Community Calendar: 4.29.09

Published 5:00 pm Monday, April 27, 2009

Wednesday, April 29Health department open

LONG BEACH – Pacific County Health Department is open at their new location in the South County building at 7013 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. Call 642-9349 during regular office hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays. The office in Long Beach is closed on Fridays. For public health emergencies contact the South Bend office at 642-9343 or 875-9343. After hours call 360-875-9397.

Al-Anon/Alateen

SEAVIEW – Al-Anon family groups meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 4603 Pacific Highway in Seaview. These non-smoking meetings are open to all. Call 642-2902 for more information.

Thursday, April 30Soup Bowl

ASTORIA – The Clatsop County Women’s Resource Center (WRC), in conjunction with Clatsop Community College, will hold its annual fundraiser – the Community Soup Bowl – on Thursday, April 30, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the “Red Building,” located at 20 Basin Street in front of the Cannery Pier Hotel. Those attending can buy a one-of-a-kind, kiln or wood-fired bowl of their choice commemorating this event to take home. Tickets are $30 for soup and a bowl and may be purchased in advance at Lucy’s Books, the Déjà Vu Thrift Shop, the Cannon Beach and Seaside Chambers of Commerce and the WRC office. To use your VISA or MasterCard, call in advance at 503-325-3426. Tickets for just soup (no bowl) may also be purchased at the door for $15 the day of the event. Children under five will be admitted free. All proceeds from this event directly benefit women and families served by the Clatsop County Women’s Resource Center. For more information, call 503-325-3426.

Medication Awareness

ILWACO – From 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 30, Olympic Area Agency on Aging is offering a session called medication awareness at PACE at 158 1st Ave. N. in Ilwaco. The medication awareness presentation includes instruction in ways to manage prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and herbs safely, wisely and cost effectively; how to better communicate with your doctor and pharmacist concerning your medications; and common medications taken by seniors. For more information call 360-538-2457 or 866-582-1487.

Free Thursdays

ILWACO – Thanks to the generous support of the Ilwaco Merchants, you can visit the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 SE Lake Street in Ilwaco on Thursdays free of charge. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Bring the family and come see what treasures our local museum has to offer.

Summer camp

PENINSULA – Do you want to go to summer camp? Reach Out Ministries may be able to help with camp fees. They will pay up to $200 per child. This program is available for students in first through 12th grade. Pick up scholarship applications at the school, or call Pat Smith at 665-6632. Don’t delay, get your child’s application in today. Reach Out Ministries is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping youth on the Peninsula. Tax-deductible monetary donations are appreciated. Send them to: ReachOut Ministries, P.O. Box 59, Long Beach, WA 98631.

Divorce Support Group

OCEAN PARK – A divorce support group meets each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Peninsula Baptist Church, 23802 Pacific Highway in Ocean Park. Everyone is welcome. Call 665-0804 for details.

Friday, May 1Amnesty from traffic fines

PACIFIC COUNTY – South District Court for Pacific County is offering a “collection amnesty program” throughout the month of May. Designed to help those with outstanding traffic tickets and fines, the court and their collection agency have agreed to waive interest and a 40 percent of collection costs. For those paying by credit card an additional $25 will be added to the balance owed. The court is offering the 30-day program from May 1 through May 31. Those with outstanding tickets or fines should contact the court directly by calling 642-9417 x 2517.

Bridge group

KLIPSAN – A bridge group is forming to meet every Friday at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., starting May 1. Interested players of all ages are encouraged to attend. Call 665-3999 for information.

LB Merchants

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, May 1 at 8 a.m., at Bensons Restaurant, 504 S Pacific Ave., in Long Beach. For more information call this year’s president, Steven Linhart at 642-5625.

AA meeting

OCEAN PARK – AA meets each Monday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Ocean Park United Methodist Church located at 1202 262nd Place in Ocean Park. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 642-8449.

Saturday, May 2Kid’s Parade

ILWACO – The Loyalty Days kid’s parade is Saturday, May 2 at noon in downtown Ilwaco. Come enjoy this great parade and support kids. Call Melissa Herrold at 642-3143 for more information.

