Community Calendar : 9.15.10

Published 5:00 pm Monday, September 13, 2010

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.

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. Funded by the Art Enrichment Program, the workshops will be held on Sept. 15 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., 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. These workshops are an integral part of PAA’s commitment to bring art to the students of our community. 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 or to register, contact Sue via e-mail sray5406@cox.net, or call 642-1375 (home) or 665-5200 (work). More information can be found at www.beachartist.org, or check with your school’s office.

Diabetes support

ILWACO – The September Diabetes Support Group meeting is planned Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Ocean Beach Hospital meeting rooms. Denise Ross RN, CDE, will speak about pattern management in diabetes. This meeting is free to the public. If you have questions, call 642-6308 or 642-6314.

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.

Thursday, Sept. 16Gardening 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. The topic for this gathering is the fall garden, possibilities and tasks. This event is sponsored by Tilth on the Willapa. For information call 665-3061.

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.

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. 17Salmon dinner

OCEAN PARK – The Ocean Park Lutheran Annual Salmon Dinner Auction is Sept. 17. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., for this full-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.

Plant sale

LONG BEACH -Fred and Nancy Aust will hold their annual plant-mum sale at 12106 Sandridge Road in Long Beach, on Sept. 17, 18 and 19 to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Long Beach Peninsula. Sale hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Peninsula Players

ILWACO – The Peninsula Players Radio Theater will go on for the first time live from their studio high atop 2nd Story Playhouse in downtown Ilwaco. Show times are at 7 p.m., Sept. 17, 18, 24 and 25; and at 2 p.m., on Sept. 19 and Sept. 26. 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.

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. Elizabeth Bonn-Zimmerman is showing her paintings at the Ilwaco library. PAA hopes that you will take time to admire this artwork.

Comment on clam season

OLYMPIA – The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is accepting public comments on digging days, catch limits and other management options for the upcoming razor clam season. Suggestions for the 2010-11 season, tentatively set to begin in early October, can be sent via e-mail to razorclams@dfw.wa.gov or by postal service to: Razor Clams, 48 Devonshire Rd., Montesano, WA 98563. Comments regarding initial digging opportunities must be received by Sept. 17, although WDFW will consider other suggestions throughout the season. Information about current razor-clam stocks, marine toxins and digging options is available on WDFW’s website at http://bit.ly/aoIfnQ. Call Dan Ayres at 360- 249-4628 ext. 209.

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. 18OBEF dinner/auction

LONG BEACH – The Ocean Beach Education Foundation (OBEF) Annual Dinner/Auction will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Elks 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.

OA Workshop

SEAVIEW – From 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sept. 18, anyone and everyone having problems with food is welcome to attend an Overeaters Anonymous workshop/marathon at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. There will be speakers, table games, raffles, literature and more. Donations will be accepted. Call Kathleen at 642-8439 or Diane at 665-2535 for more information.

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.

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.

Cook Off!

SURFSIDE – On Saturday, Sept. 18, beginning at 1 p.m., Surfside Homeowners Association is hosting a chili, salsa and cornbread cook off at the Skating Lake Cabana, located at 300th and V streets in Surfside. Judging will begin at 1:30 p.m. A horseshoe tournament will follow the judging. Admission is new or clean gently-used socks (sizes K-6) for students at Ocean Park Elementary School. Attendees should bring their own beverage and camp chairs. Call the Surfside office at 665-4171 for further directions or information.

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.

Willapa Refuge meeting

LONG BEACH – Interested members of the public are invited to attend the Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge board meeting to be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, at the PUD building located on Sandridge Road in Long Beach. Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge is a nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation established to support Refuge programs and increase awareness and appreciation of the refuge. Friends members volunteer to help the refuge.

Quilts displayed

SKAMOKAWA – An exhibit of quilts by the River City Strippers, a Wahkiakum County based quilters group, opens at Redmen Hall, located at 1304 SR-4 in Skamokawa, will run through Oct. 24. This is 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. If you need more information call 795-3007.

Attunement with Nature

LONG BEACH – On Saturday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Green Angel Gardens Yoga Studio located at 6807 Sandridge Road in Long Beach, a workshop on how can each of us act to shape a healthy and whole planet for our future by shaping a planetary identity within ourselves and facilitating a partnership with the flow of blessing within the life of our world. The facilitator is Freya Secrest, a former staff member of the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland; co-founder of Lorian in Seattle, and assistant to Dorothy Maclean, author of “To Hear the Angels Sing” and other books. Call Larkin at 244-0064 for further information and registration.

