Community Calendar: April 17, 2013

Published 5:00 pm Monday, April 15, 2013

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.

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 in Chinook. The food bank will be open on the first and third Wednesday of each month from     10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Loma at   777-8367 with questions.

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.

Thursday, April 18

Book discussion

    ILWACO Ilwaco Timberland Library is host 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.

Friday, April 19

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 an three-day/two-night outdoor school. For more information call Jennifer at 665-5846.

School play

    ILWACO The Rockin Tale of Snow White will be performed by students of the Ilwaco Middle-High School Drama Club. Performances are at 7 p.m. on April 19;      3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on April 20 and at 2 p.m. on April 21 at Hilltop Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door as follows: students and seniors $5; adults $7; and a family of four will be admitted for $20.

Saturday, April 20

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.

Symphony performs

    CHINOOK On Saturday, April 20 at 3 p.m., the public is invited to a concert in the Chinook School gymnasium by Columbia River Symphony. The theme of the concert is Echoes of Egypt. Come and listen as the Columbia River Symphony captures the mystique of Egypt, expressing their own impressions of this exotic locale. Admission is $10 per adult, with youth age 12 and under admitted free with adult supervision. For more information call 503-836-2198 or email cory@columbiariversymphony.org.

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 team 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.

Archery meeting

    LONG BEACH  Bear River Archers will hold a club shoot beginning at noon on Saturday, April 20 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.

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.

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 now. 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 runs until     9 p.m. on Monday, April 20. For more information please contact Kate Bannister at 665-4815.

Meet Your Farmer

    GRAYS RIVER  Meet Your Farmer, an event taking place at the Gray River Grange on April 20, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., plans to answer the question of how to connect interested eaters with the busy people producing food locally. The event is a project of North Coast Food Web, a non-profit working to strengthen the local economy and build healthy communities in the north coast region through food and agriculture. North Coast Food Web took up the idea, and connections started to come together. To find out more about the Meet Your Farmer event near you, contact NCFW Coordinator Renia Ydstie at 503-325-8573 or visit www.northcoastfoodweb.org.

Beach cleanup

    PENINSULA Just show up at any of the beach approaches on the Peninsula at 9:30 a.m., on Saturday, April 20, and join the various groups as they clean the beach. Everyone is more than welcome to participate in some way.

Garage sale for food

    BAY CENTER The second annual Bay Center Food Bank Garage Sale is set for Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the old Bay Center Store, which is approximately one mile off Highway 101. This one is going to be good so dont miss it and come support a great cause. Call 875-0191 if you would like to make a donation.

Sunday, April 21

Concert of churches

    OCEAN PARK The Concert of Churches and the Bayside Singers join together on April 21 at 3:30 p.m., to benefit the Boys and Girls Club. The event will be held at the Peninsula Baptist Church on Pacific Hwy., in Ocean Park. One hundred percent of the donations go to the Boys and Girls Club. Refreshments will follow the concert. Come and enjoy this wonderful concert and support our kids.

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 interested call 665-3400.

Monday, April 22

Marine Spacial Planning

    ROSBURG  Wahkiakum County Marine Resources Committee will host a workshop on Marine Spatial Planning on Monday, April 22, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Johnson Park Grays River Valley Center in Rosburg. Marine spatial planning is a public process for analyzing use of marine areas, with the goal of making informed and coordinated decisions on marine resource management. Those who could be affected by or have a vested interest in marine spatial planning include commercial and recreational fishermen, local ports, recreational users (beach goers, kayakers, surfers, etc.), and alternative energy developers.  Some liken the process to zoning for the ocean. Marine spatial planning began to materialize about a decade ago in various locations worldwide due in part to the many demands being placed on marine resources, including energy development. Its a fairly new concept in the United States but one that has become a priority since the Obama Administration assigned an ocean policy task force and began funding MSP in coastal states. MRCs are working with state and federal agencies to gather local input and understand existing uses on estuary and coastal waters.

Money Smart classes

    PACIFIC COUNTY Grays Harbor College and Timberland libraries are hosting Money Smart events throughout Pacific County April 22 to April 25.  Money Smart is a statewide public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. Each session is free and the public is encouraged to attend. Passports are available at any of the Pacific County Timberland Library or GHC campus locations for your chance to win prizes by attending Money Smart events. Mondays Earth Day Money Smarts event takes place at the Riverview Education Center in Raymond from         10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Presentations and information displays will include such topics as using essential oils to promote health and well-being, saving resources, bee keeping, energy efficiency, self-watering containers and making your own green clean products. There will be a seed propagation workshop as well from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. that you wont want to miss. Pre-registration for seed propagation is required and there is a $20 fee that includes all your supplies. And as a bonus, your little seedlings get to stay in the colleges greenhouse until they are ready to be planted outdoors. Tuesdays events include information booths and guest speakers at the Raymond Timberland Library, Riverview Education Center and Columbia Education Center. Join us at the Raymond Timberland Library from noon to 2 p.m. and either of the GHC Education Centers from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guest speakers will address both personal and business financial topics such as identity theft, understanding credit, starting a business, and funding a college education. Information on building a better credit report will also be presented at each of the Pacific County Timberland Libraries throughout the four-day event.

