Community Calendar: 9.7.11

Published 5:00 pm Sunday, September 4, 2011

Wednesday, Sept. 7

Help OP Food Bank

    PENINSULA Heres an easy way to make a difference in your neighbors lives. Local residents purchase one or more extra non-perishable food items when they go shopping and store it in a cool green bag provided by the Ocean Park Food bank. On the second Saturday of every other month, food bank volunteers will pick up the bags and leave another bag. Call 665-6567 for more information.

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 Sept. 7 is The Sting starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. 1973. 129 min.

Thursday, Sept. 8

Hospice volunteer training

    LONG BEACH Harbors Home Health and Hospice will provide volunteer training beginning Sept. 8 and continuing Sept. 9, Sept. 15 and Sept. 16, in the county buildings public meeting room at 7013 Sandridge Road. The course will be a total of 20 hours. This is an opportunity to learn about hospice and to gain skills necessary to become a volunteer with this agency. The skills taught are helpful to anyone needing to care for a loved one with a terminal illness. Volunteers provide such services as listening to and recording peoples stories; singing or playing an instrument; swapping old hunting, fishing or logging stories; reading books/papers aloud, or do light housekeeping. Are you a massage practitioner? Do you have pastoral experience? To find out what gift of self you can share, please contact Beth Peterson, volunteer coordinator at 642-3623 or 800-772-1319, or email to beth@myhhhh.org. There is a $5 charge for the course manual.

Free self defense

    LONG BEACH From now through October, every Tuesday and Thursday, at 4:30 p.m. for teens and 5:30 p.m. for adults, all levels are invited to come to North Coast Taekwon-Do at the Long Beach Elks Lodge at 110 N. Pacific Hwy., for free Taekwon-Do self defense classes. Call 244-4344 for more information.

Bunco

    KLIPSAN  The Peninsula Bunco Club hosts a game the second Thursday of each month starting at 6 p.m., at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach. The next game is Sept. 8. The public is welcome. There is a $6 charge for each player; $1 is for the use of the senior center and the other $5 goes towards the prize pay out at the end of the session. For information call Patricia at 360-318-4164.

Friday, Sept. 9

Slow Drag

    ILWACO The Slow Drag will be held at the Port of Ilwaco from        4 p.m. to dark on Friday, Sept. 9. Come test your skills and luck at this fun event, or just come watch the fierce competition.

DAR

    OCEAN PARK  The organizing meeting of the Daughters of the American Revolution on the Peninsula will meet at 1 p.m., on Sept. 9 at the Ocean Park library. For more information call Mary Ellen Landridge at 665-5616.

Summer camps exhibit

    ILWACO Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street in Ilwaco has a new exhibit, Summer Camps on the North Beach Peninsula. Local author and historian Sydney Stevens is the guest curator for the exhibition. She is an alumnus of Camp Willapa and has written extensively on its history. The exhibition will include photographs, objects and stories from Camp Willapa, Camp Sherwood Forest, Camp Morehead, Camp Lily Del Dune (now the Dunes Bible Camp) and Hill Summer Camp. The exhibition will be on view through the fall. Visit www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org or call 642-3446 for information.

Saturday, Sept. 10

Rod Run

    OCEAN PARK Its coming … the 28th Annual Rod Run to the End of the World is set for Sept. 10 and Sept. 11 at Wilson Field in Ocean Park. The spectator gate opens at 8 a.m., with a variety of fun events scheduled throughout both days, including music, the show and shine, poker run and more. There will be a cruise after the show and shine, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 10. In addition, look for the barrels around the field for non-perishable canned food donations. Check out their website at www.beachbarons.com for more information or call 665-3565. In addition the city of Long Beach is providing free trolley rides from 3rd and Oregon streets in Long Beach departing at 9:30 a.m., and every 30 to 45 minutes both days, with the last trip to the field at 3 p.m., and the last trip from Ocean Park at 4:30 p.m.

Elvis!

    OCEAN PARK  Back by popular demand, Justin Shandor, the winner of the worlds closest Elvis look-a-like and sound-alike will perform on Saturday, Sept. 10 as part of the Rod Run to the End of the World event. Shandor will perform along with special guests Merle Haggard, Patsy Cline and Connie Francis impersonators. The show will begin at 10 a.m. and go until 3 p.m. You wont want to miss this performance of Elvis of the 50s, the 70s and The Vegas Showman.

