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Science on Tap Get the hot scoop about cold water ASTORIA — Much like the movie “The Guardian,” U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmers are the brave young men and women who hoist or free fall from a helicopter into dangerous seas to perform daring rescues. It’s both physically and mentally taxing, and rescue swimmers must have flexibility, strength, endurance and be able to function for 30 minutes in high seas. The Columbia River Maritime Museum’s next free Science on Tap program, “Hypothermia: Science, Sea Stories, and Lessons Learned,” will host USCG rescue swimmer O’Brien Starr-Hollow Thursday, April 5. Starr-Hollow will share stories of ocean rescues and medical evacuations and explain the current science of hypothermia/cold water immersion. Through a discussion focused on cold-water immersion as a rescuer and as a survivor, Starr-Hollow will cover dexterity, brain function, stages of hypothermia, “old

wives’ tales” and the importance of proper clothing. Be prepared to take away some good hints on surviving the cold. Starr-Hollow enlisted in the Coast Guard in 2001 and served aboard the polar ice breaker Polar Star before entering the Rescue Swimmer Program. He served as a rescue swimmer in Kodiak, Alaska, before being assigned to Astoria. Science on Tap, in partnership with Fort George Brewery, is a Columbia River Maritime Museum program introducing maritime science, history and technology in an informal setting. This program is free and open to the public; minors are allowed with an adult. Doors open at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 5, and the presentation begins at 7 p.m., in the Fort George Brewery Lovell Building at 426 14th St. Seasonal beers on tap, other beverages and food will be available for purchase. For more information call (503) 325-2323.

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Astor Street Opry Company You’re never too young for melodrama ASTORIA — Astor Street Opry Company (ASOC) announces auditions for the fourth annual “Junior Shanghaied,” the junior version of “Shanghaied in Astoria.” There are roles for children ages 8 to 14 and the auditions will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April Through March

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21, at the ASOC Playhouse at 129 W. Bond St. Based on the original ASOC production “Shanghaied in Astoria” and rewritten for kids to perform (but enjoyed by the whole family), the 2012 season will be directed by a team of “Shanghaied” veterans including Michael Wangen, stage director, and ChrisLynn Taylor, music director, and promises to make this show one of the best ever. All are welcome and no experience or preparation is necessary. Children and parents must be willing to participate in all aspects. This includes committing time and energy for the opportunity to learn live

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stage performance from all aspects – character development, Auditions for stage movement, voice and techchildren ages 8 to 14 niques. There are parts for more than 26 young actors, singers, dancers and musicians (ages 8 to Noon to 2 p.m. 14), plus positions for backstage help. To help ASOC offset proSaturday, April 21 duction costs, there is a $25 fee per child. Some scholarships are ASOC Playhouse available. There will be six perform129 W. Bond St. ances during June. Rehearsals Astoria will be at the ASOC Playhouse weekdays from 4 to 6 p.m. (with some weekends and evenings as needed) beginning April 23 and running up to opening performance Saturday, June 9. The show will play Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. for three weekends. For more information about this production, scholarships or any other ASOC activities, call the box office at (503) 325-6104 or log on to www.astorstreetoprycompany.com

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COASTAL LIFE

Clamming for littlenecks Close to Home

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A long, winding road David Ambrose’s many careers

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Living in the moment

s I was driving toward the flat of the Astoria Bridge on my way to tennis, I had to stop for construction on the Washington side of the bridge. I’d been reading Deepak Chopra about letting go of the ego and living each and every moment. Suddenly a crow appeared, floating a few feet above and beyond the flagman. Now, we’ve all seen seagulls soaring on the wind, racing cars, dipping a little too close, but a crow? This crow stayed almost stationary, riding the current like a boat trying to buck its way upstream against a headwind and an outgoing tide. It stayed over the bridge for a while, then drifted out over the river between two metal supports, tilted its body, with wings still spread and headed my way, floated backward between the next pair of supports and con-

returned everything at the net, the guys on the sidelines cheered. On the way home I was stopped on the north shore before entering the bridge and noticed Mount St. Helens barely visible behind the haze and white clouds. On the move again, as I thought how the mountain resembled Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s drawing of an elephant inside a boa constrictor in “The Little Prince,” a bald eagle flew by, flapping its way toward Washington.

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As a high-school tennis player, I was hot-headed and more often than not beat myself by reacting

to my own mistakes. But during play Saturday, a funny thing happened. I consciously let go of each mistake – and there were plenty – and tried to concentrate on each ball as it approached. Instead of reproaching myself for the last hit that sailed out of the court, I just said ‘OK, what now?’ I wasn’t carrying that egocentric emotion from the mistake. My play improved. When I got lucky and drilled one at the belly of the man who

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tinued hovering over the roadway closer to me. It touched down on the rail at one point, standing in the breeze until a moment arrived when it hopped up into the current – floating again. When the flagman motioned me forward, the crow was sitting high atop the bridge.

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Coastal Life Clamming for littlenecks

he tide had backed up, backed up for miles. Willapa Bay appeared lame, more of a tide flat than a mighty body of water. A friend and I scampered down a dozen feet of clay embankment on the east side of the bay; scampered onto a tide flat the color of a faded deer hide. The sun was bright and as golden as honey, and a periwinkle-blue sky bathed the clam beds between Bone River and the Niawiakum with an ethereal light – call it an Indian summer sky though it was still winter. There was not a person in sight. How could two blokes not be happy? We were in short boots and carried small buckets and rakes. The floor of the bay was mostly hard sand with elevated pinnacles of clay and earth forming small and scattered dry-land islands – only at low tide – that extended many yards from the mainland. One seemed to resemble the great back and fin of an orca. Where erosion had stripped away the land mass, one could easily see bands of geological history, including the tsunami of 1700. Broad swatches of silver-gray clay had formed over eons and now stretched for hundreds of yards along the waterfront. We walked out on the sand and began to search for our prey, half-dollar-sized clams called littlenecks or steamers by locals and Manilas by others. Unlike the popular razor, this clam resides a few inches under the sand and mud. They are not escape artists like the razor. Their protection comes about as a result of a hard shell and, I suppose, their camouflaging capacity. In color, they resemble the sand, mud and shell fragments that envelope the 260-square-mile bay. We drew the four-tined rakes through the sand in precise patterns, each stroke uncovering a field of detritus and occasionally, the clam. When the tines scraped across the clam, the hard shells declared themselves with a mild metallic ring, a tiny A4 | March 29, 2012 | coastweekend.com

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grating sound that alerts the digger to the location ABOVE: Natural clay sculptures reveal themselves at low of the bivalve treasure. tide on Willapa Bay. Edward Curtis made famous a photograph of a native woman digging clams in the shallows of TOP RIGHT: A "mess" of littleneck, or steamer, clams. a bay similar to this. Clams were a major source of protein for the First Peoples. Elaborate woven BOTTOM RIGHT: Phil Allen rakes littleneck clams on the flats baskets and heartwood spruce digging sticks were south of Bay Center, Wash. designated for this sole purpose. Before the introduction of metal pots, the Chinook would drop red-hot stones into watertight baskets filled with all the water in this huge bay has simply evaposea water and the steamer clams, which opened rated. Indeed, more than half of its surface area within seconds. The meat is delicate, bite-sized lies in the intertidal zone, meaning, of course, that and redolent with the salty bouquet of ocean and more than half the tidewater leaves twice a day. All this tidal bay. Preparation is movement was simple: a splash of just fine with Phil wine, pat of butter, a few red chilies Before the introduction of metal pots, the Chinook Allen and me. We hiked to the and herbs (fresh thyme is great), all would drop red-hot stones into watertight baskets water’s edge. The was strongly steamed for but a filled with sea water and steamer clams, which tide in the minus colfew seconds in a umn and we began covered pan. A few opened within seconds. to tug at our rakes brave souls claim (good for toning them raw, and this belly muscle) and author believes in forage the delicate that delicacy. And if you’re silly enough not to drink the nectar, save the broth for chowder, later, clams. The limit is 40 and it took roughly an hour when the mood strikes. For enriching the flavor of to procure our limits. As the sun tantalized, I thought about those chowder or cioppino, it simply can’t be surpassed. For hundreds, if not thousands of years, the native women, of childhood trips in small canoes tribes were as addicted to the oyster as the clam. across this magnificent bay, of back-to-nature Not far from here, the first whites settled and moments. Like the Native Americans, we caught began to sell the bivalves to markets as distant as trout and salmon in the numerous rivers that supSan Francisco. On a clear day, Oysterville can be port the Willapa (11 in all if you count the North, seen across the bay. The oyster became the name- Middle and South Nemah Rivers as separate wasake and the economic mainstay of this charming terways). As kids, we hunted ducks and geese, and called the Willapa our bay, our weekend getpioneer village. Until the earlier part of the 20th century, away, Mother Nature’s lovely and empowering Willapa Bay was called the Shoalwater, for obvi- patch of earth, sky and water. Today, Phil and I had the place all to ourous reason. On a low minus tide, it appears as if

selves. Not one human did we see, just, at a distance, the hunkered form of a black bear, foraging, as ourselves, for these small delicious mollusks – he was, wasn’t he? Was that mammal as happy as we were on this sun-kissed morning? You can bet on it.

