Community Calendar: 11.24.10

Published 4:00 pm Monday, November 22, 2010

Wednesday, Nov. 24Heritage Days

OCEAN PARK- Grandparents and senior members of the community are invited to an assembly at Ocean Park Elementary School on Nov. 24. Classes will be released at 11:30 a.m., then staff, students and guests will enjoy a lunch and an assembly honoring our local heritage. Call 665-4815 for information.

Author Readings

ILWACO – Olde Towne Trading Post, the coffee shop across from the heritage museum in Ilwaco, hosts an authors reading group Nov. 24. Writers are encouraged to come share works in progress or published writings, and everyone is welcome to come hear these original stories. Coffee and goodies available at 6 p.m., and readings start at 7 p.m. For more information call 642-4932.

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. 24 is “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” starring Howard Keel and Jane Powell. 1958. 102 min.

Thursday, Nov. 25Community Thanksgiving

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Elks at 110 Pacific Highway in Long Beach is hosting a free community dinner on Thanksgiving Day. The meal includes turkey and all the trimmings and will be served from noon to 5 p.m. Dinner will be served by Elks members and volunteers. Everyone is welcome. Call 642-2651 if you have questions.

Thanksgiving dinner

ILWACO – The 5th Annual Community Day of Thanks is set for Nov. 25 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Inn at Harbour Village, 120 Williams Avenue N.E., in Ilwaco. There is no charge for this complete Thanksgiving dinner and all are welcome. This dinner is made possible through generous donations and volunteers. If you would like to donate or volunteer or if you have questions, call 642-5141.

Friday, Nov. 26Community 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. Singing of Christmas carols will be done by folks from Ocean Park area churches. 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.

Studio tour

PENINSULA – Peninsula Arts Association invites all local residents and all Thanksgiving holiday visitors to attend the 3rd Annual PAA Studio Tour. Twenty-seven artists are featured on the tour, set for Nov. 26 and Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nineteen locations, from Chinook to Surfside, offer visitors a great way to kick off holiday shopping, meet artists where they work, introduce youngsters to the wide world of art, show off the beautiful peninsula or simply get people out of the house. Free maps to all locations are available at the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau, Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce, Don Nisbett Art Gallery at the Port of Ilwaco, Bay Avenue Gallery in Ocean Park, M&D Designs in Chinook, and at all locations during the event. For more information visit www.beachartist.org.

Holiday gift fair

SEASIDE – Friday, Nov. 26 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Seaside Civic and Convention Center will host a holiday gift fair with more than 80 booths in this professional, juried show. Local artisans who will participate include Ruby Bellissino of Long Beach offering flatware jewelry and wire-wrapped stones; from Chinook will be Terry Branch with fused glass and PMC items and Debbie Pantana with stained glass and cranberry vine wreaths; Ocean Park is well represented with Janet Herring’s cranberry baskets, Hank Batten’s polished rocks and jewelry, Del Kurtz’ Shaker peg coat racks, Lisa Gillespie’s sand dollar ornaments and Carol and Ed Thompson’s prints on paper and canvas, oriental paintings and copper twisters. Other artisans will show pottery, stained glass, jewelry, home decor, fine art, glassware, tasty treats, toys and much, much more! All are handcrafted and all beautiful! There is free parking and admission is free. Call 503-325-4987 or 503-738-6391 if you need additional information.

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 3 p.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.

Feed the Hungry

LONG BEACH – The 10th Annual Holiday Bazaar to help feed the hungry is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 at the Edgewater Inn on Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach. The money raised will be donated to Peninsula FISH Emergency Services in Ilwaco. Donations will be accepted at the door, or you can mail a check or money order to Peninsula FISH Emergency Services, P.O. Box 484, Ilwaco, WA 98624. For information call 484-3945.

Christmas bazaar

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road is holding a Christmas bazaar from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Nov. 26 and Nov. 27. Don’t miss this event where you are sure to find lots of great bargains, plus they will be serving chili and chowder all day for a small fee.

