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STARTED OUT INNOCENTLY ENOUGH. IT The year was 1984, and a crew showed up in Diana ‘You’ve thrown us under the Goonie bus!’ Mortensen’s quiet Astoria neighborhood to film a quirky There Goes the Goondocks adventure comedy at a nearby home. Things got hectic, but it didn’t last too long, and when filming wrapped, she says, the The Trufe Shufe Kerfufe crew gave all the neighbors turkeys, just to say thanks. That film — “The Goonies,” — made $61.4 million at the But somewhere along the way, while nobody was paying Goonies tourism is drawing thousands of domestic box office, then faded quickly into cultural memory. attention, “The Goonies” started to gain some serious pop visitors to one Astoria neighborhood. Life returned to normal for the residents of the newly chris- culture traction. The house where filming took place, known tened “Goondocks,” and it stayed that way for decades. Neigh- colloquially as “Mikey’s House” or, simply, the “Goonies House,” Here’s what it’s like to live there. bors would occasionally find strangers wandering the streets, was purchased and renovated. A cult following grew. And the sometimes from places as far-flung as France or Michigan, Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce made note and got looking lost. They’d point them toward the shabby white house serious about promoting Goonies-related tourism. Soon, the What do you get when you cram tens of up the gravel road and chuckle to themselves, but that was as far trickle of visitors became a flood, say residents, more voluminous thousands of “Goonies” fans into one tiny as it ever went. by the year, and bringing with it noise, trash, and cars. Lots, and In fact, Richard Foster and Gary Smyth, who moved to the lots of cars. Astoria neighborhood? neighborhood years after filming had wrapped, didn’t even real- On the eve of the Goonies 30th Anniversary Celebration, the ize they were living in Goonies territory until they happened to excitement is reaching a fever pitch. And the Goondocks, resi- A whole lotta trouble. pop in the movie at home one night. And there it was, right in dents say, is starting to feel less like a residential neighborhood the opening scene. and more like a cross between an amusement park and a big old “We said, ‘Holy crap, that’s our street!’ Smyth recalls with a laugh. parking lot. cont. pg 8

3 June15 hipfishmonthly.com Test Drive ALEXA WILEY our new and the wilderness FRAMED Minnesota at KALA June 27 Fat Bike a new album for a prodigal river daughter 11th and Marine Drive in Astoria t01&/%"*-:twww.bikesandbeyond.com SOMEONE WHO LNG is a method of cool- DOESN’T LIVE ing and concentrating natural gas so it can be efficiently HERE, IT SURE FOR transported by tanker ship. FEELS LIKE ALEXA WILEY IS COMING According to the Columbia metaphorical lyricism with rustic, yet vibrant HOME. River Keeper, the proposed project that Wi- Americana that can get dirty in its roots, “I first found out about Astoria when I ley opposes would require the construction while also shining pretty with hard-to-deny opened for [folk singer] Michael Hurley ten of a pipeline and would invite the ongoing melodies.” years presence of enor- Wiley wouldn’t be pinned down on her Professional Real Estate Services ago,” mous tanker ships. selection of covers, but did tell us more Wiley The fear is that an t-PDBM,OPXMFEHF about what she’s been listening to lately. told accident or act of “Linda Rondstat, pretty much nonstop. t/BUJPOBM&YQPTVSF Hipfish sabotage could The tape deck in my car is the only thing t"UUFOUJPOUP:PV from ignite the concen- that works, and I have that Linda Rondstat Port- trated natural glass tape, so...” She also had a Jackson Browne land, and induce a cata- tape but she listened to it too much and it 503-468-0915 “and strophic explosion. broke. Lucinda Williams, Ryan Adams, and XXX1BDJöD1SP)PNFTDPN from Wiley also told Tom Petty rounded out her roster of recent there I Hipfish that security UI4U "TUPSJB 0SFHPO influences. started concerns could limit And what about her genre moniker so many river use by other “post-folk troubador”? friend- merchants or recre- “The folk era that happened in the 60s is ships in ational users. really not happening any more,” said Wiley. Astoria. Wiley’s passion “I would consider myself a folk musician, ZIP LINE TOURS for this local and The and writing your own songs and singing people global cause moved your own songs is part of that tradition, but are so her to write an the renassiance is past and now we’re grap- progres- explicitly anti-LNG pling and embracing and doing all kinds of sive in The Wilderness are: Sean Oldham (Richmond Fountaine) on drums, song titled “Beer on crazy things with the changes in the music Dale Turnbull (Loose Change) on bass; guitarist Bret Malmquist a really Ice”. It is featured in industry.” unique (Jesus Presley) and the crowd pleasing multi-instrumentalist Steve Columbia Cross- Dearborn (The Outdoorsmen) on banjo, fute, penny. One of Wiley’s “crazy things” is unlikely way. ings: Oregon Faces cross-media collaborations. Her frequent ENJOY A It’s an America’s Energy performances with Dave Densmore, titled activist community that I really admire and Future, a documentary of the long fight in For The Love of Fish, may be her calling TOUR OF 8 respect.” Oregon against proposed liquefied natural card out here on the coast. ZIP LINES IN You might remember Wiley from that gas terminals. Dave Densmore tells true stories of his VooDoo Room show a decade ago. You As you might have guessed, Wiley never life as a fisherman is a plainspoken “cow- A BEAUTIFUL might remember her from her frequent leaves her politics at the venue door, so be boy poet” style and swaps short sets with SETTING! collaboration with fisherman-poet Dave prepared for an evening’s entertainment Wiley. Their two styles, Densmore clipping Densmore or the long-running and that asks you to engage. along factually and Wiley drifting past like much-celebrated Fisher Poets events that Billed at KALA as Alexa Wiley & the a poet, invite meditation on the mighty chronicle the true lives of wild fisherman Wilderness, this upcoming concert features Columbia and waters everywhere from lots in spoken word. Or maybe you saw her a 4-piece band fronted by Wiley featuring a of different angles. perform at one of many fundraisers for the range of originals and a handful of covers. Welcome Alexa Wiley & the Wilder- Columbia River Keeper organization. ‘The Wilderness includes Sean Oldham ness home at KALA. Friend Michael Hurley For Wiley, it all runs together into a (Richmond Fountaine) on drums, Dale promises to drop by for a song or two. unified ethos that guides her craft and her Turnbull (Loose Change) on bass; guitar- Alexa Wiley career simultaneously. Politics, music, and ist Bret Malmquist (Jesus Presley) and the & The Wilderness crowd pleasing multi-instrumentalist Steve place are one and the same for the post- Saturday, June 27 folk troubador. Dearborn (The Outdoorsmen) on banjo, QNt OPEN YEAR Over a Mile of Zipping! We asked Wiley to tell us more about flute, penny whistle, mandolin, guitar, and ROUND! her passion for the Columbia River and she more. %PPSBUQN spoke at length about the perils of liquified Originals will focus on her most recent Cocktails and Bites Reservations Required natural gas (LNG). “These are very big ships album Alexa Wiley & the Wilderness. As ,"-"t.BSJOF%SJWF 92111 High Life Road www.highlife-adventures.com full of flammables, hyper-risky and scary for Oregon Music News said in their February )FBS"MFYBPO,.6/ locals.” album review, “[this record] is an undeni- $SPTTSPBET4IPXQN+VOF Warrenton, OR 97146 503-861-9875 able landmark for the group, coupling MORE Inside the Month: TIME IS MONEY Cover Story: Film Doc on Timebanking Astoria Music Fest Schedule p14-15 HF talks to ISRAEL NEBEKER 2 Showings - June 18 by Robin Bacior p14 CLATSOP COMMUNITY COLLEGE is proud to the disenfran- host This As That Productions and its partners chised and un- Lower Columbia TimeBank and Portland Time employed, gave What a Rally - Salem NO LNG Bank for a local community screening of “Time him the idea to in Pictures! p11 as Money”, a new feature documentary film by create a new Lenore and Mark Eklund that celebrates the system of money power of community that is built through the as a tool to con- QFOLK - LGBTQ NEWS p12 complimentary currency of timebanking. nect people and SURF W/THE PRIESTESS Lexie Hallahan Time as Money will be shown twice on neighbors called Thursday, June 18th. The first showing will be time dollars. p13 at 2:30 pm at Clatsop Community College, Timebankers South County Campus, 1455 N Roosevelt Drive find that not Get Your Vegan To Go! p23 (Highway 101) in Seaside. The second showing only does this DJ’s VINYL VEGAN By Cathy Nist will be on the Astoria campus in Columbia Hall, complimentary Room 219, 1651 Lexington Avenue, Astoria at currency bring 6:30pm. The screening will be followed by a improvement to day by day Calendar Edgar Cahn, brain guy behind “time dollars.” pg 17, 21-23 question and answer period with Ms. Eklund their lives, but and board members from the Lower Columbia it empowers the abundance of the talent in the timebank TimeBank. them to create larger-scaled timebank projects, community allowed This As That Productions to CULTURAL EVENTS SECTION Time as Money is a documentary exploring giving everyone involved ownership in the finish this feature- length project. PG 17 - 23 timebanking, a service exchange program that community. Time as Money (2014, 71 mins.) Directed uses time as the currency. Timebanking began This film was made possible with the sup- by Lenore Eklund. Produced by Mark Eklund. in the 1980s while civil rights lawyer and former port of the timebank community. The film was Composed by Nathan Schafer and Greg speech writer for Robert Kennedy, Edgar Cahn, funded with time, the currency of timebank- Eklund. Original music by: Hustle Roses and was lying in a hospital bed after a heart attack. ing, with which production help were paid. No The Oohlas. U.S. English. A This As That Pro- COLUMNS This experience of feeling helpless, similar to production quality was compromised. Instead, ductions release. Steve Berk . . . 6 THEATER . . . 18 ART HAPPENS . . . 19 CCC’s Puerta de Oportunidades Fosters Success WORD/Literary EVents . . . 20 AVA a-i-r STUDIO SPACE FOR LOCAL ARTISTS FLASHCUTS ...... KANEKUNI 24 A grant from the State of Oregon Department of Community Colleges Astoria Visual Arts Artists-in-Residence Program (“AVA a-i-r”) seeks applica- and Workforce Development enabled Clatsop Community College to launch tions from local artists interested in the upcoming artist’s residency (July BIKE MADAME . . . HAMMITT-MCDONALD . . 25 the Puerta de Oportunidades program in 2015 to serve low-income, first- 1-September 30, 2015). Residency finalists (currently limited to locally based FREE WILL ASTROLOGY . . . BREZNY 25 generation or disabled students. The one-year program designed to foster artists) are chosen on the basis of artistic merit by an independent panel of NETWORK COMMUNITY LISTINGS . . . 26 student success supported intensive academic advising, career guidance, established working artists and arts patrons. The selected artist is provided SONJA GRACE MESSAGES . . . 27 scholarship and transfer planning assistance, technology support and tutor- with a small studio in the Astoria Downtown Historic District free of charge for a three-month residency period. AVA a-i-r is designed to encourage BODIES IN BALANCE. . . . . ERFLING ND 28 ing. This invest- ment in student the creative, intellectual and personal growth of emerging artists. While WORD & WISDOM . . . NASON 27 success is already demonstrating no exhibition, publication or performance is required of the selected artist, FOODGROOVE NEWS . . .29 results. community responsibility includes a weekend open studio event before the CHEW ON THIS . . . MYERS 30 Program participant José end of each AVA a-i-r session. FMI and to apply online: please visit http://astoriavisualarts.org. HIPFiSHmonthly is located at 1017 Marine Dr in Astoria. By Appt. Miguel Sosa was recently named as one of CCC’s Student Scholars AVA was founded in 1989 as a non-profit membership organization to en- ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - 503.338.4878 and a member of the All-Oregon hance, strengthen and promote the arts in the Greater Astoria Area. Academic Team. Sosa, who plans a Send general email correspondance: career as a math educator, will trans- Helping Hands Month in Tillamook County The Tillamook County Board of Commissioners will be naming June, 2015 as hipfi[email protected]. HIPFiSH is produced on the web at: fer to Western Oregon University “Helping Hands Month in Tillamook County” during their June 3rd meet- www.hipfishmonthly.com to pursue his Bachelor’s degree ing. As part of a series of events to be held that month, Tillamook Helping Hipfish is printed at the Daily Astorian beginning this Fall. Hands will be hosting “Just Desserts” on Sunday, June 7 from 3 to 5 PM Sosa will finish his AAOT at the Church of the Nazarene, Third Street in Tillamook. Local restaurants, EDITOR/PUBLISHER: degree at CCC in June, two years bakeries and caterers will be providing a selection of tasty desserts for after graduat- ing from Seaside Dinah Urell sampling. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance at the Tillamook High School. While continuing to County Pioneer Museum, or at the door the day of the event. This event is GRAPHICS: work part-time Student Scholar José Miguel Sosa at the Lumberyard a fundraiser for the emergency services homeless center being planned in Restaurant in Cannon Beach, he is downtown Tillamook to service the 400 people that do not have a home. Buggy Bison Cover Design: taking an ambi- tious course load Les Kanekuni For more information, please call the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum at Les Kanekuni including Physics with Calculus, Technical Writing, Small Group Communica- 503.842.4553, and ask for Ruby, Gary or Carla. Dinah Urell tion, Health & Fitness and Political Philosophy. He believes that the Puertas July HIPFiSH on program has helped him succeed at Clatsop and prepared him to continue CALENDAR/PRODUCTION his education. Personalized advising helped him focus his interests and pro- the racks July 8 vided a clear path through coursework to facilitate his transfer. The Puertas Heel to Heal 5K/10K Assistance/StafWriter: Program also connected him with faculty at Western Oregon University. He The Healing Circle will be putting on our 2nd annual “Heel to Heal” race Cathy Nist received practice interviewing and assistance in refining scholarship essays. on June 13th, 2015 to raise funds for our 28th year of VOCA (Victory He was chosen to present at the Cesar Chavez Leadership Conference con- Over Child Abuse) camps. The theme for this year’s race is Superheroes MAGIC WEB WORKER: ducted at WOU last March where he also gained familiarity with the campus (and She-roes), so grab your cape, wand, crown, or invisible lasso and Bob Goldberg and its activities. be a champion for local kids! The event will include both a 5k & 10k this KALA VISUAL ARTS CURATOR: Puerta de Oportunidades benefited eleven CCC students this year. In year, and will be starting at 10am in the parking lot by the 6th Street addition to academic support, each student received a scholarship of at least Agnes Field pier. Pre-register at www.vocacamp.org to make sure you get a sweet $1,000. 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Astoria Artwalk IN HYPERCAPITALIST USA, ruled by bil- Reagan administration, of underfunding to countries with the lowest wages and QNt/PWFNCFS lionaire oligarchs, everything has become a a particular government service so that it least regulation, many formerly prosperous racket, that is a money making scheme to becomes understaffed, with often outdated locales joined the rust belt, blighted by “Gathering” featuring works by enrich a self-interested group that lobbies equipment, and therefore increasingly store closures, unemployment, and despair Gail Wahlstrom and Jill Merrill the Congress and state legislatures with inadequate. Ideologues who believe that characterized by increased drug use. The nonstop special interest money. Take, for the federal government should mainly panacea for that condition became “tough Art Cards, Artisan Crafts, example, the oft derided “Obamacare,” spend trillions on elective wars in far-away on crime” laws, often passed by initiatives or Affordable Care Act. While FOX News small countries, rather than provide public sponsored by special interests in the “cor- Gallery & Working Studio pundits condemned it as a species of social- services or jobs to improve infrastructure, rections industry.” These laws remove the 1133 Commercial St. Astoria, OR 97103 ism, its content was originally the product would like to privatize services like the post power of sentencing from expert judges, 503.468.0308 of the staunchly conservative Heritage office. The US Mail was created by the substituting one size fits all mandatory mini- Foundation. And as many know, virtually Constitution, along with the office of post- mum sentences for a host of often minor the same bill had previously been enacted master general. For almost two centuries it drug offenses. Among the most simplistic in Massachusetts and signed by and expensive has been Califor- then governor, Mitt Romney, who nia’s “three strikes” law, recently obediently opposed “Obamacare” diminished, which equated criminal as presidential candidate. justice with baseball, cost the state In fact, however, the Affordable untold billions, and sapped funding Care Act was really a bonanza for from more useful areas like public health insurance companies. It was higher education, causing tuitions to shepherded through Congress by skyrocket. the corporate Montana Democrat, But as America de-industrialized, now retired senator, Max Baucus. similar laws became popular in places It would be more accurately called in search of new jobs, and politicians Baucuscare than Obamacare, since stumbled over one another vying for it most closely represents the views of the former senator, who fronted for the functioned cheaply and efficiently, adding a shiny new private prison to locate in insurance companies. President Obama such benefits as rural free delivery, before their town. The ever growing prison popula- supported the addition of a public (govern- it was partially privatized during the Nixon tion consists largely of African American, La- ment funded) option, a good way to secure administration when Congress changed it tino and poor white drug offenders. Publicly fairer rates and get more people insured. to a government funded corporation, the funded rehab programs and job training Though as with most progressive measures US Postal Service. As corporations are would be cheaper and more productive. Obama has supported, he never fought for generally better at gobbling up money than But the land of the free now incarcerates the public option. Baucus saw to it that the the public sector, the hybrid has functioned some 2.3 million, a rate higher than any Astoria Real Estate bill be written in the interests of the insur- more expensively and less efficiently than its country on earth. Sort of like Stalin’s gulags, Your Locally Owned Real Estate Ofce for all Your Real Estate needs! ance companies. The resulting act, while wholly public predecessor. 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by bob Shellfish Industry on Willapa Bay pesticide alternative t.BZ3FTQFDUFE4FBUUMFXFBUIFSNBO$MJGG the next four years crews worked diligently to kill goldberg to carbaryl, resulting .BTTCMPHFOUSZ UJUMFE0ZTUFSWJDUPSZ#VUUIFSF about 10,000 acres of Spartina. It was painful to in the permitting of a JTNPSFMFGUUPEP UBMLTBCPVUUIFTVEEFOSFWFSTBM watch, seemed like ripping the scab off a wound. neonicotinoid, imidi- BOE5BZMPS4IFMMmTITTUBUFNFOUUIBUUIFZXPVME Spartina was helping the bay heal from a century cloprid. [Ecology] gave OPUTQSBZJNJEBDMPQSJEPOUIFJSPZTUFSCFETJO of abuse. In a few years the negative effects began the Growers what they 8JMMBQB#BZBGUFSIFBSJOHMPVEBOEDMFBSGSPNUIFJS to show: mud trapped by the Spartina meadows applied for on April 16 DVTUPNFST-BUFSUIBUEBZ UIF8()4("SFMFBTFE was released by storm waves, increasing turbidity, of this year, a 5-year BTUBUFNFOUUIBUUIFZXPVMESFRVFTUUIFQFSNJUCF and covering clam and oyster beds. The decaying NPDES permit.” SFWPLFE "MTPDIFDLPVU.BTTCMPHFOUSZ 0ZTUFST root mat, often two feet deep, rotted anaerobically, Now you might BOE1FTUJDJEFT5IF8BTIJOHUPO4UBUF%FQBSUNFOU releasing toxic hydrogen sulfide gas, killing wild be familiar with this PG&DPMPHZ4UVNCMFT QVCMJTIFE"QSJM oyster larvae. new chemical that the t.BZ"TUPSZJOUIF4FBUUMF5JNFT 4UBUF Continuing our chemistry lesson, you might have shellfish growers were HSPXFSTTDSBQQFTUJDJEFQFSNJUGPSPZTUFSCFETBG- heard about this ubiquitous herbicide glyphosate going to switch to, or UFSPVUDSZ UFMMTPGUIFEFMJWFSZPGBMFUUFSUP&DPMPHZ recently, as it was classified last month by the Inter- if not, to the general GSPN8()4("XJUIESBXJOHUIFJSQFSNJUBQQMJDB- national Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an category of pesticides UJPO BOEPG&DPMPHZTJOUFOUJPOPGXJUIESBXJOHUIF arm of the World Health Organization (WHO), as that the new chemi- QFSNJUUIFOFYUEBZ “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Studies of its cal belongs to – the So, what the heck happened? It’s very rare for effects on aquatic organisms have been mixed. The neonics, or neonic- a NPDES permit to be withdrawn without a PCHB controversy over glyphosate continues, as do the otinoids. These are the hearing and/or lawsuit, and the industry (and Ecol- remnants of the Spartina eradication program in chemicals implicated in ogy) had spent all that time and money to put to- Willapa Bay and elsewhere. THE WORLD OF TOXICS use reduction – colony collapse disor- gether the permit. Well, according to some of the The future of the local shellfish industry is uncer- Inwhich was my world in the 1990s and early der that has been decimating honeybee popula- articles I read (including those above), it seems that tain, given the withdrawal of the imidaclopid per- 2000s as an environmental engineer at the Wash- tions around the world. Banned in Europe, but still some pretty important restauranteurs in the Puget mit, the effects of climate change, local opposition ington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) used in the U.S. as a general purpose pesticide in Sound area were not amused to learn that their lo- to their farming methods, and a stubborn reluc- – it’s a common trick to substitute one chemical homes & gardens and on crops, imidacloprid has cal oysters were soon to be sprayed with bee killer, tance to embrace new methods. Local groups are for another when the one you were using is either never been used in aquatic environments before, and basically told the growers that they would stop still stunned but happy about the latest develop- heavily regulated, becomes illegal to use, or too and the permit the shellfish growers in Willapa Bay buying their oysters if this spraying occurred. ments, but this reporter is shocked by customers of expensive (or all three). Well, such was the case for and Grays Harbor got was heavily dependent on I also learned from some closer to home sources the growers and others who say they didn’t know the shellfish industry on Willapa Bay, that used a monitoring. Growers worried the allowed doses that efforts were made locally to contact these very about the permit, the carbaryl and glyphosate neurotoxin called carbaryl from the 1960s up until would not be sufficient to kill the ghost shrimp, but customers of the shellfish growers, the growers spraying programs, or much of anything about the 2003 to control a small, native shrimp called ghost they were hoping the new chemical would be as themselves, and Ecology, letting them know of the history of shellfish farming in Willapa Bay before shrimp, which has the unfortunate tendency to bur- close to a “drop-in substitute” as possible for the permit and its implications. Even local legislators May 2015. Which means they probably don’t know row through the sand bars in the bay and suffocate old standby, carbaryl. were brought in to put pressure on Ecology. about the use of imazamox on clam beds in Wil- the poor little oysters that are growing up there. Well, in what can only be described as a series lapa Bay to eradicate Japanese eelgrass (Zostera It worked. Problem is, carbaryl is not only deadly to ghost of unlikely events, the new permit regulating the japonica), regulated by yet another 5-year NPDES shrimp, but toxic to other crustaceans, fish (esp. use of imidacloprid on oyster beds in Willapa Bay Which is the more amazing because most previ- permit that was approved by Ecology in 2014 (see salmon), small insects (e.g. bees), cats, and even and Grays Harbor was revoked by Ecology at the ous efforts to combat the shellfish industry here the April 2014 issue of HIPFiSHmonthly for more). humans. The EPA considers carbaryl “likely to be suggestion of the Willapa-Grays Harbor Shellfish have been either unsuccessful or costly, or both. Warnberg feels the tide is turning (pardon the carcinogenic in humans” due to increased tumor Growers Association (WGHSGA) on May 3, less The most prominent example is the eradication of pun) for the Willapa Bay ecosystem and its human production in mice. than a month after the permit was approved. Spartina alterniflora, a cordgrass that proliferated inhabitants. “Please give the growers some credit, According to Larry Warnberg, a former oyster Spraying was due to begin in mid-May. This is after in Willapa Bay (and all over the west coast) after they had the foresight to see that the oyster-loving grower in Nahcotta, “the emergence of burrowing a multi-year research effort costing the industry being used to ship oyster seed in the early 1900s public is no longer willing to tolerate aquatic shrimp as a pest coincided with the development and taxpayers lots of money, a multi-year per- from the east coast. Warnberg tells the story from pesticide use. By relinquishing the NPDES permit of dredge-harvesting oysters at high tide, dragging mitting process led by Ecology, including many his perspective: they shifted course significantly, bolstering their a large basket to scoop up the oysters, ripping out public hearings and the processing of hundreds of In ‘89 Monsanto launched a marketing pro- frequent claim to be stewards of the Bay. Finally submerged aquatic vegetation and oyster shell, comments, and untold efforts of many environmen- gram targeting Spartina, trying to sell its herbi- we can work together improving water quality leaving behind sand/mud, a perfect habitat for an tal groups and individuals fighting the proposed cide glyphosate for aquatic plants. It is known as and strengthening biodiversity in the estuary.” He invasion of burrowing shrimp.” permit before approval. Round-Up in agriculture; they renamed it Rodeo added, “Times are a-changin’.” Indeed. After telling me about his non-chemical methods for aquatic use. 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7 June15 hipfishmonthly.com A Neighborhood of Goonies . . . By Erin Bernard This Used to Be a Nice Neighborhood HETHER YOU’RE A FILM the party drew 15,000 visitors, fanning backwards, sideways, being run into. Increasingly WSCOUT or a family of four, it’s the flames for all things Goonie. It’s really off the wall.” unnerved, resi- not hard to see the appeal of this Google a map of Astoria nowadays, Resident Will Caplinger, who dents convened quiet enclave of Astoria. Sea lion and two points of interest pop up: the lives at what he calls “ground zero” a neighborhood barks drift by on a clipped breeze, the Astor Column and the Goonies House. to the Goonies House, also brings meeting to discuss Megler Bridge looms long and wistful Rumor has it that it’s now the most professional experience to bear in his the situation. A in the distance, and panoramic Co- visited site in town. observations of the phenomenon. He’s good 40 people lumbia River views frame a storybook Warren, who has worked in tourism a certified land-use planner, and after showed up, some spread of colorful homes nestled into and promotions and is experienced growing curious about the increasing of whom had lived the hillside. in navigating the regulatory tangle numbers of visitors a few years back, side by side for Over the years, the neighborhood required to stage public attractions he decided to conduct a statistical decades without has attracted its fair share of Holly- and events, was surprised at the com- analysis. Caplinger counted visitorship ever speaking wood interest. Portions of the Arnold plete lack of regulation of the Goonies during 33 randomly selected days over much, and they Schwarzenegger film “Kin- the course bonded over their dergarten Cop” were shot of a year. He shared concerns. at the school down the tallied the They brain- road, and at the other end arrivals with stormed solutions of the neighborhood, up a a pen and and drafted letters steep gravel incline, sits the a piece of to the City and Goonies House. The home notebook Chamber. They plays only a tangential role paper from kept on meeting. in the movie itself, but it’s right inside They started to central to the storyline: his house. mobilize. sleazebag developers are Caplinger The neighbors bent on razing the house conser- have coined all and surrounding neighbor- vatively sorts of nicknames hood to make way for a estimates for the admirers: country club, and a goofy 15,000 Goonies. Goonie group of kids must find visitors came Gawkers. Pilgrims. Monday was considerably the slower a way to buy them out. that year. Whatever you call them, 30 years out, of the three. So they dodge bumbling Then, still more are showing up. Most seem criminals, one-eyed pirates Polly Pope has owned a home in the 25th to mean well, and want only to trek up and booby traps galore the neighborhood for over a decade, anniversary the gravel hill, snap a photo of them- in search of a payload of but only recently moved back to Asto- arrived, and selves doing the Truffle Shuffle, and treasure secreted away ria full time. She’s dismayed about the the flood trek right back down. But there are just beneath the city. A sign, so visible, that hundreds can’t read. changes to her once-tranquil street. became a so many, neighbors say, and among The real-life residents of the Goon- House. So, two years after the 25th Pope is awakened each morning deluge. them are a few very bad eggs, on the docks are now on their own quest to anniversary celebration, he brought his by the sounds of passers by. All day “Every year we noticed more and dishonor roll for misconduct including: save the neighborhood, but instead of concerns to the Astoria City Council. long, their reflections bounce against more people coming there, and a lot hit-and-runs, defecating dogs, blocked bad-guy developers, they’re battling the framed art on her walls. The bustle “I was basically told I was the only more traffic,” Caplinger said. “The driveways, busted fence posts, what they see as a tourism initiative causes her dogs to bark constantly. person who’d ever complained,” War- neighborhood started to notice, and midnight picnics and public urination spun completely out of control. Visitors throw garbage in her trashcan, ren recalled. there started to be a disconcerting (women as well as men). Yes, it’s life imitating art, and the or right onto her property. Their pets Since then, Warren says, the situa- feeling among the neighbors of, ‘What Caplinger believes traffic has tripled irony’s not lost on resident Roger War- pee in her rock garden. since ren. Warren “We are the parking lot for that little promo- moved in enterprise up there,” Pope says. tions for five years And with each cigarette butt and the 25th ago, when hunk of dog poop she plucks from her the Goonie anniversary front yard, Pope feels her nerves fray- fervor was ing just a little bit more. just kicking began. Dur- “I’ve become really hostile with up, and people, and it’s not their fault,” she visitors still ing the says. “I’ll lay on my horn, roll down my engendered Astoria window, and say ‘Excuse me, this is a bemuse- Regatta residential neighborhood!’…But I feel ment last like I have no privacy. People are walk- among year, he residents counted ing by, car doors are slamming, dogs more than approxi- are barking.” anything mately Smyth and Foster have begun else. 900 to worry about safety. What would Then Flunked the parking part of the test. “Lets park on the wrong side of the street for our What’s a sidewalk? A Goonie standard; people happen if an ambulance or fire truck came Asto- own convenience.” walking down the middle of the street. in a needed to get through one of the ria’s much- single neighborhood’s narrow streets or promoted Goonies 25th Anniversary tion has worsened, and his voice has is going on?’” day. This Memorial Day, between the alleys? Celebration in 2010. Mayor Willis Van become just one among a chorus: “It’s The owners of the Goonies House hours of 8am and 5pm, the number “If there was an emergency where Dusen officially declared June 7 (the progressively gotten to a point where set up a donation box to capture an was around 660, and Caplinger says they had to get up that side of the film’s original release date and the many times I was blocked access to income stream off the visiting hordes it’s an underestimate as a portion of street, they’d have to shove cars out of start of the busy North Coast summer my house. I live in the alley, and I have and occasionally offered inside tours, his day was spent running errands. the way with the truck,” Smyth says. tourism season) as Goonies Day, and hundreds of photos of people parking seemingly unfazed. And of the holiday weekend, that

