Community Calendar: 8.24.11

Published 5:00 pm Sunday, August 21, 2011

Wednesday, Aug. 24

Pacific County Fair

    MENLO The Pacific County Fair is heading our way. Set for Aug. 24 through Aug. 27 at the fairgrounds located six miles east of Raymond on SR-6 in Menlo, this years theme is, An Old Fashioned Country Fair. Hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Wednesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday. There will be the Haworth Family Shows, carnival, the Percheron draft horses providing free horse-drawn trolley rides, Elvis tribute artist, Jason Whited, a musician, Stormy the clown, and lots more. And dont forget all the animal, floral and still life/open class competitions. For more information call 875-9331 or 942-3713 or email pcfair@willapabay.org.

Donations needed

    LONG BEACH  Books, VHS videotapes, CDs or DVDs and/or baked goods are needed for the Chinook Observers third annual fundraising sale for school supplies set for Aug. 27. Bring them by our office at 205 Bolstad Avenue East Suite 2 in Long Beach during normal business hours. Mail checks/money orders to: P.O. Box 427, Long Beach, WA 98631. All proceeds go to purchase school supplies for children of low-income families in Pacific County. Call 642-8181 or 800-643-3703 if you have questions.

Help OP Food Bank

    PENINSULA Heres an easy way to make a difference in your neighbors lives. Local residents purchase one or more extra non-perishable food items when they go shopping and store it in a cool green bag provided by the Ocean Park Food bank.  On the second Saturday of every other month, food bank volunteers will pick up the bags and leave another bag. A list of desired food items is available at the food bank.

Neptune Classic Movies

    LONG BEACH The Neptune Twin Cinemas offers family and classic movies with no charge for admission, subject to capacity. All family and classic shows begin at 1 p.m. The movie on Aug. 24 is Ive Always Loved You starring Philip Dorn and Catherine McCleod. 1946. 117 min.

Thursday, Aug. 25

Line dancing

    LONG BEACH Line dancing on the Peninsula is offered on Thursdays at the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. Through the summer, 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.; with couples dancing 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.

Friday, Aug. 26

Longboard races

    CATHLAMET The Third Annual Cathlamet Downhill Corral Skateboard Festival will return with excitement and anticipation to Cathlamet Aug 26 through Aug. 28. Kicking off the event Friday night is the slide competition and tight slalom, then Saturday morning is the 7.5-mile push race on Puget Island, followed by the sidewalk showdown around noon. Later that afternoon there will be a new event   a four-man boardercross event by the Maryhill Ratz.  The premier race on Sunday will be an exciting downhill race through town (ramps included).  This is a fully-sanctioned race with closed streets, hay bales and shuttle. There are 70 racers already registered for the downhill. Register now at www.cathlametcorral.com. For more information contact Lynda at Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce at 795-9996.

Fort Columbia Tours

    CHINOOK Aug. 26 through Aug. 29 is the last weekend for tours at Fort Columbia, Battery 246. Tour times will be at noon, 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Come for the guided tour and discover the history of Fort Columbia and Battery 246.

Evening of One Acts

    ILWACO The Peninsula Players is hosting an evening of one-act plays showcasing local directors and writers at 7 p.m., Aug. 26 and Aug. 27 and at      2 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the River City Playhouse on Lake Street in Ilwaco. Attendees are sure to enjoy plays such as: The Don of Ilwaco, written by Joe Paliani, directed by Barbara Carmel, or Love Never Ends, written and directed by Tyler Miller; Yes, Lets, written by August Frame, directed by Rob Lindberg; Lighthouse Keepers Daughter, written by Rose Power, directed by Diane DeSeranno and Killer Clam Tide, written by Jan Bono, directed by Rita Smith. Festival tickets are just $5. For information call 642-7203.

Wanted!

    ILWACO Wanted, an audience for the One Act Festival set for Aug. 26 through Aug. 28 at the River City Playhouse on Lake Street in Ilwaco. For information call 642-7203.

Summer camps exhibit

    ILWACO Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street in Ilwaco has a new exhibit, Summer Camps on the North Beach Peninsula. Local author and historian Sydney Stevens is the guest curator for the exhibition. She is an alumnus of Camp Willapa and has written extensively on its history. The exhibition will include photographs, objects and stories from Camp Willapa, Camp Sherwood Forest, Camp Morehead, Camp Lily Del Dune (now the Dunes Bible Camp) and Hill Summer Camp. The exhibition will be on view through the fall. Visit www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org or call 642-3446 for information.

