Community Calendar: 8.29.2012

Published 5:00 pm Monday, August 27, 2012

Wednesday, Aug. 29

IMS Dinner & Orientation

    ILWACO  From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 29 all seventh and eighth grade students and their parents are invited for dinner at Ilwaco Middle High School. Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., followed by an orientation of the new middle school program at Ilwaco from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Meet the staff, have school pictures taken, sign up for athletics and band, and have any questions answered about the program.

Friends of Shelter Animals Mtg

    OCEAN PARK  A group of concerned citizens invite all who have an interest in the policies and future of South Pacific County Humane Society to attend the meeting of Friends of Shelter Animals on Wednesday, Aug. 29, beginning at 4 p.m. at Ocean Park Library Community Room. This is an inquiry group made up of many long term, former and current SPCHS members and volunteers who believe that the current Board of Directors are working outside the intention of the original by-laws of the shelter. On the agenda is the reinstatement of membership voting rights by proposing an amendment to the 2011 Bylaws which were voted on, approved and adopted by the seven member Voting Board without notice to or input from the membership. Call 665-2576 if you have questions.

Neptune Classic Movies

    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 Aug. 29 is Indiana Jones, Temple of Doom, starring Harrison Ford. 1984. 118 min.

Thursday, Aug. 30

Rebuilding Together

    PACIFIC COUNTY Rebuilding Together Pacific County is a safe housing organization that uses volunteers and donations to make the homes of low-income south county residents safe and warm. If you are a low-income homeowner and need help with repairs to your home, call Shane 642-3634 ext 10.  If you would like to volunteer to help others, call 244-1599.

Raymond Library temp closed

    RAYMOND The Raymond Timberland Library will be closed now through Sept. 10 for building repairs. The library will reopen at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11. Patrons may drop off materials at the outside book drop but no other library services will be available. Patrons are encouraged to use the nearby South Bend Timberland Library and other Timberland libraries. For more information call 942-2408.

Friday, Aug. 31

Timberland book sale

    ILWACO This years Timberland Book Sale is set for Friday, Aug. 31 through Sunday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at a new location in the former Ilwaco High School atrium, adjacent to IHS football field. There is lots of room for lots of books, so come find some good reads! Watch for the signs and come to one of the best book sales of the year. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ilwaco-Ocean Park Libraries.

Rummage sale

    OCEAN PARK The Ocean Park Eagles Club is holding a fundraising rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 31 and Saturday, Sept. 1, at the corner of Bay and Vernon avenues. If you have questions call 665-5897.

Slow-Pitch ball

    SOUTH BEND Softball teams are invited to play in a slow-pitch, wood bat softball tournament on Labor Day weekend. From Aug. 31 through Sept. 2, the South Bend will host Wood on the Willapa, an eight-team tournament to benefit Willapa Harbor Helping Hands and the Labor Day fireworks fund. The tournament structure is as follows: Friday evening and Saturday will be Round Robin play; Sunday is tournament play; four games guaranteed; $225 per team (13 player limit); bats and balls provided; championship T-shirts provided and participation is limited to first eight teams paid in full. Teams will play at the South Bend Community Park. The tournament is sponsored by Top Notch Tavern, Health Pros NW, Chester Club and Oyster Bar, Buds Lumber and Electric, Dennis Company and Pioneer Grocery. To register and for further information, call 360-490-8795 or email woodonthewillapa@gmail.com.

Farmers Market

    LONG BEACH Columbia Pacific Farmers Market is open from       3 p.m. to 6 p.m., every Friday in downtown Long Beach. Come check out the wide variety of homegrown foods and flowers, and the onsite prepared goodies.  There will also be music by George Coleman and lots of fun so come downtown and enjoy.

Saturday, Sept. 1

OP Sunset Bonfire

    OCEAN PARK  On Saturday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m., come to the sands of the Ocean Park beach access (the west end of Bay Avenue) to say good-bye to the season and share a beautiful sunsets with friends as Ocean Park residents and visitors to the area meet for a casual gathering around the fire. Bring beach chairs or blankets for snuggling and enjoy delicious campfire smores provided by the Ocean Park Fire Department. This event is free and open to the public.  If you have questions call 665-6041.

SB book sale

    SOUTH BEND  The Friends of the South Bend Timberland Library will hold a one day book sale Saturday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Money goes to help with building projects, the Summer Reading Program and prizes. Donations in good, near-new condition are being accepted at Penoyar Law Offices, 503 Robert Bush Dr. Please call first at  875-5321, or call the library at 875-5532 for drop-off times.

Saturday Market

    ILWACO Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco is open every Saturday, rain or shine, all summer long from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come on down and shop for farm fresh produce, handmade arts and crafts, plants, flowers and all manner of seafood, or just enjoy a stroll along the waterfront in Ilwaco.

