Community Calendar

Published 11:23 am Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Wednesday, Oct. 8

PENINSULA — The annual Wild Mushroom Celebration is set for Oct. 1 through Nov. 15 with various businesses offering a variety of mushroom dinners and delights. Go to http//www.wildmushroomcelbration.com for information and when and where these special events will be offered.

LONG BEACH — Have coffee with commissioner candidate Lisa Ayers on Oct. 8 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Cove Restaurant at the Peninsula Golf Course at 9604 Pacific Highway in Long Beach, and at Bailey’s Bakery and Café at 26910 Sandridge Road in Nahcotta from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 15. All are welcome.

OCEAN PARK — The Shoalwater Birders meet Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Ocean Park Resort RV Park in the community room at 25904 R Street in Ocean Park, behind Okie’s Thriftway. Bring your ideas and share your thoughts in an open forum discussion on how the group can become the birding club that will enhance your birding experiences in the future. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Suzy Whittey at 642-2239 or email duskygoose@live.com.

ILWACO — On Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 8 a.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum as part of the Ilwaco Merchants Association meeting there will be a presentation being put on by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the significant work they will be performing on our local jetties over the next several years. This presentation promises to be informative and relevant to our local businesses and operations. For information go to www.pnwa.net/new/Articles/CSRSFactSheet.pdf.

FORT CLATSOP — The first meeting of Filipendula Chapter, Native Plant Society of Oregon, will be held Oct. 8, at 5:30 p.m., in the Netul River Room at the Lewis & Clark National Historical Park, Fort Clatsop. Botanists and wildflower enthusiasts are welcome. This is a planning meeting for 2015 meetings and hikes. For more information, contact Kathleen Sayce at 665-5292, or visit the Filipendula Chapter Facebook page.

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 Oct. 8 is “Night and Day,” starring Cary Grant and Alexis Smith. 1946. 127 min.

Thursday, Oct. 9

RAYMOND — Willapa Valley Grange No. 527 is hosting a candidate forum on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Grange Hall, located at 290 Camp One Road, in Raymond. The moderator for the evening will be Steve Holland, Raymond School District Superintendent. Please come and be part of the interviews of the election candidates for PUD commissioner (Mike Swanson and Joe Basil), Pacific County Prosecutor (David Burke and Mark McClain), and County Commissioner (Lisa Ayers and Michael Hess). This event is free to the public. Parking is available in the lot in front of the Grange Hall, and adjacent to the hall in the field. Questions can be directed to Heidi Bale, Grange master, at 942-8663, or Howard Auble, treasurer, at 942-0232.

OYSTERVILLE — The Oysterville Community Club is hosting its annual ‘Town Hall and Lecture Series” at the historic Oysterville Schoolhouse at 10 a.m. as follows. On Oct. 9 the speaker will be Nina Macheel, executive director of Willapa Bay Artist Residencies, an International Tradition at Home in Oysterville;” on Oct. 23, Eric Weigardt, watercolorist will discuss “Fine Art and the Collector.” Additional speakers will be present on Nov. 6, Nov. 4 and Dec. 4. All are welcome to these gatherings. There is a suggested $3 donation. If you have questions call Diane at 665-0001.

LONG BEACH — The public is invited to attend the WellSpring Coalition meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 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 Lindsey at 783-1090 or admin@wellspringpacific.com.

OCEAN PARK — The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be at Ocean Park Lutheran Church, 24002 U St., in Ocean Park on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, please visit www.redcrossblood.org.

SOUTH BEND — The Pacific Transit Authority Board will hold its regular monthly board meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9. The meeting will be held at the Pacific County Commissioners Meeting Room at 1216 W. Robert

Bush Drive in South Bend. A discussion will be held regarding the 2015 Operating and Capital Budget. Time will be allowed to hear public comment.

PENINSULA — The Long Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3721 is holding their essay and scholarship programs. The program consists of two competitions, “Voice of Democracy” for students in ninth through 12th grades, and the “Patriot’s 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 I Appreciate America’s Veterans.” Patriot’s Pen” entrants are required to write a 300- to 400-word essay on “Why Veterans are Important to our Nation’s History and Future.” All entries for both competitions must be submitted by Nov. 1. Entry forms and other related materials have been distributed to the schoolteachers and counselors. For further information please contact Mark Smith at 665-2513.

