Community Calendar: 10.20.10

Published 5:00 pm Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Wednesday, Oct. 20Safety banquet/awards

ILWACO – The American Legion’s 23rd Annual Derald D. Robertson Safety Awards Ceremony and Banquet will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. People who protect our safety on the Columbia Coast and Long Beach Peninsula will be honored at the ceremony. Dinner will be provided, and a number of people who protect our safety on the Long Beach Peninsula will be honored at ceremonies after dinner. Each family planning to attend should contact Dick Wallace at 642-4188.

Women in Business

LONG BEACH – The next meeting of Peninsula Women in Business starts at 11:30 a.m., Oct. 20, in the PUD community room on Sandridge Road. Come learn and brainstorm business solutions and ideas with your peers. Call Shelly at 665-5388 if you need more information.

Diabetes support

ILWACO – The Diabetes Support Group meetings from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 20 in the Ocean Beach Hospital meeting rooms. Anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend this free meeting. The topic will be “Dodging Dastardly Diseases,” with Mindy Burns, RN, the presenter. Call 642-6308 or 642-6314 if you have questions.

Yoga

KLIPSAN – Gentle stretch yoga is offered Wednesday, 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.

LB Grange mtg

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Grange invited everyone to its meeting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 20. The grange is located at 5715 Sandridge Road. The meeting starts with a potluck dinner. Call 642-7176 if you have questions.

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.

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 Oct. 20 is “Caine Mutiny” starring Humphrey Bogart, Van Johnson and Fred MacMurray. 1954. 125 min.

Sea stories

NASELLE – From 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., on Oct. 20, children are invited to Naselle Timberland Library for stories beneath the sea. Dive beneath the waves and discover the sea and its creatures with stories about the ocean, felt board tales, musical games, crafts and a ‘feely’ box. For more information call 484-3877.

Poetry slam

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Edgar Allan Poe: A Poetry Slam, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Oct. 20 for adults and teens. Present an interpretive reading or performance of a poem by Edgar Allan Poe. The top reader/reciter will be chosen by audience vote. A reading of your own or another’s poem is also welcome. For more information call 665-4184.

DAR meeting

ASTORIA – Astoria Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meet at 11 a.m., Oct. 20, at the Astoria Golf and Country Club. The program will be on the oystering of Willapa Bay. Members and women interested in membership are invited to attend. For more information call Evelyn at 503-325-4683 or Sue at 503-861-0574.

Thursday, Oct. 21Wildlife Refuge meeting

LONG BEACH – Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation established to support refuge programs, invites interested members of the public to attend a board meeting to be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 21, at the Pacific County PUD No. 2 Building located on Sandridge Rd. in Long Beach. For information go to www.friendsofwillaparefuge.org, or call 665-2957.

Blood drive

OCEAN PARK – You can make a difference! The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 21 in the fellowship room at Ocean Park Lutheran Church, 24002 “U” Street. To schedule an appointment time you can call George at 665-0845, 866-236-3276 or go online to www.redcrossblood.org.

Gardening chat

OCEAN PARK – The next informal gardening chat is Oct. 21 starting at 2 p.m., at the Ocean Park Library community room. Meetings are the third Thursday of the month. The topic for this meeting is a pruning how-to and fall and winter pruning. This event is sponsored by Tilth on the Willapa. Call 665-3061 if you have questions.

Personal 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 in Ilwaco. Our office hours are: 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.

Dine & Dance

LONG BEACH – Line dancing on the Peninsula has moved to Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. To celebrate the new location there will a kick-off potluck on Thursday, Oct. 14 beginning at 4 p.m. 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.

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.

DivorceCare

OCEAN PARK – DivorceCare, a support group for anyone just separated or divorced for many years, is held each Thursday at 6:30 p.m., at Peninsula Baptist Church, 23802 Pacific Hwy., Ocean Park. This group is not a church-sponsored group. For more information, please call 665-0804.

Friday, Oct. 22Homecoming games

ILWACO and NASELLE – Attention school supporters and alumni, both Ilwaco High School and Naselle High School will hold their homecoming football games Friday, Oct. 22 starting at 7 p.m. Senior night for football, cheer, and band will be before the game starting at 6:30 p.m., and the Homecoming king and queen will be crowned during halftime. Please come to support our students.

Parkinson support

OCEAN PARK – The Parkinson’s disease support group meets from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 22 at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church, 24002 “U” Street in Ocean Park. For information, call Patti at 665-3284.

“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. 22 and Oct. 29, Saturday, Oct. 23 and Oct. 30 and at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 24 and 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 are $10 and are available at Okie’s Thriftway, Stormin’ Norman’s and the Imperial Schooner.

Cancer support group

ASTORIA – Ocean Beach Hospital and Medical Clinic’s Cancer Support Group meets Friday, Oct. 22 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. Current and past cancer patients and their families are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served. For information call 642-6327 or 642-6475.

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. 23Red Ribbon week

PACIFIC COUNTY – Oct. 23 through Oct. 31 is 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.

Birding event

ILWACO – Attention all birders and want to be birders, Discovery Coast Audubon Society invites you to an open house and afternoon of birding from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 23. There will be refreshments and an opportunity to bird at Beards Hollow and from the deck of a condominium in Discovery Heights. Please call 642-1310 or e-mail bird@discoverycoast audubon.com for more information and to reserve your spot.

