Community Calendar: July 31, 2013

Published 5:00 pm Monday, July 29, 2013

Wednesday, July 31

Burn Ban

PACIFIC COUNTY  A burn ban, in effect immediately for Pacific County, will remain in place through Sept. 30. The burn ban applies to all outdoor burning except recreational cooking fires in approved fire pits that are limited to 3-feet in diameter and 2-feet in height. Fires for debris disposal are not considered recreational and are not allowed under any circumstances. Please contact your local fire district for further information. You can also contact the Department of Community Development in Long Beach at 642-9382 or South Bend at 875-9356.

Soccer time!

PENINSULA Sign-ups for youth soccer are now underway. Registration is open to all until Aug. 7. Youth in fourth grade and up are really encouraged to sign up to play. In addition, the group is looking for coaches for kids in second grade and up. Volunteer today! Go to oceanbeachsoccer.com or call Marc Stoddard at 244-3629.

Make a pet head

NASELLE On July 31, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., children of all ages are welcome to come to Naselle Timberland Library to learn how to make a garden pet head out of repurposed nylons, garden soil, grass seeds and a few crafty embellishments. WSU Pacific County Extension 4-H staff will show you how. Your pet will gain personality as it grows. It only needs is a little time, sun and water. All supplies provided. For more information call 484-3877.

Egg hunt & party

OCEAN PARK Come to an out of season egg hunt and make your own ice cream in a bag on July 31 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Ocean Park Timberland Library. Supplies provided by the Friends of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland Libraries. For more information call 665-4184.

Minecraft party

OCEAN PARK From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., on July 31, teens are invited to Ocean Park Timberland Library to make minecraft-inspired wallets, keychains and paper crafts and learn about the minecraft library contest taking place all summer. Minecraft is a downloadable computer game that lets players build using 3-D blocks. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland Libraries. For more information call 665-4184.

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 24 is Broken Arrow, starring James Stewart, Jeff Chandler. 1950. 93 min.

Thursday, Aug. 1

School supply donations needed

PACIFIC COUNTY Project Pack2School is seeking community participation and donations to raise funds in order to purchase school supplies for low-income children in the Ocean Beach School District 101. This project is an opportunity for the community to give every child the best chance to start the school year off with confidence and dignity. Please send monetary donations to Peninsula Baptist Church, P.O. Box 509, Ocean Park, WA 98640. Indicate on your check that the monies are for Project Pack2School. If you would rather donate backpacks and school supplies, please refer to the specific School Supply List provided by the Ocean Beach School District for each class available at www.ocean.k12.wa.us. Drop off points for supplies and donations can be found at Peninsula Baptist Church, 23802 Pacific Highway 103, Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; at Pacific County Fire District No. 1 at 26100 Ridge Ave. from Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and at the Chinook Observer, 205 Bolstad Ave. Ste 2, Long Beach.

Bunco for Food4Kids

LONG BEACH Bunco returns to the Long Beach Elks on Aug. 1 and continues the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m., at 110 N. Pacific Highway. These are potluck gatherings so bring something to share. The cost is $5, which goes to support the Food4Kids backpack program. Prizes will be awarded to winners. This program provides a backpack with food for needy kids to take home on Fridays so they have something to eat on the weekend. If you have questions call 642-8244.

Friday, Aug. 2

Willapa Festival

RAYMOND  The Willapa Festival will be held from noon to 6 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 2; from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 3 and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4, in downtown Raymond. This years event will include some new events such as a battle of the bands, street market, new vendors and a softball tournament in addition to the beer garden, kids entertainment, parade, car show, quilt show, sidewalk sales and free family swim. The committee is currently seeking local artisans and non-profit groups to fill vacant vendor space. Space is limited and free to local non-profits. More information and registration forms can be found on their Facebook page, Willapa Festival or contact Michelle at 942-5580 or via email at willapaprinting@gmail.com.

Jakes birthday party

LONG BEACH  On Aug. 2 the seventh annual Jake the Alligator Mans 75th birthday party and car show will be held. All those 21 years old and over are welcome to attend Jakes Blue Hawaii themed bachelor party set for Aug. 2 at the Long Beach Elks Lodge. There will be an evening of burlesque and live music. Fleet Street Vittles will provide a scrumptious menu and there will be tons of great raffle prizes! Dress appropriately in Hawaiian print and Elvis gear because the audience members that take the Elvis theme to the extreme will be eligible for a special prize! Doors open at 6 p.m., there is a $10 cover charge at the door. For more information go to www.jakethealligatorman.com.

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, 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 on line at www.papatheatre.org.

Movie matinee

RAYMOND The Raymond Timberland Library is hosting a summer movie matinee from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 2 for children. The library will show a free movie with popcorn provided. Moviegoers may bring a drink. For more information call 942-2408.

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 through Sept. 1. It will explore the many ways railroads helped to develop this region. Call 642-3446 for more information. Everyone is welcome.

