Community Calendar: June 26, 2013

Published 5:00 pm Monday, June 24, 2013

Wednesday, June 26

Summer lunch program

    PENINSULA The Ocean Beach School District if offering a summer feeding program in several locations Monday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at the following locations: Ocean Park Elementary, Culbertson Park in Long Beach and at the Ilwaco City Park.  The program is open to any child, regardless of income status, up to the age of 18. Remember, due to regulations, the lunch must be eaten by the kids at the site (lunches cannot be taken with them nor can they be given to adult family members).

Reading

    ILWACO  Olde Town Coffee in Ilwaco is the location of the next reading set for June 26 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and hosted by Birdie. If you have questions call 665-6576.

Youth Art Exhibit & Sale

    SKAMOKAWA Redmen Hall and the Rock n Roll Congress will be hosting a  Wahkiakum County Youth Art Exhibit and Sale until Sunday, July 14. The Rock n Roll Congress works to foster art, music, and self expression in our youth community. They are a grass roots organization that is looking forward to your support and enjoyment of their first art exhibit. Redmen Hall is in Skamokawa on SR-4 and is open from Thursday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.  If you have questions, call 795-8675.

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 June 26 is From Russia with Love, starring Sean Connery as James Bond. 1963. 118 min.

Thursday, June 27

Suicide Prevention

    ILWACO Everyone Plays a Role in Suicide Prevention is the title of a national event being hosted by the U.S. Surgeon General and other leaders in Chicago on June 27. The two-hour main session will be presented here in a free afternoon webcast from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the Hilltop School Auditorium in Ilwaco. Hosted locally by Willapa Behavioral Health, NAMI Pacific County, and WellSpring Community Network, the hope is that this event will focus attention on building multiple strategies to increase understanding and decrease the instance of suicides in our communities.

Understanding Medicare

    SEAVIEW Whether you are a current Medicare beneficiary, new or will soon be eligible, this free welcome to Medicare class set for June 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., is for you. The class will be held at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 N Place in Seaview. Topics covered will include Medicare A, B, C and D, and the event will help attendees understand benefits and options.

Tall ships in port

    ILWACO The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain are docking at the Port of Ilwaco from June 27 through June 30. Come aboard and take a self-guided tour. Crews from both ships will be on hand in period customers to answer questions and tell stories. A $3 donation per person is appreciated.

Seeking Refuge

    LONG BEACH Are you seeking refuge from boredom, housework, the kids, re-runs and more? Well you will fall in love with the Willapa Refuge when you see whats available from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 27 at the PUD No. 2 auditorium on Sandridge Road. Come for a quick date and you will be introduced to a perfect match. Help a little or a lot, all new members and welcome to come check them out. There is no obligation, remember its just a date. If you have questions call 503-739-2030.

Help available

    PACIFIC COUNTY Volunteers in your area can assist people with medical transportation, shopping and other chores.  If you are a low income senior citizen or disabled adult in need of help, please call Volunteer Chore Services at 888-415-4015 and ask for Shelley.

Undecided Tappers wanted

    OCEAN PARK  The Undecided Tappers are looking for new members.  No tap dancing experience is required.  Come learn and have fun with a wonderful group of women.  They meet on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the Eagles Lodge in Ocean Park and Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m., at the Moose Lodge in Ocean Park.  If you have questions please contact Mary Atherton at 665-5975.

Friday, June 28

Doggie Olympics

    LONG BEACH Canine owners and dog-lovers are invited to join the Doggie Olympic Games on June 28 and June 29 at the Bolstad beach approach in Long Beach. Events include the Babe Ruth Obedience Baseball to Whos Your Daddy? There will be an opening ceremony with the lighting of the Olympic flame. Gold, silver and bronze metals in the shape of a paw print will be awarded. For information call the visitors bureau at 642-2400.

Emergency Response Team Training

    SOUTH BEND The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) is offering a three-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. The course is scheduled for Friday, June 28 through Sunday, June 30. The training will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Pacific County Administration Facility at 7013 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. Participants should bring their lunch each day. Complete attendance is required to graduate from the course. Course units are a combination of hands-on tutorial, presentation with lecture, and group activities with discussion. 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 642-9409 or kharvill@co.pacific.wa.us.

A Barrel Full of Pennies

    RAYMOND The Willapa Players latest production, A Barrel Full of Pennies, opens this weekend. This hilarious romp, written by John Patrick and directed by Rebekah Cowell, promises a laugh a minute. This production starts at 7:30 p.m., at the Hannan Playhouse on Eighth Street in Raymond on Saturday, June 29; with a matinee on Sunday, June 30. Tickets are $10 for general public and $8 for seniors (65 and older) and students (through college) and are available at South Bend Pharmacy, Everyones Video and More, and at the door.