Saturday, Nov. 27Indoor 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.

Festival of trees

SOUTH BEND – This year’s Tenth Annual Willapa Harbor Festival of Trees is slated for Saturday, Nov. 27 at the Willapa Harbor Community Center in South Bend. This event is sponsored by the Willapa Harbor Health Foundation, which funds improvements for the Alder House assisted-living center, special community-health information programs, hospital medical equipment, and scholarships for students committed to health-care related work in the local area. Highlighting the event will be the Christmas tree auction, a delicious dinner, and musical entertainment by the Aberdeen-based Backholm family. Once again this year the foundation is pleased to have Dewy Adair as the auctioneer and Steve Rogers as the master of ceremonies. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at Willapa Veterinary Services at 230 Ocean Avenue or by calling 942-2321; tickets can also be purchased at the door for $35. Previewing of the trees begins at 5 p.m., with champagne and a no-host bar. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. and the auction starts at 7 p.m.

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. 28Peninsula meditation group

KLIPSAN – A meditation group meets on Sundays at 3:30 p.m., in the Golden Sands conference room, off the west entrance. Contact Kim at 642-2916, Jim at 665-3151, or Barb at 665-4421 if you need more 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.

Monday, Nov. 29Christmas 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.

Make a difference

ASTORIA – The last chance to register your non-profit for ‘Gifts That Make a Difference’ ends this month. Don’t miss out on the fun, the networking, the PR, or the donations. This is the only holiday fair in Clatsop County where shoppers may donate money, goods or time to area non-profits in the name of family and friends on their gift lists. Entertainers this year include the Brownsmead Flats, Dinah Urell, and violinist Kim Angelis with Josef Gault. It’s festive, it’s fun, it’s a great chance to get your message out to the public. For more information, phone Caren Black at 503-325-6886 or e-mail GiftsFair@aol.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 Highway in Seaview. For more information you can call 642-2902 or go to http://area72aa.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 30Coat/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.

Lap Band support

ASTORIA – Lap Band Support Group meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hair Gallery, 2921 Marine Drive in Astoria. Call Joanne at 665-0049 or Sheryl at 503-468-8622 if you have questions.

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.

Wednesday, Dec. 1Relay for Life

LONG BEACH – The local Relay for Life kickoff event begins at 6 p.m., Dec. 1 at the Chautauqua Lodge in Long Beach. All with an interest in participating in this wonderful annual event are invited to come learn more. Call Lacie at 783-2094 if you have questions.

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.

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.

Neptune Classic Movies

LONG BEACH – There will be no classic movie shown this week or on Dec. 8. Watch for the next show of “Ice Castles” on Dec. 15.

Future EventsNature play

RAYMOND – Raymond Timberland Library presents nature play cycles from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 2 for children three to nine years old. Families play and learn together! Join in a nature play program where families read stories and experiment with hands-on activities. For more information call 942-2408.

Aging council meets

SHELTON – The Olympic Area Agency on Aging Council of Governments meets at 10 a.m., Dec. 2 at the Shelton Civic Center. The agenda includes approval of an update to the operational budget, 2011 Older Americans Act subcontract renewals, and an ombudsman program six-month contract. Call 866-720-4863 for a complete agenda and meeting information.

LB Merchants

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, Dec. 3 at 8 a.m., at Bensons Restaurant, 504 S Pacific Ave., in Long Beach. For more information call this year’s president, Steven Linhart at 642-5625.