Friday, Oct. 10

LONG BEACH — The final Columbia Pacific Farmers Market of the season will be held on Friday, Oct. 10, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Veterans Field in downtown Long Beach. This is the 2nd Annual Harvest Festival event. There will be a variety of fun events including Veronica Williams, the mushroom guru; contests including Pumpkin Pie-Baking Contest (bring your homemade pie to festival for judging), Best Decorated Pumpkin Contest (decorate at home and bring for judging), and the Largest Pumpkin and/or Zucchini Contest (bring to festival for judging). Register between 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. In addition from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. there will be the horse-drawn wagon rides; from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. apple press demonstration, cow milking, blacksmith demonstration and sales, stamp collecting kits, rope making and rug hooking demonstrations. The fun also includes an egg and spoon race at 3 p.m.; a honey extraction and chocolate making demonstration with Julie Tennis at 3:30 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m., live music and lots more. So come downtown and have some fun! Call 665-1280 for more information.

LONG BEACH — The 44th annual Peninsula Arts Association Fall Art Show is set for Oct. 10 through Oct. 13 at the Long Beach Depot on 3rd Street in Long Beach. The public is invited to vote for the show’s top ribbon, People’s Choice. Raffle sales fund PAA’s Scholarship and Art Enrichment programs. For information visit www.beachartist.org.

PENINSULA — Families Helping Families is having a costume drive. Costumes are needed by Oct. 10. Drop off the costumes at Pacific Bible Church on Tuesdays, Thursday and Friday mornings or call before dropping off. New and gently used are very welcome. You can also drop off costumes at Dennis Company, Ocean Park and Long Beach Elementary Schools and All Seasons Kid’s Stuff in Chinook.

Saturday, Oct. 11

ASTORIA — Chinook Tribal Council will be meeting on Saturday, Oct. 11, at 11a.m. in the Netul Room at Fort Clatsop in Astoria. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. There will be a potluck luncheon as usual. If you have questions call 875-6670.

ILWACO — The annual Cranberrian Fair is set for Oct. 11 and Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 SE Lake Street in Ilwaco. Come enjoy this celebration of local harvest including all things cranberry. Foods, crafters, bog tours and more will showcase the area’s rich heritage. There will be handmade items and homemade baked goods, including peach/cranberry pies. Craft demonstrations will include rug hookers and a blacksmith. Cranberrian Fair buttons are $5 and cover admission to all events at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. The Cranberry Trolley will run from the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco to the Pacific Coast Cranberry Research Foundation and Museum. Call 642-3446 for further information 642-3446.

ILWACO — On Oct.11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Families Helping Families will take place at the Pacific Bible Church at 501 N. Hwy 101 in Ilwaco. Free to members of the Peninsula community, this program offers gently used clothing for adults and children, plus personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies. Donations and cash are gladly accepted if you would like to help support this ministry. Call 642-4844 for more information.

Sunday, Oct. 12

PENINSULA — A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point now through Oct. 12, pending marine toxin tests, with digging allowed between noon and midnight. The best time to start is an hour or two before low tide and it is recommended you take a lantern for evening digs. 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 digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container. Licenses are available at numerous local businesses.

SKAMOKAWA — Redmen Hall in Skamokawa has a new exhibit featuring three major local artists: Judy VanderMaten, Mitzi Christensen and Nell Coulson. The exhibit, entitled “All Over the Place,” will emphasize the varied ideas of these three highly talented women. VanderMaten is a photographer who says that watching water has been an everyday part of her life and a main subject of her work, feeling she is recording Mother Nature’s art. Christensen also has spent much of her life on the sea, living on sailboats. Her work is mainly in acrylics, loving the dramatic colors and the ability to experiment until you are happy with the results. Coulson has painted since youth and took up active work when she retired. She uses oils and acrylics, with a beautiful sense of color and natural drama. The exhibit runs until Oct. 19. Redmen Hall is at 1394 SR-4, and is open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The phone is 795-8675.

Monday, Oct. 13

LONG BEACH — The World Kite Museum at 303 Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach has all of the Washington State International Kite Festival Posts and would like to get them framed so they can be shared in an upcoming-featured exhibit. The public’s help is needed. Send your donations to World Kite Museum, P.O. Box 964, Long Beach, WA 98631 or drop by the museum Friday through Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 14

ILWACO — The Don R. Grable American Legion and Auxiliary Post and Unit #48 will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum west meeting room. Bring a friend and bring a dish to share. On the agenda are officer installations, Fall Conference Report, Law and Order Safety Award discussion, Christmas Bazaar and more. For more information, please call Post Commander Dick Wallace at 642-4188 or Unit President Georgia Bell at 484-3662. All veterans, their families, and the public are welcome.

MONTESANO —Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has restricted access to portions of the Chinook Unit of the Johns River Wildlife Area during work on a salmon recovery project. Signs will be posted on the northern end of the unit to mark the construction area, which will be closed to hunting through October. During that time, work crews will fill drainage ditches, remove culverts and excavate historic channels in approximately 20 key locations. If you have questions call 360-906-6738.