125 Years of Rail

    ILWACO  The exhibit From the Water to the Woods: 125 Years of Rail is on view at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 SE Lake Street in Ilwaco. On July 19, 1888, the Ilwaco Railway & Navigation Company held a grand celebration commemorating the completion of its line from Ilwaco to Long Beach. To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Clamshell Railroad the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum has organized this exhibit. The exhibition will be on view until Sept. 1. It will explore the many ways railroads helped to develop this region. Call 642-3446 for more information. Everyone is welcome.

Saturday, June 29

Legendary Locals

    ILWACO  On Saturday June 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 SE Lake Street in Ilwaco, will host a special reception and book-signing event to honor the subjects of Sydney Stevens latest book Legendary Locals of the Long Beach Peninsula. At 2:30 p.m. Stevens will speak about her research and creating the book with Arcadia Press. Her remarks will be followed by a special performance of The Lady Cecilia by Mary Garvey accompanied by Cate Gable.  Fisher poet Geno Leech will also perform several of his poems about the area. Books will be available for purchase or bring your own copy for the signing party.  Many of the legendary locals highlighted in the book will be on hand to chat and sign books along with Stevens. For more information please call the museum at 642-3446.  

Living Wreath Class

    OCEAN PARK Tide Creek Nursery is offering a living wreath class in Ocean Park on Saturday, June 29, at 6 p.m. the fee is $30 per person, with everything provided. Participants will leave with new wreath. Call 503-438-5293 or reserve a space and get directions.

Saturday Market

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

Sunday, June 30

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.

Vespers services

    OYSTERVILLE The very popular Vespers programs return to the Oysterville Church on June 30 at 3 p.m. Pastor Jim Tweedie from Ocean Beach Presbyterian Church will lead services. Music from the Presbyterian Choir will perform under the direction of Bob Walters with Karen McNees accompanying. Jeanine Bellinger will play the pump organ. The Oysterville moment will be provided by Bradley Huson. All are welcome to this casual event.

Monday, July 1

AARP meeting

    KLIPSAN Its picnic time! The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will hold a picnic meeting with white elephant auction beginning at noon on July 1, at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. Fried chicken will be provided. Attendees should bring a potluck item to share. Also, bring a fun white elephant item for the auction. Call 642-2205 for more information.

Head Start preschool

    LONG BEACH Head Start preschool is now enrolling for the 2013-14 school year. Beginning Sept. 19, classes will be held for four days a week, for three and a half hours a day. Breakfast and lunch are provided each day. There is no cost to eligible families. Call 642-5471 to register or stop by 2611 Pacific Avenue North in Long Beach.

Volunteer firefighters

    PENINSULA  Volunteers are needed with the local fire departments. For more information call Pacific County Fire District No. 1 at 665-4451, Pacific County Fire District No. 2 at 777-8209, Long Beach Volunteer Fire Department at 642-4421 or Ilwaco Volunteer Fire Department at 642-3188.

Tuesday, July 2

American Legion Auxiliary poppies

    PENINSULA Members of the Don R. Grable Unit No. 48 of the American Legion Auxiliary are offering memorial poppies on the Peninsula through July 4. Donations are welcome, and all money collected will be used to help veterans and their families. Watch for American Legion and Auxiliary members, please be generous with your donation and wear a poppy with pride, especially on the Fourth of July weekend.

Wednesday, July 3

C.G. Auxiliary

    CAPE D The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62 meets the first Wednesday of each month. This months meeting is July 3 at 7 p.m. at Cape Disappointment. For information call Lee at 665-6882.

Barn wanted

    PENINSULA  Have you got a barn that is in need of a small family of cats to keep your unwanted critter population under control? Eight nice semi-feral cats need to be relocated as soon as possible. They will be spayed/neutered and will be delivered. The hope is if you cant take them all, small groups of two or three (or more) could go together to help them adjust to their new home. Please call 665-5722 or e-mail happy8mom@yahoo.com.

Neptune Classic Movies

    LONG BEACH The Neptune Twin Cinemas offers family and classic movies with no charge for admission, subject to capacity. All family and classic shows begin at 1 p.m. The movie on July 3 is The Mouse that Roared, starring Peter Sellers, Jean Seberg. 1959. 83 min.

Future Events

4th of July Parade

    OCEAN PARK The old-fashioned Fourth of July grand parade starts at 1 p.m., at U Street and Bay Avenue, and continues throughout the downtown area. Parade entries usually include family- and club-made floats, school bands and other marching units. Entries may be elaborate or simple, large or small, clamorous or subdued, but music and marching is encouraged. Being a part of the Grand Parade is a great way for family and friends to celebrate the Fourth of July together! Kids who want to participate in the parade can decorate their bikes for free at the Bank of the Pacific (located about mid-way through the parade route) and enter the procession from there.

Fireworks!

