Community Calendar: 6.9.10

Published 5:00 pm Monday, June 7, 2010

Wednesday, June 9Animal husbandry

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Grange located at 5715 Sandridge Road is holding a free class on small animal husbandry, led by Rick Haug. Come learn about the benefits of and how to raise chickens and rabbits. Call Rick at 642-7176 for information.

Veterans’ 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.

‘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.

Neptune Classic Movies

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.

Thursday, June 10Art 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, the refreshments, gifts and participate in the free raffle. Call Bruce Peterson at 642-2291 for information.

Shutterbugs

OCEAN PARK- Peninsula Photo Club Shutterbugs meet on the second Thursday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Pacific County Fire District No. 1 community room at 26110 Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park. The next meeting is June 10. Monthly projects are displayed and discussed. Come have fun, discuss photography subjects and join the group. Call Lee at 665-6882 for more 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 hours. For more information call 942-2408.

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 11Garlic Poster Unveiling

OCEAN PARK – From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Friday, June 11 at the Barn on Bay at 2311 Bay Avenue, some see something wonderful that has come ashore in Ocean Park. Be the first to see and purchase the 29th NW Garlic poster! All are welcome.

Food bank open

ILWACO – The Ilwaco St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank is open June 11 and June 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., across from the Columbia-Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street.  Anyone that needs food is welcome, no identification is required.  If possible please bring a container.

Singles fun

OCEAN PARK – All single folks, whether you have never married, are divorced or are a widow or widower, are welcome to a game night on Friday, June 11 starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Peninsula Baptist Church, 23802 Pacific Hwy. Have fun with others. Bring your favorite game and a snack to share. Call 665-0804 for more information.

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 12Bunco 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 play 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.

Bingo!

LONG BEACH – The Elks has bingo every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday beginning at 12:30 p.m., the doors open at noon. 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.

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. Music by Greg Parke will can be enjoyed at the gazebo from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come downtown and have some fun.

Pancake Breakfast

KLIPSAN – Enjoy breakfast at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center on Pacific Highway at Klipsan, on Saturday, June 12 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Enjoy pancakes with scrambled eggs and sausage or biscuits and sausage gravy with scrambled eggs, plus a beverage. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children. Everyone is welcome. Bring your friends and your appetite!

Sunday, June 13Vesper 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 Lutheran choir, under the direction of Bud Runyan, will perform. Barbara Poulshock and Daniel Sass will provide accompaniment. Special thanks go to the United Methodist Church and Chinook Lutheran Church. This is a warm, wonderful, welcoming, casual, come as you are event and everyone is welcome.

Orchid Society meeting

ASTORIA – This month Dick Van Ingen, an orchid enthusiast for the last 30 years who has traveled extensively in South America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia in search of orchids in the wild, will be the guest speaker at the Orchid Society meeting at 2 p.m., June 13 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. He will discuss “In Search of Orchids in Southeastern Peru,” his latest adventure which produced some surprises. For more information, contact Georgia at 665-5565.

Men’s breakfast

SEAVIEW- On June 13 at 8:30 a.m., there will be a men’s breakfast free-for-all sponsored by the Ocean Beach Presbyterian Church at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. The meal includes pancakes, sausage, eggs and more plus guest speaker Ed Leonard, former mayor of Ilwaco and Vietnam prisoner of war. All are welcome.

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 14Flag disposal

ILWACO – At 5 p.m. on Flag Day, Monday, June 14, at the River City School and Don R. Grable American Legion Post No. 48 in Ilwaco, American Legion members will perform the ceremony for the disposal of unserviceable flags. The public is invited to the ceremony with refreshments to be served afterwards. Any members of the public who have worn and faded flags that should be retired with respect may bring their flags to the ceremony, or prior to that ceremony take them to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street in Ilwaco, any fire hall or to the Long Beach City Hall. If you have questions, please call Post Commander Chuck Schussman at 665-6010.

Flag/Plaque Dedication

SURFSIDE – At 11 a.m., on Monday, June 14, at 306th and “I” Street in Surfside Estates, the community of Surfside will honor veterans with a ceremony and plaque that dedicates a new lighted American and MIA flag to honor our veterans. The American and MIA flag will be presented by the local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts and a Coast Guard Color Guard that will raise the colors up the staff. Pastor Marty Cole of Ocean Park Community Church will provide the invocation. Music will be provided by Celsa Johnson and Blake Kukula. Refreshments will be served at the site following the ceremony. This community project includes an information kiosk, picnic table and landscaping with decorative post lamps, and a pedestrian bridge that crosses the canal with a trail to the beach. Off street parking is provided on both sides of the canal. Everyone is invited to attend and share in honoring our veterans. For additional information on the memorial dedication, contact the Surfside business office at 665-4171.

