Featured Pet of the Week for the Clatsop County Animal Shelter

October 16, 2024 – October 23, 2024 @ All Day – The Featured Pet of the Week for the Clatsop County Animal Shelter is NORA, a beautiful female short-haired brown tabby.  She is 5.9 years old and is calm and personable.  She loves pets and ear scratches.  Come meet her. See Nora and other animals at petfinder.com.  Also check out the Clatsop Animal Assistance facebook page and […]

Cannon Beach Reads Book Club

October 16, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Date/Time: October 16, 2024 – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for lively literary discussion! Cannon Beach Reads October book club pick is, “Books That Changed the World” by Andrew Taylor. The discussion is on Wednesday, October 16, beginning at 7:00pm. Join us at the library for coffee, cookies, and company or join us […]

Four Week Wheel Throwing Series for All Levels (Thursdays)

October 17, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – 10/3-10/24: 4-Week Wheel Throwing Series – All Levels – Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Whether you’re new to the wheel or have years of experience, this class is designed to elevate your pottery throwing skills. Each session begins with a brief demonstration, followed by hands-on instruction tailored to naturally advance your abilities toward your personal goals. For advanced […]

October TNT: Punjabi Rebels of the Columbia River

October 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – October 17th TNT, “Punjabi Rebels of the Columbia River,” presented by independent historian and author Johanna Ogden. Join us for an eye-opening journey into the lesser-known history of South Asians along the Columbia Corridor. Johanna Ogden will delve into material from her book, Punjabi Rebels of the Columbia River: The Global Fight for Indian Independence […]

Sitka Art Invitational

October 18, 2024 – October 20, 2024 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm – 30th Anniversary Sitka Art Invitational Exhibit + Sale When: October 18, 19 and 20, 11:00am to 5:00pm daily Friday, Saturday and Sunday Where: Oregon Contemporary, 8371 N Interstate Ave. Portland, Oregon Admission: Free for all, donations welcome Exhibit + Sale The 30th anniversary of the Sitka Art Invitational marks three decades of artistic excellence and […]

Clay Dates

October 18, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Connect over clay with a loved one!  Fridays, October 4th to the 25th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Handbuild ceramic art and lasting memories.  Clay dates include a demo, clay, glaze, firing and lasting memories. Clay Dates! All levels are welcome. Ages 10-14 w/an adult or 14+. $60 for 2 people!

Raku Class and Fire

October 19, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – October 19th – Raku Class: Obvara & Traditional Methods at Ilwaco Artworks. 10:00am to1:00pm. $40-$60/person Obvara AKA “Baltic Raku,” is an Eastern European technique where hot pottery is taken straight from the kiln and quickly dunked into a fermented slurry of water and yeast to create unique surface patterns. Option one $40: Pick up 2lbs […]

Laksloda at Suomi Hall

October 19, 2024 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm – This all you can eat luncheon put on by the Finnish Hall auxiliary features laksloda (a traditional Finnish dish of salmon and potatoes) and all the trimmings. Open to the public at the historic Finnish lodge in Uniontown. Cost is $20 adults and $10 for 12 and younger Hours are 11:30am to 1:30pm

Astoria Visual Arts Annual Membership Gathering

October 19, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Astoria Visual Arts annual membership gathering is Saturday, October 19th, Noon to 1:30pm. Light luncheon with the past year’s artists and patrons. Free raffle for a night at Cannery Pier Hotel. Informative, fun, interactive briefs from Judith Altruda, Derek Ecklund, Jenny Rideout, Jeremy Furnish, and others. More information at astoriavisualarts.org

Film screening of a Classic 1960s Horror at the Seaside Public Library

October 19, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Join us in the Community Room at 1:00pm on Saturday, October 19th as we’ll be screening a classic 1960s psychological horror film as we continue through the Halloween season. See our movies page below for more details on this event as well as other future screenings!   https://seasidelibrary.org/movies  

Bilingual STORY TIME at the Cannon Beach Library

October 19, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Join us for bilingual spooky stories in both English and Spanish, followed by crafting and Halloween treats. Bring your littles to preview their costumes – kids in costume get a special prize! Best for ages 0-8, but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Handbuilt Ceramic Shelves and Altars Workshop

October 19, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Handbuilt Ceramic Shelves and Altars Workshop with visiting artist, Celina Roseman Stilphen at Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio, October 19th from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. $75/person. Ages 18+. Learn how to handbuild a ceramic shelf or altar to hold your beloved trinkets and treasures. This class is beginner friendly and will teach you the basics of […]

Repair Roadshow

October 19, 2024 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Bring your questions and items for repair to Heart of CARTM’s REPAIR ROADSHOW Saturday, October 19th, 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Garibaldi Branch Library. Advance registration required. You can register online at https://www.heartofcartm.org/repaircafe  or stop by the Garibaldi Branch Library and register in person, or call the library at 503-322-2100. Visit the Heart of CARTM website to […]

Water Music Festival Featuring Jazz Musician Dan Brubeck and his Quartet

October 19, 2024 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm – Renowned jazz musician, Dan Brubeck, and his quartet will be performing in Chinook, WA at the Chinook School Event Center on Saturday, October 19, at 4:00pm. Social hour starts at 3:00pm. Proceeds support music in our local schools. Tickets are $35. watermusicsociety.com.

Artist Talk with Hans Miles

October 19, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Artist Talk with Hans Miles at Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio 109 1st Ave N Ilwaco, WA Oct 19th 6:00pm to 8:00pm https://ilwacoartworks.square.site/hans-miles Recent Master of Art graduate from Notre Dame and new studio manager at Ilwaco Artworks, Hans Miles will share details and stories of his 15 years in the ceramic field – from […]

Minntah Haefker and 3 Leg Torso Concert

October 19, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Minntah Haefker and 3 Leg Torso will be performing at the Astoria Coffee House and Bistro on October 19th at 7:00 pm.

