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Windless Kite Festival You don’t need a blustery day to have fun with kites LONG BEACH, Wash. — Connor Doran, audience aloft and “dancing” with flicks of the wrist and Windless Kite Festival favorite in Season 5 of “America’s Got Talent,” movement across the floor will be offered from will join other celebrated flyers at the Long 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 Beach Peninsula’s 11th annual Windless Kite Doran, who lives in Bend, put indoor kite 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 Festival, to be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Satflying in the limelight at the Portland auditions urday, Jan. 14, and 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunand subsequent semifinals for Season 5 of day, Jan. 15. The indoor kite-flying Long Beach Elementary School Gymnasium “America’s Got Talent.” His story is inspiraextravaganza will take place at the Long Beach 400 Washington Ave. S., Long Beach, Wash. tional; Doran sought out indoor kite flying as a way to manage the stress of epilepsy, a disease he School Gymnasium at Washington Avenue S. was diagnosed with at age 4. Winner of the 2009 and Fourth Street S. Admission is by donation. Admission by donation Windless Kite Festival competition, he competes The Windless Kite Festival will feature throughout the United States and supports other notable flyers, including Jerry Cannon, Toby Arndt, Penny Lingenfelter, Scott Davis, Lisa Willoughby, John epilepsy awareness. For a complete schedule of events, call the World Kite Museum at Barresi and others, in artfully choreographed performances and competitions. Included among the competitive events are Indoor Ballet and (360) 642-4020 or visit kitefestival.com/windless-kite-festival-2/. For a crowd favorite, Hot Tricks Shoot Out, where flyers match one chal- destination information, call the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bulenging stunt after another. Free instruction in keeping ultra-light kites reau at (800) 451-2542 or visit www.funbeach.com

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hy do individuals gravitate toward different types of The more types of music you seek out, the more you learn about music? It’s one of those mysteries of the human psyche. your fellow Earthlings and what they hold valuable. One of my proudSome of us bliss out to progressive jazz; others feel a est parenting moments was scrolling through the song list on my son’s connection to classic country. Folk rock, reggae, chamber iPod and finding every type of music imaginable – Glenn Miller to Lady music, New Age, Dixieland – for every Gaga, Ravel to Rammstein. category and subgenre of music, there’s a mass of rabid it’s amazing how the right song can instantly I’ve gone back and repurchased strikeAnd fans out there, and just as many haters. a chord (pun intended) within us. The other day, Musical preference isn’t necessarily a product of albums by Styx, Journey and I was feeling blue. I walked into Safeway and heard one’s upbringing. During my childhood, the most oftenBoston so I could recapture overhead the PA system playing “Freeze Frame,” by played records in my house were Chet Atkins guitar althe J. Geils Band. A more poppy, boppy song does not some youthful memories. exist, and before long I was practically busting out my bums or movie soundtracks like “Dr. Zhivago,” or ’80s dance moves down the freezer aisle when no one vocal groups that bridged folk and doo-wop (The Hielse was looking. Los, The Swingle Singers). Any of those on my iPod now? Nope. Pandora.com is a great site to affirm your own musical preferences Once we hit our teen years and start searching for ways to assert our independence, the music we “discover” tends to put down roots inside and explore new artists and genres. Take a listen and improve your mind. us. Most of us probably still have a nostalgic affinity for the songs and artists at the top of the charts while we were in high school. I’ve gone back and repurchased albums by Styx, Journey and Boston so I could recapture some youthful memories. I hold that there’s something to be appreciated in every genre. I don’t voluntarily listen to country because it doesn’t hold much musical interest for me – it’s not challenging enough – but I’ve learned that country lyrics are far more important than musicality, and that you’ll never hear a country song that’s badly produced. Coast Weekend welcomes comments and contributions from readers. New items for publication consideration must be submitted by noon Wednesday, one week before publication.

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Fort Clatsop For history that lives, check out ‘Wintering Over’ ASTORIA — Lewis and Clark National Historical Park presents a free living history program during the Saturday and Sunday of Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. The Fort Clatsop replica will come alive with members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14 and 15, during the park’s 11th annual presentation of “Wintering Over: snugly fixed in their huts.” During this two-day “Wintering Over” event, visitors are encouraged to converse with expedition members (portrayed by first-person character interpreters) camped at their Fort Clatsop winter headquarters in 1806. Explore what it is like for these Corps members as they survive off elk and the good graces of their Clatsop and Chinook neighbors, while preparing to return to the United States. Discover who these people were, where they came from and what their journey had been like so far. Come explore the people behind the story. Visitors will start with an orientation

that will introduce the story of the Corps of Discovery and prepare them to participate in the “Wintering Over” program. First-person living history interpretation is an experiential program with no script. This allows for a real experience (not a staged event); visitors direct their own discoveries. The Pacific Northwest Living Historians partner with the park to provide this program. In addition to this event at the fort, there are movies in the visitor center theater. “A Clatsop Winter Story,” a 22minute movie about the 1805-06 winter from a Clatsop Indian perspective, will be offered each hour. Also, “Lewis and Clark: Confluence of Time and Courage,” a 34-minute movie about the entire voyage, will be available. A unit of the National Park Service, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop is located southwest of Astoria, three miles east of U.S. Highway 101. The park is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, including the visitor center at 92343

‘Wintering Over: Snugly fixed in their huts’ 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14 and 15 Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria www.nps.gov/lewi Free admission Fort Clatsop Road, the fort, trails and parking lots. Lewis and Clark NHP also maintains the Salt Works site in Seaside and conducts a living history event there as well. Admission to the park, and all national parks, is free for the holiday weekend. For further information, call the park at (503) 861-2471, ext. 214, or visit the park’s website at www.nps.gov/lewi

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Visitors to Lewis and Clark National Historical Park in 2011 enter the Corps of Discovery encampment at Fort Clatsop to find out more about how the Corps survived the winter.

Cannon Beach Library Local pastor to lead literary pilgrimage series

January 14th – 15th Events run from 10am - 4pm Saturday & Sunday Admission is by donation

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CANNON BEACH — Pastor David Robinson will begin a six-week discussion series about the two millennia-old practice of pilgrimage beginning Jan. 17 at the Cannon Beach Library. The book-based discussion is titled “Pilgrimage: A Spiritual and Cultural Journey: An exploration of pilgrimage as a spiritual way of life in the 21st century” and is based on the book “Pilgrimage,” by Ian Bradley. The group will meet at 7 p.m. each Tuesday in the library, where Robinson, the pastor of the Cannon Beach Presbyterian Church, has led previous nonsectarian talks in the library’s World of Religion series. Millions of people took part in pilgrimages across Europe in the Middle Ages, although the spiritual practice is thought by some to date to the Jewish Exodus out of Egypt. The book will be available at the Cannon Beach Book Company, and study excerpts will be provided to those taking part in the series. There is no charge and a library card is not required.

The Tuesday, Jan. 17 discussion theme will be “What is Pilgrimage? Pilgrimages in the Ancient World,” based on the first two chapters of the book. These themes will follow: Jan. 24 – The Golden Age of Pilgrimages (Chapters 3-5) Jan. 31 – Pilgrimage Today: How to be a pilgrim (Chapters 6-8). Feb. 7 – Along the Camino del Santiago (Chapter 9) Feb. 14 – Walking with Saints: Patrick, David, Andrew, Aidan and Cuthbert (Chapters 10 to 13, and 20) Feb. 21 – European Pilgrimages: Planning your next pilgrimage (Chapters 14-19). Robinson holds a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Spirituality degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, and is the author of three books on Benedictine spirituality. Cannon Beach Library is located at 131 N. Hemlock St. For more information, call (503) 436-1391.

Stepping Out Theater Saturday, Jan. 14

“Annie Get Your Gun” 7:30 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, (503) 325-5922, www.liberty-theater.org, $15 to $25. In Ohio (and elsewhere) in the late 1800s, there’s a gal with a gun, a man with a gun, a Wild West Show, Chief Sitting Bull, plenty of sharpshootin’ ... and “No Business Like Show Business” to boot.

Sunday, Jan. 15

“Annie Get Your Gun” 3 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, (503) 325-5922, www.libertytheater.org, $15 to $25.

Rehearsals Mondays

Cannon Beach Chorus 6:30 p.m., Community Presbyterian Church, 132 E. Washington St., Cannon Beach, (503) 4360378, www.cannonbeachchorus.org. All ages and musical abilities welcome. Spring concerts will be folk songs and show tunes, with dates to be announced.

Tuesdays

North Coast Chorale 6:45 p.m., Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, (503) 325-5439. Spring gospel and jazz concerts will be held May 19 and 20.

Music Thursday, Jan. 12

Steak and Song Night 5:30 p.m. to closing, T. Paul’s Supper Club, 360 12th St., Astoria, (503) 325-2545, no cover. Different musicians play live music. Basin Street NW 6 to 8 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, (503) 325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Dave Drury, Chuck Wilder and Todd Pederson play mainstream jazz classics. Brian O’Conner 6 to 9 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., (360) 6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Conner plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards and original compositions. Randy Weese 6 to 9 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, ages 21 and older. Randy Weese plays bluegrass and country.

