Community Calendar: 4.18.2012

Published 5:00 pm Monday, April 16, 2012

Wednesday, April 18

Enter Grange Contest

    LONG BEACH Washington State Grange and the Pomona District, consisting of the Long Beach, Grays River and Skamokawa granges, invite the public to enter their upcoming competition. There are a variety of categories for entries including: photography, needlework (crochet, knit, tat, embroidery, cross stitch, latch hook and more), quilts, sewing contests, baking (bread, cakes, bookies, bars, diabetic foods), canning and many more. This is a fun opportunity to show off your handwork and skills in a friendly environment. Grange membership is not required. Entries will be accepted at the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road, on April 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Winners will go on to state competition. All entries will be returned except baked goods, which will be auctioned off with the proceeds benefiting the Pomona District. Contact Barbara Millner at 642-3682 for entry assistance and specific requirements.

Grief support

    SEAVIEW A Grief Support Group meets the first and third 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.

Food bank openings

    OCEAN PARK Ocean Park Food Bank has a few volunteer openings.  Volunteers are needed help on the first Wednesdays of each month to move cases of food around following our monthly delivery.  In addition a few people are needed as occasional back-up help distributing food during business hours. Call 244-3969 or pick up application at the food bank.

Diabetes support group

    KLIPSAN The next diabetes support group meeting of Ocean Beach Hospital will be from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., on April 18. The theme, Explore the Real Reasons for Over Eating will be presented by Deanna Duret, MA/RD/LD, CDE at Anchor Baptist Mission at 16814 Hwy 103 and Pacific Way (midway on Peninsula south of Klipsan Beach). This group is free to the public. If you have questions call 642-6308 or 642-6314.

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 April 18 is The Member of the Wedding, starring Julie Harris and Ethel Waters. 1953. 89 min.

Thursday, April 19

Gardening chat

    OCEAN PARK The public is welcome to come by and join in the informal gardening chat at the Ocean Park Library community room the third Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. April 19 the topic will be April showers and what you can do about watering your gardens when they end. For information call Lisa at 665-3061.

Little Bee

    ILWACO Ilwaco Timberland Library is hosting a book discussion from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., April 19 for adults. Join in a discussion of Little Bee by Chris Cleave. For more information call 642-3908.

Toastmasters

    ILWACO  Ilwaco Toastmasters group meets from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., the first and third and fifth Thursdays of each month at the Ilwaco Community Building. Another Toastmaster group meets from noon to 1 p.m., on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 139 Howerton in Ilwaco (at the Port of Ilwaco). Attendees will learn about public speaking, listening and leadership. Call 503-791-2806 or go to www.toastmasters.org for information.

Line dancing

    LONG BEACH Line dancing on the Peninsula is offered at Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. Dancing for beginners is at 5 p.m. intermediate dancing starts at 6 p.m.; and couples hit the floor at 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. Call Linda at 783-2389 for more information.

Friday, April 20

FOOP Auction

    OCEAN PARK The Friends of Ocean Park School are excited to invite you to participate in their third annual online auction.  This fundraising event will benefit the students of Ocean Park Elementary by providing them with enrichment activities and supplemental learning opportunities. Wonderful local businesses and individuals have donated a wide array of items, all up for bid beginning April 20.  Come view the catalog of items ranging from fabulous meals, original artwork, chartered fishing trips, childrens toys, handcrafted gifts, gift certificates to OMSI, the Seattle Childrens Museum, Museum of Air and Flight, Silverwood, lodging at great Peninsula establishments as well as hotels located in Portland, Seattle and Hood River, and much more. To participate go to www.benefitevents.com and click on the Ocean Park Elementary School event.  Bidding opens Friday, April 20 at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 10 p.m. on Monday, April 30. For more information please contact Kate Bannister at 665-4815.

IHS Talent Show

    ILWACO  To fulfill his senior project requirement, Daniel Lopez is producing a talent showcase fundraiser for Rachels Challenge on April 20 at 7 p.m., at Hilltop School gymnasium. The fundraiser is by donation only, admission is free. Students and alumni of Ilwaco High School will perform in a variety of talent genres. Come and see what our performers have been doing with their spare time, youll be surprised and impressed!

Pinochle

    LONG BEACH  The Elks Lodge at 110 N. Pacific Hwy., in Long Beach has open pinochle games each Friday beginning at 12:30 p.m., in a back room of the lodge. The cost is $1.50 and you need not be a member to play. Call 642-2749 or 541-601-2542 with questions.