Stepping Out Theater Friday, March 30

“Little Mary Sunshine” 7 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., peninsula-players.com, $15, available at Okie’s Thriftway in Ocean Park, Wash., Stormin’ Norman’s in Long Beach, Wash., the Imperial Schooner in Ilwaco and at the door if available. It’s a delightful parody of other old-fashioned operettas and musicals. Will the government foreclose on Little Mary’s Colorado Inn? Will Captain Jim win Mary’s heart? Will love bloom between the Forest Rangers and the Lovely Ladies? “Wait Until Dark” 7 p.m., The Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, (503) 842-3999, www.tillamooktheater.com, $15 adults, $10 students/seniors, $40 family of four, available by calling Diamond Art Jewelers at (503) 842-7940 and at the door. A recently-blinded woman is beset by three men seeking to regain a heroin-filled doll, and must use the only weapon available to her. This dark thriller is not recommended for young children. “The Good Doctor” 7:30 p.m., Hannan Playhouse, 518 Eighth St., Raymond, Wash., $10. A composite of Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov, it is set in Russia during the 19th century and written in the style of Chekhovian comedy, a series of scenes in which the only connecting thread is the character of the Writer. “How the Other Half Loves” 8 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 or $20. In a brilliantly crafted, hilarious comedy, two couples in their own homes are visible to us but not to each other. The characters cross blithely into each other’s spaces in an apt metaphor for the double-dealings brought on by illicit affairs.

Saturday, March 31 “Little Mary Sunshine” 7 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., peninsula-players.com, $15. “Wait Until Dark” 7 p.m., The Barn Community Playhouse, 1204 Ivy Ave., Tillamook, (503) 842-3999, www.tillamooktheater.com, $15 adults, $10 students/seniors, $40 family of four. “The Good Doctor” 7:30 p.m., Hannan Playhouse, 518 Eighth St., Raymond, Wash., $10. “How the Other Half Loves” 8 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 or $20.

Sunday, April 1 “Little Mary Sunshine” 2 p.m., River City Playhouse, 127 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, Wash., peninsula-players.com, $15.

Auditions Friday, March 30 “Into the Woods” 6 to 8 p.m., Inn at Harbour Village, 120 Williams Ave., N.E., Ilwaco, Wash. “Into the Woods” intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales and explores the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests and is filled with fast moving music and comedy. Backstage grew needed, too. Call Cindy Flood at (360) 665-3637 if you cannot attend but wish to audition.

Saturday, March 31 “Into the Woods” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Inn at Harbour Village, 120 Williams Ave., N.E., Ilwaco, Wash.

“Americana: A Celebration of Music Through the Ages” 2 to 4 p.m., Tillamook United Methodist Church, 3808 12th St., Tillamook, www.tillamooktheater.com. There are roles for five men and five women, as well as an emcee (non-singing role).

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Sunday, April 1

Barney Perrine 6 to 8 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, (503) 325-6975, no cover. Barney Perrine plays rockin’ blues.

“Americana: A Celebration of Music Through the Ages” 4 to 6 p.m., Tillamook United Methodist Church, 3808 12th St., Tillamook, www.tillamooktheater.com

Music Thursday, March 29 Steak and Songs 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. The Thomasian Trio 6 to 10 p.m., Twisted Fish Steakhouse, 311 Broadway, Seaside, (503) 738-3467, no cover. The Thomasian Trio plays jazz, blues and classic rock. Jam Session 7 p.m., Triangle Tavern, 222 W. Marine Drive, Astoria. All are welcome to play, sing or just listen. Salty Dogs 9 p.m. to midnight, Sam’s Seaside Cafe, 104 Broadway, Seaside, (503) 717-1725, no cover. Salty Dogs play a mix of folk, blues, classic rock and fun oldies.

Bill Hayes 5 to 8 p.m., Cannon Beach Cookie Company, 239 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 4361129. Bill Hayes plays acoustic rock, folk and bluegrass.

Chuck Wilder 6 to 9 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, (503) 325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Chuck Wilder plays jazz piano. The Thomasian Trio 6 to 9 p.m., The Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 4361539, www.thewinebarcannonbeach.com, no cover, ages 21 and older. The Thomasian Trio plays jazz, blues and classic rock. 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. James Faretheewell and the Foolhardy 7 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, (503) 717-8150, www.mcmenamins.com, no cover, all ages. James Faretheewell plays acoustic folk-rock. Karaoke From Hell 9 p.m., San Dune Pub, 127 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, (503) 368-5080, www.sandunepub.com, www.karaokefromhell.com, $5. Karaoke with a live band adds to the fun. Check the band’s website for a song list and tune up your vocal cords.

Saturday, March 31 Troll Radio Revue 11 a.m. to noon, Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., at Franklin Avenue, Astoria, www.clatsopcc.edu, $2 adults, free for children. Take part in the monthly live broadcast with the Beerman Creek String Band, Stinky Toadwort, the Troll Radio Theater Troupe and guests. Bill Hayes 6 to 8 p.m., Wet Dog Café, 144 11th St., Astoria, (503) 325-6975, no cover. Bill Hayes plays acoustic rock, folk and bluegrass. Dave Drury 6 to 9 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, (503) 325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Dave Drury plays jazz guitar.

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Stepping Out Music continued

4150, www.theshelburnerestaurant.com, no cover. Acoustic jazz guitarist Brian O’Conner plays an eclectic mix of jazz standards and original compositions.

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.

Thursday, April 5

Stringology 6 to 9 p.m., McKeown’s Restaurant and Bar, No. 1 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, (503) 738-5232, www.mckeownsrestaurant.com, no cover. Stringology plays Celtic, gypsy jazz and bluegrass.

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

Robert Richter 6:30 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center and Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-9301, www.cbhistory.org, $7 adults, $2 children. Robert Richter plays a blend of Celtic, blues, folk and rock music. Proceeds will benefit the museum.

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.

Alena 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, (503) 738-5111, no cover, public welcome. Alena plays country music. Cowgirl’s Dream 7:30 p.m., Skamokawa Grange Hall, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa, Wash., $10. Cowgirl’s Dream plays early Western swing, country standards and originals. Sunrise Fletcher will open the show with acoustic originals. Faco and Friends 8 to 11 p.m., Big O Saloon, 89523 Oregon Highway 202, Astoria, (503) 325-8270, no cover. Enjoy live music with Faco and Friends.

Sunday, April 1 Tom Trudell 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bridgewater Bistro, 20 Basin St., Astoria, (503) 325-6777, www.bridgewaterbistro.com, no cover. Tom Trudell plays jazz piano. Country-Folk Music Jam 1 to 3 p.m., Tillamook Forest Center, Oregon Highway 6 between Mileposts 21/22, east of Tillamook, (866) 930-4646, www.tillamookforestcenter.org, free. Recreate the music of the area’s pioneers at this acoustic jam. All ages are welcome to bring an instrument and join in, or just listen. 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. North Coast Country Band 3 to 4 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 408 17th St., Astoria, no cover. North Coast Country Band plays country music. There will be a jam session, open mike and music for dancing.

Steak and Songs 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.

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. The Thomasian Trio 6 to 10 p.m., Twisted Fish Steakhouse, 311 Broadway, Seaside, (503) 738-3467, no cover. Jam Session 7 p.m., Triangle Tavern, 222 W. Marine Drive, Astoria. Salty Dogs 9 p.m. to midnight, Sam’s Seaside Cafe, 104 Broadway, Seaside, (503) 717-1725, no cover.

Dance Saturday, March 31 Netel Grange Dance and Open House 6 p.m., Netel Grange, 90525 Logan Road, Astoria, netelgrange.org. Includes a potluck at 6 p.m., seed exchange at 7 p.m., dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. and dance at 8 p.m. Admission to the dance is $5. Joseph Stevenson will call, with lively music by the Astoria Community Dance Band. Spring Break Dance Party 7 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, (503) 717-8150, www.mcmenamins.com, no cover, all ages. Live rock and roll with Gentlemen’s Club, playing “all eras of sexy played aggressively and big without sequencers or backing tracks.”

