Events & Opportunities

July 18, 2026

Astoria Column One-Hundredth Anniversary Rededication

One hundred years after the original dedication of the historic monument, the community will gather to honor the past and look towards the future. Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston will read a poem commissioned for the occasion.

2:00 p.m., Astoria Column, Astoria

September 17, 2026

Reflective Conversation Training (in-person)

During this in-person facilitation training, participants will:

learn about facilitation and reflective conversation
have an opportunity to practice new skills and techniques
reflect on and share your own beliefs and assumptions and listen to beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences different than your own
design and participate in reflective conversations and debriefs that analyze facilitation tools and choices.

This training will take place at the Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts in Astoria (588 16th St.) over the following days:

Day 1: Thursday, September 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Day 2: Friday, September 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

To register for the Sempteber in-person training, click here.

9:00 a.m. for 4:00 p.m., Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts, Astoria