Wednesday, July 13Dragon visit

OCEAN PARK, NASELLE – From 11 a.m. to 11:45 at the Ocean Park Timberland Library and from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Naselle Timberland Library come enjoy “The Dragon Who Came to Visit” on July 13 for children of all ages. Help mad scientist, Dr. Cranium, perform science experiments with machines, heat exchange, molecular properties, and more. Your quest is to show a dragon that the forest might be a better home for him than a castle. Presented by Mad Science of South Sound.

Friends of L&C

SEAVIEW – The Pacific County Friends of Lewis and Clark will hold its monthly meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 13 at the Shoalwater Restaurant. The meeting includes a no-host luncheon. All those with an interest are encouraged to attend.

Make bath salts

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library presents “Make Your Own Bath Salts” from 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., July 13 for teens. There is nothing like a warm bath after a day of jousting and juggling. Learn to make your own bath salts at this workshop. Materials are provided. This event is part of the library’s summer program for teens, “Joust Read.”

Caregivers’ support

SEAVIEW – Caregivers Support Group will meet from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., July 13 at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. For more information call Jonell at 642-3787.

Bipolar disorder

SEAVIEW – On Wednesday, July 13 at 7 p.m., at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview, Judy Eron, a clinical social worker and author of “What Goes UP,” will talk about living with a loved one with bipolar disorder. This is a free event. For more information, contact Lorraine at 642-3892 or Barbara Bate a bgofish@willapabay.org.

Shoalwater Birders

OCEAN PARK – Bev Arnoldy will tell all about the nesting habits of the great blue heron at the 7 p.m. meeting on July 13 of the Shoalwater Birders at the Ocean Park Timberland Library. According to Arnoldy, the herons tolerate her family living near them, and as she will explain, this is not altogether an ideal situation. Everyone is welcome to attend this quarterly meeting.

Wacky days

OCEAN PARK, NASELLE – Ocean Park and Naselle Timberland Libraries present Wacky Days at the library. At Ocean Park, the event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and at Naselle it is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for children of all ages. Find three wacky things at the library Wednesdays through July 27 and win a small prize.

HST thrift store

LONG BEACH – His Supper Table Thrift Store, a 501C3 agency, is open at their new location, 4607 Pacific Hwy., Seaview, Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations are welcomed. Proceeds from the store go to support the food program.

Adult ballet

ILWACO – Join the fun of an adult ballet class through Wednesday, Aug. 10, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at River City School of Arts and Crafts. Call 642-8707 today to learn more about this fun class.

ThursdayEmergency Mgmt mtg

SEAVIEW – The quarterly meeting of the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency is at 9 a.m., July 14 in the Seaview Transit building. One topic on the agenda will be a discussion of the tsunami warning process. The meeting is open to the public.

Bagpipers and drums

OCEAN PARK – On Thursday, July 14, beginning at 7:30 p.m., the Ocean Park Retreat Center will host a concert featuring world-renowned Scottish bagpipers and drum musicians. The community is invited to attend this event that will include Scottish and other Celtic music on alternative styles of bagpipe, whistles and percussion instruments. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors 65 years old and older, and youth under age 18. Tickets are available at the door.

Art Walk at Port

ILWACO – The Ilwaco Harbour Village is setting sail with their first Art Walk of the season, Thursday, July 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This first event is hosted by Don Nisbett’s “Crew House Gallery” and activities will include new shows at all the galleries, painting demonstrations, refreshments, music and, as always, a great free raffle. This year, Ilwaco is host to two new galleries and an outstanding sculpture garden. All the shops and restaurants will be putting on their pirate eye-patches, so come and stroll along the marina on Waterfront Way and enjoy the fun. Call 642-2291 to learn more.

Pacific Transit

SEAVIEW – Pacific Transit System will hold their regular quarterly board meeting beginning at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 14 at the Pacific Transit Maintenance Facility meeting room at 2750 Pacific Way, Seaview. The public is invited to attend.

