Community Calendar: October 30, 2013

Published 5:00 pm Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Wednesday, Oct. 30

Reading

ILWACO  Olde Town Coffee in Ilwaco is the location of the next reading set for Oct. 30 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., and hosted by Birdie. Come hear and discuss some wonderful books. If you have questions call 665-6576.

High Country Christmas

ILWACO Auditions for High Country Christmas continue on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m., at the River City Playhouse at 127 Lake Street SE in Ilwaco. This is a drama/comedy presented by Peninsula Players with parts for nine men, five women and six children. The director is Sherry Ahlers. For further information call 642-7203.

Neptune Classic Movies

LONG BEACH There will not be a show of a classic movie at the Neptune Twin Cinemas this week. See you next week!

Thursday, Oct. 31

Halloween Carnival

LONG BEACH There will be a childrens Halloween Carnival from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31 at the Long Beach Elks Lodge at 110 N Pacific Highway. Children up to 12 years old are encouraged to participate. This event is free and open to the public. Call 642-2651 for information.

Trick or treat

KLIPSAN Trick or treat at Golden Sands Assisted Living in Klipsan from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. This is a safe, fun and warm way to trick or treat. Spread cheer and help with their food drive by bringing a non-perishable food donation.

Chronic conditions workshop

OCEAN PARK Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshop continues on Oct. 24, Oct. 31 and Nov. 7, Nov. 14 and Nov. 21, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Family Worship Center, at 26310 Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park, two specifically trained leaders will facilitate the workshop. Using material developed by Stanford Universitys Chronic Disease-Self Management Program, this workshop is designed to help anyone who suffers from a chronic condition. 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 advanced seven-day notice by calling Karna McCarthy at 866-582-1487 or 360-538-2457 or email mccarkj@dshs.wa.gov. To register or for more information, please contact: Denise Ross at 642-6308.

Friday, Nov. 1

Holiday bake sale & bazaar

SEAVIEW Ocean Beach Presbyterian Church Womens Association is holding a holiday bake sale and bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2 at Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place in Seaview. Come and enjoy homemade pies (such as chocolate, lemon, cherry, apple, rhubarb, blackberry, pumpkin and banana cream) and coffee or tea. Booths will feature pottery, cranberry baskets, glassworks, jewelry, knitting, wooden puzzles, photography, hand-sewn items, books, purse, watercolors and more. A raffle will be offered by the Mission Youth Group. Fifteen percent of all vendor proceeds go to the help fund mission work, both local and abroad.

LB Merchants

LONG BEACH The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, Nov. 1 at 8 a.m., at Bensons Restaurant in Long Beach. For more information call Craig Smith, president at 642-5678.

Essay contest deadline

PENINSULA  Nov. 1 is the deadline for submissions to the Long Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3721 essay and scholarship programs competitions. The two competitions are, Voice of Democracy for students in ninth through 12th grades, and the Patriots Pen competition for students in sixth through eighth grades. The competitions are open to all students enrolled in public, private or home schooling. Entrants in the Voice of Democracy competition are required to prepare and record a three- to five-minute essay using the theme, Why Im Optimistic About our Nations Future. Patriots Pen entrants are required to write a 300- to 400-word essay on What Patriotism Means to Me. Entry forms and other related materials have been distributed to the school teachers and counselors. For further information please contact Mark Smith at 665-2513.

Saturday, Nov. 2

Harvest Haul

PENINSULA On Saturday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., join 102.3 KCRX at Okies Thriftway in Ocean Park and Eagle Country 103.9 at Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union for a food drive for the Ilwaco and Ocean Park food banks. Drop off your food donation now or through Nov. 1 at any branch of Peninsula Pharmacies, Anchor Realty in Long Beach and Ocean Park, Boardwalk Quilts in Long Beach and Adrift Hotel in Long Beach. Items most needed include chili, soup, tuna, canned meats, stews, peanut butter, breakfast cereals, canned vegetables, cracker and lots more.

Soup Night

ILWACO Come to soup day at Time Enough Books in Ilwaco from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 2 and meet author Maggie Stuckey who will be signing copies of her new book, Soup Night. Samples of several featured soups will be served. Call 642-7667 for details and to reserve a copy now.

Holiday bake sale & bazaar

SEAVIEW The Ocean Beach Presbyterian Church Womens Associations holiday bake sale and bazaar continues on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place in Seaview. Come and enjoy homemade pies (such as chocolate, lemon, cherry, apple, rhubarb, blackberry, pumpkin and banana cream) and coffee or tea; and numerous booths featuring a wonderful variety of handmade items. A raffle will be offered by the Mission Youth Group. Fifteen percent of all vendor proceeds go to the help fund mission work, both local and abroad.

Elk chili feed

NEMAH Nemah elk hunters are holding their annual chili feed from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Nemah School at milepost 35 on Highway 101. Everyone is welcome to this annual all-you-can-eat feed. The community meal, held each year during elk season, is a fundraiser toward the upkeep of the old building. With a wide variety to choose from, for a small charge at the door, you get a great meal in a fun environment.

