Community Calendar: 5.4.11

Published 5:00 pm Sunday, May 1, 2011

Wednesday, May 4

Relay for Life

LONG BEACH Team members interested in Relay for Life of the Long Beach Peninsula meet at 6 p.m., on May 4 at the Chautauqua Lodge in Long Beach. With the theme, Season of Hope, this is a wonderful way to help loved ones and those you know who have been touched by cancer. Committee meetings will be at 7 p.m., that same evening. If you have questions please call Lacie at 783-2094. 

Clamming

PENINSULA A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point through May 8, pending marine toxin tests, with digging allowed between midnight and noon. The best time to start is an hour or two before low tide. 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 diggers clams must be kept in a separate container. Licenses are available at numerous local businesses.

Scholarships available

PENINSULA Any student graduating from the Ocean Beach School District is encouraged to apply for one of two vocational scholarships to be awarded by the Beach Barons Car Club. Contact Amy Huntley at 642-3731 for an application today.

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 May 4 is Wee Willie Winkie starring Shirley Temple, Victor McLaglen, Cesar Romero. 1937.  100 min.

Thursday, May 5

Aging council meets

PORT HADLOCK The Olympic Area Agency on Aging council of governments meets at 10 a.m., on May 5 via conference call. For information call Carol Ann at 866-720-4863.

Line dancing

LONG BEACH Line dancing on the Peninsula is offered at Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. Through the summer, dancing for beginners and intermediates is from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.; and advanced dancers hit the floor from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. each Thursday, except the fourth Thursday of the month. Everyone is welcome the cost is just $3 per person per class. Come check out this fun activity, you dont need a partner. Call Linda at 783-2389 for more information.

Art Around Town

PENINSULA Peninsula Arts Association has three local artists showcasing some of their work this month. At Ilwaco Library are paintings from Joan Taplin; at Ocean Beach Hospital enjoy paintings by Judy Leonard and Aileen Roberts; and at the county building on Sandridge Road are paintings from Jean Nitzel and Ruth Carpenter. 

Friday, May 6

Columbia-Pacific Farmers Market 

LONG BEACH The new Columbia-Pacific Farmers Market, a Friday afternoon market in downtown Long Beach, will open on May 6 and will be open each Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. through September. The new market will offer fresh, locally sourced produce, seafood, meat, eggs and dairy, as well as flowers, plants and locally packaged food. 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. For market information, please contact Jane at 244-9155 or by email at jane@willapabay.org.

Author reading

OCEAN PARK On Friday, May 6, at 6 p.m., Noah Strycker, author of Among Penguins: A Bird Man in Antarctica, will hold an author reading and slide presentation at Adelaides Books and Coffee at 1401 Bay Avenue in Ocean Park.

Pinochle 

LONG BEACH Everyone is invited to come to the Elks Lodge in Long Beach for pinochle every Friday at 12:30 p.m. The cost is $1.50 to play. Call 642-2749 for more information.

Al-Anon 

KLIPSAN An Al-Anon daytime group meets on a new day of the week Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the meeting room (which is handicapped accessible) at Golden Sands Assisted Living. Find help and hope and how to deal in a healthy way, in a safe environment. Call 665-5300 for more information. 

Saturday, May 7

Oceans of Hope

ILWACO Beginning at 4 p.m., on Saturday, May 7, the public is encouraged to attend a fundraising event called Oceans of Hope at the Artisan in Ilwaco. The evening consists of hors doeuvres and a silent auction, items up for bid including one of a kind artwork, fine dining and hotel certificates, jewelry, charter fishing trips, books by local authors, locally canned seafood and much more. Tickets are available at the Bank of the Pacific or at the door on the day of the event. The Domestic Violence Awareness Project is dedicated to promoting healthy relationships through education and awareness, to break the cycle of domestic violence in our community. For information or to make a donation call Amanda at 244-2927 or Lacie at 783-2094.

Baird leads political discussion

SEAVIEW Former U.S. Rep. Brian Baird leads a discussion about his recent book Character, Politics and Responsibility: Restarting the Heart of the American Republic. Join Pacific County Democrats in Seaview at the Shelburne Inn from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 7. Books will be available for purchase and for personalized signing.

Bunco for breast cancer

LONG BEACH Join in the fun at Bunco for Breast Cancer on May 7 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Super 8 Motel in Long Beach. All proceeds from this event will be used locally by Columbia Memorial to help uninsured and low-income women in our community to pay for mammograms and other womens health checks. Spring into the fight against breast cancer while helping local residents. Peninsula Bunco Club and Columbia Memorial Hospital are co-hosting this event. Its a fundraising event where everyone wins, and each participant player will receive a $10 gift certificate from 42nd Street Cafe. For information call 665-5760.