Sock Hop

    KLIPSAN  Lets rock! On Saturday, Sept. 10 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., come enjoy music, food and dancing with a live disc jockey at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center! Also you dont want to miss the Beach Barons with their hot rods on display. A prize will be awarded for best 50s outfit so drag out your poodle skirts, slick back your hair, and come have some fun!

Archery meeting

    LONG BEACH  Bear River Archers meet at 9 a.m., the second Saturday of each month at the Bear River Archery range located at 85th and Sandridge, next to Lone Fir Cemetery. The next meeting is Sept. 10. Anyone interested in archery and/or bowhunting is welcome to attend. For more information call Jake at 360-783-2453.

Rock & Roll music

    MENLO  A band from Fort Lewis, a rock and roll group, Heavy Left, performs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 10 at the Pacific County Fairgrounds, on Highway 6. There is free admission and the public is allowed to bring picnic items to enjoy during the concert. This is a fabulous group and sure to be a fun event.

Genealogy Fair                                    

    SEASIDE  If you have thought about researching your family history but dont know where to start, your time has come. Attend the genealogy fair that Clatsop County Genealogical Society (CCGS) is hosting at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 10 at the Bob Chisholm Community Center located at 1225 Avenue A in Seaside. Topics include identifying old photographs, searching the Internet for genealogy information, genealogy publications, organizing your family history and genealogy software demonstrations, heirlooms and the stories they tell and more. There will be a silver tea served after the speaker and throughout the day. Visitors are invited to bring a sack lunch. For more information call 503-717-1824 or 503-325-1963.

Stella Historical Society

    STELLA  The non-profit Stella Historical Society is hosting Remnants of the Past from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 miles west of Longview on SR-4. The event features three buildings with a working blacksmith. In addition at the Stella Lutheran Chapel there are raffles, demonstrations and food. The museum buildings are in desperate need of major restoration work. No outside funding is received, and the buildings are maintained strictly by volunteers, membership dues and donations. Come enjoy a day of history and help preserve this hands-on museum. Call 360-423-8663 for more information.

SummerFest

    LONG BEACH SummerFest season is underway in downtown Long Beach. Bring your family downtown and enjoy the childrens safety days. You dont want to miss the free face painting and horse and wagon rides. Plus the Fabulous Farelanes, a great rock and roll band, will perform from 6 p.m. to    10 p.m. on the big stage at 3rd South and Oregon streets. Come see what is happening and enjoy all that is offered for free. Call 642-4421 for information.

Sunday, Sept. 11

Fly A Dragon

    LONG BEACH Want to color a dragon on a kite and to continue the Time of the Dragon theme of this years Washington State International Kite Festival? The World Kite Museum is offering tyvek sled kites to individuals who will decorate them with dragons and come and fly them at One Sky, One World event set for Oct. 8 and Oct. 9 at the Bolstad approach here in Long Beach. You can decorate them with permanent markers or diluted acrylic paint. There are 40 kites available on a first-come-first-served basis. The museum is open daily through September from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 12

Wind farm info

    LONG BEACH Learn the latest on the building of the wind farm in Pacific County on Monday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m., at the PUD auditorium on Sandridge Road. Discovery Coast Audubon is hosting this important update to keep everyone informed of the help available. Dont miss out on learning the true facts. Call Patricia at 642-1310 for more information.

Free concert

    OCEAN PARK Water Music Festival is hosting two award-winning musicians who will present a free concert at the Peninsula Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 12. Violinist Melody Lee, and tubist Curtis Peacock will perform. For more information call 665-2784 or visit watermusicfestival.com.

PC Democrats

    LONG BEACH Pacific County Democrats meet at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 12 at the South County Building on Sandridge Road in Long Beach. For more information call Karen Spackman at 484-3427.

Special hospital meetings

    ILWACO  The board of commissioners of Ocean Beach Hospital are holding special meetings each Monday at 5:30 p.m., in the hospital conference rooms. These meetings are to be open sessions. Call 642-6304 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.

Tuesday, Sept. 13

Legion meetings

    LONG BEACH Don R. Grable American Legion Post No. 48 and Auxiliary Unit No. 48 hold their first meetings of the fall on Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Long Beach. The meetings will be preceded by a potluck. The meetings will focus on the years activities, including service to veterans, active duty military members and their families, and our community. For information, check www.amlegionilwacowa.org, call Commander Dick Wallace, 642-4188, or President Connie Soditus, 665-6626.

