Community Calendar: 11.10.10

Published 4:00 pm Monday, November 8, 2010

Wednesday, Nov. 10Time Enough Books

LONG BEACH – The recent publication of “The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Pacific Northwest,” by the founding editor of National Geographic Traveler magazine is available at Time Enough Books at the Port of Ilwaco, which is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 pm., and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 pm. Their phone is 642-7667. Pick up your copy locally today.

Patriotic Day

OCEAN PARK- On Nov. 10 the Associated Student Body of Ocean Park Elementary is sponsoring a Patriotic Dress Up Day, with students and staff encouraged to dress appropriately. At 2 p.m., they will hold an assembly celebrating veterans. The Coast Guard Color Guard is scheduled to be on hand to post and retire the colors and they will be giving tours of one of their 25-foot rescue boats beginning at 11 a.m. All local veterans are welcome and encouraged to attend these events.

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.

Crafting

RAYMOND – Raymond Timberland Library is hosting “Crafternoon” at the library, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Nov. 10 for children. Stop by the library after school on the second Wednesday of each month of the school year for a fun craft. For more information you can call 942-2408.

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.

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.

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. 10 is “They Came to Cordura” starring Gary Cooper and Rita Hayworth. 1959. 123 min.

Thursday, Nov. 11Christmas bazaar

SEAVIEW – St. Mary’s Parish annual Christmas bazaar is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 11, Nov. 12 and Nov. 13 in Seaview. In addition to all the wonderful array of gift items available for purchase, lunch and desserts will be available for a small fee. Call 642-2002 if you have questions.

Garage Sale

NASELLE – ESA Alpha Theta is holding a fundraising garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 11, Nov. 12 and Nov. 13 at 141 Upper Naselle Road. Donations are being accepted. You can call 484-3844 for more information.

Veterans Day event

ILWACO – The Don R. Grable American Legion and Auxiliary Post and Unit No. 48 hosts a Veterans Day observance at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco beginning at noon. Call 642-4188 or 665-5580 for more information.

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.

Genealogical Society meets

ASTORIA – Clatsop County Genealogical Society meets from 10 a.m. to noon, Nov. 11 at the Lewis and Clark fire station at 34583 Highway 101 near Astoria. The guest speaker is Eileen Ystad who will discuss the history of local mapping for tax purposes. Refreshments will be served. If you need directions call Carol at 503-325-1100.

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, Nov. 12″Ocian In View” events

ILWACO – The annual “Ocian in View” events marking the anniversary of the Lewis and Clark Expedition’s first sighting of the Pacific Ocean will be held Nov. 12 through Nov. 14. Robin Cody, author of the new book “Another Way the River Has,” will speak at 6 p.m., Nov. 12 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. This book is a non-fiction account of Cody’s 82-day canoe trip down the Columbia River. Admission is $5 and includes access to the Smithsonian exhibition “Journey Stories.” A bus tour of historic sites leaves from the museum at 9 a.m. on Nov. 13. Reservations are required – the fee is $30. For reservations for the bus tour call 642-3446.

Artisan show

TOKELAND – Grayland Children’s Hospital Guild is hosting their annual artisan show at the Tokeland Hotel. The theme of the three-day event is “Jingle Bells, the Sound of Healthy Children.” It is set for noon to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14. Local and regional vendors will offer their artwork and crafts including sculpture, tide clocks, stained glass, kitchen items, jewelry, pottery, food mixes, knit items, soap, candles, cranberry items, kitchen crafts, jams, holiday decorations and more. All profits go to support uncompensated care of patients at Seattle Children’s Hospital. For more information call 360-267-7872.

Family Game Night

OCEAN PARK – From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Nov. 12, families are invited to come to Ocean Park Elementary School for game night extravaganza. There will be some kickball, board games, Wii games, card games and lots more. Come enjoy time with family and friends.

Ilwaco food bank

ILWACO – During November, the Ilwaco St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank will be open Nov. 12 and Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Anyone who needs food is welcome (no identification is required). The food bank is located across from the museum on Lake Street in Ilwaco. Please bring a container.

