Community Calendar: 8.12.09

Published 5:00 pm Monday, August 10, 2009

Wednesday, Aug. 12Naselle Water meeting

NASELLE – The public is encouraged to attend the Aug. 12 Naselle Water Board meeting at the Naselle Water Company in Appelo Plaza (suite 3) at 7 p.m. Scheduled meeting topics include signing paperwork for a $55,000 loan and a $158,000 grant for Lane Creek Bridge repair, as well as a $475,000 grant for sand filter replacement media and roughing filters to be placed at the main plant. For additional information, contact the water company at 360-484-3815.

Family stories

NASELLE – Naselle Timberland Library is hosting family story time for all ages from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 12. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that focus mainly on children age six and younger. For more information call 484-3877.

Alzheimer’s support group

LONG BEACH – Caring for someone with memory loss? 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. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia will be held Aug. 12 at the PUD Auditorium, 9610 Sandridge Rd. in Long Beach from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact group facilitator Don Cantrell at 642-3787 ext. 226.

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 Aug. 12 is Walt Disney’s “Old Yeller” staring Fess Parker and Dorothy McGuire. 1957. 84 min.

Wednesday Art Groups

PENINSULA – Art Bunch meets every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. It is open to anyone; with a $5 fee for attendance. Then, the Firehouse Artists meet each Wednesday at the Ocean Park fire hall from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. All are welcome and there is no fee to participate. These groups meet to paint, draw, create and critique in an atmosphere of camaraderie and support.

Kiwanis

LONG BEACH – The Ilwaco-Long Beach Kiwanis meets at noon the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the El Compadre Restaurant at 1900 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. Call 665-2598 for further information.

School supplies distributed

PENINSULA – School supplies will be distributed as follows:

At the Chinook Observer office at 205 Bolstad Ave., Suite 2 in Long Beach: Wednesday, Aug. 19 through Friday, Aug. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 642-8181 for more information.

At the Pacific County Fire District No. 1 fire hall at 26110 Ridge Road in Ocean Park on Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon; Thursday, Aug. 27 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Supplies or money are still being accepted and can be dropped at the Chinook Observer office at 205 Bolstad Avenue East, Suite 2 in Long Beach, or mail donations to P.O. Box 427, Long Beach, WA 98631.

ThursdayMah Jongg

ILWACO – A Mah Jongg (Jewish style) class is held each Thursday in Ilwaco. The class is free but there is limited class size. A Mah Jongg set is available for class use. Call 783-2911 for information.

Clay artists show

ILWACO – The Peninsula Clay Artists will have a show and sale at the Artisan, 114 SW Main Street in Ilwaco. The show is open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Aug. 14 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 15. Seven clay artists will present wheel throwing, hand-building and tile making demonstrations as well as Raku firing. For more information e-mail peninsulaclayartists@gmail.com or Jan at 665-2603.

Cancer Bowl-A-Thon

ILWACO – Hilltop Bowl is hosting an American Cancer Society Relay for Life bowl-a-thon beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13. The cost is just $12 per person for three games and shoe rental. Fifty percent of all funds raised will be donated to the American Cancer Society. Come bowl with friends, family or co-workers. Sign up by calling 642-4440 or e-mail vin@hilltopbowl.net.

Ilwaco Art Walk

ILWACO – From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Aug. 13, Ilwaco is holding a city-wide art walk. More than 15 businesses open their doors and welcome friends, neighbors and visitors with refreshments and art. Part of the proceeds from this event will help sponsor both Ilwaco’s own Peninsula Players as well as the Ilwaco Community Building landscaping project. Stroll the waterfront, have dinner, enjoy some art, refreshments, music and, of course, our free raffle that’s loaded with terrific gifts from all the fine Port merchants. Call 642-2291 for more information.

Photography club

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Photo Club meets Aug. 13 at 7 p.m., at the Picture Attic, 711 Pacific Avenue North in Long Beach. Come share and learn with others. Call 642-4770 for more information.

Grief support

OCEAN PARK – A Grief Support Group meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m., 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.

