Community Calendar: 9.22.10

Published 5:00 pm Monday, September 20, 2010

Wednesday, Sept. 229th Grade Parent Info Night

ILWACO – Parents of students in ninth grade have an opportunity to learn about the first year of high school and how to help your student navigate it successfully at a parent information gathering beginning at 6:30 p.m., Sept. 22 at Ilwaco Middle/High School. If you need further information you can call Dave Tobin at 642-3731.

Grief support

SEAVIEW – A Grief Support Group meets every Wednesday at 11 a.m., in the fireside room at Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. Call 800-772-1319 if you have questions, or just come to this support group.

Answers to gardening questions

PACIFIC COUNTY – Even though face-to-face master gardener plant clinics have concluded for the year, you can get answers to your gardening questions year-round by using the local WSU master gardener online plant clinic. To submit your question, go to www.pnwmg.org and click on “Ask a Master Gardener,” found on the left side of the screen. WSU Master Gardeners from Grays Harbor and Pacific counties work year-round to answer any questions you submit. The website also has a wealth of gardening information, much of it specifically oriented to our local area.

Author Readings

ILWACO – Olde Towne Trading Post, the coffee shop across from the heritage museum in Ilwaco, is the location of the next Authors’ Showcase, set for Sept. 22. Writers are encouraged to share work in progress or published writings, and everyone is welcome to come hear these original stories. Coffee and goodies are available at 6 p.m., and writers will sign up for reading slots beginning at 7 p.m. For more information call 642-4932.

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 Sept. 22 is “Jim Thorpe – All American” starring Burt Lancaster, Phyllis Thaxter and Charles Bickford. 1951. 105 min.

Thursday, Sept. 23Relay volunteers

LONG BEACH – Relay For Life of the Long Beach Peninsula plans a volunteer recruitment meeting Thursday, Sept. 23, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Chautauqua Lodge, 304 N 14th St., Long Beach. For information, call Linda Yeager, staff partner for Relay For Life of the Long Beach Peninsula, at 503-325-5158 or 503-791-9748. Everyone is welcome.

Art curriculum/workshops

PACIFIC COUNTY – Peninsula Arts Association is offering three curriculum compatible art project workshops for teachers in Pacific County, worth eight clock hours of professional development, sponsored by the Ocean Beach School District, at no cost to the participants. The workshops will be held on Sept. 23 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., and Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Barn on Bay, 2311 Bay Avenue in Ocean Park. Participants will learn three art projects per session and receive a bound lesson plan booklet of all projects. It will be a hands-on learning experience under the guidance of PAA Education Liaison Sue Raymond. For more information contact Sue via e-mail at sray5406@cox.net, call 642-1375 or 665-5200, or visit the website at www.beachartist.org.

Connection Group

KLIPSAN – NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group meets every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Golden Sands Assisted Living at 21608 “O” Lane in Klipsan. Anyone with a mental health condition is welcome to these structured, confidential group sessions led by NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group trained facilitators. For information call 665-6305 or 665-4421.

DivorceCare

OCEAN PARK – DivorceCare, a support group for anyone just separated or divorced for many years, is held each Thursday at 6:30 p.m., at Peninsula Baptist Church, 23802 Pacific Hwy., Ocean Park. This group is not a church-sponsored group. For more information, please call 665-0804.

Free Thursdays

ILWACO – Thanks to the generous support of the Ilwaco Merchants Association, you can visit the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 SE Lake Street in Ilwaco on Thursdays free of charge. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. They are closed on Mondays. Bring the family and come see what treasures our local museum has to offer. Call 642-3446 for information.

Line dancing

LONG BEACH – Line dancing is now downstairs in the Long Beach Grange on Sandridge Road. Beginner classes are offered every Thursday at 5:30 p.m., intermediate classes at 6:30 p.m., and advanced classes at 7:30 p.m. 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.

Veterans meeting

LONG BEACH – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3721 in Long Beach holds their monthly membership and business meeting at 7 p.m., Sept. 23 at the Elks Lodge located at 110 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. For information, call 642-1228.

