Community Calendar: 10.21.09

Published 5:00 pm Monday, October 19, 2009

Wednesday, Oct. 21Legion awards

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 in Ilwaco, on Lake Street next to the River City School of Arts and Crafts (old American Legion Building). Eleven people who protect our safety on the Long Beach Peninsula will be honored after dinner. The main speaker for the evening will be the American Legion’s State Commander Robert Schwartz. The American Legion Don R. Grable Post No. 48 sponsors the event, which is a family evening, with no alcoholic beverages being served. Each family attending is asked to call 642-4188 to let us know that you are attending. The American Legion and Auxiliary are providing all food and beverages. For further information, call Safety Awards Chairman Dick Wallace at 642-4188, or Post Commander Chuck Schussman at 665-6010.

Writing group

OCEAN PARK- The Ocean Park Writing Group will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Ocean Park library. All writers and would-be writers welcome. We are a friendly and kindly group.

Ready!

LONG BEACH – Ocean Beach School District is offering “Ready! A Seminar for Parents” from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 21 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.

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. 21 is “The Dam Busters” starring Richard Todd and Michael Redgrave. 1954. 125 min.

Library trustees

YELM – The Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting on Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Yelm Timberland Library at 210 Prairie Park Street in Yelm. The meeting is open to the public and the public is encouraged to attend.

Senior taco dinner

KLIPSAN – On Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Peninsula Senior Activity Center will host a taco dinner, including beverage and dessert for $5 per person. The public is welcome to attend. Following the dinner at 6:30 p.m., David Campiche will be hosting a lecture, “Mushroom 101.” The public is invited to bring in mushrooms for David to identify for free.

LB Lions

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Lions Club meets at noon the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Benson’s Restaurant in downtown Long Beach. Call 642-8322 for more information.

Grief support group

SEAVIEW – A grief support group is held every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Peninsula Church Center fireside room, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. Call 800-772-1319 for more information or just come by and check out this group.

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. Anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend. If you have questions or need additional information, call 665-2598.

Thursday, Oct. 22Annexation open house

LONG BEACH – Have questions regarding the recently-proposed annexation north of Long Beach?

Stop by a casual open house and ask your questions of city representatives. Thursday, Oct. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the club house of the Peninsula Golf Course 9604 Pacific Highway North. Parking is located just east of the highway, between 28th and 26th Streets.

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.

Veterans meeting

LONG BEACH – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3721 in Long Beach holds their monthly membership and business meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Elks Lodge at 110 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. For information, call 642-1228.

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 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.

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.

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.

Friday, Oct. 23Luncheon 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.

Parkinson support

OCEAN PARK – The Parkinson’s disease support group meets from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church, 24002 “U” Street in Ocean Park. For information, call Patti at 665-3284 or Jerry at 642-2273.

Flushing notice

ILWACO – The city of Ilwaco will be flushing hydrants 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 Lavold at 642-3357.

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” through October. 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.

MAMAS group

LONG BEACH – A group called “MAMAS” meets every Friday from 11 a.m. to noon at 811 Pacific Hwy S, Suite 16 in the midwifery office between THC Organic Market and LB Coffee Roasters. This is a support group for mothers on the Long Beach Peninsula and surrounding areas. Mothering issues include breastfeeding, parenting, birthing and nutrition and answer questions pregnant women or new mothers may have. There is no charge to participate and children are always welcome. Contact Tamy at 509-220-9915 or 642-2033.

Saturday, Oct. 24Sea Shanty Camp

CHINOOK – On Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sea Shanty Camp of the Columbia will be the theme of a one-day camp offered by Hank Cramer, Mary Garvey, Matt Moeller and other instructors for a full-day immersion into maritime music. Attend one or all sessions for free in the riverfront theater at Fort Columbia State Park near Chinook. Box lunches are available with pre-registration. Then at 7:30 p.m., enjoy the free concert featuring instructors from the camp. There is no charge for this concert. For more information call 642-3029.

Lighthouses & Life Saving

CAPE D – On Sunday, Oct. 25 starting at 1 p.m., there will be a program on the North Head Lighthouse Program by Bill Hanable, historian and author of “Lighthouses and Life Saving on Washington’s Outer Coast.” Hanable will present a slide show at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and be available for a book signing after the program.

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.

Candlelight vigil

LONG BEACH – In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, on Oct. 24 Crisis Support Network will hold a candlelight vigil at the Bolstad beach approach at 6 p.m. Afterward a no-host bar will be held at the Lightship Restaurant, 409 W. Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach. The public is invited to enjoy food, a raffle and silent auctions. Please support your local Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program, Crisis Support Network. Monetary donations are now being accepted at ShoreBank.

