Preregister

Canoeing the Neawanna

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, Neawanna Creek, Broadway Park boat ramp, 1300 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com Consider bringing binoculars and a camera.

Thursday, Aug. 8

Astoria Regatta

7 p.m., Astoria High School, 1001 W. Marine Drive, Astoria, http://astoriaregatta.com, free.

Earnest

7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 to $20. An Oscar Wilde comedy of manners. Meet Jack and Algernon, who both lead double lives, each taking the name of Earnest as they attempt to win the hearts of Gwendolyn and Cecily under the ever-watchful eye of Gwendolyns stern mother, Lady Bracknell. Witty repartee leads to the conclusion that it is indeed important to be Earnest!

Shanghaied in Astoria

7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $16 to $20, preorders or reservations advised. Enjoy Astorias original, historical, hysterical Broadway-style melodrama, featuring a stalwart hero (and his mama, of course), a lovely heroine, dastardly villains, sturdy women, fishing Finns, dancehall girls and a host of other characters.

Friday, Aug. 9

Beach Volleyball

8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Seaside beach near the turnaround, west end of Broadway, 503-738-6391, www.seasidebeachvolleyball.com, free for spectators, no reserve seating.

Astoria Regatta

11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Astoria, festival packets or individual tickets for paid events can be obtained through the website at http://astoriaregatta.com, where there is a detailed schedule of events.

Author Lunch

Noon, Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3500, http://beachbooks37.com, $20, call for reservation. April Henry is the New York Times best-selling author of numerous mysteries, thrillers and young adult novels. Enjoy catered lunch and conversation with the author, plus a copy of one of her books.

The Twangshifters

7 to 9 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, www.mcmenamins.com, no cover, all ages. The Twangshifters play classic rock-n-roll and rockabilly thats wild, loud and has plenty of attitude.

Being Earnest

7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 to $20.

Shanghaied

7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $16 to $20.

Saturday, Aug. 10

Astoria Regatta

All day, Astoria, festival packets or individual tickets for paid events can be obtained through the website at http://astoriaregatta.com. The Grand Land Parade starts at noon, downtown. The awards reception and festival gathering is at 6 p.m. at the Astoria Yacht Club, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. See the website for schedule.

Beach Volleyball

8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Seaside beach near the turnaround, west end of Broadway, 503-738-6391, www.seasidebeachvolleyball.com, free for spectators, no reserve seating.

Hiking Club

10 a.m. to noon, Neawanna Point, Seaside, free. See this forested dune area in a whole new way with Tom Horning, North Coast Land Conservancy guide and local geologist. Register with Kit Ketchem at lilyloosy4@gmail.com or 503-717-5027, in advance. There are 12 spaces available — first come, first served.

Firehouse Barbecue

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Seaside Fire and Rescue Department, 150 S. Lincoln St., Seaside, 503-738-5420, $15 adults/youth, $8 children younger than age 12. In addition to the barbecue dinner, there will be games for the kids, booths, displays and raffles with lavish prizes. Additional donations welcome.

Community Clinic

2 to 4 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, 503-738-5859, free. Services are provided by Kathleen Flewelling, naturopathic physician.

Tipples and Nibbles

4 to 6 p.m., Pacific Crest Cottage, 726 Pacific Way, Gearhart, contact Joy Sigler, 503-738-6560. Featured artist for this event is Glenn Raschick, and there will be live music by Colour Gorsuch.

Forum

7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 to $23. Stephen Sondheims musical is fast-paced, witty, irreverent and bawdy. It tells the story of a slave in ancient Rome who goes to great lengths to gain his freedom by securing a courtesan for his young master.

Shanghaied

7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $16 to $20.

Sunday, Aug. 11

Astoria Regatta

8 a.m. to early afternoon, Astoria, festival packets or individual tickets for paid events can be obtained through astoriaregatta.com, where there is a detailed schedule of events.

Beach Volleyball

8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Seaside beach near the turnaround, west end of Broadway, 503-738-6391, www.seasidebeachvolleyball.com, free for spectators, no reserve seating.

Mental Illness

2 to 3:30 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, contact Myra Kero, 503-738-6165, k7erowood@q.com, www.nami.org. This support group welcomes anyone who has a friend or loved one who suffers from a serious brain (mental) illness (depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder). NAMI membership is not required to attend.

