Community Calendar: 4.7.10

Published 5:00 pm Monday, April 5, 2010

Wednesday, April 7Classic Movies at Neptune

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 7 is “Dodge City,” starring Errol Flynn and Olivia deHavilland. 1939. 100 min.

Convertible owners wanted

LONG BEACH – If you have a convertible and are willing to help the cause, Loyalty Days Parade organizers need you to carry from one to four guests in the Loyalty Day Parade on Sunday, May 2. It’s a fun time! Contact Steven at 642-5625 if you can help or need more information.

Thursday, April 8Transit board meeting

RAYMOND – Pacific Transit System is holding its regular quarterly board meeting at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 8 at the Raymond office, located at 216 N. 2nd Street. During the meeting there will be a public hearing to review the draft of the 6-Year Transit Development Plan for 2010-15 and the 2009 Annual Report. The public is invited to attend and be heard.

Black Lake meeting

ILWACO – The city of Ilwaco’s Black Lake Restoration Project Steering Committee will meet on April 8 at 5:30 p.m. to share and discuss the final draft of a plan to eliminate the weeds in Black Lake. When finalized, the plan will be submitted to the Washington State Department of Ecology for a grant. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the meeting in the Ilwaco Community Building Meeting Room. For more information contact Ilwaco City Hall at 642-3145.

MH Recovery Event

SEAVIEW – Nationally known advocate and suicide survivor Stephanie Lane and her mother Joyce will speak Thursday, April 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Peninsula Church Center Social Hall at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. Sponsored by NAMI Pacific County, their true story of danger, hurt and hope is entitled “A Bi-Polar Bear Lost in the Woods.” Winner of many awards, Stephanie has started a youth advocacy program, managed an office of consumer partnerships for the State of Washington, and now runs a consulting firm called HOPE Consulting and Counseling. Contact 665-6305 or 665-5372. The program is free and comments and questions from the audience are welcome.

Book discussion

RAYMOND – Adults are invited to Raymond Timberland Library on April 8 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a discussion of the book “Under the Volcano” by Malcolm Lowry. Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. For more information call 942-2408.

Photo Club Shutterbugs

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Photo Club Shutterbugs meet April 8 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Ocean Park fire hall community room. The meeting is open to all area photographers of all skill levels. A photo subject is offered each month. This month will be State and National Parks and a guest speaker will talk on this topic. Bring a guest and enjoy the fun of learning more about photography. For additional information, call Lee at 665-6882.

Guessing jar

ILWACO and OCEAN PARK – Both Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland libraries are presenting the read aloud guessing jar, through April 10 for children. One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish. Make the closest guess to the number of fish in the guessing jar and win a prize. For more information call 642-3908.

Genealogical Society

ASTORIA – Clatsop County Genealogical Society meets at 10 a.m., on Thursday, April 8 at the Astoria Gateway Apartments on the fourth floor. The speaker is John Rudnick from Old News is Good News, a research newspaper for genealogists. Visitors are welcome. Refreshments will be served. For information and parking call Debbie at 503-455-2460 or Mary-Lee at 503-325-4229.

Friday, April 9Spring Art Show

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Arts Association will open their 19th Spring Art Show at the World Kite Museum at 303 Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 9 through April 11. More than 50 artists are competing and of course the Inspired Creations area will be exciting. Free admission and parking is available. For more information call 665-6041 or 665-4592.

Singles fun

OCEAN PARK – Starting at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 9, there will be a game night at Peninsula Baptist Church, 23802 Pacific Hwy. All singles are welcome, whether never married, divorced or widow and widowers. Have fun with others. Bring you favorite game and snack to share. Call 665-0804 for more information.

IHS Play

ILWACO – Catch the Ilwaco High School Drama Club’s production of “You Ain’t Nothin But a Werewolf” April 9 at 7 p.m., and April 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the high school auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students/seniors. Tickets for the Dessert Theater at 3 p.m. on April 11 are $12. Call 642-3731 for more details.

Dinner & auction

OCEAN PARK – The Moose Lodge in Ocean Park is hosting a fundraising dinner, grab bag night along with silent and live auction items on Friday, April 9 at 5:30 p.m. The event is open to Moose members and their guests and proceeds go to the Ocean Park Food Bank. The cost is $8. The meal is a wonderful lemon chicken dinner prepared by Mickey Padgett-Schmale and Donna Simonson.

