Community Calendar: 5.12.10

Published 5:00 pm Monday, May 10, 2010

Wednesday, May 12Kindergarten orientation

LONG BEACH – Beginning at 5:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 12 at Long Beach Elementary library, children who will be enrolled in kindergarten at Long Beach School during the 2010-11 school year are invited to an orientation presentation. This is an opportunity for parents and soon-to-be kindergartners to gather information, meet teachers, tour the school, go on a scavenger hunt, explore kindergarten classrooms and begin the registration process. Call 642-3242 if you have questions.

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 12 is “It Happened One Night,” starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. 1934. 105 min.

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 800-772-1319 if you have questions.

Caregivers/Alzheimer support

LONG BEACH – Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the PUD auditorium at 9610 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. The next meeting is May 12. The group is designed to provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are providing care to a person with dementia or for all caregivers. For more information call Don Cantrell at 642-3787 ext. 226.

Job fair

SEASIDE – The 4th Annual Clatsop County Job and Career Fair is from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., on May 12 at the Seaside Convention Center, 415 First Street. This free event will host more than 30 employer booths. For more information call MTC Works at 503-325-4821, ext. 234.

Water collection

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road is hosting a free class taught by Ray Millner on water collection using cisterns and rain barrels and on solar heating water. The class starts at 6 p.m. on May 12. Call 642-4953 if you have questions.

Tilth fundraiser

SEAVIEW – On May 12, there is a Tilth on the Willapa fundraising dinner at 42nd Street Cafe featuring Sandy Bradley’s organic chickens. Come for a great meal and a good cause. All are welcome.

Thursday, May 13Book discussion

RAYMOND – Adults are invited to join in a lively discussion of “My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey” by Jill Bolte Taylor at Raymond Timberland Library from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., on May 13. Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. The library will be open only for the program. For more information call 942-2408.

Shutterbugs

OCEAN PARK – Peninsula Photo Club Shutterbugs meet on the second Thursday of each month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the Pacific County Fire District No. 1 community room at 26110 Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park. The next meeting is May 13. This month’s photo subject is flowers of all types. All skill levels are welcome. Monthly projects are displayed and discussed. Come have fun, discuss photography subjects and join the group. Call Lee at 665-6882 for more information.

Head Start enrollment

LONG BEACH – Head Start, located at 2611 Pacific Avenue North in Long Beach, is now enrolling children for preschool in the fall. Providing quality preschool experiences for young children at no cost to eligible families, Long Beach Head Start is accepting children three to five years old to attend class four days a week for 3.5 hours each day. Priority will be given to four-year-olds. Children will also be accepted throughout the school year on their third birthdays. To schedule an appointment or to find out if you qualify, call 642-5471 or visit www.eocfwa.org.

Line dancing

LONG BEACH – Enjoy line dancing 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 more information.

Genealogical Society

ASTORIA – Clatsop County Genealogical Society meets at 10 a.m., on Thursday, May 13 at the Lewis and Clark fire station at 34571 Highway 101. This is an introduction to family search so bring your laptops, something you are working on, or have worked on, and share stories of your family with members. Visitors are welcome. Call Debbie at 503-455-2460 or 503-325-4229 for information.

Marine Council mtg

LONG BEACH – The Pacific County Marine Resources Council meets from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Thursday, May 13 at the south county building on Sandridge Road in Long Beach. For information call 875-9424 or e-mail Mike Nordin at plutroll@willapabay.org.

Friday, May 14″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 14, May 21 and May 28; at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, May 22 and May 29 and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, May 23 and 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.

Chronic disease mgmt

ILWACO – Ocean Beach Hospital has scheduled a series of classes on chronic disease self-management. They will be held May 14 and May 28, June 4, 18, 25, and July 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Ocean Beach Hospital Meeting Room B. The title of this free series is “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions.” Teaching individuals to take charge and manage their chronic illnesses in partnership with their physicians is the focus of the upcoming workshops. Space is limited. For more information or to register contact Denise Ross, RN at 642-6308.

Farmers Market

PUGET ISLAND – Hop aboard Cathlemet’s trolley, the Spirit of Wahkiakum, which leaves the Elochoman Slough Marina at 3 p.m., 4 p.m., and 5 p.m., and head to the best little market around on Puget Island. The 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.

