Community Calendar: Oct. 3, 2012

Published 5:00 pm Monday, October 1, 2012

Wednesday, Oct. 3

Box tops for education

    PENINSULA The Ocean Beach School District participates in the Box Tops for Education and the Labels for Education programs. This is an easy way to help out our schools. For every box top you clip, the school will receive 10 cents. That may not sound like a lot, but it adds up quickly. Each school can receive up to $20,000 per school year from clipped box tops. Grab your scissors and keep an eye out for the Box Tops for Education logo on the products you use every day. Also the Labels for Education program is a fun and easy fundraising program designed with busy families in mind as an alternative to traditional fundraising. By saving and redeeming product UPCs and beverage caps from participating products, schools can earn free educational merchandise. Drop your collected box tops and labels off at the Long Beach School on Washington Street, Ocean Park Elementary School or at the Chinook Observer office at 205 Bolstad Avenue East in Long Beach.

C.G. Auxiliary

    CAPE D The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62 meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Cape Disappointment. For information call Lee at 665-6882.

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 Oct. 3 is One of our Aircraft is Missing starring Eric Portman and Godfrey Tearle. 1941. 106 min.

Thursday, Oct. 4

Masonic dinner

    ILWACO Occident Lodge No. 99 will hold a dinner at 6:30 p.m., with a meeting following at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 4. All Masons are welcome. (Note: This is not a potluck dinner as previously reported, the meal will be provided.) Call 665-4618 for more information.

Bunco for Food4Kids

    LONG BEACH The Long Beach Elks holds bunco the first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m., at 110 N. Pacific Highway. These are potluck gatherings so bring something to share. The cost is $5, which goes to support the Food4Kids backpack program. Prizes will be awarded to winners. This program provides a backpack with food for needy kids to take home on Fridays so they have something to eat on the weekend. If you have questions call 642-8244.

Aging council meeting

    PORT HADLOCK Olympic Area Agency on Aging meets at 10 a.m., Oct. 4 via conference call. On the agenda is the review and approval of the 2013-16 legal, nutrition and transportation subcontracts and appointment of an advisory council regional disabilities representative. Please call Carol Ann Laase at 866-720-4863 for meeting information.

No book donations

    OCEAN PARK Due to construction at the Ocean Park Library they cannot accept book donations at this time. Please take donations to the Ilwaco Library if you need to get rid of them or if at all possible, keep them until the Ocean Park Library once again has a place to hold them. If you have several boxes of books you can inquire at the library and they will give you a phone number to call where arrangements might be made for a Friends board member to pick them up.

Friday, Oct. 5

Art show

    LONG BEACH The 42nd annual fall Peninsula Arts Associations art show is set for Oct. 5 through Oct. 8 at the World Kite Museum, located at 303 Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach. For information go to www.beachartist.org.

CR Country Days

    CATHLAMET Friday, Oct. 5 is start of the Columbia River Country Days. There will be a 4-H open house at the Wahkiakum County fairgrounds, then a slow moving parade as well as various events at Two Islands Farm Market, plus cooking demonstrations, a garden tour and more at the community garden. On Saturday, Oct. 6 the open house continues, there will be a farm tour and the Grays River covered bridge dinner. Tickets are available at the Bank of the Pacific. All proceeds support the Wahkiakum County Extension and 4-H programs. For information call 795-3278.

Community Historian Project

    ILWACO  The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum is hosting a 15- week project called Community Historian Project with the goal to develop a cohesive group of knowledgeable people who can be called upon for information and who can become a heritage resource to their communities. The Community Historian Project consists of 15 weeks of one-day classes, speakers, tours, demonstrations and opportunities (January through April), followed by an additional 15 hours of advanced training. The museum is hosting the kick-off celebration on Friday, Oct. 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with a musical performance by Willapa Hills. This is the opportunity to learn more about the Community Historian Project and to obtain an application. Please RSVP to 642-3446. The deadline for applications is Nov. 16.

