Community Calendar: 11.18.09

Published 4:00 pm Monday, November 16, 2009

Wednesday, Nov. 18Class of 2010 meeting

LONG BEACH – IHS Class of 2010 graduation night committee meetings are held every third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the PUD building on Sandridge Road in Long Beach. The next meeting is Nov. 18.

Sing/Music Lab

CHINOOK – On Nov. 18, Chinook Lutheran Church at 767 Highway 101 invites the public to come for a Hymn Sing/Music Lab at the church beginning with dinner at 5 p.m. Following dinner, which you don’t need to bring anything for, spend an hour or so joining together in song, learning some new pieces of music, and enjoying each other’s company. Vocal talent not required! Call 777-8416 for 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 Nov. 18 is “Mister Roberts” starring Henry Fonda, James Cagney, William Powell and Jack Lemmon. 1955. 122 min.

DAR meeting

ASTORIA – The Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meet Nov. 18, at 11 a.m., (note time change) at the Astoria Golf and Country Club. Joan Johnson will present a program on the true story of Nazi Gold. Members and women interested in membership are invited to attend. Membership is open to women age 18 and over who can trace their ancestry to a person who in some way assisted the colonists in the Revolutionary War. Members can assist with tracing the lineage of prospective members. Please call Regent Evelyn Laughman 503-325-4683 or Registrar Sue Glen 503-861-0574 for reservations or information.

Diabetes support

ILWACO – A diabetes support group meets from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Ilwaco Library meeting room. The guest speaker is Dr. Daniella Mittan, who will discuss what’s new in diabetes. Everyone is welcome to this free gathering. This is a great opportunity to hear and ask questions of an expert in diabetes management. Call 642-6308 if you have questions.

Elks honor veterans

LONG BEACH – Long Beach Elks Lodge No. 1937 salutes our military veterans and is serving dinner to all military veterans and active-duty military personnel starting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The menu includes Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, a vegetable, salad and dessert. There will be no charge and all veterans and active-duty military and their families are invited.

Thanksgiving social

ROSBURG – Rosburg’s Wednesday Lunch Bunch is holding their Thanksgiving social at 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 18 at Valley Bible Church, 4723 SR-4 West in Rosburg. They will have lots of great food and numerous door prizes. For more information, call Pat Potter at 465-2370.

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.

Grange meeting

LONG BEACH – The next meeting of the Long Beach Grange is at 6:30 p.m., on Nov. 18. The grange is located at 5715 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. All with an interest are encouraged to attend. Call 642-4953 for information.

Amateur Radio Seminars

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Amateur Radio Club is hosting a series of seminars covering a wide variety of amateur radio topics. The series focuses on real-world practical knowledge. Anyone interested may attend. Neither club membership nor an amateur radio license is required. Upcoming seminars include the following: Internet Radio Linking Project; Emergency Power; Packet Radio; Ethics, Jargon, and the Rules; All About BeachNet; HF Basics and the Radio; The HF Antenna and Getting RF into it; and HF CW DX and Contesting. There is no cost to attend and each seminar will last approximately two hours. Seminars are Nov. 18, Nov. 20 and Nov. 23 at ShoreBank Pacific in Ilwaco; Nov. 30 at the Naselle fire hall. For complete details and seminar descriptions please visit www.qsl.net/w7rdr/seminars.

Thursday, Nov. 19Women in Business

ILWACO – Women in Business meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 19, at the Artisan at 114 Main Street S.W. in Ilwaco. The guest speaker is Casey Kellar, an entrepreneur who has started numerous “bootstrap built” businesses and currently oversees CDC Property Management and Investment Company. Casey gives hard-talking and stimulating motivation to challenge you to step out of old, unproductive beliefs and reach for new frontiers. For information call Shelley Pollock at 665-5388.

Christian Women gather

SEAVIEW – A non-denominational group of Christian women meet from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., for fun, friends, support, Bible study, prayer and spiritual renewal each Thursday at 905 30th Street in Seaview. The theme is “Living with Passion and Purpose.” If you have questions call 665-3206.

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. A special beginners’ class is now offered at 1 p.m. each Thursday. Then every Thursday evening (except the fourth Thursday) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., classes for beginners, intermediate and advance are available. Everyone is welcome. The cost is just $3 per person per class. Come check out this fun activity, you don’t need a partner. Call Linda at 783-2389 for more information.