Wednesday, Oct. 15

ILWACO — On Oct. 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ocean Beach Hospital meeting rooms at 174 1st Ave. N in Ilwaco, a diabetes support group meeting will be held. Free and open to the public this group provides good information to those dealing with diabetes. The topic for this meeting is “Diabetes and Your Mental Health,” presented by MaryAnne Murray, ARNP with Willapa Behavioral Health. If you have questions call 642-6314.

TOKELAND — Shoalwater Bay Tribal Library invites the public to an event on Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. in the Tribal Center in Tokeland with authors Gene and Brian Woodwick. In addition to being authors these journalists and historians will present slides of logging in the old days of Grays Harbor. They will acquaint us with their book “Logging in Grays Harbor.” Homesteaders became loggers and hired local Indians, who had logged the area’s massive tress since ancient times. Sailors, too, were hired to rig spar trees. They fearlessly plied lumber schooners across destructive waters and carried timber products to the East Coast, South America and other foreign ports. Over time, power saws replaced crosscut saws and logging methods evolved. Today, loggers in Grays Harbor have begun a new phase of producing timber products that is built on a heritage of strong families, good citizens and hard work. For information call 360-267-6766.

RAYMOND — The Veterans Administration’s Mobile Medical Unit will begin serving Southwest Washington veterans on a quarterly basis, starting this month. Veterans will be able to get primary health care appointments, physical exams, flu shots and other immunizations, prescriptions, labs, and assistance signing up for VA benefits. The van will be at the American Legion at 221 Duryea Street in Raymond from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 14, from 8 a.m. to 3p.m. Oct. 15 and Oct. 16 and from 8 a.m. to noon on Oct. 17. All local veterans are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to get care closer to home.

ASTORIA — “Rockets to the Rescue” is the theme of the 2014 4-H National Science day experiment set for Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Clatsop County Community Fairgrounds. Youth will design, build and test an aerodynamic food transportation device that can deliver food to disaster victims. This event is open to all youth grades 3-7 to participate in this high-flying experiment! Call the Clatsop County Extension office at 503-325-8573 with any questions.

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 Oct. 15 is “Virginia City,” starring Errik Flynn, Humphrey Bogart. 1940. 121 min.

Future Events

SOUTH BEND — The Pacific County All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) outdoor sirens will be tested as part of the Great Washington ShakeOut on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 10:16 a.m. with the actual tsunami siren tone (a three-minute wail). The siren tone will be preceded and followed by a verbal message. The AHAB sirens in Pacific County and the other outer Washington coastal counties are being activated to conduct a true “end-to-end” test of the entire tsunami warning system. The sirens recently installed in South Bend and Raymond will be included in this test. This test will help familiarize residents with the sound made by the AHAB sirens during an actual tsunami warning. NOAA weather radios set to receive the required monthly test will also activate during this test.

Pacific County residents are encouraged to participate in the Great Washington ShakeOut by registering at www.shakeout.org/washington/ and by conducting a personal drill.

ILWACO — The American Association of University Women is hosting a forum to meet the candidates at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Hilltop Auditorium, 422 Brumbach Street in Ilwaco. Candidates for county commissioner position three, Lisa Ayers and Michael Hess; prosecuting attorney, David Burke and Mark McClain; district court judge south district, Douglas Goelz and Nancy McAllister; PUD commissioner, Joe Basil and Mike Swanson; and U.S. Representative Bob Dingethal will be on hand. Also I-591, I-594 and I1351 will be discussed. This forum is open to the public.

OCEAN PARK — Ocean Beach Hospital, in collaboration with Olympic Area Agency on Aging, has scheduled a free Workshop open to the public entitled Chronic Pain Self-Management. It will be held one afternoon each week on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for six consecutive weeks beginning Oct. 16 and continuing until Nov. 20, in Ocean Park at the Family Worship Center meeting room at 26310 Ridge Ave. This program was developed by Stanford University for people who have primary or secondary diagnoses of chronic pain and is designed to give participants the skills and confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active fulfilling lives. The workshop may benefit those who have conditions such as persistent headache, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetic neuropathy, or those who experience severe muscular pain due to conditions such as multiple sclerosis. Those caring for a loved one with chronic pain may benefit from this workshop also. Two specifically trained leaders will facilitate the workshop. Space for the workshop is limited so please register early. The meeting site is accessible to persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities can be arranged with advance seven-day notice. Please call Iris 665-4760 or Karna at 866-582-1487 to register and for more information.