Peninsula Garden Party

OYSTERVILLE Coast Community Radio (KMUN) presents its third annual Peninsula Garden Party on May 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oysterville Sea Farms at 34300 1st Street in  Oysterville. Admission is free. Visitors touring the waterfront in Oysterville will see a wide array of native flora and fauna, and witness the productive farms of Willapa Bay. Host Dan Driscoll will be joined by master gardeners featured on KMUNs popular gardening program, Diggin the Dirt. Starting at 10 a.m., they will preside over the sale of a unique variety of shrubs, annuals, perennials, herbs, vines, grasses, vegetable starts and more. In addition, Willapa Bay oysters donated by Willapa Resources and the Northern Oyster Company, Inc., will be available fresh from the grill served with special accompaniments, and there will be hot dogs and beverages as well. Guests can stroll the grounds and then throw a blanket on the lawn beside the bay for picnicking.  Starting at noon, from the open doors of Willabay Specialty Foods, music will be performed until 3 p.m., by the Oyster Boys, the new combo of Joey Patenaude, Dave Crabtree, Dave Quinton and Liam Dunne. Proceeds from plant and food sales will benefit Coast Community Radio. For information call the station at 503-325-0010.

Shred-A-Thon

LONG BEACH From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday, May 7, the public is encouraged to bring obsolete tax documents, bank statements, credit card documents, financial statements, insurance documents and any other paperwork you want destroyed to the parking lot behind Strand Insurance and the Chinook Observer at 205 Bolstad Avenue East in Long Beach. Bring paper documents only, no need to remove clips, staples or binders. This free event is hosted by Arthur Strand Insurance and co-sponsored by Liberty Northwest and Safeco insurance companies. Call 642-2345 if you have questions.

Fisheries fundraiser

ABERDEEN On Saturday, May 7 at 4 p.m., Coastal Conservation Association will hold a banquet and fundraising raffle at the Aberdeen Eagles Hall located at 200 West State Street in Aberdeen.  Come and support our Northwest Fisheries while enjoying a prime rib dinner, live auctions, silent auctions and raffle items. Tickets are $60 and that includes a one-year membership to CCA, National Tide magazine, NW Ripple Newsletter, and your meal. For ticket information or questions, call Joe at 360-532-4485, or 360-581-5829 or email jofishn@comcast.net.

Sunday, May 8

Mothers Day breakfast

SEAVIEW On Sunday, May 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., come to Ocean Beach Presbyterian Church at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place in Seaview for a free Mothers Day breakfast. Enjoy eggs to order, pancakes, fresh fruit, bacon, juice and coffee. Donations are welcome to support Sunday School mission program for Heifer Project. If you have questions call 642-3115.

Meditation session

OCEAN PARK Loving kindness meditation is available every Sunday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Golden Sands and is open to all. The format is Buddhist teaching via CD or reading. There will be a 30-minute silent meditation followed by a group discussion. For information call Jim at 665-3070.

Emergency Notification System

PACIFIC COUNTY If you live within a tsunami inundation zone, you may call 642-9338 or 875-9338 and provide your name, address, phone number, and telephone provider. VOIP and cell phone users may register their phone numbers by visiting the following link, www.co.pacific.wa.us/pcema/EmergNotifcation.htm

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, May 9

We need to talk

KLIPSAN Dr. Robert Brake (Ocean Park resident, retired teacher and freelance writer) will present a free public lecture/discussion entitled, We need to talk, on Monday, May 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Peninsula Senior Center in Klipsan. The public is invited. Topics include: why conversations are so important, how to deal with boring people, male/female differences as conversationalists and more. Contact: oobear@centurytel.net or call 665-2784.

Model Railroad meeting

OCEAN PARK The Peninsula Model Railroad Club will meet Monday, May 9, at     7 p.m., in the Ocean Park Timberland Library community room. The program topic is making trees several different techniques will be demonstrated. Realistic-looking trees and shrubs completely finish a scene. As always, complimentary coffee and refreshments will be served. If you need further information, call Paul Wilson at 665-2545.

Defend the Dream Rally

LONG BEACH The next rally to support our public employees, union rights and to stop the congress from changing our Medicare and Social Security is set for May 9 from    5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the corner of Sid Snyder and Pacific Highway on the east side across from The Bank of the Pacific. Organizers will have picket signs available or people are welcome to bring their own.  Everyone who supports the message is welcome.  For information call 642-3085. 

