Largest Bookstore in the County Find antiques, collectibles & more...plus ‘Deep River’ author at Redmen Hall in March

The Friends of Skomokawa’s River Life Interpretive Center will host two special events this March. The Center is located in the 120-plus years old Central Schoolhouse/ Redmen Hall Building overlooking historic

Skamokawa and the Columbia River. The Center is home to interpretive exhibits, the “largest bookstore in Wahkiakum County,” and a re-creation of an 1890s-era schoolhouse classroom.

The Annual Antique & Vintage Sale will be held10am-4pm Friday and Saturday, and Sunday Noon-4pm, March 10th through 12th. You will find antique furniture, tools, collections, kitchen items, and much more at this vintage sale. A portion of all proceeds will benefit the Friends of Skamokawa, which manages the Center. (See ad, facing page).

Karl Marlantes

The second event is a program about the historic novel, Deep River , by New York Times bestselling author Karl Marlantes. His novel is historically researched and tells the story of a Finnish logging community along the Columbia River during the early 1900s and the trials, tribulations, and love triangles of protagonist Aino Koski, a young woman fleeing Russian persecutors and finding her way into the Pacific Northwest. Mr. Marlantes will present at the River Life Interpretive center for a program and book signing immediately following the Saturday, March 11 Antique Sale at 4pm. He traveled to Skomokawa to research this craft of history and drama. For more information about the Antique and Vintage Sale, including being a vendor, or about the book signing and program, please contact the Friends of Skamokawa at 360795-3007. You can also learn more about these events and the Life Interpretive Center at www. friendsofskomokawa.org. The Center, located at 1394 WA-4, is open Thurs-Sunday 12–4pm and by appointment during the winter.

For information about sponsorship opportunities: publisher@crreader.com or Ned Piper, 360-740-2632.