Submissions Guidelines / Performing Arts / Outings & Events

Cowlitz Community Farmers Market

9–2, Tues thru Sept; Sat thru Oct 1900 7th Ave, Cowlitz Expo Center, Longview, Wash. www.cowlitzfarmersmarkets.com

Astoria Sunday Market

Sundays • 10–3 thru Oct 9 Downtown on 12th, just off Hwy 30, Astoria, Ore. www.astoriasundaymarket.com

Clatskanie Farmers’ Market

Saturdays • 10–2 thru Sept. Copes Park. clatskaniefarmersmarket.com

Ilwaco Saturday Market

Saturdays •10–4 thru Sept 10 Port of Ilwaco, Ilwaco, Wash. www.portofilwaco.com

Scappoose Farmers Market

Saturdays, thru Sept • 9–2. Behind City Hall next to Heritage Park, 2nd St., Scappoose, Ore. www.scappoosefarmermarket.com

Market managers: Please send changes or new info to publisher@crreader.com Inna Faliks

IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE!

Call an ad rep:

Ad Manager: Ned Piper 360-749-2632 All areas

Sue Lane 360-261-0658 Downtown Longview & all areas

AD DEADLINES. July 15 issue: June 25 Aug 15 issue: July 25

Submission Guidelines, page 35.

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Performing Arts Ukrainian-born pianist to play LCC’s Bösendorfer Imperial Grand By Karla C. Dudley

Aunique event for music lovers happens June 23-25, when the Washington State Music Teachers Association Conference convenes at Longview’s Lower Columbia College. A plethora of pianists and other musicians will attend workshops and present recitals showcasing some of the best young talent in the state. Annually, local WSMTA chapters state-wide hold a Music and Artistry Program, performance-based competitions with an adjudicator who provides feedback to the student and teacher. Selected participants then play at the State conference. All recitals are open to the public. This year’s featured artist, Ukrainianborn American pianist Inna Faliks, will present a program, “Reimagine Beethoven and Ravel,” on Friday, June 24. She is currently Professor of Piano and Head of Piano at UCLA. A Chamber Music program, “Small Flames,” will take place on Saturday, June 25. Faliks and the other pianists will play on the Bösendorfer Imperial Grand piano, a gift to LCC from the late Ken and Pat Hanson. Bösendorfer pianos, handcrafted in Austria, are known for having 97 keys, a full eight octaves. Most traditional concert pianos have 88 keys. For more information, please visit wsmta. org, innafaliks.com, or contact Karla Dudley, Cowlitz Chapter president, 360577-1366 or email: kcpiano@comcast.net.

IF YOU GO

WSMTA Conference • June 23-25

Wollenberg Auditorium, Lower Columbia College Longview, Wash.

State Honors Recitals

Thursday, June 23, 2:15pm Friday, June 24, 11am, 1:30 pm Saturday, June 25, 11am

Young Composers Recital

Friday, June 24, 4:30 pm. Tickets $10

Featured Artist Program

Friday, June 24, 8pm “Reimagine Beethoven and Ravel” performed by pianist Inna Faliks Tickets $15.

Chamber Music Program

Saturday, June 25, 6pm “Small Flames”

HOW TO PUBLICIZE YOUR NON-PROFIT EVENT IN CRR

Send your non-commercial community event info (name of event, beneficiary, sponsor, date & time, location, brief description and contact info) to

publisher@crreader.com

Or mail or hand-deliver (in person or via mail slot) to:

Columbia River Reader 1333-14th Ave Longview, WA 98632

Submission Deadlines

Events occurring:

July 15 - Aug 20

by June 25 for July 15 issue.

August 15 – Sept 20

by July 25 for August 15 issue Calendar submissions are considered for inclusion, subject to lead time, relevance to readers, and space limitations. See Submission Guidelines below.

Submission Guidelines

Letters to the Editor (up to 200 words) relevant to the publication’s purpose — helping readers discover and enjoy the good life in the Columbia River region, at home and on the road — are welcome. Longer pieces, or excerpts thereof, in response to previously-published articles, may be printed at the discretion of the publisher and subject to editing and space limitations. Items sent to CRR will be considered for publication unless the writer specifies otherwise. Writer’s name and phone number must be included; anonymous submissions will not be considered. Political Endorsements CRR is a monthly publication serving readers in several towns, three counties, two states and beyond and does not publish Letters to the Editor that are endorsements or criticisms of political candidates or controversial issues. (Paid ad space is available.) Unsolicited submissions may be considered, provided they are consistent with the publication’s purpose. Advance contact with the editor is recommended. Information of general interest submitted by readers may be used as background or incorporated in future articles.