Friday, Nov. 20Youth lock-in

ILWACO – Calling volunteers! The Ilwaco MS/HS Youth Action “Klub” and their advisor Sarah Taylor are planning the annual Middle School All Night Lock-in on Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., continuing until Saturday morning at 7 a.m. They are recruiting adult volunteers who are willing to provide general supervision, lead activities, chaperone the gym or provide support in the kitchen. Volunteer shifts have been divided into six-hour increments as follows, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. or 1 a.m. to 7 a.m., although volunteers at any time for any length of time are welcome. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Taylor at 642-1244 or sarah.taylor@ocean.k12.wa.us.

Holiday bazaar

CATHLAMET – St. James’ Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held at 1134 Columbia Street in Cathlamet. The bazaar is open from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. You will find Lingonberry products, Scandinavian goodies and yummy meals. A huge bake sale features goodies from several different ethnic traditions including dark English fruitcake and breads from Italy. Vendors will have a variety of decorative and gift items, mostly homemade by local artists and crafters. The kitchen will have homemade soups, salads, hot-spiced cider and scrumptious desserts for both lunch and dinner. Follow the signs off State Route 4 to the center. Call Rachael at 849-4181 for additional details.

Ilwaco Food Bank schedule

ILWACO – The food bank in Ilwaco will be open Nov. 20 and then Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring your own container.

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.

Saturday, Nov. 21Like Bunnies?

SOUTH BEND – On Nov. 21, at 10:30 a.m., Nancy Baskett from the WSU Extension office will present a program for those interested in raising rabbits. Nancy is a popular rabbit judge and international consultant on raising rabbits. Her program is appropriate for youth and adults interested in becoming rabbit owners or new rabbit owners with questions. Please call extension office staff to reserve your space and handouts. The meeting will be held in the courthouse annex meeting room. A new bunny 4-H club is starting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 23 in the courthouse annex meeting room. This club is open to all youth ages five to 19 interested in raising rabbits. Owning a rabbit is not a requirement for joining. The first meeting is organizational, come for fun and information. Call 875-9331.

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 Nov. 21. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

Holiday bazaar

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Lutheran Church, located at 24002 “U” Street, is holding a holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. There will be handcrafted holiday gift items, baked goods, Santa’s workshop where kids can make gifts for others, and Granny’s Attic full of collectibles. Plus there will be complimentary coffee and a pastry with your donation of two non-perishable food items. If you have questions, call 665-6344.

OP Food bank

OCEAN PARK – The Ocean Park Food Bank is collecting holiday foods such as evaporated milk, canned fruit, corn and other similar holiday items so they can provide special meal products for Thanksgiving and Christmas. In addition, volunteers are always needed to help at the Ocean Park Food Bank. Food or cash donations will be gladly accepted at any time. Call 665-6567 for more information.

Improv Night

ILWACO – Peninsula Players is hosting an “Improv Night” on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. at the 2nd Story Playhouse in Ilwaco. The event is free and open to all. Contact 642-4932 for more information.

Sunday, Nov. 22

Santa photos

CHINOOK – All Season’s Kidstuff, located at 786 SR-101 in Chinook, is partnering with Micki’s Pix to host pictures with Santa from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22 and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28. All profits from the photo packages will be donated to Toys For Tots. Come get a great photo with Santa and help needy children in our community as well. For additional details visit www.allseasonskidstuff.com or phone 777-8697.

Smoke on the Waters

SKAMOKAWA – Redmen Hall in Skamokawa is sponsoring an exhibit entitled “Smoke on the Waters” each Thursday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. until Nov. 22. Redmen Hall is located on SR-4 in Skamokawa. If you have questions, call 795-3007.

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: 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.

Monday, Nov. 23H1N1 Community Clinics

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Health Department is scheduling H1N1 community clinics each Monday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Clinics are by appointment only. The clinics will be for those in the five priority groups according to the Center for Disease Control. The number of doses available will be limited and may vary from week to week depending on what is received from the manufacturer. For appointments in the north county clinic, which will be held at 1216 West Robert Bush Drive in South Bend, call 875-9300 ext. 2639 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For appointments in the south county clinic, to be held at 7013 Sandridge Road in Long Beach, call 642-9349 (option 2) Monday through Thursday between 9 a.m. and noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. To be eligible for the H1N1 vaccine you must meet certain qualifications. Call the clinics for more information.

