Community Calendar: 6.13.2012

Published 5:00 pm Monday, June 11, 2012

Wednesday, June 13

Blood drive

    ILWACO  American Legion Don R. Grable Post 48 and the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 13 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 SE Lake Street in Ilwaco. Any healthy person age 18 or older and weighing at least 110 pounds may be eligible to donate blood. Valid identification is required for all blood donations. For information call Teresa Bryan at 642-2041 or schedule online at www.redcross.org, and use the code peninsula.

Ilwaco Merchants

    ILWACO  Ilwaco Merchants Association holds their monthly general membership meeting June 13 at 8 a.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. For more information, please call Clint Carter at 642-8667.

Archery meeting

    LONG BEACH  Bear River Archers meet at 7:30 p.m., at the Bear River Archery range located at 85th and Sandridge, next to Lone Fir Cemetery. On the agenda will be election of officers. Anyone interested in archery and/or bowhunting is welcome to attend. Then on June 16 there will be a club shoot beginning at noon. For more information call 783-2453 or 783-1059.

All comers track & field

    ILWACO  The popular all-comers track and field program is again happening June 13 and June 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Peterson Field in Ilwaco. The meets, which ask for a $2 donation to made to Ilwaco Sports Boosters Club to benefit IHS track programs, have a variety of events and age groups for all competitors. The long jump, shot put, discus, softball throw, plus running events such as the 100-, 200-, 400-, and 1,600-meter runs and the 2×200 family relay are among the events athletes will compete in. Competitors will be broken into a variety of age groups for competitions. Pre-registration is not necessary, just show up for the fun meets. For more information contact Sarah Taylor, IHS track coach at 244-1244.

Al-Anon Family Group

    SEAVIEW Peninsula Al-Anon Family Group meet 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.

Caregivers support

    KLIPSAN  Caregivers Support Group meets at Golden Sands Assisted Living Facility at 21608 O Lane in Ocean Park on June 13 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. For more information call Don Cantrell at 642-3787, ext. 203.

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 June 13 is Donovans Reed, starring John Wayne, Lee Marvin. 1963. 109 min.

Thursday, June 14

Flag Ceremony/Disposal of Worn Flags

    LONG BEACH At 4 p.m. on Flag Day, Thursday, June 14, behind the Elks Lodge, next to the post office at Washington and 2nd North in Long Beach, members of the American Legion Post #48, the Elks (B.P.O.E. 1937), and the Veterans of Foreign Wars will observe Flag Day. There will be a short program honoring the flag and American Legion members and a Coast Guard Honor Guard will perform the ceremony for the disposal of unserviceable flags. Any members of the public who have worn and faded flags that should be retired with respect may bring their flags to the ceremony or take them to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, any fire station or to the Long Beach City Hall before June 13. The public is invited to the ceremony, which will be followed by cookies and coffee or juice.  If you have questions, please call Post Commander Dick Wallace at 642-4188, or Auxiliary President Connie Soditus at 665-6626.

Meet the candidate

    OCEAN PARK Candidate for Pacific County Commissioner Frank Wolfe is holding several information gatherings to meet the public. They are as follows: at Adelaides Books, 1401 Bay Avenue in Ocean Park from 4 p.m. to     6 p.m., Thursday, June 14; from 2 p.m., to 3 p.m., Thursday, June 21, Long Beach Coffee Roasters, 811 Pacific Ave S, Suite 12 and from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at Olde Towne Trading Post Antiques, 122 Lake St., Ilwaco.

Public input on parks

    CHINOOK Should the State Parks system operate more like an enterprise-based hospitality industry, a public conservation asset based mostly on grant and tax funding, or perhaps a system of parks freely standing as community non-profit entities? What do people love about their park system, and what improvements need to be made? A meeting is scheduled in Chinook on June 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Fort Columbia State Park Theater, 475 Highway 101 to discuss these topics and others. Ideas are being sought through email and in meetings with legislators, stakeholders and in public meetings.

Garage sale

    NASELLE ESA Alpha Theta will have a garage sale on Thursday, June 14, Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Naselle Fire Hall. For more information please call 484-3844.