Blessing of the fleet

ILWACO – Immediately after the kid’s parade head to the Ilwaco boat basin at the Port of Ilwaco for the blessing of the fleet. Boats leave the dock at 1 p.m. and the memorial service includes a free scenic boat ride. This event is sponsored by the Ilwaco Charter Association.

Container Planting

SURFSIDE – Pam Stephens and Debbie Haugston, of the Peninsula Green Fingers Garden Club, will be presenting a container garden planting demonstration at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at the Surfside business office grounds, located at 31402 “H” Street in Ocean Park. They will be planting three containers, each in a different style. There will also be a planter available for raffle at $1 per ticket, seven tickets for $5. All plants will be sustainable in our coastal area and are reported to be deer resistant. Brochures and handouts will be available to aid attendees’ efforts. (Tents will be set up on-site in case of rain.) If you have questions, call Georgia at 665-5565.

Oyster feed

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Elks Club is hosting an oyster feed from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 2 as part of the week’s Loyalty Days event. This event is open to the public.

Honors’ banquet

LONG BEACH – The honors’ banquet will be held at the Long Beach Elks Lodge BPOE No. 1937 on May 2. Enjoy the social hour at 6 p.m. and then dinner at 7 p.m. Join master of ceremonies Mike Williams and guest speaker Jim Getty, aka Abraham Lincoln, for this historical event. Call 642-4441 for ticket information.

Free Appliance Day

LONG BEACH – Pacific County is sponsoring their annual free appliance day for county residents on May 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop off your old appliances at 4404 67th Place that day only. Call 875-9356 for more information.

Girlfriends Tea

OCEAN PARK – Get your ticket now for Girlfriends Tea, set for May 2 from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Your ticket entitles you to a gourmet lunch and tea with a retro and funky theme, guaranteed to be inspiring, informative and entertaining. Tickets are $20, with proceeds to benefit “Living Hope Christian Counseling,” a new non-profit providing free counseling. (Note: This is not a church event). The silent auction includes more than 70 collectibles, prints and art items, a custom quilt, wall hangings and all items can be viewed at www.livinghopechristiancounseling.org. Tickets are available at Artistic Bouquets in Seaview, Sweet Williams in Ocean Park or at Okie’s Thriftway in Ocean Park. No tickets will be sold at the door. Call Dinah at 665-3900 or Coral at 665-3206 for more information.

Cribbage

LONG BEACH – The Longest Beach Cribbage Club meets every Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Chautauqua Lodge in the Anchor lounge at 14th Street and Ocean Beach Boulevard. The play will be 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.

Saturday Market

ILWACO – The Saturday Market at the Port of Ilwaco is open every Saturday through Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For highlights and more information go to www.portofilwaco.org/saturdaymarket.html or call 360-783-1143.

Book discussion

NASELLE – Naselle Timberland Library presents a book discussion from 10 a.m. to noon, May 2 for adults. Join in a discussion of “Special Topics in Calamity Physics” by Marisha Pessl. Books are available for checkout at the library’s circulation desk. For more information call 484-3877.

Genealogy meeting

ASTORIA – On May 2 at 10 a.m., the Clatsop County Genealogy Society will meet at the Heritage Museum at 1618 Exchange Street in Astoria. The guest speaker is Connie Lenzen, a certified genealogist from Portland who will discuss ‘Census Research’ and ‘Consider the Source, Cite Your Sources.’ Refreshments will be served. The public is invited. For more information contact: Stephanie Miller, 503-861-3511.

Sunday, May 3Parade time?

PENINSULA – Calling all P.T. Cruisers. It’s time to clean the chrome, polish the paint and beautify the body in red, white and blue streamers and flags in preparation for the Loyalty Day parade, which is fast approaching. If you like to have fun and would be able to join the crew on May 3, contact Nancy Eaton at 642-5515 or Pinky Tryon at 642-4090.

Convertible owners

LONG BEACH – Loyalty Days Parade organizers need you to carry from one to four guests in the Loyalty Day Parade the first Saturday in May. If you have a convertible and are willing to help the cause and have fun in the process, contact Steven at 642-5625.

Cowboy breakfast

LONG BEACH – Sunday, May 3, the day starts with a cowboy breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Peninsula Saddle Grounds on Sandridge Road. For a minimal fee you will get a great breakfast.