NW Artist Guild event

LONG BEACH Northwest Artist Guild is holding their monthly show at Gallery 504 North in the Peninsula Performing Arts Center. The show will open on Saturday, Nov. 2, at noon and run until 5 p.m. Featured artist for the month of November will be Jan Richardson, celebrated ceramic artist, from Oysterville. Artists in the group who will be showing are Kent and Betsy Toepfer, Susan McCloud, Dian Schroeder, Sharon Strong, Jean Nitzel, Maxine Brown, Connie Criess, Judy Leonard and Wes Moenhke, For information contact Jean Nitzel at The Picture Attic at 642-2295.

Evangelists to speak

LONG BEACH  Peninsula Church of the Nazarene invites the public to a special presentation by Pastors Rex and LaWanda Bullock, World Ministry Evangelists, on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 1301 Pacific Avenue N, Long Beach. Everyone is welcome to join together to hear about their recent trip to Africa. A free will offering will be taken to bless their ministry. The Peninsula Church Ladies Ministry will host a simple lunch for the participants. If you have questions, please contact Peninsula Church of the Nazarene at 642-4520 or peninsula.nazaren@gmail.com.

Beach Barons cruise

LONG BEACH The Beach Barons will head out on a cruise to the Duck Inn in Skamokawa on Saturday, Nov. 2. The group will leave Pioneer Market in Long Beach at 11 a.m. Anyone interested in going should call Dennis Farmer at 244-9574.

Sunday, Nov. 3

Daylight saving time ends

USA On Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 a.m., clocks should be turned backward one hour as daylight saving time ends. This is also a good time to change your smoke alarm batteries.

Monday, Nov. 4

AARP meeting

KLIPSAN The next monthly meeting of American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is at noon on Nov. 4, at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. This is a potluck meeting. Call Doris Shoemaker at 642-2205 for more information.

Swift exhibit

SKAMOKWA Redmen Halls final exhibit of 2013 includes the paintings of artist Mike Swift. He is a prolific storyboard artist for the film industry. He also paints some amazing portraits of people, cars, planes, boats and landscapes. He has a fine sense of texture and colors that is reflected in these portraits we will be exhibiting at Redmen Hall. This outstanding exhibit will run through Thanksgiving weekend with selected paintings showing in the Holiday Open House through Dec. 22. Redmen Hall is located at 1394 S.R.4 in Skamokawa and is open Thursday through Sunday.

Tuesday, Nov. 5

Friends of Library

NASELLE The Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library will meet Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. Meetings are open to the public and new members are always welcome. For more information call 484-3877.

The Rabbis Heartbeat

SEAVIEW A book discussion will take place at St. Peter Episcopal Church in the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 N Place in Seaview. The Rabbis Heartbeat by Brennan Manning will be the basis of the discussioin offered by Rev. Richard Loop of St. Peter Episcopal Church, this Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This is a short pithy soul- and grace-filled book written from the authors heart, which has in turn touched the heart of many who have read it. Manning successfully invites us into deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. The book offers to continue serving as a source of reflection on that relationship. If you have questions call 642-3115.

Book discussion

OCEAN PARK Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson is the book up for discussion at the Ocean Park Timberland Library from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 5 for adults. For more information call 665-4184.

40 days to Joy

OCEAN PARK Come have coffee, talk, laugh and encourage one another at 40 days to a joy filled life. Learn, practice and discuss how to make this happen in your life. Meet at Adelaides on Bay Avenue in Ocean Park on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. for four weeks. Contact facilitator Mary Evelyn Long, retired Lutheran pastor for details at 360-339-8899 or via email at maryevlo@yahoo.com.

Story time

RAYMOND Raymond Timberland Library presents Pajama Story Time, from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Nov. 5 for children. Bring your favorite blanket and wear your pajamas for an evening of stories and crafts. For more information call 942-2408.

Wednesday, Nov. 6

Harlem Ambassadors perform

NASELLE Naselle Comet Booster Club is sponsoring the Harlem Ambassador basketball team in a match against local heroes on Nov. 6 at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door. They are $8 for adults, kindergarten to 12 are $5. Come support community programs.

C.G. Auxiliary

CAPE D The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62 meets the first Wednesday of each month. The next meeting is Nov. 6 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 Nov. 6 is Sabrina, starring Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden. 1959. 113 min.

Future Events

Christmas bazaar

SEAVIEW St. Marys Parish in Seaview is holding their annual Christmas bazaar from daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 7, Nov. 8 and Nov. 9. Lunch and desserts will be available for purchase.

Prayer Personality

OCEAN PARK Discover your prayer personality and new ways to pray. Meet at Adelaides on Bay Avenue in Ocean Park on Thursdays at 2 p.m. (except Thanksgiving). Contact facilitator Mary Evelyn Long, retired Lutheran pastor, for details at 360-339-8899 or via email at maryevlo@yahoo.com.

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.

