Community Calendar: 10.27.10

Published 5:00 pm Monday, October 25, 2010

Wednesday, Oct. 27Author Readings

ILWACO – Olde Towne Trading Post, the coffee shop across from the heritage museum in Ilwaco, hosts an Authors’ Showcase the fourth Wednesday evening of the month. 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 will sign up for reading slots beginning at 7 p.m. For more information call 642-4932. NOTE: There will no meeting in November so don’t miss this opportunity to share your writing.

Recipes wanted

CATHLAMET – Kenzie Abbott, a 16-year-old from Cathlamet, has seizures and is putting together a cookbook to help raise money for a service dog that can detect and warn her and people around her before she has a seizure. If you have a special recipe you would like her to include, send it to jlksa4@centurytel.net or call 795-0575. Donations are also being accepted through The Bank of the Pacific. The deadline to submit recipes is Nov. 30.

Neptune Classic Movies

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 Oct. 27 is “Meet Frankenstein” starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. 1948. 83 min.

Thursday, Oct. 28Personal Hygiene Packs

ILWACO – Coastal Community Action Program (CCAP) is giving away personal hygiene packs to low income families/individuals. Those qualified may pick up one pack every six months at the CCAP office in Ilwaco Community Building, top floor, at 152 1st N Ave., in Ilwaco. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Items in the packs range from toothpaste to detergent. For more information call 642-3990.

Popcorn And Scouts!

PENINSULA – The annual Boy Scouts of America popcorn sale is in full swing this month. Get a great buy on this great product and support our local Scouts in the process. If you have questions, contact Karl Johnson at 244-0125 or Tom Sutherland at 642-4802.

Line dancing

LONG BEACH – Line dancing on the Peninsula is offered at Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. Dancing for beginners starts at 5:30 p.m., intermediate and advanced dancers hit the floor at 6:30 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.

Red Ribbon week

PACIFIC COUNTY – Through Oct. 31, the Peninsula is celebrating Red Ribbon Week, a national drug prevention campaign that takes a stand to commit to drug prevention and education and to living drug-free lives. WellSpring Community Network and our local schools, churches, businesses and individuals will participate with a variety of activities, including decorating the Peninsula with red ribbons and a number of school-based events. For more information on how you can be involved, call Monica at 360-783-1090.

Friday, Oct. 29Haunted House

LONG BEACH – If you want to have a frightfully good time, come to the haunted house at the Long Beach Grange, located at 5715 Sandridge Road, Oct. 29, Oct. 30 and Oct. 31 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is by free will monetary or canned food donation, which will go to our local food banks. Expect to get scared! You can call 665-2461 for information.

“Killing Time”

ILWACO – Two actors, Bill Hamm and Melissa McCloud, face off in a clever and challenging thriller written by Richard Stockwell and directed by Laurie Carter. Performances are at 7 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 29, Saturday, Oct. 30 and at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 31 Watch the characters of Rick and Jane evolve throughout the play. Just who is the predator and who is the prey? You’ll have to come and see for yourself. (Note: this play may not be suited for younger audiences). Tickets at $10 and are available at Okie’s Thriftway, Stormin’ Norman’s and the Imperial Schooner.

Art Around Town

PENINSULA – Peninsula Arts Association has numerous pieces of artwork by members on display during October. Marilyn Casey’s coastal paintings are being shown at the Ocean Beach Hospital. Vivian Easter and Sharon Bernasek are showing their varied paintings at the Pacific County building on Sandridge. Elizabeth Bonn-Zimmerman is showing her paintings at the Ilwaco library. PAA hopes that you will take time to admire this artwork.

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, Oct. 30Humane Open House

LONG BEACH – From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 30 the public is invited to come to the South Pacific County Humane Society located at 330 2nd St NE in Long Beach for an open house celebration. Come and help celebrate all of the wonderful work done by the volunteers who make this shelter a success. There will be all kinds of goodies and you can check out the animals. Call 642-1180 if you have questions.

Tell-Tale Heart

ILWACO and NASELLE – Ilwaco Timberland Library presents The Tell-Tale Heart, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 30 for adults and teens, and Naselle library hosts the same event from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., that same evening. Christopher Leebrick presents a riveting performance of Edgar Allan Poe’s short story masterpiece. The show also features some other eerie tales and a discussion of the story and its author. Leebrick’s interpretation won a 2009 Storytelling World Award. For more information call 642-3908 or 484-3877.

