Community Calendar: 12.8.10

Published 4:00 pm Monday, December 6, 2010

Wednesday, Dec. 8Americans for prosperity

LONG BEACH – Pacific County Chapter of Americans for Prosperity meet on the second Wednesday of each month at the Seaview Transit Center at 2750 Highway 101. The next meeting is Dec. 8 beginning at 6 p.m. All with an interest are welcome. For information call 642-2107 or e-mail quandary@hotmail.com.

Holiday centerpieces

NASELLE – Bring your favorite waterproof bowl or shallow dish, as well as any special ornaments, to Naselle Timberland Library for a class on winter holiday centerpieces from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 8 for adults. Join Bobbi Caton and learn the secrets of creating holiday arrangements. All other materials will be provided. Registration is required; please call 360-484-3877.

Crafts for kids

RAYMOND – Raymond Timberland Library presents “Crafternoon” at the Library, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Dec. 8 for children. Stop by the library and make a fun craft. For more information call 942-2408.

Writers’ Circle

OCEAN PARK – Writers’ Circle meets on a special date and at a special time this month – Dec. 8, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Ocean Park Library for their Christmas potluck and reading. For information call 665-6424 or 665-3835.

Diabetes support

ILWACO – “The Holiday Happening” is the theme for the Ocean Beach Hospital Diabetes Support Group, which meets from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 8 at the hospital. This group is open to all and free of charge. Call 642-6314 for more information.

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.

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. Watch for the next show of “Ice Castles” on Dec. 15.

Thursday, Dec. 9Mysterious discussion

RAYMOND – Raymond Timber-land Library is hosting PageTurners Book Discussion from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 9 for adults. Join in a lively discussion of mysteries by various authors. Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. For more information call 942-2408.

Firewood permits

ILWACO – Firewood cutting permits are available for $25 at Cape Disappointment State Park. Please call 642-3078 today and get your permit.

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.

Art Around Town

PENINSULA – During December the Peninsula Art Association presents the fall art show winners on display in the Ocean Beach Hospital plus Jean Nitzel and Sharon Strong are showing their paintings and collages in the Ilwaco library. Artist Joan Taplin is presenting her watercolor paintings at the Pacific County building. We hope you have time to admire these creative pieces of art.

Friday, Dec. 10″Christmas Angel” Coffee

PENINSULA – If you love fresh, locally-roasted coffee and also love helping kids in our community, then Ilwaco High School senior Alexis Ferguson’s senior project is really going to warm your heart. Ferguson has worked as a barista at Long Beach Coffee Roasters for the past two years. She wanted to expand on her knowledge of coffee-roasting and find a way to raise money for a community group. She selected the Christmas Angel program, which fills requests from needy families for moderately-priced holiday gifts for their children. Long Beach Coffee Roasters is donating the coffee beans, and each one-pound bag sells for $12.50 with 100 percent of the proceeds going towards the Christmas Angels. Pickup will take place all day on Friday, Dec. 10 at Long Beach Coffee Roasters. Limited seats are available for an interesting coffee-tasting event at 6 p.m. that evening, with desserts kindly donated by the Lost Roo, Pelicano and Cottage Bakery. To pre-order coffee or reserve a spot at the tasting, call Alexis at 503-778-0164.

Food bank hours

ILWACO – The Ilwaco St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 10 and Dec. 17 on Lake Street, across from the museum. Everyone who needs food is welcome, no identification is required. Please bring a box to carry items home.

Weekend navigator

CAPE D – Learn how to use your electronic and paper charts, GPS, plotters, radar and depth sounder with a class that runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., starting Jan. 6, 2011, at Cape Disappointment U.S. Coast Guard Station mess hall. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is sponsoring this class. The fee is $20. Contact Don at 642-8559 or contact via e-mail at bergerdon@centurytel.net.

Blitzen!

ILWACO – The Peninsula Players invite everyone to performances of the play “Blitzen!” by Julian Wiles at the 2nd Story Playhouse at 108 Spruce Street in Ilwaco. This play is being directed by Sherry Ahlers. 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 Imperial Schooner in Ilwaco; Stormin’ Norman’s in Long Beach, Okie’s Thriftway in Ocean Park, at the door or by e-mail at publicity@peninsula-players.com.

Saturday, Dec. 11Indoor Market @ Port

ILWACO – 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.

Christmas party

OCEAN PARK – The Moose Lodge in Ocean Park is hosting their annual children’s Christmas party beginning at 1 p.m., Dec. 11. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be on hand, some of Santa’s elves will be there with bells on, plus attendees can expect a visit from an angel. There is no charge for this event, which includes lots of goodies. Call 665-6903 for more information.