June 15 hipfishmonthly.com 8 Willy-Nilly HOW DO YOU STOP a pop culture freight train? is beyond the City’s purview, says Estes: “This is a The residents of the Goondocks, who have rallied case of folks coming by to see a landmark … it’s my together under the moniker, Save Our Neighbor- understanding that she’s [the homeowner’s] taking hood Now, have plenty of ideas. Set up a viewing donations for the house, and it’s not a business, per platform down below, away from the neighborhood, se.” so Goonie Gawkers can view the house from a re- That’s not good enough for Diana Mortensen. spectful distance. Scale back house-centric promo- She wants the City to take responsibility for a tions. Get the GPS pins removed. Enforce operating phenomenon it had a hand in creating by enforcing hours. Turn the street into a private drive. Get a the same regulations it would for any other major full-time person from the Chamber to direct traffic. business or attraction: “It’s like somebody saying, Or turn the house into a museum, à la Portland’s ‘I’m gonna open up a Wal-Mart store here.’ It would Pittock Mansion. never fly. They wouldn’t allow it to happen because The City has met with residents to discuss con- of the impact on the community…but this thing has cerns and installed directional signage on the worst kind of creeped along and exploded. When mayor affected streets, neighbors Van Dusen announced say, but it’s shown little Goonies Day and al- interest in the rest of their lowed it to happen, suggestions. that’s when the City Astoria City Manager took ownership.” Brett Estes insists that the Caplinger wants City and Chamber have the City to conduct Will Caplanger at the corner outside his home with his tally board. a traffic study and a taken a “collaborative” Affable greeter and official tally man, representative days, he’s concluded the statistical analysis in the approach to working with Will Caplanger, who says he trades a joke numbers have tripled. vein of the counts he’s neighbors, and that the from a Goonie fan for a parking privilege, While numbers go up on holidays, vaca- gathered by watching major issues, which center has been crunching the numbers since the tion days, and general weekends, neigh- out his windows and on parking, have already onslaught of visitors began increasing year bors see Goonie Gawkers, on rainy days, numerous afternoons been resolved. by year. Sometimes with a hand counter, in winter days, on weekdays, sometimes counting whilst doing The new signage has and also with a good old number 2 pencil before 8am and after dark – a continuous outside home renova- merely shifted the problem and clip board. stream. While the typical visitor may walk tions : “The police are onto the shoulders (and Conducting a statistical analysis, from the designated parking area, or park always responsive, driveways) of a different Caplinger counted visitorship during 33 in no parking zones, and their stay may be city engineers and section of the neighbor- randomly selected days over the course as they state, “We’re only going to be here sign people are doing hood, argues Caplinger. of a year. He tallied the arrivals with a pen a few minutes,” they come in waves gener- everything they can do, “What they did is they and a piece of notebook paper from right ally of 40 to 50, say residents -- when a but really, the Com- squeezed the balloon and inside his house. Caplinger conservatively wave has departed, it’s only a matter of munity Development moved the traffic toward estimates 15,000 visitors came that year. time before the next one begins. Department needs to the school,” he says. As his study has continued, and since come and assess the Unsatisfied neighbors the 25th Anniversary, doing counts on have augmented the offi- impact and figure out cial signage with their own Goonie Gold. Monthly donations at the Goonie how to comply with all collection of homemade House - rumored to estimate a $3000 p/month take. these policies. If anyone signs, scattered up and proposed an attraction down the neighborhood streets, and peppered with like this in a residential neighborhood, they’d fall flat Memorial Day count 2015. injunctions of varying severity. Some politely declare on their face.” Caplinger tallied about 660 peo- “No Parking,” while a one desperate neighbor Warren worries that city officials are more interest- ple, an underestimate he says, as once posted a threat of “sliced tires,” after many ed in nurturing a promising tourism revenue stream incidents of being blocked from going to work. than they are in addressing the situation: “It lacked he counted at varous parts of the Official or unofficial, the signs don’t do much total review,” Warren says. “There was money being day when his time was availale. Of good, Caplinger says: cars that cannot locate park- spent to promote something that lacked check and the whole weekend, Memorial Day ing simply circle the neighborhood at snail’s pace or balance of what it was going to do to the commu- was the slow day. idle in the street while occupants pile out to see the nity.” house. The neighbors understand the City and Cham- The City can’t do much about the sheer volume ber’s desire to draw tourism revenue, but insist that of traffic, either, says Estes, as the house is on a pub- this isn’t the way to do it, adds Pope: “There are lic road: “The folks who are going to see this house ways the are traveling on city rights of way, and the City can- City and not prohibit people from accessing public streets.” the Port But many Goondocks residents see the Goonies [of Astoria] House as an ad-hoc, unpermitted business and their could complaints as land-use issues that violate the City’s make Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. money on Caplinger feels the City has sailed completely this, and over a host of requirements in its gusto to promote instead This tally represents at least 100 cars counted on Goonies tourism. “It’s become a de facto commer- they’re Memorial Day (bottom of page) that parked in no- cial neighborhood,” he says. “No other neighbor- letting hood in town has signs like this or has these events. people parking zones, paying no heed to any “No Goonie The councilmen, the police, and the other people run around Traffic” signs. Caplanger that day, also tallied a I’ve talked to say, ‘You don’t see the big picture: willy-nilly. number of cars that came up into the neighbor- economic development, tourism.’ The big picture is They need hood for turning around or letting people out be- the impact.” to get in Whatever that impact may be, the Goonies House front of fore departing - all going up into the narrow streets is not technically a business, which means regulation this.” where residents come and go in their daily lives. Goonie Gawkers Cont. pg 10

9 June15 hipfishmonthly.com Goonie Gawker cont . . . A Life of Its Own The situation unfolding in the Goondocks isn’t unique; tourists scratching their heads, scrambling for solutions, and casting across the country are increasingly flocking to big-ticket film sites. about to make their grievances heard. Residents of Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, Illinois, field a similarly Mortensen still holds out hope for a win-win solution that might steady stream of tourists hoping to get a gander of the red brick restore her quality of life while allowing the City to draw in house made famous by the “Home Alone” franchise. And 200 tourism dollars, but she’s not sure what that might look like: “I miles due north of Astoria, don’t know what the answer is. Forks, Washington, has built a Looking at things in a broad mini-tourism empire around a perspective, one person’s single claim to fame: being the idea is not gonna solve all ancestral home of the “Twi- the problems…The City says, light” saga, never-you-mind ‘Well, it’s the Chamber,’ and the that nary a scene was actually Chamber says, ‘It’s the City.’… filmed there. Everybody’s pointing fingers Tourism dollars are attractive, at someone else and nobody indeed, but there’s got to be wants to do anything, because some balance; even the visitors this thing has a life of its own.” themselves admit this. Caplinger, too, is tired of KAREN KAUFMAN “Goonies” aficionado Heidi hearing the City say it can’t Jenkins sports some serious do anything: “The City throws L.Ac. • Ph.D. ultra-fan cred, including a full up its hands, and says, ‘What back-piece tattoo of the film’s do you want us to do?’ Our Acupuncture main characters and a color response is that it’s not up to us portrait of Sloth, the film’s lov- to provide that answer. It’s up to & Traditional able monster, on her leg. She’s you to assess…You’ve thrown also got a vanity license plate us all under the proverbial Chinese Medicine that reads “GOONIE,” and Goonie bus!” 503.298.8815 she’ll be traveling from Sioux Pope wants the whole thing [email protected] City, Iowa, to attend the 30th shut down completely, and Anniversary Celebration. now: “I’m not benefitting,” at Astoria Chiropractic In childhood, Jenkins says, she insists, her eyes filling with 2935 Marine Dr., Suite B watching “The Goonies” of- tears. “They’re ruining my life.” fered an escape to a world Foster thinks the City may where anything was possible. indeed have no choice but to Now she’s grown, but the film shut down the operation, but Enjoy the serenity of our reminds her to retain her sense Smyth isn’t sure that’s even pos- of adventure. During a visit to sible: “The wheel is greased; it’s gardens, wooded paths, Astoria last year to see family, rolling. It gets more and more sauna, yurt and bhuddas . . . Jenkins and her husband (also a popular as more people see the . . . in Nahcotta, Washington major fan) paid not one but four movie, and they’re passing the on Sandridge Road, visits to the Goonies House, legacy on to their kids. I don’t just south of Bay Avenue which they located using a think there’s a way to shut it overlooking willapa bay hotel map. down…we may have to find a “Having the opportunity to way to live with it.” fter more than 20 years battling the big oyster visit the site of a film that of- For now, say residents, they’ll Aindustry to stop the spraying of chemicals into the marine fered this creative escape into a keep writing letters, they’ll keep waters of WA. State, dismay and outrage is turning into hope. fantasy world that felt very real buzzing in the ears of the City to me as a child is inspiring,” and Chamber, and they’ll try TRUTH is being told and there is growing understanding that Heidei Jenkins, Sioux City never say die Goonie will be here for the 30th. our estuaries and ocean have been poisoned. Jenkins says. their darndest to stay neighbor- She didn’t witness any bad ly. But that may require more We hope the industry understands that it must change its behavior during her four visits, but Jenkins says she’s sympathetic good humor than they have left in reserve. practices that endanger our ecosystems and consumers. to the frustration neighbors feel. Her own pilgrimages were a bit Mortensen has been trying to think of a catchy sign she could The MOBY DICK HOTEL and OYSTER FARM is moving of a reality check, and she’s well aware that visiting is a privilege: put up in her yard—some kind of ‘It’s not you; it’s everybody’ forward. Our new young inn keepers are excited about “it became clear to me that the Goonies house was in a residen- slogan that might encourage visitors to behave more respectfully. participating in this rejuvenation . . . tial neighborhood where people, not Data, Mikey and Brand, but Smyth and Foster have considered stenciling traffic instructions Although the Moby Dick can not yet sell its oysters real people, actually live. It is not an outdoor park or museum.” right onto the streets so the hordes can’t miss them, or even we look forward to when Willapa Bay receives the On the eve of the 30th Anniversary Celebration, far more heav- painting the curbs. all clear --no chemical spraying. Nature is a powerful healer ily marketed than the 25th, the residents of the Goondocks are Caplinger aims to kill the onslaught with kindness: “I try to be and OUR BAY will once again deserve preparing for an onslaught of visitors, not all of them as measured polite, and help the general tenor. People block my driveway all to be called pristine. as Jenkins. the time and it used to make me so mad, and now I charge them The City is ready, Estes says, and is working with the Chamber a joke.” In the meantime, there is still peace and to ensure people are in place to direct traffic flow and point visi- But ultimately, residents say, something more must be done, tranquility and amazing karma at the Moby tors to designated parking lots. and getting the City to take their plight more seriously is the es- Dick, seclusion and a beautiful bay view. As to the bigger picture, Estes thinks much of the Goonies fer- sential first step. And a wonderful breakfast after vor will die down after the 30th Anniversary: “It’s something we’re “They’re turning a blind eye to the suffering of the community a peaceful night’s sleep. going to try and continue to address and continue to work with at this point,” says Warren. “This process, I think, is the very tip Check in is 4:20pm -- we are after all the neighborhood, but I’m thinking after this event that we could of bringing this to light ... The only reason it appears to be a gray in Washington. . . see some numbers going down.” area is because someone has turned the lights out.” And Rachel Carson is starting to smile. 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11 June15 hipﬁshmonthly.com QFOLK LGBTQ community news Big Gay Skate Night Get your gay skate on!

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The Lower Columbia Q Center is hosting our ﬁrst gay skate night in conjunction with the Shanghaied Roller Dolls. Apprecia- tion to the Roller Dolls for offering the space to build capacity for the up and coming Q center located in Astoria. While the Q Center meets in Astoria we welcome all interested individuals in the Lower Columbia Region to participate and get involved.

Big Gay Skate Night is an all ages, family friendly event. Everyone is invited! Entry is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for skate rental. Kids get in free. Donations in excess of entry fee are welcome and appreciated. DJ Elive will be spinning and a snack bar will be provided by The Lower Columbia Q Center. Come support your local LGBT community and have a gay time doing it!

This Way Out marks almost 27 years on the air! The Lower Columbia Diversity Project A most delicious fundraiser of the year! 2015 marks presents: LOVE STORIES the 16th annual BITes fOr rIghTs Event. How personal narratives transformed On June 18th, 2015, restaurants, coffee shops, bars and bakeries around the state the Marriage Equality Campaign will donate a generous percentage of their day’s proceeds to Basic Rights Oregon. On this one day, you can feast to promote fairness for all LGBTQ Oregonians. w/Thalia Zepatos “This is really a team effort,” says BRO Exec. Dir. Jeanna Frazzini, “We’re so thank- ful to the supportive businesses who make this possible each year, but it can’t be a success without our supporters taking part. By dining out June 18th, you can support Basic Rights Oregon’s efforts in LGBTQ equality, as well as sending a powerful message to business owners that supporting our communities is good business!” Share where you’ll be dining for equality via Facebook and Twitter by participating 5IVSTEBZ +VOFUI in Basic Right’s Oregon’s social media contest, go to: basicrights.org. You could win QN +VEHF#PZ- a prize package from Salt and Straw with posting photos from your food adven- JOHUPO#VJMEJOH tures for Bites for Rights! $PNNFSDJBM4USFFU "TUPSJB03'3&& Astoria Manzanita Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro Left Coast Siesta On the eve of the Supreme Court’s ruling on T Paul’s Urban Café The Coaster Theatre Playhouse Presents marriage equality, please join us for a look back on the Marriage Equality campaign with one of It Could Be its most dedicated and passionate leaders. Thalia QUEER 101 at June 10 PFLAG Meeting Zepatos has thirty years’ experience as a com- Any One Of Us munity organizer, campaign manager and political Lincoln County consultant, focusing on building political power for HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED OCCC Staff. Recently they presented under-represented communities. ABOUT LGBT ISSUES and didn’t know LGBT 101 at a regional Adolescent She began fighting anti-LGBT ballot measures in who to ask? Here’s your chance to Health Conference in Astoria. her home state of Oregon in 1988, and has subse- learn from the experts, high school PFLAG is a national organization At Old Town Framing Co. quently been involved in fighting dozens of other students who have been studying and established to support gays, their anti-gay measures in communities across the US. teaching about issues affecting sexual families and friends through its mission Rod Nichols and Supple Rockers By Since 2004, when a wave of Constitutional minorities--lesbian, gay, bisexual, and of Education, Support and Advocacy. Alan Ayckbourn amendments banning same-sex marriage were transgender people. Research shows that LGBT students placed on the ballots of states across the country, The June 10 PFLAG meeting will who receive support from their fami- Book + Lyrics by Thalia has focused on cracking the messaging code focus on LGBT 101, a lesson designed lies, schools and communities are able howard ashman A British caper where on marriage, resulting in four statewide ballot wins to help students and adults under- to survive the stress and challenges far Music by in November, 2012 – the first-ever victories at the stand the four basic dimensions of better than students who don’t have you pick the ending. howard ashman ballot. human sexuality. GSA (Gay/Straight that support. SHOWS RUN IN REPERTORY Her collaborative approach to message research Alliance) students from Lincoln County PFLAG provides factual and helpful led to the development of Why Marriage Matters schools will teach and discuss their information and personal connec- June 12 - September 6, 2015 – a public education partnership of 30 state and experiences with gender identity, tions for families whose children or All performances begin at 7:30pm national organizations – and Familia es Familia, a gender expression, biological sex, and teens believe they may be among Sponsored by The Ocean Lodge, Inn at Cannon Beach, national partnership of two-dozen Latino civil rights sexual orientation. GSA students have the minority in sexual orientation or Lodges at Cannon Beach, Probuild/Milgard, Leland E.G. Larson, U.S. Bank, Candi & Jon Holzgrafe and Dennis’ 7 Dees organizations. presented this workshop to a variety gender identity. For more information, For more information, please contact the Lower of organizations in Lincoln County call Jeanne St.John at 541-265-7194. Tickets: 503-436-1242 or coastertheatre.com Columbia Diversity Project - lcdiversityproject@ including Senior & Disability Services, 6 – 7:30 pm, St. Stephen’s Church, SW 9th 108 N Hemlock Street, Cannon Beach, OR gmail.com or call 503-325-1895 Eddyville students and staff, and the & Hurbert, Newport.

