Community Calendar: 3.18.09

Published 5:00 pm Monday, March 16, 2009

Wednesday, March 18Astoria DAR

ASTORIA – Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meet at 11:30 a.m., on March 18 at the Astoria Golf and Country Club. The program will be presented by Chapter Historian Macy Yates. Women interested in membership and members are invited to attend. Call Regent Evelyn Laughman at 503-325-4683 or Vice Regent Pat Wendt 503-325-2216 for information.

Photo Exhibit

ILWACO – The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center’s new temporary exhibit is “Art of the Park,” a photo exhibit by local photographers and park staff showing some of the most beautiful sights within Long Beach Area State Parks. The exhibit will be open through Memorial weekend.

LB council

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at city hall located at 115 Bolstad Avenue West. The agenda is available at www.longbeachwa.gov or at city hall prior to the meeting. These meetings are open to the public. Call 642-4421 for more information.

OP Lions

KLIPSAN – The Ocean Park Area Lions Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. Anyone with an interest in being involved is encouraged to stop in for the meeting.

ThursdayFundraising dinner

KLIPSAN – Come enjoy a chicken fried steak dinner with mashed potatoes, gravy, a vegetable, slaw salad, beverage and dessert on Thursday, March 19 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center. The public is welcome to participate in this fundraising dinner that is a great meal for all ages and only costs $7 for adults and $5 for children. Call 665-3999 if you have questions.

Poet Laureate @ library

RAYMOND – Enjoy an evening of poetry with Sam Green, Washington state’s first Poet Laureate at the Raymond Timberland Library at 507 Duryea Street, on Thursday, March 19 at 6 p.m. Refreshments and time for questions and discussion will be provided. Named Washington Poet Laureate in December 2007, Green is a native of Washington and resides on remote Waldron Island. A distinguished poet and author of 10 poetry collections, including his new book, “The Grace of Necessity,” his work has appeared in numerous publications. For more than 30 years, he has served as editor of a small press focusing on the work of Washington poets. Green has served as a visiting poet in a wide range of settings and has been teaching poetry at Seattle University for several years. For more information, call 360-942-2408 or go to www.TRL.org.

Diabetes meeting

ILWACO – Ocean Beach Hospital Diabetes Support Group meets from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., on Thursday, March 19. The topic will be hypo- and hyperglycemia, a review by Denise Ross RN, CDE. The group meets in the Ocean Beach Hospital meeting room. This event is open to the public at no charge. If you have questions, call Denise at 642-6308.

Alzheimer support

RAYMOND – A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 324 Jackson St. in Raymond, on the first Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on the third Thursday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The next meeting is March 19. Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with dementia. Contact group facilitator Laurie Johnson at 360-942-2603.

Grief support

OCEAN PARK – A Grief Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. and the third Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The remaining meeting this month is March 19. Meetings are at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church at 240th and “U” Street. Contact Harbors Home Health at 800-772-1319 for more information.

Line dancing

LONG BEACH – Everyone is welcome to come to the Elks Lodge in Long Beach for line dancing every Thursday. Beginners are at 5:30 p.m. and intermediate at 6:30 p.m., and are just $3 per class. Line dancing is great fun – come check it out. Call Linda at 360-783-2389 if you need more information.

Divorce Support Group

OCEAN PARK – A divorce support group meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m., at Peninsula Baptist Church, 23802 Pacific Hwy., Ocean Park. Everyone is welcome no matter what your marital situation. Call 665-0804 for details.

Open mic

LONG BEACH – Open mic at Akari located at 203 Bolstad Ave. W. in downtown Long Beach, will be March 19, starting at 7:30 p.m. Sign up to present music, a reading or any style of performance, or just join the audience for the show. This is an open forum for the poetic, lyrical, melodic and beyond for the exchange of ideas, views and thoughts. For information call John at 777-8019.

Relay event

RAYMOND – Tombstone’s Belly Buster, an eight-week weight loss contest, will begin Thursday, March 19 at Tombstone Willie’s Saloon (Hwy 6 and Camp One Road in Raymond) at 6 p.m. There is a $50 entry fee; cash and other prizes will be awarded. For further information please contact Carol at 360-942-6177.

Scouts gathering

SEAVIEW – Friends of Scouting invite the public to come support your Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts at a Pledge drive on Thursday, March 19 at 7 a.m. at Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. A continental breakfast will be served. Proceeds will go to support the Pacific Harbors District of Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts. For information call 360-580-0500.

