Community Calendar: 4.21.10

Published 5:00 pm Monday, April 19, 2010

Wednesday, April 21Grad 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.

Order pizzas

LONG BEACH – The newly-formed Epsilon Sigma Alpha chapter, Psi Psi of Long Beach, is having a Little Ceasar’s Pizza fundraiser. Order your pizza kits by April 29. You can contact Mary at 642-2151 for more information.

Grange meeting & potluck

LONG BEACH – The public is invited to come to a meeting of the Long Beach Grange beginning at 6:30 p.m., on April 21 at 5715 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. Bring a dish to share at the potluck. Call 642-4953 if you have questions.

Baskets & bowls

PENINSULA – The parents of Ilwaco High Class of 2010 are currently selling hanging flower baskets and color bowls as the last fundraiser for the grad night party. Anyone interested in making a purchase may call Sally Wright at 244-0858 or Sue Madsen at 244-1004. The graduation night party was adopted many years ago in an effort to keep graduates engaged in a safe and substance-free environment during the hours immediately following the graduation ceremony. For anyone interested, donations can be mailed to IHS Class of 2010 Grad Night Party, PO Box 716, Long Beach, WA 98631, or call Sally or Sue to have your donation picked up.

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 21 is “Ruby Gentry,” starring Jennifer Jones and Charlton Heston. 1952. 82 min.

DAR meeting

ASTORIA – Astoria Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meet at 11 a.m., on April 21 at the Astoria Golf and Country Club. Installation of new officers will be held. A program on antique silver tableware serving pieces will be presented by Sue Glen. Members and women interested in membership may call Regent Evelyn Laughman at 503-325-4683 for reservations or information.

Thursday, April 22Tsunami Safe Haven

PENINSULA – An event called, ‘Tsunami Safe Haven Opportunities on the Long Beach Peninsula’ specifically focusing on the north end of the Peninsula (Ocean Park, Oysterville and Nahcotta areas is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm., on Thursday, April 22 at the Ocean Park fire hall meeting room. This is the first meeting in a two part series that looks at potential sites in the north end of the Peninsula that may be suitable for the construction of vertical evacuation structures to serve as “high ground” after a large, subduction zone earthquake, in preparation for the ensuing tsunami. The meeting will be conducted in coordination with the University of Washington (College of Built Environments), Pacific County Emergency Management, and Washington State Emergency Management. Call 665-4448 or 541-510-3554 for more information.

TOPS meeting

OCEAN PARK – Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Thursday at the Ocean Park Community Church at 26709 Vernon Avenue. Weigh-in is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., followed by a meeting. Anyone with a desire to lose weight is welcome. For information call Dee Carbaugh at 665-6507.

Line dancing

LONG BEACH – Line dancing is happening at the Long Beach Elks. Beginner and intermediate classes are offered at 5:30 p.m., each Thursday. Advanced classes are available from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each Thursday. Everyone is welcome. The cost is just $3 per person per class. Come check out this fun activity, you don’t need a partner. Call Linda at 783-2389 for more information.

Friday, April 23AA 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.

Parkinson’s canceled

OCEAN PARK – The Parkinson Disease Support Group, normally held the fourth Friday of the month is canceled for April. The next meeting will be held on May 28. Call Patty at 665-3284 for more information or if you have questions.

Cancer support

ILWACO – Ocean Beach Hospital and Medical Clinics’ Cancer Support Group will meet Friday, April 23, at noon in the Ilwaco Community Building meeting room. The support group is part of the hospital’s oncology outreach and education program. Cyndy Soule and Jami Greenfield, members of the hospital’s chemotherapy team, will facilitate the meeting. Cancer patients and their families are invited, and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Cyndy at 642-6327, or Jami at 642-6475.

Home show

LONG BEACH – On Friday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., come to the Elks Lodge at 110 N. Pacific Way in Long Beach for a home show presented by the Pacific County Chapter of Olympia Master Builders. Admission is free and there will be a variety of door prizes plus an opportunity to purchase a products from local merchants at special show prices.

Saturday, April 24Shred-a-Thon

LONG BEACH – From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, April 24, the Arthur Stand Insurance agency, along with Liberty Northwest and Safeco Insurance are sponsoring a free shred-a-thon at 205 Bolstad Avenue East in Long Beach. Come shred obsolete tax documents, bank statements and cancelled checks, credit card documents, financial statements, insurance documents, old business records and any other documents you need destroyed. There is no need to remove paperclips or staples. If you need additional information call 642-2345.

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.

