Community Calendar: 12.15.09

Published 4:00 pm Monday, December 14, 2009

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. On Dec. 16, come see “Kindergarten Cop,” starring Arnold Schwarzengger. This movie was filmed in Astoria. 1990. 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.

Chinook Food Bank

CHINOOK – The Chinook Food Bank will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 70 Houchen Street in Chinook to hand out food. If you have questions call 875-6670.

Crazy about cookies

NASELLE – Naselle Timberland Library is hosting ‘Crazy About Cookies,’ from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., on Dec. 16 for all ages. Come decorate the perfect cookie for the holiday season. For more information call 484-3877.

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.

Intro to Internet

RAYMOND – Want to learn more about the Internet? Raymond Timberland Library has a workshop for adults set for Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. Have fun exploring the uses of the Internet, including research, finding people and playing games. Space is limited. Please sign up at the library’s upstairs desk, call 942-2408, or sign up online.

Thursday, Dec. 17Hydrant 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.

Fundraising dinner

KLIPSAN – The Peninsula Senior Activity Center is hosting a dinner that is open to the public. The meal includes chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, green salad and dessert. The cost is $7 for adults and $5 for children. Call 665-3999 for more information.

Free Thursdays

ILWACO – 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., Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Bring the family and come see what treasures our local museum has to offer.

Line dancing

LONG BEACH – Line dancing continues at the Long Beach Elks every Thursday. A special beginning 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 class. Call Linda at 783-2389 for more information.

Flycasters gather

ASTORIA – The Rainland Flycasters meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 17 at Clatsop Post 12 American Legion, 1132 Exchange Street in Astoria. The public is welcome. The group focuses on fly fishing, fly tying and conservation of native fish and their habitats. For information call Tom Scoggins at 503-325-6358, Walt Weber at 777-8295 or Chuck’s Fly Shop at 642-2589.

Friday, Dec. 18Toys 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.

Ilwaco Food Bank

ILWACO – The food bank in Ilwaco will be open 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.

ESA bake sale

NASELLE – ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha) is having a bake sale at the entrance way of Okie’s in Naselle on Friday, Dec. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity to buy those last minute baked goods for family, friends or treat a shut-in with goodie.

Saturday, Dec. 19Tracking Club

LEADBETTER – On Dec. 19 at 9:50 a.m., all levels of experience are welcome to meet at the Leadbetter Point parking lot for the Leadbetter Tracking Club gathering. Participation is free. For more information, contact Julie Tennis at Cape Disappointment State Park at 642-3029.

Xmas Saturday Market

ILWACO – The final special Saturday Christmas Market at the Port is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 19. A wide variety of vendors offer holiday gifts and arts and crafts, and 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.

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 and compilation of results. Call Alan Richards at 484-7119 or e-mail him at birdcounts@willapahillsaudubon.org.

Stamp Club

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Stamp Club meets the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Planter Box at 12706 Pacific Way. The next meeting is Dec. 19. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

Sunday, Dec. 20Christmas Angel Pickup

LONG BEACH – If you signed up for a Christmas angel, they will be available for pickup on Sunday, Dec. 20 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. Please come to the rear of the building.

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. 21Water meeting

OCEAN PARK – The North Beach Water District board of commissioners meets at 6 p.m., on Dec. 21 at 26109 Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park.

Schools closed

PACIFIC COUNTY – All schools in the Ocean Beach School District and Naselle-Grays River Valley School District will be closed for the winter break from Monday, Dec. 21 through Friday, Jan. 1.

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.

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. These meetings are open to the public. Call 642-4421 for additional information.

Tuesday, Dec. 22Masonic 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.

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.

Wednesday, Dec. 23Classic 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. 23 is “Swiss Family Robinson,” starring John Mills and Dorothy McGuire in a great Disney classic. 1960. 126 min.

Future EventsChristmas dinner

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Elks Lodge at 110 N. Pacific Hwy., is hosting a community Christmas dinner from noon to 5 p.m., on Dec. 25. Families are encouraged to attend with their kids. This is a free event, open to the public.

Water use efficiency plan

LONG BEACH – The city of Long Beach is hosting a meeting on their Water Use Efficiency Plan and invite customers to provide input from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 28 at Long Beach City Hall, 115 Bolstad Avenue West. An information sheet is available at city hall, or visit www.doh.wa.gov/ehp/dw/programs/wue.htm for more information.

Old-Time Music

RAYMOND – On Dec. 29, all ages are invited to Raymond Timberland Library from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., for an old-time music show. Join in the merriment as Rick Meyers shows how the pioneers creatively used folk instruments and household items to make music. Instruments used in the show include the musical saw, spoons, mouth harp, limberjack, washboard and washtub as well as the banjo, guitar, autoharp and ukulele. For more information call 942-2408.

Clamming

PENINSULA – A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point on Dec. 31 through Jan. 2, 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: Thursday, Dec. 31, 7:29 p.m. -1.4; Friday, Jan. 1, 8:13 p.m. -1.5; Saturday, Jan. 2, 8:56 p.m. -1.4. 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.

ENCORE lunch

ASTORIA – Stephanie’s Cabin in Astoria at 12 W. Marine Drive will host the ENCORE (Exploring New Concepts of Retirement Education) lunch bunch on Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 12:30 p.m. Members are encouraged to wear their nametags and to bring guests and will be seated in the back room overlooking the Columbia River. An all-day breakfast menu is offered for seniors at $6, including a beverage. Apropos the new year, members reciting their New Year’s resolutions might qualify for a “Most Original Resolution” prize. For further information, call Bernie Thomas, coordinator at 503-861-2695, or Paula Duncan, at the CCC Community Education office at 866-252-8767.

Tryouts for “Mame!”

ILWACO – Peninsula Players is looking for 10 men, 10 women, two boys, and numerous chorus members and dancers for their next musical production, “Mame!” See details above. For information call 665-0028.

Youth ensemble

ILWACO – At 3 p.m., on Jan. 17, young students of Barbara Poulshock will gather at the Inn at Harbour Village in Ilwaco to perform some of her compositions, as well as other pieces written for solo, duet and choral arrangements. This is a free event, open to the public.

Service groups open house

KLIPSAN – Saturday, Jan. 30, the Peninsula Senior Activity Center is 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.