Community Calendar: 6.3.09

Published 5:00 pm Monday, June 1, 2009

Wednesday, June 3Advisory Board

LONG BEACH – The Pacific County Advisory Board meets at 4 p.m., on June 3 at Willapa Behavioral Health, 2204 Pacific Highway North. Call 642-3787 for more information.

Advocacy training

SOUTH BEND – Crisis Support Network, which provides Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy in Pacific County, is now accepting applications for volunteers. CSN volunteers help to support the community through assisting those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. All training will take place at the CSN office at 762 Ballentine Street in South Bend. The annual training is no cost to the public and new volunteers. Call 875-6702 for more information.

Coast Guard Auxiliary

CAPE D – The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 62 meets June 3 at 7 p.m. at Cape Disappointment. For information call Larry at 665-2811.

OP Lions

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

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.

Summer camp

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

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.

ThursdayB&G Club celebration

LONG BEACH – On Thursday, June 4 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., the public is invited to come to Long Beach Elementary School to participate in the celebration of the first year of the Boys and Girls Club of the Long Beach Peninsula. Community members who would like to see the program will be offered a tour.

Family Movie Night

SEAVIEW – On Thursday, June 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Young Life is hosting a family movie night at Peninsula Church Center in Seaview. This is a fun evening with a family-friendly movie projected on the wall. Concessions will be available for purchase to help kids offset camp costs. All are welcome.

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. June meetings are June 4 and June 18 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 – 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 the at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 324 Jackson St. in Raymond on the first Thursday of each month (June 4) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and on the third Thursday of each month (June 18) from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Contact group facilitator Laurie Johnson at 360-942-2603.

Puzzles and clothespins

LONG BEACH – Do you have old puzzles packed away somewhere that you don’t want or need? Or maybe you have some plastic or wood clothespins around the house? Ragan Andrew is looking for old puzzles and clothespins to use for kids art projects. Donations may be dropped off at Long Beach City Hall.

Art around town

ILWACO – Ocean Beach Hospital is hosting photographers Theodore Diebold and Rick Houston during June. Paintings from Bernie Elliott, Rose Power, Marilyn Casey and Joan Taplin will be displayed at the new Pacific County building from June 1 thru July 17. Come and see these works of art from members of the Peninsula Arts Association.

Aging Agency meeting

SHELTON – The Olympic Area Agency on Aging Council of Governments meets at 10 a.m., on Thursday, June 4 at the Shelton Civic Center, 525 W. Cota in Shelton. The agenda will include an executive session to review a personnel matter, review and approval of the agency’s 2009-10 operating budget, and renewal of in-home care subcontracts. For information call Carol Ann Laase at 866-720-4863.

Divorce Support Group

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

FridayPaint the Town Purple

LONG BEACH – On the afternoon Friday, June 6 and the morning of Saturday, June 7 volunteers from the Relay For Life of Long Beach will be out in our business community to “Paint the Town Purple.” Business owners will be asked to have posters and ribbons posted in their business to promote the relay. The relay will be held June 27 and 28 at Ilwaco High School. For more information contact Tera Query at 642-1081.

“Laura,” a murder mystery

ILWACO – Laurie Carter is directing the Peninsula Players’ production of “Laura,” a murder mystery in three acts at the 2nd Story Playhouse, 108 Spruce Street in Ilwaco. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m., on June 5 and 6 and June 12 and 13. Sunday performances are at 2 p.m. on June 7 and June 14. Tickets are just $10 and are available at the Imperial Schooner Restaurant at the Port of Ilwaco, JT’s Café in Ilwaco, Stormin’ Norman’s in Long Beach and Okie’s Thriftway in Ocean Park.

Building dedication & open house

LONG BEACH – On Friday, June 5, there will be a dedication and open house for the Pacific County Administration Facility at 7013 Sandridge Road in Long Beach. From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the Pacific County Board of Commissioners will welcome everyone and special guests, and there will be the facility and courtroom dedication ceremony; then from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., are the open house, tours and refreshments. The public is encouraged to come see this beautiful new facility that is home to the south county administrative offices of the assessor, auditor, community development, emergency management, health and human services, PACNET, sheriff’s department and south district court. Call Kathy at 642-9337 or 875-9337 for more information.