Friday, Sept. 24Peninsula Players

ILWACO – The Peninsula Players Radio Theater will go on for the first time live from their studio at 2nd Story Playhouse in downtown Ilwaco. Show times are at 7 p.m., Sept. 24 and 25; and at 2 p.m., on Sept. The program will be “The Man with Bogart’s Face,” written by Andrew Senady and directed by Ed Ahlers. Of all the movie stars, in all the movies all over the world, is it any wonder that someone, somewhere, would actually want to become Humphrey Bogart. That is what happened. Return to a time of cases, danger and dough, like the days of old when there were causes and flags and dames worth fighting for.

Parkinson support

OCEAN PARK – The Parkinson’s disease support group meets from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church, 24002 “U” Street in Ocean Park. The program will include information provided by Deanna Duret from Ocean Beach Hospital. For information, call Patti at 665-3284.

Art Around Town

PENINSULA – Peninsula Arts Association presents artwork for the months of September and October. Marilyn Casey’s coastal paintings are being shown at the Ocean Beach Hospital. Vivian Easter and Sharon Bernasek are showing their varied paintings at the Pacific County building on Sandridge Road. Elizabeth Bonn-Zimmerman is showing her paintings at the Ilwaco library. PAA hopes that you will take time to admire this artwork.

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.

Saturday, Sept. 25Disaster Preparedness Fair

OCEAN PARK – Are you prepared for the unexpected? You have an opportunity to learn more about getting prepared by making a disaster plan. A community Disaster Preparedness Fair is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 25 at Ocean Park Elementary School. Special guests include: a representative from Gov. Gregoire’s office, and representatives from Washington State Emergency Management, NOAA Weather Service in Portland, the chief hazard geologist from the Department of Natural Resources, Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, United States Coast Guard and more. At this preparedness fair you can learn basic first-aid, learn how to operate a fire extinguisher, learn about flood insurance, earthquakes, tsunamis and vertical evacuation and much more. In addition there will be a kids’ zone, with fun learning activities for younger attendees. Admission is free. If you have questions call Jackie Sheldon at 665-3075.

Evac-U-Walk

OCEAN PARK – The public is invited to participate in the Evac-U-Walk set for 10 a.m. to noon on Sept. 25. You can catch the trolley at Ocean Park Elementary School or head to the Ocean Park beach approach. This is not a race. Participants will walk east on Bay Avenue to “U” Street and finish at the Moose Lodge. The trolley will return walkers to the school. Walkers are encouraged to time themselves in or to measure their walking speed and apply that information to their personal evacuation route.

LB clean sweep

LONG BEACH – On Saturday, Sept. 25 and Sunday, Sept. 26, residents and the city of Long Beach will have the opportunity to participate in their first town cleanup. This is the time to shovel of the last of the summer gunk out of the yard, clean the attic and garage, sweep out the beach cabin for the season and get rid of those items you have been wanting to toss. A bright orange flyer, which includes a $10 coupon, will be mailed to residents to help defray costs. Bring items to the old county building at 318 2nd Street in Long Beach and drop them in the containers marked, such as yard waste, unpainted/untreated wood or similar. If you have larger items, such as a couch or appliance, make arrangements with Peninsula Sanitation at 642-2541 and use the coupon to defray the cost. If you have questions or need additional information call the city offices at 642-4421.

Fun ride & chili feed

MENLO – The Willapa Hills Chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen are hosting a ride on Sept. 25 off Oxbow Road in Menlo. The first rider will be out at 10 a.m., the last rider at 11 a.m. The cost to participate is $10 per person, which includes the ride, chili and a pop. (The meal only is $6.) For directions and questions call Roy at 360-934-5500 or Dennis at 360-942-5659.

Museum day

LONG BEACH – On Saturday, Sept. 25, the World Kite Museum in Long Beach will participate in the sixth annual Smithsonian Museum Day. A free Smithsonian ticket is available for you and a companion either in your Smithsonian Magazine or by downloading one at www.smithsonian.com/museumday and printing out the official pass which will provide free admission for two people to participating museums. One ticket is permitted per household, per e-mail address. Besides learning from these special events for the Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day, come and enjoy the thrill, joy, art, science and world history available daily at the World Kite Museum. Your Smithsonian pass, as do all admissions to the kite museum, includes making a kite.

