Community Calendar: 4.15.09

Published 5:00 pm Monday, April 13, 2009

Wednesday, April 15Audubon 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. In conjunction with the program, Bob Brister, interregional outreach coordinator for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, will give a presentation on the current status of the Utah wilderness movement. All are welcome.

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.

Drop Everything & Read

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library is hosting a Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) after school event, from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., April 15 for grades one through six. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland Libraries. This is the Ocean Park library’s Family Read-Aloud program finale. For more information call 665-4184.

OP Lions

KLIPSAN – The Ocean Park Area Lions Club meet April 15 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.

Big Book meeting

OCEAN PARK – The Ocean Park Big Book meeting is a 6 p.m. each Wednesday at Ocean Park Methodist Church at 1202 262nd Place. All are welcome. For information call Jeannie at 665-3831.

Chili/cornbread feed

ASTORIA – Wickiup Grange is hosting a chili and cornbread feed from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Wednesday, April 15. For just $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under, enjoy all you can eat chili, grated cheese, onions, crackers, cornbread, ice cream bars and a beverage. Wickiup Grange is located on Highway 30 in the big brown building at the Svenson yellow light, about 12 miles from Astoria.

ThursdayBlood drive

SEAVIEW – The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on April 16 at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 866-961-9211 or show up during the drive hours.

Diabetes support

ILWACO – A diabetic support group meets from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on April 16 in the Ocean Beach Hospital meeting room. The guest speaker will be Maggie O’Bryan, MSW, who will talk about diabetes and stress. These free meetings are open to the public. If you have questions, call Denise Ross, RN, CDE at 642-6308.

Spring into gardening

ASTORIA – Clatsop County Master Gardeners are hosting spring into gardening with two upcoming events. From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 16, TV personality and gardening expert Ed Hume will discuss “Growing Vegetables on the Coast” at Astoria High School auditorium. The cost is $5 at the door. Then on April 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds, eight speakers will present a variety of talks aimed at helping everyone grow their own vegetables and flowers. Topics include organic vegetable gardening, wild birds in the garden, pest controls, fruit tree care and pruning, growing cut flowers, community gardens and gardening with kids. The cost is $18 for the full day.

Turkey dinner

KLIPSAN – The public is invited to a turkey dinner meal at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center on Thursday, April 16 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A great meal deal for all ages at $7 for adults and $5 for children and it includes mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry relish, green beans, Jell-o salad, a beverage and pumpkin pie!

Summer camp

PENINSULA – Do you want to go to summer camp? Reach Out Ministries may be able to help with camp fees. They will pay up to $200 per child. This program is available for students in first through 12th grade. Pick up scholarship applications at the school, or call Pat Smith at 665-6632. Don’t delay, get your child’s application in today. Reach Out Ministries is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping youth on the Peninsula. Tax-deductible monetary donations are appreciated. Send them to: ReachOut Ministries, P.O. Box 59, Long Beach, WA 98631.

Women in business

ILWACO – Peninsula Women in Business will enjoy guest speaker, David Poulshock who will discuss a new age of viral marketing tweeting, blogging and social networking at the meeting on Thursday, April 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 114 Main Street in Ilwaco. Come learn how these new tools could support your marketing efforts and an idea he’s had for a local “webisode.” Poulshock, a recipient of over 50 major awards for his creative achievements, among them short films, commercials, corporate films, educational series, screenplays, and the blockbuster children’s video series Wee Sing. David recently directed and served as head writer on the groundbreaking multimedia educational series “Mathematics Illuminated” for public television and the Annenberg Foundation. To learn more or R.S.V.P., contact Shelly Pollock at Shelly@NWIFservice.com or 665-5388.

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 April 16. Meetings are at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church at 240th and “U” Street. Harbors Home Health and Hospice sponsors these gatherings. Contact them at 800-772-1319.