Tuesday, Nov. 24Santa’s in town

OCEAN PARK – Santa Claus will be at the Bank of the Pacific in Ocean Park from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Canned food donations are appreciated and will be given to the Ocean Park Food Bank. Photos are available with a donation for Relay to Life. Call Sheryl at 665-5255 if you need more information.

Sports Booster signs

PENINSULA – It’s time to send in your annual fee for the Ilwaco High School Gym sign or to become a member for the first time. Individuals, families, organizations and businesses are welcome to purchase a sponsorship sign for the initial $75 fee to create the blue and gold signs that are two feet long and six inches tall. For those who already have a sign from a previous year, the annual fee is $50. All funds raised from the gym signs will support Ilwaco Sports Boosters youth activity contributions and the scholarship program. Ilwaco Sports Boosters meetings are held the last Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., typically in the Ilwaco High School Library. This month’s meeting is Nov. 24. To purchase a gym sign, contact David Glasson at 642-4515.

Do Nothing Club

OCEAN PARK -The Do Nothing Club is looking for a few good men. While the wife is out shopping and attending holiday bazaars come to 24002 “U” Street in Ocean Park at 10 a.m. on Tuesday and meet and make some new friends. You can play cribbage, shoot pool or sit around and just grouse if you want. For more information, call Jack McBride at 665-2721 or Jim Wirth at 665-2420.

Writers’ Critique

LONG BEACH – Coastal Writers’ Critique meets at 10 a.m., Nov. 24 at the PUD building on Sandridge Road in Long Beach. This group is for those who wish to improve their writing skills. For more information call 642-4932.

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., through Dec. 8. Dinner and childcare will be provided. Guiding Good Choices gives 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.

Rotary Club Meetings

SEAVIEW – 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 Dick Fisher for more information at 642-3045 or suecloud@earthlink.net.

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.

Wednesday, Nov. 25Donation 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.

Computer group meets

LONG BEACH – The BeachMUG (Macintosh Users Group) meeting will be held at the Super 8 Motel in Long Beach at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25. Anyone with an interest is welcome to attend. Call 665-5357 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 Nov. 25 is “Thoroughly Modern Millie” starring Julie Andrews, Mary Tyler Moore and Carol Channing. 1967. 152 min.

Future EventsThanksgiving dinner

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Elks will host a traditional Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 26 at the lodge. This dinner is open to the public and offered at no charge, however, donations will be accepted for PACE. Dinner will be cooked by volunteer members of PACE. Elk members and their families will do serving and cleanup.

Garbage pickup revised

PENINSULA – Peninsula Sanitation Service will not be working on Thanksgiving. All customers whose garbage is normally picked up on Thursday will have pick up on Friday instead. It would be appreciated if you have your tote out by 6:30 a.m. for pickup.

Holiday closures

PACIFIC COUNTY – Students will be released early on Wednesday, Nov. 25 and there will be no school on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. In addition, all banks and credit unions, all branches of the library and post offices as well as city, county, state and federal offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26. The Chinook Observer will be closed on Thursday only, and will be open regular hours on Friday. Many city and county offices and all Timberland Library branches will also be closed on Friday.

Feed the Hungry Bazaar

LONG BEACH – The 9th Annual Help Feed the Hungry Holiday Bazaar is set for Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 at the Edgewater Inn on Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach. Hours both days are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Help those in our local community by supporting this bazaar. If you have items to donate for sale, call 642-4987. For personal donations, send a check or money order to Peninsula FISH, P.O. Box 484, Ilwaco, WA 98624. If you need more information call Tara Jarrett at 484-3945.

Grange bazaar/concessions

LONG BEACH – Long Beach Grange, at 5715 Sandridge Road, is holding a bazaar and concessions sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 29. Tables are available for rent for $30. (Set up available on Nov. 25). For information on the bazaar call Terri Dale at 665-2461 or for information on concessions, call Diane Lupinacci at 665-4308.

PAA Studio Tour

PENINSULA – Peninsula Arts Association is holding a Studio Tour covering 18 locations and 29 artists from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28. Pickup a free map at the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau, Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce, M&D Designs, Picture Attic, Full Circle Café or at Campiche Studios. For more information call 665-6153 or visit www.beachartist.org.

