Community Calendar: April 24, 2013

Published 5:00 pm Monday, April 22, 2013

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 Re-sponse 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 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 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.

Thursday, April 25

Veterans meeting

    LONG BEACH Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3721 in Long Beach holds their monthly membership and business meeting at 7 p.m. April 25 at the Elks Lodge located at 110 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. For information, call 642-1228.

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.

Meet the Candidate

    ILWACO  Suzanne Staples, candidate for Ocean Beach Hospital commissioner, position 2, will hold a meet the candidate coffee on Thursday, April 25 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the new location of Olde Towne Trading Post at 108 First St N in Ilwaco.  Suzanne wants to hear your opinions and questions. Coffee and cookies provided.  For more information call Rita Nicely, campaign manager at 665-3615.

Tooth Fairy visit

    RAYMOND  Raymond Timberland Library presents The Tooth Fairy Visits the Library, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., April 25 for children. Join in for fun, games, healthy snacks and free dental screenings by Dr. King from Valley View Health Center. For more information call 942-2408.

Friday, April 26

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.

Clamming

    PENINSULA A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point from April 26 through April 29, 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.

Saturday, April 27

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.

Salad luncheon & more

    NASELLE Enjoy a Spring Fling as the Naselle Lutheran Church hosts its annual spring salad luncheon at 308 Knappton Road in Naselle. This event, including a luncheon, plant sale, bake sale, craft room and quilts will take place on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The luncheon will offer an array of salads for the suggested donation of $7.  Alfred Simukka has more than 570 tomato plants, including the ever-popular Early Girl and Sungold and a variety of others for spring planting. The Lutheran bakers will have traditional goods along with the Finnish rooted recipes. Quilts that the Tuesday Quilters have been making for Lutheran World Relief as well as for this event can be found in the Craft Room along with other promised hand crafted items. Monies generated will go toward supporting mission work. Thrivent will provide matching funds for up to $600. For further information call 484-3826

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. 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 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.

Spring planting party/potluck

    LONG BEACH Pacific County Community Gardens is holding a spring planting party and potluck from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, April 27 at 11th and Oregon Street North in Long Beach. The event is open to the public and a community strawberry tower, herb garden and berry patch will be set up. Bring a potluck dish for the noon lunch. Contact Bryan or Robyn at 777-8898 or go to www.pacificcountygardens.info for more details.

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. Information at www.longbeachrazorclamfestival.com and on Page B1 of todays Chinook Observer.

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.

Sunday, April 28

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.

Benefit auction

    SKAMOKAWA Redmen Hall is holding 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. The sale will run until June 1, or until all the works are sold. 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. 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.

Monday, April 29

Relay food drive

    RAYMOND Raymond High School senior Jack Bridgewater has organized a food drive in the Raymond/South Bend area as his senior project on behalf of the Relay for Life of Willapa Bay. 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.

Tuesday, April 30

Metaphysical fellowship forming

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

Wednesday, May 1

C.G. Auxiliary

    CAPE D The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62 meets the first Wednesday of each month. This months meeting is May 1 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 May 1 is Hondo, starring John Wayne, Geraldine Page. 1953. 84 min.

Future Events

 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 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. The festival is scheduled for the last two weekends in August. For additional information call producer Joyce Jones at 665-3939.

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!

Loyalty Days events

    PENINSULA  The 63rd annual Loyalty Days festivities are set for Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5. The theme of this years event is Liberty for All with special guest Patrick Henry, portrayed by Richard Schumann. On Saturday is the kids parade in Ilwaco. The parade starts at noon down Howerton Way at the Port of Ilwaco. The blessing of the fleet is at      1 p.m., followed by a oyster feed from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Long Beach Elks Lodge. That event is the honors banquet at the Elks Lodge. Then on Sunday, there is a cowboy breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Peninsula Saddle Club grounds, and there will be fire truck rides for kids at the fire hall in Ilwaco. The main parade starts at 1 p.m., through downtown Long Beach.

Bayside Singers concerts

    ILWACO & OCEAN PARK The Bayside Singers will perform their spring concert at two locations this year at 2:30 p.m., at the River City Playhouse, 127 Lake Street SE in Ilwaco on Saturday, May 4 and again at 2:30 p.m. at Ocean Park Lutheran Church, 240th and U Street on May 5. Admission is by donation. The singers will be directed by Barbara Poulshock, with Barbara Bate as accompanist.

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.

AARP meeting

    KLIPSAN The next monthly meeting of AARP is at May 6, at noon at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. This is a potluck meeting. Call Doris Shoemaker at 642-2205 for more information.

Book signing

    OCEAN PARK  Sydney Stevens will be signing her new book, Legendary Locals of the Long Beach Peninsula at Adelaides Coffee and Books in Ocean Park on Saturday, May 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A short book talk will begin at 1 p.m. On May 15, she will hold a book signing at The Picture Attic in Long Beach. For information call 665-4716.

The Reluctant Dragon

    OCEAN PARK  Enjoy fun for all ages on Mothers Day, May 12, when Seat of Your Pants Productions presents a musical entertainment, The Reluctant Dragon.  Ocean Park Methodist Church is hosting the event, which begins at 3 p.m., and will be followed by refreshments. There will be special performances by young musicians as well.  Admission for those 12 years and up is $5. This event will benefit the Ocean Park Backpack for Kids Program. Children under 12 should bring non-perishable items for the food bank for admission. If you have questions call Sandy at 665-2540 or via email at sandybay35@gmail.com.

WellSpring meeting

    LONG BEACH The public is invited to attend the WellSpring Community Network meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14 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.

Surf Perch derby

    LONG BEACH  The 13th annual Surf Perch Derby is set for May 18. Pre-registration is $30 per person (or $35 on the day of the tournament), and includes a Kiwanis breakfast with all you can eat pancakes from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. The registration booth is open on the day of the event from     5:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. Prizes will be offered for the total weight of fish caught for individual and three-person teams. Those taking part in the derby must have the required fishing permits/licenses from the state of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Dont miss out on this sure to be fun event, register today. Call Michael Greer at 642-7458 if you have questions.

Great White Tail run

    SKAMOKAWA  Wahkiakum 4-H is preparing for the 29th annual Great White Tail Run, which will be held Saturday, May 18 at Skamokawa. The event, which includes a 10k, 5k and 2-mile course on the Julia Butler Hansen National Wildlife Refuge, will start at 10 a.m. with day of registration and packet pickup beginning at 8:30 a.m., at the Skamokawa Vista Park.  For more information or request of a registration form, please call 465-2275 or email carol.ervest@gmail.com.

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 at 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@surfsideonline.org.