Community Calendar: 11.3.10

Published 5:00 pm Monday, November 1, 2010

Wednesday, Nov. 3Advisory Board

LONG BEACH – The Pacific County Advisory Board meets at 4 p.m., on Nov. 3 at Willapa Behavioral Health, 2204 Pacific Highway North. Call 642-3787 for more information.

C.G. Auxiliary

CAPE D – The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62 meets the first Wednesday of each month. This month’s meeting is Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at Cape Disappointment. For information call Larry at 665-2811.

Yoga

KLIPSAN – Gentle stretch yoga is offered each Wednesday in November 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.

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.

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 only. 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 Nov. 3 is “Here Comes Mr. Jordan” starring Robert Montgomery and Claude Rains. 1941. 94 min.

Thursday, Nov. 4″The Good Rain”

RAYMOND – From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Nov. 4, adults are invited to Raymond Timberland Library for a lively discussion of the book, “The Good Rain: Across Time and Terrain in the Pacific Northwest” by Timothy Egan. Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. For more information call 942-2408.

Coat/blanket/shoe drive

PACIFIC COUNTY – United Way is collecting coats, blankets and shoes, particularly new children’s tennis shoes for distribution to needy children in Pacific County. Drop off locations are as follows: Ilwaco – The Bank of the Pacific and at ShoreBank Pacific; Long Beach – Pacific County PUD, KeyBank, Great Northwest Federal Credit Union and at The Bank of the Pacific; Raymond – Jensen’s Furniture, Pacific County PUD, The Bank of the Pacific and at Great Northwest Federal Credit Union; and in South Bend at the Pacific County Courthouse. Distribution places and times will be announced soon. If you have questions or need additional information please call Mary at 532-6260.

Line dancing

LONG BEACH – Line dancing on the Peninsula is offered at Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. Dancing for beginners starts at 5:30 p.m., intermediate and advanced dancers hit the floor at 6:30 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.

Recipes wanted

CATHLAMET – Kenzie Abbott, a 16-year-old from Cathlamet, has seizures and is putting together a cookbook to help raise money for a service dog that can detect and warn her and people around her before she has a seizure. If you have a special recipe you would like her to include, send it to jlksa4@centurytel.net or call 795-0575. Donations are also being accepted through The Bank of the Pacific. The deadline to submit recipes is Nov. 30.

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.

Friday, Nov. 5Clamming

PENINSULA – A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point on Nov. 5 and Nov. 6, 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: Friday, Nov. 5, 7:47 p.m. -1.3 and Saturday, Nov. 6, 8:34 p.m. -1.5. 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.

LB Merchants

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, Nov. 5 at 8 a.m., at Bensons Restaurant, 504 S Pacific Ave., in Long Beach. For more information call Steven Linhart at 642-5625.

Bake sale & bazaar

SEAVIEW – The Ocean Beach Presbyterian Women’s Association is holding a holiday bake sale and bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. In addition to homemade pies, you will find pottery, embroidery work, cranberry baskets, jewelry, glassworks, knitting, hand-sewn items, books, and much more. Proceeds help fund mission work both local and abroad.

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, Nov. 6″After Dark”

NASELLE – “After Dark” by Haruki Murakami is the book adults and teens will discuss from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 6 at Naselle Timberland For more information call 484-3877.

Auction Gala

ILWACO – On Nov. 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street in Ilwaco will host an auction of more than 50 artworks to benefit the museum’s exhibition programs. A diverse group of regional artists have created 6×6-inch masterpieces, which will be on display in the museum lobby from Oct. 23 until the Auction Gala on Nov. 6. Call the museum at 642-3446 for more information or visit our website at www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org to view a slide show of these wonderful 6×6 artwork pieces.

Scary movie

LONGVIEW – Willapa Hills Audubon Society is hosting a free movie beginning at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Longview public library. Come see a really scary movie about birds wreaking havoc on mankind! Call 360-577-7720 if you need additional information.

4-H Lock-In

WARRENTON – Hey Kids … do you like to play games, make crafts and swim? If so, come join the 4-H sponsored youth Lock-In on Nov. 6 at the KOA in Warrenton. This event is for any youth in grades fourth through sixth who wants to have some fun and runs from 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6 until 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7. The cost is $15. Space is limited. Counselors will be 4-H teens with adult supervision. This is a senior project for Nikki Wirkkala and Angela Padgett. For more information, contact Nikki at 503-791-2967 or Sandra at the OSU Extension office at 503-325-8573. 4-H is an OSU program that offers its programs equally to all people.

