Community Calendar: 9.8.10

Published 5:00 pm Monday, September 6, 2010

Wednesday, Sept. 8Kurt Swanson to speak

SEAVIEW – Pacific County Americans for Prosperity and Pacific County Conservatives are hosting Kurt Swanson, candidate for the 19th District state representative position #1, beginning at 6 p.m., Sept. 8 at the Seaview Transit Center, 2750 Highway 101 in Seaview. The public is welcome to come talk with him and listen to his speech. Pacific County Americans for Prosperity meet the second Wednesday of each month. For information call Edie Faylor, chair at 777-0557 or contact her via e-mail at pacific.cty.afp@gmail.com.

Sausage making class

LONG BEACH – The public is invited to come to a free class to learn the ins and outs of sausage making at the Long Beach Grange on Sandridge Road at 6 p.m., on Sept. 8. Call Rick at 642-7176 if you have any questions.

Learn the computer

RAYMOND – Raymond Timberland Library is offering computer classes by appointment, for adults and teens. Call the library at 942-2408 to set up a one-hour lesson in basic computer use, the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Library Catalog, or Library Databases.

Willapa Players auditions

RAYMOND – Willapa Players will perform “Same Time Next Year,” by Bernard Slade, a popular 1975 Broadway play that features only two actors – one male and one female. Director Bob Stalder announced that auditions will be held Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. Stalder says he is looking for a man and woman who can portray from age 35 to age 50 on stage. He added that he will need a lot of help on the set and with costumes as the show takes place in a rustic cabin and has six scenes, each set in a different year. Scripts are available to be checked out at the Raymond Timberland Library. If you are interested, but cannot attend either audition, please contact Stalder at 942-6032.

Caregivers’ support

LONG BEACH – Caregivers Support Group meets at the PUD building at 9610 Sandridge Road on Sept. 8 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. For more information call Don Cantrell at 642-3787, ext. 226.

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. 8 is “Captains of the Clouds” starring James Cagney, Dennis Morgan and Brenda Marshall. 1942. 113 min.

Thursday, Sept. 9Art walk

ILWACO – Another incredible Art Walk is coming to the Ilwaco Harbour Village at the Port of Ilwaco from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 9. Call 642-2291 for more information.

“Assassination Vacation”

RAYMOND – From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., on Sept. 9, adults are invited to Raymond Timberland Library for a lively discussion of “Assassination Vacation” by Sarah Vowell. Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. The library will be open early only for this event. For more information call 942-2408.

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.

Shutterbugs

OCEAN PARK – Peninsula Photo Club Shutterbugs meets the second Thursday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Pacific County Fire District No. 1 community room at 26110 Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park. The next meeting is Sept. 9. All skill levels are welcome. Monthly projects are displayed and discussed. Come have fun, discuss photography subjects and join the group. Call Lee at 665-6882 for more information.

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.

Friday, Sept. 10Slow drag

ILWACO – The slow drag at the Port of Ilwaco runs from 4 p.m. to dusk on Friday, Sept. 10. Hot rods will line the Port of Ilwaco waterfront for the Slow Drag Contest and will compete in a coasting competition. Cars have about 15 feet to accelerate and then will coast for 100 feet. To win, a car must cross the finish line and stop closest to the line. All of the businesses along the Port will be open and offering a variety of specials. So, come on down to the Port of Ilwaco.

LB Merchants

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, Sept. 10 at 8 a.m., at Benson’s Restaurant, 504 S Pacific Ave., in Long Beach. For more information call president, Steven Linhart at 642-5625.

ENCORE

ASTORIA – On Friday, Sept. 10, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the annual social for ENCORE will be held at the Warrenton Community Center at 170 SW 3rd Street. There will be a brief talk about the activities, forthcoming curriculum and road trips planned for the group, following by nominations and election of new officers. All guests are welcome and encouraged to come check out this group of retirement-aged people who share a love of learning. For further information call Madeline Gobel at 503-325-3330.

