Community Calendar: 3.30.11

Published 5:00 pm Sunday, March 27, 2011

Wednesday, March 30

Bunco for breast cancer

LONG BEACH The Peninsula Bunco Club is accepting tax-deductible donations for raffle auctions and prizes at the 3rd Annual Bunco for Breast Cancer, a local fundraiser set for May 7. All monies stay local! Call 665-5760  if you need more information or can help.

Spring break deal

ILWACO Visit the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 SE Lake Street in Ilwaco through April and get $1 off admission or visit 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. 

Grief support 

SEAVIEW A Grief Support Group meets every Wednesday 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.

Womens group

OCEAN PARK A womens spiritual growth group is from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., Wednesdays at the home of Mace Kahlsdorf in Ocean Park. Rev. Mary Evelyn Long will lead this group. Call 665-5300 or 665-6691 for more information.

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 March 30 is After the Thin Man starring William Powell, Myrna Loy and James Stewart. 1936. 112 min.

Thursday, March 31

Free CPR

OCEAN PARK Pacific County Fire District No. 1 and the Ocean Park Eagles Auxiliary are working together to provide CPR training to the community for free. A CPR class will teach you how to recognize a heart attack and what you can do to help save someones life. Grant monies secured by the Eagles Auxiliary fund the event, and the fire district provides instructors certified by the American Heart Association. The class will be held on Thursday, March 31 at 10 a.m., at 1412 262nd Place in Ocean Park. Please call Suzy at 665-6688 to reserve a space in the class.

WellSpring grants

PACIFIC COUNTY WellSpring Community Network is currently accepting applications for mini-grant activities from groups who serve children and/or families in the Long Beach Peninsula or Naselle communities. Past grants have been awarded for parenting enrichment classes, summer band camp, basketball camp, and youth adventure programs, among many others. Awards range between $50 and $500, on average. The application deadline is March 31, and all grant funding must be spent by June 30. To obtain an application, visit www.wellspringpacific.com or call 360-783-1090.

Line dancing

LONG BEACH Line dancing on the Peninsula is offered at Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. Through the summer, dancing for beginners and intermediates is from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.; and advanced dancers hit the floor from 6 p.m. to 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.

Thrift store

ILWACO On March 31, a large relief truck will come to the Green Dragonfly thrift store (107 Lake Street in Ilwaco) between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. The truck will be there to pick up used and useful household item donations, which will be delivered to areas directly affected by natural disasters. Please bring all donations to the shop the day before.

Tsunami forums

PACIFIC COUNTY The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) is hosting a series of Lets Talk tsunami community forums throughout Pacific County. There will be a question and answer session about the recent tsunami advisory event as well as a chance to give community input regarding tsunami evacuation routes, assembly areas, and signage. Contact the PCEMA office at 875-9338 for more information on future workshops.

DivorceCare

OCEAN PARK DivorceCare is a weekly seminar and support group for people who are separated or divorced. Its a place where you can be around people who understand what you are feeling and where you can hear valuable information about ways to heal from the hurt of divorce. DivorceCare groups meet every Thursday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., (open enrollment) for 13 weeks at Peninsula Baptist Church, 23802 Pacific Hwy, Ocean Park. Call 665-5100 for more information.

Toastmasters

ILWACO Ilwaco Toastmasters Night Owls group meets from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Ilwaco Community Building. The Lunch Bunch group meets from noon to 1 p.m., on the second and fourth Mondays in the community room at the Ilwaco Community Building.

Art Around Town

PENINSULA Peninsula Arts Association has something to brighten your day three local artists are showcasing some of their work during March and April. At Ilwaco Library are paintings from Joan Taplin, at Ocean Beach Hospital enjoy paintings by Judy Leonard and Aileen Roberts, and at the county building on Sandridge Road are paintings from Jean Nitzel and Ruth Carpenter. 

Zumba

KLIPSAN All ages are encouraged to come and join the Zumba classes at the Peninsula Senior Center from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost is just $1. Call 665-3999 for information.