Bikers ride

PUGET ISLAND – Angora Hiking Club has a bike-hike scheduled for Puget Island on Saturday, Sept. 25. This is a very easy bike ride, no hills and very little auto traffic, with a stop for lunch. The Westport Ferry leaves at 10:15 a.m., and participants can meet at Basin Street and West Marine Drive in Astoria at 9:15 a.m. Departure for the ferry terminal will be promptly at 9:30 a.m. There is a charge for the ferry. The Angora club is unable to provide bike transportation to the ferry dock, but individual members may be able to assist. Bikers are asked to bring a lunch, water, bike helmet, riding gloves, and weather appropriate outer clothing. For additional information please call the trip leaders, Jim and/or Kathleen at 503-861-2802. If you would like information on future trips, contact chief guide Janine Hartz at 642-4010.

RX drug turn in

PACIFIC COUNTY – In an effort to eliminate unused/unwanted pharmaceutical drugs from our community, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring a National RX Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WellSpring Community Network will partner with local law enforcement agencies and the Family Health Center to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our community’s medicine cabinets. Prescription drug abuse is our nation’s fastest-growing drug problem and often times the source is right at home in the medicine cabinet. Everyone is invited to participate. Please bring any unwanted or unused prescription medications or unneeded over-the-counter medicines to the Family Health Center located at 21610 Pacific Highway in Klipsan. For more information, please contact Tara Finch at the Pacific County Health Department at 642-9300 ext. 2627, Mike Ray of the Pacific County Sheriff’s Department at 642-9403 ext. 2172 or Flint Wright, Long Beach Police chief at 642-3416.

Saturday Market

ILWACO – Saturday Market is open at the Port of Ilwaco from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., each Saturday through Sept. 25. Stop by, you’ll find vendors selling arts, crafts, housewares, plants, foods, hand-made items and much more.

Cribbage

LONG BEACH – The Longest Beach Cribbage Club meets every Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Pioneer Tavern at the corner of Pioneer Road and Pacific Highway. Play is according to ACC rules. The cost is $5, with double elimination and 100 percent payback. Anyone with an interest is invited. For more information call 642-3994.

Day of encouragement

OCEAN PARK – On Sept. 25 beginning at 10 a.m., Patti Johnson will be the featured speaker at the Women’s Day of Encouragement event at Peninsula Baptist Church. The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to noon, then from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. All are welcome to this non-denominational gathering. If you have questions call Bev Champers at 665-3914.

Plaque dedication

OCEAN PARK – The public is invited to join the staff at Ocean Park Timberland Library for the unveiling of a plaque to honor Bill Tubbs, raconteur, joker, loud laugher and front desk institution, beginning at 3 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 25. Refreshments will be served. If you have questions, please call 665-4184.

Woodcarvers show & sale

LONGVIEW – The 26th Annual Woodcarvers Show and Sale is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Sept. 25 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Sept. 26 at the Cowlitz Regional Conference Center at 1900 7th Avenue in Longview. Vendors will be selling all kinds of carving related items and there will be more than 50 tables of different woodcarvings. The featured artist is Northwest coast mask carver Lonnie Acord. Call Angi at 360-295-3661 or Kris at 360-274-3175 for information.

Shred day

LONG BEACH – Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union in Long Beach is holding a free shred day for the public from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 25. Bring three to four grocery bags full of confidential paperwork and it will be taken care of.

Sunday, Sept. 26

Car Wash!

LONG BEACH – If you have a dirty car and need it clean, come support the Ilwaco High School Band on Sunday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Bank of the Pacific in Long Beach. Donations are welcome. If you have questions call Rachel Lake at 642-3731 ext. 246.

Breakfast @ Eagles

PENINSULA – Ocean Park Eagles offers breakfast every Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., for members and their guests. The cost is $5. Call 665-6688 for information.

Overeaters Anonymous

PENINSULA – There are meetings four times a week on the Peninsula in both Seaview and Ocean Park, on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays for those interested in the support group Overeaters Anonymous. If you have questions call 665-2535 or Kathleen at 642-8439.

Monday, Sept. 27Flu Shots

PACIFIC COUNTY – The Pacific County Health Department is offering seasonal flu shots by appointment only for adults at both health department sites in Long Beach and South Bend. Shots will be offered in Long Beach from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on Sept. 27 and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., on Oct. 4. In South Bend, they will be available from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Sept. 24 and from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., on Sept. 29. Please call to make an appointment in Long Beach at 642-9349 or in South Bend call 875-9343. The cost is $25, and Medicare and Medicaid are accepted. The CDC and public health officials recommend that everyone over the age of six months be vaccinated against the flu. This year the seasonal flu shot will protect you against H1N1, as well as other flu viruses that are beginning to circulate. Please contact your private provider to discuss getting your child vaccinated. Yearly flu vaccination should begin as soon as vaccine is available and continue throughout the influenza season, into December, January and beyond.