Saturday, Aug. 27

Bake, book & more sale

    LONG BEACH  The Chinook Observers third annual Bake, Book and More sale will be Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our office. If you have any baked goods, books, VHS videotapes, CDs or DVDs to donate to the cause, bring them by our office during normal business hours. Monetary donations are accepted as well. Drop by 205 Bolstad Avenue East in Long Beach or mail to: P.O. Box 427, Long Beach, WA 98631. All of the sale proceeds will go to purchasing school supplies for children of low-income families in Pacific County. Call 642-8181 or 800-643-3703 if you have questions.

Barn dance & potluck

    LONG BEACH To raise funds for the Feel the Thunder fireworks event, there will be a barn dance and potluck beginning at 5 p.m., Aug. 27 at 22000 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. Music will be provided by Double J and the Boys, who have a country/folk flavor with some traditional harmonies. The fundraiser is sponsored by Stan and Colleen Anderson. Call 642-3143 for more information.

Lincolns Beard

    ILWACO The next performers in the Waikiki Beach concert series is Lincolns Beard, a four-piece, non-traditional folk band from Vancouver. Their music is described as jumping around stylistically from backwoods gospel to jaunty indie pop. The concert is at 7 p.m., Aug. 27 at Cape Disappointment State Park. Although the concert is free of charge, a Discover Pass is required. Call 642-3029 for more information.

Call for Auditions

    PENINSULA Peninsula Association of Performing Artists is hosting auditions for Shoalwater Shenanigan at Peninsula Church Center at 5000 N Place in Seaview from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 27 and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 28 at Oysterville Church. PAPA is looking for actors, readers and musicians especially singers, fiddle players, guitar and banjo players. Call 665-2540 for more information.

Fish Stories

    KNAPPTON COVE The exhibit Fishing in the 50s will be open at the Knappton Cove Heritage Center on Saturday, Aug. 27. The museum is open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with the fish stories program at 2 p.m. For information call Nancy at 503-738-5206.

SummerFest

    LONG BEACH SummerFest season is underway in downtown Long Beach. Bring your family downtown and enjoy the childrens safety days. You dont want to miss the childrens sidewalk chalk art contest, face painting and horse and wagon rides. Come see what is happening and enjoy all that is offered for free. Call 642-4421 for information.

Sunday, Aug. 28

Sing-A-Long

    LONG BEACH There will be a sing-a-long on the large stage behind the police station in downtown Long Beach on Sunday, Aug. 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. The worship team from Peninsula Baptist Church will lead an assortment of uplifting songs. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs, and even a picnic dinner if you wish, and join in as voices are raised in praise of the Lord. If you have questions call 665-5060.

Vespers

    OYSTERVILLE A Vespers service is at 3 p.m., Aug. 28 at the historic Oysterville Church. Bill Farmer, a retired Baptist minister will lead the meeting. Music will be provided by Kathleen Staub on the Celtic harp, with Suzanne Knutzen playing the organ. All are welcome to this casual, uplifting gathering.

Monday, Aug. 29

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, Aug. 30

Rescue team fundraiser

    LONG BEACH Show your support for our surf and cliff rescue teams and come to the Lost Roo for a spaghetti dinner and raffle from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30. The owners of the Lost Roo are donating 100 percent of the money from the dinner and raffle to South Pacific County Technical Rescue, Inc., a non-profit volunteer organization. The cost is $10 per plate for adults and $5 for children 10 years old and younger. Join this fun event and support some great people! Call 642-4329 with questions.

Art Around Town

    PENINSULA Peninsula Arts Association members have some of their artwork on display around town. The paintings of Rose Power are being shown at the county building, paintings by Dian Schroeder and James Tweedie are being shown at the Ilwaco library, and paintings by Bev McDonald, Ruth Spani-Phinney, Janet Stomp and the pen and ink drawings of William Vandorin are now on display at the Ocean Beach Hospital.

