Wednesday, April 1Magic w/Jeff

RAYMOND – Raymond Timberland Library presents Magic with Jeff Evans from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., April 1 for all ages. Join magician Jeff Evans for his show full of amazing things that happen when you explore the magic of reading. For more information call 360-942-2408.

Lent services

OCEAN PARK – Lent services will be held every Wednesday through April 1 at 7 p.m. at Ocean Park United Methodist Church. A soup supper at 6 p.m. will precede the service. Call 665-4177 for more information.

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.

Advisory Board

LONG BEACH – The Pacific County Advisory Board meets at 4 p.m., on April 1 at Willapa Behavioral Health, 2204 Pacific Highway North. Call 642-3787 for more information.

ThursdayWillapa Anglers

NASELLE – The Willapa Anglers meet on April 2 at Hunters Inn in Naselle. Dinner and beverages are from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Grays River steelhead and salmon fisheries studies are underway to hopefully make the Grays River great once again. WDFW staff Jeremy Wilson, Bryce Glaser and Todd Hillson will explain weirs, traps, counts results and more as well as their explorations along the watershed over the past several years and what they have discovered. The group has been given permission to haze cormorants, which are preying on endangered steelhead and salmon smolts. Volunteers with and without boats are needed. If you have questions call Ron at 484-3409.

Aging council

PORT HADLOCK – The Olympic Area Agency on Aging council of governments meets Thursday, April 2 via conference call at 10 a.m. The agenda will include approval of an adult day care subcontract and amendments to the Older Americans Act and state and federal contracts. For current meeting information call Carol Ann Laase at 866-720-4863.

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. Meetings this month are April 2 and April 16 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.

Alzheimer’s support

PACIFIC COUNTY – 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 the at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 324 Jackson St. in Raymond on the first Thursday of each month (April 2) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on the third Thursday of each month (April 16) from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact group facilitator Laurie Johnson at 360-942-2603.

FridayFree Symphony concert

ILWACO – The Clovis West High School Wind Symphony from Fresno, Calif., will perform at Ilwaco High School at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 3. This is a free concert. The group will perform a wide variety of music, with something for everyone. In addition, their jazz band will play a few selections as well. Don’t miss the chance to hear this top-notch ensemble of young people.

Spring art show

LONG BEACH – Peninsula Arts Association 18th Spring Art Show opens Friday, April 3 and runs through Sunday, April 5 at the World Kite Museum, 303 Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach. This annual event is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and admission is free. Featured artist for the show is potter Jan Richardson. PAA members exhibit entries in 22 judged categories and offer artist inspired ware in the Inspired Creations section of the show. A larger than usual selection of Peninsula area student art is an added attraction to this year’s show. The proceeds from an art raffle directly benefit PAA’s High School Graduate Scholarship Fund. For more information call 665-6041 or visit www.beachartist.org.

Poetry & Songs

SKAMOKAWA – Fisher Poet Dave Densmore and songwriter Alexa Wiley will perform a set of music and poetry together on April 3 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Redmen Hall/River Life Interpretive Center in Skamokawa. This unique, educational and entertaining performance, entitled “For the Love of Fish,” is about fishing and the proposed liquefied national gas terminals. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission donation is $8 per person or $15 per family, with children using floor seating. For information call 360-795-3007.

LB Merchants

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, April 3 at 8 a.m., at Benson’s Restaurant, 504 S Pacific Ave., in Long Beach. For more information call this year’s president, Steven Linhart at 642-5625.

Regards to Broadway

ILWACO – The public is invited to the 2nd Story Playhouse, above Just Treasures Antiques in Ilwaco for the performance of the musical “Give My Regards to Broadway.” This production is directed by Rita Smith and produced by Laurie Carter, with choreography by Maggie Rose and Brianne Emry and accompaniment by Sandra Nielson and the Ilwaco High School Jazz Band. Remaining performances are Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 4 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 5 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at Okie’s Thriftway in Ocean Park, Stormin’ Norman’s in Long Beach, JT’s Café and The Imperial Schooner in Ilwaco.

Cranberry museum

LONG BEACH – The Cranberry Museum on Pioneer Road is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is the 16th season for the museum where you will find a wide assortment of cranberry products and can see a working cranberry bog. There is no admission to the museum. Call 642-5553 for more information.