Beach Clean Up

PENINSULA – Operation Shore Patrol, led by the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association is looking for volunteers to help clean Washington beaches Sept. 18 and Sept. 19. This group has worked with Washington State Parks and the Department of Ecology since 1971 to coordinate the removal of unsightly litter and debris while focusing attention to the environmental impacts to citzens’ health, safety and welfare. All are invited to participate; bring gloves, rain gear and be careful of the soft sand. Participants can register at any of three locations or by calling the area coordinator. The Department of Ecology donates litterbags; while free debris disposal is donated by local counties. Local areas coordinator is Linda Jessen at 360-560-4598. Meet at Cape Disappointment State Park, 244 Robert Gray Drive in Ilwaco.

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. 19Golf 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.

L&C Speaker

ASTORIA – On Sept. 19 at 1 p.m., the first of the Lewis and Clark Historical Park “In Their Footsteps,” series starts. The title is Introduction to Soil Characteristics of Our Coastal Landscape presented by Dr. Art Limbird, who is an associate professor emeritus with the University of Calgary. His talk will discuss how soils are integral to understanding variations in the ecosystems of Clatsop County. For more information, call the park at 503-861-2471.

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.

Military Officers meeting

GEARHART – The Lower Columbia River Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will meet on Sunday, Sept. 19 at McMenamin’s Sand Trap Restaurant at the Gearhart Golf Course. The social will begin at 5 p.m., and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. Paulette McCoy, the executive director of the Astoria Bi-centennial, will present a program describing activities that will be included in the celebration next year. Commissioned and warrant officers of the seven uniformed services are eligible to belong to MOAA and attend the meeting. Questions regarding the dinner may be directed to Norm Davis at 503-338-6174 or Ed Nelson at 503-325-2596.

Monday, Sept. 20Friends 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. The speaker for September is Donna Wright, who will speak on journaling and the importance of journaling your health issues. 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.

North Beach Water mtg

OCEAN PARK – The North Beach Water District board of commissioners meet at 6 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 20 at 26109 Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park. If you have questions call 665-4144.

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.

SmileMobile

LONG BEACH – On Sept. 20 from 12:45 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday, Sept. 21 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Washington Dental Service Foundation SmileMobile, which travels the state offering examinations to children who might not otherwise have access to dental care, will be in Long Beach at Head Start, 2601 N. Pacific Hwy.

The SmileMobile, a brightly painted 38-foot dental clinic on wheels, is hard to miss when it rolls into town. Sponsored by the Washington Dental Service and in partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital, the SmileMobile provides dental care to children from low- income families.

Children birth through high school with limited access to care can be scheduled by calling Terry Bryan at the Early Childhood Center before Sept. 20 at 642-4089. The SmileMobile is staffed by a clinic manager, dentist and dental assistant and teams of local volunteer dental professionals in each community it visits. Follow-up treatment appointments will be scheduled on a space available basis for the duration of their stay. Medicaid and sliding scale fee is accepted as reimbursement for services.

Tuesday, Sept. 21Weavers/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 will be provided.

ESA Alpha

NASELLE – ESA Alpha Theta holds their regular business meeting beginning at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the Naselle Timberland Library.

World religions

SEAVIEW – The public is encouraged to come to a series on world religions each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. Rev. Tom Schaeffer from St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will lead the sessions. If you have questions, call 642-3115.

Meet & Greet

SKAMOKAWA – Port District Two commissioners from Skamokawa invite the public to come meet the new port director, Bob Robinson, his wife Barbara, port staff, as well as volunteers and contractors at a barbecue set for Sept. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Vista Park. R.S.V.P. to 795-8605.

NAMI

SEAVIEW – Tuesday, Sept. 21, NAMI has the great fortune to have Judy Eron, a part time author and musician, join us to share her unique music and moving story involving mental illness from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. Judy brings a very powerful message for all. Come with a friend or two. It’s free, with a donation basket if you care to use it. For more information call 665-6305 or 665-5372.

Art meeting

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Arts Association meets at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the Barn on Bay at 2311 Bay Avenue. On the agenda will be a discussion and planning of the upcoming 40th Fall Art Show set for Oct. 8 through Oct. 11. The meeting is open to the public. Call 665-4592 for more 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. 22Neptune 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.

Future EventsRelay 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Jazz 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.

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 online at www.greatcolumbiacorssing.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.

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.

Art Show registration

LONG BEACH – Pre-registration for Peninsula Arts Association 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 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.