Book release

ILWACO – From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 30 at the Olde Towne Trading Post in Ilwaco, the public is invited to the unveiling of the following books by Jan Bono: “Chicken Soup for the Soul – The Gift of Christmas,” “Just Joshin'” audio book and “Chicken Soup for the Soul – Teacher Tales.” Come visit, have a cup of coffee and check out these great books.

Trick or Treat Give Away

ILWACO – On Oct. 30, children are invited to Ilwaco Timberland Library for a Trick or Treat Book Give Away. Visit the library in a Halloween costume, have your picture taken, get a treat and you can choose a book to keep for your own. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland Libraries. For more information call 642-3908.

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.

Sunday, Oct. 31Community Gospel sing

OCEAN PARK – Family Worship Center at 26310 Ridge in Ocean Park is hosting a community gospel sing beginning at 6 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 31. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring your Christian music and/or musical instruments and be a part of this great presentation. Dessert, coffee and fellowship follow the concert. For more information call 665-6340.

Overeaters Anonymous

PENINSULA – There are meetings four times a week on the Peninsula in both Seaview and Ocean Park, on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays for those interested in the support group Overeaters Anonymous. If you have questions call 665-2535 or Kathleen at 642-8439.

Monday, Nov. 1Coat/blanket/shoe drive

PACIFIC COUNTY – Starting Nov. 1, United Way will be collecting coats, blankets and shoes, particularly new children’s tennis shoes, for distribution to needy children in Pacific County. Drop off locations are as follows: Ilwaco – The Bank of the Pacific and at ShoreBank Pacific; Long Beach – Pacific County PUD, KeyBank, Great Northwest Federal Credit Union and at The Bank of the Pacific; Raymond – Jensen’s Furniture, Pacific County PUD, The Bank of the Pacific and at Great Northwest Federal Credit Union; and in South Bend at the Pacific County Courthouse. Distribution places and times will be announced soon. If you have questions or need additional information please call Mary at 532-6260.

Writers’ Circle

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

Port of Peninsula

NAHCOTTA – The Port of Peninsula meets the first and second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Port office meeting room. November meetings are set for Nov. 1 and Nov. 8. These meetings are open to the public. Call 665-4547 for additional information.

AARP meeting

KLIPSAN – The next monthly meeting of American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is at Nov. 1, at noon at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. This is a potluck meeting. Call Doris Shoemaker at 642-2205 for more information.

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.

Christmas home tour

PENINSULA – Sales begin Nov. 1 for tickets to the fifth annual Christmas home tour benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of the Long Beach Peninsula, which will be held Sunday, Dec. 12. Tickets purchased in advance are only $20 at the following tour sponsor locations: Adelaide’s Books and Coffee, Bailey’s Bakery & Café, Boys & Girls Club Admin Office, Deux Chapeaux Apparel and Gifts, Long Beach Coffee Roasters, Oman and Son Builders Supply, Sweet Williams, and Time Enough Books. Tickets are also available at the homes for $25 the day of the event. For information call 642-8668 or e-mail boysgirls@centurytel.net.

Tuesday, Nov. 2Drill Conductor course

ASTORIA – Attention all commercial fishermen – there will be two classes offered to meet the new regulation for a drill conductor to be on board each boat. This two-day marine safety and survival training course enables attendees to meet that requirement. Pre-registration is required, but the course is free. It will be offered from 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 and Nov. 4 and Nov. 5 at Clatsop Community College’s MERTS building in Astoria. This physically demanding course will help you develop and hone your skills in the use of your onboard safety equipment. To register please call 503-240-937. Space is limited so call 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.

Book discussion

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library hosts a book discussion from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 2 for adults. Join in a discussion of “The Tenderness of Wolves” by Stef Penney. For more information call 665-4184.

Weight Watchers

LONG BEACH – Weight Watchers meets Tuesdays at Edgewater Inn, 409 Sid Snyder Drive, Long Beach. Weigh-in is at 9:30 a.m., and the meeting starts at 10 a.m. For further information call 800-651-6000 or visit www.weightwatchers.com.

