Community Calendar: 8.11.10

Published 5:00 pm Monday, August 9, 2010

Wednesday, Aug. 11Canning fruits

LONG BEACH – On Aug. 11 the Long Beach Grange is offering a class on preserving the fruits of our labor, with a lecture and demonstration. It will feature information on making jelly and juices out of a variety of fruits, including seedy berries such as salal and blackberries. Also included will be information on how to dry and smoke Walla Walla sweet onions. The class is free for Grange members, with a suggested donation of $10 for all others. Call Rick at 642-7176 if you have questions.

Kiwanis

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

Caregivers/Alzheimer support

LONG BEACH – Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the PUD auditorium at 9610 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. The next meeting is Aug. 11. The group is designed to provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are providing care to a person with dementia or for all caregivers. 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 Aug. 11 is “Hellcats of the Navy,” starring Ronald Reagan and Nancy Davis. 1957. 81 min.

Thursday, Aug. 12Bake & Book Sale

LONG BEACH – Donations of money, baked goods, books, CDs or DVDs are needed for the Chinook Observer’s Second Annual Bake and Book Sale to benefit the drive for school supplies. Drop off donations between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The sale will be Saturday, Aug. 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 205 Bolstad Ave East, Suite 2, in Long Beach. Come support our efforts! Call 642-8181 or 800-643-3703 for more information. All proceeds go to purchase school supplies for children in Pacific County.

Art Walk

ILWACO – There will be an art walk at Ilwaco Harbour Village at the Port of Ilwaco from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Aug. 12. You’ll find a wide variety of art, good food, books, gifts and a free raffle. Call Bruce at 642-2291 if you have questions.

Shutterbugs

OCEAN PARK – Peninsula Photo Club Shutterbugs meets from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Aug. 12 in the Pacific County Fire District No. 1 community room at 26110 Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park. 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.

Clay Artists

ILWACO – A group of clay artists will gather on Thursday, Aug. 12 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., then on Friday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Sunday, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Artisan in Ilwaco. There will be a variety of demonstrations, Raku and wheel throwing. The event features work by David Campiche, Sue Raymond, Renee O’Connor, Rod Maxwell Muir, Danni Pederson, Jean O’Neil, Karen Brownlee and Jan Richardson.

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, Aug. 13Blues & Seafood

ILWACO – The Port of Ilwaco is hosting the Blues and Seafood Festival. The show kicks off on Friday, Aug. 13 with an All Star Jam from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., with Robbie Laws Band, local favorites Buoy 10 and many special guests – all for just $10. The party continues on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., with a great line up featuring the SwingCats, StrangeTones and the critically acclaimed Lloyd Jones Struggle. Enjoy all day Saturday for just $20. Both nights feature a food court and a separate bar with regional beer and wine. Buy your tickets at www.bluesandseafood.com or call 642-2291. Or, if you wish you can purchase a two-day pass (Aug. 14 and Aug. 15) for admittance to the Blues & Seafood Festival in Ilwaco and the Jazz & Oysters in Oysterville for just $30. These tickets may be purchased from any Port of Ilwaco merchant or by calling 665-4466.

Agricultural Incentives

SOUTH BEND – The deadline for agricultural producers (including private forest landowners) to apply for financial and technical assistance for USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program is Aug. 13. The program, administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, is a voluntary, technical and financial assistance program designed to help farmers improve irrigation efficiency; manage nutrient run-off and/or animal waste; improve the health of native plant communities and reduce soil loss. In most instances, participants pay for roughly half of the costs of the conservation measures or practices. Interested producers are encouraged to contact the local office at 1216 Robert Bush Drive or check the website at www.wa.nrcs.usda.gov for more information.

Charles Mulvey display

ILWACO – The Columbia Pacific Heritage’s exhibit, “Charles Mulvey: Northwest Master,” is a retrospective of watercolor paintings by the renowned northwest artist Charles Mulvey (1918-2001). Mulvey was a dedicated teacher and chronicler of the Long Beach Peninsula landscape. His paintings were collected by locals and tourists and he is represented in collections throughout the west. There will be more than 70 of his pieces of art on display. The exhibition will continue 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.

Chronic disease mgmt

ILWACO – Ocean Beach Hospital has scheduled a series of classes on chronic disease self-management. They will be held Aug. 13, 20 and 27 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Ocean Beach Hospital Meeting Room B. The title of this free series is “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.” Teaching individuals to take charge and manage their chronic illnesses in partnership with their physicians is the focus of the upcoming workshops. Space is limited. For more information or to register contact Denise Ross, RN at 642-6308.