Saturday, May 15L/H Anniversary

NORTH HEAD – Join the Keepers of the North Head Lighthouse in the commemoration of the North Head Lighthouse and its 112th anniversary on Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be tours of North Head and Cape Disappointment lighthouses, an open house at the lighthouse keeper’s residence, an amateur radio display, artists, live music and more! Help commemorate this Columbia-Pacific icon. For information, please call Stephen Wood at Cape Disappointment State Park at 642-3029.

Walk for Wellness

LONG BEACH – Beginning at noon on May 15 at the Bolstad approach there will be a walk sponsored by NAMI Pacific County (National Alliance on Mental Illness). To volunteer or for donation information call Kat at 665-6305.

White Tail Run

SKAMOKAWA – The 26th Annual Great White Tail Run starts at 10 a.m. on May 15 on the Julia Butler Hansen Wildlife Refuge in Skamokawa. Participants can run or walk a 10k, 5k or 2-mile course. Registration and packet pickup begins at 8:30 a.m., race day, at Skamokawa Vista Park. Day of registration fee is $12 without a shirt or $25 with a shirt. This event is a fundraiser for the Wahkiakum County-based 4-H program and all proceeds will benefit the county program. Call 465-2275 or 795-3278 for more information.

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. 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. Registration is $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.

Tracking club

LEADBETTER – At 9 a.m., on May 15 the Leadbetter Tracking Club meets in the north parking lot at Leadbetter State Park. Dogs are not permitted. This will be the last meeting until October. Please call Julie Tennis at 777-8221 for more information.

Stamp Club

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Stamp Club now meets the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Long Beach Grange at 5715 Sandridge Road. The next meeting is May 15. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

Clamming

PENINSULA – A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point on Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16, pending marine toxin tests, with digging allowed between midnight and noon. The best time to start is an hour or two before low tide. Low tides adjusted for Pacific beaches those days are as follows: Saturday, May 15, 9:23 a.m. -1.1; Sunday, May 16, 10:06 a.m. -1.2. 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.

Surf Perch derby

LONG BEACH – The 10th Annual Surf Perch Derby is Saturday, May 15. The registration booth is open from 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration is $25 per person or $30 on the day of the tournament. Prizes are offered for the total weight of fish caught for individual and three-person teams. The fee includes a breakfast with all-you-can-eat pancakes, from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Kiwanis breakfast, which is served at the Bolstad beach approach at the north end of the boardwalk, is open to the public and includes pancakes, ham, scrambled eggs, cranberry juice, coffee and milk. Extra meals are $8 per person. For more information call Al Harper at 642-8322.

Columbia River Reflections

SKAMOKAWA – Columbia River Reflections, an exhibition portraying the Columbia River from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, opens May 15 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. There is an artist’s reception from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., that day. The exhibit runs through July 11. 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.

Faith in action

OCEAN PARK – May is faith in action month at Peninsula Baptist Church, with events focused on biblical compassion and service for those in need. There will be no Sunday service on May 23, with community projects to be scheduled. For more information call 665-5060 or e-mail pbc@willapabay.org.

Saturday Market

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

Bike rodeo

OCEAN PARK – From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, May 15, Pacific County Fire District No. 1 is hosting a bicycle rodeo for kids at the Ocean Park Elementary School. Kids will learn skills for a fun and safe ride. Bicycle helmets will be available for kids who need them. Call 665-4451 if you have questions.

Improv night

ILWACO – Come watch or join in at Improv Saturday night at the 2nd Story Playhouse in Ilwaco at 7 p.m., on May 15. If you like “Whose Line is it Anyway?” come check out the local version. Musicians are also welcome to come play a few songs. Share your passion for comedy or just come and laugh with others.

Sunday, May 16Fashion fun

ROSBURG – “Fashion and Fun” is the theme for this year’s Grays River Friendship Circle’s annual Spring Tea and Luncheon to be held at noon on Sunday, May 16 at the Rosburg Community Hall. This is an occasion to wear that long or short dress you’ve only worn once; or maybe a special hat; or to wear whatever is comfortable. There will be a short fashion show featuring a variety of styles for special occasions, some of them from the very distant past. Some will be on display as well. Lunch will consist of tea sandwiches, savories and desserts, and will be served at 12:30 p.m., followed by the program. Everyone is welcome. There is a suggested donation at the door is $8, and tickets for the Pick Your Own Prize Raffle will be $1. Proceeds from this event will be used toward development of a Community Prayer and Healing Garden at Grays River United Methodist Church. Rosburg Hall is located off Highway 4 West; turn onto Altoona-Pillar Rock Road at the Rosburg store and follow the sign to Community Hall Road, which is the next right turn. For more information call 465-2740 or 484-7749.