LB Merchants

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Merchants Association meets Friday, June 5 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.

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. Just some of the mothering issues that will be discussed include breastfeeding, parenting, birthing and nutrition and answers to 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”The Shadow Catcher”

NASELLE – “The Shadow Catcher” by Marianne Wiggins will be the book up for discussion at the Naselle Timberland Library from 10 a.m. to noon, June 6 for adults. Books are available for checkout at the library’s circulation desk. For more information call 484-3877.

Ilwaco Graduation

ILWACO – The graduation ceremony for 2009 graduates of Ilwaco High School will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 in the old high school at 404 School Road in Ilwaco.

Car show & shine

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Lutheran Church is sponsoring a car show and shine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, June 6 at 24002 “U” Street. Any year car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle or project vehicle is welcome. There will be door prizes, oldies music and games for all. There is no entry fee. Lunch is available for just $3 to $5 per person. Proceeds benefit the Community Table at the church, which provides free Monday lunches for the community. Call Jim Wirth at 665-2420 for more information.

Gourmet breakfast

SEAVIEW – Reservations are suggested to attend a special gourmet breakfast at the Shelburne Inn at 4415 Pacific Way in Seaview from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6. A portion of the proceeds from your breakfast will be donated to the local Relay for Life efforts on the Peninsula. The cost is just $11.95 per person and includes the entrée, potatoes, coffee, juice and fruit. Come help in this fight against cancer. Call 642-4150 to reserve your place today.

Dance and 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 Saturday, June 6 at the newly-refurbished Skamokawa Grange Hall, from 8 p.m. until 11 p.m. This dance will feature Contra, traditional line dances with English origins that are a part of American rural life. Astorian Dave Ambrose will call and local musicians Andrew Emlen and Jeffrey Reynolds will provide the lively music. Learn the basics at 7:30 p.m.; the dance begins at 8 p.m. There will also be several waltzes. All dances are taught and easy to learn. The granges will host a refreshment and dessert table with homemade pies and cookie plates available. All ages, singles, couples and families are welcome. Admission is $8. Kids under 12 and accompanied by an adult, free. Skamokawa Grange is located within sight of SR4. Turn north on Skamokawa Valley Road at the bridge, then a left onto Fairgrounds Road. For information call Steve at 360-465-2205.

SummerFest

LONG BEACH – The city of Long Beach hosts horse and wagon rides, face painting, kids games, clowns and more each weekend through Labor Day. Come downtown and have some fun!

Solo Flute

SEAVIEW – Beginning at 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, June 6 Erin Adair returns to the Sou’Wester Lodge for her 22nd annual performance. Music lovers will be delighted to welcome back Erin, whose flights of artistry with the classical flute first graced the lodge in 1987. Erin is a wonderfully talented performer who most recently has been performing as principal flutist with the Newport Symphony, the Linfield Chamber Orchestra, the Rose City Chamber Orchestra and the Woodwind Conspiracy. This year’s performance includes “Fantasia in E Major,” “Sonata in a Minor,” Danse De La Chevre,” “Gigue in E flat” and many others. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free. Light complimentary refreshments are provided. A donation is appreciated but not mandatory. For reservations or more information call 642-2542.

Red Hat gather

OCEAN PARK – Peninsula Cranberry Queens gather to plan arrangements for their Fourth of July float entry in the Ocean Park parade at noon on Saturday, June 6 at the Ocean Park Fire Station. It is will be the usual finger food potluck. Non-members/visitors are welcome. If you have questions, call Donna at 665-2336 or 665-2425

International Festival

LONGVIEW – The Ethnic Support Council of Lower Columbia College in Longview is hosting an international festival that offers a passport to the world. This 19th Annual International Festival is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 6 at the student center at the college and is free and open to the public. The festival celebrates the area’s growing diversity through multicultural entertainment, world market vendors, ethnic foods and various children’s activities offered by community groups. Attendees will be able to experience the cultures of Germany, Ghana, Hawaii, India, Mexico, Japan, Norway, the Philippines, Poland, Scotland, Uganda, the United States, Vietnam and others through fashion, performances, food and merchandise. In addition there will be a ‘Human Race Machine’ which uses special technology to take a picture of a person’s face and morph it to show how it might look with characteristics of a different race, or how a person’s face might age or how a couples’ faces can be combined to imagine what their offspring might look like. For more information about the council or festival call 360-751-4427 or e-mail cindyalopez@comcast.net.