June 15 hipﬁshmonthly.com 12 Fire Mountain School Ten Years In and a surfing Dream is being realized! Founded 1983 TO CREATE a vital and thriving NW Paddle Les-

A VISION women’s surfing community along sons held the North Coast of Oregon was Director Lexie Hallahan’s idea on beautiful Preschool - Elementary Ages when she started NW Women’s Surf Camps a decade ago. An Cullaby Falcon Cove, Oregon epiphany she had in the water while coaching her first women’s Lake. NW Accepting applications weekend of lessons for Cleanline Surf Shop in 2004, unleashed Women’s for the 2015-16 school year. her desire to teach women surfing and to share her passion for it. Surf Camps Summer Programs at FMS: Celebrating her business’s 10th year of surf camp events and les- always Nature Awareness Track (NAT) Ages 7-11 sons on June 5, 2015, her vision to expand both surfing and stand popular Pre/K (GNAT) program Ages 3-6 up paddling opportunities here, for both sexes and all ages, has women’s never ceased. Surf Week- July 7th – August 14th A dynamic teaching methodology Hallahan developed, which enders and Please contact Fire Mountain School (503)-436-2610 is unique to their program, builds a student’s skill base from one women’s E-mail: [email protected] of “newbie” to empowered beginner to advanced beginner surfer Day Surf Web: fremountainschool.org in a two day camp. Students learn the 12 essential skills of surfing Camps along with a comprehensive understanding of the “recipe for a begin in perfect wave” which are the six conditions surfers understand and July and know before they paddle out to surf at a location. Along with these run through skills and knowledge, students build confidence and excel with the September. exceptional coaching NWWSC’s coaches provide. Decades of com- These fabu- at Valhalla bined surfing knowledge, surf travel, NW surfing experience, along lously fun 4 Days A Week with their personal love as teachers both in and out of the water Girlfriend in their careers make an outstanding team of coaches for their Getaways Mon 7-8pm students. All coaches have current first aid and CPR certifications. are a must High Priestess of the Waves Tue 7-8pm Each event and lesson has a rescue board on the beach along to share with a first aid kit, if needed. “State of the art” Gath surf helmets with your Lexie Hallahan Thur 7-8pm are provided to all students to protect them from concussions or BFF’s! head injuries. Soft-top longboards provided in their events are not Women Sat 8-9am only more stable to learn on, but safer and they allow the students ages 13 to 70 years young are invited to be a part of them. The First Class Free! to increase their wave count dramatically over the shorter, epoxy enthusiasm, thrill and simple joy of these experiences are most surfboard shapes. “It’s all about getting your wave count up when memorable for NWWSC’s students. $5, drop-in Couples aren’t exempt from catching waves together and enjoy- $35 10-punch card ing some of the best gourmet food in the county during the 4th Annual Couples Surf & Gourmet Weekender in Cannon Beach. *Gym membership not required* Partnered with two premiere businesses there, The Ocean Lodge )XZ 4FBTJEFt&SJOtFHIPGTFUI!HNBJMDPN and EVOO Cannon Beach Cooking School, this three day weekend experience is an “over the top” getaway which six couples will share together this summer. For the budget minded who want to check out surfing, NW- A TribuTe To The ColumbiA river WSC offers seven Saturday Group Surf Lessons from June through September for adults and teens, women and men. These three July 17 - 18 hour surf experiences provide the necessary skills and knowledge Clatsop Community College to safely give catching a wave a try in a fun and supportive mixed Columbia Hall • Room 219 group environment. Family reunions can either book their space in one of these group lessons are set up their own group lessons during the week. 'PSBMMEFUBJMT EBUFT QSJDFTBOE"DUJWFDPNPOMJOFSFHJTUSBUJPO HP UPXXXOXXPNFOTTVSGDBNQTDPN'SPNUIFSF DMJDLPO$BNQTBOE UIFTVSGFWFOUPSHSPVQMFTTPOZPVSFJOUFSFTUFEJO'PSRVFTUJPOTPS you learn, so you can excel!”, Hallahan says. UPBSSBOHFBQSJWBUF TFNJQSJWBUF DVTUPNHSPVQPSTQFDJBMFWFOU New NWWSC offerings this summer season include a Couples DPOUBDU%JSFDUPS-FYJF)BMMBIBOBUTVSGDBNQT!OXXPNFOTTVSG- Day Surf Camp on August 1 and two Sunday Group Stand Up DBNQTDPNPSDBMMIFSBU SESSION ONE – Friday, July 17 at 7 pm JOE LEAHY will provide a retrospective on the automobile passenger ferries which were At Old Town Framing Co. a unique part of our history from 1921through 1966. Rod Nichols and Supple Rockers LCDR TORREY BERTHEAU will provide an overview of the work of the Coast Guard on the Columbia. Old Town Frame Co. hosts artist Rod Nichols the month of June. Dulcye Taylor of Old Town discloses that Nichols ‘is Clatsop SESSION TWO – Saturday, July 18 at 9 am County’s best kept art secret.’ Nichol’s studied painting & art history RICHARD TURNER will talk about salmon and at Southern Illinois University, spent a year painting in a Paris cha- steelhead hatcheries in the Columbia River Basin. teau and attended the New York School of Holography in Manhat- MARK PAULSON will introduce us to a history of tan. Locally, Rod is known as a chef and food activist. Feast on his the Columbia River Pilots and why they are needed. deliciously detailed, lusciously large oil paintings at Old Town Fram- LOCAL SINGERS HOBE KYTR and MARY GARVEY ing, whilst feasting on delectables dished up by the North Coast will be performing Food Web - edible art and an inspirational array of food art by local “Songs of the River and the Northwest” elementary school students. Go on by for a bite and get an update in each session. on the teaching kitchen construction project at 577 18th St. COST -- $15 per session. An optional dinner will be Supple Rockers will also be in the house, having its first local art offered on Friday at 6pm and an optional breakfast will showing at Old Town. be provided on Saturday at 8am, each for an additional $15. It’s all happening on 2nd Saturday Art Walk at 1287 Commercial in Astoria Contact Robert McClelland at 503-894-0187 or [email protected] for more information. 13 June15 hipfishmonthly.com One Step At A Time 13th June 13 - 28 Blind Pilot’s Astoria Music Festival Israel Nebeker by Robin Bacior

“He was my biggest mentor in songwriting, because he was so familiar and intimate with the creative process inside and out, and being a teacher too helped him to express himself about it,” Nebeker said. “I would have conversations with him about songwriting and the creative process and how it all relates, like I’ve never had with anyone else. It was a really good path to follow. I know I’m biased, but he really approached it with very true intention.” Royal Nebeker passed away in the fall as Israel was in the midst of working on Blind Pilot’s newest album, which led Israel to pause recording and change his direction. “Writing this last album, I felt within a cycle,” Nebeker said. “I feel like everybody goes through FAMILIAR WITH this, there’s certain chapters to learn certain things. I EXPRESSION ON JEAN SIBELIUS in the portrait above speaks worlds. IF YOU’RE BLIND PILOT, which was within one of those cycles at the time of my dad’s most are, you know there’s just something about death, and I think at that point I had to take a step THEThe early 20th Century composer wrote most of his major works in the them. Though their songs could be described as fairly back and process that a little bit before continuing to early part of his life, and become a living legend in his beloved Finland, for his com- write, not only because it’s an important time to honor straightforward folk, there’s a level of honesty and raw positions played a key role in the identity of the country, its people and indepen- heart within them that transcends that simplicity and and mourn, but it took me out of that cycle so much, it dence from Russia in 1917. has hit a collective nerve. That’s no accident. I recently was going one direction, but now I needed to find out sat down with Blind Pilot’s co-creator Israel Nebeker. this new cycle.” His expression, the power and beauty of music. We talked on a wide variety of topics, from fame, This new cycle led Nebeker into other projects like Earlier this year, Astoria Music Festival and the Finlandia Foundation together scoring his first film, and producing the newest Von songwriting, and projects outside of Blind Pilot, to his presented a full concert of Sibelius performed by his direct descendant, pianist Trapps EP, Dancing In Gold. Though it wasn’t Blind father Royal Nebeker’s recent passing. As Nebeker Russimeri Teppo and cellist Jussi Makkonen. The music was moving and one could spoke, it became clear how he’s kept his original intent Pilot, there was a and perspective throughout these ups and downs, “You know when someone puts out music that you not miss the love of Finland in these compositions – through folk melodies and the even if that meant stepping back, which it often has. like, to a certain degree you almost feel ownership capture of the sheer beauty of Finland’s natural environment, from darkness, to cold Blind Pilot began in 2007, when Nebeker and Ryan over it - like those are my songs, even though they’re and snow and clear blue and green of its lakes and forests. This year AMF celebrates not - that’s how I felt about [The Von Trapps] songs,” Dobrowski came together for a summer simply to the 150th anniversary of Sibelius, (Sibelius 150 Jubilee) with numerous opportunities record an album. The two worked out of a building Nebeker said. “That was key for me, then I just treated to once again explore and enjoy his definitive melodies and orchestral textures. comprised of artist studios on the Astoria waterline them like they were. Once I hit that threshold it felt (getting the name Blind Pilot from the pilot boats really familiar.” Within the core classical programming of AMF, each year new themes are weaved passing daily), bringing in friends to record, which led The Von Trapps had hired on Portlander Richie into the mix, and it’s ever-exciting to see and hear what will be next and who will be Greene to arrange strings for the album. After hitting to a six-piece formation and their debut, Three Rounds playing it, in addition to special events which transform to repeats, such as the clas- and a Sound, and fairly quick fame. When it came time it off, Nebeker invited Greene to work on arrange- sic silent film series. to follow up with new songs, it meant merging that ments for the new Blind Pilot record, and eventually original simplicity with mainstream success. a variation of those arrangements that Nebeker will This year the incredible ENSO String Quartet culminates the third weekend. An “That first album I wrote with the intention of a be performing this year at the Astoria Classical Music Elizabethan air about the festival, well . . . Italian Elizabethan, with Donizetti’s MARIA Festival. Under the theme of Night Music, Nebeker will very basic tour and playing to five to ten people, STUARDA (Mary, Queen of Scots), starring Angela Meade, (speaking of queens,) as be backed by a string quartet including festival staple and hoping to connect with the world in a very small Elizabeth I’s rival. To echo the theme, An Elizabethan Garland at The PAC features way,” Nebeker said. “When that changed- that was Sergi Antonov on cello. Not only will this be Nebeker’s a little tricky, finding that space of really connecting first time participating in the festival, it’ll be one of the the music of the era; madrigals, lute songs, and joyful instrumental dances per- to an emotional core that exists in a song or me, that first times playing these new songs live, a type of raw formed by a Renaissance band of performers (sounds frisky). doesn’t have anything to do with success or fans. The material Nebeker’s never brought to listeners before. The 3 B’s, Bach, Beethoven and Brahms are prominent, with an All Beethoven con- Maybe that’s what makes for that just something. short answer is I tried not to think of that as much as cert, Bach’s St. John Passion and Brahms on the menu for the always awe-inspiring possible and remain in the song. That second album, “There’s a lot of surprising beauty, the idea of what Friday eve, Chamber Music All-Stars, and their benevolent leader and master of keys I definitely had to tell myself some lies and develop strength comes when it’s needed. It’s occurred to me some work habit tricks. As soon as that would peek in- that I’m going to need to overcome any hesitation to Cary Lewis. how’s this gonna sound on a stage, how’s this gonna impose upon all the people these darker ideas. You Israel Nebeker brings today’s cutting-edge concept of chamber pop to the festival, always have to step toward the audience and try to sound on a record- I would have to just take a break and of course the talented academy vocalists will be going about town with their and just go for a hike or something and go back when make that emotional connection, even if it’s vulnerable, glorious pipes! I wasn’t worried about those things.” that’s the best time to do it.” Speak with any artist, that type of discipline isn’t Israel Nebeker performs at the Astoria Music Festival, So much to choose from, and make sure you do. easy to obtain, but Nebeker learned by example from his father, Royal Nebeker, a well-known painter within Tuesday, June 16, PAC 7:30pm. He’ll be presenting Happiest Festival Season to all the music lovers! And who in the world isn’t? the Astoria community, internatinally abroad, and for- new songs, joined by string quartet, and AMF cellist - Dinah Urell mer Art Director at Clatsop Community College. Sergi Antonov.

June 15 hipﬁshmonthly.com 14 Elizabeth I and her cousin Mary Stuart, Queen June 13 - 28 of Scots, whose bloody rivalry inspired 13th Donizetti’s Maria Stuarda (opera in concert performed on June 28). Program includes madrigals, lute songs, and joyful instrumental dances performed by a Renaissance band of Astoria Music Festival performers, plus a rare showing of Thomas Edison’s 18-second flm, “The Execution of Mary Stuart” from 1895. Free admission to all those attending in Renaissance dress! Hideki Yamaya, lute/theorbo; Amy Hansen, soprano; Julia Brown, organ/harpsichord; Phil and Gayle Neuman, diverse Renaissance instruments Violinist Sarah Kwak and Pianist/Chamber Director Cary Lewis THURSDAY, JUNE 18 7:30 PM A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: CLASSIC SILENT FILM WITH ORGAN - LT SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Back by popular demand! Hollywood Theater organ- 4:00 PM CELEBRITY CHAMBER MUSIC MATINEE - LT ist Bob Salisbury takes the Liberty Theater back to its -DVORAK Sonatina in G Major for Violin and Piano, silent movie roots with Wings, a 1927 WWI romantic Op. 100 drama starring Clara Bow, “Buddy” Rogers, and the very -BRAHMS Trio in E-Flat Major for Violin, Horn (Cello) young Gary Cooper. Filmed just two years after the Lib- The ENSO String Quarter and Piano, Op. 40 erty Theater’s opening, Wings won the frst Academy -HONEGGER Sonatina for Violin and Cello Award for Best Picture. -SIBELIUS Quartet in C Minor for Two Violins, Cello and Sponsored by Rodgers Instruments, LLC Piano Yamaya, lute/theorbo; The Ensemble of Oregon, Patrick (Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the com- McDonough, director; Astoria Festival Orchestra; Keith SATURDAY, JUNE 27 poser’s birth) FRIDAY, JUNE 19 Clark, conductor. 4:00 PM MATINEE ORGAN RECITAL BY HECTOR OLIVERA 7:30 PM CHAMBER MUSIC ALL-STARS - LT Martin Chalifour and Sarah Kwak, violins; Sergey An- Acclaimed Argentinian organist Hector Olivera returns -BEETHOVEN String Quintet after the “Kreutzer” So- tonov, cello; Cary Lewis, piano SUNDAY, JUNE 21 this season for a special concert on the powerful Rodg- nata, Op. 47 5:00 PM SYMPHONIC SUNDAY: ers organ. The Los Angeles Times called him “One of the -BRAHMS Hungarian Dances for Piano Four-Hands BEETHOVEN’S TRIPLE CONCERTO and FIDELIO - LT greatest organists in the world today.” SATURDAY, JUNE 13 -SIBELIUSPiano Quintet in G Minor 7:30 PM GALA OPENING: ALL-BEETHOVEN - LT This summer’s featured ensemble, the Hermitage Piano -J.S. BACH Choral Prelude Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier (Commemorating the 150th Trio, stars in Beethoven’s concerto for three virtuoso (arr. Olivera) -Overture to the Creatures of Anniversary of the composer’s Prometheus, Op. 43 soloists. Led by soloists of the Metropolitan Opera, a -MOZART Fantasia in F Minor, K. 608 birth) massed chorus joins Keith Clark and the Festival Or- -GUILMANTSonata No. 8 in A Major, Op. 91 -Concerto in D Major for Violin Astoria Festival Chamber Play- and Orchestra, Op. 61 -Sym- chestra for the triumphal fnal act of Beethoven’s only -SIBELIUS Finlandia (arr. Olivera) ers: Misha Keylin and Anthea opera, in which a political prisoner is recused from a Other works to be announced from the stage Spon- phony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67 Kreston, violins; Sergey Antonov Martin Chalifour, violin; Keith secret dungeon by his faithful wife, all set to music of sored by Rodgers Instruments, LLC and Jason Duckles, cellos; Ilya revolutionary zeal. Opera in concert; sung in German Clark, conductor; Astoria Festival Kazantsev and Cary Lewis, piano Orchestra with English supertitles. 7:30 PM CARY LEWIS with the ENSO STRING QUARTET -BEETHOVEN Triple Concerto in C Major, Op. 56 (Her- LT Pianist Cary Lewis joins the exciting young Ensō SUNDAY, JUNE 14 SATURDAY, JUNE 20 mitage Piano Trio) String Quartet for an intimate evening of chamber 4:00 PM SERGEY’S ANNUAL -Fidelio (Act 2), Op. 72 5:00 PM SYMPHONIC SUNDAY: music. Our Sibelius 150th Jubilee concludes with the HAPPY HOUR with the HERMIT- Allan Glassman, Florestan; Emily Pulley, Leonore; Deac FINLANDIA - LT composer’s greatest chamber work, “Intimate Voices.” AGE PIANO TRIO - LT Guidi, Rocco; Richard Zeller, Don Fernando; Matthew Hay- -BERNSTEIN Overture to “Can- -DVORAK Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81 Cellist Sergey Antonov, Gold ward, Pizarro; David Hydorn, Jaquino; Jocelyn Thomas, dide” -SIBELIUS String Quartet in D Minor, Op. 56, Voces Medal Cellist in the Internation- Marzelline; Astoria Festival Apprentice Vocal Artists; North -TCHAIKOVSKY Concerto No. 1 Intimes al Tchaikovsky Competition, Coast Chorale, Denise Reed, Director; Astoria Festival for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 23 Ensō String Quartet (Maureen Nelson, violin; Ken Hamao, returns for this annual audi- Orchestra and Chorus; Keith Clark, Conductor -ROY HARRIS Symphony No. 3 violin; Melissa Reardon, viola; Richard Belcher, cello), Cary ence favorite, joined by fellow -SIBELIUS Finlandia, Op. 23 Lewis, piano members of the Hermitage (Commemorating the 150th MONDAY, JUNE 22 Trio, violinist Misha Keylin and Anniversary of the composer’s 7:30 PM YOUNG ARTISTS PLAY MENDELSSOHN SUNDAY, JUNE 28 pianist Ilya Kazantsev. “Three birth) FREE CONCERT! - LT 5:00 PMGRAND FINALE: DONIZETTI’S MARIA STUARDA of Russia’s most spectacular Ilya Kazantsev, piano; Keith Clark, The Hermitage Piano Trio joins the Instrumental Ap- (Mary, Queen of Scots) - LT young soloists…turned in a conductor; Astoria Festival Orchestra prentices to perform two romantic masterpieces by a Angela Meade, America’s reigning queen of bel canto performance of such power and sweeping passion that teenaged Felix Mendelssohn. opera, stars in Donizetti’s dramatic tale of political it left you nearly out of breath.” The Washington Post.” TUESDAY, JUNE 16 -MENDELSSOHN Double Concerto in D Minor intrigue, family dysfunction, and religious strife. Ac- (Transcribed for Cello, Piano and Strings by Sergey 7:30 PM NIGHT MUSIC with Blind Pilot’s Israel Nebeker claimed French-Canadian soprano Alexandra Deshort- Antonov) PAC-Clatsop County’s own Israel Nebeker, singer- SATURDAY, JUNE 20 ies portrays Queen Elizabeth I of England, as she and 7:30 PM J.S. BACH:ST. JOHN PASSION, BWV 234, Version -Octet for Strings in E-Flat Major, Op. 20 songwriter and leader of the sensational indie folk-rock her cousin Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, vie for power IV: 1749 - LT Instrumental Apprentice Artists; Misha Keylin, Violin; Ilya band Blind Pilot. and the love of a nobleman. Cast includes Metropolitan Bach’s powerful telling of the fnal days of Jesus of Naz- Kazantsev, Piano; Sergey Antonov, Cello and Conductor -MOZART Eine Kleine Nacht Musik, K. 525 Opera baritone Richard Zeller and rising star tenor areth is a work of searing intensity, as dramatic as any -SONDHEIM Music from “A Little Night Music” Aaron Blake. Opera in concert; Pacifc Northwest Pre- opera. Retold by the Evangelist, John’s Gospel traces -NEBEKER Songs of the Night (string quartet version) THURSDAY, JUNE 25 and FRIDAY, JUNE 26 miere; sung in Italian with English supertitles. the path from the capture in Gethsemane to the trial -SCHOENBERG Transfgured Night, Op. 4 (with flm by 7:30 PM MOZART’S DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE (The Magic Angela Meade, Mary; Alexandra Deshorties, Queen Eliza- before Pilate and the tragic culmination at Golgotha. Takafumi Uehara) Flute) - PAC beth I; Aaron Blake, Roberto, Duke of Leicester; Richard Soloists and chorus depict biblical characters, Roman Israel Nebeker, singer-songwriter and leader of Blind Pilot; Festival Vocal and Instrumental Apprentice Artists pres- Zeller, Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury; Matthew Hayward, Lord soldiers, and an uncontrollable mob. Solo arias provide other performers TBA ent a pair of fully staged performances of Mozart’s The Cecil; Angela Niederloh, Anna Kennedy; Apprentice Vocal heartfelt commentary and the chorus responds with Magic Flute, in a charming and innovative production Artists and Festival Chorus; Astoria Festival Orchestra; hymns of personal refection. Sung in German with Keith Clark, conductor WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 that sets the action in Astoria, complete with Columbia English supertitles. River Bar Pilots, the Coast Guard, and even a pirate. 7:30 PM AN ELIZABETHAN GARLAND Oliver Mercer, Evangelist; Richard Zeller, Christus; Mat- Sung in German with English dialogue and supertitles. Programs and artists subject to change PAC-Renaissance music from the time of England’s thew Hayward, Peter/Pilot; Amy Hansen, Soprano; Hideki Brian Staufenbiel, Stage Director; Olivia Tsui, Conductor

15 June15 hipﬁshmonthly.com GoingsOn: June‘15 day-by-day in the columbia paciﬁc LightBox Photographic Gallery celebrates its 6th anniversary with the opening and artist’s reception of the Plastic Fantastic Show VI June 13

THIS ANNUAL GROUP EXHIBIT began with LightBox’s love for images made with basic plastic “toy” film cameras and as a way to celebrate the gallery’s anniversary each year. This method of photography has gained popularity because of the freedom possible using cameras with less than perfect optics and control with unpredictable and sometimes extraordinarily beautiful results. A large number of photographers from around the world shoot images primarily with these basic cameras, creating unique photos that are captured on film. Internationally renowned fine art photographer Susan Burn- stine of Los Angeles once again juried the exhibit. Susan uses homemade cameras consisting of plastic lenses and vintage Jing Jung Lucky, Here and Not Here Jim Rohan, Around camera and household parts. She has become a highly ac- 70 exhibits since opening, LightBox has become an important Northwest photo- claimed photographic artist shooting with film and using rudimentary cameras of her graphic resource, hosting national and regional artists’ with exhibits of fine photog- own design. raphy, conducting artists’ presentations and workshops, all as part of their goal to “It was my great honor to act as juror for the Plastic Fantastic exhibit for the fifth provide a center for the promotion of creative and alternative photography on the time. Each consecutive year, submissions become more interesting and this year was North Coast of Oregon. no exception. Perhaps what I love the most about curating this show is having the The Plastic Fantastic Show VI runs from June 13th until July 7th. Every month pleasure of viewing new work from a number of Plastic Fantastic regular exhibitors, LightBox exhibits Silver Gelatin prints from the LightBox Darkroom Members. Light- including two of this year’s award winners; Jim Rohan and Amy Fichter. Congratu- Box offers memberships as a way of becoming part of the community of supporters lations to all the artists who had work selected for this year’s exhibit and heartfelt that help to further the mission of the gallery. LightBox provides fine art reproduc- applause to everyone who submitted work.” tion, restorations, photographic printing, and other photographic services. LightBox ~ Susan Burnstine. is located at 1045 Marine Drive in Astoria, hours are Tuesday - Saturday 11 - 5:30. LightBox opened in Astoria on June 13, 2009. Chelsea and Michael Granger Contact LightBox at 503-468-0238 or at [email protected], and visit light- established the venue to educate in the photographic arts. In six years, and with over box-photographic.com for more info and to enjoy past, current and upcoming exhibits.