Free Thursdays

ILWACO – Did you know you can visit the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 SE Lake Street in Ilwaco on Thursdays free of charge? Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. There is always something new, so bring the family and come see what treasures our local museum has to offer.

FridayQuilt Guild show

ILWACO – The 14th Annual Peninsula Quilt Guild Show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, then noon to 4 p.m., March 22 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 S.E. Lake Street in Ilwaco. “Quilting at the Beach” is this year’s theme. In addition to the more than 100 quilts on display, there will be a special feature show of quilts by Janet King, quilt designer and teacher, who uses non-traditional colors to give a modern twist to traditional patterns. There will be ongoing demonstrations of various aspects of quilt making during the show, plus there will be a raffle drawing for a prize quilt, “Cranberry Relish.” Admission to the show is free. Refreshments will be available. Call 642-3446 for more information.

Regards to Broadway

ILWACO – The public is invited to the 2nd Story Playhouse, above Just Treasures Antiques in Ilwaco for the performance of the classic George M. Cohan musical “Give My Regards to Broadway.” Performances are Fridays, March 20 and 27 and April 3 at 7 p.m.; Saturdays, March 21 and 28 and April 4 at 7 p.m., and Sundays, March 22 and 29 and April 5 at 2 p.m.

Crab feed

NASELLE – The Comet Booster Club is hosting a crab feed at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 20 in the Naselle School commons. The public is invited to attend.

Finn-Am Jam

NASELLE – The Finn-Am Jams will celebrate St. Urho’s Day in Naselle with a dance by the Smilin’ Scandinavians from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, March 20 at the Naselle School commons. This will follow the Naselle Boosters’ Crab Feed. For further information call Barb at 484-3602.

SaturdayRepublican Dinner

SOUTH BEND – Republicans in Pacific County will convene for their Lincoln Day Dinner event on Saturday, March 21 at the Willapa Harbor Chamber building in South Bend. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Matt Manweller, an associate professor of political science at Central Washington University and an adjunct scholar for Washington Policy Center, a non-partisan independent policy research organization in Seattle and Olympia. Manweller is the author of numerous books and articles on constitutional law, direct democracy and judicial politics. His most recent article “The Key to Economic Stimulus” was published in February as an OP-Ed in the Washington Times. The reception and silent auction begins at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are justs $25 and can be purchased by calling Nan Malin 642-2444.

China sale

CATHLAMET – Spode, Staffordshire, Irish Dresden and Lomonosov china are just some of the items that will be for sale at a fundraising event to be held on Saturday, March 21 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at St. James Family Center, 11334 Columbia Street in Cathlamet. The sale features a variety of china teapots, cups and saucers, plates and figurines, as well as linen, silver and glass pieces, new and antique. There is no entry fee for this event but raffle tickets for a collectable Pat Talbott bear will be on sale. In additional a traditional English tea will be hosted by the ladies of St. James Episcopal Church from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets for the tea only are $10 and advance reservations are requested by calling 360-795-8612. Al proceeds go to St. James Family Center.

Stamp Club

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Stamp Club has changed the date and location of their meetings. Meetings are now the third Saturday of each month at the Planter Box at 12706 Pacific Way. The next meeting is March 21. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

Library closed

ILWACO – The Ilwaco Timberland Library will be closed March 21 through April 5 for the move back into their newly remodeled space in the Ilwaco Community Building. The library will reopen on Monday, April 6.Willapa RFL

RAYMOND – Team Luke with Relay For Life of Willapa Bay is sponsoring a scavenger hunt fundraiser on March 21. The scavenger hunt will begin and end at Tombstone Willie’s Saloon (Hwy 6 and Camp One Road in Raymond). Each participant will receive a packet of “clues” which lead to different locations where they will have to find a flag or perform a task within a certain time limit. The search area will cover the entire Willapa Valley School District. There will be cash prizes awarded to the top finishers. There is a $75 entry fee and the registration form that must be turned in by Wednesday, March 18 to Linda Miller, P.O. Box 529, Raymond, WA 98577. If you have questions or for further information please contact Linda at 360-942-2961.

Connection Group

SEAVIEW – NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group meets every Saturday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the north end of the Peninsula Church Center in Seaview. Local residents facilitate this structured, confidential recovery group open to anyone who has lived with a psychiatric disorder. For information or a ride, call 665-6305 or 665-4421.

