Community Calendar: 6.16.2012

Published 5:00 pm Monday, May 14, 2012

Wednesday, May 16

Naselle Library closed

    NASELLE The Naselle Timberland Library will be closed Wednesday, May 16 for staff training. The library will resume its regular schedule Friday, May 18. The Ocean Park, Raymond and South Bend Timberland libraries will be open as usual.

Astoria DAR

    ASTORIA  Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meet May 16 at 11 a.m., at the Astoria Golf and Country Club  Madora Bahr will be the guest speaker. Members and women interested in joining may call Regent Sue Glen at 503-861-0574 or Chaplain Evelyn Laughman 503-325-4683 for reservations or information.

Diabetes Support Group

    ILWACO The theme of this next meeting is Mindful Medications, presented by Neal Mathews, PharmD., from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., on May 16 at the Ocean Beach Hospital meeting rooms. For more information call 642-6314 or 642-6308.

Al-Anon Family Group

    SEAVIEW Peninsula Al-Anon Family Group meets on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 4603 Pacific Highway in Seaview. This is a confidential fellowship for persons with friends of family members affected by alcohol. Call 642-2611 with 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 May 16, is Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm, starring Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride. 1953. 81 min.

Thursday, May 17

Gardening chat

    OCEAN PARK All with an interest are welcome to join an informal gardening chat at the Ocean Park Library community room on May 17 at 2 p.m. The topic will be best gardening-at-the-beach tips. If you have questions, please call Lisa at 665-3061.

The Sparrow

    ILWACO Ilwaco Timberland Library is hosting a discussion of the book The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., May 17 for adults. For more information call 642-3908.

Family day @ the library

    RAYMOND Raymond Timberland Library presents superheroes as part of the family day at the library set for 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., May 17 for children. Zip! Boom! Wow! Kids are invited to come hear super stories, play super games and have super fun. For more information call 942-2408.

Toastmasters

    ILWACO  Ilwaco Toastmasters group meets from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., the first, third and fifth Thursdays of each month at the Ilwaco Community Building. Another Toastmaster group meets from noon to 1 p.m., on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 139 Howerton in Ilwaco (at the Port of Ilwaco). Attendees will learn about public speaking, listening and leadership. Call 503-791-2806 or go to www.toastmasters.org for information.

Friday, May 18

Takko on KMUN

    ASTORIA Washington State Rep. Dean Takko will be Chinook Observer editor Matt Winters guest on After Deadline, a news conversation show on KMUN National Public Radio at 9:30 a.m., Friday, May 18. Listen in at 91.9 FM for an interesting discussion of state politics, the recently concluded legislative session and other topics. All After Deadline conversations are available to listen anytime on www.chinookobserver.com.

Game night

    NASELLE From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on May 18, all ages are invited to Naselle Timberland Library for family game night. Attendees can play games and enjoy pizza, drinks and popcorn. The library has video games, board games, building sets and more. For more information call 484-3877.

Bag it

    LONGVIEW The public is invited to join the Willapa Hills Audubon Society and the Lower Columbia College Biological Society in viewing a free screening of the documentary movie, Bag It on Friday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m., in the Wallenberg Auditorium at Lower Columbia College. This film explores our plastic world and the environmental implications of the 12,000 plastic bags Americans throw away every minute. Anyone interested in this important issue is welcome to attend. Call 360-577-7720 for more information.

Farmers Market

    LONG BEACH The 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 and fun, so come downtown and enjoy.

Folk art exhibit

    ILWACO A folk art exhibition, organized by the Washington State Historical Societys Traveling Exhibition Service, which includes 14 informative panels on the folk artists of Washington state, will be on display at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street in Ilwaco from May 18 through July 29. This particular program focuses on traditional folk arts as expressed in handmade objects as well as in performance arts such as music, song, dance, and storytelling. Our region is represented by Wilho Saari of Naselle. Saari is a kantele player in the tradition of his Finnish ancestors who has a wide knowledge of the history of the kantele, as well as a sincere commitment to many other aspects of Finnish folklore. The kantele generally has from 15 to 40 metal strings and produces a harp or bell like sound. He will present a concert during the exhibition opening on Friday, May 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Pinochle

    LONG BEACH  The Elks Lodge at 110 N. Pacific Hwy., in Long Beach has open pinochle games each Friday beginning at 12:30 p.m., in a back room of the lodge. The cost is $1.50 and you need not be a member to play. Call 642-2749 or 541-601-2542 with questions.

