Community Calendar: 5.25.10

Published 5:00 pm Monday, May 24, 2010

Wednesday, May 26

Author readings

ILWACO – Olde Towne Trading Post on Lake Street in Ilwaco hosts the authors’ showcase on May 26. 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 are available at 6 p.m. Writers can sign up for reading slots beginning at 7 p.m. For more information call 642-4932.

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 May 26 is “Back to Bataan,” starring John Wayne and Anthony Quinn. 1945. 95 min.

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.

Thursday, May 27

Veterans meeting

LONG BEACH – Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3721 in Long Beach holds their monthly membership and business meeting at 7 p.m., May 27 at the Elks Lodge located at 110 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. For information, call 642-1228.

Line dancing

LONG BEACH – Line dancing is happening at the Long Beach Elks. 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 information.

TOPS meeting

OCEAN PARK – TOPS, is their name, taking pounds off sensibly is their game. You will get support with a smile, so stop in a visit for awhile. Weigh-ins start at 7:30 a.m., meetings start at 8:30 a.m. on Thursdays at the Ocean Park Community Church, 26709 Vernon Avenue. For more information, call 665-6507.

Special meeting cancelled

OCEAN PARK – The special meeting for Aerie Eagle No. 3602 members scheduled for May 27 has been cancelled. If you have questions call B. Pruess, president, at 665-5106.

Donations wanted

LONG BEACH – Donations are being accepted between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., May 27 and May 28 at 1615 Pacific Avenue North in Long Beach for the ‘Grrrage Sale’ to benefit the South Pacific County Humane Society. The sale will be on Saturday, May 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, May 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the same location. Call Mike at 642-0733 if you have questions.

Friday, May 28

Book sale

OCEAN PARK – The Friends of the Ilwaco-Ocean Park Libraries used book sale will be held Friday, May 28, Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30 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 cents for regular-size paper. If you have donations of gently used books bring them to either library so they can be sorted prior to the sale. All proceeds are for the benefit of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Libraries.

Weekend market & concessions

LONG BEACH – From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., there is an indoor market and concession stand open at the Long Beach Grange located at 5715 Sandridge Road on May 28, May 29 and May 30. Table rentals are available for $10 per day. Come find a good deal! Call 360-749-5966 for information on tables.

Parkinson support

OCEAN PARK – Parkinson’s disease support group meets from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., May 28 at Golden Sands Assisted Living in Klipsan. For information, call Patti at 665-3284.

Benefit dinner

SEAVIEW – South Pacific County Technical Rescue Team is holding a benefit dinner and raffle on Friday, May 28 at 6 p.m. at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place in Seaview. Enjoy vegetarian and regular lasagna, garden salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverages catered by surf rescue team member Vinessa Mulinix. Cost is $10 per person and $7 for children (ages four to nine). Raffle tickets for great prizes will be $1 each. Join the team for great food and fun – you might even win a raffle prize! The surf and cliff rescue teams are a non-profit, all-volunteer organization. Proceeds from this event will help buy equipment needed to continue to provide beach safety and rescue responses for our community and those who visit our community.

“Hello, Dolly!”

CHINOOK – The Peninsula Association of Performing Artists (PAPA) is pleased to announce that they will be performing the musical comedy “Hello, Dolly!” at 7:30 p.m., on Friday, May 28; at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 29 and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 30. The performances will be held in the refurbished auditorium at Fort Columbia, which sits over the tunnel between Chinook and the Astoria-Megler Bridge. Tickets will be on sale at Okie’s Thriftway and Stormin’ Norman’s. Cost of the tickets is $15. New special ticket price for students is only $5! This play was a great success on Broadway. It starred Carol Channing, and won 10 Tony Awards. In 2002 the “Hello, Dolly!” original cast recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and was made into a movie in 1969 – it follows the adventures of Dolly, America’s most beloved matchmaker. PAPA invites all in the community to take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy a play with a cast of 30 local talented residents.

