Ocean Park Area Chamber plans meeting

OCEAN PARK — The Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce plans a meeting Thursday, Oct. 14 at 8 a.m. that can be attended either via Zoom or in person. The meeting will be held at Fire District #1’s Fire Hall located at 26110 Ridge Avenue, Ocean Park. Masks are to be worn please. Zoom login is up on their website OPWA.com and our Facebook page. One of the items for discussion will be the recently released Pacific County Overall Economic Development Plan (OEDP) and Pacific County Comprehensive Plan 2020-2040. (If you would like links to these documents, please email the chamber at: opchamber@opwa.com). Local input is needed. Are there questions regarding impact to the unincorporated areas? Do we want to schedule a Town Hall type meeting with county leadership regarding specific topics from this report? If the answer is yes, we will create an outline for the proposed meeting. Another item to be discussed. What are your dreams for the Ocean Park corridor of Bay Avenue and Vernon? What additions would improve the success of your business and enhance our community spirit? There will be news about the co-sponsored Halloween Eve Candy Drive-By held this year at the Beach Barons’ parking lot. The Chamber, Fire District #1, Port of Peninsula and Village Club are working together on this fun event. Currently our OPACC membership renewal process is underway.

Long Beach Elks host membership drive

LONG BEACH ELKS — The Elks Oktoberfest Membership Drive and Dinner on Oct. 23, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., $15 per person. Join in for live music, drink specials and more while enjoying an authentic Bavarian Dinner! Brats, Pretzels, Fries, Red Cabbage, Salad and Sauerkraut. Join us at 110 Pacific Ave.

Columbia NW Model Railroad Club meets

SEAVIEW — The Columbia Northwest Model Railroad Club meets every Sunday at Molly’s Station in Seaview 5 to 7 p.m. “We have a huge diorama with lots of beautifully created scenes for you to discover, some really funny ones too! Can you find Batman? If you can, the first three people who do win a free railroad collectible of their choice to add to their own collection! Club works on building new scenes, helping members build their own and sharing the amazing history of trains here in the NW. Molly’s is also extending their menu soon with more inside dining to stay warm!! Bring the whole family to watch the trains, learn about them, work on models and have some great food. It’s a great family time activity and good for retired seniors, too!” Call for more info 503-789-4317 or email turtlealexander@gmail.com.

Bake & Raffle Sale for Shoeboxes of Joy

LONG BEACH — Oct. 22-24, 10 a.m. — 4 p.m. at the Long Beach Depot, in preparation for the December 2021 gift giving month, Shoeboxes of Joy is holding a Bake Sale and Raffle. The Long Beach Depot is located at North 3rd and Pacific in Long Beach, the same location where organizers have ‘holiday central’ for the processing Shoeboxes of Joy. Donations of baked goods, pies, cakes, breads and rolls to sell are welcome. Please contact with them at 360-642-1105. There will also be a fundraising raffle of specially-designed packages for friends who come visit for goodies.

Coffee clatch for mental health

OCEAN PARK — Peace of Mind Pacific County invites everyone to their Wednesday coffee hour at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church. Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month and are free. Meetings start at 1 p.m. and usually go until 3 p.m. Come and enjoy making new friends or reconnecting with old ones. Games, Cards, topics of interest, challenging but civil discussions are welcome. oceanparklutheran.org.

Cranberry harvest open to the public

LONG BEACH — Watch the cranberry harvest at the beautiful Cranberry Museum at 2907 Pioneer Rd. in Long Beach. Artisan foods infused with cranberries are available in the gift store, including wine, cheese and legendary cranberry ice cream. Tour local history and events in the museum. Gift Shop & Museum are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 360-642-5553 or visit the website at CranberryMuseum.com.

Master gardeners fall demo

GRAYS HARBOR FAIRGROUNDS — OCT 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. WSU State University Extension Office presents Master Gardener Fall Demo Garden — Flower Seed Collecting & Sharing Tips Seedling & Plant Propagation 101 — Make Healthy Soil & Compost 101 — 2022 Master Gardener Training Signup. This is also a chance for those who wish to learn more about the Master Gardener Program in Grays Harbor and Pacific counties to hear about plans for a new series of classes in 2022 that will feature both classroom and offsite learning, as well as easy-to-use remote “Zoom” training. Join us and make some new friends, network with other gardeners, get some free gardening starts and seeds and much more! Masks are required by state mandate.

Self-defense class for seniors

OCEAN PARK — Oct. 16, 1-3 p.m., Peace of Mind Pacific County is sponsoring a Self-Defense Class for Seniors. Join them at 2212 272nd St, Ocean Park. Instructor is Sifu Monica DeMars, a Black Belt in the discipline of Kajukenbo Tum Pai. The cost is $20 per person with limited space. Call Monica at 360-909-5157 to sign up. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and do some stretching before class.

