Community Calendar: 10.6.10

Published 5:00 pm Monday, October 4, 2010

Wednesday, Oct. 6Free seminar for parents

SEAVIEW – READY!, a free seminar for parents of children ages 0 to five who are getting ready for kindergarten, will be offered at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This seminar will provide parents with information about how their child learns, as well as materials and activities that can be used at home to make learning easy and fun. Parents with children up to two years old should come to the workshop on Oct. 6; parents with children ages two to four years old should come to the workshop on Oct. 13; and finally those with children ages four to five years old should come to the workshop on Oct. 20. Parents are encouraged to call Erin at 642-1319 for more information and to reserve a free spot.

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

Yoga

KLIPSAN – Gentle stretch yoga is offered Wednesday, Oct. 6 and Oct. 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center. Classes are open to everyone. Call Barbara at 665-5780.

Advisory Board

LONG BEACH – The Pacific County Advisory Board meets at 4 p.m., on Oct. 6 at Willapa Behavioral Health, 2204 Pacific Highway North. Call 642-3787 for more information.

GED classes

ILWACO – GED classes are offered by Grays Harbor College at the Columbia Education Center in Ilwaco on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enrollment is now open and classes run through Dec. 9.

Grief support

SEAVIEW – A Grief Support Group meets every Wednesday at 11 a.m., in the fireside room at Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. Call 800-772-1319 if you have questions, or just come to this support group.

Writers’ Circle

OCEAN PARK – The Writers’ Circle meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Ocean Park Library, 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. This month’s meeting is Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at Cape Disappointment. For information call Larry at 665-2811.

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 Oct. 6 is “Holiday” starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. 1938. 96 min.

Thursday, Oct. 7Pig owners needed

PENINSULA – Ocean Park Food Bank needs someone with pigs who would be willing to pick up rotten produce items once or twice a week as needed. Call 665-6567 for more information.

Connection Group

KLIPSAN – NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group meets every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Golden Sands Assisted Living at 21608 “O” Lane in Klipsan. Anyone with a mental health condition is welcome to these structured, confidential group sessions led by NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group trained facilitators. For information call 665-6305 or 665-4421.

DivorceCare

OCEAN PARK – DivorceCare, a support group for anyone just separated or divorced for many years, is held each Thursday at 6:30 p.m., at Peninsula Baptist Church, 23802 Pacific Hwy., Ocean Park. This group is not a church-sponsored group. For more information, please call 665-0804.

Free Thursdays

ILWACO – Thanks to the generous support of the Ilwaco Merchants Association, 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., Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. They are closed on Mondays. Bring the family and come see what treasures our local museum has to offer. Call 642-3446 for information.

Candidate/issues forum

ILWACO – The AAUW is hosting a candidates/issues forum on Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at Hilltop Auditorium.  In addition to the candidates for sheriff – John Didion and Scott Johnson; and county commissioner – Lisa Ayers and Cathy Russ – the pros and cons for the following issues will be presented and representatives will respond to your questions:  1098 (tax adjusted gross income over $200,000 individuals and $400,000 couples, reduce property taxes, certain business and occupation taxes and directed increased revenues to education and health); 1100 and 1105  (both closing state liquor stores and licensing private parties to sell and distribute spirits); 1107 (end taxes on candy, end temporary excise taxes on carbonated beverages and some bottled water and reduce tax rates for certain food processors); and R-52 (authorizes bonds to finance construction and repair projects increasing energy efficiency in public schools and continues the sales tax on bottled water due to expire in 2013).

