Community Calendar: 6.2.10

Published 5:00 pm Monday, May 31, 2010

Wednesday, June 2Veterans’ services

LONG BEACH – The local Veterans office is located on the ground floor of the old county building at 318 NE 2nd Street in Long Beach. This is a full service office with a trained service officer available to assist veterans and their families from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays. The phone number is 642-1228 or e-mail vfw3721@reachone.com.

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 June 2 is “My Sister Eileen,” starring Jack Lemmon and Janet Leigh. 1955. 107 min.

Writers’ Circle

OCEAN PARK – The Writers’ Circle meets the first 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.

C.G. Auxiliary

CAPE D – The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62 meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Cape Disappointment. For information call Larry at 665-2811.

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 or June 2 and June 16. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For questions or in an emergency, call 875-6670.

Thursday, June 3Aging council meets

SHELTON – The Olympia Area Agency on Aging council of governments meets at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 3 at the Shelton Civic Center at 525 W. Cota. The agenda includes approval of home care contracts and the 2010-11 operating budget. For additional information call 866-720-4863.

Line dancing

LONG BEACH – Line dancing is happening at the Long Beach Elks. Beginner and intermediate classes are offered at 5:30 p.m., each Thursday. Advanced classes are available from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each Thursday. 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.

TOPS meeting

OCEAN PARK – TOPS, is their name, taking pounds off sensibly is their game. You will get support with a smile, so stop in a visit for awhile. Weigh-ins start at 7:30 a.m., meetings start at 8:30 a.m. on Thursdays at the Ocean Park Community Church, 26709 Vernon Avenue. For more information, call 665-6507.

Friday, June 4″Goonies” gather

ASTORIA – June 4 through June 7, the city of Astoria is hosting a series of events in honor of the 25th Anniversary of the filming of “The Goonies.” Several original cast members will be in attendance including Corey Feldman, Jeff Cohen, Joe Pantoliano and Curt Hanson. On Friday, June 4, stars will meet fans and sign autographs. After the dinner there will be a screening of “The Goonies” along with a documentary about the film. On Saturday and Sunday, in addition to regular showings of the film, enjoy bus tours of original filming sites including an interior tour of the house. Sunday’s events include a concert with varied bands. For information visit www.GooniesAnniversary.com or call 800-875-8607.

LB Merchants

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

Adult comedy

ILWACO – Riverbend Players from Nehalem, Ore., will present a special performance of “Leading Ladies” at the 2nd Story Playhouse in Ilwaco on Friday, June 4 at 7 p.m. This play is a hilarious farce aimed at an adult audience. Tickets will be available at the door for $5. The performance will benefit both the Peninsula Players and the Riverbend Players.

Farmers Market

PUGET ISLAND – The Puget Island Farmers Market is open Fridays from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at 59 West Birnie Slough Road. You’ll find produce, Puget Island grown meat by the cut, farm eggs, bread and desserts fresh from the oven, not to mention floral bouquets and veggie starts for the garden. Plus don’t miss the Master Gardner booth, 4-H booth and much more. Call 849-4492 or 849-4145 or go to www.twoislandsfarmmarket.com.

AA meetings

OCEAN PARK and SEAVIEW – Alcoholics Anonymous has two group meetings on the Peninsula. The Ocean Park group meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Ocean Park Methodist Church at 1202 262nd Place on Mondays and Fridays. The second group meets seven days a week at 6:30 a.m., noon and 8 p.m., at 4603 Pacific Hwy. in Seaview. For more information you can call 642-2902 or go to http://area72aa.org.

Saturday, June 5Derby & barbecue

SKAMOKAWA – On June 5 at the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds, the public is encouraged to come to the Dollars for Scholars fundraising day. There will be a fishing derby with weigh-in from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. A salmon and chicken barbecue will be served from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost for the barbecue is just $8 for adults and $5 for youth 10-years-old and younger. There will also be an auction and raffle starting at 4:30 p.m. And don’t miss the Rods & Reels Car Show. All proceeds from these events go to scholarships for graduates of Naselle or Wahkiakum high schools. For more information call Pat Kehrli at 849-4193.

Refuge meeting

ILWACO – Interested members of the public are invited to attend the Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge board meeting on Saturday, June 5 at 4 p.m., at the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge located at 3888 State Rd 101 in Ilwaco. This group was established to support refuge programs and increase awareness of the refuge.