FridaySoccer referee training

ASTORIA – Long Beach Peninsula residents are being offered an opportunity to qualify as a soccer referee. A beginners’ class will be taught at Clatsop Community College in Astoria April 17 to April 19. Students must attend all three sessions. They are from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on April 17; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 18; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 19. The class includes classroom instruction and practical training tips. Successful students will qualify as U.S. Soccer Federation referees. Age 14 and above are invited to sign up. Instructors are Doug Smith of Beaverton, Ore., and Patrick Webb, of Long Beach. The class fee is $35, payable at the first session. The U.S.S.F. registration fee is $40. For more details, contact Teena Toyas, North Coast soccer referees commissioner, at 503-440-0221.

Peninsula Writers

ILWACO – “Showcase of Peninsula Writers” is the theme of the gathering scheduled for 7 p.m., on April 17 at Time Enough Books at the Port of Ilwaco. All writers and readers are invited to this celebration of words, refreshments and camaraderie. Come support a new group of participants. For more information call Barbara Haines Howett at 665-6862.

AA meeting

OCEAN PARK – AA meets each Monday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean Park United Methodist Church located at 1202 262nd Place in Ocean Park. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 642-8449.

Naselle goes Broadway

NASELLE – Naselle students are presenting a Broadway show revue written by Naselle drama director Barb Swanson titled “A Broadway Show … Naselle Style.” Performances are at 7 p.m., Friday, April 17, and at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for students. Saturday evening they offer half-price tickets to those attending both performances. The show is based on five productions that students have presented in past years: “Annie,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Music Man,” “Guys and Dolls” and “Into the Woods,” with students from grades five through 12 in the production as well as several adults. In addition, the local barbershop quartet under the direction of Cliff Weimer, Finnish community adult choir leader, will be singing in the show as well as performing before the show opens.

SaturdayBest-selling author

ILWACO – The public is encouraged to come meet best-selling author Earl Emerson from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on April 18 at Time Enough Books in Ilwaco. Earl Emerson is a lieutenant in the Seattle Fire Department. He is the Shamus Award-winning author of “Vertical Burn,” as well as the Thomas Black detective series. His 12th book in the Thomas Black series is entitled, “Cape Disappointment.” Brilliantly told and emotionally galvanizing, this book is a political thriller and a gut-wrenching tale of conspiracies – the kind that are too crazy to believe and too deadly to ignore. Call 642-7667 for more information.

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.

Loyalty coronation

LONG BEACH – Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at the Ilwaco Middle/High School Auditorium the coronation program for Junior Miss Loyalty and the Loyalty Days Queen will be held. The master of ceremonies is Mark Dobney. Admission is $1 or a Loyalty Day button.

Relay for Life event

ILWACO – Harbor Lights Restaurant and Lounge is hosting a benefit event on April 18 at 5 p.m. They will be generously donating a portion of the evening’s proceeds to the American Cancer Society in support of our local Relay. Community members are invited to enjoy a meal in the restaurant or a beverage in the lounge with the knowledge that their participation will be supporting the fight to find a cure for cancer.

Business fair

PUGET ISLAND – The Lower Columbia Economic Development Council is hosting the Wahkiakum Business Fair from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on April 18 at Norse Hall on Puget Island. This is a one-day, one-stop opportunity to gather information that should be helpful during these economically challenging times. Nationally known management consultant Sandra Suran will start the day. Classes to be offered include: “Using Collaboration and Alliances to Get the Job Done,” “Planning to Make it Happen,” “Marketing your business on and off-line,” “Making the most of your most vital asset – Employees,” “9-1-1 for your Business” and many more. Pre-registration is $5 prior to April 10 at 4 p.m. Registration after that date is $10. For more information call 360-795-3996 or e-mail lcedc@cni.net.

Frogtown!

ASTORIA – The Astoria Children’s Museum is hosting Frogtown, an all ages musical (with frogs) at 6:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 18 at the Liberty Theater at 1203 Commercial Avenue in Astoria. This celebration of diversity told through music encompasses a live story reading, the Frogtown movie on the big screen and live music in a benefit for the Astoria Children’s Museum. Tickets are $10 each or the family rate is $35 (four tickets) and are available at 503-325-5922 ext. 55, at www.ticketswest.com or 800-992-8499. For more information on the movie visit www.frogtowncentral.com.

