Friday, Feb. 27

5 p.m., venues and times vary throughout Astoria, www.fisherpoets.org. The annual FisherPoets Gathering returns with seafaring men and women sharing their stories of life on the sea. Weekend admission buttons to all events are $15. See website for schedules.

6:30 p.m., Sunset Pool, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, $2 to $3, all ages. First come, first served, call to sign up. The recreation rendition of battle of the boats is a tournament-style event allowing participants to board a vessel with choice of shipmates. Mission: Be the last boat floating!

6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www.cafesweetbasils.com, no cover, 21 and older. Maggie & the Cats play world-class blues, funk and rhythm-n-blues every Friday.

7 p.m., Seaside High School, 1901 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, $4 to $8, all ages. “Footloose” is a classic tale of teenage rebellion that features a combination of dance choreography and music.

7 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-9301, www.cbhistory.org, $12 adults, $2 children. John Baumann and his band, Satori Bob, play Americana, acoustic and folk music.

Saturday, Feb. 28

8:30 a.m., CCC Seaside Campus, 1455 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-325-2402, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule, $39. Honey Perkel and Gloria Linkey will teach students the pros and cons of self-publishing, bookkeeping and how to market. This is the second in a two-course class.

9 a.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, 503-325-4600, www.clatsopfairgrounds.com. The 20th annual North Coast Equine Show is designed to encourage and recognize novice show riders of any age, showing in Western tack and apparel. Points awarded in English, Western and Showmanship, Trail, Halter and Lead Line.

10 a.m., venues and times vary throughout Astoria, www.fisherpoets.org, $15.

1 p.m., Lewis & Clark National Historical Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road, Astoria, 800-562-8964, free. Robert Morse, D.O. cardiologist, will speak about the risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Following the presentation, attendees are invited on a two-mile hike with Sally Freeman, interpretive park ranger. There will be refreshments, Providence gifts and a prize drawing after the hike. Registration is required.

6 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, $20 per couple, $5 additional child. Fathers, grandfathers, uncles and father figures are invited to attend a memory-making event with a special little lady. Space is limited.

7 p.m., American Legion Post 168, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1040, 21 and older. A casino game night featuring blackjack, craps, roulette and prizes to benefit the Cannon Beach Preschool & Children’s Center. Scrip is available for purchase at the door.

7 p.m., Seaside High School, 1901 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, $4 to $8, all ages.

Sunday, March 1

9 a.m., Clatsop County Fairgrounds, 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, 503-325-4600, www.clatsopfairgrounds.com.

10 a.m., venues and times vary throughout Astoria, www.fisherpoets.org, $15.

6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www.cafesweetbasils.com, no cover, 21 and older. Every Sunday, Brad Griswold offers a night of folk and bluegrass on banjo, guitar and mandolin.

6 p.m., Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E. Washington St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1222. Evensong features Jennifer Goodenberger (piano) and Wes Wahrmund (guitar, flute and clarinet), meditative songs, Psalms, readings and quiet reflection.

Monday, March 2

1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, all ages, $1 per session per person. Knochlers host regular play in the card game of pinochle every Monday. Prizes awarded.

6 p.m., American Legion Post 168, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973. The legion offers burgers and music every Monday.

Tuesday, March 3

8:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce Community Hall, 267 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-338-2402, $49. Arnie Hendricks will teach business owners about “Succession Planning: Enhancing Value & Preserving Legacy.” Preregistration is required.

12:30 p.m., Riley’s Restaurant, 1104 S. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 50 and older. This month’s topic will celebrate Girl Scout Sunday, International Women’s Day and International Working Women’s Day. Attendees are encouraged to share their thoughts and experiences on the women’s movement throughout the years. For information, call Lynne at 503-738-3044 or Reta at 503-717-2297.

6 p.m., CCC Seaside Campus, 1455 N. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-325-2402, www.clatsopcc.edu/schedule. This educational workshop for baby boomers will address savvy Social Security planning and how to know when to maximize retirement income. Seating is limited and preregistration is recommended.

7 p.m., Cannon Beach City Hall, 163 E. Gower St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1581, www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us.

Wednesday, March 4

10:30 a.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org, free. The program will be a discussion on “The Life of an eBay Book” with Colleen Purrier. Club members are encouraged to bring a friend to meetings.

6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www.cafesweetbasils.com.com, no cover, 21 and older. Bill Hayes, Dave Quinton and Gary Keiski play swing, jazz, country, bluegrass and folk every Wednesday.

Thursday, March 5

2 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-338-6230, 18 and older. Support is given through journaling, discussion and providing tools for healing body, mind and spirit after loss. Hosted by Lower Columbia Hospice.

6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www.cafesweetbasils.com, no cover, 21 and older. Dallas Williams plays folk music and Americana every Thursday.

7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, www.billstavernandbrewhouse.com, no cover. Every Thursday, the Floating Glass Balls plays a blend of bluegrass, Caribbean, folk, swing, contemporary and country.

7 p.m., Seaside High School, 1901 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, $4 to $8, all ages.

Friday, March 6

6 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-738-6391, www.pouringatthecoast.com, $65, 21 and older. Students in the Seaside High Culinary Arts Program will prepare a five-course dinner with beer pairings from six Oregon coast breweries. First beer at 5:30 p.m. Reservations required. Proceeds to benefit the culinary arts program.

6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www.cafesweetbasils.com, no cover, 21 and older.

7 p.m., Seaside High School, 1901 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, $4 to $8, all ages.