Thomasian Trio 6 to 9 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, ages 21 and older. The Thomasian Trio plays jazz, blues and classic rock. Tom Trudell 6 to 9 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., (360) 6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Tom Trudell plays piano. Brady Goss 7 to 9 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, (503) 717-8150, www.mcmenamins.com, no cover, all ages. Teen piano phenomenon Brady Goss plays boogie-woogie, honky tonk and classic rock.

Saturday, Jan. 14

Food Bank Fundraiser Concert 5 to 10 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, (503) 3256104, donation. Enjoy music by The Beat-Gobblers, Big Fish Blues Band, Jackson Andrews, Buddy Cropp, Eric Elis and more. A can of food or cash donation for the food bank is requested. All ages welcome.

Tuesday, Jan. 17

Burger and Blues Night 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., T. Paul’s Supper Club, 360 12th St., Astoria, (503) 325-2545, no cover. Richard T. plays the blues. Brian O’Conner 6 to 9 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., (360) 6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Conner plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards and original compositions.

Wednesday, Jan. 18

Dan Golden 6 to 9 p.m., McKeown’s Restaurant and Bar, No. 1 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, (503) 738-5232, no cover. Dan Golden plays world music on classical guitar.

Thursday, Jan. 19

Niall Carroll 6 to 8 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, (503) 325-6975, no cover. Niall Carroll plays guitar.

Steak and Song Night 5:30 p.m. to closing, T. Paul’s Supper Club, 360 12th St., Astoria, (503) 325-2545, no cover. Different musicians play live music.

Dan Golden and Richard Thomasian 6 to 9 p.m., McKeown’s Restaurant and Bar, No. 1 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, (503) 738-5232, www.mckeownsrestaurant.com, no cover. Dan Golden and Richard T. play pieces from the Great American Songbook on guitar.

Basin Street NW 6 to 8 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, (503) 325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover.

Jennifer Goodenberger 6 to 9 p.m., Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., (360) 6422442, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Jennifer Goodenberger plays classical, improvisational, contemporary and contemplative originals on piano. Honky Tonk Cowboys 6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, (503) 738-5111, no cover. The Honky Tonk Cowboys play country music. Emlen, Reynolds, Thompson Encore Concert 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Church, 128 Columbia St., Cathlamet, Wash., $10. Andrew Emlen (cello), Jeffrey Reynolds (violin) and Ronald Thompson (piano) will perform. Tickets available at Bank of the Pacific or at the door. The Normal Bean Band 8:30 pm., Bridge Tender, 554 Broadway, Seaside, (503) 738-8002, no cover. The Normal Bean Band returns to the beach, bringing the message of the Grateful Dead to the people, with music from the late ’60s, blues, jazz, soul and originals. Ramble On 9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, (503) 368-5080, www.sandunepub.com, $5 cover. Portland rockers Ramble On play a tribute to Led Zeppelin.

Sunday, Jan. 15

Jam Session 7 p.m., Triangle Tavern, 222 W. Marine Drive, Astoria. All are welcome to play, sing or just listen.

Dan Golden 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., McKeown’s Restaurant and Bar, No. 1 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, (503) 7385232, no cover. Dan Golden plays world music on a classical guitar.

Friday, Jan. 13

All That Jazz 2 to 4 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, (503) 325-6975. Donations will benefit the band’s Astoria High School music scholarship.

Doug Rupe 6 to 8 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, (503) 325-6975, no cover. Doug Rupe sings classics and originals, with guitar and keyboard.

The Distractions 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery and Public House, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, (503) 325-7468, www.fortgeorgebrewery.com, no cover. The Distractions play classic rock and roll.

Brian Johnstone 6 to 8 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, ages 21 and older. Brian Johnstone plays flamenco guitar, as well as jazz, blues and originals.

Brian O’Conner 6 to 9 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., (360) 6424150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Randy Weese 6 to 9 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, ages 21 and older. Jam Session 7 p.m., Triangle Tavern, 222 W. Marine Drive, Astoria.

Events Thursday, Jan. 12

Trivia Night 6 p.m., The Ship Inn Lounge, No. 1 Second St., Astoria, (503) 325-0033, ages 21 and older. Bring a team or just bring yourself and test your knowledge of useless facts. PageTurners Book Discussion 7 to 9 p.m., Raymond Timberland Library, 507 Duryea St., Raymond, Wash., (360) 942-2408, http://www.TRL.org, free, for adults. Join in a lively discussion as members share books that had personal meaning or significance in their lives. Discussions are held in the library meeting room on the second Thursday of the month. This program is held outside of regular library open hours and the library will be open only for the program. Pacific University Writing Program Readings 7:30 p.m., Best Western Ocean View Resort, 414 N. Prom, Seaside, (503) 352-6151, www.pacificu.edu/as/mfa/news/index.cfm, free and open to the public. Scheduled authors are Kwame Dawes, Elinor Langer and John McNally.

Friday, Jan. 13

Lori Dillon and Friends Artists’ Reception 5 to 7 p.m., North County Recreation District, 36155 Ninth St., Nehalem, ncrdnehalem.org, free. Three local artists present a new show with the theme “Art: Near and Far.” Refreshments will be served. The exhibit runs through January.

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Stepping Out Events continued Trivia Night 7 p.m., Baked Alaska, No. 1 12th St., Astoria, (503) 325-7414, $2 per person per game. Pacific University Writing Program Readings 7:30 p.m., Best Western Ocean View Resort, 414 N. Prom, Seaside, (503) 352-6151, www.pacificu.edu/as/mfa/news/index.cfm, free and open to the public. Scheduled authors are Katherine Dunn, Pam Houston and Leslie Adrienne Miller.

Saturday, Jan. 14

Wintering Over 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, (503) 861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi, free, free park entrance. The Fort Clatsop replica comes alive with members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition during the park’s 11th annual presentation of “Wintering Over: snugly fixed in their huts.” Windless Kite Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Long Beach School Gymnasium, Washington Avenue S. and Fourth Street S., Long Beach, Wash., (360) 642-4020, kitefestival.com/windless-kite-festival-2/, admission is by donation. Notable flyers demonstrate their expertise with indoor kites, including Indoor Ballet and Hot Tricks Shoot Out. There will be free instruction from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in keeping ultra-light kites aloft and “dancing” with flicks of the wrist and movement across the floor. Ilwaco Sports Boosters Annual Crab Feed Noon to 8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 110 N. Pacific Highway, Long Beach, Wash., $16 for one meal, $22 for two, and hotdogs (for the non-crabby) are $2. Includes coleslaw and garlic bread. Proceeds benefit local youth. Great Speaker Series 1 p.m., Tillamook County Pioneer Museum, 2106 Second St., Tillamook, (503) 842-4553, www.tcpm.org, free. Conversation Project’s Sarah Dougher will discuss “S/he Bop: Making Sense of Gender in American Pop Music.” “Move to Amend” Presentation and Potluck 1 p.m., First United Methodist Church Social hall, 1076 Franklin Ave., Astoria, (503) 298-5139, occupyastoriaoregon@gmail.com, free. David Delk, president of the Portland chapter of the Alliance for Democracy, will speak about the nationwide efforts to end “corporate personhood.” A potluck will follow the presentation. Northwest Authors Series 2 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-1391, free. Featured is Jess Walter, author of five novels and winner of multiple book awards. Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk 5 to 8 p.m., galleries and businesses in downtown Astoria. Check out new artworks, join friends and meet artists while enjoying refreshments and live music.

Sunday, Jan. 15

Wintering Over 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop Visitor Center, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, (503) 861-2471, www.nps.gov/lewi, free, free park entrance. Windless Kite Festival 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Long Beach School Gymnasium, Washington Avenue S. and Fourth Street S., Long Beach, Wash., (360) 642-4020, kitefestival.com/windless-kite-festival-2/, admission is by donation.

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Tuesday, Jan. 17

“Pilgrimage” Discussion Group 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-1391, free, no library card required. Pastor David Robinson will lead a discussion group, “Pilgrimage: A Spiritual and Cultural Journey”: An exploration of pilgrimage as a spiritual way of life in the 21st century,” based on the book “Pilgrimage,” by Ian Bradley, which is available at Cannon Beach Book Company, 130 N. Hemlock St., Suite 2. This is a six-week series. The first session will discuss the first two chapters of the book.

Wednesday, Jan. 18

Open Mic Night 5 to 7 p.m., Three Cups Coffee House, 279 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, (503) 325-7487. All acts are welcome. Call to sign up for a time slot the week of open mic.

Thursday, Jan. 19

Trivia Night 6 p.m., The Ship Inn Lounge, No. 1 Second St., Astoria, (503) 325-0033, ages 21 and older. Bring a team or just bring yourself and test your knowledge of useless facts. PageTurners Book Discussion 6 to 7 p.m., Ilwaco Timberland Library, 158 First Ave. N., Ilwaco, Wash., (360) 642-3908, www.TRL.org, free, for adults. Join in a discussion of “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” by Jamie Ford. Jon Bell Author Appearance 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, (503) 738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org, free. Jon Bell will speak about his new book, “On Mount Hood: A Biography of Oregon’s Perilous Peak.” Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Listening to the Land 6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, (503) 717-1458, www.nclctrust.org, www.necanicumwatershed.org, free. Local ecologist Mike Patterson presents “Swalalahos: Where Rarity is Common,” about the plants and creatures that inhabit the Swalalahos Floristic Province of the North Coast.