Overeaters Anonymous

SEAVIEW – Overeaters Anonymous meets at 4603 Pacific Highway at 46th South (Bill W’s place) in Seaview from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on Saturdays. The only charge is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Can’t drive? Phone meetings are available. Call 642-5360 for more information.

Tilth seed swap

LONG BEACH – From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 21, the public is invited to come to Green Angel Gardens at 6807 Sandridge Road for a seed swap. Bring seeds you’ve saved from your garden or buy some seeds appropriate for our area and come ready to swap with neighbors. Call 642-4018 for more information.

SundayLent services

OCEAN PARK – Lent services will be held every Wednesday through April 1 at 7 p.m. at Ocean Park United Methodist Church. A soup supper at 6 p.m. will precede the service. Call 665-4177 for more information.

Boat launch closed

CAPE D – The boat launch at Cape Disappointment State Park will be closed through June 30, during construction of a comfort station. Contact the park office at 642-3078 for more information.

MondayHealth dept closed

LONG BEACH – Pacific County Health Department will be closed March 23 through March 27 to move to the new south county office building at 7013 Sandridge Road. If you need help during this closure, contact the South Bend office at 642-9343. The health department will reopen on Monday, March 30.

Trollers meeting

ILWACO – The Washington Trollers Association is having a meeting on March 23 in Ilwaco, at the Port office building beginning at 6 p.m. On the agenda will be a discussion on the options for the 2009 commercial ocean troll season. If anyone has any questions or concerns or are unable to attend the meeting they can call either Kim Reisbick at 360-753-6917 or Dick Good at 360-245-3266. Anyone interested is invited to attend.

Flushing notice

SURFSIDE – The Surfside Water Department will begin their annual water flow and hydrant flushing on Monday, March 23 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. This process will continue for about one month. Customers may experience temporary low pressure and/or water discoloration during the flushing process. If these conditions continue after 3:30 p.m., call 665-4171, ext. 228.

Ilwaco council

ILWACO – The Ilwaco City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street. The next meeting is March 23. The meeting is open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

TuesdayCom. development closed

LONG BEACH – The Pacific County Department of Community Development will be closed from March 24 through March 27 for the move to the new South Pacific County Administrative Facility at 7013 Sandridge Road. Limited building inspections will be conducted March 24, 25 and 26. Call 642-9382 to schedule. No water samples will be taken in Long Beach on March 24. The food handler’s class for March 24 has been cancelled. Regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. will resume on March 30. Starting April 7, all food handler classes will be held at the new location.

Community nights

SEAVIEW – During the month of March, every Tuesday night the 42nd Street Café will set aside 10 percent of their sales to benefit the South Pacific County Humane Society’s “no kill” shelter. Also, every day during March all diners, whether at breakfast, lunch or dinner, will have a chance to enter a special raffle for two different get-away packages: one at the Inn at Spanish head on the Oregon coast and the second at Breakers Resort in Long Beach. 42nd Street Café is open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for breakfast and lunch and at 4:30 p.m. for dinner. The phone number is 642-2323.

ESL classes

OCEAN PARK – English as a second language classes are offered each Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Ocean Park Methodist Church. There is no cost for these classes and all levels are welcome. Flexible times may also be available so please contact Marya at 642-3475 for more information.

Wednesday, March 25Auditor closed

LONG BEACH – The Pacific County Auditor’s Long Beach licensing office will be closed on March 25 for the move to the new offices at 7013 Sandridge Road. Call 642-9310 for more information.

Free tax help

OCEAN PARK – Seniors and low-income taxpayers can get free help with their 2008 Federal income taxes at the Ocean Park Timberland Library on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 15. 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 2008), plus a copy of all 2007 tax records/return. If you need more information, call Yvonne Howell at 665-5845.

Kiwanis

LONG BEACH – The Ilwaco-Long Beach Kiwanis meets at noon the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the El Compadre Restaurant at 1900 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. Call 665-2598 for further information.

Friends of CRMM

ASTORIA – The monthly meeting of the Friends of the Columbia River Maritime Museum will meet at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, in the Kern Room of the museum. Everyone is welcome. The speaker will be Dr. Bill Armington. The topic is: “Insights Into A Radiologist’s World.” A surprise guest will introduce Dr. Armington. Don’t miss this one! Call 503-325-2323 for information.

Tourism stimulus

LONG BEACH – At 3 p.m., at the World Kite Museum, merchants and owners of lodging facilities are invited to come discuss creating packages for future visitors with air travel, car rental and lodging, plus meals and activities. With air travel now available through Seaport Airlines to Astoria, this is a great opportunity to reach potential visitors. Call Ragan at 642-4421 or e-mail her at events@longbeachwa.gov to R.S.V.P.

