Community Calendar: 10.7.09

Published 5:00 pm Monday, October 5, 2009

Wednesday, Oct. 7Classic Movies at Neptune

LONG BEACH – The Neptune Twin Cinemas offers family and classic movies with no charge for admission, subject to capacity. All family and classic shows begin at 1 p.m. The movie on Oct. 7 is “A Matter of Life and Death” starring David Niven and Kim Hunter. 1946. 164 min.

Donation box

LONG BEACH – Help PACE with your donation of canned food items. Drop them at Arthur Strand Insurance at 205 Bolstad Ave. E., Suite 1 in Long Beach. They are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Everyone ‘can’ makes a difference.

Art around town

ILWACO -October brings new artwork from Peninsula Arts Association to the Pacific County Building and Ocean Beach Hospital. Vivian Easter and Sharon Bernasek will show their watercolors at the Pacific County Building. At Ocean Beach Hospital will be a special show which includes a sampling of the ribbon winners from the PAA Spring Art Show. Artists include Andrea Traphagen, Maxine Brown, Judy Leonard, Carol Johnson, Ruth Carpenter, Ruth Spani-Phinney, Marilyn Casey, Vickie Starr Wilburn, Theodore Diebold, Elizabeth Bonn-Zimmerman, Marie Wagner, Bernie Elliott, Carol Olson, Rose Power, Bonnie Cozby, Marty Blount and Rick Houston. Do yourself a favor and stop by to see these fine examples of local art.

Writing group

OCEAN PARK – The Ocean Park Writing Group meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at the Ocean Park Timberland Library, in the conference room. All interested writers are invited to participate in this friendly and welcoming gathering. For more information call 665-6168.

Thursday, Oct. 8Emergency management

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Emergency Council meets at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Pacific County Emergency Operations Center at the courthouse in South Bend. This meeting is open to the public. Call 875-9340 or 642-9340 for more information.

Transit board meeting

RAYMOND – Pacific Transit System will hold its regular quarterly board meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 216 N. 2nd Street in Raymond. Public comment will be accepted on the 2010 Operating and Capital Budget. The public is invited to attend.

Connection Group

KLIPSAN – NAMI Connection Recover Support Group meets on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Golden Sands, 21608 “O” Place in Klipsan. Local residents facilitate this structured, confidential recovery group open to anyone who has lived with a psychiatric disorder. For information call Kat at 665-6305 or Barb at 665-4421.

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 on Thursdays free of charge. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays and they are closed on Mondays. Bring the family and come see what treasures our local museum has to offer. Call 642-3446 for information.

Line dancing

LONG BEACH – Line dancing continues at the Long Beach Elks every Thursday evening (except the fourth Thursday) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The cost is just $3 per person per class. Come check out this fun class. Call Linda at 783-2389 for more information.

Book Discussion

RAYMOND – Raymond Timberland Library hosts a book discussion from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Oct. 8 for adults. Join in a lively discussion of “The Professor and the Madman” by Simon Winchester. Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. This program is held after regular library open hours. The library will be open only for the program. For more information call 942-2408.

Friday, Oct. 9Hospice Memorial

OCEAN PARK – From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, there will be a celebration of life memorial gathering for all who have lost someone over the last year. Sponsored by Harbors Home Health and Hospice, this event is open to all and will be held at Ocean Park Lutheran Church at 240th and “U” Streets. For more information call Harbors at 642-3623.

PAA Art Show

LONG BEACH – Peninsula Arts Association’s 39th Annual Fall Art Show and Sale opens Friday, Oct. 9 at the World Kite Museum at 303 Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The work of 50 PAA artists will be on exhibit as well as art and art related items in the Inspired Creations shopping experience. Money from the sale of raffle tickets for prizes donated by member artists, directly benefits the PAA High School Graduate Scholarship Fund. A portion of all art show sales goes into this fund as well. Admission is free and parking is plentiful. For more information call 665-6041 or visit www.beachartist.org.

Living Well Workshop

ILWACO – Living well with chronic conditions is a workshop to help lighten your load through self-management. This is a free six-week workshop that runs once a week on Fridays through Nov. 6, at Ocean Beach Hospital in Ilwaco. If you have a chronic condition and you’d like to improve your healthful behaviors, and health status this workshop can help. This workshop covers better breathing techniques, muscle relaxation, fatigue management, healthy eating, depression management, exercise, how to work with your health care provider and lots more. Pre-registration is required. Contact Frances Vandeventer at 665-2555 for questions and to sign up for the classes.