Book discussion and historical seminar

ONLINE — “In Their Footsteps,” with David L. Nicandri is scheduled Oct. 17 at 1 p.m. as Lewis and Clark National Historical Park’s next virtual “In Their Footsteps.” This one is “Captain Cook, Lewis & Clark, and the Evolution of the Northwest Passage.” This will be a live event on the website, tinyurl.com/6h2npsej. Nicandri will discuss and illustrate how the Northwest Passage was not a single geographic concept, but actually a series of them. The failure of historians to make this distinction has led to serious misunderstandings about several expeditions, especially Captain Cook’s third voyage. Both of Nicandri’s books about the Lewis and Clark Expedition are available for purchase at the Fort Clatsop Bookstore in the park visitor center or at www.fortclatsopbookstore.com. For more information, call the park at 503-861-4414, check out www.nps.gov/lewi.

Mayoral candidate Q&A forum

ONLINE — The Ilwaco Merchants Association will host a mayoral candidate forum over Zoom on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. Questions may be submitted through the chat on the night of the event. Link to the event will posted on the IMA Facebook page prior to the event. See www.facebook.com/ilwaco.

Octoberfest dinner in Ocean Park

OCEAN PARK — A fabulous party is planned at the Peninsula Senior Center, 21603 O Place. RSVP at 360-665-4448 by Oct. 19. Dinner features authentic German cooking, schweinelenden geschnestzelts! (pork tenderloin with creamy hunter sauce (made with onions, mushrooms, apple cider), some German sausage, German sweet & sour red cabbage, German potato salad, dark rye bread, sauerkraut and German chocolate cake for dessert.

Online babysitting class for youths

An online class for age 10 and up is being offered by Clatsop County Extension. Registration site: beav.es/UcN. Training includes infant care, toddler care, healthy snacks, business trips, age-appropriate games, first aid and safety. There is no charge for this series, and classes are one hour long for four days. This first series will be offered on Nove. 1, 2, 8 and 9th, with a second series coming in February 2022. There are two different time slots on each day; from 4 — 5 p.m. or 6 — 7 p.m. Youth who attend all four sessions will get a certificate of completion. For questions or more information about the program email sandra.carlson@oregonstate.edu or call Sandra at 360-942-9763.

Benefit dinner for Eagles aerie veterans

OCEAN PARK — The Eagles Aerie #3602 will be hosting a roast turkey dinner party open to the public on Oct. 23, 5-7 p.m. A bottle raffle will also be held from 4-6 p.m. Dinner is $12 and well worth it. All proceeds benefit the veterans in our local area. Contact us at 360-665-5846 or 360-665-5106 for more information about how to join or attend.

Halloween fun at Rhett’s Ranch in Chinook

CHINOOK — On Oct. 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30 Rhett’s Ranch near Chinook will host Halloween-themed activities. Rhett’s Ranch is located off U.S. Highway 101 between Chinook and Ilwaco. Activities for youngsters will run from Oct. 15-16, 22-23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Oct. 29 and 30, special events will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children and free for infants. The first 500 attending will receive a free small pumpkin! Masks will be required when social distancing is not practical. Donations of candy can be mailed to 2633 Highway 101 Ilwaco, WA 98624. For more details, call 503-702 8745, or email farmfun@RhettsRanch.com. More information at www.rhettsranch.com.

OCEAN PARK — EAGLES AERIE #3602 — OCT. 30th — 5:00 — 7:00 P.M.

Join us for our Halloween Dinner Party! Featuring our Meatloaf Dinner with a Bottle Raffle that starts at 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Costume Party, Bottle Raffle, prizes and more. Contact us at 360-665-5846 or 360-665-5106 for more information about how to join or attend!

Halloween night events

OCEAN PARK — OCT. 31st — BEACH BARONS LOT — 5:00 P.M. — 7:00 P.M.

Join us for a Candy Drive By on Halloween Night! Sponsored by Beach Barons, OC Chamber of Commerce, Fire District 1, Port of Peninsula and Village Club. Come see some of the cool cars from the Rod Run and get your bucket filled with great candy! More details coming soon!

LONG BEACH – OCT. 31st — ELKS LODGE PARKING LOT — 5:00 P.M. — 7:00 P.M.

ELKS LODGE #1937 invites your family to come to our Annual Trunk or Treat! Join us at 110 Pacific Ave. on Halloween Night. Last year we had over 700 children attend this free community event! With Covid affecting everyone, many conventional trick or treat celebrations are on pause. If you’d like to donate candy to this event, please drop it off at the Elks Lodge at 110 Pacific Avenue in the Drop Box. If you’d like to donate cash for this cause, you can call #360-642-2651. https://www.elks.org/lodges/home.cfm?LodgeNumber=1937

OCEAN PARK – PENINSULA SENIOR CENTER — OCT. 31st — 5:00 — 7:00 P.M.

Join us for our Annual Halloween Dinner for just $15 per person! Our fabulous party at the Peninsula Senior Center is located at 21603 O Place, you can RSVP at 360-665-4448. This year its featuring steak and oysters! Our chef is outdoing himself, so please RSVP for this event ASAP! Dinner starts at 6PM and only costs $15.00 per person. Costumes are encouraged but optional. We have a costume contest, prizes and more! Unfortunately, Halloween masks are not COVID approved, so masking is required for this event but we’ve spaced the table far apart to ensure social distancing requirements as outlined by the state. RSVP THIS EVENT BY THURSDAY OCT. 28th. See you there!