Ilwaco Food Bank

ILWACO – The Ilwaco St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank, located across the street from the Columbia-Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street, is open the second and fourth Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or April 9 and April 23 this month. Anyone that needs food is welcome, no ID required. If possible please bring a container. El Banco de Alimento de San Vincente de Pablo de Ilwaco está abierto el segundo y cuarto viernes de cada mes de las 11 de la mañana hasta las dos de la tarde. Estarán abrierto el 9, 23 de abril. Ellos son situados al otro lado de la calle enfrente del Museo de Herencia de Columbia-Pacífico en la Calle de Lago (Lake Street). Cualquiera que necesita alimento está bienvenido, ninguna identificación  es requerida. Si es posible traiga por favor un contenedor.

AA meeting

OCEAN PARK – AA meets each Monday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean Park United Methodist Church located at 1202 262nd Place in Ocean Park. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 642-8449.

Red Hats meeting

OCEAN PARK – The Cranberry Queens Peninsula Red Hats’ annual April Fools ‘Crazy Hats’ competition will be at noon on April 9 at the Ocean Park fire hall. The hostess is Queen Margie. Attendees are encouraged to wear their silliest, most creative hat. It will be a fingerfood potluck as usual. Call 665-4308 for infromation.

Saturday, April 10Chinook Tribal Council

ROSBURG – The Chinook Tribal Council meets at 11 a.m., on Saturday, April 10 at the Rosburg Community Hall. The gathering includes a potluck luncheon. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. If you have questions, please call 875-6670.

Smithsonian exhibit

SKAMOKAWA – Redmen Hall is showing a Smithsonian Museum Exhibit titled ‘American Folklife – Commonwealth of Cultures.’ This exhibit will be illustrated with examples of folklife from our local area and will feature local folk art, crafts and food. The exhibit opens April 10 and runs through May 9. Redmen Hall is located in Skamokawa, Washington on S.R.4 and is open on Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. For further information call 795-3007.

Aglow prayer

CHINOOK – All are invited to an Aglow prayer group meeting on a special date this month only, from 10 a.m. to noon April 10 at 2 Lingenfelter Road in Chinook. The gathering includes intercessory prayer, praise and worship. Aglow is an interdenominational organization for men and women. For more information contact Kathy at 777-8090.

Benefit horse show

LONG BEACH – Beginning at 10:30 a.m., on April 10 the Red Barn Arena at 6409 Sandridge Road in Long Beach is hosting a benefit game show, with proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club of the Long Beach Peninsula. There will be a variety of events including barrels, Idaho figure eight, key race, polo turn and a ride a buck competition as well. Entry fee for daylong event is $25, with high point awards given per age group. For information contact Marin at 419-217-6619 or Amy McHale at 642-2009.

Toastmaster celebration

ASTORIA – Coastal Communicators Toastmasters Club 775 invites the public to their 60th Anniversary Celebration at 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 10 at the Hotel Elliott at 357 12th Street in Astoria. The theme of the celebration is “Confidence, Leadership, Service.” The guest speaker is Gary Schmidt, the president of Toastmasters International. There is limited seating, so please R.S.V.P. to 503-791-2806.

Bingo!

LONG BEACH – The Elks has bingo every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday beginning at 1 p.m. The 15-game program includes a Texas blackout and a $250 blackout. Snacks and pull-tabs are available. The public is welcome. Elks bingo proceeds fund the Washington State Tall Elks Therapy program.

Sunday, April 11Willapa Hills’ music

LONG BEACH – On Sunday, April 11, starting at 3 p.m., at the Cranberry Museum at 2907 Pioneer Road in Long Beach, the pubic is invited to come to a concert with the theme, ‘Springers and Springboards,’ which features songs by and about people of the Lower Columbia-Pacific Region, as performed by the band, Willapa Hills and will include original works, as well as their own arrangements of songs by Mary Garvey, Ray Raihala of the Brownsmead Flats. The group will also perform a few traditional folk tunes representative of some of the major immigrant groups to the area. Audience members will be encouraged to participate in some of the numbers.. This group includes musicians Kerry McNalley, Sunrise and Jessica Fletcher, Fern Fey, Jennifer Hannigan and Andrew Emlen, and highlights the guitar, autoharp, banjo, mandolin, cello, Jew’s harp, fiddle, piano and more. There is a suggested $10 donation.

Orchid Society Meeting

ASTORIA – The “Culture of Epiphytes,” presented by orchid enthusiast Greg Nielsen, which features the world of air-loving orchids will be the topic for the Sunset Empire Orchid Society meeting at 2 p.m., on Sunday, April 11 at the Columbia Memorial Hospital east conference room. Nielsen’s program will provide techniques to mount plants on wood and cork as well as cultural tips to include both basic and some new ideas. Orchids and companion plants will be available for sale. Contact Georgia at 665-5565 for more information.