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, Nov. 13School clean up

ILWACO – The old high school building needs some tender loving care before the winter sports seasons begin. Jeannie Weyl has received the go-ahead from Ocean Beach School Board to do just that on Saturday, Nov. 13 beginning at 9 a.m. Rain or shine, volunteers are asked to come to the old high school and give the school and surrounding area a deep cleaning. Coaches, athletes and concerned families and individuals have agreed to help with the project. Volunteers are asked to bring shovels, rakes, wheel barrow, and other tools to help fix up the grounds, as well as scrub brushes, cleaning supplies, and items to clean the windows, etc. Donations of cash or landscaping and cleaning supplies are also encouraged. For more information call Weyl at 665-0171 after 6 p.m.

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.

Knappton Cove open house

KNAPPTON – The Knappton Cove Heritage Center is holding their annual open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 13. Admission is free to come view the improved museum exhibits, interact with Pacific Northwest Living Historian interpreters, and enjoy hot cider and the history of this great facility. Plus you can take a guided walk to the river beach.

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.

Family movies

ILWACO – Ilwaco Timberland Library is hosting family movies from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Nov. 13 for all ages. Bring your cozy pillows and blankets from home, get comfortable and join library staff for popcorn and family-friendly movies. Browse the library afterward for movies and books to share at home. Check with library staff for the movie titles. For more information call 642-3908.

Precious Metal Clay

SOUTH BEND – South Bend Timberland Library presents Precious Metal Clay Workshop, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 13 for adults, led by Jorja Halpin. All supplies will be provided. This class is limited to 15 and is for adults only. Please call the library at 875-5532 to sign up or to cancel.

Refuge friends meet

ILWACO – Interested members of the public are invited to attend the Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge board meeting set for 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Artisan located at 114 Main, SW in Ilwaco. Then at 4 p.m., members can attend the annual meeting at the same location. This annual event will provide a recap of the year’s events, an update on financial information, and special presentation by Sharnelle Fee and a vote for the 2011 board of directors. R.S.V.P. for the annual meeting and dinner by calling Amy at 360-703-4575.

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, Nov. 14Woody Guthrie songs

CAPE D – On Sunday, Nov. 14, singer Carl Allen will present “Woody Guthrie sings Journey Songs: Immigrants, Hobos and Orphans” beginning at 3 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center at Cape Disappointment State Park in Ilwaco. Admission to the park for adults is $5 and includes the concert. The musical performance is designed to compliment a Smithsonian exhibit at Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum, which shows how our evolving mobility changed a young nation and how transportation made us grow. Both the exhibit and the concert are part of the annual Ocian in View commemoration of Lewis and Clark’s arrival at the ocean. If you have questions call 642-3029.

Bass & Cello performers

RAYMOND – Bottomline Duo, the husband and wife team of Spencer and Traci Hoveskeland, will open the new season of Sunday Afternoon Live at 2 p.m. on Nov. 14 in the Raymond Theatre. These bass and cello performers are internationally acclaimed for their virtuosity, intimacy, entertainment and humor. Tickets are on sale for $10 each and are available at the South Bend Pharmacy, Sagen’s Pharmacy in Raymond and the Raymond Theatre. Tickets may also be purchased by mail by sending a check or money order made out to SAL to P.O. Box 221, South Bend, WA 98586 or by calling 875-5831. More information is available by checking out the website, www.sundayafternoonlive.org. Day-of-performance tickets will cost $12 at the box office.

Piano wizard

LONG BEACH – Piano wizard Bob Milne will perform at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14 at the World Kite Museum on Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach. Playing a wide variety of incredible music that includes boogie-woogie jazz, you don’t want to miss this concert. Call 642-4020 to reserve your place today.

Orchid Society meeting

SEASIDE – The Sunset Empire Orchid Society meets at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 14 at the Bob Chishsolm Community Center at 1225 Avenue “A” in Seaside. This month’s guest speaker is botanist Kathleen Sayce, who will talk about our native orchids. She has identified 13 species in eight genera, all of which are terrestrial, and she will discuss their habits and habitats, and when and where to see them flowering in our area. Some are suitable for gardens and available from native plant propagators. Sayce will also talk briefly on how to care for Cymbidiums, including the time of year to divide and transplant, and how to induce flower spikes. Come to this interesting meeting. For more information, contact Georgia at 665-5565.