SaturdaySkate for cancer

LONG BEACH – On April 4, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Blake Bradshaw will be skateboarding at the Long Beach skate park area with the goal of raising cancer awareness and to raise funds to be donated to the American Cancer Society. Anyone interested in skating for fun and/or helping raise cancer awareness is welcome (participation does not require fundraising). Anyone who wishes to pledge a donation to the American Cancer Society in support of Blake’s project can contact Kimberly Perez at 244-1574, or Blake’s project mentor, Ramona Ulbricht at 244-9693. Blake will be collecting any pledges between April 13 and April 17. Checks would need to be written to Ilwaco High School ASB with American Cancer Society/research in the memo area.

Book discussion

NASELLE – Naselle Timberland Library is hosting a discussion of the book “Orphan of Asia” by Zhuoliu Wu, from 10 a.m. to noon on April 4 for adults. Books are available for checkout at the library’s circulation desk. For more information call 484-3877.

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.

Cranberry Queens

OCEAN PARK – On Saturday, April 4 at noon, the Cranberry Queens of the Red Hat Society will be dying eggs, then decorating and delivering Easter baskets to Golden Sands Assisted Living Facility residents. Meet at the Ocean Park fire station and wear a nice red hat and purple something and don’t forget a pretty teacup. Bring boiled eggs, baskets and decorating supplies to donate. There will be the usual finger food potluck with an Easter theme. Membership is not required, guests welcome. If you have questions call Donna at 665-2336.

SundayRummage sale

OCEAN PARK – There will be a rummage sale at the Dunes Pool on Saturday, April 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The pool is located at 23515 Pacific Way, Ocean Park. Anyone with donations for the sale can call the pool at 665-5542 to arrange a drop off time.

Quaker meeting

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 April 5 meeting will be in Portland with the Multnomah Friends. For further information call 642-0709 or e-mail LowerColumbiaQuakers@gmail.com.

Boat launch closed

CAPE D – The boat launch at Cape Disappointment State Park will be closed through June 30, during construction of a comfort station. Contact the park office at 642-3078 for more information.

Peninsula Pugs

PENINSULA – Got a pug? Like parades? Join a new group, Peninsula Pugs – a group of pugs who want to participate in the Children’s Loyalty Day Parade on May 2 in Ilwaco, at The Doggie Olympic Games on June 20, and the Fourth of July Parade in Ocean Park. Welcome are pugs and pug-mixes and their people who get together for pug play dates, parades and other dog events. There is no pugism here – all pugs are welcome (pet or show dogs, pug mixes, old, young, handicapped, rescued, blind, deaf, shy, outgoing, roly-poly and even an occasional slender pug). Non-pug pooches are welcome too. Anyone is welcome to join especially members from anywhere in Pacific Northwest, including the Oregon coast. To participate you just need to have a love for pugs! For more information call Linda at 665-2426 or visit PeninsulaPugs@yahoogroups.com.

MondaySpring break

PACIFIC COUNTY – Students in the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District and the Ocean Beach School District will enjoy spring break from April 6 through April 10.

Popcorn & Movie

RAYMOND – Raymond Timberland Library is hosting two sessions of “Popcorn and a Movie for Kids,” on April 6 for all ages. There will be one showing from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and another from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Relax and enjoy popcorn and watch a movie with friends. This month’s theme is books to movies. Call the library at 942-2408 to learn what’s playing.

Water District mtg

OCEAN PARK – The North Beach Water District board of commissioners will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 6 at the district office at 25902 Vernon Avenue, Suite D in Ocean Park. The meeting is open to the public.

Hazard sirens testing

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) will conduct testing of the All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) sirens at noon on Monday, April 6, 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 each test. Residents with questions or concerns may contact the PCEMA office at 360-875-9340 or 642-9340.

Flushing notice

SURFSIDE – The Surfside Water Department will continue their annual water flow and hydrant flushing between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. This process will continue for about one month, until April 23. Customers may experience temporary low pressure and/or water discoloration during the flushing process. If these conditions continue after 3:30 p.m., call 665-4171, ext. 228.

Grant opportunities

PACIFIC CTY – WellSpring Community Network has grant opportunities available for local programs that focus on the following areas: prevention of child abuse or neglect, youth violence, youth substance abuse, youth suicide, teen pregnancy, domestic violence, dropping out of school, or child out-of-home placement issues in south Pacific County. Past grants have been awarded for parenting classes, a basketball clinic, and Infant Safety Net supplies, among others. The application deadline is April 15. Total funds available are $2,500. Those receiving a grant award must expend the funds by June 30. To obtain a grant application, please contact Margaret Harshfield at pcn_south@yahoo.com or call 360-208-3295.

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.

Model RR mtg

OCEAN PARK – The Peninsula Model Railroad Club (all scales) meets the first and third Mondays of the month beginning at 7 p.m. The first meeting of 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. For information and/or meeting location, please contact Dean Mead, president at 665-5589 or Mark Clemmens, secretary at 665-4807.