Friday, Jan. 13

Cannon Beach Reads! 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-1391, free. The selection is “The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest,” by John Nisbet, about the man who collected hundreds of plants from the Pacific Northwest and for whom the Oregon state tree is named.

Monday, Jan. 16

Open Mic Night 7 to 9 p.m., Lush Wine Bar, 1235 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-8500. Read poetry, tell stories, play instruments, sing or whatever else will entertain the audience.

Coast Community Radio KCPB adds evening classical music programs Coast Community Radio, operator of KCPB FM, has expanded KCPB’s classical music programming with Night-time Classics, a two-hour block of classical music every weekday evening from 8 to 10 p.m. Upcoming highlights include selections from the 2011 Salzburg Festival with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and concerts from the Music Mountain Chamber Music Festival. According to Coast Community Radio Program Director Elizabeth Menetrey, the change in format comes in response to growing demand for classical programs from KCPB listeners. Menetrey added that the locally-produced public affairs programs that have been broadcast on KCPB from 8:30 to 9 p.m. weekday evenings

will now be available as podcasts on the Coast Community Radio website at www.coastradio.org KCPB broadcasts at 90.9 FM and can be heard from Cannon Beach north to Oysterville, Wash., and east to the Knappa area. The station also offers Coastal Classics, a locally-hosted classical program which airs every weekday morning from 8 to 11 a.m., afternoon classics from 1 to 4 p.m., and live broadcasts from the annual Astoria Music Festival. Coast Community Radio also operates KMUN Astoria 91.9 FM and KTCB Tillamook 89.5 FM. KMUN has been broadcasting since 1983 and is the most popular station on the northern Oregon coast according to Eastlan Ratings, a media research group.

Youth Events Rock ’N Swim 8 to 9:30 p.m., Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District Youth Center and Swimming Pool, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, (503) 738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, 50 cents with a Resident’s Card or $2.50 for non-residents.

Day Off Camp 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District Youth Center and Swimming Pool, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, (503) 738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, $25 with a Resident’s Card, $37.50 for non-residents, per camp. Scholarships are available. For ages 5 to 12. Kids Open Swim 1 to 2 p.m., Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District Youth Center and Swimming Pool, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, (503) 738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, free.

Classes Saturday, Jan. 14

Introduction to Combat Hapkido 11 a.m. to noon, Pacific Integrated Martial Arts, 112 S. Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., (360) 244-4322, www.p-ima.com, free. For teens and adults; beginners welcome. Ladies Only Self-Defense Workshop 1 to 2:30 p.m., Pacific Integrated Martial Arts, 112 S. Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., (360) 244-4322, www.p-ima.com, $10. For teens and adults.

Sunday, Jan. 15

Western Line Dance Classes 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, (503) 738-5111, $5 donation suggested. You don’t have to be a Legion member to attend. The classes are ongoing, every Sunday.

Monday, Jan. 16

Weapon Workshop: Nunchuku 10 to 11:30 a.m., Pacific Integrated Martial Arts, 112 S. Pacific Ave., Long Beach, Wash., (360) 244-4322, www.p-ima.com, $20 and includes a padded nunchuku, or $10 if you already have one. For ages 7 and older and beginners are welcome. Register in advance.

Liberty Theater

Best Western Ocean View Resort

‘Annie Get Your Gun’ comes north from the Coaster Theatre

Pacific University brings masterful writing to Seaside

ASTORIA — The tion was a hit, and ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ Coaster Theatre the musical had Playhouse produclong runs in both tion of “Annie Get 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 New York and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 Your Gun” will London, spawncome to the Libing revivals, a erty Theater stage 1950 film version Liberty Theater at 7:30 p.m. Saturand television 1203 Commercial St., Astoria versions. Songs day, Jan. 14, and 3 (503) 325-5922 p.m. Sunday, Jan. that became hits 15. This is the include “There’s third year the LibNo Business Like Tickets $15 to $25 erty Theater has Show Business,” brought the Coaster Theatre’s “Doin’ What Comes Natur’lly,” winter musical to Astoria, follow- “You Can’t Get a Man with a ing the productions “Hello Dolly” Gun,” “They Say It’s Wonderful” in 2010 and “My Fair Lady” in and “Anything You Can Do.” 2011. Tickets are $15 to $25 and are “Annie Get Your Gun” is a available at the box office of the musical with lyrics and music Liberty Theater, 1203 Commerwritten by Irving Berlin and a cial St., (503) 325-5922, Ext. 55. book by Herbert Fields and his The box office is open from 2 to sister Dorothy Fields. The story is 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sata fictionalized version of the life urdays and two hours before curof Annie Oakley (1860-1926), tain. Tickets can also be who was a sharpshooter from purchased through the website at Ohio, and her husband, Frank www.liberty-theater.org and Butler. through TicketsWest at (503) 224The 1946 Broadway produc- 8499 or (800) 992-8499.

SEASIDE — The Pacific University Master of Fine Arts in Writing program is once again hosting readings by some of America’s finest writers during its 10-day residency in Seaside. Free and open to the public, the evening readings begin at 7:30 p.m. and take place from Friday, Jan. 6, through Friday, Jan. 13 at the Best Western Ocean View Resort, located at 414 N. Prom. This event is a rare opportunity to hear some of the best writers of contemporary American literature read on successive evenings. Featured authors include poet Marvin Bell, recipient of an American Academy of Arts and Letters Award in Literature, and fiction writers Ben Percy and Tayari Jones, who

The Cannon Beach Chorus, under the direction of John Buehler, has started rehearsals for its spring concert season, with rehearsals being held at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at the Community Presbyterian Church, 132 E. Washington St. in Cannon Beach. The spring concert season will include folk songs from around the world as well as Broadway musical highlights from Rodgers and Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim. Founded in 1988, the Chorus welcomes singers of all ages and musical abilities. A music scholarship is awarded annually to vocalists who wish to continue choral singing at the collegiate level, so students are encouraged to participate. For more information, visit www.cannonbeachchorus.org or call (503) 436-0378. The North Coast Chorale is looking for singers to prepare for the group’s May 19 and 20 gospel and jazz concerts under the direction of Denise Reed. Consider joining the chorale at rehearsals that will be held at 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center at 588 16th St. in Astoria. For more information, call Reed at (503) 325-5439.

nor Langer and John McNally Friday, Jan. 13 – Katherine Dunn, Pam Houston and Leslie Adrienne Miller The authors in the reading series also teach at the residency where MFA students participate in workshops, lectures, classes and other events in preparation for the correspondence semester that follows. Students leave the residency paired with a professional writer who responds to their reading and writing throughout the semester, encouraging and inspiring emerging craft and voice. For more information about the writers or the MFA Writing program, contact director Shelley Washburn at (503) 352-1532 or go to www.pacificu.edu/as/mfa/

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Tillamook County Pioneer Museum

Liberty Theater Israel Nebeker joins Portland Cello Project in concert Jon Bell, author of “On Mount Hood: A Biography of Oregon’s Perilous Peak,” will give a talk at Seaside Library Thursday, Jan. 19.

Find out who put the s/he bop in pop TILLAMOOK — As part of the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum’s latest exhibit, “Where Were You in ’72?” the museum presents Conversation Project’s Sarah Dougher discussing “S/he Bop: Making Sense of Gender in American Pop Music.” This Great Speaker Series program will be held in the main gallery of the museum at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. Dougher is a Portland based singer/songwriter and has been an adjunct instructor with the Women’s Studies Department at Portland State University since 2004. She received her M.A. and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Texas, and a B.A. in Classics from Reed College. Her teaching and research centers around the history of women in rock ‘n’ roll, and her courses include Women in Rock, Women’s Lyric and Lyricism as well as Gender and Classical Mythology. Dougher writes for Willamette Week, San Francisco Bay Guardian and other publications. She is also an accomplished musician and has played in groups such as the Lookers, The Crabs and Cadallaca. This Great Speaker Series program is sponsored by Oregon Humanities and the museum’s Daisy Fund. It is free and open to the public. Tillamook County Pioneer Museum is located at 2106 Second St. For more information, visit the museum’s website at www.tcpm.org or call (503) 8424553.

