Community Calendar: August 28,2013

Published 5:00 pm Monday, August 26, 2013

Wednesday, Aug. 28

Bluegrass concert

RAYMOND  Bluegrass band Jeff Scroggins & Colorado will perform at the Raymond Theatre on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. If you like the combination of banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin and bass along with good bluegrass music chances are youll like this five-member band featuring Jeff and his son, Tristan, who have won numerous contests and awards, including Jeff taking the top prize at the National Banjo Championship. Tickets are available at pre-sale rates of $10 each or may be purchased at the door for $12. Pre-sale tickets are available at Sagens in Raymond and South Bend Pharmacy. Tickets also are available by calling 360-875-5123 or by email to: willapabluegrass@gmail.com.

IMS Orientation/Open House

ILWACO  Ilwaco Middle School will host its annual seventh and eighth grade orientation and open house for all middle school students from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Dinner will be served from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Student class schedules will be distributed during the event, and students and parents will have the opportunity to meet the teachers, locate classrooms and practice opening lockers before the first day of school. For questions, call Marc Simmons at 642-3731.

Reading

ILWACO  Olde Town Coffee in Ilwaco is the location of the next reading set for Aug. 28 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and hosted by Birdie. If you have questions call 665-6576.

Neptune Classic Movies

LONG BEACH There will not be a classic movie shown on Aug. 28. See you next week!

Thursday, Aug. 29

Line dancing fun

CHINOOK  On Thursday, Aug. 29, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Chinook Gym, the Beach Country Line Dancers and the Friends of the Chinook Gym are co-sponsoring a potluck and line dance celebration. Four teachers from Southwestern Washington and Northwestern Oregon will be teaching beginners and intermediate dances. Come see what all the excitement is all about! If you have questions call Linda at 783-2389.

Friday, Aug. 30

Library book sale

ILWACO The Friends of The Ilwaco-Ocean Park Libraries used book sale will be held Aug. 30, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the atrium in the old Ilwaco High School next to the football field. Some books are marked all others are $1 per hardbound and trade paper and 50 cents for regular size paper. Fill your shopping bag with books on Sept. 1 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. for just $3. All proceeds are for the benefit of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Libraries.

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser

OCEAN PARK There will be a Krispy Kreme fundraiser for diabetes and kidney foundation on Friday, Aug. 30, Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 at the Ocean Park Eagles located on the corner of Bay Avenue and Vernon Avenue from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., or until the donuts are gone.

Swap meet

NASELLE Appelo Archives Centers annual swap meet is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 30 and Saturday, Aug. 31 at the center at 1056 SR-4 in Naselle (next to Hunters Inn). Booths are available for rent. The cost is just $20 for a table provided, or $15 and you bring your own table. Call 484-7103 or email info@appeloarchives.org for information.

Parkinson support group

ILWACO This month the Parkinson Support Group will hold their annual picnic on Aug. 30. Please call Patty for detailed information at 665-3284.

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.

Art show & concert

LONG BEACH The Northwest Artist Guild will be showing their works of art at the Peninsula Performing Arts Center in their Gallery 504 North on Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. The group will be demonstrating their art forms in tents outside the center and selling prints and cards at the same time. The tents will be set up on Friday evening from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. when the open mic in the center will start. Then on Saturday a new art show will open in the center at noon and the tents will open at the same time. Artists will be on hand to explain their techniques and mediums and demonstrate for the public. Prints and notecards and other artist produced items not considered original art will also be on sale. The art show in the center will be open from noon until 5 p.m., and close for set-up for the concert, which starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The tents will shut down for the evening at 7 p.m. and reopen Sunday at noon, as will the gallery. Sunday hours are from noon until 4 p.m. Watch for the tents and flags and general good feeling at 504 North Pacific in Long Beach. The NW Artist Guild is pleased to enter into this joint endeavor and everyone is encouraged to visit the venue and learn more about the local artist community. Membership information is always available at the artist events. For information call 642-2295.

Community Leaders Forestry Tour

ASTORIA The Clatsop Forestry and Wood Products Economic Development Committee (CFEDC) invites the public to come to the 23rd annual fall forestry tour, Thursday, Sept. 5, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., starting at the Clatsop County Fair and Expo Center at 92937 Walluski Loop in Astoria. This years theme is Links in the Log Supply Chain. Bus transportation will be provided by the Astoria School District. Tour participants are required to use the bus transportation to lessen the impact of our visits to working sites and to allow for discussion en route. Lunch will be provided by the CFEDC. Please arrive at the fairgrounds between 7:45 a.m. and 8 a.m., and wear boots or sturdy shoes (no open tops) and appropriate clothing for the field tour. Persons with limited mobility please call ahead to make special arrangements. Space is limited so reservations are required. Please R.S.V.P. by 5 p.m. on Aug. 30, by calling OSU Extension at 503-325-8573.