Overeaters Anonymous

SEAVIEW – Overeaters Anonymous meets at 4612 Pacific Highway (Bill’s place) in Seaview at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Call 642-4932 or 642-8439 for more information. Additional meetings are on Mondays and Thursdays at noon at Golden Sands in Klipsan. Call 665-2535 or 665-2348 for information on these meetings.

Carriage Museum hours

RAYMOND – The Northwest Carriage Museum located at 314 Alder Street in Raymond, is pleased to announce that effective April 4 they will be open on Sundays. Their hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p m. Plus they offer free admission the first Wednesday of each month. Visit soon and/or call 942-4150 to schedule your group tour!

Monday, April 12Audubon meeting

LONG BEACH – Discovery Coast Audubon Society of Pacific County meets at 7 p.m. on April 12, at the PUD auditorium on Sandridge Road, just north of Pioneer Road. The guest speaker is Julie Tennis, environmental education specialist with Long Beach Area State Parks, who will be sharing a presentation about the program on environment that she and the team at Cape Disappointment State Park have been providing to Ocean Beach School District’s fifth and eight grade science students. Certificates will also be presented to members who assisted in creating this chapter. For information contact www.discoverycoastaudubon.com.

Ilwaco council

ILWACO – The Ilwaco City Council meets at 6 p.m. at the Ilwaco Heritage Museum on Lake Street on the second and fourth Monday of each month. This month’s meetings are April 12 and April 26. The meetings are open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

Quilt Guild

ILWACO – The Peninsula Quilt Guild meets the second Monday of the month at 1 p.m., at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. All with an interest are welcome. Call 642-2763 for more information.

PC Democrats

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Democrats meet at 7 p.m., on Monday, April 12 at the Courthouse Annex at 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend. For more information contact John Adams at 665-0102 or e-mail pcd@pondhouse.com.

Art Around Town

PENINSULA – Peninsula Arts Association is proud to present the artwork of the following artists during the month of April – Nancy Beliveau, Elizabeth Bonn-Zimmerman and Marty Blount are showing their works of art at the Pacific County building. Vivian Easter and Sharon Bernasek have work on display at Ocean Beach Hospital and Joan Taplin is displaying some of her work at the Ilwaco Library. Peninsula Arts Association encourages everyone to take time to admire these creations.

Tuesday, April 13Relay for Life meetings

LONG BEACH – The 2010 Relay for Life campaign is underway. Anyone interested in participating or volunteering to help with the event is invited to attend two events on April 13. The teams meeting is at 6 p.m., and then the committee meeting is at 7 p.m. If you have questions please call Kelly at 642-2858, Prescilla at 642-2382 ext. 4413, Marvis at 642-3054, Tera at 642-1081 or Denise at 642-1312.

American Legion mtgs

ILWACO – A potluck and meetings of the Don R. Grable American Legion Post No. 48 in Ilwaco and its auxiliary unit will be at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, April 13 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. Please bring a dish to share and spend some time with veterans and their families. For information call Post Commander Chuck Schussman at 665-6010 or Unit President Janet Easley at 665-5580.

Energy Symposium

RAYMOND and LONG BEACH -The public is invited to three free energy symposiums sponsored by the Pacific County PUD. The first is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on April 13 at the Raymond PUD auditorium at 405 Duryea Street. Then on April 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and again from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., there will be gatherings at the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. An instructor from Centralia Community College will be on hand to discuss topics such as methods of making your home more energy efficient, comfortable and healthy; the most cost effective measures for lowering heating bills; relative costs of heating with wood, propane, electricity, etc.; the potential for renewable energy sources and incentives for conservation measures. In addition there will be refreshments and a drawing for prizes. Call 642-3191 or 942-2411 for information.

LB Lions

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Lions Club meets at noon the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Benson’s Restaurant in downtown Long Beach. This month’s meetings are April 13 and April 27. Call 642-8322 for more information.

Maximizing Harvests

LONG BEACH – Beginning at 6 p.m., on April 13, Ray Millner will lead a class at the Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road on harvesting a 12-month garden. This class will provide detailed information on how to get the most out of your garden, whether its producing vegetables, flowers or whatever. Call Ray at 642-3682 if you have questions. In May the class will cover water cisterns and heating water with solar power.

Taekwondo

LONG BEACH – Taekwondo classes are being offered at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., each Tuesday and Thursday at the Long Beach Elks Lodge located at 110 N. Pacific Hwy. Taekwondo is a Korean unarmed martial art that increases strength, stamina, flexibility and confidence while improving your mind and body. Enter through the back of the lodge and come upstairs. Everyone is welcome. Classes are just $5. Come for a free trial. For children’s programs or other questions call 244-4332.

