January clamming continues

LONG BEACH and OCEAN PARK — Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife shellfish managers OK’d some clam digs, and made tentative plans for more pending confirmation of safe toxin results from the Washington Department of Health.

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.

The following digs during evening (p.m.) low tides are confirmed.

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

Additional tentative dates:

Jan. 26, Sunday, 4:34 p.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Jan. 27, Monday, 5:15 p.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Jan. 28, Tuesday, 5:54 p.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Jan. 29, Wednesday, 6:31 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Jan. 30, Thursday, 7:07 p.m.; -1.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Jan. 31, Friday, 7:44 p.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks

Feb. 1, Saturday, 8:21 p.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

ENCORE offers winter term classes

ASTORIA — Exploring New Concepts of Retirement Education (ENCORE) Learn winter term in-person classes have started at the Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Preregistration is not required, walk-ins are welcome and non-members can attend two class sessions at no charge.

Classes include an eight-week “European Medieval Philosophy” class, a four-week class on “The History and Culture of Unrecognized Astorians,” and two lecture series, “Architectural History” and “Oceanography, Geology and the Columbia River Estuary.” Two online classes are also offered each week, “The Writing Exchange,” for those who enjoy writing, as well as “Humanist Discussions” on various aspects of the human condition.

ENCORE Learn works in association with Clatsop Community College to bring educational programs to retired individuals and people over 50 years of age. Membership is $50 annually, and includes all classes, plus 10% off most classes at the college. For information, and full class descriptions, go to ENCORELearn.net.

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.