Community Calendar: 7.18.2012

Published 5:00 pm Monday, July 16, 2012

Wednesday, July 18

Jeff Evans Magic

    OCEAN PARK and NASELLE From      11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., on July 18 at Ocean Park Timberland Library and from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Naselle Timberland Library come check out the Jeff Evans magic show for all ages. During this outrageously fun new magic show, magician Evans recreates one of his own childhood dreams: floating in mid-air. For more information call 665-4184 or 484-3877.

Starfish!

    SOUTH BEND  South Bend Timberland Library presents Starfish! Look and Learn from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., July 18 for all ages. Join Steve Harbell, WSU Extensions marine resources specialist, to see, touch and learn about starfish and other tidepool creatures. Sponsored by WSU-Extension and the Friends of the South Bend Timberland Library. For more information call 875-5532.

Diabetes support

    ILWACO Ocean Beach Hospital is the site of the next diabetes support group set for        1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 18. The theme will be Diabetes and Depression, presented by Kerri Dovala, CRC. The meeting is free and open to the public. Call Denise at 642-6308 or email obhedu@oceanbeachhospital.net 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 July 18 is A Shot in the Dark, starring Peter Sellers and Elke Summer. 1964. 103 min.

Thursday, July 19

Japanese Gyotaku printing

    OCEAN PARK On July 19 and July 20 at Bay Avenue Gallery in Ocean Park, Portland artist Sharron Huffman, a specialist in Japanese Gyotaku (fish) printing and a relief printmaker will be on hand for the reception and an artist demonstration. Sharron specializes in nature printing using the actual organism (fish, fern, octopus) to create the image. There will be an artist reception and lecture on Thursday, July 19 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and an artist demonstration on Friday, July 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The public is welcome. For more information, call 665-5200.

Meet the Candidate

    SEAVIEW   The public is invited to come meet Steve Rogers, candidate for Pacific County Commissioner District No. 1, from 4 p.m. to   5:30 p.m., July 19 at the Shelburne Inn in Seaview. All are welcome and light refreshments will be served. If you have questions call 942-7990.

Caramelo

    ILWACO Ilwaco Timberland Library is hosting a discussion of the book Caramelo by Sandra Cisneros from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., July 19 for adults. All are welcome. For more information call 642-3908.

Cowboy Buck & Elizabeth

    ILWACO and RAYMOND On July 19, from 11 a.m. to noon at Ilwaco library and from 2 pm. to 3 p.m., at Raymond library all ages are invited to come see Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth. Cowboy Buck and Elizabeth entertain with a high energy interactive show of musical comedy with dance, sing-along songs and ventriloquism. Join them in a round of their new song, Dream Big. For more information call 642-3908 or 942-2408.

Nature drawing workshop

    ILWACO  On Thursday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Joanne Jambor will lead a nature drawing workshop at the Refuge Headquarters on Willapa Bay. Joanne is a professional artist, a member of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, and she designed the metal animal cutout sculptures in Raymond. Everyone is invited to attend even if you have no experience this is more about learning to observe and enjoy nature than learning how to draw perfectly. There is room for 10 participants; kids under 12 may attend with an accompanying adult.  R.S.V.P. to Julie Tennis at president@friendsofwillaparefuge.org or call 484-7870. This event is free to members, $20 for non-members (includes price of membership). Bring your own lunch. Joanne will email a list of supplies to bring. The group will meet rain or shine.

Gardening chat

    OCEAN PARK The public is invited to the next gardening chat at the Ocean Park library community room on July 19 at 2 p.m. The topic for this meeting is water management in a summer garden, as well as a discussion about plans for the Edible Garden Tour scheduled for Aug. 12. All are welcome. Call 665-3061 if you have questions.

Managing chronic illnesses

    ILWACO Teaching individuals to take charge and manage their chronic illnesses in partnership with their physicians is the focus of the upcoming workshops at Ocean Beach Hospital in Ilwaco. This series of classes will be held on Thursday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., through Aug. 16. Space is limited. Ocean Beach Hospital in collaboration with the Olympic Area Agency on Aging (O3A) has scheduled a free workshop open to the public for six consecutive Thursdays, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Ocean Beach Hospital meeting room, 174 1st Avenue N., Ilwaco. Stanford Universitys Chronic Disease-Self Management Program developed all of the materials. Each participant will have access to a Living Well With Chronic Conditions book. The goal of the program is to help participants live a healthy life by managing symptoms. The meeting site is accessible to persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities can be arranged with advance seven-day notice by calling Paulette Dodgen at 866-582-1487 or 360-538-2457 or emailing her at dodgepj@dshs.wa.gov. To register or for more information, please contact: Denise Ross at 642-6308.