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Seaside Public Library Author explores Oregon’s ‘perilous peak’ SEASIDE — The Friends of the Seaside Library will welcome Jon Bell, author of “On Mount Hood: A Biography of Oregon’s Perilous Peak,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19. The event will take place in the Community Room and there will be book signings and sales presented by Beach Books. “On Mount Hood” tells the story of Oregon’s greatest mountain, a mountain that has shaped the land of the Northwest. Mt. Hood helps create rain and alpine snows. It helped pave the way for snowboarding, and its forests provide some of the purest drinking water in the world. Through a mix of first person narrative, including

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Jon Bell author appearance 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 Seaside Public Library 1131 Broadway, Seaside (503) 738-6742 Free admission an epic trip around the mountain on the Timberline Trail, and the stories of climbers, scientists, historians and overall characters who have made Mt. Hood the lively feature that it is. “On Mount Hood” is a compelling story of a

legendary mountain and its impact on the people who live in its shadow. Bell is a freelance writer from Portland and co-author of “Ozone,” a climbing guide. He is an award-winning reporter and photographer and a contributor to “Backpacker,” “The Oregonian” and “Oregon Coast.” Seaside Public Library is located at 1131 Broadway, across from the Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District Youth Center and swimming pool. For more information, call (503) 738-6742 or visit www.seasidelibrary.org or www.facebook.com/seasidepubliclibrary

ASTORIA — The Portland Cello Project, featuring Israel Nebeker from Blind Pilot, will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, at the Liberty Theater. Proceeds from the concert will be dedicated to the theater’s Phase III restoration project. Since the group’s inception in late 2007, the Portland Cello Project – or PCP, as their fans affectionately call them – has wowed audiences all over the country with extravagant performances, mixing genres and blurring musical lines and perceptions wherever they go. Almost all of the music performed by PCP is arranged by members of the group. No two shows are alike, with a repertoire now numbering more than 800 pieces of music you wouldn’t normally hear coming out of a cello. Their philosophy is: • To bring the cello to places you wouldn’t normally hear it. • To play music on the cello you wouldn’t normally hear played on the instrument. • To build bridges across all musical communities by bringing a diverse assortment of musical collaborators on stage with them. Nebeker, a North Coast native, is the lead singer with the indie folk band Blind Pilot, based in Portland. The group’s debut album, “3 Rounds and a Sound,” reached No. 13 on the Billboard Top Digital Albums Chart. Blind Pilot’s 2008 tour was via bicycles. At that time a duo, the two biked from Bellingham, Wash., to San Diego, Calif., carrying their instruments on custom bicycle trailers they fashioned themselves. In 2009, Blind Pilot added four more touring members and started a new U.S. tour in March, the first with the six-member lineup, headlining in clubs across the country. In May 2009, the band traveled to Europe, opening for Counting Crows and The Hold Steady. Blind Pilot returned to the U.S. in June 2009 to open for The Decemberists. Their second full-length album, “We Are the Tide,” was released in September. The band has appeared multiple times on television, including “Last Call with Carson Daly” and “The Late Show with David Letterman.” Tickets are $15 to $25, on sale now at the Liberty Theater box office, 1203 Commercial St., (503) 325-5922, Ext. 55, or through Ticketswest.com, (800) 992-8499.

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Did the butler do it? Tillamook theater offers Christie masterpiece TILLAMOOK — The Tillamook Association for the Performing Arts has cast its upcoming production of Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap,” which will be performed starting Jan. 20. Playing the newlywed owners of Monkswell Manor bed and breakfast are Robert Kratz and Ami Ericson. Shortly after the play begins, Monkswell Manor is visited by guests portrayed by Harrison Kaiser, Karen Martin, Richard Coon, Tatjana Queener and Phil Gregg. In typical Agatha Christie style, the audience is then introduced to a sleuth, in this case portrayed by Steele Fleischer. “The Mousetrap” was initially performed as a radio play in 1952 and was broadcast under the working title “Three Blind Mice.” The radio play had been commissioned in 1947 by Queen Mary, who was a Christie fan. The 45-minute play was based on a short story of a true event on which Christie had been working. However, audience reaction was so positive that Christie went back to work on the script, elaborating on it, and with its first performance Oct. 6, 1952, “The Mousetrap” became a stage play. After a seven-week tour, the play opened in London at The Ambassadors Theatre Nov. 25, 1952. The play transferred to St. Martin’s Theatre March 23, 1974, and has been running there ever since. “The Mousetrap” has broken several records for its continuous theatrical run since its opening, and it is estimated that more than four million people had seen the play by the

“The Mousetrap” 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 20, 21, 27, 28, Feb. 3, 4 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 The Barn Community Playhouse 12th Street and Ivy Avenue, Tillamook www.tillamooktheater.com $15 adults, $10 students and seniors time its 25-year anniversary was celebrated in 1977. As of Oct. 13, 2011, it had clocked up a record-breaking 24,537 performances. By tradition, at the end of each performance, audiences are asked not to reveal the identity of the killer to anyone outside the theater, to ensure that the end of the play is not spoiled for future audiences. “The Mousetrap” has never been made into a movie because it is still running on stage. This is TAPA’s first foray into the 87 works of the “Queen of Crime,” Dame Agatha Christie. Focusing on the British middle and upper classes, Christie’s books are whodunits often set on a country estate in England or during a train ride. The murders are ingenious, often involving a convoluted piece of deception. Christie’s style is almost a genre in itself,

MANZANITA — Creative Journeys with Gail Balden will offer a oneday creative writing workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Center for Contemplative Arts at Manzanita Avenue and Division Street. Called “Jumpstart Your Writing Life,” the workshop will focus on gathering creative ideas, getting inspired, tackling obstacles and developing strategies to make this the year to bring your stories to the page. It’s never too late for a new beginning. The workshop is open to all levels of writers. To encourage participants to get the new year started with a commitment to their creativity, an introductory rate of $45 for this first workshop is being offered. Class size is limited to a small group and preregistration is recommended. To register, send a $25 deposit to Gail Balden, 41500 Anderson Road, Nehalem, OR 97131. For more information on Balden’s workshops, visit www.creativejourneys.net or contact her at (503) 368-7807 or gail@creativejourneys.net

with stories rich in taut atmosphere and welldeveloped characters that work through a story woven in strong psychological suspense, all delivered with her deliberate yet gripping pace. Taking the helm of this production is fourth-time director Robert Buckingham. In 2009, Buckingham directed his first production with TAPA, the satirical thriller “Murder by the Book.” He directed the chilling drama “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” in 2010 and Neil Simon’s “The Star-Spangled Girl” in 2011. “It surprised us when we recently realized that we had never done an Agatha Christie play,” said Buckingham. “So it was time for me to revisit my favorite genre of mystery and I chose her most infamous play.” “The Mousetrap” hits the stage Friday, Jan. 20, at The Barn Community Playhouse, at 12th Street and Ivy Avenue, and continues Jan. 21, 27, 28 and 29, then wraps up Feb. 3 and 4. All performances begin at 7 p.m. except the matinée Sunday, Jan. 29, which begins at 2 p.m. Doors open one-half hour prior to curtain. There will be an opening night champagne gala celebration Jan. 20. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. The purchase of a ticket includes one beverage opening night only. Advance tickets and reservations are available through Diamond Art Jeweler’s at (503) 842-7940. For information, visit www.tillamooktheater.com or contact info@tillamooktheater.com

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Some polished stones, silver wire and an old spoon are transformed into an elegant necklace through the creative eye of Ruby Bellissino.

From flatware to fabulous Long Beach artist creates fashion by the spoonful

ost people eat with them, some people collect them, and some hang them on their nose for giggles. There are even those that claim they can bend them with the power of their mind ... regard the humble spoon. Ruby Bellissino, an artist in Long Beach, Wash., sees spoons in a different light (as well as the spoon’s flatware brethren, the knife and fork). To Bellissino, they look like jewelry in the raw. “I look for old flatware, silver or silver plated, discontinued patterns that range from 1800s to early 1900s, and I fashion them into bracelets, necklaces, rings and wind chimes. I find them at thrift stores and at out-of-the-way shops when I travel. I also have a couple of antique dealers who call me regularly. I’m constantly going to garage sales as well. I find them everywhere. For me, a lot of what I enjoy is the hunting – what I can find.” What is it that makes most of us see an eating utensil while Bellissino sees a piece of jewelry? “You’d just be amazed at some of the patterns in this old flatwork. It looks like something someone’s grandmother might have. It has a lot of interest and beauty. Often when I get them, they are pitted black. I clean them up in my tumbler, cut them, bend them, drill holes and tumble again. When I’m done, I’ve got a beautiful piece of silver. “Most people are surprised to see how well they are put together. When I try to explain to peo-

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ple, they think, ‘A bracelet out of forks and spoons? Sounds kind of dorky,’ but the patterns are simply gorgeous and they are very intricate and beautiful when I am done.” While Bellissino did take art classes back in school, she didn’t follow that passion. Instead, she

lovely piece of jewelry.’ My daughter absolutely loved it as well and wanted one for herself. By the time I returned to the jewelry store where I had bought it, the lady who was making them had quit. So I thought, ‘Well, how difficult can this be?’ I found some spoons and forks and made my

the arts VISUAL ARTS • LITERATURE • THEATER • MUSIC & MORE STORY AND PHOTOS BY GARY ADAMS had a career in real estate as a broker in California, running her own company. When she retired to the Long Beach Peninsula, she felt it was time to rekindle her desire to do artsy things. The question was, what kind of artwork? The answer came with a simple purchase. “One day while in Astoria, I bought a bracelet for myself that was fashioned out of two spoons. I loved it, and thought, ‘What a clever way to recycle old silver flatware and create a

own. I was retired, I needed something to do, and it just started from there. I took a class on wire wrapping and then another class on lapidary (polishing and cutting of stones). Then I bought a grinding wheel, then a tumbler, then a saw; I kept working at it, practicing and practicing. That was five years ago. Now, I use a lot of iridescent glass beads and I lapidary my own stones, as well as do some silversmithing. It takes just a bit of everything.”

‘For me, a lot of what I enjoy is the hunting – what I can find.’

Often, pieces that do not wind up as jewelry become Bellissino's exquisite wind chimes.