Relay Fundraiser

    OCEAN PARAK On Friday, April 20 at 5 p.m. at the Moose Lodge located at 25915 U Street in Ocean Park, there will be a lasagna dinner that includes a Caeser salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverage all for only $8. Proceeds to benefit the Long Beach Peninsula Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.

Beach dinner & clean up

    PENINSULA The Grass Roots Garbage Gang is calling all volunteers for the upcoming spring beach cleanup. Kicking things off on Friday, April 20, is a potluck supper at the Peninsula Baptist Church in Klipsan, where Professor Debbie Duffield from Portland State University will be discussing all things whales. The supper is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Professor Duffield will speak from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The clean up starts at     9:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 21. Head to any major beach approach and sign in, get supplies and head for the beach! There will be free chowder after the event for everyone who helped. Call 244-1599 or visit www.ourbeach.org for more information.

Al Anon family group

    KLIPSAN  An Al Anon family group meets from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., every Friday in the conference room at Golden Sands at 21608 O Lane in Klipsan. The group is open to anyone who has been affected by alcohol use in a family member or friend. For information call 665-2510.

Saturday, April 21

Bunco for Breast Cancer

    KLIPSAN The fourth annual Bunco for Breast Cancer Tournament put on by the Peninsula Bunco Club is set for April 21 at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center. There will be two tournaments  one at 3 p.m. and one at 7 p.m., each preceeded by a half-hour viewing time so you can scope out the prizes and offerings. Everyone is welcome to come to both tournaments. Additionally there will be stuffed baked potatoes available for purchase from the Peninsula Senior Activity Center. The admission fee of $11 is a $10 contribution to the fundraiser, plus $1 to PSAC for use of the facility. The food proceeds go to the PSAC as well, so attendees are supporting two important, local, non-profit groups. And, your $10 admission fee comes right back as a coupon from 42nd Street Cafe!  You play for free, and can look forward to another meal at one of the Peninsulas nicest restaurants. If possible it is best to R.S.V.P. your attendance at either the 3 p.m. or 7 p.m. games or both. Contact peninsulabunco@gmail.com, or phone at 642-0071.

Food4Kids fundraiser

    SEAVIEW The public is encouraged to participate in a fundraiser for the Food4Kids backpack program in conjunction with the Shelburne Inn on Sunday, April 22. The Shelburne will provide a special meal at cost and all remaining proceeds will be credited as a donation to the backpack program. The three-course meal is $50 and includes soup or salad, pork loin roast with antique orchard apples, coconut rice pudding with huckleberry jam plus coffee, tea and soda included. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m., with seating limited to 50 people. Plus musical entertainment will be provided. So make your reservation today by calling 642-4150. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Shelburne Inn, at Stormin Normans or by calling Jim Tweedie at 783-2770.

Archery meeting

    LONG BEACH  The Bear River Archers will hold a club shoot beginning at noon at the Bear River Archery range located at 85th and Sandridge, next to Lone Fir Cemetery. Anyone interested in archery and/or bowhunting is welcome to attend. For more information call 783-2453 or 783-1059.

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.

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 April 19. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

Clamming

    PENINSULA A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point on Saturday, April 21 through Monday, April 23, pending marine toxin tests, with digging allowed between midnight and noon. 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.

Sunday, April 22

Wind in the Willows

    OCEAN PARK Wind in the Willows, based on the famous series by Kenneth Grahame, will be presented at 3 p.m., on April 22 at the Ocean Park Methodist Church. Featuring a cast of local singers accompanied by Barbara Poulshock, the short musical will have both adults and older children laughing at the wild antics of the famous toad. Admission is a donation of non-perishable food for the food bank or cash for the Food4Kids program sponsored by the church. More information is available at 665-2540.

Jeff Taylor Ministries

    CHINOOK & ILWACO Shiloh Faith Fellowship invites the public to be a part of their upcoming meetings with Rev. Jeff Taylor set for April 22 through April 25. The theme is Come for your breakthrough in God! On Sunday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m., there will be a joint service with Pacific Bible Church in Ilwaco. Then on Sunday night is at 6 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. services will be held at Shiloh Faith Fellowship located at 818 SR-101 in Chinook. Childcare will be provided for kids ages 6 and under in the evenings. Call 777-8373 for more information.