Future EventsCourt closed

LONG BEACH – South County District Court will be closed March 26, 27 and 30 for their move to the new county offices at 7013 Sandridge Road. They will reopen for business on March 31. Call 642-9417 with questions.

CERT team meeting

OCEAN PARK – South Pacific County CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) will meet at 6 p.m., on Thursday, March 26, in the Ocean Park fire hall community room. All persons interested in the CERT resource are invited to attend. A core training may be offered this spring if enough people are interested. If you’d like to be trained but cannot attend the meeting on the March 26, please call Kerry at 665-3710.

Forestry meeting

RAYMOND – The Twin Harbors Coalition is proud to sponsor Kirk Hanson, South Sound Director for Northwest Certified Forestry, who will discuss new market opportunities for small woodland owners including carbon markets, FSC certification and marketing “green” certified forest products. This is an excellent opportunity for woodland owners of five to 100 acres to learn of the various options available. This event will occur on March 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Pacific County PUD No. 2, 405 Duryea Street in Raymond. Please contact Jeff Gee at 360-589-3444 or jeff_s_g@yahoo.com for more information.

Library Town Mtgs

PACIFIC COUNTY – Timberland Regional Library is holding town meetings to provide the public an opportunity to understand the financial challenges facing the library district, learn what various programs, initiatives and services cost and participate in a facilitated discussion. There will be a meeting on March 26 at 6:30 p.m., at the South Bend Timberland Library. In addition to town meetings, during March patrons will be able to provide comments and suggestions via an online survey at www.TRL.org, by suggestion forms in all library branches or by e-mail to comments@trlib.org. If you have questions call 360-704-4508.

Veterans meeting

LONG BEACH – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3721 in Long Beach holds their monthly membership and business meeting at 7 p.m. on March 26 at a new location – the Elks Lodge located at 110 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. For information, call 642-1228.

Just for men

LONG BEACH – On Thursday, March 26 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., a session called Just for Men gets underway. This is confidential support for Mr. Nice Guy recovery; men’s issues including addictions, partnering and parenting. This is a six-week class with co-therapists Steven Fox CDP and Sherry Berteaux, LMHC. Call to register at Berteaux Counseling, 642-8915.

Bluegrass Festival

PENINSULA – Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Long Beach Bluegrass Festival coming March 27 through March 29 at the Chautauqua Lodge. There will be 20 sets of music, each 45 minutes long, starting at 6 p.m., on Friday, March 27, along with the band scramble and workshops available Saturday morning. Sunday morning’s gospel session is free. The 2009 band line up includes: Charlie Sizemore Band, Cascades Mountain Boys, Lee Highway, Fern Hill, Great Northern Planes, Runaway Train, Solomon’s Porch, Old Circle, Northern Departure and the Beppe Gambetta Workshop and concert. Tickets are $15 for Friday and $20 for Saturday. Call Ruth Ann at 665-4141, Steven at 642-5625 or the city of Long Beach at 642-4421 for tickets.

Parkinson support

OCEAN PARK – The Parkinson’s disease support group meets from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 27 at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church, 24002 “U” Street in Ocean Park. For information, call Patti at 665-3284 or Jerry at 642-2273.

Growing food

LONG BEACH – From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, come to Green Angel Gardens at 6807 Sandridge Road in Long Beach for an intermediate workshop on the methods of bio-intensive food production. Topics include seed selection, sowing or transplanting, fertilizers and minerals, composting and much more. Pre-registration is required and the workshop is limited to 20 participants. Sign up by calling 642-4018 and leave your contact information.

Clamming

PENINSULA – A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, pending marine toxin tests, with digging allowed before noon. Low tides those days are as follows: Saturday, March 28, 9:32 a.m. -0.1 and Sunday, March 28, 10:13 a.m. -0.3. Harvesters are allowed to take no more than 15 razor clams and must keep the first 15 they dig, regardless of size or condition. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container. Licenses are available at numerous local businesses.

