Year’s first clam digs scheduled

LONG BEACH and OCEAN PARK — Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers have given the go-ahead for 2025’s first clam digs.

The following digs during evening (p.m.) low tides will proceed as scheduled, since toxin results from the Washington Department of Health are well within safe limits.

Jan. 1, Wednesday, 7:29 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Jan. 2, Thursday, 8:08 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Jan. 3, Friday, 8:48 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Additional tentative dates, depending on a safe level of marine toxins:

Jan. 10, Friday, 3:47 p.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Jan. 11, Saturday, 4:39 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Jan. 12, Sunday, 5:27 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Jan. 13, Monday, 6:10 p.m.; -1.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Jan. 14, Tuesday, 6:50 p.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Jan. 15, Wednesday, 7:28 p.m.; -0.6 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Jan. 16, Thursday, 8:03 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

The DOH requires test samples for marine toxins, and domoic acid levels must fall under the guideline level before a beach can open for digging. Domoic acid, a natural toxin produced by certain types of marine algae, can be harmful or fatal if consumed in sufficient quantities.

First History Forum for 2025 planned Jan. 2

OYSTERVILLE — The January History Forum will not be on the usual Wednesday. It will be held on Thursday, Jan. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Oysterville School. This session will be all about historical artists. Aaron Webster will start us off with a talk about Joe Knowles. Then the discussion will be open to all to share their recollections of the many less famous artists who have lived and worked here, people like Charles Fitzpatrick, photographer; Helen Davis, composer; Elizabeth Lambert Woods, writer; among many others. As always, all are invited to join the discussion.

Auditions scheduled for ‘Disaster!’

ILWACO — Auditions are scheduled 6 p.m. Jan. 7 and 8 at the River City Playhouse, 127 Lake St. in Ilwaco, for the Peninsula Players’ spring musical “Disaster!” The musical comedy homage to 1970s’ disaster movies will be staged March 28 to April 13. Those auditioning should prepare a short song and be prepared to dance and read from a script. There are about 10 adult roles and two for children, plus an ensemble. Help is also needed with costumes, set building and props. A small pit band and accompanist must also be recruited; they will receive a small stipend. For more information, call or email directors Rita Smith 360-244-3517 or raskimball@gmail.com or Pamela Klifar at 913-207-5593 or diva@singer.cc.

‘The Fall of Minneapolis’ showing in OP

OCEAN PARK — The conservative local political group Peninsula Patriots plans a presentation of Liz Collin’s “The Fall of Minneapolis” on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Ocean Park Library, 1308 256th Lane. For more information contact Diane@PeninsulaPatriots.com or call 503-201-8933.

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.

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.