Monday, April 23

Fair board meeting

    MENLO The Pacific County Fair Board will hold a special workshop meeting to carry out business of the various fair committees on Monday, April 23, at 6 p.m., at the fair office in Menlo. Please feel free to contact Dean Farrell, chairman at dfarrell@techline.com with questions or for further information. All are welcome to attend this workshop.

Tuesday, April 24

Money Smart Week

    PACIFIC COUNTY Timberland Regional Library is hosting Money Smart Week, a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances through access to help, free educational seminars and activities. The TRL workshops include: Financial Independence: Eight Steps to Entrepreneurship on Tuesday, April 24 at noon at Raymond Timberland Library st 507 Duryea Street; at 4 p.m. at Ilwaco Timberland Library, 158 1st Ave. N.; and at 6 p.m., at Naselle Timberland Library at 4 Parpala Road. Money Smart Week is a coordinated effort of organizations that include financial institutions, schools, libraries, not-for-profits and government agencies. For more information, visit www.moneysmartweek.org. For more details on the Timberland libraries events, visit www.TRL.org.

Art show

    ILWACO  Ilwaco High School art department is holding their annual art show, highlighting work from beginning up through advanced, freshmen through seniors. Viewers of the show will have the opportunity to vote for the Peoples Choice award in two categories: Two-dimensional artwork, and three-dimensional artwork. The show will run through April 29 in the main gallery at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sundays from noon to 4 p.m., and they are closed Mondays.

Relay For Life meeting

    LONG BEACH The next planning meeting for the Long Beach Peninsula Relay for Life is set for 6 p.m., April 24, at the Chautauqua Lodge. Everyone is invited to help with the planning of this years event scheduled for June 29 and 30.  This years theme The Magic of Relay will bring lots of excitement and fun. For more information please call Linda Yeager, American Cancer Society at 503-791-9748.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser

    LONG BEACH On Tuesday, April 24, the Lost Roo, located at 1700 South Pacific Way, is donating a spaghetti dinner as a fundraiser for the Grass Roots Garbage Gang. The event, which runs from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., will include a silent auction and raffle. Donated items include a tour of Leadbetter Farms, an airboat ride, eagle watching river boat ride, original art, a seafood dinner for 10 and much more. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. No reservations required. All proceeds go to the Grass Roots Gang.

Re-Purpose Workshop

    NASELLE Naselle Timberland Library presents The RePurpose Workshop from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., on April 24 for all ages. Join Christina Miller for a series of workshops designed to recycle your tired togs into new favorites. This week, Sweater Chop Shop. Love the feel of that old sweater, but not the style? Convert it into a hat and gloves! Bring an old sweater with great color and pattern. Easy to sew. All ages are welcome; children younger than 10 years old should be accompanied by a helpful adult. Supplies provided by the Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library. For more information call 484-3877.

Coastal Writers Critique

    LONG BEACH The Coastal Writers Critique group meets every second and fourth Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the PUD Building on Sandridge Road. Discussion and critique of writing works in progress, encouragement, support and inspiration will be offered. Call Jan at 642-4932 for more information.

Book discussion

    NASELLE From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., on April 24 for adults and teens, the Naselle Timberland Library will host a discussion of the book, A Wizard of Earthsea, by Ursula K. Le Guin. Books are available for checkout at the librarys circulation desk. Help decide on titles for future discussion by bringing a list of books youd love to read and share. For more information call 484-3877.

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.

Do Nothing Club

    OCEAN PARK Break away from the humdrum of everyday life and do absolutely nothing for a few hours as part of the Do Nothing Club. All men who want to have some fun on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church at 24002 U Street in Ocean Park can just drop in. Pool, cribbage, exchanging stories and lunch are the order of the day. No membership, no officers and doing nothing are the goals of the group. For more information, call Jack McBride at 665-2721.

Wednesday, April 25

Authors Showcase

    ILWACO The fourth Wednesday of each month, from 6 p.m. to        8 p.m., Olde Towne Trading Post in Ilwaco hosts a gathering of writers and listeners. Everyone is welcome to come share and hear original stories and poems in progress, or perhaps even some previously published. The theme this month is poetry share any form, style or topic. Coffee and goodies available at 6 p.m. Readings begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Jan at 642-4932.

Al-Anon Family Group

    SEAVIEW Peninsula Al-Anon Family Group meets on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 4603 Pacific Highway in Seaview. This is a confidential fellowship for persons with friends of family members affected by alcohol. Call 642-2611 with questions.

