Community Calendar: April 10, 2013

Published 5:00 pm Monday, April 8, 2013

Wednesday,

April 10

Shoalwater Birders

OCEAN PARK  Shoalwater Birders will meet Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m., in the meeting room of the Ocean Park Library at 1308 256th Place. The speaker is Nancy Holman, visitor services manager at the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. Nancy is a long-time birder and wildlife expert and will share her thoughts and observations with us. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Helen Hackett at 665-3593.

Partner meetings

ILWACO From noon to 1:30 p.m. on April 10, and the second Wednesday of each month, there will be a South Pacific County Partner meeting at the Columbia Education Center (GHC), at 208 Advent Ave., SE, in Ilwaco. The purpose of the meetings are to join interested parties in the community to discuss community needs, leverage resources and share whats happening within organizations. For information call Alice at 538-4016.

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 others. For more information call Don Cantrell at 642-3787 ext. 226.

Ilwaco Merchants

ILWACO The Ilwaco Merchants Association meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street. The next meeting is at 8 a.m., April 10. For more information call Dustin Mead at 642-2336.

Student art show

ILWACO The Ilwaco High School Art Department is proud to present the 2013 Annual Art Show. This exhibit will show a range of work, from beginning work up through advanced, freshmen through seniors. This is a non-juried show; every art student was asked to contribute the piece they feel is their strongest from the 2012-13 school year, resulting in a show that demonstrates the variety of skill levels and interests of our students. 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 April 2 until April 28 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. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. They are closed Mondays and Thursdays are free admission. Please stop by and support IHS Art  no charge to view the show.

Office hour changes

LONG BEACH During the month of April, the hours of operation for the business office of the Long Beach Detachment of the Pacific County Sheriffs Office will be reduced to 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday due to staff absence.

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 10 is General Died at Dawn, starring Gary Cooper, Madelene Carroll. 1936. 99 min.

Thursday, April 11

Transits Board Meeting

SOUTH BEND  The Pacific Transit Authority Board will hold its regular quarterly board meeting on Thursday, April 11, at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Pacific County Commissioners Meeting Room at 1216 W. Robert Bush Dr., South Bend. The public is invited to come and be heard.

Marine Resources Committee

SOUTH BEND The citizen-based Pacific County Marine Resource Committee meets the second Thursday of each month. The next meeting is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., April 11 at the South Bend County Annex Building. This committee works to understand, steward, and restore the marine and estuarine ecological processes of the Washington coast in support of ecosystem health, sustainable marine resource-based livelihoods, cultural integrity, and coastal communities. Anyone with an interest is invited to attend. If you have questions call the MRC coordinator Mike Nordin, at 875-9424 or e-mail to plutroll@willapabay.org.

Garden Spells

RAYMOND Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen is the book up for discussion by adults, on April 11 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Raymond Timberland Library. Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. For more information call 942-2408.

Community carnival

ILWACO On April 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Ilwaco Middle/High School gym and cafeteria, there will be a community carnival. The event includes free games, food and fun and will showcase community organizations and promote community wellness. In addition there will be a dance for students in grades fifth through seventh during the carnival at the Boys and Girls Club. All community members are welcome  from children to seniors, there is something for everyone. For information call 783-1090 or visit wellspringpacific.com.

Friday, April 12

DAR & Dating photos

OCEAN PARK Do you have family portraits or photographs you have inherited with little or no information about the people, place or time depicted in these images? You are not alone. However, by using period indicators, you may be able to narrow the timeframe to a decade. Join the Daughters of American Revolution at 1 p.m., Friday, April 12 at the Ocean Park Library to find out a number of helpful hints for the general dating of images. Barbara Minard, collection manager at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum will be on hand to lead the discussion. If you have questions call Nancy Holmes at 642-8266.

Clamming

PENINSULA A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point from April 12 through April 14, pending marine toxin tests, with digging allowed between midnight and noon. The best time to start is an hour or two before low tide. 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.

School Auction

OCEAN PARK The Friends of Ocean Park School are excited to invite you to participate in their fourth annual online auction. This fundraising event will benefit the students of Ocean Park Elementary by providing them with enrichment activities and supplemental learning opportunities. Local businesses and individuals have donated a wide array of items, all up for bid beginning April 12. View the catalog of items ranging from fabulous meals, original artwork, chartered fishing trips, childrens toys, handcrafted gifts, tennis lessons, spa treatments, fresh tuna and gift certificates to the Enchanted Forest, Silverwood and the Oaks Park skating rink, lodging at great Peninsula establishments, a zipline tour with High Life Adventures, and much more. To participate go to www.benefitevents.com and click on the Ocean Park Elementary School event. Bidding opens Friday, April 12, at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 9 p.m. on Monday,z April 20. For more information please contact Kate Bannister at 665-4815.