Loyalty Day events

LONG BEACH – On Sunday, May 3, kids can enjoy a ride on a fire truck from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the new Ilwaco fire hall. The main events of the day start at noon in downtown Long Beach with guest speaker Jim Getty, aka Abraham Lincoln, and master of ceremonies Jim Sayce. At 1 p.m., the U.S. Coast Guard flyover starts the parade. Don’t miss these outstanding community events. Trophies will be awarded at 3:30 p.m., at 3rd Street and Pacific Ave.

Symphonic band

ASTORIA – The North Coast Symphonic Band is performing a concert at the Liberty Theater in downtown Astoria at 2 p.m. on May 3. The guest conductor is Stephen Kuske, a 1982 alumnus of Astoria High School and currently the band director from Evergreen School District. Pre-concert entertainment will begin at 1:30 p.m., with Dave Drury on the guitar. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Call 503-325-5922 for more information.

Quakers meetings

SEAVIEW – The Lower Columbia Worship Group normally meets the first and third Sundays of each month at 3 p.m. in the fireside room at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview for silent, unprogrammed worship to which all are welcome. For further information call 642-0709 or e-mail LowerColumbiaQuakers@gmail.com.

Monday, May 4Hazard sirens testing

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) will conduct testing of the All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) sirens on Monday, May 4, at noon. The AHAB sirens will sound the Westminster chimes for 10 seconds followed by a 15- second verbal message stating “This is a test of the Emergency Management Agency Tsunami Warning System. This is only a test.” The PCEMA has requested assistance from Pacific County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services volunteers in tracking the success of the test. Residents with questions or concerns may contact the PCEMA office at 360-875-9340 or 642-9340.

SandSations T-shirts

LONG BEACH – The SandSations Committee is on the hunt for SandSations T-shirts from the past 25 years. Do you have any SandSations shirts that are still in good condition and you’re willing to part with? If so, bring your T-shirt donations to Long Beach City Hall at 115 Bolstad Avenue West in Long Beach. Once all 25 shirts are collected they will be sewn into a quilt for next year’s event. The committee is also looking for volunteers to help with SandSations. For more information, contact Ragan Andrew at 642-4421.

LB council

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at city hall located at 115 Bolstad Avenue West. The agenda is available at www.longbeachwa.gov/ or at city hall prior to the meeting. These meetings are open to the public. Call 642-4421 for additional information.

AARP meeting

KLIPSAN – The next monthly meeting of AARP is at May 4, at noon at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. This is a potluck meeting. Call Dale Shoemaker at 642-2205 for more information.

Port of Peninsula

NAHCOTTA – The Port of Peninsula meets the first and second Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Port office meeting room. This month’s meetings will be held May 4 and May 11. These meetings are open to the public. Call 665-4547 for additional information.

Model RR meetings

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 first meeting on the month is held in the Ocean Park Library community room and the second meeting of the month is 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.

Movie days

RAYMOND – All ages are invited to the Raymond Timberland Library for popcorn and a movie on May 4 and May 11. Relax and enjoy popcorn and watch a movie with friends these Mondays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and again from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This month’s theme is “Movin’ and Groovin’ Movies.” Call the library at 942-2408 to learn what’s playing.

Tuesday, May 5One-Act Play Writing

ILWACO – Submit your one-act play by May 5 to Peninsula Players, P.O. Box 383, Ilwaco, WA 98624. All submittals must be family appropriate material and be 10 to 30 minutes in length. If your play is selected it will be performed at the One Act Play Festival at the end of August. Local writers are encouraged to submit material for community theater. Call 665-3939 for more information.

Tamales!

ILWACO – The Ilwaco High School Music Boosters are sponsoring a tamale feed on May 5. Order your authentic Mexican homemade tamale with spicy pork (red), spicy chicken, spicy pepper and cheese or a sweet tamale. They are just $2 per tamale. Pre-order by e-mailing ferranrc@centurytel.net or call 642-3731.

Taco lunch

ILWACO – New Life Church will be delivering their wonderful taco lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 5. This is a major fundraising event for their missions trip to Rancho de sus Ninos outside of Tacate, Mexico. The lunch includes two tacos, Spanish rice and refried beans, all delivered to your home or office for just $8. A limited number of lunches will be available so place your order by faxing the request to 642-2406 or call 783-2694. Call 783-2694 for more information.