Capital Comedy: You Can’t be Serious

October 19, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Take a break from the grim grind of daily news about war casualties, campus protests, debate blunders, an assassination attempt, and last minute efforts to change nominees. Come see Capitol Comedy’s new show, “You Can’t Be Serious.” The seven talented performers of the Capitol Comedy troupe send up the Biden-Harris Administration, the Trump-Vance challenge, and […]

2025 Season Announcement Party

October 19, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm – Join us for an evening of celebration as we announce our 2025 season! You’ll get to meet the directors and get updates on some exciting projects in the works. We’ll highlight some of the accomplishments of the past year while we look ahead to what’s to come. This is also your ONLY opportunity to get […]

Amos Heart Live at The Sou’wester Lodge

October 19, 2024 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Amos Heart Live at The Sou’wester Lodge 10/19/2024 | 8:00pm Free & open to the public! https://amosheart.bandcamp.com/album/the-house-on-the-hill Amos Heart is a songwriter from Portland, OR now based in the city of Eugene, OR. Collaborating with modular synth artist Ann Annie, Heart and Annie created The House on the Hill, a personal look at the life […]

FIshHER: CPCA and Astoria Food Hub Fish Spice Workshop

October 20, 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Come join neighbors for a fun, FREE Fish Spice Workshop to include presentation by Spice Masters of Pat’s Pantry, and demonstration kitchen time with local seafood chefs. Bring a seafood recipe to share potluck style, or just show up to learn, connect. Registration encouraged at Facebook link below. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122185494374205397&set=a.122104824350205397

Beautiful Handbuilt Pitchers Workshop

October 20, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – October 20th –  Beautiful Handbuilt Pitchers workshop led by visiting artist, Annie Chrietzberg at Ilwaco Artworks. 2:00pm to 6:00pm, ages 18+ and all experience levels welcome. $75/person. Students will create beautiful, handbuilt pitchers as well as templates for the pitcher and how to use them! Annie Chrietzberg is a career ceramist currently living in Bend, […]

True Life Trio

October 20, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – KALA welcomes back San Francisco Bay area ensemble True Life Trio, Sunday, October 20th at 7:00pm. True Life Trio performs riveting vocal harmonies from Eastern Europe, the Americas & beyond. Tickets are $25, online at kalaastoria.com Featuring the powerful vocal talents of three dynamic performers whose musical collaboration was forged in Bay-area Kitka Women’s Vocal […]

Four Week Wheel Throwing Series for All Levels (Mondays)

October 21, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – 10/7 to 10/28: 4-Week Wheel Throwing Series All Levels  Mondays, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Whether you’re new to the wheel or have years of experience, this class is designed to elevate your pottery throwing skills. Each session begins with a brief demonstration, followed by hands-on instruction tailored to naturally advance your abilities toward your personal goals. […]

Blue Zone Presentation

October 21, 2024 – October 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – There will be a documentary titled, “Live to 100- Secrets of the Blue Zones”.  This is a two-part documentary and will be showing at the Columbian Theater in Astoria. The movie will be on Monday, October 21st and Tuesday, October 22nd from 7:00pm to 8:30pm both nights. Admission is free & open to the community.

ODFW Fish to Fry Kick Off at Bay City Branch Library

October 22, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am – Garibaldi and Bay City Branch Libraries will be hosting Spring Chinook Salmon eggs as part of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlifes’s educational Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (STEP). Representatives from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership will be in Bay City at 10:30am and in Garibaldi at 11:30am on Tuesday, October […]

ODFW Fish to Fry Kick Off at Garibaldi Branch Library

October 22, 2024 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm – Garibaldi and Bay City Branch Libraries will be hosting Spring Chinook Salmon eggs as part of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s educational Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (STEP). Representatives from Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership will be in Bay City at 10:30am and at Garibaldi at 11:30am on Tuesday, October […]

Clatsop County Cultural Coalition Grant-Writing Workshop

October 22, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Are you interested in applying for a grant through the Clatsop County Cultural Coalition for fiscal year 2025? The funds are designated for projects that support, maintain, preserve and protect cultural programs in the arts, heritage and humanities in Clatsop County. To help you prepare to submit your application, attend our free workshop from 6:00pm […]

Clatsop County Cultural Coalition Grant Writing Workshop

October 22, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – Clatsop Cultural Coalition Grant Workshop and Application Deadline. Clatsop County Cultural Coalition Offers a Grant Workshop – October 22nd from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Deadline for Grant Applications – 5:00pm, October 31st ASTORIA, ORE.—The deadline is approaching for qualified nonprofit organizations to submit their applications for a 2025 grant from the Clatsop County Cultural Coalition. Applications […]

Study Trip to England: Informational Meeting

October 23, 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Join instructors Julie Brown and Kama O’Connor for a life-changing tour of England in 2025. Optional college credits, or just for fun. Visit castles, dungeons, Stonehenge, Stratford (Shakespeare’s birthplace), Oxford University (tour of Bodleian Library), Wizard Museum (Harry Potter), Bath, a London Show, and much, much more. Informational Meeting is October 23rd at 5:00pm at […]

Four Week Wheel Throwing Series for All Levels (Thursdays)

October 24, 2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – 10/3-10/24: 4-Week Wheel Throwing Series – All Levels – Thursdays, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Whether you’re new to the wheel or have years of experience, this class is designed to elevate your pottery throwing skills. Each session begins with a brief demonstration, followed by hands-on instruction tailored to naturally advance your abilities toward your personal goals. For advanced […]