Talking history

CATHLAMET – The Julia Butler Hansen Heritage Center is hosting “Talking History” starting Oct. 9. Local residents Dory Hicks and Carol Cothren will share their stories and memories about family camps and more, information sure to provide a unique insight into our past. Admission is free and open to all ages. The sessions will focus on the history and culture of Wahkiakum, promising to showcase some amazing characters. The center is open Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 795-0419 for more information.

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.

Garage Sale

NASELLE – ESA is having a garage sale at 141 Upper Naselle Road in Naselle from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9 and Saturday, Oct. 10 and from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11. Proceeds are used for philanthropic projects in Naselle.

Saturday, Oct. 10Pancake breakfast

KLIPSAN – The Peninsula Senior Activity Center is holding their fundraising pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 10. This is a great deal and is open to the public. For just $5 for adults and $3 for children, you have a choice of pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage or biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs; a beverage is also included. Call 665-3999 for information.

Chinook Tribal meeting

ASTORIA – The Chinook Tribal Council meets at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Neutel Room at Fort Clatsop in Astoria. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. There will be the usual potluck luncheon. If you have questions call 875-6670.

Fly for Peace

LONG BEACH – One Sky, One World Kite Carnival is Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 at the Bolstad beach approach in Long Beach. This international kite fly for peace will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Those wishing may fly kites they’ve made or purchased or watch the activities and be included in the annual worldwide tally on Sunday. Activities planned will utilize the multi-cultural symbol of the kite and the ocean of air that we all share. All levels are encouraged to participate. For more details call the World Kite Museum at 642-4020.

Cranberrian Fair

PENINSULA – A celebration of all things cranberry will take place Oct. 10 and Oct. 11 on the Peninsula. From bog tours, food sampling, live entertainment, crafters and more, the area’s cranberry growing heritage will be showcased. Cranberrian Fair buttons are $5 each and cover admission to the activities at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, the cranberry trolley and all events at the Cranberry Museum. For more information call 642-5553 or 642-3446.

Sunday, Oct. 11Book signing

NAHCOTTA – Bailey’s Café in Nahcotta is hosting a booking signing for author and historian Sydney Stevens’ newest book, “North Beach Peninsula’s IR&N” from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., on Oct. 11. All are welcome. Call 665-4716 for more information.

Great Columbia Crossing

MEGLER – Registration is now open for the 28th Annual Great Columbia Crossing set for Sunday, Oct. 11. The event provides the only opportunity all year when runners or walkers can cross the Astoria-Megler Bridge on foot from the Dismal Nitch Rest Area in Washington to the Port of Astoria. Registration is open online, by mail or in person at 111 West Marine Drive in Astoria. For more information go to www.greatcolumbiacrossing.com or call 503-325-6311.

Bingo at the Elks

LONG BEACH – Play bingo Sundays, Mondays and Wednesday at the Long Beach Elks from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Doors open at noon. Bingo is open to the public. Call 642-2651 for more information.

Debate aired

ASTORIA – Sunday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m., KMUN will air the debates for the Ilwaco City Council and mayoral office during their program ‘The Last DJ Show.’ Tune your radio to KMUN 91.9 FM. For information, call 503-325-0010 during business hours.

Monday, Oct. 12Radar Ridge Wind Project

LONG BEACH – Discovery Coast Audubon Society will host a presentation on the “Proposed Radar Ridge Wind Project” on Oct. 12, at 7 p.m., at the PUD auditorium on Sandridge Road. Julie Sackett, assistant regional manager for asset management with Department of Natural Resources and Dave Kobes of Energy Northwest will be discussing the electricity that can be available from wind turbines after the current contract expires. Energy Northwest provides electricity, at cost, to public utilities and municipalities. Come and learn about the wind turbines and how this will benefit Pacific County. It is interesting in learning where we can get electricity after the current contract expires. You are welcome on to attend. For more information call 642-1310.

PC Democrats

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Democrats meet at 7 p.m., on Monday, Oct, 12 at the courthouse annex in South Bend. For information e-mail Marshall Tate at pcd@pondhouse.com, 665-0102 or 665-0023.

Parking Lot closed

ILWACO – The Beards Hollow parking lot in Cape Disappointment State Park will be closed due to construction of the overlook. The closure will be limited to weekdays until Nov. 13. The parking lot will be open on weekends. Contact the park office at 642-3078 for more information.

Dance classes

ILWACO – River City School on Lake Street in Ilwaco offers a variety of classes each Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and more and are open to those three-years-old and up. Call 642-8707 for details.