Saturday, May 19

Market open

    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.

Shred-A-Thon

    LONG BEACH Arthur Strand Insurance, along with Liberty Northwest and Safeco Insurance companies are sponsoring a shread-a-thon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, May 19 in the parking lot behind Strand Insurance and the Chinook Observer office at 205 Bolstad Avenue East in Long Beach. Come shred documents, such as old tax documents, bank statements, cancelled checks, credit card documents, financial statements, old business records and more all free of charge. There is no need to remove paper clips or staples, but binder clips must be taken off, and no plastic can be included please ensure you bring paper documents only. Call 642-2345 for more information.

Surf perch derby

    LONG BEACH The 12th annual surf perch derby is set for Saturday, May 19 at the Bolstad approach. The registration booth is open from       5:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. Pre-registration is $30 per person (or $35 on the day of the tournament) and includes the Kiwanis Club breakfast. Weigh-in can be done from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., winners will be announced at 3:30 p.m., with prize money awarded. The all you can eat pancakes will be served from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., and includes pancakes, ham, scrambled eggs, cranberry juice, coffee and milk. The breakfast is open to the public for $9 per person, kids 12 and under eat for $4. If you have questions, call Dale Jacobson at 642-3632.

Family Fair

    RAYMOND  Are you a parent or guardian with young family? Come to the Family Fair May 19 in the Raymond High School gym and get connected to resources found within North Pacific County to ensure your child enters school ready for success. The Family Fair runs from 10 a.m. to         2 p.m., and includes hands on activities for young children and resources for their families. Lunch will be provided. Your child will experience art, gardening, music and active play. Take home a book. Enjoy a performance by the Chinook and Shoalwater singer and dancers, The Matt Baker Comedy Stunt Show at noon, and childrens music performer Nancy Stewart, who will be kick off Know & Grows family concert series at 2:30 p.m., at the Raymond Theater. The Know and Grow Early Learning Coalition is the creator of the Family Fair. The coalition promotes early learning and healthy child development in North Pacific County by connecting families and caregivers with community resources.

Spring planting

    SURFSIDE  Surfside Homeowners Association is sponsoring a spring planting event (rain or shine) on Saturday, May 19 at 1:30 p.m., at the west side of the 306th Bridge by Memorial Park on I Street. Just follow the Surfside Event signs. Rachel Gana is scheduled as featured master gardener. Admission is free with door prizes, giveaways, and a $1-a-ticket raffle. All raffle proceeds will go to the Ocean Park Food Bank. For more information, contact Ann Thoreson at 665-3464, Sheila Wallace at 665-2309 or the SHOA Office at 665-4171.

Bayside Singers concert

    OCEAN PARK & CHINOOK At 3 p.m., on Saturday, May 19 at Ocean Park Lutheran Church on U Street, and Sunday, May 20, at the newly restored Chinook Gym Theater, dont miss the Bayside Singers concert. Directed by Barbara Poulshock, this spring concert will include several compositions and arrangements by her, and even a piece composed especially for this group. Donations are gratefully accepted to defray music expenses.

Mental Health Walk

    LONG BEACH  The annual Mental Health and Wellness Walk begins at 9 a.m., on Saturday, May 19 at the Bolstad approach in Long Beach. Walking along the Discovery Trail, youth and adults of all ages will walk in support of local education and outreach as part of Mental Health Awareness Month. Participating teams and individuals include NAMI Pacific County, the Ilwaco Youth Empowerment Squad [YES], and Willapa Behavioral Health staff. For more information contact Carole Wiegardt at 665-3712 or Erin Moore at 642-3787.

North Head L/H anniversary

    ILWACO  The public is invited to attend the 114th anniversary of the North Head Lighthouse at Cape Disappointment State Park in Ilwaco set for Saturday, May 19. Self-guided tours of the Lighthouse Keepers Residence, memories shared by those who lived at or cared for the lighthouse, live music by the Ilwaco High School Jazz Band, and refreshments will be available. There will be raffles and prizes, with the ticket proceeds going to support The Keepers of the North Head Lighthouse mission to restore and preserve the North Head Lighthouse. You can also tour the North Head Lighthouse and lantern room from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of the anniversary celebration. Tours are $2.50 for adults and free for children 7 to 17. Children must be 7 years or older to tour the lighthouse. Parking is limited at the North Head Lighthouse. Participants may park at the Cape Disappointment State Park campground store lot and take the transport van to the lighthouse. The Discover Pass is required to attend this event.