Book discussion

NASELLE – Adults and teens are invited to Naselle Timberland Library from 10 a.m. to noon, Dec. 11 for a discussion of “The Faith Instinct: How Religion Evolved and Why it Endures” by Nicholas Wade. For more information call 484-3877.

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.

North Coast Chorale

ASTORIA – North Coast Chorale celebrates its 20th anniversary with an annual winter concert titled, “Ghosts of Christmas Past.” Performances are at 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center. Tickets can be purchased from chorale members or at the Astoria/Warrenton Chamber of Commerce for $10; children 12 and under are free with an adult. A small group of singers will also perform during Coast Community Radio’s Choral Gems, on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 8 a.m. under the direction of Dr. Matthew Harden. Solo voices will be those of Phil Keim, Lisa Nelson and “Elijah” Deac Guidi.

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. Enjoy sweet treats, sparkling drinks and take advantage of this opportunity to have a grand tour of these inns decked out in all their holiday finery. Charitable donations on one canned food item per party will be accepted and distributed to a local food bank. Call 642-8069 if you have questions.

Christmas trees for sale

ILWACO – Ilwaco Music Boosters are selling beautiful noble fir Christmas trees from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Dec. 11 and Dec. 12 at Ilwaco City Hall. Come get these amazing trees while they last plus enjoy the sidewalk Christmas jam-fest and free hot chocolate. Call 665-2517 if you have questions.

Canned food drive

ILWACO – On Dec. 11 the Ilwaco High School Choir is putting on a canned food drive for the food banks in Ilwaco and Ocean Park. Canned food items may be dropped off at the home basketball game or post game high school dance that night, or at the school concert at 7 p.m., Dec. 13.

Family movies

ILWACO -Bring cozy pillows and blankets, get comfortable and join library staff for popcorn and family-friendly movies from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., on Dec. 11 at Ilwaco Timberland Library. Browse the library afterward for movies and books to share at home. Check with library staff for the movie titles. For more information call 642-3908.

Movie Matinee

NASELLE – Naselle Timberland Library is hosting a family movie matinee from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Dec. 11 for all ages. Viewers of all ages are invited to watch a family holiday classic. Bring something comfy to sit on. Popcorn will be provided. For more information call 484-3877.

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.

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 Dec. 11. Anyone interested in ham radio is encouraged to attend. For more information contact Dick Lemke at 665-2438 or Bob Cline at 665-4496.

Chinook Tribe meeting

BAY CENTER – The Chinook Tribal Council meets at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Dec. 11 in the Faith Center Church located at 404 Bay Center Road in Bay Center. Tribal members are encouraged to attend and bring something to share at the potluck lunch. If you have questions call 875-6670.

Sunday, Dec. 12Christmas 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.

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. An adult must accompany all children. 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.

L&C Event

FORT CLATSOP – On Dec. 12 at 1 p.m., the public is invited to a holiday open house and a presentation by Paul Lanquist entitled, “Artist’s Premiere: Cultural Encounters” in the Netul River Room at 92343 Fort Clatsop Road in Astoria. A noted poster artist, Lanquist’s ability to capture iconic places and people have made him a natural candidate to document historic and contemporary scenes from Lewis and Clark National Historical Park onto several new park posters. You will have a chance to hear Lanquist talk about his work, and his process as an artist at the free ‘In Their Footsteps’ talk and poster signing. Other holiday open house activities Dec. 12 at Fort Clatsop include: the Star Spangled Banner flag raising at the fort at 9:30 a.m.; volley of gunfire flintlock programs at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Christmas 1805 ranger talks about the explorers’ Christmas at the fort, at 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. A special night flintlock volley of gunfire follows the 4 p.m. talk; fat rendering and tallow candle making will be continuous from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a demonstration of candle-making at 2:30 p.m.; the Star Spangled Banner retiring of the flag at 3:30 p.m.; ranger-led nature discovery walks on the Netul Trail at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. After visiting the fort, warm up in the Visitor Center with hot apple cider, and participate in hands-on children’s craft and puzzle activities. For information call 503-861-2471.

Tuba Christmas

ILWACO – The public is invited to a free Tuba Christmas concert at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 12 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 S.E. Lake Street in Ilwaco. The Astoria Tuba Quartet will perform traditional Christmas songs, jazz selections, pop tunes, polkas and more, something for everyone. Seating is limited and donations are accepted to support the Water Music Festival. Call 665-4466 or visit www.watermusicfestival.com.

Peninsula 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, Dec. 13Winter Concert

ILWACO – At 7 p.m. on Dec. 13 (doors open at 6:45 p.m.) Ilwaco Middle/High School Winter Music Concert featuring EPIC ECHO (Ilwaco High School’s show choir), Ilwaco High School Jazz Band, Ilwaco High School Symphonic Band and the Ilwaco Middle School Concert Band will take place at the Hilltop Auditorium. Suggested admission is canned food items for the Ilwaco and Ocean Park food banks. If you have questions call 642-1292. Come watch our talented youth perform.