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. 1127th Rod Run

OCEAN PARK – The public is encouraged to head to the 27th Annual Rod Run to the End of the World Sept. 11 and Sept. 12 at the Beach Barons field in Ocean Park. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission will be charged per day. More than 900 cars will be at the field for two days. On the stage will be an Elvis look and sound-alike entertainer who will perform from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, and Tracy Barton will perform as Merle Haggard. There will be vendors selling food and car related items as well. The Beach Baron signature T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and pins will be available for sale also. Call 665-3565 for information or visit www.beachbarons.com.

Elvis tribute

OCEAN PARK – The Beach Barons are having a spectacular show at their 27th Rod Run to the End of the World this year. On Saturday, Sept. 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., there will be a tribute to the ’50s with Justin Shandor as Elvis, Tracy Barton as Merle Haggard and a terrific Buddy Holly impersonator on the stage at the Rod Run. The hours for the show are 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Shandor is a recent winner of the “Best Elvis Impersonator” in Las Vegas, Nev., and won the 2010 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest in Memphis, Tenn. You’ve got to see him to believe it! There is an admission charge for the Rod Run of $5 and that entitles you to see the fabulous cars that will be on display as well as see the show.

Thanks to USCG

ILWACO – The Salty Dogs (a division of Ifish.net computer forum) are sponsoring a Coast Guard appreciation potluck to be held on Sept. 11 at the Ilwaco Port Pavilion starting at 6 p.m. Bring your favorite eats and help thank the men and women of the USCG for their service.

Disaster Preparedness

ILWACO – From 11 a.m. to noon, Sept. 11, adults and teens are encouraged to come to Ilwaco Timberland Library for “Disaster Preparedness! Are You Ready?” led by Stephanie Fritts, director of Pacific County Emergency Management. Resolve to be ready. Learn about NOAA weather radios, outdoor warning sirens, mapping your neighborhood, disaster preparedness kits and emergency contacts. Each person will create his or her own Disaster Preparedness Plan. For more information call 642-3908.

Wines from Down Under

SKAMOKAWA – The Friends of Skamokawa Wine Tasting and Auction will take place on Sept. 11, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Skamokawa Grange, next to the Wahkiakum County fairgrounds. Rod Stockhouse again will be the auctioneer. Tickets for this Friends of Skamokawa community event are $15 per person, and include wines from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Chile and Argentina, as well as light treats. There will also be beer and non-alcoholic beverages available at this event and there will be a table for desserts and coffee. Tickets are available at Cathlamet stores and at Redmen Hall. Tickets will also be available at the door the night of the event. If you have an item or items you would like to donate for the auction, please call Bernadette Goodroe at 360-795-8031, Pam Emery at 360-200-5869, Diane Stockhouse at 360-849-4145 or Esther Gregg at 465-2514.

Remnants of the Past

STELLA – On Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., come enjoy history and time with your neighbors at the Stella Museum complex on SR-4. Buildings at the site are in desperate need of major restoration work and the Stella Historical Society needs help. This strictly volunteer group invites all to come check out the variety of buildings and historical displays, demonstrations, raffles, plants and much more. A minor admission donation is charged. Call 423-8663 if you need more information.

Ham Radio

NASELLE – The Pacific County Amateur Radio Club meets the second Saturday of each month at 9 a.m., at Hunter’s Inn in Naselle. The next meeting is Sept. 11. Anyone interested in ham radio is encouraged to attend. For more information contact Dick Lemke at 665-2438 or Bob Cline at 665-4496.

Aglow fellowship

CHINOOK – All are invited to an Aglow (an interdenominational organization for men and women) fellowship meeting, from 10 a.m. to noon on Sept. 11 at 2 Lingenfelter Road in Chinook The gathering includes intercessory prayer, praise and worship. For more information contact Kathy at 777-8090.

