Community Calendar: 7.29.09

Published 5:00 pm Monday, July 27, 2009

Wednesday, July 29School supplies needed

PENINSULA – Once again the call goes out across the Peninsula to help with school supplies for low-income families in Pacific County. Donations of supplies and/or money would be greatly appreciated to give kids a chance to start school with the supplies they need to succeed. Drop off your donated items or money at the Chinook Observer office at 205 Bolstad Avenue East, Suite 2 in Long Beach, or mail donations to P.O. Box 427, Long Beach, WA 98631. Any help is appreciated.

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 July 29 is “Hooper” starring Burt Reynolds and Sally Field. 1978. 99 min.

Ballroom Dancing

ILWACO – Come learn to dance or brush up on your skills every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at River City School in Ilwaco (across from the post office). The cost is $5 per person per session. You will learn one or two new dances beginning the first week of the month. Come any time and catch up! Call Patty 642-3380.

ThursdayThe Musn’ts

RAYMOND – On July 30, children are invited to Raymond Timberland Library for The Musn’ts and their high energy punk rock versions of favorite Shel Silverstein poems. For more information call 942-2408.

Cub Scout Day Camp

OCEAN PARK – Boys 11 years old and younger are invited to a Cub Scout Day Camp July 30 and 31 and Aug. 1 at the Beach Baron field at Sandridge and Bay Avenue. Join in the fun and learn about camping, crafts, gun safety, cooking and much more! Call Blake Stinner for more information at 360-580-0500.

Play & Learn Group

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

Connection Recover Support

KLIPSAN – Connection Recover Support Group meets on Thursdays from 4:05 p.m. to 5:35 p.m. at Golden Sands, 21608 “O” Place in Klipsan. Connection is open to anyone with a mental health condition and is a structured, confidential group session. It is led by co-facilitators who are NAMI members going through their own recovery who have completed appropriate training. Come join this dynamic group. For more information call Kat at 665-6305 or Barb at 665-4421.

Overeaters Anonymous

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

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.

FridayOnce Upon a Mattress

CHINOOK – A tomboy princess, a pea, 20 mattresses and an evil queen who refuses to find a bride for her princely son! Whatever you do, don’t miss “Once Upon a Mattress,” a musical comedy presented by the Peninsula Association of Performing Artists. “Once Upon a Mattress” at the Fort Columbia Theater runs through Sunday, Aug. 16. Curtain times are Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. This hilarious Broadway musical is a comedic look at the fairy tale, “The Princess and the Pea.” Professional musicians play the delightful score as the wonderfully whimsical story unfolds on stage. Tickets are available for $15 at Stormin’ Norman’s in Long Beach, Okie’s Thriftway and Adelaide’s in Ocean Park, Jimella’s Cafe in Klipsan Beach, Raven and Finch at the Port of Ilwaco, at Thiel’s Music in Astoria and at the door if not sold out. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets early! Don’t miss “Once Upon a Mattress” brought to you by PAPA, who recently brought “Fiddler on the Roof” to the Peninsula!

Fall Soccer registration

PENINSULA – The registration deadline for this fall’s youth soccer recreation league has been extended to July 31. Registration forms are available at All Season’s Kids Stuff in Chinook, Ilwaco Pharmacy and Rainbow Childcare in Ocean Park. Registration forms can also be printed at www.penpharmrx.com by clicking on the soccer ball. The fall season is for boys and girls who will be entering kindergarten through eighth grade. Kindergarten through third graders play soccer games during the week at the field behind the Chinook school. Fourth through eighth grades play their games on Saturdays at the Warrenton soccer complex. Teams will be formed in August and a coach will contact each child/parent to arrange practice schedules by the end of August. If you have questions call Tom Sutherland at 642-4802 or e-mail tsutherland@charter.net.

Art around town

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

Vacation Bible School

SEAVIEW – Vacation Bible School will be held at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 “N” Place in Seaview from 9 a.m. until noon, from Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31. Children four years old through sixth grade are welcome. A donation is asked of $5 per child or $12 for three or more in one family. Scholarships are available. The theme this year is “Crocodile Dock.” Fun with the Vacation Bible School Express is a truck ministry based in western Oregon. A 66-foot long, 16-foot wide trailer equipped with a rock wall, stage and sound system will lead the program. Pastor Bruce Meier will bring great fun and music. All are welcome. Pre-register by calling 642-3115 or register at the door.

