WednesdayWSP Town meeting LONG BEACH – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) will hold a town meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Chautaugua Lodge at 304 N. 14th Street. Captain Gail Otto, WSP District 8 Commander will host the meeting. Guests will be WSP Chief Ronal Serpas, Deputy Chief Lowell Porter, and Pacific County Sheriff John Didion. The WSP is hosting town meetings around the state, explaining the challenges and successes of the patrol and giving the community an opportunity to express concerns. At the Long Beach meeting, the Rod Run and the David Carter case will be some of the topics discussed. Fall preschool stories OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Fall Preschool Story Time from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 13 for children ages 3 to 6 years old and their caregivers. Join librarian Susan Carney for stories, songs, finger plays, flannel board tales, and more. Stuffed animals needed PACIFIC COUNTY – The Washington Pacific County Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. is sponsoring the ninth annual Care Bear Program stuffed animal drive running through Nov. 17. The Care Bear Program provides patrol cars and hospitals with stuffed animals to be given to children who are victims of traffic accidents, domestic violence, and the like. Drop off sites for stuffed animals include the New Life Church in Ilwaco, the Fish Trap Tavern in Chinook, Leather Unlimited in Long Beach, and Chester Tavern in South Bend. Crazy Crafts OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Crazy Crafts from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 13 for school age children. Join librarian Susan Carney for after-school crafts; all materials provided. Gateway friends ILWACO – Friends of the Columbia River Gateway, supporting the Long Beach Peninsula area state parks invite the public to attend its monthly meeting, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Meetings are held in the administration building at Fort Canby State Park. Shoalwater birders OCEAN PARK – The next meeting of the Shoalwater Birders is Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Ocean Park Library. Special guests at the meeting will be Clair and Beverly Klock. They are currently living on a small farm in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and have been involved in environmental education for the past 30 years. Their main program will focus on birds of the Columbia and Snake rivers, but will include pictures from the Antarctic, Baja and Alaska. Art on display LONG BEACH – Members of the Peninsula Arts Association are displaying their work at area businesses during the month of November, with pieces by Barbara Martin at the Chinook Observer and Elizabeth Bonn at The Ark. The drawings and paintings of Ilwaco High School art students continue to brighten up the walls of the Ilwaco Timberland Library during this month. The public is invited to stop by these businesses to view the work of these talented artists. Student art show ILWACO – Ilwaco High School students of art instructor Brigid Stucki are exhibiting their artwork at Ilwaco Timberland Library during November. The library is very proud to display the art done by these students from the junior high and high school levels, and encourages the public to stop in to view the work of these talented young people. Native artists show LONGVIEW – The contemporary work of 12 prominent Northwest Native artists will be on display in the Art Gallery, located in Main 115 at Lower Columbia College in Longview through Nov. 27. The gallery is open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; it is closed on Fridays. The display will include prints, masks, sculpture, clay, baskets, carved wood and ivory, ceramic, cast bronze, cedar bark clothing, dolls, and much more. For more information, call (360) 442-2510.ThursdayToddler Thursdays OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Toddler Thursday from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Nov. 14 for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their caregivers. Join Susan Carney for stories, songs, surprises, and simple literary and language development activities. Bond committee LONG BEACH – Meet at the Super 8 Motel in Long Beach on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. to continue your school bond campaign for the community. For additional, contact Garnette Sutherland at 642-4802.Youth Night OCEAN PARK – Youth night, for young adults ages 12 through 18, will be held on Friday, Nov. 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, 1906 Bay Avenue, in Ocean Park. For more information, call 665-4057.’The Sound of Music’ ILWACO – Ilwaco High School will be performing “The Sound of Music” in the Hilltop Auditorium in Ilwaco on the following dates: Nov. 14 through Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.; and Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets are available for this outstanding event at the Ilwaco High School, 642-3731 or at Peninsula Pharmacies in Ilwaco 642-3133, Long Beach 642-3200 or Ocean Park 665-5181. Tickets purchased in advance will be $10 for adults and $6 for seniors and children. (At the door they will be $12 for adults and $8 for seniors and children.) Come enjoy!AWANA Games OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Community Church at 268th and Vernon Avenue in Ocean Park, continues to offer the AWANA program, which is geared for third through sixth graders, on Thursday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The “T and T” program, which stands for truth and training, invites new attendees every week. Call 665-4548 for more information. Internet and Word RAYMOND – On Thursday, Nov. 14, Raymond Timberland Library will be offering two beginning level computer classes as follows: an Internet Introduction class from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a Microsoft Word Basics class from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., for high school