Friday, April 1

Rummage sale

OCEAN PARK From 9 a.m. to         4 p.m., Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2, there will be a huge rummage sale at 23515 Pacific Way in Ocean Park to benefit Dunes Pool. Call the pool at 665-5542 for information or to donate items.

Fantasticks weekend

ILWACO Tickets are on sale for Peninsula Players presentation of The Fantasticks, book and lyrics by Tom Jones, music by Harvey Schmidt. This show continues at 7 p.m., April 1 and April 2 and April 8 and April 9; and at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 3 and April 10 in the River City Theater, 127 Lake St SE in Ilwaco. Rita Smith directs this production. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the Imperial Schooner in Ilwaco, Stormin Normans in Long Beach and at Okies Thriftway in Ocean Park. Call 642-8667 if you have questions.

Art Show & Sale

LONG BEACH Peninsula Arts Association announces the 20th Annual Spring Art Show and Sale, April 1 to April 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the World Kite Museum located at 303 Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach. Over 40 artists compete in 25 possible categories during this show. In addition, Inspired Creations shopping experience, featuring art and art inspired work for same-day purchase, allows even more art from the exhibiting artists to be on view. An art raffle of donated work benefits the PAA High School Graduate Scholarship Fund and the Art Enrichment Program. Best in Show Winner of the 40th Fall 2010 Art Show, Andrea Traphagen, is the featured artist of this event. Admission is free and parking is plentiful. For more information visit www.beachartist.org, call 665-6041 or check out the group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/paabeachartist.  You dont have to be an artist to support the arts!

Veterans hotline

PACIFIC COUNTY Military members, veterans and their families are encouraged to use the suicide hotline specifically for armed services personnel at 800-273-8255 (press one). In addition mental health appointments are available by calling 503-273-5058.

Redmen Hall exhibit

SKAMOKAWA Redmen Halls new exhibit is an antique exhibit and sale run by archivist Keith Hoofnagle. This is a collection of antiques not exhibited before with many of them for sale. This exhibit will run for Thursdays through Sundays. Then opening on April 9 and running through May 23 will an exhibit by artist Patrick Carrico, who is working in Cathlamet schools as a therapist for children at risk. He describes his work as utilizing found art supplies, creating his pallet from building supplies, cast off house paint and traditional fine art media to create a sincere visualization of the world around him as it is from what it is. Redmen Hall is located in Skamokawa right off S.R.4. The telephone is 360-795-3007. 

LB Merchants

LONG BEACH The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, April 1 at 8 a.m., at Bensons Restaurant, 504 S Pacific Ave., in Long Beach. For more information call Steven Linhart at 642-5625.

Al-Anon 

KLIPSAN An Al-Anon daytime group meets on a new day of the week Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the meeting room at Golden Sands Assisted Living. Find help and hope and how to deal in a healthy way, in a safe environment. Call 665-5300 for more information. 

Saturday, April 2

Oysters and Art

ILWACO Peninsula Rotary is presenting their 6th Annual Oysters & Art Fundraiser on April 2, at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. Oysters & Art is a benefit for youth programs, including the Boys and Girls Club of the Long Beach Peninsula, the Family Health Center at North Beach childrens dentistry program and the Peninsula Arts Associations Youth Scholarship Program, along with a small portion allocated to our International projects. In addition to the silent and live auctions, there will be delicacies from our areas top restaurants, great entertainment, exciting balloon popping and just an all around good time for everyone. Tickets are just $30 and may be purchased from any local Rotarian. For information call Cheri Diehl at 244-2660 or Judi Stidham at 642-0837. The SW Pacific County Peninsula Rotary Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and artists may be entitled to a deduction as a charitable contribution. 

Ducks Unlimited Banquet

ASTORIA The 34th annual banquet of the North Coast Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will be held on Saturday, April 2, at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. The event includes a fine dinner, live and silent auctions and assorted raffles and games of chance. Wildlife art, carved decoys, firearms and useful merchandise are featured. About 30 guns will be auctioned or given away. Regular ticket price is $45.  Special ticket packages are available for youths, significant others and sponsors. All tickets include the dinner, DU membership and magazine and a chance at the door prize gun. Members of the Long Beach DU chapter are especially invited and will only need to pay the $25 dinner cost. Tickets and information are available from Jennifer Biamont at 503-738-5580. Advance purchase is highly recommended.