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. 15Lupus & 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 room “A” at the Providence Seaside Hospital. It should be a great meeting, with guest speaker Angela Sidlo, who will discuss Fibromyalgia and Lupus solutions through nutritional supplementation, exercise (Tai Chi) and aromatherapy. If you have any questions, please call Sheila at 665-4870 or Carol at 503-325-1100.

Water district meeting

OCEAN PARK – North Beach Water District’s board of commissioners meets at 6 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 15 at 26109 Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park. This is the regular monthly meeting of the water district. You can call 665-4144 if you have questions.

AAUW meeting

ILWACO – The Willapa Bay Branch of the AAUW holds its regular meeting hosted by the education committee beginning at 7 p.m., Nov. 15 at PACE in Ilwaco. The featured speaker will be Rona Kloempken, the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) coordinator from Ilwaco High School, who will talk about the GEARUP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) program, which are college preparation classes. She will discuss current needs and provide information on the program offered to students. Refreshments will be served. Call 642-3636 if you need additional information.

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.

Christmas home tour

PENINSULA – Tickets to the fifth annual Christmas home tour benefiting the Boys and Girls Club of the Long Beach Peninsula, set for Sunday, Dec. 12, are on sale now. 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. 16Holiday crafts workshop

SOUTH BEND – Discover unique and low-cost holiday gift-making ideas for the holidays from 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Nov. 16 at South Bend Timberland Library, located at 1st and Pacific in South Bend. WSU Extension Educator Toni Gwin will describe the supplies you’ll need to make clever and festive gifts for friends and family. Everyone will go home inspired and with one project done. Please call the library at 875-5532 if you have questions.

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.

Coat/blanket/shoe drive

PACIFIC COUNTY – United Way is 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.

Alpha Theta meeting

NASELLE – The next meeting of ESA Alpha Theta is at 6 p.m., on Nov. 16 at Naselle Timberland Library. All with an interest are welcome. Call 484-3844 if you have questions.

Rotary

SEAVIEW – The Southwest Pacific County Peninsula Rotary Club meets Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m., at the 42nd Street Café in Seaview. For more information contact Club President Lynn Raymer at 665-2685 or go to www.beachrotary.org.

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.

Wednesday, Nov. 17Diabetes support

ILWACO – The holidays are fast approaching and can be difficult to handle. Get some help through the Ocean Beach Hospital Diabetes Support Group. The topic for the Nov. 17 meeting is, “Diabetes, Depression and the Holidays.” Don Cantrell, MA, licensed mental health counselor, will lead the group from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the meeting room at OBH. The public is welcome to this free gathering. Call 642-6308 if you have questions.

DAR meeting

ASTORIA – Astoria chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution meet Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. at the Astoria Golf and Country Club. Malcolm Smith will be the guest speaker. Members and women interested in membership may call Regent Evelyn Laughman at 503-325-4683 or Registrar Sue Glen at 503-861-0574 for reservations or information. Membership is open to women 18 and over who can trace their ancestry to someone who in some way aided the colonial Americans in the Revolutionary War.

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.

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. 17 is “Boys Town” starring Spencer Tracy and Mickey Rooney. 1938. 93 min.

Future EventsTsunami evacuation findings

SEAVIEW – The public is invited to join the University of Washington Hazards Mitigation Institute along with state, local, and tribal emergency management agencies for an open house event to present final project information regarding tsunami vertical evacuation opportunities on the Peninsula. The meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Peninsula Church Center meeting room in Seaview. Results from the previous Long Beach, Ocean Park and Ilwaco-Seaview meetings held in February and June will be presented. This meeting will be an opportunity for all attendees to participate in an interactive environment and learn about tsunami vertical evacuation. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Gardening chat

OCEAN PARK – The public is invited to an informal gardening chat at the Ocean Park Library community room the third Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. The topic for Nov. 18 is container gardening. This gathering is sponsored by Tilth on the Willapa and open to everyone. Call Lisa at 665-3061 if you have questions.

