Community Calendar: 10.28.09

Published 5:00 pm Monday, October 26, 2009

Wednesday, Oct. 28Haunted House

LONG BEACH – Long Beach Elks Lodge No. 1937 will host its 2nd annual Haunted House for the entire Peninsula community with the following schedule:

Oct. 28, 6 to 10 p.m.

Oct. 29, 6 to 10 p.m.

Oct. 30, 6 to 11 p.m.

Oct. 31. 6 to 11 p.m.; kids night, 5 to 7 p.m.

Donations will be accepted for local charities. Canned-food donations will go to a local food bank. Cash donations of $1 will go to the school scholarship fund.

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 Oct. 28 is “The Ghost Goes West” starring Robert Donat and Jean Parker. 1935. 82 min.

LB Lions

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Lions Club meets at noon the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Benson’s Restaurant in downtown Long Beach. Call 642-8322 for more information.

Grief support group

SEAVIEW – A grief support group is held every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon at the Peninsula Church Center fireside room, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview. Call 800-772-1319 for more information or just come by and check out this group.

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.

Thursday, Oct. 29Licensing hours

ILWACO – Starting Oct. 29, the Department of Licensing office in Ilwaco will be closed on Thursdays. Regular business hours are now as follows: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.; and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., closed from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Flu clinic for pregnant women

SOUTH BEND – The H1N1 vaccine will be given to pregnant women residing in North Pacific County on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The clinic will be held in the Pacific County Public Safety Building (behind the Courthouse) in South Bend. No appointment is necessary.

The vaccine being offered is thimerosal free and is therefore safe for pregnant women. There is no charge for the vaccine and again, this clinic is for pregnant women only. You may call 360-875-9343 if you need additional information.

A H1N1 clinic will also be offered in South Pacific County. For date and location information for that clinic please call 642-9349.

If you need additional information about H1N1 influenza there is 24 hour information available in both English and Spanish at 888-703-4364. Information may also be obtained through the Washington State Department of Health Web site at www.doh.wa.gov/h1n1/.

Connection Group

KLIPSAN – NAMI Connection Recover Support Group meets on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Golden Sands, 21608 “O” Place in Klipsan. Local residents facilitate this structured, confidential recovery group open to anyone who has lived with a psychiatric disorder. For information call Kat at 665-6305 or Barb at 665-4421.

Line dancing

LONG BEACH – Line dancing continues at the Long Beach Elks every Thursday evening (except the fourth Thursday) from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. The cost is just $3 per person per class. Come check out this fun class. Call Linda at 783-2389 for more information.

Friday, Oct. 30ESA potato bake

NASELLE – The Naselle ESA (Epsilon Sigma Alpha) chapter is sponsoring a baked potato feed prior to the Naselle-South Bend high school football game on Oct. 30. The feed will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., in the Comet cafeteria. A wide variety of toppings will be offered to satisfy your palate. Coffee and bottled water can be purchased also. Make this a family treat for the expected exciting game between these two teams. South Bend football enthusiasts are most welcome to come and enjoy this baked potato feed.

Eagles Benefit Dinner

OCEAN PARK – The Ocean Park Eagles Auxiliary is sponsoring a benefit dinner for Ocean Park Food Bank on Friday, Oct. 30. The night’s menu – created by Donna Simonson – includes breaded pork cutlets, ‘taters and gravy, veggie, salad and dessert. Dinner will be $7 and serving will begin at 5:30 p.m. Some fun things are planned so come on Eagle members, grab your friends and come on out for an evening of fun that will benefit our community.

Harvest Party

CHINOOK – Shiloh Faith Fellowship and Chinook Lutheran Church invite all to join in some great fun and games at the Harvest Party on Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be games and activities for all ages. The party will be held at Shiloh Faith Fellowship, 818 Highway 101, Chinook. For more information, call 777-8373.

Community Harvest Party

ILWACO – There will be a Community Harvest Party on Friday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Pacific Bible Church, Highway 101 across from Black Lake in Ilwaco. Parents and their children through age 12 are invited for games, prizes, and concession foods including hotdogs and homemade pies. Please, no costumes featuring witches, goblins or other scary characters.