Sunday, April 3

Winter heating help

PACIFIC COUNTY Coastal Community Action is making appointments for those who are income eligible for energy assistance. Call 533-5100 or 800-828-4883 to get more information.

Backpack ministry

OCEAN PARK The Ocean Park United Methodist Church and the Kiwanis Club of Ilwaco and Long Beach are seeking donations of money or various food items in individual serving sizes to put in backpacks to send home with needy children in our community who dont have food to eat on the weekends. Some of the items needed include: V-8 juice or 100 percent orange juice, hot chocolate, oatmeal, cold cereal, granola bars, breakfast bars, muffins, bagels, bread, crackers, peanut butter and jelly, fruit cups, canned fruit, fresh fruit, chili, tuna kits, macaroni and cheese singles, Top Ramen, ravioli, soups, raisins, pudding cups, applesauce, string cheese and similar. If you have questions call 665-4177 or mail your monetary donation to Food4Kids, c/o Ocean Park United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 326, Ocean Park, WA 98640.

Monday, April 4

AARP meeting

KLIPSAN The next monthly meeting of AARP is at April 4, at noon at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. This is a potluck meeting. Call Dale Shoemaker at 642-2205 for more information.

LB council

LONG BEACH The Long Beach City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at city hall located at 115 Bolstad Avenue West. April meetings are set for April 4 and April 18. The agenda is available at www.longbeachwa.gov or at city hall prior to the meeting. These meetings are open to the public. Call 642-4421 for additional information.

Port of Peninsula

NAHCOTTA The Port of Peninsula meets the first and second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the port office meeting room. The April meetings will be held April 4 and April 11. These meetings are open to the public. Call 665-4547 for additional 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, April 5

Neil Simon Comedy

ILWACO Auditions for Peninsula Players production of Neil Simons comedy Gods Favorite will be held on Tuesday, April 5 and Thursday, April 7 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the River City Theater, 127 SE Lake Street in Ilwaco. The comedy includes three women and five men. It is the story of Job from the Bible as if he were living in the present time. For more information, call director Robert Lindberg at 665-0590. 

Yes, free lunch!

SEAVIEW Yes, there is a free lunch every Tuesday through April 12, from     11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at to St. Peters Episcopal Church at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Street in Seaview. There will be soup from some of our fine local restaurants served with delicious bread, coffee or tea. The public is warmly invited to come enjoy. Call 642-3115 if you have questions.

Naselle Library friends

NASELLE The Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library will meet at 6 p.m., April 5 at the library. Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome. For more information call 484-3877.

The Loop

OCEAN PARK From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., on April 5, adults are invited to Ocean Park Timberland Library for a discussion of The Loop by Nicholas Evans. For more information call 665-4184.

Weavers/Spinners 

ILWACO The Clatsop Weavers and Spinners meet the first Tuesday of the month (April 5) at 10 a.m., at a private home. Call Sharon at 665-5266 for location information. The group also meets the third Tuesday of the month (April 19) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most often these meetings are at the Ilwaco Heritage Museum on Lake Street in Ilwaco, but call Sharon at 665-5266 to confirm. Attendees are welcome to bring a sack lunch.

Sees Candies

LONG BEACH From now through April 1, Amanda and Marlene are selling Sees candies at the Chinook Observer, with half of all sales proceeds going directly to the Chinook Observer Relay for Life team, and from there, to the American Cancer Society. There is a good variety to choose from including truffles, assorted chocolates, assorted gourmet lollypops, peanut butter eggs, Bordeaux eggs, fluffy chicks and more. If theres anything youd like to order, call 642-8181 or stop by 205 Bolstad Avenue East, Suite 2 in Long Beach. Orders will be delivered before Easter, April 24.

Wednesday, April 6

Writers Circle

OCEAN PARK The Writers Circle meets the first Wednesdays of each month at the Ocean Park Library. The meetings are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The purpose of the meetings is to critique each others work in friendly, helpful ways. For more information call 642-6424 or 665-3835.