TuesdayWater Music benefit

SEAVIEW – During April, every 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.

Cowpokes

ILWACO – The theme of the Ilwaco Timberland Library family day at the library is cowpokes. From 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., April 7 all ages are invited to come in from the range and live the cowpoke life. Create your own brand and lasso a cow. Enjoy tall tales, cowpoke tunes and eat some cowpoke cooking. Yippee-Ki-Yi-Yay! For more information call 642-3908.

Book discussion

OCEAN PARK – From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., on April 7, adults are invited to Ocean Park Timberland Library for a discussion of “One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd: A Novel” by Jim Fergus. For more information call 665-4184.

Humane volunteers

LONG BEACH – Volunteers or those interested in volunteering at the South Pacific County Humane Society are invited to their monthly meeting at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7. Anyone with an interest is welcome. Call 642-1180 for information.

Rotary meeting

SEAVIEW – Charlie Stenvall from Washington State Fish and Wildlife will be speaking about new and exciting things at the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge on Willapa Bay, at the 7:30 a.m. meeting of the SW Pacific County Peninsula Rotary at the 42nd Street Café in Seaview. Rotary meets weekly for breakfast, fellowship and a half-hour presentation by a guest speaker. 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.

Drawing class

KLIPSAN – Beginning drawing classes are offered each Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. Instructor Carol McNatt will lead the classes. For information call 665-6124.

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.

Wednesday, April 8Shoalwater Birders

OCEAN PARK – The Shoalwater Birders meet at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, April 8 in the Ocean Park library. The guest speaker is Prof. Madeline Kalbach, University of Calgary, who will present “Birds and Animal Life in Namibia” and some of her interesting pictures of birds on our coast. Everyone is welcome for this presentation that you don’t want to miss.

Doggie games

LONG BEACH – The next volunteer meeting for the Doggie Olympic Games will be held Wednesday, April 8 at 6 p.m., at the PUD building on Sandridge Road. Come join this fun event as a volunteer. They are looking for judges and judge assistants (runners/fetchers). No experience in canine events judging is necessary. Call Jill at 665-6395 with questions or for more information.

Auditor’s office

LONG BEACH – Due to budget cutbacks, the Long Beach licensing office (Auditor’s office) at 7013 Sandridge Road, will have a reduction in office days. Starting April 13, the Long Beach licensing office will be happy to assist you Wednesday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Some other options to renew your tabs include online at www.dol.wa.gov/ (select “Renew your Tabs”), mail to Pacific County Auditor, P.O. Box 97, South Bend, WA 98586, or use the drop box at the Long Beach office. Call 642-9310 with any questions.

Yoga

OCEAN PARK – Gentle stretch yoga is offered each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center. Call 665-5780 for more information.

Kiwanis

LONG BEACH – The Ilwaco-Long Beach Kiwanis meet at noon the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the El Compadre Restaurant at 1900 Pacific Avenue in Long Beach. This month’s meetings are April 8 and April 22. Anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend. If you have questions or need additional information, call 665-2598.

Parade 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 5, contact Nancy Eaton at 642-5515 or Pinky Tryon at 642-4090.

Future EventsEmergency management

SEAVIEW – The Pacific County Emergency Council meets at 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 9 at the Emergency Operations Center in South Bend. These meetings are open to the public. Call 875-9340 or 642-9340 for more information.

PageTurners discussion

RAYMOND – Raymond Timberland Library is hosting a book discussion from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., April 9 for adults. Join in a lively discussion of “Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India, and Indonesia” by Elizabeth Gilbert. Books are available for check out at the circulation desk. For more information call 360-942-2408.

Photography club

LONG BEACH – The photography club meets April 9 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.

Transit Board Meeting

RAYMOND – Pacific Transit System will hold its regular quarterly board meeting on Thursday, April 9, at 10:30 a.m. at Pacific Transit’s Raymond meeting room at 216 N. 2nd Street. A public hearing will be held to hear comments on the Transit Development Plan 2009-14 and the 2008 Annual Report. The public is invited to attend and comment.

Egg hunt/food drive

KLIPSAN – Golden Sands Assisted Living is holding a “Good Ole Days Easter Egg Hunt and Food Drive” on Friday, April 10 at 3 p.m. for kids ages nine and younger. Candy and prizes will be given out. Please make sure your child dresses weather appropriate, and please bring a non-perishable food donation. Call Pam at 665-2517 for information.