Saturday, Aug. 3

Race against violence

LONG BEACH As part of the Domestic Violence Awareness Project, the Race Against Violence is set for Saturday, Aug. 3, beginning at 10 a.m. in Long Beach. With the theme, Providing oceans of hope for the future, this is a wonderful event to honor the memory of Lisa Bonney, whose life was taken in an act of domestic violence. But it also strives to raise awareness, educate young adults and stop the cycle of domestic violence, and provide support and resources to victims and survivors of domestic violence. Registration is $27 with a shirt and $17 without. You can register online at www.dvawareness.org/race, or in person on Friday, Aug. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. or from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on race day, Aug. 3, at the Long Beach Train Depot at 3rd and Pacific in Long Beach.

Cake parade & more

LONG BEACH  All ages are welcome on Saturday, Aug. 3 for the celebration of Jakes birthday. There will be a police escorted cake parade through downtown Long Beach starting at 1 p.m., and music on the stage to kick things off. The car show, bounce house, tremendously popular Bride of Jake Pinup Contest and live music will be at Veterans Field in the heart of Long Beach starting at noon and running 7 p.m. All of Saturdays events are free! Attendees are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. For more information go to www.jakethealligatorman.com.

Clatsop Weavers & Spinners

SKAMOKAWA The Clatsop Weavers and Spinners Guilds exhibit continues at Redmen Hall at 1394 W SR-4 in Skamokawa through Sept. 1. The theme of the exhibit is Its so nice to have a loom around the house will feature the practical side of weaving and spinning, showing hand spun and woven articles of use around the house. Rugs, towels, clothing, blankets, shawls, placemats and more will be displayed and most will be for sale. There will be weavers and spinners practicing their crafts during the weekends the exhibit is open and members of the Guild will be available for questions. Redmen Hall is open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Call 795-3007 for information.

Playhouse painting day

ILWACO The Peninsula Players will paint the outside of the Playhouse beginning at 10 a.m. on Aug. 3. If you are able and interested in helping with this project call Rob Lindberg at 665-0590. If you have some old containers to put paint in and brushes, bring those with you also.

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, Aug. 4

Breakfast @ the Elks

LONG BEACH Every Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., the public is encouraged to come to the Long Beach Elks Lodge at 110 Pacific Avenue North for an outstanding breakfast at a great price.

Free admission to parks

WASHINGTON state Enjoy a day in the park on Aug. 4. All Washington state park will have free admission, with no Discover Pass required.

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 Vespers this week at the Oysterville Church beginning at 3 p.m., includes retired pastor Mary Evelyn Long. The music will be provided by the Ocean Bay Trio with Bonnie Masson playing the pump organ. Tucker Wachsmuth will provide the Oysterville moment. All are welcome to this casual event.

Monday, Aug. 5

Hunter Education Class

LONG BEACH Long Beach Police Department will host its annual hunter education course from Aug. 12 through Aug. 17. Students must register before the class to attend. To register go to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife website and register under hunter education at http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/huntered/. There is no charge for this class.

Tuesday, Aug. 6

Summer lunch program

PENINSULA The Ocean Beach School District continues their summer feeding program in several locations Monday through Friday, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Distribution is 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).

Wednesday, Aug. 7

Clay art show

ILWACO  The Peninsula Clay Artists are holding a show is at The Artisan in Ilwaco from Aug. 7 to Aug. 17, with hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The opening reception from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Aug. 7 will feature Rod Maxwell-Muir making pots on the wheel. Other artists will be on hand to share their work and Brian OConnor will bring his wonderful music. Workshops are many and varied and full of new ideas. They include mosaic, house sign making, slump and drape mold, bowls and platters, community sculpture, paper kiln firing, printing on clay, wall sconces, Raku, handbuilt nichos (personal shrines) and the mosaic series in which you will make a personal mosaic and help with a community mosaic. The very special Raku workshop on Saturday with Dave and Bonnie Deal is not to be missed. For more information about the classes contact Lestia Price at 665-2661 or Jan Richardson at 665-2603, or visit their Facebook page for a full list of the classes.

C.G. Auxiliary

CAPE D The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62 meets the first Wednesday of each month. This months meeting is Aug. 7 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 Aug. 7 is Sands of Iwo Jima, starring John Wayne, John Agar. 1949. 109 min.

Future Events

Bunco

KLIPSAN  Looking for something fun to do? Why not join the Peninsula Bunco Club. Dues are just $12 for the year and then you can play for just $6 per month. The club hosts a game the second Thursday of each month starting at 6 p.m., at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach. You could win cash prizes. The next game is Aug. 8. The public is welcome. For information call Pam at 642-0071 or 360-318-4164.

Local DAR meeting

OCEAN PARK  Ocian in View Chapter of DAR meets at 1 p.m., Aug. 9 in the Ocean Park library. Contact Mary Ellen Langridge at 665-5615 for more information.