SundayCommunity Gospel Sing

OCEAN PARK – On Sunday, June 7, starting at 6 p.m., the public is encouraged to come to the Family Worship Center at 26310 Ridge in Ocean Park for a community gospel sing. You are welcome to bring your Christian tracks and/or musical instrument and be a part of the presentation. Plus there will be dessert, coffee and fellowship following the music. Call 665-6340 for more information.

Quakers meetings

SEAVIEW – The Lower Columbia Worship Group 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 June meetings will be June 7 and June 21. For further information call 642-0709 or e-mail LowerColumbiaQuakers@gmail.com.

Vietnam Sojourns

SKAMOKAWA – An exhibit of photos titled, ‘Vietnam Sojourns’ is now on display at Redmen Hall in Skamokawa on SR-4. The photographers traveled to Vietnam to participate in Project Uplift, a non-profit organization raising money to rebuild schools in Vietnam. Judy Vander Maten, Rob Kirschner, Chris Roalsvig and Paul Fardig traveled throughout the country for several weeks, meeting local residents, learning local customs and photographing images of their experiences. Come see a rebuilt and reawakened Vietnam through the eyes of these artists. Redmen Hall is open Thursdays through Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. For more information call 360-795-3007.

Connection cancelled

SEAVIEW – The NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group will no longer meet on Saturdays at the Peninsula Church Center. If you are interested in future support group opportunities call 665-6305 or 665-4421.

MondayAudubon meeting

LONG BEACH – At 7 p.m., on June 8, Discovery Coast Audubon Society will host Bill Vogel from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) who will discuss involvement with forestry through habitat conservation plans and other tools and partnerships. He will describe the biological basis for recommendations USFWS often provides timber companies, as well as logistical and practical constraints. This will include a discussion about the importance of snags, how they develop, and how they can be retained or created and their use as habitat in settings outside the industrial forest, such as how hazard trees can be addressed in urban and rural settings. Plus he will talk about threats to forest-dwelling wildlife from human activities and structures outside the typical forested setting. All are invited to the P.U.D. auditorium on Sandridge Road. Call Patricia at 642-1310 for more information.

Ilwaco council

ILWACO – The Ilwaco City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Ilwaco Community Building. The meetings are open to the public. Call 642-3145 for more information.

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.

Young actors wanted

RAYMOND – The Willapa Players Summer Youth Theater will hold tryouts for their 2009 production on Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hannan Playhouse on Eighth Street in Raymond. This year’s Summer Youth Theater will be two one-act plays by local authors: “The Day It Rained Cakes” by Linda Martin of Raymond and “The Host” by Michael Haltom of Ilwaco. There are parts for 16 actors, both boys and girls. All actors must be eight years old (have finished third grade) to 16 years old. Rehearsals will be from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, starting Tuesday, June 17. Anyone who wants to try out but is unable to attend on either night, please contact Watts at 360-942-5239.

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.

PC Democrats

SEAVIEW – The Pacific County Democrats meet at 7 p.m., on Monday, June 8 at the Pacific County Transit Building in Seaview. For information e-mail Marshall Tate at pcd@pondhouse.com, 665-0102 or 665-0023.

TuesdayLegion meeting

ILWACO – A potluck followed by installation of new officers and meetings of the Don R. Grable American Legion Post No. 48 and Auxiliary will be on Tuesday, June 9 at 6 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.

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 Carol Lynn Ockfen for more information at 665-5806 or e-mail her at carollynnockfen@comcast.net.

Saddle Club meeting

LONG BEACH – The Peninsula Saddle Club meets at 7 p.m., June 9, at their clubhouse on Sandridge Rd. If you are interested in learning more about the club or being involved in the upcoming rodeo, please call Dianne at 642-2680 evenings.