Silent Auction

    NASELLE  The Friends of the Naselle Library are holding their second annual silent auction from June 14 through June 26. Items will be on display at the Naselle Timberland Library on Parpala Road during regular library hours. The auction will end with a community picnic on the Tuesday, June 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Winners will be announced at the picnic. Items for auction include handmade baby quilts, horse riding lesson, a custom made sterling sliver messy nest pendant, local organic strawberries, a party with Thistle Down at the Magic Tree House, a handmade fused glass dish, baked goods, watercolor painting, along with many more donations from local businesses and local artisans. Check out the items on their Facebook page. If you have any questions contact the Naselle Timberland Library at 424-3877.

Bunco

    KLIPSAN  Peninsula Bunco Club hosts a game the second Thursday of each month starting at 6 p.m., at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach. The next game is June 14. The public is welcome. There is a $6 charge for each player; $1 is for the use of the senior center and the other $5 goes towards the prize payout at the end of the session.  For information call 642-0071 or 360-318-4164.

Line dancing

        LONG BEACH Line dancing on the Peninsula is offered at Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. Dancing for beginners is from        5 p.m. to 6 p.m.; intermediate and advanced dancers hit the floor from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and couples dance beginning at 7 p.m., each Thursday, except the fourth Thursday of the month. Everyone is welcome  the cost is just $3 per person per class. Come check out this fun activity, you dont need a partner. Call Linda at 783-2389 for more information.

Free Thursdays

    ILWACO Thanks to the generous support of the Port of Ilwaco, you can visit the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 SE Lake Street in Ilwaco on Thursdays free of charge. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Bring the family and come see what treasures our local museum has to offer.

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 Toastmasters 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, June 15

Medicines information

    NASELLE A discussion on the effects of medicines as we age will be held at noon on June 15, at Friday Club at United Church of Christ Congregational Church located at 14 Parpala Road in Naselle. The talk will be led by a member of the Olympia Area Agency on Aging. Everyone is welcome.  Lunch will be served at noon. Call Pat at 484-3844 for information.

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 Greg Parke, and lots of fun so come downtown and enjoy.

Info booth & more

    LONG BEACH The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be manning a booth at the Columbia Pacific Market in Long Beach each Friday through September. Stop by, visit and see what they are all about. They are also selling raffle tickets to raise money for the club to buy emergency response backpacks. For information call Douglas Levitt at 642-0736.

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.

Art around town

    PENINSULA During the next two months, Peninsula Arts Association members are showing artwork at the Ocean Beach Hospital in Ilwaco.  There are paintings in oil, watercolor and acrylics, as well as collage, pastels and photography. All artwork is framed, signed and most are for sale. At the Ilwaco library, pastels by Joyce Wingett and photography by Nancy Meyrick are on display with most for sale also. There are a wide variety of subjects at both venues that everyone will enjoy.

Saturday, June 16

Garlic Festival

    OCEAN PARK 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. 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.

Doggie Olympics

    LONG BEACH  The next Doggie Olympics is set for Saturday, June 16 at the Bolstad beach approach in Long Beach. Not just for purebred dogs, the Doggie Olympics is for all dogs including those of questionable  parentage, and will include a variety of fun events such as the Rip Van Winkle sleep off, dunking for dogs, peanut butter lick, doggie dash and many more. Pre-registration begins on Friday, June 15. Call 642-2400 for information or visit www.doggieolympicgames.com.

Bikes for Books

    OCEAN PARK A Bikes for Books yard and garden sale is June 16 and June 17 at the Rodluns home, 28907 V and Joe Johns Road in Ocean Park. Purchase beautiful planters and yard décor to benefit our school reading programs. Sponsored by the Masons. Call 665-3037 with questions.

Bees, Butterflies & Birds

    LONG BEACH  The public is invited to a community class at the Long Beach Grange on Saturday, June 16 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., when Alisabeth Buck will share her expertise in how to create an oasis for wildlife in your garden and the steps involved in getting certified as a wildlife habitat, including how to provide food, water and shelter.  The Long Beach Grange is located at 5715 Sandridge Rd.  This class is free to Grange members, $5 for non-members. For more information, call 642-4953.

Stamp Club

    LONG BEACH Peninsula Stamp Club meets at 11 a.m., June 16, at the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

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 On Saturday and Sunday, come to downtown Long Beach and enjoy free horse and wagon rides around town, performances by the Beards Hollow Pirates, a sidewalk chalk art contest and more.