Art Around Town

    PENINSULA Peninsula Arts Association members have some of their artwork on display around town. The paintings of Rose Power are being shown at the county building, paintings by Dian Schroeder and James Tweedie are being shown at the Ilwaco library, and paintings by Bev McDonald, Ruth Spani-Phinney, Janet Stomp and the pen and ink drawings of William Vandorin are now on display at the Ocean Beach Hospital.

Do Nothing Club

    OCEAN PARK All men are welcome to join this Band of Brothers known as the Do Nothing Club held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ocean Park Lutheran Church at 240th and U Street. This group is a mixture of men from all walks of life. This is a non-denominational club that meets to play cribbage, shoot pool or just sit around having fun and solving the worlds problems. Attendees take turns providing lunches for the group. For information call Jack McBride at 665-2721 or Russ Jones at 665-3939.

Wednesday, Sept. 14

Preparing wild game

    LONG BEACH A public class on proper care of wild game is offered from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 14 at the Long Beach Grange on Sandridge Road. While this class is aimed at hunters and their need to take proper care of meat, discussion will also cover raising pigs, cows, etc., and how to properly handle the meat. Admission is free for Grange members; and there is a suggested donation of $10 for non-members. For information call Ray Millner at 642-3682.

Domestic violence etc. training

    ASTORIA The Womens Resource Center in Astoria is offering a 32-hour volunteer training course for individuals interested in working with victims and families that have survived domestic violence and/or sexual assault. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities available. Training is from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sept. 14 and continues the next three Wednesdays, Sept. 21, Sept. 28 and Oct. 5, at 1373 Duane Street in Astoria. Call 503-325-3426 to register or for more information.

Ilwaco Merchants

    ILWACO  Ilwaco Merchants Association holds their monthly general membership meeting Sept. 14 at 8 a.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street in Ilwaco. For more information, please call Clint Carter at 642-8667.

Love like Jesus

    OCEAN PARK  A weekly womens study is offered each Wednesday from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The study is entitled, Love Walked Among Us, Learning to Love Like Jesus. Call Mace at 665-6691 or Mary Evelyn at 665-5300 for more information.

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 Sept. 14 is Lost in Alaska starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. 1952. 77 min.

Future Events

Book discussion

    ILWACO Adults are invited to Ilwaco Timberland Library for a discussion of the book The Memory Keepers Daughter by Kim Edwards, set for 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 15. For more information call 642-3908.

Gardening chat

    OCEAN PARK The public is invited to an informal gardening chat at the Ocean Park Library community room on Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. The topic for this meeting is advanced propagation: making plants without planting seeds. Call Lisa Mattfield at 665-3061 with questions.

WMF fundraiser

    SEAVIEW  On Sept. 16, the Shelburne Restaurant in Seaview is sponsoring an evening with Sanford Hinderlie as a benefit for Water Music Festival. Hinderlie is a professor of music at Loyola University New Orleans and has performed throughout the world. You can see more about him at www.strdigital.com/hinderle.htm. A portion of the proceeds of this French and Cajun cuisine dinner event will benefit Water Music Festival.

Winter Gardening Seminar

    ILWACO Mark your calendar now for a winter gardening seminar set for noon to 5 p.m., on Sept. 17 at the Karnofski Gardens, a productive, local garden, bio-char and greenhouse operation at 1636 State Route 101, Ilwaco. There will be a variety of topics covered including hands-on garden bed preparation; planting and care of winter vegetables; recipes, tips and preparation of winter vegetable products; and lots more. In addition a soup, salad and bread breaking supper will follow. For information call Alisabeth at 783-2622 or the Karnofskis at 642-2029.

Overeaters Anonymous Workshop

    PENINSULA There will be an Overeaters Anonymous Workshop from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Sept. 17. This is a free 12-step workshop, with a variety of speakers and fun activities. Call Diane at 665-2535 or 503-318-6608.

Stamp Club

    LONG BEACH Peninsula Stamp Club meetings are the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. The next meeting is Sept. 17. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

Shred day

    LONG BEACH  Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union is hosting a shred day from 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 17 in the parking lot at the Long Beach branch. Bring three or four grocery bags full of items that you would like shredded. There is no cost. They will also be accepting non-perishable food items for the local food banks, but a donation is not required to participate. Call 642-2392 if you have questions.