Family History

LONG BEACH – The Brick Wall Genealogy Club meets on June 9 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.

Writers’ Critique

LONG BEACH – Coastal Writers’ Critique meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Long Beach Coffee Roasters in the First Place Mall, 811 Pacific Avenue South. All with an interest are welcome. For more information call 642-4932.

LB planning

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. on June 9 at city hall. The meeting is open to the public. Call 642-4421 for additional information.

NAMI meeting

SEAVIEW – NAMI Pacific County meets from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place in Seaview. Britta Bergan from Willapa Behavioral Health will speak about what services are offered for youth there. Debbie Coppenger, with the Long Beach Boys and Girls Club, will share about that program. Anyone affected by brain illnesses or interested in mental health recovery is welcome at NAMI meetings.

Pac Cty Commissioners

SOUTH BEND – The 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. This month’s meetings are June 9 and June 23. 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.

WellSpring Network meets

LONG BEACH – The WellSpring Community Network will meet on Tuesday, June 9, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the P.U.D. Building on Sandridge Road. Please join them as they discuss and plan for ways we can address concerns pertaining to our children, youth and families in South Pacific County. For additional information e-mail pcn_south@yahoo.com or call 360-208-3295.

Wednesday, June 10Introduction to Computers

RAYMOND – Raymond Timberland Library is hosting a session for adults called Introduction to Computers, from 10 a.m. to noon, June 10. Beginners will be taught basic computer terms and how to use a mouse to move around the screen. Register at the library’s upstairs desk or call 942-2408. Practice time will be provided.

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.

Veterans’ services

LONG BEACH – The local Veterans office is now located downstairs at 318 NE 2nd St., in the old Pacific County building in Long Beach. 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.

Alzheimer’s support

OCEAN PARK – The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., the second Wednesday of each month at Golden Sands Assisted Living, 21608 “O” Lane in Ocean Park. Contact group facilitator Don Cantrell at 642-3787 ext. 226 for information.

LB Lions

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

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.

Future EventsLocal authors’ books

RAYMOND – From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., on June 11, adults are invited to Raymond Timberland Library for a lively discussion of local stories and books by local authors. For more information call 360-942-2408.

Ilwaco Art Walk

ILWACO – More than 15 businesses at the Port of Ilwaco and in downtown Ilwaco are opening their doors from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 11 for the first-of-the-season art walk. Friends, neighbors and visitors are welcome to stroll these business while enjoying refreshments and art. There will be two great raffles with free gifts from all participating shops and restaurants. Come enjoy a summer evening’s stroll on the waterfront and around this quaint downtown. For information call 642-2291.

Photography club

LONG BEACH – Peninsula Photo Club meets June 11 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.

Naselle graduation

NASELLE – Graduates of Naselle High School for 2009 will hold their graduation ceremony at 4 p.m., on Saturday, June 13 in the Lyle Patterson Gym.

Bunco for Breast Cancer

LONG BEACH – On Saturday, June 13 at 7 p.m., at the Chautauqua Lodge Resort, 304 N.W. 14th Street in Long Beach, the public is invited to come play Bunco for breast cancer. The event includes a Bunco tournament and silent auction. There is no charge to participate but donations are encouraged. For more information and to register, go to www.portlandbunco.com or call 503-936-6549.

Mars Needs Women

CAPE D – The first concert in the Waikiki Beach Concert Series is Saturday, June 13 at 2 p.m. in the amphitheater overlooking Waikiki Beach. Bring your sunglasses, blanket and more and relax while enjoying musicians present their unique interpretation of music. To start the series with a surfing party, come enjoy rock music by the band, ‘Mars Needs Women.’ Their music is described as old school rock with new flavors. Everyone is welcome to this concert. There is no admittance fee. Call 642-3029 for more information.