Willapa Anglers

NASELLE – The Willapa Anglers will hold a meeting on Nov. 18 at Hunters Inn in Naselle. Dinner and beverages are available at 6:15 p.m., the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. The speaker is Irene Martin from Skamokawa, an expert author and lecturer concerning salmon runs on the Columbia River, who will discuss the Mitchell Act funding changes. This is a meeting you don’t want to miss.

Book discussion

ILWACO – “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows is the book for discussion at Ilwaco Timberland Library from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 18 for adults. For more information call 642-3908.

Wildlife meeting

LONGVIEW – From 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Friday, Nov.19, the public is invited to the Lower Columbia College Student Center cafeteria in Longview to hear Sharnelle Fee, executive director of the Wildlife Center of the North Coast, a bird and animal rehabilitation center, discuss her work. She will bring live birds for viewing, including a brown pelican and spotted owl. If you have questions please call 360-577-7720. All are welcome.

Holiday bazaar

CATHLAMET – St. James Family Center, located at 1134 Columbia Street in Cathlamet is holding their annual holiday bazaar from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Nov. 19 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 20. There will be a variety of international baked goods for sale, vendors will have a wide array of gifts and decorative items, including antiques, jewelry, candles, paintings, pottery, T-shirts, and much more. And you won’t want to miss the children’s Christmas store for kids under 12, where all items are $1 or less. Plus gift wrapping services are available and you can purchase lunch, dinner, snacks and scrumptious homemade desserts. All proceeds go to St. James Family Center.

Girls’ basketball clinics

ILWACO – High school senior Kenzi Wirkkala is holding youth basketball clinics for girls in the third through sixth grade in the Carl Aase Gym over three Saturdays, beginning on Nov. 20. The clinic will cost $35 payable to Ilwaco High School and includes receipt of a reversible camp jersey and three two-hour sessions. The first session is from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20 with registration beginning at 3 p.m. The second clinic will be from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 and the final clinic will be on Saturday, Dec. 11 with the time to be announced. It is not mandatory to attend all three sessions. Lady Fishermen varsity basketball coach Ned Bittner and his staff of Cari Wirkkala Herbertson, Rob Snow and Krystina Frazier will be the clinicians. Varsity basketball players will also assist in the clinic. For more information call Bittner at 244-0263 or Wirkkala at 642-4499.

Santa photos

CHINOOK – Santa is coming to All Season’s Kidstuff at 786 SR-101 in Chinook. Santa will be available for pictures from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 20 and from noon to 4 p.m., Nov. 21. Photographer Len Taylor of Digital Media will be on hand to capture this special moment of your child with Santa. This is a charity event benefiting our local Toys for Tots program. In addition, All Season’s is collecting new toys for local children in need. Call 777-8697 if you have questions.

Clothes/blanket bazaar

LONG BEACH – On Nov. 20 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Nazarene Church at 13th and Pacific in Long Beach there will be a kid’s clothes and blanket bazaar. These items are free to those in need. Donations are still being accepted. Call 665-6834 if you can help. This is mothers and grandmothers helping mothers and grandmothers.

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

FORT CLATSOP -Lewis and Clark National Historical Park Fort Clatsop is pleased to announce the next “In Their Footsteps” free speaker series event. Frank Heyl will be sharing ‘Cold Weather Survival; a Way of Life’ on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m. Heyl, who has written several books on the subject, was the cold weather survival consultant for the construction of the Alaska Pipeline, and served as the principal instructor for military and private survival schools for 23 years. Heyl’s presentation includes his own true stories of northwest survival including search and rescue situations. Audience members will receive a practical booklet about surviving cold weather emergency situations. These free programs are held in the Netul River Room at the Fort Clatsop Visitor Center. For more information, call 503-861-2471.

Heritage Days

OCEAN PARK- Grandparents and senior members of the community are invited to an assembly at Ocean Park Elementary School on Nov. 24. Classes will be released at 11:30 a.m., then staff, students and guests will enjoy a lunch and an assembly honoring our local heritage. Call 665-4815 for information.

Community Thanksgiving

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Elks at 110 Pacific Highway in Long Beach is hosting a free community dinner on Thanksgiving. The meal includes turkey and all the trimmings and will be served from noon to 5 p.m. Dinner will be served by Elks members and volunteers. Call 642-2651 if you have questions.