Bellissino doesn’t advertise; her success has been built on word of mouth. You can find her work at Campiche Studios in downtown Long Beach and Old Things & Objects on Commercial Street in Astoria. She also does the Seaside Holiday Gift Fair, occurring three days after Thanksgiving, and the Ilwaco Cranberrian Festival in October on the Long Beach Peninsula.

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Your favorites

You voted, we tallied. Now, meet the winners of the 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards – your picks for the best of everything the Columbia-Pacific region has to offer.

Best Bakery: Best Breakfast Spot: Best Lunch Spot: Best Fine Dining: Best Desserts: Best Restaurant for Kids: Best Server: Best Bartender: Best Wine Shop: Best Brewpub: Best Clam Chowder: Best Latin Food: Best Asian Food: Best Coffee House: Best Barista: Best Fish ‘n’ Chips: Best Burger: Best Pizza:

Blue Scorcher Bakery Café, Astoria 42nd Street Café, Seaview, Wash., and Columbian Café, Astoria (tie) T. Paul’s Urban Café, Astoria The Depot Restaurant, Seaview, Wash. The Depot Restaurant Pig ‘N Pancake, Astoria/Seaside/Cannon Beach Jean Marc Bourgouin, 42nd Street Café Rich Ewing, Baked Alaska, Astoria The Cellar on 10th, Astoria Fort George Brewery and Public House, Astoria The Depot Restaurant The Rio Café, Astoria Blue Ocean Thai Cuisine, Astoria Astoria Coffeehouse and Bistro Kristy Cross, The Rusty Cup, Astoria Bowpicker, Astoria The Depot Restaurant Fultano’s, Astoria/Warrenton/Seaside

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Best Art Gallery: Best Thrift Shop: Best Bookstore: Best Garden Center: Best Car Dealership: Best Realtor: Best Hotel: Best Day Spa: Best Hair Salon: Best Gym:

“There are lots of great places that I frequent! I miss living at the coast!” Even though recording, processing and tallying the ballots is a lot of work for us – especially for Coast Weekend Editorial Assistant Linda LeBrun, who requested that last year’s steno team of trained monkeys be promoted to “highly trained” – we don’t envy the voters. “It’s always tough to fill this out,” commented one, “ – lucky for us!” The best part of the Readers’ Choice Awards for the staff is finding a creatively marked ballot – and I’m not talking about spelling. Best Clam Chowder? “Still Andrew & Steve’s *sigh*,” wrote one voter, recalling

the now-closed Astoria diner. For Best Desserts, one respondent wrote “Swedish custard.” Best Place for a Picnic? “That secret’s safe with me.” We got our share of cynical responses along with the positive. Best Day Spa? “Waste of time and money,” remarked one voter. Best Restaurant for Kids? “Anywhere I’m not.” And Best Car Dealership touched a nerve: “BEST – doesn’t exist,” “None of them ...” “There are no good car dealers.” Those voting for Lum’s Auto Center would disagree; the locally owned dealership once again toppled the competition with 74 percent of the votes cast. Other big winners were Fort

RiverSea Gallery, Astoria Deja Vu Thrift Shop, Astoria Lucy’s Books, Astoria Brim’s Farm and Garden Center, Astoria Lum’s Auto Center, Warrenton Debra Bowe, Windermere/Pacific Land Company, Astoria Cannery Pier Hotel, Astoria Malama Day Spa, Astoria

Salon Verve, Astoria Columbia Fitness, Warrenton; OBJJ, Astoria; and Valhalla Cross Fitness School of Combat, Gearhart (three-way tie) Best Yoga Class: Yoga Namaste, Astoria Best Automotive Shop: Jim Varner’s Automotive, Astoria Best Home Improvement Store: City Lumber, Astoria Best Gift Shop: Cargo of Astoria and FinnWare, Astoria (tie) Best Florist: Bloomin’ Crazy Floral, Astoria Best Radio Station: KMUN, Astoria Best Grocery Store: Astoria Co-op Best Seafood Market: Warrenton Deep Sea Crab & Fish Market Best Farmers Market: Astoria Sunday Market Best Customer Service Anywhere: The Depot Restaurant, Seaview, Wash.

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Nucharee (left) and Tanapol Rungruangsatian own Blue Ocean Thai Cuisine at 1040 Commercial St. in Astoria. Coast Weekend readers voted Blue Ocean as their favorite restaurant for Asian food in 2011.

s the end of each calendar year approaches, the activity level here at Coast Weekend starts to rev up like a small block 302 in a cherry ’Stang. Readers, you really want to tell us what you love about living here! The ballots come flying in, fast and furious, on paper and over the Web (399 of them in all), extolling the places where you love to eat, shop and play. Votes came from readers in the Northwest and beyond, all the way to West Babylon, N.Y., Orlando, Fla., and Waipahu, Hawaii. Many simply wrote “Thanks” in the comment section. “This was not easy,” wrote one reader.

Best Tourist Attraction: Best Local Festival: Best Local Sports Team: Best Museum: Best Hiking Trail: Best Birdwatching Site: Best Place to Walk: Best Place for a Picnic: Best Golf: Best Cheap Date:

George Brewery, with 70 percent of the votes for Best Brewpub, and KMUN, with 60 percent of the Best Radio Station votes. Nominations for individuals were numerous, such as in the Best Barista and Best Realtor categories, but apparently Best Lunch Spot is hard to pin down, too – readers sent in the names of 78 different coastal eateries for that honor. Like it or not, digital media has expanded our little part of the world. Amazon got votes for Best Bookstore, and Pandora logged one for Best Radio Station. Still, all of us at Coast Weekend enjoy the chance to share what’s great about our region. As one reader put it, “I wish I lived there full-time to enjoy it more.”

Astoria Column Astoria-Warrenton Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival Astoria High School teams Columbia River Maritime Museum, Astoria Discovery Trail, Long Beach, Wash., Peninsula Fort Stevens State Park, Hammond Astoria’s Riverwalk Astoria Column Peninsula Golf Course, Long Beach, Wash. The beach

From left: Kelly Huckestein, Kendall McEuen, Sarah Jaroszewski and Mick Mitchell work at the Astoria Co-op at 1355 Exchange St., voted Best Grocery Store by Coast Weekend readers. SCOTT WINTERMUTE PHOTOS

Sweepstakes winner One randomly drawn voter receives a gift card to North Coast Fred Meyer:

Joanne Shuky Ocean Park, Wash.

BELOW: Chosen as Best Farmers Market by Coast Weekend readers, the Astoria Sunday Market began its 11th season in 2011 with more than 150 vendors. DON ANDERSON PHOTO

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Go for meat sauce and a split Italian sausage was But McKeown’s gets the food right, and Happy Hour (3 to 6 p.m.) and have them at equally wonderful. it’s excellent. a considerable discount. McKeown’s roasted half chicken Their menu lacks focus. There isn’t The clam chowder ($3.99, $5.99) is ($14.99) is unparalleled. Crispy, well-seaany discernible theme soned skin surto it. You’ll find rounds moist, steaks topped with tender, perfectlydistractingly strong cooked meat. It bleu cheese, barbecue isn’t sauced and dishes, Italian pastas, doesn’t need to be. big salads, even a Even really good chicken teriyaki bowl chicken tends to for some reason. But suffer slightly from like T. Paul’s Supper dry breast meat, but Club and The Lost that is not the case Roo, I ended up really here. Garlic liking all the food, demashed potatoes spite its scattered are delightfully style. There were COAST WEEKEND’S LOCAL RESTAURANT REVIEW piped high on the some things I’d have plate, and wondermouth@coastweekend.com done a little differfully al dente brocently, but for the most colini is a fitting part my complaints are minor. fantastic. Rich, velvety and just on the match. Crab cakes ($12.99), made with Dun- verge of being too thick, it was the first My cedar-planked salmon ($19.99) geness and rock crab, were a touch bready chowder I didn’t feel the desire to liven up was a spot-on medium-rare as requested, for the price, but this was made up for by with Tabasco halfway through. I love a and finished with butter. The side of rice the plump Dungeness legs served atop restaurant that has a static soup besides the pilaf was also exemplary. them. The cilantro lime aioli was a suitable chowder as well as a soup du jour. At A 28-day dry-aged New York steak zippy accompaniment. Crispy fried arti- McKeown’s, the chicken tortilla soup ($23.99) was well-marbled and cooked as choke hearts ($8.99) with lemon garlic ($3.99, $5.99) never leaves the menu, and rare as was requested. Topped with an herb ranch dip were abundant – so much so that for that I’m thankful. The refreshingly butter and whimsically staked with a capour table of three grew tired of them before spicy soup is bursting with cumin, thick rese skewer (a miniature ball of fresh mozthey were gone. It’s a signature item, and I with beans and tender chicken, and is zarella buttressed by oil-soaked grape can understand its popularity, but I’d have topped with crispy fried tortillas julienne. tomatoes and fresh basil), it was the highpreferred that the artichokes had not been Highly recomlight of that marinated. mended. evening. Anyone McKeown’s makes the best onion Though inaprequesting A1 or rings I’ve ever had the privilege of eating. propriately garanything else for I don’t like to throw the word “perfect” nished with sticks this cut of beef around, but here it almost feels appropri- of daikon radish should be quickly ate. Onion rings are so susceptible to error; and carrot, and a reprimanded with a they stick together, the coating falls off, sprig of Italian sharp flick to the you take a bite and drag all of the onion parsley, McKeearlobe. through. None of these issues are encoun- own’s caesar salad ($4.59) is otherwise a Lunches are equally appealing at tered with McKeown’s rings ($8.99). The quintessential representation of the classic. McKeown’s. The Turkleberry sandwich beer batter is crunchy and chewy at once. I especially liked the buttery croutons. ($9.59) has thick-cut turkey breast piled A salty, tangy dusting of Parmesan is the Pastas also earned high marks. Car- high with cream cheese and housemade perfect counterpart to the sweet onion bonara is frequently disappointing to me, marionberry relish on a soft ciabatta bun. within. They’re even presented beautifully: as it’s a dish I excel at making. I often find The corned beef and Swiss ($10.59) sports stacked high on a rectangle plate. I didn’t it sullied with the unwelcome addition of Continued on Page 16 find the side of ranch to be the best-fitting ingredients such as mushrooms, chicken,

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The house cioppino with a peachberry martini sits across from an Irish cottage pie and Oak Grove petit syrah at McKeown's Restaurant on the corner of Broadway and Holladay Drive in Seaside.

