Community Calendar: 6.17.09

Published 5:00 pm Monday, June 15, 2009

Wednesday, June 17Spaghetti dinner

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Elks lodge is hosting a fundraising dinner for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Long Beach on Wednesday, June 17. The public is invited to enjoy a spaghetti dinner with salad and garlic bread for a suggested minimum donation of $5. Relay For Life volunteers will serve dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. All proceeds will be donated to the Relay For Life of Long Beach. The relay will be held Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 at the Ilwaco High School track. For more information contact Tera Query at 642-1081.

Library catalog & databases

RAYMOND – Adults are invited to Raymond Timberland Library for their introduction to the library catalog and databases from 10 a.m. to noon, on June 17. Learn how to search for library items, place holds and look at your patron record. A brief introduction to the Timberland Regional Library databases will be included. Register at the library or call 360-942-2408.

Ballroom Dancing

ILWACO – Come learn to dance or brush up on your skills every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at River City School in Ilwaco (across from the post office). The cost is $5 per person per session. You will learn one or two new dances beginning the first week of the month. Come any time and catch up! Call Patty 642-3380.

Thursday, June 18GFWC meeting

ILWACO – The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is holding an informal meeting at All the Tea and China beginning at noon on June 18. All with an interest are welcome to attend. Please R.S.V.P. to 665-2510.

Burger & hot dogs

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Senior Activity Center is hosting a fundraising dinner featuring burgers and hot dogs on Thursday, June 18 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to come get a good deal on a good meal. It is only $7 for adults and $5 for children and includes hamburger or hot dog, salads, beans, dessert and beverage. Bring a friend and have some fun!

Diabetes support

ILWACO – The Diabetes Support Group meets from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on June 18 at the Ocean Beach Hospital meeting rooms. The topic is, the ABCs of Diabetes taught by Denise Ross. A means A1C; B means Blood Pressure; C means Cholesterol. This meeting is free and open to the public. Call 642-6308 for more information.

Flycasters meet

ASTORIA – The Rainland Fly Casters meet on June 18 at 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 1132 Exchange, Astoria. Before the meeting, join the program presenter and fellow members at Andrew and Steve’s Café for dinner and fish stories. Fish stories usually start at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Nadia Gardner of Columbia Land Trust. All are welcome.

Art around town

ILWACO – Ocean Beach Hospital is hosting photographers Theodore Diebold and Rick Houston during June. Paintings from Bernie Elliott, Rose Power, Marilyn Casey and Joan Taplin will be displayed at the new Pacific County building from through July 17. Come and see these works of art from members of the Peninsula Arts Association.

Donations sought

ILWACO – A disaster relief truck will be accepting donations of clean furniture, appliances and other household items on June 18 at the Green Dragonfly at 107 1/2 Lake Street in Ilwaco. Any usable donated items will be delivered to disaster victims who need assistance.

Divorce Support Group

OCEAN PARK – A divorce support group meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Peninsula Baptist Church, 23802 Pacific Highway in Ocean Park. Everyone is welcome. Call 665-0804 for details.

Free Thursdays

ILWACO – Thanks to the generous support of the Ilwaco Merchants Association, you can visit the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 SE Lake Street in Ilwaco free of charge on Thursdays. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Bring the family and come see what treasures our local museum has to offer.

Friday, June 19Bowling fundraisers

ILWACO – Hilltop Bowl is hosting several bowling fundraisers to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Long Beach. Bowling times are available at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 19, Monday, June 22 and Wednesday, July 15; and at noon on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 19. The cost is $12 per person for two games and shoe rental. Hilltop will donate 50 percent of the money taken in. People of any age are welcome, early sign-ups and walk-ins are welcome. Sponsors are encouraged to donate prizes, food, promotional materials and coupons for free raffles for participants. For more information and to sign-up call Vin at 642-4440 or via e-mail vin@hilltopbowl.net.

AARP Driving class

KLIPSAN BEACH – There will be a driver-safety class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, sponsored by the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. The mature driver class, held at 21063 Pacific Hwy in Klipsan Beach, consists of two four-hour sessions on two separate days and covers a wide range of driving situations. There are no tests. The cost is $14 for the class, with AARP members receiving a $2 discount with proof of membership. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Call Gloria Farley at 665-6419 to register.