Saturday, April 13

Birding, art & more

OCEAN PARK On April 13 at the Bay Avenue Gallery in Ocean Park all are welcome to come to a new show opening, with the theme Feathered Migration and Bird Art for Spring. Local artists are celebrating the third anniversary of the gallery with a reception for all from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Plus, local birder Mary Atherton will give a lecture on Peninsula birds from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on April 27 at the gallery. Call 665-5200 for details.

CPR/First-Aid

OCEAN PARK A First Aid/CPR class is scheduled for April 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Ocean Park Fire Station at 26109 Ridge Ave. The fee is $35. Anyone interested in taking the class should call 665-4451 to reserve a spot.

Family fun night

OCEAN PARK From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, at Ocean Park Lutheran Church, there will be a community family fun night. There will be games, crafts, music and lots more. Come enjoy a good time with friends and family.

Archery meeting

LONG BEACH  Bear River Archers meet at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 13 at the Bear River Archery range located at 85th and Sandridge, next to Lone Fir Cemetery for a range maintenance gathering. Then the club shoot is at noon on Saturday, April 20. Anyone interested in archery and/or bowhunting is welcome to attend. For more information call 783-2453 or 783-1059.

Ham Radio

NASELLE  The Pacific County Amateur Radio Club meets the second Saturday of each month at 9 a.m., at Hunters Inn in Naselle. The next meeting is April 13. Anyone interested in ham radio is encouraged to attend. For more information contact Dick Lemke at 665-2438 or Bob Cline at 665-4496.

Spring bazaar for food program

RAYMOND From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, the public is encouraged to come to the spring bazaar, at the Pacific County Senior Center, 324 Jackson Street in Raymond. Proceeds from the renting of tables at $10 each will support Senior Nutrition Program. Plus there will be a 50/50 raffle during the day. Come and get something for spring! Contact Desiree Wildhaber for more information at 942-5739.

Chinook Tribe

ASTORIA  The Chinook Tribal Council will meet on Saturday, April 13, at 11 a.m., in the at Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. There will be a brief meeting, but no lunch this time. If you have questions or need additional information call 875-6670.

Sunday, April 14

Open gym

CHINOOK Every Sunday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., there will be open gym time at the Chinook gymnasium. The public is welcome. Call 244-1359 if you have questions.

Bridge lessons anyone?

OCEAN PARK Anyone interested in learning to play bridge on Sunday afternoons from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Ocean Park? If so please call 665-3400.

Orchid Society meeting

ASTORIA  Sunset Empire Orchid Society meets at 2 p.m., April 14 at the First Lutheran Church at 725 33rd Avenue in Astoria. The guest speaker will be Skip Burke, who will be speaking on orchid horticulture and fertilizing. The meeting is open to anyone interested. Bring your problem plants and questions, enjoy meeting other orchid lovers and our always tasty refreshments. For further information call Claudia Kulland at 503-738-5895 or email at nursejane5895@gmail.com.

Bunco donations

KLIPSAN Donations are needed for the upcoming bunco tournament sponsored by the Peninsula Bunco Club. Large and small items as well as monetary donations are needed for door prizes and raffle baskets. The tournament will be held on Saturday, April 20, at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center. Proceeds go to support the Food 4 Kids programs at our local elementary schools. All donations are 100 percent tax deductible. Call Pamela Bryant at 642-0071 or 360-318-4164 for more information.

Monday, April 15

Relay food drive

RAYMOND On behalf of the Relay for Life of Willapa Bay, RHS senior Jack Bridgewater is organizing a food drive in the Raymond/South Bend area as his senior project. Canned food will be collected during the month of April. There will be food drop off points at Raymond Junior/Senior High School, Raymond Elementary, Everybodys Supermarket in Raymond, and Pioneer Grocery in South Bend. Donated food will be used during the luminaria ceremony at the Relay in June. All canned food will be donated to the Legacy Community Outreach Food Bank after Relay. Jacks goal is to collect 1,000 cans of food by the end of April! Please consider donating canned food to support this project, Relay For Life and the Legacy Community Outreach Food Bank.