Friday, Oct. 8Art Show

LONG BEACH – Peninsula Arts Association invites you to their 40th Annual Fall Art Show and Sale opening Friday, Oct. 8 and running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Monday, Oct. 11 at the World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach. Artists compete for awards in 23 categories; the show’s Featured Artist is Lonnie Acord, winner of Spring 2010’s Judges’ Choice – Best in Show. Inspired Creations shopping experience provides same day art inspired purchase options and is a great way to kick off holiday gift shopping. Visitors to the show are invited to vote for the People’s Choice winner and donated art will be raffled to support PAA’s high school graduate scholarship. The drawing for Eric Wiegardt’s original painting, “San Juan Reflections,” occurs at 2 p.m., Oct. 10. Tickets for this special raffle are currently on sale at www.beachartist.org. In addition, a silent auction of framed, original watercolors by past PAA member Marcia Rockwell will be open through the first three days of the show. Proceeds from the donated art featured in these two events benefit PAA’s Art Enrichment Program. Admission is free and parking is plentiful. PAA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. For more information call 665-6041.

Clamming

PENINSULA – A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point on Oct. 8 and Oct. 9, pending final 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: Friday, Oct. 8, 8:49 p.m. -1.3 and Saturday, Oct. 9, 9:35 p.m. -1.3. 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.

Art Around Town

PENINSULA – Peninsula Arts Association presents artwork for October. Marilyn Casey’s coastal paintings are being shown at the Ocean Beach Hospital. Vivian Easter and Sharon Bernasek are showing their varied paintings at the Pacific County building on Sandridge. Elizabeth Bonn-Zimmerman is showing her paintings at the Ilwaco library. PAA hopes that you will take time to admire this artwork.

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 Highway in Seaview. For more information you can call 642-2902 or go to http://area72aa.org.

Saturday, Oct. 9Popcorn And Scouts!

PENINSULA – The annual Boy Scouts of America popcorn sale is in full swing this month. Your next opportunity to satisfy your craving will be at the scouts’ popcorn and sidewalk sale at Long Beach Pharmacy. Support your local scouts by visiting them between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 9. If you have questions, contact Karl Johnson at 244-0125 or Tom Sutherland at 642-4802.

Corn feed

BROWNSMEAD – The Brownsmead Corn Feed is Saturday, Oct. 9, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under. A complete ham dinner is provided with mashed potatoes, applesauce, bread and butter, milk, ice cream bars and all the wonderful corn you can eat! Opportunities for earning a free dinner include: arriving at 8:30 a.m., to help shuck the 2,000 ears of Golden Jubilee corn; two-hour shift workers during the dinner who will fill pans and serve on the line or serve corn out in the hall or collect cobs, or help with cleanup at 6 p.m. If you have questions call Charlotte at 503-458-6492.

Scrabble-Thon

PACIFIC COUNTY – The Timberland Regional Library Foundation (TRLF) and the Friends of the Library are co-sponsoring their first Scrabble-Thon competition. Scrabble fans can register online or download a registration form by going to www.trlfoundation.org. Local competitions will be held Oct. 9, at a Timberland Regional Library. People living in other communities or non-participating communities can register and will be assigned to a nearby participating library. The top 10 scorers will advance to the county playoffs on Oct. 23, and the district championship tournament on Nov. 6. For further information, contact 360-704-4519 or visit trlfoundation.org and click on the “Scrabble” link.

Boating safety class

ILWACO – There will be a boating safety class talk by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary personnel on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the upstairs classroom at the Port of Ilwaco office at 165 Howerton Way in Ilwaco. The cost is $25 and pre-registration is requested. The class will assist participants in getting a Washington state Boater Safety card. For additional information, or to sign up, call Dick at 642-7588.

Tribal meeting

ASTORIA – The Chinook Tribal Council meets at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 9 in the Netul Room at Fort Clatsop in Astoria. There will be a potluck lunch prior to the meeting. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. Call 875-6670 if you have questions.

Cranberrian Fair

PENINSULA – A celebration of local harvest including all things cranberry will take place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Oct 9 and Oct. 10. Foods, crafters, bog tours and more will be part of the Annual Cranberrian Fair. Collectible Cranberrian Fair buttons are $5 each and cover admission to all events at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. Snacks and lunch can be purchased from Beach House Catering from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and you are sure to enjoy jazz, classical and just plain fun music by local pianist Tom Trudell. The Cranberry Trolley runs on the hour from the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum to the Cranberry Museum from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Space is limited and seating is on a first come first served basis.