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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.

Thursday, March 29

This Charming Man 8 p.m., Fort George Brewery and Public House, 1483 Duane St., Astoria, (503) 325-7468, www.fortgeorgebrewery.com, no cover. This Charming Man plays hits of the ’80s in the style of The Smiths.

Friday, March 30

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.

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.

Peninsula Arts Association Spring Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., (360) 6656041, chabon@charter.net, www.beachartist.org, free admission. The Peninsula Arts Association will hold its annual spring art show, with more than 50 artists in all mediums. Featured artist is photographer Peggy Bleckov, who won Best in Show at the fall show. With sales, raffles and more.

Brian O’Conner 6 to 9 p.m., The Shelburne Restaurant and Pub, 4415 Pacific Way, Seaview, Wash., (360) 642-

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

Tuesday, April 3

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Scott Teitsworth Author Appearance 7 to 8 p.m., Lucy’s Books, 348 12th St., Astoria, (503) 325-4210, www.lucysbooks.net, free. Scott Teitsworth will read from and sign copies of his new book, “Krishna in the Sky With Diamonds.”

Saturday, March 31 Spring Farmers Flea Market 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., White Clover Grange, 36585 Oregon Highway 53, two miles east of U.S. Highway 101, Nehalem. Local market vendors and others will take part, with many items for sale. Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will benefit White Clover Grange. Disc Golf Tournament 9:30 a.m. doubles, 1:30 p.m. singles, Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, $10 adults, $5 younger than 16, $5 mulligans, register one-half hour earlier for each session. Space is limited. Preregister at Astoria Indoor Garden Supply (1343 Duane St., Astoria) or Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District (1140 Broadway, Seaside). On-site registration if space available. Proceeds will benefit Camp Kiwanilong Pioneer Shelter renovation. Long Beach Grange Kids’ Stuff Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash., free admission, $10 table rental, call (360) 777-8898 for table rental. Kids’ items only, including clothing, toys, furnishings, books and more. Table rental proceeds will benefit attendance to Camp Morehead in Nahcotta, Wash. Lunch available. Peninsula Arts Association Spring Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., (360) 6656041, chabon@charter.net, www.beachartist.org, free admission. Manzanita Writers’ Series 2:30 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, (503) 368-3846, hoffmanblog.org, free. Carlos Reyes will give a free reading and poetry discussion. Books will be available for purchase. “Uniquely Oregon: Native American Art of Oregon” 2:30 p.m., Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive, Astoria, (503) 325-2323, www.crmm.org, free, open to the public. Portland State University scholar-in-residence Tracy Prince will speak about what differentiates Native American art in Oregon from Native art in other parts of the Pacific Northwest. Comedy Night 7 to 9 p.m., North County Recreation District Auditorium (lower level), 36155 Ninth St., Nehalem, ncrdnehalem.org, $10 donation. Featuring improvisational comedy acts, hilarious skits, mime, comic standup, funny impressions, musical humor and clever readings. Jane Barnes Revue 7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, (503) 325-6104, (503) 791-7940, blaire@astoriadowntown.com, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $25 each, $50 each for front-row catwalk seating. Advance tickets at Old Town Framing Company, 1287 Commercial St. This topsey-turvey fashion show features Astoria’s finest males dressed up as Jane Barnes. Dulcye Taylor and Dave Bergquist will host, and featured Janes include Bill Armington, Jim Coffee, Brett Estes, Andrew Bornstein and Jack Harris, among others. Meet ‘n’ greet with the Janes and a dance will follow. Proceeds will benefit Astoria Downtown Historic District Association.

Sunday, April 1 Peninsula Arts Association Spring Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach, Wash., (360) 6656041, chabon@charter.net, www.beachartist.org, free admission. VERMILIO Trunk Show 3 p.m., Blue Scorcher Bakery Café, 1493 Duane St., Astoria, (503) 338-7473, www.bluescorcher.com. Trunk show with VERMILIO’s Sandra Loeffelmann will feature accessories and jewelry created by hand using natural fibers and natural dyes. See examples of her work at www.studiovermilio.com

Stepping Out Events continued Labyrinth Walk 3 to 6 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church Hall, 1545 Franklin Ave., Astoria, (503) 325-6580, free.

Tuesday, April 3 ENCORE Lunch Bunch Gathering 12:30 p.m., Riley’s Restaurant, 1104 S. Holladay Drive, Seaside, (503) 338-2566, www.encorelearn.org. Guests and visitors are welcome. The themes this month are spring fashion (wear spring colors) and IRS humor. PageTurners Book Discussion 2 to 4 p.m., Ocean Park Timberland Library, 1308 256th Place, Ocean Park, Wash., (360) 6654184, www.TRL.org, free, for adults. Join in a discussion of “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency,” by Alexander McCall Smith.

Thursday, April 5 Trivia Tournament 5:30 to 7 p.m., Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St., Astoria, (503) 325-7323, www.astorialibrary.org. Teams compete for universal admiration each first Thursday of the month. Difficulty level appropriate for adults. Rules include no devices, smart phones, computers, etc. Check with the library for tournament source books and this month’s theme. Includes refreshments. Pacific Rim Art Exhibit Opening Reception 6 p.m., Clatsop Community College Art Center Gallery, 1799 Lexington Ave., Astoria, (503) 325-2449, rrowland@clatsopcc.edu, free, open to the public, refreshments, live music. This will open a new exhibit, “Emergence From Place,” with eight indigenous artists from around the Pacific Rim. The exhibit will run through May 11. 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. Brian Cameron Artist Reception 6 to 9 p.m., Yummy Wine Bar and Bistro, 831 Broadway, Seaside, (503) 738-3100, www.yummywinebarbistro.com. Brian Cameron produces paintings, woodcuts and sculptures, and will open a new exhibit of paintings of fruit. Science on Tap 7 p.m. presentation, Fort George Brewery Lovell Building, 426 14th St., Astoria, (503) 3252323, free. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer O’Brien Starr-Hollow will speak about “Hypothermia: Science, Sea Stories, and Lessons Learned.” The World of Haystack Rock 7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, (503) 436-1391, free. Mike Manzulli of the Ecola Creek Watershed Council will speak on “Ecola Creek, the Land-Sea Connection.”

Classes Preregister Elements of a Good Story 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21, Center for Contemplative Arts, Underhill Plaza, Manzanita Avenue and Division Street, Manzanita, (503) 801-1238, gail@creativejourneys.net,

www.creativejourneys.net, $55. To register, send a $30 deposit to Gail Balden, 41500 Anderson Road, Nehalem, OR 97131. Space is limited to small groups. Gail Balden will teach this class. Study the elements of a good story by examining subjects you feel strongest about and writing about them with authority incorporating strong characters and a unique voice.

Saturday, March 31 Metamorphosis 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1, Waves of Change Wellness Center, 1004 Maine Drive, Astoria, (503) 338-9921, $225. Maryejo del Meijer will teach this workshop. Metamorphosis is a gentle type of reflexology done on feet, hands and head. The focus is to address the reflexes that relate to the spine. Appropriate for health care professionals, counselors, therapists, massage practitioners, reflexologists and others. Poetry-Writing Workshop 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hoffman Center, 594 Laneda Ave., Manzanita, (503) 368-3846, hoffmanblog.org, $25, bring your own lunch. Carlos Reyes will teach this workshop. Includes handouts, a “homework” assignment, and participants should end up with many new poetry drafts.

Sunday, April 1 Nuno Felting 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Astoria Fiber Arts Academy, 1296 Duane St., Astoria, (503) 325-5598, www.astoriafiberarts.com, $65, discount for AFAA members. Sandra Loeffelmann, fiber artist, natural dyer and owner of VERMILIO, will teach this class. Silk, wool and natural botanical dyes will be combined to create luscious scarflettes during the workshop. Call to see if space available.

Columbia River Maritime Museum Native American art discussion set ASTORIA — What differentiates Native American art in Oregon from Native art in other parts of the Pacific Northwest, and what might this tell us about our state’s identity? How are Oregon’s history and culture represented in Native American art and how can we learn more about our community’s values and aspirations by looking at the artwork?

