COMMUNITY EVENTS

Science on Tap at Fort George Brewery

First Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
Join us the first Thursday of every month for informal science talks at Fort George Brewery’s Lovell Building in Astoria. The venue opens at 6:00 p.m., so bring a friend and arrive early for food, beverage, and great conversation. Programs begin at 7:00 p.m. and will cover such intriguing topics as helicopter rescues, underwater volcanoes, orcas, marine mammal research, fish parasites, wave power, and more.

Past to Present: Columbia River Maritime History Lecture Series

Tuesdays, January 10 – February 28, 9:45 a.m. to noon
The Museum celebrating 50 years, the Coast Guard, lighthouses, maritime Astoria, fishing in Alaska, and traveling on a cargo ship as a passenger — these are some of the topics covered in this lecture series.

The World from the Water with Rex Ziak

February 25, 2:30 p.m.
Rex Ziak visited 32 countries by water last year and returned with a dazzling array of photographs ranging from fish markets in Zanzibar to Iranian smugglers in the Strait of Hormuz. Be prepared for a treat with this visual trip around the world to foreign ports.

Special Hands-on Programs in the Ford Room

March 26 - 31, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Special hands-on programs for people of all ages will be offered in the Ford Room.

Uniquely Oregon with Tracy Prince

March 31, 2:30 p.m.   
Find out more about Native American art throughout Oregon during Portland State University’s scholar in residence presentation.