CROA meeting

ILWACO – The Columbia River Organization for Artists (CROA) will meet at the Ilwaco Community Center in the PACE activity room on Thursday, July 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Meetings will be held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Everyone is invited to come discuss art problems, plan fundraisers, and to participate in upcoming art shows. For more information, call Barbara at 642-5532.

Treasure chests

ILWACO – Ilwaco Timberland Library presents treasure chests and jewel boxes from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., July 14 for teens 12 and older. Stop by the library and create a unique box to hold all your favorite treasures or jewels. All supplies will be provided for this open studio workshop.

FridaySandSations

LONG BEACH -The 21st Annual SandSations sand sculpture contest begins July 15 with last-minute registrations and sand sculpting lessons on Friday, starting at 3 p.m., followed by an old-fashioned beach bonfire at 6:30 p.m. This fun-filled event will be located at the Bolstad beach approach in downtown Long Beach. For more information, contact the Long Beach Peninsula Visitor’s Bureau at 642-2400.

Summerfest fun

LONG BEACH – The weekend of July 15 through July 17, there will be lots happening in downtown Long Beach. On Friday, there will be the Operation Lifesaver train display, children’s face painting, and more.

Bald Eagle Festival

CATHLAMET – The 24th Annual Bald Eagle Festival starts off with a street dance at the historic town dock on Broadway Street on Friday, July 15. The new Miller 40s band featuring Sunrise Fletcher will provide the entertainment. Then on Saturday, July 16, the day begins with the Bald Eagle Run-Walk Challenge. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The Main Street festival will begin at 11 a.m., with the parade. This year’s theme is “Traditions Alive in 2005.” Make sure you are there early to enjoy the Chamber of Commerce’s delicious buffalo burgers. There will be activities all day with birds of prey, an art show, tours of the historic Julia Butler Hansen house, and a kid’s activity area with a climbing wall donated by the U.S. Army. After a day in the sun on Main Street, stroll down to the Elochoman Marina for the beer garden and concert. The beer garden opens at 6 p.m., and the concert will begin at 7 p.m. Finally on Sunday, enjoy the wooden boat show starting at 10 a.m. There will be food and street vendors, a Coast Guard rescue demonstration along with kids building small wooden boats. A trout pond for the kids, swap meet and dinghy races will be some of the entertainment. On Sunday, you can also enjoy watching an antique saw mill demonstration at the Wahkiakum Historical Museum from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The museum will be open for tours.

SaturdaySandSations cont.

LONG BEACH -The 21st Annual SandSations sand sculpture contest located at the Bolstad beach approach in downtown Long Beach continues on Saturday, July 16 with the main sand-sculpting contest. Teams get started at around 10 a.m., and the Sand Flea Pet Parade begins at noon. Free hotdogs are available all day. Winners will be announced and cash and other prizes awarded at around 4 p.m. For more information, contact the Long Beach Peninsula Visitor’s Bureau at 642-2400.

Class reunion

ILWACO – The Class of 1990 is having a 15-year reunion on Saturday, July 16. There will be a family picnic at the Ilwaco City Park starting at 11 a.m. For more information contact Teresa Morris-Varner at (503) 325-2926 or teresav@pacifier.com or April Lang-Vander Hoek at (253) 845-2970 or ajavhoek@aol.com.

Railroad Days

ILWACO – All aboard for the Clamshell Railroad Days July 16 and July 17 at the Ilwaco Heritage Museum. The exhibits will feature railroad displays, layouts and various events. The museum is located at 115 S.E. Lake Street. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 642-3446 for more information.

Starving artist sale

OCEAN PARK – On Saturday, July 16, the Peninsula Arts Association is holding its annual Starving Artist Sale from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Ocean Park library. The event is open to the public and will include a variety of works, with the top price for any item no more than $50. There will be unframed, unmated offerings, many at bargain prices. Twenty percent of gross sales goes to the Peninsula Art Association Scholarship fund. Come and join in the fun.