Thanksgiving dinner

ILWACO – The 5th Annual Community Day of Thanks is set for Nov. 25 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Inn at Harbour Village, 120 Williams Avenue N.E., in Ilwaco. There is no charge for this complete Thanksgiving dinner and all are welcome. This dinner is made possible through generous donations and volunteers. If you would like to donate or volunteer or if you have questions, call 642-5141.

Community tree lighting

OCEAN PARK – You better watch out, Santa Claus is coming to Ocean Park on Nov. 26. At 6:30 p.m., the Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the official lighting of the community tree at the Eagles on Bay Avenue. Students from Ocean Park Elementary will sing Christmas carols. Then Santa arrives at the Ocean Park fire station on Ridge Avenue at 7 p.m. Come visit with Santa, enjoy some hot chocolate, hot cider, cookies and other goodies, and don’t forget to bring your camera for a photo with Santa.

Studio tour

PENINSULA – Peninsula Arts Association is hosting their annual Studio Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 26 and Nov. 27. There are more than 20 locations on the tour route, with many giving demonstrations, and all offering unique gifts and amazing artwork. Pick up a free map at the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau, Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce, M&D Designs, Don Nisbett Gallery or Bay Avenue Gallery. For more information call 665-6153 or go to www.beachartist.org.

Redmen Hall anniversary

SKAMOKAWA – The public is invited to Redmen Hall for the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Friends of Skamokawa’s annual holiday open house and bazaar. Redmen Hall is located at 1394 West State Route 4 in Skamokawa and will be open Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 28 from noon to 4 p.m. During December, the hall will be open from noon to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The last day to shop is Sunday, Dec. 19. Opening day, Friday, Nov. 26 includes a performance by Sunrise Fletcher from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday, Rick Nelson will perform from 10 a.m. to noon, along with Donna Gatens-Klint signing “The Magic of the Backwoods Kitchen” from 1 p.m. to 3p.m. Then on Sunday, Nov. 28, Bob Pyle will return to sign his newest book, “Mariposa” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Holidays at the Beach

LONG BEACH – Join the Long Beach Merchant Association and the city of Long Beach in welcoming the holidays with a variety of community activities. On Friday, Nov. 26, all ages are invited to the Neptune Theatre for a free showing of “The Polar Express.” On Saturday, Santa Claus comes to town and Mrs. Claus will also be on hand for a various activities designed for young and old alike. Enjoy caroling and the tree lighting ceremony Saturday evening. To find out more call 642-4221.

Feed the Hungry

LONG BEACH – The 10th Annual Holiday Bazaar to help feed the hungry is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 at the Edgewater Inn on Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach. The money raised will be donated to Peninsula FISH Emergency Services in Ilwaco. Donations will be accepted at the door, or you can mail a check or money order to Peninsula FISH Emergency Services, P.O. Box 484, Ilwaco, WA 98624. For information call 484-3945.

Moose Lodge Bazaar

OCEAN PARK – The Women of the Moose Lodge No. 2362, at 25915 “U” Street in Ocean Park are hosting their annual bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 4. Everyone is welcome. Call Alice at 665-3037 for information.

Indoor Market @ 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 each Saturday through Dec. 18. For information you can visit www.portofilwaco.com or call 783-1143.

Celebration of Lights auction

ILWACO – Ocean Beach Hospital Foundation’s Celebration of Lights, the annual live and silent auction that benefits patients and programs at Ocean Beach Hospital, will be Friday, Dec. 3 at the Long Beach Elks Lodge. The silent auction begins at 6 p.m., the live auction starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but the foundation requests guests bring a canned food item that will be donated to area food banks. Spiced cider, wine, hors d’oeuvres and festive live music from local musician Greg Parke will be part of this year’s holiday event. Auction items include original works and limited editions from local artists, a variety of gift certificates from merchants and restaurants, jewelry, custom quilts, home and garden items, gift baskets and decorated Christmas trees and wreaths. For more information, contact Julie Oakes at 642-6350, or Alan Craft, foundation director, at 642-6461.

Moose Lodge Bazaar

OCEAN PARK – The Women of the Moose, Lodge No. 2362, at 25915 “U” Street in