Saturday, Aug. 31

Jessi Harman benefit

LONG BEACH A variety of activities are set for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 to benefit the Harman family. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 31, come to the barrel races at the Peninsula Saddle Club, 6407 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. It is great entertainment for a bargain price. Then that evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., dont miss the surf and turf barbecue dinner and silent auction at the Long Beach Elks Lodge at 110 N Pacific Highway. Dinner has a suggested donation of $15 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under. Finally on Sunday, Sept. 1, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., there is a cowgirl breakfast at the rodeo grounds followed by more barrel races from noon to 3 p.m. This is a chance for the community to support one of our own. Jessi is a special little girl who is working hard to get back to her spirited self again. Lets show her how proud we are of her hard work by making this a successful weekend.

Tattoo & Piercing Convention

LONG BEACH A not-to-be-missed event is coming to the Long Beach Peninsula on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at the Chautauqua Lodge in Long Beach. On Aug. 31, the show opens at noon with live bands playing all day, live tattoo booths, vendors, a beer garden, face painting and more. From 9 p.m. to 10 p.m., there will be the Tattoo Contest and Miss One Nation Pinup Girl contest. At 10 p.m., the tattoo of the day will be announced. On Sept. 1 the show again opens at noon. There will be live bands, vendors, beer garden, etc. from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., is the tattoo contest; at 3 p.m., a bike show and finally at 10 p.m., the tattoo of the day will be announced. Admission is $25 for a weekend pass, $15 for a daily pass or $10 daily pass for military and students. If you have questions call Kevin at Reddog Tattoo at 642-7373. Come check out this fun, new event.

Chinook Arts Festival

CHINOOK  The Chinook Arts Festival will be held Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 on Pacific Highway in Chinook. This is a juried arts and crafts show, featuring glass art, woodworking, photography, jewelry, pottery, oil and watercolors and much more. Columbia Crew will provide live entertainment on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Call Debbie at 777-8715 for more information.

Buzzards Breath chili

CATHLEMET The 10th annual Labor Day Buzzards Breath Chili Cook-off is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31 at the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet. This is a great event and one for competitors and the public alike. In addition to the cook-off contest there will be a flat-bread throwing contest, yellow ducky race, beer garden, raffles, live music and more. The cost is $7 for public tasting. If you want to compete it is $15 for the Tolbert sanctioned championship competition Texas Red Chili. There is no fee for entering home-style chili, but call to confirm requirements. If you have questions contact the Wahkiakum County Chamber at 795-9996.

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.

Bonfire cancelled

OCEAN PARK This years Sunset Bonfire, traditionally held the Saturday of Labor Day weekend, has been cancelled due to the burn ban issued by Pacific County. The current burn ban will be in effect until Sept. 30. It allows only recreational cooking fires that are 3 feet in diameter, and made of seasoned firewood. The Sunset Bonfire does not meet those restrictions. Pacific County Fire District No. 1 encourages everyone to follow the burn rules, and be especially careful with fire during these unusually dry weather conditions. This time of year usually produces spectacular sunsets … please enjoy the beauty of the last rays of the day with family and friends.

Sunday, Sept. 1

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.

Vespers services

OYSTERVILLE The final Vespers program for the season will be held at 3 p.m., Sept. 1 at the Oysterville Church. Dr. Barbara Bate, interdenominational minister will lead services. Music will be provided by Brian OConnor on guitar and vocals and Suzanne Knutzen will play the pump organ. The Oysterville moment will be provided by Jean Stamper. All are welcome to this casual event.

Monday, Sept. 2

Poker paddle

SOUTH BEND  Its time for the 8th annual Come and Play on Labor Day Poker Paddle in South Bend. On Monday, Sept. 2, kayakers and canoers are invited to launch on the Willapa River beginning at Robert Bush Park in downtown South Bend and paddle upriver picking up playing cards at several docks along the way. Its a short route on the benign Willapa River. Escort boats and launch help are provided. The best hand is declared the winner with prizes for the top four hands. Registration is $10 and all proceeds go to support local youth activities. This is not a race. Registration is at 10 a.m., with a start time of 11 a.m. For more information contact Steve Rogers at sdrogers@willapabay.org or 942-7990.

Photo contest

ILWACO  The Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge second annual photo contest is beginning for 2013.Photos should represent the wildlife and flora native to the refuge or scenic views within the Willapa Refuge areas. First prize is $50, second prize is $30 and third Prize is $20. Enter from Sept. 2 to Nov. 2. All three winners receive a free one-year membership to the Friends group with recognition and photos to appear on the Friends Facebook and website. This contest is open to all photographers. Entry forms/release and rules available on-line: www.fws.gov/refuge/willapa website. For entry forms or questions contact Sandy Nielson at 665-2540 or Nancy Beliveau at 707-364-6158 or via email at beliveau47@peoplepc.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

Burn Ban

PACIFIC COUNTY  A burn ban is now in effect for Pacific County and 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.