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, food, 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.

Author @CRMM

ASTORIA – The Columbia River Maritime Museum hosts author Dennis Powers beginning at 2:30 p.m., on Sept. 11. Powers, who is the author of 10 books, will focus his presentation on his most recent book, “Tales of the Seven Seas: The Escapades of Captain Dynamite Johnny O’Brien.” For more information, including museum hours and admission charges, call 503-325-2323 or go to www.crmm.org.

Quilts displayed

SKAMOKAWA – On Sept. 11, an exhibit of quilts by the River City Strippers, a Wahkiakum County based quilters group, opens at Redmen Hall, located at 1304 S.R. 4 in Skamokawa. This will be a celebration of their 10th anniversary as a group, having started with 11 members in February 2000, and now grown to just over 40 quilters. They meet weekly in Cathlamet and have become well known for their comfort quilts they make and donate to seriously ill children and adults in local hospitals. The exhibit will run until Oct. 24 with a reception for the quilters on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Desserts, coffee and juice will be served. Many of the quilters will be there to share their techniques and ideas about quilting, and about their quilt group that meets at a local church every week. If you need more information call 795-3007.

SummerFest events

LONG BEACH – SummerFest events are happening in downtown Long Beach on Saturday and Sunday. There will be free horse and wagon rides and face painting from noon to 4 p.m., each day. Come to downtown Long Beach and have some fun.

Sunday, Sept. 12Vocal recital

OYSTERVILLE – Brier and Dane Gregory, accompanied by Barbara Poulshock, will perform at 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 12 in the historic Oysterville Church. The program includes a variety of classical and contemporary vocal music. Brier (a soprano) and Dane (a bass-baritone) are both students of Poulshock, and have been featured in various local performances over the past several years (including performances as part of the Orpheus Youth Ensemble sponsored by the Water Music Festival Association). There is no admission charged. Call 665-2798 if you have questions.

Charles Mulvey display

ILWACO – The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum exhibition, “Charles Mulvey: Northwest Master,” containing more than 70 of his pieces of art, continues until Oct. 10. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free on Thursdays thanks to the sponsorship of the Ilwaco Merchants Association.

Monday, Sept. 13PC Democrats

SEAVIEW – The Pacific County Democrats meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 13 at the Pacific County Transit Building in Seaview. The guest speaker will be Katie Whitter from the Democratic Coordinated Campaign. For more information e-mail Marshall Tate at pcd@pondhouse.com, or call 665-0023.

Ilwaco council

ILWACO – The Ilwaco City Council meets at 6 p.m. on Sept. 13 and Sept. 27 at the Ilwaco Community Building at 158 1st Ave N, Ilwaco. The meeting is open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

Audubon meeting

LONG BEACH – The Discovery Coast Audubon Society hosts Kathleen Sayce with a topic on gardening with natives and low water/no water gardening, on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m., in the PUD auditorium on Sandridge Road. For questions call 642-1310.

Quilt Guild

ILWACO – The Peninsula Quilt Guild meets Sept. 13 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.

Toastmasters

ILWACO – The Ilwaco Toastmasters Lunch Club meets the second and fourth Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m., in the Ilwaco Community Building. This month’s meetings are Sept. 13 and Sept. 27. In addition a night group meeting is held the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., also in the Ilwaco Community Building. Attendees will learn public speaking, leadership and listening skills in a safe environment. Guests are welcome. Call 642-2152 for more information or go to www.toastmasters.org.

Tuesday, Sept. 14Scouting

SEAVIEW – Come to the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview at 7 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 14 for some fun and to join the Cub Scouts. If you are a sixth grader you can come too, and be introduced to the Boy Scouts. For more information call: Rena Stinner, cubmaster at 642-4758 or Bobbi Lindsay at 642-8380.