Saturday, Oct. 6

OBEF dinner & auction

    LONG BEACH On Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Long Beach Elks Lodge, the Ocean Beach Education Foundation will hold their annual dinner and auction. This years theme is Wild, Wild West, with the goal of blazing the trail for students of Ocean Beach School District. Donations of items and services are needed, as well as volunteers to help the evening of the event. Please contact 642-0878 or email oceanbef@reachone.org if you can help or have a donation.

Harvest Swap & Knife Sharpening

    RAYMOND The Willapa Valley Grange, located at 290 Camp One Road in Raymond, is hosting a garden harvest swap on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. Then at 3 p.m., a knife sharpening demonstration will provide information, tools and techniques to return knives to optimal sharpness. After the demonstration, skilled Grange members are available to sharpen non-serrated knives, with a limit of two knives per person. Sharpening is by donation. For further information, please contact Adam Zeigler at 942-9792.

Family Dance & Game Night

    RAYMOND As part of their 100th Anniversary celebration, on Saturday, Oct. 6, the Willapa Valley Grange, located at 290 Camp One Road in Raymond, is hosting a night of dance and game playing fun for the whole family! At 6 p.m., there will be a social hour, dance instruction and games, followed by dance and music from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., in the auditorium and continued gaming in the dining room. Bring your happy feet, tapping toes and favorite games! This is an alcohol-free, all ages family event. All fun-seekers under age 18 must be supervised by an adult. A suggested donation of $5 per adult or $10 per family will be gladly accepted to support this community event. Music provided by The Carroll Family Band and refreshments provided for attendees. For additional information, contact Tim Kredlo at 942-8770. Come and join the fun!

Fall planting demo

    SURFSIDE Rain or shine, the annual Surfside fall planting event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m. in Surfside on the office picnic grounds at 31402 H Street. There will be a spring bulb planting demonstration with giveaways, door prizes and a raffle.  Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite planters for layering and planting.  Admission is free, with raffle proceeds going to the Ocean Park Food Bank.  For more information, call 665-4171 or email office@surfsideonline.org

Photography exhibit

    SKAMOKAWA Redmen Hall will be featuring an exhibit by local photographer Nick Deal, who has won many awards in photography at the Washington State Fair and other county fairs in Washington and Oregon. He has exhibited at many locations in Washington and Oregon including Redmen Hall last year, and was so popular we have asked him back for a one-man exhibit. He is a young man who has a unique view of the environment, concentrating on the architecture of negative and positive space giving us all a different way of seeing our world. The exhibit titled As I See It, will open on Saturday, Oct. 6 with a reception for the photographer at 1 p.m. The exhibit will run through the weekend of Nov. 17 and Nov. 18. Redmen Hall is at 1394 SR-4 in Skamokawa, and is open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. If you have questions call 795-8675.

Sunday, Oct. 7

Blessing of the Animals

    OCEAN PARK  Ocean Park United Methodist, located at 25462 U Street, will hold a Blessing of the Animals community service in their parsonage beginning at 1:30 p.m., Oct. 7. Members of the community are invited to bring their pets for the blessing, with donations for the animal shelter. There is a list of items they need listed in the Chinook Observer each week and on their website at www.beachpets.com.

Orchid Show & Sale

    SEASIDE The Sunset Empire Orchid Society has announced its 16th annual show and sale set for Saturday, Oct. 6 from noon to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Seaside Community Center at 1225 Ave. A Street in Seaside. General admission is $2 or $1 for seniors with refreshments provided.  Everyone who pays admission receives a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a wonderful plant. Orchid repotting is available for a small fee and advice is free. There will be orchids and/or supplies for sale and nine display tables of fantastic orchids for judging. For more information, call Georgia at 665-5565.

Interfaith gathering

    NASELLE All are welcome to join the Columbia Shores Interfaith gathering on the first Sunday of each month at the Naselle library community room beginning at 11 a.m. All paths and faiths are welcome. Enjoy a soul refreshing gathering of like minded souls who offer simple wisdom for complicated times. For more information go to csinterfaith.spruz.com.