Outings & Events calendar (free

listing): Events must be open to the public. Non-profit organizations and the arts, entertainment, educational and recreational opportunities and community cultural events will receive listing priority. Fundraisers must be sanctioned/sponsored by the benefiting non-profit organization. Businesses and organizations wishing to promote their particular products or services are invited to purchase advertising.

Friends of the Castle Rock Library

Monthly Book Sale June 16-18; Thurs 1pm, Fri-Sat 10am. Sale held in the back room of the library, 137 Cowlitz Street West, Castle Rock. All items $4 per grocery bag. Bags are provided. Oceans of Possibilities Longview Public Library Summer Reading Program. Activities for readers of all ages, incl book clubs, outdoor family story times, take-and-make oceanrelated crafts, adult and family movies, teen programs and Teen Bookapalooza, summer picnic with Micah and Me and more! Open to all readers, babies to adults. Log your reading on Beanstack and record personal or family reading goals for the summer. Read 30 days (or more!) June 15 – Aug 13 to finish the challenge and earn fun prizes along the way. Register now on the Beanstack app or at longviewlibrary.beanstack. org. More info: Call 306-442-5300 or visit longviewlibrary.org. Summer Reading is supported by the Longview Library Foundation and Friends of the Longview Library. All events are free and open to the public.

Southwest Washington Community

Yoga In-person Mon-Wed-Fri7:45–9am, St. Stephen’s Church,1428 22nd Ave, Longview, Wash. (enter via alley). Practices led by volunteers. Suggested donation $2 per session. Money collected is donated to the church. For more info, please contact Ruth, 360-430-0420.

NW Voices Presents Author Alan E.

Rose Thurs, June 16, 7pm, Longview Public Library magazine reading room. Discussion of As If Death Summoned, hailed by Foreword Reviews for being “as heartwarming and hope-giving as it is heartbreaking,” the novel takes place in 1995, when more than 300,000 Americans had already died of AIDS. In a foreword, the author compares that national health crisis and the coronavirus pandemic. Rose will read from his book and participate in a discussion with staff and other participants.

SWW Symphony Summer Youth

Camp For S.W.Washington and N.W. Oregon high school band and or.chestra students. Rehearse June 2024 afternoons, performance June 24. Trinity Lutheran Church, Longview. Registration deadline June 17. Info: radavis1111@me.com or 503-8881717. Zine Making with Heather Douglas. Sat, June 18, 10am-1pm. Astoria Studio Collective, 1010 Duane St., Astoria, Ore. Take your storytelling to a new level. Bring your imagination to the Astoria Studio Collective. Learn how zines can be a tool for activism and advocate for change. All materials provided to make one zine in class, but participants may supply their own unique paper scraps, glue stick and scissors if desired. Register in advance at www.thewritersguild.org. $25 Guild members, $35 non-members. Stella Historical Society Museum Open June 18-19 and June 25-26, 9am–4pm; visitors can watch a blacksmithing class at the museum. Also open July 9, 11-4 for annual Kids Day celebration. Located at 8530 Ocean Beach Highway (10 miles west of Longview). Free admission; donations welcome. Museum tours offered in the off season. To schedule a visit, call: 360423-3860 or 360-423-8663. More info on Facebook.

Clatskanie Heritage Days Car Show

Breakfast June 25, 7-10am, American Legion Hall, 5th Street, Clatskanie, Ore. Hosted by Quincy Grange. Everyone welcome. $10 per meal includes sausage, eggs, biscuit with sausage gravy, pancakes and beverage. Proceeds benefit Heritage Days July 4th Celebration, youth groups, scholarship fund. Notable Exceptions Guitar duo, June 25, 2pm. “A little Western/Folk with a little rootin’ tootin’ fun.” Ryderwood Community Hall. Tickets presale $15; $20 at the door. Women’s Club Fundraiser to help repair Pioneer Hall, 100 years old in 2023. Info: Bridgette 541-290-2591. Call to artists Artists and fine crafters may submit applications to become vendors at Art in the Park (in conjunction with SquirrelFest at the Longview Civic Circle, Saturday, Aug 20.) This is a juried event; deadline August 10. Application forms at Broadway Gallery, 1418 Commerce Ave., Longview, or online, columbianartists. org. Info: Mary 206-940-9885 or maf43@ comcast.net

Finnish American Folk Festival July 29,30,31, Naselle,Wash. Exhibits, lectures, music, dance, food. Worship and closing ceremonies on Sunday. Info@nasellefinnfest. com, 360-484-3602.