Beach cleanup

PENINSULA – The Grassroots Garbage Gang is hosting a beach cleanup on Saturday, April 18. Meet at any major beach approach at 9 a.m. that morning and help clean our beaches. For more information contact Shelly Pollock at shelly@ourbeach.org.

Growing food

LONG BEACH – From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, come to Green Angel Gardens at 6807 Sandridge Road in Long Beach for basic and intermediate workshops 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 leaving your contact information.

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 11 a.m. at the Planter Box at 12706 Pacific Way. The next meeting is April 18. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

Fly Casters

ASTORIA – The Rainland Fly Casters is holding its annual fundraising banquet, auction and raffle at 5:30 p.m. on April 18 at the American Legion, 1132 Exchange St., in Astoria. The banquet cost is $6; event proceeds are used to support club projects, stream enrichment and fish conservation. The purpose of this non-profit club is to cultivate and advance the art, science and sport of fly-fishing and promote conservation of recreational resources and facilitate and improve the knowledge of fly-fishing. The club is still seeking donations of products and gift certificates for the auction. For information, or to donate, call Tom Scoggins, event chair, at 503-325-6358 or e-mail tvscoggins@q.com or call Kyle Smith, club president, at 503-325-8549.

Boater safety class

ILWACO – Members of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary No. 62 are offering a boater education safety class starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 18 in the Port of Ilwaco meeting room. The cost of the class is $25, which includes all course materials. In 2005 a law was passed requiring boat operators who were born after Jan. 1, 1955, to take a boater education course to operate boats with 15 horsepower motors or greater. Successful completion of the course will result in the required Boater Education Card. Pre-register for the April 18 class by calling David Sargeant at 665-3179.

Play auditions

PENINSULA – Peninsula Association of Performing Artists is holding open auditions for “Once Upon a Mattress,” a delightful musical comedy based on the fairy tale of the princess and the pea. Auditions will be held Saturday, April 18, at the Peninsula Church Center in Seaview from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 19, at the Ocean Park United Methodist Church in Ocean Park from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come audition to be one of the many wonderful whimsical characters in this show. Please bring a song (an accompanist will be provided). You will be asked to read a monologue and follow simple dance movements. Volunteers are also needed for lighting, sound, sets, costumes and stagehands. For more information call 665-3637.

Saturday Market Vendors Meet

ILWACO – Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco is hosting a meeting for vendors and potential vendors on Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m. in the Port of Ilwaco office second floor conference room. Vendors will have the opportunity to meet the market manager, Normandie Hand, ask questions and see the new enlarged vending spaces. Saturday Market at the Port will kick off the season on April 25. For vendor and more information see www.port ofilwaco.org/saturdaymarket.html or call 360-783-1143.

SundayQuakers meeting

SEAVIEW – The Lower Columbia Worship Group meets the first and third Sundays of each month at 3 p.m. in the fireside room at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview for silent, unprogrammed worship to which all are welcome. The next meeting is April 19. For further information call 642-0709 or e-mail LowerColumbiaQuakers@gmail.com.

Peninsula Pugs

PENINSULA – Got a pug? Like parades? Join a new group, Peninsula Pugs, a group of pugs and pug-mixes and their people who want to get together for pug play dates, parades and other dog events. There is no pugism here -all pugs are welcome. Non-pug pooches are welcome too. Anyone is welcome to join especially those from anywhere in the Pacific Northwest, including the Oregon coast. To participate you just need to have a love for pugs! For more information call Linda at 665-2426 or visit PeninsulaPugs@yahoogroups.com!

Worship project

PENINSULA – Destiny Friends Worship Project, an evangelical Quaker group meeting Sunday evenings at 5:30 p.m., invites you to participate as they learn, love and live Christ together. Contact Pastors Dan and Mindy Burns for the location details at 665-0879 or visit the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Web site at www.nwfriends.org.