Surviving the symptoms

SEAVIEW – On June 19 at 1 p.m. and again at 4 p.m., a special workshop for families facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias will be held at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. This interactive workshop provides hands-on practical tools including dementia basics, communication skills, deciphering and coping with challenging behaviors, planning for the future, home safety, self-care for the caregiver and more. To register call 800-848-7097, or to coordinate respite care, call Rose Kary at 642-3634, ext. 12.

Keys to Dementia Care

SEAVIEW – On June 19 at 8:30 a.m. and at 11:30 a.m., a workshop for professionals who work with clients with Alzheimer’s and related dementias will also be offered at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. Health and long-term care professionals will learn how changes in the brain contribute to various behaviors and communication limitations, hands-on techniques for communication, problem-solving and dealing with challenging behaviors, and how to meet a client’s needs and improve their care. To register, call 800-848-7097.

Relay raffles

RAYMOND – Relay for Life of Willapa Bay is holding several fundraising raffles. For a $1 ticket you have a chance to win a beautifully handmade collection box. Tickets are available at Sagen’s Pharmacy. Guess how much ribbon is in the jar in any combination of yards, feet and/or inches and win a Britney Spears authentic autographed Circus CD. You could win a Blue-Ray disc player with a $1 raffle ticket. Call Denise at 360-581-5249 or Phebe at 360-581-9187 for more information.

Popcorn & movie

RAYMOND – Raymond Timberland Library is hosting popcorn and a movie for kids of all ages from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., June 19. Relax with friends, enjoy popcorn and watch a movie. Call the library at 942-2408 to learn what’s playing.

Saturday, June 20Pacific County Republican Potluck

SEAVIEW – Republicans will be meeting with a 5 p.m. potluck dinner at the Malin residence, 3715 L Place in Seaview. Special guest speaker, Jon Russell, will be talking at 6 p.m. about healthcare reform. Attendees will also have some lively discussions regarding current events. Please bring food to share. RSVP so they can have enough chairs. Call Nan at 642-2444. This is an informal and friendly group who welcomes all conservatives.

Moose Cruise In

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Moose Lodge 3rd Annual Cruise-In is Saturday, June 20 at the lodge in Ocean Park. The event is open to the public and there is no entry fee. The event includes an evening dance featuring music by Southern Breakdown. This classic car and bike show allows young and old to enjoy the cars. Visit their Web site at www.moose2362rocks.com for more information. Come ‘show off your ride’ or just check out the scenery. Call 665-2362 if you have questions.

Doggie Olympics

LONG BEACH – June 20 is the date of this year’s Doggie Olympic Games, which will be held at the Bolstad beach approach in Long Beach from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The mission is to provide an event where owners and dogs of all ages, sizes, shapes and abilities can bond, play and laugh together in a friendly competitive environment. A variety of events including: Peanut Butter Lick, Babe Ruth Obedience Baseball, Filla Brush Shedding, Frisbee Throw, Rip Van Winkle Sleep Off, Pavarotti Commemorative Sing Off and many more such fun categories will be offered. The cost is $10 for the handler and then $10 for each event entered or $40 if your dog is entered in five or more events. Don’t miss the fun. Go to www.funbeach.com or call 642-2400 or 800-451-2542 for more information or event registration forms.

Stamp Club

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Stamp Club meets at 11 a.m., the third Saturday of each month at the Planter Box, 12706 Pacific Way in Long Beach. The next meeting is June 20. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

SummerFest

LONG BEACH – The city of Long Beach hosts free horse and wagon rides, face painting, kids games, clowns and more each weekend through Labor Day. This weekend there will be a sidewalk chalk art contest and music by the band Locust Street Taxi Band. Come downtown and have some fun!

Plant Clinic

LONG BEACH – Pacific County Master Gardeners will host a Plant Clinic at Dennis Company in Long Beach on June 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your garden questions and plant samples to the clinic for help. Also, get information on how to produce great compost from kitchen scraps and yard waste (and put less in your garbage cans).  Composters will be available to purchase for $30. These are a great bargain!

Chinook Tribal meeting

SOUTH BEND – The Chinook annual general council meeting begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 20 at the South Bend school cafeteria. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. Registration opens at 9 a.m. Please bring something to share at the potluck meal. If you have questions call 875-6670.