Beach Baron Cruise

    LONG BEACH  On Saturday, May 19, the Beach Baron Car Club will be cruising to Cannon Beach to Mos Restaurant for lunch. They will leave Pioneer Market at 11 a.m. and plan to arrive at Mos around 12:30 p.m. The public is welcome to come participate. For more information call 665-3565.

Tea by the Sea

    ILWACO  The third annual Tea by the Sea and luncheon will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, May 19 at Pacific Bible Church, 501 N 101 in Ilwaco (on hill across from Black Lake). Tickets are $8 each. The special speaker is Judie Kasemeir, who will be ministering hope and encouragement. Please R.S.V.P. by May 14. Call PBC at 642-4844 or email pb_church@centurytel.net to reserve tickets and you can pay at the door.

Trash & treasures

    NASELLE Martha Circle of the Naselle Congregational Church at 14 Parpala Road is holding their annual trash and treasures sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on May 19. Come and check out the baked goods, quilts, craft items and much more, plus coffee and cookies will be served.

Cribbage

    LONG BEACH The Longest Beach Cribbage Club meets every Saturday at 1 p.m. at Pioneer Tavern in Long Beach. The play will be according to ACC rules. The cost is $5, with double elimination and 100 percent payback. Anyone with an interest is invited. For more information call 642-3994.

Sunday, May 20

Fore the Furrballs

    LONG BEACH Signups are now underway for the annual Fore the Furrballs golf tournament at Peninsula Golf Course set for May 20. Call 642-2828 to register as space is limited. The $30 per person includes a nine-hole, two-person scramble, a delicious lunch, prizes and field events, with mulligans for sale. There is a $10,000 hole-in-one prize, and big raffle tickets available. This event is sponsored by the South Pacific County Humane Society and Peninsula Golf.

Otterson feed, auction & more

    CHINOOK  On Sunday, May 20 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., the public is invited to the Chinook Restaurant and Lounge for a spaghetti feed, silent auction and more to raise money for Joyce Warner/Otterson, who has been diagnosed with lung cancer. In addition to the great food and great auction, there will be great music performed by Steve Delzell, her son. If you have an item to contribute, call Jan at 642-2929. Also, an account has been set up at TLC Credit Union in Astoria for any cash donations to help offset medical expenses. Call 503-791-6510 for more information.

Musical gems

    RAYMOND Willapa Harbor Chorale will present an evening of musical gems at their annual spring concert on Sunday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at the historic Raymond Theater.  These gems include show tunes, a bit of jazz and some traditional spirituals. The choir is directed by Rick Gauger, with Beth Ginther as accompanist.  Soloists include Dean Bryan, Randy Carlson, Brenda Hayward, Laurie May, Jim McGinnis and Linda Snodgras. A highlight of the concert will be the invitation of all former chorale singers in the audience to join their voices with the choir for two special numbers.  All old-timers are asked to come to the Raymond Elks at 6 p.m. for a rehearsal prior to the concert. Please call Rick Gauger at 942-2661 for more information.

Flower baskets

    PENINSULA The Ilwaco High School class of 2012 continues to sell flower bowls and baskets. Prices for hanging baskets are $28 each or two or more $25 each; 14-inch flower bowls are $20 each or $18 for two or more bowls. All proceeds benefit the Class of 2012 Substance Free Graduation Party. Bowls contain alyssum, dianthus, dusty miller, geranium, lobelia, marigold, pansy, petunia, salvia, snapdragon, verbena and viola. Baskets are filled with Bacopa (Creeping Charlie), Nemesaia, Sanvatalia, Calibrachoa, geranium, New Guinea Impatiens, Fuchsia, Verbena and Petunia. Plants will be available for pick up mid-May. Please contact Sheryl Schisler at 306-607-1380; Sabrina Coffin at 244-2792; or Leslie Allgaier at 503-929-7400.