MondayLupus & Fibromyalgia

SEASIDE – The Northcoast Lupus and Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on April 20 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the education center at the Seaside Hospital. Dr. Nesbitt, a pharmacist, will be the guest speaker who will discuss today’s meds and today’s research into future medication. If you have any questions, please call Sheila at 665-4870 or Carol at 503-325-1100.

Flushing notice

SURFSIDE – The Surfside Water Department will continue their annual water flow and hydrant flushing between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. This process will continue for about one month, until April 23. 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.

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 additional information.

Democrats meet

SEAVIEW – The Seaview Democratic Precinct No. 1 meets on Monday, April 20 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Pacific County Transit Building in Seaview. Call Pat Donnelly at 642-2130.

TuesdayNAMI meeting

SEAVIEW – NAMI Pacific County is holding their monthly meeting on a special date, on Tuesday, April 21 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., hosting Eric Cummins, MA, Willapa Behavioral Health executive director. Eric will speak about “Current Realities and Creative Solutions,” recognizing the state’s financial crisis and the focus on recovery shared by NAMI and the mental health center. Anyone who has been affected by a mental illness or is interested in recovery is welcome to NAMI meetings, held each month at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place in Seaview. For more information or transportation to the meetings, contact Barbara Bate at 665-4421, Rosi Sartwell at 665-5372, or Mary Bowers at 665-3070 or mfb@centurytel.net

Water Music benefit

SEAVIEW – During April, every Tuesday night the 42nd Street Café will set aside 10 percent of their sales to benefit the Water Music Festival Organization. This year Water Music Festival is celebrating its 25th Anniversary of bringing high quality music of various genres, including classical and jazz to the Peninsula. Also every day during April all diners at breakfast, lunch and dinner will have a chance to enter a Water Music Festival raffle for special prizes to be awarded at the end of the month. 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.

Rotary meeting

SEAVIEW – SW Pacific County Peninsula Rotary meets at 7:30 a.m. each Tuesday at the 42nd Street Café in Seaview. The guest speaker is Jim Entler, director of the Small Business Management Program at Clatsop Community College, and the owner of EMC2 Consulting. Visit the club to hear Jim’s presentation, “What Can You Do About the Economy.” Club members welcome guests interested in learning more about Rotary, or who would simply like to enjoy the week’s program. Breakfast is $10. Commitment is zero. Contact Carol Lynn Ockfen for more information: 665-5806 or carollynnockfen@comcast.net.

Do Nothing Club

OCEAN PARK -The Do Nothing Club is a men’s group that meets on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at 24002 “U” Street in Ocean Park. You can play cribbage, shoot pool or sit around and just grouse if you want. Meet and make some new friends. For more information, call Jack McBride at 665-2721 or Jim Wirth at 665-2420.

PAA meeting

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Arts Association meets on Tuesday, April 21 at 6 p.m., at the Ocean Park Timberland Library. On the agenda is a discussion of the recent Spring Art Show and upcoming events planned for the year. The public is invited to attend. Call 665-4592 for more information.

Wednesday, April 22Computer group meets

LONG BEACH – The BeachMUG (Macintosh Users Group) meeting will be at the Super 8 Motel at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22. Anyone with an interest is welcome to attend. Call 665-5357 for more information.

Poetry play

NASELLE – Poetry play is the theme of the event for all ages at Naselle Timberland Library on April 22 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Where can an elephant perch in a tree? Where can a hippo fly? And where do bears ask you to dance? In poems, of course, so join in games, songs, and other poetry play. For more information call 484-3877.

Yoga

OCEAN PARK – Gentle stretch yoga is offered each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center. Call 665-5780 for more information.

Parade time?

PENINSULA – Calling all P.T. Cruisers. It’s time to clean the chrome, polish the paint and beautify the body in red, white and blue streamers and flags in preparation for the Loyalty Day parade, which is fast approaching. If you like to have fun and would be able to join the crew on May 3 contact Nancy Eaton at 642-5515 or Pinky Tryon at 642-4090.