Finnish concert

ROSBURG – Enjoy “Parahulta” in concert from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Johnson Park Rosburg School. This group, from Hame, Finland, will perform traditional Finnish folk songs and original compositions. Refreshments will follow the concert. There is no charge but donations will be gladly accepted. Call 465-2656 if you have questions.

Rescue Swimmer stories

ASTORIA – On Saturday, Oct. 23 at 2:30 p.m., all with an interest are invited to the Columbia River Maritime Museum for another in the Graveyard of the Pacific series, with rescue swimmer O’Brien Starr-Hollow presenting a short history of Coast Guard aviation and stories of a rescue swimmer. Slides of rescues and their accompanying stories are sure to keep you riveted and Starr-Hollow is a captivating speaker. This presentation is free to museum members or free with paid admission to the museum. Call 503-325-2323 for more information.

Small Woodland Mgmt

SOUTH BEND – On Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kirk Hanson from the Northwest Natural Resource Group will lead a group of speakers in this daylong workshop titled Innovative Small Woodland Management. The workshop will be held at Willapa Harbor Community Center, 916 West First Street in South Bend, and will introduce small woodland landowners to a range of forest management strategies and resources that can help maintain healthy and productive forests. There is a suggested donation of $15 and an optional locally prepared lunch for $10. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. For more information contact: Kirk Hanson, 360-316-9317, via e-mail at kirk@nnrg.org or visit http://nnrg.org/news-events/events.

Pumpkin patch/harvest festival

LONG BEACH – The city of Long Beach is hosting their first great pumpkin patch and harvest festival from noon to 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 24 in the Funland field behind the Long Beach Police station. The festival includes a costume contest, pumpkin patch for kids 12 years old and younger, hot apple cider, trick or treating at participating Long Beach merchants, walking the plank with the Beards Hollow Pirates and much more. Call 642-4421 for additional information.

Oktoberfest Chinook Style

CHINOOK – Get your ticket now for the 6th Annual Oktoberfest Chinook Style fundraiser dinner and auction in the beautiful newly remodeled Chinook School gymnasium on Oct. 23. The dinner and silent auction are from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the live auction starts at 8:15 p.m. Joanne Leech, former owner of the Sanctuary Restaurant, will cater the meal. The Beach Buddies will present live music with special performances by Brittany and Inez Greenfield. Tickets, which are $15 for adults and $7 for children under 12 years old, are available at the door. All proceeds benefit the restoration of the Chinook school and gym.

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. 24Maritime music

FORT COLUMBIA – On Sunday, Oct. 24 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the public is invited to a concert featuring the maritime music of Hank Cramer, Matt Moeller and Mary Garvey, held at Fort Columbia’s historic riverfront theater. There is a suggested $10 donation. Proceeds go to the ‘Help Save the North Head Lighthouse’ committee. For information call 642-3029.

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.

Bingo!

LONG BEACH – The Elks Lodge at 110 N. Pacific Hwy., in Long Beach has bingo every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday. Doors open at noon, play begins at 12:30 p.m. Buy packets or singles. Open to be public (18 years or older). Snacks and pull-tabs are available.

Monday, Oct. 25Popcorn 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.

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. The next meeting is Oct. 25. 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.

Tuesday, Oct. 26Lap Band support

ASTORIA – Lap Band Support Group meets the last Tuesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hair Gallery, 2921 Marine Drive in Astoria. The next meeting is Oct. 26. Call Joanne at 665-0049 or Sheryl at 503-468-8622 if you have questions.

Model Railroad Club

ILWACO – The Peninsula Model Railroad Club will meet Tuesday, Oct. 26, at 10 a.m., at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. As always, complimentary coffee and refreshments will be served. The club is constructing a modular layout, which accurately depicts the IR&N railroad here on the Peninsula. Persons with dollhouse building or similar modeling experience are invited to participate in making these historical dioramas. They are also looking for folks to help with research on the buildings and structures existing around the turn of the century. Anyone interested in model or real-life railroading is cordially invited. For further information, call Paul Wilson at 665-2545.

World religions

SEAVIEW – The public is encouraged to come to a series on world religions each Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. Rev. Tom Schaeffer, a dynamic presenter from Grace Church in Aberdeen, will lead the sessions. If you have questions, call 642-3115.

OP Bingo!

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Eagles No. 3602 offers bingo and lunch each Tuesday to members and their guests. Lunch is from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., bingo from noon to 4 p.m. Call 665-6688 if you have questions.

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.

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, Oct. 27Veterans’ services

LONG BEACH – The local veterans office is located at 318 NE 2nd St., upstairs above the old sheriff’s office, 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.

Author Readings

ILWACO – Olde Towne Trading Post, the coffee shop across from the heritage museum in Ilwaco, hosts a monthly Authors’ Showcase the last 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.

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

Future EventsBridge!

KLIPSAN – Beginning and intermediate bridge lessons will be available at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach soon. If you have questions or if you would like to participate, please don’t hesitate to call 665-3400.

Haunted 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.

Humane Open House

LONG BEACH – From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 30 the public is invited to home 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.

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 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.

Drill 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 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 call 503-240-937. Space is limited so call today!

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.

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 their 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.

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.