Literacy Tutor Training

ASTORIA – A volunteer literacy tutor training will be held at Clatsop Community College in Towler Hall, room 208, on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The program works with hard-to-serve adult students who must overcome many barriers to improved literacy. The training will discuss the “ecology of language acquisition,” strategies to elicit vocabulary from English language learners drawn from Guided Language Acquisition Design training and how tutors can self-monitor their performance with the help of a simple rubric. This workshop is open to anyone interested, for practicing tutors and for those considering becoming a volunteer with the literacy program. Call 503-338-2557 or e-mail epurcell@clatsopcc.edu to sign up.

100th anniversary celebration

SOUTH BEND – The Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the building of the Pacific County Courthouse in South Bend. There are several weekend packages available that feature tours of local museums, courthouse tours, a celebration ceremony, followed by a concert by the talented Navy Band Northwest . On Saturday, Oct. 9, courthouse tours will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon, the celebration in the courthouse rotunda is at 1 p.m., and the Navy band concert is at 3 p.m., in the South Bend gym. In addition the special event, “A Night of Living History,” will be held that evening, with the social hour starting at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., and the program including performances by Scott Cowell and Bryan Harrison among others. The cost is $35 per person. To order tickets and for more information call 875-5224 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., daily or e-mail museum@willapabay.org.

World Kite Fly

LONG BEACH – On Oct. 9 and Oct. 10, the public is encouraged to come join the One Sky, One World Kite Fly at the Bolstad beach approach from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring any kite – large or small, store bought or homemade, one line or multi-line and come be part of this international happening. If you prefer, you can come watch this historic event. Call 642-4020 for information.

Disabled Veterans

OCEAN PARK – The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 44 meets at the Ocean Park Timberland Library at noon on the second Saturday of each month. For additional information call 665-4542 or 665-4894.

Ham Radio

NASELLE – The Pacific County Amateur Radio Club meets the second Saturday of each month at 9 a.m., at Hunter’s Inn in Naselle. Anyone interested in ham radio is encouraged to attend. For more information contact Dick Lemke at 665-2438 or Bob Cline at 665-4496.

Cribbage

LONG BEACH – The Longest Beach Cribbage Club meets every Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Pioneer Tavern at the corner of Pioneer Road and Pacific Highway. Play is 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.

Sunday, Oct. 10Breakfast @ Eagles

PENINSULA – Ocean Park Eagles offers breakfast every Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., for members and their guests. The cost is $5. Call 665-6688 for information.

Overeaters Anonymous

PENINSULA – There are meetings four times a week on the Peninsula in both Seaview and Ocean Park, on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays for those interested in the support group Overeaters Anonymous. If you have questions call 665-2535 or Kathleen at 642-8439.

Bingo!

LONG BEACH – The Elks Lodge at 110 N. Pacific Hwy., in Long Beach has bingo every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday. Doors open at noon, play begins at 12:30 p.m. Buy packets or singles. Open to be public (18-years or older). Snacks and pull-tabs are available.

Monday, Oct. 11Audubon meeting

LONG BEACH – Beginning at 7 p.m., Oct. 11 in the PUD auditorium on Sandridge Road, the public is invited to come to a slideshow presented by members Swede and Carole Warneke. This 43-minute show is a potpourri of flora, fauna and facilities in Panama, with many bird photographs, including pictures of Southern Lapwing, Snail Kite, Black Vulture, Green Honeycreeper, Red-legged Honeycreeper, Collared Aricari, Keel-billed Toucan, Yellow-headed Caracara, Three-wattled Bellbird, Green Violet-ear Hummingbird, White-necked Jacobin, White-whiskered Puffbird, and many more. The remaining pictures include photos of the four bird-watching lodges, the jungle, flowers, and creatures such as howler monkeys, crocodiles, agouti and sloths. There will also be pictures from their Africa birding trip. Everyone is welcome. Call Patricia at 642-1310 if you have questions.