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.

Sunday, Oct. 25

North Head Program

CAPE D PARK – Bill Hanable, historian and author of “Lighthouses and Life Saving on Washington’s Outer Coast” will present a slide show at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. Hanable will be available for a book signing after the program.

Bingo at the Elks

LONG BEACH – Play bingo Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays 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.

Volunteers needed

OCEAN PARK – Volunteers are needed to help at the Ocean Park Food Bank. In addition, food or cash donations will be gladly accepted. Call 665-6567 for more information.

Monday, Oct. 26Military photos wanted

ILWACO – Digital photos of Ilwaco Middle/High School students over the years who have served/are serving in uniform are wanted, especially recent graduates so that the students can make connections about the importance of Veterans Day through seeing people they recognize. Send jpeg photos of service people in uniform (labeled with name and years attended and/or year graduated from Ilwaco), to jo.petersen@ ocean.k12.wa.us by Oct. 31.

Model RR mtg

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Model Railroad Club (all scales) meets the first and third Mondays of the month beginning at 7 p.m. The first meeting of the month is held in the Ocean Park Library community room, and the second meeting of the month is held in the home of a member. For information and/or meeting location, please contact Dean Mead, president at 665-5589 or Mark Clemmens, secretary at 665-4807.

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.

Toastmasters

ASTORIA – Coastal Communicators Toastmasters Club meets the first, third and if appropriate fifth Monday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hotel Elliot conference room in Astoria. This club serves our entire region in Washington and Oregon. The club provides members with dynamic opportunities to improve their communication and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. For more information, call 503-791-2806, or visit their Web site at www.toastmasters.org.

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.

Medical reserve corps

LONG BEACH – From 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26 , the public is invited to a volunteer orientation for Pacific County Medical Reserve Corps at the commissioners meeting room in the courthouse annex at 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend. Dinner will be served at both meetings. Get involved today. R.S.V.P. to Annie Merritt at 360-481-2609 or e-mail pacificMRC@gmail.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 27Coastal Writers’ Critique

LONG BEACH – The Coastal Writers’ Critique group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 10 a.m., at the PUD building on Sandridge Road. The next meeting is Oct. 27. All with an interest are encouraged to attend. For more information call Jan at 642-4932.

OP Lions

KLIPSAN – The Ocean Park Area Lions Club meets second and fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church at 240th and “U” Streets. The next meeting is Oct. 27. Anyone with an interest in being involved is encouraged to stop in for the meeting.

Masonic meeting

ILWACO – Occident Lodge No. 99 meets at noon every Tuesday for a no host luncheon at the Imperial Schooner Restaurant at the Port of Ilwaco. Sojourners are welcome. For information call Jim at 665-6577 or Norm at 642-2258.

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.

Rotary Club Meetings

SEAVIEW – The fun-loving Southwest Washington Pacific County Rotary meets weekly for breakfast, fellowship and a half-hour presentation by a guest speaker each Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m., at the 42nd Street Cafe in Seaview. Club members welcome guests interested in learning more about Rotary, or who would simply like to enjoy the week’s program. Breakfast is $10. Contact Carol Lynn Ockfen for more information at 665-5806 or e-mail her at carollynnockfen@comcast.net.

Wednesday, Oct. 28Computer group meets

LONG BEACH – The BeachMUG (Macintosh Users Group) meeting will be at the Super 8 Motel at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Anyone with an interest is welcome to attend. Call 665-5357 for more information.

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’ make a difference.

Scout Popcorn Fundraiser

PENINSULA – Got a sweet tooth? The Long Beach Peninsula Cub Scouts of Pack 29 and the Boy Scouts of Troop 28 are kicking off their annual popcorn fundraiser. You will be supporting scouting in your community by purchasing and eating such yummy favorites as “Unbelievably Buttery” microwave popcorn, “Original Caramel Corn,” “Trail’s End Mix,” and new this year, “Chocolatey Triple Delight” popcorn. Don’t like popcorn but still want to contribute? Your contribution of either $25 or $40 will support our Troops with a gift of popcorn. Scouts will be selling popcorn through Oct. 26. Call Tom Sutherland 642-4802 for more information.

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. 28 is “The Ghost Goes West” starring Robert Donat and Jean Parker. 1935. 82 min.

Chinook Food Bank

CHINOOK – Volunteers for the Chinook Food Bank, located at 70 Houchen Street in Chinook, are handing out food on the first and third Wednesdays of each month only. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For questions or in an emergency, call 875-6670.

Writers’ Circle

OCEAN PARK – The Writers’ Circle meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at the Ocean Park Library. The meetings are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The purpose of the meetings is to critique each other’s work in friendly, helpful ways. For more information call 642-6424 or 665-3835.