Summerfest

    LONG BEACH Come to downtown Long Beach and enjoy free horse and wagon rides around town, the beach safety weekend and more. Plus enjoy great music the Northwest Pan Man as well as a sidewalk chalk contest. Dont miss this great event!

Sunday, Sept. 2

Vesper services

    OYSTERVILLE The final Vesper service of the season is set for      3 p.m., Sept. 2 at the historic Oysterville church. Pastor John Indermark from United Church of Christ will preside over the gathering. Entertainment will be provided by Cate and Starla Gable. Bonnie Masson will play the pump organ, and Sydney Stevens will provide the Oysterville moment. All are welcome to this casual, uplifting get together.

Monday, Sept. 3

Holiday closures

    PACIFIC COUNT All city, county and state offices, plus the banks, credit unions, post office branches as well as the Chinook Observer will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 3. Offices will reopen on regular schedules on Tuesday. Have a safe and fun holiday and get ready for schools to reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Beach Barons meeting

    OCEAN PARK The Beach Barons meet the first Monday of each month in the clubhouse just south of Bay Avenue in Ocean Park. The next meeting is set for Sept. 3 at p.m. Anyone with an interest is welcome. For information call 642-3998 or 665-5743.

Come bowl!

    ILWACO Ilwaco Hilltop Bowl is starting fall leagues. The Coffee Breakers (three-person mixed teams) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 9:30 a.m., and this league starts bowling Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. This is a great league for retired folks and people who dont want to drive at night. A new league, Wednesday Doubles, has a new format. Come to the meeting at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12 for details. Bowlers of all skill levels are welcome on any league. Never bowled before? Dont worry if you dont have a ball or shoes, come on out anyway! There is a $17 annual membership fee and each league sets its own fees for bowling, but figure $12 to $15 per night. Most leagues last 32 weeks. Contact Laurie Carter at 642-8667 or stop in at Hilltop Bowl any Wednesday for more information!

Weight Room open

    ILWACO The weight room will be open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Peterson Field stadium in Ilwaco this summer.

Tuesday, Sept. 4

Book Discussion

    OCEAN PARK  Ocean Park Timberland Library is hosting a discussion for adults of the book Little Scarlet by Walter Mosley from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sept. 4. This event is outside of regular hours so no other library services will be available. For more information call 665-4184.

L/H Keepers benefit raffle

    ILWACO  The Keepers of the North Head Lighthouse are sponsoring a benefit raffle with the proceeds to be used to help restore the lighthouse. Tickets are $5 each for four great prizes. Tickets may be purchased at Adelaides in Ocean Park, The Picture Attic in Long Beach, Shoalwater Cove Gallery in Ilwaco, in the Cape Disappointment State Park stores in the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and North Head Lighthouse grounds, and at the Saturday Market on Sept. 1. For further information, please call 642-4144.

Wednesday, Sept. 5

Head Start Preschool Enrollment

    LONG BEACH  Its that time of year again! Head Start is taking applications for preschool enrollment. Head Start serves low-income families with children from three-to-five years old, preparing them for entry into kindergarten. Beginning Sept. 20, classes will be held four days a week for three and a half hours a day. Breakfast and lunch are provided each day. There is no cost to eligible families. Slots are filling up quickly, please call 642-5471 or stop by the Head Start Center, 2611 Pacific Ave. N., Long Beach, to schedule an appointment.

Adventure Day volunteers

    OCEAN PARK  WellSpring is sponsoring a training session for volunteers interested in helping with Adventure Day on Sept. 5 and Sept. 6 in Ocean Park. Adventure Day is a leadership and communication skill-building opportunity for sixth graders in the Ocean Beach School District. This training is free for participants helping with the Adventure Day program this fall. This training is essential for new facilitators and a great refresher for previous facilitators. For details, contact Melissa Sexton at 642-9343.

Neptune Classic Movies

    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 Sept. 5 is My Man Godfrey, starring William Powell and Carole Lombard. 1936. 95 min.

Future Events

Drill conductor course

    ASTORIA A two-day drill conductor course on marine safety and survival training is being offered Sept. 6 and Sept. 7 from 7:45 a.m. to        5 p.m., each day at the Clatsop Community College Marine Sciences Building in Astoria. The course is free of charge and meets all the state and federal requirements for commercial fishermen. The topics of instruction include but are not limited to: personal safety gear, a personal safety kit, safety regulations, onboard drills, dewatering pumps, cold water survival skills, hypothermia, an in-water practicum and much more. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Call 503-240-9337 or 503-240-9373 to register.

Preserving fruits/vegetables & more

    ILWACO  Ilwaco Timberland Library is hosting a session called Preserving 101, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 6 for adults. Educator Toni Gwin from the Washington State University Pacific County Extension will answer your questions on canning, pickling, drying and freezing. Need your pressure canner gauge tested? Wondering if grandmas applesauce is safe to eat? If you are taking the time to preserve, take the time to make it safe. If you cant make it on the Sept. 6, you can drop off your gauge early for testing. For more information call 642-3908.