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 April 25 is The Wild One, starring Marlon Brando and Lee Marvin. 1953. 79 min.

Future Events

Fairy tea party

    RAYMOND On April 26 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Raymond Timberland Library will host a fairy tea party for children. Discover the enchanted world of the fairy folk. Dress in a fairy folk costume and enjoy a magical fairy tea and activities. Sponsored by the Friends of the Raymond Timberland Library. For more information call 942-2408.

Veterans meeting

    LONG BEACH Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3721 in Long Beach holds their monthly membership and business meeting at 7 p.m., April 26 at the Elks Lodge located at 110 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. For information, call 642-1228.

OBH support group

    ILWACO Ocean Beach Hospital and Medical Clinics Cancer Support Group meets Friday, April 27, at 2 p.m. in the Ilwaco Community Building meeting room. The support group is part of the hospitals oncology outreach and education program. Cyndy Soule, a member of the hospitals chemotherapy team, will facilitate the meeting. Current and past cancer patients and their families are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Cyndy at 642-6327.

Alice in Wonderland Jr.

    NASELLE The Naselle High School drama club is putting on another musical production directed by Barb Swanson. This year it is Walt Disneys Alice in Wonderland, Jr., based on the 1951 Disney version of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll. There are 40 cast members from Naselle schools in grades six through      12 including Alice, the Cheshire cat, the white rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the March hare, the Queen of Hearts, the King of Hearts, the caterpillar, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. Performance dates are April 27, April 28 and April 29 and May 5 and May 6. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday performances are at 3 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. For more information call Swanson at 484-3602.

Fishing derby

    ILWACO  The 20th Annual Black Lake Fishing Derby is set for April 28 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration and a free pancake breakfast begins at 7 a.m., the last registration will be accepted at 9:45 a.m., and the final fish weigh-in is at 9:45 a.m. Awards and prizes will be distributed at     10:30 a.m., followed by hot dogs and sodas at 11 a.m. Register online at www.ilwaco-wa.gov or call 642-3145.

Cruise Reunion Car Show

    WARRENTON  The Lower Columbia Classic Car Club is hosting the 50s Cruise Reunion Car Show on Saturday, April 28 at Camp Rilea in Warrenton. The show starts at 9 a.m. and goes until 4 p.m. The cost is $2 per person, with children age 12 and under admitted free with an adult. All military personnel can attend free. There will be more than 200 classic vehicles on hand, including three historic Mack fire engines. Everyone is welcome.

English Tea & Plant Sale

    CATHLAMET  An exhibition of antique and heirloom items relating to tea will be a special feature of the 4th annual English Tea and Plant Sale to be held at St. James Family Center at 1134 Columbia Street in Cathlamet on April 28. Tea service begins at noon and ends at 3:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased by calling 795-8612. Five beautiful baskets with themes such as Kitchen Kaboodie, Tea for Company, Serenity Spa, Butterflies-Birds-Blooms and Summer Afternoon will be raffled off. Tickets for the raffle baskets are $1 each. The plant sale will include a variety of indoor and outdoor palnts. A master gardener will be on hand to answer questions. All proceeds from this event go to help support various programs at St. James.

Priscilla Circle Salad Luncheon

    NASELLE Saturday, April 28 is the date for the annual salad luncheon at the Naselle Lutheran Church located at 308 Old Knappton Road in Naselle, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The Priscilla Circle will once again offer an array of salads for your enjoyment with a donation of $7. The Lutheran bakers will have a variety of goods to offer including Finnish delicacies.  Quilts and a number of handcrafted items have been promised for the craft room.  Alfred Simukka has been busy tending to over 400 tomato plants for the gardener. For more information, please call 484-3826.

Loyalty Days

    PENINSULA On Saturday, May 5, there will be a kids parade in downtown Ilwaco starting at noon. Come watch the parade, then enjoy the blessing of the fleet from the Port of Ilwaco at 1 p.m. The Long Beach Elks Club is serving an oyster feed from noon to 5 p.m., and finally the honor banquet takes place at 7 p.m., at the Elks Lodge. Then on Sunday, May 6, a cowboy breakfast will be served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Peninsula Saddle Club. There will be fire truck rides for kids from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Ilwaco Fire Hall. And finally the main parade starts at 1 p.m., in Long Beach with the Coast Guard fly over. This is a great community weekend for all to enjoy.