to adult age. Class size is limited, so please register in advance by calling 942-2408. PTSA meeting OCEAN BEACH – The next meeting of the Ocean Beach combined PTSA will be held on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Long Beach ECEAP classroom, located behind the gym. For additional information, call Susan Carney at 777-8019.FridaySpirit of place ASTORIA – The Lower Columbia Preservation Society has scheduled a lecture, “Preserving the Spirit of Place,” with Robert Melnick, Dean of the School of Architecture and Allied Arts and Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Oregon, on Friday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center at 16th and Exchange in Astoria. The event is open to the public and there is no charge for the lecture. Sign language class LONG BEACH – Beginning American Sign Language (ASL) classes are being held at the Hilltop School on Fridays, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.. The cost for the 10 week program is $70 ($7 per class). Call 642-8448 for more information. Understanding benefits LONG BEACH – “Understanding Your Benefits” is a public forum sponsored by Willapa Counseling Center Friday, Nov. 15, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the meeting room of the Center at 1101 Pacific Avenue North, Long Beach. Issues related to employment and its impact on benefits will be discussed at this open forum. Emi Clark from the Social Security Administration and Shelba Marracci from Department of Social and Health Services will be the presenters. Interested participants might include social security consumers, healthcare providers, foster parents, social workers, family members, and friends. A question and answer period will provide ample time to answer questions about benefits, employment and disability, including recent and upcoming program changes. SaturdayDinner/auction benefit OCEAN PARK – The ReachOut Food Bank will be holding a benefit dinner and auction on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ocean Park Eagles Aerie No. 3602. The menu includes Donna’s lasagna, salad, garlic bread, and dessert – all for only $6. Also, bring in that ugly bowl that you are ashamed to show your very best friend, and win a prize. The ugly bowls will be auctioned off with an item that will make it a whole lot prettier! So join your good friends for some good food and some good fun for a really good cause. Fall holiday bazaar OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Lutheran Chuch will be having its annual fall holiday bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Available for purchase will be locally made craft items and baked goods. Lunch will also be available from the kitchen. Come by and see what holiday treasures you can find. Ocean Park Lutheran Chuch is located at 240th and “U” Streets. Open mike night ILWACO – Saturday, Nov. 16, will be an open mike night at Festivals Coffee Net at Ilwaco Harbour Village. Interested musicians, readers and vocalists should call 642-2288.Heartsparkle Players SEAVIEW – On Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m. stage lights in the open-beamed ceiling of the living room in Seaview’s historic Sou’wester Lodge will once again beam down on performers of the Heartsparkle Players. Like life itself, the performance may be a mixture of humor and poignancy. This unusual theater company uses the “playback” dramatic technique developed by Jonathan Fox and “The Original Play Back Company” in New York. Audience members do not simply watch a playback theater performance. They are invited to tell stories from their experience, and then watch them performed with music, movement and dialogue. Everyone is welcome at this performance. Admission is by voluntary donation to charity. No one is ever excluded because of a lack of funds. Because of limitations of space in this intimate, informal setting, advance reservations are advised. For information and reservations please call the Sou’wester Lodge at 642-2542. Chowder contest SEASIDE – The 8th Annual Seaside Chowder Cook Off, presented by Boyd Coffee Company, will challenge chowder fanatics again this fall. Professional chefs will show off their best chowder recipes as they compete for cash awards and bragging rights. The Seaside Chowder Cook Off will take place Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Seaside Convention Center. Each booth will offer clam chowder samples in either a New England or Manhattan style variety, or seafood chowder samples. The event is open to the public; admission is $5 for adults, and $3 for children ages 3-12. The cook off is a charitable event with proceeds benefiting Loaves and Fishes and Women’s Resource Center of Clatsop County. Participants this year include chefs from the following restaurants: The Shoalwater Restaurant at the Shelburne Inn in Seaview; Norma’s Ocean Diner in Seaside; Gunderson’s Cannery Cafe in Astoria; The Wayfarer Restaurant at the Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach; Moby Dick’s Seafood and Spirits in Newport; Baked Alaska in Astoria. In addition, some of the region’s most accomplished jazz and Latin jazz musicians, including the Mary Kadderly Group, the Bobby Torres Ensemble and Park Avenue, will perform throughout the day. Attendees will also have a chance to win door prizes. The Cook Off will also feature a children’s activity center. For the adults, Willamette Valley Vineyards will be sampling its full line of fine wines and Pacific Rim Brewing, Inc., will sample their tasty microbrews. SundayBook release CHINOOK – A book release party for John Kulm’s new poetry book, “The Five Stages of Quitting Farming” will be held at The Sanctuary Restaurant on Sunday, Nov. 17 beginning at 1 p.m. The event will include a farm breakfast and a poetry performance by the author. For additional information, call 777-8380.Spaghetti feed PACIFIC COUNTY – The Washington Pacific County Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. will hold their annual chapter spaghetti feed on Nov. 17 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Chester Tavern in South Bend to raise money for the Care Bear Program. The cost of the spaghetti feed is $5 per person. The Care Bear Program provides patrol cars and hospitals with stuffed animals to be given to children who are in the hospital, in traffic accidents, domestic violence, etc. Razor clam demo ASTORIA – On Sunday, Nov. 