McKeown’s Restaurant & Bar 714 Broadway, Seaside • (503) 738-5232 www.mckeownsrestaurant.com HOURS: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. PRICES: On the spendy side, but most is worth it. Portions are large, and food is expertly cooked. VEGETARIAN OPTIONS: Fried artichoke hearts, spinach artichoke dip, onion rings and bleu cheese fries for apps. Several salads. A chipotle black bean burger and vegetarian rice bowl for entrees. DRINKS: Flavored iced teas, nonalcoholic cocktails, sodas, six beers on tap, plenty of bottled beers, impressive wine list, cocktail menu (including 32-oz. punch bowls), full bar. 14 | Janaury 12, 2011 | coastweekend.com

Anyone requesting A1 or anything else for McKeown’s New York steak should be quickly reprimanded with a sharp flick to the earlobe.

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Mouth of the Columbia Continued from Page 14 bold flavors with Bermuda onion, Dijon mustard and bread & butter pickles on caraway rye. French fries are hand-cut here, but not limp and greasy. It’s more work to blanch fries, but it’s the right way to go if you cut your own. Housemade potato salad is a bit sweeter than I like, but is bold with red onion and mustard. The slaw is crunchy, and benefits from a bit of acid. The only thing I really didn’t care for was the burger ($9.79). The 1/3-lb. patty was cooked past my request, and seemed a little chintzy for the price tag. Too much iceberg lettuce was also a detraction. But this is easily forgotten considering the successes of all the other dishes. From now on, anyone asking me where to get a great meal in Seaside will be sent to McKeown’s.

Botanists Nancy Eid and Kathleen Sayce are shown looking at plants in the Swalalahos Floristic Province, which covers approximately from the Clatsop County line to the coast, south to Tillamook and north to Willapa Bay. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Pacific Integrated Martial Arts Get into the hai-YAH! life in Long Beach LONG BEACH, Wash. — Pacific Integrated Martial Arts is offering fitness fun with workshops and special classes, from self-defense for women and children to hapkido and weapons instruction. Introduction to Combat Hapkido will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 14, and is free of charge. Combat Hapkido is a realistic and versatile discipline of self-protection that includes an extensive variety of strikes, kicks, joint locks, pressure points, ground survival and disarming techniques. The result is a practical, comprehensive self-defense system that is enjoyable to learn and effective in realistic situations. This class is for teens and adults and beginners are welcome. A Ladies Only Self-Defense workshop will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at a cost of $10. Prepare yourself for possibly the most important five seconds of your life. Learn how to recognize and avoid dangerous sit-

uations, how not to become a victim, and how to fight off an assailant if you have to. The class is for teens and adults. Weapon Workshop: Nunchuku is offered from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16. Cost is $20 and includes a padded nunchuku, or $10 if you already have one. This workshop is for ages 7 and older and beginners are welcome. Learn this fun weapon, made famous by Bruce Lee. Register in advance. This workshop will also be held Friday, Feb. 17. A Stranger Danger workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Monday, Feb. 20. The free workshop is for ages 5 and older. Youngsters will learn how not to be an easy target (confidence and awareness) and learn an easy fivestep defense that has saved lives. Pacific Integrated Martial Arts is located at 112 S. Pacific Ave. and can be reached at (360) 2444322. For more information, log on to www.p-ima.com

Seaside Public Library Learn about Swalalahos SEASIDE — “Swala-what?” a person might reasonably ask. “Swala-lahos” is how early English-speaking explorers interpreted the local name for Saddle Mountain. Lately, the word has been used by botanists to refer to the Swalalahos Floristic Province, where a combination of geology, climate and isolation along the northern Oregon and southern Washington coasts evolved into a unique refuge for plant and animal species, some of which are found nowhere else on earth. At this month’s Listening to the Land program, local ecologist Mike Patterson will

share stories and images of the rare plants and animals that inhabit the region known as the Swalalahos Floristic Province – your north coast backyard. The program will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Seaside Public Library at 1131 Broadway. Listening to the Land programs are open to the public and free of charge. For more information about the series, contact Melyssa Graeper at the Necanicum Watershed Council at (503) 717-1458, or visit www.nclctrust.org or www.necanicumwatershed.org

Listening to the Land 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Seaside Public Library 1131 Broadway, Seaside (503) 717-1458 Free admission

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CW marketplace 40 Personals FREE (Seaside white t-shirt) with $25 purchase. Maryanna’s $12.99 Store in the Carousel Mall

60 Babysitters, Child Care ChildCare has Opening! CPR/First Aid Certified, Quality Care! Visit www.ribbitsandrabbits.webs.com or Call Kati (503)325-1263

70 Help Wanted

$500.00 CNA HOLIDAY BONUS!!! CLATSOP CARE CENTER, located in beautiful Astoria is currently accepting applications for CNA’s to join our caring team in providing quality care to seniors. For your commitment we offer: ·$500.00 Sign-on Bonus ·Competitive Wages ·Full, Part-time, or per-diem schedules ·Excellent benefits ·Educational Assistance Come work at the best place on the coast! Call Gina Verley, RN at (503)325-0313 or stop by 646 Sixteenth Street, Astoria. EOE Dane Gouge’s Astoria Ford seeking Sales Personnel This is a great opportunity to be successful in sales if you are polite, professional, and have excellent time management skills. An upbeat attitude and functioning well as part of a team are a must. No experience necessary. Contact Rich Byrd at (503)325-6411, or stop by 710 W. Marine Drive, right across from the DMV.

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70 Help Wanted

•••Director of Nursing Services••• WORK AND PLAY ON THE OREGON COAST We are a small fast-paced intimate home-like care facility located on the beautiful Oregon Coast and are seeking a R.N. with long-term care or med/surg management experience to lead our nursing department. A minimum of 5 years long-term care experience in leading a nursing team is highly desired but not a necessity for the right candidate. Ability to work with a diverse employee and resident population is a must. Excellent assessment and organizational ability, good leadership skills and computer aptitude essential. Come join our caring team in giving quality care to seniors. Please send a resume to: Clatsop Care Center 646 Sixteenth Street Astoria, Oregon 97103 Fax (503)325-0115 or email cccadmin@clatsopcare.org Attn: Administrator EOE

70 Help Wanted

FULL & PART TIME clothing sales people needed for our Seaside & Cannon Beach stores. Please apply in person at Ter Har’s, 27 Broadway in Seaside.

Want to earn some extra $$ Deliver The Daily Astorian. We have routes available now in Astoria. Call Steve (503)325-3211 x 233

Astoria Burger King is now accepting applications for all shifts. For job inquiries, go to www.jointeambk.com

Host Family Coordinator needed for French High-School Students. Must be dynamic, networking, dependable, communicative & deadline-oriented. info@americandiscovery.net. (541)302-3393

WANTED: Sales Team Make $300-400 per week while staffing a wide variety of in-store locations, Door-to-door, and special events. Candidate will have own transportation and cell phone. All sales person are independent contractors and will have no prior criminal convictions. Have fun in a team atmosphere while promoting the local Newspaper. Please contact Molinda Goforth (503)325-3211, ext. 225 The Daily Astorian

80 Work Wanted •JIM’S LAWN CARE• •Brush Clearing•Lawns•Shrubs •Hauling•Gutter & Storm-Cleanup (503)325-2445 •Free Estimates

New Year, New Job, New You. Need 5 Self-Starters FT or PT, Buy or Sell (503)738-3839 or (503)440-0675

150 Homes for Sale

Experienced Caregiver to assist elderly person in Seaside home. Part time, weekends only. (206)293-1381

POSITION OPENING Police Officer Cannon Beach Police Department

‘By owner duplex, 2 bedroom upper, 1 bedroom lower, Astoria, $129,000, good income potential. (503)325-6388

Field Service Mechanic part-time sub-contractor needed, $500+ monthly. Please send resume to larry.lugo@tomrana.com or fax (503)232-8453

The Cannon Beach Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer. This position is open to both entry applicants and to those who possess a Basic Police Officer Certificate for the State of Oregon. This is a full time position requiring shift work.

