Community Calendar: 3.31.10

Published 5:00 pm Monday, March 29, 2010

Wednesday, March 31CPR class

OCEAN PARK – Beginning at 10:30 a.m., on April 7, Pacific County Fire District No. 1 certified instructors will teach a free two-hour CPR class at 1409 Bay Avenue. Ocean Park Eagles Auxiliary is sponsoring this class. All students must be pre-registered by March 31. To register call Suzy at 665-6688.

Grief support

SEAVIEW- A Grief Support Group meets every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. Contact them at 800-772-1319 if you have questions.

Classic Movies at Neptune

LONG BEACH – 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 March 31 is “Cool Hand Luke,” starring Paul Newman. 1967. 126 min.

Convertible owners wanted

LONG BEACH – If you have a convertible and are willing to help the cause, Loyalty Days Parade organizers need you to carry from one to four guests in the Loyalty Day Parade on Sunday, May 2. It’s a fun time! Contact Steven at 642-5625 if you can help or need more information.

Maritime museum mtg

ASTORIA – The Friends of the Columbia River Maritime Museum meet at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31 in the Kern Room. The speaker is Joe Sheehan, who will speak about “Fish Habitat: Listening to the Land.” The public is welcome.

Thursday, April 1Guessing jar

ILWACO and OCEAN PARK – Both Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland libraries are presenting the read aloud guessing jar, April 1 through April 10 for children. One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish. Make the closest guess to the number of fish in the guessing jar and win a prize. For more information call 642-3908.

Scavenger hunt

RAYMOND – From 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., April 1, all ages are invited to Raymond Timberland Library for the Beverly Cleary scavenger hunt. What’s that Ramona up to now? Join in a spring scavenger hunt and find out where Henry, Otis and Ramona are hiding at the library. There will also be some egg dyeing. For more information call 942-2408.

Connection Group

KLIPSAN – NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group meets every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Golden Sands Assisted Living at 21608 “O” Lane in Klipsan. Anyone with a mental health condition is welcome to these structured, confidential group sessions led by NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group trained facilitators. For information call 665-6305 or 665-4421.

Aging Council meeting

PACIFIC COUNTY – The Olympic Area Agency on Aging Council of Governments meets via conference call at 10 a.m., on Thursday, April 1. The agenda includes contract recommendations and a Request for Qualifications for home care contracts. For current meeting information call 866-720-4863.

Friday, April 2Easter egg hunt

KLIPSAN – “Good Ole Days Easter Egg Hunt” and food drive. There will be an outdoor egg hunt for ages nine and under at Golden Sands Assisted Living Center at 21608 “O” Lane, on Friday, April 2 beginning at 3 p.m. There will be candy and prizes. Make sure the kids dress appropriately for the weather. Also, please bring a non-perishable food donation.

AA meeting

OCEAN PARK – AA meets each Monday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean Park United Methodist Church located at 1202 262nd Place in Ocean Park. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 642-8449.

Market & concessions

LONG BEACH – The first and third Fridays and Saturdays of each month, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., there will be an indoor market, and concessions available for purchase, at the Long Beach Grange located at 5715 Sandridge Road. The dates this month are April 2, April 3, April 16 and April 17. Table rentals are available for $10 per day. Come find a good deal! Call 665-2461 for information on tables.

LB Merchants

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, April 2 at 8 a.m., at Bensons Restaurant, 504 S Pacific Ave., in Long Beach. For more information call president, Steven Linhart at 642-5625.

Saturday, April 3Boater education class

ILWACO – From 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on the first Saturday of each month through June, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is holding a class to assist attendees in obtaining the required Washington state Boater Education card. These cards are required for anyone who is 30 years old or younger who plans to operate a boat. The cost is $25, and pre-registration is requested. The next class is April 3. The classes will be held in the upstairs classroom at the Port of Ilwaco office at 165 Howerton Way. For additional information or to sign up, call Dick at 642-7588.

Book discussion

NASELLE – Naselle Timberland Library is hosting a discussion for adults on the book, “Kabul in Winter: Life Without Peace in Afghanistan” by Ann Jones, from 10 a.m. to noon, April 3. For more information call 484-3877.

