Community Calendar: 6.29.11

Published 5:00 pm Monday, June 27, 2011

Wednesday, June 29

All-Comers track meet

ILWACO All ages are invited to participate in the next All-Comers track meet on June 29 beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the Ilwaco High School track. There is a suggested $2 donation to the Ilwaco Sports Boosters Track and Field Account. Participate in a variety of events from the mile run, to softball throw, to family relay, discus, turbo javelin and more. For information call Leticia at 244-1626 or Sarah at 642-1244.

Volunteers wanted

SEAVIEW The Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau is looking for people who want to have fun and meet interesting people and who are willing to volunteer one-half day (four hours) per week at their front counter to provide information to visitors. If you would like to be an ambassador for the peninsula, call Suze at the Visitors Bureau in Seaview at 642-2400. Schedules are flexible.

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 June 29 is State Fair starring Jeanne Crain and Dana Andrews. 1945.  100 min.

Thursday, June 30

American Legion Auxiliary Poppies

PENINSULA Members of the Don R. Grable Unit No. 48 of the American Legion Auxiliary are offering memorial poppies on the Peninsula through July 4. Donations are welcome, and all money collected will be used to help veterans and their families. Watch for American Legion and Auxiliary members, be generous with your donation and wear a poppy with pride, especially on the Fourth of July weekend. There is no better way to say thank you to a veteran than to wear a poppy as a reminder that we will always remember.

Art Around Town

PENINSULA Work by Peninsula Arts Association spring art show winners is on display this month. The first and second place winning painters art pieces are being shown at Ocean Beach Hospital in Ilwaco. Also, Bernie Elliott has art on display at the county building on Sandridge Road, and Sharon Bernasek and Vivian Easter are showing some of their paintings at the Ilwaco library. 

Free Admission

ILWACO Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco and the Appelo Archive Center in Naselle are two of more than 1,300 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer until Labor Day. The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to    4 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Thursdays are admission free thanks to support from the Port of Ilwaco. For more information please call 642-3446. 

Friday, July 1

Arts & Artisan Fair

OYSTERVILLE The Oysterville Community Club presents the Oysterville Arts & Artisan Fairs First Annual Art Show at the villages historical schoolhouse July 1 and July 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. There will be metal sculpture, ceramics, glass, paintings, cards, jewelry, hand-knit items and much more. Also, there will be a raffle of a wide variety of art items and a bake sale.

Schwingfest

FRANCES The Lewis-Pacific Swiss Society Schwingfest will be held Friday, July 1, Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3 at Swiss Park in Frances. Fun and entertainment featuring Swiss wrestling and live Swiss music will be held throughout the weekend. Steel Rails and Roses, playing country, American and country gospel music and featuring musicians Carl Wirkkala, Josh Gibson, Shannon Dell and Sherelen Wildhaber will present a concert on Friday, July 1 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the 48th Annual Schwingfest. These four musicians have joined their amazing talent together, blending their voices in great harmony to give you a sound you wont soon forget. Their music will leave you wanting more as they bring you more than just entertainment in their performances. Event passes are available for $25 for adults, $13 for ages 12 to 17. Daily admission is also available Friday is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 12 to 17. Saturday is $15 for adults, $8 ages 12 to 17, and Sunday $5 for adults, $3 for ages 12 to 17. Children under 12 are free all weekend. For more information about the Lewis-Pacific Swiss Society or Schwingfest, visit www.lpss.info. 

Cleanup potluck

KLIPSAN As part of the GrassRoots Garbage Gangs weekend events, those interested are encouraged to come hear Friends of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge volunteer Kelly Rupps presentation of Predators and Prey: Who eats who? at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan and share a potluck meal from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. If you wish, come at 4:30 p.m., and help roll bags. For more information visit www.OurBeach.org, email Shelly at Shelly@NWIFservices.com, or call 642-0033.

Al-Anon 

KLIPSAN An Al-Anon daytime group meets on 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, July 2

Feel the thunder!