Body snatchers

LONGVIEW – “Body snatchers and body invaders: Diversity and behavior of predatory and parasitic wasps.” Willapa Hills Audubon Society invites the public to another free Halloween adventure into the fascinating world of insects. Lower Columbia College biology instructors Louis LaPierre and Carl Roush will show slides and discuss wasps on Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m., in the LCC Wollenberg Auditorium in the Rose Center for the Arts. You are also invited to indulge in a more up-close and personal investigation at one of two wasp identification labs, which will be held that afternoon from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the biology lab in Main No. 202. Space is limited for the identification lab, so please reserve your spot by calling Louis LaPierre at 360-442-2884 or e-mail: llapierre@lcc.ctc.edu. Children and adults of all ages are welcome!

Living Well Workshop

ILWACO – Living well with chronic conditions is a workshop to help lighten your load through self-management. This is a free six-week workshop that runs once a week on Fridays through Nov. 6, at Ocean Beach Hospital in Ilwaco. If you have a chronic condition and you’d like to improve your healthful behaviors and health status this workshop can help. This workshop covers better breathing techniques, muscle relaxation, fatigue management, healthy eating, depression management, exercise, how to work with your health care provider and lots more. Pre-registration is required. Contact Frances Vandeventer at 665-2555 for questions and to sign up for the classes.

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.

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. Mothering issues include breastfeeding, parenting, birthing and nutrition and answer questions pregnant women or new mothers may have. There is no charge to participate and children are always welcome. Contact Tamy at 509-220-9915 or 642-2033.

Saturday, Oct. 31Haunted House

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Elks Haunted House continues. See Oct. 28 listing for full details.

No Haunted Bunker

CAPE D – U.S. Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment has been forced to cancel its Haunted Halloween Bunker because of safety concerns at the old World War II building. “I am sad to say that an event the community enjoys will not be taking place this year. The Coast Guard does not want anyone to get hurt,” said Station Commanding Officer Lt. Larry Ahlin.

Golden Sands treats

KLIPSAN – Drop by Golden Sands Assisted Living (21608 O Lane, Klipsan Beach) on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a safe, fun, and warm way to trick or treat! Spread cheer at Golden Sands Assisted Living PLUS help fight hunger in our community by bringing your donation for the food drive to benefit Reach Out Food Bank, who serves over 600 families every month. Hope you’ll come! Elementary aged kids only, accompanied by adult please.

Halloween Barn Dance

PUGET ISLAND – A Halloween Barn Dance will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. It’s fun for all ages and will be alcohol-free. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by either a parent or guardian. There will be a live band, a bake sale, a costume contest, and prizes will be awarded. The Barn Dance will be located at 520 SR 409, Puget Island and all of the proceeds will be going to benefit Wahkiakum Search and Rescue.

Sunday, Nov. 1Fall back

UNITED STATES – Nov. 1 is the date that Daylight Saving Time ends and you should turn your clocks back one hour to standard time. The official time change occurs at 2 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. This is also a good time to check all the smoke detectors in your home and change the batteries.

Dine at the Source

ILWACO – In conjunction with the exhibition “Peninsula Eats: Dine at the Source,” Nanci Main and Jimella Lucas will be reminiscing with friends, former employees and fans in the Columbia Pacific Museum’s special exhibition gallery devoted to the history of their landmark restaurant from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 1. Founded in 1950, the Ark Restaurant and Bakery was a classic Peninsula restaurant specializing in “beach fare” such as fried clams, chowder, and fish and chips. When Nanci and Jimella purchased it in 1981, it soon became a landmark for fresh local northwest cuisine. For the next 23 years, they established a legacy of fine dining for tourists and residents alike, becoming a destination for “foodies” from around the world. This installation includes artifacts borrowed from the owners and is sure to evoke fond memories for the many people who made the Ark their special occasion destination. Light refreshments will be served. Call 642-3446 for information.

Bingo giving

LONG BEACH – Be a part of Elks Bingo in the month of November to help our local community during the holiday and giving season. For each Sunday session in November, the Elks will donate $200 from bingo game proceeds to the following groups: the Boys and Girls Club (Nov. 1); food bank (Nov. 15); Camp Victory (Nov. 22); and Christmas Angels (Nov. 29).

How can you help? Just come play bingo, have some fun and help us reach that goal. The normal game prizes and blackout jackpot of $250 are potential winners for you. All sessions begin at 1 p.m. and are open to the public. The doors open at 12:30 p.m.