Bayside Singers

PENINSULA – The Bayside Singers have started fall rehearsals and are welcoming new members, particularly sopranos. Rehearsals are each Monday at 2 p.m. For location directions, contact Sandy Nielson at 665-2540. Also forming is a small mixed chorus of seven or eight singers. If interested, please give Sandy a call.

Music Boosters Meeting

ILWACO – The Ilwaco Middle/School Music Boosters meet at 6 p.m., Sept. 28 in the music room. Keep the music playing by attending. If you need more information contact Dave Tobin at 642-3731.

Tuesday, Sept. 28World religions

SEAVIEW – The public is encouraged to come to a series on world religions starting Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m., at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. Rev. Tom Schaeffer, a dynamic presenter from Grace Church in Aberdeen, will lead the sessions. If you have questions, call 642-3115.

Sports Boosters Meeting

ILWACO – Beginning at 7:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 28, all folks interested in helping to give the Ilwaco Middle/High School sports teams a boost are invited to attend the Sports Boosters Meeting at IMHS in the library. You can contact Dave Tobin at 642-3731 if you need more information.

Railroad Club meeting

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Model Railroad Club meets Monday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m., in the Ocean Park Timberland Library community room. As always, complimentary coffee and refreshments will be served. The club is constructing a modular layout that accurately depicts the IR&N railroad here on the Peninsula. Persons with dollhouse building or similar modeling experience are invited to participate in making these historical dioramas. Anyone interested in model or real-life railroading is cordially invited. If you need further information, call Paul Wilson at 665-2545.

Parent Forum

ILWACO – Interested in learning more about Ilwaco Middle/High School and how parents can support their students’ efforts? Come to the Parent Forum being held in the IMHS library on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 6:45 p.m. If you have questions call Dave Tobin at 642-3731.

Do Nothing Club

OCEAN PARK – Attention wives! Get rid of your husband every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Do Nothing Club is always looking for a few good men. Guys – give your wife a break and come to 24002 “U” Street in Ocean Park, where you can play cribbage, shoot pool, tell great stories or whatever. For more information, call Jack McBride at 665-2721 or Jim Wirth at 665-2420.

Wednesday, Sept. 29Jazz piano

SEAVIEW – Sanford Hinderlie of New Orleans plays jazz piano at the Shelburne Restaurant on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from this French and Cajun cuisine dinner event will benefit Water Music Festival. Reservations recommended. Hinderlie went to high school with Shelburne Inn proprietor Laurie Anderson and is planning a return visit with his wife, Helma, this month. Hinderlie is a professor of music at Loyola University New Orleans. He works with students in the Music Industry Program, teaching contemporary music. He has performed throughout the world, including concerts in the Far East, the former Soviet Union, the Republics of Georgia and Armenia, the Middle East, Europe and throughout the U.S. His latest recording, “Hinderlie Plays Hinderlie,” features all original compositions.

Veterans’ services

LONG BEACH – The local Veterans office is located at 318 NE 2nd St., upstairs above the sheriff’s office, in the Pacific County building. This is a full service office with a trained service officer available to assist veterans and their families from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The phone number is 642-1228 or e-mail vfw3721@reachone.com.

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 Sept. 29 is “Flying Tigers” starring John Wayne, John Carroll and Anna Lee. 1942. 101 min.

Future EventsBridge!

KLIPSAN – Beginning and intermediate bridge lessons will be available at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach starting in late September. If you have questions or if you would like to participate, please don’t hesitate to call 665-3400.

Scrabble-Thon

PACIFIC COUNTY – The Timberland Regional Library Foundation (TRLF) and the Friends of the Library are co-sponsoring their first Scrabble-Thon competition. Scrabble fans can register online or download a registration form by going to the website, www.trlfoundation.org. The deadline for online registration is Oct. 4. Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by Oct. 1. Local competitions will be held Oct. 9, at a Timberland Regional Library. People living in other communities or non-participating communities can register and will be assigned to a nearby participating library. The top 10 scorers will advance to the county playoffs on Oct. 23, and the district championship tournament on Nov. 6. For further information, contact 360-704-4519 or visit trlfoundation.org and click on the “Scrabble” link.