Monday, Oct. 8

Quilt Guild meets

    SEAVIEW On Monday, Oct. 8 the Peninsula Quilt Guild meets at     1 p.m., at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 N Place in Seaview. At the meeting, Renee Newstrum will be giving a demonstration on How to make a Quick Quilt from Jelly Roll Strips.  Things to remember for the meeting: donation for FISH, block of the month, signature blocks, and show and tell. All with interest are welcome.

Tuesday, Oct. 9

American Legion meetings

    ILWACO  The Don R. Grable American Legion and Auxiliary Post and Unit No. 48 will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 6 p.m. in the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum.  A potluck at 6 p.m. precedes the regular meetings.  For information, please call Post Commander Terry Bryan at 642-2041 or Unit President Janet Easley at 665-5580. All veterans and their families as well as community members are welcome to attend.

Grange candidate forum

    RAYMOND  Beginning at 7 p.m., on Oct. 9, the Willapa Valley Grange, located at 290 Camp One Road in Raymond, is holding a public, nonpartisan forum to evaluate the four candidates running for the office of Pacific County commissioner. All candidates running for office will be in attendance: Rich Makowski, Scott McDougall, Steve Rogers and Frank Wolfe. Dr. Stephen Holland, superintendent of the Raymond School District, will serve as moderator. Each candidate will be allowed five minutes to introduce themselves and their campaign specifics. Dr. Holland will then present the candidates with written questions from the audience about issues important to voters. Everyone is welcome. Call 942-8368 if you have questions.

One act auditions

    ILWACO Auditions for three Christmas one-act plays will be held Tuesday, Oct. 9, Wednesday, Oct. 10 and Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. at the River City Playhouse, 127 Lake Street, Ilwaco. Needed are up to 16 actors of all ages. Included are Misdeeds at Mistletoe Mine, directed by Rob Lindberg; An Implausible Clause; directed by Sherry Ahlers and Scrooge has Left the Building, directed by Ed Ahlers. For more information, contact Sherry Ahlers at 642-7203.

Schaffer to speak

    SEAVIEW St. Peters Church in hosting a six-week series by Father Tom Schaffer. Each Tuesday, during October, from 10:30 a.m. to          11:30 a.m., the public is encouraged to come to the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 N Place in Seaview and hear this dynamic speaker.

Flu shots

    LONG BEACH The Pacific County Health Department is holding two flu shot clinics at the Long Beach office on Sandridge Road. The cost is $25. On Tuesday, Oct. 9 walk-ins are welcome from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; appointments are required for the clinic on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from         10 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call 642-9349, ext. 2 to schedule your time. Pacific County Health Department accepts Medicaid/Medicare but does not bill supplemental insurances or private insurance.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

Birders discuss eagles

    LONG BEACH  The Shoalwater Birders will meet at 7 p.m., on    Oct. 10, at a new location, in the PUD auditorium meeting room at 9610 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. The speaker is Dan Varland Ph.D., executive director of Coastal Raptors, an organization monitoring the health of bald eagles and other avian scavengers on the Pacific Northwest Coast in support of California Condor reproduction planning. In this program, Dr. Varland will discuss the trapping, marking and tissue-sampling techniques used to monitor bald eagles, common ravens and turkey vultures in coastal Oregon and Washington. He will also discuss test results that could lead to the reintroduction of the California Condor to Oregon and Washington. Also, Long Beach-based volunteer researcher Suzy Whittey will speak on her project to locate and study all the eagle nests on the Peninsula. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Helen Hackett at 665-3593.

Build a Robot!

    ASTORIA On Oct. 10, at 6:30 p.m., youth in grades three through eight are invited to come and learn about robots. They will be participating in the 4-H Eco-Bot challenge. In this 2012 National Science Experiment, participants will build and program a robot to clean up a simulated environmental spill  a mission that in real life would be too difficult or dangerous for humans to carry out. This is a free workshop and is open to 4-H and non-4-H members, however, it is limited to 28 participants, so sign up soon. It will be held at the 4-H Clubhouse at Clatsop County Fairgrounds. On this day, millions of young people across the nation will do this same experiment as part of the 4-H National Science Day. For more information or to sign up, call the OSU extension office at 503-325-8573.