7 p.m., CCC Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St., Astoria, 503-338-2306. Clatsop Beat presents a new community-based variety show featuring dancers, instrumentalists, vocalists and performers of all kinds.

7 p.m., Chamber of Commerce Community Hall, 207 N. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503- 440-1649, www.cannonbeach.org. Cannon Beach’s annual Yoga Festival starts with an opening ceremony to kick off the weekend filled with meditation, music, wellness treatments and workshops for every level and variety of interests. Space is limited. Times and venues vary. Registration is required.

7:30 p.m., Liberty Theater, 1203 Commercial St., Astoria, 503-325-5922, www.liberty-theater.org, $15 to $25. Coast Community Radio presents singer songwriter John Gorka in concert.

Saturday, March 7

7 a.m., multiple venues throughout Cannon Beach, 503- 440-1649, www.cannonbeach.org.

8 a.m., Clatsop Community College, 1615 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-717-1852, www.wings-clatsop.org, free. The annual WINGS conference offers sessions and workshops for women who are interested in pursuing educational opportunities. Free lunch and childcare provided.

1 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside 503-738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.com, free. Shelly Alford of Clatsop Community College will discuss “Lives in Transition,” a program to assist adults in continuing their education.

2 p.m., celebrate creative art forms during the monthly Gearhart ArtWalk at businesses and galleries in Gearhart. Some artists will discuss their work. Look for the “Welcome to the Shore” flag at participating merchants.

2:30 p.m., Tolovana Hall, 3779 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-440-0566, www.tolovanaartscolony.org. Join the Milagro Theater cast for an afternoon of acting and mural drawing.

3 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, 503-738-6391, pouringatthecoast.com, 21 and older. “Pouring at the Coast Beer Fest” features craft beer tasting with more than 30 breweries, wine, local food vendors and live music. Home brewers are encouraged to enter the home brew competition; prizes given.

4:30 p.m., American Legion Post 99, 1315 Broadway, Seaside, $12 per plate or 2 for $20, kids discounted. Show your support for the local Seaside Boy Scout troop with a Hawaiian dinner prepared by Malia’s Grill. Take out orders accepted.

5 p.m., enjoy original artwork, live music and refreshments during Seaside’s monthly First Saturday Art Walk at participating businesses and art galleries in Seaside. Some artists will discuss their work. Look for the art walk signs at participating merchants.

7 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-440-0684, www.tolovanaartscolony.org, $5 to $20, all ages. Tolovana Arts Colony presents the Milagro Theater’s “El Nino Diego,” a humorous tale following the real life story of Diego Rivera, who was sent to live with a curandera (native healer) because of his poor health.

7 p.m., Seaside High School, 1901 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, $4 to $8, all ages.

Sunday, March 8

7 a.m., multiple venues throughout Cannon Beach, 503- 440-1649, www.cannonbeach.org.

2 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, www.nami.org. The National Alliance on Mental Illness welcomes anyone who has a friend or family member that suffers from a mental illness. NAMI membership is not required to attend. For information, call Myra Kero at 503-738-6165.

6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www.cafesweetbasils.com, no cover, 21 and older.

Monday, March 9

1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, all ages, $1 per session per person.

6 p.m., American Legion Post 168, 1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2973.

Tuesday, March 10

2 p.m., NWSDS Office, 2002 S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warrenton. Support groups provide people an opportunity to share with others, receive support and learn about different aspects of the disease. For information, call Grace Bruseth at 503-738-6412.

5:30 p.m., Cannon Beach City Hall, 163 E. Gower St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1581, www.ci.cannon-beach.or.us. This is a work session.

Wednesday, March 11

2 p.m., NWSDS Office, 2002 S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warrenton, free. Adult cancer patients, their support team and family members are welcome to attend support group meetings held the second Wednesday of the month to share stories, receive encouragement, information and resources. Allison Whisenhunt (503-717-7439) and Brigid Koeppen (503-338-4085) will facilitate.

6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www.cafesweetbasils.com.com, no cover, 21 and older.

7 p.m., Cannon Beach Library, 131 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1391, www.cannonbeachlibrary.org, free. Alan Rammer, a retired educator with the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, will give a talk on “Educating Diverse Audiences about Marine Ecosystems.”

Thursday, March 12

5 p.m., venues and times vary, Cannon Beach, www.savorcannonbeach.com, 21 and older. Savor Cannon Beach Wine & Culinary Festival starts off with the “Thursday Night Throwdown,” where wine from Oregon and Washington battle to see which state reigns supreme. Visit the website for details.

6 p.m., CCC Art Center Gallery, 1799 Lexington Ave., Astoria, 503-338-2472, free. An opening reception is planned for the 2015 Clatsop Community College Art Student Show, on display through April 30.

6 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www.cafesweetbasils.com, no cover, 21 and older.

7 p.m., Bill’s Tavern, 188 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-2202, www.billstavernandbrewhouse.com, no cover.

7 p.m., Cannon Beach History Center & Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-9301, www.cbhistory.org, free. Anthropologist Sarah Sterling will discuss the Pacific Northwest’s seismic past, present and future.

Friday, March 13

1 p.m., venues and times vary, Cannon Beach, www.savorcannonbeach.com, 21 and older.

6:30 p.m., Sweet Basil’s Café, 271 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1539, www.cafesweetbasils.com, no cover, 21 and older.

7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 to $20. Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile,” directed by Jenni Tronier, is a murder mystery following a newlywed couple on a steamship and the question of “who murdered the bride?” Runs to April 18.