    LONG BEACH Enjoy fireworks on the beach starting at dusk (around 9:30 p.m.) on July 4. The main event is one of the best fireworks shows around, set off in front of the Long Beach boardwalk. Hours of spectacular pre- and post-show fireworks can be seen up and down the 28 miles of beach. This is one of those has-to-be-seen-to-be-believed events.

Art in the Park

    OCEAN PARK The 4th Annual Art in the Park will be held on Thursday, July 4, at Sheldon Park in Ocean Park from 10 a.m. until        4 p.m. Come join us to enjoy the talents of local crafters before and also after the parade. If you have a craft item youd like to either sell or just demonstrate, there is still room for more. Please contact Colleen at 665-5385; at colleen@tapestryrose.com; or the website at www.tapestryrose.com; or Mary at 665-0174 for more information. Deadline for applications is June 29.

Artisan fair

    OYSTERVILLE The third annual Artisan Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 5 and July 6 at the Oysterville schoolhouse. This event will feature many local artists. For information call the Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce at 665-4448.

Wrestling camp

    ILWACO The Ilwaco dual-meet team camp is fast approaching and from July 5 to July 7 and wrestling coach Kevin McNulty and the wrestlers need help in feeding the 18 teams expected to participate at Carl Aase Gymnasium at the Black Lake campus. There will be an organizational meeting Wednesday, June 26 at 7:15 p.m., at Hilltop Cafeteria to help plan the meals for the wrestlers. All parents of wrestlers, relatives, fans and community members are encouraged to come and be a part of helping feed the wrestlers who will come to the Peninsula. The team camp is a great fundraiser for the wrestlers and helps each of them to attend the state Mat Classic each year whether they compete or not.

Beach cleanup

    PENINSULA On July 5 head to any of the major beach approaches at 9:30 a.m., and connect with a cleanup coordinator for supplies to get the firework debris off the beach. Everyone is welcome to lend a hand in cleaning up the beach.

Fireworks at the Port

    ILWACO Feel the Thunder at the Port of Ilwaco starting at dusk, around 9:30 p.m., on July 6. The Ilwaco Merchants Association invites the public to join in the free, safe, community-based family event. This is a great show for everyone. Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy the view.

Starving Artist Sale

    OCEAN PARK  Peninsula Arts Association Starving Artist Sale is set for July 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ocean Park library at 1308 256th Place. You are sure to find the best art and art related bargains in town!  PAA artists clear their studios of unwanted supplies, books, frames, bits and pieces of just about anything art related and also put up some of their older work for sale at enormously discounted prices. In fact, nothing can be priced at over $50 and most everything is much, much less. A portion of all sales is deposited directly into PAAs High School Graduate Scholarship Fund. For more information on PAA visit their Facebook page or website www.beachartist.org.  Make Art!

Commissioners forum

    NASELLE The board of Pacific County Commissioners are holding a community forum from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, July 9, in the Naselle High School cafeteria at 793 State Route 4. The commissioners will take take questions and address important issues for Pacific County and the surrounding region. All are welcome to attend. Call 642-9337 with questions.

Mini ladies retreat

    LONG BEACH The ladies of the Peninsula Nazarene Church invite the public to a non-denominational mini ladies retreat set for July 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. LaWanda Bullock, a woman who loves the Lord and has walked with him for more than 45 years, will be the main speaker. She is known around the world and speaks on Women in the Word to large assemblies from the USA to New Guinea to India. Finger sandwiches and salads will be available at noon. Please RSVP to Kori Westling at 642-5637 or 244-1516.

WellSpring meeting

    LONG BEACH The public is invited to attend the WellSpring Community Network meeting at 3 p.m., on Tuesday, July 9 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 642-3787.

One-Act Plays

    ILWACO  Peninsula Players are offering some summer fun three one-act plays are set to be performed Aug. 23, Aug. 24, Aug. 25, Aut. 30, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Actors and volunteers are needed. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the River City Playhouse at 127 Lake Street SE in Ilwaco. Come give acting a try its fun! If you have questions please do not hesitate to call Joyce at 642-3939.

Chronic Conditions

    ILWACO Ocean Beach Hospital in collaboration with the Olympic Area Agency on Aging (O3A) has scheduled a free workshop open to the public: Living Well With Chronic Conditions, to be held one day a week, Thursdays, (2.5 hours) for six consecutive weeks, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. beginning Thursday July 11 and continuing July 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8 and 15 at the Ocean Beach Hospital Meeting Room, 174 1st Avenue N. in Ilwaco. Two specifically trained leaders will facilitate the workshop. All of the materials individuals will be using were developed by Stanford Universitys Chronic Disease-Self Management Program. This program is designed to help anyone who suffers from a chronic condition, including diabetes, asthma, heart disease, chronic pain, arthritis, and hypertension just to name a few; to lessen their stress and frustration, manage symptoms, and deal with fatigue. The goal of the program is to help you live a healthy life with your chronic conditions by managing your symptoms. Those who are caring for someone with a chronic condition are also encouraged to attend. Each participant will have access to a Living Well With Chronic Conditions book. The meeting site is accessible to persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities can be arranged with advance seven-day notice by calling Karna McCarthy at 866-582-1487 or 360-538-2457 or emailing her at mccarkj@dshs.wa.gov. To register or for more information, please contact: Iris Anderson at 665-4760.

