GARIBALDI — There have been many developments at Pier’s End in Garibaldi and the newly branded Historic U.S. Coast Guard Boathouse over the past year. We are eager to re-open this iconic destination at noon Saturday, May 25, for the season. Read more
SEASIDE — In the mid-19th century, men in boats powered only by sail or oar, fished with nets at the mouth of the Columbia River. Facing great danger, the gillnetters had to contend with fish traps, horse seiners and numerous adverse conditions. During 1880, more than 200 fishermen drowned. … Read more
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SEAVIEW, Wash. — Join herbalists Lara Pacheco and Kate Coulton as they craft with natural dyes and nourish with some seasonal medicine 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Sou'wester Lodge, 3728 J Place. Lunch will be provided by Chef Paige Common from Eatin’ Alive. Read more
ASTORIA — Every third Friday at The Labor Temple Bar is Cheap Jokes and Dirty Whiskey comedy night. This month’s event is 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, with a $5 cover charge. Five comedians are on hand, including host LLynn Marks, Kellie Irwin, headliner Jamal Harrington with local guest opener… Read more
ASTORIA — Take a hike at Fort Stevens State Park from Trestle Bay to Clatsop Spit at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, with the Angora Hiking Club. Read more
SEASIDE — The Seaside Sou’Wester Garden Club holds its 24th-annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 25. The sale is at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center — but shoppers will need to use the new west entry since the First Street lobby is closed for construction. Credit/debit … Read more
SEASIDE — Author and food writer Langdon Cook visits the Seaside Library’s Community Room at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 23, for a talk, book sales and signings. Read more
ASTORIA — The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council screens “The Year We Thought About Love.” The movie features young gay, trans, lesbian and queer youth and allies who share their experiences coming out and navigating as part of the LGBTQ community. The DEI Council is collaboratin… Read more
ASTORIA — The Astoria High School Honors English 10 class is hosting Cultural Conversations from 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, in the AHS Commons. The event is a chance to connect community members through their stories. Jenni Newton, who started the event, was inspired by the program “The H… Read more
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ASTORIA — The next In Their Footsteps free speaker series event is “Oregon’s Oldest Known Shipwreck: A Spanish Galleon of 1693,” by Cameron La Follette, is 1 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at Fort Clatsop in the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. Read more
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ELMA, Wash. — Remember earlier this spring, the home and yard visions that danced in your head while you watched the rain fall and fall and fall? Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, at the 20th annual Master Gardeners Home and Garden Show you can start turning those dreams into reality. Saturday… Read more
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How many times have we, lucky residents in our coastal paradise, heard this from out-of-town visitors: “Gorgeous area, you lucky people, but what is there to do if you’re a full-timer?” Read more
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LONG BEACH, Wash. — Peninsula and Clatsop County area youth are invited to participate in the Peninsula Golf Course’s inaugural Summer Youth Golf Program, 9604 Pacific Way. Read more
SKAMOKAWA, Wash. — The 35th annual Great White Tail Run starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18. This event, sponsored by Wahkiakum 4-H, features a 10K, 5K and 2-mile course through the Julia Butler Hansen National Refuge in Skamokawa. Read more
SEASIDE — Documentary filmmaker Ron Walker presents another in his northwest film series at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, hosted by the Friends of the Seaside Library in the library’s Community Room, 1131 Broadway. Read more
CANNON BEACH — Don’t miss an engaging and intriguing talk on Sir Francis Drake and the Golden Hind at the Cannon Beach History Center and Museum in midtown at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 16. Read more
SEASIDE — The Necanicum Watershed Council offers the final presentation of the 2019 season at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the Seaside Library, 1131 Broadway. Read more
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SEASIDE — Clatsop Animal Assistance is celebrating its 20th anniversary 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, for dinner, drinks and dessert at the Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave. CAA’s 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner will be hosted by longtime NBC co-host of the Westminster Kennel C… Read more
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ASTORIA — Treat the mothers in your life to a delightful afternoon of tea and scones in the Flavel House Museum dining room from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Read more
CANNON BEACH — Join members of the Ecola Creek Watershed Council for the annual Ecola Creek broom-buster work party from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 11. Scotch broom is an invasive species. It displaces native plants that some animals depend on. We will be pulling or cutting Scotch broom plan… Read more
NEHALEM — On Tuesday, May 14, Mary Scurlock of the Oregon Stream Protection Coalition will discuss the science, policy and political reasons why current state and private forest policies are failing to protect the public’s interest in clean water and wildlife. Read more
CANNON BEACH — There isn’t one part of Oregon’s rugged coastline that doesn’t have a story about a shipwreck, forced landing, or daring rescue. A popular waterway for centuries, the Oregon Coast has many shipwreck stories to share. Read more
ASTORIA — The sixth annual Astoria Run on the River is May 19. Join us for the half marathon, 10k or 5k on the beautiful Astoria Riverwalk. Sponsored by Buoy Beer Co., this race will sell out. Read more
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Oregon’s rocky shores aren’t just stunning scenery and wonderful recreation areas. They are also important nesting areas for over 1 million seabirds, including cormorants, pelicans, black oystercatchers, tufted puffins and common murres. Many North Coast residents and visitors enjoy the sigh… Read more