Delicious Home-Cooked Meal Every Tues/

Thurs. Open to the public.Wednesday Bingo, 12 Noon. Longview Senior Center, 1111 Commerce, Longview, Wash. Info: 360-636-0210.

Lower Columbia Genealogical Society

Public is invited to Zoom meetings 2nd Thurs each month (except July). Meeting opens at 6pm for welcome to visitors, instructions, announcements. Program with guest speaker 7pm. For a Zoom link, contact lcgsgen@yahoo.com.

1418 Commerce Avenue, Longview T-W-F-Sat • 11–4, Thurs 11–6

Visit the Gallery to see new work. For event updates visit our website: thebroadway-gallery.com, at Broadway Gallery on Facebook, and broadway gallery_longview on Instagram.

Featured artists:

June: Galley Members Group Show: “Birds of a Feather.”

July: Galley Member Adrienne Stacey, water color and ceramics.

Join us July 7th, 5:30–7pm for New Art, live music by Curtis Johnson, & refreshments. Mingle with the artists in the Gallery!

See ad, page 29 Find a unique gift! We have beautiful artisan cards, masks, jewelry, books by local authors, wearable art, original paintings, pottery, sculpture, photographs and so much more at your local Co-operative Fine Arts & Crafts Gallery.

Shop Local Saturday (4th Saturday each month) to receive a free gift!

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RA Long High School Class of 1967

Reunion Aug 20, 12 Noon. Bring-yourown picnic, alcohol free. Riverside Park, Kelso,. Wash. Reserved tables, Sec. 9 and 10. Info: Chris, 360-261-6051.

From Sea to Shining Sea The North Coast Symphonic Band concludes its 42nd season with a concert at 7pm on Sunday, July 3 at the Liberty Theater. 12th and Commercial St, Astoria, with Guest Conductor Brett Paschal, director of bands at Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon. The concert features American favorites, including several marches, a Broadway medley, American Riversongs, Bugler’s Holiday, and more. The traditional Armed Forces medley, will also be performed, and a rousing rendition of Stars and Stripes Forever. Doors open 6 pm for concessions. Prelude at 6:30pm is recorded music from past NCSB concerts.

Summer Concerts

Mt St Helens Hiking Club

(E) - Easier: Usually on relatively flat ground (up to 5 miles and/or less than 500 ft. e.g.) (M) - Moderate: Longer and more elevation gain (over 5 miles and/or over 500 ft. e.g.) (S) - Strenuous: Long hikes and/or elevation gain (over 8 miles and/or over 1200 ft. e.g.)

Call leader to join outing or for more info. Non-members welcome.

June 15 – Wed Pacific Way Dike (E) Walk 5+ miles r.t. on a level gravel path. Leader: John R. 360 431-1122 June 18 – Sat Wahkeena Falls / Devil’s Rest (M/S) Drive 140 miles r.t. Hike 8 miles, 2400’ e.g. Old growth trees and excellent views of the Columbia Gorge. Leader: Bruce 360-425-0256 June 22 – Wed Council Crest/Marquam Nature Park (M)Drive 100 miles r.t. to Marquam Shelter in Portland. Hike to Council Crest viewpoint, 5 miles r.t., 750’ e.g. Leader: Bruce 360-425-0256 June 30 – Thurs Silver Star Mountain (S) Drive 140 miles r.t. Hike 8 miles r.t., 1,980’ e.g. to SW Washington’s jewel via Klochman’s Ridge & Ed’s Trail. Out & Back Hike with spectacular views of Mt. Adams, Mt. Hood, Mt. St. Helens & Rainier from the summit — elevation 4,390’. Leader: Bill D. 503-260-6712.