COMMUNITY CALENDAR: 12.5.2012

Published 4:00 pm Monday, December 3, 2012

Wednesday, Dec. 5

Tsunami debris response plan

    SEAVIEW The Washington State Marine Debris Task Force is holding a community meeting to answer questions and gather feedback about the state plan for responding to marine debris from the tragic March 11, 2011, Japan tsunami that may cross the Pacific Ocean and reach Washington beaches. The local meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m., at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place in Seaview. The response plan is designed to address high-impact types of debris, such as a large dock or debris containing hazardous materials like oil, as well as a potential steady influx of small non-hazardous debris. The task force collaborated with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop the plan. For information call Curt Hart, Ecology media relations at 360-407-6990 or cell 360-480-7908.

Public hearing

    LONG BEACH At 10 a.m., on Dec. 5, there will be a public hearing in the county administrative facility at 7013 Sandridge Road regarding the purposed change of the Lions Paw Inn in Seaview to a community child shelter program for young males referred by DSHS.

Meet the CEO

    ILWACO The public is invited to come meet the new chief executive officer of Ocean Beach Hospital. Kendall Sawa will be available from        2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 5 in the hospital lobby. In addition, Diane Carter, OBH Foundation president, will dedicate the new donor board. Light refreshments will be served. Be involved in your community hospital.

Chinook food bank

    CHINOOK The Friends of Chinook School is sponsoring the Chinook Food Bank in the Chinook School building at 810 State Route 101. The food bank will be open on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The next date they are open is Dec. 5. Call Loma at 777-8367 with questions.

C.G. Auxiliary

    CAPE D The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62 meets the first Wednesday of each month. This months meeting is Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at Cape Disappointment. For information call Lee at 665-6882.

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. 5 is Murder Ahoy starring Martha Rutherford in an Agatha Christie Miss Marple movie. 1951. 114 min.

Thursday, Dec. 6

Veterans meeting

    LONG BEACH Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3721 in Long Beach will hold a combined November/December membership and business meeting at 7 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Elks Lodge located at 110 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. All veterans are welcome to attend this meeting. For information about meetings and more, call 642-1228.

Masonic dinner

    ILWACO Occident Lodge No. 99 will hold a dinner at 6:30 p.m., with a meeting following at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 6. All Masons are welcome. Call 665-4618 for more information.

Jam sessions

    SURFSIDE Have fun and meet new people at jam sessions twice a month on the first and third Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Surfside Homeowners building at 31402 H Street in Ocean Park. Musicians, vocalists and willing listeners wanted! Membership in Surfside Homeowners Association is not necessary. Call 352-586-0082 for information.

Aging council meeting

    SHELTON Olympic Area Agency on Aging council of governments meets at 10 a.m. on Dec. 6, at the Shelton Civic Center. On the agenda is a review and approval of the 2013 operating budget. Call Carol Ann Laase at 866-720-4863 for meeting information.

Kite Festival posters

    LONG BEACH  The Washington State International Kite Festival is beginning the process to select the artwork for the 2013 Kite Festival poster. If you have a great idea and would like to submit your art, do so by Feb. 1, 2013. To request a packet of information for the contest please submit your name, mailing address and phone number to:?Troy Rodenbaugh, chair, P.O. Box 1443, Long Beach, WA 98631 or call 642-0886.

Friday, Dec. 7

One-Act plays

    ILWACO Peninsula Players is hosting three one-act plays at the River City Playhouse at 127 Lake Street S.E., in Ilwaco at 7 p.m., on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 9. The first is Misdeeds at Mistletoe Mine or Sanity Clause, written by Tim Koenig, directed by Robert Lindberg, assisted by Patrick Gore. The second, An Implausible Claus, written by Nikki Harmon, directed by Sherry Ahlers, assisted by Cory Bardonski. And finally, Scrooge has left the Building, written by Pat Cook, directed Ed Ahlers.

Christmas bazaar

    ILWACO  Pacific Bible Churchs Christmas Bazaar is set for Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on the hill above Black Lake, at 501 1st Avenue North in Ilwaco. Come check out the 29 tables filled with Christmas shopping with lovely Peninsula arts and crafts featured. Dont miss this one.

LB Merchants

    LONG BEACH The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, Dec. 7 at 8 a.m., at Bensons Restaurant, 504 S Pacific Ave., in Long Beach. For more information call president, Steven Linhart at 642-5625.