Tuesday, Oct. 13Legion meeting

ILWACO – Members of the Don R. Grable American Legion Post No. 48 and Auxiliary Unit No. 48 will meet at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. for a potluck followed by meetings. Bring your favorite dish and join veterans and their families. For further information, call Commander Chuck Schussman at 665-6010 or President Janet Easley at 665-5580.

Studying the Book of Acts

SEAVIEW – The study of the book of Acts happens at 10:30 a.m., each Tuesday at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. Tom Schaffer, a renowned Bible teacher, leads this class. Everyone is welcome.

Do Nothing Club

OCEAN PARK – The men’s “Do Nothing Club” or “Wife’s Relief” invites local men to join them in doing nothing (well practically). The group meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at 24002 “U” Street. Come play pool, cribbage, chess, checkers, or just sit around and talk. Meet and make some new friends. For more information, call Jack McBride at 665-2721 or Jim Wirth at 665-2420.

NAMI meeting

SEAVIEW – Tuesday, Oct. 13 the NAMI meeting will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. The guest speaker is Debbie Stout, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a private practice in Astoria who will talk about the importance of balancing our lives. There was so much to discuss and we are such a lively, interactive group, she agreed to return to continue the dialog. This time she will focus on recognizing and managing anxiety and stress. Everyone interested on mental health is interested in attending NAMI meetings. For more information contact Kat at 665-6305, or Rosi at 665-5372.

Wednesday, Oct. 14Ready!

LONG BEACH – Ocean Beach School District is offering “Ready! A Seminar for Parents” from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14. The first session is for children who are zero to two years old. The Oct. 21 session is for children that are two to four years old; and the third session on Nov. 4 is for children four and five years old. This seminar will provide parents with information about how your child learns, as well as materials and activities you can use at home to make learning easy and fun. You’ll go home with some wonderful, free toys! For more information or reserve a free spot, call Jona at 642-1319.

Ready, respond, recover

LONG BEACH – Pacific County Economic Development Council is holding the second session of Ready, Respond, Recover from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 at the Chautauqua Lodge in Long Beach. The one-day conference is $25 and includes lunch and admission. Open to businesses in Pacific and Wahkiakum counties this conference will provide information about securing facilities, communicating with customers, handling money, and more in the event of a disaster. For more information or to register call 360-875-9330 or via e-mail at edcpcog@pacificedc.org.

Classic Movies at Neptune

LONG BEACH – The Neptune Twin Cinemas offers family and classic movies with no charge for admission, subject to capacity. All family and classic shows begin at 1 p.m. The movie on Oct. 14 is “The Day of the Triffids” starring Howard Keel. 1962. 95 min.

Blood drive

NASELLE – The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Naselle School. Call 866-961-9211 to schedule time for a donation.

After school fun

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library presents after school activity for children in grades one through six, from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Oct. 14. Welcome fall by making a seasonal door hanger. For more information call 665-4184.

Cowpokes

NASELLE – Naselle Timberland Library presents Cowpokes: Yippee-Ki-Yi-Yay Family Day at the Library, from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Oct. 14 for all ages. Come home from the range and live the cowpoke life in the library. Create your own brand and lasso a cow. Enjoy tall tales and cowpoke tunes, and eat some cowpoke cooking. For more information call 484-3877.

Shoalwater Birders

OCEAN PARK – The Shoalwater Birders meet Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the Ocean Park library at 7 p.m., at 1308 256th, Ocean Park. Beth Phillips, from NOAA, will discuss the bountiful Pacific Ocean with interesting coastal asides that she has observed with the research team. Everyone is welcome.

Depression Screening

LONG BEACH – Attend one of Willapa Behavioral Health’s depression screening events Oct. 14 through Oct. 18. As part of the program you will have the opportunities to complete a brief, written questionnaire, learn about the symptoms of depression, and how to help a friend or family member who may be at risk. You will also have the option of talking to a health care professional about any concerns you may have. Screenings will be offered at various locations so contact Willapa Behavioral Health at 642- 3787 for times and places.

Future EventsCommunity Dinner

KLIPSAN – The Senior Center is holding a fundraising dinner open to the community on Oct. 15 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The main entrée is pot roast and it includes all the trimmings, plus dessert and a beverage. This is a great meal at an affordable price. The cost is just $7 for adults and $5 for children. The public is encouraged to come support the Senior Center.

Master Gardeners meet

ILWACO – The Clatsop County Master Gardeners meet on Oct. 15 at a meeting to be held at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 SE Lake Street in Ilwaco. The business meeting starts at 11 a.m., and the guest speaker begins at noon. The guest speaker, Kathleen Sayce will be speaking on using native plants in your garden. After the talk, tours will be given in the Discovery Garden at the museum. Sayce is the science officer at ShoreBank Pacific. For information call Jane at 503-325-9026.