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Matt Hunter, the North Coast shellfish biologist for Oregon will talk about everything you never knew about razor clams, answer all of your questions, and show his method for cleaning them. Chef Eric Jenkins will prepare three recipes using razor clams and have recipes and tasting at the end of the class for everyone. The class will be held at the Duncan Law Seafood Consumer Center on Marine Drive in Astoria. The cost is $15 per person, pre-registration is required. For more information, call 338-6523.Harvest music festival GRAYS RIVER – Two Sunday afternoon concerts, each starting at 3 p.m. will be held on Nov. 17 and Nov. 24 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Grays River Methodist Church building. Light refreshments at the church will follow each concert. The 100-seat Grays River church sanctuary is known for its superb acoustics. The Nov. 17 program includes kantele music by May Adair, Wilho Saari, and Karen Nelson; vocal solos by Mary Haase and Diane Matthews; and the Ocean Park United Methodist Church choir led by D.J. Bogue. Also performing will be the Rev. Michael Graef of Vancouver. The Nov. 24 program features the sixteen-voice Lyrica ladies choral ensemble of Puget Sound, the Skamokawa United Methodist Church choir, and local musicians Joel and Noreen Fitts on guitar and piano. The church is located halfway between Naselle and Skamokawa, at 3624 State Route 4. For more information call Barbara at 665-4421.MondayLB City Council LONG BEACH – The Long Beach City Council will meet on Monday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.Chinook school CHINOOK – Friends of the Chinook school will meet on Monday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Chinook Fire Hall. The public is welcome. Ilwaco band concert ILWACO – The Ilwaco junior/senior high school band, under the direction of Brian Bergman, will perform on Monday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. in the high school gym. The band features players from grades 7 through 12. For more information, call the high school at 642-8448.Animals, Animals OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Animals, Animals, Animals – Cats! from 3:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m., Nov. 18 for children of all ages. Pacific County 4-H kids will show off their animals. You can pet a few furry cats, learn the best way to care for animals of all sorts, and see how obedience training works. Plus you can check out books from a display about pets. Choir practices ILWACO – A community choir practices on Mondays at 6 p.m. at the River City School in Ilwaco. Anyone with an interest in being a part of this choir is encouraged to attend the practices. The community choir will be preparing for a holiday performance on Dec. 6 at the Hilltop School auditorium. Call 642-8707 for more information. Duplicate Bridge Club ILWACO – The Peninsula Duplicate Bridge Club plays on Mondays at 11:30 a.m. in the Community Room of the Ilwaco Heritage Museum, 115 Southeast Lake St. Coffee and light snacks will be provided. All players are welcome. Contact Les Ellis at 642-3889 for more information. TuesdayFlood control LONG BEACH – A regular quarterly meeting of the Flood Control Advisory Board of the Flood Control Zone District No. 1 of the Long Beach Peninsula will be held at 7 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the PUD meeting room at 9610 Sandridge Road. Jungle story time NASELLE – Naselle Timberland Library presents Jungle Story Time from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 19 for children two years and older. Join librarian Michelle Zilli for stories, songs, and crafts. Grandparents/kids LONG BEACH – The next meeting of the Long Beach Grandparents Raising Grandchildren group will be on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the DSHS building, 2601 Pacific Avenue North. For additional information, call Mary at 532-8600 or Martha at 642-4400.ESA meeting NASELLE – Epsiloon Sigma Alpha will meet this month on Nov. 19. The meeting will be held at Alice Hauck’s house beginning at 5:30 p.m.Arts meeting OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Arts Association will hold their regular monthly meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Ocean Park Library. Artist Anne Thompson is the guest speaker. She will give a presentation and show pictures of her European trip. The public is invited to attend. WednesdayPreschool story time Ocean park – Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Fall preschool story time from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. On Nov. 20 for children ages 3 to 6 years old. Join storyteller Susan Carney for stories, songs, finger plays, flannel board games, and more. Future EventsAnimals, animals ILWACO – Ilwaco Timberland Library presents Animals, Animals, Animals – Calves and Rabbits! from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 21 for children of all ages. Pacific County 4-H kids will show off their animals. You can pet a few calves and rabbits, learn the best way to care for animals of all sorts, see how obedience training works. Plus you can check out books from a display about pets. Eagles auxiliary LONG BEACH – The Eagles Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar will be held Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact Ingrid Smith at 665-6445. Mu Sigma Sorority LONG BEACH – Mu Sigma Sorority will sponsor a table at the Eagles Bazaar, Nov. 22 and Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. They will selling crafts, baked goods and raffle a used computer and printer. Proceeds from the computer raffle will support the Fred Houston medical emergency fund. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.Naselle church bazaar NASELLE – The Naselle Assembly of God Church at 284 Knappton Road, will hold a holiday bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will offer great gift items to buy, including items for the baby, kitchen, around-the-house, and more. Plus there will be soup, bread and dessert available. All items are reasonably priced. Stop by and see all that they have to offer. Dine with a harp SEAVIEW – 42nd Street Cafe at 4201 Pacific Way in Seaview, presents dine with harp music by Chef Cheri Walker on Nov. 24. For more information, call 642-2323.St. Mary’s CCD class SEAVIEW – St. Mary’s religious education program (CCD) for children holds classes on alternate Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The next class will be on Nov. 26. For more information, call 642-2002.Thanksgiving service SEAVIEW – Ecumenical Thanksgiving service sponsored by Peninsula Christian Council will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at noon at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N. Place in Seaview. Thanksgiving dinner OCEAN PARK – On Nov. 27, Peninsula Assembly of God, at 26310 Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park, will once again be serving a complete turkey dinner at the church free to anyone in the community. This is done as an outreach and to say thanks to our community. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. To ensure there is enough for everyone, please obtain a free ticket in advance by contacting a church member, stopping by the church, or by calling 665-6340. Feed the Hungry LONG BEACH – Crafters are needed for the second annual Help Feed the Hungry Holiday Bazaar to benefit the Peninsula F.I.S.H. Food Band in Ilwaco. The event will be held Friday Nov. 29 and Saturday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edgewater Inn. Tables are $20 if supplied, or $15 if you bring your own. For more information call 484-3945.Santa and tree LONG BEACH – Santa will be coming to town on Saturday, Nov. 30. He will be available from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The lighting of the community tree will take place at 6 p.m. that same day. Watch for more information to come.’Nutcracker’ tickets ASTORIA – Tickets to Little Ballet Theater’s full production of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” are on sale at Dugan’s Hardware, 1665 E. Harbor, Warrenton. Ballet performances are Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m. in the Astoria High School Auditorium. Tickets will also be available at the door. Prices are: general admission, $10; child and senior (65 and over), $5; family (2 adults and up to 3 children), $25; patron, $20; friend, $25; and sponsor, $50. Sponsors are invited to a candle-light reception prior to the Saturday evening performance. There will be a candy cane reception for all children following each performance. For more information call 861-1971. Little Ballet Theater is a non-profit organization with all proceeds devoted to dance scholarships. Bake and craft sale PACIFIC COUNTY – The South Pacific County Humane Society will once again hold its Bake, Book, Video and Craft Sale on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7. We are asking that all you “crafty” people out there make one or two extra items to donate to us our sale. We are also asking for video’s, CDs and books in good condition. We must make some exceptions on the books. Please no encyclopedia’s, Readers Digest Condensed, Harlequin-type romance or musty ones. The best sellers would be current novels, westerns, how to and cookbooks. For more information contact the shelter at 642-1180.

PENINSULA SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER21603 Pacific HighwayOcean Park 665-3999PANCAKE FEED The monthly pancake feed will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cost is $4 for adults, $2 for children six and under. Your choice of biscuits and sausage gravy with scrambled eggs or, hotcakes, ham and scrambled eggs, plus juice, coffee, tea, or milk included. ICE CREAM SOCIAL The monthly ice cream social will be held on Monday, Nov. 18, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. If its your birthday, the ice cream and cake is free, otherwise, the cost is $1. Sugar-free ice cream with angel food cake are available. PASTA DINNER Enjoy a pasta dinner with salad, rolls, dessert, coffee, tea, or milk on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 from children under six. Tai Chi class A Tai Chi class is offered from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. AARP meets AARP meets every first Monday of the month at the Senior Center. A meeting is followed by a potluck. For more information contact Richard Grell at 642-2070.Knit Wits The second and fourth Mondays the Knit Wits meet. If you need help on a knitting problem, this is where you can get help; or if you don’t knit, come and visit from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Crafters get together Crafters meet on Tuesdays at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Items are made for the craft table. This is a fundraiser so join in making items to be sold. Board meeting The second Tuesday of the month the Center’s board meets at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Lions meet The first Tuesday of the month the Ocean Park area Lions meet at 6:30 p.m.Yoga Enjoy yoga every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Pinochle Play pinochle every Wednesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Men and women are welcome. The regulars will help you if you are new at the game. Senior crafters meet On Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to noon, a group of ladies have a good time showing what they are making or have already made. Everyone is welcome. Low vision meets Low vision group meets every third Friday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Call Dorothy at 665-5225.