Weight watchers

LONG BEACH – Weight Watchers meetings are being held at the Edgewater Inn in Long Beach on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., and on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Weight in 30 minutes prior to meeting start time. There is a new group leader. All are welcome. Call 642-3572 for information.

Writers’ Critique

LONG BEACH – Coastal Writers’ Critique meets April 13 and April 27 at 10 a.m. at the PUD building on Sandridge Road in Long Beach. All who wish to improve their writing skills are welcome. For more information call Jan at 642-4932.

Ilwaco Planning

ILWACO – The Ilwaco Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m., on April 13 and April 27 at the Ilwaco Community Building. These meetings are open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

Bible study

SEAVIEW – The public is invited to an ecumenical Bible study each Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Peninsula Church at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. The study will cover the book of Revelation. For information call 642-2189.

Saddle Club mtg

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Saddle Club meets at 7 p.m., April 13, at their clubhouse on Sandridge Rd. If you are interested in learning more about the club or being involved with the upcoming rodeo, please call Dianne at 642-2680 evenings.

PT Cruisers

LONG BEACH – It’s time once again to rally all PT Cruiser owners for the upcoming Loyalty Day parade. The theme is ‘Patriotism: Always Ready.’ So get your Cruiser washed, polished and decorated in red, white and blue and join the parade. Call Nancy at 642-5515 or Pinky at 642-4090 for further information.

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, April 14Mead retirement gathering

LONG BEACH – Harbors Home Health and Hospice invites community members to the retirement recognition for Donna Mead, RN. Donna has provided skilled nursing care to Home Health and Hospice patients in the greater Long Beach area for 20 years. Join the celebration from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 14, at the 1600 Pacific Ave South in Long Beach.

Shoalwater Birders

OCEAN PARK – The Shoalwater Birders Quarterly meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 14 at 7 p.m., in the meeting room of the Ocean Park library, 1308 256th. William Ritchie, wildlife biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service will give a talk entitled, ‘Restoration of a Coastal Dune Ecosystem for Western Snowy Plover and Other Endemic Flora and Fauna.’ Everyone is welcome. Call 665-3593 if you need more information.

Classic Movies at Neptune

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 14 is “That’s Entertainment,” starring Fred Astaire, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland. 1974. 135 min.

Big Book meeting

OCEAN PARK – The Ocean Park Big Book meeting is at 6 p.m. each Wednesday at Ocean Park Methodist Church at 1202 262nd Place. All are welcome. For information call Jeannie at 665-3831.

Gospel services

OCEAN PARK – Come hear the gospel message on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., through April 14 at the home of Deanna Brooks, 919 280th Street in Ocean Park. The purpose is to create faith in those who do not believe and to strengthen the faith in those who do. No collection will be taken. Call Barb at 541-974-6360 for more information.

Free tax help

OCEAN PARK – Seniors and low-income taxpayers can get free help with their 2009 Federal income taxes at the Ocean Park Timberland Library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 15. 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 2009), plus a copy of all 2008 tax records/return. If you need more information, call Yvonne Howell at 665-5845.

Kiwanis

LONG BEACH – The Ilwaco-Long Beach Kiwanis meets at noon the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the El Compadre Restaurant at 1900 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. Call 665-2598 for further information.

Future EventsHeritage Area meeting

ILWACO – On Thursday, April 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the public is invited to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum for a meeting on the draft Feasibility Study to establish our area as the Columbia-Pacific Heritage Area, to recognize its unparalleled natural, cultural, historic and recreational resources. Review the draft study and provide comments at www.columbiapacificnha.org, or call Gayle at 642-4421.

Gardening chat

OCEAN PARK – Those with an interest are invited to the Ocean Park Timberland Library community room for an informal gardening chat from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on April 15. The topic is choosing and growing warm season veggies. This gathering is sponsored by Tilth on the Willapa.

Rummage Sale

SEAVIEW – St. Mary’s Alter Society is holding their annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Friday, April 16 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, April 17. This is a fundraiser to help support various charity projects this group is involved with. There will be everything from clothing to collectibles, plants and a bake sale, plus a raffle drawing for a variety of items including framed art by local artists. Lunch is available both days. If you have items you would like to donate, bring them to the social hall between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the week before the sale. For more information, call Pat Satala at 665-5358.