Disaster relief

    ILWACO On Thursday, July 19, a disaster relief truck will come to the Green Dragonfly thrift store at 107 Lake Street in Ilwaco between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The truck will be there to pick up used and useful household item donations, which will be delivered to those affected by the fires in Colorado.

Friday, July 20

Summer Art Festival

    LONG BEACH Peninsula Arts Association (PAA) is holding their 5th Summer Art Festival on July 20, July 21 and July 22 at the World Kite Museum on Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach. A fun, bright and diverse group of PAA artists provide a celebration of art with their creative wares. This is a great place to find one-of-a-kind vacation mementos, beach home art and decor, beautiful jewelry and more. Everything is handcrafted or artist inspired. Located at the World Kite Museum on the Sid Snyder beach approach  sandy toes welcome! Free admission and parking at venue!  More information at www.beachartist.org.

PAPA presents Into The Woods

    CHINOOK The Peninsula Association of Performing Artists (PAPA) is pleased to announce that the musical Into the Woods will be performed at Fort Columbia Theater through Aug. 5. Curtain times are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. Because of an agreement with the Washington State Parks, no Discover Pass is required to attend the show.  Ticket prices are $17 for adults and $5 for children 15 and under. The characters will leave you laughing out loud, fighting back tears and, quite possibly, transformed by the experience of attending this wonderful, whimsical musical! Tickets are available at Okies Thriftway, Stormin Normans and online at, papatheatre.org. Information may be obtained at 665-3637. See you at the theater!

Farmers Market

    LONG BEACH Columbia Pacific Farmers Market is open from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., every Friday in downtown Long Beach. Come check out the wide variety of homegrown foods and flowers, and the onsite prepared goodies.  There will also be music and lots of fun so come downtown and enjoy.

CERT info booth & more

    LONG BEACH The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is manning a booth at the Columbia Pacific Farmers Market in Long Beach each Friday through September. Please stop by and see what they are all about. For information call Douglas Levitt at 642-0736.

Saturday, July 21

Music In The Gardens

    LONG BEACH  Enjoy the lovely gardens of the Long Beach Peninsula during the upcoming Music in the Gardens event to be held Saturday, July 21. The self-guided tour runs from      10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with tickets available for $15 per person. Treat yourself to a visual feast as you tour the seven beautiful gardens on both the bay front and ocean front; properties include the Leadbetter Farm. While you stroll through the gardens, listen to live music performed by local musicians. Some gardens will have recorded music playing of artists to be featured at this years Jazz and Oysters event in August and the Water Music Festival in October. Available one week in advance and the day of the event, you can find tickets at the following locations: Basketcase Greenhouse, 12106 Sandridge Road, Long Beach; The English Nursery at the corner of Hwy 101 and Hwy 103 in Seaview; and Adelaides at 1401 Bay Avenue in Ocean Park. Visit the peaceful, musical gardens during Music In The Gardens for your own inspiration and/or relaxation. For more information about Music In The Gardens, please visit http://watermusicfestival.com/music-in-the-gardens.

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 July 21. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

Saturday Market

    ILWACO Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco is open every Saturday, rain or shine, all summer long from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come on down and shop for farm fresh produce, handmade arts and crafts, plants, flowers and all manner of seafood, or just enjoy a stroll along the waterfront in Ilwaco.

Summerfest

    LONG BEACH Come to downtown Long Beach and enjoy free horse and wagon rides around town, the beach safety weekend and more. Plus on Saturday, enjoy great music by North Coast Blues and on Sunday music will be provided by Brownsmead Flats. Dont miss this great event!

Sunday, July 22

Painted Lady Lavender Farm

    ILWACO The Painted Lady Lavender Farm at 1664 Highway 101 S., in Ilwaco is hosting a concert with Kim Angelis on Sunday, July 22 beginning at 3 p.m. This gypsy style music will get your heart racing and your foot tapping. The day includes the fabulous dancers Varyin Parham and Paige Kay. The cost is $10 for this live concert and lavender in full bloom! Call 642-3531 for information.

Vesper services

    OYSTERVILLE The Vesper service for    3 p.m., July 22 at the historic Oysterville church includes Pastor Rene Devantier of Ocean Park United Methodist church presiding. Music will be provided by the Killingsworth Family, and Suzanne Knutzen will play the pump organ. Sydney Stevens will provide the Oysterville moment.

Gospel services

    ILWACO There will be special gospel services beginning at 3:30 p.m., on July 22 in the Ilwaco Community Building. Christ is our life and the central theme of these meetings. Services are brief, scriptural and non-denominational. For questions, please call 509-385-7180.

Monday, July 23

Bible school

    ROSBURG Children ages 3 (and toilet trained) through going into the sixth grade are invited to attend vacation Bible school at Valley Bible Church in Rosburg, through July 12. Class will begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. If you have questions call Katie Bjornsgard at 484-7275.

