Community Calendar: 11.30.2011

Published 4:00 pm Monday, November 28, 2011

Wednesday, Nov. 30

Prep for Weather

    LONG BEACH Come to the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road, for a community class on Wednesday, Nov. 30. The session will begin with a potluck dinner at 5 p.m., with the class running from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The class is free for Grange members, $5 for non-members. Alisabeth Buck will present a very informative session on winter preventive care of your garden, orchard, property and small livestock animals such as poultry and rabbits. This class will focus on winterizing and preparing for winter weather and its effect on animals and agriculture.  She has more than 30 years of teaching experience and has been deeply involved in agriculture for 60 years. For more information, contact Robyn at 777-8898.

Wood cutting permits

    CHINOOK Wood cutting permits for Sitka Spruce are now available at Fort Columbia State Park. Please contact Tracy at Cape Disappointment State Park at 642-3078 to get your permit today.

Medicare 101

    LONG BEACH The public is encouraged to come to the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road at noon on Nov. 30, to join Shelly Pollock from NW Insurance and Financial for an educational program on Medicare Part D. The Dec. 7 deadline for signup is fast approaching and Shelly is happy to share her knowledge on this important subject with local seniors. This will be a brown bag presentation so bring your lunch. This class is free to grange members and $5 for non-members. For information call Ray at 642-3682 or Robyn at 777-8898.

Neptune Classic Movies

    LONG BEACH The Neptune Twin Cinemas offers family and classic movies with no charge for admission, subject to capacity. All family and classic shows begin at 1 p.m. The movie on Nov. 30 is Drums starring Sabu, Raymond Massey, Valerie Hobson. 1938. 98 min.

Thursday, Dec. 1

Veterans meeting

    LONG BEACH Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3721 in Long Beach will hold one meeting for November and December. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. on Dec. 1 at the Elks Lodge located at 110 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. For information, call 642-1228.

Amahl & the Night Visitors

    ASTORIA Beginning at 7:30 p.m., on both Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, enjoy Gian Carlo Menottis Amahl and the Night Visitors at the Clatsop Community Colleges Performing Arts Center at 11th and Franklin in Astoria. This delightful opera is the story of a young crippled boy and his encounter with three kings, who are on a journey to find and bring gifts to a special child. You wont want to miss the telling of this story by some of the most talented vocalists in our community: Ann Bronson, Louise Goyena, Deac Guidi, Will Caplinger, Michael Camponello and John Dahlsten, with dancers from the Maddox School of Dance. This is a wonderful story that the entire family will enjoy. Tickets are $10 for everyone over 12; children under 12 are admitted free with an adult.

Penguins in Antarctica   

    LONGVIEW Ice, penguins and the cold comforts of living and working in Antarctica will be featured in a lively slide show by Oregon birder and author Noah Strycker at a special meeting of the Willapa Hills Audubon Society. The free one-hour Among Penguins event is scheduled for 7 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Cowlitz PUD Auditorium, 961 12th Avenue in Longview. Strycker spent three months during the Antarctic summer researching and photographing a quarter-million Adélie penguins. He recounts his experiences on the coldest, windiest, driest, least populated, highest and most remote continent in his new book, Among Penguins: A Bird Man in Antarctica (Oregon State University Press, 2011).

Line dancing

    LONG BEACH Line dancing will be offered at Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road on Dec. 1 and Dec. 8. 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. 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.

Friday, Dec. 2

Holiday Open House

    SKAMOKAWA Everyone is invited to the annual Holiday Open House at Redmen Hall in Skamokawa at 1394 SR-4. This years theme is Come Home for the Holiday and will feature seasonal music by local artists, book signings and delicious homemade goodies as well as lovely handmade gifts. There will be something for everyone on your list, from artwork to glasswork, jams to goat milk lotions. Even handknitted socks to warm your feet and fragrant wreaths for your door. Redmen Hall is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4, Dec. 10 and 11, and Dec. 17 and Dec. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. New artisans are always welcome! For information, contact Diane Stockhouse at 849-4145.

LB Merchants

    LONG BEACH The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, Dec. 2 at 8 a.m., at Bensons Restaurant, 504 S Pacific Ave., in Long Beach. For more information call President Steven Linhart at 642-5625.

Celebration of Lights

     ILWACOOcean Beach Hospital Foundations Celebration of Lights, the annual live and silent auction that benefits patients and programs at Ocean Beach Hospital, will be Friday, Dec. 2 at the Artisan at 114 Main Street S.W., in Ilwaco. The silent auction begins at 6 p.m. The live auction starts at        7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a choice of beverage, a commemorative wine glass or cider mug and a delicious assortment of appetizers. Spiced cider, wine, hors doeuvres and festive live music from the Finnish-American Choir of Naselle will be part of this years holiday gala. The auction is one of the hospital foundations signature events. Proceeds go to patient care and programs, such as the hospitals new oncology clinic. Auction items include original works and limited editions from local artists, a variety of gift certificates from merchants and restaurants, jewelry, custom quilts, home and garden items, gift baskets, and decorated Christmas trees and wreaths. For more information, contact Alan Craft, foundation director, at 642-6461.

