Wednesday, March 30Social Security

CATHLAMET – At 7 p.m. March 30, Mike Teefy, representative of the National Council of Social Security Administration field offices, and the Washington State coordinator for Social Security, speaks on behalf of the American Federation of Government employees, AFL-CIO about Social Security and how it works. Teefy has worked for the Social Security Administration since 1973 and is a technical expert in Vancouver. The Wahkiakum Democrats and Grays River Grange sponsor the event. Call (360) 465-2205 for more information.

Education meeting

LONG BEACH – Citizens for Better Education meets at 7 p.m., March 30, in the PUD building on Sandridge Road. This meeting is for all citizens wishing to work together to help pass the upcoming levy. Call Rosanne McPhail at 642-5833 for more information.

Reading fun

NASELLE – Naselle Timberland Library presents Captain Underpants from 3:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m., March 30 for school-age children.

Clothing show

OCEAN PARK – At 1 p.m., March 30, Ocean View Convalescent Center hosts Mary Knight’s Adaptive Clothing Show, which features clothing for people with special clothing needs. This event is open to the public. Call 642-7111 for more information.

Line dancing

ILWACO – Country-western line dancing happens every Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., in the American Legion Hall on Lake Street in Ilwaco. Call 642-8707 for more information.

Book fair

LONG BEACH – Ocean Beach Primary’s Scholastic Book Fair continues from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 30. The event features specially priced books and educational products, including newly released works, award-winning titles, children’s classics, interactive software and best-selling books.

Family stories

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Family Story Time from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., March 30, for all ages. Join library staff for colorful books, rhymes music and activities.

Music and dance

ASTORIA – In the spirit of passing on a traditional music and dance style, Gina and Hobe Kytr teach the second session of the Old Time Music and Dance Class on Wednesday nights from March 30 through June 1 at Shively Hall in Astoria. New students are welcome! The class is designed for beginning and intermediate dancers or musicians. Clogging and other traditional old time dance styles will be taught. No partner is necessary. Musicians share tunes, as well as learn to play together in a string band. The class is held through Astoria Parks and Recreation. To register, call Astoria Parks and Recreation at (503) 325-7275. For more information, call Gina or Hobe at (503) 325-0278.

Tsunami workshop

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency and Washington’s Emergency Management Division sponsor a summit meeting March 30 at Tokeland’s Tradewinds on the Bay Motel to discuss tsunami response, evacuation, mitigation and planning for the north Willapa Bay area. The program is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The workshop features presentations from state and federal earthquake and tsunami experts, as well as from local and state emergency managers on such topics as tsunami hazard assessment, evacuation and warning systems and programs for damage mitigation.

T&T

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Community Church, located at 268th Place and Vernon Avenue, conducts AWANA, T&T programs and more. For information, call 665-4548.

ThursdayBook fair

LONG BEACH – Ocean Beach Primary’s Scholastic Book Fair concludes March 31. The Book Fair runs from 8:30 a.m, to 3 p.m., and helps raise funds for purchasing books for the school library. Parents, children, teachers and the community are invited. The event features specially priced books and educational products, including newly released works, award-winning titles, children’s classics, interactive software and best-sellers from more than 150 publishers.

Superhero fun

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Captain Underpants! from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., March 31 for school-age children. Join in an afternoon of fun sponsored by the Friends of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland Libraries.

Republican meeting

LONG BEACH – There is a Republican Party meeting at 5:45 p.m., March 31 at the Coast Grille in Long Beach. RSVP to 642-2444. Come and join, and bring a friend.

Blood pressure clinic

ILWACO – A free blood-pressure test is offered every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the lobby of the Ocean Beach Hospital. No appointment is necessary.

River City School

ILWACO – River City School of Arts and Crafts offers these classes each Thursday. A knitting/crocheting class is 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.; a ceramics class is 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and intermediate and advanced ballet is 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The school is located at 122 S.E. Lake St., in Ilwaco. Call 642-8707 for more information. The Peninsula Chess Club meets each Thursday at the American Legion Hall, 127 S.E. Lake St. in Ilwaco at 6 p.m. If you have questions, call Steve at 642-8956, or just show up and join the fun.

FridayBluegrass Festival

LONG BEACH – The first-ever Bluegrass Festival is in Long Beach April 1 through April 3 with five bands participating. The event kicks off at 3 p.m. April 1, and takes place in the downstairs area of the Long Beach Elks Building. All three days of the festival are open to the public. The Bluegrass Festival is sponsored by the Long Beach Merchants and the city of Long Beach. Admission charges for Friday ($15) and Saturday ($20) are good for all day. Sunday features a free Gospel concert. Tickets are available at the door.