Sidewalk book sale

RAYMOND – The Friends of the Raymond Timberland Library will hold their annual sidewalk book sale on Friday, July 31 and Saturday, Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of the Willapa Harbor Days Festival. There will be games and chances to win a free book. For more information call 942-2408.

Quilt Show

RAYMOND – The Willapa Harbor Quilter is holding their annual Quilt Show on Friday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Raymond School Cafeteria. Please come and see what the quilters have been stitching up over the year. You do not have to be a guild member to exhibit. Entries are taken Tuesday, July 28 at the Raymond Baptist Church from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Thursday, July 30 at the school cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SaturdayCovered Bridge event

GRAYS RIVER – The Grays River Covered Bridge Celebration is Saturday, Aug. 1, with the walk/run at 9 a.m., awards at 10:30 a.m., and a parade starting at 11 a.m. The parade includes tractors, classic cars, horses and more! Come to Ahlberg Park off State Route 4. Plus there will be music from the Naselle Marimba Band and then Quick Release country band. This event is free and open to all. To be a vendor, call Bonnie Lundquist at 777-8300. for information on the walk/run, contact Mike Matthews at 465-2320 or more for information on the parade, call Karen Bertrouch at 465-2414.

SummerFest fun

LONG BEACH – SummerFest activities in the city of Long Beach continue with free face painting, horse and wagon rides plus Mother Goose and friends this weekend. In addition there will be some great music for all to enjoy. Come to downtown Long Beach and check out all the family fun.

Concert at the Cabanas

SURFSIDE – Surfside Homeowners Association presents its second annual “Concert at the Cabanas” at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 1. The concert is free, open to all and will be at the Twin Lakes Cabana at 1712 324th Street in Surfside, near the compactor. Judy Eron on guitar and Charlie Watkins on accordion, will have you tapping your toes and laughing with their unique blend of folk/country music featuring Judy’s original songs. If you were at the Fourth of July parade, you saw Charlie and Judy playing their music on the Surfside float. Signs will direct you from “I” Street in Surfside. Please bring your own chairs and the Surfside tents will be up in case of rain. For more information contact Georgia at 665-5565.

SundayNative American stories

SEAVIEW – The Shelburne Inn in Seaview is hosting an evening of Native American storytelling and music at 6 p.m., on Sunday, Aug. 2, in their lobby. Swil Kanim is a world-class virtuoso violinist who advocates self-expression to create stronger community. Gene Tagaban is a noted Tlingit storyteller and actor who shares his wisdom and talent via dance, native flute and storytelling. The cost is $20 per adult and $10 for children 13 years old and younger. Seating is limited. Call 642-2442 for reservations. Their Web sites are www.swilkanim.net and www.genetagaban.com.

Vacation Bible School

CHINOOK – The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Chinook is hosting Vacation Bible School from 6 p.m. to 8:45 p.m., starting Sunday, Aug. 2 for pre-school through sixth grade youth. Dinner will be provided. This is a non-denominational event and all are welcome. Call 777-8416 for information.

Vesper services

OYSTERVILLE – On Aug. 2 Vesper Services will be held in the historic Oysterville Church starting at 3 p.m. Pastor Dan Burns of Destiny Friends Church will lead the services and music will be provided by Randal Bays on Celtic fiddle. Bonnie Masson will be playing the old pump organ. This is a casual, come as you are event and everyone is welcome.

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. For further information call 642-0709 or e-mail LowerColumbiaQuakers@gmail.com.

MondayHunter education course

LONG BEACH – The Long Beach Police Department and the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife will be holding their annual Hunter Education Course from Aug. 3 through Aug. 8. Class size is limited and you must pre-register to attend. Call 642-2911 to sign up. The class will be held at the Long Beach Fire Hall starting at 6 p.m. each day. There is no charge for the class.

Testing of AHAB Sirens

PACIFIC COUNTY – The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) will conduct testing of the All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) sirens on Monday, Aug. 3, 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.” There are currently 10 AHAB sirens installed in Pacific. Sirens are not designed to be heard indoors and the sound may also be impacted by adverse weather. Residents are encouraged to have alternate methods of warning such as NOAA weather radios, which are tested weekly and can be heard indoors. The PCEMA has requested assistance from Pacific County Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services volunteers in tracking the success of the test. Residents with questions or concerns may contact the PCEMA office at 642-9340 or 360-875-9340.

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.

AARP meeting

KLIPSAN – The next monthly meeting of the American Association of Retired Persons is at Aug. 3, at noon at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center in Klipsan. This is a potluck meeting. Call Dale Shoemaker at 642-2205 for more 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.