Community tree lighting

    OCEAN PARK  Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the community tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2 at the Eagles on Bay Avenue in Ocean Park. Ornaments for the tree were made by Ocean Park Elementary School students. Enjoy singing Christmas caroles with Marty and Cindy Cole. Plus dont miss Santas arrival at the Pacific County Fire District No. 1 on Ridge Avenue at 6:30 p.m., and visit Santas workshop for some fun gifts.

Saturday, Dec. 3

Bake sale & bazaar

    OCEAN PARK  Everyone is encouraged to come to the Ocean Park United Methodist Churchs bake sale and bazaar set for Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 262nd and Park Avenue in Ocean Park.

Moose Lodge bazaar

    OCEAN PARK  The Women of the Moose Lodge No. 2362, at 25915 U Street in Ocean Park are hosting their annual bazaar from 10 a.m. to    4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come support this group. Call Alice at 665-3037 for information.

Boat parade & tree lighting

    ILWACO Everyone is encouraged to come to the Port of Ilwaco for the lighting of the crab pot Christmas tree and the lighted boat parade on Dec. 3. The lighting of the worlds tallest crab pot Christmas tree is followed by Christmas carols and the worlds shortest fireworks display and at 6 p.m., the lighted boat parade to Station Cape Disappointment and back gets underway. All boats are encouraged to enter the parade, regardless of size or type. For information on these events call 642-8667.

Chinook Tribal Council

    BAY CENTER The Chinook Tribal Council will be meeting on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m., in the Methodist Church in Bay Center. Tribal members are encouraged to attend.  There will be a potluck luncheon prior to the meeting so please bring your favorite holiday dish to share. If you have questions call 875-6670.

Red Hats meeting

    OCEAN PARK Come all ye Red Hats to the Pacific County Fire District No. 1 station on Ridge Avenue at noon on Dec. 3. Bring Christmas goodies and lots of toys for the toy and joy drive.  See you there!

Holiday open house

    OCEAN PARK There will be a holiday open house at the Bay Avenue Gallery from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3. And be sure to come hear Pete Hanner and Barbara Bate crooning and caroling from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Bazaar and bake sale

    NASELLE Martha Circle Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale is from     11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 3 at the Congregational United Church of Christ at 14 Parpala Road in Naselle. Lunch will be served, with a choice of two soups, a beverage and dessert for a $6 donation. Outside vendors will be present.

Birding walk

    LONGVIEW On Saturday, Dec. 3, Willapa Hills Audubon Society will conduct a morning birding walk at Lake Sacajawea Park in Longview, where attendees will observe wintering waterfowl and other resident birds. Walkers will then retire to a nearby home for hot beverages and conversation and to observe backyard birds.  To arrange participation, call John Green at 360-575-9238 or email to jgreen2317@aol.com.  The event is free and open to the public.

Pet pics with Santa

    LONG BEACH  From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 at Dennis Company in Long Beach come get a great picture of your pet with Santa. A minimum of a $5 donation is requested which includes two 4×6 prints. Enjoy some cookies and punch along with a great sale on pet supplies. All proceeds from the pictures support your local no-kill shelter.

Saturday Market

    ILWACO Saturday Christmas Market will be held from 10 a.m. to     4 p.m., in the Time Enough building at 157 Howerton Way at the Port of Ilwaco on Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. Find great gift ideas and bargains on a terrific assortment of handmade soaps, apparel, jewelry, holiday wreaths, wind chimes, arts and crafts and much more.

Fisher Poets warm-up

    SEAVIEW On Saturday, Dec. 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fisher Poets Jon Broderick, Mary Garvey, Lorrie Haight, Hobie Kytr, Jay Speakman and more will dazzle those in attendance with their woodcraft, in both spoken and musical form, at the Fisher Poet warm-up event at the Shelburne Inn in Seaview.

Cribbage

    LONG BEACH The Longest Beach Cribbage Club meets every Saturday at 1 p.m. at Pioneer Tavern in Long Beach. 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.

Sunday, Dec. 4

Christmas concert

    OCEAN PARK Bayside Singers will perform their annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m., on Dec. 4 at the United Methodist Church in Ocean Park, and at 3 p.m., on Dec. 18 at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church. The choral group of 28 singers, directed by Barbara Poulshock and accompanied by pianist Barbara Bate, will give a varied musical program of carols and Christmas selections to celebrate the holiday season.