Al-Anon/Alateen

SEAVIEW – Al-Anon family groups meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 4603 Pacific Highway in Seaview. These non-smoking meetings are open to all. Call 642-2902 for more information.

Future EventsVeterans meeting

LONG BEACH – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3721 in Long Beach holds their monthly membership and business meeting at 7 p.m. April 23 at the Elks Lodge at 110 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. For information, call 642-1228.

Sailor’s Feast

ILWACO – The Sailor’s Feast will be held at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Friday, April 24 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the museum or at one of the many Ilwaco port merchants. If you would like more information, please call Karla Nelson at 642-7667. In addition, there will be tickets for two passengers raffled off for one of three passages on the Lady Washington. Those are: a) From Rainier, Ore., to Astoria, b) From Astoria to Ilwaco, c) a Battle Sail in Astoria. For more information on the raffle, you may call Karla Nelson at the above number. The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain will be at the Port of Ilwaco April 23 through April 25.

Rummage sale & more

SEAVIEW – St. Mary’s is holding its annual rummage sale and bake sale and raffle at the Catholic Church in Seaview on April 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be available.

BBQ & more

OCEAN PARK – On April 24 come to the Ocean Park Lutheran Church at 24002 “U” Street for a variety of fun events. At 6 p.m. dinner will be served. Attendees have a choice of barbecue chicken or ribs with all the fixings, then at 7 p.m. a special show featuring gospel humor, skits, music and more will start. Tickets are $15 per person or a table of six for $120. There is limited seating so reserve your place now. Call 665-6344 for tickets.

Pollock on NPR

ASTORIA – Radio listeners will want to tune in on April 24 at 2 p.m. to ‘eTown’, a National Public Radio program carried by KMUN, 91.9 FM. Shelly Pollock, one of the principals behind the Grassroots Garbage Gang, will be interviewed by the show’s hosts, Steve and Helen Forrester, about the three annual Beach Clean-up events on the peninsula’s 28-miles of beach. ‘eTown’, which airs weekly, is taped in front of a live audience and features performances from some of the country’s top musical artists as well as conversation and information on environmental issues and other community-action topics.

Parkinson support

OCEAN PARK – The Parkinson’s disease support group meets from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. April 24 at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church, 24002 “U” Street in Ocean Park. For information, call Patti at 665-3284 or Jerry at 642-2273.

Hot dogs & Garage Sale

KLIPSAN – Peninsula Senior Activity Center is holding a garage sale and hot dog extravaganza from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 25. Donations are now being accepted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m. Donations may include clean and useable clothing, household goods, antiques and jewelry. Antiques and special items are gratefully accepted. Unfortunately, they are not able to accept National Geographic and Reader’s Digest books, clothing with stains or tears, ski equipment, non-working electrical items, any type of computer monitors, printers or typewriters. Call 665-3999 for information.

Salad luncheon

NASELLE – Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25, for the annual Salad Luncheon held at the Naselle Lutheran Church at 308 Old Knappton Road. With a $6 donation, the luncheon will provide an array of salads to tempt the most discerning appetites. Baked goods, a plant sale complete with Alfred Simukka’s various tomato plants, crafts, quilts and more will also be available to purchase. The event will run from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., with the plant sale to start at 10:30 a.m. Thrivent Financial Aid will match funds up to $850. Funds raised support church mission work. Call 484-3826 for information.

Black Lake derby

ILWACO – The 17th Annual Black Lake Fishing Derby, a kid-only trout catching extravaganza at the well-stocked Black Lake is set for April 25 from 7 a.m. to noon. Children 14 years old and under will be able to participate in a variety of contests and activities with prizes awarded by age group for the biggest catch, highest aggregate weight ratio of the participant to fish and more. There is no cost to participate and no license is required.

Clamming

PENINSULA – A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point on April 25 through April 27, pending marine toxin tests, with digging allowed between midnight and noon. Low tides those days are as follows: Saturday, April 25, 8:33 a.m. -0.8; Sunday, April 26, 9:16 a.m. -1.1; Monday, April 27, 10:02 a.m. -1.2. 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.