Let’s garden

KLIPSAN – Local gardeners Debbie Haugsten and Claudia Justice will give a presentation on container gardening from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, June 5 at the Peninsula Senior Center. Get our your garden gloves and stop in for a fun afternoon. Refreshments and raffle prizes will be available. Everyone is welcome. Call 665-3999 if you have questions.

Boater education class

ILWACO – From 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on June 5, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is holding a class to assist attendees in obtaining the required Washington state Boater Education card. These cards are required for anyone who is 30 years old or younger who plans to operate a boat. The cost is $25, and pre-registration is requested. The classes will be held in the upstairs classroom at the Port of Ilwaco office at 165 Howerton Way. For additional information or to sign up, call Dick at 642-7588.

Bingo!

LONG BEACH – The Elks has bingo every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday beginning at 1 p.m. The 15-game program includes a Texas blackout and a progressive $250 blackout. Snacks and pull-tabs are available. The public is welcome. Elks bingo proceeds fund the Washington State Tall Elks Therapy program.

Flea market

LONG BEACH – The first and third Friday and Saturday of each month, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be an indoor flea market at the grange hall located at 5715 Sandridge Road. Come find a good deal! Table rental space is available. Call Will at 749-5966 for information.

Food drive

OCEAN PARK – From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, June 5 in the Okie’s Thriftway parking lot in Ocean Park, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Long Beach Chapter Psi Phi , is conducting a food drive to benefit the Ocean Park and Ilwaco food banks. Please help restock the pantries with non-perishable food items such as canned goods, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, as well as personal care items like shampoo, laundry soap and diapers.

SummerFest events

LONG BEACH – SummerFest events, hosted by the city of Long Beach continue all weekend long. There will be horse and wagon rides, face painting as well as kids games and crafts available for free. The Beards Hollow Pirate will be in Fish Alley on Saturday and Sunday and the Locust Street Taxi Band performs at the gazebo from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come downtown and have some fun.

Garden Workshops

RAYMOND – WSU Master Gardeners conducts the second in a series of edible gardening workshops in Raymond on Saturday, June 5 at the Grays Harbor College Riverview campus. The classes are free of charge, and run from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Highlights of the class include successfully growing tomatoes in a coastal climate, organic gardening, integrated pest management, watering and fertilizing plants for maximum yields, and weed management, including the use of plastic mulches. To reserve a space at either workshop, contact Mary Shane at 360-249-4125 or e-mail her at master_gardener_ghpc @yahoo.com.

Sunday, June 6Walk It!

LONG BEACH – The local Weight Watchers group is hosting the 5K Walk-It Challenge starting at 1:30 p.m., on June 6 at the Edgewater Inn in Long Beach. Walking is a great way to get moving, burn calories and tone muscle. Everyone is welcome to participate. Call 642-3572 for detailed information.

Overeaters Anonymous

SEAVIEW – Overeaters Anonymous meets at 4612 Pacific Highway (Bill’s place) in Seaview at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Call 642-4932 or 642-8439 for more information. Additional meetings are on Mondays and Thursdays at noon at Golden Sands in Klipsan. Call 665-2535 or 665-2348 for information on these meetings.

Art Around Town

PENINSULA – The Peninsula Arts Association presents the winners from the spring art show at the Ocean Beach Hospital. Artwork from Marty Blount is being shown at the Ilwaco library. The following artists are presenting their artwork at the Pacific County Building – Andrea Traphagen, Carol Johnson, Marie Finley and Jean Nitzel. Enjoy!

Monday, June 7Appeals hearing

LONG BEACH – Pacific County Board of Commissioners will hear an appeal on the Special Use Permit for Sunset View Resort at 1 p.m., on Monday, June 7 at the south district courtroom at 7103 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. All with an interest are encouraged to attend.

LB council

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach City Council meets at 7 p.m. on first and third Monday of each month at city hall located at 115 Bolstad Avenue West. June meetings are June 7 and June 21. 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.

Model RR mtg

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Model Railroad Club (all scales) meets on the first and third Monday of the month beginning at 7 p.m. The June 7 meeting is held in the Ocean Park Library community room and the June 21 meeting will be held in the home of a member. Coffee and refreshments will be served. For information call Dean Mead, president at 665-5589 or Mark Clemmens, secretary at 665-4807.

Water district meeting

OCEAN PARK- North Beach Water District board of commissioners is holding a special meeting at 6 p.m., on June 7 at their office at 25902 Vernon Avenue, Suite D in Ocean Park. The purpose of this special meeting is a joint discussion with Pacific County Fire District No. 1 on hydrant placement and hydrant flow testing. Call 665-4144 for more information.