NRA banquet/auction

OCEAN PARK – On Saturday, April 3 the Chinook Valley Friends of NRA will hold a banquet and auction fundraiser at the Peninsula Senior Center at 21603 Pacific Hwy. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner starts at 7 p.m., with an auction following. All dinner packages include a chance to win a special rifle. Proceeds go to underwrite programs such as shooting range development and improvements, firearms safety and training, hunter safety, youth programs, Second Amendment education, conservation projects and other crucial NRA Foundation programs. For tickets or more information call 360-749-1181 or e-mail mduck@wwest.net.

Bingo!

LONG BEACH – Spring is here, so spring into the Long Beach Elks for bingo. The Elks has bingo three days a week – every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday beginning at 1 p.m. The 15-game program includes a Texas blackout and a $250 blackout. Snacks and pull-tabs are available. The public is welcome. Elks bingo proceeds fund the Washington State Tall Elks Therapy program.

Easter egg hunt

OCEAN PARK – Come on out to the Beach Barons field at 245th and Sandridge Road for the traditional Easter egg hunt at 1 p.m., on April 3. The Beach Barons have had an Easter bunny hiding eggs for a couple of weeks and kids are invited to come and find them. Bring Easter baskets and see how many eggs you can collect. Plus the Beach Barons will have a special prize for everyone who participates.

Easter egg hunt

NASELLE – The annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by ESA Alpha Theta is set for 11 a.m. sharp on Saturday, April 3 at the Naselle High School football field. Toddlers through grade three are encouraged to come search for hidden eggs. There will be prizes and candy. Please bring a container for eggs.

Ducks Unlimited Banquet

ASTORIA – The 33rd annual banquet of the North Coast Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will be held on Saturday, April 3, at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5 p.m., and dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. The event includes a fine dinner, live and silent auctions and assorted raffles and games of chance. About 30 guns will be auctioned or given away. Regular ticket price is $45. Special ticket packages are available. All tickets include the dinner, Ducks Unlimited membership and magazine and a chance at the door prize gun. Members of the Long Beach Ducks Unlimited chapter are especially invited and will only need to pay the $25 dinner cost. Tickets and information are available from Jennifer Biamont at 503-738-5580

Sunday, April 4Elks egg hunt

LONG BEACH – The annual Long Beach Elks Easter egg hunt is at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 4 inside the Long Beach Elks Lodge. Kids are encouraged to come find the hidden eggs. Children should have their own container for found eggs.

Moose egg hunt

OCEAN PARK – The Ocean Park Moose Lodge is hosting their annual Easter party and egg hunt starting at 1 p.m., on Sunday, April 4 at 25915 “U” Street in Ocean Park. Toddlers to kids 11 years old are encouraged to come meet the Easter bunny and enjoy surprises and treats.

Overeaters Anonymous

SEAVIEW – Overeaters Anonymous meets at 4612 Pacific Highway (Bill’s place) in Seaview at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Call 642-4932 or 642-8439 for more information. Additional meetings are on Mondays and Thursdays at noon at Golden Sands in Klipsan. Call 665-2535 or 665-2348 for information on these meetings.

Carriage Museum hours

RAYMOND – The Northwest Carriage Museum located at 314 Alder Street in Raymond, is pleased to announce that effective April 4 they will be open on Sundays. Their hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Plus they offer free admission the first Wednesday of each month. Visit soon and/or call 942-4150 to schedule your group tour!

Monday, April 5Naselle Spring break

NASELLE – Students in the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District will enjoy spring break from Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9.

Hazard sirens testing

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) will conduct testing of the All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) sirens on Monday, April 5, at noon. The AHAB sirens will sound the Westminster chimes for 10 seconds followed by a 15-second verbal message stating “This is a test of the Emergency Management Agency Tsunami Warning System. This is only a test.” The PCEMA has requested assistance from Pacific County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services volunteers in tracking the success of the test. Residents with questions or concerns may contact the PCEMA office at 360-875-9340 or 642-9340.

LB 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 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.

Art Around Town

PENINSULA – Peninsula Arts Association is proud to present the artwork of the following artists during the months of March and April – Nancy Beliveau, Elizabeth Bonn-Zimmerman and Marty Blount are showing someof their works at the Pacific County building; Vivian Easter and Sharon Bernasek have work on display at Ocean Beach Hospital and Joan Taplin is displaying art at the Ilwaco library. Peninsula Arts Association encourages everyone to take time to admire these creations.

Tuesday, April 6″The Glass Castle”

OCEAN PARK – “The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls is the book up for discussion at Ocean Park Timberland Library from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., April 6 for adults. For more information call 665-4184.