Celebration of Lights auction

ILWACO – Ocean Beach Hospital Foundation’s Celebration of Lights, the annual live and silent auction that benefits patients and programs at Ocean Beach Hospital, will be Friday, Dec. 3 at the Long Beach Elks Lodge. The silent auction begins at 6 p.m., the live auction starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but the foundation requests guests bring a canned food item that will be donated to area food banks. Spiced cider, wine, hors d’oeuvres and festive live music from local musician Greg Parke will be part of this year’s holiday event. Auction items include original works and limited editions from local artists, a variety of gift certificates from merchants and restaurants, jewelry, custom quilts, home and garden items, gift baskets and decorated Christmas trees and wreaths. For more information, contact Julie Oakes at 642-6350, or Alan Craft, foundation director, at 642-6461.

Remember the Magic

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Signs proudly presents the fourth edition of the Christmas lights and music program “Remember the Magic” at 29011 “H” Street in Ocean Park. (North of Joe Johns, and south of 295th on the ocean side.) The hour-long program plays three times every night from Nov. 29 through Dec. 26 starting at 5:30 p.m., and repeating until 8:30 p.m. Christmas Eve will run an additional show and stay on until 9:30 p.m. New this year are more lights and some new music. Listen from your car on our neighborhood broadcast station playing on 89.5 FM. The show is free to all. Donations for the South Pacific County Humane Society are greatly appreciated. Parking is limited, so share the ride with your neighbors, please be courteous with your headlights, and be aware of traffic. Come and watch the lights dance. Call 665-0174 if you need any additional information.

Veterans meeting

LONG BEACH – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3721 in Long Beach will hold their combined November and December membership and business meeting at 7 p.m., Dec. 2 at the Elks Lodge located at 110 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. For information, call 642-1228.

Moose Lodge Bazaar

OCEAN PARK – The Women of the Moose, Lodge No. 2362, at 25915 “U” Street in Ocean Park are hosting their annual bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4. Everyone is welcome. Call Alice at 665-3037 for information.

Crab Pot tree

ILWACO – At 5 p.m., on Dec. 4 at the Port of Ilwaco the world’s tallest crab pot Christmas tree will be lit. In addition there will be Christmas carols led by Cryslin Buttars. Then at 6 p.m., the annual lighted boat parade will take place, with Mr. and Mrs. Claus in attendance, and Astoria Opry Company’s Scrooge and Elf Choir caroling. Then at 7 p.m., the Peninsula Players present “Blitzen,” a Christmas story for everyone. Call 783-1143 if you have questions.

Christmas bazaar

RAYMOND – From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4, the Willapa Relay for Life is holding their 2nd Annual Christmas Bazaar at Raymond High School commons. Spaces are available for vendors for $25 and one raffle item. To register or for more information contact Kelsey Martin at KelseyM@raymond.k12.wa.us or call 942-2474.

Bazaar and more

NASELLE – The Martha Circle Bazaar is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 4 at Congregational United Church of Christ, 14 Parpala Road in Naselle. Come to this great bazaar and find the perfect something for yourself or someone special from the 14 vendors participating. There will be hand crafts, rugs, quilts, baked goods for sale, plus a soup lunch to be served for a $6 donation. If more information is needed please call Pat Vernon at 484-3844.

Community museum day

ASTORIA – Bring a can of food or make a cash donation for free admission to the Columbia River Maritime Museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4 as part of community day at the museum. The day includes a variety of engaging activities for the whole family. Crafts will focus on a few of the diverse cultures that depended or worked on the Columbia River. Included will be a sea monster puppet show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the opportunity to design a Chinese dragon puppet, create a button blanket, craft Scandinavian ornaments, make rope, watch a net mending demonstration, talk with Sunset Amateur Radio operators and much more. Plus historic films will be shown throughout the day in the Kern Room. For a complete schedule of events call 503-325-2323 or go to www.crmm.org.

Pet Photos With Santa

LONG BEACH – The South Pacific County Humane Society’s pet pictures with Santa is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dennis Company in Long Beach. There is a $5 donation for the photo, plus there will be refreshments! In addition if you wish you can schedule a personal 15-minute portrait sitting with you and your pet. Photographic services are being donated by Ed Streit Images. Space for this event is limited, so pre-registration is required. Go to www.beachpets.com or visit Beachdog for the registration form and payment information.