ILWACO The Feel the Thunder fireworks display is July 2 at the Port of Ilwaco starting at dusk or around 9:30 p.m. Experience the summer sky lit with brilliant colors reflecting back on the waters of Baker Bay. Enjoy a relaxed, safe and family-friendly environment where you can hang out on the lawn at the Port, enjoy a live band, the restaurants and other businesses at the port and stay for the fireworks. You can help make the fireworks great. Send donations to: Ilwaco Merchants Association, P.O. Box 193, Ilwaco, WA 98624, or call 783-1143.

Art in the Park

OCEAN PARK Come experience the richness, variety and unique qualities of local Peninsula artists for the Second Annual Art in the Park event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 4 at Roy Sheldon Park on Vernon Avenue in Ocean Park. Enjoy various demonstrations by artists throughout the day. For information call 665-5385 for information.

Starving Artists Sale

OCEAN PARK The Peninsula Arts Association is having a Starving Artists Sale from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 2, at the Ocean Park Timberland Library. Artists cleaning out their studios are making many items available in all types of mediums, artwork, supplies, books, frames and more, with nothing priced at more than $50. A portion of the proceeds go to PAAs Scholarship Fund. Come have fun and find great bargains. For information call 665-4592.

Cribbage 

LONG BEACH The Longest Beach Cribbage Club meets every Saturday at        1 p.m. at the Pioneer Tavern. The play will be 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. 

SummerFest

LONG BEACH SummerFest season is underway in downtown Long Beach. Come downtown and enjoy the free music by the 133rd Army National Guard rock band, Mother Goose and friends, with a variety of activities for kids and families. Plus enjoy face painting and horse and wagon rides through town. Come see what is happening and enjoy all that is offered for free. Call 642-4421 for information.

Sunday, July 3

Symphonic concert & more

ASTORIA The North Coast Symphonic Band will present a free concert of patriotic and familiar music at 7 p.m., on Sunday, July 3, at the Liberty Theater in downtown Astoria.  Larry Johnson will conduct. The featured work for the evening is Astoria by Dr. Kevin Walczyk. The North Coast Symphonic Band commissioned this work in honor of Astorias Bicentennial and this performance will be its premiere. Also featured on the July program will be Miss Macie and Lascivious Vivian from Shanghaied in Astoria. These tunes have been arranged by Dave Robertson especially for the North Coast Symphonic Band and vocalist ChrisLynn Taylor of the Shanghaied cast. Lauren Brady will perform Fantasy on When Johnny Comes Marching Home for solo piccolo and band. Chantelle Krause, a The Star Spangled Banner, and Bob Walters, music teacher in the Ocean Beach School District, will be the master of ceremonies and sing a medley of patriotic tunes. Members of Clatsop Post No. 12 of the American Legion will present the colors and the service flags as a tribute to veterans. There will be numerous other special pieces to celebrate our national holiday. Doors to the Liberty Theater will open at 6:15 p.m., and there will be pre-concert entertainment starting at 6:30 p.m. The concert begins at   7 p.m. Call 503-325-2431 with questions.

Vespers

OYSTERVILLE A Vespers service is at 3 p.m., July 3 at the historic Oysterville Church. Pastor John Indermark of United Church of Christ will lead the meeting. Music will be provided by vocalist Jill Trenholm. Suzanne Knutzen will be the organist. All are welcome to this casual, uplifting gathering.

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, July 4

Army National Guard Band

OCEAN PARK Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 133rd Washington Army National Guard Band in concert beginning at 10:30 a.m., July 4, in the parking lot of the Bank of the Pacific. Come enjoy a patriotic musical salute, and then stay around for the parade.

Fourth of July parade

OCEAN PARK The Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an old fashioned Fourth of July parade beginning at noon on July 4 in downtown Ocean Park. There will be many special participants in the parade, but be sure to look for the little red wagons pulled by members of the Peninsula Arts Association and get sidewalk chalk for your kids and make art! For information call 665-4448.