Saturday Christmas Market

ILWACO – Come to Saturday Christmas Market at the Port of Ilwaco and check out the 16 vendors offering arts, crafts, jewelry, jellies, jams, holiday gifts and much more. The market is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19. You don’t want to miss these last opportunities this year for unique Saturday Market deals.

Choir practice

NASELLE – The Finnish-American Choir, under the direction of Cliff Weimer, is rehearsing at the Naselle Lutheran Church on Saturday, Nov. 28 and Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. Choir members are encouraged to attend so the group will be ready for the performance with the North Coast Chorale at the Deep River Historical Lutheran Church in early December.

Holidays @ the beach

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Merchants Association and the city of Long Beach are hosting holidays at the beach from Friday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 29. All ages are welcome Friday afternoon at the Neptune Theater for a complimentary pajama party showing of “The Polar Express,” hosted by Mrs. Claus and a few special guests! After the show, bring the kids downtown to admire the storefronts decorated for the holidays. Saturday brings magic and Santa Claus to town! Be sure to catch one of Mrs. Claus’ magic shows, buy a gift to wrap at the wrapping station and get a picture taken with Santa. Later, enjoy caroling and the city of Long Beach’s tree lighting ceremony. On Sunday, help celebrate Frosty’s birthday. Bring a donation of a hat, scarves, mittens or other winter clothing. Enjoy more magic with Mrs. Claus and Frosty as well as some birthday cake. For more information go to www.funbeach.com.

Holiday open house

SKAMOKAWA – The Friends of Skamokawa are holding an open house at Redmen Hall, 1394 SR-4 West from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 and from noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 29 and Dec. 5. This warm and festive open house is a great way to celebrate the holidays. Both floors of Redmen Hall will be overflowing with locally handmade gifts and will be beautifully decorated with lights, ribbons and fresh greens. Home-baked cookies and breads will be served, along with coffee and hot cider, plus local musicians will provide entertainment. In addition to all this Redmen Hall has an excellent assortment of books by local and regional authors on a myriad of subjects. For information call Kathleen at 795-3007.

Auditor’s office

LONG BEACH – Effective Dec. 1, the auditor’s office and department of licensing, located at 7013 Sandridge Road in Long Beach, will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office will be closed each day from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch. If you have questions, call 642-9312.

Wonderful Wednesdays

CHINOOK – The first Wednesday of each month, or Dec. 2, Chinook Lutheran Church at 767 Highway 101 invites families of all sorts to a family games night at the church. The evening begins with dinner at 5 p.m., followed by time for board games, card games, etc. You only need to bring yourself as this is to be a night off from cooking and a chance to spend some quality time with your family and neighbors without a television for a distraction.

“Mud Sticks”

ASTORIA – The Friends of the Columbia River Maritime Museum will not meet during the month of November. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 11:30 a.m., in the Kern Room of the museum. The speaker will be Jim Sayce, a retired teacher. His program is entitled “Mud Sticks” and is about the pilings in the Columbia River.

C.G. Auxiliary

CAPE D – The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62 meets at 7 p.m., Dec. 2 at Cape Disappointment. For information call Larry at 665-2811.

Foot care

PENINSULA – Harbors Home Health and Hospice provides nail and foot care by appointment for disabled and senior persons, who are unable to complete their own nail care. Appointments are made in Long Beach the first Wednesday of each month and in Ocean Park the second Wednesday every other month. There is a $25 fee. Medicare and most insurance do not cover nail care. For an appointment call 800-772-1319.

Clamming

PENINSULA – A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point on Wednesday, Dec. 2, and Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5, 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 for Pacific beaches those days are as follows: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7:41 p.m. -1.3; Friday, Dec. 4, 9:14 p.m. -1.3; Saturday, Dec. 5, 10:01 p.m. -1.1. 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.

Bazaar & bake sale

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park United Lutheran Church at the corner of 262nd and Park Avenue is holding a Christmas bazaar and bake sale on Dec. 4 and Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. There will be a variety of wonderful gifts including artwork, handmade items, baked goods, books and lots more. Call 665-5372 if you need more information.

LB Merchants

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, Dec. 4 at 8 a.m., at Bensons Restaurant, 504 S Pacific Ave., in Long Beach. For more information call Steven Linhart at 642-5625.