Bunco for cancer

ASTORIA – A Bunco fundraising event for breast cancer is set for Oct. 1 at the Elks Club in Astoria.  No experience is needed – just great fun to be had by all!  Bring your friends and teach them how to play.  Doors open at 6 p.m., the game starts at 7 p.m.  There will be raffles and prizes. Snacks and beverages will be served.  Your participation will benefit uninsured/low income local women by providing mammograms and women’s health checks.  For information, call Nancy Magathan, RN at Columbia Memorial Hospital 503-325-4321, ext. 5759.

Willapa Grange Reactivation

RAYMOND – On Saturday, Oct. 2 at 7 pm., at the Willapa Valley Grange located at Camp 1 Road in Raymond, community members in the Raymond, South Bend and Willapa Valley area are convening to discuss the possibility of reactivating the Willapa Valley Grange. Members from the Washington Grange Association will be on hand to answer questions. Various members of the community have already taken time to begin clean up work of the building. If you are interested in reactivation and participation in the Grange, please come. For more information, contact Tim Kredlo at 942-8770.

Oktoberfest

FRANCES – Lewis Pacific Swiss Society will be hosting their 41st annual Oktoberfest, on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Swiss Park in Frances. European nine pin bowling kicks off at 9 a.m. First perfect score of 27 wins $500. Amateur horseshoe tournament begins at noon along with the registration for the pinochle tournament that starts at 1 p.m. Crafts, vendors and a bake sale start at 10 a.m. There is no fee for showcasing your business or craft. To reserve a free table for this event contact Erin Frasier at 360-942-9891. Activities for children start at noon, including a scavenger hunt, coloring contest and a sawdust scramble. The kitchen and bar open at 11 a.m., and dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Swiss dance lessons will be offered after dinner so that you can kick up your heels to the live polka music provided by the Blaser Band beginning at 8:30 p.m. Tournament winners will be awarded their prizes at 10 p.m. followed by the much awaited Swiss Miss coronation. Raffle ticket winners will also be announced. RV hookups are available. For info call 360-942-9891.

Concert of Churches

OCEAN PARK – At 3:30 p.m., on Oct. 3, the “Concert of Churches” will be held at Peninsula Baptist Church in Ocean Park. This event is showcases local churches united in concert. Admission is by donation with proceeds to the Peninsula Young Life program. Call Pam at 665-2517 if you have questions.

Orchid Show

SEASIDE – The Sunset Empire Orchid Society presents its 14th annual show and sale on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Seaside Bob Chisholm Community Center at 1225 Ave. “A” in Seaside. General admission is $2, admission for seniors is $1. Refreshments are available and repotting of plants is available for a small fee. For more information, call Monica at 503-861-1344 or Georgia at 665-5565.

Red Hats auction

OCEAN PARK – Cranberry Red Hats are having their annual auction at the Ocean Park fire house on Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park beginning at noon on Saturday, Oct. 2. Come and bring finger foods, donated items or just come to bid. There will also be door prizes. Proceeds go to the food bank and the Red Hats Thanksgiving dinner in November.

nal and available for an additional $16.

“Mariposa Road”

ILWACO – From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 3, author Robert Michael Pyle will present and sign copies of his latest book, “The First Butterfly Big Year – Mariposa Road” at Time Enough Books on Waterfront Way at the Port of Ilwaco. Call 642-7667 if you have questions.

Blessing of the Pets

CHINOOK – In recognition of St. Francis and his festival day, a special blessing of the pets will take place beginning at 2 p.m., on Oct. 3 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Chinook. Pets of all types and their owners are invited to this special service in the church parking lot at 767 SR-101. While all pets are welcome, owners are asked to crate or cage any pets that might fail to “love thy neighbor.” Contact Pastor Chris Ode at 777-8416 or e-mail pastor.ode@gmail.com with questions.

ENCORE meets

WARRENTON – ENCORE, an association of retirement-aged people who share a love of learning, meets for lunch on Oct. 5 at 12:30 p.m., at El Compadre Restaurant, 119 S. Main Avenue in Warrenton. These get-togethers are a wonderful venue for meeting classmates over lunch, as well as new friends. All guests are welcome. For further information, please call Madeline Gobel at 503-325-3330.

