INCO Holds Jan. 6 Demonstrations
Dozens of Indivisible North Coast Oregon (INCO) members marked the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 melee “and attempted coup” in the U.S. Capitol with demonstrations in Astoria and Seaside on Tuesday.
According to a press release from INCO, the group “braved driving rain and strong winds” and “paid tribute to the members of law enforcement who defended the building and members of Congress on Jan. 6, 2021.”
ODOT Holds Open Houses on Upcoming Repair, Repaving of Astoria Bridge
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is planning to replace a portion of the Astoria Bridge’s driving surface and bridge rails in 2027. In advance of the upcoming work, ODOT is holding three Open Houses.
The first Open Houses are in-person and slated for 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 350 W. Marine Dr.
There is also a virtual Open House available online now through Feb. 25 on the ODOT website at oregon.gov/odot.
The public is invited to learn more about the project, find out about upcoming road closures, detours, and other impacts to expect during construction, ask questions, and share their thoughts.
Auction and Banquet to Restore Suomi Hall Slated for March 28
Friends of Suomi Hall is holding an auction and banquet to raise funds for the Suomi Hall restoration project. The 132-year-old original Suomi Hall requires foundation stabilization and structural repairs.
The fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 28 at the Loft at the Red Building, 20 Basin Street in Astoria.
The long-term goal is to restore Suomi Hall to its former historic appearance so it can gain eligibility as a historic landmark at the state and national level.
The evening will begin with a silent auction accompanied by appetizers and a no-host bar at 5 p.m., followed by a dinner buffet and live auction. The cost is $150 per person and includes two drink tickets.
Sponsors are being solicited for the auction and dinner. For more information, visit www.SuomiHall.org, email FriendsOfSuomiHall@gmail.com, or call 503-791-1139.
The deadline to become a sponsor and have your name included in the auction program is March 13.
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