Easter Egg Hunt

OCEAN PARK – Calling all kids! The Easter Bunny has been busy hiding some colored eggs at the Beach Barons Field on 258th and Sandridge Road. Bring your Easter baskets and be there at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, and see how many eggs you can find. The age categories are 0 to 5 years, 6 to 9 years and 10 to 12 years. There are prizes for every child who participates. Refreshments will be served after the hunt.

Tilth mtg/plant swap

LONG BEACH – From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday, April 11, members or those with an interest in membership are invited to Green Angel Gardens for the annual Tilth meeting and plant swap. This is a potluck meeting so bring something to share. Bring your starts for swap or sale. Call 503-791-3129 for more information.

Food/farm summit

CATHLAMET – “Grow our own groceries” is the theme of the workshops for urban and rural growers that will be held at the 5th Annual Food and Farm Summit on April 11 in the River Street meeting room at 25 River Street in Cathlamet. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The keynote address begins at 9 a.m. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. The cost is $20 for individuals and $35 for couples. This full day will cover the farm-to-table movement, growing your own vegetables, designing a garden, starting a home orchard and more. For information and advanced registration call Diane Stockhouse at 360-849-4145 or e-mail botman@centurytel.net.

Plants and Pancakes

KLIPSAN – A plant sale and fundraising pancake breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 11 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 biscuits and gravy with scrambled eggs. Plus, a beverage is included. The public is welcome.

Chinook Tribe mtg

ROSBURG – The Chinook Tribal Council meets at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 11 at the Rosburg Hall. Tribal members are encouraged to attend. It will be a potluck luncheon meeting. Call 360-875-6670.

A Decadent Affair

RAYMOND – The Northwest Carriage Museum is holding “A Decadent Affair” on Saturday, April 11 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 314 Alder Street in Raymond. For a $5 donation at the door you can join their mystery guests from the past as they tell tales that will take you back to the era of horse-drawn carriages. Westport Winery will unveil their Maritime Muscat, a delectable wine with flavors of banana on the nose with honey, tropical fruit sweetness and subtle spice on the palate. A portion of the proceeds of sales of this wine will go directly to the museum. For more information, please call 360-942-4150.

Clamming

PENINSULA – A razor clam dig is scheduled on the Long Beach Peninsula from the Columbia River north jetty to Leadbetter Point on April 11 and April 12, 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, April 11, 9:33 a.m. -0.3 and Sunday, April 12, 10:11 a.m. -0.2. 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.

Annual Easter Party

OCEAN PARK – On Sunday April 12, the Ocean Park Moose Lodge invites children from toddlers to 11 year olds to an Easter egg hunt, followed by surprises and treats. The festivities start promptly at 1 p.m. Greet the Easter Bunny and provide a basket or bag for gathering the goodies. Fun for everyone!

Shorebird classes

LONG BEACH – Discovery Coast Audubon Society of Pacific County is offering the first beginning shorebird classes on April 13, 20 and 27. The classes will meet at 9 a.m. at Lighthouse Oceanfront Resort at 12417 Pacific Way in Long Beach. The instructor, Mary Atherton, can be reached at birdingclass@yahoo.com; or call 360-244-3021 to register. Please register early as there is limited seating. There will be two field trips. The instructor will be using Donald and Lillian Stokes “Beginners Guide to Shorebirds,” but you can bring your favorite shorebird book.

PC Democrats

SOUTH BEND – The Pacific County Democrats meet at 7 p.m., on Monday, April 13 at the Courthouse Annex Building in South Bend. For information e-mail Marshall Tate at pcd@pondhouse.com, 665-0102 or 665-0023.

Legion meetings

ILWACO – A potluck followed by meetings of the American Legion and Auxiliary will be on Tuesday, April 14 at 5 p.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco Please bring a dish to share and spend some time with veterans and their families. For information, please call Post Commander Dick Wallace or Unit President Ellen Wallace at 642-4188.

Community Network

LONG BEACH – The next meeting of the WellSpring Community Network group is from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on April 14 at the P.U.D. community room on Sandridge Road. If you have questions call 360-208-3295 (cell) or e-mail pcn_south@yahoo.com.

Pac Cty Commissioners

SOUTH BEND – Pacific County Commissioners meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon in the Commissioners’ meeting room at the County Annex Building. April’s meetings are April 14 and April 28. Call 642-9337 or 875-9337 for more information or go to www.co.pacific.wa.us/commissioner/index.htm for details of upcoming meetings.