This is the focus of “Uniquely Oregon: Native American Art of Oregon,” a free, public conversation with Portland State University scholar-in-residence Tracy Prince at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at the Columbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive. For more information, call (503) 325-2323 or log on to www. crmm.org

Monday, April 2 Cottage Industries 6 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays in April, Titanic Lifeboat Academy, 91858 Youngs River Road, Astoria, (503) 325-6886, LifeboatAcademy@aol.com, $50. Focus is on earning income doing what you enjoy, setting your own hours and goals and serving your community.

HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES By Alan Ayckbourn

Tuesday, April 3 The RePurpose Workshop 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Naselle Timberland Library, 4 Parpala Road, Naselle, Wash., (360) 4843877, www.TRL.org, free, for all ages. Join Christina Miller for a series of workshops designed to recycle your tired togs into new favorites. This week: Easy-to-sew “Tee Bits and Bobs.” Make cute and funky headbands from an old T-shirt. Bring a T-shirt that you don’t wear anymore, but of a color you still love. All ages are welcome; children younger than 10 should be accompanied by a helpful adult. Supplies provided by the Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library.

Wednesday, April 4 Aquanastics 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays through April 20, KOA Campground, 1100 Ridge Road, Warrenton, (503) 861-2606 for directions, (503) 338-2408 to register, free for ages 60 and older, $25 pool fee plus $25 tuition for younger than 60, space limited to 15. Gentle exercise in warm water with no swimming ability required.

Thursday, April 5 Cooking Basics 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, April 5 through 26 and May 10, Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, (503) 738-3311, ext. 0, www.sunsetempire.com, $40 with resident’s card, $60 for nonresidents. Brooke McKirdy will teach cooking basics, including shopping, setting up the kitchen, cooking techniques, menu planning and saving money.

Liberty Theater presents

A brilliantly crafted comedy

2012

LADY LIBERTY AWARD

Directed by: Scott Parker

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND A LUNCHEON!

Wednesday • April 18th Noon - 1:30pm (Doors Open At 11:45am)

Honoring

E DITH H ENNINGSGAARD M ILLER First woman Mayor of the City of Astoria

Friday & Saturday March 30 & 31 April 6 & 7 at 8:00 pm

C HERI F OLK First woman Bank President in the State of Oregon

EMCEES: Senator Betsy Johnson & Mayor Willis Van Dusen

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Tickets: $20 & $15 Sponsored by: Candi & Jon Holzgrafe

Former Governor Barbara Roberts Tickets Are $50 At The Liberty Box Office (503) 325-5922 Ext 55 THIS WONDERFUL EVENT IS LIMITED TO 150 PEOPLE, SO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS EARLY!

3 & 5 Show Season Tickets Available! For reservations: 503-436-1242 Online at www.coastertheatre.com

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Long Beach Peninsula

Netel Grange

Cape Disappointment Interpretive Center sale

Open house offers food, seeds and dance

ILWACO, Wash. — The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center Store at Cape Disappointment State Park will have a giant spring sale during April. There will be hundreds of items, including clothing, souvenirs, children’s items, books and gifts at spring clearance prices, some as much as 50 percent off. All profits will benefit state parks on the Long Beach Peninsula. After visiting the store, people can enjoy the Lewis and Clark Interpretative Center Museum, as well as the endless view of the mouth of the Columbia River and the Pacific Ocean from huge picture windows. The store will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays during April.

The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is located on Robert Gray Drive south of Ilwaco. For more information, call (360) 642-4144. While visiting the Long Beach Peninsula, keep in mind that the World Kite Museum at 303 Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach is having Spring Break Kite Fun through April 8. Also, although the official whale watching season ends March 31, there is still a chance to see migrating gray whales headed north. This is migratory bird season, and several areas are known as prime birdwatching locations, including Leadbetter Point State Park at the north end of the Peninsula and Willapa National Wildlife Refuge on the east side of Willapa Bay.

Family Bingo night 4-H fundraiser is in the cards SEASIDE — The 4-H Leaders Association will hold a Family Bingo Night fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at the Bob Chisholm Community and Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A in Seaside. They invite friends, supporters and the public to join in the fun. Participants will be able to play 10 games for $10 per person or

Netel Grange Open House Saturday, March 31 6 p.m. potluck 7 p.m. seed exchange 7:30 p.m. lessons 8 p.m. dance Netel Grange is located at 90525 Logan Road. For more information, log on to netelgrange.org

Aquanastics $30 per family for extravagant donated prizes. A silent and/or live auction will be part of the event. Food including burgers, hot dogs, chili and nachos will be available and there will be a piñata for the kids. Proceeds will help fund the general 4-H program. 4-H is an Oregon State University program that offers its programs equally to all people in grades K-12. For more information about the fundraiser, 4-H membership or 4-H leadership, call the Clatsop County Extension office at (503) 325-8573.

Cottage Industries Working in a challenging economy ASTORIA — Earn income doing what you enjoy, setting your own hours and goals and serving your community. How? “Gotta get out of the box first,” explains Caren Black, who is again offering “Cottage Industries” a class on small business startups through Clatsop Community College’s Education for Life. Economic independence and local community resilience are built on the same concepts, according to Black, meaning they’re based on providing for local needs with local labor and materials, a practice which Black predicts will return in force during the first half of the 21st century. Fashioning new clothes out of A8 | March 29, 2012 | coastweekend.com

ASTORIA — Netel Grange will hold an open house Saturday, March 31, to include a potluck, seed exchange and dance. The potluck will start at 6 p.m., the seed exchange at 7 p.m., dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. and the dance at 8 p.m. Admission to the dance is $5. Joseph Stevenson will be caller, with music provided by the Astoria Community Dance Band. This event sponsored by the Netel Grange, the River People Farmers Market and Lazy Creek Farm.

used clothes, setting up backyard gardens for others and do-ityourself solar panels are already videos on YouTube as well as home-based ventures. Locally, people craft everything from soaps to garments woven from local sheep and llama wool. Black feels the possibilities are limited “only by your imagination.” The course runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through April, at Titanic Lifeboat Academy, 91858 Youngs River Road. Course fee of $50 includes the book. For more information, phone (503) 325-6886 or email Lifeboat Academy@aol.com or check out the college’s spring schedule.

Free water exercise for seniors WARRENTON — The Aquanastics water exercise program provides a low-impact workout with the added help of soothing water around the body. This kind of exercise can help manage joint pain and stiffness while increasing strength, endurance and energy. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Men and women ages 60 or older will be admitted free and will have priority; the pool fee is sponsored by Northwest Senior and Disability Services. Those wishing to attend who are younger than 60 will have a pool fee of $25 plus $25 tuition for the six classes. This class is offered through Clatsop Community College and will be led by Kathleen Hudson, a water exercise professional with certification from the American Red Cross water safety program and the Arthritis Aquatic Training program. Classes will be Wednesdays and Fridays, April 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 and 20. The time is from 10 to 11 a.m. The location is the KOA heated indoor pool at 1100 Ridge Road, across from Fort Stevens State Park. For directions, call (503) 861-2606.

Water exercise programs have become popular among older adults because it is effective yet gentle on muscles and joints. The body feels as much as 90 percent lighter in the water and the warm water relaxes muscles and relieves stress. This allows those who have not exercised for a while or who have physical challenges such as arthritis to get an effective workout without experiencing stiff and sore muscles afterwards. Northwest Senior and Disability Services hopes by offering this class free to those 60 and older, more older adults will give it a try and make it part of their longterm health management routine. Participants must bring their own towels, soap and/or shampoo. Swimsuits are required (no cut-offs, shorts or street clothes), and no glass is allowed in the pool. Although Aquanastics takes place in a pool, no swimming ability is necessary. Class size is limited and registration is required. Call Paula Duncan at Clatsop Community College to register, at (503) 3382408.