Play & Learn Group

NASELLE – The Play and Learn Group, sponsored by St. James Family Center in Cathlamet, meets on Thursdays at Valley Bible Church in Rosburg, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Play and Learn group is a time for parents/caregivers to gather with their kids ages up to five to build friendships, share parenting ideas, have a healthy snack and sometimes do crafts. If you would like to come to this free, fun group, please contact the facilitator, Becky Erickson at 465-2555 for information. The group is not affiliated with Valley Bible Church.

Overeaters Anonymous

KLIPSAN – From noon to 1 p.m., each Thursday, an Overeaters Anonymous group meets at Golden Sands Assisted Living Center in Klipsan (across from the senior center). Anyone having a problem with food is welcome. If you have questions call Dianne at 665-2348.

Junior One Act Plays

RAYMOND – Willapa Players present Junior One Acts opening Thursday, Aug. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Hannan Playhouse on Eighth Street in Raymond. Young amateur actors will perform the play, “The Day It Rained Cakes” by Linda Martin of Raymond and “The Host” by Michael Haltom of Ilwaco. Additional performances are scheduled for Friday, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m., with matinees at 2 p.m. on both Saturday, Aug. 15 and Sunday, Aug. 16. Tickets are $5 per person and are available at South Bend Pharmacy, Everyone’s Video and More and at the door.

Film fest

ILWACO – Ilwaco Timberland Library presents Be Creative at Your Library Film Fest from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Aug. 13 for all ages. Explore different types of creative animation each Thursday in August. Admission and popcorn are free! This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland Libraries. For more information call 642-3908.

Rumplestiltstin

RAYMOND – From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 13, children are invited to Raymond Timberland Library for Mary Shaver Marionettes’ Rumplestiltskin. The miller’s daughter stares at a spinning wheel and a pile of dry straw. Can she spin it into gold? Watch Rumplestiltskin’s antics and see if the daughter can save the day. With marionettes in colorful costume, spotlights, red velvet curtains, music, scenery changes and props made to scale, the stage is set for a fairytale-come-to-life. For more information call 942-2408.

FridayOnce Upon a Mattress

CHINOOK –  “Once Upon a Mattress,” a musical comedy presented by the Peninsula Association of Performing Artists is performed at the Fort Columbia Theater with final performances at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15 and a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16. This hilarious Broadway musical is a comedic look at the fairy tale, “The Princess and the Pea.” Professional musicians play the delightful score as the wonderfully whimsical story unfolds on stage. Tickets are available for $15 at Stormin’ Norman’s in Long Beach, Okie’s Thriftway and Adelaide’s in Ocean Park, Jimella’s Cafe in Klipsan Beach, Raven and Finch at the Port of Ilwaco, at Thiel’s Music in Astoria and at the door if not sold out. Don’t miss this great event.

Art around town

ILWACO – Ocean Beach Hospital is hosting photographer Carly Henningan during August. The new county building on Sandridge Road is showing paintings in a variety of mediums by Carol Johnson, Judy Leonard, Wes Moehnke, Tom Morrow, Leonard Ellis and Jill Merrill in July and August. Come and see these works of art from members of the Peninsula Arts Association.

Popcorn & movie

RAYMOND – Raymond Timberland Library hosts popcorn and a movie for kids from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 14. Relax with friends, enjoy popcorn and watch a movie. Call the library at 942-2408 to learn what’s playing.

MAMAS group

LONG BEACH – A group called “MAMAS” meets every Friday from 11 a.m. to noon at 811 Pacific Hwy S, Suite 16 in the midwifery office between THC Organic Market and LB Coffee Roasters. This is a support group for mothers on the Long Beach Peninsula and surrounding areas and covers mothering issues such as breastfeeding, parenting, birthing and nutrition and much more. There is no charge to participate and children are always welcome. Contact Tamy at 509-220-9915 or 642-2033.

