Community Calendar: 8.10.2011

Published 5:00 pm Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Wednesday, Aug. 10

Pink Panther try-outs

    ILWACO The Peninsula Players are holding auditions for Blake Edwards and Frank Waldmans The Pink Panther Strikes Again, adapted by William Gleason, beginning at 7 p.m., Aug. 10 and Aug. 11 at the River City Playhouse located at 127 Lake Street, S.E., in Ilwaco. For information call Sherry Ahlers at 642-7203.

Ilwaco Merchants

    ILWACO  Ilwaco Merchants Association holds their monthly general membership meeting Aug. 10 at 8 a.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum.  For more information, please call Clint Carter at 642-8667.

LB Lions

    LONG BEACH The Long Beach Lions Club meets at noon Aug. 10 and Aug. 24 at Bensons Restaurant in downtown Long Beach. Call 642-5625 for more information.

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.

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. 10 is The Parent Trap starring Hayley Mills, Maureen OHara, Brian Keith. 1961. 129 min.

Thursday, Aug. 11

Reception for Congresswoman

    SEAVIEW U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler will attend an event in Seaview on Thursday. See boxed item on this page for additional information.

Smoke & Fire

    ILWACO  Smoke and Fire is the topic of the free gallery talk with Ruth Allen, noted raku potter from Washington state, set for 7 p.m. to     8:30 p.m., Aug. 11 at the Artisan, 114 Main Street S.W. in Ilwaco. The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 12 and through 14 and from noon to 4 p.m., Aug. 15 through Aug. 20. The public is welcome, and there is no charge to attend. Call 665-2603 for information.

Bake bread

    RAYMOND All ages are invited to Raymond Timberland Library from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 11, for a program called Everybody Bakes Bread. Like people, breads have regional and national characteristics. Learn more about bread and make bread in a bag with WSU Extension Educator Toni Gwin. Every youth will take home some dough ready to bake. For more information call 942-2408.

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. 12

Blues & Seafood

    ILWACO  This years Blues and Seafood Festival promises to be bigger and badder than ever. The Friday Night All Star Jam, set for Aug. 12, is bringing back the Robbie Laws Band and the newly configured North Coast Blues Band. Saturday, Aug. 13 is turning into an all-day event with music from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., including the hugely popular Boogie Bone, Coyote Kings and Portlands own Norman Sylvester Band. Headliners feature The Harp Breakers, a great lineup featuring Vyasa Dodson and Dave Melyan of the Insomniacs, Peter Dammann of the Paul deLay Band, harmonica great Bill Rhoades, Cliff Ashmon of the Hudson Rocket Band, Franco Paletta of Franco Paletta and the Stingers, Kim Field of Kim Field and the Mighty Titans of Tone, bass great Albert Reeda and Jim Rafferty. The food court is expanding as well; with lots more delights from Peninsula seafood providers. Combination tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday (Jazz and Oysters) are just $40.

Steam Meet

    CATHLAMET  Come to the Elochoman Slough Marina at Cathlamet Aug. 12 through Aug. 14 for a Northwest Steam Society Annual Steam Meet. The event will have steamboats, steam cars and other steam powered equipment and will be an excellent opportunity to see this kind of equipment running first-hand and ask questions of people who operate steam equipment. Events will include steam parades, races, tug-o-wars and rides. For more information: www.northweststeamsociety.org or call Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce at 795-9996.

Clay Artists Show

    ILWACO  The Third Annual Peninsula Clay Artists Clay Show featuring sculptural and functional clay work by nine Peninsula potters opens from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Aug. 12, at the Artisan, located at 114 Main Street S.W., in Ilwaco. There is no admission charge. Call 665-2603 for information.

Bunco for Breast Cancer

    RAYMOND  On Friday, Aug. 12, at 7 p.m., at Tombstone Willeys located at SR-6 and Camp One Road, come play bunco for breast cancer. The cost is $20 per person. There will be door prizes, raffles and more! If you have never played, its no problem, theyll teach you. Guaranteed to be a fun filled event! Call 581-5249 for information. All proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Three-Day for the Cure.

Saturday, Aug. 13

Archery meeting

    LONG BEACH  Bear River Archers meet at 9 a.m., Aug. 13 at the Bear River Archery range located at 85th and Sandridge, next to Lone Fir Cemetery. Anyone interested in archery and/or bowhunting is welcome to attend. For more information call Jake at 360-783-2453.

IHS Alumni gathering

    ILWACO The Ilwaco High School Association hosts the 19th annual all-school get together for alumni on Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spouses, family and friends are welcome to gather on the football practice field. Plus the annual golf classic is Sunday, Aug. 14 starting at 9 a.m. This is a four-person scramble format. Call 642-2828 or go to www.peninsulagolfcourse.com to reserve your spot.