Aglow fellowship

CHINOOK – All are invited to an Aglow fellowship meeting from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 6 at 2 Lingenfelter Road in Chinook. The gathering includes intercessory prayer, praise and worship. Aglow is an interdenominational organization for men and women. For more information contact Kathy at 777-8090.

Indoor garage sale

OCEAN PARK – From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 6 and Nov. 7, Kayla Coffin is holding an indoor garage sale to raise money for a trip to Europe as a student ambassador. There will be lots of great stuff for sale. Don’t miss it.

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, Nov. 7Daylight saving

U.S.A. – Turn back your clocks for the end of Daylight Saving Time at 2 a.m., on Sunday, Nov. 7. Fire departments encourage you to change the batteries in your smoke detectors at the same time.

Guest Preacher

SEAVIEW – Local pastor Mary Evelyn Long will be the guest preacher at St. Peter’s Episcopal church, located at 5000 N Street in Seaview, on Sunday, Nov. 7, at the service beginning at 9:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and hear this uplifting speaker.

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.

Monday, Nov. 8Quilt Guild

ILWACO – The Peninsula Quilt Guild meets Nov. 8 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

SEAVIEW – The Pacific County Democrats meet 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 8 at the Pacific County Transit Building in Seaview. For information call 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. November meeting are set for Nov. 8 and Nov. 22. These meeting is open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

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. November meetings will be Nov. 8 and Nov. 22. 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.

Christmas home tour

PENINSULA – Tickets to the fifth annual Christmas home tour benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of the Long Beach Peninsula, set for Sunday, Dec. 12, are on sale now. Tickets purchased in advance are only $20 at the following tour sponsor locations: Adelaide’s Books and Coffee, Bailey’s Bakery & Café, Boys & Girls Club Admin Office, Deux Chapeaux Apparel and Gifts, Long Beach Coffee Roasters, Oman and Son Builders Supply, Sweet Williams, and Time Enough Books. Tickets are also available at the homes for $25 the day of the event. For information call 642-8668 or e-mail boysgirls@centurytel.net.

Tuesday, Nov. 9Writers’ Critique

LONG BEACH – Coastal Writers’ Critique meets Nov. 9 and Nov. 23 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 please call Jan at 642-4932.

Safe Haven Project

SOUTH BEND – The Tsunami Safe Haven project team (University of Washington, Pacific County Emergency Management Agency, Shoalwater Bay Tribe and the Washington State Emergency Management Division) will be holding a conclusion meeting regarding vertical evacuation in the Tokeland and North Cove area on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the Shoalwater Bay Tribal Center meeting room. This meeting will be conducted in an open house style covering the following topics: community meeting results, tsunami hazard information, vertical evacuation information, vertical evacuation structure design elements, cost estimates, and walking and evacuation routes. Questions regarding the project or meeting may be forwarded to Jeana Wiser, student of urban planning at University of Washington, at wiserjc@gmail.com.

Legion meetings

ILWACO – Don R. Grable American Legion Post and Unit No. 48 of Ilwaco, meets at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. The meetings will be preceded by a potluck meal. Everyone is welcome to join veterans and their families. For information, call Post Commander Dick Wallace at 642-4188 or Unit President Janet Easley at 665-5580.

Pac Cty Commissioners

SOUTH BEND – Pacific County Commissioners meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon in the Commissioners’ meeting room at the County Annex Building. November meetings will be held on Nov. 9 and Nov. 23. Call 642-9337 or 875-9337 or go to www.co.pacific.wa.us/commissioner/index.htm for details of upcoming meetings.

Masonic 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.

Rotary

SEAVIEW – The Southwest Pacific County Peninsula Rotary Club meets Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m., at the 42nd Street Café in Seaview. For more information contact Club President Lynn Raymer at 665-2685 or go to www.beachrotary.org.

Weight Watchers

LONG BEACH – Weight Watchers meets Tuesdays at Edgewater Inn, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach. Weigh-in is at 9:30 a.m., and the meeting starts at 10 a.m. For further information call 800-651-6000 or visit www.weightwatchers.com.