Christmas bazaar

    RAYMOND  There will be a Christmas Bazaar on Friday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Pacific County Senior Center, 324 Jackson Street in Raymond. Vendors include: Paparazzi, It Works, Tastefully Simple, Creepy Beautiful, Mary Irwin Watercolors as well as local  crafters that make jewelry, leather goods, baked goodies and candies. Come have a hot cup of spiced tea and check out the vendors. Lunch will be served at 11:45 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. It will include spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and dessert. Lunch prices are $3.50 seniors 60 and over, and $8 for those under 60. Come support this great event. Proceeds will benefit the Senior Nutrition program. For more information contact Desiree Wildhaber at 942-5739.

Cookie Cat

    NASELLE  Naselle Timberland Library presents If You Give Your Mouth A Cookie, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Dec. 7 for children. Join local author Debra Stewart for a reading of her new book Cookie Cat, then decorate the perfect cookie for the holiday season. Supplies provided by the Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library. For more information call 484-3877.

Saturday, Dec. 8

Chinook Tribe meets

    BAY CENTER The Chinook Tribal Council meets on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 11 a.m., in the Faith Center Church at 404 Bay Center Road in Bay Center. Tribal members are encouraged to attend.  A potluck luncheon will be held before the meeting so please bring your favorite holiday dish to share. If you have questions call 875-6670.

Grange auction

    LONG BEACH The Long Beach Grange is holding an auction on Dec. 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at 5715 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. Consignments or donations will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday during the week of the auction. Household items, antiques, camping gear, outdoor décor, tools, knickknacks and more will be available. Call 642-4953 for information or if you have questions.

Symphony performs

    CHINOOK Beginning at 3 p.m., on Dec. 8, at the Chinook School gymnasium, Columbia River Symphony will perform an old-fashioned Christmas concert. Admission is just $10, with children under age 12 admitted free. This is a great opportunity to enjoy incredible music to get everyone into the holiday spirit. Plus there will be a bake sale, Christmas tree raffle ($1 per ticket), gift basket raffle ($1 per ticket), and free cocoa, hot apple cider and coffee. Attendees should bring a non-perishable food item for the local food bank. This is a benefit concert to help raise funds for the restoration of the old Chinook school.

Wood carving demo

    OCEAN PARK On Dec. 8, from noon to 3 p.m., Athol Libby will demonstrate his woodcarving techniques at Bay Avenue Gallery in Ocean Park. Athol will discuss using knives and chisels to create unique artworks. Come meet this artist and watch him create handcarved Santas and angels. The public is welcome. For more information, call 665-5200.

Saturday Market

    ILWACO Saturday Christmas Market will be held from 10 a.m. to     4 p.m., in the Time Enough Books building at 157 Howerton Way at the Port of Ilwaco on Dec. 8, Dec. 15 and Dec. 22. Find great gift ideas and bargains on a terrific assortment of handmade soaps, apparel, jewelry, holiday wreaths, windchimes, arts and crafts and much more.

Christmas trees for sale

    ILWACO Ilwaco High School Jazz Band is selling Christmas trees every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the old high school. All are fresh cut nobles (cut Thanksgiving Day). The price is $30 for 4 ft. to 5 ft. trees; $40 for 5 ft. to 6 ft. trees; and $50 for trees 7 ft. to 8 ft. and up. This is a fundraiser for the Jazz Bands trip in February to The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. For information call 642-3731 ext. 246.

Ocean Park library closed

    OCEAN PARK The Ocean Park Timberland Library will be closed for approximately three weeks. The library is expected to re-open to the public on Tuesday, Dec. 18. The outdoor book drop will stay open during the library closure. The project includes an addition to the back (south) side of the library expanding the interior space from 3,240 to 5,292 square feet. The highlights of the project will be new and larger quiet reading areas, a separate teen space, a larger childrens area, more computers, additional shelving, lighting for the shelving and new furnishings, carpet and paint.

Family movies

    ILWACO Ilwaco Timberland Library is hosting family movies at the library for all ages from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Dec. 8. Join library staff for family-friendly movies and popcorn. Bring your favorite pillow or blanket from home. For more information call 642-3908.

Centerpieces

    RAYMOND Adults and teens are invited to Raymond Timberland Library to make winter holiday centerpieces, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 8. Join Christina Miller and learn the secrets of creating holiday arrangements. Bring your favorite waterproof bowl or shallow dish, as well as any special ornaments. All other materials will be provided. Call 942-2408 to register.

B&B open house

    PENINSULA Two local inns will participate in the annual holiday bed and breakfast and open house and food drive from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Dec. 8 and Dec. 9. Boreas Inn in Long Beach and Shelburne Inn in Seaview invite the public to join in holiday festivities at their open house events. Enjoy treats, sparkling drinks and take advantage of this opportunity to have a tour of these inns decked out in all their holiday finery. Charitable donations of canned or non-perishable food donations will be accepted and distributed to a local food bank. For more information, visit their websites at boreasinn.com  and www.theshelburneinn.com.