Metaphysical fellowship forming

OCEAN PARK Anyone interested in joining a metaphysical fellowship group in Ocean Park to study E. Holmes Science of the Mind or the groups choice? Call 665-3400.

Tuesday, April 16

ESA Alpha Theta mtg

NASELLE ESA Alpha Theta will be having their monthly business meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at 4 p.m. at the Congregational Church social room. Besides conducting business, this meeting will be preparing for the state convention. For more information please call 484-3844.

Wednesday, April 17

Diabetes support

OCEAN PARK The next OBH diabetes support group meeting is from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., on April 17 at the Family Worship Center at 26310 Ridge Ave., in Ocean Park. The topic is the top 10 things to know about diabetes, led by Denise Ross, RN, CDE. These meetings are free and open to the public. For questions call 642-6308 or 642-6314.

Gardening chat

OCEAN PARK All are welcome to join for an informal gardening chats at the Ocean Park Library community room on April 17 at 2 p.m. For information call Lisa at 665-3061.

Northwest Artist Guild

LONG BEACH Northwest Artist Guild presents the second workshop in its Brown Bag series for artists. Dian Schroeder will talk about Gallery Presentation and Framing How & Why on Wednesday, April 17, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Gallery 504 North located in the Peninsula Performing Arts Center, 504 N Pacific in Long Beach. Schroeder is an artist and member of the Northwest Artist Guild, Southwest Washington Watercolor Society as well as other regional art associations. She has shown her work in several northwest galleries and is herself a former gallery owner. This will be a come as you are informal presentation with time for questions. Bring your lunch and enjoy this opportunity to meet and to interact with other artists.

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 17 is Goldfinger, starring Sean Connery, Honor Blackman. 1964. 110 min.

Future Events

Book discussion

ILWACO Ilwaco Timberland Library is hosting a book discussion for adults from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., April 18. Join in a discussion of The Good Rain: Across Time and Terrain in the Pacific Northwest by Timothy Egan. For more information call 642-3908.

Housing authority

LONG BEACH The Joint Pacific County Housing Authority meets at 10 a.m., on April 18 at Long Beach City Hall. This group administers affordable housing in Pacific County. For information call Chris at 423-0140, ext. 15.

Green Fingers gardening

PENINSULA  The Green Fingers Garden Club will meet on Friday, April 19 and the third Friday of every month. Since the locations change each month depending on the program, call 665-0174 for more information.  Please join others in learning how to garden on the peninsula.

Dessert auction

OCEAN PARK On April 19, beginning at 4 p.m. there will be a dessert auction at the Ocean Park Eagles. Come support kids. Proceeds go towards helping Ocean Park Elementary sixth graders go to a three-day/two-night outdoor school. For more information call Jennifer at 665-5846.

Bunco tournament

KLIPSAN On Saturday, April 20, at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center, there will be a bunco tournament with 100 percent of the proceeds going to support the Food 4 Kids programs at our local elementary schools. The public is encouraged to come play and support this great event. If you would like more information on the program itself, call John at 665-2598 or Natalie at 642-8244. Doors open at 5 p.m., and play begins at 6 p.m. Call Pamela Bryant at 642-0071 or 360-318-4164 for more information about the tournament.

Caregiver resources

RAYMOND  Please join the caregivers resource event on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Willapa Valley Grange located at 290 Camp One Road in Raymond. Local resources will be on hand to share their expertise with our community. At 11 a.m. Kirsten Harvill from the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency will speak about Preparing and caring for a loved one in a disaster. At 1 p.m. Eric Nessa, from the Olympic Area Agency on Aging will share tools for self-care through his presentation entitled You are not alone in your caregiving journey. This event is free to the public, and everyone is invited to attend. Stop by for wonderful snacks, free raffles and more. Questions can be directed to 942-8663.

AAUW meeting

OCEAN PARK The regular meeting of the local Willapabay American Association of University women (AAUW) will take place on April 20 at 10 a.m. at the home of Sidsel Tompkins at 31402 J Place in Ocean Park. The program will focus on the libraries and programs offered to the community. For more information call 665-6074.

English tea

CATHLAMET St. James Family Center is hosting their annual English tea on April 20, with a royal theme marking the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth. Traditional recipes will be served on fine china and linen with fresh flowers. Tickets are $12 each with seatings at noon and 2 p.m. Reservations are recommended by calling 795-8612. In addition there will be a silent auction, spring plant sale and more.