Volunteers needed

OCEAN PARK – Volunteers are needed to help at the Ocean Park Food Bank. In addition, food or cash donations will be gladly accepted. Call 665-6567 for more information.

Monday, Nov. 2Model 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.

Parking Lot closed

ILWACO – The Beards Hollow parking lot in Cape Disappointment State Park will be closed due to construction of the overlook. The closure will be limited to weekdays until Nov. 13. The parking lot will be open on weekends. Contact the park office at 642-3078 for more information.

Toastmasters

ASTORIA – Coastal Communicators Toastmasters Club meets the first, third and if appropriate fifth Monday of each month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hotel Elliot conference room in Astoria. This club serves our entire region in Washington and Oregon. The club provides members with dynamic opportunities to improve their communication and leadership skills. Guests are always welcome. For more information, call 503-791-2806, or visit their Web site at www.toastmasters.org.

Dance classes

ILWACO – River City School on Lake Street in Ilwaco offers a variety of classes each Monday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Classes include ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop and more and are open to those three years old and up. Call 642-8707 for details.

Tuesday, Nov. 3ENCORE luncheon

ASTORIA – The Cannery Café at No. 1 Sixth Street in Astoria, will host the ENCORE Lunch Bunch on Tuesday, Nov. 3, beginning at 12:30 p.m. ENCORE (Exploring New Concepts of Retirement Education) is an association of retirement-age people who share a love of learning and the desire to meet new friends. Members are encouraged to wear their name tags, and to bring guests. These monthly lunches are a great way to meet new friends while learning about our programs, field trips, and all-around exciting adventures in education. For further information, call Madeline Gobel, coordinator, at 503-325-3330, or Paula Duncan at the Clatsop Community College ENCORE Education Office at 866-252-8767.

Family Story Time

NASELLE – On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Naselle Timberland Library presents Family Story Time from noon to 12:30 p.m. for children. Stories, rhymes, songs and movement games focus on children age six and younger but all ages are welcome. For more information call 360-484-3877.

Naselle library friends

NASELLE – The Friends of the Naselle Timberland Library will meet at 6 p.m., Nov. 3, at the library. Monthly meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month (excluding July and August). Meetings are open to the public and new members are welcome. For more information call 360-484-3877.

PageTurners

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 3 for adults. Join in a discussion of “The Namesake” by Jhumpa Lahiri. For more information call 665-4184.

Masonic 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.

Rotary Club Meetings

SEAVIEW – The fun-loving Southwest Washington Pacific County Rotary meets weekly for breakfast, fellowship and a half-hour presentation by a guest speaker each Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m., at the 42nd Street Cafe 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. Contact Dick Fisher for more information: 642-3045 or suecloud@earthlink.net.

Wednesday, Nov. 4Preschool Story Time

OCEAN PARK – Through Nov. 4, children ages three through six are invited to Preschool Story Time at the Ocean Park Library on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to join in.

Preschool Story Time

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library presents Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Nov. 4 for children three to six years old. Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. Parents or caregivers are welcome to attend with their children. For more information call 665-4184.

Ready!

LONG BEACH – Ocean Beach School District is offering “Ready! A Seminar for Parents” from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 4 is for children four and five years old. This seminar will provide parents with information about how your child learns, as well as materials and activities you can use at home to make learning easy and fun. You’ll go home with some wonderful, free toys! For more information or to reserve a free spot, call Jona at 642-1319.

Donation box

LONG BEACH – Help PACE with your donation of canned food items. Drop them at Arthur Strand Insurance at 205 Bolstad Ave. E., Suite 1 in Long Beach. They are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Everyone ‘can’ make a difference.

Chinook Food Bank

CHINOOK – Volunteers for the Chinook Food Bank, located at 70 Houchen Street in Chinook, are handing out food on the first and third Wednesdays of each month only. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For questions or in an emergency, call 875-6670.

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 EventsWillapa Tilth

NAHCOTTA – Tilth on the Willapa’s meeting and potluck dinner is set for Thursday, Nov. 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at 26512 Dell Street in Nahcotta. Email categable@aim.com for details or watch for postings on the Peninsula Potluck listserv.