Coaster Theater Summer Rep, Yep! Dance Your Joy at Wednesday This summer at the Coaster Theatre you can see AAMC -10am - 11am Thai Chi w/ a British caper where you pick the ending, or you Little Shop of Horrors Monday Angela Sidlo can experience a deviously delicious out-of-this- Book & Lyrics by Howard Ashman -10am-11am Thai Chi Angela -7:00-8:15pm Belly Dance world musical experience. JUNE - SEPT Music by Alan Menken Sidlo with Jessamyn Grace Directed by Patrick Lathrop Thursday Musical Direction by Chris Engbretson -5:30-6:30pm Ballet with Assistant Director, Joseph Oyala Trixie Gunn -9:00-10:00am Zumba Toning It Could be Anyone of Us Opens June 19 Tuesday with Nayelli Dalida Written by Alan Ayckbourn Tix: $18 or $23 -9:00-10:00am Zumba Fitness -5:30-6:30pm Tai Chi with Directed by Ryan Hull with Nayelli Dalida Angela Sidlo Opens June 12 Tix: $15, $20 -5:30----6:30pm Core Class/ Saturday In a windswept country house a family of artistic The meek ﬂoral assistant Seymour Krelborn Strength Training with Trixie -6pm -7pm & 7pm-8pm failures wrangles over a will: a detective who has stumbles across a new breed of plant he names Gunn Argentine Tango with Estelle never solved a case; a writer whose works have “Audrey II” – after his coworker crush. This foul- -6:30-7:30pm Ballroom with Olivares never been published, an artist who’s never shown mouthed carnivore promises unending fame and Jen Miller a painting and a composer whose compositions fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as -7:30-8:30pm West Coast have never been performed, and a dysfunctional he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, For current schedule and teenager. The prime ingredients for a murder Seymour discovers Audrey II’s out of this world Swing with Jen Miller instructor contact: astoriaart- mystery, but the victim is not who it should be, origins and intent towards global domination! -8:30-9:30pm West Coast sandmovement.com. 342 10th and the murder’s identity changes overnight. Swing Practice Hour hosted St. in Astoria Throw in some tongue in cheek humor for some by Tim O’Brien comedic thrills.

June 15 hipfishmonthly.com 16 MORE MUSIC Nick Jaina and Israel Nebeker Sou’ Wester Fri June 26 Nick Jaina is a musician and writer from Portland, Oregon and has released several albums including 2013’s “Primary Perception” on Fluff and Gravy Records, and 2010’s “A Bird in the Opera House” on Hush Records. He is a co-founder and musical director of the Satellite Ballet and Collective in New York City, and has composed music for ballets and contemporary dances, featuring dancers from the New York City Ballet and Juilliard. Ask Nick Jaina about his time spent as Artist-In-Residence at the Sou’wester, the writing 20 songs in one-day project, and about his new book, “Get It While You Can.” Israel Nebeker is singer, songwriter and leader of the sensational indie folk rock band Blind Pilot. Sam Densmore Head To Seaview, WA and get a night in a trailer! Sam Densmore is a Portland smartly succinct songwriting based singer/songwriter; RIYL make for a strong and impres- Wilco, Elliot Smith, Beatles, David sive double whammy. Moreover, Bowie, Neutral Milk Hotel. In Densmore plays a mean acoustic ART HAPPENING Driftwood Poets Open Mic. Poetry Reading. summer of 2012, he released a guitar and never degenerates into Friday 5 Seaside Art Walk. 5 – 8pm at Galleries and Goonies Day Celebration. In and near Free, 6 – 8pm at the Driftwood Public Library CD and digital download of my mushy cliché at any point...”— MUSIC other businesses in Seaside & Gearhart. Astoria. thegoondocks.org/30th-anniversa- in Lincoln City. double EP called “Ku Thar Tik Jersey Beat Jennifer Goodenberger. Jazz piano. No Art Show Opening. Ceramics by Brian ry-2015.html - Sad Songs For A Sad World/ OUTSIDE Thursday, June 11, 8pm [pickled cover, 6 – 8:30pm at the Bridgewater Bistro Johnstone and watercolors by Patsy Chapin. Cat Years” to rave reviews, “Sam First Sunday Family Program. A time for fun Paddle Trip. Participants must supply their fsh], Long Beach,WA in Astoria. 2 – 4pm at the Garibaldi Museum. Densmore’s pleasant voice and flled family experiences and are inspired by own kayak and PFD. Experienced paddlers Gerle Haggard. An all-girl Merle Haggard the museum’s 3D movies: Galapagos and FOOD & DRINK only. Reservations recommended. 8 – 10am tribute band. No cover, 9pm at the Voodoo Turtle Vision. Included with paid admission. Wine Tasting. Oregon Pinot Gris, Part 1. 1 – at the Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Room in Astoria. 10:30am – 3:30pm at the Columbia River 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria 541-270-0610 Kevin Selfe & The Tornadoes. No cover, 9pm Maritime Museum in Astoria. at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City. HAPPENING OUTSIDE Goonies Day Celebration. In and near Western Haunts. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Nehalem Bay Crab Derby. tagged crabs will Thursday 11 Norman Jim Rohan, Around Long Beach. Astoria. thegoondocks.org/30th-anniversa- be released in Nehalem Bay and one crab MUSIC ry-2015.html HAPPENING will be worth $1,000! Many other prizes will Sam Densmore. No cover, 8pm at the Adrift Game Day at the Library. Relax and have fun be awarded. $10 to enter derby. 9am – 5pm First Friday Nights. Pirate Bash. A mix of live Hotel in Long Beach. Sylvester with family and friends at the library’s free at Kelly’s Brighton Marina, Wheeler. music, games, flm screenings, skills demon- Paddle Trip. Participants must supply their monthly Game Day. Choose from a wide strations, and hands-on activities. A cash bar Photo Hiking. Hike with professional own kayak and PFD. Experienced paddlers variety of board games, card games, and and inspired snacks will be available. Free photographers learn basic techniques. $20 only. Reservations recommended. 9 – 11am LEGO® bricks for all ages. 2 – 4pm at the Down Home Blues is Nor- admittance, 7 – 9pm at the Barbey Maritime per person. 9 – 11am at Spring Lake, Lincoln at the Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Astoria Public Library. man Sylvester at the Merry Center in Astoria. City. 3541-994-3405 541-270-0610 Garden Festival. Come and explore one of Tme in Downtown Astoria. Goonies Day Celebration. In and near THEATER Friday, June 12, 9:30pm. Astoria. thegoondocks.org/30th-anniversa- the best gardens in the PNW. 10am – 3pm at The Orphans. Comedy. 2pm at the Barn CAn of Food for the Food ry-2015.html the Connie Hansen Garden in Lincoln City. Community Playhouse in Tillamook. Tickets Friday 12 Bank or $5 Donation Goonies Block Party. Free, noon – 8pm, on OUTSIDE at 503-842-7940 MUSIC 9th St between Commercial and Marine in Free Admission to WA State Parks. Jennifer Goodenberger. Jazz piano. No Astoria. cover, 6 – 8:30pm at the Bridgewater Bistro Nehalem Bay Crab Derby. tagged crabs will Monday 8 in Astoria. Goonies 80s Dance. Live 80s music, Trufe be released in Nehalem Bay and one crab Shufe contest and 80s Fashion Contest. MUSIC Blake Noble. No cover, 9pm at the Adrift will be worth $1,000! Many other prizes will Will West. No cover, 8pm at the Adrift Hotel $15, 9pm – 2am at the Astoria Event Center. be awarded. Live music on Saturday night Hotel in Long Beach. Number of attendees is limited, buy tickets in Long Beach. at 6pm. $10 to enter derby. 9am – 5pm at Johnny Wheels and the Walkers. No cover, ahead at squareup.com/market/columbia- Tuesday 9 Kelly’s Brighton Marina, Wheeler. 9pm at Roadhouse 101 in Lincoln City. bar-productions-llc/goonies-s-dance MUSIC THEATER Love Cop with Nyk at Night. No cover, 9pm THEATER Will West. No cover, 8pm at the Adrift Hotel The Orphans. Comedy. 7pm at the Barn at the Voodoo Room in Astoria. The Orphans. Comedy. 7pm at the Barn in Long Beach. Community Playhouse in Tillamook. Tickets Norman Sylvester. Blues. $5 cover, or free ad- Community Playhouse in Tillamook. Tickets Like a Rocket. $5 cover, 9pm at the San Dune at 503-842-7940 at 503-842-7940 mission with donation of canned food. 9pm Pub in Manzanita. at the Merry Time Bar & Grill in Astoria. Saturday 6 Sunday 7 FOOD & DRINK HAPPENING Beer Pairing Dinner. The chefs and brewers Comedy on the Coast. With Jackie Flynn, MUSIC of Buoy Beer Company will present a unique MUSIC Barry Neal, and Debbie Praver. $15, 8pm at Lonesome Highway. 10am – 3pm at the menu of fve courses pairing local fare and Pacifc Trombone Quartet. $15, 1pm at the Chinook Winds in Lincoln City. Lincoln City Cultural Center. Astoria Sunday Market. Buoy Beer brews. Tickets & reservations at David Drury. Jazz guitar. No cover, 6 – Richard T and Friends. Blues Brunch. No the Buoy Beer Taproom in Astoria. 6 – 8pm. LECTURE 8:30pm at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. cover, 11:30am – 2pm at the Bridgewater 503-325-4540 Oregon Transformed. WWII Legacies on the Coast. The “Oregon Transformed” series Gerle Haggard. No cover, 8pm at the Bistro in Astoria. considers long-term impacts of World War Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview. James Dean Kindle & The Eastern Oregon Wednesday 10 II in local regions around the state within Playboys. Americana. No cover. 8pm at Fort The Half Hearted Will West & The Friendly Strangers. $5 cover, MUSIC broad thematic frameworks. With David George Brewery & Public House in Astoria. These two veterans of the Simon and Garfunkel, and Roy 9pm at the San Dune Pub in Manzanita. Will West. No cover, 8pm at the Adrift Hotel Lewis, Steve McQuiddy, and Laura Jane Gif- Blue Evolution. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse Will West. No cover, 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. ford. Free, 7pm at the Cannon Beach History Portland music scene - Matthew Orbison, you’ll enjoy the Half Henry Curl and Chris Hayes Hearted. 101 in Lincoln City. in Long Beach. HAPPENING Center & Museum. bring a blend amazing covers Norman Sylvester. No cover, 9pm at Road- Moore Bush Project. No cover, 8:30pm at the Night of All Knowledge Trivia Tournament. OUTSIDE June 27, Peninsula Arts Cen- of favorite songs and compel- house 101 in Lincoln City. Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. A team trivia competition. Free, 6pm at the Open Spaces Bird Walk. Audubon society ter, LB, WA, 7pm, $12, Beer & Seaside Library. ling originals to the Peninsula. Western Haunts. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Will West. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long volunteers will lead the walk. 9am at Devils Wine available. Long Beach. Beach. LITERARY Lake in Lincoln City. 541-996-1224 If you like the sounds of U2, Listings continued on pg. 21 - 23 17 June15 hipfishmonthly.com Astoria Midsummer scandinavian festival This year’s featured performers: June 19 - 21 Clatsop County fairgrounds HELENE BLUM & HARALD HAUGAARD ENSEMBLE Helene Blum and Harald Haugaard come together in an outstanding ensemble that performs traditional and contemporary Danish music with great passion. Blum and Haugaard tour regularly and have captured the hearts of audi- ences in Europe, North America and Japan. They will perform in Astoria as a quintet with cellist Elise Pedersen and guitarists Mat- tias Pérez and Mikkel Grue. This is their third visit to the Festival, Viking Take Overs and many an festival-goer hopes it is just one of many more. Accordian Jams Performances: 6 PM, Friday, June 19 - Arena HE RICH HERITAGE of the Astoria Scandinavian Festival will fill 12 Noon, Saturday, June 20 - Exhibit Hall Tyou with delight in foods, sounds and the sense of this part of 2 PM, Saturday, June 20 - Exhibit Hall the world that so many North Coast natives descend from. 4 PM, Saturday, June 20 - Exhibit Hall It’s 3 Days of music, dance, traditions, and oh yes,the beer 12 Noon, Sunday, June 21 - Exhibit Hall garden (with live performances). A full schedule is available on the 2 PM, Sunday, June 21 - Exhibit Hall web, or just take the day and experience the continual offering on 3 stages, in the shopping area, and many opportunities to try your own feet at folk dancing. A Pannukakku Breakfast, Viking Dinner, or the delectables avail- SINDRE & able in the food booths will feed your soul and hungry spirit while KRISTOFFER you bounce along to the sweet music of the Scandinavian coun- Hex Burnings Button Accordion tries, full of heart and liveliness. Duo This year an inaugural performance by the LIBERTY THEATER Sindre Fotland and PLAYERS is DORA. (5:30pm Friday and Sat, 3pm on Sunday). Kristoffer Kleive- DORA is a one act comedy written by Pauline Phelps in 1932. land, both studied The script was recently discovered in the attic of Finnish Brother- traditional music hood’s Suomi Hall and is believed to have been performed on at the Ole Bull Academy of Nor- stage there. Dora is a Swedish immigrant maid who has saved her way, and both are hard earned money for seven years. Suddenly her hiding place champions of their instruments. WhatUXPplayers of the Diatonic has been sold to a junk man. The fun begins with everyone trying two row accordion can do together, you’ll have to take the pleasure to find the money. The play will be presented in reader’s theater of finding out. format. Performances: Performers from all over the North West come to the festival, 5 PM, Friday, June 19 - Arena and through the sponsorship of generous donors, cutting edge 11 AM, Saturday, June 20 - Exhibit Hall artists from Scandinavia are a new tradition. 1 PM, Saturday, June 20 - Exhibit Hall www.astoriascanfest.com Wild Troll Kisses Located in Downtown Astoria’s Historical District 332 12th Street 503-325-7600

Diamonds and Gems ALWAYS Oil Paintings, Watercolors and Prints at Wholesale Prices Antique Silver and Glass, Porcelains Beautiful and Unique Engagement Rings Custom Design and Expert Repairs Email: [email protected] Antique and Vintage Jewelry TOP PRICES PAID FOR GOLD & SILVER! June 15 hipfishmonthly.com 18 art happens. re: creation Sid Deluca: The Car Show charlotte bruhn at Luminari Arts at KALA KALA presents Astoria-based collage artist Sid Deluca in The Car Show, the month of June, opening 2nd Saturday Art Walk, June 13, 5-8pm. Deluca was heavily influenced by juxtaposition at the age of 7 when he visited The New York World’s Fair and rode on Ford Motor Company’s Magic Skyway. One would sit in a convertible car and be transported through a diorama of prehistoric life. Riding through a jungle of dinosaurs in a Thunderbird convertible left a lasting impression on him, and he’s been viewing the world through an absurdist’s eye ever since. “Collages are my little movie scenes stuck on a page and framed.” Through the process of archival ink jet First Supper by Bruhn printing on cotton rag, ( known as the gi- NOVA by Deluca LUMINARI ARTS presents re: creation, per” will be supplemented with images of clée print process ) Deluca’s collages meld Find your favorite vintage mobile in a time travel an exciting exhibition of new mosaics by “Kuan yin”, “Guadalupe”, “Medusa” and together in painterly fashion, producing evocative renaissance twist in “The Car Show.” proprietor/artist Charlotte Bruhn. Mosaics other archetypal figures from mythological mash-ups that instantly ignite an intuitive psychologi- KALA@Hipfishmontly is located at 1017 Marine are pieces composed of ceramic tile and themes. cal response in the viewer. Drive in Astoria. grouted; Bruhn adds a twist by creating Suitable accompaniment for the show all the tiles herself in high definition detail is special musical guests, local ensemble and relief, the result being intense, colorful Acustica, bringing their international reper- and three dimensional scenes reminiscent toire of danceable music! of ancient statuary and sacred works from a June 13, Second Saturday Art walk, 5 to Ryan Dobrowski bygone era. Featured piece “The First Sup- 8 pm, 1133 Commercial in Astoria. On My Own Don Gray Paintings at IMOGEN Michelle Gallagher Sculpture has cultivated a successful career Judith Altruda Trunk Show as a musician, honing his skills as a drummer since childhood, he has at RiverSea also consistently worked to express himself through painting, earning a RIVERSEA GALLERY is pleased to present Ex- panse, a solo exhibition of paintings by DON BFA from University of Oregon. GRAY. In this series of new work, the artist em- About his journey he states, “I bodies coastal themes in his signature, loose would ride all day and often go for painterly style, without depicting literal scenes. hikes in the evening, stopping to His paintings easily move between abstract to MANY ARTISTS can spend a life- take photos along the way. The representational and often straddle the line time trying to master one art form, landscape there reminded me somewhere in between. Meet the artist at the Ryan Dobrowski happens to be one very much of the paintings I had opening reception, held Saturday, June 13, of those rare individuals who seems been making for the last several during Astoria’s Second Saturday Artwalk from to cultivate a balance between two years.” With that sense of discov- 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Live tunes will be provided by very different artistic expressions, ery Dobrowski has put together a Rainforest Jazz, a duo from the Portland area music and painting. The Astoria powerful collection of paintings and playing a unique blend of bossa nova, samba, based artist brings to Imogen a drawings. choro, jazz and blues. The artwork will be new collection of paintings and Working primarily in oil, Do- exhibited through July 7, 2015. “Alluvium” by Don Gray drawings inspired by a solo bicycle browski shares the stark and rugged Exhibiting in the Alcove at RiverSea Gallery trek through Iceland, a journey he beauty of the land that he immersed is Portland sculptor, MICHELLE GALLAGHER, them each individual character. took last summer. The exhibition, himself in. With a subdued palette known for her figurative works in clay. In Meet the artist at the opening reception Satur- 0O.Z0XOopens Saturday, June and flattened plain, Dobrowski de- Ineffable Tranquility, Gallagher has created a day, June 13, during Astoria’s Second Saturday 13th 5 – 8 pm with a reception for picts an extreme landscape, known series of contemplative Buddhist monks with Artwalk, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Artwork will Dobrowski, who will be present and as Europe’s “land of fire and ice”. enigmatic smiles, along with a grouping of remain on exhibit through July 7, 2015. available to answer questions about The artist carefully plays with a fine small Jizo figures. In Japanese culture, Jizo JUDITH ALTRUDA will present a new collec- his work and travels balance of surrealism to hyper- is a bodhisattva who imparts benevolence, tion of her one-of-a-kind jewelry in a trunk Known as drummer to two realism, softening and whether in- determination and optimism, the patron saint show at RiverSea Gallery this Saturday, June bands, the internationally known tentional or not, romanticizing what of lost causes, of travelers in both physical and 20, from 3:00 to 6:00. The gallery regularly indie-pop band, Blind Pilot as well is known as a fierce landscape. spiritual realms, and guardian of all children. offers a selection of her jewelry, but this is a “Tranquil Figure” by This revered, saint-like figure can be found as the regionally respected Hook Imogen Gallery is located at 240 rare opportunity to view all available work Michelle Gallagher, ceramic and Anchor, Dobrowski still finds 11th Street in Astoria. Mon – Sat depicted in statues throughout the country. while meeting the artist. Champagne and light sculpture Gallagher manages to capture the qualities of time to express himself through 11:00 to 5:00, 11:00 to 4:00 each refreshments will be served, and the trying-on the visual language. Although he Sunday and closed Wednesdays. Jizo in each of her small figures, while giving of small adornments will be much encouraged.