Benefit auction

SKAMOKAWA On April 20, Redmen Hall will hold a sale of art from the estate of Janet Cimino, a well-known local collector. The sale is being held as a benefit for Tsuga Gallery, a gallery located in Cathlamet founded by Cimino for artists in Southwest Washington. Ciminos collection is primarily from the Pacific Northwest, but also includes many pieces from England and Japan. There is framed calligraphy by the English artist M. Adams; the Japanese collection includes antique silk embroidery, sumiyuri prints from the early 1700s, watercolors from the middle 1800s, and other beautiful pieces. There are also certified Duck Stamp paintings and other wildlife prints, and many works by nationally recognized regional artists, and much more. The sale will run until June 1, or until all the works are sold. Redmen Hall is located at 1394 SR-4, Skamokawa. All items are priced to sell and include a wide variety of items for every taste. Redmen Hall is open Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. There is no admission charge but donations are greatly appreciated.

Shore birding @ the Coast

WILLAPA BAY  Interested birders are invited to gather at Lynn Point on Willapa Bay at 11 a.m., on April 25 to catch the best tides for seeing all the migrating shorebirds. There will be up to at least four hours of good viewing. The Grays Harbor Shore Bird Festival is April 26 through April 28, which coincides with this trip for those who might want to extend their birding into the weekend and join in the festivities. To sign up, email jgreen2317@aol.com or call John Green at 360-575-9238. A carpooling plan with directions and more detail will be provided once participation is finalized.

Spring art show

LONG BEACH Peninsula Arts Association is holding their 22nd annual Spring Art Show on April 26 through April 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, at the World Kite Museum at 303 Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach. The public is invited to vote for the shows Peoples Choice. There will be raffle sales with proceeds to the scholarship program and art enrichment programs. For information go to www.beachartist.org.

Forks over Knives

LONG BEACH Beginning at 4 p.m., April 27 and again on April 28 at the Chautauqua Lodge in Long Beach, the feature film Forks Over Knives will be shown. This incredible film is free and examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting animal-based and processed foods. What has happened to us? Despite the most advanced medical technology in the world, we are sicker than ever by nearly every measure. The major storyline in the film traces the personal journeys of a pair of pioneering yet under-appreciated researchers, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn. The idea of food as medicine is put to the test. Throughout the film, cameras follow patients who have chronic conditions from heart disease to diabetes. Doctors teach these patients how to adopt a whole-foods plant-based diet as the primary approach to treat their ailments while the challenges and triumphs of their journeys are revealed. Reserve your space by calling 410-236-1353 today. There is no charge for admission.

Auction benefits grange

LONG BEACH On Saturday, April 27 beginning at 5 p.m., there will be a benefit auction at the grange. All proceeds go towards the maintenance fund to work to replace all of the windows in the building with more energy efficient windows plus various other maintenance issues. Donations are being accepted for this great event. Call for more information call 642-3682.

Spring Wreath Workshop

SURFSIDE On Saturday, April 27, at 1 p.m., at the Surfside office grounds there will be a workshop on wreath making. Attendees will prep and plant various wreath frames with living succulents and flowering plants. The wreaths created will be up for raffle, and there will also be a number of door prizes and giveaways. If anyone has an empty frame that can be planted, bring it along. No admission will be charged.

Free shredding

LONG BEACH From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 27, the public is invited to shred private documents free of charge in the parking lot behind the Strand Insurance/Chinook Observer building, located at 205 Bolsad Avenue East in Long Beach. Protect your identity and shred obsolete tax documents, bank statements, cancelled checks, credit card documents, financial statements, insurance documents and more. This event is hosted by Strand Insurance, co-sponsored by Liberty Northwest and Safeco Insurance companies. Bring paper documents only, no need to remove paper clips, staples or binders. For information call 642-2345.