ERROR AND CANCELLATIONS Please read your ad on the first day. If you see an error, The Daily Astorian will gladly re-run your ad correctly. We accept responsibility for the first incorrect insertion, and then only to the extent of a corrected insertion or refund of the price paid. To cancel or correct an ad, call 325-3211 or 1-800-781-3211. FULL-TIME MERCHANDISER Frito-Lay, Inc. Is a Fortune Top 25 Company and leading in the snack food industry. The full time Merchandiser is responsible for merchandising Frito-Lay’s complete line of quality products to existing accounts while driving your personal vehicle to several store locations in close proximity. It also includes communicating with store personnel and working closely with full time Frito-Lay Sales Representatives in a team environment. Hours may vary based upon assigned route. This includes weekend and holiday work schedules. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, comprehensive benefits package, and a reimbursable mileage policy. Make a career in sales with Frito-Lay. To start your career with a leader, visit: www.fritolayemployment.com NOW HIRING FOR THE ASTORIA/SEASIDE AREA

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The applicant must be twenty-one years of age and will be subject to personal history and criminal background investigations. The applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America and show proof of graduation from an accredited high school or hold a GED. The applicant must be of good moral fitness. A physical examination, a reading and writing proficiency test and a psychological examination are required. The hourly rate for this position runs from $18.88 to $24.10. Closing date is February 10, 2012 For more information or an application, please contact the Cannon Beach Police Department at (503)436-2811 or email police@ci.cannon-beach.or.us. Suzanne Elise Assisted Living Part-time Bus Driver/Activity Assistant

Available Monday-Saturday. Must enjoy seniors & have current CDL. Drug Free work place. Apply in person at 101 Forest Dr. Seaside

FSBO: 5000 sq.ft executive home, 4-bdrm, 3-1/2 bath, 2-acres, Hwy. 202. Many upgrades. $395,000 More details call (503)717-3512

200 Mobile Homes Single wide in Hillcrest Mobile Home Park. New sub-floor, vinyl windows, many other newer upgrades. Two sheds, two coverd decks, fenced in yard, wood stove. Asking $20,000 OBO (503)298-9373 leave message.

205 Condos for Rent Seaside-Ambassador Suites Steps to the prom. Seasonal pool. On-site laundry. Upstairs furnished unit $650 mo. Downstairs unfurnished unit $600 mo. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068

210 Apartments, Unfurnished 1 and 2 bedroom units. Available now. No pets. (503)338-6904 Astoria 1 bedroom w/view. On busline, w/s/g paid, w/d hook-up. No smoking/pets. $575/month+ $575 security deposit. (503)440-4100 Astoria 1 bedroom. Close to downtown, w/riverview. $500 per month. No pets. (360)921-6719 or (503)325-4487

210 Apartments, Unfurnished

Astoria: 1 and 2 bedrooms, river view. $500/$650 per month + deposits. No smoking/pets. W/G included. Call for application, (503)458-6306

Second floor apartment-quiet neighborhood. 1+bedroom-riverview. Single preferred/references. No pets/smoking. 296 53rd, Alderbrook, Astoria. $600/month. (971)563-3456

Astoria: 2 bedroom, river view. $650 per month + deposits. No smoking/pets. W/G included. Call for application, (503)458-6306

Studios, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Mention this ad for $100 off move-in costs. Waterfront Property Management (503)738-2021 Warrenton: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, W/D, utilities included. $850 month. No pets. (503)440-7481

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•2 bedroom/2 bath $700+deposit •3 bedroom/2 bath $800+deposit Located Near Ft. Stevens Close to schools/shopping-No pets. Columbia Pointe Apartments (503)791-3703 www.yournextrental.com/10802

4 bedroom, 2 bath. Huge 2200 square feet, 2 living areas, recent full remodel, dishwasher, W/D. $1100 per month, no smoking, no pets. 640 8th Street, Astoria. (503)298-1103

Seaside Apartments Partially furnished, upstairs unit. 2 bdrm/ 1 ba. Fireplace, deck. Near Necanicum River. $700 mo. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068 Seaside- Apartments Light & Bright, spacious – approx 1100 sqft, 2 bdrm/ 2 ba. Washer/dryer hook-ups. Move in special- $100 discount on first full mo rent. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068 Seaside-Apartments Great ocean view. 1 bdrm/ 1 ba -Close to the beach & prom. Onsite laundry. $650 mo. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068 Seaside: 1 bedroom apartment, near beach. W/D included. $605 per month+ deposits. (503)325-6249 leave message. Seaside:1 block to beach/City Center. 1 bedroom, $600. 2 bedroom duplex, $750. W/S/G paid. (503)739-5051 or (503)440-2340. Pets okay. South Jetty Inn Weekly rates $175.00 Remodeled rooms $200 (503)861-2500 Includes mini fridge, microwave, Wifi, cable, coffee in room. Bi-weekly maid service on weekly rate. SPECIAL: Half month’s rent off 6 month lease, or free month with 1 year lease! Now offering 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Bayshore Apartments (503)325-1749

Plexes Seaside $475 to $875 per month Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068 Seaside- Duplex Upper unit, deck w/ full ocean views. $900 mo. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068 Warrenton-Duplex Serene Lake Front property. with lovely deck & yard. 2 bdrm/ 1.5 ba. Wd fireplace, dishwasher, w/d hookups, garage, $1100 mo Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068

225 Townhouses Seaside-Townhome River Views, on quiet dead end street. 2 bdrm/ 1 ba. Shared garage. $850 mo. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068

230 Houses, Unfurnished 2 bedroom/1 bath at quiet north end of Seaside. Steps from the beach. $795, furnished or unfurnished. (503)504-0102 3 bedroom/1 bath/3 stories. Oil/wood heat. Half mile from Lewis and Clark school. No pets/smoking firm. $850/first/last/$500 security. (503)738-2836. 3 bedroom/2 bath, den & family room, large kitchen w/granite island, wood floors, master bathroom w/jacuzzi tub, great open floor plan! No smoking, heat pump, $1400/month+deposit. Has optional 1 bedroom apartment. (503)440-8282

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3-bedroom/2-bath house. W/D hook ups. $1,100/month, plus deposits. Pet friendly. (503)325-6364 evenings. 92211 Young’s River Rd.

Cute 2 bedroom/1 bath w/basement. Nice neighborhood, near Peter Pan Market. $975+deposits. Pets negotiable. (503)298-6074

Seaside: 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Gas fireplace, eat-in kitchen. No smoking/pets. $1,100 per month + security. (503)440-2913

Newly remodeled 2 bedroom/1 bath w/bayview. $950-First, last, $500 deposit. No pets/smoking. (503)325-2694, leave message.

Secluded 3 bedroom/2 bath country home with garage. $1,350 per month, first/last/security. Pets negotiable. (503)791-0853

4 bedroom, 1 bath, double car garage, lake view, large yard. $950 per month. 1st, last + deposit. No smoking/no pets. 90517 Sunset Lake Rd., Warrenton. Call (503)956-6841. Astoria – Duplex Duplex w/ garage. River views, w/d, woodstove, gas furnace. Pet negotiable. $795 mo Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068

Spacious Svensen home, converted Finn Hall. $750/month. 1st, last & deposit. No pets/smoking (503)458-5144 Sunset Beach:2 bedroom/1 bath, carport & storage. No smoking/pets, $750 per month. 1st, last+deposit. (503)861-1741 Svensen: 3 bedroom, 2 bath w/riverview. W/D hook-up. $1,485 per month, plus deposits. (503)458-6186

Astoria Hills:2 bedroom/1 bath upstairs/downstairs. Great location w/riverview! Laundry large yard/basement-good parking. $900/month. No smoking/pets. (707)292-0825 Astoria: 4 plus bdrm Victorian, view, W/D hk. ups. 2500 sq.ft., pets welcome. $925.00 (503)717-2204

RIVER VIEW Cottage. 2904 IRVING, Astoria. 3 bedrooms, living, dining, bath, basement, garage. $1100. By appointment. Details (503)956-5741 Seaside-Home Unfurnished Cute 2 bdrm/ 1 ba home. Glassed sunroom. Large basement and attic storage. w/d hook ups. Pet negotiable. $850 mo.. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068

235 Houses, Furnished

250 Home Share, Rooms & Roommates Roommate wanted, furnished or unfurnished. Everything included. $300 per month. (503)717-5407

260 Commercial Rental Astoria waterfront commercial building for rent. Available January 1st. For info call Tom (503)791-6229 Astoria: 3925 Abbey Lane, 800 square feet and up. Starting at $.50 square foot. (503)440-6945 Commercial-Gearhart Highway Frontage- Commercial and office spaces. Call for Details. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068 Retail/Office Suites City/River views. 150 to 4000 sq. ft-all utilities paid. 818 Commercial St. (503)325-7494

300 Jewelry Artsy Cabin: Arch Cape. 2 bedroom w/loft. January through June. $695 per month/$695 security deposit. (971)533-5109

Buying Gold, Silver, Old Watches & Antique Jewelry. Downtown Astoria. 332 12th St. Jonathon’s, LTD Tuesday-Saturday (503)325-7600

340 Fuel & Wood Mixed seasoned firewood cords. $200 includes delivery and split. (503)791-5386

375 Misc for Sale Sheet fed Press Supplies Aqueous 2 sided metal Litho Plates .0055 43 - 16 x17.5 $1.00 ea. 64 - 10 x 16 $.75 ea. 3/4 gal. plate developer free if all plates purchase Fuji Stainless Steel plate developer dip tank (Develop Plates to 23 x 29) $350.00 Baseline masking sheets 221/500 10 @ $.25 ea. 233/700 65 @ $.50 ea.a Call Tom (503)-325-3211 ext. 256

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585 Antique-Classic Cars 1955 Packard Clipper, 4 door, runs good, needs paint. $4000. 1948 International KB2 pickup, 8 foot box, new paint. $8995. Dave (503)717-2399

590 Automobiles ASTORIA AUTO WRECKING & RECYCLING NOW PAYING CASH STATE CERTIFIED SCALES HIGHEST PRICES PAID PER TON COPPER, BRASS, & ALUMINUM $$$$ BATTERIES $$$$ SEE US AT THE OLD ASTORIA AUTO WRECKING & TRANSMISSION SHOP.

