Matt Walsh’s comedy ‘Am I Racist?’

OCEAN PARK — The local political group Peninsula Patriots presents Matt Walsh’s comedy “Am I Racist?” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Ocean Park Library, 1308 256th Lane. For more information, email or call Diane@PeninsulaPatriots.com, 503-201-8933.

Next set of king tides start Dec. 12

LONG BEACH — The next set of especially high winter tides, often called king tides, begin Thursday, Dec. 12, when there will be an 8.95-foot tide at 9:23 a.m. along the main ocean seashore. Other tides in this set: 9.29 feet at 10:09 a.m. Dec. 13; 9.44 feet at 10:55 a.m. Dec. 14; 9.39 feet at 11:41 a.m. Dec. 15; 9:16 feet at 12:26 p.m. Dec. 16. King tides have become a popular time to observe crashing waves, birds along the ocean and bay shores, and other natural sights.

Next clam dates scheduled

LONG BEACH and OCEAN PARK — Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers have approved the next razor clam digs on coastal beaches.

Dec. 12, Thursday, 4 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Dec. 13, Friday, 4:50 p.m.; -1.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Dec. 14, Saturday, 5:36 p.m.; -1.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Dec. 15, Sunday, 6:21 p.m.; -1.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Dec. 16, Monday, 7:05 p.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Dec. 17, Tuesday, 7:48 p.m.; -1.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Dec. 18, Wednesday, 8:31 p.m.; -0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Christmas season events coming up

ILWACO — Having lit the crab pot tree Saturday, Ilwaco Merchants will continue the pre-Christmas festivities with a Tuba Christmas concert, which is free to the public. The event will take place 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, 115 Lake Street S.E. in Ilwaco. The Astoria Tuba Quartet will perform seasonal selections, jazz arrangements, and a polka or two. Author Lynette McAdams will open the show with a reading of her story, “A Coastal Christmas.” Seating is limited and no reservations will be taken. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact the museum at 350-642-3446.

Bayside Singers perform Dec. 14 and 22

OCEAN PARK and ILWACO — Bayside Singers, a local singing group, will be presenting their annual Winter Holiday Concerts on Saturday, Dec. 14, and Sunday, Dec. 22. The Dec. 14 concert will be held at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church on U Street, in Ocean Park, while the Dec. 22 concert will be held at the River City Playhouse in Ilwaco. Both concerts are scheduled for 2 p.m. This is a change from earlier plans and publicity, which stated that the Ilwaco concert would be on Dec. 7. A bake sale will be held in conjunction with the concerts, featuring homemade baked goods of both sweet and savory flavors. Purchases may be made during the intermission and after the conclusion of the concert. The concerts, and associated fundraising activities, are a major source of income for the group.

Nutcracker & Holiday Showcase

ILWACO — Beach Ballet will present their Nutcracker & Holiday Showcase at Hilltop Auditorium this Saturday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door to support this local youth program: $10. For more information, email beachballet98631@gmail.com.

Oysterville Christmas Sing-Along

OYSTERVILLE — Sing your favorite carols at the annual Oysterville Christmas Sing-Along in the Oysterville Church on Sunday, Dec. 15. Peninsula favorites The Oyster Crackers will perform a melody of Christmas tunes. The sing-along will be accompanied by Barbara Bate and Suzanne Walker-Knutzen. Steve Kovach will offer a Christmas meditation. This heartwarming event is brought to you by the Oysterville Restoration Foundation and community volunteers.

Naselle girls basketball squad host alumni games

NASELLE — The Naselle girls basketball squad will host an evening of alumni basketball. Marie Green, athletic director at Naselle schools and head basketball coach, is recruiting players. The games will be played in the Naselle gym Dec. 23 with the women playing at 5:30 p.m. and the men at 7 p.m. The fee for players is $25. For details or to sign up, contact Green at mgreen@naselleschools.org.

The Brownsmead Flats performing in Raymond

RAYMOND — Sunday Afternoon Live is pleased and proud to welcome The Brownsmead Flats for a return performance to the stage of the Raymond Theater on Sunday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. This will be a free concert, and donations will be gratefully accepted. When you see The Brownsmead Flats performing on stage, you may well conclude that they are living the dream, and you may even wish you could be right up there, a part of the band. The Brownsmead Flats have been together for over 40 years, having begun in the late 1970s at local coastal Oregon potlucks and school functions. Their long-time camaraderie and sense of fun draw in their audiences — sometimes quite literally, with audience sing-alongs and even group dances.

Reach out to Rebuilding Together

Rebuilding Together, the volunteer group featured in the Nov. 6 edition of the Chinook Observer, has announced details of where to send donations and how people needing help can get in touch. Send donations to Rebuilding Together Pacific County, P.O. Box 283, Long Beach WA 98631. Email rtpacific283@gmail.com or call 360-244-0277 for information or to volunteer. Its website is rtpcwa.org. The group is also on Facebook at Rebuilding Together Pacific County Washington. Donations may be made through the Pacific Community Foundation at www.spccf.org or on the website or Facebook. Requests for help go to the Olympic Area Agency on Aging’s Senior Information and Assistance center at 1715A Pacific Ave. N, Long Beach, open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays or call 360-642-3624 ext. 2210. This office takes the information and forwards it to the Rebuilding Together Board of Directors for review.

Register now for Beekeepers Workshops

LONGVIEW — Designed to build basic beekeeping skills, the class covers topics including bee biology, equipment, seasonal management requirements, identification, and management of pests, as well as honey removal and processing. The four-session evening course — Jan. 20, 27 and Feb. 3, 10 — serves as an introduction to beekeeping for new beekeepers. Cost for the four-session course is $40 per person (includes 1 additional family member free). Register by Jan. 10 at bee-keepers-workshops-2025.cheddarup.com. Classes will be held at the Cowlitz County Training Center, 1942 First Avenue in Longview. Class size is limited to 30. For more information or to register, contact Gary Fredricks at 577-3014 Ext 3 or FredricksG@cowlitzwa.gov.

Peninsula Senior Activity Center

OCEAN PARK — See complete calendar of events at tinyurl.com/Senior-Center-calendar. Ongoing senior center services: Medical equipment for loan: A wide array of medical equipment that has been donated and is available for loan. Drop by or call during office hours. Haircuts: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (call 360-665-3999). Meals on Wheels: call Sally 360-533-3311, Mondays and Wednesdays. Dial-A-Ride: provides service in Pacific County only.

AlAnon meetings on Peninsula and Zoom

AlAnon Family Groups are open to any adult. The only requirement for membership is that there is a concern about problem drinking by a relative or friend. The Ocean Park AlAnon group meets every Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ocean Park Library Meeting Room, 1308 256th Lane in Ocean Park. Contact Maureen McCaslin at 360-214-8086. Zoom AlAnon group meets Fridays at 10 a.m. To receive a Zoom invitation, email dbelais@yahoo.com. A New Day meets at the Timberland Library on Mondays at 1:30 p.m.