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CANNON BEACH — Have you seen the leopards at Haystack Rock? Leopard nudibranchs that is! The Haystack Rock Awareness Program (HRAP) invites everyone to join them as they embark upon their second annual nudibranch safari. Join the expedition as explorers of all ages trek through the intertida… Read more
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ASTORIA — Among the first signs of summer is opening day of Astoria Sunday Market. Locals and visitors alike celebrate the return of colorful flower bouquets, aromatic kettle corn and roasted nuts, and the festive sight of tents sprouting along 12th Street each Mother’s Day. Read more
ASTORIA — The Angora Hiking Club is carpooling to the May hike on the Discovery Trail in Long Beach, Washington. Participants will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 11, the parking lot on Marine Drive between Second and Third streets, just West of Burger King. Read more
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ILWACO, Wash. — The West Coast’s Tall Ships, Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, are making their return visit to the Port of Ilwaco 165 Howerton Ave. While in town, the vessels will offer educational programs, vessel tours and sailing trips for the general public and by private charter. Read more
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ASTORIa — The Bad Girls Comedy Tour comes to Astoria for a special Mother’s Day event at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 12 at the Labor Temple and Bar, 934 Duane St. Read more
ASTORIA — The Angora Hiking Club’s first May hike will be 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens in Woodland, Washington. Read more
ASTORIA — Come an experience this rich cultural experience with local Mexican folk dance group Mi Cultura and local mariachi band Alma Sureña. This free performance is 6 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Liberty Theatre. Read more
WARRENTON — Has listening to those Sunday sermons grown a little stale? Looking for a message with a little more fun and activity? Read more
MANZANITA — Author Lauren Kessler will teach a writing workshop on “Making Characters Come Alive” from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m at the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita on Saturday May 18. Read more
ASTORIA — For Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month month, the Astoria Library will screen the film “Never Give Up! Minoru Yasui and the Fight for Justice,” 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4. Read more
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ASTORIA — Astoria Yacht Club holds its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in conjunction with the opening day of sail racing. Read more
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SURF PINES — Each May, staff and volunteers with North Coast Land Conservancy focus on removing invasive Scotch broom on NCLC properties: They call it Broom Buster Month. Read more
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ASTORIA — Wildlife Center of the North Coast has its second annual spring open house and native plant sale, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday May 4-5. This is a great way to meet your local wildlife rescue center, as well as meet the team that cares for our native wildlife. Read more
CATHLAMET, Wash. — What started off 38 years ago as just a small town parade has turned into a weekend full of festivities, including a vendor fair that fills downtown Main Street, a not so small-town fireworks show and a professional bull-riding show. Read more
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ASTORIA — On the Oregon North Coast, seafood plays an important role in the area’s cuisine, recreation, industry and culture, a fact both highlighted and celebrated every year since 1982 at what’s now officially known as the Astoria Warrenton Crab, Seafood and Wine Festival. Read more
ASTORIA — Join speakers John Nygaard and Seth Tichenor for April’s Wit & Wisdom talk titled “Conversing about Conversation,” 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, Fort George Brewery’s Lovell Building, corner of 14th and Duane. Read more
ASTORIA — Turn off the electronic devices, step back in time, and enjoy a fun, relaxing, and free afternoon on the grounds of the Flavel House Museum. Read more
MANZANITA — Come learn about some common gardening myths from 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Hoffman Center for the Arts, 594 Laneda Ave. Admission is $5. Read more
SEASIDE — It is easy to think that Sacagawea was the only woman associated with the Lewis and Clark Expedition, but countless women and girls must have met or contributed to this voyage of discovery. How did Dolley Madison contribute to the success of the Lewis and Clark Expedition? Pe-tow-y… Read more
CANNON BEACH — The Haystack Rock Awareness Program is excited to announce the return of its popular Summer Exploration Day Camp. Read more
ASTORIA — Every third Thursday at the Labor Temple Bar brings Cheap Whiskey and Dirty Jokes featuring talent from Portland and Seattle’s comedy scenes. Read more
SEASIDE — At 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, the Friends of the Seaside Library will host acupuncturist and herbalist Katherine Stewart. The event is free and takes place in the library’s Community Room. Sign-up is not required. Read more
ASTORIA — The next Repair Cafe takes place 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at 1010 Duane St. Read more
SEASIDE — The Sunset Empire Park & Recreation District and Seaside Providence Hospital present the 2019 free Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20. Read more
SEASIDE — Support scholarships for young local women by attending “Movie Dollars for Scholars,” taking place 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Times Theatre in Seaside. Sponsored by the Seaside AAUW Scholarship Foundation, a $30 ticket buys popcorn, a beverage and the chance to see this yea… Read more
ASTORIA – A forester-guided informational nature walk will be held 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Demonstration Forest, located on Oregon Department of Forestry grounds. Read more
FORT STEVENS — Join a park ranger on a guided walk to look for and identify birds, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20. Meet at Battery Russell at Fort Stevens State Park. Read more