In Their Footsteps

    FORT CLATSOP Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, Fort   Clatsop is pleased to announce   the   next   installment   of   its In Their Footsteps free speakers series. The   program   is Astoria: History in Images by Jeffrey Smith on Sunday, May 20 at 1 p.m. in the Netul River Room of the Fort Clatsop visitor center. Drawing on the more than 23,000 photographs in the Columbia River Maritime Museum archives, Jeffrey Smith has compiled the recent book Astoria, part of the Images of America series by Arcadia Publications. He will share some of the images that, for a variety of reasons, were left out of this book and the stories that go along with these historic photos of Astoria. The book, Astoria is available for purchase at the Lewis & Clark National Park Association bookstore in the visitor center. Smith will have a book signing following his presentation. For more information, call the park at 503-861-2471.

Monday, May 21

AA meetings

    OCEAN PARK and SEAVIEW Alcoholics Anonymous has two group meetings on the Peninsula. The Ocean Park group meets at 7:30 p.m., at the Ocean Park Methodist Church at 1202 262nd Place on Mondays and Fridays. The second group meets seven days a week at 6:30 a.m., noon and 8 p.m., at 4603 Pacific Highway in Seaview. For more information you can call 642-2902 or go to http://area72aa.org.

Tuesday, May 22

Kaino farewell

    SOUTH BEND On Tuesday, May 22 from noon to 3 p.m., the public is invited to a farewell gathering in the commissioners meeting room in the courthouse annex, for Jon Kaino, who has served as a commissioner in Pacific County for more than 19 years. This is a potluck meeting so bring a favorite finger food to share.

Town hall meeting

    SOUTH BEND Willapa Alliance for Youth (WAY), in conjunction with Teen Advocacy Coalition and Washington State Family Policy Council, will hold their first annual town hall meeting on Tuesday, May 22, at the Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce. A free spaghetti dinner will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m., catered by Hamps 101. At 6 p.m., the keynote speaker, Debbie Elmore, program director of the Mediation and Settlement Center for Grays Harbor and Pacific counties, will speak on creating and fostering healthy relationships with children and teens. Community discussion will follow from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All members of the community are invited and encouraged to attend this event.  For more information about the town hall gathering or WAY, contact Allie Friese at 875-9343 extension 2636, or afriese@co.pacific.wa.us.  

Masonic meeting

    ILWACO Occident Lodge No. 99 meets at noon every Tuesday for a no host luncheon at the Imperial Schooner Restaurant at the Port of Ilwaco. Sojourners are welcome. For information call Jim at 665-6577 or Norm at 642-2258.

Wednesday, May 23

Food bank openings

    OCEAN PARK Ocean Park Food Bank has a few volunteer openings.  Volunteers are needed to help on the first Wednesday of each month to move cases of food around following monthly deliveries. In addition a few people are needed as occasional back-up help distributing food during business hours. Call 244-3969 or pick up an application at the food bank.

Chair yoga

    NASELLE  On May 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., adults are invited to Naselle Timberland Library for chair yoga with Terrie Powers, certified yoga teacher, and Lakshmi Voelker, a certified chair yoga teacher. Enjoy an evening of Hatha Yoga, combining yoga exercises (asanas) to tone, strengthen and align the body with breathing techniques (pranayama) to quiet the mind. Chair yoga adapts traditional yoga poses for sitting, so anyone can do it regardless of age or physical condition. Wear comfortable clothing and come with an empty stomach. For more information call 484-3877.

READY!  Seminar for Parents

    LONG BEACH READY! for Kindergarten seminars for parents of children ages 0 to 3 will provide you with information about how your child learns, as well as materials and activities you can use at home to make learning easy and fun. These seminars will be held at the Early Childhood Center at 305 5th Street SE, next to Long Beach School. Attendees will go home with some wonderful free toys! From noon to 1:30 p.m., May 23, parents of children ages 0- to 12-months should attend; from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., on May 25, parents of children ages 1- to 2-years-old should attend; and from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., also on May 25, parents of children ages 2- to 3-years-old should attend. Please call Rosanne at 642-8586 for more information and to reserve your free spot!

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 May 23, is Against All Flags, starring Errol Flynn, Maureen OHara, Anthony Quinn. 1952. 84 min.