Square Dance & Game Night

RAYMOND  On Saturday, Aug. 10, the Willapa Valley Grange, at 290 Camp One Road in Raymond is hosting a night of square dancing and game playing fun for the whole family! Dancing, music and game playing begin at 7 p.m. through 10 p.m. All dances will be taught. Bring your happy feet, tapping toes and favorite games. This is a live music, alcohol-free, all ages family event. All fun-seekers under age 18 must be supervised by an adult. Suggested donation of $5 per adult or $10 per family gladly accepted to support this community event. Refreshments provided for attendees. For additional information, contact Tim Kredlo at 942-8770. Come and join the fun!

Surf n Saddle Jr. Rodeo

LONG BEACH Long Beach Junior Rodeo is set for Aug. 9 through Aug. 11 at the Peninsula Saddle Grounds on Sandridge Road. This is a fun event that showcases the many talented young people. There will be bucking ponies, steer daubing, break-away roping, barrel racing, goat tying, dummy roping and lots more. The cowboy breakfast is available from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and lunch will be served as well.

Friends barbecue & more

ILWACO  Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge will hold their annual barbeque and silent auction on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Wildlife Refuge headquarters. There will be barbecued oysters, salmon, tuna and all the fixings plus live music, fun activities and time to explore nearby trails. Lunch begins at noon and is open to old and new members. Annual memberships start at $20 and would need to be purchased by Aug. 3. Contact Nancy Beliveau at 707-364-6156 or beliveau47@peoplespc.com.

Waikiki Beach Concert

CAPE D The next Waikiki beach concert is set for 7 p.m., Aug. 10 at Cape Disappointment State Park. Performing will be the band, Sugarcane. Over the last few years Sugarcane has evolved into one of the top bluegrass-rock bands on the West Coast and is showing no signs of slowing down. The sound is a sweet mix of country, Caribbean, blues and bluegrass. The sky is the limit for Sugarcane. They are a fine group of gentlemen and a very solid band. Come see and hear for yourself! Bring a lawn chair and other personal comforts and sit back and enjoy some great music at this free outdoor concert. A Discover Pass is required. For more information call 642-3029.

Commissioners forum

SOUTH BEND The Pacific County Commissioners are holding a community forum from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Aug. 13 in the Raymond council chambers at 230 2nd Street. This is a good time to ask questions and hear the commission team address issues important to our communities. All are welcome. If you have questions call 642-9337.

WellSpring meeting

LONG BEACH The public is invited to attend the WellSpring Coalition meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13 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 783-1090.

Archery meeting

LONG BEACH  Bear River Archers meet at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14 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.

Art night

ILWACO Come stroll along the Ilwaco waterfront marina at the Port of Ilwaco from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Aug. 15 and enjoy some amazing works by talented artisans, plus you will find good things to eat too.

County Housing Authority

LONG BEACH The Joint Pacific County Housing Authority meets at Long Beach City Hall on Bolstad Avenue at 10 a.m., Aug. 15. This is the group that administers affordable housing in Pacific County. Anyone from the public is welcome to attend. If you have questions please call 360-423-0140 ext. 15.

Book discussion

ILWACO  Adults are encouraged to come to a discussion of the book The Yiddish Policemens Union by Michael Chabon from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Aug. 15 at Ilwaco Timberland Library. For more information call 642-3908.

Blues & Seafood

ILWACO Get your tickets now for the Blues and Seafood Festival set for Aug. 16 and Aug. 17 at the Port of Ilwaco. With an all-star jam on Friday night and music all day Saturday, this is an event you dont want to miss. Doors open at 6 p.m. for Fridays all-star jam. At 7 p.m. the Robin Gibson Band performs; then at 8:30 p.m., North Coast Blues and special all- star jam guests, The Heartbreakers perform. Featured will be a terrific line up of the Northwests greatest female blues singers including Lucy Hammond, Rae Gordon, Lady A, Lady Kat True Blue, Maggie Kitson and Mary McPage. Come and get your heart broken. On Saturday night, doors open at 3:30 p.m. At 4 p.m., enjoy Kevin Selfe & The Tornadoes; at 5:30 p.m., Strange Tones & the Volcano Vixens; at 7 p.m., Norman Sylvester Band and then at 8:45 p.m., you dont want to miss Coco Montoya. For more information go to http://bluesand seafood.com.

Alumni picnic & reunion

ILWACO On Saturday, Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Ilwaco High School Alumni Association will host the 21st annual all-school get together for all alumni their spouses, families and friends at the Ilwaco High School football field. All are welcome to come early and stay late. The Sports Boosters food trailer will have hamburgers, hot dogs, clam chowder, soft drinks and coffee available for a fee. If you have questions call David Aase at 642-3638.

Class of 68 reunion

ILWACO Ilwaco High School graduating class of 1968 is holding their 45th reunion beginning at 5 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the Cranberry Museum. There will be a meet and greet from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. They are looking for the following classmates: Darlene Buck, Robert Elliot, Charle (Willie) Perkins, Sarah Otto-LaBrassere, Allan Shadle, Arvi Simita, Karen Smercheck, Shirley Twombly, Shirley McCaw-Baley, Margaret Robinson-Pace, Darlene Smith-Malediara. Please call Jackie (Reed) Vingerud at 503-397-1838 or Verla (Gisler) Rayburn at 642-4901.

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.