Bay Center bazaar

BAY CENTER Bay Center Womens Club is holding their third annual holiday bazaar from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Bay Center Store/Community Center. There will be handmade crafts, food and live music. If you have questions, call 875-0150.

Chinook seafood dinner & more

ILWACO The Chinook Nation is holding their annual seafood dinner and silent auction on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 Lake Street SE in Ilwaco. Dinner will be served from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. The cost is $15 for adults, $13 for elders and veterans. The silent auction includes a variety of native arts and craft items, there will be door prizes every hour and you will want to get your raffle tickets for a handmade Chinook basket, American Girl Kaya doll or a Native American inspired quilt. For more information go to www.ChinookNation.org.

Wizard of Oz

CHINOOK The Wizard of Oz is returning to the PAPA Theater at Fort Columbia in Chinook. The production will run at 7 p.m. on Nov. 8 and Nov. 15 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 9, Nov. 10 and Nov. 16 and Nov. 17. Tickets may be purchased online at www.papatheater.org, at Okies Thriftway in Ocean Park or in Long Beach at Sweet Celebrations. Tickets are $17 for adults and $5 for children 17 years old and younger. The Discover Pass is not required for audience members.

Bazaar & Bake Sale

NASELLE On Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale will be held at the Naselle Lutheran Church at 308 Knappton Road in Naselle. The event will include fall and Christmas decor, a wide variety of gift items and baked goods.  John Indermarks latest book, Advent, A to Z will also be available for purchase. Several hot soups accompanied by breads and coffee will be offered starting at 11 a.m. as a free-will donation. All proceeds will be dedicated to the Sunday school program furnishings and supplies, and to the refurbishment of the pastors new office. For further information, call 484-3826.

Bulb planting event

SURFSIDE On Nov. 9 at 1 p.m., there will be a fall bulb-planting event on the grounds of Veterans Park in Surfside Estates, located at 306th Place and I Street. A group will be on hand to help in prepping and planting spring bulbs at the base of the flagpole. Each attendee will receive a goodie bag to show organizers appreciation. Come out rain or shine!

Tillicum Foundation Meeting

ASTORIA The Tillicum Foundation will hold its 2013 annual membership meeting on Saturday, Nov. 9, in the Fellowship Hall of Grace Episcopal Church at 1545 Franklin Street in Astoria. A complimentary breakfast for Coast Community Radio members will begin at 9 a.m. and the meeting will start at 10 a.m. The meetings agenda includes the election of five directors to serve on the Foundation board and reports on KMUN, KTCB and KCPB by Board President David Hall, and General Manager Joanne Rideout. Presentations will be made to recognize the Coast Community Radios Programmer of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Rookie of the Year and the Board of Directors Award. The Tillicum Foundation is a 501(c) (3), not-for-profit, educational corporation which owns the licenses of KMUN 91.9 FM, KTCB 89.5 FM, KCPB 90.9 FM and low power FM translators in Cannon Beach 89.5, in Wheeler 88.9, and in South Astoria 91.3. The Tillicum Foundation is a membership corporation.

Veterans Day luncheon

LONG BEACH Beginning at noon on Nov. 11, the Long Beach Elks, in collaboration with the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, are hosting a Veterans Day luncheon in the Elks Lodge at 110 N. Pacific Highway. This event is free for veterans and open to the public. If you have questions call 642-2651.

Surfside Veterans Day event

SURFSIDE The Surfside Homeowners Association will hold a ceremony to retire flags for the winter season beginning at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. The brief ceremony will honor all veterans before the flags are lowered. Everyone is invited to join in this remembrance to be held at Veterans Park, 306th Place and I Street, or park on H Street and walk across the bridge.

Commissioners Community Forum

TOKELAND  The board of Pacific County Commissioners will hold a community forum on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Shoalwater Bay Tribal Center Meeting Room at 2373 Old Tokeland Road in Tokeland. The commissioners will take questions and address important issues for Pacific County and the surrounding region. All are welcome to attend. If you have questions call 875-9337.

WellSpring meeting

LONG BEACH The public is invited to attend the WellSpring Coalition meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12 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.

Jam session

SURFSIDE Grab your favorite instrument and some to the jam sessions the second and fourth Thursday in November from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Surfside Homeowners building at 31402 H Street in Ocean Park. All those who love music are welcome including musicians, vocalists, and those who just want to listen! Please call Louise or John at 665-0146 or 352-586-0082 for more information.

Peninsula Poverty Response

SEAVIEW Peninsula Poverty Response meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at St. Marys Catholic Church in Seaview. This group seeks to reduce the consequences related to poverty on the Long Beach Peninsula by raising awareness of the needs of people living in poverty in the community, increasing access to and utilization of existing resources decreasing short and long term homelessness on the Peninsula, increasing employment opportunities and job skills. For information contact Adrienne Strehlow at pastoradrienne@centurytel.net.

Incivility

KLIPSAN The public is invited to a free program entitled, Incivility: Dealing with Rude, Crude, Attitude set for Monday, Dec. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center. The program will be lead by Dr. Robert Brake. Call him at 665-2784 for more information.