Messiah Sing Along

SEAVIEW – North Coast Chorale is hosting a community sing-along on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview, to benefit local food banks on the Peninsula. Dr. Denise Reed-Hinds, who is currently part of the adjunct facility at Tillamook Community College, directs the choir. They will perform Vivaldi’s Gloria, aptly themed “Songs of the Angels.” Non-perishable food items or monetary donations will be accepted. For additional information, call Mikaela at 503-717-1024.

Boat Parade/Christmas Tree

ILWACO – Ilwaco is holding their annual lighted boat parade and lighting of the crab pot Christmas tree on Saturday, Dec. 5. The Crab Pot Tree lighting will be at 5 p.m. with some caroling, and at 6 p.m., the Ilwaco Lighted Boat Parade to Station Cape Disappointment and back gets underway. All boats are encouraged to enter the parade, regardless of size or type. For information on either event, call 642-8667.

Book Signing Extravaganza

ILWACO – The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum and the Appelo Archive Center have joined forces to bring over a dozen authors to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 5. Authors include Adelle Beechey, Kevin Heimbigner, Donna Klint, Nancy Lloyd, Donella Lucero, Irene Martin, Petra Mathers, Martha Lee, Bryan Penttila, Robert Michael Pyle, Sydney Stevens and Diane Stockhouse among others. This is a great opportunity to buy books for Christmas gifts and have them personally inscribed by the authors. The event is free and open to the public. For more information please call 642-3446 or visit columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org.

Children’s Christmas party

OCEAN PARK – The Ocean Park Eagles Lodge is hosting a party for children in the community on Dec. 6 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the lodge. There will fun and games for kids. An adult must accompany all children. If you need more information, call Verla Barker at 360-261-1744 or e-mail verla@windermere.com.

Christmas concert

SEAVIEW – The North Coast Chorale, along with the Finnish-American Choir under the direction of Cliff Weimer, will perform at the historic Deep River Church beginning at 1 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 6. For additional information, call Chuck Wolfe at 484-3309.

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. December’s meetings are set for Dec. 7 and Dec. 21. These meetings are open to the public. Call 642-4421 for additional information.

Port of Peninsula

NAHCOTTA – The Port of Peninsula meets the first and second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Port office meeting room. Upcoming meetings are Dec. 7 and Dec. 14. These meetings are open to the public. Call 665-4547 for additional information.

Pac County Commissioners

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Commissioners meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon in the Commissioners’ meeting room at the County Annex Building. Next month’s meetings are Dec. 8 and Dec. 22. Call 642-9337 or 875-9337 for more information or go to www.co.pacific.wa.us/commissioner/index.htm for details of upcoming meetings.

Self-Defense Seminar

NASELLE – A free self-defense seminar hosted by Crisis Support Network will be held Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Naselle school gym. Taught by Jeff Fithen, the class is designed to introduce teenage and adult women to a variety of strategies, including some street survival techniques, designed to help defend against an attack. A deputy sheriff for eight years, Fithen’s knowledge encompasses Tsun Jo Wing Chun Kung Fu, Tae Kwan Do, and the Cobra System (a combination of Tae Kwan Do and boxing). His techniques will work for everyone, regardless of age, size or gender. Participants will also gain more self-confidence in their abilities to survive in any situation. You must be at least 16 years old to participate in the seminar. For more information, contact Crisis Support Network at 800-435-7276.

Gifts That Make a Difference

CLATSOP – 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 $20 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.Christmas home tour

PENINSULA – Mark your calendars now for the 4th Annual Christmas Home Tour coming Dec. 13. Come visit five beautiful homes decorated for the season. Advance tickets are $20 per person and are available at Deux Chapeaux and Sweet Williams. Tickets the day of the tour are $25 per person. Start a tradition!

Tuba Christmas Concert

ILWACO – If you relish the idea of dressing casually to have some real fun while listening to four exceptionally-talented tuba players play traditional and non-traditional ditties, you’ll want to show up at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13. Often tubas are considered as ungainly giants at the rear of bands, playing monotonous low tones to make other instruments sound better. But the Astoria Tuba Quartet embraces a range of horns that produce a rich deep sound that will warm and brighten a cool winter’s day for all who attend. All members of the quartet perform in notable bands, orchestras, and symphonies and are involved in a myriad of other musical activities. Tickets are free and seating is limited, so show up early to enjoy this special event. For more information, visit www.watermusicfestival.com. All donations help support future Water Music Festival programs.