Wednesday, Sept. 4

C.G. Auxiliary

CAPE D The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62 meets the first Wednesday of each month. This months meeting is Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. at Cape Disappointment. For information call Lee at 665-6882.

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.

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 Sept. 4 is Woman of the Year, starring Spencer Tracy, Kathrine Hepburn. 1942. 112 min.

Future Events

Blood drive

GRAYS RIVER On Sept. 5 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., V alley Bible Church, located at 1007 Loop Road in Grays River, is hosting a blood drive. Dont miss this opportunity to help others in our community. Schedule an appointment by calling Grace Zimmerman at 465-2168 or go to www.redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code valleybiblechurch.

Masonic dinner

ILWACO Occident Lodge No. 99 will hold a dinner at 6:30 p.m., with a meeting following at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 5. All Masons are welcome. Call 665-4618 for more information.

Bunco for Food4Kids

LONG BEACH The Long Beach Elks holds bunco 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.

LB Merchants

LONG BEACH The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, Sept. 6 at 8 a.m., at Bensons Restaurant, 504 S Pacific Ave., in Long Beach. For more information call this years president, Craig Smith at 642-5678.

Slow drag time

ILWACO Its almost time again for the Slow Drag at the Port of Ilwaco, set for Friday, Sept. 6 from 4 p.m. to dark. Come test your skills and luck at this fun event, or just come watch the fierce, fun competition.

Rod Run

OCEAN PARK The 30th Annual Rod Run to the End of the World is scheduled for Sept. 7 and Sept. 8 at Wilson Field at 25515 Sandridge Rd., in Ocean Park. The spectator gate opens at 8 a.m., with a variety of fun events scheduled throughout both days, including music, the show and shine, poker run and more. Candy Clark, who played Debbie Dunham in the 1973 film American Graffiti and More American Graffiti in 1979. She was also in The Informant, Zodiac, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and At Close Range plus many more. Some of the cars from the movie will join the hundreds of others appearing at Beach Barons Field, according to club president Dan Gove. There will be a cruise after the show and shine, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 7. In addition, look for the barrels around the field for non-perishable canned food donations. There will be cake to celebrate the 30th anniversary. The Boy Scouts will be at the show with the Pinewood Derby track and their cars. Plus there will be plenty of vendors on the field Saturday and Sunday for your shopping and eating pleasure. Check out their website at www.beachbarons.com for more information or call 665-3565. In addition the city of Long Beach is providing free trolley rides from 3rd and Oregon streets in Long Beach departing at 9:30 a.m., and every 30 to 45 minutes both days, with the last trip to the field at 3 p.m., and the last trip from Ocean Park at 4:30 p.m.

PUD public meetings

RAYMOND & LONG BEACH  Public Utility District No. 2 of Pacific County will hold two open public question and answer sessions pertaining to the district. Sessions will be held on Sept. 9 at the Raymond PUD auditorium, located at 4th and Duryea Street and on Sept. 12 at the Long Beach PUD auditorium at 9610 Sandridge Road. Both sessions will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

PC Democrats

SEAVIEW The Pacific County Democrats meet 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9 at the south county building at 7013 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. For information email Karen Spackman at kess-spack@wwest.net.

WellSpring meeting

LONG BEACH The public is invited to attend the WellSpring Coalition meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10 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, ext.106 or email anna@wellspringpacific.com.

Commissioners Community Forum

BAY CENTER  The board of Pacific County Commissioners is holding a community forum on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Bay Center Community Center located at 5 Main Street, next to the Bay Center Post Office. The Commissioners will take questions and address important issues for Pacific County and the surrounding region. All are welcome to attend.

Ilwaco Merchants

ILWACO  Ilwaco Merchants Association holds their monthly general membership meeting Sept. 11 at 8 a.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. For more information, please call Dustin Mead at 642-2813.

Caregivers support

LONG BEACH A caregiver support group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the PUD auditorium at 9610 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. The next meeting is Sept. 11. The group is designed to provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are providing care to another. For more information call Don Cantrell at 642-3787 ext. 226.

Archery meeting

LONG BEACH  Bear River Archers meet at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11 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.