Chinook Spinners

ILWACO – The Chinook Spinners meet the first Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. until about 2 p.m., in private homes. This month’s meeting is April 6. Bring a sack lunch. Coffee and tea will be provided. Please call Sharon at 665-5266 for location and directions.

Taekwondo

LONG BEACH – Taekwondo classes are being offered at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., each Tuesday and Thursday at the Long Beach Elks Lodge located at 110 N. Pacific Hwy. Taekwondo is a Korean unarmed martial art that increases strength, stamina, flexibility and confidence while improving your mind and body. Enter through the back of the lodge and come upstairs. Everyone is welcome. Classes are just $5. Come for a free trial. For children’s programs or other questions call 244-4332.

Weight watchers

LONG BEACH – Weight Watcher meetings are being held at the Edgewater Inn in Long Beach on Tuesdays at 10 a.m., and on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Weigh in 30 minutes prior to meeting start time. There is a new group leader. All are welcome. Call 642-3572 for information.

Bible study

SEAVIEW – The public is invited to an ecumenical Bible study each Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Peninsula Church at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. The study will cover the book of Revelation. For information call 642-2189.

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.

Wednesday, April 7Grange meeting

LONG BEACH – Long Beach Grange No. 667 is holding a board meeting at 6 p.m., on April 7 at 5715 Sandridge Road. Call 642-4953 if you have questions.

Free Admission

ILWACO – During the month of March, admission to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 S.E. Lake Street in Ilwaco will be free courtesy of the Ilwaco Merchants Association. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Tuesdays through Saturdays and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to tour our local museum.

Classic Movies at Neptune

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 April 7 is “Dodge City,” starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. 1939. 100 min.

Yoga

KLIPSAN – Gentle stretch beginning yoga classes are underway at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center beginning at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesdays. These classes are open to all ages. Call Barbara at 665-5780 if you have questions.

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.

Gospel services

OCEAN PARK – Come hear the gospel message on Wednesdays at 7 p.m., through April 14 at the home of Deanna Brooks, 919 280th Street in Ocean Park. The purpose is to create faith in those who do not believe and to strengthen the faith in those who do. No collection will be taken. Call Barb at 541-974-6360 for more information.

Free tax help

OCEAN PARK – Seniors and low-income taxpayers can get free help with their 2009 Federal income taxes at the Ocean Park Timberland Library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 15. No appointment is needed – this is a “sign in and wait your turn” service. Please bring all current tax records (including all amounts of rebates/credits received in 2009), plus a copy of all 2008 tax records/return. If you need more information, call Yvonne Howell at 665-5845.

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, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In April distribution dates will be April 7 and April 21. For questions or in an emergency, call 875-6670.

Future EventsTransit board meeting

RAYMOND – Pacific Transit System is holding its regular quarterly board meeting at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 8 at the Raymond office, located at 216 N. 2nd Street. During the meeting there will be a public hearing to review the draft of the 6-Year Transit Development Plan for 2010-15 and the 2009 Annual Report. The public is invited to attend and be heard.

Black Lake meeting

ILWACO – The city of Ilwaco’s Black Lake Restoration Project Steering Committee will meet on April 8 at 5:30 p.m. to share and discuss the final draft of a plan to eliminate the weeds in Black Lake. When finalized, the plan will be submitted to the Washington State Department of Ecology for a grant. The public is invited and encouraged to attend the meeting in the Ilwaco Community Building Meeting Room. For more information contact Ilwaco City Hall at 642-3145.

Book discussion

RAYMOND – Adults are invited to Raymond Timberland Library on April 8 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for a discussion of the book “Under the Volcano” by Malcolm Lowry. Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. For more information call 942-2408.

Spring Art Show

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Arts Association will open their 19th Spring Art Show at the World Kite Museum at 303 Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 9 through April 11. More than 50 artists are competing and of course the Inspired Creations area will be exciting. Free admission and parking is available. For more information call 665-6041 or 665-4592.

Chinook Tribal Council

ROSBURG – The Chinook Tribal Council meets at 11 a.m., on Saturday, April 10 at the Rosburg Community Hall. The gathering includes a potluck luncheon. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. If you have questions, please call 875-6670.

Aglow prayer

CHINOOK – All are invited to an Aglow prayer group meeting on a special date this month only, from 10 a.m. to noon April 10 at 2 Lingenfelter Road in Chinook. The gathering includes intercessory prayer, praise and worship. Aglow is an interdenominational organization for men and women. For more information contact Kathy at 777-8090.