Future Events

Blood Drive

    ILWACO Ocean Beach Hospital and Medical Clinics is teaming up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive at the hospital located at 174 First Avenue North in Ilwaco, on Thursday, May 24, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Blood products are routinely transfused to those with cancer and other diseases, organ transplant recipients, premature babies, and accident and trauma victims.  One donation can help save up to three lives, according to the Red Cross. Those interested in donating can schedule an appointment by calling Geri Marcus at Ocean Beach Hospital at 642-6405, or schedule online at www.redcrossblood.org, code: oceanbeach.

Library book sale

    OCEAN PARK  The Friends of The Ilwaco-Ocean Park Libraries used book sale will be held May 25, May 26 and May 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Ocean Park Timberland Library.  Some books are marked specially; all others are $1 per hardbound and trade paper and $.50 for regular size paper. All proceeds are for the benefit of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park libraries.

Humane Society Grrrage Sale

    LONG BEACH The South Pacific County Humane Society is holding their annual garage sale on Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, May 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at l6l5 Pacific Avenue N, in Long Beach. They are accepting donations at the same location Monday, May 21 through Friday, May 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please call Mike Litawa at the Breakers (642-4414) for special arrangements for large items. This is a no-kill shelter and all money collected will go to the feeding and sheltering of animals.

St. Marys rummage sale

    SEAVIEW  St. Mary Altar Society is holding their annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on May 25 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on May 26. There will be raffle tickets available for great prizes and a $1 bag sale on May 26 (after mass) and on May 27 (after mass). Donations will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 21 through May 24. In addition, lunch will be available. For further information call Julie Harris at 665-3008.

Memorial Day

    PENINSULA On Monday, May 28, the American Legion and Auxiliary Don R. Grable Post and Unit No. 48, the Elks Lodge B.P.O.E., and the Veterans of Foreign Wars will observe Memorial Day.  Observances will begin with raisings of the American Flag at Oysterville Cemetery at       8:45 a.m., Ocean Park Cemetery at 9:15 a.m. and Lone Fir Cemetery at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m., the main program at the Ilwaco Cemetery will be held, followed by a program at the Black Lake Memorial in Ilwaco. Following that program, attendees are invited to enjoy lunch and a speaker at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. For further information please call Post Commander Dick Wallace at 642-4188 or Unit President Connie Soditus at 665-6626. Everyone is welcome to attend and honor those who have answered the final call of their country.

Commercial fishermen course

    ASTORIA On May 30 and May 31 from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., the MERTS campus of Clatsop Community College is offering a drill conductor course on marine safety and survival training. The class is free but pre-registration if required. Topics of instruction include: personal safety gear, personal safety kits, safety regulations, onboard drills, dewatering pumps, USCG rescue, preparation for emergencies, cold water survival skills, hypothermia, an in-water practicum, patching and plugging, marine fire fighting, immersion suits and personal floatation devices, signals, EPIRBs and much more. Call 503-240-9337 or 503-240-9373 to register today.

Visitor bureau meeting

    LONG BEACH The public is invited to attend the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, May 31. It will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the World Kite Museum located at 303 Sid Snyder Drive SW, Long Beach. Light refreshments will be served. Please R.S.V.P. to Dierdre at 642-2400 or dierdre@funbeach.com if you plan to attend.

Meals on Wheels fundraiser

    RAYMOND A spaghetti dinner fundraiser will be held Friday, June 1 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 324 Jackson Street in Raymond. The dinner will benefit Pacific County Senior Center and Meals on Wheels Program. Dinner is $5 a plate and includes spaghetti with Monicas special sauce, green salad with Italian dressing, garlic French bread, ultimate chocolate cake and a beverage. There will be a silent auction with local artisans artwork. Come to dinner and see the new facility.