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, Aug. 14

IHS reunion

ILWACO – The next all-school reunion is coming Aug. 14 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Ilwaco High School football practice field. Come early and stay late. There will be a variety of activities, and as usual the Ilwaco Sports Booster food trailer will be on site with food for sale. Classes are encouraged to make class banners or signs. Let’s get as many alumni attending as possible. For more information call Alumni President David Aase at 642-3638.

Willapa Refuge Picnic

LONG BEACH – Beginning at 6 p.m., on Aug. 14, at 95th and Sandridge Road, the Friends of the National Wildlife Refuge will hold their annual members only barbecue. Anyone interested in learning about becoming a member can go to www.friendsofwillaparefuge.org, where you can learn about what the Friends of the Wildlife Refuge do to support wildlife and the community surrounding Willapa Bay. Membership dues are tax deductible. Call 665-2957 for information.

Car show

ASTORIA – The Lower Columbia Classics Car Club is holding their Annual Regatta Car Show at 12th Street, between Duane Ave and Exchange Ave., in Astoria on Saturday, Aug. 14. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with car registration beginning at 8 a.m. Registration fee is $15. Please direct any questions to Ross Getchell at 503-325-0341 or Fred Mestrich at 503-325-8437.

Kite buggy demos

LONG BEACH – Two hours before and two hours after low tide, Aug. 14 through Aug. 16, buggy riders will demonstrate the fun and safety of kite power. These demonstrations are in preparation for a possible change in state law to allow wind-powered vehicles on specific Washington beaches. Come check it out!

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 Aug. 14. Anyone interested in ham radio is encouraged to attend. For more information contact Dick Lemke at 665-2438 or Bob Cline at 665-4496.

Book discussion

NASELLE – Adults and teens are invited to join a discussion of the book “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 14 at Naselle Timberland Library. This program begins before normal hours so the library will open early only for this event. For more information call 484-3877.

Waikiki Beach concert

ILWACO – At 2 p.m., on Aug. 14, the public is invited to Cape Disappointment State Park’s Waikiki Beach for a concert by the Ian McFeron Band from Seattle. Their diverse musicianship allows them to shift smoothly through a variety of roots-Americana styles ranging from acoustic folk rock to country blues to heartfelt, soulful ballads to driving danceable backbeat groves. Bring a lawn chair and other personal comforts and sit back and enjoy some great music at this free outdoor concert. For more information call 642-3029.

Chinook Tribe

ILWACO – The Chinook Tribal Council meets at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 14 in the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. There will be the usual potluck luncheon as part of the meeting. Call 875-6670 for information.

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, handmade items and much more.

Wildlife meeting

LONG BEACH – Interested members of the public are invited to attend the Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge board meeting set for 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 14 at the PUD No. 2 building at 95th and Sandridge in Long Beach.

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.

Elks Charity Luau

LONG BEACH – Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 14 the Long Beach Elks is hosting their annual luau. The event includes a Hawaiian-style dinner with live music by Tego. Elks members and their guests are invited to join in the fun. Proceeds will be donated to Elk charities.

Nature activities

FORT COLUMBIA – Fort Columbia continues their family and youth nature activities each weekend from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All activities will be held in the Fort Columbia Interpretive Center. These are short, fun activities and crafts that are designed for a variety of age groups. Call 777-8221 if you have questions.

Silent/live auction

ROSBURG – From 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Rosburg Grange Hall there will be a silent auction and a live auction run by Dewey Adair to benefit the Olson Fire Fund. The Olson family lost everything in a recent fire. Donations may also be made at any branch of the Bank of the Pacific. Donations of building materials or other items for the auction may be made by calling Corbett McMaster at 360-751-888 or e-mail helptheolsonfamily@yahoo.com.

SummerFest events

LONG BEACH – SummerFest events are happening in downtown Long Beach. There will be free horse and wagon rides and face painting from noon to 4 p.m., plus kid’s crafts from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Two Rivers Music will perform on Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Lewis and Clark Square. Come to downtown Long Beach and have some fun.

Sunday, Aug. 15Jazz and Oysters

OYSTERVILLE – The Oysterville schoolhouse is the site of this annual one-day live jazz event set for Sunday, Aug. 15. You will find delectable food, including grilled oysters, desserts and more from Peninsula restaurants. No pets or outside food or beverages are permitted. This year welcomes the Merlot Tide Quartet for the morning session and Pearl Django for the afternoon session. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Jazz and Oysters is a major fundraiser for Water Music Festival in October. An all-day ticket for just Jazz and Oysters is $15, or you can get a two-day pass for the Blues & Seafood Festival along with Jazz & Oysters for just $30. Tickets may be purchased from any Port of Ilwaco merchant or by calling 665-4466.