SaturdayBlues & seafood

ILWACO – The Ilwaco Merchants Association and the Water Music Festival have joined forces to create another whole weekend of great music and food. The fun begins with terrific blues and seafood on the waterfront at the Port of Ilwaco on Saturday Aug. 15 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. This event is held in conjunction with the Jazz and Oysters festival. Music tickets for each event are only $20. Combo tickets for an entire weekend of great music are only $34. All tickets can be purchased online at www.BluesAndSeafood.com as well as at most Ilwaco merchants and the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau. Food is purchased separately. No pets please. For more information go to www.Ilwacowashington.com or www.funbeach.com, or call 642-3143 or 642-3254.

Republican Party Picnic

SEAVIEW – On Aug. 15, local Republicans welcome Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna who will speak on “The Origins of the Mortgage and Real Estate Crisis – How Misguided Federal Policies Landed Us in This Mess.” Also joining the event are special guests and the two announced Republicans running for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District. David Castillo, of Olympia, and Jon Russell, of Washougal, will be speaking about their campaigns. The public is encouraged to arrive early to meet and informally ask questions of the candidates. The event starts at noon, rain or shine at 3715 ‘L’ Place in Seaview. There will be oysters, mixed grill and beverages provided. Attendees are asked to bring a salad or dessert to share, as well as a lawn chair to be comfortable. There is plenty of room, so invite your neighbors and friends. Come have fellowship with likeminded conservatives and join us for an inspirational event. For more information, call Nan at 642-2444 or e-mail pacificgop@gmail.com.

Bake & Book Sale

LONG BEACH – On Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public is invited to the Chinook Observer office at 205 Bolstad Ave East, Suite 2, in Long Beach for a bake and book sale to benefit the drive for school supplies. Donations of money, baked goods or books are appreciated! Come support our efforts! Call 642-8181 or 800-643-3703 for more information. All proceeds go to purchase school supplies for children in Pacific County.

I.H.S. Reunion

ILWACO – The 17th annual Ilwaco High School alumni reunion is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the Ilwaco High School football practice field. Everyone is welcome. The Ilwaco Sports Booster food trailer will be on the premises offering hamburgers, hot dogs, clam chowder, soft drinks and coffee for a fee; or you can bring your own picnic lunch if you prefer. There will be the annual golf classic at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16. Call 642-2828 to reserve your golfing space. If you need information about the reunion call David Aase at 642-3638.

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.

Improv night

ILWACO – Peninsula Players will host an improv night at 7 p.m., on Aug. 15 in the 2nd Story Playhouse at 108 Spruce Street in Ilwaco, above Just Treasures Antique Store. The public is welcome to participate or just come watch.

SummerFest fun

LONG BEACH – SummerFest activities in the city of Long Beach continue with free face painting, horse and wagon rides, plus enjoy events such as a family sidewalk chalk art contest and music. Come to downtown Long Beach and check out all the family fun.

Stamp Club

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Stamp Club meets at 11 a.m., the third Saturday of each month at the Planter Box, 12706 Pacific Way in Long Beach. The next meeting is Aug. 15. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

Connection Group

SEAVIEW – NAMI Connection Recover Support Group meets every Saturday from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the north end of the Peninsula Church Center in Seaview. Local residents facilitate this structured, confidential recovery group open to anyone who has lived with a psychiatric disorder. For information or a ride, call 665-6305 or 665-4421.

Plant sale & more

SEASIDE – The Sou’Wester Garden Club’s plant sale and garden marketplace is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15 at the Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1226 Avenue A in Seaside. This one day only event replaces the annual flower show. Gardeners have been working all year starting new plants and many beautiful plantings will be for sale just in time to perk up your gardens or windowsills. Also on sale you will find garden art, vegetables, cut flowers and bric-a-brac for treasure hunters. A scholarship raffle item in a gorgeous planted pot will be given away at the sale. All proceeds go to a scholarship fund given to a deserving horticulture student each year. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Call 503-738-7745 for more information.