Benefit horse show

LONG BEACH – Beginning at 10:30 a.m., on April 10 the Red Barn Arena at 6409 Sandridge Road in Long Beach is hosting a benefit game show, with proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club of the Long Beach Peninsula. There will be a variety of events including barrels, Idaho figure eight, key race, polo turn and a ride a buck competition as well. Entry fee for the daylong event is $25, with high point awards given per age group. For information contact Marin at 419-217-6619 or Amy McHale at 642-2009.

Toastmaster celebration

ASTORIA – Coastal Communicators Toastmasters Club 775 invites the public to their 60th Anniversary Celebration at 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 10 at the Hotel Elliott at 357 12th Street in Astoria. The theme of the celebration is “Confidence, Leadership, Service.” The guest speaker is Gary Schmidt, the president of Toastmasters International. There is limited seating, so please R.S.V.P. to 503-791-2806.

Willapa Hills’ music

LONG BEACH – On Sunday, April 11, starting at 3 p.m., at the Cranberry Museum at 2907 Pioneer Road in Long Beach, the public is invited to come to a concert with the theme, ‘Springers and Springboards,’ which features songs by and about people of the Lower Columbia-Pacific Region, as performed by the band, Willapa Hills and will include original works, as well as their own arrangements of songs by Mary Garvey, Ray Raihala of the Brownsmead Flats. The group will also perform a few traditional folk tunes representative of some of the major immigrant groups to the area. Audience members will be encouraged to participate in some of the numbers.. This group includes musicians Kerry McNalley, Sunrise and Jessica Fletcher, Fern Fey, Jennifer Hannigan and Andrew Emlen, and highlights the guitar, autoharp, banjo, mandolin, cello, Jew’s harp, fiddle, piano and more. There is a suggested $10 donation.

Audubon meeting

LONG BEACH – Discovery Coast Audubon Society of Pacific County meets at 7 p.m. on April 12, at the PUD auditorium on Sandridge Road, just north of Pioneer Road. The guest speaker is Julie Tennis, environmental education specialist with Long Beach Area State Parks, who will be sharing a presentation about the program on environment that she and the team at Cape Disappointment State Park have been providing to Ocean Beach School District’s fifth and eight grade science students. Certificates will also be presented to members who assisted in creating this chapter. For information contact www.discoverycoastaudubon.com.

Ilwaco council

ILWACO – The Ilwaco City Council meets at 6 p.m. at the Ilwaco Heritage Museum on Lake Street on the second and fourth Monday of each month. This month’s meetings are April 12 and April 26. The meetings are open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

Relay for Life meetings

LONG BEACH – The 2010 Relay for Life campaign is underway. Anyone interested in participating or volunteering to help with the event is invited to attend two events on April 13. The teams meeting is at 6 p.m., and then the committee meeting is at 7 p.m. If you have questions please call Kelly at 642-2858, Prescilla at 642-2382 ext. 4413, Mavis at 642-3054, Tera at 642-1081 or Denise at 642-1312.

American Legion mtgs

ILWACO – A potluck and meetings of the Don R. Grable American Legion Post No. 48 in Ilwaco and its auxiliary unit will be at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, April 13 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. Please bring a dish to share and spend some time with veterans and their families. For information call Post Commander Chuck Schussman at 665-6010 or Unit President Janet Easley at 665-5580.

Energy Symposium

RAYMOND and LONG BEACH -The public is invited to three free energy symposiums sponsored by the Pacific County PUD. The first is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on April 13 at the Raymond PUD auditorium at 405 Duryea Street. Then on April 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., and again from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., there will be gatherings at the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. An instructor from Centralia Community College will be on hand to discuss topics such as methods of making your home more energy efficient, comfortable and healthy; the most cost effective measures for lowering heating bills; relative costs of heating with wood, propane, electricity, etc.; the potential for renewable energy sources and incentives for conservation measures. In addition there will be refreshments and a drawing for prizes. Call 642-3191 or 942-2411 for information.

LB Lions

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Lions Club meets at noon the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Benson’s Restaurant in downtown Long Beach. This month’s meetings are April 13 and April 27. Call 642-8322 for more information.