Family Story Time

ILWACO and NASELLE – Family Story Time at the library is available for children age 6 and younger and their families; all ages are welcome. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games. At the Ilwaco Timberland Library, stop in on Thursdays from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Nov. 5 through Dec. 17. At the Naselle Timberland Library, take part in the program on Tuesdays from noon to 12:30 p.m., through Nov. 24.

Family Story Time

ILWACO – Ilwaco Timberland Library presents Family Story Time from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Nov. 5 for all ages. Join in a program of stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that focus mainly on children age six and younger. For more information call 642-3908.

Holiday Bazaar

SEAVIEW – There will be a Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon Nov. 6 and 7, Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place, Seaview. There will be a bake sale table, along with crafts. Booths will feature embroidery, jewelry, pottery, prints, orchids, watercolors, cranberry baskets, cards and ornaments for sale. Campfire kids will also have booth. The bazaar and luncheon are sponsored by the Presbyterian Women’s Association and proceeds will support mission work both locally and abroad. For information, call 642-3115.

Cribbage Tournament

LONG BEACH – The Longest Beach Classic Cribbage Tournament, sanctioned by the American Cribbage Congress, will be held at Nov. 6 through 8 the Chautauqua Lodge, 642-4401.

Retired teachers

KLIPSAN BEACH-Retired teachers are invited to join Dr. Robert Brake at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan Beach on Friday, Nov. 6, at 9 a.m. Free coffee and pastries, plus good conversation and some planning for projects to help various peninsula organizations and agencies, including our schools, the Food Bank, Animal Shelter, the Senior Center, and others. For more information, contact Brake at (360) 665-2784.

Knappton open house

KNAPPTON – The Knappton Cove Heritage Center presents November on the North Shore Open House on Saturday, Nov. 7, 1 to 4 p.m. at the old U.S. Quarantine Station on State Route 401 three miles upriver from the north end of the Astoria-Megler Bridge. This fun afternoon at the Columbia River’s “Ellis Island” will include hot cider and history at the annual “O, How Horriable in the Day” observance of Lewis and Clark’s visit to the area in November 1805. Living history interpreters will be on hand, along with new museum exhibits and other attractions. Admission is free but tax-deductible donations are welcome. For more information, call 503-738-5206.

Come to the 4-H Lock-In!

ASTORIA – Hey kids, do you like to play games, make crafts, meet new people and have fun? If so, come join the 4-H sponsored youth Lock-In on Nov. 7 at the OSU Seafood Consumer Center in Astoria. It is for any youth in grades 4 through 6 who wants to get away for the night and have some fun. It will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 and end at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday Nov. 8. The cost is $12 and the sign-up deadline is Oct. 30. Space is limited. Counselors will be 4-H teens with adult supervision. You need not be a 4-H member to attend. For more information, call the OSU Extension office at 503-325-8573.

Bob Milne to perform

LONG BEACH – The very talented pianist Bob Milne will perform at a special benefit for the World Kite Museum on Saturday, Nov. 7 beginning at 3 p.m. Milne plays and knows more about the piano and playing boogie woogie and ragtime music than most anyone you will hear. Tickets are $35 and are available at local branches of The Bank of the Pacific or at the World Kite Museum.

Symphonic Band

ASTORIA – The North Coast Symphonic Band will present the first concert of its 30th season on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m., at the Clatsop College Performing Arts Center, 16th and Franklin, in Astoria. The NCSB consists of a dynamic group of professional, amateur and student musicians from the greater North Coast area including Oregon and Washington with guests from Portland metro area. Larry Johnson will return as conductor for the season’s first concert. Tickets for the afternoon concert cost $10 for regular admission and $6 for students with I.D. Children twelve and under are admitted free. Tickets will be available at the door starting at 1 p.m. Doors to the auditorium open at 1:15 and the Brass Gone Baroque will perform pre-concert music at 1:30. Columbia River Coffee Roasters will sell refreshments in the lobby. For more information, contact Janet Bowler at 503-325-2431.

