max Gomez plays traditional folk blues, Americana roots and pop music. Acoustic Open Mic 7:30 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 503-468-0206, 21+. Open to anyone working on new songs or to improve their musical skills. Floating Glass Balls 8 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202. The Floating Glass Balls plays bluegrass, Caribbean, folk and swing. Mick Overman 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2311. Mick Overman is a poet and master musician playing bluesy folk-nroll music with a jazz attitude.

Friday, Sept. 2 Maggie & the Cats 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 21+. Maggie and the Cats play blues and funk.

Tom Trudell 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-4150. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano.

Brad Griswold 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 21+. Brad Griswold plays folk and bluegrass music.

David Drury 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. David Drury plays jazz guitar.

Jennifer Goodenberger 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Jennifer Goodenberger plays classical and contemporary piano.

Mike Metzner 7:30 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 21+. Mike Metzner plays piano. The Ground 9 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. The Ground is a fusion band creating groove-centric sounds blending jazz, funk, blues and reggae.

Saturday, Sept. 3 Open Stage Night 5 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-3898969. Eagle Bear’s family friendly open stage night offers acoustic music, story telling, poetry reading and live music with The Beau Brothers, concessions available. George Coleman 6 p.m., Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash. George Coleman plays pop, jazz, folk and rock music on his 12-string guitar. Julie Amici Trio 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 21+. The Julie Amici Trio is a union of jazz, blues and country, adding a fresh take to a bygone era. Tom Trudell 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano.

Matt Cadenelli 9 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Matt Cadenelli plays pop Americana, pop rock and folk music.

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Big Band in the Park 2 p.m., Clatskanie City Park, 300 Park St., Clatskanie, free, all ages. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon of big band music, swing and all that jazz; concessions available.

Saturday, Sept. 3 8 p.m., Sou’Wester Lodge, 3728 J Place, Seaview, Wash., 360-642-2542. Jenny Don’t & the Spurs pay homage to the best of classic country artists. Ted Brainard 7 p.m., WineKraft, 80 10th St., Astoria, 21+. A night of blues with Ted Brainard and Richard Thomisen. Guns of Nevada 9 p.m., Pitchwood Inn & Alehouse, 425 3rd St., Raymond, Wash., 360-942-5313, $5, 21+. A night of rock, country and Americana with Guns of Nevada and McDougall. Karaoke From Hell! 9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, 503368-5080, 21+. Karaoke From Hell! is karaoke to a live band. The Ground 9 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. The Ground is a fusion band creating groove-centric sounds blending jazz, funk, blues and reggae.

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Sunday, Sept. 4 Richard T. & Friends 11:30 a.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria. Richard T. and friends performs a repertoire of blues. Kitchen Music 1 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., 360-642-2239. Join the circle and enjoy, folk, bluegrass, country, blues. Music in the Gardens 1 p.m., Hoffman Gardens, 595 Laneda Ave., Manzanita. Trillium Blue will perform.

Burgers & Jam 6 p.m., American Legion, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. The legion offers good burgers and good music. Matt Cadenelli 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Matt Cadenelli plays pop Americana, pop rock and folk music.

Tuesday, Sept. 6 Swingcats of Astoria 11 a.m., Blue Scorcher Bakery, 1493 Duane St., Astoria, 503338-7473. Swingcats of Astoria is a quartet of string musicians playing 30s and 40s swing, 50s and 60s jazz and jazz-fusion. Brian O’Connor 5:30 p.m., Shelburne Inn, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian

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Wednesday, Sept. 7 Paul & Margo 5 p.m., The Bistro, 263 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2661. Paul and Margo Dueber perform folk and Americana from the 70s and 80s. Bill & Gary 6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 21+. Bill and Gary play folk and bluegrass. Matt Cadenelli 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Matt Cadenelli plays pop Americana, pop rock and folk music.

Thursday, Sept. 8 Aaron English 2 p.m., Ocean Park Library, 1308 256th Place, Ocean Park, Wash., 360-665-4184. Aaron English performs world-inspired music. Mick Overman 7 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 Marion Ave., Gearhart. Mick Overman is a poet and master musician playing bluesy folk-n-roll music with a jazz attitude. Snowblind Traveler 8 p.m., Adrift Hotel, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash. Snowblind Traveler Matt Dorrien plays Americana, folk, folk rock and blues inspired music.