Forum

7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 to $23.

Monday, Aug. 12

Wild Watercolor

Call for times, Aug. 12 and 13, Trails End Art Association, 656 A St., Gearhart, 503-717-9458, http://trailsendart.org, $110, $80 for association members. Instructor Sheila Parsons is a member of the Oregon Watercolor Society and a prize-winning watercolorist. In this two-day workshop, called Watercolor Wild and Free, she will walk students through several processes of watercolor. Register at the gallery or through the website.

Seaside Lions

5 p.m. club meeting, West Lake Restaurant and Lounge, 1480 S. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, 503-738-7693.

Dance Wear Exchange

5 to 7 p.m., Encore Dance Studio, 429 S.E. Marlin Ave., Warrenton, 503-861-1637, www.getyoudancing.com. Bring your gently used dance shoes and dance wear to exchange or donate during the open house, and find out about what classes will be offered starting Sept. 3.

Seaside Council

7 p.m. meeting, City Council Chambers, Seaside City Hall, 989 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-5511, www.cityofseaside.us

Tuesday, Aug. 13

Alzheimers Support

2 to 3:30 p.m., 2002 S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warrenton. Support groups provide family members and loved ones an opportunity to learn from others, receive support for themselves and learn about the many aspects of Alzheimers disease. For information, call Grace Bruseth at 503-738-6412.

Dance Wear Exchange

2 to 7 p.m., Encore Dance Studio, 3593 U.S. Highway 101 N., Gearhart, 503-717-1637, www.getyoudancing.com. Bring your gently used dance shoes and dancewear to exchange or donate during the open house and find out about what classes will be offered starting Sept. 3.

Bruce Thomas Smith

7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Moodys Supper House, 20 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-738-4054, no cover. Texas guitar slinger Bruce Thomas Smith plays a solo acoustic show every Tuesday.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

Collage Techniques

Call for times, Aug. 14 and 15, Trails End Art Association, 656 A St., Gearhart, 503-717-9458, http://trailsendart.org, $110, $80 for TEAA members. Instructor Susan Bish shows locally and does commissioned art pieces. Her award-winning collages are a blend of fine art and collage. Register at the gallery or through the website.

Fashion Show

11:30 a.m., Our Lady of Victory Church and Womens Ministry, 120 Ocean Way, Seaside, $10 suggested donation for luncheon. The theme is R to the 3rd Power, Recycle, Reinvent, Repurpose. Clothing and household items have been taken from the annual rummage sale and reinvented. Reservations are required by calling Jan Lambert at 503-473-6512.

Trivia Tournament

6 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, 503-738-6742, www.seasidelibrary.org. Teams can consist of one or as many as five people. Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded.

Music Jam

7 to 9 p.m., Moodys Supper House, 20 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-738-4054. Bruce Smith and Bill Siewart host a music jam every Wednesday.

Being Earnest

7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 adults, $10 students. This is Talkback Wednesday, when the audience can learn more about the production from cast and crew.

Thursday, Aug. 15

Writers at Work

6 to 7 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, www.seasidelibrary.org. Every month on the third Thursday meet and share ideas with the areas most talented, prolific and gifted authors.

Being Earnest

7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 to $20.

Shanghaied

7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $16 to $20.

Friday, Aug. 16

Watercoloring Salal

Call for times, Trails End Art Association, 656 A St., Gearhart, 503-717-9458, http://trailsendart.org, $55, $40 for association members. Watercolorist Judith Fredrikson will take students step-by-step through the process of capturing salal in watercolors. Most materials will be supplied, and an additional list will be provided. All levels, including beginners. Space is limited, and this class is expected to fill early.

Gem Show

10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave., free admission. Its all here, from agates to wood (petrified), plus precious metals, rough and polished rocks, lapidary tools, jewelry, beads and gemstones.

Cardboard Boat Regatta

1 to 3 p.m., Sunset Pool, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, $5. Get out your duct tape and cardboard and use your creative skills to find out if you can build a seaworthy boat. Each boat should have two participants. The cardboard may be waxed but no wood, Styrofoam, fiberglass, chemical coatings or plastic are allowed, except for paddles and oars. Costumes and cheering sections encouraged. Participants must be age 7 or older and must wear life jackets, which will be provided. Boats will be judged on speed, most creative and how many can fit and float.