19 June15 hipfishmonthly.com word. HiiH Lights Oregon Transformed: WWII Legacies on the Coast custom handmade paper lights Dr. David Lewis, steve McQuiddy, and Dr. Laura Jane gifford • ch the function of light - the craft of paper the art of sculpture THE “OREGON TRANSFORMED” series the 70th Anniversary of the end of WWII considers long-term impacts of World by exploring the events and emotions of War II in local regions around the state a state at war. Dr. Laura Jane Gifford is HiiH barn studio + showroom within broad thematic frameworks. Pre- a historian of modern American politics ~open by appointment~ senters in Cannon Beach will address the with a special interest in the unique dy- theme of “consent and dissent” by dis- namics of Oregon’s political landscape. June 14th Open Studio 11-1pm cussing subjects including Conscientious Steve McQuiddy is the author of Here on Objectors who lived and worked on the the Edge, the story of how a small group Astoria 503.493.4367 HiiHLights.com of World War II conscientious objectors plowed the ground for the social Author Terry Brooks The Harbor Volunteer and cultural revolutions at CB Book Co. June 15 Training Program of the 1960s; Monday June 15th at 7pm Cannon Beach LEARN ABOUT OPPRESSION, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, he writes and Open Mic Poetry Night Book Company will be featuring an evening with SEXUAL ASSAULT, ADVOCACY SKILLS, AND MORE. lectures on fantasy author Terry Brooks. Last Tuesdays the eccentric Brooks is a New York Times bestselling author Interested applicants call: The Harbor margins of of 23 fantasy books. His newly released book is Chris Wright (503) 325-3426 1361 Duane St. in Astoria Pacific North- “The Darkling Child” (Defenders of Shannara). www.harbornw.org west history. MTV has picked up the rights to the Shannara se- Dr. David G. ries and is filming the miniseries in New Zealand. Lewis is an Although the Brooks’ main residence is in independent Seattle, Terry and his wife Judine call the North educator, Oregon Coast home. author, and Brooks will talk, with a Q & A to follow. Bub- anthropology bly and homemade sweet treats will be served coast during the war, the attack on Fort researcher who lives in Salem, Oregon, in after, during which Terry will be available to chat Stevens its treatment by policymakers the homeland of his people, the Santiam and sign books. CB Books is located at 130 N and the media, and the work of Tribes Kalapuya. Hemlock Ste 2, Cannon Beach. 503.436.1301. during the war and their Termination in Friday, June 12, 7pm, at the Cannon the post-war period. Panelists will offer Beach History Center & Museum. The carefully prepared presentations, leaving Museum is located at 1387 South Spruce Timothy Lane is guest plenty of time for audience questions Street in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Seat- and discussions. ing for this event will be limited. For for Lunch in the Loft This program is presented in associa- more information about this event visit tion with the Oregon Historical Society’s the Oregon Historical Society or the June 20 ? exhibit WWII: A World at War, A State Cannon Beach History Center’s web- The Astoria native comes to Beach Books for Transformed, and the Cannon Beach sites, or call 503-436-9301. FREE and a special Father’s Day lunch on Saturday, June 20 History Center & Museum’s exhibit WWII open to the public. at noon. on the Oregon Coast, which celebrates For the first time, Beach Books will hold a Lunch in the Loft on a Saturday so that Dads can ? enjoy a catered lunch and hear author Timothy Lane discuss his book, Rules for Becoming a Summer Writing Workshops Legend. The lunches are monthly events in the store’s loft and are generally held mid-week. But CREATIVE JOURNEYS with Gail Balden will own writing and that of other writers. Em- because it is Father’s Day weekend, and Lane has hold two summer creative writing workshops phasis will be on poetry, but we’ll explore the written a terrific novel that appeals both men and at the Center for Contemplative Arts in resonance of truth expressed by our words in women, the store is opening the loft for lunch on Manzanita, Oregon. Enrollment is limited whatever form they take. a weekend. to a small group, and early registration is t+VMZ BNQN $SFBUJOHBO Lane’s career has taken him from Astoria advised. Open to men and women of all writ- Illustrated Journal to sports reporting to the New York world of ing levels, each one-day workshop costs $55 Creative spirits need a place to remember, publishing and now to Portland. His debut novel, and requires a $25 deposit no later than one doodle, draw and dream. Whether you cre- Rules for Becoming a Legend is the story of a week prior to each class. Deposits should be ate personal pages, travel journals or nature young baseketball prodigy who struggles under sent to Gail Balden, 41500 Anderson Road, journals, this workshop will focus on capturing the crushing weight of his small town’s high Nehalem, OR 97131. For more information your world on the page using language and expectations, and the ways in which families can contact Gail at 503-801-1238 or see www. imagery. See with new eyes and express your fall apart and come together again. Lots of places creativejourneys.net. observations, thoughts and feelings in an in Timothy’s book are familiar, including the Brick t+VOF BNQN 5IF5SBOT- illustrated journal. House - Astoria’s well-known gym. It’s about formative Power of Words. Balden is a writer and educator with over basketball and so much more: fathers and sons, expectations and disappointments. Pay attention…to your life, to details, to 35 years of teaching experience. Her work The cost of the lunch is $30 and includes a nuance. Do it through words, which can open has been published in anthologies, Oregon signed copy of the book. Reserve a second lunch ? us. Take this day for yourself to find the ways and Arizona literary journals and national for $5 extra. Call 503-738-3500 for reservations of your soul through writing. We will explore coming july 9 magazines. and additional information. the power of the written word through our

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THEATER LECTURE It Could Be Any One of Us. A comedic Gliding Through Art & History. Presenting The Horsenecks. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Saturday 20 Friday Tuesday whodunit. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster Astoria’s unique history, art and amazing vis- Long Beach. Theater in Cannon Beach. tas from atop Coxcomb Hill, home the Asto- MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC ria Column. This will be held on the grounds Thursday 18 David Drury. Jazz guitar. No cover, 6 – Maggie & The Cats w/ The Tolovana Brass. A Richard T. Blues. No cover, 6 – 8:30pm at T of Astor Park in Astoria. June’s speaker is 8:30pm at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. New Orleans Gumbo of eclectic covers, soul, Paul’s Supper Club in Astoria. MUSIC Saturday 13 author and historian Gloria Steiger Linkey. blues, r&b, and a Lagniappe of originals. No Brian O’Connor. Jazz guitar. No cover, 6pm at The Horsenecks. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Dwight Yoakam. 8pm at Chinook Winds in Free, donations accepted. Lincoln City. Call 888-CHINOOK for tickets. cover, 6:30 – 9:30 at the Wine Bar at Sweet the Shelburne Inn in Seaview, WA MUSIC Long Beach. Basil’s in Cannon Beach. Naill Carroll. 6 – 8pm at the Wet Dog Café LITERARY Three for Silver. No cover, 8pm at the Salty Dogs. Folk/Blues/Classic Rock. No cover, Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 6– 9pm at in Astoria. CINEMA Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview. 6:30pm at the U Street Pub in Seaside. The Macalino Authors Return. A family the Shelburne Restaurant & Pub in Seaview, Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 6 – 8:30pm of four authors will be at Beach Books in Time is Money. Time Bank Documentary. Open Jam. Hosted by One Way Out. 8:30pm 2:30pm at the CCC South County Campus in Big Monti. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 WA. at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. Seaside from 11am – 3pm. in Lincoln City. at the Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. Seaside. 6:30pm in Room 219 in Columbia Asleep at the Switch. Blues, Country, 40’s, & Casey Neill. $12, 7pm at the Peninsula Arts OUTSIDE Hall at the Astoria CCC campus. Wild Ones. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long 50’s. Free (donations accepted), 6 – 8pm at HAPPENING Center in Long Beach. Free Admission to WA State Parks. Beach. the City Hall in Garibaldi. Teen Tuesdays. Free special events just for HAPPENING teens in 6th through 12th grades. Activities David L Douglas & Two Crows Joy. $12, 7pm Skid Plate. 9pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in THEATER Fundraising Dinner. $7 for adults and $5 Jackson Andrews & Dave Quinton. Blues/ include movie making, video game nights, at the Lincoln City Cultural Center. Lincoln City. It Could Be Any One of Us. A comedic for children includes. 5 - 6:30pm at the Folk/Rock. No cover, 6pm at Sweet Basil’s Café crafts, and movie nights. 3:30 – 4:30pm at the Napua and Friends. Waikiki Beach Concert whodunit. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan CINEMA in Cannon Beach. Seaside Library. FMI visit seasidelibrary.org Series. 7pm at the arena at Waikiki Beach at Theater in Cannon Beach. Beach, WA Chicken Run. $2, 11am at the Bijou Theater Open Mic. Musicians, singers and comedians Cape Disappointment State Park, Ilwaco. are all welcome. Each performer will receive THEATER Reptile Man. Real live reptiles in the Library?! in Lincoln City. Teen Theater Club. Classes will present acting $1 of pints of beer or cider. Perform or just Music, Something Cool. No cover, 8pm at Bring the whole family and see for yourself skill development and a monthly focus on Sunday 14 FOOD & DRINK enjoy the show. 7:30 – 9:30pm at Hondo’s the Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview. as you learn all about these awesome a specifc area of theater, including stage MUSIC Wine Tasting. Summertime Rose. 1 – 4pm at Brew & Cork in Astoria, Blake Noble. No cover, 9pm at the Adrift animals from Reptile Man Richard Ritchey at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria make-up, set design and lighting, script Hotel in Long Beach. Brownsmead Flats. 10am – 3pm at the the Astoria Public Library at 10:30am. HAPPENING writing, budgeting and stage management. Astoria Sunday Market. For ages 14 to 17. $10/ month. At the ASOC The Flextones. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse Seaside Library Hosts Michelle Lesniak. HAPPENING Friday Night Mixer. Enjoy a social hour at Richard T and Friends. Blues Brunch. No Northwest Garlic Festival. Free admission. the gallery, with art and conversation, plus Playhouse in Astoria. 101 in Lincoln City. Clothing designer and Project Runway cover, 11:30am – 2pm at the Bridgewater 10am – 5pm at Wilson Field in Ocean Park. beverages provided by Astoria Cofeehouse. winner Michelle Lesniak will be at the library Neil Darling Band. $5 cover, 9pm at the San Bistro in Astoria. nwgarlicfestival.org/ 5 – 7pm at Imogen Gallery in Astoria. Wednesday Dune Pub in Manzanita. with some of her designs on display. Free, The Junebugs. No cover, 8pm at the Adrift 7pm in the Community Room at the Seaside Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. Trivia Night. Find out how much useless (or MUSIC Purple Cats. 9pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill Hotel in Long Beach. Library. Live Music, Beer Garden, vendors, and many even useful) stuf you know at the weekly George Coleman. Pop/Jazz/Folk/Rock. 5:30 in Lincoln City. more events. Admission button (good for all Trivia Night. 7pm at Baked Alaska in Astoria. – 9pm at Shelburne Restaurant and Pub in Franklin Boots and the County Line. No LECTURE ART cover. 8pm at Fort George Brewery & Public 3 days)$8 for adults, $3 for children 6 – 12 (5 Family Skate Night. The Shanghaied Roller Seaview. Lower Columbia Diversity Project. Love Sto- and under free), parking $2/day or $5 week- Astoria’s Second Saturday Art Walk. 5 – 9pm House in Astoria. Dolls host a family friendly Open Skate Night. The Coconuts. Swing/Jazz/Country/Blue- ries: How Personal Narratives Transformed downtown Astoria. end pass. 7am -10pm at the Clatsop County There’s also Shanghaied Roller Doll merchan- grass/Folk. 6pm at the Wine Bar at Sweet Hannah and Fred. 8:30pm at Snug Harbor the Marriage Equality Campaign. With Thalia Fairgrounds. Schedule at astoriascanfest. Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. dise available to purchase and concessions Basil’s Café in Cannon Beach. FOOD & DRINK Zepatos. Free, 7pm at the Judge Boyington com/events--activities.html if you need a snack during all the fun! Come Jam Session. No cover, 7pm-ish – 10pm at the Wine Tasting. Sauvignon Blanc. 1 – 4pm at Building in Astoria. on Friday and see if your favorite Doll is there. ART Sandcastle Contest. Fun events in Cannon Moose Lodge in Astoria. the Cellar on 10th in Astoria Open Studio. HiiH Lights ofers tours of the Beach. For schedule, go to cannonbeach. $2 at the door and $3 for skate rentals. 5 - Jam Session. Hosted by Richard Thomasian. HAPPENING studio and demonstrations of their light Friday 19 org/events/Main-Events/Sandcastle-Contest 9:00pm at the Astoria Armory. making process. 11am – 1pm at HiiH Lights No cover, 7 – 10pm at the Port of Call in Heel to Heal 5K/10K. The theme for this United Paws Monthly Adoption Day. This Spirit Dance 2. A free-form dance celebration. in the Lewis & Clark Valley near Astoria. FMI, MUSIC Astoria. year’s race is Superheroes (and She-roes), so is a great time to stop in and see all the Music by DJ Pranawave. 6pm warm-up & go to HiiHLights.com Jennifer Goodenberger. Jazz piano. No wear whatever makes you feel invincible and kittens, cats and dogs that need new forever stretch. 6:15 circle opens and dance begins. Dan Golden. World Music. 7:30 – 10:30pm at cover, 6 – 8:30pm at the Bridgewater Bistro McKeown’s Restaurant & Bar in Seaside. come be a champion for local kids. 5K= $25; HAPPENING in Astoria. homes. Noon – 3pm at the Tillamook County 8pm fnish. Suggested donation $10, free 10K= $30; Age-based pricing available for Living History Reenactment. 2nd US Artil- Fairgrounds. for kids. At Pine Grove Community House in LITERARY Dwight Yoakam. 8pm at Chinook Winds in both races. 10am – 1pm, starts at the Astoria lery, Battery C. Civil War. At the Historic Area Manzanita. Weekly Writing Lounge. A weekly drop-in Lincoln City. Call 888-CHINOOK for tickets. Mutt Masters Dog Show & Olympics. River walk a 6th St. 850-502-0249 at Fort Stevens State Park, Hammond. Includes dog competitions for all breeds, writing environment with resources. $3/ ses- The Junebugs. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse Saturday Patriot Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony. Instant Gratifcation Run. A 0.0 mile fun run. sizes and ages. Doggie vendors, prizes and sion. 10am – 12:30pm at the Hofman Center 101 in Lincoln City. in Manzanita. Ceremony begins at 11:30am, complimen- Get the instant gratifcation of participating more. At 1545 SE 50th St in Lincoln City. MUSIC tary community lunch at noon. At Clatsop in a race day event: the t-shirt, the bib, the Three for Silver. No cover, 9pm at the Voo- 541-265-6610 Musician’s Jam. Free, 2 – 4pm at the Tillamook SPIRITUAL Community College in Astoria. medal, the fnish line, and the after party doo Room in Astoria. Chinook Winds Anniversary Fireworks. Free, Library. Ocean Within Awareness Group. Mission: to Shanghaied Roller Dolls. Pirates vs. Mobsters with as little work as possible. Prizes for Wild Ones. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City. Open Mic. 3 – 6pm at the Beehive in actively move toward our true nature and Mash Up. $10, 6pm at the Astoria Armory. the best costume and top fnishers. Beer Beach. Nehalem. become one with the Ocean Within. Meet- from Fort George and food provided. $25 LITERARY ings will have two short meditation sessions, Big Gay Skate Night. An all ages, family registration fee, $40 with t-shirt. 2pm at the ART Lunch in the Loft. Astoria native author George Coleman. Pop/Jazz/Folk/Rock guitar. group discussions, and a focus practice for friendly event. Everyone is invited! Entry is Riverwalk by the Barbey Maritime Center in Brush & Brew. Create your own masterpiece Timothy Lane will read for his work at a No cover, 6pm at the Shelburne Restaurant the week. All faiths/paths welcome. 6:30 – $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for skate rental. Astoria. Register at astoriaparks.com to take home as you learn to paint with catered lunch. $35 includes lunch for two in Seaview, WA 7:30pm at the Astoria Indoor Garden Supply. Kids get in free. Donations in excess of cofee and beer with artist Karen Eland. $35, and a signed copy of Lane’s book “Rules for The Honky Tonk Cowboys. Country. No cover, FMI 503-741- 7626 entry fee are welcome and appreciated. DJ MONDAY 15 6pm at the Astoria Event Center. Register at Becoming a Legend”. Noon at Beach Books 7 – 10p at the Astoria Moose Lodge. Elive will be spinning. 8:15pm at the Astoria MUSIC in Seaside. facebook.com/AstoriaEventCenter/photo Saturday Night Dance Party. With DJ Nacho Thursday Armory. The Junebugs. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in OUTSIDE Bizznez mixing the latest dance music with Lower Columbia Pug Socializing Club. Pugs Long Beach. HAPPENING MUSIC Beach to Chowder 5K/10K & Discovery Trail old favorites. No cover, 1pm at Twisted Fish and their people meet monthly for fun and Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. Alex Puzauskas. Jazz. 6pm at the Shelburne FOOD & DRINK Half Marathon. Run or walk a 5k or 10K in Seaside. Inn in Seaview. socialization. 11am at Carruthers Park in Live Music, Beer Garden, vendors, and many Ice Cream Social. The public is invited for on hard-packed beach sand with ocean Warrenton. more events. Admission button (good for all FOOD & DRINK Dallas Williams. Folk/Americana. No cover, cake & ice cream + birthday celebration. $1 3 days)$8 for adults, $3 for children 6 – 12 (5 waves breaking just a few yards away or Wine Tasting Special. $9 for 4, 2-oz pours + 6:30pm at the Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Café Pirate Party Summer Reading Kickof Event. suggested donation, free if it’s your birthday and under free), parking $2/day or $5 week- challenge yourself to the Discovery Trail Half complimentary appetizers. 4 – 6pm at the in Cannon Beach. Walk the Plank Dunk Tank with special guest month. 2pm at the Peninsula Senior Activity Marathon. Work up an appetite with the race end pass. 2 – 11pm at the Clatsop County Wine Bar at Sweet Basil’s Café in Cannon dunkers, Pirate Temporary Tattoos, Pirate Center in Klipsan Beach, WA of your choice, then get ready to taste clam Live Music. No cover, 6pm at U Street Pub Fairgrounds. Schedule at astoriascanfest. Beach. Rubber Ducky Hunt, Treasure Hunt, Pirate chowder. Entry fees $20 - $75, races start in Seaside. com/events--activities.html Toss, Shark Toss, and more. Free, 11:30am at LITERARY at 8:45am at the Bolstad Beach Approach, Live Music. Thursday Night Gigs, 6pm at the Author Reading. Fantasy author Terry Brooks Sunday the Seaside Library. Sandcastle Contest. Fun events in Cannon Long Beach. Cannon Beach Gallery. will present from his work. 7pm at the Can- Beach. For schedule, go to cannonbeach. MUSIC Ducky Derby. Buy a ducky for $5 and then non Beach Book Company. THEATER Richard T. Blues. No cover, 6 – 8:30pm at T org/events/Main-Events/Sandcastle-Contest All That Jazz. Jazz. No cover (donations ac- come to Quatat park for free BBQ, games Little Shop of Horrors. Musical. $18 - $23, Paul’s Supper Club in Astoria. cepted). 2pm at the Wet Dog Café in Astoria. and fun. Ducks hit the water at 12:45pm OUTSIDE 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Two Crows Joy. 6 – 8pm at the Sand Dollar and the top 18-20 ducks win prizes. 1st Tuesday 16 Greater Oregon Brew Tour Golf Tourney. Beach. North Coast Country Band. No cover, 3 – 6pm Restaurant & Lounge in Rockaway Beach. place is a $500 savings account at Clatsop MUSIC Seasonal and unique beers from Oregon will at the Astoria Moose Lodge. Community Bank. At Quatat Park in Seaside. Basin Street NW. Jazz. No cover, 6:30pm at The Junebugs. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in be stationed on the course for tasting. $60 Sunday 21 Steve Sloan. 8:30pm at the Snug Harbor Bar & the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. Kcrx1023.com Long Beach. per player, cart rental $15 per player. 1pm Grill in Lincoln City. Touch a Truck. At the Lincoln City Commu- shotgun start at the Gearhart Hotel. MUSIC Music Jam. All are welcome. 6:30 – 8:30pm nity Center. 541-994-2131 Wednesday 17 Ray Prestegard. 10am – 3pm at the Astoria Monday at the Astoria Senior Center. THEATER Sunday Market. Jim Wilkins. 7pm at the Voodoo Room in Comedy on the Coast. With Jackie Flynn, MUSIC Little Shop of Horrors. Musical. $18 - $23, HAPPENING Barry Neal, and Debbie Praver. $15, 8pm at Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 11:30am – Astoria. Alena Sheldon. 3 – 7pm at the Seaside Farm- 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon 2pm at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. Burgers & Jam Session. 6 – 9pm at the Ameri- Chinook Winds in Lincoln City. Beach. can Legion Hall in Cannon Beach. ers Market outside the American Legion. calendar cont. 22-23