Chinook Tribe meeting

    ILWACO The Chinook Tribal Council will be meeting on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 11 a.m., at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. The gathering includes the potluck luncheon as usual. For questions call 875-6670.

Beltaine performs

    ILWACO The next performers in the Waikiki Beach concert series is the Northwest trio known as Beltaine, who play hammered dulcimer, guitar, flute and marimbula. The concert is at 7 p.m., Aug. 13 at Cape Disappointment State Park. Although the concert is free of charge a Discover Pass is required. Call 642-3029 for more information.

Junior Rodeo

    LONG BEACH  The first ever Junior Rodeo is set for Aug. 13 and Aug. 14 at the Peninsula Saddle Club at 6407 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. Come for the cowboy breakfast at 7 a.m. each day, events begin at 10 a.m. Enjoy the concessions, vendors, fun and the great kids. Call 642-4459 for more information.

Walk for the Cure

    RAYMOND  Walkers should meet in the parking lot behind the Seaport and Carriage museums at Alder Street and Ocean Avenue in Raymond on Saturday, Aug. 13 to participate in a walk for the cure. Registration is at 9 a.m., the walk begins at 10 a.m. The cost is $20 per person (registration includes a breast cancer water bottle and snack). This is a 6.8-mile walk on the Willapa Hills Trail. For more information contact Denise Rowlett at drowlett77@yahoo.com or 360-581-5249. All proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Three-Day for the Cure.

Barbecue & hike

    ILWACO The Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, located at 3888 State Route 101, invite the public to their annual membership barbecue and hike to Long Island on Saturday, Aug. 13. The menu is delicious with salmon, oysters, hotdogs, salad and dessert. The barbecue will be served starting at 11:30 a.m. and the barge will begin departures at 12:30 p.m. The hike will begin at the south end of the island and go to the ancient cedar grove and return, approximately five miles total. All hike participants must have a life jacket to get on the barge and wear sturdy shoes. The hike and barbecue are included with your paid membership of $20 for individuals and $30 for a family. Please reserve your place as soon as possible by calling or emailing Nancy Beliveau at 707-364-6158 or beliveau47@peoplepc.com.

SummerFest

    LONG BEACH SummerFest season is underway in downtown Long Beach. Come downtown and enjoy the free music by Deadwood Revival, with various activities for kids and families. You dont want to miss the Beards Hollow Pirates Theater plus you can  enjoy face painting and horse and wagon rides through town. Come see what is happening and enjoy all that is offered for free. Call 642-4421 for information.

Sunday, Aug. 14

Jazz and Oysters

    OCEAN PARK  The 26th Annual Jazz and Oysters Festival will be held Sunday, Aug. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Wilson Field, 25815 Sandridge Road in Ocean Park. (Please note the change from the previous location in Oysterville). Tickets for this event are $15. The festival site will be transformed into a jazz club complete with oysters, desserts, beverages, sausages and an array of other tasty tidbits. And then come the jazz fans and the music. The morning session will feature Zona Calda and Tall Jazz for the afternoon session. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, sunscreen and enjoy a magical day!

Clay & Raku Glazing

    ILWACO The public is invited to come to the Artisan at 114 Main  Street, S.W., in Ilwaco from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 14 for a demonstration and hands-on clay and ruku workshop called Smoke and Fire. Glaze and help fire pottery provided by the clay artists. There is no charge to participate. Call 665-2603 for information.

Vacation Bible School

    CHINOOK Chinook Lutheran Church is hosting a free vacation bible school from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Aug. 14 through Aug. 18. Dinner will be included. The theme is God in our backyard. Call 777-8416 to register your child today.

No Vespers

    OCEAN PARK No vespers services on Aug. 14. Enjoy the music at Jazz and Oysters.

Monday, Aug. 15

Kite Festival

    LONG BEACH Mark your calendars now for the 30th Annual Washington State International Kite Festival set for Aug.15 through Aug. 21 near the boardwalk in Long Beach. The week includes competitions by both professional and amateur kite flyers, choreographed kite flies, mass ascensions, fireworks, lighted night kite flies and a variety of other activities. Call 642-2246 for more information.

Birding class

    RAYMOND Discovery Coast Audubon Society is holding a north Pacific County meeting at 7 p.m., Aug. 15, at the PUD Willapa Operations Center at 405 Duryea St. in Raymond. Discovery Coast Audubon Societys Education Coordinator Mary Atherton, will teach a beginning birding class on hummingbirds. The event is free. Call 665-5975.

Water meeting

    OCEAN PARK The North Beach Water District board of commissioners meets at 6 p.m., on Aug. 15 at the district office located at 25902 Vernon Avenue Suite D, in Ocean Park. This meeting is open to the public. Call 665-4144 for more 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, Aug. 16

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. 17

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 listed with the bag. Its a simple gesture that is sure to make a difference. Call 665-6567 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. 17 is Broken Arrow starring James Stewart and Jeff Chandler. 1950. 93 min.