Advisory Board

LONG BEACH The Pacific County Advisory Board meets at 4 p.m., on April 6 at Willapa Behavioral Health, 2204 Pacific Highway North. Call 642-3787 for more information.

Free tax help

OCEAN PARK Seniors and low-income taxpayers can get free help with their 2010 Federal income taxes at the Ocean Park Timberland Library on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., through April 13. No appointment is needed this is a sign in and wait your turn service. Please bring all current tax records (including all amounts of rebates/credits received in 2010), plus a copy of all 2009 tax records/return. If you need more information, call Yvonne Howell at 665-5845. (Tax help at the Ilwaco Community Building is not available, so plan to come to Ocean Park.)

Chinook Food Bank

CHINOOK Volunteers for the Chinook Food Bank, located at 70 Houchen Street in Chinook, are handing out food on the first and third Wednesdays (April 6 and April 20) of each month only. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For questions or in an emergency, call 875-6670.

Relay for Life

LONG BEACH Team members interested in Relay for Life of the Long Beach Peninsula meet at 6 p.m., on April 6 at the Chautauqua Lodge in Long Beach. With the theme, Season of Hope, this is a wonderful way to help loved ones and those you know who have been touched by cancer. Committee meetings will be at 7 p.m., that same evening. If you have questions please call Lacie at 783-2094.

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 April 6 is Them starring James Whitmore, Fess Parker and James Arness. 1954.  94 min.

Future Events

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Clamming

PENINSULA A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point on April 7 through April 9, pending marine toxin tests, with digging allowed between midnight and noon. The best time to start is an hour or two before low tide. Low tides adjusted for Pacific beaches those days are as follows: Thursday, April 7, 10:38 a.m. 0.2; Friday, April 8, 11:17 a.m. 0.3; Saturday, April 9, 11:58 a.m. 0.3. Harvesters are allowed to take no more than 15 razor clams and must keep the first 15 they dig, regardless of size or condition. Each diggers clams must be kept in a separate container. Licenses are available at numerous local businesses.

Casper Babypants

RAYMOND Pacific Countys Know and Grow Early Learning Coalition presents Casper Babypants live in concert at the Raymond Theater on Saturday, April 9, at 11 a.m. Chris Ballew, best known as the frontrunner for rock band the Presidents of the United States of America (PUSA), is Casper Babypants and has created a huge following with the preschool set with his hooky, cool and authentic pop. Tickets are $1 each and are on sale at the Raymond Theater, Coastal Community Action office, and WSU Extension office. Tickets will also be available at the door. Call 875-8194 for information.

Red Hats meeting

OCEAN PARK The Cranberry Red Hats will meet at noon on April 9 at the Ocean Park fire hall to fill plastic eggs for Golden Sands residents Easter baskets. So bring eggs, baskets and small items to fit into the eggs such as jewelry, scarves, etc. Be sure to include something for the two men who reside there. The hostesses for this event are Ellen and Joann B. Call 642-5409 if you have questions. 

Family movies

ILWACO Ilwaco Timberland Library is hosting family movies at the Library from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., April 9 for all ages. Bring your cozy pillows and blankets from home, get comfortable and join library staff for popcorn and family-friendly movies. Browse the library afterward for movies and books to share at home. Check with library staff for the movie titles. For more information call 642-3908.

Ham Radio

NASELLE The Pacific County Amateur Radio Club meets April 9 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.

Hometown tourism day

PACIFIC COUNTY April 9 has been designated Lower Columbia Hometown Tourism Day. Local residents and guests are invited to visit nearby attractions and rediscover our own wonderful history and recreational opportunities. On this day, Cape Disappointment State Park and the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, Fort Columbia State Park and Knappton Cove Heritage Center are all offering free admission to all exhibits, their grounds and trails. Check out whats available in our community.

Rosburg chicken dinner

ROSBURG The Rosburg Club is serving their annual chicken dinner extraordinaire from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 10 at the Rosburg Hall. This full meal is just $10 for adults, $5 for children ages six to 12 and $2 for children under six. You can buy your ticket at the door, but you dont want to miss this excellent meal, which is a fundraiser for the Rosburg Hall. Call 465-2929 if you have questions.