Soup Supper/Book Signing

    NASELLE Naselle Evangelical Lutheran Church will host its annual Advent Soup Supper on Sunday, Dec.  4, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event, featuring homemade soups and breads, follows the FinnAm Christmas Tour of Homes. Freewill donations for the supper are used to maintain the Deep River Pioneer Church sanctuary. The soup supper will feature a book signing by local author John Indermark, who will be signing copies of his two latest books: The Greatest of These and Way Words. The Greatest of These explores Biblical perspectives on love. Way Words is a collection of daily readings for use during the season of Lent. Copies will be available for sale at $12 and $10 respectively, with $1 for each book sale going toward the Deep River Pioneer Church.

Sing for Joy

    RAYMOND Willapa Harbor Chorale will Sing for Joy in celebration of the beginning of the Christmas season during their 40th annual Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at the historic Raymond Theater. The group includes 36 singers who join their voices to perform Christmas and holiday music, old and new. The choir is directed by Rick Gauger with Beth Ginther as accompanist. Additional musical support is given by flutist Connie Bevington. There is no charge for the concert although donations are accepted. A reception follows the concert.

Northwest Carriage Museum

    RAYMOND The Northwest Carriage Museum, located at 314 Alder Street in Raymond, is now open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free the first Wednesday of every month! Call 360-942-4150 for more information or to arrange a special/group tour.

Monday, Dec. 5

Toys for Tots

    PENINSULA  Local U.S. Marine Corps Reserve members John and Bobbie Hoechlin, with help from Jennifer Reynolds of Pacific County Fire District No. 1, are collecting toys and gifts to be distributed locally to kids who may not otherwise have a Christmas gift to open this year. Businesses, organizations and community members are welcome to help in the effort by donating new, unwrapped toys at selected drop off sites. Toys for Tots donation drop boxes for new, unwrapped toys are at: All Seasons Kidstuff in Chinook; Bank of Pacific in Ilwaco; the Chinook Observer office, the Bank of Pacific, Dennis Company, KeyBank, and Great Northwest Federal Credit Union in Long Beach; Peninsula Senior Center in Klipsan; and Bank of Pacific and Great Northwest Federal Credit Union in Ocean Park. Once Toys for Tots coordinators collect the donations, specific local agencies such as Head Start, the Elks and Eagles lodges, and PCFD No. 1 help them to distribute the gifts to select lists of needy kids ages one through 16. Help is especially needed to find gifts for the older kids around 12 to 16 years old. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity; all toy and monetary donations are tax-deductible. Checks made out to Marine Corps League Toys for Tots may be mailed to P.O. Box 213, Oysterville, WA 98641. For further information on how to help the local Toys for Tots drive or the local Marine Corps League, contact coordinators John and Bobbie Hoechlin at 665-5555, or Jennifer Reynolds at PCFD No. 1 at 665-4451.

AARP meeting

    KLIPSAN  American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) meets at noon on Dec. 5 for a Christmas potluck, followed by an introduction of next years officers and a regular meeting. Musical entertainment will be provided by children from Ocean Park Elementary School under the direction of Bob Walters.

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. 6

Naselle library friends

    NASELLE Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library will meet at    6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the library. Meetings are open to the public and new members are always welcome. For more information call 484-3877.

Raymond library meeting

    RAYMOND Raymond Timberland Library Board and the Friends of the Raymond Timberland Library will meet at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Join in a monthly discussion of current library building projects, programs and fundraisers. For more information call 942-2408.

Hope for the Holidays

    RAYMOND  Registration is now open for the third annual Hope For the Holidays Christmas Bazaar! Vendors are needed for this event. Registration is just $25 and a donation of an auction item. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Please contact Angela Silvernail at Raymond High School at 942-2474 or Ashton Flemetis at AshtonF@raymond.k12.wa.us.

Do Nothing Club

    OCEAN PARK The Do Nothing Club is always looking for a few good men. The group meets on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at 24002 U Street in Ocean Park. You can play cribbage, shoot pool or sit around and just grouse if you want. Meet and make some new friends. For more information, call Jack McBride at 665-2721 or Jim Wirth at 665-2420.

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.

Wednesday, Dec. 7

Conservation district

    SOUTH BEND The Pacific Conservation District board of supervisors at 6 p.m., Dec. 7 at 1216 Robert Bush Drive in South Bend. On the agenda is the adopting a resolution to set the date, time and location of an election to fill a supervisors expiring term.

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.

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. 7 is How to Marry A Millionaire, starring Marilyn Monroe, Betty Gable, Lauren Bacall. 1953. 105 min.

Future Events

Grief support

    SEAVIEW A Grief Support Group now meets the first and third Wednesday of each month 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.

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 Dec. 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 payout at the end of the session.  For information call Patricia at 360-318-4164.