Maximizing Harvests

LONG BEACH – Beginning at 6 p.m., on April 13, Ray Millner will lead a class at the Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road on harvesting a 12-month garden. This class will provide detailed information on how to get the most out of your garden, whether its producing vegetables, flowers or whatever. Call Ray at 642-3682 if you have questions. In May the class will cover water cisterns and heating water with solar power.

Heritage Area meeting

ILWACO – On Thursday, April 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the public is invited to the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum for a meeting on the draft Feasibility Study to establish our area as the Columbia-Pacific Heritage Area, to recognize its unparalleled natural, cultural, historic and recreational resources. Review the draft study and provide comments at www.columbiapacificnha.org, or call Gayle at 642-4421.

Rummage Sale

SEAVIEW – St. Mary’s Alter Society is holding their annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Friday, April 16 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, April 17. This is a fundraiser to help support various charity projects this group is involved with. There will be everything from clothing to collectibles, plants and a bake sale, plus a raffle drawing for a variety of items including framed art by local artists. Lunch is available both days. If you have items you would like to donate, bring them to the social hall between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the week before the sale. For more information, call Pat Satala at 665-5358.

Online auction

OCEAN PARK – The Friends of Ocean Park School are hosting an online auction to raise money for their school. The auction will feature a wide variety of items to include gift certificates to local restaurants and hair salons, seafood, day passes to amusement parks, computer services, hotel and bed and breakfast accommodations, paintings from local artists and baked goods just to name a few. The group is raising money to help fund school field trips, recess equipment and assemblies at Ocean Park School. If you own a business or know of a service you could provide or if you would like to offer any items to our auction please feel free to call Kate Bannister at the Ocean Park School 665-4815. The auction will begin on April 16 and continue until the April 25. Everyone is invited to access the Web site and join in on the bidding. The auction can be accessed at www.benefitevents.com.

English Tea/Market Day

CATHLAMET – St. James Family Center is holding a Miniature Market Day from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on April 17. Follow the signs to the center from SR-4. The market will feature an array of items including indoor and outdoor plants, handmade pots, porcelain dolls, marmalade and a variety of collectibles, both new and antique. Then enjoy a traditional English tea. Tickets are $12 each and may be purchased in advance by calling 360-795-8612. All proceeds go to St. James Family Center, the only non-profit agency serving children and families in Wahkiakum County.

Swing into Spring

ILWACO – Purchase your tickets now for the ‘Swing into Spring’ event from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., April 17 at the River City School of Arts and Crafts at 127 SE Lake Street in Ilwaco. This fundraiser for the Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge consists of food, fun and dancing (including a swing lesson from ballroom champions Dave Watson and Jo Ellen Jarvin). Tickets are $25 per person. To R.S.V.P, contact Bev at 665-0044 or e-mail director@friendsofwillaparefuge.org.

BBQ beef dinner

LONG BEACH – If you are looking for a great meal at a great price, you can’t beat the dinner offered from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., on April 24 at the Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road. You’ll get your choice of barbecue beef or French dip with all the trimmings for just $5 per plate. You can’t beat this deal. Call 783-1134 if you have questions.

CERT training

RAYMOND – Sign up now for a 20-hour Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) free training from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Friday, May 7 and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday, May 8 and Saturday, May 15 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 707 Jackson Avenue in Raymond. This training includes modules on disaster preparedness, fire safety, medical operations, disaster psychology, light search and rescue, disaster simulation and much more and is designed to prepare you to help yourself, family, neighbors and others in the event of a disaster. For information and to register call Jason or Angel at 360-942-5483 or e-mail angelunlmtd@yahoo.com or contact Karan Wade James at 360-786-5207.

Forestry fun day

ELMA – From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on May 15 a Forestry Fun Day is set at the Satsop Development Park, 100 Technology Lane in Elma. This is a cooperative event between Grays Harbor Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department of Natural Resources, Grays Harbor College, and the WSU Extension office. Lunch will be provided. Find out what assistance programs might be available for small forest landowners as well as information on a variety of topics related to forest health, wildlife and tree vigor. The event will focus on hands-on teaching and is open to all ages, as activities for youth will be ongoing throughout the day. Youth under age 14 need to be accompanied by an adult. Advanced registration, received by April 30 is $10 per person or $15 per family. Registration at a later date will be $15 per person and $20 per family. For more information go to http://graysharborcd.scc.wa.gov/ or call Theresa Marquardt at the Grays Harbor Conservation District at 360-249-5900 extension 106.