Clamming

PENINSULA – A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point on Dec. 4 and Dec. 5, 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: Saturday, Dec. 4, 6:36 p.m. -1.2; and Sunday, Dec. 5, 7:22 p.m. -1.2. 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.

Gift of memories

ILWACO and OYSTERVILLE – The Bayside Singers will present a holiday concert, “A Gift of Memories,” on Sunday Dec. 5 at two different venues. One performance will be at 2 p.m. at the Inn at Harbour Village in Ilwaco and the second will be 5 p.m. at the Oysterville Church. Director Sandy Nielson solicited recollections of past Christmases and Hanukkahs from Peninsula residents and paired them with seasonal music. Featured soloist will be soprano Brier Gregory and Barbara Poulshock will be at the piano. There is no admission charge but donations for the food bank are encouraged.

Chorale Christmas concert

RAYMOND – Thirty-five singers will join their voices for a wide variety of Christmas music at the Willapa Harbor Chorale Christmas concert set for 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 5 at the historic Raymond Theater. Soloists include Virginia Basil, Alan Bevington, Kathy Holland, Gerald Martin and Linda Snodgrass. Rick Gauger directs the chorale; Beth Ginther and Kathy Holland accompany the singers with additional support from flutists Connie Bevington and Ginther. There is no charge for the concert although donations are accepted. A reception follows. Call 942-2661 if you have questions.

Writers’ Circle

OCEAN PARK – Writers’ Circle meets on a special date this month, Dec. 8, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Ocean Park Library for their Christmas potluck and reading. For information call 665-6424 or 665-3835.

Blitzen!

ILWACO – The Peninsula Players invites everyone to performances of the play “Blizen!” by Julian Wiles at the 2nd Story Playhouse in Ilwaco. The 7 p.m. performances are on Dec. 10, Dec. 11, Dec. 17 and Dec. 18; performances at 2 p.m., will be on Dec. 12 and Dec. 19. This is a great time to come support local thespians and watch a great play. Tickets are available at the door or by e-mail at publicity@peninsula-players.com.

Democrats reorganize

NASELLE – The biennial reorganization meeting for Pacific County Democrats and the 19th district will be held starting at noon on Saturday, Dec. 11 at Hunters Inn, 1060 State Route 4 in Naselle. For information e-mail Marshall Tate at pcd@pondhouse.com or call 665-0023.

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.

Kids Christmas party

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Eagles is hosting a Christmas party for community children of all ages from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12 at the lodge located at Bay and Vernon Avenue. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be a variety of activities to enjoy including pictures with Santa, crafts, cookie decorating, hot dogs and more. You need not be a member of the Eagles to attend this free event. If you have questions please call Verla Barker at 360-261-1744.

Band/choir concerts

ILWACO – The Ilwaco Middle/High School band and choir concert is Monday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. If you have questions, call 642-1292. Come watch our talented youth perform.

PC Democrats

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Democrats meet 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 13 at the Pacific County courthouse annex at 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend. For information e-mail Marshall Tate at pcd@pondhouse.com for call 665-0023.

Farmers Market volunteers

LONG BEACH – The Columbia-Pacific Farmers’ Market will get off the ground in May 2011. An authentic farmers’ market, this event will be exclusively a food market dedicated to showcasing the spectacular eats of the Columbia-Pacific region and to supporting and celebrating the hardworking people who bring those foods to our community. The market will include 20 or so farmers, ranchers, fishers, growers, and package food producers, and will also feature entertainment and games. It will be a place to meet your neighbor every Friday afternoon/evening and have fun! Many volunteers will be needed each week from noon until 7:30 p.m., mid-May through September. Please contact Gayle Borchard if you wish to volunteer for the coolest event to happen on the Long Beach Peninsula in a long while: 642-4421 or planner@longbeachwa.gov.