21 June15 hipfishmonthly.com ttNVTJDtWJTVBMBSUTtMJUFSBSZMFDUVSFtPVUEPPStUIFBUFS North Coast Symphonic Band cont. May 23 . . . “A North Coast Fourth” Polecat. No cover. 8pm at Fort George Pretty Gritty. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long CINEMA Brewery & Public House in Astoria. Beach. Babe. $2, 11am at the Bijou Theater in conducted by Dr. Daniel Schmidt Lincoln City. The Cabin Project. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in OUTSIDE M.C. and vocalist: Bob Walters Long Beach. Stewardship Event. Policeman’s Helmet Pull FOOD & DRINK Larry Blake Medicine Show Band. 8:30pm at at Circle Creek. Help remove this invasive Wine Tasting. Wines for Summer BBQ. 1 – Trombone Soloist: Lars Campbell Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. species from the Circle Creek Habitat 4pm at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria 7:30 PM, Friday, July 3, 2015 Reserve near Seaside. 10am – 3pm. nclctrust. HAPPENING CINEMA org/stewardship-events/ Liberty Theater, Astoria Chicken Run. $2, 11am at the Bijou Theater Puget Island Garage Sales. All over the in Lincoln City. island. Open Seating, Doors open at 7 P.M. Friday 26 Lower Columbia HorseFest. One day horse FOOD & DRINK FREE, Donations accepted MUSIC expo - informational speakers and demon- Pancake Breakfast. All-you-can-eat for $5, David Drury. Jazz guitar. No cover, 6 – strations on a wide variety of subjects that 8am – noon at the Bay City Arts Center. 3 P.M., Friday, July 4, 2014 8:30pm at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. will interest the horse community. Booths Cannon Beach American Legion Breakfast. and displays, equine related shopping. Free Cannon Beach City Park Country Music Jam. Free, 7 – 9pm at the $7 adults, $3 children under 6. 9 – 11:30am admission, 8:30am – 4:30pm at the Clatsop Wickiup Senior Center in Svensen. at the American Legion Hall in Cannon County Fairgrounds, Astoria. Schedule at Both concerts are FREE Beach. Nick Jaina and Israel Nebeker. No cover, 8pm facebook.com/events/443115342507759/ at the Sou’wester Lodge in Seaview. HE NORTH COAST SYMPHONIC BAND con- Community College will be featured trombone solo- HAPPENING OUTSIDE ducted by guest conductor Dr. Daniel Schmidt ist. DR. JOAN PADDOCK of Linfield College will Northwest Garlic Festival. Free admission. Blue Evolution. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse Open Spaces Bird Walk. 9am at the Knoll in T 10am – 4pm at Wilson Field in Ocean Park. 101 in Lincoln City. Lincoln City. 541-996-1224 will present a free concert to celebrate America’s be joined by Manzanita resident BOB LATORE, As- birthday at 7:30 P.M. on Friday, July 3rd, at the Lib- torian DAVE NIKULA, and conductor Dan Schmidt nwgarlicfestival.org/ Bradford Loomis. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Summer Kite Festival. 10am – 4pm at the D- erty Theater in Astoria. All are welcome and audito- in a virtuoso trumpet quartet called “Four Aces.” Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. Long Beach. River Wayside in Lincoln City. oregoncoast. rium doors will open at 7 P.M. with open seating. Former NCSB conductor RICHARD BOBERG of Live Music, Beer Garden, vendors, and many ART org/lincoln-city-summer-kite-festival/ more events. Admission button (good for all DR. DANIEL SCHMIDT of Seattle is a retired Air Beaverton will return to play in the clarinet section. Plein Air and More. A three-day event THEATER 3 days)$8 for adults, $3 for children 6 – 12 (5 Force band commander who commanded bands in Featured classical selection for the evening is with more than forty artists, represented It Could Be Any One of Us. A comedic and under free), parking $2/day or $5 week- seven different states during his twenty year career “Chester” by William Schuman. This piece is a by Cannon Beach’s art galleries. FMI visit whodunit. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster end pass. 7am – 4pm at the Clatsop County cannonbeach.org/events/Main-Events/7th- Theater in Cannon Beach. in the military. He is well experienced in presenting church hymn turned into marching song used by Fairgrounds. Schedule at astoriascanfest. Annual-Plein-Air-and-More “good old fashioned” Independence Day concerts the Continental Army to rally the militia in defense com/events--activities.html that are entertaining and patriotic and “good for of the Thirteen Colonies against the tyranny of CINEMA Sunday 28 Sandcastle Contest. Fun events in Cannon my family and yours.” Following his retirement from British rule. Other lighter selections include “A Beach. For schedule, go to cannonbeach. Friday Night Flicks. Mostly documentaries MUSIC from the Northwest Film School in Portland. the military, Schmidt held the position as Director org/events/Main-Events/Sandcastle-Contest Greg Parke. 10am – 3pm at the Astoria of Bands and $5, 7:30pm at the Hofman Center in Sunday Market. LITERARY Manzanita. Trumpet profes- Nye Beach Writer’s Series. Poet and author Richard T and Friends. Blues Brunch. No sor at Hastings Joe Wilkins will read from his work. Open HAPPENING cover, 11:30am – 2pm at the Bridgewater College in Ne- Puget Island Garage Sales. All over the Bistro in Astoria. mic follows. $6, 7pm at the Newport Visual braska. After his island. Arts Center. Siletz Bay Music Festival. At locations in and second retire- near Lincoln City. siletzbaymusic.org/ THEATER THEATER ment in 2007, It Could Be Any One of Us. A comedic Little Shop of Horrors. Musical. $18 - $23, Luke Sweeney. No cover. 9pm at Fort George Schmidt and whodunit. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Brewery & Public House in Astoria. his wife moved Beach. Theater in Cannon Beach. Henry Curl. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long to the Pacific Saturday 27 Beach. Northwest to Monday 22 Steve Sloan. 8:30pm at the Snug Harbor Bar be near their MUSIC MUSIC & Grill in Lincoln City. children and The Cabin Project. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Troll Radio Revue. Americana. $2 for adults, ART grandchildren. free for children. 11am – noon at Fort Long Beach. Plein Air and More. A three-day event The July Whistler and His Dog” and “Two Little Bullfinches” George in Astoria. THEATER with more than forty artists, represented 3rd concert featuring piccolo players Janet Bowler of Astoria Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 6 – 8:30pm It Could Be Any One of Us. A comedic by Cannon Beach’s art galleries. FMI visit is themed “A and Daphné Gann of Seaside. Bob Walters will sing at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. whodunit. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster cannonbeach.org/events/Main-Events/7th- North Coast two little known Sousa songs titled “I’ve Made My Theater in Cannon Beach. The Half Hearted. $12, 7pm at the Peninsula Annual-Plein-Air-and-More Fourth” and Plans for the Summer” and “The Roosters Lay Eggs Arts Center in Long Beach. CINEMA includes participants from the local community and in Kansas.” Several patriotic marches by Sousa and Tuesday 23 Siletz Bay Music Festival. At locations in and Babe. $2, 11am at the Bijou Theater in beyond. CITY OF ASTORIA MAYOR ARLINE LAME- Henry Filmore are also part of the evening’s reper- Lincoln City. MUSIC near Lincoln City. siletzbaymusic.org/ AR will open the festivities with a brief welcome to toire including “The Liberty Bell,” “From Maine to Pretty Gritty. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Woodland. Waikiki Beach Concert Series. HAPPENING residents and visitors to the North Coast. Clatsop Oregon,” “Hands Across the Sea,” “The Footlifter,” Beach. 7pm at the arena at Waikiki Beach at Cape Puget Island Garage Sales. All over the Post Number Twelve of the American Legion will and “The Gladiator.” “America, the Beautiful” ends Disappointment State Park, Ilwaco. island. present the colors during the Star Spangled Banner the first half of the concert and the second half will HAPPENING and display the service flags as the service hymns conclude with the Armed Forces Salute and the Carnivorous Plants. Meat eating plants come Chris Taylor. Pop/Jazz. $10, 7:30pm at the OUTSIDE are performed. Long Beach resident BOB WAL- to the Astoria Public Library. Bring the whole Hofman Center in Manzanita. Summer Kite Festival. 10am – 4pm at the D- Stars and Stripes. TERS WILL BE M.C. and vocalist for the evening. family to learn about this intriguing vegeta- Catherine Feeny and Chris Johnedis. No River Wayside in Lincoln City. oregoncoast. 5)*4'3&&1"53*05*$$0/$&35SFQFBUTBU1. Members of the Astoria Regatta Court will assist in tion. 10:30am. cover, 8pm at the Sou’wester Lodge in org/lincoln-city-summer-kite-festival/ PO'SJEBZ +VMZ JOUIF$BOOPO#FBDI$JUZ1BSL Seaview. announcing selections on the concert and retired #SJOHZPVSCMBOLFUT MBXODIBJST TVOTDSFFOBOE Wednesday 24 Anne Marie Sanderson. No cover, 9pm at the Monday 29 Fire Chief Lenard Hansen will be featured in a piece called “Midnight Fire Alarm.” VNCSFMMBTGPSBOPMEGBTIJPOFEDPODFSUJOUIFQBSL MUSIC Voodoo Room in Astoria. MUSIC The evening’s program is based on a turn of the Bonnie Bently & The Phantom Teardrops. 3 – Beau Teak. 9pm at Snug Harbor Bar & Grill in Beth Willis & Todd Chatalas. Rock/Acoustic/ The North Coast Symphonic Band will end its 7pm at the Seaside Farmers Market outside Lincoln City. Blues. $12, 7pm at the Cannon Beach History century concert from the late 1800’s when every current season with the July concerts but resume re- small town had a community band. These were hearsals in the fall. Dave Becker will return as resident the American Legion. Bradford Loomis. 9pm at the Adrift Hotel in Center & Museum. the pre-television days when a band was often the conductor. Most sections of the band are full but there Siletz Bay Music Festival. At locations in and Long Beach. The Jackalope Saints. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel near Lincoln City. siletzbaymusic.org/ in Long Beach. main entertainment for the whole town. The town is a current need for persons who play clarinet and Schwing. No cover, 9pm at Roadhouse 101 band was made up of ordinary people doing what trumpet. Musicians should own their own insturment Pretty Gritty. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long Siletz Bay Music Festival. At locations in and in Lincoln City. and play at the advanced high school level or higher. Beach. near Lincoln City. siletzbaymusic.org/ they could for the betterment of music and sharing ART their talents for the benefit of all. Members of the Contact Personnel Director Lee Stromquist at encore1@ Thursday 25 Plein Air and More. A three-day event Tuesday 30 North Coast Symphonic Band range in age from charter.net or 503-861-1328 for information about join- with more than forty artists, represented their teens to their eighties and are joined on this ing the band or the waiting list. For more information MUSIC by Cannon Beach’s art galleries. FMI visit MUSIC special day by guest musicians from the Portland about the concert, email [email protected] or call Siletz Bay Music Festival. At locations in and cannonbeach.org/events/Main-Events/7th- Siletz Bay Music Festival. At locations in and urban area. Trombonist Lars Campbell of Clackamas 503-325-2431. near Lincoln City. siletzbaymusic.org/ Annual-Plein-Air-and-More near Lincoln City. siletzbaymusic.org/

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By Cathy Nist cont.from June 30. . . The Jackalope Saints. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel FOURTH OF JULY DJ’S VINYL VEGAN in Long Beach. MUSIC THEATER David Drury. Jazz guitar. No cover, 6 – 8:30pm at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. Grooves and locally sourced Grub to go Little Shop of Horrors. Musical. $18 - $23, 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Siletz Bay Music Festival. At locations in and Beach. near Lincoln City. siletzbaymusic.org/ Live Music. No cover, at Fort George in Wednesday 1 Astoria. MUSIC CINEMA Greg Parke. 3 – 7pm at the Seaside Farmers Free Willy. $2, 11am at the Bijou Theater in Lincoln City. ’S VINYL VEGAN officially Market outside the American Legion. clocks in as Astoria’s new- Siletz Bay Music Festival. At locations in and HAPPENING DJest food cart, opening just near Lincoln City. siletzbaymusic.org/ Old Fashioned Fourth of July Parade. 1pm in in time for Goonies Day weekend at Ocean Park. The Jackalope Saints. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel Fireworks on the Beach. At dusk at the Bols- Spot 13, at 13th and Duane. Now one in Long Beach. of Astoria’s most vibrant summer/fall tad Beach Approach in Long Beach. season downtown locations as home to Thursday 2 Fourth of July Parade. In downtown Cannon The River People’s Market on Thursdays Beach. (and in many memories, years ago, MUSIC Gleneden Beach 4th of July Celebration. just kitty corner, the darkened cocktail Siletz Bay Music Festival. At locations in and Pancake Breakfast, Craft Fair and Food Court near Lincoln City. siletzbaymusic.org/ bar of rock bands and fishermen in the at Eden Hall, and 4th of July Parade. 70’s, known infamously as CLUB 13), at The Jackalope Saints. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel Fireworks. At dusk on Siletz Bay. DJ’s Vinyl Vegan diners will select from in Long Beach. OUTSIDE a menu featuring vegan meats (seitan Quick & Easy Boys. $5, 9pm at the San Dune Firecracker 5K Walk/Run. $20 entry fee. Starts Hot Dawgs, Berkeley Burgers, Phish Pub in Manzanita. at 9am at the Port of Ilwaco, across from the and Chips and more), house made fries pavilion. Register at databarevents.com/ ART frecracker5k and savory and sweet accompaniments. Monthly Photo Salon. 7 – 9pm at the Hof- And the vinyl - while this is a sexy group L to R: Jared Mitchel, Nadia Papaloukas:, Becky Gauthier, aand David Drafall relax in soon-to-open Vinyl Vegan. man Center in Manzanita. Sunday 5 of cooks - refers to rock n’ roll records LECTURE on the turntable (not their rags) to set MUSIC on the train. It’s been great cooking with Jared, I feel like we’re Science on Tap. TBA . Free, 6 – 8pm at the an upbeat mood! Thomasian Trio. 10am – 3pm at the Astoria bringing it from different places. I’ve had a hard time cooking with Lovell Showroom at Fort George. Sunday Market. For several years, the US has been experiencing a street food a lot of people, but the way Jared and I bounce ideas off of each revolution. Some of the most creative, sophisticated, and in- LITERARY Tom Trudell. Jazz piano. No cover, 11:30am – other is magical. 2pm at the Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria. novative food in our country is now being served from trucks and Last Thursday Poetry Open Mic. With host Ric DD: There’s no other totally vegan kitchen in the county. Back carts. Portland, well known as a street food mecca, is home to Vrana. Sign up onsite for a short time slot to Live Music. No cover, at Fort George in in January, when Jared and I began talking about doing a food Astoria. more than 700 food carts, trucks and stands, many of them sited read your own poems or a poem you like. 7 – truck, we decided that if we were to do this, it would have to be a 9pm at Port of Call in Astoria. in groups or “pods.” Food trucks (and one boat) have been a Siletz Bay Music Festival. At locations in and vegan truck because there is nothing like it here. regular part of the Astoria dining scene since at least the late 90s, THEATER near Lincoln City. siletzbaymusic.org/ NP: I think it’s comforting for people who follow a vegan life- although our community has had few semi-permanent food carts It Could Be Any One of Us. A comedic Luke & Kati. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long style to have a whole menu of things they can order comfortably at any one time until now (the Astoria Sunday Market food court whodunit. $15 - $20, 7:30pm at the Coaster Beach. and not have to worry about cross-contamination [from animal notwithstanding). Theater in Cannon Beach. Hannah and Fred. 8:30pm at Snug Harbor Bar products]. Currently poised at the cusp of a street food explosion, Astoria & Grill in Lincoln City. JM: Vegan food forces you to be creative as a cook, which is has new carts popping up downtown like mushrooms and even a Friday 3 CINEMA what we think is really cool. pod or two in development. Free Willy. $2, 11am at the Bijou Theater in NP: You have to reconstruct a lot of things, like building texture MUSIC Longtime Astoria resident David Drafall of 165 W. Bond Salon, Jennifer Goodenberger. Jazz piano. No Lincoln City. and building flavors. People will eat whatever is delicious, so you and his partner Jared Mitchell, who co-own DJ’s Vinyl Vegan, plan cover, 6 – 8:30pm at the Bridgewater Bistro OUTSIDE better make it delicious. It’s not something I’m used to cooking to cash in on this trend. DJ’s is fronted by Mitchell and new Asto- in Astoria. Beach Clean Up Day. 9:30am at any major every day, but I’m excited to learn about it. It’s a new way to think ria transplant Nadia Papaloukas. Drafall provides maintenance and Siletz Bay Music Festival. At locations in and beach approach on the Long Beach Pen- about food and that really inspires me. insula. support and fills in as needed along with Becky Gauthier on the near Lincoln City. siletzbaymusic.org/ JM: We’re fortunate to Ocean’s Edge 5K. At the Lincoln City Com- VV team. Recently, Hipfish caught up with the DJ’s crew at Spot Live Music. No cover, 8pm at Fort George in be in such a central spot, munity Center. 541-994-2131 13. Astoria. close to two different Monday 6 Jared Mitchell: I moved to Astoria from Longview about a year farmer’s markets. North Cast Symphonic Band. A North Coast and a half ago. I had various [food service] jobs; I was a baker for a NP: Our menu is Fourth. Patriotic music. Free, 7:30 – 9:30pm at MUSIC the Liberty Theater in Astoria. Luke & Kati. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long while. David and I started dating and I moved here to be with him. based on our house- Beach. I love it here; I cannot imagine myself anywhere else. This whole made vegan ‘meats’ and Karaoke from Hell. $5 cover, 9pm at the San thing came about when David, Becky [not present at the inter- everything around that Dune Pub in Manzanita. Tuesday 7 view] and I were talking about food one night. The idea came up is going to be seasonal. Steve Sloan Band. 9pm at the Snug Harbor MUSIC of us opening a restaurant or a food truck. Things just kind of fell Every week there will be Bar & Grill in Lincoln City. Luke & Kati. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long into place. We found a food cart, got a really good deal on it, we something different. FOOD & DRINK Beach. found a spot to put the food cart, we got a really sweet deal on Wine Tasting. Summertime Favorites. 1 – 4pm that, all these offers came along that we just couldn’t turn down. It DJ’s Vinyl Vegan is OUTSIDE at the Cellar on 10th in Astoria Paddle Trip. Participants must supply their all seemed so perfect. It feels so meant to be. open 11am – 3pm HAPPENING own kayak and PFD. Experienced paddlers Nadia Papaloukas: I was a chef for a long time in San Fran- Friday – Sunday at Spot only. Reservations recommended. 6pm at cisco and got really burned out and was actually taking a bicycle 13 (corner of 13th and Fireworks at the Port At dusk at the Port of Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Please call tour down the Pacific Coast and stopped in Astoria for what was Duane) in Astoria. Cash Ilwaco. 541-270-0610. supposed to be only a day. I met Jared and David and fell in love only, please. Pacifc City Fireworks. Starts at dusk on the with the town. I was helping them clean up the truck while I was beach. Wednesday 8 crashing with them. After an hour of us working together we all Follow them at face- MUSIC looked around and were like, so I’m moving here and I’m staying book.com/djsvv for the THEATER John Twist. 3 – 7pm at the Seaside Farmers and we’re doing this together! Jared said to me, ‘I can’t imagine latest menu updates. Little Shop of Horrors. Musical. $18 - $23, Market outside the American Legion. doing this without you.’ Now, I just came back from the Bay Area, 7:30pm at the Coaster Theater in Cannon Luke & Kati. 8pm at the Adrift Hotel in Long I picked up my mixer and all my cooking stuff and brought it up Beach. Beach. Photos: Dinah Urell

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with his tragicomedy about a social misfit runs through her mind. Riley’s emotions are in turmoil teenager, his best friend Earl and leuke- as the hockey-playing heroine and her family have just Goonies mia-stricken girl. Unlike last years cancer relocated from Minnesota to San Francisco – where dramedy The Fault In Our Stars, which all is not peaches and cream. With the cross-country played it safe by tastefully depicting the move, Riley finds her herself in a dumpy new home The Sequel bestseller it was based on with equal parts sentimentality, comedy and tragedy, Me and Earl dispenses with sentimentality altogether. Greg Gaines (Thomas Mann) only real friend in school is Earl (RJ Cycler). Both Greg and Earl are film geeks whose real passion is the parodies they make of classic films with punning titles like A Sockwork Orange. The films are “terrible,” Earl admits. Greg is terrified of girls so when his mom pushes him to Spielberg scarring Richard Donner into a visit Rachel (Olivia Cooke) who is being in a not-great neighborhood, in a strange school with Goonies sequel. treated for leukemia, Greg only reluc- no friends and no hockey team. Riley withdraws, turns 14 year after JURASSIC WORLD (JUNE 12) tantly goes. Rachel is not thrilled either with the “pity sullen, and experiences depression for the first time in Jurassic Park 3 comes a reboot of the series after a date,” but the two strike up a decidedly non-romantic her life. Joy finds her grip on Riley’s emotions usurped long-gestating Jurassic Park 4 sequel was scuttled after friendship, by Disgust, Fear and Anger. Diane Lane and Kyle Goonies Sequel the death of book author Michael Crichton in 2008. warding McLachlan voice Riley’s parents. With an all-new cast, the reboot focuses on dinosaur in the works off Rachel’s park Jurassic World, rebuilt 22 years after the events deteriorating MAGIC MIKE XXL (JULY 1) The brainchild of Rumors of a Goonies sequel have floated of the first film on Isla Nublar, an island off the coast of conditions star Channing Tatum, who worked for a while as a male for years, with director Richard Donner and Costa Rica. Now owned by the Masrani Corporation with playful- stripper, Magic Mike was a surprise hit in the summer various cast members alternately confirm- and managed by icy corporate manager Claire (Bryce ness and of 2012. Now, just as club owner Dallas promised to ing, then denying the possibility. Donner has Dallas Howard), the park sports attractions like veloci- jokes while take their act to the next level in Miami, Tatum has disclosed that he has an idea and the outline raptors trained to perform like seals by ace animal han- Earl serves as returned with the sequel – bigger and better than ever. for a script from original writer Chris Colum- dler Owen (Chris Pratt) and other dinosaur attractions both comic While Mathew McConnaughey and Alex Pettyfer have bus. There things stood for nearly ten years turned into cash cows. But attendance declines and foil and con- not returned, the rest of the beefcake crew are back. with no movement. The old adage “you can to spark interest, a hybrid dinosaur is created by gene- Director Steven Spielberg is strictly cameraman and science. die of encouragement in Hollywood” seemed spicing different dinosaur species together resulting in editor, while his longtime assistant Gregory Jacobs to holding with no one saying “No,” no one the Indominus Rex, a female more fearsome and intel- INSIDE directs. Official synopsis: Three years after he retired saying “Yes” and the movie going nowhere. ligent than the T-Rex. Of course the I-Rex is a huge hit OUT from stripping, Mike (Channing Tatum) reunites with Then, last year something more than a rumor and crowds flock to the new attraction. Of course, the (JUNE 19) the rest of the Kings of Tampa for a blow-out final I-Rex escapes from her enclosure, leading to hordes Pixar has had performance in Myrtle Beach, S.C. surfaced. Donner publicly stated that the of panicked tourists. Owen and his trained velocirap- unprec- sequel was on. The next time he was inter- tors, along with park security led by Hoskins (Vincent edented TERMINATOR: GENISYS (JULY 1) After two viewed on the subject he stated that original D’Onofrio), must track and kill the I-Rex. Along the success with all manner of out-of-left-field concepts execrable Terminator sequels, the fifth film in the series executive producer and credited story writer way, they make the horrifying discovery that she is not like a rat chef, robot romance, toy family, but Inside is a reboot of sorts but with Arnold Schwarzenegger Steven Spielberg was “involved.” “Steven hunting, but instead killing “for sport.” Out maybe the wildest yet. Story takes place in the portraying an older T-800 and an alternate timeline came up with the idea of doing a sequel after mind of an 11-year-old girl with the primary characters storyline. Genisys is sort of a compilation of the events thirty years,” he said to TMZ. If Spielberg ME AND EARL AND THE DYING GIRL her emotions. Presiding over Riley’s emotions is Joy of the first two Terminator movies with the addition has his own take that likely means Donner’s is (JUNE 12 LIMITED) Martin Scorsese’s former (Amy Poehler), alongside Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Fear of an active adult John Connor for the first time. As dead, as is perhaps his chances of directing. personal assistant Alfonso Gomez-Rejon made a (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black) and Disgust (Mindy in the first Terminator movie, resistance leader John Ultimately, the final say on a sequel lies with smashing debut at this past Sundance Film Festival Kaling). Ri- Connor (Jason Clarke) sends Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney) Warner Brothers which owns the rights to the back in time to 1984 to thwart an attempt by Skynet to ley’s mind is movie. Although live action children’s movies kill Reese’s mother and thus end the rebellion before visualized as have pretty much died out and been replaced a room with it starts. But when Reese lands in 1984, he discovers by CGI-heavy superhero movies, someone storage for everything has changed. Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke), with Spielberg’s clout could turn the Goonies memories having survive an attempt on her life has been raised sequel rumors into reality. If a sequel, not a and a con- by the T-800 (Arnold Scharzenegger) as a warrior and reboot happens, it would likely be the longest trol panel. leader, awaiting the arrival of Reese and preparing for At night, other Terminators, like the liquid metal T-1000 (Lee timespan between original and sequel in when she’s Byng-hun) from T2. But the newest threat is none movie history – 30+ years. That said, upcom- sleeping a other than John Connor himself. In last-gasp attempt ing Star Wars sequel director J.J. Abrams literal train to save itself, Skynet has Connor infected by nanobots has said his movie is a sequel to the original of thought and turned into a human cyborg hybrid with all of John trilogy -- which ended 32 years ago. Connor’s memories and apparently no weaknesses. - L. Kanekuni June 15 hipfishmonthly.com 24 The Pedaling Adventures of Madame Velo (a.k.a. The Bike Madame)