Cribbage

    LONG BEACH The 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, June 17

Rumpelstiltskin auditions

    ILWACO  Auditions for Rumpelstiltskin, a world premier musical theater, will be held Sunday, June 17, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the River City Playhouse, 127 Lake Street in Ilwaco. Four sopranos, altos, tenors and basses are needed for the chorus. Feel free to bring your own piece of music to the audition. Performance dates are Sept. 21 through Sept. 30.  For more information, call Wilma Frankovich at 665-3550.

Monday, June 18

Whooping cough vaccine

    LONG BEACH The Long Beach branch of the Pacific County Public Health and Human Services Department is offering the Pertusisis, also known as whooping cough, vaccination at one remaining clinic, to be held on Monday, June 18 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the county building located at 7013 Sandridge Road, Long Beach. Times are by appointment so if you are interested, call 642-9349 and press 2 to reach the secretary.  This clinic is for those 19 and older. If you have children under the age of 19 please contact your healthcare provider to check on whether they need a vaccination. The health department has a limited number of vaccines supplied by the state that is free to you if you are uninsured or your insurance does not cover the vaccine. Also available is privately purchased vaccine that is $35 for the vaccine and $33 for the office visit. There is a sliding fee for the office visit based on your income. If you have questions, call 642-9349.

Friends of Chinook

    CHINOOK  Mark your calendar for the Friends of Chinook School annual meeting set for 7 p.m. June 18 at the Chinook School gymnasium. Call 777-8211 for information.

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, June 19

CERT training

    LONG BEACH The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency is hosting a 10-week training course for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). This free training begins June 19 and runs every Tuesday through Aug. 25, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pacific County Administration Building on Sandridge Road in Long Beach. Participants are not required to attend all courses, though complete attendance is required to graduate from the program. Courses include: disaster preparedness, fire safety, disaster triage, disaster medical, victim search, rescue organizations, team organization, disaster psychology and animal rescue. Trained CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace in the event of a disaster. To register contact Natasha Nesbitt at 642-9409 or via email at nnesbitt@co.pacific.wa.us.

PAA meeting

    LONG BEACH Peninsula Arts Association is holding their general membership meeting at 6 p.m., June 19 at the Depot building in Long Beach, just opposite the Dennis Company parking lot.  On the agenda is planning for the groups various upcoming events. The program will be Conversation and Art, an easy to do, fun project. Call Michael Cox at 665-6398.

ESA officer installation

    NASELLE ESA Alpha Theta will be having a potluck and installation of officers at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, June 19 at the home of Judy Kent. For more information please call 484-3844.

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, June 20

Memorial dedication

    KLIPSAN The community is invited to the memorial dedication being held in the park at Golden Sands Assisted Living Center on June 20, at      3:30 p.m. The flag pole dedication will be in memory of Lester F. Smith, and the engraved brick path will reflect and commemorate various families, businesses and loved ones. There will be light refreshments afterward in the lobby.

Diabetes support

    LONG BEACH  The June Diabetes Support Group meeting is set for June 20 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Church of the Nazarene meeting room at 13th Street N., in Long Beach. The theme of this months meeting is behavior change and goal setting and it will be presented by Denise Ross RN, CDE. These group meetings are free to the public. Call 642-6308 or 642-6314 for more information.

Grief support

    SEAVIEW A Grief Support Group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m., in the fireside room at Peninsula Church Center at 5000 N Place in Seaview. Call 800-772-1319 if you have questions, or just come to this support group.

Big Book meeting

    PENINSULA Ocean Parks big book meeting is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m., at 1904 Bay Avenue, Suite 4. All are welcome. If you have questions call 503-380-9758 (cell).

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 June 20 is The Ugly Dachshund, starring Dean Jones and Suzanne Pleschette. 1966. 93 min.

Future Events

Gardening Chat

    OCEAN PARK The public is welcome to attend an informal gardening chat at the Ocean Park Library community room the third Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. June 21 will be a planning meeting for the Long Beach Peninsula Edible Gardens Tour, which is scheduled for Aug. 12. For information call 665-3061.

Free Artist Discussion

    OCEAN PARK From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., on June 22, Bay Avenue Gallery at 1406 Bay Avenue in Ocean Park will host Arizona artist Katie Bechtel. She will discuss clues in How to Read a Painting. These clues make it easier for us to understand the artists intended message. The public is welcome. Call 665-5200 for information.