Sunday, Dec. 9

Tuba Christmas

    ILWACO Everyone is invited to attend the free tuba Christmas concert at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 9. Enjoy traditional and jazz versions of Christmas standards performed by the Astoria Tuba Quartet at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 Lake Street in Ilwaco. There will be lots of toe-tapping fun for all. Water Music Festival sponsors this event. For more information visit www.watermusicfestival.com or call 665-4466.

Eagles Christmas party

    OCEAN PARK  Ocean Park Eagles will be hosting a Christmas party for children of all ages in the community. The party will be held on Sunday Dec. 9 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.

Tour of homes

    NASELLE The annual Finnish American Folk Festival Concert and Tour of Homes will be held Sunday, Dec. 9. The concert will begin at         1 p.m. at the historic Deep River Pioneer Lutheran Church, featuring the Naselle Kanteles, soloists Lisa Bighill and Karen Nelson, Cooley-Wolfe Singers and Ringers, and the Finn-Am Choir. Anna Ehrlund will again tell the history of the church, which is over 100 years old, and has retained its original features. The concert will close with traditional Christmas carols. Three local homes will be open from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Tickets with maps are $5 each and benefit the Finn Am Fest. They will be available at the concert and at Hair Villa in Naselle, at Finn Ware in Astoria and at Radio Shack in Seaview, or any of the featured homes. Featured homes will be marked by signage and balloons. A variety of soups will be served by the Priscilla Circle of Naselle Lutheran Church, 308 Knappton Rd, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This delicious tradition is the perfect way to end your day.

Mardi Gras coming

    ILWACO On Saturday Feb. 23, 2013, Ocean Beach Hospital Foundation will be holding their annual auction as a Mardi Gras-themed, fantastic celebration, in lieu of their usual holiday Celebration of Lights. For more information call Geri Marcus, Ocean Beach Hospital Foundation executive director at 642-6405.

Monday, Dec. 10

Book fair

    OCEAN PARK Ocean Park Elementary is hosting a scholastic book fair from Dec. 10 through Dec. 14. The book fair helps raise funds to purchase new books for the school library. Dec. 10 will be a view day from     10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Tuesday, Dec. 11 through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to   4 p.m., being purchasing days. Friday, Dec. 14 purchasing hours will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parents, children, teachers and the community are invited to come to this fair. If you have questions, call Judy at 665-4815, ext. 619.

Shedore family donations

    PENINSULA Donations are still being accepted at any branch of the Bank of The Pacific. The Shedores have had more than their share of strife of late, with the complicated pregnancy of the twins, Lilly and Forrest, then Mike being diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease), and finally with their fishing boat, the Two Mikes, sinking off the Newport Jetty. Mikes condition has deteriorated so any help would be welcomed.

LB fun events

    LONG BEACH Long Beach Elementary School has a canned/boxed food drive underway. There is a competition between the upstairs and downstairs to bring the most food to be donated, with the ASB supplying an ice cream party to the winner. Also the sixth grade class is recycling Christmas tree lights. Please drop off all of your unwanted Christmas lights (the ones that dont work or the ones that are in such a mess you would rather throw them away than untangle them) to Long Beach Elementary School. They will be recycled as a fundraiser for an end of the year field trip.

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Surf Rescue Benefit

    LONG BEACH On Dec. 11 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., dont miss the Asian extravaganza buffet and sushi bar dinner to benefit the South Pacific County Technical Rescue Surf Rescue Team. The Lost Roo at 1700 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach, along with sushi kings Ed Ketel and Jeff Harrell, are generously hosting this all-you-can-eat feast. A limited number of tickets are being sold in advance for $30 each at Box K Auto Repair, Peninsula Pharmacies and from members of the surf rescue team. There will be a door prize along with raffle and auction items to help get you in the holiday spirit. Call Box K at 642-4753 to reserve your tickets.

WellSpring meeting

    LONG BEACH The public is invited to attend the WellSpring Community Network meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11 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.

Winter centerpieces

    NASELLE   On Dec. 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., adults are invited to Naselle Timberland Library to make winter holiday centerpieces with Christina Miller. Learn the secrets of creating holiday arrangements. Bring your favorite waterproof bowl or shallow dish, as well as any special ornaments. All other materials will be provided. Registration is required. Call 484-3877.