Coast raptors

LONG BEACH – All are invited to a presentation on Raptors of the Washington Coast. The meeting will be Nov. 9 starting at 7 p.m. at PUD on Sandridge. The presentation will be given by Dan Varland, Ph.D, of Coastal Raptors, a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation. Many of the photos were taken by award winning Robert Palmer. Varland will also explain how local residents can help monitor coastal raptors by reporting observations. Colored leg bands on peregrine falcons, gyrfalcons and bald eagles and leg flags for merlins have been placed on raptors on beaches at Ocean Shores, Grayland and the Long Beach Peninsula. Please note band or leg flag code, color, date, time and location. Come one, come all, and see fantastic photos and learn just who our local raptors are. Discovery Coast Audubon Society of Pacific County will open the doors and wait for your arrival. This will be the club’s last general meeting until February or March 2010.

County Democrats

SEAVIEW – The Pacific County Democrats meet at 7 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 9, at the Pacific County Transit Building in Seaview, 2750 Pacific Way. For more information, contact Chair John Adams, 665-0102 or pcd@pondhouse.com.

Parenting Workshop

LONG BEACH – Long Beach Elementary is hosting an interactive parenting workshop entitled, “Guiding Good Choices” on Tuesday evenings from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., beginning Nov. 10 and running through Dec. 8. Dinner and childcare will be provided. Guiding Good Choices will give families the skills to work together and take action to help prevent children from destructive decisions and other problem behaviors. Parents will learn to set clear family guidelines, skills to strengthen their relationship with their child and how to help the child develop healthy behaviors. It is geared for all parents of children in grades four through eight. For more information or to register, call Tara Finch at 642-9349. A donation of $20 per household for the five-week series is suggested, with the parenting workbook and workshop materials included.

Taco dinner

KLIPSAN – On Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 8 to 11 a.m. the Peninsula Senior Activities Center will be hosting their monthly Taco Dinner and Saturday, Nov. 14, the Pancake Breakfast will hosted be from 8 to 11 a.m.

Chautauqua bazaar

LONG BEACH – The Chautauqua Lodge Resort is holding their fourth annual holiday bazaar in the conference center on Nov. 13 and 14, and vendors are wanted. This event helps families and those in need this holiday season. Call Jen at 642-4401 for more information.

Gifts That Make a Difference

CLATSOP – Gifts That Make a Difference will take place Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Liberty Theater, and all non-profits in Clatsop and Pacific counties are invited to register to be part of this event. This is an alternative gifts fair where holiday shoppers donate to participating non-profits in the names of people on their gift lists. This year, for the first time, donations may be made in volunteer hours, as well as cash contributions. Non-profits may also sell items related to their work, like tickets, scholarships and fundraising items. Registration is $20 through Dec. 12. There are three ways to register: in person at Lucy’s Books in Astoria or at The Paper Clip in Seaside, by phone at 503-325-6886, or online at www.GiftsFair.TitanicLifeboatAcademy.org.

Legion Auxiliary Bazaar

ILWACO – The Don R. Grable American Legion Auxiliary will be holding its bazaar on Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, at the American Legion Hall in Ilwaco. Hours for this event will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Tables are still available if you are interested in joining us for this bazaar. Lunch will be served, for a nominal fee, each day. For more information, please contact Ingrid Clark at 777-8012 or Robbi Siefert at 642-2279.

Nemah chili feed

NEMAH – The Nemah Community League will hold its elk season chili feed on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Nemah Community Center. The event is held to raise funds for the continuing renovations of the church/community center. The night’s menu will include chili, spaghetti, oysters, garlic bread, rolls, and a variety of salads and pies. Admission is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children (children five and under eat free), or by donation.

AARP Driving class

KLIPSAN BEACH – The driver-safety class scheduled for Nov. 9 and Nov. 10 at the Peninsula Senior Center has been cancelled due to the instructor being seriously ill. The class will be rescheduled at a later date.

Toddler Story Time

OCEAN PARK – Two-year-olds and their accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver are invited to attend Toddler Story Time at the Ocean Park Library on Nov. 12 and Dec. 10 from 2 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. Each program includes simple stories, rhymes, songs and movement games that children and adults can enjoy together.

Choir practice

NASELLE – The Finnish-American Choir, under the direction of Cliff Weimer, will be performing with the Northcoast Chorale at the Christmas Concert at the Deep River Historical Lutheran Church, Sunday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m. Rehearsals will be held at the Naselle Lutheran Church, Saturday, Nov. 21, 28 and Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. Choir members are encouraged to attend at least one of these rehearsals, preferably all three.