Democrats meet

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Democrats meet at 7 p.m., Oct. 11 in the Pacific County Courthouse Annex at 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend. For information call John Adams, chair, at 665-0102 or e-mail pcd@pondhouse.com.

Ilwaco council

ILWACO – The Ilwaco City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Ilwaco Community Building at 158 1st Ave N, Ilwaco. These meetings are open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

Bayside Singers

PENINSULA – The Bayside Singers have started fall rehearsals and are welcoming new members, particularly sopranos. Rehearsals are each Monday at 2 p.m. For location directions, contact Sandy Nielson at 665-2540. Also forming is a small mixed chorus of seven or eight singers.

Toastmasters

ILWACO – The Ilwaco Toastmasters Lunch Club meets the second and fourth Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m., in the Ilwaco Community Building. This month’s meetings are Oct. 11 and Oct. 25. In addition a night group meeting is held the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., also in the Ilwaco Community Building. Attendees will learn public speaking, leadership and listening skills in a safe environment. Guests are welcome. Call 642-2152 for more information or go to www.toastmasters.org.

Tuesday, Oct. 12Legion meetings

ILWACO – The Don R. Grable American Legion and Auxiliary Post and Unit No. 48 in Ilwaco will hold their regular meetings on Tuesday, Oct. 12 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. A potluck meal will be at 6 p.m., followed by the meetings. Bring a dish to share and spend some time with veterans on the Peninsula. For information, call Post Commander Dick Wallace at 642-4188 or Unit President Janet Easley at 665-5580. Check out the new website at amlegionilwacowa.org.

World religions

SEAVIEW – The public is encouraged to come to a series on world religions each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. Rev. Tom Schaeffer, a dynamic presenter from Grace Church in Aberdeen, will lead the sessions. If you have questions, call 642-3115.

OP Bingo!

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Eagles No. 3602 offers bingo and lunch each Tuesday to members and their guests. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., bingo from noon to 4 p.m. Call 665-6688 if you have questions.

WellSpring meeting

LONG BEACH – WellSpring Community Network will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 12 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the main conference room at the county administrative building on Sandridge Road. Please plan to join attendees and help work toward a safer and healthier environment for our community. If you have questions please contact 360-783-1090

Saddle Club mtg

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Saddle Club meets at 7 p.m., Oct. 12, at their clubhouse on Sandridge Road. If you are interested in learning more about the club or being involved with this year’s rodeo, please call Dianne at 642-2680 evenings.

Lions Club meetings

PENINSULA – The Long Beach Lions Club meets at noon the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Benson’s Restaurant in downtown Long Beach. Call 642-8322 for more information. The Ocean Park Area Lions Club also meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church, 2240th and “U” Street. Anyone with an interest in being involved is encouraged to stop in for the meeting.

Do Nothing Club

OCEAN PARK – Hey guys, on the hunt for something to do every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.? The Do Nothing Club is always looking for a few good men, so why not come to 24002 “U” Street in Ocean Park, where you can play cribbage, shoot pool, tell great stories or whatever. For more information, call Jack McBride at 665-2721 or Jim Wirth at 665-2420.

Writers’ Critique

LONG BEACH – Coastal Writers’ Critique meets Oct. 12 and Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. at the PUD building on Sandridge Road in Long Beach. All who wish to improve their writing skills are welcome. For more information call Jan at 642-4932.

Wednesday, Oct. 13Shoalwater Birds

OCEAN PARK – Beginning at 7 p.m., Oct. 13, the Shoalwater Birders will hold their quarterly meeting in the Ocean Park Library at 1308 256th Street. The guest speaker is Surfside resident Coral Hughes, who will discuss the life and times of her beloved wood ducks. Call 665-3593 if you have questions.