Wildwood Rally

    ROSBURG The Pacific County Chapter of the ABATE club is holding the fifth annual Wildwood Rally from July 12 through July 14 at the Deep River Campground at 9 Wainamo Road in Rosburg. The family event will include a bike show, bike games, live music, kids games, raffles, and lots more. Those who would like to be vendors at the event should call Bette at 665-2450. Others should call Lenny at 484-7226 or go to www.wildwood.com. No pets, no fireworks and no firearms will be allowed.

The Wizard of Oz

    CHINOOK  Peninsula Association of Performing Artists (PAPA) will perform The Wizard of Oz at their theater at Fort Columbia State Park in Chinook. Directed by Barbara Poulshock, The Wizard of Oz will be performed on the weekends opening on Friday, July 12 and closing on Sunday, Aug. 4.  Friday and Saturdays performances will be at 7 p.m., and Sundays performance will be a 3 p.m. matinee. Tickets are priced at $17 for Adults, $5 for children and are available at Okies in Ocean Park, and Stormin Normans in Long Beach. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.papatheatre.org.

Community fun night

    OCEAN PARK  Ocean Park Lutheran Church at 24002 U Street invites everyone to a community fun night on Saturday, July 13, from   5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come one and come all to an evening of food, fun and fellowship. Enjoy the campfire roasting smores and singing camp songs, play horseshoes and badminton and volleyball. If you have questions call 665-6344.

Gallery 504 North

    LONG BEACH Judy Leonard of Ocean Park is the featured artist for the July open house at Gallery 504 North in Long Beach, located in the Peninsula Performing Arts Center at 504 North Pacific. There will be an  open house on July 13 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., then the show will run from noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays for the rest of the month. The public is encouraged to attend the opening and interested artists are welcome to inquire about joining the group. Call 642-2952 for information.

Diabetes support

    OCEAN PARK The next Diabetes Support Group is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., July 17 in the cafeteria at Ocean Beach Hospital. The theme is Dont Get Burned: A BBQ Demonstration with Edibles, and will be presented by Deanna Duret, MA/Rd/Ld, CDE.  Attendees who want to share a dish are welcome to bring a sample along with the receipt. The meeting is open to all and free to the public. If you have questions call 642-6314.

Peninsula Garden Tour

    PENINSULA The seventh annual Garden Tour on the Long Beach Peninsula, titled Music in the Gardens, will be held on Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The tour will feature eight gardens with a wonderful variety of live music and delectable food and beverages that will encourage you to linger, experience and enjoy the Peninsulas beautiful outdoor rooms. And in addition, attendees will get to meet the gardeners who have mastered the art of successful gardening on the coast. The garden tour is a fundraiser for the Water Music Festival, which supports music programs in the Ocean Beach School District. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased one week before the tour at three venues: The English Nursery at the corner of Highways 101 and 103 in Seaview; Peninsula Landscape Supply at 15289 Sandridge Rd in Long Beach; and at Adelaides Books & Coffee at 1401 Bay Avenue in Ocean Park. If you have questions visit the Music in the Gardens Tour Facebook page or contact Nancy Allen at 642-2507.

IHS Class of 93 Grads!

    LONG BEACH The class of 1993 will celebrate their 20-year reunion on July 20 and July 21. Festivities will begin with a dinner Saturday evening, July 20, at 7:30 p.m. at The Lost Roo in Long Beach (adults only please, and payment by individual tabs). A family beach picnic will be held the next day, Sunday, July 21 at 11 a.m. at the north end of the boardwalk just off the Bolstad beach approach.  Hot dogs, hamburgers and soft drinks will be provided bring your own blanket, beach toys, and a food item to share.  Cost of reunion attendance is $20 per alumni to offset picnic costs.  Please R.S.V.P. and send payment to Jenny Steen at 14105 60th Avenue SE, Everett, WA  98208. For more reunion information and nostalgic photos, visit the IHS Class of 93 Twenty Year Reunion page on Facebook.

Class of 63 reunion

    ILWACO The Ilwaco High School graduating class of 1963 is holding their 50th reunion beginning at 6 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the Cove Restaurant at Peninsula Golf Course. They are looking for other classmates, so tell all you know. Plus they are extending a special invitation to members of the classes of 1962 and 1964. If you have question contact Ed Heckard at 206-498-4352 or via email at eheckard@littlenickel.com.