The Bee Social

    NASELLE On June 23 join in celebrating the 6th Annual Pollinator Week, an international celebration of the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles. The event runs from        10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is $35, which includes lunch catered by Fred Johnson, Seattle chef-turned-farmer. Seating is limited, so register early. For more information or to reserve your seat, go to the festival page at www.beementor.com/bee-social. Applications are also being accepted for vendors contact Julie Tennis at beementor@gmail.com to apply. Proceeds go to support BeeMentor.coms outreach efforts and the production of fresh, local produce at Freds Homegrown Produce in Naselle.

Beach To Chowder Walk/Run

    LONG BEACH  Walk or run a 5K or run a 10K at the Beach To Chowder Walk/Run in Long Beach on Saturday, June 23. After working up your appetite with the walk or run of your choice, get ready to have delicious clam chowder. Pre-register in person the day before from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or register on the day of the race from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., at the Train Depot building located at 3rd and NW Pacific Highway in Long Beach. The 5K walk is non-competitive. Strollers and spectators are welcome on the 5K run/walk. Dogs are also welcome, but must be leashed and under control at all times. For the 10K run, runners will compete in one of nine age-group divisions. Trophies will be awarded to the top overall male and female finishers in all race divisions. All participants will receive medals. For more information about the Beach to Chowder Run/Walk, please visit www.beachtochowder.com.

Jazz & Show tunes

    FORT COLUMBIA To celebrate the opening of its new home at the Fort Columbia Theater, Peninsula Association of Performing Arts (PAPA) is presenting a Jazz and Show Tunes concert on Sunday, June 24, at 3 p.m. The concert features Tom Trudell at the piano, and Brooke Flood singing many jazz favorites and memorable Broadway show tunes.  The concert will be a nostalgic look back in time for all in attendance. Light refreshments will be available at intermission. Tickets will be $7 (with children under 15 years old free). A sophisticated new lighting system and new high-tech equipment for the sound system will add to the enjoyment. PAPA is pleased to announce an agreement with the Washington State Parks Department to have an official home for all their events. As part of this long-term agreement, PAPA will compensate the Parks Department for each adult ticket sold, and the Parks Department will forgive the requirement for those attending PAPA events to have a Discover Pass.

Military Officers Association meeting

    ASTORIA The Lower Columbia River chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will meet at 5 p.m., on Sunday, June 24 at the Silver Salmon restaurant in Astoria. Commissioned and warrant officers of the seven uniformed services, active, retired or reserve and their spouses are eligible to belong. Reservations should be made by June 21, by calling Lynne at 503-458-5241 or email lleland@centurytel.net.

Conservative party potluck

    OCEAN PARK  The Conservative Potluck group will meet on Monday, June 25, at 6 p.m., at the Ocean Park fire hall on Ridge Avenue. Rick Winsman, Republican candidate for State Senate, will speak, as will candidate for the 19th District Representative, Dixie Kolditz.  Bring a dish to share and your questions and concerns. All conservatives welcome, regardless of party affiliation.  Call Judi MacPherson at 665-0567 with any questions.

NPIA Meeting

    OCEAN PARK The North Peninsula Improvement Association is holding its annual meeting beginning at 7 p.m., June 26 at the Ocean Park fire hall. The purpose of this meeting is to elect a board of directors and officers. Members must have their annual dues of $10 paid up to date in order to vote. Membership is open to owners of property located north of Cranberry Road. NPI A has initiated community improvements and projects including include flood control, junk car removal, illegally stored RVs and trailer removal, the North Beach Water District and the Beach To Bay Trail. The public is welcome as input is necessary for continuing improvements in our community. For information call Tom Morrow at 665-5858.

Trek across Tokeland

    TOKELAND  The second annual trek across Tokeland will be Sunday, July 1.  Registration takes place at the Tradewinds on the Bay starting at 9 a.m. The $5 registration includes a sack lunch. Trek the beach, stroll through the woods, meander the golf course and maybe even more. Purchase a short or long-sleeve T-shirt with the design by Katelyn Chudecke.