Democrats to meet

LONG BEACH The Pacific County Democrats meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 9 at the South County Building, 7013 Sandridge Rd. The guest speaker will be Dwight Pelz, chairman of Washington State Democrats, who will speak on The 2010 Election and What We Can Learn From It. For more information email pcd@pondhouse.com, or call Karen Spackman at 484-3427.

Wind for Energy

LONG BEACH The Discovery Coast Audubon meets at 7 p.m., May 9 at Pacific County PUD auditorium in Long Beach. It is time to review the progress of Radar Ridge Wind Project permit applications, habitat conservation plan and new electrical generation projects to obtain a conditional land use permit and the project manager will be on hand for an update. The public is welcome to attend. Call 642-1310 with questions. 

Volunteer firefighters

PENINSULA Volunteers are needed with the local fire departments. For more information call Pacific County Fire District No. 1 at 665-4451, Pacific County Fire District No. 2 at 777-8209, Long Beach Volunteer Fire Department at 642-4421 or Ilwaco Volunteer Fire Department at 642-3188.

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, May 10

American Legion & Auxiliary

LONG BEACH The Don R. Grable American Legion Post No. 8 and its auxiliary will meet on Tuesday, May 10 in the Elks Building at 6 p.m., for a potluck and meetings. Everyone is welcome to come and meet some veterans and their families.  For information, please call Post Commander Dick Wallace at 642-4188 or Auxiliary President Janet Easley at 665-5890.

Books to movies

ILWACO Ilwaco Timberland Library presents Books to Movies, from 1 p.m. to         3 p.m., May 10 for adults. Watch movie adaptations of popular novels and non-fiction books. Check with library staff for titles. Movies may be R rated, suited for mature audiences. Popcorn provided courtesy of the Friends of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland Libraries. For more information call 642-3908.

Saddle Club mtg

LONG BEACH The Peninsula Saddle Club meets at 7 p.m., May 10, at their clubhouse on Sandridge Rd. If you are interested in learning more about the club or being involved with this years rodeo, please call Dianne at 642-2680 evenings

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.

Coastal Writers critique

LONG BEACH If you are interested in writing and just getting started, or if you have some experience, you are welcome to join Coastal Writers Critique the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. All writing is welcome: fiction, non-fiction, memoir or poetry. Meetings are from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the PUD building at 9610 Sandridge. Call 665-6783 for information.

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 Lynn Raymer at 665-2685 or go to www.beachrotary.org.

Do Nothing Club

OCEAN PARK There is no better time than now to check out the Do Nothing Club. The club is always looking for a few good men to meet on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at 24002 U Street in Ocean Park. You can play cribbage, shoot pool or sit around solve the worlds problems. Meet and make some new friends. For more information, call Jack McBride at 665-2721 or Jim Wirth at 665-2420.

Wednesday, May 11

Crafts

RAYMOND Raymond Timberland Library presents Crafternoon at the Library from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., May 11 for children. Stop by the library after-school to make a craft on a variety of themes. For more information call 942-2408.

Bees

LONG BEACH From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., May 11, the public is invited to a class on mason bees and their role in the garden. Attendees will learn how to get the most pollination, the idea of a honeybee co-op and more. There is a suggested donation of $10 for non-members, but Grange members can attend for free. For information call Ray Millner at 642-3682.

Ilwaco Merchants

ILWACO Ilwaco Merchants Association holds their monthly general membership meeting May 11 at 8 a.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum.  For more information, please call Clint Carter at 642-8667.

Kindergarten orientation

LONG BEACH On May 11 at 5:30 p.m., parents and their children, who will be enrolled in kindergarten at Long Beach School next year, are encouraged to come for an orientation. This is a chance to gather information, meet teachers, tour the school, explore classroom, and much more.

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.

Veterans services

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

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 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 May 11 is Barefoot in the Park starring Jane Fonda and Robert Redford. 1967.  106 min.

Future Events

Book Discussion

RAYMOND Raymond Timberland Library is hosting a discussion of the book of A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., May 12 for adults. Join in what is sure to be a lively discussion. The library will be open only for the program. For more information call 942-2408.

SandSations fundraiser

OCEAN PARK The Women of the Moose Lodge are holding a fundraising dinner to benefit SandSations from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 13 at the lodge, located on U Street. The menu includes a stroganoff bake with wild mushrooms, green beans, salad and a dessert, all for just $8. Tickets go on sale at 4:30 p.m. Come support this great event.