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.

Orchid Society meeting

ASTORIA – The Sunset Empire Orchid Society meets at 2 p.m., on Sunday, May 16 in the east conference room at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria. After the business part of the meeting, attendees will travel to Seaside to visit two greenhouses and learn growing tips from these folks. All with an interest are welcome. For more information call Georgia at 665-5565.

Monday, May 17Lupus & Fibromyalgia

SEASIDE – The Northcoast Lupus and Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on May 17 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.

Spring concert

ILWACO – At 7 p.m., Monday, May 17 there will be a spring concert at the Ilwaco Middle-High School. The public is invited to come hear our wonderful, local students perform.

North Beach Water

OCEAN PARK – North Beach Water District board of commissioners meets at 6 p.m., on Monday, May 17 at the fire hall at 26109 Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park. All with an interest are welcome.

Toastmasters

ASTORIA – Coastal Communicators Toastmasters Club meets the first, third and if appropriate, fifth Monday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hotel Elliot conference room in Astoria. This club serves our entire region in Washington and Oregon. The club provides members with dynamic opportunities to improve their communication and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. For more information, call 503-791-2806, or visit their website at www.toastmasters.org.

Democrats meet

SEAVIEW – The Seaview Democratic Precinct No. 1 meets on Monday, May 17 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Pacific County Transit Building in Seaview. Call Pat Donnelly at 642-2130 for more information.

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!

Tuesday, May 18Friends of libraries meet

ILWACO – The Friends of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland Libraries will hold their monthly meeting Tuesday, May 18 at 4 p.m. at the Ilwaco Community Building at 158 1st Ave N in Ilwaco. For more information call 642-3908.

ESA meeting

NASELLE – ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha) will have their monthly meeting May 18 at the Naselle Timberland Library at 6 p.m. Many important topics will be discussed. Call 484-3113 if you have questions about this group.

PAA meeting

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Arts Association meets at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, May 18 at the Barn on Bay at 2311 Bay Avenue. They will be planning for the 40th year anniversary party at the Eagles Nest on May 22. It will be a champagne picnic from noon to 3 p.m. Also plans for the Garlic Festival poster will be discussed. The public is welcome. Call 665-4592 if you have questions.

Weavers/Spinners

ILWACO – The Clatsop Weavers and Spinners Guild meets May 18 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/tea provided. Visitors are welcome.

Weight watchers

LONG BEACH – Weight Watchers 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. 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 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. Meet and make some new friends, enjoy lunch. 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 morning 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, May 19Women in business

LONG BEACH – Peninsula Women in Business meet May 19 at the PUD building on Sandridge Road. The topic for this meeting is social networking and the guest speaker is Nansen Malin, who will share a hands-on, common sense tutorial of Facebook possibilities and shortcuts. R.S.V.P. to Shelly Pollock via e-mail at Shelly@NWIFservices.com or call 665-5388.

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 19 is “White Heat,” starring James Cagney and Virginia Mayo. 1949. 113 min.

Meeting & potluck

LONG BEACH – Long Beach Grange, 5715 Sandridge Road, is looking for new members. Come to the potluck and meeting at 6:30 p.m., on May 19 and learn more about this great organization. Call 642-4953 for more information.

DAR gathering

ASTORIA – Astoria Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meet at 11 a.m., May 19 at the Astoria Golf and Country Club. Members and women interested in membership should call Evelyn at 503-325-4683 or Sue at 503-861-0574 for reservations and information.

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.

Grad night committee

LONG BEACH – The Class of 2010 graduation night party committee meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at the PUD building on Sandridge Road in Long Beach. For information call Sue at 665-5255.

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 Less Goodin at 942-9208.