Caregivers support

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Caregivers Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the PUD auditorium at 9610 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. The group is designed to provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are providing care to another person. For more information call Don Cantrell at 642-3787 ext. 226.

Veterans’ services

LONG BEACH – The local Veterans office is located at 318 NE 2nd St., upstairs above the sheriff’s office, in the Pacific County building. 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 and Wednesdays. For info call 642-1228 or e-mail vfw3721@reachone.com.

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.

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 Oct. 13 is “The Producers” starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder. 1968. 90 min.

Future EventsDine & Dance

LONG BEACH – Line dancing on the Peninsula has moved to Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. To celebrate the new location there will a kick-off potluck on Thursday, Oct. 14 beginning at 4 p.m. 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.

Bridge!

KLIPSAN – Beginning and intermediate bridge lessons will be available at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach soon. If you have questions or if you would like to participate, please call 665-3400.

Transit board meeting

RAYMOND – Pacific Transit System holds its regular quarterly board meeting at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 14 at the Pacific Transit office meeting room facility at 216 N. 2nd Street in Raymond. There will be a public hearing to hear public comment on the adoption of the 2011 Operating and Capital Budget. The public is invited to come and be heard. Call 875-9418 for more information.

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 Long Beach Grange hall located at 5715 Sandridge Road. The next market is Oct. 15 and Oct. 16. Come shop for a great deal or rent a table for a small fee and sell your own stuff. Call Will at 244-0172 for information.

LB Merchants

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, Oct. 15 at 8 a.m., at Bensons Restaurant, 504 S Pacific Ave., in Long Beach. For more information call Steven Linhart at 642-5625.

Water Music Festival

PENINSULA – The Water Music Festival is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to bringing quality music to the Lower Columbia River Region. Oct. 15 through Oct. 17 the Water Music Festival XXVI provides “Romance with Music – from Baroque to Ballads and Beyond” and features a top-rated chamber ensemble, a classical pianist noted for her artistry and connection with her audiences, and for her performance of works of romantic composers, a big-band vocalist, a noteworthy Seattle-area jazz trio, a talented chamber duo from Astoria, and outstanding local young artists. WMF programs and artists are subject to change. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Tickets for orders received two weeks prior to the concert will be held at the door. To order tickets online, visit watermusicfestival.com. For more information, call 665-4466.

Hospice memorial

OCEAN PARK – On Oct. 15 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church, Hospice will host a memorial service for those who have lost someone special. Everyone is welcome to attend this healing service.

Magic flutes

ILWACO – At 7:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 15, “Mozart’s Magic Flutes,” an outstanding chamber ensemble will perform at Hilltop Auditorium. The couple features Jill Pauls, Debra Harris, Ann Grabe and John Jantzi. Young local artist Brier Gregory will open the program with a short selection. Tickets are $20 (students free). For ticket information or program specifics you can call 665-4466.

Baroque, Ballads and Beyond

ILWACO – The 10 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 16 free concert at the Inn at Harbour Village in Ilwaco will feature young local talent and a noteworthy jazz trio from Port Townsend – the Chuck Easton Trio. Featured local young artists performing are August Davenport, Brooke Flood, Brier Gregory, Dane Gregory and Anja Patten. The Chuck Easton Trio then offers something for everyone, with a mix of ballads, blues, jazz and beyond. The beyond part of the free program features guitarist Chuck Easton switching to his tuba and keyboardist George Radebaugh indulging the audience with some accordion favorites. Be prepared to swing, sway and stomp your feet as this versatile group offers its delightful mix. Admission is free. Donations are cheerfully accepted. For ticket information or program specifics you can call 665-4466.

Unique music duo

OYSTERVILLE – The Reynolds and Emlen Duo draws upon a vast range of musical experiences to present a unique performance on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Oysterville Church. Their repertoire encompasses favorite Baroque and classical music for violin and cello, including Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Bartok, and some modern Romanian Gypsy selections. Their performances are marked with light-hearted presentations, authentic costumes and stories, and energy and sensitivity. Young artist Brooke Flood will open the 2 p.m. program. Tickets for this event are $15, seating is limited, and this program is not included in the season pass for WMF. For ticket information or program specifics you can call 665-4466.

