Community Calendar: 8.25.10

Published 5:00 pm Monday, August 23, 2010

Wednesday, Aug. 25School supplies distributed

OCEAN PARK – School supplies for needy families will be distributed at the Pacific County Fire District No. 1 office at 26110 Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Aug. 25 and Thursday, Aug. 26 and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 27. Call 642-8181 if you have questions.

More school supplies

ILWACO – Coastal Community Action Program is now distributing basic school supplies to all students in grades one through 12 through the Student Needs Assistance Program. Come to the Ilwaco Community Building (next to the library) at 152 1st Avenue. If you have any questions, or need more information, call 642-3990.

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.

Family stories

NASELLE – From 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Aug. 25, all ages are invited to Family Story Time at Naselle Timberland Library for a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that focus mainly on children age six and younger. For more information call 484-3877.

Author Readings

ILWACO – Olde Towne Trading Post, the coffee shop across from the heritage museum in Ilwaco, hosts the Authors’ Showcase on Aug. 25. Writers are encouraged to come share works in progress or published writings, and everyone is welcome to come hear these original stories. Coffee and goodies available at 6 p.m., and writers begin reading at 7 p.m. For more information call 642-4932.

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.

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. 25 is “Ma and Pa Kettle, Back on the Farm” starring Marjorie Main and Percy Kilbride. 1951. 81 min.

Thursday, Aug. 26Music and Art

OCEAN PARK – From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 26, Bay Avenue Gallery at 1306 Bay Avenue in Ocean Park hosts more than a dozen Peninsula vocalists in “A Little Evening Music at the Gallery.” The free event allows residents and visitors to hear popular songs, enjoy light refreshments, and view the work of 28 local artists. Gallery co-owners Bette Lu Krause and Sue Raymond and local accompanist-music director Barbara Bate are presenting the songs and singers in short sets, allowing for conversation and refreshments as well as viewing local artists’ work in a variety of media. For more information, see the gallery’s website at www.bayavenuegallery.com or phone the gallery at 665-5200.

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.

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.

Friday, Aug. 27Evening of One Acts

ILWACO – The 2nd Story Playhouse at 108 Spruce Street in Ilwaco is hosting an evening of one act plays showcasing local writers and directors. This event is at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27 and Saturday, Aug. 28 and at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 29. “Just Joshin’,” a book published by Jan Bono last November, has been adapted for the live theater stage and will be presented by the Peninsula Players during their One-Act Festival, August 27-29. The one acts include the following: “Kid’s Skits and Jokes,” directed by Rita Smith; “Barbara Ann,” written by Rose Power and directed by Karl Johnson; “Just Joshin’,” written by Jan Bono and directed by Candace Carteen; and “Remember Me,” written by Larry Fraller and directed by Diane DeSeranno. Tickets are $5, and are on sale at The Imperial Schooner in Ilwaco, Stormin’ Norman’s in Long Beach and Okie’s Thriftway in Ocean Park or at the door. For more information call 642-4932.

Parkinson support

OCEAN PARK – The Parkinson’s disease support group meets from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 27 at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church, 24002 “U” Street in Ocean Park. This is the annual picnic and all are welcome. This is a great opportunity for folks who haven’t attended a meeting in the past and would like more information about the group. For information, call Patti at 665-3284.

Charles Mulvey display

ILWACO – The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum exhibition, “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. Locals and tourists collected his paintings and he is represented in collections throughout the west. There are 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.

Cancer support group

ILWACO – Ocean Beach Hospital and Medical Clinics’ Cancer Support Group will meet Friday, Aug. 27, at noon in the Ilwaco Community Building meeting room. The support group is part of the hospital’s oncology outreach and education program. Cyndy Soule and Jami Greenfield, members of the hospital’s chemotherapy team, will facilitate the meeting. Cancer patients and their families are invited and encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call Cyndy at 642-6327, or Jami at 642-6475.

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. 28Saturday 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.

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. In addition, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday and noon to 2 p.m., on Sunday, bring the kids for a children’s safety fair. Then from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the fantastic Naselle Marimba Band will perform in Lewis and Clark Square both days. Come to downtown Long Beach and have some fun.

Sunday, Aug. 29Vesper services

OYSTERVILLE – Vesper Services is set for 3 p.m., Aug. 29 in the wonderful Oysterville Church. Presbyterian Pastor Emeritus Ret. Dean Mead will officiate. Katherine Holway Smith, a soprano, will provide music, and Jeanne Bellinger will be the organist for this service. This is a wonderful, casual, come as you are event and everyone is welcome.