NW Garlic Festival

OCEAN PARK – The 28th Annual Northwest Garlic Festival sponsored by the Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce is 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 then beginning 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. the Southern Breakdown Band will be on board. Even though there will be picnic tables available it is a good idea to bring your chairs and blankets to sit a spell and listen to the music after you have visited the vendors. For more festival information you may call the Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce Office at 665-4448 or 888-751-9354. For vendor information you may contact Phyllis Knight at 665-5495.

Sunday, June 21Quakers meetings

SEAVIEW – The Lower Columbia Worship Group normally 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 June 21. For further information call 642-0709 or e-mail LowerColumbiaQuakers@gmail.com.

Vietnam Sojourns

SKAMOKAWA – An exhibit of photos titled, ‘Vietnam Sojourns’ is now on display at Redmen Hall in Skamokawa on SR-4. The photographers traveled to Vietnam to participate in Project Uplift, a non-profit organization raising money to rebuild schools in Vietnam. Judy Vander Maten, Rob Kirschner, Chris Roalsvig and Paul Fardig traveled throughout the country for several weeks, meeting local residents, learning local customs and photographing images of their experiences. Come and see a rebuilt and reawakened Vietnam as seen through the eyes of these artists. Redmen Hall is open Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. For more information call 360-795-3007.

Father’s Day Bash

ILWACO – The public is invited to come to PACE Senior Nutrition Center at 152 First Avenue North in Ilwaco from noon to 3 p.m. on Fathers Day, June 21. Come join in celebrating dads at this luncheon, silent auction and raffle event. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children 12 years old and younger and are available at the door. Seniors over 65 qualify for a reduced rate. Proceeds help defray costs of the nutrition program. Call 642-3378.

Vesper services

OYSTERVILLE – Vesper Services for 2009 kick off at 3 p.m., June 21 in the historic Oysterville Church with Pastor John Indermark of Ocean Beach Presbyterian Church in Seaview officiating. The Ocean Beach Presbyterian Church Bell Choir, under the direction of Stephanie Fritts, will ring in the service and the old pump organ will be played by Inez Greenfield. This is a casual, come as you are event and everyone is welcome.

Monday, June 22Teen Book Survivor

PENINSULA – Timberland Regional Library offers Teen Book Survivor, June 22 through July 26 for teens. This is an online summer activity for teens: 10 books start, only one will survive. Vote two books from the list “off the island” each week from June 22 through Sunday, July 26. You can vote online at www.trl.org or in person at your Timberland library. The survivor will be announced the week of July 27. This event is part of the Timberland Regional Library annual summer reading program.

Wacky art day

ILWACO – Wacky art day is the theme at Ilwaco Timberland Library from noon to 1:30 p.m., June 22 for children. Be creative with a wacky art activity at the library. The library is normally closed at this time and is open only for this program. For more information call 642-3908.

Catch a Song

ILWACO – Ilwaco Timberland Library presents ‘Catch a Song, Stretch a Song, Turn it Inside Out’ from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., June 22 for children. Join singer-songwriter-poet Eric Ode and his fuzzy puppet pal, Sticky the Fly, for a creativity concert. Using your ideas and mixing in a little silliness, you and Mr. Ode can twist and turn songs into a rocking concert. The library is normally closed at this time and is open only for this program. For more information call 642-3908.

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.

Ilwaco council

ILWACO – The Ilwaco City Council meets at 6 p.m. on June 22 at the new Ilwaco Community Building. The meeting is open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

Tuesday, June 23Community Potluck

NASELLE – From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, a community potluck will be held at Naselle Timberland Library for all ages. Join friends and neighbors for a community potluck to start your summer right. Hamburgers, hot dogs and chips will be provided. Please bring a dish to share with others and a chair or blanket to sit on. Entertainment provided by local musicians Ed Downs, Dan Edmondson and Cliff Weimer. The Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library and Okie’s Select sponsor this event. For more information call 484-3877.

Community Network meeting

LONG BEACH – The public is invited to attend the Pacific County Community Network’s presentation of the ‘Community Context Report’ which will be submitted to the Washington state Family Policy Council later this month. The presentation will be given on Tuesday, June 23 at 5 p.m., at the new South Pacific County building at 7013 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. The report gives insight to how the Alliance for a Better Community (the north county group) and WellSpring Community Network (the south county group) work and interact with the community and provides an opportunity for public input. For additional information contact pen_south@yahoo.com or call 360-208-3295.