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Continued from Pg. 4 century. The beauty of our evergreen trees is that they grow back, from seeds to giants. And here they do and have. Those parts of the island that have been replanted arise now like the promise of an evergreen salvation. And that 274-acre grove of cedars has existed for over 4,000 years. Our grandchildren and theirs will experience Don Bonker’s gift of these verdant fruits. They will walk the miles along narrow forest paths and experience light in the forest. Some for the first time. Hopefully, not the last. We did that day. We stood before the carved wooden sign that proclaimed Bonker’s accomplishment, “The Don Bonker Grove,” a small sign among the great trees. Walking behind the Bonkers, my wife overheard the congressman say, “This is the best day of my life.” Eyes wide open, we marveled at the giants. Explored the variety of ferns and lichen and salal. Explored other species: hemlock, alder, fir, and a cornucopia of miniature plants and flowers. In one of the grandfather trees, a granddaughter posed in the time-etched nook of the 1,100-year cedar. Camer-

as popped and clicked. Ferrier and the three wonderful rangers stood back proudly and feasted on that moment, on a miracle that preserved a bit of wilderness in a sea of development and commerce. Thank God, I thought, for this wonderful man, a congressman who cares. And big thanks for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that has protected the best of what we have. Ask Don Bonker of his finest accomplishments. Was it sound economic reform or his commitment to the good folk of southwest Washington? Or trade delegations or the distribution of big dollars to infrastructure? No, Bonker saved Long Island, and he saved a half dozen other refuges. “These,” he says, “These are what I remember most fondly.” As light filtered through the boughs of these protected giants, a blessing fell upon us lucky ones. As we skirted around that island, we marveled at its majesty: Sawlog Slough, Lewis Slough, Diamond Point, Agate Beach and Pinnacle Rocks — all these, testaments to one man’s commitment to protecting light in the forest. See more photos online at coastweekend.com

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Palette Puddlers move annual show, sale to Astoria ASTORIA — Change is in the air: The Palette Puddlers’ annual Labor Day weekend art show and sale is moving from Cannon Beach to the Astoria Art Loft. The year has provided some challenging changes for the Palette Puddlers. The art group has lost some members due to illness, death and relocation. But the intrepid group of professional artists will continue. The Palette Puddlers are a group of professional women artists, many of whom have painted together for years. Every Monday, rain or shine, they paint in a Cannon Beach locale. During their weekly painting meetings, they provide support, critique artistic efforts and share the joy of creativity, as well as just have a great time. Throughout the year, they create an art gallery and sell their original art works. At their Labor Day weekend art show and sale, members will show and sell low-cost, original art as well as provide ongoing live demonstrations of their particular art style throughout the weekend. The Astoria Art Loft is located at 106 Third St. above Dots ‘N Doodles Art Supplies. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,

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An oil painting by Jeannette Gran-Davis. A watercolor by Suzanne King.

An acrylic painting by Susan Bish.

A mixed-media piece by Ellen Zimet.

Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept. 5. Admission and refreshments are free. The members this year who will be showing and demonstrating their art at the Astoria Art Loft include Susan Bish, Jeannette Gran-Davis, Judith Fredrikson, Mary Ann Gantenbein, Linda Geb-

Bargain Bin where unframed paintings are available for a minimal price. In addition to the Pallette Puddler artists, the event will also include some of the resident artists from the Astoria Art Loft. Dots ‘N Doodles Art Supplies will also have a Labor Day sale.

hart, Suzanne King, Debbie Loyd, Jo Pomeroy-Crockett, Barbara Thacker and Ellen Zimet. They will be showing and selling original works of art including watercolor, acrylics, mixed-media, oils and pastels. Cards and print reproductions will also be available as well as The The 13th Annual

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Art show envisions the ‘Chakras In Balance’ Lisa Ackerman shows paintings at Prana Wellness ASTORIA — Local artist Lisa Ackerman will share her oil paintings in the art show “Chakras In Balance,” opening Sept. 10 at Prana Wellness Center. The show will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. in conjunction with Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk. Ackerman’s paintings depict the essences of each major chakra in the form of a female model with related surreal and sublime symbols. Chakras are known as wheels in Sanskrit or energy centers within and around people’s physical bodies that, when balanced and working correctly, can help people live up to their true potentials and have a positive impact on the world. Some of the models in Ackerman’s paintings are friends from the local community and from afar;

others were inspired by old photographs found in the collectibles shop Old Things and Objects, which Ackerman and her husband, Shawn Kozak, own in Astoria. Ackerman started this series of paintings almost two years ago, but it was put on hold after she was involved in an automobile collision that totaled her car and caused her injuries. With the help of professionals, friends and family, she progressively healed and became able to freely paint again. One of those professionals, Catherine Meyers, leads a weekly chakras meditation hour at RiverZen Yoga Studio in Astoria and contributed beautiful haikus to accompany each chakra painting. At the art show opening reception, Larkin Stentz of Green Angel Gardens in Long Beach, Washington, will lift attendees’ spirits as he plays hammered dulcimer and flute.

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Patricia Ciminello, a local park ranger at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, posed as Lisa Ackerman’s model for the oil painting “The Crown Chakra (Sahasrara).”

Ten percent of the sales will benefit the Clatsop County chapter of Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA serves abused and neglected children, representing their best interests in the child welfare system and giving them the opportunity to thrive in a safe, permanent loving family. “Chakras In Balance”

will be on display for three months and available for viewing 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Prana Wellness Center, located at 1428 Commercial St., offers massage, acupuncture, fire-cupping, infrared sauna, sensory deprivation float tank, and the Theta Waves artist-in-residence float program.

