Brave the chill for summer fruits

NEHALEM —It may be cold outside but for more fruit this summer, experts say this is the perfect time to prune. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday the Lower Nehalem Community Trust will host a free pruning workshop in the Community Garden at Alder Creek Farm, 35955 Underhill Lane, Nehalem, OR. T… Read more

You may remember the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, when debris from the wreckage washed up along the coasts of Oregon and Washington. Read more

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SEASIDE — Join North Coast Land Conservancy for a volunteer stewardship day Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and help create habitat heaps at Circle Creek Conservation Center in Seaside. Read more

SEASIDE — Join North Coast Land Conservancy for a volunteer stewardship day Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and help create habitat heaps at Circle Creek Conservation Center in Seaside. Read more

From 349 submissions, here are the 2019 Coast Weekend Photo Contest’s Honorable Mentions, as selected by judges at EO Media Group. Read more

CANNON BEACH — The Friends of Haystack Rock & the Cannon Beach Library present the World of Haystack Rock Library Lecture Series. Read more

From fire fighters to smiling clerks and everything in between, here's a look at 19 people who made a difference in the Columbia-Pacific region this year.  Read more

‘Tis the season for thousands of spouts of water, splashing tails and barnacle-backed mammals off Oregon and Washington shorelines. Read more

Regardless of the time of year, the hidden gems of the Pacific Northwest are always beautiful. But as the temperatures drop and the fog takes over, the rainy winter season can make it hard to get out from under the fuzzy blanket and enjoy the outdoors as we would during the warmer months. Read more

CANNON BEACH — Join the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum’s board of directors and staff for an all-day family-friendly holiday celebration. The event kicks off at noon on Saturday at the museum, 1387 S Spruce St. This is a free event. Read more

SEASIDE — Plumb the depths of seafood at the “Cracking and Cooking Christmas Crab” cooking class at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Seaside Public Library’s Community Room, 1131 Broadway St. Read more

SEAVIEW, Wash. — The annual “Holidays at The Jetty” kicks off at noon on Saturday at North Jetty Brewing, 4200 Pacific Way. Everyone is invited to celebrate the season throughout the afternoon. This is a free event — food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Read more

ASTORIA — The Nature Matters series contiues with a presentation from Ph.D. student Dorothy Horn, "Marine Debris and Microplastics in Our Watersheds." The lecture will happen at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at the Fort George Lovell Showroom, 1483 Duane St.  Read more

SEASIDE — A new book from OSU Press, "A Generous Nature: Lives Transformed by Oregon," profiles 21 conservationists and activists who have made enduring contributions to the preservation of Oregon’s wild and natural places and high quality of life. Author Marcy Houle will present an event at… Read more

ASTORIA — Support your local furry friends during this holiday season at the Clatsop Animal Assistance’s annual holiday party and fundraiser. The event will happen from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Fort George Lovell Showroom, 1483 Duane St. Read more

CANNON BEACH — Seasonal holiday tea is served in Cannon Beach. This annual event is happening from 1-4 p.m. Saturday at the Cannon Beach library, 131 N. Hemlock St. Read more

ASTORIA – We live in a state with abundant forests, and yet we don’t all see the same thing when we look into the woods. Oregon is known for both its timber industry and its deep environmental values. What are the beliefs we have about our forests and what will we, as a state, do to steward,… Read more

ASTORIA — As the darkness of winter descends, the Krampus comes. The Labor Temple, 934 Duane St., will host two nights of entertainment to appeal to Krampus and the darker side of the season including sultry burlesque, Sword Swallowing side shows, magic, metal and goth. Read more

ASTORIA — Head to Fort George Brewery and catch a lecture from Clatsop Community College professor, Dr. Julie Brown, entitled “Shakespeare & Shipwrecks: What English Royal Navy Ships Can Teach Us about Shakespeare’s Plays” at 7 p.m. tonight, 1483 Duane St. Read more

SEASIDE – The Seaside Public Library Foundation calls local writers to participate in its annual short story anthology to support library programs. Writers are invited to submit a short story – 1500 words maximum – with a theme of books or libraries. Read more