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.

Tuesday”Snow in August”

OCEAN PARK – Ocean Park Timberland Library presents PageTurners Book Discussion from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 4 for adults. Join in a discussion of “Snow in August” by Pete Hamill. For more information call 665-4184.

Do Nothing Club

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

Coastal Writers

LONG BEACH – The Coastal Writers’ Critique group will continue to meet at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, at the PUD Building on Sandridge Road. Call Jan at 642-4932 for more information.

ENCORE lunch

SEASIDE – The Exploring New Concepts of Retirement Education (ENCORE) lunch bunch meets at the Bigfoot Steakhouse in Seaside on Aug. 4 at 12:30 p.m. The gathering for members and guests will be indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather. For further information call Madeline at 503-325-3330 or Paula at 866-252-8767.

Wednesday, Aug. 5

Classic Movies at Neptune

LONG BEACH – The Neptune Twin Cinemas offers family and classic movies with no charge for admission, subject to capacity. All family and classic shows begin at 1 p.m. The movie on Aug. 5 is Agatha Christies’ “And Then There Were None” starring Barry Fitzgerald, Louis Hayward, Walter Huston. 1945. 97 min.

Wednesday Art Groups

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

Advisory Board

LONG BEACH – The Pacific County Advisory Board meets at 4 p.m., on Aug. 5 at Willapa Behavioral Health, 2204 Pacific Highway North. Call 642-3787 for more information.

Future EventsMah Jongg

ILWACO – A Mah Jongg (Jewish style) class is starting Thursday, Aug. 6 in Ilwaco. The class is free but there is limited class size. A Mah Jongg set is available for class use. Call 783-2911 for information.

Grief support

OCEAN PARK – A Grief Support Group meets Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. and the third Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The remaining meeting this month is Aug. 20. 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.

Pancake Breakfast

KLIPSAN – Enjoy breakfast at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center on Pacific Highway at Klipsan, on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Enjoy pancakes with scrambled eggs and sausage or biscuits and sausage gravy with scrambled eggs, plus a beverage. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children and .50 for side orders. Bring your friends and your appetite!

WASL Testing Info

PENINSULA – The Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) will be administered in the Ocean Beach School District, on the following dates and times at the Hilltop Middle/High School:

Reading – Monday, Aug. 10 – Part one at 8:30 a.m. and part two at 1 p.m.; Mathematics – Tuesday, Aug. 11 -Part one at 8:30 a.m. and part two at 1 p.m.; Writing – Wednesday, Aug. 12 and Thursday, Aug. 13 – Students begin testing at 8:30 a.m. each day. If students are not finished by noon, they may return at 1 p.m. for transcription and editing of final draft. Students must have been in the 10th, 11th or 12th grade, during the spring of 2009, to be eligible to take or retake the WASL. The performance-based assessment, includes reading, writing and mathematics, is based on Washington’s essential academic learning requirements. Washington State law exempts private schools and home-based students from mandatory participation in the WASL, therefore, participation by private school and/or home-based students will be given via the local district as an ancillary service. Students requesting access to the WASL as an ancillary service from OBSD are expected to follow the same timeframe as enrolled students and take the test on site.

Ocean Beach School District students, private school and/or home-based students wishing to take or retake the WASL should call Jona Korzinski at 642-1319, no later than Aug. 3.

95th Anniversary

OCEAN PARK – The Ocean Park United Methodist Church will celebrate their 95th Anniversary on Aug. 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The church is located at 1202 262nd Place in Ocean Park. Please come and help celebrate. Everyone is welcome. For more information call 665-6691.

Army Chorus performs

ILWACO – There will be a free concert on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion/River City School Building in Ilwaco. Sponsored by the Don R. Grable Ilwaco Post 48 of the American Legion, the concert features the United States Army Europe and 7th Army Chorus, made up of both active and reserve soldiers who have served in Europe. Since 1995, past and present members have gathered for reunions and put on shows for veterans and others in communities in the United States. For information, call Post Commander Chuck Schussman at 665-6010 or Post Adjutant Dick Wallace at 642-4188. Refreshments will follow the concert.

BBQ & Open House

ILWACO – A barbecue and open house for Peninsula Masons and their ladies, plus those interested in joining the fraternity, will be held from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 8 at Occident Lodge No. 99 F. & A.M., 205 Spruce Street, Ilwaco. The group enjoys dinners together every month before their meetings and they have some terrific special projects that encourage kids to excel. To R.S.V.P., call Leif Walker at 665-6221, Mike Carmel at 642-3636, or Dick Rodlun, Junior Warden at 665-3037.