LONG BEACH –SPOOKY SPRINT. OCT. 31st @ 7:30 A.M.

Sponsored by Willapa Mental Health. Join others for a fast start on the Halloween Holiday! Meet at the Bolstad Beach Approach at 7:30 a.m. on October 31. We’ll be running down the bike trail and there’s a $10.00 registration fee. Log into this website to register: https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/LongBeach/WBHSpookySprint

VFW Post 3721 Scholarship Programs

LONG BEACH — VFW POST #3721 — SUBMIT ENTRY BY OCT. 31.

The VFW is proud to announce this year’s essay and scholarship programs! Annually, the VFW awards 2M in scholarships nationally with over 40,000 students competing nationally. Here in LONG BEACH, our local VFW POST #3721 awards scholarship money to local students. Entrants must submit the audio and written form to the Post at 318 2nd St NE, Long Beach, WA PH#360-665-5665, no later than OCT. 31st. competition is open to all students enrolled in Public, Private, Home and Parochial Schools. Please contact Mark Smith at 360-333-1811 or email him at pilatusflyer@sbcglobal.net to get an entry form!

GRADES 9-12 — The first event is “Voice of Democracy” for students in the 9-12 grades. Entrants in this competition are required to prepare and record a 3-5 minute essay using the following theme: (America: Where do we go from here?). Local winners will compete for thousands in scholarship money, and then if selected at the local level may participate in State VFW competitions for up to an additional $30,000. All State 1st place winners will receive a 4-day trip to Washington DC, and can compete for part of the pool of $152,000 in scholarship money paid out to all the National Finalists.

GRADES 6-8 — The second event is “Patriots Pen”, they will compete at the Post level for local awards. If selected, they can then compete at the District and State levels for up to a $5,000 cash award. State Winners may then advance to the National competition where students can compete for an additional pool of $46,000 in awards. The theme for this year’s Patriot Pen is (“How Can I Be a Good American?”). Entrants are required to provide a typewritten essay of no less than 300, and no more than 400 words on this topic.

Appelo Archive Center Logging Museum events

NASELLE – ONLINE FUNDRAISER — Nov. 1st-10th.

Join online again this year for an assortment of local art, gift items, treats, and more to choose from! Find that perfect holiday gift for that special someone! https://www.appeloarchives.org/

KIDS CLUBS & ARTS PROGRAM — EVERY TUES. & THURS. — 2 P.M. — 4 P.M.

Offered in the brand-new Kids Corner. Games, Art, Contests, History and Friends! Free for all ages!

CAFE NOW OPEN — EVERY TUES., THURS., FRI. — 10 A.M. — 3 P.M.

Welcome! We offer fresh homemade baked goods, pastries, breakfast served all day, soups, hot & cold sandwiches, milkshakes and more! We have Finnish Pulla (cardamom) bread and Korvapuusti (cinnamon rolls). Stop in and read the newspaper while you sip your coffee or tea and visit with friends and neighbors. Or, take your coffee upstairs as you explore the museum and learn about the area in our Research Center.

The Smile Mobile coming through

SOUTH BEND — NOV. 9th — 12th — 9:00 A.M. — 5:00 P.M. — CALL FOR APPT.

The Dental Team will see babies, children, youth and pregnant/postpartum people and adults on Apple Health or who are Uninsured. Call to set an appointment at #888-286-9105. We will be at Pacific County Health & Human Services Dept. at 1216 W. Robert Bush Dr. At your Smile appointment, we may do one or more of the following: Dental Exam, Oral Health Education, Fluoride Varnish, Sealants, Simple Tooth Extraction, Temporary Filling, Xrays. Due to COVID we will not be doing cleanings or other services that generate aerosols.

Wine tasting event

RAYMOND — WILLAPA VALLEY WINEMAKERS — NOV. 12th & 13th. — 2 P.M. — 8 P.M.

The 4th Annual Sip and Shop is back! Wine Maker’s Map can be found at Alder & Co. at 312 Alder Street in Raymond, open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come out to Raymond and treat yourself to all your favorite wines from celebrated local wine makers. Perfect time to stock up on those Christmas gifts, and then end the day at Woo Hoo Winery with their amazing selection of wines! Call for more details! (360) 999-9073. Or check us out on FB — https://www.facebook.com/Aldernco

Book Fair

LONG BEACH — NOV. 14th — 10:00 A.M. — 2:00 P.M. — PENINSULA ARTS CENTER

Jan Bono finished her six-book cozy mystery series set on the Long Beach Peninsula during the pandemic, but there have been no holiday bazaars in which she could get them into the hands of her readers! Therefore, she’s created her own “one-woman book fair” to do just that! All 15 of Jan’s books will be available at the Peninsula Arts Center, 504 Pacific Ave N. on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Masks and social distancing will be required in this open-air but fully-covered event area. It’s time to Christmas shop for mysteries with a local setting! If you have questions call 360-642-4932.