50s Cruise Reunion

WARRENTON – The Lower Columbia Classics Car Club and the Beach Barons Car Club of Ocean Park are holding their Annual ’50s Cruise Reunion Car Show beginning at 8 a.m., on Saturday April 24 at Camp Rilea on the west side of Highway 101, south of Warrenton. The car entry and registration fee is $15. Spectator admission is $2, with the gates opening at 10 a.m. Active members of the military receive free car registration and/or admission with a current military I.D. If you require additional info please call John Santee at 503-470-0381 or Bob Frink at 642-5458.

Salad luncheon & more

NASELLE -On April 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the annual salad luncheon sponsored by the Naselle Lutheran Church at 308 Knappton Road will be held. The luncheon offers a wide assortment of salads for a donation of $6. Along with the luncheon, a plant, bake and craft sale will begin at 10:30 a.m.  Al Simmuka has more than 500 tomato plants of several varieties he is tending and various other plants will be available.  The Lutheran bakers offer traditional goods including Finnish delicacies such cardamom bread and prune tarts. The craft room holds promise of hand-worked projects along with quilts made at the church. Funds generated from this event will go to support church mission work. 

Salad edibles

SURFSIDE – The Surfside Homeowners Association’s Community Relations Committee is hosting an event called planting containers of salad edibles beginning at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 24 at 31402 “H” Place. Rachel Gana, master gardener from Washington State University will plant these containers. A limited number of starter herbs, vegetables and potting soil will be provided as “freebies.” Come and bring your own beginners to plant or swap, a favorite pot, your trowels and gloves. One container will be raffled at $1 per ticket. For more information call Valerie at 665-0804 or Sheila at 665-2309.

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 runs through May 9. Redmen Hall is located in Skamokawa on S.R.4 and is open on Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. For further information call 795-3007.

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 progressive $250 blackout. Snacks and pull-tabs are available. The public is welcome. Elks bingo proceeds fund the Washington State Tall Elks Therapy program.

Singles gather

OCEAN PARK – Game night for all singles, whether never married, divorced or widow and widowers starts at 6:30 p.m., on April 24 at Peninsula Baptist Church at 23802 Pacific Hwy. Have fun with others. Bring your favorite game and a snack to share. Call 665-0804 for more information.

Sunday,

April 25

4Cast perform

RAYMOND – Sunday Afternoon Live, located at 323 Third Street in Raymond, will bring the popular vocal quartet, 4Cast, back to the stage of the Raymond Theatre at 2 p.m. on April 25. Featuring the melodic song stylings of soprano/mezzo soprano Christine Hill, soprano Patty Sundstrom, baritone/tenor Ted Spoon, and bass vocalist Keith Krueger, the program will take the audience on a romantic tour of music as “4Cast Sings of Love.” Advance tickets are $10, $5 for students, and $12 day of performance, and are available online at www.sundayafternoonlive.org or by phone at 875-5831. A check or money order mailed with a stamped self-addressed envelope (SASE) to P.O. Box 41, South Bend, WA 98586 will also guarantee seating. Tickets may also be purchased at Sagen’s Pharmacy and at the theatre box office in Raymond and at Sandra’s Art & Frame and South Bend Pharmacy in South Bend.

Water Flushing

OCEAN PARK – North Beach Water District will perform preventive water main flushing from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., through Friday, May 7. This action may cause red or cloudy water, which is not harmful to a person’s health but may cause rust stains on light or colored laundry. Please be sure to check the water prior to doing laundry. For more information call 665-4144.

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 open 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!

School On-line auction

OCEAN PARK – The Friends of Ocean Park School are excited to invite you to participate in our first ever on-line auction. This fundraising event will benefit the students of Ocean Park Elementary by providing them with enrichment activities and supplemental learning opportunities. Local businesses and individuals have donated a wide array of items, all up for bid until 10 p.m. on Sunday, April 25. Come view our catalog of items ranging from fabulous meals, original artwork, children’s toys, babysitting services, loads of rock/sand, lodging/camping at great peninsula establishments, and much more. To participate go to www.benefitevents.com and click on the Ocean Park Elementary School event or find the link on the Ocean Park Elementary Web page at www.ocean.k12.wa.us. For more information please contact Kate Bannister at 665-4815.

Monday, April 26Art 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 27The Ocean & You

WESTPORT – There will be an open house starting at 5:30 p.m., on Tuesday, April 27 at the Westport Maritime Museum, 2201 Westhaven Drive. Then from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., stay for a meeting of the State Ocean Caucus and the Grays Harbor Marine Research Committee. Learn about the Pacific Ocean and coastal resources, ocean acidification, marine spatial planning and the West Coast governors agreement on ocean health. For more information call, Jennifer Hennessey at 360-407-6595 or via e-mail at jenh461@ecy.wa.gov.