Astoria Fiber Arts Academy Learn felting ‘to dye for’ at workshop ASTORIA — Sandra Loeffelmann, fiber artist, natural dyer and owner of VERMILIO, will be in Astoria Sunday, April 1, to teach a Nuno felting class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Astoria Fiber Arts Academy (AFAA). Silk, wool and natural botanical dyes will be combined to create luscious scarflettes during the workshop. Tuition for the felting workshop is $65 for the public, while AFAA members receive a 10 percent discount. The workshop is expected to fill quickly, so contact the AFAA at (503) 325-5598 or through www.astoriafiberarts.com to see if spaces are available. The Blue Scorcher Bakery Café will host a VERMILIO trunk show at 3 p.m., following the class. The spring collection features unique accessories and jewLEFT: Is it a scarf or a necklace? Learn about felting and natural dyes with Sandra Loeffelmann at the Astoria Fiber Arts Academy. SUBMITTED PHOTO

elry created by hand, using natural fibers and natural dyes. Originally from Vienna, Loeffelmann graduated with honors from the Academy of Fashion and Trade in Vienna in 1992. She then moved to Oregon, and studied fiber arts and anthropology at the University of Oregon, graduating in 1997. Once more in Europe, she studied with Hungarian felting masters while traveling and doing research. Returning to the U.S. in 2004, she began working with Earthues in Seattle, where she was involved with natural dyes in research travel, color matching, design and teaching. A specialist in the historic and contemporary applications of felt and color, Loeffelmann has taught natural dyeing, painting with natural dye extracts, felting and surface design in Europe and the United States. In 2010, she launched VERMILIO, a natural dye and felt design studio. For more, visit www.studiovermilio.com

Yummy Wine Bar

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Local artist’s efforts bear fruit SEASIDE — The Gallery at Yummy Wine

Bar and Bistro will premiere a collection of paintings by Brian Cameron, “Fruit,” opening with an artist’s reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 5. The exhibit will run until July 4. A native Oregonian born in Seaside, Cameron has been exploring his creativity artistically most of his life. His path to painting began with furniture making. He studied Japanese techniques in architecture, woodworking and block printing, which led to an appreciation for simplicity that he incorporated into his furniture design. As a natural progression of his artistic growth, the skills Cameron honed creating furniture evolved into carving sculptures from wood. Still, one thing continued to inspire the artist, traditional Japanese block printing. It was this inspiration that led Cameron to explore color through painting. Studying the

styles of Rothko and Portland legend Michael Russo, then Monet and Van Gogh, he began to experiment with ways to express the nature of light and color through abstract and figural work with paint. For his solo show at The Gallery at Yummy, Cameron has chosen the elemental beauty of nature as the subject for his new collection of work. The choice of subject captures everything that has inspired the artist – the beauty of nature, exploration of color and the play of light. “Fruit” exhibits a serene harmony of a subject most take for granted, yet Cameron elevates the subject through the use of luscious color and gentle light, to guide the viewer’s eye to the inherent beauty often overlooked in the simple subject. Yummy Wine Bar and Bistro is located at 831 Broadway in Seaside and can be reached at (503) 738-3100 or log on to www.yummy winebarbistro.com

SUBMITTED PHOTO Sandra Loeffelmann will teach a workshop in Nuno felting at the Astoria Fiber Arts Academy April 1. This is a process of felting a natural fiber, usually wool, onto a backing fabric.

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David Ambrose shows the first paintings in a series of portraits of jazz musicians from the 1930s and '40s at Clemente's Restaurant in Astoria.

A long, winding road David Ambrose picks up a few new careers t’s a long, winding road that led David Ambrose to music, and then to painting. “I grew up in a nightclub,” he says, but he didn’t play a musical instrument until he was in his 40s.

“I did pen and ink as a kid, and poster painting in college,” but he didn’t pick up a paintbrush again until 2011, when in preparation for retirement he “began to take acrylic painting seriously.” Not that he led a dull life in the meantime. Quite the opposite; the road he has taken to reach Astoria and the arts is a mirror of the changing world we live in. Ambrose earned a degree in engineering from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, and joined the space race, working for McDonnell Douglas in California. After three years of working on the space program, he dropped out and hit the road, wandering the nation from 1971 to ’74. He then spent four years in the Philippines with the Peace Corps, putting his engineering education to work designing and building grain processing equipment. He then went to the State Departmentsponsored East-West Center in Hawaii to do graduate work in agricultural engineering, and returned to the Philippines to establish an agricultural engineering firm. The 1986 revolution seemed like a good time to return to the States,

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where he went to work installing municipal water filtration systems. In 1988, he moved to Astoria, where he became a familiar voice on KMUN. The first art form Ambrose turned to was music. Considering his childhood, the only odd

there were more opportunities to play with groups. “The whole dynamic of playing with other people has always been something I wanted to do. This is a very rewarding part of my life.” He now plays with two bands: swing music with the Swing Cats and world music

the arts VISUAL ARTS • LITERATURE • THEATER • MUSIC & MORE STORY AND PHOTO BY DWIGHT CASWELL thing is that he waited until the 1990s to learn the violin. His father owned a nightclub, and the family lived above the club. “Every night I was serenaded by big bands and jazz,” says Ambrose, “It’s ingrained in my head.” After learning to play the fiddle, Ambrose turned to the standup bass in 2000 because

with Acoustica. “One of the beauties of the North Coast,” Ambrose found, “is that there are a lot of opportunities to be involved in the arts. There are good musicians who will tolerate a beginner, and accomplished artists who will give me encouragement and suggestions.” Two of his painter friends,

‘I want to get people involved in what is going on with the picture.’ — David Ambrose

Shirley Dahlsten and Mushi Mayflower, have been “worth their weight in gold.” Of his paintings, Ambrose says, “I’m very much interested in the human condition, and the black and white photos of the ’20s and ’30s have always fascinated me. It was before color, and everything had to be done with light.” Ambrose paints from these old photographs. “I say, ‘This is an interesting character, I can do something.’” He then adds color “to bring out the emotions I want to express.” People are the focus of his paintings, he says. “I want to get people involved in what is going on with the picture.” The next project Ambrose intends to undertake is a series of paintings of jazz musicians of the ’30s and ’40s, an era of jazz for which he has great respect. “They got their knowledge of what good music is just through playing. I want to capture their unspoken language.” The first of this series, along with other paintings, are on the walls of Clemente’s Restaurant through the end of April. Ambrose has no formal training, but finds that his engineering background helps him with his art, in understanding the technical aspects and in judging proportions and perspective. “I’m an amateur artist,” he insists. “I have a lot to learn about art.” Judging from the results, he’s already learned quite a bit in his one-year career as a painter.

Playing safe at the beach Be beach smart. The beach is fun, but you need to play safe. The Oregon Coast is a great place to visit. Whether you are looking for seashells, building sand castles, or exploring tide pools, the beach can be a lot of fun. Remember, the ocean has dangerous waves, logs, rocks and cliffs. Talk to your family and friends about how to play safe on the beach.

Beware of rip currents. Rip currents are strong currents of water that rush out to sea. They can form on any beach that has breaking waves. If you look closely, you can see a rip current. It will have dark muddy water and be very choppy. You might see foam and other debris floating out to sea. If you see a rip current, stay away! They are very dangerous. If you are ever caught in a rip current, don’t panic. Try to relax and swim parallel to the beach. Don’t try to fight the current. If you have trouble swimming, tread water and call for help. Parents: Be sure always to watch your children closely when they are playing in and around water.

Don’t climb on drift logs. Logs on wet sand or in the water are especially dangerous. The ocean is strong enough to pick up even the biggest log and plop it down on top of you. If you see a log on wet sand, stay off of it.

Beware of incoming tides. Tide pools can be so interesting that you might lose track of time. Make sure you know when the tide is coming in so you don’t end up stranded. Get a free tide table at state park offices, information centers and many shops and motels.

Be careful on cliffs and rocks. Ocean spray and heavy rains can make rocks and trails slippery and unsafe. Stay behind all fences. They are there for your safety. When hiking, make sure you wear the right type of shoes and stay on marked trails. Stay away from cliff edges, and don’t stand under overhanging cliffs. They are dangerous.

Beware of sneaker waves. Watch out for “sneaker waves.” Sneaker waves appear suddenly. They rush up on the shore with enough force to knock you down and drag you out to sea. Keep your eyes on the ocean.

Understand tsunamis. You need to be aware of two types of tsunami warnings: a distant event and a local event.

Know who to call when you need help. In an emergency, call 911. Providence Seaside Hospital

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With a distant event, you will be alerted by sirens located throughout the city. Proceed by foot and follow posted evacuation routes to higher ground. With a local event, you will feel a powerful earthquake. Take immediate cover until the earthquake subsides. Evacuate immediately to higher ground by foot using the posted evacuation routes.

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STORY BY ANDY BISHOP

CHAPTER 10

PHOTOS BY ALEX PAJUNAS

The story so far: The last words of a mysterious woman have led Julie and Matt to Oysterville, Wash., where a shadowy figure surprises them. Does the Dorothy Perkins rose growing by a historic cottage hold the key to solving the two murders and proving Julie’s innocence?

att and Julie remained frozen in They broke their embrace and stared at each other. the trees. The skulking figure “What took you so long?” Matt joked. “I got tired of waiting for you to make your move,” Julie rebegan to dig feverishly at the base of the rose. Both immediately rec- sponded, feeling like she finally had some control in whatever this relationship was. ognized him as the police officer Matt flushed. who seemed intent on locking “Well, I, uh …” Julie away for the murders. “Matt! Get in the car!” Julie turned and bolted for the Camry.