Kidstuff fund-raising

CHINOOK – During the month of April, All Season’s Kidstuff will give 100 percent of the selling price on all donated items to the Martha Murfin (F.I.S.H.) Community Assistance Account. To help, clean out your closets and prepare like-new items for donation (call for instructions). Drop items off at Al1 Season’s Kidstuff during business hours. Mark items to be donated to the Martha Murfin account. Watch for the May in-store posting of money earned. This is a chance to help our “energizer” with one of her many causes. Call Season at All Season’s Kidstuff 777-8697 or stop in and ask how to help.

SaturdayGorse control

LEADBETTER – Volunteers are needed to help pull the highly invasive gorse from several trails in the Leadbetter unit of the Willapa Wildlife Refuge. Those participating should meet at the Leadbetter parking lot at the end of Stackpole Road at 10 a.m., April 2. Volunteers should bring a long-sleeved shirt and leather gloves. For more information, call Kristine Massin at 484-3482.

Book discussion

NASELLE – Naselle Timberland Library presents PageTurners book discussion from 10 a.m. to noon April 2 for adults. Join in a discussion of “The Hours,” by Michael Cunningham. Stop by the circulation desk to pick up a copy of the book.

Golf scramble

LONG BEACH – On Saturday, April 2, there is a Night Glow Golf Scramble at Peninsula Golf Course. The cost is $25 a person. A portion of the proceeds benefits the local American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The barbecue begins at 6:30 p.m., and golfing starts at 8 p.m. Call Brad at Peninsula Golf at 642-2828 or Chris Boggs at 642-4907 for more information.

Life of birds

KLIPSAN – The Discovery Coast Audubon Society is sponsoring a weekly series each Saturday, beginning at 2 p.m., at the Golden Sands Assisted Living Center in Klipsan Beach. The classes include mastery of light and landing; how bill shapes and sizes allow birds to gather food; exploring birds of prey and many more. You do not need to be a member to attend. For more information, call Pamela at 642-8123.

Foolish fun

OCEAN PARK – “What Kind Of Fool Am I” is the theme for the tea on April 2, to be held at the Ocean Park Fire Hall at 1 p.m. Prizes will be given to the most foolish hat. Also bring something that is fun to eat and makes you feel really good.

SundayDaylight-saving time

PACIFIC COUNTY – Daylight-saving time begins at 2 a.m. April 3. Be sure to move your clocks ahead one hour.

Spring concert

ASTORIA – The North Coast Symphonic Band presents its Spring Pops Concert, directed by Richard Boberg, at 3 p.m., April 3 at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center, 16th Street and Franklin Avenue. Among other songs, the group will be performing “Victory at Sea” from the World War II television series. Pre-concert entertainment begins at 2:30 p.m. Regular admission is $8; seniors and students $6; and children under 12 are $4.

MondayTheater performance

KLIPSAN – The Peninsula Theater Group will present a one-act comedy skit at 1 p.m., Monday, April 4 at the AARP meeting at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center. Everyone is welcome, admission is free. Don’t miss out on this fun event.

Port meetings

NAHCOTTA – The Port of Peninsula meets the first and second Monday of each month in the port office meeting room. Effective April 4, the meeting time will change from 7:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. Call 665-4547 for more information.

Spring break

PACIFIC COUNTY – Spring break for students in the Ocean Beach and Naselle-Grays River School District is April 4 to April 8.

Model Railroad Club

OCEAN PARK – Anyone interested in railroading is invited to the next Peninsula Model Railroad meeting at 7 p.m., April 4 at the Ocean Park Library. The topic is how to put lettering on train cars. The purpose of the club is to share interest and skills, help members build and maintain layouts, and to promote interest in model railroading. The club is co-sponsoring a “Railroad Days” weekend at the Ilwaco Heritage Museum. The club includes all model train gauges and skill levels. Meetings are the first and third Monday of each month. For more information, call President Dick Moore at 665-6911 or Vice-President Paul Wilson at 665-6937.

Storytime

ILWACO – Ilwaco Timberland Library presents Family Story Time from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., April 4, for all ages. Join library staff for colorful books, rhymes, music and activities.

AA meetings

LONG BEACH – AA meetings are held Monday through Saturday at 6:30 a.m., at noon every day, and at 8 p.m., every night except Fridays at the Seaview meeting hall, 4603 Pacific Hwy. For a complete meeting schedule, call 642-2902, or visit www.funbeach.com.

Art Around Town

PACIFIC COUNTY – Art shows this month are as follows: At Coast Bar and Grille enjoy Marilyn Casey, Elizabeth Bon and Wes Moehnke. On display at the Chinook Observer is the pen and ink work of Lance Iiams. Showing at the Ark Restaurant is Jim Unwin; at Knutsen Insurance is Marva Hall. Julianna Weir and Nancy Lloyd have displays at Independent Books in the Sandpiper Mall. The group show at Ocean Beach Hospital includes Marsha Rockwell, Anne Thompson, Grace Monroe, and Deana Bernash, and at Oceans of Art are artists Marilyn Casey and Judy Leonard.