Angora Hiking Club

    ASTORIA  On Saturday, Sept. 17, join the Angora Hiking Club for a bike hike. The meeting place is at the West Mooring basin on Marine Drive in Astoria at 9:30 a.m. Carpooling will be arranged for the drive to Westport Ferry. Bikers are required to provide their own bike, helmet, car carrier, water and a lunch. Estimated return time is about 2 p.m. It is a very gentle, level scenic ride around the island.  It is not necessary to be a member of the club to participate, for more information about the club check out www.angorahikingclub.org. Dues are only $7 a year.If you have questions please call Jim or Kathleen Hudson at 503-861-2802, or khhudson@q.com.

In Their Footsteps

    FORT CLATSOP  Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop is pleased to announce this seasons monthly guest speaker series, In Their Footsteps. This presentation by Carol Lucas will be at 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 18. For 21 years, herb specialist Carol Lucas has been in business on Oregons north coast with Natures Sunshine Products. She learned her first herbs at her grandmothers knee; a woman raised on a homestead up in the hills out of Vernonia, Ore. To her grandmother, every plant and animal had a name, and a story or two. Carol is fascinated by the thought that Lewis would have learned even more at his mothers knee, since Lucy, his mother, was a practicing herbalist.  All programs will be held in the Netul River Room of Fort Clatsops visitor center and are free of charge. For more information, call the park at 503-861-2471.

Singer to perform

    RAYMOND Sunday Afternoon Live will present a special event featuring singer-songwriter Ericka Corban and her band, which includes her husband, Mattaniah and Jeff Perrin, at the historic Raymond Theatre, located at 323 Third Street, at 2 p.m. on Sept. 18. She will be releasing a new album, Daydream, at her appearance in Raymond. Please note this concert is not part of the regular season, and tickets must be purchased for this event. Presale tickets are $10 for adults or $5 for youth and can be purchased at Sagens Pharmacy, the theater in Raymond, South Bend Pharmacy, via a check or money order made payable to SAL to P.O. Box 41, South Bend, WA 98586, by calling 875-5831, or by emailing sundayafternoonlive.org. Day of performance tickets are $12 each.

ENCORE gathering

    LONG BEACH  The Lightship Restaurant, 409 Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach, is the location for the September ENCORE Happy Hour from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 18. All retired or semi-retired adults are welcome, but must be 50 years old or older, and enjoy intellectual stimulation and an opportunity to meet new friends. The Humphreys puppets will introduce 20 Questions, with a Shakespearian theme, at 5 p.m. A copy of Rex Ziaks great book, In Full View, will be the winners prize.  If you have any questions, please contact Maureen Humphreys at 642-1301.

Lupus, Fibromyalgia & chronic pain

    SEASIDE  The NorthCoast Lupus/Fibromyalgia Support Group meetings resume Monday Sept. 19. While there isnt a scheduled speaker set, this is a great meeting to attend. The format of the meeting is being expanded to include sufferers of chronic pain. Meetings are held at 2 p.m., the third Monday of every month (except July and August) in Education Room A at Providence Seaside Hospital. If you have any questions, please call Sheila at 665-4870 or Carol at 503-325-1100.

Construction delays

    PENINSULA Pacific County Department of Public Works, on behalf of Flood Control Zone District No. 1, will place pipe across State Route 103 at 147th Place. This work is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 19. Preparatory work will be completed Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 with construction Sept. 21 and resurfacing on the Sept. 22. Although the roadway will be open to one lane of vehicular traffic at all times, the public is advised of work in this area as delays may occur. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the department of public works at 642-9368.

AAUW meeting

    ILWACO The Willapacific Branch of the AAUW will host a panel discussion focusing on physical and mental health questions and providers on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at CCAP next to the Ilwaco library. Speakers will include Melissa Goldberg, who will address nursing in rural areas; Gwen Meyer, who will focus on womens health; and Eric Cummins, who will provide information on Peninsula programs in mental health workshops for families and individuals. Following the presentation a business meeting will be held and refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend. For more information contact Barbara Carmel at 642-3636.

Fall Art Show

    OCEAN PARK Entries are now being accepted for PAAs upcoming 41st Annual Fall Art Show. The show runs Oct. 7 to Oct. 10; the deadline to enter is Sept. 20. All artists in the show must be PAA members. Full membership application and show registration information may be found at www.beachartist.org. There are 27 categories in this years show. Adult artists may enter up to three pieces and student artists may enter two. Entry fee for adult members is $5 per entry (with current membership). The student show and membership fee is waived, but students must also register by the Sept. 20 deadline. For more information call Bonnie at 665-6041, Myrna Kay at 665-4592 or Debbie at 642-5888. PAA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and supports an annual high school scholarship and an art enrichment program.