Singers wanted

ASTORIA The North Coast Chorale, providing choral music to the north coast community for over 20 years, is looking for singers of all voice ranges and all ages. They perform music from all genres, and you may also receive credit through Clatsop Community College. An exciting musical season is being planned. Singing with others creates harmony, and recent research reveals that when people sing in a choir, their heartbeats are synchronized so that the pulses of the choir members tend to increase and decrease in unison following the flow of the music. All in all, singing makes you feel good and its good for you! Come to the first rehearsal/workshop on Sept. 10, at 6:45 p.m., at the Clatsop Community College Performing Arts Center, 16th and Franklin in Astoria. For more information, contact the director, Denise Reed at 503-325-3602, or president, Cheryl Capellen at 503-325-7548, or visit the website at www.ncoastchorale.com.

Seafood Preservation Workshops

ASTORIA  Oregon State University Clatsop County Extension is hosting two workshops on food preservation. On Saturday, Sept. 14, a home seafood canning workshop will be held at the OSU Extension Office in Astoria from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The cost is $30 and each participant will take home their canned goods. Register by Aug. 30 as attendance is limited to the first 20 registrants. On Saturday, Oct. 12, OSU Extension will host a workshop on seafood smoking, pickling and brining. The cost is again $30 per participant, and limited to the first 20 registrants. Call the extension office at 503-325-8573 to register.

The 1930s

NASELLE The Appelo Archive Center in Naselle is presenting the film from the PBS series, The 1930s. On Sept. 14 they will show, Surviving the Dust Bowl, and on Sept. 28, The Civilian Conservation Corps. In conjunction with the Naselle Timberland Library the archive center is exhibiting Hope in Hard Times: Washington During the Great Depressions now through Oct. 5. This is a wonderful opportunity to look at how these tough times affected Washingtonians. Call 484-3877 for information.

Neuropathy

ILWACO  Neuropathy will be the topic presented by Steve Bell, DO from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., on Sept. 18 in the Ocean Park Hospital cafeteria. Free and open to the public this is a worthwhile gathering to attend. If you have questions call 642-6314.

Elks Sprints for K-9 Unit

LONG BEACH The president and members of the Long Beach Elks Lodge #1937 are participating in the Cape Disappointment Sprint Triathlon on Sept. 21. They are using this opportunity to fundraise for the Pacific County K-9 Unit. For more information, visit the official fundraiser site at: www.youcaring.com/k9. Donations can be made by credit card through the website. Donations by cash or check (payable to Long Beach Elks) can be mailed to Long Beach Elks #1937, P.O. Box 370, Long Beach, WA 98631 or dropped off at the Long Beach Elks at 110 N. Pacific Highway in Long Beach. For more information, please contact Maiko Minami at 642-2651 or bpoe1937@gmail.com.

Out of the Box Art Show

TOKELAND On Sept. 21 is the date of the eighth annual Out of the Box Art Show and Wine Tasting, to be held at the Tradewinds on the Bay conference center in Tokeland. Proceeds from this popular event go to the Ocosta School art program. The art show begins around 2 p.m., with the wine tasting starting at 4 p.m. Local artists will be on hand to offer their unique items. Admission to the art show is free; or $12 at the door gives you a unique wine glass with the Out of the Box logo on one side and a picture drawn by Alyssa Phillips, an Ocosta art student, on the other. Coupons for three tastes and a full glass of wine are also included. Select from five different categories of wine. The event culminates with a live auction of donated items from our participating artists.

Healthy Supper Club

LONG BEACH The Forks over Knives Vegetarian Supper Club will hold a meeting on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m., with the emphasis on healthy desserts! This event will be held at Stout Community Center at the Adventist Church, located at 2707 N Pacific Ave., in Long Beach. The guest medical professional will be Dr. John Clark, who was in practice for many years as an orthopedic surgeon. Ten years ago he left medicine and he and his family travel to promote and teach lifestyle medicine. He will be downlinked live to this meeting from Virginia via Skype. Bring your favorite dessert and prepare it in some way that you feel it is healthier than store bought. Chips, beans and salad will be provided and attendees are welcome to bring something to share or just attend. If you have questions call coordinator Steve Wall at cell 410-236-1353.

First Aid/CPR

OCEAN PARK Pacific County Fire District No. 1 is offering a first-aid/CPR class on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The class will be held at the Ocean Park Fire Station located at 26110 Ridge Ave. The cost of the class is $35 per student. Please call 665-4451 to register.

Harvest Fest

RAYMOND  Grays Harbor Colleges Riverview Education Center in Raymond will be hosting a Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be arts and crafts vendors, food, informational booths, entertainment, and live music. In addition, there will be a variety of childrens activities and local gardeners are encouraged to bring their excess produce to sell or trade. There is no admission fee and parking is up close and plentiful. The festival will be held outside the Riverview Education Center at 600 Washington Avenue, Raymond. Any business, organization, craftsperson, or non-profit group who would like to participate in the event, should contact Carol Staricka at 875-9466 or email carol.staricka@ghc.edu.