Community Calendar: 3.4.09

Published 4:00 pm Monday, March 2, 2009

Wednesday, March 4C.G. Auxiliary

CAPE D – The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62 meets on March 4 at 7 p.m. at Cape Disappointment. For information call Larry at 665-2811.

Kindergarten

PENINSULA – Kindergarten pre-registration is being held for all Peninsula children who will be five years old on or before Aug. 31. You may pre-register your child at Ocean Park Elementary School or at Long Beach Elementary anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., during the month of March. Cranberry Road is the dividing line; children living north of Cranberry will attend Ocean Park School, and those south of Cranberry will attend Long Beach Elementary. Please bring your child’s birth certificate and immunization record (copies or originals). Your child does not need to be at pre-registration. If you have any questions, please call the office at 665-4815 for Ocean Park, and 642-3242 for Long Beach.

Preschool stories

OCEAN PARK – Parents or caregivers are encouraged to bring their children ages three to six years old to Ocean Park Timberland Library for preschool story time on March 4. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. For more information call 665-4184.

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 March 4 at Willapa Behavioral Health, 2204 Pacific Highway North. Call 642-3787 for more information.

Gentle yoga

KLIPSAN – Gentle stretch yoga is offered each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center. It is open to all ages and levels of experience. Come check it out. Call 665-5780 for information.

Photo Exhibit

ILWACO – The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center’s new temporary exhibit is “Art of the Park,” a photo exhibit by local photographers and park staff showing some of the most beautiful sights within Long Beach Area State Parks. The exhibit will be open through Memorial weekend.

ThursdayAlzheimer 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 Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and on the third Thursday of each month from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This month’s meetings are March 5 and March 19. Contact group facilitator Laurie Johnson at 360-942-2603.

Line dancing

LONG BEACH – Line dancing is back! Everyone is welcome to come to the Elks Lodge in Long Beach for line dancing every Thursday. Beginners are at 5:30 p.m. and intermediate at 6:30 p.m., and are just $3 per class. Line dancing is great fun – come check it out. Call Linda at 360-783-2389 if you need more information.

Divorce Support Group

OCEAN PARK – A divorce support group meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome whether you are just separated or have been divorced 20 years. Call 665-0804 for details.

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 March 5 and March 19. 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.

FridayDance/Dessert Social

SKAMOKAWA – Join your friends and neighbors for a night of traditional American folk music and dancing presented by Grays River and Skamokawa Granges on March 6 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at the Skamokawa Grange Hall. The grange is on SR4, turn north on Skamokawa Valley Road at the bridge, then a left onto Fairgrounds Road. Paul Silveria will call circle and square dances with musicians Caitilin Daum on fiddle and banjo player Curt Alsobrook providing the lively music. All dances are taught and easy to learn. Everyone in the community is welcome, singles, couples, even the kids and dogs! The granges will host a refreshment and dessert table with homemade pies and cookie plates available. The event is a fundraiser for the Skamokawa and Grays River Grange building funds. Admission is $8 for adults, kids under 12 are admitted free. Shake a leg! For more information on the dance contact Steve at 360-465-2205.

LB Merchants

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, March 6 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/Al-Anon mtgs

PENINSULA – 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 642-1177. In addition, Al-Anon family groups meet on Wednesdays and 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.

SaturdayMaster & Margarita

NASELLE – Naselle Timberland Library is hosting a book discussion from 10 a.m. to noon, March 7 for adults. Join in a discussion of “The Master and Margarita” by Mikhail Bulgakov. Books are available for checkout at the library’s circulation desk. For more information call 484-3877.

Tales of bats

LONGVIEW – At 5 p.m., on Saturday, March 7, Willapa Hills Audubon and the Lower Columbia College Biological Society are co-sponsoring a program featuring naturalist and biologist Andrew Emlen, who will be on hand with his many tales of bats. He will show slides and discuss the behavior and conservation of these fascinating creatures. The gathering is in the physical science building, near the 15th Avenue parking lot, at Lower Columbia College. For a map go to http://lcc.ctc.edu.maps. The program is free to the public. For information call Stephen Glucoft at 360-577-7720

Oysters & Art

LONG BEACH – On Saturday March 7, the Peninsula’s Rotary Club will host the fourth annual Oysters and Art Gala at Chautauqua Lodge in Long Beach. Oysters and Art will begin at 6 p.m., with a silent auction and entertainment by local musicians and performers. Light hors d’oeuvres prepared by a variety of local restaurants and one beverage are included in the ticket price of $25 per person. This year’s live auction will begin at 8 p.m. and finish about 9 p.m. Tickets are available at: Farmers Insurance, 25902 Vernon Ave Ste B in Ocean Park; beachdog.com at 1517 Pacific Ave N in Long Beach; Imperial Schooner at 133 Howerton Way in Ilwaco; by mail at P.O. Box 606, Seaview, WA 98631; or by calling Lynn at 360-244-5088 or Lesley at 360-244-5488.