Do Nothing Club

OCEAN PARK – Hey guys, on the hunt for something to do every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.? The Do Nothing Club is always looking for a few good men, so why not 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, Nov. 3Advisory Board

LONG BEACH – The Pacific County Advisory Board meets at 4 p.m., on Nov. 3 at Willapa Behavioral Health, 2204 Pacific Highway North. Call 642-3787 for more information.

C.G. Auxiliary

CAPE D – The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62 meets the first Wednesday of each month. This month’s meeting is Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at Cape Disappointment. For information call Larry at 665-2811.

Yoga

KLIPSAN – Gentle stretch yoga is offered each Wednesday in November 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.

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.

Veterans’ services

LONG BEACH – The local Veterans office is located at 318 NE 2nd St., in the former Pacific County building. This is a full service office with a trained service officer available to assist veterans and their families from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The phone number is 642-1228 or e-mail vfw3721@reachone.com.

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 Nov. 3 is “Here Comes Mr. Jordan” starring Robert Montgomery and Claude Rains. 1941. 94 min.

Future Events”The Good Rain”

RAYMOND – From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Nov. 4, adults are invited to Raymond Timberland Library for a lively discussion of the book, “The Good Rain: Across Time and Terrain in the Pacific Northwest” by Timothy Egan. Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. For more information call 942-2408.

Clamming

PENINSULA – A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point on Nov. 5 and Nov. 6, pending marine toxin tests, with digging allowed between noon and midnight. The best time to start is an hour or two before low tide and it is recommended you take a lantern for evening digs. Low tides adjusted for Pacific beaches those days are as follows: Friday, Nov. 5, 7:47 p.m. -1.3 and Saturday, Nov. 6, 8:34 p.m. -1.5. Harvesters are allowed to take no more than 15 razor clams and must keep the first 15 they dig, regardless of size or condition. Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container. Licenses are available at numerous local businesses.

LB Merchants

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, Nov. 5 at 8 a.m., at Bensons Restaurant, 504 S Pacific Ave., in Long Beach. For more information call Steven Linhart at 642-5625.

Bake sale & bazaar

SEAVIEW – The Ocean Beach Presbyterian Women’s Association is holding a holiday bake sale and bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 5 and Nov. 6 at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. In addition to homemade pies, you will find pottery, embroidery work, cranberry baskets, jewelry, glassworks, knitting, hand-sewn items, books, and much more. Proceeds help fund mission work both local and abroad.

“After Dark”

NASELLE – “After Dark” by Haruki Murakami is the book adults and teens will discuss from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 6 at Naselle Timberland Library. For more information call 484-3877.

Auction Gala

ILWACO – On Nov. 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street in Ilwaco will host an auction of more than 50 artworks to benefit the museum’s exhibition programs. A diverse group of regional artists have created 6×6-inch masterpieces, which will be on display in the museum lobby from Oct. 23 until the Auction Gala on Nov. 6. Call the museum at 642-3446 for more information or visit the museum website at www.columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org to view a slide show of these wonderful 6×6 artwork pieces.

4-H Lock-In

WARRENTON – Hey Kids … do you like to play games, make crafts and swim? If so, come join the 4-H sponsored youth Lock-In on Nov. 6 at the KOA in Warrenton. This event is for any youth in grades fourth through sixth who wants to have some fun. The event runs from 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6 until 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7. The cost is $15 and the signup deadline is Oct. 29. Space is limited. Counselors will be 4-H teens with adult supervision. This is a senior project for Nikki Wirkkala and Angela Padgett. For more information, contact Nikki at 503-791-2967 or Sandra at the OSU Extension office at 503-325-8573. 4-H is an OSU program that offers its programs equally to all people.

Aglow fellowship

CHINOOK – All are invited to an Aglow fellowship meeting from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 6 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.

Daylight saving

U.S.A. – Turn back your clocks for the end of Daylight Saving Time at 2 a.m., on Sunday, Nov. 7. Fire departments encourage you to change the batteries in your smoke detectors at the same time.

Quilt Guild

ILWACO – The Peninsula Quilt Guild meets Nov. 8 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.

PC Democrats

SEAVIEW – The Pacific County Democrats meet 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 8 at the Pacific County Transit Building in Seaview. For information call 665-0102 or e-mail pcd@pondhouse.com.