Ilwaco council

ILWACO – The Ilwaco City Council meets at 6 p.m. on Dec. 13 and Dec. 27 at the Ilwaco Community Building at 158 1st Ave N. in Ilwaco. The meeting is open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

PC Democrats

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Democrats meet at 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.

Al-Anon

KLIPSAN – Al-Anon daytime group meet on Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the meeting room at Golden Sands Assisted Living. If you love someone who has issues with alcohol or you grew up in an alcoholic home, this is for you. Find help and hope and how to deal with this in a healthy way, in a safe enviornment. Call 665-5300 for more information.

School book fair

OCEAN PARK – Parents, children, teachers and the community are invited to the Scholastic Book Fair at Ocean Park Elementary Dec. 13 through Dec. 17, to raise funds to purchase books for the school library. The fair will feature specially priced books and educational products, including newly released works, award-winning titles, children’s classics, interactive software and current bestsellers. The book fair viewing day will be Monday, Dec. 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Purchasing days are Dec. 14 through Dec. 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Dec. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 665-4815, extension 619 if you have questions.

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 Dec. 13 and Dec. 27. 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.

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, Dec. 14LB Lions

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Lions Club meets at noon Dec. 14 and Dec. 28 at Benson’s Restaurant in downtown Long Beach. Call 642-8322 for more information.

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. 15Remember 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 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. There are more lights and some new music this year. 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.

Low-cost holiday crafts

NASELLE – Discover unique and low-cost gift-making ideas for the holidays at the Naselle Timberland Library (4 Parpala Road) on Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. WSU Extension Educator Toni Gwin will describe how to make clever gifts for friends and family such as “Pie in a Jar” and emergency candles. Participants can also make festive gifts for friends and family. Everyone will go home inspired and with one project done. This program is ideal for children in grades one through six and their parents or caregivers. For more information call the library at 484-3877 or visit the Timberland Regional Library website at www.TRL.org.

Cookie decorating

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library is hosting a cookie decorating class for children, from 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 15. Join in decorating cookies to share with your family. Create a cookie so spectacular that you won’t want to eat it! Sponsored by the Friends of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland Libraries. For more information call 665-4184.

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 Dec. 15 is “Ice Castles” starring Robbie Benson and Colleen Dewhurst. 1978. 108 min.

Future EventsRed Cross Blood Drive

ILWACO – The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m., Dec. 16 at Pacific Bible Church, located at 405 1st Avenue North (above Black Lake). To schedule an appointment call 800-733-2767 or 866-236-3276. The need is constant … the gratification is instant … give blood.

Gardening chats

OCEAN PARK – Anyone with an interest is invited to an informal gardening chat at the Ocean Park Library community room the third Thursday of the month, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The topic for Dec. 16 is planning to make your garden easier to keep up. This event is sponsored by Tilth on the Willapa. For information call 665-3061.

Energy Assistance Program

PACIFIC COUNTY – The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program is starting soon. Coastal Community Action Program will open phone lines at 8:30 a.m., Dec. 16 to begin making appointments. Appointments can also be made online at www.coastalcap.org. This program provides financial assistance to help income eligible households make home heating more affordable. Call for detailed income guidelines, or to make an appointment at 800-828-4883; or from the Raymond/South Bend area call 875-8194.

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 at 642-4421 or planner@longbeachwa.gov if you wish to volunteer.

Leadbetter Bird Count

PACIFIC COUNTY – The Leadbetter Christmas Bird Count is scheduled for Dec. 18 from dawn to dusk. Sponsored by the Willapa Hills and Discovery Coast Audubon chapters, this is a great opportunity for participants to point out where you see birds and document them with experts. When the counting is through, all counters are invited to the special no-host dinner at Hunters Inn on Highway 4 in Naselle that evening at 5 p.m. To be placed in a group for the day or to volunteer to count at your feeder call Alan Richards at 484-7119 or e-mail to birdcounts@willapahillsaudubon.org.

Winter break

PACIFIC COUNTY – Schools will be closed from Monday, Dec. 20 through Friday, Dec. 31 for the winter break. School resumes on Monday, Jan. 3.

LB council

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach City Council meets at 7 p.m. on Dec. 20 at city hall, located at 115 Bolstad Avenue West. 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.

North Beach Water

OCEAN PARK – The North Beach Water District board of commissioners will hold its regular meeting and a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2011 Budget at 6 p.m., Dec. 20 in the Pacific County Fire District No. 1 conference room at 26109 Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park. Call 665-4144 for more information.