Treasures Of Time

KLIPSAN – On March 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center, the American Association of University Women is presenting an afternoon tea celebrating the lives of three women who made a difference in the advancement of women’s rights. While the guests are enjoying a traditional English tea, each of the women will be personified in a monologue highlighting their experiences and contributions to the advancement of women’s education and political rights. The cost is $20 per person and $10 for children 12 years old and younger. This is a great way to enjoy a lovely tea, learn about some great women and help the young women of our local area. Tickets will be available at Okie’s Thriftway Market in Ocean Park, Stormin’ Norman’s in Long Beach, or send a check to AAUW, P.O. Box 385, Long Beach, WA 98631 to be received no later than March 20.

Art exhibition

ILWACO – From March 28 through May 12, the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum is hosting featured artist Charles Funk. As a child he fished the rivers and bay and hunted the hills of the Willapa as his Chinook ancestors did. He has taught in both elementary and high schools as well as being a commercial artist. Charles is an elder of the Chinook Tribe. Included in the exhibition will be landscapes, drawings and a series of works that illustrate Chinook stories.

Drift boats & dories

ASTORIA – The Columbia River Maritime Museum is hosting author Roger Fletcher who will discuss his book, “Drift Boats and River Dories,” which contains a history of the river pioneers who designed, built and used river dories and drift boats, on Saturday, March 28 at 2:30 p.m. The lecture is free for museum members or with paid admission. Call 503-325-2323 for information.

Children’s theatre

ILWACO – Missoula Children’s Theatre will be holding auditions for Pinocchio on Monday, March 30 at the Hilltop Auditorium for children ages 5 through 18. The auditions will be from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information contact Kelly Jacobsen at 360-244-9689.

Rummage sale

OCEAN PARK – There will be a rummage sale at the Dunes Pool on Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pool is located at 23515 Pacific Way, Ocean Park. Anyone with donations for the sale can call the pool at 665-5542 to arrange a drop off time.

Spring break

PACIFIC COUNTY – Students in the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District and the Ocean Beach School District will enjoy spring break from April 6 through April 10.

Hazard sirens testing

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) will begin monthly testing of the All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) sirens on Monday, April 6, at noon. Monthly tests will occur at noon on the first Monday of each month. The AHAB sirens will sound the Westminster chimes for 10 seconds followed by a 15 second verbal message stating “This is a test of the Emergency Management Agency Tsunami Warning System. This is only a test.” The PCEMA has requested assistance from Pacific County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services volunteers in tracking the success of each test. Residents with questions or concerns may contact the PCEMA office at 360-875-9340 or 642-9340.

Emergency management

SEAVIEW – The Pacific County Emergency Council meets at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 9 at the Emergency Operations Center in South Bend. These meetings are open to the public. Call 875-9340 or 642-9340 for more information.

Easter Egg Hunt

OCEAN PARK – Calling all kids! The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding some colored eggs at the Beach Barons Field on 258th and Sandridge Road. Bring your Easter baskets and be there at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, and see how many eggs you can find. The age categories are 0 to 5 years, 6 to 9 years and 10 to 12 years. There are prizes for every child who participates. Refreshments will be served after the hunt.

Tilth mtg/plant swap

LONG BEACH – From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday, April 11, members or those with an interest in membership are invited to Green Angel Gardens for the annual Tilth meeting and plant swap. This is a potluck meeting so bring something to share. Bring your starts for swap or sale. Call 503-791-3129 for more information.

Audubon mtg

LONGVIEW – On Wednesday, April 15, at 7 p.m., Willapa Hills Audubon will sponsor a program, “Wild Utah: America’s Redrock Wilderness.” The program is free to the public and will be held in the Cowlitz P.U.D. auditorium at 961 12th Ave in Longview. This multi-media slide show documents citizen efforts to designate public lands in southern Utah’s spectacular canyon country as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. In conjunction with the program, a presentation on the current status of the Utah wilderness movement will be given by Bob Brister, interregional outreach coordinator for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance. This is a must see event for those who want to learn about this tremendous American public lands conservation effort.

Poker run/pigout

CHINOOK – JJ’s final memorial benefit Poker Run and Pigout is set for Saturday, April 18. Sign up at the Chinook Inn in downtown Chinook from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The cost is $10 per person and includes the year bar and barbecue after the run. The run covers approximately 135 miles along the Columbia River. For information and to pre-register call Jamye at 665-6513 or 642-3127, or Lenny at 484-7226. Proceeds will benefit JJ’s family.

Convertible owners

LONG BEACH – Loyalty Days Parade organizers need you to carry from one to four guests in the Loyalty Day Parade the first Saturday in May. If you have a convertible and are willing to help the cause and have fun in the process, contact Steven at 642-5625.