Weight Room open

    ILWACO The weight room will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from        7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Peterson Field stadium in Ilwaco this summer.

Tuesday, July 24

Book discussion

     NASELLE  From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., on July 24, adults are invited to a discussion of the book, Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter, by Tom Franklin and The Good Daughters, by Joyce Maynard. For information call 484-3877.

CERT training

    LONG BEACH The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency is hosting a 10-week training course for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). This free training runs every Tuesday through Aug. 25, from 6 p.m. to     9 p.m. at the Pacific County Administration Building on Sandridge Road in Long Beach. Participants are not required to attend all courses, though complete attendance is required to graduate from the program. Courses include: disaster preparedness, fire safety, disaster triage, disaster medical, victim search, rescue organizations, team organization, disaster psychology and animal rescue. Trained CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace in the event of a disaster. To register contact Natasha Nesbitt at 642-9409 or via email at nnesbitt@co.pacific.wa.us.

Wednesday, July 25

SandSations & City SandSations

    LONG BEACH  The annual SandSations sand sculptor contest is coming July 25 through July 29. Professional sand sculptors will build in downtown Long Beach for three days, followed by the traditional contest on the Bolstad beach approach on Saturday. There will be free sand castle building lessons on Friday and Saturday, plus a Sand Flea Pet Parade on Saturday.

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 25 is Planet of the Apes, starring Charlton Heston and Kim Hunter. 1967. 112 min.

Future Events

Finn Fest Golf Tourney

    LONG BEACH  In conjunction with the upcoming 16th Biennial Finnish-American Folk Festival in Naselle, a golf tournament is scheduled for Thursday, July 26 at the Peninsula Golf Course in Long Beach. The event begins with a wonderful lunch, at noon, prepared by Sondra and her crew, in the new clubhouse. The golf scramble is open for all and will tee off about 1 p.m.  Cost is only $45 and you can register by calling Dave Leeland at 484-3277 or Mike Swanson 751-1565.

Bowling meeting

    ILWACO On Thursday, July 26, at 7 p.m., there will be a Greater Peninsula USBC General Membership meeting at Hilltop Bowl in Ilwaco. After a short meeting to elect new officers there will be a   9-Pin no-tap mini-tournament. The cost is $6. Please come to the meeting and be a part of this association! Call 642-4440 with questions or just show up.

Meet the Candidate

    OCEAN PARK The public is invited to come meet candidate Frank Wolfe, who is running for Pacific County Commissioner. Wolfe will be at Adelaides Books at 1401 Bay Avenue in Ocean Park at 4 p.m., Thursday, July 26. All are welcome. Call 665-5292 for information.

Rodeo time!

    LONG BEACH The 67th NPRA rodeo is scheduled for July 27 through July 29 at the Peninsula Saddle Club grounds on Sandridge Road. The sounds of galloping horses and anxious steer, dusty air, and numerous sightings of cowboy hats, jean short-shorts and weathered wranglers can only mean one thing: the rodeo is back in town. The festivities will kick-off with a rodeo parade through downtown Long Beach at 6:30 p.m., on Friday, July 27. Start off each day of the rodeo right with a hearty, cattle ranch worthy meal at the Cowboy Breakfast, held at the clubhouse on the rodeo grounds Saturday and Sunday morning from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Peruse a variety of vendors and then take your seats for the rodeo events that start each day at 1 p.m. Lee Daggett will return as rodeo announcer. Come see some top-notch cowboys and cowgirls compete in the full range of events including, bareback, saddle bronc, breakaway roping, calf roping, team roping, steer wrestling and bull riding. Tickets can be at the gate. Parking is free. For more information visit www.peninsulasaddleclub.com/rodeo.html.

Finnish-American Festival

     NASELLE  The bi-annual Finn-Fest is set for July 27 through July 29 at the school in Naselle. Come see folks in Scandinavian costumes, hear cultural music and historical presentations, enjoy the boot toss, wife carry, Maypole dance and more much. Plus there will a wonderful variety of foods, flower and even dance demonstrations.

Ilwaco Tuna Classic

     ILWACO  Two full days of fishing will be enjoyed during the annual Ilwaco Tuna Classic. Bigger and better than ever this year, the fishing will be held on Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28, with more festivities on Sunday, July 29 at the Port of Ilwaco. Registration ends July 22. Register today to secure your spot. The Ilwaco Tuna Classic fishing begins on Friday and continues through Saturday. Sunday will feature a wrap-up event with official weigh-in, vendor booths, huge barbecue, raffle, auction and final results announced.  There will also be a scavenger hunt on Saturday for those not fishing, so bring your family. Participate in the Ilwaco Tuna Classic for the fishing fun and help out our coastal communities with your tuna food bank donations.  