Summerfest fun

LONG BEACH – On Saturday, July 16 as part of the Summerfest events, enjoy the Humane Society adopt-a-pet-a-thon, a silly pet tricks competition, poetry reading, children’s face painting and other fun events. Come downtown and check out the action.

SundayOutreach at the Beach

OCEAN PARK – Through July 17, local area churches are sponsoring Outreach at the Beach 2005. This weeklong event held at Sheldon Park includes spiritual devotions at Peninsula Assembly of God, Peninsula Baptist, United Methodist Church, Ocean Park Community Church, Pacific Bible Church, New Life Assembly of God Church, and The Upper Room Fellowship Church. Activities range from wonderful devotionals, to Christian musical groups, to youth activities, to a barbecue, to an all-night gospel sing. Call 665-6340 for more information on times and events.

Vespers service

OYSTERVILLE – Come join Father Blaine Hammond of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Seaview as he leads the Vespers Service beginning at 3 p.m., on Sunday, July 17 in the historic Oysterville Church. Mezzo-soprano Christine Brass will perform accompanied by Karin McCullough. Bonnie Masson will play the organ. The Vespers Service is a “come as you are event,” so don’t hesitate to stop by and enjoy this uplifting celebration.

Al-Anon in Rosburg

GRAYS RIVER – Rosburg Al-Anon is held in the Grays River Methodist Church social hall located at 3624 SR 4 West, up the hill from the Grays River Cafe. Each Sunday, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., a 12-step group meets. Meetings are confidential and focus on personal strength and support. Parking is available behind the church building. For information, call Barbara at 665-4421 or 465-2391, or Clay at 484-7798.

MondayMedicare workshop

SEAVIEW – Beginning at 10 a.m., July 18, at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place, Seaview, there will be a free community workshop regarding the new Medicare law. A representative from Social Security Administration will be on hand to talk about low income subsidy and assist with applications as needed; a representative from Columbia Legal Assistance will be there to talk about elder law issues; and a representative from Olympia Area Agency on Aging will discuss the Medicare Prescription Drug benefit. Call 642-3634 or (888) 571-6558 for more information.

Friends of Chinook

CHINOOK – The Friends of the Chinook School will meet at 7 p.m., July 18 at the Chinook fire hall. The meetings are open to anyone with an interest in the school.

Wacky Days

RAYMOND – Raymond Timberland Library presents Wacky Days from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for all ages. Find three wacky things at the library through Aug. 1 and win a free prize.

Dragon visit

SOUTH BEND, ILWACO – South Bend Timberland Library presents The Dragon Who Came to Visit from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., July 18 and Ilwaco Timberland Library presents same program from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., July 18 for all ages. Help Mad Scientist, Dr. Cranium, perform science experiments with machines, heat exchange, molecular properties, and more. Your quest is to show a dragon that the forest might be a better home for him than a castle. Presented by Mad Science of South Sound.

TuesdayStamp club

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Stamp Club will meet on July 19 beginning at noon at the Ocean Park library. Beginners to advanced are welcome. Call Chuck at 665-5978 for more information.

Ilwaco planning

ILWACO – The Ilwaco Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. on July 19 at council chambers, 301 Spruce Street (the old council offices on the back side of the American Red Cross building). The meeting is open to the public.

PAA meeting

OCEAN PARK – There will be a meeting of the Peninsula Arts Association from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, July 19 in the Ocean Park library conference room. The public is invited to attend.

Art Around Town

PACIFIC COUNTY – The month of July finds Peninsula Arts Association members displaying at the following sites: In the Coast Grille and Lounge, Judy Leonard offers her paintings of Peninsula animals and Marilyn Casey displays her watercolor seascapes. At the Chinook Observer find woodcut hand paintings by Bernice Puzauskas, as well as work by Marilyn Casey and Mary Ann Hirst. In the Ocean Beach Hospital, there is a collection of art by Joan Taplin, plus paintings by Allan Carson. Oceans of Art has paintings by Wes Moehnke and the classic car portraits done by Ann Thompson. Additionally, Marilyn Casey’s watercolors are at the Ark Restaurant in Nahcotta. All locations welcome visitors to their displays and the Peninsula Arts Association artists hope you enjoy their work.