Writers’ Critique

LONG BEACH – Coastal Writers’ Critique meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. The remaining meeting this month is June 23 at 10 a.m. at the Long Beach Coffee Roasters in the First Place Mall, 811 Pacific Avenue South. For more information call 642-4932.

Volunteers needed

ILWACO – PACE Senior Services in Ilwaco is in need of volunteers. Volunteers are needed with office and computer experience, to help in the kitchen, to assist with serving lunch in the dining room, general cleanup and delivering Meals on Wheels for homebound seniors. Contact 642-4300 for more information.

OP Lions

KLIPSAN – The Ocean Park Area Lions Club has moved. They now meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Lutheran Church on 240th and “U” Street. The next meeting is June 23. Anyone with an interest is welcome and encouraged to stop in and check out this great group.

Wednesday, June 24Quilting

NASELLE – Naselle Timberland Library is hosting ‘Quilting: An Art’ from 2:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., June 24 for all ages. Quilts are a record of progress and achievement and they are also an art form. WSU Extension’s Toni Gwin will demonstrate the art of quilting. Discover the relationship between fabric type, pattern, color and design in a quilt and rally around a quilt block hunt. This event is part of the Timberland Regional Library annual summer reading program, focusing this year on creativity and the arts. For more information call 484-3877.

Veterans’ services

LONG BEACH – The local Veterans office is now located downstairs at 318 NE 2nd St., in the old Pacific County building in Long Beach. This is a full service office with a trained service officer available to assist veterans and their families from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The phone number is 642-1228 or e-mail vfw3721@reachone.com.

Petty Officers gather

ASTORIA – The newly-formed Lower Columbia River Chapter of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association (CPOA) is seeking new members. Membership is open to all Coast Guard active duty, reserve and retired chief warrant officers and chief petty officers and all Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps E-7s, E-8s, and E-9s, past and present. Dues are $24 per year. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the community and to promote unity and morale, domestically and militarily, through responsible leadership. The next meeting is at 6 p.m., on July 2 at the Rogue Brewery in Astoria. For more information call Senior Chief David Heimbuch at 642-2382 or 360-430-8727 cell.

Wacky Art

OCEAN PARK – Be creative with a wacky art activity at the Ocean Park Timberland Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 24 for all ages. This activity is part of the Timberland Regional Library annual summer reading program. For more information call 665-4184.

Wii Game Night

RAYMOND – Raymond Timberland Library presents Wii Game Night, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., June 24 for teens. Join your friends at the library after hours for Wii gaming on the big screen. Learn new games, cheer on your friends and browse the library’s collection for books and magazines about gaming. The library is normally closed at this time and is open only for this program. Refreshments provided. For more information call 942-2408.

Computer group meets

LONG BEACH – The BeachMUG (Macintosh Users Group) meeting will be at the Super 8 Motel at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24. Anyone with an interest is welcome to attend. Call 665-5357 for more information.

Future EventsBBQ/Auction/Raffle

CHINOOK – The public is invited to the Chinook Inn for a barbecue dinner with an auction and raffle from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 25. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for kids. Auction items are being accepted or they can be dropped off at All Season’s Kidstuff in Chinook. Proceeds from this event benefit baby Marlee Hughes who was recently diagnosed with adrenal cancer. Marlee is the daughter of Michael Hughes and Jennifer Kaech. In addition, an account has been set up at any branch of The Bank of the Pacific for Marlee and her family to help ease the burden of medical expenses during this difficult time. If you would like to donate, please ask a BOP employee at the Long Beach, Ocean Park, Ilwaco, Naselle or Gearhart branch or come to the barbecue!

Veterans meeting

LONG BEACH – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3721 in Long Beach holds their monthly membership and business meeting at 7 p.m. June 25 at the Elks Lodge located at 110 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. For information, call 642-1228.

Harmonica pocket

RAYMOND – From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on June 25, all ages are invited

to Raymond Timberland Library for the Harmonica Pocket. Team up with performers to mix music, dance, theater and reading. Help set children’s book stories to original music. Flex your imagination with “the ball of nothing” and invent dances to illustrate favorite stories. For more information call 942-2408.

Food bank open

ILWACO – The Ilwaco St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank located across the street from the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 26. Please bring a container. 

Parkinson support

OCEAN PARK – The Parkinson’s disease support group meets from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 26 at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church, 24002 “U” Street in Ocean Park. For information, call Patti at 665-3284 or Jerry at 642-2273.