Rally racing

PACIFIC COUNTY – The 21st annual Doo Wop Rally brings the top west coast rally teams north Pacific County on March 7 and 8. This year the competitors will include the ralleymoto motorcycle riders. There is no admission charge. Rally racing includes street legal Subarus, Fords, Hondas and similar small sedans that have been specially prepared for safety. Call 360-249-6173 for more information and viewing areas near Brooklyn and Palix Road.

Connection Group

SEAVIEW – NAMI Connection Recovery 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.

Overeaters Anonymous

SEAVIEW – Overeaters Anonymous meets at 4603 Pacific Highway at 46th South (Bill W’s place) in Seaview from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., on Saturdays. The only charge is a desire to stop eating compulsively. Can’t drive? Phone meetings are available. Call 642-5360 for more information.

No Stank You

LONG BEACH – Teens visiting the Neptune Theatre at 809 Boulevard South in Long Beach from March 7 through March 13 can engage with “No Stank You,” the Department of Health’s popular tobacco prevention campaign. Attendees will have the chance to find out how to be in an upcoming TV commercial, receive free “No Stank You” sunglasses, pose with an interactive standee and learn more about the dangers of tobacco. In addition, any teen wearing a “No Stank You” T-shirt will receive a free small popcorn. Teens can visit NoStankYou.com to get more information, earn free T-shirts and watch current ads. The “No Stank You” campaign works to prevent teens in Washington from getting hooked on tobacco. Visit www.neptunetwin.com for more information.

Book signing

SKAMOKAWA – Friends of Skamokawa are hosting Donna Gatens-Klint for a book signing from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, March 7 at Redmen Hall. Redmen Hall is located at 1394 W. State Route 4 in downtown Skamokawa. The book is entitled, “Naselle-Grays River Valley” and tells the stories of people, places and events of an earlier time through archival photographs and expanded captions. Refreshments will be served. Call 360-795-2007 for more information.

Red Hats gather

OCEAN PARK – Peninsula Cranberry Queen Red Hats are holding a St. Paddy’s potluck party on Saturday, March 7 at noon at the Pacific County Fire District No. 1 Ocean Park fire station. Red Hats wear green! Membership is not required to attend. If you have questions, call Donna at 665-2336.

“Laura”

ILWACO – Come and try out for the Peninsula Players’ spring play, “Laura.” This romantic mystery has parts for four men and three women, aged mid-20s and up. Auditions will be held Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m., at the 2nd Story Playhouse, 108 Spruce St., above Just Treasures Cafe and Antique Mall in downtown Ilwaco. Performances are scheduled for late May and early June. For more info, e-mail director Laurie Carter at laurie.carter16@gmail.com.

SundayBoat launch closed

CAPE D – The boat launch at Cape Disappointment State Park will be closed from March 1 through June 30, during construction of a comfort station. Contact the park office at 642-3078 for more information.

MondayFlushing notice

LONG BEACH – The city of Long Beach Water Department will be flushing and flow testing hydrants in Long Beach and Seaview beginning Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 13, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. This action may cause temporary discoloration of the water due to iron sediment, and a reduction in pressure. There are no health risks associated with the discoloration. If you have any questions, call 642-2203.

Audubon meeting

LONG BEACH – On March 9 at 7 p.m., in the P.U.D. auditorium on Sandridge Road, Discovery Coast Audubon Society of Pacific County will host Tom Kollasch, Willapa Program Director for the Nature Conservancy, who will talk about the conservancy’s work in the Willapa Bay area. The presentation will focus on the Conservancy’s cutting-edge forest restoration research on their 8,000 acre Ellsworth Creek Preserve and their partnership with the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge and other work to promote the health and productivity of the Willapa Bay ecosystem. All are welcome. Call Patricia Cruse at 642-1310 for more information.