Slow drag time

    ILWACO Its almost time again for the Slow Drag at the Port of Ilwaco, set for Friday, Sept. 7 from 4 p.m. to dark. Come test your skills and luck at this fun event, or just come watch the fierce, fun competition.

Rod Run

    OCEAN PARK Its coming … the 29th Annual Rod Run to the End of the World is scheduled for Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 at Wilson Field in Ocean Park. The spectator gate opens at 8 a.m., with a variety of fun events scheduled throughout both days, including music, the show and shine, poker run and more. There will be a cruise after the show and shine, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 8. In addition, look for the barrels around the field for non-perishable canned food donations. Check out their website at www.beachbarons.com for more information or call 665-3565. In addition the city of Long Beach is providing free trolley rides from 3rd and Oregon streets in Long Beach departing at 9:30 a.m., and every 30 to 45 minutes both days, with the last trip to the field at 3 p.m., and the last trip from Ocean Park at 4:30 p.m.

David Irish in concert

    OCEAN PARK On Saturday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., David Irish will be in concert at Ocean Park Community Church at 268th and Vernon Avenue in Ocean Park. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy his music and be blessed by his rich, tasteful message in song. The evenings activities will wrapup with campfire fun and fellowship.

Get prepared

    OCEAN PARK September is National Preparedness Month. Ocean Park Timberland Library is hosting a session called Get Prepared Pacific County, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m., Sept. 8 for adults. Join presenters from Pacific County Emergency Management to discuss how to take care of yourself and your family in a tsunami or other emergency. Learn how to make a family emergency plan and a survival kit for home or car, and leave with an emergency light jar. For more information call 665-4184.

Celebrating 65 years

    OCEAN PARK Ocean Park Community Church at 268th and Vernon Avenue is celebrating 65 years of service in our community with a variety of events scheduled. On Sunday, Sept. 9 at 11 a.m., everyone is welcome to gather for open heir worship, an outdoor church service with singing, testimony, prayer and devotion.  This will be followed at 1 p.m., with an all-church barbeque potluck.  The church will provide the main course barbeque and beverage. For those coming, bring a favorite supper dish to share. Please R.S.V.P. by calling 665-4548, or email vmcole2@oceanparkcommunitychurch.com. Events continue with a prayer and faith service in the afternoon. Local pastors and ministry team leaders will be bringing the word of hope, serving together, bringing messages of healing, offering the opportunity to have prayer for healings and more. An all-church gospel-sing celebration begins at 6 p.m., to which everyone is welcome.

Heroes Dinner

    LONG BEACH On Sept. 11 at 6 p.m., the Long Beach Elks Lodge is holding an honorary dinner for all first responders. First responders include firefighters, law enforcement, emergency medical services, technical and surf rescue personnel, emergency personnel, Coast Guard.  First Responders and their guest are invited to a free dinner that includes salmon, rice pilaf, Mediterranean vegetables, salad, roll and dessert. Those planning to attend should R.S.V.P through their agency or contact the Elks at 642-2651.

Sports Boosters golf

    SURFSIDE The Ilwaco Sports Boosters are holding a fundraising golf tournament on Sunday, Sept. 16 at Surfside Golf Course.  Registration is at 8 a.m., with the scramble-shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Teams consist of four players and the cost is $160 per team. Tee sponsor fees are $50. The fees include 18 rounds of golf with lunch. There will be awards for longest drive, closest to the pin, longest putt and more. If you have questions call 665-4148, or Jeri at 665-6494, Dana at 783-2800, Jaymi at 244-0671 or David at 244-9041.

Diabetes & Neuropathy

    ILWACO  Steve Bell, D.O., will give a presentation at the next Diabetes Support Group on diabetes and neuropathy, from 1:30 p.m. to        3:30 p.m., Sept. 19 in the Ocean Beach Hospital meeting room. This presentation is free and open to the public. If you have questions call 642-6314 or 642-6308.

Audubon meeting

    LONG BEACH On Sept. 22 at 4 p.m., the Discovery Coast Audubon will meet at 106 24th Street NE in Long Beach, to decide how you wish Discovery Coast Audubon to represent you in the future! This meeting is offered to all who enjoy birding and viewing wildlife. Come enjoy ideas and future plans for this chapter. If you have questions call 642-1310.

Strengthening families

    LONG BEACH  Beginning Monday, Sept. 24 and continuing each Monday through Nov. 5, the public is invited to participate in  workgroup for parents and youth ages 10 to 14. There will be a wide range of topics for parents/caregivers including: making rules and consequences, solving problems, ways to show love and support and more. Youth will learn how to handle frustration, resist peer pressure, get along with others and more. Each session includes a free meal and childcare is available. Pre-register by calling 783-2356. The cost is $35 but scholarships are available.