Earth Day

    LONG BEACH  Green Angel Gardens is hosting an Earth Day Celebration from noon to 8 p.m., on Monday, April 22 at 6807 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. The event includes farm projects, circle blessings, drumming and singing, deep listening and more. There will be a potluck starting at 5 p.m. Call Larkin at 244-0064 or visit their website at www.greenangelgardening.com.

Tuesday, April 23

CERT training

    RAYMOND  PCEMA is offering a four week Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Grays Harbor College Riverview Education Center in Raymond from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., beginning April 23. All course materials will be provided. Accommodations will gladly be made for participants with special needs. Participants under the age of 18 will need parent/guardian permission to attend. Pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, contact PCEMA AmeriCorps Member Kirsten Harvill at 875-9409 or kharvill@co.pacific.wa.us.

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 if you have questions.

Wednesday,

April 24

Responding to disasters

    LONG BEACH Pacific County Emergency Management is hosting a NOAA Weather Radio program for hotels and motels in coordination with the Washington State Emergency Management Division. The program will be at the Super 8 Hotel in Long Beach on Wednesday, April 24, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. The target audience for this event is hotel and motel owners as well as their fulltime and seasonal staff. Pre-registration is required. The program is designed to train hospitality staff on responding to disasters while also providing shelter and guidance for guests and employees. Training materials will be supplied during the course including a Disaster Response Guidebook, NOAA weather radio, tent cards, evacuation maps with a stand, and other educational materials. The program focuses on: preparing for disasters and emergencies, All Hazards Alert Broadcast (AHAB) sirens, programming NOAA weather radios, making a disaster preparedness kit, and locating an evacuation route. To register or for more information, contact PCEMA AmeriCorps Member Kirsten Harvill at 875-9409 or kharvill@co.pacific.wa.us.

Student art show

    ILWACO The Ilwaco High School Art Department is proud to present their 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 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, there is 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.

Afternoon reading

    ILWACO From 2 p.m. to       4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, the public is invited to an afternoon reading with Birdie Etchison at the Olde Towne Trading Post and Espresso at 108 1st Street N in Ilwaco.

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 24 is The African Queen, starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. 1951. 105 min.

Future Events

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.

Birds of the Peninsula

    OCEAN PARK  On Saturday, April 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Bay Avenue Gallery in Ocean Park will host Mary Atherton as she gives and informative presentation on the Birds of the Peninsula. The public is invited to share Marys expertise as she tells us the who, what, when and why of the birds who share our peninsula. This is a free event. Call 665-5200 if you have questions.

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.

Preparedness Fair

    ILWACO PCEMA is holding the second annual Disaster Preparedness Fair on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hilltop School gym. This event is free and open to the public. Prepare to be a Hero posters created by Naselle, Long Beach and Ocean Park Elementary School students will be on display at the fair. Contest winners will be awarded at noon. The schedule is as follow:     10 a.m., Decontamination Tent (Ocean Beach Hospital) 11 a.m., Organizing Your Vital Documents (Senja Antilla); 11 a.m., Hands-on Fire Suppression (Ilwaco Fire Department); noon Prepare To Be a Hero Poster Contest Winners; 1 p.m., Tsunami Debris: Volunteering to Keep Pacific County Beaches Clean (AmeriCorps Member Lea Reuss); 1:30 p.m., announcement of door prize winners. Those exhibiting include: 642 Weather, ER Quick Health, Fort Columbia, National Weather Service, Ocean Beach Hospital, Pacific County Amateur Radio, Pacific County CERT Club, PCEMA, Pacific County PUD, Quake Ready Kit, Service Master JTS, South Pacific County Humane Society, Timberland Regional Library, Tsunami Supply Company, WA EMD. To register or for more information, contact PCEMA AmeriCorps Member Kirsten Harvill at 875-9409 or kharvill@co.pacific.wa.us.

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 Bolstad 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 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. 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.

One Act plays

    PENINSULA  It is time to submit original one-act plays to the Peninsula Players for their annual One-Act Play Festival in August. Authors need to submit their plays in triplicate by no later than     May 1, to the Peninsula Players at P.O. Box 383, Ilwaco, WA 98624. They also may submit them to Joyce Jones, who is the producer for the event. The festival is scheduled for the last two weekends in August. For additional information call Jones at 665-3939.

    The festival gives a chance to novice writers, actors and directors to test their talent in front of an audience. Many of those who have participated in the past have moved on to greater participation with the Peninsula Players. Those submitting should limit their plays to 25 minutes or less. Once the plays are accepted, directors are assigned to their plays and auditions are scheduled. A special committee will choose the plays for this years festival. The criteria that is used in the selection is varied. Family appropriate, literary value, audience appeal are just some of the factors that the committee looks for. Also the committee will try to select plays that will give the audience a varied experience on the night of the performances. Announcements of the plays chosen will be in June with rehearsals and preparation beginning after July 4.

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!

Spring Tea and luncheon

    ROSBURG On Sunday, May 5, the Grays River Friendship Circle will hold its 11th Annual Spring Tea and Luncheon at the Rosburg Community Hall in Rosburg. This years theme is School Days. The entertainment will be furnished by the Grays River Players. Ladies 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 11:30 a.m., to gather and greet; lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with entertainment to follow. The luncheon will include tea savories, delicacies and desserts. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $1 each. Winners choose from a table of prizes. For more information, call 465-2740 or 484-7749.

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.