PC Democrats

SEAVIEW – The Pacific County Democrats meet 7 p.m., on Monday, March 9 at the Pacific County Transit Building in Seaview. For information e-mail Marshall Tate at pcd@pondhouse.com.

Dr. Seuss & Friends

OCEAN PARK – Drop by the Ocean Park Timberland Library from March 9 through March 12 to help celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday. There will be activities, games and hands-on creations. Sign up for Family Read-Aloud month, too. For more information call 665-4184.

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. The next meeting is March 9. These meetings are open to the public. Call 665-4547 for additional information.

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. All with an interest are welcome. Call 642-2763 for more information.

Ilwaco council

ILWACO – The Ilwaco City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum on Lake Street in Ilwaco. This month’s meetings are March 9 and March 23. Meetings are open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

TuesdayTRL board meets

ILWACO – The Ilwaco Timberland Library Board meets on March 10 at 4 p.m., at Ilwaco City Hall, located at 120 1st Ave N., Ilwaco. For more information call 642-3908.

NAMI Humor

SEAVIEW – Tuesday, March 10 at 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Peninsula Church Center at 5000 “N” Place in Seaview, NAMI Pacific County will feature a videotape by the American humorist Loretta LaRoche, “Jest for the Fun of It,” with comic material relating to mental health issues. NAMI member Pat McAfee will introduce the tape. Officer elections will also be held at this meeting. Anyone affected by mental illnesses and interested in recovery is welcome to events sponsored by NAMI [National Alliance on Mental Illness]. Their lending library includes a variety of books on mental health and recovery. For information or transportation to the meetings, contact Barbara at 665-4421, Rosi at 665-5372, or Mary at 665-3070 or via e-mail at mfb@centurytel.net.

Legion meetings

ILWACO – Members of the Don R. Grable American Legion Post No. 48 and Auxiliary Unit No. 48 will meet at the American Legion Post in Ilwaco on Tuesday, March 10 at 5 p.m. for a potluck followed by meetings. Bring your favorite dish and join veterans and their families. For further information, please call Post Commander Dick Wallace at 642-4188.

Family History

LONG BEACH – The Brick Wall Genealogy Club meets on March 10 at 1 p.m. at the Family History Library located at 13th and North Washington in Long Beach. There are no dues and everyone is invited to attend. For information call Marie Maulden at 665-5821 or Sharon Ballman at 642-7515.

Beginning drawing

KLIPSAN – All ages are invited to the beginning drawing classes offered each Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. For information, call the instructor Carol McNatt at 665-6124.

Saddle Club mtg

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Saddle Club meets at 7 p.m., March 10, at their clubhouse on Sandridge Rd. If you are interested in learning more about the club, please call Dianne at 642-2680 evenings.

WellSpring Network

LONG BEACH – The WellSpring Community Network will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 10, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the P.U.D. building on Sandridge Road. The agenda will include updates on the progress in writing the Drug Free Communities Grant as well as shared information from community agencies and organizations. Come join as the group works to provide a safer and healthier community for our children, youth, and families on the Peninsula. If you have questions please contact Margaret Harshfield at 360-208-3295 or e-mail pcn_south@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, March 11After school fun

OCEAN PARK – From 3 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., on March 11, children in grades one through six are invited to Ocean Park Timberland Library for after school activities. Participate in a Dr. Seuss birthday party. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Ilwaco and Ocean Park Timberland Libraries. For more information call 665-4184.

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. Anyone with an interest is encouraged to attend. If you have questions or need additional information, call 665-2598.

Doggie Olympics

LONG BEACH – The second 2009 Doggie Olympic Games volunteer meeting will be Wednesday, March 11 at 6 p.m., at the PUD building on Sandridge Road. If you are interested in being a part of this very fun annual event, please call Barbara at 642-0705 or Jill at 665-6395, or just show up.

Mentor workshop

ABERDEEN – The public is invited to a senior culminating projects mentor training workshop for projects with a natural resource or environmental focus from noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11 at Grays Harbor College, room 1512. The goal is to foster the sustainable use of coastal natural resources through community-based education, science and technology. Workshop participants will receive valuable tips concerning project structure, recruiting and working with students. R.S.V.P. to peiculmproj@gmail.com or call Breanna at 360-902-2485.

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.

ESL classes

OCEAN PARK – English as a second language classes are offered each Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Ocean Park Methodist Church. There is no cost for these classes and all levels are welcome. Flexible times may also be available so please contact Marya at 642-3475 for more information.