“Southern Skies”

CAPE D – The Waikiki Beach Concert Series continues on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. in the amphitheater overlooking Waikiki Beach. Bring your sunglasses, blanket and more and relax while enjoying some great music. The next concert features Southern Skies, who are described as playing “Americana, country and folk-rock.” Everyone is welcome to this concert. There is no admittance fee. Call 642-3029 for more information.

Weavers Exhibit

SKAMOKAWA – The Clatsop Weavers and Spinners Guild returns to Skamokawa’s Redmen Hall with a new exhibit of fiber works, with an opening reception on Saturday, Aug. 8, at 1 p.m. The featured artist for this exhibit is Sisko Kallio of Astoria. Sisko first learned to weave as a child in Finland. She left there for Canada with her husband in 1951; 10 years later they settled in Astoria, where he was a millworker, and she did tailoring and alterations for the JC Penney store. A master weaver, she is now in her 90s. Guild members, when available, will demonstrate their skills on Saturdays until the exhibit closes in late September. The Clatsop Weavers and Spinners Guild is a talented group of over 20 active members from Clatsop, Pacific and Wahkiakum counties, who work in a diverse array of fiber arts. They meet once a month on the third Tuesdays at 11 a.m., at the Columbia-Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco. Spinners also meet weekly at various locations. For more information about the Redmen Hall exhibit, please call Kathleen at 360- 795-3007.

Cancer Golf Benefit

SURFSIDE – On Aug. 9 at 2 p.m., come to Surfside Golf Course for 18 holes of golf, great food and awesome prizes. The cost is $40 per golfer which includes 18 holes of golf and dinner. Sign up by calling 665-4148. The benefit will support Angi Derry, Michelle Fithen, Cari Wirkkala-Herbertson and Diane Harrington, who will walk 60 miles in three days in September in the Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure in Seattle to help fight breast cancer.

Home Canning Class

ASTORIA – Is there a fisherman in your family? Do you prefer home-canned tuna to commercially canned tuna? Do you want to learn to preserve that deer or elk you’re planning to get this year? Is your garden overflowing with produce? Then register now for the class “Home Canning Meat, Poultry, Fish and Vegetables” sponsored by the OSU Extension Service in Clatsop County on Monday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Duncan Law Seafood Consumer Center. The class includes discussion, demonstration, tasting and question and answer session. Cost is $7.50, which includes handouts. Pre-registration is encouraged by Aug. 3. Call 503-325-8573 to sign up.

Quilt Guild

ILWACO – The Peninsula Quilt Guild meets Aug. 10 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.

Naselle Water meeting

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

Alzheimer’s support group

LONG BEACH – Caring for someone with memory loss? Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with dementia. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia will be held Aug. 12 at the PUD Auditorium, 9610 Sandridge Rd. in Long Beach from 2 p.m. to 3:30 pm. Contact group facilitator Don Cantrell at 642-3787 ext. 226.

Ilwaco Art Walk

ILWACO – From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Aug. 13, Ilwaco is holding a city-wide art walk. More than 15 businesses open their doors and welcome friends, neighbors and visitors with refreshments and art. This event features two great raffles with free gifts Call 642-2291 for more information.

Bake & Book Sale

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

I.H.S. Reunion

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

Volunteers needed

LONG BEACH – Volunteers are needed to assist in the operation of a chili booth at the Kite Festival in Long Beach Aug. 17 through Aug. 23. This is a fundraiser for PACE. Plus food donations are always accepted. Call 642-4300 for more information during the day or in the evenings call Judy at 665-4722.

Apply to attend Camp Victory

PENINSULA – Camp Victory, a program is for girls from Pacific and Gray’s Harbor counties who have been sexually abused, is accepting applications for the four-day recreational camp held in October each year. This camp free of charge, and girls are matched one-on-one with carefully screened, trained adult workers. Adults are needed to assist, are carefully screened and receive 30 to 40 hours of training prior to their actual camp experience on subjects such as sexual abuse and prevention, child development, communication skills and camp activities. In addition Camp Victory greatly benefits from the assistance of “Camp Angels” – men and women who provide help with setup, cleanup and meal preparation throughout the weekend, providing a much needed support team for the entire camp. Call the Camp Victory office at 665-2888 for additional information or leave a message to receive an application to attend camp.