Mental Health Walk

LONG BEACH The local mental health group, NAMI of Pacific County, is holding a walk to celebrate mental health month beginning at 9 a.m., on Saturday, May 14 at the Bolstad beach approach. Everyone is welcome to come support the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the NAMI Washington Walk 2011.  For information call Rosi at 665-5372 or Kat at 665-6306.

Spring Tea & Lunch

GRAYS RIVER Grays River Valley pioneer history will come to life for this years Friendship Circle 9th Annual Spring Tea and Luncheon to be held on Sunday, May 15 at the Rosburg Community Hall off Highway 4 in Rosburg. Doors at the hall will be opened at noon and the luncheon served at 12:30 p.m., with the program to follow. Several local history photo albums will be on hand and there will be some surprises too as parts of them will be brought to life. Women of the Grays River United Methodist Church sponsor this annual event where people come from far and near to sample special tea delicacies, visit with old and new friends, enjoy the program and examine raffle prizes to be chosen later by the winners. Raffle tickets are $1 each. Proceeds from the event go for Friendship Circle special projects. Suggested donation is $8 per person at the door. Wear that special dress or hat that just never gets worn, or come in whatever makes you comfortable. For information call 465-2740 or 484-7749.

Our Kind of Traitor

NASELLE From 10 a.m. to noon, May 15, adults and teens are invited to Naselle Timberland Library for a discussion of Our Kind of Traitor by John Le Carré. The library is normally closed at this time and is only open for the program. New participants are always welcome. For more information call 484-3877.

DSHS community meeting

SOUTH BEND On Monday, May 16 at 6 p.m., the public is invited to a community meeting at the courthouse annex at 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive, regarding the proposed closure of the DSHS Community Services office in South Bend. There will be a time for questions as well as a presentation of information.

Lupus & Fibromyalgia 

SEASIDE The Northcoast Lupus and Fibromyalgia  Support Group meets on May 16 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the education center at the Seaside Hospital. Mary Trudell, director of Mission and Spiritual Care from Providence Seaside Hospital will be the speaker. She will be talking about the grieving process for people who have lost independence, jobs, families, etc. because of chronic diseases and chronic pain, etc. If you have any questions, please call Sheila at 665-4870 or Carol at 503-325-1100. 

Town Hall meeting

ILWACO WellSpring Community Network is holding a town hall community meeting with the theme, Creating Community Change, on Tuesday, May 17. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. It is all free, including childcare if you need it. Leader and innovator Nigel Wrangham, a nationally known speaker on substance abuse prevention, will lead the kickoff. If you have questions call 783-1090.

The Sound of Music

CHINOOK After successful auditions, rehearsals are in full swing for the Peninsula Association of Performing Artists production of The Sound of Music.  Be sure to mark your calendars for this exciting event. With a cast of 25 outstanding performers from Rosburg to Astoria to Ocean Park, The Sound of Music is guaranteed to be a memorable experience for all. Opening night is Friday, May 20, at 7 p.m. at the Fort Columbia Theater. Closing night is Sunday, June 12, at 3 p.m. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 11 at Okies Thriftway and Stormin Normans, or call 665-6530. 

DAR meeting

ASTORIA Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet May 20 at 11 a.m., at the Astoria Golf and Country Club. Plans for the Memorial Day observance at Oceanview Cemetery and the flag retirement at Fort Stevens on June 14 will be discussed. Members and women interested in membership are invited to attend. For information and reservations call Regent Evelyn Laughman 503-325-4683 or Registrar Sue Glen 503-861-0574.

Vintage Fashion show

ILWACO The Ocean Beach Hospital Foundation is holding a vintage fashion show and luncheon fundraiser on May 21 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street in Ilwaco. Tickets are $15 in advance and are available at the hospital gift shop, the museum or at Long Beach Peninsula Trading Post. For information call Rose Mary at 642-3446 or Gloria at 503-325-1202.

Stamp Club

LONG BEACH Peninsula Stamp Club meets May 23 at 11 a.m. at the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

Great White Tail Run

SKAMOKAWA The 27th annual Great White Tail Run will be held on May 21 beginning at 10 a.m., on the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge located in Skamokawa. Participants will run or walk an out and back course for the 10k, 5k or two miles.  There will be recognition awards given to the top overall female and male in each event along with ribbons for the top three finishers in age division. Registration and packet pickup will begin at 8:30 a.m. the day of the event at Vista Park where parking will be available. Day of run registration cost is $12 without a shirt and $25 with a shirt. A limited supply of shirts will be available.  For more information or request of a registration form, please call 360-465-2275 or 360-795-3278 or email to carol.ervest@gmail.com. This event is a fundraiser for the Wahkiakum County based 4-H program and all proceeds will be used to benefit the county program.