Do Nothing Club

    OCEAN PARK All men are welcome to join our own Band of Brothers known as the Do Nothing Club held every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ocean Park Lutheran Church at 240th and U Street. This group is a mixture of men from all walks of life. This is a non-denominational club that meets to play cribbage, shoot pool or just sit around having fun and solving the worlds problems. Attendees take turns providing lunches for the group. For information call Jack McBride at 665-2721 or Russ Jones at 665-3939.

Wednesday, Aug. 31

Love like Jesus

    OCEAN PARK  A weekly womens study is offered each Wednesday from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The study is entitled, Love Walked Among Us, Learning to Love Like Jesus. Call Mace at 665-6691 or Mary Evelyn at 665-5300 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 Aug. 31 is Funny Lady starring Barbra Streisand and James Caan. 197. 135 min.

Future Events

Library book sale

    OCEAN PARK The Friends of The Ilwaco-Ocean Park Libraries used book sale will be held Sept. 2, Sept. 3 and Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Ocean Park Timberland Library. Some books are marked for price; all others are $1 per hardbound and trade paper and 50-cents for regular size paper. On Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., bring your standard size paper grocery bag and fill it for $3 with books of your choice or for $5 purchase a reusable bag and fill with books. Stock up!  It is nine months until the next sale. All proceeds are for the benefit of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Libraries.

Swap meet

    NASELLE  The Appelo Archive Center (AAC) will hold a swap meet on Friday, Sept. 2 and Saturday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the AAC, located at 1056 SR-4 in Naselle. Vendor tables cost $20 each if the AAC provides them, or $15 each if the vendor provides his own.  Call 484-3376 or email Anita Raistakka at anita@finnam.naselle.net to reserve your space now.

Sunset Bonfire

    OCEAN PARK Please join the residents of Ocean Park to say goodbye to summer at a sunset bonfire on Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Ocean Park beach approach. Sunset is at 7:54 p.m., that evening and people start gathering about 30 minutes prior to the big event. The Pacific County Fire District No. 1 handles the bonfire and also donates the fixings for delicious smores. Bring your beach chairs and jackets and watch the sun sink into the horizon while the warmth of a bonfire warms your backsides and hearts. If you have questions call Bonnie at 665-6041.

Buzzards Breath Chili Cook-Off!

    CATHLAMET  Eighth Annual Buzzards Breath Chili Cook-Off in Cathlamet is set for Sept. 3 at the Elochoman Slough Marina. They are looking for some more chili teams to join us for the fun and activities. Grab your favorite recipe, your cooker, a pot, and enjoy a day of food, friends and fantastic chili. Just call the Chamber office at 795-9996 or stop by 35 Butler Street to get a copy of the rules and your application, or visit www.wahkiakumchamber.com. There is no cost to enter and you have the opportunity to win a unique trophy and bragging rights! Dont cook? There will be plenty of chili to go around and fun for all, including a tortilla throwing contest (kids get prizes), live music, a beer garden, rubber duckie race, raffle, cow plop raffle, wooden boat raffle and more! Cooking starts at 10 a.m., and the public will start tasting at 1 p.m. with judging at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

Chinook Art Festival

    CHINOOK The annual Chinook Art Festival is set for Saturday, Sept. 3 and Sunday, Sept. 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Monday, Sept. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This wonderful event features juried arts and crafts including stained glass, fused glass and blown glass, oil and watercolors, pottery, photography, wood sculpture, jewelry and lots more. At Highway 101 and Olympia Street in Chinook. Call 777-8715 for information.

Ministry in music

    OCEAN PARK Pastor DeWayne and Eva LaPointe are celebrating their 20th year of ministry in Ocean Park with a special concert from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 4 at Family Worship Center, 264th and Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park. Everyone is welcome to enjoy and celebrate with a variety of old and new songs. For information call 665-6340 or email pastor@opfwc.com.

Bird Cloud

    OCEAN PARK  Ocean Park Timberland Library presents a book discussion from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 6 for adults. Join in a discussion of Bird Cloud, by Annie Proulx. For more information call 665-4184.