AARP meeting

KLIPSAN – The next monthly meeting of American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is June 7, at noon at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. This is a potluck meeting. Call Doris at 642-2205 for more information.

Water District mtg

CHINOOK – The Chinook Water District meets at 7 p.m., on June 7 at the Chinook Fire Hall. All with an interest are welcome to attend.

Tuesday, June 8LB planning

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. on June 8 at city hall. The meeting is open to the public. Call 642-4421 for additional information.

Relay for Life Meeting

LONG BEACH – A Relay For Life team meeting is set for 6 p.m., on Tuesday, June 8 at the Chautauqua Lodge in Long Beach. Anyone currently on a team or interested in forming a team is encouraged to attend. Committee meetings are at 7 p.m., following the team meeting. If you have questions, please call Kelly Knick at 642-5524 extension 2222.

WellSpring meeting

LONG BEACH – WellSpring Community Network meets at 3:30 p.m., on Tuesday, June 8 at the Pacific County administration building on Sandridge Road. If you have questions call Brooke at 783-1090.

Ilwaco planning

ILWACO – The Ilwaco Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. on June 8 and June 22 at the Ilwaco Community Building. The meeting is open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

OP Lions

OCEAN PARK – The Ocean Park Area Lions Club meets June 8 and June 22 beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church, 240th and “U” Street. Anyone with an interest in being involved is encouraged to stop in for the meeting.

Chinook Spinners

PENINSULA – The Chinook Spinners meet June 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most often these meetings are in a member’s home so call Sharon at 665-5266 to confirm location. Coffee and tea are provided but bring a sack lunch. All with an interest are welcome.

Weight watchers

LONG BEACH – Weight Watchers meetings are being held at the Edgewater Inn at 409 Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. and at 10 a.m., with someone on location about noon. Attendees can weigh in 30 minutes prior to meeting start time. All are welcome. Call 642-3572 for information.

Do Nothing Club

OCEAN PARK -The Do Nothing Club is always looking for a few good men. The group meets on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at 24002 “U” Street in Ocean Park. You can play cribbage, shoot pool or sit around and just grouse if you want. Get out of the house, meet and make some new friends, enjoy a good laugh, and enjoy lunch too. For more information, call Jack McBride at 665-2721 or Jim Wirth at 665-2420.

Meet the candidates

SOUTH BEND – On June 8 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., adults are invited to the South Bend Timberland Regional Library to meet the candidates for TRL executive director. The candidates for Timberland Regional Library’s executive director position will introduce themselves and give a brief presentation. Afterwards each candidate will take questions. For more information call 877-284-6237.

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 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, June 9’Tussie Mussies’

NASELLE – ‘Tussie Mussies’ will be the topic at Naselle Timberland Library from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 9 for adults. Put together a message with flowers. A tussie mussie is a “talking bouquet,” a very personal way of telling someone how special they are. Every flower has a meaning, so each tussie mussie is different to suit the person receiving it. For more information call 484-3877.

Big Book meeting

OCEAN PARK – The Ocean Park Big Book meeting is at 6 p.m. each Wednesday at Ocean Park Methodist Church at 1202 262nd Place. All are welcome. For information call Jeannie at 665-3831.

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 June 9 is “Sailor of the King,” starring Jeffrey Hunter and Michael Rennie. 1953. 83 min.

Future EventsArt walk

ILWACO – An art walk at Ilwaco Harbour Village at the Port of Ilwaco is set for June 10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come check out the art and check out the refreshments, gifts and participate in the free raffle. Call Bruce Peterson at 642-2291 for information.

Book discussion

RAYMOND – Adults are invited to join in a lively discussion of “A Clearing in the Wild” by Jane Kirkpatrick at Raymond Timberland Library from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., June 10. Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. Discussions are held in the library meeting room. This program is held after regular library open hours. For more information call 942-2408.

Bunco for cancer

LONG BEACH – The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Peninsula Bunco Club and the Chautauqua Lodge are hosting the Second Annual Bunco for Breast Cancer at 6 p.m., on Saturday, June 12 at the Chautauqua Lodge. Donations for game prizes, a silent auction and raffle drawings are welcome. Come and enjoy playing Bunco to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s efforts to provide free mammograms, other cancer screening, and breast cancer research. There is a suggested donation of $5. Men and women over 18 years old are welcome. For more information on registration or donations please call 665-5760.