Clamming

PENINSULA – A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point from Tuesday, April 27 through Sunday, May 2, 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: Tuesday, April 27, 7:25 a.m. -0.7; Wednesday, April 28, 8:12 a.m. -1.0; Thursday, April 29, 8:57 a.m. -1.1; Friday, April 30, 9:41 a.m. -1.0; Saturday, May 1, 10:24 a.m. -0.7; Sunday, May 2, 11:06 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 digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container. Licenses are available at numerous local businesses.

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. Attendees can weigh in 30 minutes prior to meeting start time. There is a new group leader. All are welcome. Call 642-3572 for information.

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 28Classic 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 28 is “Philadelphia Story,” starring Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart. 1940. 112 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.

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.

Future EventsSoup bowl

SEASIDE – The Clatsop County Women’s Resource Center is holding their annual Soup Bowl from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Thursday, April 29 at the Seaside Convention Center. About 300 bowls will be available on a first-come/first-served basis for $30 each. If you want soup only, tickets ae $15. Enjoy a variety of soups prepared by some of our area’s top chefs. Tickets are available in Astoria at the Woma’s Resource Center, Deja vu Thift Shop, Lucy’s Books or at the Seaside and Cannon Beach chambers of commerce or by calling 503-325-4962.

Glacial Flood Deposition

CAPE D – The Long Beach Area State Parks are hosting “Is There Evidence for Glacial Flood Deposition on the Continental Margin Seaward of the Columbia River Mouth?” on Friday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m., at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center at Cape Disappointment State Park. This free, popular presentation will be given by Marie Ferland, a geology professor at Central Washington University. Doors will open at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Julie Tennis at 777-8221.

Library Friends meet

NASELLE – The Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library will meet at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 4, at the library. Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome. For more information call (360) 484-3877.

Book Discussion

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library is hosting a discussion of the book “American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers and the Making of a Nation” by Jon Meacham from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., May 4 for adults. For more information call 665-4184.

Community meeting

ILWACO – WellSpring Community Network is hosting a town hall community meeting on Thursday, May 6 at the Hilltop Auditorium in Ilwaco. Parents, youth, educators, prevention professionals, health providers, law enforcement, business owners and anyone who wants a healthier community and a brighter future for our youth are welcome. A free dinner, provided by Beach House Catering, will be served at 5:45 p.m.; the meeting starts at 6:40 p.m. Clay Roberts, renowed national speaker on developments assets will facilitate the meeting and help community members understand the role they play in creating community wellness.

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.

Peninsula Garden Party

PENINSULA – Coast Community Radio presents its second annual garden party from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, May 8 at the Nahcotta Rhododendron Garden at 28409 Sandridge Road. Admission is free. Visitors touring the garden’s eight acres will see a wide array of natives and ornamentals including rhododendron varieties found nowhere else in the region. Host Herb Mindt together with co-host and licensed landscape architect Bill Jablonsky will be joined by master gardener Ann Goldeen, of Coast Community Radio’s program, “Diggin’ the Dirt.” Willapa Bay oysters donated by Northern Oyster Company will be available fresh from the grill, along with a variety of other foods. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. live music will be performed. Watch for more information or call 503-325-0010.

Symphonic concert & more

ASTORIA – Larry Johnson will conduct the North Coast Symphonic Band at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 9 at the Liberty Theater in Astoria.  The program will feature music honoring mothers on their special day and mothers in the audience will receive a free carnation as they arrive at the concert venue. Performers include Bob Walters of Ocean Park who will sing “Embraceable You.” The pre-concert entertainment will start at 3:30 p.m. and feature the All That Jazz band, which includes Bob Joiner and Glen Hansen on trombone, Nick Johnson on sax, Dennis Hale on tuba, Chris Jacobson on guitar, Lee Stromquist on keyboard, and Dave Graves on percussion. Regular admission for the May 9 concert is $10. Student admission is $6. Children 12 and under are free when escorted by an adult.  Tickets are available in advance at the Liberty Theater Box Office at 503-325-5922 ext. 55.  The doors will open at 3:15 p.m., the day of the concert. For more information about the band or the concert, e-mail jlbowler@charter.net or call 503-325-2431.

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. For more information or to register go to graysharborcd.scc.wa.gov/ or call 360-249-5900 extension 106.