Saddle Club mtg

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Saddle Club meets at 7 p.m., Sept. 14, at their clubhouse on Sandridge Rd. If you are interested in learning more about the club, please call Dianne at 642-2680 evenings.

LB Lions

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Lions Club meets at noon on Sept. 14 at Benson’s Restaurant in downtown Long Beach. Call 642-8322 for more information.

Ilwaco planning

ILWACO – The Ilwaco Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. Sept. 14 and Sept. 28 at the Ilwaco Community Building. These meetings are open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

PJ stories

NASELLE – Naselle Timberland Library presents Pajama Story Time from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 14 for all ages. Wear your pajamas to the library for a special evening of stories and a bedtime snack. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that focus mainly on children age six and younger. For more information call 484-3877.

Bridge!

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, don’t hesitate to call 665-3400 today.

Legion meetings

ILWACO – The Don R. Grable American Legion Post #48 and Auxiliary Unit No. 48 will hold their first meetings of the fall on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. The meetings will be preceded by a potluck. Check www.amlegionilwacowa.org for information or call Commander Dick Wallace at 642-4188 or President Janet Easley at 665-5580.

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.

Weight watchers

LONG BEACH – Weight Watchers meetings are being held at the Edgewater Inn at 409 Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Attendees can weigh in 30 minutes prior to meeting start time. All are welcome. Call 642-3572 for information.

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. 15It’s a Drill

PACIFIC COUNTY -On Sept. 15, shortly after 10:15 a.m., the All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) sirens will be tested sounding both the standard test message and the actual warning tone. The AHAB sirens in Pacific County and the other outer Washington coastal counties are being activated to conduct a true “end-to-end” test of the entire tsunami warning system. This test will help familiarize residents with the sound made by the AHAB sirens during an actual tsunami warning. It will differ from the routine monthly testing that occurs on the first Monday of each month since it will broadcast an audible siren wail tone instead of a chime tone; however, the voice message will be exactly the same as the routine test message. NOAA weather radios set to receive the required monthly test will also activate during this test. Citizens with questions or concerns should contact the Pacific County Emergency Management office at 642-9340 or 875-9340.

Yoga

KLIPSAN – Gentle stretch yoga is offered Wednesday, Sept. 15, 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.

Potluck meeting

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Grange, at 5715 Sandridge Road, is holding their monthly potluck meeting on Sept. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Come learn more about our local grange, and share some good food with friends and neighbors. Call 642-7176 if you have questions.

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.

Women in Business

LONG BEACH – Peninsula Women in Business meets the third Wednesday of each month at the PUD building at 9610 Sandridge Road. This group provides an opportunity for networking with peers, helps keep participants up to date on the changes in business, and has a featured speaker each month. Call 665-5388 to R.S.V.P. attendance.

DAR

ASTORIA – Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meet Sept. 15 at 11 a.m., at the Astoria Golf and Country Club. “A Walking History of Astoria” will be the topic of the program presented by Rae Goforth. Members and women interested in membership are invited to attend. For further information and reservations call Regent Evelyn Laughman 503-325-4683 or Registrar Sue Glen 503-861-0574.

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. 15 is “Road to Zanzibar” starring Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. 1941. 86 min.

Future EventsGardening chats

OCEAN PARK – Anyone with an interest is invited to an informal gardening chat at the Ocean Park Library community room the third Thursday of the month, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The next meeting is Sept. 16. This event is sponsored by Tilth on the Willapa. For information call 665-3061.

Salmon dinner

OCEAN PARK – The Ocean Park Lutheran Annual Salmon Dinner Auction is Sept. 17. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., for this fun-filled evening, that includes a dinner menu of artichoke dip, marinated tomatoes and cucumber salad, baked salmon with herb sour cream, herbed shallot red potatoes, seasonal vegetables, rolls, chocolate mousse, and much more. Tickets are $15. Reserve space now as limited seating is available. Call 665-6344 for more information.