Wild Mushrooms

PENINSULA – Chefs, innkeepers and gourmands share their passion for one of the Peninsula’s more prolific and delectable natural products during the Wild Mushroom Celebration, which runs from Oct. 15 through Nov. 15. Timed with the peak harvest, this unique event touts the talents of some of the Peninsula’s famed culinary community and the wealth of our fresh local ingredients available.

Clamming

PENINSULA – A razor clam dig is tentatively scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point on Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18, pending marine toxin tests, with digging allowed between noon and midnight. The best time to start is an hour or two before low tide and it is recommended you take a lantern for evening digs. Low tides adjusted for Pacific beaches those days are as follows: Friday, Oct. 16, 7:02 p.m. -0.7; Saturday, Oct. 17, 7:48 p.m. -0.8; Sunday, Oct. 18, 8:32 p.m. -1.0. 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.

Water Music Festival

PENINSULA – The Water Music Festival kicks off at 7:30 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 16 with a concert at Hilltop Auditorium by Sans Souci, a chamber ensemble from Seattle. Tickets are $20. On Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m., at the Inn at Harbour Village, you are sure to enjoy Kim Angelis and the Bohemians, gypsy violin and ensemble. Tickets are free. At 2 p.m. on Saturday, at Oysterville Church, the Rose City Mixed Quarter, an a capella group, performs. Tickets are $15. Then on Saturday at 7:30 p.m., at Hilltop Auditorium, don’t miss Alpin Hong, a modern classic pianist. Tickets for his performance are $25 each. A special artists’ reception begins at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Pelicano Restaurant in Ilwaco where you will meet all of the artists from the weekend concerts. Tickets for the reception are $12 and include champagne or other beverages, chocolate desserts and other light fare. And finally on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m., at Hilltop Auditorium, Augustanan Jazz Quarter will perform. This group is made up of four of the Northwest’s best jazz musicians. Tickets are just $15. For more information call 665-4466 to get more information.

Benefit Golf Tournament

LONG BEACH – A golf tournament sponsored by the Peninsula Rotary to benefit the local Christmas Angel Program, which provides Christmas presents to local children in need will be held on Oct. 17, with a 11 a.m. start time. The cost is $50, which includes lunch at the Peninsula Golf Course and prizes. For details contact Don at 642-4587 or via e-mail at don.parsons.lo17@statefarm.com or Peninsula Golf at 642-2828.

Garage sale

KLIPSAN – The Peninsula Senior Activity Center is holding a fundraising garage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 21603 “O” Lane in Ocean Park. Come find some great deals and help the senior center. Call 665-3999 for more information or to make a donation.

Mixed Quartet

OYSTERVILLE – The Rose City Mixed Quartet performs at 2 p.m. on Oct. 17 in the Oysterville Church. This Saturday afternoon concert will feature Barbara Poulshock’s compositions, including the debut of her settings to three William Blake poems. Tickets are just $15, and are available at the door before the performance.

UFOs

ILWACO – Ilwaco Timberland Library presents June Crain and the UFOs, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 17 for adults and teens. In 1993 while giving a presentation at the Ocean Shores Library, UFO investigator James E. Clarkson met June Crain, a woman who claimed to know that what he said was true: She had worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base from 1943-53, a pivotal period in the formulation of official UFO policy. Clarkson will tell June’s amazing story and reveal details of his research. This presentation is sponsored by the Friends of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland Libraries. For more information call 642-3908.

North Beach Water meeting

OCEAN PARK – North Beach Water District meets at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19 at 26109 Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park. The meeting is open to the public. Call 665-4144 if you need more information.

ESA meeting

NASELLE – ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha) of Naselle meets Oct. 20 at the Naselle library conference room at 6 p.m. If you are new to the area and want to get involved in community service this is the group for you. Many philanthropic projects are done by this group. If you are interested contact 484-3113.

Flushing notice

ILWACO – The city of Ilwaco will be flushing hydrants starting Sunday, Oct. 18 through Friday, Oct. 23 from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Flushing hydrants can cause low pressure and temporarily cloudy water. If conditions persist, call Randy Levold at 642-3357.

Relay for Life event

LONG BEACH – The Relay for Life of Long Beach is holding their kick off for the 2010 event from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Chautauqua Lodge, 304 N. 14th Street in Long Beach. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn more about this campaign, with the theme “Celebrating More Birthdays!” You will find great fun, food, friends, meet the top 2009 teams and sponsors, hear about cancer research and prevention and honor our brave community cancer survivors. The cost is just $25 to register a team. For information call Tera at 642-1081 or Denise at 642-1312 or contact publicity chair Lacie DeWitt at 783-2094.