Sturgeon Derby

CHINOOK – The 12th Annual Southwest Washington Anglers’ Sturgeon Derby is June 13 at the Chinook marina. The registration fee is $99 per three-person team. You are promised to have a day of fun, fish, food and prizes that you won’t forget. Winners receive cash, rods and reels and more. A raffle will be held during dinner, which is at the old Ilwaco High School, with the meal catered by the Long Beach Lions Club. Space is limited to 200 teams and you get a custom sturgeon competitor shirt along with the dinner with each paid entry. Download the registration form at www.swwa.org/derb.htm and mail completed form to SWWA, 1771 Broadway, No. 246, Vancouver, WA 98663. Plus you can pre-order bait at Chinook Bait and Tackle at 777-8475. If you have questions call Dick at 360-903-3660 or Sher at 360-852-6044.

Beach to Chowder Walk/Run

LONG BEACH – Join the 32nd annual 5K and 10K beach to chowder run/walk and the first year of a certified half-marathon on June 13. The half-marathon starts at 9 a.m., all other races start at 10 a.m. The course closes at noon. The event starts and ends at the arch on the Bolstad beach approach in Long Beach. Registrations will be taken from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Long Beach train depot at 3rd and Pacific North in downtown Long Beach. All registered participants receive a free ticket to the chowder lunch. For more information call Sherry at 642-3684 or e-mail beachtochowder@gmail.com or download the registration form at www.funbeach.com.

Pancake breakfast

KLIPSAN – A fundraising pancake breakfast will be held on Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center. For just $5 for adults and $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.

Local writers celebrated

CATHLAMET – Starting at noon on Sunday, June 14, the Wahkiakum Community Foundation is celebrating local writers at the Julia Butler Hansen Heritage Center in Cathlamet. Local writers with a wide range of styles will have the opportunity to share their work. The center is open Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information contact Kayrene at 360-795-8805.

Flag disposal

ILWACO – At 2 p.m. on Flag Day, Sunday, June 14, at the Don R. Grable American Legion Post No. 48 in Ilwaco, American Legion members will perform the ceremony for the disposal of unserviceable flags. Members of the public who have worn and faded flags that should be retired with respect may bring their flags to the ceremony, take them to the museum in Ilwaco, to any fire hall or the Long Beach City Hall. The public is invited to the ceremony. Please call Post Commander Dick Wallace at 642-4188 for more information.

Chinook Friends Annual Meeting

CHINOOK – Friends of Chinook School will hold their annual meeting on Monday, June 15, at 7 p.m., at the Chinook fire hall for election of board members and a yearly update from officers. Refreshments will be served. Members and the general public are welcome to attend. Call Connie at 777-8859 for more information.

Lupus & Fibromyalgia

SEASIDE – The Northcoast Lupus and Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on June 15 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, June 15 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Pacific County Transit Building in Seaview. Call Pat Donnelly at 642-2130.

Summer reading in Ilwaco

ILWACO – Ilwaco Timberland Library presents “Be Creative @ Your Library” Wacky Art Week, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 16 through June 20 for children. Pick up a free summer reading kit on June 16, 18, 19 or 20 (the library is closed on Wednesdays) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and create some wacky art. For more information call 642-3908.

Summer reading in Ocean Park

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library presents “Be Creative @ Your Library” Wacky Art Week, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 16 through June 19 for children. Pick up a free summer reading kit on June 16 through 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and create some wacky art. For more information call 665-4184.

Spaghetti dinner

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Elks lodge is hosting a fundraising dinner for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Long Beach on Wednesday, June 17. The public is invited to enjoy a spaghetti dinner with salad and garlic bread for a suggested minimum donation of $5. Dinner will be served starting at 5:30 p.m. by Relay For Life volunteers. All proceeds will be donated to the Relay For Life of Long Beach. The relay will be held Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 at the Ilwaco High School track. For more information contact Tera Query at 642-1081.

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 remaining meeting this month is June 17. 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.

GFWC meeting

ILWACO – The General Federation of Women’s Club is holding an informal meeting at All the Tea and china beginning at noon on June 18. All with an interest are welcome to attend. Please R.S.V.P. to 665-2510.

AARP Driving class

KLIPSAN BEACH – There will be a driver-safety class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, sponsored by the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. The mature driver class, held at 21063 Pacific Hwy in Klipsan Beach, 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.

Doggie Olympics

LONG BEACH – June 20 is the date of this year’s Doggie Olympic Games, which will be held at the Bolstad beach approach in Long Beach from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m