“Tut, Tut, Tutsy”

ILWACO – Peninsula Players presents “Tut, Tut, Tutsy” at 7 p.m., on May 28 and May 29 and at 2 p.m., on May 30. The mummy of King Tut is on the loose and wants his liver back. After business tycoon Mortimer Tutley purchases an urn containing King Tut’s liver, he receives a threatening note from King Tut demanding the liver back. To make matters worse, greedy relatives, all of whom want a piece of his fortune, surround Tutley. Twists and turns abound before anyone can unwrap this mystery. Tickets are just $10.

SummerFest events

LONG BEACH – SummerFest events, hosted by the city of Long Beach, are underway again beginning Friday May 28 and continuing all weekend long. There will be horse and wagon rides, face painting as well as kids games and crafts available for free. And don’t miss Mother Goose, who will be gandering around downtown. Also from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday you are sure to enjoy music by Greg Parke in the gazebo in downtown.

Farmers Market

PUGET ISLAND – The Puget Island Farmers Market is open Fridays from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at 59 West Birnie Slough Road. You’ll find produce, Puget Island grown meat by the cut, farm eggs, bread and desserts fresh from the oven, not to mention floral bouquets and veggie starts for the garden. Plus don’t miss the Master Gardner booth, 4-H booth and much more. Call 849-4492 or 849-4145 or go to www.twoislandsfarmmarket.com.

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 Hwy. in Seaview. For more information you can call 642-2902 or go to http://area72aa.org.

Fair candidates wanted

MENLO – Pacific County is looking for candidates for the 2010 fair queen contest. All interested girls (high school and home-schooled) are encouraged to participate. The deadline is May 28. For more information contact Donna Byrd at pcfqc@yahoo.com or call Leslie Goodin at 942-9208.

Long Beach Clean Sweep

LONG BEACH – It’s time to clean up that yard, attic, or garage! From Friday, May 28 through Monday, May 31, Long Beach citizens who have a city of Long Beach residential water account can bring both yard waste and household junk to containers located at the old county building on 2nd Street Northeast. Don’t bring anything bigger than you are, or there won’t be room for anything else, and you will be turned away. Residential water users should have received a flyer and a coupon in the mail, which is intended to help defray the cost to dispose of larger items. If you didn’t get a flyer in the mail, come by city hall and pick one up. Don’t forget household hazardous waste can be disposed of every Friday at the old county building, and you can recycle or e-cycle daily. Call 642-4421 if you have questions.

Saturday, May 29

Memorial breakfasts

LONG BEACH – Here’s your opportunity to have a great breakfast at a great price before you head out to hit all the garage sales. From 8 a.m. to noon on May 29 and May 30, come to the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road in Long Beach for this great deal. You have your choice of biscuits and sausage gravy or pancakes and sausage, for just $4. Come and get yours. Call Rick at 642-7176 if you have questions.

Building supplies sale

LONG BEACH – South Pacific Chapter of Olympia Master Builders is having a Charity Builders’ Surplus Sale on Saturday, May 29 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Dr. Roof at 1819 S. Pacific Hwy in Long Beach. There will be silent auctions for a load of gravel and a load of sand. Stop by for a free raffle drawing. All proceeds from the sale go the Boys & Girls Club!

Paws by the Sea sale

LONG BEACH – Paws by The Sea, at 802 Pacific Avenue South in Long Beach (by the Long Beach liquor store), is having a $5 sale on designated pet supplies from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, May 29. All proceeds will be donated to the South Pacific County Humane Society.

Bake Sale

OCEAN PARK – Helping Hands of Ocean Park Community Church, at 267th and Vernon, is having a bake sale on Saturday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All “garage salers” are encouraged to come on in. They will have all kinds of baked goods, hot dogs, water, coffee, etc. You can take your food on the run! If you have questions call 665-4548.

Fort Columbia open

CHINOOK – The Fort Columbia Interpretive Center will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 29 and May 30. Fort Columbia State Park is located on top of the tunnel on Hwy 101, just east of the town of Chinook. Call 777-8221 if you have questions.