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.

PC Democrats

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Democrats meet 7 p.m. on Monday, June 14 at the courthouse annex at 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend. For information call John Adams at 665-0102 or e-mail Marshall Tate at pcd@pondhouse.com.

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 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.

Tuesday, June 15Arts Assn meeting

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Arts Association meets at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, June 15 for their monthly meeting at the Barn on Bay at 2311 Bay Avenue. Activities to be discussed include the upcoming Garlic Festival, Marcia Rockwell Art Auction and the Starving Artists and Summer Art Festival. The public is welcome. Call 665-4592 if you have questions.

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.

Weavers/Spinners

ILWACO – The Clatsop Weavers and Spinners Guild meets the third Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most often their meetings are at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street in Ilwaco, but call Sharon at 665-5266 to confirm. Visitors are welcome. Bring a sack lunch.

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 16Chinook 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. The next date is June 16. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For questions or in an emergency, call 875-6670.

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.

Neptune Classic Movies

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 16 is “Road to Singapore,” starring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. 1940. 86 min.

Future EventsGardening chat

OCEAN PARK – The public is invited to an informal gardening chat at the Ocean Park Timberland Library on June 17 from 2 pm. to 3:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by Tilth on the Willapa. If you would like more information, call Lisa at 665-3061.

Flea market

LONG BEACH – The first and third Fridays and Saturdays 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. The next event is June 18 and June 19. Come find a good deal! Table rental space is available for just $10 per table per day. Call Will at 749-5966 for information or e-mail him at wewhyo@centurytel.net.

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.

Community Dinner

KLIPSAN – The Peninsula Senior Center is holding a fundraising dinner open to the community on June 17 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It will be a wonderful meal that includes fried chicken, baked beans, potato salad and dessert. The cost is just $7 for adults and $5 for children. The public is encouraged to come support the Senior Center.

Chinook Tribe meeting

SOUTH BEND – The Chinook Indian Nation will hold their annual general council meeting at 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 19, at the South Bend School gymnasium. Registration opens at 9 a.m. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. The gathering includes a potluck luncheon. If you have questions call 875-6670.

TriTip benefit dinner

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Grange is serving up a complete dinner of tri-tip roast for just $10 per person from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 19, with children’s plates also available. This mouth-watering meal is one you don’t want to miss. The net proceeds from this dinner go toward fees to Camp Hope. Call Rick at 642-7176 for more information.

Lupus & Fibromyalgia

SEASIDE – The Northcoast Lupus and Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on June 21 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the education center at the Seaside Hospital. The speaker is Mark Ellis, a local podiatrist. If you have any questions, please call Sheila at 665-4870 or Carol at 503-325-1100.

Finn Fest Music

NASELLE – The Finnish-American Folk Festival of Naselle is hosting two wonderful musicians from Finland – Pekka Pentikkainen and Perttu Paappanen, for a pre-festival concert on June 22, at 7 p.m., at Johnson Park in Rosburg. Pekka plays two-row and chromatic accordion, while Perttu plays both accordion and fiddle. Both musicians play minuets, polskas, schottisches, waltzes and polkas as well as world music. Both also arrange and compose the music they play. Admission is free but donations are gladly accepted. Visitors are invited to bring socks so they can join in on dancing for some part of the evening, a “sock hop” to the lively music. A few feet beyond mile marker 15 east of Naselle on Highway 4, at the junction with Pillar Rock Road, take the driveway up the hill to the park, opposite Rosburg store.

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.

Music in the Gardens

PENINSULA – The Water Music Festival here on the Long Beach Peninsula, offers its annual Music in the Gardens event on Saturday, June 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy an opportunity to savor the scenery and lend an ear to fine music, as you visit nine private gardens – a lavender farm, several whimsical gardens and some with spectacular views. You’ll hear recordings by fine musicians who will perform at the upcoming Water Music Festival Oct. 15 through Oct. 17, as well as live performances at several of the gardens. Tickets are $15 and are available starting June 19 at these locations: The English Nursery at the corner of Hwys 101 and 103 in Seaview; The Basket Case at 12106 Sandridge Road in Long Beach; and Adelaide’s at 1401 Bay Avenue in Ocean Park. For more information about Music in the Gardens and other similar programs, visit watermusicfestival.com or call 642-3254.

Communication board

LONG BEACH – The Pacific County Communications Administrative Board will meet June 29 at 10 a.m. in meeting room “C” at the South Pacific County Administration Facility at 7013 Sandridge Road in Long Beach, to consider revisions to the Pacific County Communications Interlocal Agreement. For more information call 642-9340, 484-7340 or 875-9340 or e-mail sfritts@co.pacific.wa.us.