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY Bike Madame © Copyright 2015 Rob Brezsny June By Margaret Hammitt-McDonald ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Persian scholar Avicenna was quaintance said to me, “Why don’t you feel driven to talk about so well-rounded in his knowledge that he wrote two different en- yourself all the time, like everyone else?” I told him the truth: cyclopedias. Even as a teenager he was obsessed with learning “Being curious is just the way I was made. Maybe it’s because Ride and Read, Part 2: Adventure Stories all he could. He got especially consumed with trying to master of my Mercury in Gemini, or my seventh-house sun, or my three TRUNDLING ALONG on my trusty two- While Lilwall’s journey took him Aristotle’s Metaphysics, which did not easily yield its secrets to planets in Libra.” I suspect that you are due to go through a wheeled steed at my usual slow…um, through remote parts of the world, him. He read it 40 times, memorizing every word. When he fnally phase similar to the mode I’m so familiar with. If it doesn’t make that stately pace, I contemplate Travis Hugh Culley’s 5IF*NNPSUBM$MBTT understood it, he was so excited he celebrated by giving out happen naturally, I suggest you coax it out. You need to be extra the feats of other riders more physically #JLF.FTTFOHFSTBOEUIF$VMUPG)V- money and gifts to destitute strangers. I suspect you will soon be inquisitive. You’ll beneft from digging as deeply as you dare. The fit, braver, and/or more feckless than NBO1PXFStakes readers for a wild ride having an equivalent breakthrough, Aries. At last you will grasp more information you uncover, the better your decisions will be. myself. I accept that in this lifetime, I’ll through the streets of Chicago. Culley a truth that has eluded you for a long time. Congratulations in transforms from bicycle commuter to advance! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I love to watch an evolved Scorpio never summit Mount Everest with my get his or her needs met by helping other people get their needs bike over my shoulder. However, one of professional courier, and then from TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When it’s rush hour in Tokyo, met. It’s thrilling to behold the paradoxical Scorpio assets in the most wonderful benefits of reading worker-on-wheels to cycling activist. unwieldy crowds of commuters board the trains and subways. action: the combination of manipulativeness and generosity; is having the opportunity to live vicari- With his background in art history, his They often need help at squeezing in. Railway workers known the animal magnetism working in service to the greater good; ously through those who do—and if the writing voice is fiercely intelligent as as oshiya, or pushers, provide the necessary force. Wearing the resourceful willpower that carries out hidden agendas and writer is skilled, you can savor the clear he gives insights into the postmodern crisp uniforms, white gloves, and neat hats, they cram the last complex strategies designed to make the world a better place. sky at the roof of the world, and gasp human condition from the saddle. stragglers into each car. I foresee the possibility of you being for breath (as Although his called on to perform a metaphorical version of the service these I expect to see a lot of this idiosyncratic wisdom from you in the pushers provide. Is there a polite and respectful way for you to coming weeks. well as with awe) courier work is alongside them. grueling and be indelicate in a worthy cause? Could you bring light-hearted SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Would that life were like the You’ll under- dangerous, he tact to bear as you seek an outcome that encourages everyone shadow cast by a wall or a tree,” says the Talmud. “But it is like stand how the also experiences to compromise? the shadow of a bird in fight.” That’s a lyrical sentiment, but I transcendent mo- don’t agree with it. I’ve come to prefer the shimmering dance title $ZDMJOH GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Nobel Prize-winning physicists Wolf- )PNF'SPN ments: “instances gang Pauli and Niels Bohr were both amused at how counterintu- over the static stance. The ever-shifting play of light and dark is 4JCFSJBsnagged of incredible itive their innovative theories seemed. Once Pauli was lecturing a more interesting to me than the illusion of stability. I feel more beauty, stories of group of eminent scientists about a radical new hypothesis. Bohr at home in the unpredictable fow than in the stagnant trance my attention. got out of his seat in the audience and walked up to the front to of certainty. What about you, Sagittarius? I suggest that in the I stood in a human struggle, interrupt his colleague. “We all agree that your theory is crazy,” immediate future you cultivate an appreciation for the joys and bookstore, rain great ideas, and Bohr told Pauli. “The question that divides us is whether it is challenges of the shimmering dance. gear dripping, religious highs” crazy enough to have a chance of being correct. My own feeling before the cover (page 18), “mo- is that it is not crazy enough.” Pauli defended himself. “It is crazy CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The core of your horoscope photograph of ments that feel enough!” he said. But Bohr was insistent. “It’s not crazy enough!” comes from the poem “A Color of the Sky” by Tony Hoagland. author Rob Lil- like celebrations he argued. I’m going to pose a comparable query to you, Gemini. Imagine that you are the “I” who is saying the following: “What wall rolling along of human power Are your new ideas and possibilities crazy enough to be true? I thought was an end turned out to be a middle. What I thought an icy highway and personal Make sure they are. was a brick wall turned out to be a tunnel. What I thought was an through the freedom” (23). injustice turned out to be a color of the sky.” Please understand, CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ve wandered into an awkward taiga. For three The title comes Capricorn, that speaking these words might not make total sense and a half years, from what he phase of your cycle. Missed connections have aroused confu- to you yet. You may have to take them on faith until you gather Lilwall traveled describes as sion. Disjointed events have led to weirdness. I’ve got a sugges- further evidence. But I urge you to speak them anyway. Doing so tion for how you might be able to restore clarity and confdence: over 30,000 couriers’ sense will help generate the transformations you need in order to make Make a foray into a borderland and risk imaginative acts of miles—through of themselves: them come true. heroism. Does that sound too cryptic or spooky? How about if I China, Afghani- “We cling to the say it like this: Go on an unpredictable quest that will free your AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Lessons in luck are coming your stan, Australia, Tibet, and other coun- dream of being untouchable, part of an trapped vitality, or try a mysterious experiment that will awaken way. Will they help you attract more luck? Maybe. Will they show tries, changing 157 flat tires along the immortal class of winged angels, hailed your sleeping magic. P.S. For best results, ask for help every step you how to make better use of your luck? Maybe. A lot depends way. He met quirky characters, such as for speed and strength” (25). of the way. on your ability to understand and love the paradox of luck. I’ve a student from Japan crossing the huge As Culley recounts, this immortal LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Gesamtkunstwerk is a German word assembled a few enigmatic teachings to prepare you. 1. “Luck Nullarbor (Latin for “no trees”) desert class has not historically been politically that can be translated as “total art work” or “all-embracing art is believing you’re lucky.” - Tennessee Williams. 2. “It is a great in Australia on foot, pushing a pram full active, intent as they have been on earn- form.” It refers to a creative masterpiece that makes use of piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even while waiting of water. He traveled through regions ing a living under difficult conditions. several genres. The 19th-century composer Richard Wagner had for it.” - Baltasar Gracián. 3. “Sometimes not getting what you unforgettable for both their beauty and For his community of couriers, that this in mind when he produced his opera cycle The Ring of the want is a brilliant stroke of luck.” - Lorii Myers. 4. “The harder I their extremity: the ice roads of Siberia, changed after a colleague was killed Nibelung, which included orchestral music, singing, theater, and work, the luckier I get.” - Samuel Goldwyn. 5. “You’ve got to try slogs the mud and jungle of Papua New by a motorist. Culley finishes his book literature. I’m invoking the spirit of Gesamtkunstwerk for your your luck at least once a day, because you could be going around Guinea, and the windy (up to 100 mph) with reflections on the harm that the car- use, Leo. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to synthe- lucky all day and not even know it.” - Jimmy Dean. 6. “Go and heat of Nullarbor. (Needless to say, he dependent culture has done to commu- size and coordinate all the things you do best, and express them wake up your luck.” - Persian proverb. wasn’t riding when the wind hit 100 nity values. He writes, “The private car, with a fourish. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The word “boudoir” means a mph.) He even encountered another being ideologically anti-urban, has rein- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Defender was a popular video game woman’s bedroom. But hundreds of years ago, it had a more velo-adventurer, whose bike was stolen forced the poverty of the past hundred that young people played in video arcades during the 1980s. specifc defnition. It was a room where a well-bred girl was sent by a Mongolian nomad on horseback. years by separating our communities Fifteen-year-old Steve Juraszek was profled in TiMe magazine when she was pouting. “Boudoir” is derived from the French verb I enjoyed traveling with Lilwall through and steamrolling our commons. The car after he racked up a record-breaking 16 million points while bouder, which means “to sulk.” If it were in my power, Pisces, his humorous, heartfelt narrative, and protects the public from public space— playing the game for 16 hours straight. But when his high school I would send you to the sulking room right now. In fact, I would the hardships he encountered made the last frontier where our ideas can be principal found out that Juraszek had skipped classes to be at encourage you to sulk. In my opinion, a good long sulk would be me happy that the most uncomfort- openly challenged and improved upon, the arcade, he was suspended. I’m wondering if there may soon just the right prescription for you. It would trigger brainstorms able thing I encounter on my rides is a where—forget happiness—democracy be a similar development in your own life, Virgo. Will you have about how to change the soggy, foggy conditions that warranted hailstorm, not being threatened with a can be actively pursued” (312). to pay a small price for your success? You should at least be your sulking in the frst place. prepared to risk an acceptable loss in order to accomplish an gun, almost sliding down a mountain, Bicycling for freedom of thought, important goal. [Editor: Here’s the homework:] or getting my butt pinched by teenage social justice, and public space: now I drivers in Iran, a place I’d imagined as don’t feel so unadventurous, even if I LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): People I meet are sometimes taken Homework: I dare you to bestow a blessing on a person you’ve too uptight for such antics. never ride through Siberia! aback by the probing questions I ask them. Recently an ac- considered to be beneath you. Testify at FreeWillAstrology.com - L. Kanekuni 25 June15 hipfishmonthly.com network. COMMUNITY LISTINGS WORKSHOPS/CLASSES [email protected]. The Clay Studio open Yoga for Parents & Kids, 3:45-4:45 pm, Charlene to take a class.) Call Amy at 503-421-7412 or Tues and Thurs from 10am to 4pm and the sec- Gernert; Thursday, Level I, 5:45 - 7:15 pm, email [email protected] Coast Native American Hand Adze. June 9, 16, ond and fourth Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Charlene Gernet; Friday, Very Gentle Yoga, COLUMBIA RIVER MEDITATION GROUP. Spon- & 23. With Jim Bergeron. Making a Northwest 8-9:30 am, Lucy Brook. sored by Great Vow Monastery. Meets ever Native American shaping adze and texturing DOES FOOD RUN YOUR LIFE? Come to QIGONG. Free. Easy relaxing exercise & Wednesday in the FLag Room of the Public adze. Students will shape an adze handle, Overeaters Anonymous every Wednesday meditation qigong class.Helps arthritis & fbro- LIbrary. Time: 5:45 - 6:55. MOVING to Clatsop grind and heat treat an adze blade and take from 7-8pm in the Seaside Public Library, myalgia, reduces stress, Helps balance. Tues & Community College on Tuesdays @ 6-7:30pm, away one or more adzes. Some experience Board Room B. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Thurs, 9am to 10am, Astoria Methodist Church, starting Sept 30. Regtration is required at CCC. with basic woodworking and Northwest Everyone welcome! (if you have questions call 1076 Franklin Ave.Enter 11th St door Call Linda Class# is F.T085054, Rm 209 Towler Hall. All Native American carving tools. $35. 9:30am 503-505-1721). Williamson. 503.861.2063. are welcome to practice - quiet setting and - 12:30pm at the Barbey Maritime Center in As- French Conversation Group Re-Start. The slow walking meditation. Local contact: Ron toria. Register at crmm.org/barbey-maritime- group is devoted to speaking French only. It is THAI CHI – ASTORIA. Angela Sidlo is teaching Maxted - 503.338.9153. email: ronmaxted@ center/course-schedule-2015.html NOT a class, so please do not show up expect- Tai Chi at Astoria Arts & Movement Center! wwestsky.net She will begin classes on Thursdays evenings Crabbing Clinic. June 10. Clinic starts with a ing to learn French from scratch. Once you at 5:30 pm starting May 14. The focus will be "4*-&/5.&%*5"5*0/tXJUI-PMB4BDLT St. brief orientation followed by crabbing. 1:30pm step through the door of the Riverbend Room, Yang Style short form. It is a very graceful form Catherine’s Center for the Contemplative Arts, at SW 51st St in Lincoln City. oregoncoast.org/ it is French only. It will be on Saturdays, from of meditation in motion with this ancient chi- Manzanita: Monday Nights 5 - 5:45 Call 368- crabbing-and-clamming-clinics. 1-3pm at NCRD in the Riverbend Room. There is a nominal charge of $1/person/time. For nese wellness practice. Learn deep breathing, 6227 for more info. Travel Smart, Pack Light Seminar. June 13. more information email Jane or call her 503- develop core strength and better balance as -&$5*0%*7*/"t.FEJUBUJPOXJUI)PMZ4DSJQ- With Anne McAlpin. Discover the secrets of you experience a true mind body connection. 368-3901 or, call Paul Miller at 503-368-5715. ture. The Center for the Contemplative Arts, packing light for any trip. Free, 9am – noon We will also practice Sun style 12 & 24 form. Manzanita: Tuesday Mornings 10-11:30. Call at AAA North Coast in Warrenton. RSVP at Toddler Arts Group. Every Wednesday 10 to (for those who knkw it and don’t want to 368-6227 for more info. 503-861-3118 11am –Get your toddler started in the arts! forget!) Angela has been teaching tai chi for Help Ending Abusive Relationship Tendencies Activities are geared towards ages 1–3, but over 5 years with literally hundreds of students -"#:3*/5)8"-,t(SBDF&QJTDPQBM FIBER ARTS. NCRD is hosting the North Coast age birth–5 are welcome. All children must countywide. Join us for fun, relaxation and Church, 1545 Franklin St, Astoria, 3-6. (H.E.A.R.T.) Fiber Arts Group on Mondays from 1-3 pm be accompanied by a caregiver. Bay City Arts connection. Fee: $50.00. Call Angela to register Every 1st Sunday. in the Riverbend Room. If you do handwork Center, Bay City. 503-338-9921 The Harbor- 1361 Duane Street Astoria, Oregon of any kind...knitting, crocheting, weaving, macramé, needlepoint, etc. You are welcome T’AI CHI. The Center for the Contemplative Arts, Every Wednesday, 10:00am–11:30am Manzanita: Wednesday Mornings 10-11:30. VOLUNTEER to come and join like-minded folk. Bring your #0%:803,t:0("t'*5/&44 H.E.A.R.T. covers subjects related to the effects of domestic knitting problems on the 3rd Monday of the $30/month. Call 368-6227 for more info. CLATSOP CARE CENTER is looking for YOGA NAMASTE. Level 1&2 90 minutes Yoga month and get help from knitting instructor volunteers to assist in our Quality of Life violence on children, parents and other family members. We talk classes. Monday 8a.m., Wednesday 6:30p.m., AMERICAN KENPO KARATE. Adult Private Les- Lou Stine.The group will be working on Department. Your presence could make a sons, Ocean Park WA.Teaching the Ed Parker about the dynamics of power and control and how to recog- Friday 6:30a.m. and 8:30a.m. $16 walk-in. Com- diference in their lives. Volunteer roles can charity projects in the future such as Warm Up System.For FREE INTRODUCTORY LESSON. munity yoga Wednesday 5:15p.m. $12 walk-in. be customized to ft your schedule & prefer- nize red flags. Domestic violence affects everyone residing in a America or Carewear. email Jane for further Contact Black Belt / Instructor Jon Belcher 342 10th street, Astoria. Check website for ences in terms of type of activity and time household and if victims of domestic violence can learn how to information. [email protected] at:Phone: 360-665-0860E-mail: jbgroove2@ weekend workshops. www.yoganam.com. 530 commitment. Volunteer roles include visiting & see abusive patterns they will be better prepared for current and Discovery in Stone. June 13 & 14. 2-Day 440 9761. crescomm.net. building friendships with individuals, reading future relationships. If you or someone you know is in an abusive Outdoor Hand Stone Carving Workshop. Tools ZUMBA. Low Impact Fitness for many ages. aloud to residents, playing music , singing supplied. Instructors will be on hand. Create a LOTUS YOGA ASTORIA. Classes with Certifed, relationship this class can help to educate you and give you Experienced Teachers: Monday - Gentle Licensed instruction. Tolovana Community with residents, assisting on outings, conduct- place-centered individual piece and possibly Hall 3779 S. Hemlock, Cannon Beach, Call Joy: ing a movie night activity, assisting in craft options. Everyone deserves to live in a safe home. Please call add to a communal boulder. Tuition by dona- 9:00am, Level 1 5:30am, Tuesday - Level 2 6am, Wednesday - Gentle 9am, Restorative 6:30pm, 503.738.6560 activities, games, cooking activities & other ac- ahead to reserve a spot. tion. 9am – 4pm at the Bay City Arts Center. tivities. Volunteers will need to pass a criminal Thursday - Level 2&3 6pm, Friday - Thera- FMI, call 503-842-7013 ZUMBA. Come join the Zumba party at North background check & a TB screening test. For CONTACT: Audrey Williams, BS, [email protected] peutic 9am. Meditation - Wednesday 6pm, County Recreation District in Nehalem, Or- more information, call Brandy at 325-0313 Ext. Introduction to Leather Work. June 17. With New Classes coming soon!Monthly Prices: 503.325.3426 ext. 104 egon. Winter class runs through March.Attire: 220 or Rosetta at ext. 222”. Sam Johnson. This class will focus on some Unlimited Classes - $90, 4-8 Classes - $10 each, Loose gym clothing, non-gripping sneakers, a simple uses of leather for boats and for today’s Drop Ins - $13 each. New Students get a $10 water bottle & lots of energy! Rosa Erlebach – CLATSOP COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETY is daily life. Students will learn about leather discount on frst month. instructor. Ncrd. 36155 9th Street Nehalem, Or embarking on county-wide cemeteryidentif- ENCORE. Join us for the ENCORE Lunch of the month at 10am- Astoria .FOR FURTHER types and their uses, how to leather an oar cation and cataloging project. Cemeteries are RIVERSZEN YOGA and Ki-Hara Resistance 97131(503) 368-4595 [email protected] Bunch on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 12:30 PM INFO, PLEASE CONTACT JANET WEIDMAN @ (or walking stick), make a sheath for a knife among the mostvaluable of historic resources. Stretching Studio. Located at 399 31st Str. at the Portlight Café at Camp Rilea (on your 503-325-1306 or Megan Oien: 503-440-4942. and fd, a fne case for pencils, pens, or paint They are reminders of our settlementpatterns Astoria. 503-440-3554. Over 30 classes, for left next to the PX after you enter the base), brushes, and guards for all sorts of edge tools. and can reveal information about our historic GET READY TO APPLY TO COLLEGE. Clatsop Strength, Stamina or Yoga Flow,Levels 1, 2 & 3 SPIRITUALITY Warrenton. Questions about Lunch Bunch? $30, 6 – 8:30pm at the Barbey Maritime Center events, ethnicity,religion, lifestyles and geneal- ofered from early morning to evening, 7 days Call Reta Leithner 503-717-2297. ENCORE is a Community College ofers free workshops in Astoria. Register at crmm.org/barbey-mari- CONVERSATIONS WITH MOTHER MARY. Come ogy. The society is seeking volunteers tojoin a week. 1/2price for new students frst month membership organization for people age 50 for prospective students who are interested time-center/course-schedule-2015.html and experience the Love and Wisdom of members in identifying and visiting cem- and locals residents frst day free.Free parking and older who are interested in life-long learn- Mother Mary through her channel Barbara eteries to catalog theinformation for future in learning about programs and ready to Beginning Encaustic Painting. June 19, 20. With and a handicapped ramp is available. http:// ing opportunities. ENCORE is sponsored by Beach. Every Second Sunday, 10:30 to 12:30ish. generations. The society would also be grateful begin the application process for admission Pam Nichols. Students will explore the ancient riverszen.com orFacebook.com/RiversZen. In Seaside, Oregon. Call or email for directions: Clatsop Community College, and ofers classes forany information from the public regarding and fnancial aid. These workshops are held process, which uses pigmented beeswax and 503-717-4302 [email protected]. in a variety of subjects, social events, and occa- YOGA—North County Recreation District— old cemeteries and burial sitesthat may not resin. They will learn the basic techniques of Suggested donation $15.00. Bring fnger food sional educational trips. For more information, on select Wednesdays at 9 AM and 10 AM. Nehalem. Monday 5:45-7:15pm Level 1 Yoga. be commonly known. If you are interested, layering, scrapping, basic texture, collage, and if you feel so inclined. The gathering will in- please refer to our website: www.encorelearn. Sessions are limited to three participants to Tuesday 4-5:30pm Yin Flows into Restorative. contact thesociety at www.clatsopcounty- incising. Students will go home with two or clude a healing circle, channeled conversation org or contact Mary Kemhus-Fryling, Clatsop Wed 8-9:30am Mid-Life Yoga, leading into your [email protected] or call 503-325-1963 or insure individualized attention. Register online three pieces of fnished art. $75 tuition with with Mother Mary, snacks and sharing. Community College Community Education 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond! Wed 5:45-7:15pm 503-298-8917. at www.clatsopcc.edu/admissionworkshop. an additional $125 materials and equipment Coordinator, 503-338-2408, or toll free at Restorative Yoga. Thurs 8-9:30am Chair Yoga. Woman’s Worth Workshop Series. The Divine fee. 6:30 – 9pm on the 19th and 9am – 1pm on VOLUNTEER AT THE CANNERY MUSEUM. The 1-855-252-8767. Workshops are designed for students who Thurs 5:45-7:15pm Vinyasa Light Yoga. Fri Within. June 27. With Kathleen Dudley. Join the 20th at the Hofman Center in Manzanita. Hanthorn Cannery Museum on Pier 39 in will pursue a certifcate or degree at Clatsop Register at hofmanblog.org 8-9:30am Very Gentle Yoga. Saturday 8-9:30am us as we discover explore and journey deeper Astoria is housed in the oldest cannery build- THE LOWER COLUMBIA CLASSICS CAR CLUB. Community College. You will learn about Mixed-Levels Yoga. 4 diferent instructors, $8 into our feminine -- understanding our intrin- ing on the Columbia, and preserves the history Invitation to all who are interested in Collector Teen Art Week. July 6 – 11. One of a kind drop-in fee each class. 36155 9th St. in Ne- sic worth, our essence and spiritual path and of the cannery workers and the canneries Cars to attend one of our monthly meetings. available academic and workforce training opportunities for teens to unleash their halem, Room 5 (going south, just past Wanda’s how the Divine Feminine manifests in our life. that made the city famous. The museum is The meetings are held at Steve Jordan’s Shop programs, admission requirements and cost imaginations and develop their art making Café, turn left uphill). Call 503-368-7160 for 4 – 6pm at Wholistic Refexology, Seaside Yoga open year-round at no charge and attracts Building, located at 35232 Helligso Lane in of attendance. You will also receive hands-on skills. Explore the local galleries of Astoria for more information. Studio. Register by calling 503-717-5129 thousands of visitors from all over the NW and rural Astoria - meet on the 3rd Thursday of inspiration as we dive into a variety of medi- assistance with completing your application beyond. The Hanthorn Foundation (a 501(c) each month. If you are interested and need ums including: fber arts, sculpture, painting, LINE DANCING. NCRD is hosting Line Dancing The Mindful Approach to Workplace for admission, and a jumpstart on flling out 3) needs volunteer staf to welcome people to the directions to get there, you may call Steve drawing and more. The week will culminate with Teresa on Saturday mornings from 10am Meditation. June 19. With Judy Clarke and this unique site and share a little local history. Jordan at 503-325-1807 fnancial aid forms. Discover how to cost- with an evening art show during Second Sat- to noon. Come on out an do Bootin’ Scootin’ Jill Goldsmith. In this interactive and experi- Boogie and MANY more. Fun for all ages. mental workshop, Jill and Judy will introduce No experience needed, no age limits, and you efectively start your career, prepare to transfer urday Art Walk that will highlight and exhibit defnitely do not have to stand! Nor will you THE ASTORIA CHESS CLUB. meets Saturday $1.00 admission fee. North Coast Rec District participants to a mindfulness practice focused to a 4-year school or train for employment participant’s creations at the Barbey Maritime at the end of the day, smell like a fsh. To learn mornings at 11:30 AM at Three Cups Cofee in Nehalem. on developing insight into the causes of Center. $125, M- F 9am – 3pm, 5 – 8pm on more, please call Peter Marsh: 503-470-0356 or House and Thursday evenings at 5:30 PM at here in Clatsop County. Please direct inquiries confict. Participants will learn how to apply Saturday. Register atcrmm.org/maritimemu- [email protected] the Hotel Elliott’s wine bar. Players of all ages to: [email protected] YOGA –Bay City Arts Center. Classed with the skill of mindfulness to assess their own seum_education_communityevents.html Michelle Lawhorn - Mon & Thurs 6pm. $5 and skill levels are welcome to attend. For attitudes and approach to confict and apply Weekly Habitat Restoration/Stewardship Work more information, contact us at astoriachess- per class. The Transformative Power of Words. June 27. this information to workplace conficts. $50, Parties. 10 am - noon. Meet at Alder Creek [email protected] or visit our Facebook page.” Teen Art Week. July 6 – 11. One of a kind With Gail Balden. Take this day for yourself to YOGA—Manzanita, Center for Contempla- 8am – 12:30pm. In room 310, Towler Hall, CCC Farm, at the end of Underhill Lane between BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION & SUPPORT. opportunities for teens to unleash their fnd the ways of your soul through writing. tive Arts, Manzanita Ave., Tuesday 5-6:30pm. in Astoria. Register at lchrma.org/ Nehalem and Manzanita. Dress for the weather La Leche League’s monthly support group imaginations and develop their art making We will explore the power of the written word $10 drop-in fee. Call 503-368-3733 for more and prepare to get outside with great people Art & Mindfulness. With Amy Selena Reynolds. meetings provide an opportunity for both skills. Explore the local galleries of Astoria for through our own writing and that of other information. on beautiful properties doing a variety of habi- Once a month , 2nd Saturdays, 1-4 pm. Deepen new and experienced mothers to share their writers. Emphasis will be on poetry, but we’ll tat restoration activities. For more information inspiration as we dive into a variety of medi- explore the resonance of truth expressed by Yoga in Gearhart. Gearhart Workout. For more your connection with your heart, mind, and questions or concerns, and to talk with each ums including: fber arts, sculpture, painting, our words in whatever form they take. $55, information log on to www.gearhartworkout. spirit, play with creativity, fnd out where are other about the special joys and challenges of drawing and more. The week will culminate 9am – 3:30pm at the Center for Contempla- com 3470 Hwy. 101 N. Suite 104 in Gearhart and meditation begin. No previous art or med- contact Lower Nehalem Community Trust, parenting. We especially encourage expectant with an evening art show during Second Sat- tive Arts in Manzanita. FMI and to register, call itation experience is necessary. Bring a journal 503-368-3203, [email protected]. and new mothers to join us. Healthy babies urday Art Walk that will highlight and exhibit :0("t/FIBMFN Ongoing yoga classes at and your favorite pen. All other supplies will be and toddlers are always welcome at La Leche -503-801-1238 participant’s creations at the Barbey Maritime NCRD are as follows: Monday, Level II, 5:15- provided. Class fee:$30 (Note: No one will be League meetings. second Tuesdays, from 6:30 - Center. $125, M- F 9am – 3pm, 5 – 8pm on The Hofman Center Clay Studio. Manzanita. 6:45 pm, Nicole Hamic; Wednesday, Morning turned away for lack of funds. Please contact 8 pm at Grace Episcopal Church, nursery room, Drop by studio to reserve or e-mail hofman- Yoga Stretch, 8-9:30 am, Lucy Brook; Thursday, Amy if you have a fnancial hardship but want 1545 Franklin Ave, Astoria. Meet 2nd Monday June 15 hipfishmonthly.com 26 the one that was the most hospitable was Messages a small room on the top floor of Sonja Grace an 18th century mystic healer coaching inn. This was the bedroom of the woman who ran Afternoon Tea the inn. I saw I EXPERIENCED a conver- rein to engage me. I have her plain as day gence of all my lifetimes years of experience dealing sitting in the coming together to that with ghosts and keeping my chair. I asked specific moment as I stood energy grounded. I am able to her permission inside an ancient stone circle observe and not connect my to stay in the in England. This new found feelings with theirs. Ghosts small room. 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word and wisdom Are You Passive - Aggressive? By Tobi Nason