Columbia River Reflections

SKAMOKAWA – Columbia River Reflections, an exhibition portraying the Columbia River from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean runs through July 11 at Redmen Hall in Skamokawa. It includes works created for the show by Rachael Wolford, a local artist well-known for her use of watercolors and ink. Redmen Hall, which is open Thursdays through Fridays from noon to 4 p.m., is located on SR-4 in Skamokawa. Call 795-3007 for more information.

Bingo!

LONG BEACH – The Elks has bingo every Sunday, Monday and Wednesday beginning at 1 p.m. The 15-game program includes a Texas blackout and a progressive $250 blackout. Snacks and pull-tabs are available. The public is welcome. Elks bingo proceeds fund the Washington State Tall Elks Therapy program.

Relay for Life rummage

LONG BEACH – There will be a Relay For Life rummage sale May 29 and May 30 in McDonald’s parking lot.

Sunday, May 30

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.

Art Around Town

PENINSULA – The Peninsula Arts Association presents the winners from the spring art show at the Ocean Beach Hospital. Artwork from Marty Blount is being shown at the Ilwaco library. The following artists are presenting their artwork at the Pacific County Building – Andrea Traphagen, Carol Johnson, Marie Finley and Jean Nitzel. Enjoy!

Monday, May 31

Memorial Day Observances

PENINSULA – On Monday, May 31, the American Legion and Auxiliary Don R. Grable Post and Unit No. 48 will observe Memorial Day. Observances will begin with raisings of the American Flag at Oysterville Cemetery at 8:45 a.m., at Ocean Park Cemetery at 9:15 a.m. and at Lone Fir Cemetery at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m., the main program at the Ilwaco Cemetery will be held, followed by a program at the Black Lake Memorial in Ilwaco. Lunch will be served at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco after the Black Lake Memorial observance is concluded. The main dishes, coleslaw and dessert will be provided, and guests are asked to bring salads. For further information, call Post Commander Chuck Schussman at 665-6010 or Janet Easley, Unit President at 665-5580.

Holiday closures

PENINSULA – All city, county and state offices, plus the banks and credit unions will be closed on Monday, May 31 for the Memorial Day holiday. The Chinook Observer will be closed that day also, but will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1. There are early deadlines for the June 2 edition, so call if you have questions.

Tuesday, June 1

ENCORE

HAMMOND – ENCORE is an association of retirement-age people who share a love of learning. They meet for lunch the first Tuesday of every month. On Tuesday, June 1 the meeting is at Buoy 9 at 996 Pacific Drive in Hammond, starting at 12:30 p.m. This is a wonderful venue for meeting classmates and new friends. The theme of this month’s meeting is three trivia-type questions. For further information call Madeline Gobel at 503-325-3330.

Verna Oller Stories

ILWACO – There will be a gathering at the Columbia-Pacific Heritage Museum on Tuesday, June 1 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., for those who knew Verna Oller and would like to share their memories about her. Coffee and cookies will be served.

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 8 a.m. and at 10 a.m., with someone on location about noon. Attendees can weigh in 30 minutes prior to meeting start time. All are welcome. Call 642-3572 for information.

Do Nothing Club

OCEAN PARK -The Do Nothing Club is always looking for a few good men. The group meets on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at 24002 “U” Street in Ocean Park. You can play cribbage, shoot pool or sit around and just grouse if you want. Get out of the house, meet and make some new friends, enjoy a good laugh, and enjoy lunch too. For more information, call Jack McBride at 665-2721 or Jim Wirth at 665-2420.

Rotary Club Meetings

SEAVIEW – Southwest Washington Pacific County Rotary meets weekly for breakfast, fellowship and a half-hour presentation by a guest speaker each Tuesday at 7:30 a.m., at the 42nd Street Cafe in Seaview. Club members welcome guests interested in learning more about Rotary, or who would simply like to enjoy the week’s program. Breakfast is $10. Contact Carol Lynn Ockfen for more information at 665-5806 or e-mail her at carollynnockfen@comcast.net.