Saltmakers Return

5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, the beach at the Avenue U approach, Seaside, 503-738-7065, www.seasidemuseum.org. Sponsored by the Seaside Museum and Historical Society in conjunction with Fort Clatsop National Historical Park and the city of Seaside, the event celebrates the 1805-06 Lewis and Clark Expeditions making salt on the Seaside beach. First-person interpreters will scoop ocean water out of the surf, bring it to the Salt Camp and make sea salt by boiling it in kettles. Visitors take the part of Clatsop Indians coming to trade wild berries, fruit, meat and other 1806 trade goods for beads and bright pieces of metal.

Honey Perkel

7 p.m., Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3500, http://beachbooks37.com. A release party for the author of the A Thousand Summers trilogy is planned. Honey Perkel offers a more personal story with Just Breathe, her memoir dealing with the death of her son.

Cooper

7 to 10 p.m., McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, www.mcmenamins.com, no cover, all ages. Nichole Lynn Cooper and her band offer soulful Motown-style ballads and funky upbeat dance tunes sprinkled with rock-n-roll guitars and rich harmonies.

Forum

7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 to $23.

Shanghaied

7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $16 to $20.

Saturday, Aug. 17

Gem Show

10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave., Seaside, free admission.

Play Day

Noon to 4 p.m., Broadway Park, 1140 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3311, www.sunsetempire.com, free. A Day in the Park. Join Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation for an eating contest, games, a Saturday market, live music and more, including a live Raku pottery firing. Come out and enjoy some fun in the sun.

Seafood Boil

6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. music, McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, www.mcmenamins.com. Seafood dinner $60, reservations required, ages 21 and older. Music for dancing by Redwood Son, playing West Coast Americana with hook-laden roots-rock and alt-country, no cover, all ages.

Forum

7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $18 to $23.

Shanghaied

7:30 p.m., Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., Astoria, 503-325-6104, www.astorstreetoprycompany.com, $16 to $20.

Sunday, Aug. 18

Gem Show

10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Seaside Civic and Convention Center, 415 First Ave., free admission.

Brian Doyle

2 p.m., Beach Books, 616 Broadway, Seaside, 503-738-3500, http://beachbooks37.com. Brian Doyle is the author of 13 books of essays, stories and poems, including The Grail, about a year in an Oregon vineyard. He will read from his novel, Mink River, a finalist for the Oregon Book Award, and of particular interest to coast readers, as it is set in a fictional small town somewhere between Astoria and Florence.

Whiskey Tasting

4 p.m. tastings, 6 p.m. music, McMenamins Sand Trap, 1157 N. Marion Ave., Gearhart, 503-717-8150, www.mcmenamins.com. Taster tokens $2 each, ages 21 and older. Redwood Son returns, with country/roots Americana-pop, no cover, all ages.

Depression Support

4 to 6 p.m., Community Room, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, contact Patricia Fessler, 503-325-8930. This is a confidential, peer-led self-help support group meeting. The group is open to anyone who is diagnosed with a mood disorder, has a family member or friend who is diagnosed or who thinks they might have depression or bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression).

Earnest

7:30 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach, 503-436-1242, www.coastertheatre.com, $15 to $20.

Tuesday, Aug. 20

Amazing Watermedia

Call for times, Aug. 20 through 22, Trails End Art Association, 656 A St., Gearhart, 503-717-9458, http://trailsendart.org, $230, $207 for association members. Watercolorist and acrylic painter Linda Rothchild-Ollis will teach a three-day class that will explore a wide range of painting techniques using Golden Fluid Acrylics. The instructor will provide Golden Fluid Acrylic paints, mediums and gesso. The class will combine professional guidelines for creating a well-designed painting, color harmony and an interesting composition. Each participant will receive a full critique of a painting enhanced with Photoshop.

Caregiver Support

1:30 to 3 p.m., 2002 S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warrenton. Join other caregivers in a caring, relaxed and confidential setting. This group will explore the ways to cope with the demands and stresses of caring for a loved one and provide valuable information and resources. For information, call Grace Bruseth at 503-738-6412.

Bruce Thomas Smith

7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Moodys Supper House, 20 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside, 503-738-4054, no cover.