Golf tournament

SURFSIDE – On Saturday, June 27 at 8 a.m., there will be a golf tournament at Surfside Golf Course to benefit Living Hope Christian Counseling. Entry forms are available at Surfside Golf Course, Peninsula Baptist Church or can be downloaded at www.livinghopechristiancounseling.org and are due in with payment by June 24. The cost is $40 per player or $160 per team with 18 holes of golf and a barbecue lunch included as well as prizes. All proceeds benefit Living Hope Christian Counseling. Call John at 360-244-5812 for information.

Yodeling Champ performs

CAPE D – The Waikiki Beach Concert Series continues on Saturday, June 27 at 2 p.m. in the amphitheater overlooking Waikiki Beach. Bring your sunglasses, blanket and more and relax while enjoying some great music. The next performer is Larry B. Wilder who was the Western Music Association’s 2008 National Yodeling Champion. He is described as providing dynamic entertainment, outstanding acoustic musicians, and compelling music from each genre: bluegrass, folk, Americana roots, gospel, and cowboy – featuring fancy and harmony yodeling! Thirty years in music have forged a versatile fusion act. Drawing from an extensive repertoire and instrumental mastery, each show is crafted to bring the audience rare musical depth and intensity. Shows are fast-moving, highly interactive down-home fun, leaving audiences wanting more. A riveting vocalist, he is also renowned for his solid, tasty, and lightning fast acoustic instrumentals on banjo, guitar and autoharp. Everyone is welcome to this concert. There is no admittance fee. Call 642-3029 for more information.

Music in Gardens

PENINSULA – From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 27, enjoy “Music in the Gardens,” a full day of touring eight lovely gardens on the Long Beach Peninsula. Treat yourself to a visual feast! View a variety of gardens on the Peninsula and the showcase of private gardens, the gardens of Discovery Heights and Coastal Ridge and more. There will be intermittent live music in some of the gardens. Tickets are $15 and will be available a week before the tour at the Basket Case at 12106 Sandridge Road, and on the day of the tour at the English Nursery and Ocean Park Garden Art.

Summer Youth Adventure

PENINSULA – Do you like adventure? Are you a student currently in the fifth or sixth grade? If so, then the Summer Youth Adventure Program is for you! Youth entering or currently in the fifth or sixth grades can take part in a four-week camp, beginning July 7 through July 31. Groups will meet one day a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enrollment is limited. Each week, experienced educators from Pacific County Health and Human Services will lead the youth on outdoor adventures including: hiking, rock climbing, mountain bike riding and archery. The Youth Adventure program is free; transportation and all necessary equipment will be provided. To register, call Tara Finch at 642-9349 or 642-9300 ext. 2627.

Foot clinic

KLIPSAN – The Foot Clinic of Harbors Home Health and Hospice is offering a foot clinic at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, July 8 and additional clinics will be held every other month. This service is designed for people who have difficulty in taking care of their own feet and are free from complicating health conditions. Foot care provided includes an inspection of your feet, nail trimming and soft buffing of calluses by a registered nurse or CNA under the direction of an RN. There is a $25 fee due at the time of service. An appointment is required. Call 642-3623 to schedule an appointment.

Apply to attend Camp Victory

PENINSULA – Camp Victory is accepting applications for the four-day recreational camp held in October each year. This program is for girls from Pacific and Grays Harbor counties who have been sexually abused and is free of charge thanks to outstanding support provided by our community. Girls are matched one-on-one with carefully screened, trained adult workers. Camp activities which include campfires, tie-dyeing shirts, crafts, music, games, kites, beach, play and sharing wonderful meals and take place in a secluded, safe environment on the Long Beach Peninsula. If you would like to be involved in providing this safe, nurturing environment for children and young adults, you may by the perfect candidate for Camp Victory. Adults receive 30 to 40 hours of training prior to their actual camp experience on subjects such as sexual abuse and prevention, child development, communication skills and camp activities. All adults who apply for this important job are carefully screened with references and criminal histories checked. In addition to the volunteers mentioned above Camp Victory greatly benefits from the assistance of “Camp Angels” – men and women who provide help with setup, cleanup and meal preparation throughout the weekend, providing a much needed support team for the entire camp. A get-acquainted meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23 at 7 p.m. at the home of Rosemary Hallin. Call the Camp Victory office at 665-2888 for additional information or leave a message to receive an application to attend camp.