Trashcan Joe

ILWACO – Another season of the Waikiki Beach Concert Series opens on June 12 at 2 p.m., at Cape Disappointment State Park. The first performers are a group named “Trashcan Joe,” who plays original old-timey jazz, ragtime and blues on traditional as well as home-made instruments such as the Trashcanjo, washboard, tuborgan and many more. This concert is free and one you don’t want to miss.

Auto Show ‘N Shine

OCEAN PARK – From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on June 12, Ocean Park Lutheran Church at 24002 “U” Street is hosting their Third Annual Auto Show ‘N Shine car show to benefit the Community Table. The Community Table is a ministry of Ocean Park Lutheran Church, Ocean Park Methodist Church and Peninsula Baptist Church. Free, hot meals are prepared and offered every Monday. This car show is open to the public. All are invited, young and old. There is a $2 entry fee for those wishing to enter their vehicle. All motorized vehicles are welcome. There will be prizes, games, barbecued hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and more. Come bring the family, have fun and support a worthy cause.

Beach to chowder

LONG BEACH – The 33rd annual Beach-to-Chowder Run/Walk is June 12 near the arch on the Bolstad approach. The event includes a half marathon (13.2 miles), a 5K or 10K run or walk. Runners will compete in one of eight age group divisions. Registration will be taken from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 11 and from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 12 at the Long Beach train depot (3rd and Pacific N.). All registered participants will receive a free ticket to the chowder lunch at Funland field behind the police station. The half marathon starts at 9 a.m., all other races start at 10 a.m. Course closes at noon. Call 642-2400 for more information.

Vesper services

OYSTERVILLE – Vesper Services for 2010 kick off at 3 p.m., June 13 in the historic Oysterville Church with Pastor Jerry Fergurson of Ocean Park Lutheran Church officiating. The Ocean Park Methodist choir under the direction of Bud Runyan will perform and the old pump organ will be played by Barbara Poulshock. This is a warm, wonderful, welcoming, casual, come as you are event and everyone is welcome.

Ilwaco council

ILWACO – The Ilwaco City Council meets at 6 p.m. on June 14 and June 28 at the Ilwaco Community Building at 158 1st Ave N, Ilwaco. The meeting is open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

Flag retirement

WARRENTON – Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a flag retirement on June 14 at 1 p.m. at the historic area of Fort Stevens. The public is invited to attend this yearly event. Flags that are faded, tattered or torn may be dropped off at the barrel in the Seaside Safeway store or given to any chapter member. For more information contact Sue Glen at 503-861-0574 or Evelyn Laughman at 503-325-4683.

Quilt Guild

ILWACO – The Peninsula Quilt Guild meets June 14 at 1 p.m., at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. All with an interest are welcome. Call 642-2763 for more information.

Democrats meeting

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Democrats meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 14 at the Pacific County Courthouse Annex, 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend. For more information e-mail Marshall Tate at pcd@pondhouse.com or call 665-0023.

NPIA meeting

OCEAN PARK – North Peninsula Improvement Association (NPIA) is holding their annual meeting starting at 6 p.m., on Monday, June 14, at the Ocean Park fire hall. The purpose of this meeting is to elect a board of directors and officers. Members must have their annual dues of $10 paid up to date in order to vote. Membership is open to owners of property located north of Cranberry Road. NPIA has initiated community improvements and projects including include flood control, junk car removal, illegally stored RVs and trailer removal, the North Beach Water District and the Beach To Bay Trail. The public is welcome to meetings as input is necessary for continuing improvements in our community. For information call Tom Morrow at 665-5858.

Book discussion

NASELLE – Naselle Timberland Library presents PageTurners book discussion, from 10 a.m. to noon, June 19 for adults. Join in a discussion of “Let the Great World Spin” by Colum McCann. This program begins before regular hours so the library will open early only for this event. For more information call 484-3877.

Horseback ride

MENLO – The Willapa Hills Chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington are sponsoring a fun ride on June 26 on Oxbow Road out of Menlo. Watch for the sign about a mile down Oxbow Road. The first rider out is at 10 a.m., last rider out at 11 a.m. The cost is $12 per person, $6 for those 18 years old and younger, and includes the ride, lunch and a chance at a great prize. Lunch only is $6 per person. For information or further directions call Roy at 360-934-5500 or Dennis at 360-942-5659. Overnight camping is permitted on Friday night only. No dogs please.