The Diamond Experience 

RAYMOND The Diamond Experience brings the wholesome and heart-warming passion of Neil Diamonds music to the stage of the historic Raymond Theatre at 2 p.m. on April 10 as part of the Sunday Afternoon Live concert series.  Ekone Oyster and The Bank of Pacific are sponsoring this event. Tickets are $10 ($5 children, $12 day of performance) may be obtained at South Bend Pharmacy in South Bend, Sagens Pharmacy and the theatre in Raymond,  by emailing a check or money order made out to SAL to P.O. Box 22l, South Bend, WA 98586, emailing sundayafternoonlive@comcast.net, or calling 875-5831. Billy Farmer, founder and leader, sings lead vocal and plays six- and 12-string acoustic guitars. Terence Paul OHara plays keyboard and sings vocal harmony. This promises to be a tremendous evening of music.

Model RR meeting

OCEAN PARK The Peninsula Model Railroad Club meets Monday, April 11, at     7 p.m., in the Ocean Park Timberland Library community room. The program topic is weathering making your models look used and worn (realistic). Bring a model or piece of rolling stock if youd like to try out these techniques! As always, complimentary coffee and refreshments will be served. If you need further information, call Paul Wilson at 665-2545.

Democrats meet

SOUTH BEND The Pacific County Democrats meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 11 at the Pacific County Courthouse Annex, 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend. The guest speaker will be Denny Heck, who will discuss Lessons Learned from the 2010 Election. For more information email Karen Spackman at pcd@pondhouse.com, or call 484-3427.

Ilwaco council

ILWACO The Ilwaco City Council meets at 6 p.m. on April 11 and April 25 at the Ilwaco Community Building at 158 1st Ave N, Ilwaco. These meetings are open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

Legion meetings

LONG BEACH The Don R. Grable American Legion Post No. 48 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 48 will hold their regular meetings at the Elks Lodge in Long Beach on Tuesday, April 12. A potluck at     6 p.m. will precede the meetings.  Come and spend the evening with veterans and their families. For information, call Post Commander Dick Wallace at 642-4188 or Unit President Janet Easley at 665-5580.

WellSpring meeting

LONG BEACH The WellSpring Community Network will hold a meeting from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., April 12 at the county administration building at 7013 Sandridge Road. Everyone with an interest is welcome. Call 360-783-1090 for information.

Student art show

ILWACO Students in the Ilwaco High School art department are holding their annual art show set April 12 through April 30 in the main gallery at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. This exhibit will show a range of work, from beginning work up through advanced. This is a non-juried show. Viewers of the show will have the opportunity to vote for the Peoples Choice award in two categories two-dimensional and three-dimensional artwork. Museum hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. They are closed on Mondays. Please stop by and support IHS art!

LB Lions

LONG BEACH The Long Beach Lions Club meets at noon April 12 and April 26 at Bensons Restaurant in downtown Long Beach. Call 642-5625 for more information.

Alzheimer support

LONG BEACH Alzheimers Association 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 next meeting is April 13. 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 a person with dementia. For more information call Don Cantrell at 642-3787 ext. 226.

Free Kindergarten Seminar

SEAVIEW Parents of children up to five years old are invited to a kindergarten seminar that will provide information about how each child learns, as well as materials and activities for use at home to make learning easy and fun.  Attendees will go home with some wonderful free toys. Parents with kids up to two years old should attend on April 13; parents with kids from two to 4 years old should attend April 20; and those with four and five year old children should attend on April 27. Each session is from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Peninsula Church Center at 5000 N Place in Seaview. Dinner will be provided and childcare is available on site. Call Erin at 642-1319 for more information and to reserve your free space.

Youth Toastmasters

ILWACO Youth leadership helps young people build communication and leadership skills. Local Toastmaster members Jenna Austin and Kelly Jacobsen are hosting a Toastmaster Youth Leadership Program from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., April 13 through May 11. The cost is $10 per person. The workshop provides emphasis on specialized speaking and leadership skills and is geared to individual needs. Call 642-2152 for space reservation.