Book discussion

    RAYMOND Raymond Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Dec. 8 for adults. Join in a lively discussion of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures by Anne Fadiman. Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. Discussions are held in the library meeting room on the second Thursday of the month. For more information call 942-2408.

Food Bank hours

    ILWACO  Because of the holidays, the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank in Ilwaco will be only be open Dec. 9 and Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to      2 p.m. Please bring a box or bags for your food.

Local DAR meeting

    OCEAN PARK  Ocian in View Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) meets at 1 p.m., Dec. 9 in the Ocean Park library. Contact Mary Ellen Landridge at 665-5615 for more information.

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 Dec. 10. Anyone interested in archery and/or bowhunting is welcome to attend. For more information call Jake at 360-783-2453.

Gifts that make a difference

    ASTORIA From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, finish up all your holiday gift shopping at the sixth annual Gifts That Make a Difference in the McTavish Room at Astorias Liberty Theater.

    An event that offers meaningful gifts, shoppers will have numerous options to choose from, such as locally made items, concert tickets, CDs, gift certificates, classes and dance scholarships. For more information, contact Caren Black at GiftsFair@aol.com, check out the fair website at www.GiftsFair.TitanicLifeboatAcademy.org.

Shoeboxes of Joy

    PENINSUA A mens group from Ocean Park Lutheran Church called the Breakfast Bunch and Coast Community Action Program (CCAP) are hosting the Shoeboxes of Joy Holiday Project this year. The projects goal is to provide a filled shoebox to the low income elderly and disabled who may not have family or friends close by. Between now and Dec. 10 it is hoped that a large number shoeboxes can be filled so that many can experience the joy of a thoughtful gift. Suggested items to fill the shoeboxes include: soap, small-sized shampoos, lotions, shaving cream, razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, socks, puzzles, crossword puzzles, cookies, sugarless candies, a small ornament/decorative items, AA batteries, small flashlight, and many other such items. Those who wish to participate are encouraged to gift wrap a filled box and include a gift tag indicating if the contents are for a man or woman. Volunteers are needed to help put boxes together, create route lists and assist with delivery. If you are interested in participating or helping call DeAnn at 642-1105.

Decorated tree auction

    LONG BEACH  Holidays at the Beach present a decorated tree auction at 1 p.m., on Dec. 10 at the Neptune Theater at 809 Ocean Beach Boulevard S., in Long Beach. The Long Beach Merchants and Valley Remodeling are bringing five magnificent trees for auction. They can be seen between Dec. 3 and Dec. 9 at Dr. Roof at 910 Pacific Avenue S., Cottage Bakery at 118 Pacific Avenue S., Re/Max Excellence at 102 5th Street NW, Beachdog.com at 1517 Pacific Avenue N., and at the Neptune Theatre. All trees are from six- and seven-foot tall noble firs, complete with stand and water basin.

Magnificat

    ASTORIA North Coast Chorales annual winter concert is set for 7 p.m., Dec. 10 and at 2 p.m., Dec. 11 at Clatsop Community Colleges Performing Arts Center at 11th and Franklin in Astoria. This concert will feature John Rutters Magnificat, the song of Mary featuring soprano soloist Genevieve Butenshon and an orchestra comprised of local instrumentalists. The second half of the concert will witness a visit from Santa as the Chorale sings the very popular Twas the Night Before Christmas assisted by the Astor Street Opry Players. Be sure to bring the children along to this event also; there will be music for everyone for the holiday season. Tickets are also $10 for anyone over 12 years of age; children under 12 are admitted free with an adult.

Tuba Christmas

    ILWACO  The Water Music Festival is proud to again present the Tuba Christmas Concert, featuring the Astoria Tuba Quartet, on Sunday, Dec. 11 beginning at 2 p.m., at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street. This free, family-friendly event provides toe-tapping traditional music, including jazz and perhaps a polka or two. Donations will be cheerfully accepted.

Christmas party

    OCEAN PARK Ocean Park Eagles will again be hosting a Christmas party for children of all ages in the community on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., at the Ocean Park Lodge located at 1409 Bay Ave. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be a variety of activities to enjoy, including a visit from Santa. You need not be a member of the Eagles to attend this free event. If you have any questions please call Verla Barker 360-261-1744.

WellSpring meeting

    LONG BEACH The public is invited to attend the WellSpring Community Network meeting at 3 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 13 in the main conference room the county building at 7013 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. Please join attendees and help work toward a safer and healthier environment for our community. For additional information call 360-783-1090.

Diabetes support

    ILWACO The topic for this months diabetes support group is Diabetes and Cardiac Rehab presented by Albert Fabiano MD, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., on Dec, 14 at Ocean Beach Hospital meeting rooms at 174 1st Ave. N in Ilwaco. Call 642-6308 or 642-6314 for more information.