SundayJazz & Oysters

OYSTERVILLE – The famous Jazz and Oysters festival returns on Sunday Aug. 16 at the Oysterville Schoolhouse. This event is held in conjunction with the Blues and Seafood event in Ilwaco on Aug. 15. Music tickets for each event are only $20. Combo tickets for an entire weekend of great music are only $34. All tickets can be purchased online at www.jazzandoysters.com, as well as at the Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau. Food is purchased separately. No pets please. For more information go call 642-3143 or 642-3254.

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. The next meeting is Aug. 16. For further information call 642-0709 or e-mail LowerColumbiaQuakers.

MondayKite Festival

LONG BEACH – The 2009 Washington State International Kite Festival is held Aug. 17 through Aug. 23. There is a different theme each day of the festival. Monday’s theme is “Kite Trains, Arches and More;” Tuesday’s theme is “Terrific Tuesday Top Teams;” Wednesday’s theme is “Paint me Patriotic;” Thursday events include the handcrafted comprehensive competition; Friday is the fighter kite and sport kites competitions; Saturday is the mass ascension and other competitions; and Sunday includes the memorial fly, hot tricks and lots more. All events are free, with the exception of some workshops, which charge a nominal fee. On Saturday. Aug. 22, get your ticket for the awards banquet and auction with a carnival set for 6 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Long Beach. Early bird price for the banquet is $18, with tickets at the door available for $22. Call 642-4020 for more information or go to www.kitefestival.com.

Ice Cream Social

KLIPSAN – The Red Hat Society is sponsoring the ice cream social and birthday celebration event at Peninsula Senior Activity Center on Aug. 17 at 2 p.m. Come and see your friends and get some information about being a “Red Hat” at this special event. A $1 donation is suggested for a serving of both cake and ice cream. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

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.

North Beach Water mtg

OCEAN PARK – The North Beach Water District board of commissioners is holding a regular meeting at 6 p.m., on Aug. 17 at Pacific County Fire District No. 1 conference room at 26109 Ridge Avenue in Ocean Park.

Friends of Chinook

CHINOOK – The Friends of Chinook School meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Chinook fire hall. The meetings are open to anyone with an interest in the school. Call 777-8211 for more information.

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.

Lupus & Fibromyalgia

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

Democrats meet

SEAVIEW – The Seaview Democratic Precinct No. 1 meets on Monday, Aug. 17 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.

TuesdayMasonic meeting

ILWACO – Occident Lodge No. 99 meets at noon every Tuesday for a no host luncheon at the Imperial Schooner Restaurant at the Port of Ilwaco. Sojourners are welcome. For information call Jim at 665-6577 or Norm at 642-2258.

Library meeting

OCEAN PARK – The Friends of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland Libraries hold their monthly meeting on Aug. 18 at 4 p.m., at the Ocean Park Timberland Library at 1308 256th Place. For more information call 665-4184.

Do Nothing Club

OCEAN PARK – The men’s “Do Nothing Club” or “Wife’s Relief” invites local men to join them in doing nothing (well practically). The group meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. at 24002 “U” Street. Come play pool, cribbage, chess, checkers, or just sit around and talk. Meet and make some new friends. For more information, call Jack McBride at 665-2721 or Jim Wirth at 665-2420.

Wednesday, Aug. 19Classic 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 Aug. 19 is “Fly Away Home” which stars Jeff Daniels and Anna Paquin. 1992. 108 min.

Story time

NASELLE – All ages are invited to Naselle Timberland Library on Aug. 19 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., for family story time. For more information call 484-3877.

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.

Future EventsSports Boosters feed

LONG BEACH – The Ilwaco Sports Boosters are hosting a salmon, tuna and steamer clam feed from noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20 at the Long Beach Elks Lodge at 110 Pacific Highway North in Long Beach. Plus there will be hot dogs available for kids, chowder, shrimp cocktails and more. This is a fundraiser for the booster club to help with costs of sporting events for junior and senior high school students. Call 642-4515 for more information.

Diabetes support

ILWACO – The August diabetes support group meets from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., on Aug. 20 in the Ocean Beach Hospital meeting room. The topic is pre-hospital diabetes emergencies, with the guest facilitator David Hood, a paramedic with Pacific County Fire District No. 1. This meeting is free and open to the public. Call 642-6308 for additional information.