Ilwaco planning

ILWACO – The Ilwaco Planning Commission meets at 6 p.m. May 5 and May 19 at the Ilwaco Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. The meeting is open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

Water Music benefit

SEAVIEW – Each Tuesday night the 42nd Street Café will set aside 10 percent of their sales to benefit the Water Music Festival Organization. This year Water Music Festival is celebrating its 25th Anniversary of bringing high quality music of various genres, including classical and jazz to the Peninsula. Also every day during April all diners at breakfast, lunch and dinner will have a chance to enter a Water Music Festival raffle for special prizes to be awarded at the end of the month. 42nd Street Café is open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for breakfast and lunch and at 4:30 p.m. for dinner. The phone number is 642-2323.

Pirates family day

ILWACO – Pirates Family Day is the theme at Ilwaco Timberland Library on May 5 for all ages. From 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., all ages are invited to listen to pirate stories, make pirate crafts and play pirate games. Don’t be late or you might have to walk the plank. For more information call 642-3908.

Rotary meeting

SEAVIEW – SW Pacific County Peninsula Rotary meets at 7:30 a.m. each Tuesday at the 42nd Street Café 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. Commitment is zero. Contact Carol Lynn Ockfen for more information: 665-5806 or carollynnockfen@comcast.net.

Do Nothing Club

OCEAN PARK -The Do Nothing Club is a men’s group that 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. For more information, call Jack McBride at 665-2721 or Jim Wirth at 665-2420.

Alzheimer support

RAYMOND – A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 324 Jackson St. in Raymond, on the first Tuesday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on the third Tuesday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This month’s meetings are May 5 and May 19. Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with dementia. Contact group facilitator Laurie Johnson at 360-942-2603.

“Ten Little Indians: Stories”

OCEAN PARK – On May 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., adults are invited to Ocean Park Timberland Library for a discussion of the book “Ten Little Indians: Stories” by Sherman Alexie. For more information call 665-4184.

Wednesday, May 6Big 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.

Foot care

PENINSULA – Harbors Home Health and Hospice provides nail and foot care for disabled and senior persons, who are unable to complete their own nail care, by appointment. Appointments are made in Long Beach the first Wednesday of each month and in Ocean Park the second Wednesday every other month. There is a $25 fee. Medicare and most insurance do not cover nail care. For an appointment call 800-772-1319.

Advisory Board

LONG BEACH – The Pacific County Advisory Board meets at 4 p.m., on May 6 at Willapa Behavioral Health, 2204 Pacific Highway North. Call 642-3787 for more information.

OP Lions

KLIPSAN – The Ocean Park Area Lions Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. Anyone with an interest in being involved is encouraged to stop in for the meeting.

Writers’ Circle

OCEAN PARK – The Writers’ Circle meets the first and third 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.

Future EventsEmergency preparedness

LONG BEACH – The Pacific County Health Department will hold an emergency preparedness tabletop exercise on May 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The focus of this exercise will be: request, receiving, storage, security, distribution and prioritized usage of strategic national stockpile (SNS) supplied antivirals. They will discuss how to determine who will get the medications and in what order of priority they will get them; where the medications will be stored; and who and where will they be distributed. There will also be a review and exercise of the hospital’s pandemic influenza plans. This exercise will take place at the new south Pacific County Administrative Building meeting room at 7013 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. Light refreshments will be provided. Please R.S.V.P. to Kathy Spoor at kspoor@co.pacific.wa.us or 875-9343.

Grief support

OCEAN PARK – A Grief Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. and the third Thursday at 5:30 p.m. This month’s meetings are May 7 and May 21. Meetings are at the Ocean Park Lutheran Church at 240th and “U” Street. Harbors Home Health and Hospice sponsors these gatherings. Contact them at 800-772-1319.

“Harvey”

RAYMOND – “Harvey” by Mary Chase, the spring production of the Willapa Players, opens with a grand champagne opening on Friday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m., at the Hannan Playhouse on Eighth Street in Raymond. The Willapa Players’ current version is directed by Lisa Mullen and Assistant Director Heidi Stonebraker. Performances are Saturday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 10, at 2 p.m.; then again on Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 and are available at South Bend Pharmacy, Everyone’s Video and More in Raymond and at the door, if available, one-half hour before performance.