Legion honors safety personnel

ILWACO – The American Legion’s 22nd Annual Derald D. Robertson Safety Awards ceremony and banquet will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum located on Lake Street in Ilwaco, next to the old American Legion building. Eleven people who protect our safety on the Columbia Coast and Long Beach Peninsula will be honored at the ceremonies after dinner. Each family attending should contact Dick Wallace at 642-4188.

Red Cross drive

KLIPSAN – The Peninsula Senior Activity Center is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the center. Walk-ins are welcome, or reserve your time by calling 866-961-9211.

Luncheon and bazaar

GRAYS RIVER – The annual luncheon and bazaar, sponsored by the women of the Friendship Circle of Grays River United Methodist Church at 3624 Highway 4 West in Grays River, will be held for two days this year. On Friday, Oct. 23, the hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the traditional stew, bread, coffee, juice and desserts being served all day. You may also call the church at 360-465-2391 that day for take-out orders. On Saturday, Oct. 24, soup, biscuits, dessert, and coffee or juice will be served during the sale hours of 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On both days new, second-hand, and handcrafted items will be for sale. As always, a large bake sale will feature homemade goodies. Garden produce will also be available. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 360-465-2240 or 360-465-2740.

Oktoberfest

CHINOOK – Friends of Chinook School are again hosting “Oktoberfest” Chinook-style on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the historic Chinook School on Highway 101. There will be a dinner and silent auction, with a live auction at 8 p.m. Live music will be performed by the Beach Buddies. All proceeds benefit the restoration of the Chinook school and gym. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. Call 777-8367 for more information.

Tapas & Tango

ILWACO – The Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge invite the public to an exciting evening of Spanish wine, food, Latin dancing and fun. This fundraising event is from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Artisan, located at 114 Main Street in Ilwaco. A suggested donation is $35 per person, which includes a rumba class and a special presentation by national ballroom champions Jo Ellen Jarvis and Dave Watson. For more information call Bev Arnoldy at 665-0044 or e-mail director@friendsofwillaparefuge.com.

Bob Milne to perform

LONG BEACH – The very talented pianist Bob Milne will perform at a special benefit for the World Kite Museum on Saturday, Nov. 7 beginning at 3 p.m. Milne plays and knows more about the piano and playing boogie woogie and ragtime music than most anyone you will hear. Tickets are $35 and are available at local branches of The Bank of the Pacific or at the World Kite Museum.

Parenting Workshop

LONG BEACH – Long Beach Elementary is hosting an interactive parenting workshop entitled, “Guiding Good Choices” on Tuesday evenings from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., beginning Nov. 10 and running through Dec. 8. Dinner and childcare will be provided. Guiding Good Choices will give families the skills to work together and take action to help prevent children from destructive decisions and other problem behaviors. Parents will learn to set clear family guidelines, skills to strengthen their relationship with their child and how to help the child develop healthy behaviors. It is geared for all parents of children in grades four through eight. For more information or to register, call Tara Finch at 642-9349. A donation of $20 per household for the five-week series is suggested, with the parenting workbook and workshop materials included.

Gifts That Make a Difference

CLATSOP – Over a hundred non-profits serve the residents of Clatsop and Pacific counties, providing food, housing, clothing, care, education, recreation, counseling, spiritual support and a wide array of arts and entertainment. During this year’s holiday season, the public will get the chance to say thank you in a way that’s fun, festive and supportive. Gifts That Make a Difference will take place Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Liberty Theater, and all non-profits in Clatsop and Pacific counties are invited to register to be part of this event. Early registration (through Oct. 11) is $15. Registration is $20 from Oct. 12 through Dec. 12. There are three ways to register: in person at Lucy’s Books in Astoria or at The Paper Clip in Seaside, by phone at 503-325-6886, or online at www.GiftsFair.TitanicLifeboatAcademy.org.

Fall back

UNITED STATES – Nov. 1 is the date that Daylight Saving Time ends and you should turn your clocks back one hour to standard time. The official time change occurs at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. This is also a good time to check all the smoke detectors in your home and change the batteries.

AARP Driving class

s KLIPSAN BEACH – The driver-safety class scheduled for Nov. 9 and Nov. 10 at the Peninsula Senior Center has been cancelled due to the instructor being seriously ill. The class will be rescheduled at a later date.