Future Events

Seafood feed

    LONG BEACH The Ilwaco Sports Boosters seafood feed will be held Thursday, Aug. 18 from noon to 8 p.m., at the Long Beach Elks, 110 Pacific Highway North. Meal choices include salmon (full plate for $15, a lite plate for $9), tuna (full plate for $12, lite plate for $7), and steamer clams ($12). Lite plates are available through 3 p.m. They will also be serving hot dogs ($3), chowder, beer, wine and pop. Proceeds will support local scholarships and Ilwaco Middle and High School sports programs.

Diabetes support

    OCEAN PARK  Maintaining blood sugar control through movement is the theme of the presentation by Deanna Duret, MA RD LD, CDE, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 18 at Ocean Park Lutheran Church, 240th and U Street. Everyone is welcome to this free event. Call 642-6308 or email obhedu@oceanbeachhospital.net for more information.

Human Services Advisory Board

    ROSBURG The Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services Advisory Board meets from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 18 at the Grays River Valley Center located at 30 Rosburg School Road in Rosburg. This is an open public meeting and the public is encouraged to attend. For information call Angie Pugh at 795-8630 or 800-635-5989.

Away

    ILWACO  Adults are invited to join in a discussion of the book Away by Amy Bloom from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 18 at the Ilwaco Timberland Library. For more information call 642-3908.

Blood drive

    OCEAN PARK  The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 18 at Peninsula Baptist Church, 23802 Pacific Hwy 103. All eligible donors are asked to schedule an appointment by calling 866-961-9211 or online at www.redcrossblood.org, code: peninsula. Please roll up your sleeve and donate blood or platelets.

Gardening chat

    ILWACO The public is welcome to come to an informal gardening chat at the Ocean Park Library community room the third Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. The topic for Aug. 18 is preserving the harvest, including ways to keep some of your garden goodies for the future. Bring a favorite recipe or instructions to share. For information call 665-3061.

Summer camps exhibit

    ILWACO Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street in Ilwaco announced a new exhibit, Summer Camps on the North Beach Peninsula. There will be an opening reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 19.  Local author and historian Sydney Stevens will guest curate 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.

Fundraising garage sale

    OYSTERVILLE  The Oysterville Community Club is holding their annual garage sale at the historic Oysterville one-room schoolhouse from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 19 and Aug. 20 and from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 21. This is a fundraising activity by the Oysterville Community Club supporting maintenance of the schoolhouse and related activities. Donations are currently being accepted. Call Karen at 665-2425.

Glow Ball Tournament

    SURFSIDE Surfside Golf Course and the Pioneer Tavern are sponsoring the first Glow Ball Golf Tournament set for Saturday, Aug. 20 at      6 p.m. It is a two-person scramble, with nine holes played during daylight and nine holes placed at night. The $50 entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, a barbecue (hot dogs, hamburgers, side dishes, pop, beer and glow balls). Transportation will be provided from Long Beach to Surfside. All proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of the Long Beach Peninsula. Call 665-4148 or 642-2302 to sign up or for more information.

Art Walk

    ILWACO More than 15 businesses will open their doors on Aug. 20 for another wonderful art walk in Ilwaco at the Port of Ilwaco and downtown. This popular event features two raffles with free gifts from participating shops and restaurants. All of the proceeds go to local non-profits and community organizations.

Free form mosaic

    ILWACO From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Aug. 20, a free form Mosaic made by community members will be unveiled at the closing night of the Peninsula Clay Artists Clay Show at the Artisan, at 114 Main Street S.W., in Ilwaco. There is no charge to attend. Call 665-2603 for information.

Birding class

    LONG BEACH Discovery Coast Audubon Societys Education Coordinator Mary Atherton will teach a free, one-hour beginning birding class emphasizing finches and warblers at 2 p.m., on Aug. 23 at the Lighthouse Oceanfront Resort in Long Beach. The conference room is handicapped accessible. Call 665-5975 for information.

Book discussion

    NASELLE Naselle Timberland Library is hosting a book discussion from10 a.m. to noon, on Aug. 21 for adults and teens. Join in a discussion of The Tiger: A True Story of Vengeance and Survival, by John Vaillant. The library is normally closed at this time and will be open only for the program. For more information call 484-3877.

Friends of Chinook

    CHINOOK  The Friends of Chinook School meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 22 at the Chinook fire hall. The meetings are open to anyone with an interest in the school. Call 777-8211 for more information.

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.

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.

Pacific County Fair

    MENL0 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 o 942-3713 or email pcfair@willapabay.org.

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.

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!

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 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.

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.

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.