Ilwaco council

ILWACO – The Ilwaco City Council meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Ilwaco Community Building at 158 1st Ave N, Ilwaco. November meetings are set for Nov. 8 and Nov. 22. These meetings are open to the public. Call 642-3145 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. November meetings will be Nov. 8 and Nov. 22. 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.

Writers’ Critique

LONG BEACH – Coastal Writers’ Critique meets Nov. 9 and Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. at the PUD building on Sandridge Road in Long Beach. All who wish to improve their writing skills are welcome. For more information please call Jan at 642-4932.

Legion meetings

ILWACO – Don R. Grable American Legion Post and Unit No. 48 of Ilwaco, meets at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. The meetings will be preceded by a potluck meal. Everyone is welcome to join veterans and their families. For information, call Post Commander Dick Wallace at 642-4188 or Unit President Janet Easley at 665-5580.

Pac Cty Commissioners

SOUTH BEND – Pacific County Commissioners meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon in the Commissioners’ meeting room at the County Annex Building. November meetings will be held on Nov. 9 and Nov. 23. Call 642-9337 or 875-9337 or go to www.co.pacific.wa.us/commissioner/index.htm for details of upcoming meetings.

Kiwanis

LONG BEACH – The Ilwaco-Long Beach Kiwanis will meet at noon on Nov. 10 at the El Compadre Restaurant at 1900 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. There is only one meeting set for this month. Call 665-2598 for further information.

Americans for prosperity

LONG BEACH – Pacific County Chapter of Americans for Prosperity meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Seaview Transit Center at 2750 Highway 101. This month’s meeting is Nov. 10 beginning at 6 p.m. All with an interest are welcome. For information call Edie Faylor, chair at 777-0557 or contact her via e-mail at pacific.cty.afp@gmail.com.

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 Nov. 13. Anyone interested in ham radio is encouraged to attend. For more information contact Dick Lemke at 665-2438 or Bob Cline at 665-4496.

Concert/Fisher Poet

SKAMOKAWA – Alexa Wiley, regional singer and songwriter, and Dave Densmore, well-known fisher poet, will perform at Redmen Hall/River Life Interpretive Center to raise funds for Friends of Skamokawa. Their performance, “For Love of Fish,” will be on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The concert is offered in conjunction with a photography exhibit by David Myers, formerly of Eden Valley, and Judy Vandermaten of Cathlamet. Both photographers will speak about their exhibit at the concert and the audience will have the opportunity to view their photographs following the concert and visit with the artists. Tickets will be $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students, and $5 for those 12 and under. They may be purchased at the door or reserved by calling Redmen Hall at 795-3007 or e-mail friendsofskamokawa@gmail.com.

Chinook Tribe mtg

ILWACO – The Chinook Tribal Council will meet at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, in the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. A fundraising dinner will follow from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Members are encouraged to volunteer. If you have questions call 875-6670.

Lupus & Fibromyalgia

SEASIDE – The Northcoast Lupus and Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on Nov. 15 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the education center at the Seaside Hospital. If you have any questions, please call Sheila at 665-4870 or Carol at 503-325-1100.

Democrats meet

SEAVIEW – The Seaview Democratic Precinct No. 1 meets on Monday, Nov. 15 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Pacific County Transit Building in Seaview. Meetings are the third Monday of the month. Call Pat Donnelly at 642-2130.

Weavers/Spinners

ILWACO – The Clatsop Weavers and Spinners Guild meets Nov. 16 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; coffee and tea is provided. Visitors are welcome.

Stamp Club

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Stamp Club meets at 11 a.m., Nov. 20 at the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

Cold Weather Survival

ASTORIA – On Nov. 21 at 1 p.m., as part of the “In their Footsteps” series, Frank Heyl will give a presentation entitled, “Cold Weather Survival: A Way of Life,” in the Netul River Room of Fort Clatsop’s visitor center. This event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information call the park at 503-861-2471.

Indoor Market at Port

ILWACO – Beginning Nov. 27, come to the Port of Ilwaco where your favorite Saturday Market vendors will offer an indoor market at the Port. Markets continue Saturday, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18. For information you can visit www.portofilwaco.com or call 783-1143.