PENINSULA — Water Music Festival is set for Oct. 17 and Oct. 18. With a theme of “Pearls from our Past” this will be the 30th year of bringing fabulous music to the Long Beach Peninsula. On Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Inn at Harbour Village in Ilwaco, there will be hot and fun jazz. Tickets are $35. The Augustana Jazz Quartet from Portland is comprised of four of the Northwest’s best jazz musicians. Then on Saturday, Oct. 18 at noon at the Oysterville Church, for just $25, attendees can enjoy Grammy Award winners Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel who have performed, recorded and toured together for over 24 years with 19 albums to their credit.

LONG BEACH — Long Beach Grange No. 667 is hosting a “Home at the Grange” appreciation dinner for the community family, vendors and members of the Grange on Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. R.S.V.P. is required. Call Gwen at 665-5935 or Gale at 642-4691 for more information.

CHINOOK — The Friends of Chinook School are holding their annual Oktoberfest Benefit Auction on Saturday, Oct. 25, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Chinook School Event Center. The “Beer Garden” in a tent returns, this year offering local beers from North Jetty Brewery. Double J and the Boys will be playing fiddles in the tent and the Beach Buddies Band will be performing on the main gym stage. Joanne Leech will be creating another delicious dinner and there will be fantastic auction items to bid on. Again this year, admission to the event will cost $20 if you intend to enjoy the dinner, just $5 if you wish to come to participate in the auction, visit the “beer garden,” enjoy the music and greet friends and neighbors but forgo the special meal. And be sure to buy your raffle tickets for a chance to win a Microsoft Surface 2 Tablet. Questions call 206-930-1641.

OCEAN PARK — All are invited to experience a time of contemplative prayer with a Labyrinth Walk available anytime from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Ocean Park Lutheran Church at 24002 U St., Ocean Park.

ILWACO — Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge 2014 Photo Contest is underway. On your mark, get ready, shoot, photos that is. The contest is on and photos must be submitted online by Nov. 1. There will be cash prizes and a chance to get outdoors and take photos – what could be better! Go to friendsofwillaparefuge.org for entry and submission rules. If you have questions, contact Nancy at beliveau47@peoplepc.com.

BAY CENTER — The Bay Center Women’s Club annual holiday bazaar is set for Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the old Bay Center Store/Community Center. Attendees will find unique crafts, food and music to get everyone in the holiday mood. Come and do all your holiday shopping in one place. Vendors may call 875-0150 for information on tables/spaces. All profits go towards community projects funded by Bay Center Women’s Club.

OCEAN PARK — DoGoodnics, a Peninsula 501(c)3 organization, is producing a unique Celebration of Community event on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center. The event honors outstanding volunteers from numerous Peninsula nonprofit organizations. Social hour is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., entertainment/awards from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and dancing is from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available (starting Nov. 5) at Okie’s Market, Olde Towne Trading Post, Stormin’ Norman’s, or via Dogoodnics, 1605 229th Place, Ocean Park, WA 98640. There will be limited seating. In addition there will be a cash bar, homemade pretzels and chocolate truffles. Invited guest speakers/musicians include Larkin Stentz, Pete Hanner, Barbara Poulshock, Barbara Bate, David Immel, Cate Gable, Bette Snyder and County Commissioner Steve Rogers. KMUN programmer Wayne Downing will serve as DJ. Call 665-2784 for more information.

KLIPSAN — Rebuilding Together Pacific County invites the public to an informational meeting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the Peninsula Senior Center. With a motto of “safe and warm,” the group works to help low income homeowners on the Peninsula stay in their home safely. Come learn how you can help your friends and neighbors in need. Volunteers build ramps, install grab bars and rails, repair floors, replace windows and doors, and mix minor plumbing and electrical issues. To get this job done, they need construction volunteers and helpers, but also organizational volunteers. To run the group, they need leaders, secretary and accounting volunteers, If you have questions call 503-523-7503 or visit info@rtpacific.org.

PENINSULA — On Dec. 13 at 9 a.m. all are invite gather to remember and honor our service members, past and present. There will be a ceremonial Wreath laying at the flag Circle at Veterans Field in Long Beach. Please take time to honor those who served and those who still serve. In addition, wreaths may be sponsored for placement on veterans gravesites located in Ilwaco, Lone Fir, Ocean Park and Oysterville cemeteries. Individual sponsorships are $15. All proceeds go to the DAR mission of historic education, preservation and patriotism and the Wreaths Across America goal to Remember, Honor and Teach. To sponsor a wreath, go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org. Select “sponsor locally” and enter “Ocian” as the fundraising group. Contact Sandra Edwards, regent, Ocian In View, NSDAR at ovcdar@outlook.com. For information about DAR and the local chapter go to www.ovcdar.com.