Community Calendar: 12.9.09

Published 4:00 pm Monday, December 7, 2009

Wednesday, Dec. 9Christmas Angels

PENINSULA – The Christmas Angels program, sponsored by Peninsula Rotary is underway. Angels are available at the following locations: The Bank of the Pacific in Long Beach, Ocean Park and Ilwaco; KeyBank in Long Beach and Ocean Park; Great Northwest Federal Credit Union in Long Beach and Ocean Park; Raymond Federal Bank in Long Beach; ShoreBank Pacific in Ilwaco and All Season’s Kidstuff in Chinook. Pick an angel and fill a child’s wish. Please return the wrapped package by Dec. 11.

Library catalog/databases

RAYMOND – Raymond Timberland Library presents ‘Introduction to the Library Catalog and Databases,’ from 10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 9 for adults. 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. Space is limited. Please sign up at the library’s upstairs desk, call 942-2408, or sign up online.

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. Call 665-2598 for further information.

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.

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. On Dec. 9, come see “Funny Girl,” starring Barbra Streisand and Omar Shariff. 1968. 155 min.

Americans for prosperity

LONG BEACH – Pacific County Chapter of Americans for Prosperity meet on the second Wednesday of each month at Chen’s Restaurant, 400 N. Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. This month’s meeting is Dec. 9 beginning at 6 p.m. The guest speaker is Richard Burke, grass roots director. All with an interest are welcome. For information call Edie Faylor, chair at 777-0557 or contact her via e-mail at pacific.cty.afp@gmail.com.

Thursday, Dec. 10Diabetes support

ILWACO – This month the topic at the Diabetes Support Group is “The Dietitian’s Holiday Eating Show” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10 in the meeting room at Ocean Beach Hospital in Ilwaco. Join Deanna Duret for this great program. All are welcome, and there is no cost to attend. Call 642-6314 for more information.

Hydrant flushing

LONG BEACH – The city of Long Beach is flushing and flow testing hydrants in the Long Beach/Seaview area between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., until Dec. 18. This may cause temporary discoloration of the water due to iron sediment and a reduction in pressure. There are no health risks associated with the discoloration. If you have questions call 642-2203.

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.

Read westerns

RAYMOND – Raymond Timberland Library is hosting a book discussion for adults from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 10. Join in a lively discussion of your favorite western. Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. The library is normally closed at this time and is only open for this program. For more information call 942-2408.

Tall ship

ILWACO – The Lady Washington will be at the Port of Ilwaco and open for walk-on tours from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13. For reservations call 800-200-5239 or go to www.historicalseaport.org.

Friday, Dec. 11Ilwaco Food Bank schedule

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

“Fruitcakes”

ILWACO – Peninsula Players present “Fruitcakes,” a fun holiday play, Dec. 11 through Dec. 13 at the 2nd Story Playhouse, 108 Spruce Street in Ilwaco. The Friday and Saturday shows begin at 7 p.m., the Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at Okie’s Thriftway, Stormin’ Norman’s, The Imperial Schooner, or at the door, if available. Bring the whole family and come enjoy the show!

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, Dec. 12Holiday Book Sale

LONG BEACH – On Saturday, Dec. 12, from noon to 3 p.m., six Peninsula authors will be meeting and greeting the public at a holiday book sale at Long Beach Coffee Roasters, 810 Pacific Highway. Featured authors and their latest books include Jan Bono, Robert Brake, Birdie Etchinson, Patty Hardin, Lorrie Haight, and Barbara Haines Howett. Books make great gifts, and a locally written book, specially autographed by the author, is a wonderful gift for anyone.

Seasonal concert

OYSTERVILLE – The historic Oysterville Church, decorated for the holidays, will be the setting for “Sounds of the Season,” a concert set to begin at 3 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 12. Performing artists include Cheri Walker on harp, singers Christl and Andrea Mack, Anja and Andrea Patten, and Micheal Campellone and the Bayside Singers, directed by Sandy Nielson. The varied program will feature music for Hanukah, Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, Weinachts favorites from Germany and a Christmas sing-along. There is no admission but donations for the food bank are requested to help spread holiday cheer. Call 665-2540 for more information.