Classical pianist

ILWACO – Classical pianist Tien Hsieh, described as a “serious, composed, tiny and full of music,” will display her artistry at the piano at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Hilltop Auditorium. Hsieh is acclaimed for electrifying performances of heroically-difficult selections and her Saturday evening performance promises a warmth and freshness of ideas to delight her audience. Opening the evening program will be young artist Madison Baker. Tickets are $25. Students are admitted free. For ticket information or program specifics you can call 665-4466.

Saturday artists’ reception

ILWACO – After the Tien Hsieh performance, the public is invited to Pelicano Restaurant at 177 Howerton Avenue SE, at the Port of Ilwaco for a 9:30 p.m., artist reception on Oct. 16. Enjoy beverages, tasty desserts, and an opportunity to greet and visit with WMF performers. Space is limited. Tickets are $12 in advance. For ticket information or program specifics you can call 665-4466.

Container Edibles

SURFSIDE – The Community Relations Committee of the Surfside Homeowners Association is sponsoring a planting event entitled: Wintertime Container Edibles: Herbs, Garlic and More, which will happen rain or shine, beginning at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16 on the Surfside grounds at 31402 H Street. Surfside gardener Ann Thoreson, will be planting at least one container to be raffled off. There will be handouts and other giveaway goodies afterwards. Admission is free, but bring your own pots. All Peninsula gardeners are welcome! Call 665-4171 for more information.

American Songbooks

ILWACO – The Barbara Blair Quartet presents an afternoon of feel-good classic melodies from the American Songbooks beginning at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17, at Hilltop Auditorium begins with a short selection from young artist Anja Patten, then moves to Blair’s “stunning interpretations, delivered with panache.” Accompanying Blair are Dan Presley, Dave Averre and George Mitchell. Tickets are $15, students are admitted free. For ticket information or program specifics you can call 665-4466.

Girls Circle

LONG BEACH – Are you in the fifth or sixth grade? Are you a girl? If you answered yes to both of these questions, the Girls Circle program is for you! Join other girls your age in an exciting new program that will be fun and exciting. You can take part in this eight-week program that runs Oct. 18 through Dec. 10, and meets every Monday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Long Beach Elementary School. Enrollment is limited. Girls Circle is a partnership between the Boys & Girls Club of the Long Beach Peninsula and Pacific County Health and Human Services. To register, call Tara Finch at 642-9300 ext. 2627 or e-mail at tfinch@co.pacific.wa.us.

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 next meeting is Oct. 18. 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 moth beginning at 7 p.m. The first meeting on the month is held in the Ocean Park Library community room and the second meeting of the month is held in the home of a member. The next meeting is Oct. 18. Coffee and refreshments will be served. For information call Dean Mead, president at 665-5589 or Mark Clemmens, secretary at 665-4807.

Safety banquet/awards

ILWACO – The American Legion’s 23rd Annual Derald D. Robertson Safety Awards Ceremony and Banquet will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. People who protect our safety on the Columbia Coast and Long Beach Peninsula will be honored at the ceremony. Dinner will be provided, and a number of people who protect our safety on the Long Beach Peninsula will be honored at ceremonies after dinner. Each family planning to attend should contact Dick Wallace at 642-4188.

Diabetes support

ILWACO – The Diabetes Support Group meetings from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 20 in the Ocean Beach Hospital meeting rooms. Anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend this free meeting. The topic will be “Dodging Dastardly Diseases,” with Mindy Burns, RN, the presenter. Call 642-6308 or 642-6314 if you have questions.

ACT test registration

ILWACO – The ACT registration deadline for the Oct. 23 ACT test at Ilwaco Middle/High School is Friday, Sept. 17. Stu