For sale puppies. 3/4 Pomeranian, 1/4 Papillon. 8 weeks old. Girls $200/boys $150. (503)717-5407

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Deadline announced for grant applications The Oregon Arts Commission has announced a Feb. 1 deadline for competitive capacity grants that continue the capacity-building efforts of Sustaining Oregon’s Arts, a multi-year program to strengthen arts organizations in Oregon. Available to Oregon arts organizations, the grants will enable groups to respond to the environmental changes by building their operating capacity, improving financial sustainability, refining artistic products, diversifying audiences and/or strengthening management and board governance. “The nonprofit arts sector is facing structural changes brought on by technological advances, demographic and funding changes, and shifting consumer and donor behavior. This program will support ‘capacity building’ activities that strengthen an organization and help it better achieve its mission,” said Christine D’Arcy, executive director of the Commission. Capacity building can occur in every aspect of an organization, including programs, operations, technology, finance, marketing, audiences and leadership. Some examples of capacity-building activities are: developing a strategic or cultural participation plan, purchasing donor-management software, undertaking board development, engaging an executive coach or participating in financial management training. Applicants for Capacity Grants should be prior participants in Sustaining Oregon’s Arts programming, including participation or presenting at the annual Arts Summit, Leadership Exchanges and webinars. Additionally, applicants must have received competitive grant support from the Oregon Arts Commission during the past two fiscal years. Applicants must have a high willingness and ability to engage in

capacity building, and a strong commitment of artistic, board and managerial leaders to participate. Capacity Grants will range from $5,000 to $30,000. Completed applications must be submitted through the Commission’s online grant system no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. Log in to the online system at http://oregon.culturegrants.org/ Additional information is available in advance of the deadline. Contact Shannon Planchon, Assistant Director, at (503) 229-6062 or shannon.planchon@state.or.us or Brian Wagner, Community Arts Coordinator, at (503) 986-0083 or brian.wagner@state.or.us, with questions. The Oregon Arts Commission provides leadership, funding and arts programs through its grants, special initiatives and services. Nine commissioners, appointed by the governor, determine arts needs and establish policies for public support of the arts. The Arts Commission became part of Business Oregon (formerly Oregon Economic and Community Development Department) in 1993, in recognition of the expanding role the arts play in the broader social, economic and educational arenas of Oregon communities. In 2003, the Oregon Legislature moved the operations of the Oregon Cultural Trust to the Arts Commission, streamlining operations and making use of the Commission’s expertise in grantmaking, arts and cultural information and community cultural development. The Arts Commission is supported with general funds appropriated by the Oregon legislature and with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. More information about the Oregon Arts Commission is available online at www.oregonartscommission.org

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Design exhibit takes viewers to the edge ASTORIA — “Graphics: on the Edge,” an exhibition of graphic design showing at Clatsop Community College, brings together a variety of historic and contemporary graphic design work with some connection to the river and coast. It includes work from the area, about the area, made by designers working in the area and from collections housed in the area. The graphic design work combines image and text to communicate ideas: advertising, event promotion, communication of information and artistic expression. Much of the work is understood not only in terms of visual elements, such as typography and color, but in terms of social impact, such as the change it produces in the audience.

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“Graphics: on the Edge” opening reception 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 Clatsop Community College Art Center Gallery 1651 Lexington Ave., Astoria (503) 338-2301 Free admission Work in the exhibition includes ocean liner posters from the early 20th century from the collection of the Columbia River Maritime Museum; United Sates Shipping Board posters from World Wars I and II; covers from Hipfish magazine and pages from the North Coast Times Eagle newspaper; book cover designs by graphic designer Jacob Covey;

ABOVE: The "Graphics: on the Edge" exhibition at Clatsop Community College includes historic posters such as this one, advertising the Cunard Line from the Columbia River Maritime Museum’s Clemson Prints and Posters Collection. RIGHT: Jacob Covey's book cover design for “500 Portraits” is part of the "Graphics: on the Edge" exhibition at Clatsop Community College through Feb. 16.

gillnet boat documentation produced by the Columbia River boat documentation team; graphic design works by Tiffany Estes, Robert Wilson, Rich Ewing, David Myers and Jamie Boyd; and artistic work by graphic designers Ben Burch, Ulana Zahajkewycz, David Brandt and David Homer. The exhibition will be on display Jan. 12 through Feb. 16. An opening reception is 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at the CCC Art Center Gallery. Regular gallery hours

are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. For information about the exhibition, call Lucien Swerdloff at (503) 338-2301 or email lswerdloff@clatsopcc.edu

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Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk

Old Town Framing Company presents the Groodle, a group doodle project, during Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk Jan. 14. Bring a doodle tool and join in.

ASTORIA — The arts light up the evening as downtown merchants and galleries hold Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14. Meet artists and mingle with friends and fellow art lovers while enjoying refreshments and new exhibits. ART BUSINESSES * Fernhill Glass Studio 1450 Exchange St., (503) 325-3448, www.fernhillglass.com * Fisher Building Studio 42 Seventh St. * KALA at HIPFiSHmonthly 1017 Marine Drive, (503) 338-4878 * LightBox Photographic Gallery 1045 Marine Drive, (503) 468-0238, lightbox-photographic.com There will be an artist reception and opening for “27 Mornings in Winter,” a series of Palladium prints produced from stills of a short film by Douglas Ethridge of Tahuya, Wash. The film “27 Mornings in Winter” will be shown in LightBox’s upper gallery during the opening, and will be featured at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, during an artist talk. Read the full story online at coastweekend.com/arts * Lunar Boy Gallery 240 11th St., (503) 325-1566, www.lunarboygallery.com January always brings the latest in the Kegstand Photo Series (a project spanning 10 years) by artist/photographer John Blalock. In addition, the gallery will hold its annual art sale, with special prices during January. * Old Town Framing 1287 Commercial St., (503) 325-5221, www.oldtownframing.com Presenting the Groodle, a group doodle of epic (or maybe epoch) proportions. The front wall will be one large paper canvas and all are invited to come and add to the fun. The ladders will be out and the Groodle will be going high. Bring your favorite doodle tool. Autographs are welcome.

* RiverSea Gallery 1160 Commercial St., (503) 325-1270, www.riverseagallery.com A select group of artists will participate in “Janus: Something Old, Something New,” a themed group exhibit based on the Roman deity Janus, the two-faced god who represents new beginnings, reflecting on the past while at the same time looking forward into the future. And in the spirit of whisking away the past, the gallery is hosting a studio sale. Read the full story online at coastweekend.com/arts

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ALSO FEATURING ORIGINAL ART * Amazing Stories 1405 Commercial St., (503) 325-5518, amazingstoriesastoria.com, nwlimited.com * Astoria Hemp Works 475 14th St., (503) 791-2914, www.astoriahempworks.com * Holly McHone Jewelers 1150 Commercial St., (503) 325-8029 SUPPORTING PARTICIPANTS Cargo in Astoria 240 11th St., (503) 975-5305 Commercial Street Antiques and Collectibles 959 Commercial St., (503) 325-4388

Nepal Exchange 1421 Commercial St., (503) 338-8229 Lucy’s Books 348 12th St., (503) 325-4210, www.lucysbooks.net Lucy’s Books will feature a local author, John Rekart Jr., who wrote “Rollin’ On The River, Columbia River Pilots: River Tales, History & Commerce,” from 6:30 to p.m. He will be answering questions and signing his books. What-Nots and Whimsy 1292 Commercial St., (503) 325-7333

Foxgloves 1124 Commercial St., (503) 468-0700

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Douglas Ethridge brings his show of photographs from his short film, “27 Mornings in Winter,” to LightBox Photographic Gallery for the January Art Walk. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Clemente’s 1198 Commercial St., (503) 325-1067, www.clementesrestaurant.com *Fort George Brewery and Public House 1483 Duane St., (503) 325-7468, www.fortgeorgebrewery.com * Fort George Lovell Taproom 426 14th St., (503) 325-7468, www.fortgeorgebrewery.com *Street 14 Coffee 1410 Commercial St., (503) 325-5511, street14coffee.com

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Kristin Shauck’s oil on fabric, “Looking into the Heart of Light,” is part of the “Janus” show at RiverSea Gallery during the January Art Walk.

The art walk is sponsored by the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association. Locations with an asterisk (*) will display original art.

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