ASTORIA — Jewels Curnow, a team of two, Robbie and Chantay Curnow, will be at Imogen Gallery for a return visit bringing their one-of-a -kind art jewelry pieces. All are invited to attend a trunk show 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, and enjoy a champagne reception while learning from these master jewelers what is involved with the creation of each piece. The Curnows are known for using innovative setting and casting techniques, creating a distinct look. Many of their designs incorporate a primitive style of casting that uses cuttlefish bone, which creates texture for their original pieces. Robbie Curnow also custom blends many of his own alloys and hand selects all of the gemstones. The randomly set sapphires, diamonds and rubies embellish each piece in a rugged yet sophisticated composition, appearing to be created from some kind of geological

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See original jewelry pieces by Robbie and Chantay Curnow on Sept. 3 at Imogen Gallery in Astoria.

event such as the force of glacial compression. The natural and organic sense of design is something that comes from a calculated consideration of geometry and proportions occurring in nature, as well as years of technical study, including tutelage and tools from Robbie Curnow’s grandfather, who was also a skilled jeweler. Imogen Gallery is located at 240 11th St. For more information, call 503-4680620 or visit www.imogengallery.com

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[kæs•ked•di•ə] noun 1. a bioregion that stretches from Northern California through the Pacific Northwest and across British Columbia into southeast Alaska. Including the entire Columbia River basin as well as the nearby Pacific Ocean ecosystem, the boundaries of the bioregion are based on distinct vegetation, climate and other environmental similarities as opposed to man-made borders 2. a proposed independent nation state and social, political and environmental movement that encompasses all of the bioregion, reaching across Idaho and into western Montana as well. The movement’s philosophy purports that the various peoples of the region have more in common socially, economically and environmentally than they do with the eastern governments of the United States and Canada. Some supporters stop short of calling for secession and merely aim to strengthen a sense of common regional identity and create transnational cooperation as it relates to transportation, economics and the environment. Critics maintain that the formation of an independent state is unlikely for a number of reasons, including the fact that no state or territory has ever successfully seceded from the U.S. or Canada 3. Cascadia Subduction Zone: Also known as

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The word “cascadia” means “land of falling waters.” Multnomah Falls, located in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, is the United States’ second-tallest year-round waterfall.

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This flag, designed by Alexander Baretich during the academic year of 1994-1995, represents the bioregion of Cascadia.

the Cascadia fault, this 600-plus-mile “megathrust” fault line runs from Vancouver Island, B.C., down through Cape Mendocino, California, and is the combustible site of where the oceanic Juan de Fuca plate is lodged beneath the continental North American Plate Origin:

The first known use of the term cascade in the Pacific Northwest is around 1811 and attributed to the Astor expedition, which mapped a narrow, dangerous set of rapids on the Columbia River near the mountain range and noted the passage as Cascade Rapids. It is widely believed that botanist David Douglas

was the first to refer to the range itself as the Cascades in 1825. He would go on to name a tree after himself about a year later. A small unincorporated community in central Oregon is credited with first attaching the suffix to create Cascadia, Oregon in 1892. By 1898, the community had a post office and hotel, but the property was sold to the state in 1940 and is currently Cascadia State Park in Linn County. The term Cascadia fell dormant for a number of years before being revived in the 1970s by natural scientists aiming to describe the geographical region. In the late 1970s, the term began to gather political implications, most notably when a Seattle University sociology profes-

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As the Juan de Fuca, Gorda and Explorer plates are pushed eastward, they are forced to subduct beneath the North American Plate. Strain builds up where they have become stuck (locked) and will be released one day in a great earthquake, which will also cause a tsunami. sor, David McCloskey, began teaching a course entitled “Cascadia: Sociology of the Pacific Northwest.” McCloskey, who has drawn the first as well as the most current maps of the proposed independent state, summarizes the meaning of the term as “land of falling waters.”

Cascade enters English less than 200 years before it was applied to the Columbia River’s rapids, borrowed from the French of the same spelling in 1641 and is

linked to the Italian cognate cascata, meaning waterfall, which can be traced back to the Latin cāsum, the past participle of cadere, to fall. “Using data with an unprecedented level of detail, a team of international researchers, including some from Oregon State University, have found that a major earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone is more likely than previously thought.”

—Kale Williams, “Odds of Big One revised upward,” The Daily Astorian, Aug. 11, 2016

This photo taken Sept. 8, 2015, shows an island and the blue expanse of Summit Lake with Diamond Peak in the background, in the Deschutes National Forest near Oakride. Summit Lake is one of the great secret places in the Cascade Mountains not just because of its islands, but also because of the clear water and views of Diamond Peak.

“Further, Cascadia is a word euphonious and round with a sound-ending ‘ia’—meaning ‘land of…’, a pleasing parallel to California, Columbia, and so on.”

—David McCloskey, “Name,” Cascadia Institute, http://cascadia-institute.org/ name.html, 2010

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