Spring tea & luncheon

    ROSBURG On Sunday, May 6, the Grays River Friendship Circle will hold its 10th anniversary Spring Tea and Luncheon. This is a change in date, as the tea is usually held on a Sunday later in the month. It will be held at the Rosburg Community Hall off Highway 4. The theme this year is, Even Some Cowboys Drink Tea. Homespun entertainment of music and poetry will be provided by Joel and Noreen Fitts of Grays River. Women of the Grays River United Methodist Church sponsor this event as a fundraiser for the Friendship Circles special projects. The suggested donation is $8 each at the door. Doors open at noon. The luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m. with the program to follow. This event attracts people from far and near to visit with old and new friends, enjoy an exciting program, and explore a table full of raffle prizes to be chosen later by the winners. Raffle tickets are only a $1 each. A special raffle will be held for a beautiful silver, semi-precious stone necklace. The luncheon consists of tea savories, delicacies and desserts. Wear that outfit or hat that you seldom get to use  just be comfortable in whatever you wish. For more information, call 465-2740 or 484-7749.

Ducks Unlimited banquet

    ASTORIA  The North Coast Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Committee is starting preparations for the 35th Annual Fundraising Banquet scheduled for Saturday, May 12, at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. This is a month or two later than the usual banquet date to reduce conflicts with other local hunter or conservation group fundraisers. This year marks the 75th Anniversary of Ducks Unlimiteds efforts in the conservation and restoration of wetlands and related benefits to wildlife and fisheries. New committee members would be most welcome  contact George Baker at 505-325-7960  as would members of the Long Beach Peninsula DU Chapter. You would need to pay only the $25 dinner cost. Regular ticket price is $45 and tickets are available from Jennifer Biamont at 503-738-5580. Currently a limited number of $20 raffle tickets for a Kimber 300 Win Mag are available at Links Outdoors in Astoria or from committee members.  More details on the May 12 event will be available soon.

Garlic Festival seeks local vendors

    OCEAN PARK The Northwest Garlic Festival is looking to shake things up a bit. Known over the years for everything garlic (including ice cream), the festival planners are working to increase another aspect of the event local seafood cuisine and hand crafted merchandise. The 2012 Garlic Festival runs June 16 and June 17, and is located at Wilson Field, just two blocks south of Bay Avenue on Sandridge Road in Ocean Park.  Vendors and artisans may register for a booth through the OPACCs website, www.opwa.com, or by stopping in at the Chamber office Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., (1715 Bay Avenue, Ocean Park). A 10×10 site costs $100 for the two-day, outdoor event.  Sites with electricity run $125. There are discounts for multiple spaces and the deadline to register and pay is May 23, or until all spaces are filled. In order to participate in the annual festival, vendors and artisans are required to sell items inspired by garlic and are urged to keep the festival motto in mind, Its Chic to Reek. Because the festival limits the number of booths carrying similar merchandise, it is best to register early to guarantee a spot. For more information on the Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce and all other events happening during the year, visit www.opwa.com.

Fair board meeting

    MENLO The Pacific County Fair Board will hold a special workshop meeting to carry out business of the various fair committees on Monday, April 23, at 6 p.m., at the fair office in Menlo. Please feel free to contact Dean Farrell, chairman at dfarrell@techline.com with questions or for further information.

Call For Art, Garlic Poster Contest

    OCEAN PARK  Peninsula Arts Association announces the opening of this years Northwest Garlic Festival Poster Contest. This is the third year PAA has run the poster contest for the Ocean Park Area Chamber event. The 31st NW Garlic Festival Poster will be a limited, signed edition of 100, packaged in a protective clear bag with a backing board and certificate of authenticity. The contest is open to the public with a cash prize of $150 (and two posters) awarded to the winning artist. Entry forms are available on PAAs website www.beachartist.org, or may be picked up at the OPA Chamber Office (1715 Bay Ave, Ocean Park), Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 pm. The deadline for entries is May 15. The winning artist must be available to sign printed posters before a June 8 reception for the poster reveal. This reception, held at Lighthouse Realty in Ocean Park, will be the first time collectors may purchase the hard to get, low numbered editions.  Complete contest information is available on PAAs website or by calling 665-6041. This years festival will be expanding participation from local seafood restaurants and artists are encouraged to keep this in mind when creating their entries.