Gifts That Make a Difference

ASTORIA – Gifts That Make a Difference, Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Liberty Theater, is an alternative gifts fair where holiday shoppers may donate to over 30 area non-profits in the names of people on their gift lists. For every donation you make, you will receive a raffle ticket to enter for a one-night stay at the Cannery Pier Hotel. This is a free event, with entertainment and refreshments. For more information phone 503-325-6886 or e-mail GiftsFair@aol.com.

Forestry workshop

YELM – On Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Northwest Certified Forestry will host a one-day workshop for small woodland owners on ‘How to Develop a Forest Stewardship Plan’ for their property. Workshop topics will include: developing goals and objectives for your forest, mapping forest resources, defining and characterizing forest stands, collecting and recording forest inventory data, resources for developing a plan, developing a forest monitoring plan, developing an activity schedule, recording forest management activities, and more. The workshop costs $45 and will be held at the Yelm Masonic Lodge, 302 Yelm Avenue East. For more information, or to register, contact Kirk Hanson via e-mail at kirk@nnrg.org, 360-316-9317, or go online to: www.nwcertified.org.

Christmas Saturday Market

ILWACO – Special Saturday Christmas Markets at the Port are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Dec. 12 and Dec. 19. A wide variety of vendors offering holiday gifts and arts and crafts will have a wide variety of items for sale. Come check it out! For more information, call 360-783-1143 or e-mail satmkt.bruce@gmail.com.

Food bank needs

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 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.

Cribbage

LONG BEACH – The Longest Beach Cribbage Club meets every Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Pioneer Tavern at the corner of Pacific Highway and Pioneer Road. The play will be according to ACC rules. The cost is $5, with double elimination and 100 percent payback. Anyone with an interest is invited. For more information call 642-3994.

Family movies

ILWACO – From 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., on Dec. 12, all ages are invited to Ilwaco Timberland Library for family movies at the library. Bring your cozy pillows and blankets from home and get comfortable. Join library staff for popcorn and family-friendly movies. Browse the library afterward for movies and books to share at home. Check with library staff for movie titles. For more information call 642-3908.

Garage sale/concesions

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Grange is hosting an indoor garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Dec. 12 and Dec. 13 at the grange on Sandridge Road. Come take a look, you may find what you need at an affordable price. For more information call Becky Davis at 642-7301.

“Dead Souls”

NASELLE – On Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon, there will be a book discussion for adults at Naselle Timberland Library. Join in a discussion of “Dead Souls” by Nikolai Vasilevich Gogol. This program begins before normal hours; the library will be open early only for this event. For more information call 484-3877.

Sunday, Dec. 13Christmas 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!

Blacksmithing workshop

MENLO – On Sunday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Twin Harbors Coalition is celebrating the end of its first year with a blacksmithing workshop conducted by Larry “Dutch” Holland at 1036 SR-6 in Menlo. Blacksmithing will afford you the opportunity to make your own garden/home tools, or repair the ones you already own, or you can manufacture your own tools or trinkets to sell. Either way, this is your chance to learn how to forge steel the way it was done in the old days, including learning various techniques for shaping, bending, twisting and welding steel. For more detailed information call Dutch at 942-2616 or 942-7830.

DAR meeting

SEASIDE – The Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will have a holiday meeting and potluck tea on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Butterfield Cottage at 570 Necanicum Drive in Seaside. Members and women interested in membership are invited to attend. The Astoria Chapter, organized in 1920, includes women in Pacific, Clatsop, and part of Tillamook counties. For more information contact Regent Evelyn Laughman 503-325-4683 or Sue Glen 503-861-0574.

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 but 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.

Bingo @ the Elks

LONG BEACH -Elks Bingo is held every Sunday. Come play bingo and have some fun. 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, Dec. 14Democrats to meet

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, at the Pacific County Courthouse Annex, 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend. The guest speaker for this meeting is Kathy Russ, director of the Pacific County Economic Development Council. For more information contact Chair John Adams at 665-0102 or e-mail pcd@pondhouse.com.

IMHS music concerts

ILWACO – The Ilwaco Middle High School is hosting a band and choir concert beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14 at new middle/high school auditorium. The public is encouraged to come hear these talented students perform.