WellSpring meeting

LONG BEACH – WellSpring Community Network meets on Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., in the main conference room in the county administrative building on Sandridge Road. Come and join with others working toward a safer and healthier community environment. Call 783-1090 if you have questions.

Wednesday, Nov. 10Kiwanis

LONG BEACH – The Ilwaco-Long Beach Kiwanis will meet at noon on Nov. 10 at the El Compadre Restaurant at 1900 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. There is only one meeting set for this month. Call 665-2598 for further information.

Americans for prosperity

LONG BEACH – Pacific County Chapter of Americans for Prosperity meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Seaview Transit Center at 2750 Highway 101. This month’s meeting is Nov. 10 beginning at 6 p.m. 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.

Veterans’ services

LONG BEACH – The local Veterans office is located at 318 NE 2nd St., 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 and Wednesdays. The phone number is 642-1228 or e-mail vfw3721@reachone.com.

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 Nov. 10 is “They Came to Cordura” starring Gary Cooper and Rita Hayworth. 1959. 123 min.

Future EventsChristmas bazaar

SEAVIEW – St. Mary’s Parish annual Christmas bazaar is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 11, Nov. 12 and Nov. 13 in Seaview. In addition to all the wonderful array of gift items available for purchase, lunch and desserts will be available for a small fee. Call 642-2002 if you have questions.

Veterans Day event

ILWACO – The Don R. Grable American Legion and Auxiliary Post and Unit No. 48 hosts a Veterans Day observance at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco beginning at noon. Clam chowder, bread and crackers will be provided. The public, especially all veterans and active-duty personnel and their families are cordially invited. There will be a short program. Those attending should bring a salad or dessert to share. Call 642-4188 or 665-5580 for more information.

Artisan show

TOKELAND – Grayland Children’s Hospital Guild is hosting their annual artisan show at the Tokeland Hotel. The theme of the three-day event is “Jingle Bells, the Sound of Healthy Children.” It is set for noon to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14. Local and regional vendors will offer their artwork and crafts including sculpture, tide clocks, stained glass, kitchen items, jewelry, pottery, food mixes, knit items, soap, candles, cranberry items, kitchen crafts, jams, holiday decorations and more. All profits go to support uncompensated care of patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital. For more information call 360-267-7872.

Ilwaco food bank

ILWACO – During November, the Ilwaco St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank will be open Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone who needs food is welcome (no identification is required). The food bank is located across from the museum on Lake Street in Ilwaco. Please bring a container.

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. The next meeting is Nov. 13. Anyone interested in ham radio is encouraged to attend. For more information contact Dick Lemke at 665-2438 or Bob Cline at 665-4496.

Knappton Cove open house

KNAPPTON – The Knappton Cove Heritage Center is holding their annual open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 13. Admission is free to come view the improved museum exhibits, interact with Pacific Northwest Living Historian interpreters, and enjoy hot cider and the history of this great facility. Plus you can take a guided walk to the river beach.

Concert/Fisher Poet

SKAMOKAWA – Alexa Wiley, regional singer and songwriter, and Dave Densmore, well-known fisher poet, will perform at Redmen Hall/River Life Interpretive Center to raise funds for Friends of Skamokawa. Their performance, “For Love of Fish,” will be on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The concert is offered in conjunction with a photography exhibit by David Myers, formerly of Eden Valley, and Judy Vandermaten of Cathlamet. Both photographers will speak about their exhibit at the concert and the audience will have the opportunity to view their photographs following the concert and visit with the artists. Tickets will be $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students, and $5 for those 12 and under. They may be purchased at the door or reserved by calling Redmen Hall at 795-3007 or e-mail friendsofskamokawa@gmail.com.

Chinook Tribe mtg

ILWACO – The Chinook Tribal Council will meet at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, in the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. A fundraising dinner will follow from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Members are encouraged to volunteer. If you have questions call 875-6670.

Woody Guthrie songs

CAPE D – On Sunday, Nov. 14, singer Carl Allen will present “Woody Guthrie sings Journey Songs: Immigrants, Hobos and Orphans” beginning at 3 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center at Cape Disappointment State Park in Ilwaco. Admission to the park for adults is $5 and includes the concert. The musical performance is designed to compliment a Smithsonian exhibit at Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum which shows how our evolving mobility changed a young nation and how transportation made us grow. Both the exhibit and the concert are part of the annual Ocian in View commemoration of Lewis and Clark’s arrival at the ocean. If you have questions call 642-3029.