Caregivers support

    LONG BEACH A caregiver support group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the PUD auditorium at 9610 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. The group is designed to provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are providing care to another. For more information call Don Cantrell at 642-3787 ext. 226.

Ilwaco Merchants

    ILWACO Ilwaco Merchants Association holds their monthly general membership meeting at 8 a.m., the second Wednesday of every month at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. Be part of your community, be involved! For more information, please call Clint Carter at 642-8667.

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 Oct. 10 is Man for all Seasons starring Paul Scofield, Robert Shaw. 1966. 120 min.

Future Events

Living well workshops

    ILWACO Ocean Beach Hospital and Medical Clinics is hosting the next free workshop on Living Well with Chronic Conditions. Invest in yourself and join this informative workshop to gain skills in managing symptoms such as pain, fatigue, sleep problems, depression or concerns for the future. Each workshop runs from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., starting on Thursday, Oct. 11 and continuing on Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8 and Nov. 15. For additional information or to sign up for the workshop call Iris Andersen at 665-4760.

Hospice remembrance event

    OCEAN PARK The public is invited to a Hospice Remembrance Event set for Friday, Oct. 12 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., at Ocean Park Lutheran Church at 24002 U Street. This is an opportunity to join in a gathering of our community to honor those who have died and to support their loved ones. This event is hosted by Harbors Home Health and Hospice. If you have questions, call 642-3623.

Local DAR meeting

    OCEAN PARK  Ocian in View Chapter of DAR meets at 1 p.m., Oct. 12 in the Ocean Park library. Contact Mary Ellen Langridge at 665-5615 for more information.

Water Music Festival

    PENINSULA Attend the 28th annual series of Water Music Festival concerts from Oct. 12 through Oct. 14. This years festival theme is Music of the Masters and WMF offers four concerts featuring outstanding performers such as the Miramont Trio, classical guitarist Scott Kritzer, the Golden Flute Chamber Trio, and Swing Fever. Concert-goers will be treated to chamber music, light opera and swinging jazz from the 30s and 40s. Active military personnel and families are admitted free to the Friday evening, Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon concerts.  For concert details and ticket information, visit watermusicfestival.com or call 665-4466.

One Sky, One World

    LONG BEACH The World Kite Museum is celebrating the multi-cultural kite and the ocean of air that we all share by flying kites at the same time as people in 35 different countries. Everyone is invited to join and visit this event on the Bolstad beach approach from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14. Kites of all sizes and variety are encouraged, and participants should be sure to sign the 2012 international register in the pavilion. Free kite-making will be available in that same Bolstad pavilion. For information call 642-4020 or email at info@worldkitemuseum.com.

Clamming

    PENINSULA The first razor clam dig of the season is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point on Saturday, Oct. 13 through Monday, Oct. 15, pending marine toxin tests, with digging allowed between noon and midnight. The best time to start is an hour or two before low tide and it is recommended you take a lantern for evening digs. Harvesters are allowed to take no more than 15 razor clams and must keep the first 15 they dig, regardless of size or condition. All diggers age 15 and older must have a 2012-13 fishing license to harvest clams. Each diggers clams must be kept in a separate container. Licenses are available at numerous local businesses.

Cranberrian Fair

    LONG BEACH  A celebration of local harvest including all things cranberry will take place on the Long Beach Peninsula, centered around the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, on Oct. 13 and Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Foods, crafters, bog tours, and more will showcase the areas rich heritage during the Annual Cranberrian Fair. Collectible buttons are $5 each and cover admission to all events at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. The Cranberry Museum is free. The museum in Ilwaco will host a variety of vendors, offering handmade items such as pottery, jewelry, hand-turned wooden bowls, paintings, cranberry vine baskets, homemade peach/cranberry pies and more. The Cranberry Trolley runs on the hour from the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum to the Cranberry Museum from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Space is limited and seating is on a first come, first served basis. For more information please call 642-3446.

Chinook Tribe meeting

    ASTORIA  The Chinook Tribal Council meets on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m., at Fort Clatsop in the Netul Room, in Astoria. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. There will be a potluck luncheon but remember there are no kitchen facilities at this location. If you have questions call 875-6670.