Transit quarterly meeting

SOUTH BEND Pacific Transit System will hold its regular quarterly board meeting on Thursday, April 14  at         10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Pacific County Commissioners meeting room at 1216 W. Robert  Bush Drive in  South Bend. There will be a public hearing to hear public comment on the Transit Development Plan 2011-16 and 2010 Annual Report.  Call 875-9418 with questions.

Monte Carlo night

LONG BEACH The Boys and Girls Club of the Long Beach Peninsula is hosting a Monte Carlo night at the Lost Roo on April 14. Doors open at 5 p.m. Casino tables open at 6:30 p.m. This is a fundraiser event to benefit the Boys of Girls Club and is for entertainment only. General admission tickets are $50; Texas Holdem Tournament tickets are $100 each. Tickets are limited and are available by calling 642-8668.

Scholarship Applications

OCEAN PARK Peninsula Arts Association awards an annual high school graduate scholarship to a student from the Ocean Beach or Naselle/Grays River School districts. Graduating seniors planning to pursue an education in the arts, are urged to contact their school scholarship director and ask about the possibilities of applying for this $1,000 award. To be eligible for the PAA Scholarship, students must have developed an interest in art, completed 11th grade and maintained a minimum of 2.5 GPA. Applicants must attend high school in the previously mentioned school districts, or live and be home schooled locally.  Along with references, referrals and school transcripts, the applicants are asked to write an essay on their future art plans and present a portfolio of work during a follow-up interview. Any graduate interested in pursuing further art related education, through workshop classes, college courses, apprenticeships and such may apply.  Application deadline is April 15. For more information call PAA President Sue Raymond at 665-1375, email sray5406@cox.net or visit the website at www.beachartist.org.

Beach cleanup & more

PENINSULA The GrassRoots Garbage Gang is spearheading the 28th beach cleanup on Saturday, April 23, celebrating Earth Day. Come to any major beach approach to sign in, get supplies and head for the beach, beginning at 9.30 a.m. As is customary, there will be a potluck supper the night before, on April 22, at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. Debbie Duffield, professor of biology at Portland State University and coordinator of the Northern Oregon/Southern Washington Marine Mammal Stranding Program, will be the speaker. The program will begin at 6 p.m., following supper.  After the cleanup on Saturday, there will be a soup feed at the senior center beginning at 11:30 a.m. For more information visit www.OurBeach.org, email Shelly at Shelly@NWIFservices.com or call 642-0033.

Farmers Market volunteers

LONG BEACH The Columbia-Pacific Farmers Market will get off the ground in May. An authentic farmers market, this event will be exclusively a food market dedicated to showcasing the spectacular eats of the Columbia-Pacific region and to supporting and celebrating the hardworking people who bring those foods to our community. The market will include 20 or so farmers, ranchers, fishers, growers, and package food producers, and will also feature entertainment and games. It will be a place to meet your neighbor every Friday afternoon/evening and have fun! Many volunteers will be needed each week from noon until 7:30 p.m., mid-May through September. Please contact Gayle Borchard at 642-4421 or planner@longbeachwa.gov if you wish to volunteer.

PC Democrats Scholarships

PACIFIC COUNTY The Pacific County Democrats will award up to two $500 scholarships to Pacific County high school graduates. Home-schooled graduates are also encouraged to apply. Applicants will be evaluated on four weighted qualifications: Academic achievement (types of classes as well as overall grade point average); political, school and community activism (leadership and participation); financial need; and relationship to, or sponsorship by, a Pacific County Democrat club member.  Scholarships will be paid at the completion of the first term of school, following reception of an official college transcript showing satisfactory completion, and must be used within one academic year unless an extension is requested and approved. Application packets are available through the scholarship advisor at all county high schools and can also be found on the PCD website www.pacificcountydemocrats.com. Application should be completed and returned to the PCD, P.O. Box 455, South Bend, WA 98586 and must be postmarked no later than May 1. For additional information contact Pacific County Democrats pcd@pondhouse.com.