The daylight was fading quickly; it was difficult for them to see what he was doing. After some time, he knelt to the ground, then quickly sprinted away.

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Matt and Julie waited until they heard a car speed off in the distance, then they emerged from the thicket. “Wasn’t that …” Julie began. “Yes,” interrupted Matt curtly. They walked silently toward the fence, Matt obviously upset. “His name is Roberts, or Robinson. I don’t know. He’s new, came on the department after I left. I hadn’t even seen him before we had our first security meeting for the film with the chief.” “Why was he there?” “Because he … volunteered to be on the movie detail, which was not a popular assignment.” The significance of that was clear to both of them as he uttered the words. Matt and Julie stared at each other as they reached the fence; at least some things were starting to make sense. The dirt had been disturbed, and there was a hole roughly the size of a coffee can. Nothing. “What do you suppose was here?” Matt asked. “I don’t know … should we be calling the chief and warn him?” “Of what? That Officer Roberts likes to dig holes?” Julie thought about it. Matt was right, of course. The sun was beginning to dip under the trees on the edge of the village. Suddenly, an impulse came over Julie and she grabbed Matt’s collar with both hands and kissed him. Matt was clearly caught off guard, but it didn’t take long for him to evaluate the situation and return her affection.

Perplexed, Matt followed her and jumped in. As they headed back to the main road, Julie began to explain. “The script! The heroine gets word from a circuit rider that someone has spotted a shipwreck.” “Where?” “I’m not sure. When she gets there, it’s some sort of big hill, or mountain that ‘carves the beach in two.’ Where would that be?” Matt revved the engine of the Camry and accelerated. “Neahkahnie Mountain. That’s got to be it. It’s south of Seaside at Manzanita. From there you can see forever. You would see a shipwreck anywhere out there.” They raced through Ocean Park, both of them silently working over the clues they had so far. Julie stared out the window into the darkness. A new mystery entered her mind. “Matt … you said that he started after you left the force. I think we know each other well enough that you can trust me. Why did you leave?” It was Matt’s turn to stare vacantly ahead. After some time, he began. “There was a kid who used to hang around the station. Great kid, probably about 10 or 11. We all kind of adopted him when he was around. We all knew his dad; he was bad news. He had been in and out of jail for as long as I could remember. “The dad had left town, leaving the mother, who worked two jobs, to take care of him. So I guess Astoria P.D. became his dad, so to speak. And the kid seemed very happy. “Eventually, however, the mom got sick and couldn’t make ends

meet or take care of the kid. And the dad came back into town. “The kid stopped coming by the station. Then one day he shows up with a shiner and bruises on his arm. He was very quiet and wouldn’t talk, but we all knew what was going on. “A week later, the dad tried to knock off a gas station down in Warrenton, and the idiot wore a jacket with his name tag on it, perfectly visible on the security tapes. “We tracked him back in Astoria. I had him in cuffs in the back of the car when he started to talk. He started laughing, talking about how his son hung around us and said that we could have him if we wanted, he didn’t care. He said he beat him to show him what cops do to people.” Matt paused. Julie saw his strong jaw quivering. “I unlocked his handcuffs, let him out of the car, and then I gave him some payback for the kid. Put him in the hospital. After that, I went to the chief, told him what happened and gave him my badge. The chief tried to keep me on, but there was too much pressure from a lot of corners. “Worst part was, because of what I did, he was let off the hook for the gas station and lord knows what else. He took the kid and disappeared. It haunts me, Julie … but I can’t say I wouldn’t do the same thing again.” “Wow …” said Julie, then paused. “I think you did the right thing, Matt. I respect you for standing up for that boy.”

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You tell us! Write the next chapter and keep the romance and the intrigue building. Be sure to include the Liberty Theater in your setting and keep it to fewer than 1,000 words. Email your chapter to kstrecker@coastweekend.com or upload it at coastweekend.com/lovemurder Deadline to enter is April 15. Read the complete story and contest rules at coastweekend.com/lovemurder “Thanks. I question that all the time, but it means a lot for you to say that.” As they neared their destination, the road rose up, clinging to the side of Neahkanie Mountain, the Pacific below on their right. It eventually veered away from the ocean and dropped down into the village of Manzanita. “I thought Manzanita was in Mexico,” joked Julie, trying to lighten the mood. Matt stared straight ahead, oblivious. He eased the car through the town and up to the beach. He stopped the car, stared at Julie and grabbed her hand.

Meet the author Seattle hotel manager Andy Bishop is the second writer to win two monthly chapter contests! Bishop, his wife and three young children enjoy spending time in their family vacation home in Ocean Park, Wash.

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Pacific Rim Art Exhibit Native artists from around the Pacific offer ‘Emergence From Place’

SUBMITTED PHOTO New Zealand artist Gabrielle Belz is a founding member of Kauwae, the national Maori Women’s exhibit collective. Her works in various mediums focus on natural forms and often feature birds and eels. See more photos on Page 16.

ASTORIA — A select group of eight indigenous artists from around the Pacific Rim will gather for an art exhibit of neotraditional artworks and a related series of events. Featured are three Maori artists from New Zealand – Manos Nathan, Colleen Urlich and Gabrielle Belz; two Native Hawaiian artists – Maile Andrade and Chuck Souza; and three Native American artists – Lillian Pitt, Greg Robinson and Gail Tremblay. The exhibit will be held in the Clatsop Community College (CCC) Art Gallery from April 5 to May 11, with an opening reception at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 5. Chris Briden, a viola de gamba player from the Puyallup Tribe, will perform. The community is invited to this free event and refreshments will be served. CCC will host a “Fishbowl Conversation,” an artists’ conversation with students from all area high schools and Tongue Point Job Corps Center from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 5. This event will be held in Columbia Hall, Room 219, on the main campus at Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave. Contact Larry Lockett at Astoria High School for more information, at (503) 325-3911 or llockett@astoria. k12.or.us There will be a public lecture and slide show presentation by the artists at 7 p.m. Friday, April 6, at the Performing Arts Center at 16th Street and Franklin Avenue. Music will be performed by violinist Swil Kanim, a member of the Lummi Nation. Kanim is a world-class virtuA14 | March 29, 2012 | coastweekend.com

oso violinist who acted and played music in Sherman Alexie’s movie, “The Business of Fancy Dancing,” among others. Donations for the artists are appreciated. The CCC Art Department invites students and community members to participate in a day-long series of art workshops from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 7, with a luncheon served at noon. The artists will demonstrate their methods of working in their medium, both in the ceramic studio and the printmaking studio. The cost will be $25 for CCC students and $40 for others. Contact CCC Student Services or rrowland@clatsopcc.edu for registration and information. Space is limited. “The contemporary cultural expressions brought to us by these artists are evidence of centuries of exploration, voyaging and adventure around the “ring of fire” and lead us toward a changing world,” explained Richard Rowland, CCC art instructor. “This work will include ceramics, printmaking, weaving, woodcarving and mixed media. Their work celebrates innovation and development of neotraditional works. This diverse grouping of work forms a new constellation that is connected through shared values and spirit-inspired by the deep-rooted historical relationships that comes from their love of the land and its community. Their work is always changing form, but remains living organisms that can unify collective experience into creative mythologies. Much of the work attempts to reach into the deep

SUBMITTED PHOTO Greg Robinson’s artworks in the traditional Chinookan art forms are a tribute to the Columbia River ancestors, to whom art, life, stories and culture were inseparable. The Chinook Tribe artist lives in Bay Center, Wash.

space of memory to pull out voices from ancient culture. “The work also provokes a sense of calling forward a process of responsibility and healing,”Rowland said. “In each stage of making their particular art, these artists are interpreting cultural layers of reverence and meaning that can lead to essential knowledge. Some of the work is intimately connected with ceremonial experiences. Native language also helps to provide meaning, as for example, the Hawaiian word ‘mololani’ expresses this idea of creating work that is ‘carefully nursed.’ The language is an important lens to view the world.” For ticket and reservation information, contact rrowland@clatsopcc.edu or call (503) 325-2449, or visit the website at www.clatsopcc.edu and click on Community, Art Gallery, then Pacific Rim Art Exhibit under the 2011-2012 events schedule. You can also go directly to the page at www.clatsopcc.edu/community/art-gallery/pacific-rim-artexhibit-emergence-place-new-traditional-indigenous-art The art exhibit webpage also has artist biographies, photographs and links to artist websites.