AA meetings

LONG BEACH – AA meetings are held 6:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, noon everyday, 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.

Wednesday, July 20

Reptile man

OCEAN PARK, NASELLE – Ocean Park and Naselle Timberland libraries are hosting “The Reptile Man” on July 20 for children of all ages. Reptile zoologist Scott Peterson will be at the Ocean Park library from 11 a.m. to noon and at the Naselle library from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. with his lizards, snakes, turtles and Lucy the alligator. Don’t miss the show and discover the importance of each animal in the balance of nature. People may pet certain animals after the show. All dangerous snakes have been surgically devenomized.

Beach MUG

ILWACO – The Beach Macintosh Users Group (MUG) will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20 at the Ilwaco High School library. The meetings are open to all levels of users.

Alateen meetings

SEAVIEW – Alateen meetings are held every Wednesday beginning at 6:30 p.m., at 4603 Pacific Highway in Seaview. Alateen is a confidential group for young people who have family members or friends whose lives have been affected by alcohol and drugs, or both.

LB council

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach city council meets at 7 p.m. on July 20 at city hall. The meeting is open to the public. Call 642-4421 for agenda.

Future EventsLB merchants

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Merchants Association will meet at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 21 at the Coast Grille on Pacific Hwy., (next to the Chautauqua Lodge) in Long Beach.

Grief & loss support

OCEAN PARK – The next meeting of the Grief and Loss Support Group is at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 21 at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church, located at 240th and “U” St. Everyone is welcome.

Clothing give away

SEAVIEW – From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, July 21 and Friday, July 22 you are invited to a children and youth clothing give away at Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. Everyone is welcome to come and select clothing.

Parkinson support

OCEAN PARK – The next monthly meeting of the Parkinson’s disease support group is from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., July 22 at the First Lutheran Church, 24002 “U” Street, Ocean Park. The meeting is free. For information, you can call Bill Barger at (360) 783-2809.

History at home

SKAMOKAWA – At 1 p.m., July 23, at the River Life Interpretive Center at Redmen Hall in Skamokawa, the Friends of Skamokawa will host “History Begins at Home,” a presentation on caring for and preserving family documents, photographs, clothing and other heirlooms. Speaker Jennifer Cobb of Family Heirloom Preservation, brings her wealth of knowledge on how to take care of treasured objects. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. For further information, call Lori Martin, manager of Redmen Hall at (360) 795-3007.

Honoring Chinook

SEAVIEW – St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and Ocean Park Lutheran Church will be presenting the second annual “Honoring the Chinook” ceremony from noon to 2 p.m., Saturday, July 23 at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place, Seaview. Featured will be a dinner and a service of worship, which will include a talking circle. Elders will have the opportunity to say something about themselves and the Chinook people. All are welcome, but please call the Church Center at 642-3115 so meals can be planned.

Family Fun

SEAVIEW – Family Fun Vacation Bible School will be held at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place, Seaview from 5:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., Tuesday, July 26 through Friday, July 29 for children 4-years-old through sixth grade and their parents. This event is a Lewis and Clark program showing how Jesus’ teaching and ministry parallels the Corps of Discovery expedition. There will be music, skits, dinner, Bible lessons, crafts and games. On Saturday, July 30 there will be a picnic at Ilwaco Park beginning at 10:30 a.m. For registration and additional information, call 642-3115.

NPIA meeting

OCEAN PARK – The North Peninsula Improvement Association will meet at 7 p.m., July 28 at the Ocean Park fire hall. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. For information call Tom at 665-5858.

Lung club

OCEAN PARK – The Washington Peninsula Lung Club meets on July 29 from 11 a.m. to noon at Golden Sands, 21608 “O” Lane, Ocean Park. If you need additional information, call Lynn Perkins at (800) 337-6733.