GRGG Potluck & Speaker

KLIPSAN – Share a Potluck dinner Friday night, April 16, at the Peninsula Senior Center, starting at 5 p.m. The potluck is always a fun place to visit with other volunteers from past cleanups and meet new ones while rolling up garbage bags for the beach cleanup the next day. The speaker that evening will be Teresa DeLorenzo, who will teach us many things we never suspected about local plants and animals, including: sexual habits of slugs, reverence for skunk cabbage, trillium love medicine, why Ursa rules the skies, endangered snags, and the importance of attracting birds, bees and bats. Surely an educational and entertaining program for everyone to enjoy.

Fly Casters meeting

ASTORIA – The Rainland Fly Casters annual banquet and auction/raffle begins at 5:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 17 at the American Legion, 1132 Exchange Street in Astoria. The cost is $8. All who are interested in learning more about the club are encouraged to attend. Event proceeds are used to support club projects, stream enrichment and fish conservation. For information call the event chair Dick Magathan at 503-325-2765 or club President David Johnson at 360-607-6952.

Weekend market & concessions

LONG BEACH – The first and third Fridays and Saturdays of each month, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., there is an indoor market and concession stand open at the Long Beach Grange located at 5715 Sandridge Road. Remainder dates this month are April 16 and April 17. Table rentals are available for $10 per day. Come find a good deal! Call 665-2461 for information on tables.

Online auction

OCEAN PARK – The Friends of Ocean Park School are hosting an online auction to raise money for their school. The auction will feature a wide variety of items to include gift certificates to local restaurants and hair salons, seafood, day passes to amusement parks, computer services, hotel and bed and breakfast accommodations, paintings from local artists and baked goods just to name a few. The group is raising money to help fund school field trips, recess equipment and assemblies at Ocean Park School. If you own a business or know of a service you could provide or if you would like to offer any items to our auction please feel free to call Kate Bannister at the Ocean Park School 665-4815. The auction will begin on April 16 and continue until the April 25. Everyone is invited to access the Web site and join in on the bidding. The auction can be accessed at www.benefitevents.com.

English Tea/Market Day

CATHLAMET – Join St. James Family Center is holding a Miniature Market Day from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on April 17. Follow the signs to the center from SR-4. The market will feature an array of items including indoor and outdoor plants, handmade pots, porcelain dolls, marmalade and a variety of collectibles, both new and antique. Then enjoy a traditional English tea. Tickets are $12 each and may be purchased in advance by calling 360-795-8612. All proceeds go to St. James Family Center, the only non-profit agency serving children and families in Wahkiakum County.

Swing into Spring

ILWACO – Purchase your tickets now for the ‘Swing into Spring’ event from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., April 17 at the River City School of Arts and Crafts at 127 SE Lake Street in Ilwaco. This fundraiser for the Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge consists of food, fun and dancing (including a swing lesson from ballroom champions Dave Watson and Jo Ellen Jarvin). Tickets are $25 per person. To R.S.V.P, contact Bev at 665-0044 or e-mail director@friendsofwillaparefuge.org.

Grad night committee

LONG BEACH – The Class of 2010 graduation night party committee meets April 21 at 6:30 p.m., at the PUD building on Sandridge Road in Long Beach. For information call Sue at 665-5255.

BBQ beef dinner

LONG BEACH – If you are looking for a great meal at a great price, you can’t beat the dinner offered from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., on April 24 at the Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road. You’ll get your choice of barbecue beef or French dip with all the trimmings for just $5 per plate. You can’t beat this deal. Call 783-1134 if you have questions.

CERT training

RAYMOND – Sign up now for a 20-hour Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) free training from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Friday, May 7 and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday, May 8 and Saturday, May 15 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 707 Jackson Avenue in Raymond. This training includes modules on disaster preparedness, fire safety, medical operations, disaster psychology, light search and rescue, disaster simulation and much more and is designed to prepare you to help yourself, family, neighbors and others in the event of a disaster. For information and to register call Jason or Angel at 360-942-5483 or e-mail angelunlmtd@yahoo.com or contact Karan Wade James at 360-786-5207.

Forestry fun day

ELMA – From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on May 15 a Forestry Fun Day is set at the Satsop Development Park, 100 Technology Lane in Elma. This is a cooperative event between Grays Harbor Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department of Natural Resources, Grays Harbor College, and the WSU Extension office. Lunch will be provided. Find out what assistance programs might be available for small forest landowners as well as information on a variety of topics related to forest health, wildlife and tree vigor. The event will focus on hands-on teaching and is open to all ages, as activities for youth will be ongoing throughout the day. Youth under age 14 need to be accompanied by an adult. Advanced registration, received by April 30 is $10 per person or $15 per family. Registration at a later date will be $15 per person and $20 per family. For more information go to http://graysharborcd.scc.wa.gov/ or call Theresa Marquardt at the Grays Harbor Conservation District at 360-249-5900 ext. 106.