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Lillian Pitt (Yakama, Wasco, Warm Springs) is perhaps best known for her masks in glass and other mediums. She also sculpts spirits, warriors and salmon, among others, and exhibits extensively on the North Coast.

BELOW: Hawaiian Maile Andrade works in mixed media, including ceramics and fiber arts, researches native art and art history, teaches at the University of Hawai’i-Manoa and exhibits worldwide.

Some of Hawaiian Chuck Souza’s works exhibit the underlying angst of a member of one culture absorbed by another, with native themes often expanded by surrealism as well as symbolism.

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ACROSS 1 Border-crossing necessities 4 Black cloud formers 9 Unresponsive state 13 A flat equivalent 19 Hitchcock thriller set in Brazil 21 It’s all downhill from here 22 Nation bordering Svizzera 23 Ordeal that’s no big deal? 25 Gaze upon 26 It’s much followed in North Africa 27 Large cloth sign with nothing on it? 29 Toy hammer? 34 Ending with sex or symbol 35 Seek redress from 36 “Anything ___?” 37 Potential pet 38 Smartphone buy 40 Swine’s diet 42 Full range 43 For ___ 45 “So that’s your game!” 46 Gulf of Oman port 50 Soft yet easily breakable “Star Trek” creature? 56 Available 57 “Save Me” singer Mann 58 Break in logic 59 Fire starter? 60 Magic, for instance 63 Refresher 64 European of the Iron Age 65 In days gone by 66 Hemispherical computer add-on? 68 “Ride ’em, cowboy!,” e.g.? 70 In its current state 71 “As if that weren’t enough …” 72 Perpetually, to Pope 73 What only one Best Picture winner has had 74 In the distance 75 Dieter’s target

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Ready to Move in Now. Now offering 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Bayshore Apartments (503)325-1749 Seaside- Apartments Move in Special,- $100 off first months rent. 2 bedroom/1 bath, w/d hookups, off street parking. $695. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068 Seaside-Ambassador Suites 1 bedroom/1 bath Steps to Prom. Furnished, Seasonal pool. $750. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068 Seaside-Apartments 1bedroom/1bath Close to beach. Utilities paid except phone. $650. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068 Warrenton 1 bedroom apartment. $595 per month. Close to high school and bus line. (503)440-0580 ADVERTISERS who want quick results use classified ads regularly.

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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 Hammond duplex:3 bedroom, 2 bath. Attached garage, washer/dryer hook-ups. $1,000 month+$600 deposit, no pets. (503)298-0958 Seaside: Two large 2-bedrooms. Garage, W/D-hook-up, W/G paid, $800. 1st/last/$285 deposit. No pets/smoking. 1715 South Franklin #2 w/fireplace & #3. (503)422-8056/(503)309-0371 Seaside - 4 Plex Upstairs unit 1/2 block to the beach. 2 bedroom/1 bath. $925. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068

225 Townhouses Seaside-Townhome River views, quiet dead-end street 2bed/1 bath. Shared garage. $850 Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068 Warrenton-Townhome Serene Lake Front property w/lovely deck/yard. 2 bed/1.5 bath. Wood fireplace, dishwasher, w/dhookups, garage, $1100. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068 GARAGE SALES are big success when advertised in the classified ads!

230 Houses, Unfurnished 1 bedroom cottage at the ocean. 310 12th Avenue, Seaside. $595 per month+ deposit. (503)380-7756 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath. $1,100 mo., 1st & last plus dep. 3 car garage, 800 sq. ft. shop, fenced yard, gas heat, new carpet/flooring. No smoking or cats. 40 N.E. 5th St. Warrenton (360)437-5058

326 Pleasant, Astoria: 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Natural gas, washer/dryer. $950 per month. (206)718-9022 3bedroom/2bath master suite upstairs.1800sqft, gas fireplace, 2 car garage, large yard-lawn service included. Seaside, OR; Gearhart/Seaside school district. Available 01 July. $1300/month. Call/text (860)857-3987. 5 bedroom, 2.5 bath modern farmhouse. $1,500 per month, $1,500 deposit. NO PETS, credit check, and one year lease. Call Jim (503)739-0734 or (503)325-1965 Astoria 2 bedroom/1 bath house in nice area. Sunroom, basement+sideyard. $900+deposit. Pets negotiable. (503)861-1717 Sowins Property Management Astoria: Available 4/1, new 2500 sq. ft. 4 bedroom/3 full bath. Extra nice. No pets/smoking. $1,400 per month, and security deposit. (503)325-0883 or (503)741-6390 CLASSIFIED ADS work hard for you. Try one today! Gearhart-Home Short walk to beach,3 bedroom/ 2.5 bath on oversized lot. $1350 Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068

Warrenton:Large family home on wooded acre. 3+bedrooms, 2 bath, all appliances, walk to Costco/shopping. $1100 month first/last, no smoking. (503)3672912.

235 Houses, Furnished Beautiful Victorian home. 3,500 sq. ft. 4 bedroom/4.5 bath. $1,300 per month+utilities. Call (866)302-9266 for details.

260 Commercial Rental 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 Office space for rent. Off street parking. Reception, phones and other services available. (503)325-3368 Retail/Office Suites City/River views. 150 to 4000 sq. ft-all utilities paid. 818 Commercial St. (503)325-7494

RV Sites Available. Full hook-ups, firepits, bathrooms with showers. Quiet and clean. $350. (503)325-8595

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

310 Tools & Heavy Equipment Contractorʼs Tool Sale Local Contractor is cleaning out the shop! Some brand new or hardly used! For list of tools available please visit www.brienbrothers.com and click onʼ Tools For Saleʼ Tab. Let your pockets “jingle” with extra cash from the Daily Astorian classifieds

445 Garden & Lawn Equipment BROWNSMEAD TURBO GRO Partially dehydrated dairy compost. For the garden. $20/yard. Call by appointment (503)458-6821.

1955 First Edition Chevy 5 window pickup. 350 Chevy/ 350 Automatic. $12,000. Can be seen at Putmanʼs Pro Lube. (503)791-8431

590 Automobiles A Great Way to Start Your Day: Coffee, donuts, and cash for your steel! Bring us your scrap metal of all types- Catalytic converters, farm equipment, etc., and enjoy some coffee and donuts. OR give us a call and we can come to you! Ronʼs Recycling, LLC 34988 Hwy 101 Business #107 (503)791-4150 Monday-Saturday, 8-5 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. WILL PAY UP TO $500 CARS/TRUCKS HOT DOG SATURDAYS (503)325-8855

Knappa: Private 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Furnace and wood stove, deck, w/d, on acreage. Additional for pasture/barn. No smoking/pets. $950+deposits. (503)458-6374 or (503)338-8166 Remodeled farmhouse on one acre. 3 bedroom/2 bath+office. Large kitchen, shop/garage. Garbage/water paid. $1,500. Call Summer at (503)861-1717 Seaside - Homes for Rent Newer carpets/paint, 2 bedroom/1 bath-$895. Cottage- Large living space 1 bedroom/ 1 bath-$495. Ocean Views 3 bedroom/2 bath. Near the beach, 2-car garage/2 fireplaces-$1,450. Fenced yard with deck, 2 bedroom/1 bath-$1,100. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068 Seaside: 3 bedroom, 1 bath. Garage, newly remodeled, 1 block to beach, 1 year lease. No smoking, available 4/7. $1095 per month + deposits. (503)320-7562 Warrenton Historical home in park like setting. 4 bedroom/ 2 bath. $1375. Beach Property Management Inc. (503)738-9068

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Safety N.E.T.