TuesdayOne-stroke painting

NASELLE – Naselle Timberland Library presents Tuesdays with Friends: One-Stroke Painting with Betsy Simms from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., April 5 for adults. Learn to paint decorative rosebuds on glass with an easy one-stroke technique. Bring a piece of your own glassware to paint or use one of the ones provided. Take home a useable, dishwasher-safe work of art. All materials will be provided. Class size is limited. Please call the library at 484-3877 to register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library.

Poetry reading

SEAVIEW – Beginning at 6:30 p.m., April 5, an open-mike poetry reading, sponsored by the Shelburne Inn and Edgz Poetry Magazine will be held at the Shelburne Inn. Anyone who wishes to read or listen is invited. There is no charge.

Book discussion

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., April 5 for adults. Read this month’s selection, “The Three Miss Margarets,” by Louise Shaffer, and share your impressions in a lively discussion. This program is held on the first Tuesday of each month. For more information, call 665-4184.

Ilwaco planning

ILWACO – The Ilwaco planning commission meets at 6 p.m., April 5 at council chambers, 301 Spruce St. The meeting is open to the public.

Wednesday, April 6Friends meeting

NASELLE – The Naselle Friends of the Library holds its annual board meeting and election of board members April 6 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Naselle Library. All members of the public are invited to attend this meeting. We are actively seeking both new board members and community members to join the Friends.

Free tax help

OCEAN PARK – Seniors and low-income taxpayers can get free help with their 2004 federal income taxes at the Ocean Park Timberland Library on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 13. No appointment is needed – this is a “sign in and wait your turn” service. Please bring all current tax records (including all amounts of rebates/credits received in 2004), plus a copy of all 2003 tax records/return. If you need more information, call Yvonne Howell at 665-5845.

Future EventsMS support group

OCEAN PARK – The next meeting of the Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Support Group is 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. April 7 at the Peninsula Assembly of God Church, 26310 Ridge Ave., Ocean Park. Call Cheryl West at 642-5842 for more information.

Aging Agency meeting

SHELTON – The Olympic Area Agency on Aging Council of Governments meets at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 7, at the Civic Center in Shelton. For information call Carol Ann Laase at (800) 801-0050.

Long Beach Merchants

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Merchants Association will meet at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 7 at Debi’s Restaurant on Pacific Hwy., Long Beach.

Pinhole photography

SOUTH BEND – From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., April 7 enjoy an artists reception and the opening of the exhibit of pinhole photography at the Transfer Building, 116 Alder St., South Bend. Six pinhole photographers will display their work at Sandra’s Art and Frame in South Bend from April 7 through May 6. For more information, call (360) 267-1036 or (360) 875-4050.

Night talks

ASTORIA – The Clatsop County Historical Society hosts the monthly Thursday night talks lecture series beginning at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 7, in the Heritage Museum, 16th and Exchange St, Astoria. Barbara Minard, collections manager of the Ilwaco Heritage Museum and cultural resource specialist, will present “The Stories Baskets Can Tell.” Minard will discuss the meanings and symbolism of the decorative art found on Native American baskets; in particular those found in the new “Return of the Cedar People” exhibit at the Clatsop County Heritage Museum. For more information about this event, please call 503-325-2203 or e-mail: cchs@seasurf.net.

Grief/loss support

OCEAN PARK – The next meeting of the Grief and Loss Support Group is at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 7 at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church, located at 240th and “U” St. Everyone is welcome.

Kidshare

CHIINOOK – From 10:30 a.m., to 11:45 a.m., on April 8, All Season’s Kidstuff in Chinook is hosting another Kidshare family friendly meeting session for parents and kids. Parent meetings will be followed up with a parent/child arts and crafts activity. The topic this session is “Making Time for It All: Balancing Home, Family and Work.” Mothers and fathers who are interested in organizing a craft activity or play dates are welcome to contact All Season’s Kidstuff.

Rummage sale & raffle

SEAVIEW – St. Mary’s annual rummage sale is Friday, April 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be a raffle drawing at 1 p.m., on Saturday, and lunch will be served both days. Come check out the great variety of items available.

Cosmic bowling

ILWACO – The American Cancer Society Peninsula Relay for Life is holding a “9-Pin Cosmic Bowling Tournament” beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 9 sponsored by the Family Health Center at Klipsan Beach. The cost is $15, which includes three games and shoe rental. Call the Family Health Center at 665-3000, or Hilltop Bowl 642-4440 for more information.

Chinook meeting

ROSBURG – The Chinook Tribal Council will hold it’s monthly meeting at 11 a.m., at the Rosburg Hall on April 9. There will be a potluck luncheon as usual. All tribal members are encouraged to attend. For information please contact the Chinook Tribal Office at 777-8303.