Firewood

ILWACO – Cape Disappointment State Park is issuing woodcutting permits. The cost for a permit is $25 and they expire on Aug. 15. The wood is for personal use only. Disposal or sale to another person is prohibited. For more information contact the park office at 642-3078.

Holiday memories in song

OYSTERVILLE – For their second holiday concert the Bayside Singers will build the program’s music around accounts submitted by Peninsula residents. Describe an important Christmas or Hanukkah in your life – it can be a happy memory, poignant, anything you choose. Try to keep it brief (under 200 words) and e-mail it to Bayside director Sandy Nielson at sandranielson@centurytel.net or call her at 665-2540 by Aug. 15.

Alumni golf classic

LONG BEACH – The Ilwaco High School alumni golf classic is Aug. 15 at 9 a.m., at the Peninsula Golf Course. This is a four-person scramble format. Contact Sondra at 642-2828 or seaton@charterinternet.com to reserve space for your team today.

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.

Monday, Aug. 16LB council

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at city hall located at 115 Bolstad Avenue West. The next meeting is Aug. 16. The agenda is available at www.longbeachwa.gov or at city hall prior to the meeting. These meetings are open to the public. Call 642-4421 for additional information.

Intl Kite Festival

LONG BEACH – The Washington State International Kite Festival is Monday, Aug. 16 through Sunday, Aug. 22. Monday’s focus is kite trains, arches and multi-line stacks; Tuesday is Terrific Tuesday with camera workshops, club camps, Rokkaku battles, pun fun and more; Wednesday is Paint me Patriotic with children’s events, senior fighter kite challenges, and lots more; Thursday is handcrafted kite day, Friday’s focus is on demos, mass ascension, the lighted night fly which includes fireworks and more; Saturday’s focus is the recognition ceremony; and Sunday is the family fun fly.

School supplies distributed

LONG BEACH – School supplies for needy families will be available at the Chinook Observer office at 205 Bolstad Avenue East, Suite 2, in Long Beach, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 16 through Friday, Aug. 20. Additionally, supplies will be distributed at the Pacific County Fire District No. 1 office at 26110 Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 23, Tuesday, Aug. 24 and Friday, Aug. 27, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 25 and Thursday, Aug. 26. Call 642-8181 if you have questions.

Grants Available

PACIFIC COUNTY – Pacific County Marine Resource Committee has made some grant funds available to support their mission to serve as a steward for the marine and estuarine resources in our county by facilitating science based policies, research, and education that enhance the sustainability of the economy and ecology of our communities. Funds available are $12,950, with the grant range from $500 to $10,000. Grant applications should be sent to Pacific Conservation District Office, P.O. Box 336, South Bend, WA 98586 or delivered to 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend, by Aug. 31. For information contact Mike Nordin or Mike Johnson at 875-9424 or via e-mail at plutroll@willapabay.org.

Water District meeting

OCEAN PARK – The North Beach Water District board of commissioners holds its regular meeting at 6 p.m., Aug. 16 at 26109 Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park. All with an interest are welcome. Call 665-4144 for information.

Tuesday, Aug. 17Weavers/Spinners

ILWACO – Clatsop Weavers and Spinners Guild meets the third Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most often their meetings are at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street in Ilwaco, but call Sharon at 665-5266 to confirm. Bring a sack lunch.

Kite posters

LONG BEACH – The 2010 Washington State International Kite Festival poster is available for purchase at the World Kite Museum, Campiche Studios and at the Picture Attic, all in Long Beach. This year’s poster is by local artist Pat Fagerland. The cost is $45.

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 – 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, Aug. 18Women in business

LONG BEACH – Women in Business meets at 11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the PUD community meeting room on Sandridge Road in Long Beach. The guest speaker is Ruth Danielson, president and founder of Mulberry Street Market Intelligence. She will present a discussion of the importance of branding your company plus lots of additional relevant information. Call 665-5388 if you need more information.

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.

Toastmasters

ASTORIA – Coastal Communicators Toastmasters Club meets the first, third and if appropriate, fifth Monday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hotel Elliot conference room in Astoria. This club serves our entire region in Washington and Oregon. The club provides members with dynamic opportunities to improve their communication and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. For more information, call 503-791-2806, or visit their website at www.toastmasters.org.

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.

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 Aug. 18 is “Cannon Ball Run,” starring Burt Reynolds, Roger Moore, Farrah Fawcett and many other stars. 1981. 96 min.