Do you say yes when you mean no, then nothing wrong in those objectives except people say things like, “Why didn’t you just don’t follow through with plans? sometimes manipulation of the other ask?” Does it give you a little pleasure to Do you “hate to ask anything of others” person is part of the passive - aggres- know that someone is fulfilling your need but somehow others get to help you do sive program. In a quietly effective way, and you didn’t even have to really ask? what you need to achieve? the passive - aggressive person is able to Feeling special or maybe entitled? Do you fear that someone might say no shrink from taking responsibility for his/her Counselor suggestion: Try being direct to a request? (And that would be devastat- actions. They get things done but in a less with others. Example: “”I need help moving). than honest and forthright manner. Ma- ing some boxes. Can you help me” is far Do you place a lot of importance on nipulation of others is key. It’s not fun being more honest than “I don’t know what I;m being nice? in a relationship like that. Once again, the going to do. My boxes are really heavy. I No one likes being labelled. We all reason the manipulation occurs over and hope I don’t strain my bad shoulder.” could carry a number of identifiers - labels, over again is that it works. The person gets Be Honest with others and yourself. Are in other words. No one self-identifies easily. his/her needs met. Passive manipulation you seeking something? Say it. Want to “Hi, I’m Sally. Please note - I am a narcis- in an aggressive manner... It’s a behavior say no? Say no. Have something to say? sist.” Or how about this- “I’m Joe, a bit of that can be changed. It is not considered a Just say it. It’s time to respect yourself and a psychopath. Ha ha! No, really. I am.” personality disorder, but rather a behavior others. People who display passive - aggressive pattern. Tobi Nason is a counselor located in behavior, at least from what I’ve seen in my I asked at the beginning - would you Warrenton. I’ve been labelled a few things, practice, genuinely want to avoid conflict label yourself as passive - aggressive? Has to be sure, but passive - aggressive is not and wish to be perceived as nice. There’s anyone ever suggested you were? Do one of them. .

27 June15 hipfishmonthly.com By Tracy Erfling, N.D. Reconnective Healing Practitioner bodiesinbalance Ann Robben Dott www.liveembodied.com Amino Acids: Schedule your Appointment! Dr. Tracy Erfling is a The Body’s Building Blocks naturopath physician in the 503.791.3365 REMEMBER THOSE blocks you is to thin mucous secretions, had as a kid? Any set of blocks like those found with a cough, Lower Columbia Region. could create a variety of struc- sinus infection, or ear infection. Questions? tures from garages to castles, Along with this mucous thin- the possibilities were endless. ning effect cysteine is a potent erfl[email protected] Just like those blocks, amino immune modulator, protecting The Circle of acids are versatile organic the critical scavenger cells from compounds within the body, oxidative damage. The most acid if the body can make it acids are: tuna, turkey, halibut, the Labyrinth which in combination create the easily assimilated form of cys- itself?’. Well the challenge salmon, yogurt, and oatmeal. First Sunday of the Month proteins that make up our mus- teine is N-acetyl cysteine, and the body sometimes faces is Tryptophan, one of my 3PM - 6PM cles, bones, blood, enzymes, it is best taken in concurrence that it’s ability to keep up with personal favorite “essential” ( Brief introduction at 3pm) antibodies, hormones…the list with vitamin C. According to demand is sub-par. It can use amino acids, is a key building goes on and on. Therefore you my references, which also point up its stores faster than it can block for serotonin and mela- Grace Episcopal Church can imagine that amino acids out the difficulty in measuring 1545 Franklin Astoria replenish them…for example. tonin. 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June 15 hipﬁshmonthly.com 28 Lower Columbia HorseFest An Equine Fair for Everyone Saturday June 27 Clatsop County Fair and Expo Center

OWER COLUMBIA HORSEFEST is the brainchild of local for those Lequestrians who belong to Oregon Equestrian Trails local North wanting to Coast Chapter. Known as OET, the organization strives to maintain better connect with their equines. communications with local, private and public land landowners to maintain access for equestrian use. The local chapter was formed Presenter RENEÉ SIAHPUSH, has spent the last eight years in the late nineties; the state confirming “ Horses really can heal humans”. As a licensed Social organization is 45 years old this Worker, Reneé is certified in EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth summer. OET also partners with and Learning) In 2007 she started her business, HEART BEFORE Oregon State Parks and Oregon THE HORSE, providing equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP) Department of Forestry to main- including individual tain the trails and horse camps. and family therapy, Helping equestrians learn and drug and alcohol practice “leave no trace” riding treatment, at risk and camping ethics is a big part youth groups, of our mission. HorseFest will cooperate training, Remineralize for great be a great avenue to provide information to the public on how to and EAP business tasting, disease resistant have a light footprint on the land we use as riders and campers. consultation. At the and nutrient dense food. Lower Columbia We Ofer: In an effort to attract new members and help those interested in Horse Fest she’ll t#JPDIBSN'BSNT*EFBM4PJM learning more about horse ownership, HorseFest was modeled be presenting with Soil Testing and Analysis t#JPDIBSBOE after similar events but tailored to our community. The free event the goal of helping $VTUPN.JOFSBM'FSUJMJ[FS will be held Saturday, June 27 at the Clatsop County Fair and Expo people understand Cell 503.468.8793 t4FB0SF UN BOE4FB$SPQ UN Center. what EAP is, why horses are perfect Jim Karnofski Ilwaco, WA [email protected] DOORS OPEN for this form of AT 8:30am. OET therapy and who promises fun for can benefit. Addi- the whole family, tionally, she is available to help guild anyone interested in pursuing BRIM’SBRIM’S FarmFarm && GardenGarden even those who do EAP as a career. not have equines. Events include; a OET is pleased to have PAULETTE NUETZEL who’ll be teaching kid’s activity booth saddle fitting for horse and rider. Paulette will touch on the major with horse-related issues; components of a saddle and what to look for; tree, flocking, games, a pair of leather, etc.; how to fit your horse and what problems can arise mini horses to with ill-fitting saddles, (English and Western); and finally how to admire and a digital fit the rider; twist, seat size and fender or flap lengths. Paultette’s presentation of 18 year’s experience with Stubben Saddlery as a certified MASTER great places to SADDLER IN STANS, SWITZERLAND makes her a huge asset to camp, hike and ride HorseFest attendees on June 27th. within 100 miles of Astoria. For those Another local professional, JESSAMYN WEST will be teaching on HORSE OWNER’S WORKSHOP considering horse ownership, there will be a class on making your the subject of EQUINE MASSAGE for maintenance, rehabilitation 9am - Clatsop County Fairgrounds selection for your first horse. Vendors and informational booths and for enhanced athleticism. Jessamyn is well-known in the horse will offer an opportunity to connect equestrians with vendors and community far and wide. Her expertise has taken her to many Kick-off Event for HorseFest 2015 professionals serving the community. locations to keep horses at their peak performance including the • • D P Cavalia horses. Jes- OET OPENS AT 9:00AM with PURINA Mill’s HORSE OWNER’S samyn has studied WORKSHOP which will focus on nutrition for animals kept on extensively and has Summer Blooming Perennials Lower Columbia properties. An equine nutrition specialist will be completed over 500 on hand all day to assist with specific questions for horses with hours of training Veggies & Annuals 30% Off with this Ad special needs. LOCAL VETERINARIAN STEPHANIE RAMSEY will relative to equine be presenting a VET TALK on equine parasites. Saddle fit, hoof wellness and behav- Taste of The Wild & Blue Buffalo Pet Food care and booting, pasture management, trailer tire care, essential ior. She is interna- oils and back-country first aid. There will also be plenty of action tionally known and with horses in the arena demonstrations. MARK STANDLEY will repsected, having present a Mountain Trail demonstration with an obstacle course he 11 years experience will construct onsite to put horses through their paces. Local KELLY in the field. OET is RANKIN will present COWBOY DRESSAGE for those interested in pleased to have her upping their game with some timed challenges that require finesse share her knowledge and athleticism. A PARELLI WORKSHOP will also be offered at HORSFEST. 34963 Hwy 101 Business, Astoria 503.325.1562 29 June15 hipfishmonthly.com A FArm Food ExpEriEncE to SAvor cook it up with classes at 46 north Farm CHEW ON THIS! ARE YOU INTERESTED in bringing more by Merianne Myers fresh, local foods into your kitchen, but don’t know how to cook some of the produce that shows up at farmers markets? Maybe you want to grow some food for yourself, but aren’t sure how to harvest it or what to do with your garden’s bounty. Whatever your motivation, farmer Teresa Retzlaff and cook Marco Davis want to help you make the most of the abundance of delicious local foods being grown in our region with a series of on- UMMER is almost upon us. The desire to farm cooking classes called Farm Food Expe- Sbraise something lovely for hours on end SCINTILLATING CEVICHe rience. The first class takes place on Saturday, while simultaneously heating the house is 1 1/2 pounds spot prawns June 29 from 11 am to 1 pm. long gone. In fact, cooking without turning “Marco and I both get a lot of ‘How do I on the stove at all sounds just peachy. Save 3/4 pound scallops cook this?’ questions in our lines of work.” the peaches for dessert. Pick up some fresh 3/4 pound halibut, cod or fresh fish said Retzlaff, owner of 46 North Farm in seafood in the morning and let your fridge of your choice Olney. “Getting people out on the farm to cook dinner. harvest and cook together is our way of con- Seviche can be correctly spelled with either Juice of 8 limes necting people to the wide variety of flavorful a “C” or an “S.” In the interest of fairness, 1/4 cup olive oil fresh foods growing in our region.” I’ve opted to use both, a choice that grants Davis adds, “We want to give people the 1/2 red pepper minced

onkin opportunity for everyone to correct me. Eat- conﬁdence and inspiration to get in their T ing Ceviche is not only a tasty experience, it 1/4 cup sliced green olives kitchens and cook with fresh food. What could also tends to impart a feeling of superiority in 1/2 red onion diced be more delicious?” spelling ability. Classes will take place at 46 North Farm 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

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in Olney, about 9 miles east of Astoria on P Ceviche, weren’t so distracted by the proper salt Highway 202. The class will start with Retzlaff spelling. They knew that Seviche is impos- 1 avocado, diced leading a walking and tasting tour of what’s cook for themselves, and also plants starts for those sibly simple and delicious. So did the whole growing on the farm, looking at how plants grow interested in growing edibles in their own gardens. neighborhood of Latin and South America 1 tomato, diced and how best to harvest them. Next, Davis will Classes will be held rain or shine. Please note who tasted it and soon made it their own. 1 jalapeno, minced demonstrate how to prepare a simple meal using that classes take place on a working farm–dress Although Ceviche is technically a pickled

the farm’s vegetables, fruit and herbs in season appropriately for the weather and wear sensible, fish process, it does not keep for all eternity in an outdoor kitchen setting. To finish, the class closed-toe shoes. or up to 6 months, whichever comes first, as will sit down and share the meal together, either The cost $40 per person, and class size is we expect something like pickled herring to t$VUUIFTFBGPPEJOUPBQQSPYJNBUFMZFRVBM outdoors next to the farm fields or–in the case of limited to 15. Rre-registration is required. For do. It must be made with fantastically fresh bite-sized pieces. Put into a glass bowl and rain– in the farm’s propagation greenhouse. more information or to make a reservation, go to ingredients and eaten as soon as it is cooked. add the lime juice to cover. Refrigerate, Farm Food Experience attendees will be able www.46northfarm.com and click on the ‘Events’ Because the cooking is accomplished by fresh to purchase farm fresh produce to take home to link, or call (503) 325-1486. squeezed lime juice in the privacy of your re- stirring occasionally to make sure everything frigerator, there is little opportunity to invoke cooks evenly. Refrigerate for 24 hours. sympathy about slaving over a hot stove. But that small drawback is offset by the oppor- buttercup tunity to lie about sipping wine and reading t%SBJOPGGUIFMJNFKVJDFBOEUPTTUIFTFB- homemade Ice Creams and Chowders in Nehalem while dinner cooks. food with olive oil, vegetables and cilantro. LONG AWAITED “buttercup” Homemade Ice Buttercup is “to go” only but there are plenty of Whether you are longing for a dish that: Taste for salt. Add more fresh lime juice if Creams and Chowders opened up April 3rd in the places to sit and enjoy the river or visit one of the a) tastes delectably complex but is necessary. beautiful coastal river town of Nehalem, Oregon. charming shops just outside our door. stunningly fresh and simple The latest venture of Julie Barker, former owner of b) is easy to make Some Cones: Triple Ginger on coconut cone; Blue Sky Café for 17 years and bread and ocean c) requires no stove, dishes or silverware Chocolate Ancho Chili on cinnamon cone; Toasted for 12 years in Manzanita, the focus is on local and d) can be spelled with a “C” or an “S” TORTILLA CHIPS Coconut and Chocolate Shards (vegan) on In the case of Seviche, the answer is “e,” organic. Local sources, most within 25 miles, in- If you simply must turn on the stove vegan cone . . . Some Chowders:5SBEJUJPOBM… all of the above. clude Bennett Family Farm’s milk (now recognized razor clams (usually fresh from Quinalt, WA but as #1 in Oregon and one of 5 best in the country right now vacu-packed frozen until available)red t)FBUJODIFTPGQFBOVUPJMPS for quality) from Tillamook, Misty Meadow Farm’s potatoes, leeks, celery, carrots, spices, milk cream, whatever oil you like in a deep pan eggs also from Tillamook, Jacobsen’s salts (the red pepper butter, fried sage; .BOIBUUBO#FBDI… to 365 degrees. Slice tortillas into vanilla salt has taken our custard-based ice creams tomato-based with razors, boquerones, thyme, all sixths. Drop triangles into hot oil to another level!)from Netarts , Bee Local Honey, the veggies; 1SBXO'FOOFM …red potatoes, leeks, and stir a bit. Cook until golden Community Supported Fishery in Garibaldi, Ocean celery, braised fennel, red pepper butter, fronds . . brown and remove with a strainer, Beauty Seafood in Warrenton, even baguettes from . . ESPPPPM shake off oil and put on paper bread and ocean in Manzanita. Seven ice creams and two semifreddos change towels to drain. Salt while hot. Be sure and check out new menus and general info monthly. Four rotating chowders are offered and on the evolving website www.buttercup101.com and prepared per order either hot or cold. Focus is on the buttercup facebook page. the chowder bases being super flavorful, using only potatoes for thickening therefore gluten-free! -PDBUFEJOTJEFUIF3JWFSTJEF5SBEJOH$PNQBOZBU The “grab and go” freezer holds both chowders )XZ/JO/FIBMFN$)08)PVSTDVS- and ice creams as well. SFOUMZ8FEOFTEBZUISV4VOEBZGSPNBNoQN

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