Fishing derby

ILWACO Registrations are now being accepted for the Black Lake Fishing Derby. The fishing derby will be held on April 27, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. There is no cost to participate in the event. Check-in for the fishing derby and a free pancake breakfast, courtesy of New Life Church, is at 7 a.m. The last registration is at 9:45 a.m., and final fish weigh-in will be at 10 a.m., followed by awards and a prize drawing. Hot dogs and refreshments donated by local area businesses will also be served by Carl and Terry Larson starting at 10 a.m. All participants of the fishing derby will receive a free T-shirt (guaranteed only with pre-registration) designed by logo contest winner Avary Murray, a second grader at Long Beach Elementary School, and a free gift courtesy of Ilwaco Fire Department. To register for the fishing derby, visit www.ilwaco-wa.gov. To donate prizes to the fishing derby, contact the city of Ilwaco at 642-3145, or email clerk@ilwaco-wa.gov.

Razor clam festival

PENINSULA April 27 and April 28 there will be a razor clam festival in Long Beach. There will be a variety of fun events, including a chowder taste off, clam digging lessons and lots more. There will be prizes for biggest clam and the best looking limit. There will be bathing beauties of clam royalty, pirates, mermaids and more. For information go to www.longbeachrazorclamfestival.com.

Scrapbooking fundraiser

SOUTH BEND Willapa Harbor Hospital Relay for Life team is holding a scrapbooking fundraiser on April 27 at the South Bend Community Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is $35 and includes lunch, snacks and drinks. There will be drawings, free goody-bags, access to die-cut and other tools. Not a scrapbooker? No problem. Bring your card-making, quilting, sewing, knitting or other creative projects and enjoy a day with friends. Contact Kristy at 875-4500 or via email at kfunkhouser@willapa.net.

Visit parks for free!

WASHINGTON Washington State Parks is honoring the 100th birthday of the park system by allowing free days with no Discover Pass required. Check out the parks website for dates. They include April 27 and April 28 (National Parks Week); June 1 (National Trails Day); June 8 and June 9 (National Get Outdoors Day); Aug. 4; Sept. 28 and Nov 9 through Nov. 11.

HS Graduate Scholarship Apps

OCEAN PARK  Peninsula Arts Association awards an annual High School Graduate Scholarship to a student from the Ocean Beach or Naselle-Grays River Valley school districts. Graduating seniors planning to pursue an education in the arts are urged to contact their school scholarship director and ask about the possibilities of applying for this $1,000 award. To be eligible for the PAA Scholarship, students must have developed an interest in art, completed 11th grade and maintained a minimum of 2.5 GPA. Applicants must attend high school in the previously mentioned school districts, or live and be homeschooled locally. Along with references, referrals and school transcripts, the applicants are asked to write an essay on their future art plans and present a portfolio of work during a follow-up interview. Any graduate interested in pursuing further art related education, through workshop classes, college courses, apprenticeships and such may apply. Application deadline is April 19. For more information call Myrna Kay Thompson at 665-4592 or email at penart321@gmail.com or visit www.beachartist.org.

Container gardening

PACIFIC COUNTY  Spring is just around the corner so its time to plan what you are going to plant, get ready for any large gardening projects youd like to do this year, or just visit with other gardeners. Washington State Universitys Pacific County Master Gardeners have scheduled the following events for avid gardeners or for those who are just beginning. A session entitled, Growing Vegetables in Containers will be offered at the following times and locations: May 1 at 6 p.m., at Naselle Timberland Library; May 11 at 11 a.m., at Ilwaco Timberland Library; May 11 at 2 p.m., at Ocean Park Timberland Library; May 14 at 5 p.m., at South Bend Timberland Library; May 23 at 3:30 p.m., at Shoalwater Bay Library and on May 28 at 6 p.m., at Raymond Timberland Library. Mark your calendars now!

Circus in town

LONG BEACH The circus is coming to town. There will be two performances on Sunday, June 2, one at 2 p.m. and one a 4 p.m. Watch for more details about getting your ticket early. This event is sponsored by the Long Beach Lions Club.

Golf tournament

SURFSIDE Surfside will be hosting a Bucket Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 8, at the Surfside Golf Course at 31508 J Place in Ocean Park. The entry fee is $50 per player, and includes an 18-hole green fee, lunch, prizes and a hat for each entrant. Players can sign up as a team or as an individual and be placed with a group. Four Person Scramble with registration at 9 a.m., Shot Gun start at 10 a.m. Rental carts are available but you need to call 665-4148 to reserve yours. Net proceeds will go to the 2013 Surfside Scholarship Fund to benefit a graduating Ilwaco High School senior. For information about donations, sponsorship options, or questions, contact Kirby Smith or Ann Thoreson through the Surfside business office at 665-4171 or email Kirby at ksmith@sursideonline.org.