Veterans’ services

LONG BEACH – The local Veterans office is located at 318 NE 2nd St., upstairs above the sheriff’s office, in the Pacific County building. This is a full service office with a trained service officer available to assist veterans and their families from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays. The phone number is 642-1228 or e-mail vfw3721@reachone.com.

Caregivers’ support

KLIPSAN – Caregivers Support Group meets at Golden Sands Assisted Living Facility at 21608 “O” Lane in Ocean Park on March 11 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information call Don Cantrell at 642-3787, ext. 226.

Future EventsGenealogists Go Techie!

WARRENTON – Members of the Clatsop County Genealogical Society will share their experiences with DNA testing (and some had very interesting results) at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 12 at the Lewis and Clark Fire Hall, located at 34583 Alternate Highway 101 in Jeffer’s Garden near Warrenton. All those interested in tracing their ancestors are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served, if you have questions contact Sali Diamond at 503-325-1963.

One-Act Plays

RAYMOND – The Willapa Players of the Hannan Playhouse are hosting a night of Pacific County one-act plays at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13 and March 20 and Saturday, March 14 and 21 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 15. The plays include: “Beware the Strangers” by Russell Wiitala; “Queen of Hearts” and “Dissention Among the Ranks” both by Jan Bono. Tickets are $8 and are available at South Bend Pharmacy, Everyone’s Video and More in Raymond and Long Beach Coffee Roasters. For information call 360-942-5239.

Literacy Tutor Training

ASTORIA – On March 13 from 10 a.m. to noon, anyone interested in literacy and how adults acquire it are invited to come to the Badollet Library conference room at Clatsop Community College. This will be a short training in an on-going series for practicing tutors and others who are interested in volunteering as literacy tutors. Learn from other volunteers what works best for students who face many barriers. Get practical advice on simple lesson planning and assessments. Learn about literacy rates, how our ideas of literacy have changed, and, best of all, meet interesting people. Call 503-338-2557 to sign up or get more information.

Museum Meeting

ILWACO – The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum holds its annual membership meeting on Saturday, March 14, at 2 p.m. in the museum’s main hall. New board members will be introduced at this time and outgoing board members will be recognized. In addition there will be a presentation by William S. Hanable. Mr. Hanable is the author of the book, “Lighthouses and Lifesaving on Washington’s Outer Coast” a part of the Arcadia Press, “Images of America” series. He now manages Northwest Heritage Consultants, specializing in maritime historic preservation projects. During the afternoon a power point presentation will be shown honoring the museum’s hard working volunteers. For more information please call 642-3446.

Free CPR

OCEAN PARK – The Fraternal Order of Eagles in Ocean Park is sponsoring a free CPR class and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training on March 16 at 10 a.m. All members of the community are welcome to attend. You must pre-register before March 2. Call Suzy at 665-6688, or leave a message at 665-5846 after 2 p.m.

Power Workshop

LONG BEACH – On Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. there will be a workshop on solar power, wind power and P.U.D. programs at the WSU-Long Beach Cranberry Research Station at 2907 Pioneer Road in Long Beach.

Some of the presenters include Anthony and Victoria Stoppiello, Mike Nelson, Greg and Richard Preus and Jim Dolan. The program is open to the public. Call Melinda Crowley at 642-2891 for more information.

WASL testing

PENINSULA – The Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) will be administered to the 10th grade students March 16 through March 19, for reading and writing and April 13 through April 14, for math and Science. Students in the 11th and 12th grade wishing to retake the WASL for the purpose of improving prior scores may do so during the above dates. WASL testing will be administered to third, forth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade students from April 13 to May 1. Private school and/or home-based students wishing to participate in the WASL should contact Bette Arne, Ocean Park Elementary principal at 665-4815; Todd Carper, Long Beach Elementary principal at 642-3242 or Marc Simmons, Ilwaco Middle/High School principal at 642-3731.

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 next meeting is March 16. 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.

Lone Fir mtg

SEAVIEW – The Lone Fir Cemetery Association is holding their annual meeting at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 16 in the memorial room at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. All officers and friends of the cemetery are encouraged to attend. We need your input for the cemetery care. For information, call 642-2891.