OBEF dinner/auction

LONG BEACH – The Ocean Beach Education Foundation (OBEF) Annual Dinner/Auction will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Elk’s Lodge in Long Beach. This year’s theme is “Super Heroes – Joining Forces for Our Kids.” The auction will have many exciting items available this year. Among these are a complete living room set – couch, love seat, chair, end tables and coffee table – donated by J & S Furniture in Warrenton; there is a Holland America cruise to either Mexico or the Caribbean, a week in St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, several exciting dining events in private homes as well as restaurants (to take us through the winter months) and a 42-inch plasma television. Check the OBEF website at www.OBEF.org for a glimpse of more offerings. Attendance is by advance registration only. If you wish to attend and have not received an invitation, please contact the OBEF office at 642-0878 or by e-mail: oceanbef@reachone.com. If you wish to volunteer to help with the buffet line and serving in the main dining area, please contact either Catherine Ketel at 642-3472 or Karen Harrell at 642-3527. Come enjoy dinner and aid the OBEF with their mission of enhancing the quality of our children’s education and our community’s future.

Stamp Club

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Stamp Club meets Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. at the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

Spaghetti dinner

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Grange is holding a fundraising, affordable, hearty spaghetti dinner from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sept. 18. Enjoy a really great meal for just $5, and support a good cause as well. The grange is located at 5715 Sandridge Road. Call 642-7176 if you have questions.

Golf Tournament

LONG BEACH – The 2nd Annual Christmas Angels Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, Sept. 19, beginning at 11 a.m., at Peninsula Golf Course in Long Beach. The entry fee is $40 per person and includes green fees and lunch. Rain or shine, you’ll have a great time! Prizes, mulligans and puttigans will be awarded. Call 642-2828 to register.

Friends of Chinook

CHINOOK – The Friends of Chinook School meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Chinook fire hall. The meetings are open to anyone with an interest in the school. If you have questions call 777-8211.

Lupus & Fibromyalgia

SEASIDE – The Northcoast Lupus and Fibromyalgia Support Group meets Sept. 20 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the education center at the Seaside Hospital. If you have any questions, please call Sheila at 665-4870 or Carol at 503-325-1100.

Democrats meet

SEAVIEW – The Seaview Democratic Precinct No. 1 meets on Monday, Sept. 20 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Pacific County Transit Building in Seaview. Meetings are the third Monday of the month. Call Pat Donnelly at 642-2130.

Weavers/Spinners

ILWACO – The Clatsop Weavers and Spinners Guild meets Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., usually at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street in Ilwaco, but call Sharon at 665-5266 to confirm. Bring a sack lunch, coffee and tea are provided.

Flu 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 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.

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.

Great Columbia crossing

MEGLER – The 29th Annual Great Columbia Crossing 10K run/walk is set for Oct. 3 beginning at 9 a.m. Parking is set up at the Port of Astoria or the Port of Chinook, with shuttle buses leaving Astoria every 20 minutes starting at 7 a.m., and departing the Port of Chinook at 7 a.m. Registration is limited to 3,000 participants. Register at www.greatcolumbiacrossing.com until Sept. 29 or at the Astoria Warrenton Chamber from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Oct. 2. There will be no day of race registrations. The cost is $30 ($35 after Sept. 15), or $20 per entry to youth 8- to 18-years old ($25 after Sept. 15). T-shirts are optional and available for an additional $16.

Art Show registration

LONG BEACH – Pre-registration for Peninsula Arts Association’s 40th Annual Fall Art Show is now open. The show runs Oct. 8 through Oct. 11 at the World Kite Museum in Long Beach. Celebrating 40 years of art, Peninsula Arts Association has a diverse membership known for bringing exciting work to each show. Artists will compete in 23 categories and participation is limited to PAA members. The registration deadline is Sept. 21. All registration instructions, entry forms and membership information are available on PAA’s website, www.beachartist.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. Price includes coffee, snacks, and a hot lunch.