Edible gardening

ILWACO – On Sunday, Aug. 29, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., a fun and interesting Winter Edible Gardening Workshop will be held at the Karnofski Garden at 1636 State Route 101 in Ilwaco, to assist you in providing fresh food from your garden during the winter months. Vera and Jim Karnofski will host and instruct folks on preparing and enriching the soil and what types of vegetable seeds and plants work well in our marine climate through the winter. They will talk about easy ground covers and greenhouse covers as well as using the vegetables in your daily cuisine. Recipes will be available, and please bring your winter vegetable recipes to share. Admission is canned or dry goods, toiletries or laundry products for the struggling local food banks. R.S.V.P. to 642-2029 or 642-4612 and/or be there Sunday.

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.

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. 30Model 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.

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.

Tuesday, Aug. 31Lap Band support

ASTORIA – A lap band support group is forming with the first meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 31 at Hair Gallery at 2921 Marine Drive in Astoria. Call 665-0049 for more information.

Masonic meeting

ILWACO – Occident Lodge No. 99 meets at noon every Tuesday for a no host luncheon at the Imperial Schooner Restaurant at the Port of Ilwaco. Sojourners are welcome. For information call Jim at 665-6577 or Norm at 642-2258.

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. 1School starts!

PACIFIC COUNTY – School starts in the Ocean Beach School District on Sept. 1, and on Sept. 2 in the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District, so be on the lookout for kids walking or riding their bicycles.

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. 1 is “Young at Heart” starring Doris Day and Frank Sinatra. 1954. 120 min.

Future EventsLibrary book sale

OCEAN PARK – The Friends of The Ilwaco-Ocean Park Libraries used book sale will be held Sept. 3 through Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Ocean Park Timberland Library. Some books are marked for price; all others are $1 per hardbound and trade paper and $.50 for regular-size paper.

On Sunday, Sept. 5, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., bring your standard-size paper grocery bag and for $3 you can fill it with books of your choice. Stock up! It is nine months until the next sale. All proceeds are for the benefit of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park libraries.

Market & concessions

LONG BEACH – From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Sept. 3 and Sept. 4, come to the market and concessions at the grange hall located at 5715 Sandridge Road. You are sure to find a great bargain or you can rent a table for $10 per day and sell some of your own stuff. Call 244-0172 or go to wewho@centurytel.net for information.

Swap meet

NASELLE – There will be a swap meet at the Appelo Archives Center at 1056 SR-4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from Sept. 3 through Sept. 6. Covered space is available in case of inclement weather. To reserve space call Anita Raistakka at 484-3376 or anita@finnam.naselle.net.

Line dancing

LONG BEACH – Line dancing is moving to the Long Beach Grange on Sandridge Road. 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.

I.H.S. car wash

LONG BEACH – The Ilwaco High School Band needs your help with raising money for a trip later this year. They are holding a car wash 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.

Fundraising Breakfast

LONG BEACH – From 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sept. 4, come to the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road for a great breakfast. For just $4 you get your choice of pancakes and sausage, sausage and eggs, or biscuits and gravy. Everyone is welcome to come eat! Call 783-1134 for more information.

Chinook Arts Festival

CHINOOK – From 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 4 and Sunday, Sept. 5 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 6, the Chinook Arts Festival will be held. This event includes juried arts and crafts featuring blown glass, stained glass, photography, jewelry, oil and watercolors, pottery and more. Come check out this fun festival. Call 777-8715 for more information or e-mail inspirations2@willapabay.org.

Drive-in church

OCEAN PARK – Beginning at 11 a.m., on Sept. 5, you can enjoy drive-in church. You can stay in your vehicle or bring a lawn chair to sit in the parking lot. Bring a salad (such as potato salad, macaroni salad, coleslaw, etc.) and meat to be barbequed in the lot. For more information call Pastor DeWayne at 665-6340 or e-mail pastor@opfwc.com.

Classified deadline changed

LONG BEACH – The Chinook Observer will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6 for the Labor Day holiday. The deadline for classifieds for the Sept. 8 edition is before 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 3. Display advertising deadlines have changed as well, so call 642-8181 if you have questions.

Sausage making class

LONG BEACH – The public is invited to come to a free class on 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.

Art 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

Slow 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.

27th Rod Run

OCEAN PARK – Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines and 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. An 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, plus a performance by Buddy Holly, and Tracy Barton 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.

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.

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.

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 attendees should meet across from Kentucky Fried Chicken 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. Restrooms are available at the Cathlamet dock. Departures back to Westport are on the hour. For additional information please call the trip leaders, Jim and Kathleen, at 503-861-2802. If you would like information on future trip contact chief guide Janine Hartz at 642-4010.

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.