Living with chronic conditions

ILWACO – Ocean Beach Hospital is hosting a six-week workshop series on ‘Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions’ on Fridays, May 8 through June 12 in the hospital conference rooms. The weekly sessions will run from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend this course that is ideal for people with heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other chronic illnesses. Topics include techniques for dealing with pain, frustration, fatigue, isolation, depression and much more. For more information or to register call Denise Ross, R.N., at 642-6308 or Gloria VanDeHey at 642-6314.

Pancake breakfast

KLIPSAN – A fundraising Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center. For just $5 for adults, $3 for children, you have a choice of pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage or biscuit and gravy with scrambled eggs. Beverage is included. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Quilt Guild

ILWACO – The Peninsula Quilt Guild meets the second Monday of the month at 1 p.m., at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. This month’s meeting is May 11. All with an interest are welcome. Call 642-2763 for more information.

Ilwaco council

ILWACO – The Ilwaco City Council meets at 6 p.m. on May 11 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street. The meeting is open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

Pacific County Democrats

SEAVIEW – The Pacific County Democrats meet 7 p.m. on Monday, May 11 at the Pacific County Transit Building in Seaview. For information call 665-0102, 665-0023 or e-mail Marshall Tate at pcd@pondhouse.com.

Audubon meeting

LONG BEACH – Discovery Coast Audubon Society of Pacific County meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the PUD auditorium. On May 11 they are offering a free introduction to Beginning Birding 101. Come learn how the birding classes are conducted and sign up for the next birding classes. Your participation is what makes birding such a success. For more information please call 642-1310.

LB planning

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. on May 12 at city hall. The meeting is open to the public. Call 642-4421 for additional information.

Photography club

LONG BEACH – The photography club meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., at the Picture Attic, 711 Pacific Avenue North in Long Beach. This month’s meeting is May 14. Come share and learn with others. Call 642-4770 for more information.

Book sale

NASELLE – The Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library will have a book sale on Friday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Naselle Lutheran Church at 308 Knappton Road. Members only can shop from 10 a.m. to noon. (Memberships may be purchased at the door.) The book sale is then open to everyone from noon to 4 p.m. The sale continues on May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and May 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stock up on some great reads. Proceeds benefit the Naselle Timberland Library. For more information call 484-3877.

AARP Driving class

KLIPSAN BEACH – There will be a driver-safety class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center. The mature driver class consists of two four-hour sessions on two separate days and covers a wide range of driving situations. There are no tests. The cost is $14 for the class, with AARP members receiving a $2 discount with proof of membership. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Call Gloria Farley at 665-6419 to register.

Circus in town

LONG BEACH – The Culpepper Merriwether Circus is coming on May 25. Hosted by the Lions Club, the circus will be set up just south of the Bolstad approach in a lot on the dunes. This should be a delightful activity for families, with two performances, one at 4 p.m. and a second at 7 p.m. For more information go to the Web site www.cmcircus.com, or call 642-8322.

SummerFest begins

LONG BEACH – The city of Long Beach hosts horse and wagon rides, face painting, kids games, clowns and more each weekend beginning Saturday, May 26 through Labor Day weekend. Come to town and have some fun.

NW Garlic Festival

OCEAN PARK – The 28th Annual Northwest Garlic Festival sponsored by the Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce is coming June 20 and 21. On Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. come and listen to the Beaver Boogie Group, and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. the Fabulous Farelanes are back! On Sunday, June 21, the Beaver Boogie Group returns to entertain from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and then beginning 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. the Southern Breakdown Band will be on board. Even though there will be picnic tables available it is a good idea to bring your chairs and blankets to sit a spell and listen to the music after you have visited the vendors. For more festival information you may call the Ocean Park Area Chamber of Commerce Office at 665-4448 or 888-751-9354. For vendor information you may contact Phyllis Knight at 665-5495.

This year the event will be held on Wilson Field, also known as the Beach Barons Rod Run Field. This will allow off-street parking and more space for the vendors and entertainment. Besides the garlic crafts and food, there will also be local artists, crafters and entrepreneurs at our event. The entertainment this year again is top notch!