Dollars for Scholars

    SKAMOKAWA Mark your calendars for June 2 for the 12th annual Derby Dollars for Scholars scholarship barbeque and sturgeon derby at the Wahkiakum County fairgrounds in Skamokawa. The 7th annual Rods and Reels Car Show will also be happening at the Skamokawa Grange Hall and the fairgrounds park. Barbequed salmon and chicken with potato salad and rolls will be served for lunch from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. You can come for lunch and enjoy the festivities as well as admire the cars at the Rods and Reels car show without entering the derby. The fishing derby will have raffle tables where you can win merchandise such as a BBQ, picnic table, camping gear, a pontoon boat and more. Raffle tables for the car show include numerous fun items too. The lucky ticket holder for each of these drawings will take home the goods! Remember the more you enter the better your odds. A silent auction will be occurring throughout the day with the high bid announced during the awards presentation and raffle drawing beginning at 4:30 p.m. All proceeds from the Sturgeon Derby and Rods and Reels car show are used for scholarships for the Wahkiakum and Naselle Grays-River Valley High School students. Remember that this is an event to raise funds for scholarships to help our graduates and many lucky individuals will win prizes doing just that.

Carman Live In Concert

    ILWACO  Sunday, June 10 at 4 p.m. one of Christian musics most well known artists is coming to Ilwaco. This unique and powerful talent is coming to the Peninsula, appearing at Pacific Bible Church (on the hill above Black Lake in Ilwaco). Admission is only $10. Tickets are selling fast.  Seating is limited, but all ticket holders are guaranteed seating. A love offering will be received. Carman has sold millions of CDs and DVDs, starred in the hit movie The Champion, and was named Billboard Magazines Artist of the Decade. For more information or to purchase your tickets call Diane at 244-9126 or Pacific Bible Church at 642-4844. Dont miss this incredible opportunity Carman in concert!

Monte Carlo Night

    LONG BEACH Place your bets on the Boys and Girls Club of the Long Beach Peninsula and everyone wins at Monte Carlo night set for June 12 at the Lost Roo in Long Beach, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission tickets are $50 each and $100 for Texas Holdem. Your ticket purchase includes one free drink, a tapas bar and $25 in scrip to play gaming tables (blackjack, craps, roulette). Drawings for special baskets donated by local businesses, a 50/50 raffle, plus another for a big screen TV will be offered. Admission tickets are on sale at the Boys & Girls Club administration office at the Black Lake Community Center in Ilwaco, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are tax deductible, and all participation will help support the only rural club left in the nation. For more information please call us at 642-8668 or visit our website at boysgirlsclub@centurytel.net.

Garlic Festival seeks local vendors

    OCEAN PARK The Northwest Garlic Festival is looking to shake things up a bit. Known over the years for everything garlic, (including ice cream), the festival planners are working to increase another aspect of the event local seafood cuisine and hand crafted merchandise. The 2012 Garlic Festival runs June 16 and June 17, and is located at Wilson Field, just two blocks south of Bay Avenue on Sandridge Road in Ocean Park.  Vendors and artisans may register for a booth through the OPACCs website, www.opwa.com, or by stopping in at the Chamber office Tuesday through Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., (1715 Bay Avenue, Ocean Park). A 10 x 10 site costs $100 for the two-day, outdoor event.  Sites with electricity run $125. There are discounts for multiple spaces and the deadline to register and pay is May 23, or until all spaces are filled. In order to participate in the annual festival, vendors and artisans are required to sell items inspired by garlic and are urged to keep the festival motto in mind, Its Chic to Reek. Because the festival limits the number of booths carrying similar merchandise, it is best to register early to guarantee a spot. For more information on the Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce and all other events happening during the year, visit www.opwa.com.

Call For Art, Garlic Poster Contest

    OCEAN PARK  Peninsula Arts Association announces the opening of this years Northwest Garlic Festival Poster Contest. This is the third year PAA has run the poster contest for the Ocean Park Area Chamber event. The 31st NW Garlic Festival Poster will be a limited, signed edition of 100, packaged in a protective clear bag with a backing board and certificate of authenticity. The contest is open to the public with a cash prize of $150 (and two posters) awarded to the winning artist. Entry forms are available on PAAs website www.beachartist.org, or may be picked up at the OPA Chamber Office (1715 Bay Ave, Ocean Park), Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 pm. The deadline for entries is May 15. The winning artist must be available to sign printed posters before a June 8 reception for the poster reveal. This reception, held at Lighthouse Realty in Ocean Park, will be the first time collectors may purchase the hard to get, low numbered editions.  Complete contest information is available on PAAs website or by calling 665-6041. This years festival will be expanding participation from local seafood restaurants and artists are encouraged to keep this in mind when creating their entries.