Hospice volunteer training

    LONG BEACH Harbors Home Health and Hospice will provide volunteer training beginning Sept. 8 and continuing Sept. 9, Sept. 15 and Sept. 16, in the county buildings public meeting room at 7013 Sandridge Road. The course will be a total of 20 hours. This is an opportunity to learn about hospice and to gain skills necessary to become a volunteer with our agency. The skills taught are helpful to anyone needing to care for a loved one with a terminal illness. Volunteers provide such services as listening to and recording peoples stories; singing or playing an instrument; swapping old hunting, fishing or logging stories; reading books/papers aloud, or do light housekeeping. Are you a massage practitioner? Do you have pastoral experience? To find out what gift of self you can share, please contact Beth Peterson, volunteer coordinator at 642-3623 or 800-772-1319, or email to beth@myhhhh.org. There is a $5 charge for the course manual.

Slow Drag

    ILWACO The Slow Drag will be held at the Port of Ilwaco from 4 p.m. to dark on Friday, Sept. 9. Come test your skills and luck at this fun event.

Rod Run

    OCEAN PARK Its coming … the 28th Annual Rod Run to the End of the World is set for Sept. 10 and Sept. 11 at  Wilson Field in Ocean Park. The spectator gate opens at 8 a.m., with a variety of fun events schedule throughout both days, including music, the show and shine, poker run and more. There will be a cruise after the show and shine, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sept. 10. The Rod Run is now a successful event created for every classic car enthusiast regardless of age.  The Beach Barons take pride in the planning and presentation of a show, which offers tourists a well orchestrated and exciting event, one they will look forward to coming back and enjoying each year.  In turn the car club gives an enormous amount of support and recognition in the area, while promoting tourism on the Peninsula and neighboring cities.  The Rod Run is a family favorite and is noted for its emphasis on safety, entertainment, community spirit and plenty of activities for everyone. Check out their website at www.beachbarons.com for more information or call 665-3565.

Elvis!

    OCEAN PARK  Back by popular demand, Justin Shandor, the winner of the worlds closest Elvis look-a-like and sound-alike will perform on Saturday, Sept. 10 as part of the Rod Run to the End of the World event. Shandor will perform along with special guests Merle Haggard, Patsy Cline and Connie Francis impersonators. The show will begin at 10 a.m. and go until 3 p.m.  You wont want to miss this performance of Elvis of the 50s, the 70s and The Vegas Showman.

Archery meeting

    LONG BEACH  Bear River Archers meet at 9 a.m., the second Saturday of each month at the Bear River Archery range located at 85th and Sandridge, next to Lone Fir Cemetery. The next meeting is Sept. 10. Anyone interested in archery and/or bowhunting is welcome to attend. For more information call Jake at 360-783-2453.

Free concert

    OCEAN PARK Water Music Festival is hosting two award-winning musicians who will present a free concert at the Peninsula Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 12. Violinist Melody Lee, and tubist Curtis Peacock will perform. For more information call 665-2784 or visit watermusicfestival.com.

Construction delays

    PENINSULA Pacific County Department of Public Works, on behalf of Flood Control Zone District No. 1, will place pipe across State Route 103 at 147th Place. This work is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 19. Preparatory work will be completed Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 with construction Sept. 21 and resurfacing on Sept. 22. Although the roadway will be open to one lane of vehicular traffic at all times, the public is advised of work in this area which may cause delays. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Department of Public Works at 642-9368.

Overeaters Anonymous Workshop

    PENINSULA There will be an Overeaters Anonymous Workshop from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Sept. 17. This is a free 12-step workshop, with a variety of speakers and fun activities. Call Diane at 665-2535 or 503-318-6608.

Caregivers support

    KLIPSAN  Caregivers Support Group will meet on a special date in September  they will meet the third Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the PUD auditorium at 9610 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. For more information call Don Cantrell at 642-3787, ext. 226.

Read people

    KLIPSAN  The Peninsula Senior Center, located at 21603 Pacific Way in Klipsan, is hosting a free public program entitled How to Read a Person Like a Book, presented by Dr. Robert Brake on Friday, Sept. 23 at noon. This free program deals with how we communicate nonverbally, how to spot and interpret gestures, facial expressions and other cues, how to spot a lie, and other subjects. For more information, call 665-2784.

Disaster Preparedness Fair

    OCEAN PARK On Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Second Annual Community Preparedness Fair will be held at Ocean Park Elementary School gym at 25701 Vernon Avenue. Come meet folks from NOAA, Washington State Emergency Management, the Department of Natural Resources, plus many more organizations. Plus Schuyler Hoss from the governors office will give a speech with an introduction of the presentation, Japan, Lessons Learned.