Library Town Mtgs

PACIFIC COUNTY – Timberland Regional Library is holding town meetings to provide the public an opportunity to understand the financial challenges facing the library district, learn what various programs, initiatives and services cost and participate in a facilitated discussion. In Pacific County, a meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. on March 16 at the Ocean Park Timberland Library and on March 26 at 6:30 p.m. there will be a meeting at the South Bend Timberland Library. In addition to town meetings, during March patrons will be able to provide comments and suggestions via an online survey at www.TRL.org, by suggestion forms in all library branches or by e-mail to comments@trlib.org. If you have questions call 360-704-4508.

Open mic

LONG BEACH – Open mic at Akari located at 203 Bolstad Ave. W. in downtown Long Beach, will be March 19, starting at 7:30 p.m. Sign up to present music, a reading or any style of performance, or just join the audience for the show. This is an open forum for the poetic, lyrical, melodic and beyond for the exchange of ideas, views and thoughts. For information call John at 777-8019.

Quilt Guild show

ILWACO – The 14th Annual Peninsula Quilt Guild Show is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, then noon to 4 p.m., March 22 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 S.E. Lake Street in Ilwaco. “Quilting at the Beach” is this year’s theme. In addition to the more than 100 quilts on display, there will be a special feature show of quilts by Janet King, quilt designer and teacher, who uses non-traditional colors to give a modern twist to traditional patterns. There will be ongoing demonstrations of various aspects of quilt making during the show, plus there will be a raffle drawing for a prize quilt, “Cranberry Relish.” Admission to the show is free. Refreshments will be available. Call 642-3446 for more information.

AARP Driving class

KLIPSAN BEACH – There will be a driver-safety class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 20, and Saturday, March 21, 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.

China sale

CATHLAMET – Spode, Staffordshire, Irish Dresden and Lomonosov china are just some of the items that will be for sale at a fundraising event to be held on Saturday, March 21 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at St. James Family Center, 11334 Columbia Street in Cathlamet. The sale features a variety of china teapots, cups and saucers, plates and figurines, as well as linen, silver and glass pieces, new and antique. There is no entry fee for this event but raffle tickets for a collectable Pat Talbott bear will be on sale. In additional a traditional English tea will be hosted by the ladies of St. James Episcopal Church from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets for the tea only are $10 and advance reservations are requested by calling 360-795-8612. Al proceeds go to St. James Family Center.

Willapa RFL

RAYMOND – Team Luke with Relay For Life of Willapa Bay is sponsoring a scavenger hunt fundraiser on March 21. The scavenger hunt will begin and end at Tombstone Willie’s Saloon (Hwy 6 and Camp One Road in Raymond). Each participant will receive a packet of “clues” which lead to different locations where they will have to find a flag or perform a task within a certain time limit. The search area will cover the entire Willapa Valley School District. There will be cash prizes awarded to the top finishers. There is a $75 entry fee and registration form that must be turned in by Wednesday, March 18 to Linda Miller, P.O. Box 529, Raymond, WA 98577. If you have questions or for further information please contact Linda at 360-942-2961.

Bluegrass Festival

PENINSULA – Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Long Beach Bluegrass Festival coming March 27 through March 29 at the Chautauqua Lodge. There will be 20 sets of music, each 45 minutes long, starting at 6 p.m., on Friday, March 27, along with the band scramble and workshops available Saturday morning. Sunday morning’s gospel session is free. The 2009 band line up includes: Charlie Sizemore Band, Cascades Mountain Boys, Lee Highway, Fern Hill, Great Northern Planes, Runaway Train, Solomon’s Porch, Old Circle, Northern Departure and the Beppe Gambetta Workshop and concert. Tickets are $15 for Friday and $20 for Saturday. Call Ruth Ann at 665-4141, Steven at 642-5625 or the city of Long Beach at 642-4421 for tickets.

Treasures Of Time

KLIPSAN – On March 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center, the American Association of University Women is presenting an afternoon tea celebrating the lives of three women who made a difference in the advancement of women’s rights. While the guests are enjoying a traditional English tea, each of the women will be personified in a monologue highlighting their experiences and contributions to the advancement of women’s education and political rights. The cost is $20 per person and $10 for children 12 years old and younger. This is a great way to enjoy a lovely tea, learn about some great women and help the young women of our local area. Tickets will be available at Okie’s Thriftway Market in Ocean Park, Stormin’ Norman’s in Long Beach, or send a check to AAUW, P.O. Box 385, Long Beach WA. 98631 to be received no later than March 20.

Spring 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.

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.