Center for Contemplative Arts

Setting up emergency teams

Writing workshop gets down to the basics

ASTORIA — Most people know their immediate neighbors, but in another severe winter storm or other disaster or emergency, would they know who needed help, who could help, who has medical training, who was in Portland for the day and had pets who needed food? Participants in the “Safety N.E.T., Setting up neighborhood emergency teams” workshop gain the tools, skills and materials to organize their family and immediate neighbors for better resiliency during and following an emergency. Coastal residents are no strangers to severe storms or prolonged power outages. People have learned about the potential for a large earthquakes and tsunamis. Many have prepared home emergency kits or “go bags” for the car. Many have a family emergency plan. Still, most neighborhoods are without plans or coordination. “It’s a fun way to get together with neighbors, one that provides a greater feeling of security” is the way instructor Caren Black describes the toolbox participants gain from this workshop scheduled for Saturday, April 21. The workshop will be from 10 a.m. until noon at Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave. There will be a $15 materials fee due at the workshop. Register by phoning (503) 338-2408. For more information, phone (503) 325-6886 or check the college website at www.clatsopcc.edu

MANZANITA — Gail Balden will offer a one-day creative writing those who are drawn to self-expression and the telling of their stories. workshop, “Elements of a Good Story,” at the Center for ContemBalden is a writer and educator with more than 30 years of plative Arts, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April teaching experience. Her work has been published 21. Cost for the workshop is $55. To register, send a in anthologies, literary journals and national mag$30 deposit to Gail Balden, 41500 Anderson Road, azines. She teaches writing workshops and writes Nehalem, OR 97131. Space is limited to small a monthly column about small town life for the groups and early registration is advised. For more inNorth Coast Citizen. See her website at www. formation, contact Balden at (503) 801-1238 or creativejourneys. net 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. gail@creativejourneys.net The Center for Contemplative Arts, located at Saturday, April 21 Everyone has stories to tell, whether for personal Underhill Plaza, Manzanita Avenue and Division Street, is a nonprofit organization formed for the purexpression or publication. To tell them in an engagpose of offering to all people activities of inner reing way, participants will study the elements of a Center for for deepening awareness and nurturing the good story by examining subjects they feel strongest Contemplative Arts flection human spirit for the good of all creation. A portion of about and writing about them with authority incorManzanita the proceeds from each workshop supports the Cenporating strong characters and a unique voice. ter for ongoing education. Learn more at www. Balden’s workshops are packed full of encouragement, good advice and writing exercises and are designed for creativejourneys.net

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Youth photo contest Health organizations call for entries Northwest Health Foundation and the Oregon Public Health Division are launching the fourth annual “The Way I See It” youth photo contest as part of the 2012 Oregon Public Health Week, which focuses on how “A Healthier Oregon Begins Today.” The deadline for submissions is April 15. The contest aims to showcase how young Oregonians see public health in their communities. Youths are asked to capture what makes – or prevents – a healthy place to live. Entries must demonstrate how the environments in which Oregonians live, work and play can help or

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Shop, cook, save

Robert Richter concert scheduled

Sunset Empire offers basic cooking class

CANNON BEACH — The Cannon NPR and its affiliates. The concert Beach History Center and Mu- will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the seum presents Portland musician doors will open at 6 p.m. Robert Richter Saturday, March This concert will take place in 31. Richter is a an intimate setcharismatic ting at the Canentertainer non Beach Robert Richter who plays a History Center blend of and Museum, Celtic, blues, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31 1387 S. Spruce folk and rock St. Tickets are music. $7 for adults Also a hisand $2 for chilCannon Beach tory enthusidren. Proceeds History Center ast, Richter will benefit the 1387 S. Spruce St. will tell tales museum. of Woody “Robert Guthrie in honor of Guthrie’s Richter is a charismatic entertainer 100th birthday. This versatile per- that gives his all every time he performer will be playing a mix of forms and is a stellar musician.” guitar and slide guitar. — Morry Feldman, WQED-FM Richter has appeared on Tom Pittsburgh, Pa. May’s nationally syndicated radio For more information, call program, “River City Folk,” and (503) 436-9301 or log on to www. has received national radio play on cbhistory.org

SEASIDE — Sunset Empire Park and Recreation District (SEPRD) will host a five-week basic cooking class, “Connect With Your Kitchen,” to be taught by Brooke McKirdy, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, April 5 through 26 and May 10. Topics will include setting up the kitchen to be more effective and efficient, how to shop grocery store advertisements, keeping within a budget, basic cooking techniques, planning weekly menus and reinventing leftovers. The course will include free recipes and sample meals, and will focus on healthy eating and saving money. The classes will meet at Bob Chisholm Community Center at 1225 Avenue A. Cost is $40 with a resident’s

‘Connect With Your Kitchen’ 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays April 26 to May 10 Bob Chisholm Community Center 1225 Avenue A Seaside card or $60 for nonresidents. Call SEPRD at (503) 738-3311, ext. 0, to register or for more information. Or stop in at the SEPRD offices at 1140 Broadway or log on to www.sunsetempire.com

RIGHT: Portland musician Robert Richter will perform in concert and tell stories of folksinger Woody Guthrie March 31, in Cannon Beach.

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Chili and chowder cookoff Stir it up and dish it out at tasty competition ASTORIA — The Astoria Moose Lodge hosts the second annual Moose is Loose Chili ’n’ Chowder Cookoff Saturday, April 21, to benefit KMUN 91.9 FM. The Tolbert Oregon State Champion Chili Cookoff will take place at the Astoria Moose Lodge at 420 17th St. and will qualify the top three winners to compete in the national competition in Texas this fall. “We’re thrilled to be selected again this year to benefit from this prestigious event,” said Tom Hartland, development director with Coast Community Radio. “As a nonprofit community radio station, we rely on the generosity of listeners like our friends of the Astoria Moose Lodge.” Competitors in two categories will gather Saturday morning to prepare their versions of Tolbert Texas red chili and/or clam chowder. Preregistration is recommended by contacting Pam Friese at (503) 791-9173. A $20 entry fee in either category, or $30 to enter both, will qualify cooks to compete for $325 in cash prizes to be awarded

to the top three contestants. The public is invited to sample Chili ‘n’ Chowder Cookoff the chilis and chowders starting at noon. A $5 admission gives each Saturday, April 21 visitor a chance to taste as many samples as they like, and includes a Astoria ballot for voting once in each category. Moose Lodge Music hosted by KMUN per420 17th St. sonality Wayne Downing will feature his programming for Country Swing starting at 2 p.m. Rules for competing in the chili category can be found at www.abowlofred.com/Tolbert_Rules.htm. Submissions in the category for chowders is open to original recipes of all kinds. Information is available from Friese or Hartland at (503) 3250010, and at CoastRadio.org/moose.html

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Peninsula Arts Association

Clatsop Community College

Spring Art Show on tap

Oil painting class offered ASTORIA —There will be an oil painting class spring term at Clatsop Community College, taught by Robert Paulmenn. Class will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, April 3 to June 5, in Room 112 of the Art Building on the main campus at Clatsop Commu-

nity College, 1651 Lexington Ave. in Astoria. The course will feature still-life, portraits, figure and landscape painting. All levels are welcome. Register through the college at (503) 338-2411 or www. clatsopcc.edu

SUBMITTED PHOTO “Dressed For Spring” by Peggy Bleckov, photographer whose works will be shown at the Peninsula Arts Association Spring Art Show. OCEAN PARK, Wash. — It takes more than gale-force winds, snow, hail and rain to stop a diverse group of artists from preparing an exciting and beautiful art exhibition. Members of Peninsula Arts Association have

not let the storms of winter dampen their creative juices. At 10 a.m. Friday, March 30, the doors will open for the 21st Annual Spring Art Show. Held at the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Wash., the show runs

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through April 1 and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The show’s featured artist is photographer Peggy Bleckov. She won the top ribbon, Judges Choice – Best in Show, for the 2011 Fall Art Show. A self-taught photographer, Bleckov’s choice of subject, sense of balance and design reflect the strong sense of style she brings to her home and gardens. Along with the work of Peggy Bleckov, the Spring Art Show will exhibit the work of 44 artists in 22 categories. Judging the show are artists Wally Mann, Mary Ann Gantenbein and Roger Dorband.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Robert Paulmenn will teach an oil painting class beginning April 3 at Clatsop Community College.

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NEHALEM — Get ready to shake off those “winter blues” at a funpacked April Fool’s Comedy Night at the North County Recreation District (NCRD). Come relax and join in the fun. Improvisational comedy acts, skits, mime, comic standup, impressions, musical humor and clever readings are set to entertain. Performers include Brian “Bunny” Frost, Eric Miller, Michael Dinan, Dick Huneke, Sedona Torres, Joe Wrabek, Jane Dunkin, the Crazed Weasels (Judy and Loren), Brian McMahon, Linda Makohon, Richard Speer, Betsy McMahon, Bob LaTorre and Dave Bell – to name a few. The audience will have the chance to vote on the biggest ham of the evening. Comedy Night will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at the NCRD Auditorium and Theater (lower level of the gymnasium) at 36155 Ninth St. Admission is $10 per person donation and refreshments will be provided.

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