Community Calendar: 9.1.10

Published 5:00 pm Monday, August 30, 2010

Wednesday, Sept. 1School starts!

PENINSULA – School starts in the Ocean Beach School District on Sept. 1, so be on the lookout for kids walking or riding their bicycles.

School supplies distributed

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 Center (upstairs next to the library) at 152 1st Avenue. If you have any questions, or need more information, call 642-3990.

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.

Chinook Food Bank

CHINOOK – Volunteers for the Chinook Food Bank, located at 70 Houchen Street in Chinook, are handing out food on the first and third Wednesdays of each month only. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For questions or in an emergency, call 875-6670.

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.

Writers’ Circle

OCEAN PARK – The Writers’ Circle meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Ocean Park Library from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to provide a friendly, helpful environment to critique each other’s work. For more information call 642-6424 or 665-3835.

Yoga

KLIPSAN – Gentle stretch yoga is offered Wednesday, Sept. 1, 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.

Advisory Board

LONG BEACH – The Pacific County Advisory Board meets at 4 p.m., on Sept. 1 at Willapa Behavioral Health, 2204 Pacific Highway North. Call 642-3787 for more information.

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.

Thursday, Sept. 2Back to School!

NASELLE – School starts on Sept. 2 in the Naselle Grays River Valley School District, so please be aware of kids waiting for buses, walking near the road, etc.

Aging Agency meeting

SHELTON – The Olympic Area Agency on Aging Council of Governments meets at 10 a.m., on Sept. 2 in the Shelton Civic Center at 525 W. Cota Street in Shelton. The agenda includes an introduction of the new chief financial officer for Olympic Area Agency on Aging, an Area Plan Update and a 15-minute executive session to review a personnel matter. For additional information call 866-720-4863.

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. 3Library 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.

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.

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. 4Chinook arts

CHINOOK – The Chinook Arts Festival will be held at Hwy. 101 and Olympia Street in Chinook from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 4 and Sunday, Sept. 5; and from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 6. The event will feature juried arts and crafts including: glass arts of stained glass, fused and blown glass, oil and watercolors, pottery, photography, wood sculpture, jewelry, and lots more! For more information, or to apply as a vendor, please call Debbie at 777-8715 or e-mail inspirations@willapabay.org.

Adopt a Tree

CHINOOK – Saturday is the last day for Fort Columbia Family Nature Activities this year. The topic for the day is cedar. Discover all the ways cedar has been used and take home a variety of activities about this much used wood. Visitors will be able to take home their own seedling cedar tree to plant in their yard. Approximately 100 seedlings are available to give out, until they are gone. The short activity will be held at the Fort Columbia Interpretive Center between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Drop in anytime during these hours and “adopt a tree!” For additional information call 777-8221.

Plant trees/shrubs

ILWACO – Saturday, Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., is the next first Saturday volunteer day for Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers are invited to help plant trees and shrubs along the Cutthroat Climb and Salmon Interpretive Trail at refuge headquarters. Non-local Friends members who will be visiting us for the Labor Day holiday weekend are encouraged to help. All ages and abilities are welcome. Besides the plantings, they have got bark dust to spread and miscellaneous trail maintenance to attend to. Bring work gloves and sturdy footwear; needed tools will be provided. Call 665-0115 or 503-708-1623 or e-mail volunteer@friendsofwillaparefuge.org to confirm your interest, or if you have questions.

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.

Sunset bonfire

OCEAN PARK – During your hectic Labor Day weekend, take a moment to gather your friends and family and join Ocean Park area residents in bidding a farewell to summer with a good old-fashioned, sunset bonfire. On Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m., Pacific County Fire District No. 1, (Ocean Park Fire Department), will light a roaring community bonfire at the Ocean Park beach approach, located at the end of Bay Avenue. Bring beach blankets and chairs and watch the sun go down over the Pacific while enjoying delicious s’mores also provided by the fire department.

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 or sausage and eggs, or biscuits and gravy. Everyone is welcome to come eat! Call 783-1134 for more information.

Book discussion

NASELLE – Naselle Timberland Library is hosting a discussion of the book, “The Farming of Bones,” by Edwidge Danicat, from 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 4 for adults and teens. For more information call 484-3877.

Book sale

SOUTH BEND – The Friends of the South Bend Timberland Library will have a book sale on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 504 Robert Bush Drive (in the back of Penoyar Law Office) in South Bend.

Saturday Market

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

Cribbage

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

Buzzard Breath chili

CATHLAMET – On Sept. 4, starting at 10 a.m., come spend the day at the Elochoman Slough Marina in Cathlamet and either show off your cooking skills or enjoy the efforts of others at the Seventh Annual Labor Day Buzzards Breath Chili Cook-Off sponsored by the Wahkiakum County Chamber. The public will start tasting chili at 1 p.m., with judging at 3 p.m. Call the chamber at 360-795-9996 or visit www.wahkiakumchamber.com for event rules and application. There is no cost to enter. Also you can enjoy plenty of other events such as the tortilla throwing contest, live music, beer garden, cow plop raffle and much more.

SummerFest events

LONG BEACH – SummerFest events are happening in downtown Long Beach on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. There will be free horse and wagon rides and face painting from noon to 4 p.m., each day. Plus from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Rhythm Culture will perform in Lewis and Clark Square. And, don’t miss the fun-loving Beards Hollow Pirates who will be stirring things up in Fish Alley each day. Come to downtown Long Beach and have some fun.

Sunday, Sept. 5Vesper services

OYSTERVILLE – The final Vesper Services of the summer is set for 3 p.m., Sept. 5 in the fantastic Oysterville Church. Pastor Barbara Bate, a non-denominational minister, will officiate. The Rose City Mixed Quartet will provide music, and Suzanne Knutzen will be the organist for this service. This is a wonderful, casual, come as you are event and everyone is welcome.

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.

Monday, Sept. 6Holiday closures

PACIFIC COUNTY – All city, county, state and federal offices, as well as banks and credit unions, and the libraries will be closed on Monday for the Labor Day holiday. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, Sept. 7.

Revised deadlines

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.

Tuesday, Sept. 7LB council

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach City Council meets at 7 p.m. on Sept. 7 and Sept. 20 this month at city hall located at 115 Bolstad Avenue West. 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.

“Out Stealing Horses”

OCEAN PARK – Adults are invited to participate in a discussion of the book “Out Stealing Horses” by Per Petterson from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 7 at Ocean Park Timberland Library. For more information call 665-4184.

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.

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. 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.

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 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.

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.

Future EventsArt 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.

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.

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.

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 p.m. 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.

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.

PC Democrats

SEAVIEW – The Pacific County Democrats meet 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.

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.

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. For information, check www.amlegionilwacowa.org, call Commander Dick Wallace at 642-4188 or President Janet Easley at 665-5580.

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.

It’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.

Salmon 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.

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.

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 Oct. 4. Please call to make an appointment 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.

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.