Mexican dinner

KLIPSAN – Treat yourself to a great Mexican dinner from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., on Aug. 20, and help raise money for our non-profit Peninsula Senior Activity Center. The dinner is only $7 for adults and $5 for kids. The public is invited to attend and see this wonderful center!

Bazaar

OCEAN PARK – The Ocean Park Eagles lodge is holding a bazaar on Aug. 21 and 22. Tables are just $10 per day. For information call Ingrid Clark at 777-8012.

Aloha from Waikiki Beach

CAPE D – The final concert in the summer series is set for 2 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Waikiki Beach amphitheater. The group “Na Mele ‘O Hawaii” will share the aloha spirit with their great music. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Come enjoy beautiful music in a beautiful location. Call 642-3029 for more information.

Vesper services

OYSTERVILLE – The Aug. 23 Vesper Services in the historic Oysterville Church will begin at 3 p.m., and will be led by Pastor DeWayne LaPointe of the Peninsula Assembly of God in Ocean Park. Music will be provided by Cate and Starla Gable singing with ukulele and guitar accompaniment. Jeanne Bellinger will play the old pump organ. This is a casual, come as you are event and everyone is welcome.

Computer group meets

LONG BEACH – The BeachMUG (Macintosh Users Group) meets at the Super 8 Motel at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Anyone with an interest is welcome to attend. Call 665-5357 for more information.

School starts

PENINSULA – The 2009-10 school year begins on Thursday, Sept. 1 for students in the Ocean Beach School District and Naselle-Grays River Valley School District.

ENCORE luncheon

WARRENTON – The Exploring New Concepts of Retirement Education (ENCORE) luncheon gathering is at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at the Pizza Hut in Warrenton. The meal includes a lunch buffet of pizza, pasta, salad bar, breadsticks and dessert. Members are encouraged to wear their name tags to bring guests. For further information call Madeline Gobel at 503-325-3330 or Paula Duncan at Clatsop Community College at 866-252-8767.

Final Art Walk

ILWACO – The final art walk in Ilwaco this summer is scheduled for Sept. 3 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 642-2291 for more information.

Chili cook-off

CATHLAMET – On Sept. 5, the Wahkiakum County Chamber is sponsoring the Sixth Annual Buzzards Breath Chili Cook Off in Cathlamet. Grab your favorite recipe, cooker, a pot and head to the Elochoman Marina for a day of food, friends and fantastic chili. Call 795-9996 or stop by 102 Main Street to get a copy of the rules and an application to participate. Cooking starts at 10 a.m. and the public will start tasting at 1 p.m. with judging at 3 p.m.

Key ingredients

ILWACO – The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum is hosting an exhibit entitled, “Key Ingredients” from Sept. 5 to Oct. 25. This exhibition explores the connections between Americans and the food they produce, prepare, preserve and present at the table. It is a provocative and thoughtful look at the historical, regional and social traditions that merge in everyday meals and celebrations. This exhibit was developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibits and is presented with the assistance of Humanities Washington. Call 642-3446 for more information.

Seabird survey team

PENINSULA – The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team is looking for volunteers to help count and identify birds on the Washington cost. There will be a training session from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Ocean Park Timberland Library. Please R.S.V.P. to Penelope at COASST at info@coasst.org, by calling 206-221-6893 or locally call Patricia Cruse of the Discovery Coast Audubon Society at 642-1310.

Apply for Camp Victory

PENINSULA – Camp Victory, a program is for girls from Pacific and Gray’s Harbor counties who have been sexually abused, is accepting applications for the four-day recreational camp held in October. This camp is free of charge, and girls are matched one-on-one with carefully screened, trained adult workers. Call the Camp Victory office at 665-2888 for more information.

or leave a message to receive an application to attend campAdults are needed to assist, are carefully screened and receive 30 to 40 hours of training prior to their actual camp experience on diverse subjects. Call the Camp Victory office at 665-2888 for additional information or leave a message to receive an application to attend camp.