Russian ensemble

SEAVIEW – On Sunday, April 10, at 2:30 p.m., the Valaam Ensemble from Russia will be performing a concert at the Peninsula Church Center in Seaview sponsored by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. The Ensemble consists of five male voices that sing unaccompanied. The repertoire includes a variety of music from northern Russia, including folk, chant and religious music. The Ensemble is currently touring North America, and will also stop in Astoria. There will not be a charge for the event, but a freewill collection will be taken to help the Ensemble with expenses.

Quilt Guild

SEAVIEW – The next meeting of the Peninsula Quilt Guild is at noon, April 11, at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place, Seaview. The potluck begins at noon. Bring a salad, dessert, tea sandwiches or rolls. Installation of new officers will follow potluck. Remember donations of non-perishable food for F.I.S.H.

Community forum

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Police Department is hosting a Community Forum beginning at 7 p.m., April 12 in the Super 8 conference room. All merchants and citizens with questions or concerns are encouraged to attend this open meeting – any suggestions for the community are welcome. This is an excellent time to discuss unlawful issuance of bank checks, shoplifters, theft and emergency situations, or any other issue you wish to discuss. Hope to see you there!

Art show

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Art Association is hosting their Spring Art Show beginning April 14 and running through April 24 at 259th and Vernon Ave., in Ocean Park (in the log cabin-style building). The public is invited to attend between 9 a.m., and 5 p.m. A reception, open to the public, will be held Friday, April 15 from 6 p.m., to 8 p.m. For artists, entry blanks are available at both Ocean Park and Ilwaco libraries as well as at the Visitors Bureau, at Pacific Printing and at Oceans of Art. Entries will be taken Monday, April 11 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. There are many categories, including two for Lewis and Clark-themed art. All artists are welcome to enter, and may have five entries. Pat Fagerland will be the featured artist at the event.

Public comment desired

PORTLAND – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public hearing at 6 p.m., Tuesday, April 12 to discuss plans for continued maintenance dredging of the Columbia River federal navigation channel from River Mile (RM) 3 through RM 192. The hearing will be held at the Port of Vancouver located at 3103 Lower River Road in Vancouver.

Kite Festival poster

PACIFIC COUNTY – Entries are requested for the Washington State International Kite Festival Poster contest. Entries are to be delivered to Campiche Studios at the corner of Pacific Way and Bolstad in Long Beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until April 20. Judging will be on April 21. To be considered, all artwork must be no larger than 32-inches wide by 17-inches high for horizontal entries; or 17-inches wide by 32-inches high for vertical entries; and is not to be smaller than 11-inches by 14-inches. A 2-inch border will be added later on the left, right and top, and a 5-inch border will be added to the bottom for the title block. It is preferred that entries be unframed. The artist will receive a royalty of $2,000 upon completion of all signing and numbering of posters. There will be a limited edition printing of 400 posters to be signed and numbered by the artist. Previous winners are excluded from entering the competition for a period of four years.

Fred Houston fund-raiser

OCEAN PARK – From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., April 15, come enjoy a spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church on “U” St., in Ocean Park. This event is a fund-raiser to help Fred Houston and his family with medical expenses. The cost is only $6 for adults, $3 for youth, and children under 6-years-old get in free.

Power of Treaties

OLYMPIA – The public is invited to “The Power of the Treaties,” a symposium on Treaty law and policy, to be held in Olympia April 15-16. Tribal speakers, including Billy Frank, Jr., Brian Cladoosby and Pearl Baller will join non-tribal speakers, including Gov. Christine Gregoire, Sen. Daniel K. Inonye and State Historian Dave Nicandri in discussing the relationship of treaties and state policy, cultural resource protection, health care, the environment and education. For information about the agenda and registration, consult www.WashingtonHistory.org or call Susan Rohrer at (360) 753-2580.

Spring Cleanup

PACIFIC COUNTY – Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 23 and our next quarterly cleanup. Formal start time is 9:30 a.m., but the Dumpster and dump trucks will be in place in the early morning hours, available to start accepting collected garbage. The popular after-cleanup thank you lunch will again be served to all volunteers at the Peninsula Senior Center. We need more adopt-a-beach groups and existing adopt-a-beach groups can always use more hands, so if you are motivated to get more involved, contact Shelly at 665 5338 so we can match your location and interest to our needs for community volunteers.

Country living author

OCEAN PARK – On April 25, Nahcotta Oyster Farm will host a no-fee gather at the new reception hall of the Whalebone House in Ocean Park for Carla Emery, author of the Encyclopedia of Country Living. She will speak about the petroleum depletion, why it will happen, when to expect it, and what you can do to protect your family. The potluck dinner (with all the oysters you can eat) begins at 6 p.m. For more information, call Larry Warnberg at 665-2926.