Remember the Magic

OCEAN PARK – The third annual “Remember the Magic” holiday light show continues throughout the month at Bob and Mary Peterson’s Ocean Park home. From 5 p.m. to around 8 p.m., stop by to watch hundreds of Christmas lights twinkle as they are synchronized to classic holiday songs and some modern hits from Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The show may run longer on the nights closest to Christmas. Drive to 29011 H Street in Ocean Park (north of Joe Johns and south of 295th on the ocean side). Pull into the driveway and tune your car radio to 89.5 FM to enjoy music from the warmth of your car. This is a free event that collects donations for the South Pacific County Humane Society. “Remember the Magic” will have nightly shows through Dec. 26.

Tuesday, Dec. 15NAMI meeting

SEAVIEW – NAMI Pacific County meets from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. Anyone affected by brain illnesses or interested in mental health recovery is welcome at NAMI meetings. We will have a fun and relaxing time. Bring something to share, such as something you’ve made, an interest to share, a story, a poem or whatever. Tea, juice and cookies will be accepted, but other snacks are gladly accepted. Call Kat at 665-6305, or Rosi at 665-5372 for more information.

Taekwon-do

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Elks, located at 110 N. Pacific Highway, is now offering Taekwon-do on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., to anyone interested in learning the Korean art of self-defense. Taught by master instructors, these classes are open to both beginning and advanced students and will build increased strength and flexibility, as well as confidence in body and mind. The cost is just $5 per session. Additional classes will be offered on Thursdays. For children’s classes or other questions call 244-4332.

Library friends meeting

OCEAN PARK – The Friends of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland libraries will have their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m., at the Ocean Park Timberland Library located at 1308 256th Place in Ocean Park. For more information call 665-4184.

Wednesday, Dec. 16Grad night committee

LONG BEACH – The Class of 2010 graduation night party committee meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the PUD building on Sandridge Road in Long Beach. For information call Sue at 665-5255.

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 Dec. 16, is “Kindergarten Cop,” starring Arnold Schwarzengger. This movie was filmed in Astoria. 1980. 111 min.

Christmas potluck

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Grange on Sandridge Road is hosting a community Christmas potluck dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Dec. 16. There is no cost to attend, but please bring a non-perishable food item for the Ocean Park Food Bank or an offering for the grange. A half-hour kids’ craft corner will be hosted from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dinner meat will be provided. Bring an item to share. Call 642-7301 for more information.

Toys for Tots

PACIFIC COUNTY – The Peninsula’s Third Annual Toys for Tots drive is now underway. Until Dec. 18, drop off new, unwrapped toys at Naselle High School; All Seasons Kidstuff in Chinook; Bank of Pacific in Ilwaco, the Chinook Observer, Bank of the Pacific, Dennis Company, KeyBank and Great Northwest Federal Credit Union in Long Beach; Jimella’s Seafood Market in Klipsan; and Bank of the Pacific and Great Northwest Federal Credit Union in Ocean Park. All donations will be kept locally. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity and donations are tax deductible. For additional information call John or Bobbie at 665-5555 or Jennifer at Pacific County Fire District No. 1 at 665-4451.

Future EventsChicken fried steak dinner

KLIPSAN – On Dec. 17 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., the Peninsula Senior Activity Center is hosting their monthly Thursday night dinner. Come and enjoy chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green salad and dessert for just $7 for adults and $5 for children. Everyone is welcome.

Bird count

PACIFIC COUNTY – The Christmas Bird Count is from dawn to dusk on Saturday, Dec. 19. All are invited to participate, from feeder watchers to those who are assigned a group to count in the field. Bring your binoculars, boots, warm clothes and a lunch. After the count, all participants are invited to the Hunters Inn on Highway 4 at the east end of Naselle for a no-host dinner. Call Alan Richards at 484-7119 or e-mail him at birdcounts@willapahillsaudubon.org.

Service groups open house

KLIPSAN – Saturday, Jan. 30, the Peninsula Senior Activity Center will be hosting an open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., welcoming the representatives from various service organizations serving the Peninsula. This will be a wonderful opportunity to familiarize yourself with the different agencies that provide services to our Peninsula. You will be able to look at programs available for you to get involved or to seek help. If you would like to participate, please contact Ernie Henson at 642-3376 or the Senior Center at 665-3999.