Art in the park

OCEAN  PARK From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 4, come to Roy Sheldon Park in Ocean Park for the Second Annual Art in the Park event. Come experience the richness, variety and unique qualities of our local artists. Enjoy various demonstrations by artists throughout the day. Contact Colleen at 665-5385 for information.

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.

Fireworks show

LONG BEACH The city of Long Beach will host their annual fireworks display at dusk, around 9:30 p.m., on July 4, in front of the boardwalk. Parking is available in the city lots one block east of the main downtown area. Hours of spectacular pre- and post-show fireworks can be seen up and down the beach.

Tuesday, July 5

Beach cleanup & more

PENINSULA The GrassRoots Garbage Gang is spearheading a beach cleanup on Saturday, July 5. Come to any major beach approach to sign in, get supplies and head for the beach, beginning at 9:30 a.m. As is customary, there will be a potluck supper the night before at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. After the cleanup on Saturday, there will be a soup feed for volunteers from noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Moose Lodge in Ocean Park. For more information visit www.OurBeach.org, email Shelly at Shelly@NWIFservices.com or call 642-0033.

ENCORE lunch

SEASIDE The ENCORE Lunch Bunch (Experience New Concepts of Retirement Education) meets July 5 at 12:30 p.m., at West Lake Chinese at 1480 S. Roosevelt Drive in Seaside. The theme is red, white and blue and members and guests are encouraged to dress in these colors. Call Carol Siguardson at 503-738-0199 if you have questions.

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.

Wednesday, July 6

Community Emergency Notification System

PACIFIC COUNTY If you live within a tsunami inundation zone and did not receive a phone call from the Pacific County Emergency Notification System on March 11, 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

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 July 6 is No Man is an Island starring Jeffrey Hunter. 1962.  114 min.

Future Events

Slumber camp

ILWACO The Clatsop County Extension office is holding a 4-H summer slumber camp from 6 p.m., Thursday, July 7 through 9 a.m., Saturday, July 9 at Cape Disappointment State Park. Students in fourth through seventh grades are invited to participate. The deadline to register is June 30, and the cost is $55, which includes a T-shirt. You do not need to be a 4-H member to attend. Activities include tent camping, outdoor  activities, crafts, games, relays, campfires and more. Call 503-325-8573 to sign up or for more information.

Chronic conditions

ILWACO Ocean Beach Hospital, in collaboration with the Olympic Area Agency on Aging, has scheduled a free workshop open to the public, Living Well With Chronic Conditions, to be held one day a week, on Thursdays, for six consecutive weeks, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. beginning Thursday, July 7, at the Ocean Beach Hospital Meeting Room, 174 1st Avenue N., Ilwaco. The workshop will be taught by two trained leaders. All of the materials individuals will be using were developed by Stanford Universitys Chronic Disease-Self Management Program. This program is designed to help individuals who suffer from a chronic condition, including diabetes, asthma, heart disease, chronic pain, arthritis, and hypertension just to name a few; to lessen their stress and frustration, manage symptoms and deal with fatigue. The goal of the program is to help you live a healthy life with your chronic conditions by managing your symptoms. To register or for more information, please contact Denise Ross at 642-6308.

Dinner & Silent Auction

OCEAN PARK Ocean Park Food Bank is having a Mickey Padgett-Schmale and Donna Simonson fundraising dinner with silent auction and grab bag sale on July 8 at the Moose Lodge. Moose members and guests are invited. If anyone has donations for the auction call Charlotte at 665-6074. If you just want to donate, send donations to P.O. Box 907, Ocean Park, WA  98640.

Camp Victory

SEAVIEW Camp Victory is an annual camp for girls ages 5 to 17 that are from Pacific and Grays Harbor counties who are survivors of sexual assault. Camp Victory is looking for volunteers who would be willing to share time before, during, and after camp (or all of the above). Those interested in volunteering are invited to an informational meeting July 9 at 4 p.m., at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place in Seaview. Men and women may apply. For further information, leave a message at the Camp Victory office, 665-2888, or call Amanda Dodson at 244-2927.