Future EventsBook discussion

ILWACO – Ilwaco Timberland Library is hosting a book discussion from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., May 20 for adults. Join in a discussion of “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” by Gregory Maguire. When Dorothy triumphed over the Wicked Witch of the West in L. Frank Baum’s classic tale, we heard only her side of the story. But what about her arch-nemesis, the mysterious witch? Where did she come from? How did she become so wicked? For more information call 642-3908.

Diabetes support

ILWACO – From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., on May 20 there will be a free meeting of the diabetes support group in the meeting rooms at Ocean Beach Hospital. The speak will be Steve Bellinger, PA-C who will discuss “what the numbers mean.” For information call 642-6308 or 642-6314.

Fundraising garage sale

OCEAN PARK – Family Worship Center at the corner of 264th and Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park is having a fundraising garage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Thursday, May 20 and Friday, May 21; and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, May 22. Most items are half price on Saturday. For information call 665-6340.

Gardening chats

OCEAN PARK – Anyone with an interest is invited to an informal gardening chat at the Ocean Park Library community room the third Thursday of the month, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The next meeting is May 20. These meetings are sponsored by Tilth on the Willapa. For information call 665-3061.

“Tut, Tut, Tutsy”

ILWACO – Peninsula Players presents “Tut, Tut, Tutsy” at 7 p.m., on May 21, May 22, May 28 and May 29 and at 2 p.m., on May 23 and 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.

“The Lighter Side of Chekhov”

RAYMOND – Willapa Players are presenting “The Lighter Side of Chekhov,” four one-act comedies directed by Curt Harris, as their spring production. Anton Chekhov was a Russian short-story writer and playwright during the late 1800s. His most famous full-length plays are The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, The Three Sisters, and The Cherry Orchard. Production dates are Friday, May 21; Saturday, May 22; Friday, May 28; Saturday, May 29; Friday, June 4, and Saturday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee on Sunday, May 23, at the Hannan Playhouse, across from the Eighth Street Park in Raymond. Tickets are $8 and will be available at South Bend Pharmacy, Everyone’s Video and More in Raymond, and at the door.

“Meet & greet”

LONG BEACH – Do you want to help the South Pacific County Humane Shelter without getting your hands dirty? Come to a meet and greet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on May 22 at the Breakers in Long Beach. If you have questions, call 642-4748.

Women boaters only

ILWACO – “Suddenly in Command – Captain Overboard” is a boating safety class designed for women only. What if you are suddenly in command of a boat because of an accident or incident at sea, what are you going to do? Get some training and answers from the Cape Disappointment Coast Guard Auxiliary in a free class offered from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., May 22 (and again June 12) at the Port of Ilwaco office at 165 Howerton Way. Please sign up in advance by calling John at 665-5772.

Small Woodlands Opportunities

OAKVILLE – On May 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Northwest Certified Forestry will host a full-day seminar for forest landowners at Wild Thyme Farm in Oakville. Those who attend will learn how to increase revenue streams and decrease management costs on their woodlands. Topics to be covered will include: FSC “green” certification and markets, carbon markets, value-added wood manufacturing and sales, current use taxation, conservation easements, and financial assistance programs. This seminar is ideally suited for small, family-owned forests. For more information, go to www.nnrg.org/news-events/events. To register, contact Kirk Hanson at 360-316-9317 or kirk@nnrg.org.

Gospel sing

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Community Church at 26709 Vernon Avenue in Ocean Park is hosting an all church gospel sing starting at 6 p.m., on Sunday, May 23. Everyone is invited to come and join in joyful song as many church families assemble to celebrate with music in worship and fellowship. For more information call 665-4548.

From the Shoreline

ASTORIA – From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Sunday, May 23, the public is invited to the Columbia River Maritime Museum to hear composer, photographer and multi-instrumentalist John Mock perform ‘From the Shoreline.’ Mock is known to capture his love of the coast and the sea in his music and storytelling. The concert is accompanied by images of his photography. This concert is free with paid admission to the museum. Call 503-325-2323 for more information.

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 sign up for reading slots beginning at 7 p.m. For more information call 642-4932.

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.

Parkinson support

OCEAN PARK – Parkinson’s disease support group meets from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. May 28 at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church, 24002 “U” Street in Ocean Park. For information, call Patti at 665-3284.

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.

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.

“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 events include a concert with varied bands. For information visit www.GooniesAnniversary.com or call 800-875-8607.

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.

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.

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 check out 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.