Specialty Sales

    LONG BEACH Join us Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a specialty sale at the Long Beach Grange. Upstairs, will be a Kids Stuff Sale, including clothing, games, toys, furnishings, books and beyond!  Downstairs, is a sporting goods and tool sale. If you are interested in having a table to sell your wares, please contact Robyn at 777-8898.  Table rental is $10 per table per day and the table is provided.

Art in the Park

    OCEAN PARK Come one, come all to Roy Sheldon Park in Ocean Park for Art in the Park, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 4. Come enjoy various forms of local art while you wait and watch the Fourth of July parade. Anyone interested in joining this event should contact Colleen at 665-5385.

Starving Artists Sale

    KLIPSAN The Peninsula Arts Association is having their annual Starving Artists Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 7 at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center at 21603 O Lane in Klipsan. This venue consists of artists cleaning out their studios. Nothing is priced at more than $50, many are priced less than that. Proceeds go to benefit the scholarship fund. PAA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Call 665-4592 for more information.

Commissioner candidate forum

    KLIPSAN  The public is invited to meet the county commissioner candidates at an open forum on July 12, at 7 p.m., at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center, located at 21603 Pacific Highway in Klipsan. The Willapacific Chapter of the AAUW, American Association of University Women, will host the issues forum. Candidates for commissioner position one are Warren Cowell, Bill Herman, Scott McDougall and Steve Rogers. The candidates for commissioner position two are Fred Hill, Richard Makowski, Bryan West and Frank Wolfe. All of the candidates will be available for questions regarding the issues during and after the forum. We encourage your participation in learning what relates to our community and what each candidate brings to the issues. For more information call 665-6074.

Attention women and girls

    LONG BEACH Come to the Long Beach Grange, located at 5715 Sandridge Road, the second Sunday of each month now through December at 1 p.m., and bring your talents in arts, crafts, poetry, photography, cooking, canning, crocheting, sewing and any other craft/hobby you are interested in.  Come with a desire to chat, teach and learn from each other. Refreshments will be available. (Grange membership is not required). The grange is a voluntary organization that is dedicated to helping build a better community through teaching, sharing and serving.

Fourth of July parade

    OCEAN PARK  To celebrate the Independence Day holiday, the Peninsula serves up fun with many family-friendly activities including the Funtastic grand parade on Wednesday, July 4 at noon in Ocean Park. See the many floats, pets, marching bands, fire engines, horses and much more from a front row seat along the downtown streets. Kids and adults alike enjoy this down-home style main street parade.

Fireworks show

    LONG BEACH On July 4, starting at dusk (9:30 p.m. or so) fireworks will be set off in front of the boardwalk between Sid Snyder Boulevard and Bolstad Avenue in Long Beach. Plus you can enjoy the hours of spectacular before and after show fireworks that can be seen up and down the length of our 28 miles of beach. This is one of those has-to-be-seen-to-be-believed events. Watch the fireworks show from one of the oceanfront hotels, sitting on the beach in your beach chairs or even in your vehicle or sitting anywhere in the downtown area near the beach. With plenty of areas to view the fireworks, there is always room to see the spectacular show!

Feel the Thunder

    ILWACO On Saturday, July 7, starting at dusk, you dont want to miss the Feel The Thunder fireworks show at the Port of Ilwaco. Bring your chairs and sit comfortably overlooking the picturesque docks to watch the beautiful display without ever getting sand in your shoes. Ample parking and a beautiful water setting make this event a must-see also. Vendors are also open along the docks offering food and more before, during and after the fireworks display.  

Soccer workshop

    OCEAN PARK Youth ages 4 through 12 are invited to learn the basics of futbol at a workshop hosted by New York youth soccer coach Sashamani Francois. From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 11 and Sunday, Aug. 12, Francois will teach new futbol techniques at Ocean Park Elementary. The fee to participate is $25 per day or $40 for both days. For more information, log onto www.futurestarsfutbolny.com, or contact manager Chloe Leichman at 206-919-4379 or chloe.leichman@gmail.com.

Managing chronic illnesses

    ILWACO Teaching individuals to take charge and manage their chronic illnesses in partnership with their physicians is the focus of the upcoming workshops at Ocean Beach Hospital in Ilwaco. this series of classes will be held on Thursday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., starting July 12 and running through Aug. 16. Space is limited. For more information contact Denise Ross, RN at 642-6308.