Audubon mtg

LONGVIEW – On Wednesday, April 15, at 7 p.m., Willapa Hills Audubon will sponsor a program, “Wild Utah: America’s Redrock Wilderness.” The program is free to the public and will be held in the Cowlitz P.U.D. auditorium at 961 12th Ave in Longview. This multi-media slide show documents citizen efforts to designate public lands in southern Utah’s spectacular canyon country as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. In conjunction with the program, Bob Brister, interregional outreach coordinator for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, will give a presentation on the current status of the Utah wilderness movement. This is a must see event for those who want to learn about this tremendous American public lands conservation effort.

Free tax help

OCEAN PARK – Seniors and low-income taxpayers can get free help with their 2008 Federal income taxes at the Ocean Park Timberland Library on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through April 15. No appointment is needed – this is a “sign in and wait your turn” service. Please bring all current tax records (including all amounts of rebates/credits received in 2008), plus a copy of all 2007 tax records/return. If you need more information, call Yvonne Howell at 665-5845.

Blood drive

SEAVIEW – The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on April 16 at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. To schedule an appointment or for more information, call 866-961-9211 or show up during the drive hours.

Spring into gardening

ASTOIRA – Clatsop County Master Gardeners are hosting spring into gardening with two upcoming events. From 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 16, TV personality and gardening expert Ed Hume will discuss “Growing Vegetables on the Coast” at Astoria High School auditorium. The cost is $5 at the door. Then on April 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds, eight speakers will present a variety of talks aimed at helping everyone grow their own vegetables and flowers. Attendees will learn how to stretch their budget by growing everything from exotic lettuces to carrots and peas. Topics include organic vegetable gardening, wild birds in the garden, pest controls, fruit tree care and pruning, growing cut flowers, community gardens and gardening with kids. The cost is $18 for the full day.

Poker run/pigout

CHINOOK – JJ’s final memorial benefit Poker Run and Pigout is set for Saturday, April 18. Sign up at the Chinook Inn in downtown Chinook from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The cost is $10 per person and includes the year bar and barbecue after the run. The run covers approximately 135 miles along the Columbia River. For information and to pre-register call Jamye at 665-6513 or 642-3127, or Lenny at 484-7226. Proceeds will benefit JJ’s family.

Loyalty coronation

LONG BEACH – Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at the Ilwaco Middle/High School Auditorium the coronation program for Junior Miss Loyalty and the Loyalty Days Queen will be held. The master of ceremonies is Mark Dobney. Admission is $1 or a Loyalty Day button.

Business fair

PUGET ISLAND – The Lower Columbia Economic Development Council is hosting the Wahkiakum Business Fair from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on April 18 at Norse Hall on Puget Island. This is a one-day, one-stop opportunity to gather information that should be helpful during these economically challenging times. Nationally known management consultant Sandra Suran will start the day. Classes to be offered include: “Using Collaboration and Alliances to Get the Job Done,” “Planning to Make it Happen,” “Marketing your business on and off-line,” “Making the most of your most vital asset – Employees,” “9-1-1 for your Business” and many more. Pre-registration is $5 prior to April 10 at 4 p.m. Registration after that date is $10. For more information call 360-795-3996 or e-mail lcedc@cni.net.

Frogtown!

ASTORIA – The Astoria Children’s Museum is hosting Frogtown, an all ages musical (with frogs) at 6:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 18 at the Liberty Theater at 1203 Commercial Avenue in Astoria. This celebration of diversity told through music encompasses a live story reading, the Frogtown movie on the big screen and live music in a benefit for the Astoria Children’s Museum. Tickets are $10 each or the family rate is $35 (four tickets) and are available at 503-325-5922 ext. 55, at www.ticketswest.com or 800-992-8499. For more information on the movie visit www.frogtowncentral.com.

Beach cleanup

PENINSULA – The Grassroots Garbage Gang is hosting a beach cleanup on Saturday, April 18. Meet at any major beach approach at 9 a.m. that morning and help clean our beaches. For more information contact Shelly Pollock at shelly@ourbeach.org.

Stamp Club

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Stamp Club has changed the date and location of their meetings. Meetings are now the third Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Planter Box at 12706 Pacific Way. The next meeting is April 18. Beginners to advanced collectors are welcome. Call John at 642-8732 for more information.

Lupus & Fibromyalgia

SEASIDE – The Northcoast Lupus and Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on April 20 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the education center at the Seaside Hospital. Dr. Nesbitt, a pharmacist, will be the guest speaker who will discuss today’s meds and today’s research into future medication. If you have any questions, please call Sheila at 665-4870 or Carol at 503-325-1100.

Sailor’s Feast

ILWACO – The Sailor’s Feast will be held at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Friday, April 24 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the museum or at one of the many Ilwaco port merchants. If you would like more information, please call Karla Nelson at 642-7667. In additi