Woodfest at the marina

    TOKELAND  The Tokeland-North Cove Chamber of Commerce is happy to host the 5th annual Woodfest at the Marina in Tokeland on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday July 29 from       10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. There will be live music, chainsaw carvers, food booths and, a first this year, a beer garden. All things wooden, with other artist and crafters participating, will be available. Call Bob at 360-267-3842 with questions.

Rodeo Hoedown

    LONG BEACH The Long Beach Elks Lodge is hosting a rodeo hoedown with line dancing, country music, food and bar on Saturday, July 28, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. There is a $5 entry fee. There will be a free line dancing class during the first hour. This event is open to the public. For further questions, please contact Elks Lodge at 642-2651.  

Waikiki Beach concert

    ILWACO At 7 p.m., on July 28, the public is invited to Cape Disappointment State Parks Waikiki Beach for a concert by the band The Holiday Friends. This group features local talent playing great rock music. Bring a lawn chair and other personal comforts and sit back and enjoy some great music at this free outdoor concert. The concert is free but a Discover Pass is required to get into the park. For more information call 642-3029.

C.G. Auxiliary

    CAPE D The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62 meets the first Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is set for Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. at Cape Disappointment. For information call Lee at 665-6882.

Beach Barons meeting

    OCEAN PARK The Beach Barons meet Aug. 6 in the clubhouse just south of Bay Avenue in Ocean Park. Anyone with an interest is welcome. For information call 642-3998 or 665-5743.

Jakes Birthday Celebration

    LONG BEACH The Annual 75th Birthday Party for Jake The Alligator Man will be celebrated on Friday, Aug. 3 and Saturday, Aug. 4, in Long Beach. This wildly popular Long Beach Peninsula event features fun and activities for all. On Friday evening, enjoy an evening of burlesque and live music with Vincent Drambuie emceeing. After the main show, the Eastside Sound Machine will perform so bring your dancing shoes.  Other activities include a pirate photo booth, raffles prizes, Vintage Roadside T-shirts and scrumptious food by Fleet St Vittles (aka Nathan Linkof).  Be sure to save some energy for the next day too! Celebrate Jakes 75th birthday on Saturday with the birthday cake parade, car show, Bride of Jake Pin-Up contest, sideshow, Beards Hollow Pirates and tons more fun. Live music will round out the festivities. For more information about Jake The Alligator Mans Birthday Party celebration, please visit: http://jakethealligatorman.com.

Race Against Violence

    LONG BEACH The third annual Race Against Violence is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. Created as way to honor Lisa Bonney, the 5K run/walk is held to raise domestic awareness and raise funds for domestic violence support, resources and prevention education materials. Entry fees are $22 to receive an event T-shirt ($27 after the July 22 deadline), and $12 without the T-shirt ($17 after July 22). Participants can register online at www.dvawareness.org/race, or in person at the Long beach Train Depot (at 3rd and Pacific North in Long Beach) on Friday, Aug. 3 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the morning of the race from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The walk portion is non-competitive; trophies will be awarded to the top four male and female runners. For more information, log onto www.dvawareness.org, or write to Domestic Violence Awareness Project, P.O. Box 833, Ocean Park, WA 98640.

Hunter education course

    LONG BEACH The Long Beach Police Department will conduct a Hunter Education Course from Aug. 6 through Aug. 11. The class is free. To participate in the class you must register before the class. To register go to the following website:wdfa.wa.gov/hunting/huntered/index.html and go to the basic hunting prompt and register under the traditional class portion for the Long Beach class. For questions call 642-2911.

Soccer workshop

    OCEAN PARK Youth ages 4 through 12 are invited to learn the basics of futbol at a workshop hosted by New York youth soccer coach Sashamani Francois. From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 11 and Sunday, Aug. 12, Francois will teach new futbol techniques at Ocean Park Elementary. The fee to participate is $25 per day or $40 for both days. For more information, log onto www.futurestarsfutbolny.com, or contact manager Chloe Leichman at 206-919-4379 or chloe.leichman@gmail.com.

I.H.S. Class of 1962

    LONG BEACH  The Ilwaco High School graduating class of 1962 is holding their 50th reunion on beginning at 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Cove Restaurant at the Peninsula Golf Course in Long Beach. The cost is $32 per person, which includes the rent of the restaurant which will be closed to the public during the event; appetizers, dinner and dessert, tax and tip. Alcohol and drinks are not included. Dress is informal after 50 years, just be yourself. If you have questions please contact Don Smith at dsmith2736@gmail.com or 360-756-9453. Please bring all of your memorabilia to share.

For ongoing events, see

the classifieds in the B section.