Future EventsWahkiakum fair

SKAMOKAWA – The 102nd Annual Wahkiakum County Fair is Aug. 19 through Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. The theme is “Blue Jeans and Country Dreams.” There will be a variety of 4-H activities and livestock shows, lumberjack exhibitions, several top musical performers, a reptile show, salmon barbecue and the amusement rides. The fair is held at 16 Fairgrounds Road in Skamokawa. Come on down!

Gardening chat

OCEAN PARK – All with an interest are welcome to attend an informal gardening chat at the Ocean Park Library community room Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. The topic is a discussion and commiseration of what the cool weather is doing in our gardens, what we could do about it, and a post-mortem of the edible gardens tour. Sponsored by Tilth on the Willapa. Call Lisa at 665-3061 with questions.

Market & concessions

LONG BEACH – On Aug. 20 and Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be an indoor market at the grange hall located at 5715 Sandridge Road. Table rentals are available for just $10 per table per day. Come find a good deal! Call Will or Terri Dale at 360-244-0172 or e-mail wewho@centurytel.net for additional information.

Seniors farmers market

ILWACO – Coastal Community Action Program is teaming up with the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program to distribute fresh fruits and vegetables to seniors. Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., seniors may pick up fresh produce in the dining room at the Ilwaco Community Building. This program provides fresh fruits and vegetables to lower-income seniors with the goal of improving health and nutritional status of older residents. It also supports local farming by increasing the use of farmers markets and roadside stands. To be eligible you must be a resident of Washington state, 60 years old or older (or over 55 if you are Native American) and you must be below 185 percent of the Federal poverty level. Call 642-3990 if you need more information about this service.

Stamp Club

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Stamp Club now meets the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. The next meeting is Aug. 21. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

Birders gather

KLIPSAN – Come and hear about the birds on the Long Beach Peninsula beginning at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 22 at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center at 21603 “O” Lane in Klipsan. The Shoalwater Birders meeting will feature guest speaker Dr. Madeline Kalbach, who will discuss birds, bird watching and what it takes to get started. Information on birding optics, books on birds, birdhouses and bird feed will be available. Everyone is welcome. Call 665-3593 for information.

Joyful noise

SEAVIEW – Quaker music and unprogrammed worship meets at 3 p.m., Aug. 22 at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. West Hills Friends Combined Music Team from Portland will join the Lower Columbia Worship Group in a celebration of common heritage and an experimental combination of different worship styles. Everyone is welcome; refreshments will follow the meeting. Call Amy Greenhut at 642-0709 for more information.

Vesper services

OYSTERVILLE – Vesper Services is set for 3 p.m., Aug. 22 in the wonderful Oysterville Church. Pastor Rene Devantier of Ocean Park United Methodist Church will officiate. Music will be provided by the Killingworth family, and Suzanne Knutzen will be the organist for this service. This is a wonderful, casual, come as you are event and everyone is welcome.

PC Fair

MENLO – The Pacific County Fair is coming Aug. 25 through Aug. 28. This year’s theme is “Get your kicks on Highway 6.” Special events include the idol talent show, holiday greeting card contest, jump rope contest, carnival, animal and floral entries and more. Pacific Transit has special runs and prices to and from the fairgrounds.

Veterans meeting

LONG BEACH – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3721 in Long Beach holds their monthly membership and business meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Elks Lodge located at 110 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. For information, call 642-1228.

Elks summer picnic

LONG BEACH – On Sunday, Aug. 29, the Long Beach Elks are holding their annual picnic at Wildwood RV Park in Long Beach. Starting at 2 p.m., there will be good food, beverages, games, a dunk tank and raffle prizes as part of the fun for Elks members and their guests.

Model Railroad Club

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Model Railroad Club meets at 7 p.m., on Aug. 30 at the Ocean Park Timberland Library. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Anyone interested in model or real-life railroading is welcome. If you need further information call Paul Wilson at 665-2545.

I.H.S. car washes

LONG BEACH – The Ilwaco High School Band needs your help with raising money for a trip later this year. They are holding car washes in the parking lot at The Bank of the Pacific in Long Beach from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 4. Come support our school band program. Call 642-3731, extension 246 for more information.

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 for you to taste. Fresh and light treats will compliment your wine choices. There will also be beer and non-alcoholic beverages available at this event and there will be a table for desserts and coffee. Tickets will be 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.

Author Readings

ILWACO – Olde Towne Trading Post, the coffee shop across from the heritage museum in Ilwaco, is the location for a monthly showcase of local authors held the fourth Wednesday evening of the month. The next gathering is Aug. 26. Coffee and goodies will be available at 6 p.m., and readings begin at 7 p.m. Writers are encouraged to come share works in progress or published writings, and everyone is welcome to come hear these original stories. For more information call 642-4932.

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.