Soup Bowl

ASTORIA – The Clatsop County Women’s Resource Center (WRC), in conjunction with Clatsop Community College, will hold its annual fundraiser – the Community Soup Bowl on Thursday, April 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the “Red Building,” located at 20 Basin Street in front of the Cannery Pier Hotel. Those attending can buy a one-of-a-kind, kiln or wood-fired bowl of their choice commemorating this event to take home. Tickets are $30 for soup and a bowl and may be purchased in advance at Lucy’s Books, the Déjà Vu Thrift Shop, the Cannon Beach and Seaside Chambers of Commerce and the WRC office. To use your VISA or MasterCard, call in advance at 503-325-3426. Tickets for just soup (no bowl) may also be purchased at the door for $15 the day of the event. Children under five (5) will be admitted free. All proceeds from this event directly benefit women and families served by the Clatsop County Women’s Resource Center. For more information, call 503-325-3426.

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.

Parade & Blessings

ILWACO – The Loyalty Days kid’s parade is Saturday, May 2 at noon in downtown Ilwaco. Come enjoy this great parade and support kids. After the parade head to the Ilwaco boat basin at the Port of Ilwaco. Boats leave the dock at 1 p.m. for the blessing of the fleet. The memorial service includes a free scenic boat ride.

Oyster feed

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Elks Club is hosting an oyster feed from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 as part of the week’s Loyalty Days event. This event is open to the public. The honors banquet will be held at the lodge that same evening. From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., enjoy the social hour and then dinner at 7 p.m. The guest speaker is Jim Getty aka Abraham Lincoln. Call 642-4441 for ticket information.

Free Appliance Day

LONG BEACH – Pacific County is sponsoring their annual free appliance day for county residents on May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop off your old appliances at 4404 67th Place that day only. Call 875-9356 for more information.

Girlfriends Tea

OCEAN PARK – Get your ticket now for Girlfriends Tea set for May 2 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Your ticket entitled you to a gourmet lunch and tea with a retro and funky theme, guaranteed to be inspiring, informative and entertaining. Tickets are $20, with proceeds to benefit “Living Hope Christian Counseling,” a new non-profit providing free counseling. (Note: This is not a church event). The silent auction includes more than 70 collectibles, prints and art items, a custom quilt, wall hangings and all items can be viewed at www.livinghopechristiancounseling.org. Tickets are available at Artistic Bouquets in Seaview, Sweet Williams in Ocean Park or at Okie’s Thriftway in Ocean Park. No tickets will be sold at the door. Call Dinah at 665-3900 or Coral at 665-3206 for more information.

Loyalty Day

LONG BEACH – Sunday, May 3, the day starts with a cowboy breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Peninsula Saddle Grounds on Sandridge Road. For a minimal fee you will get a great breakfast. Then kids can enjoy a ride on a fire truck from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the new Ilwaco fire hall. The main events of the day start at noon in downtown Long Beach with guest speaker Jim Getty aka Abraham Lincoln. At 1 p.m., the U.S. Coast Guard flyover starts the parade. Don’t miss these outstanding community events.

Circus in town

LONG BEACH – The Culpepper Merriwether Circus is coming on March 25. Hosted by the Lions Club, the circus will be set up just south of the Bolstad approach in a lot on the dunes. This should be a delightful activity for families, with two performances, one at 4 p.m. and a second at 7 p.m. For more information go to the Web site www.cmcircus.com, or call 642-8322.

NW Garlic Festival

OCEAN PARK – The 28th Annual Northwest Garlic Festival sponsored by the Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce is coming June 20 and 21. This year the event will be held on Wilson Field, also known as the Beach Barons Rod Run Field. This will allow off-street parking and more space for the vendors and entertainment. Besides the garlic crafts and food, there will also be local artists, crafters and entrepreneurs at our event. The entertainment this year again is top notch! On Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. come and listen to the Beaver Boogie Group and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. the Fabulous Farelanes are back! On Sunday, June 21, the Beaver Boogie Group returns to entertain from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and