Long Beach Rodeo

LONG BEACH – The 60th Annual Long Beach Rodeo will be held July 30 and July 31 at the rodeo grounds, 6407 Sandridge Rd., Long Beach. Family night starts Saturday after the rodeo and features fun events for all ages. There will be vendors, concessions, clowns, music, pony rides, mechanical bull, barbecue and beer garden and more. A cowboy breakfast is offered from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., both days.

Bead baking workshop

ASTORIA – Join the community-wide effort to make thousands of trading beads for the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commemoration Trading beads made from bakers-clay (flour, salt, and water) are being given away in the Kids Corps Discovery Area at Festival of the Pacific, a three-day event at Clatsop County Fair Grounds. A baking workshop is offered Saturday, July 30, at the Bob Chisholm Community Center in Seaside. At the end of the session participants will know how to make and paint the beads and receive one batch of dough and sample paints and sealer. Participants should bring three glass jars with sealable lids. For more information and to R.S.V.P. call Becky Sherlock at (503) 717-1821.

Nickel launch

ILWACO – On Aug. 5 at 10 a.m., the newest nickel in the Westward Journey series will be launched at Cape Disappointment. Coin designers will be on hand to sign rolls of nickels. There will be a nickel exchange of the “Ocean in View” nickel and the Sacagawea golden dollar. Federal, state, tribal and local officials will participate, including the Deputy Director of the United States Mint, David Lebryk.

Vacation Bible school

OCEAN PARK – New Hope Baptist Fellowship Church in Ocean Park invites youth grades 4 through grade 6 to vacation bible school from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 8 through Aug. 12. The program is free and includes lunch. To pre-register, call 665-4507 or 665-2513.

IHS Golf

ILWACO – On Aug. 12 at 8 a.m., the 4th Annual HIS Alumni Golf Scramble will be held. Call Mike “Tiger” Williams at 642-4864 by July 20 to reserve your spot.

IHS school reunion

ILWACO – On Saturday, Aug. 13, beginning at 11 a.m., the Ilwaco High School Alumni Association will host the 13th annual all-school get-together for alumni, their spouses, families, and friends at the Ilwaco High School football practice field. Come early, stay late. The Ilwaco Sports Booster food trailer will be selling hamburgers, hot dogs, clam chowder, soft drinks and coffee, as a fundraiser for school events. Feel free to bring your own picnic lunch, if you prefer. For more information, call David Aase, alumni president at 642-3638.

Car seat safety

CHINOOK – All Season’s Kidstuff is hosting a car seat safety check from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 13. Stop by and have your child’s car seat inspected. It’s free and it’s the right thing to do. If you have questions, call 777-8697.

Jazz & oysters

OYSTERVILLE – Enjoy jazz and oysters on the yard of the historic Oysterville School on Aug. 14. Featured band will be the Mel Brown B-3 Organ Group, a true all-star band, who members are widely viewed as tops in the Northwest. Their group’s collective resume reads like a “Who’s Who” of jazz, blues and soul. Mark your calendars now for jazz and oysters.

Women’s workshop

NORTH BEND – Women can learn the basics of fishing, hunting, and other outdoor skills in a workshop Sept. 16 through Sept. 18 at Camp Waskowitz Environmental Learning Center near North Bend. The workshop is coordinated by Washington Outdoor Women (WOW), a non-profit program dedicated to teaching women outdoor skills and natural resource stewardship. Some 20 classes will be offered throughout the weekend on subjects such as archery, basic fishing, fly fishing and tying, canoeing, preparing fish and shellfish, big-game hunting basics, map and compass reading, practical wilderness medicine, survival skills, wildlife identification and more. A total of 40 instructors, including several WDFW staff members, volunteer their time and expertise to connect women with the outdoors. Participants must be at least 18 years old to attend the workshop and must have a Washington recreational fishing license to take part in the fishing and fly-fishing sessions. The workshop fee of $190 includes two days’ lodging, meals and the use of all necessary equipment. A limited number of partial scholarships are available for the workshop. To learn more about the workshop and to download the registration form, visit the WOW Web site at http://www.washingtonoutdoorwomen.org or call Ronni McGlenn at (425) 455-1986.