Wednesday, Dec. 12

Wiegardt painting raffle

    LONG BEACH  The Canoe by Eric Wiegardt is being sold by raffle tickets, with the drawing to be held at 7 p.m., on Dec. 19 at the Long Beach fire hall. Tickets are $5 each, with only 1,000 total tickets available. The print is valued at $1,200 and is 22×30 in size. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit fireman Dave Unruh, who is going through a serious medical situation. Contact David Glasson to purchase tickets at 244-9041.

Caregivers support

        LONG BEACH The caregiver support group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the PUD auditorium at 9610 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. The group is designed to provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are providing care to another. For more information call Don Cantrell at 642-3787 ext. 216.

High school concerts

    ILWACO On Dec. 12 at 7 p.m., the high school jazz and symphonic bands will perform their winter concerts in the Hilltop Auditorium. On Dec. 13 at 7 p.m., the Epic Echo Show Choir will perform. Come hear and support these talented students. There is no admission charge.

ABCs of Diabetes

    ILWACO  On Dec. 12 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the Ocean Beach Hospital meeting room, the public is encouraged to come hear a presentation entitled, The ABCs of Diabetes, presented by Steve Bellinger, PA-C. This presentation is free and will provide good information to everyone who attends. For information call 642-6314 or 642-6308.

Toys for Tots drive

    PENINSULA  Jennifer Vedenoja of Pacific County Fire District No. 1 and local U.S. Marine Corps Reserve members John and Bobbie Hoechlin, 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 Toys for Tots may be mailed to P.O. Box 890, Ocean Park, WA 98640. For further information on how to help the local Toys for Tots drive contact Jennifer at PCFD No. 1 at 503-440-7747. All money raised here stays here.

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. 12 is The Straight Story starring Sissy Spacek, Richard Farnsworth. 1999. 112 min.

Future Events

Blood drive

    ILWACO Pacific Bible Church is having an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, Dec. 13, noon to 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment or for more information, visit www.redcrossblood.org. (Sponsor Code: peninsula) or  call American Red Cross at 800-961-9211.

Bunco

    KLIPSAN  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. 13. 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 642-0071 or 360-318-4164.

Winter heating help

    PACIFIC COUNTY The low-income home energy assistance program is starting soon. Coastal Community Action Program will open phone lines Thursday, Dec. 13, and begin making appointments. Appointments can also be made online at www.coastalcap.org. The program provides financial assistance to help income eligible households make home heating more affordable. If you live in the Raymond/South Bend area, you can call 942-5739 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to make an appointment. For all other areas please call 533-5100 or 800-828-4883 between 8:30 a.m. and        4:30 p.m. to make an appointment.  Income guidelines apply.

Ilwaco food bank

    ILWACO Ilwaco food bank will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 14 and Dec. 21. The food bank is located on Lake Street, across from the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum parking lot.

Clamming

    PENINSULA The next razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point on Dec. 14 and Dec. 15, pending marine toxin tests, with digging allowed between noon and midnight. The best time to start is an hour or two before low tide and it is recommended you take a lantern for evening digs. 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.

Bayside Singers Christmas Concert

    CHINOOK  The Bayside Singers, directed by Barbara Poulshock, will present a performance of their annual Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2:30 p.m., at the Fort Columbia Theatre in Chinook.  The concert, featuring traditional and contemporary holiday music, is jointly sponsored with the Peninsula Association of Performing Artists (PAPA). Admission and parking for the event to be held in the Fort Columbia Theater near the entrance gate is free. However, a cash donation collected at the door will be distributed to local Peninsulas organizations serving the needy.

Childrens Christmas party

    OCEAN PARK  The Women of the Moose are hosting their annual Childrens Christmas Party on Dec. 15, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the lodge in Ocean Park. All children from our Peninsula are welcome when attended by an adult. Santa and Mrs. Claus will listen to the childrens Christmas lists. There will be food, fun and all free. Hope to see you there! Call 665-3235 with questions.

Christmas bird count

    PENINSULA The 113th annual Christmas Bird Count is set for Saturday, Dec. 15. From feeder-watchers and field observers, everyone is invited to take part is in this bird count. If you would like to participate in the local count, call Suzy Whittey at 642-2239 or email cwhittey@pacifier.com.

Christmas Concert

    OCEAN PARK  The Bayside Singers, under the direction of Barbara Poulshock, will present their annual Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2:30 p.m. at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church located at 240th and U Street.  The concert, featuring traditional and contemporary holiday music, is jointly sponsored with the Peninsula Association of Performing Artists. Admission is free, however cash donations will be welcome to distribute to local Peninsula organizations serving the needy .