Wednesday, June 2

Veterans’ services

LONG BEACH – The local Veterans office is located on the ground floor of the old county building at 318 NE 2nd Street in Long Beach. 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, Wednesdays. The phone number is 642-1228 or e-mail vfw3721@reachone.com.

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 June 2 is “My Sister Eileen,” starring Jack Lemmon and Janet Leigh. 1955. 107 min.

Writers’ Circle

OCEAN PARK – The Writers’ Circle meets the first Wednesdays 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.

C.G. Auxiliary

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

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 (June 2 and June 16). Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For questions or in an emergency, call 875-6670.

Future Events

“Goonies” abound

ASTORIA – June 4 through June 7, the city of Astoria is hosting a series of events in honor of the 25th Anniversary of the filming of ‘The Goonies.” Several original cast members will be in attendance including Corey Feldman, Jeff Cohen, Joe Pantoliano and Curt Hanson. On Friday, June 4, stars will meet fans and sign autographs. After the dinner there will be a screening of “The Goonies” along with a documentary about the film. On Saturday and Sunday, in addition to regular showings of the film, enjoy bus tours of original filming sites including an interior tour of the house. Sunday’s events include a concert with varied bands. For information visit www.GooniesAnniversary.com or call 800-875-8607.

LB Merchants

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, June 4 at 8 a.m., at Benson’s Restaurant, 504 S Pacific Ave., in Long Beach. For more information call president Steven Linhart at 642-5625.

Derby & barbecue

SKAMOKAWA – On June 5 at the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds, the public is encouraged to come to the Dollars for Scholars fundraising day. There will be a fishing derby with weigh-in from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. A salmon and chicken barbecue will be served from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The cost for the barbecue is just $8 for adults and $5 for youth 10 years old and younger. There will also be an auction and raffle starting at 4:30 p.m. And don’t miss the Rods & Reels Car Show. All proceeds from these events go to scholarships for graduates of Naselle or Wahkiakum high schools. For more information call Pat Kehrli at 849-4193.

Let’s garden

KLIPSAN – Master Gardener Debbie Haugsten is giving a presentation on container gardening from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, June 5 at the Peninsula Senior Center. Get out your garden gloves and stop in for a fun afternoon. Refreshments and raffle prizes will be available. Everyone is welcome. Call 665-3999 if you have questions.

Boater education class

ILWACO – From 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on June 5, 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 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.

Walk It!

LONG BEACH – The local Weight Watchers group is hosting the 5K Walk-It Challenge starting at 1:30 p.m., on June 6 at the Edgewater Inn in Long Beach. Walking is a great way to get moving, burn calories and tone muscle. Everyone is welcome to participate. Call 642-3572 for detailed information.

Appeals hearing

LONG BEACH – Pacific County Board of Commissioners will hear an appeal on the Special Use Permit for Sunset View Resort at 1 p.m., on Monday, June 7 at the south district courtroom at 7103 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. All with an interest are encouraged to attend.

LB council

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach City Council meets at 7 p.m. on first and third Monday of each month at city hall located at 115 Bolstad Avenue West. June meetings are June 7 and June 21. 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.

Model RR mtg

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Model Railroad Club (all scales) meets on the first and third Monday of the month beginning at 7 p.m. The June 7 meeting is held in the Ocean Park Library community room and the June 21 meeting will be held in the home of a member. Coffee and refreshments will be served. For information call Dean Mead, president at 665-5589 or Mark Clemmens, secretary at 665-4807.

Water district meeting

OCEAN PARK- North Beach Water District board of commissioners is holding a special meeting at 6 p.m., on June 7 at their office at 25902 Vernon Avenue, Suite D in Ocean Park. The purpose of this special meeting is a joint discussion with Pacific County Fire District No. 1 on hydrant placement and hydrant flow testing. Call 665-4144 for more information.