PUD meeting

    LONG BEACH  Public Utility District No. 2 of Pacific County will hold public meetings on retail rate design on the following dates: at 1 p.m., Sept. 20 at the PUD auditorium in Long Beach and at 1 p.m., Oct. 4 at the Raymond PUD auditorium. New retail rates become effective Oct. 1. Call 942-2411 for more information.

Caregivers support

    KLIPSAN  Caregivers Support Group will meet on a special date in September  they will meet the third Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the PUD auditorium at 9610 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. For more information call Don Cantrell at 642-3787, ext. 226.

Sustainable Salmon Board

    ABERDEEN  The annual meeting of the Washington Coast Sustainable Salmon Partnership board of directors is set from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Port of Grays Harbor at 111 S. Wooding, Aberdeen. The group is actively working for improvement and recovery of salmon stocks in all river basins flowing into the Pacific Ocean between Cape Flattery and Cape Disappointment, which is the geographic scope of the region. Check the website at www.wcssp.org, for further information. The meeting is open to the public and public participation is encouraged. Please feel free to contact Dana Dietz at 360-289-2499 for further information.

Orchid Society meeting

    ASTORIA The Sunset Empire Orchid Society meets at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 22, at the First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd Street in Astoria. This meeting is an organization meeting for the annual show and sale set for Oct. 1 and Oct. 2. Join this club now and be part of organizing this fun event. For more information, contact Georgia at 665-5565.

Read people

    KLIPSAN  The Peninsula Senior Center, located at 21603 Pacific Way in Klipsan, is hosting a free public program entitled How to Read a Person Like a Book, presented by Dr. Robert Brake on Friday, Sept. 23 at noon. This free program deals with how we communicate nonverbally, how to spot and interpret gestures, facial expressions and other cues, how to spot a lie, and other subjects. For more information, call 665-2784.

Disaster Preparedness Fair

    OCEAN PARK On Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Second Annual Community Preparedness Fair will be held at Ocean Park Elementary School gym at 25701 Vernon Avenue. Come meet folks from NOAA, Washington State Emergency Management, the Department of Natural Resources, plus many more organizations. Plus Schuyler Hoss from the governors office will give a speech with an introduction of the presentation, Japan, Lessons Learned.

Meditation Retreat

    OYSTERVILLE Portland meditation teacher and therapist Nelly Kaufer will lead a daylong meditation retreat beginning at 9 a.m. until 5:00 pm. on Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Oysterville Schoolhouse. There will be a potluck lunch. The retreat will offer teachings about a gentle, permissive approach to meditation and small group interviews in which people can share their meditation experiences. Sangha by the Sea, a local meditation group, is sponsoring the retreat. Donations are welcome. To register or for more information, contact Barbara Bate at 665-4421 or Jim Bowers at 665-3070 by Thursday, Sept. 8.

Birding class

    LONG BEACH Discovery Coast Audubon Societys Education Coordinator Mary Atherton will teach a free, one-hour beginning birding class emphasizing cormorants and pelicans at 2 p.m., on Sept. 27 at the Lighthouse Oceanfront Resort in Long Beach. The conference room is handicapped accessible. Call 665-5975 for information.

Pink Panther

    ILWACO Peninsula Players is in rehearsals for the Pink Panther Strikes Again. Show dates are Oct.14 through the 23rd. Watch for more information on this fun play.

Chronic conditions workshop

    ILWACO Living Well with Chronic Conditions, a free six-week course that runs Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27 and Nov. 3, Nov. 10 and Nov. 17. The class runs from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Ocean Beach Hospital in the meeting rooms located at 174 1st. Ave. N., in Ilwaco. For questions, registration or more information, please call either Denise Ross at 642-6308 before Sept. 29 or Frances Vandeventer at 665-2555 after Sept. 29. Why come to the workshop? You can learn how to live a healthy life with your chronic condition by managing your symptoms. A chronic condition or illness is one a person has to live with for many years. Although there are many chronic conditions, people who come to this workshop often have similar symptoms such as: pain; loss of energy; fatigue and stress; sleeping problems; breathing problems; depression; anger and frustration; and concerns about the future. This workshop was developed by Stanford University.