Piano wizard

LONG BEACH – Piano wizard Bob Milne will perform at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14 at the World Kite Museum on Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach. Playing a wide variety of incredible music that includes boogie-woogie jazz, this is sure to be a concert you don’t want to miss. Call 642-4020 to reserve your place today.

Lupus & Fibromyalgia

SEASIDE – The Northcoast Lupus and Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on Nov. 15 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the education center at the Seaside Hospital. If you have any questions, please call Sheila at 665-4870 or Carol at 503-325-1100.

Democrats meet

SEAVIEW – The Seaview Democratic Precinct No. 1 meets on Monday, Nov. 15 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Pacific County Transit Building in Seaview. Meetings are the third Monday of the month. Call Pat Donnelly at 642-2130.

Weavers/Spinners

ILWACO – The Clatsop Weavers and Spinners Guild meets Nov. 16 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. Bring a sack lunch; coffee and tea is provided. Visitors are welcome.

Diabetes support

ILWACO – The holidays are fast approaching and can be difficult to handle. Get some help through the Ocean Beach Hospital Diabetes Support Group. The topic for the Nov. 17 meeting is, “Diabetes, Depression and the Holidays.” Don Cantrell, MA, licensed mental health counselor will lead the group from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the meeting room at OBH. The public is welcome to this free gathering. Call 642-6308 if you have questions.

Stamp Club

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Stamp Club meets at 11 a.m., Nov. 20 at the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

Cold Weather Survival

ASTORIA – On Nov. 21 at 1 p.m., as part of the “In their Footsteps” series, Frank Heyl will give a presentation entitled, “Cold Weather Survival: A Way of Life,” in the Netul River Room of Fort Clatsop’s visitor center. This event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information call the park at 503-861-2471.

Community tree lighting

OCEAN PARK – You better watch out, Santa Claus is coming to Ocean Park on Nov. 26. At 6:30 p.m., the Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the official lighting of the community tree at the Eagles on Bay Avenue. Christmas carols will be sung by students from Ocean Park Elementary. Then Santa arrives at the Ocean Park fire station on Ridge Avenue at 7 p.m. Come visit with Santa, enjoy some hot chocolate, hot cider, cookies and other goodies, and don’t forget to bring your camera for a photo with Santa.

Redmen Hall anniversary

SKAMOKAWA – The public is invited to Redmen Hall for the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Friends of Skamokawa’s annual holiday open house and bazaar. Both floors will be chock full of beautiful one-of-a-kind items, along with historical displays. Redmen Hall is located at 1394 West State Route 4 in Skamokawa and will be open Friday, Nov. 26 and Saturday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 28 from noon to 4 p.m. During December, the hall will be open from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The last day to shop is Sunday, Dec. 19. Opening day, Friday, Nov. 26 includes a performance by Sunrise Fletcher from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday, Rick Nelson will perform from 10 a.m. to noon, along with Donna Gatens-Klint signing “The Magic of the Backwoods Kitchen” from 1 p.m. to 3p.m. Then on Sunday, Nov. 28, Bob Pyle will return to sign his newest book, “Mariposa” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Holidays at the Beach

LONG BEACH – Join the Long Beach Merchants Association and the city of Long Beach in welcoming the holidays with a variety of community activities. On Friday, Nov. 26, all ages are invited to the Neptune Theatre for a free showing of “The Polar Express.” On Saturday, Santa Claus comes to town and Mrs. Claus will also be on hand for various activities designed for young and old alike. Enjoy caroling and the tree lighting ceremony Saturday evening. To find out more, call 642-4221 or visit http://holidayslongbeach.com.

Indoor Market @ Port

ILWACO – Beginning Nov. 27, come to the Port of Ilwaco where your favorite Saturday Market vendors will offer an indoor market at the Port each Saturday through Dec. 18. For information you can visit www.portofilwaco.com or call 783-1143.

B&B open house

PENINSULA – The annual holiday bed and breakfast open house event is set for 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 11 and Dec. 12, with Boreas Bed and Breakfast, China Beach Retreat, A Rendezvous Place and the Shelburne Inn. Come tour these local bed and breakfast facilities and sample their warm hospitality. Charitable donations of one canned food item per party will be accepted and distributed to a local food bank. Call 642-8069 if you have questions.