Team Building Seminar

SEAVIEW Bret Loucks, Kolbe Master Consultant, will lead an exploration into the reasons why smart, dedicated teams often struggle to get things done. The seminar will begin with describing how each of us is wired to take action in unique and powerful ways. Learn to recognize these strengths to achieve team synergy and improve personal success. The presentation will be at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place in Seaview from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $20 at the door. Contact Mary Evelyn Long via email at Maryevlo@yahoo.com or via phone at 665-5300 for more information.

Large Animal Care

LONG BEACH From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., July 13, the Long Beach Grange is offering a class on how to care for large animals. This class will be a Q & A forum. If you have questions or concerns about your livestock this is the class for the answers! Admission is free for Grange members, with a suggested donation of $10 for non-members. Join the Grange and get all the classes for free! For information call Ray Millner at 642-3682.

Pacific Transit Meeting

SOUTH BEND The Pacific Transit Authority Board will hold its third regular quarterly meeting on Thursday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m., in the Pacific County commissioners meeting room at 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend. The public is invited to come and be heard.

DAR organizing meeting

OCEAN PARK The Daughters of the American Revolution are meeting to work on organizing a Peninsula chapter. The next organizing meeting is at 1 p.m., Friday, July 15 at the Ocean Park Library. Do you have an ancestor who served in the Revolutionary War? Members can help you find your American roots. Attend this meeting and learn more. If you have questions call Mary Ellen at 665-5615.

Camp Kiwanilong fundraiser

WARRENTON Camp Kiwangilong is celebrating 75 years of existence, and is holding a dinner, silent auction and more to raise money to make some needed repairs. On July 16, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., enjoy a wine, walk and tour of the facility; from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., you can enjoy an Italian dinner for a suggested donation of $15. A traditional campfire and dance with a live deejay will follow. If you have questions call 503-325-3311 or email dvail4@theoregonshore.com. 

Clamshell Railroad days

ILWACO Clamshell Railroad Days are coming to Ilwaco on July 16 and July 17 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street. 

Summer lunch program

PENINSULA There will be a summer lunch program available for all youth up to age 18 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at six sites around our community, from July 19 through Sept. 2. They are as follows: Skating Lake Park in Surfside, Ocean Park Elementary, Culbertson Park in Long Beach, Peninsula Church Center in Seaview, at the Ilwaco Library and in Chinook at a site yet to be determined. Volunteers are needed to help also. For information and more call Mary Goelz at the health department at 642-9349.

Diabetes

LONG BEACH Gwen Meyer, ARNP, will discuss Diabetes and why it is so important to your blood pressure from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., July 20 at the Peninsula Church of the Nazarene meeting room at 13th St. N. and Pacific Hwy in Long Beach. This meeting is free and open to all. If you have questions, please call 642-6308 or 642-6314.

SandSations

LONG BEACH Everyone is encouraged to come enjoy SandSations July 20 through July 24 in front of the boardwalk in Long Beach. From novice, to amateurs to professional, anyone can participate. Watch for more information.

Rodeo

LONG BEACH Peninsula Saddle Club and Brims Farm and Garden are sponsoring the 66th Long Beach Rodeo on July 30 and July 31 at the rodeo grounds located at 6407 Sandridge Road. Each day starts with a cowboy breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., with the cowboy action starting at 1 p.m. There will be fun events for all ages, including a rodeo parade through downtown Long Beach at 6:30 p.m., Friday, July 29. Presale tickets are available at any Peninsula Pharmacy for $9.50 for adults, $8.50 for seniors and $4.50 for children ages 6 to 12. 

Vacation Bible School

CHINOOK Chinook Lutheran Church is hosting a free vacation bible school from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Aug. 14 through Aug. 18. Dinner will be included. The theme is God in our backyard. Call 777-8416 to register your child today.