Future EventsLicensing hours

ILWACO – Starting Oct. 29, the Department of Licensing office in Ilwaco will be closed on Thursdays. Regular business hours are now as follows: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.; and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., closed from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Body snatchers

LONGVIEW – “Body snatchers and body invaders: Diversity and behavior of predatory and parasitic wasps.” Willapa Hills Audubon Society invites the public to another free Halloween adventure into the fascinating world of insects. Lower Columbia College biology instructors Louis LaPierre and Carl Roush will show slides and discuss wasps on Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m., in the LCC Wollenberg Auditorium in the Rose Center for the Arts. You are also invited to indulge in a more up-close and personal investigation at one of two wasp identification labs, which will be held that afternoon from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the biology lab in Main No. 202. Space is limited for the identification lab, so please reserve your spot by calling Louis LaPierre at 360-442-2884 or e-mail: llapierre@lcc.ctc.edu. Children and adults of all ages are welcome!

Forestry education

CHEHALIS – The 2009 Fall Forestry Educational Seminar on “Understanding and Managing Tree Growth” is planned Saturday, Oct. 31, at Veterans Memorial Museum, Chehalis, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The seminar features several speakers and optional tour of Veterans Memorial Museum. Topics will include: Tree physiology and the annual growth cycle; how trees grow at different spacings; wood qualities of a 40-plus-year-old stand; global warming – another unfulfilled government promise; and management effects on productivity and sustainability.

Cost for American Tree Farm-certified tree farmers or Tree Farm inspectors is $70 ($110 with spouse); other individual adult: $80 ($120 with spouse); children under 18 or student rate: $50. Fees include breaks and catered lunch. Please register before Oct. 26. Contact: Donna Loucks, 360-736-2147, loucksd@localaccess.com.

Bingo giving

LONG BEACH – Be a part of Elks Bingo in the month of November to help our local community during the holiday and giving season. For each Sunday session in November, the Elks will donate $200 from bingo game proceeds to the following groups: the Boys and Girls Club (Nov. 1); food bank (Nov. 15); Camp Victory (Nov. 22); and Christmas Angels (Nov. 29).

How can you help? Just come play bingo, have some fun and help us reach that goal. The normal game prizes and blackout jackpot of $250 are potential winners for you. All sessions begin at 1 p.m. and are open to the public. The doors open at 12:30 p.m.

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. This is an alternative gifts fair where holiday shoppers donate to participating non-profits in the names of people on their gift lists. This year, for the first time, donations may be made in volunteer hours, as well as cash contributions. Non-profits may also sell items related to their work, like tickets, scholarships and fundraising items. Registration is now open for all non-profits in Clatsop and Pacific counties. 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.

Dine at the Source

ILWACO – In conjunction with the exhibition Peninsula Eats: Dine at the Source, Nanci Main and Jimella Lucas will be reminiscing with friends, former employees and fans in the Columbia Pacific Museum’s special exhibition gallery devoted to the history of their landmark restaurant from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 1. Founded in 1950, the Ark Restaurant and Bakery was a classic Peninsula restaurant specializing in “beach fare” such as, fried clams, chowder, and fish and chips. When Nanci and Jimella purchased it in 1981, it soon became a landmark for fresh local northwest cuisine. For the next 23 years, they established a legacy of fine dining for tourists and residents alike, becoming a destination for “foodies” from around the world. This installation includes artifacts borrowed from the owners and is sure to evoke fond memories for the many people who made the Ark their special occasion destination. Light refreshments will be served. Call 642-3446 for information.

ENCORE luncheon

ASTORIA – The Cannery Café at No. 1 Sixth Street in Astoria, will host the ENCORE Lunch Bunch on Tuesday, Nov. 3, beginning at 12:30 p.m. ENCORE (Exploring New Concepts of Retirement Education) is an association of retirement-age people who share a love of learning and the desire to meet new friends. Members are encouraged to wear their name tags, and to bring guests. These monthly lunches are a great way to meet new friends while learning about our programs, field trips, and all-around exciting adventures in education. For further information, call Madeline Gobel, coordinator at 503-325-3330, or Paula Duncan, at the Clatsop Community College, ENCORE Education Office at 866-252-8767.

Legion Auxiliary Bazaar

ILWACO – The Don R Grable American Legion Auxiliary will be holding its bazaar on Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Americal Legion Hall in Ilwaco. Hours for this event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday. Tables are still available if you are interested in joining us for this bazaar. Lunch will be served, for a nominal fee, each day. For more information, please contact Ingrid Clark at 777-8012 or Robbi Siefert at 642-2279.

AARP Driving class

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.