ASTORIA – The Astoria Underground presents “Wonderland Through the Wardrobe,” an immersive display and interactive theatre project at the Hidden Underground Experience on 10th and Marine streets. Read more

ASTORIA – The historic Liberty Theater is kicking off the holiday season and plans to keep the festivities going throughout the upcoming weeks. Read more

SEASIDE – Gingerbread tea is served at Butterfield Cottage, 570 Necanicum Drive. The annual holiday tea party kicks off from 1–4 p.m. this Saturday and repeats every Saturday until Christmas. Admission is $5 per person. Read more

With daylight saving time casting a cloak of darkness over our evenings and the chaos of the holidays in full swing, getting outside this time of year often takes intention and effort. Read more

ASTORIA – Spend your Saturday evening in Astoria and watch the city light up with holiday cheer. There will be two lightings that day, and you can catch them both. Read more

SEASIDE – The annual Seaside Turkey Trot happens at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28 at Quatat Park, 493 Oceanway St. Read more

The heavy rain of fall pushes inland off the Pacific with all the force of a marauding bear. The clouds are gray and swollen. When the rains fall, they lash. Strangely, this reappearance seems comforting. Many seasons have passed since this frequent visitor arrived in full force. Read more

With autumn in full swing, it’s hard to pass up the crisp foggy mornings, vibrant colors and the promise of holiday cheer right around the corner. The perfect way to get away, relax and enjoy the seasons change is a hike at Fort Clatsop in the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, where … Read more

Help capture the coast’s scientific beauty. The first round of the current winter’s king tides are coming up Nov. 25-27. Volunteer photographers are invited to assist in the Oregon King Tides Photo Project by taking photos that document the reach of the year’s highest tides. The project take… Read more

MANZANITA — The art of aging and music programs will present “This Chair Rocks: a Celebration of Music and Aging,” with two shows, both on Wednesday, at 2 p.m and 7 p.m., at Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave. Tickets are $10. Read more

LONG BEACH, Wash. — Singer-songwriters and folk musicians Margot Merah and Timothy Hull will be in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacific Ave. N. Tickets are $15. Beverages will be available for purchase. Read more

ASTORIA — At the next Nature Matters presentation, Dr. Wayne Carmichael will discuss the need to balance human activities with the importance of managing nutrients in aquatic systems, mitigating harmful algal blooms and reducing health risk — all in the context of a changing climate. Read more

ASTORIA – Enjoy an evening of Flamenco music and dance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at KALA, 1017 Marine Drive. General admission tickets are $23, VIP reserved seating $35, student $15 and children $9. Read more

ASTORIA – The horror rock bands Hideous Monster and Toxic Zombie descend upon the Labor Temple Bar at 10 p.m. on Saturday. Guests must be 21 years or older. There is a $5 cover charge. Read more

In his recently published memoir, Corvallis author Steven Moore shares his experiences as a part-time soldier in the Iowa Army National Guard while exploring lingering questions about the purpose and outcome of America’s presence in Afghanistan. Read more

‘I have missed a stitch; I have to go back,” laments Eleanor Will. Read more

Not long ago, my daily travels took me across the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon on three different bridges. My professional life coupled with my interests and avocation often call for travel in between the state I was born in and the state that I live now. I feel fortunate to … Read more

Kati Claborn and Luke Ydstie live and breathe music. For more than a decade, the pair has traveled across the country playing with Blind Pilot, the Astoria-Portland based band that first made headlines back in 2008. They’ve performed at packed venues from coast to coast, been featured on NPR… Read more

ASTORIA – Coast Community Radio presents “The Corporate Coup D' Etat,”a documentary that looks at the politics and history of the democracy in the United States. The documentary will screen at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Liberty Theatre. Tickets are $10 and are available at LibertyAstoria… Read more

SKAMOKAWA, Wash. – Friends of Skamokawa seek vendors and crafters to participate in the annual holiday open house, “Deck the Hall,” which will run from Nov. 29 through Dec. 15 at Skamokawa’s River Life Interpretive Center, Central School and Redmen Hall, 1394 WA-4 Read more