AARP meeting

KLIPSAN – The next monthly meeting of American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is at June 7, at noon at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. This is a potluck meeting. Call Doris at 642-2205 for more information.

LB planning

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. on June 8 at city hall. The meeting is open to the public. Call 642-4421 for additional information.

Relay for Life Meeting

LONG BEACH – A Relay For Life team meeting is set for 6 p.m., on Tuesday, June 8 at the Chautauqua Lodge in Long Beach. Anyone currently on a team or interested in forming a team is encouraged to attend. Committee meetings are at 7 p.m., following the team meeting. If you have questions, please call Kelly Knick at 642-5524 extension 2222.

Ilwaco planning

ILWACO – The Ilwaco Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. on June 8 and June 22 at the Ilwaco Community Building. The meeting is open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

OP Lions

OCEAN PARK – The Ocean Park Area Lions Club meets June 8 and June 22 beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church, 240th and “U” Street. Anyone with an interest in being involved is encouraged to stop in for the meeting.

Chinook Spinners

PENINSULA – The Chinook Spinners meet June 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Most often these meetings are in a member’s home so call Sharon at 665-5266 to confirm location. Coffee and tea are provided but bring a sack lunch. All with an interest are welcome.

Art walk

ILWACO – An art walk at Ilwaco Harbour Village at the Port of Ilwaco is set for June 10 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come check out the art and take part in the refreshments, gifts and participate in the free raffle. Call Bruce Peterson at 642-2291 for information.

Bunco for cancer

LONG BEACH – The National Breast Cancer Foundation, Peninsula Bunco Club and the Chautauqua Lodge are hosting the Second Annual Bunco for Breast Cancer at 6 p.m., on Saturday, June 12 at the Chautauqua Lodge. Donations for game prizes, a silent auction and raffle drawings are welcome. Come and enjoy playing bunco to benefit the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s efforts to provide free mammograms, other cancer screening, and breast cancer research. There is a suggested donation of $5. Men and women over 18 years old are welcome. For more information on registration or donations please call 665-5760.

Trashcan Joe

ILWACO – Another season of the Waikiki Beach Concert Series opens on June 12 at 2 p.m., at Cape Disappointment State Park. The first performers are a group named “Trashcan Joe,” who plays original old-timey jazz, ragtime and blues on traditional as well as home-made instruments such as the Trashcanjo, washboard, tuborgan and many more. This concert is free and one you don’t want to miss it.

Auto Show ‘N Shine

OCEAN PARK – From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on June 12, Ocean Park Lutheran Church at 24002 “U” Street is hosting their Third Annual Auto Show ‘N Shine car show to benefit the Community Table. The Community Table is a ministry of Ocean Park Lutheran Church, Ocean Park Methodist Church and Peninsula Baptist Church. Free, hot meals are prepared and offered every Monday. This car show is open to the public. All are invited, young and old. There is a $2 entry fee for those wishing to enter their vehicle. All motorized vehicles are welcome. There will be prizes, games, barbecued hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and more. Come bring the family, have fun and support a worthy cause.

Ilwaco council

ILWACO – The Ilwaco City Council meets at 6 p.m. on June 14 and June 28 at the Ilwaco Community Building at 158 1st Ave N, Ilwaco. The meeting is open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

Quilt Guild

ILWACO – The Peninsula Quilt Guild meets June 14 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.

NPIA meeting

OCEAN PARK – North Peninsula Improvement Association (NPIA) is holding their annual meeting starting at 6 p.m., on Monday, June 14, at the Ocean Park fire hall. The purpose of this meeting is to elect a board of directors and officers. Members must have their annual dues of $10 paid up to date in order to vote. Membership is open to owners of property located north of Cranberry Road. NPIA has initiated community improvements as well as the North Beach Water District and the Beach To Bay Trail. The public is welcome. For information call Tom Morrow at 665-5858.