Ham Radio

    NASELLE  Pacific County Amateur Radio Club meets Oct. 13 at       9 a.m., at Hunters Inn in Naselle. Anyone interested in ham radio is encouraged to attend. For more information contact Dick Lemke at 665-2438 or Bob Cline at 665-4496.

Pioneer Club starts

    ILWACO Pioneer Club at New Life Church in Ilwaco starts on Monday, Oct. 15 and run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Geared for youth in first through sixth grades, Pioneer Clubs is a fun place where kids learn Christian values, grow spiritually, study, memorize and apply scripture, learn practical life skills and develop life-long Christian friendships. For more information, contact Debbie at 777-8715 or via cell at 360-957-0842.

Diabetes & Your Feet

    OCEAN PARK  From 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Oct. 17, the public is invited to the Diabetes Support Groups information session at Family Worship Center on the corner of 20th and Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park. The topic will be diabetes and your feet, a very important topic, presented by Denise Ross, RN, CDE. As always, it is free to the public. Call Denise Ross at 642-6308 or Deanna Duret at 642-6314.

AAUW Candidate Form

    LONG BEACH  The Willapacific Branch of the AAUW will host a voters forum on Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Long Beach Elks Lodge at 110 N. Pacific Highway. Candidates for county commissioner positions one and two, along with senate and state candidates will be there to take questions and present their positions of issues in the upcoming election. The issues being focused are: charter schools, same-sex marriage and legalization of marijuana. (There will be speakers representing both sides of the charter school issue.) Community members can submit questions ahead of time printed on 3×5 cards and sent to P.O. Box 385, Long Beach, WA 98631, or before the forum begins for presentation to the candidates. No questions will be taken from the floor. For more information call 244-3867.

Drop, cover & hold

    PENINSULA Everyone is invited to join thousands across the state of Washington for Drop, Cover and Hold set for 10:18 a.m., on Oct. 18. This is a great Washington shake out drill. Participating is a great way for your family and/or organization to become better prepared to survive and recover quickly from a big earthquake. For information call 642-9409.

Oktoberfest

    CHINOOK Friends of the Chinook School are hosting the eighth annual Oktoberfest Chinook Style at the Chinook School gymnasium on Saturday, Oct. 20. Dinner and the silent auction run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the live auction is set to start at 8:15 p.m. Tickets for adults are $20; tickets for children under 12 years old are $10, and all are available at the door. Enjoy a superb German-style food menu, a wine raffle and live music by the Beach Buddies. All proceeds benefit the restoration of the Chinook School building.

Photo Contest

    PACIFIC COUNTY Camera enthusiasts are invited to submit entries to a fall photo festival sponsored by the Friends of the Willapa Wildlife Refuge. Closing date for pictures featuring refuge scenery and plants or local wildlife will be Nov. 2. There are three subject categories  refuge scenes, wildlife and native flora. Entry photographs need to be 8×10 inches (preferably glossy print) and can be left at the Picture Attic located in Long Beach or at the Refuge office at 3888 State Route 101 in Ilwaco, along with the entry fee of $10. At the annual membership meeting on Nov. 10, the entries will be displayed and attendees will select their favorite.The first prize winner will be awarded $50, a years membership in the Friends of the Willapa Wildlife Refuge organization and display of the winning photo in 2013 Friends publications and on its website. Second and third place photographers will receive prizes of $30 and $20 respectively and a Friends T-shirt. For questions about Friends of the Wildlife Refuge, membership or the photo festival, contact Sandy Nielson at 665-2540 or Nancy Beliveau at 707-364-6158.

Voice of Democracy

    PACIFIC COUNTY  The National Veterans of Foreign Wars is proud to announce scholarship programs for students. The two programs, titled Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen, are open to students in the sixth through 12th grades. Students enrolled in public, private or parochial schools, or a home study program are eligible to participate. VFW Chapter 3721, the local chapter, will be the focal point for entrants on the Long Beach Peninsula and Naselle. Entry forms are available at the local schools and can be obtained from the chapter by calling 665-3458 or 665-2513. Deadline for entries to the local chapter is Oct. 30.