Free seminar for parents

SEAVIEW – READY!, a free seminar for parents of children ages 0 to five who are getting ready for kindergarten, will be offered at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This seminar will provide parents with information about how their child learns, as well as materials and activities that can be used at home to make learning easy and fun. Parents with children up to two years old should come to the workshop on Oct. 6; parents with children ages two to four years old should come to the workshop on Oct. 13; and finally those with children ages four to five years old should come to the workshop on Oct. 20. Parents are encouraged to call Erin at 642-1319 for more information and to reserve a free spot.

Yoga

KLIPSAN – Gentle stretch yoga is offered Wednesday, Oct. 6 and Oct. 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center. Classes are open to everyone. Call Barbara at 665-5780.

Art Show

LONG BEACH – Peninsula Arts Association invites you to their 40th Annual Fall Art Show and Sale opening Friday, Oct. 8 and running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Monday, Oct. 11 at the World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach. Artists compete for awards in 23 categories; the show’s Featured Artist is Lonnie Acord, winner of Spring 2010’s Judges’ Choice – Best in Show. Inspired Creations shopping experience provides same day art inspired purchase options and is a great way to kick off holiday gift shopping. Visitors to the show are invited to vote for the People’s Choice winner and donated art will be raffled to support PAAs high school graduate scholarship. The drawing for Eric Wiegardt’s original painting, “San Juan Reflections,” occurs at 2 p.m., Oct. 10. Tickets for this special raffle are currently on sale at www.beachartist.org. In addition, a silent auction of framed, original watercolors by past PAA member Marcia Rockwell will be open through the first three days of the show. Proceeds from the donated art featured in these two events benefit PAA’s Art Enrichment Program. Admission is free and parking is plentiful. PAA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information call 665-6041.

Boating safety class

ILWACO – There will be a boating safety class talk by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary personnel on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the upstairs classroom at the Port of Ilwaco office at a165 Howerton Way in Ilwaco. The cost is $25 and pre-registration is requested. The class will assist participants in getting a Washington state Boater Safety card. For additional information or to sign up call Dick at 642-7588.

Cranberrian Fair

PENINSULA – The 89th Annual Cranberrian Fair and Harvest Festival is coming Oct. 9 and Oct. 10 at the WSU Cranberry Museum in Long Beach. Mark your calendars now and watch for more information.

100th anniversary celebration

SOUTH BEND – The Willapa Harbor Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the building of the Pacific County courthouse in South Bend. There are several weekend packages available that feature tours of local museums, courthouse tours, a celebration ceremony, followed by a concert by the talented Navy Band Northwest . On Saturday, Oct. 9, courthouse tours will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon, the celebration in the courthouse rotunda is at 1 p.m., and the Navy band concert is at 3 p.m., in the South Bend gym. In addition the special event “A Night of Living History” will be held that evening, with the social hour starting at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., and the program including performances by Scott Cowell and Bryan Harrison among others. The cost is $35 per person. To order tickets and for more information call 875-5224 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., daily or e-mail museum@willapabay.org.

Tree farm management

CHEHALIS – On Oct. 9, the Washington Tree Farm Program will sponsor a day-long Forestry Educational Seminar, “Seedling Management and Economics for the Tree Farm” at is the Veterans Memorial Museum, 100 SW Veterans Way in Chehalis. A diverse range of topics should provide something of interest to small forestland owners, foresters, and loggers. Subjects covered will include: Three basic herbicides and application procedures; Cedar, Valley Ponderosa pine and Alder; Financial consequences of stand management decisions; Forestland investment, and Log market outlook. Advanced registration by Sept. 30 is required. Registration forms and further information can be obtained at www.watreefarm.org/ForestrySeminar.pdf or by calling Donna Loucks at 360-736-2147 or the Washington Tree Farm Program at 360-736-5750. Cost for individual Certified American Tree Farm Members or Tree Farm Inspectors is $70 ($105 with spouse). For other individual adults the cost is $80 ($120 with spouse). Cost for students or children is $50 which includes coffee, snacks and a hot lunch.

Water Music Festival

PENINSULA – The Water Music Festival is an all-volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to bringing quality music to the Lower Columbia River Region. Oct. 15 through Oct. 17 the Water Music Festival XXVI provides “Romance with Music – from Baroque to Ballads and Beyond” and features a top-rated chamber ensembl