Loyal Day Parade entries due right away
LONG BEACH — The 75th Loyalty Days Parade will be in downtown Long Beach on Sunday, May 4, starting at 1 p.m. The theme for 2025 is “Honoring Servicewomen.” Parade entries are due by April 15. Learn more and find forms at https://www.facebook.com/LoyaltyDaysLongBeachWA or email loyaltydayslbwa@gmail.com.

‘Government Gangsters’ showing in Ocean Park
OCEAN PARK — The local right-wing political club Peninsula Patriots will present Kash Patel’s “Government Gangsters” Thursday, April 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Ocean Park Library, 1308 256th Lane. For more information email Diane@PeninsulaPatriots.com or call 503-201-8933.

‘Disaster!’ a musical by Peninsula Players
ILWACO — “Disaster!” a musical by Peninsula Players being staged at the River City Playhouse, is about to conclude its run. See photo caption for information.

Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum meeting
ILWACO — The Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum at 115 Lake St. SE in Ilwaco will hold its annual membership meeting at 2 p.m. April 12. See related story.

AAUW hosts arts center director
LONG BEACH — The Long Beach Peninsula chapter of the American Association of University Women will hold its monthly meeting from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 12 at the Elks Lodge in Long Beach. Bereniece Jones-Centino, executive director of the Charlene Larsen Center for Performing Arts in Astoria, will talk about musical events and music learning opportunities for children.

Next clamming dates announced
OCEAN PARK and LONG BEACH — State shellfish managers have scheduled the latest series of razor clam digs on coastal beaches. The opening will is for morning (midnight to noon only) low tides:
April 12, Saturday, 6:57 a.m.; 0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 13, Sunday, 7:29 a.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 14, Monday, 8:00 a.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 15, Tuesday, 8:33 a.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 16, Wednesday, 9:08 a.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks
April 17, Thursday, 9:48 a.m.; 0.0 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
April 18, Friday, 10:33 a.m.; 0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis

Master Gardeners hold plant clinics

SOUTH BEND — The Washington State University Master Gardeners of Pacific County will be hosting twice monthly plant/answer clinics from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month, from April through September, at the WSU Extension Office, 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive in South Bend. The first clinic will be held on Monday, April 14. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer home gardening questions about plants, soil, insects and other topics. For information, contact the Pacific County Extension Office at 360-875-9331.

Naselle River closed to fishing thru April 15
NASELLE — The Naselle River is closed to all fishing through April 15 from the Highway 101 Bridge to the North Fork as a conservation measure for protection of wild steelhead and to provide protection for steelhead during peak spawn timing and downstream kelt migration.

‘Empowering Our Future’ planned May 7
KLIPSAN — A free seminar, “Empowering Our Future: Planned Giving for Sustainable Impact,” for nonprofit boards, nonprofit staff, and community members in rural communities is being hosted by Pacific Community Foundation on Wednesday, May 7, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center. Explore the power of planned giving Nonprofit leaders — take away key steps to implement or invigorate a successful planned giving program to create a sustainable impact for your mission. Community members — discover how you can leave a lasting legacy to support the causes you care about. This will be a dynamic program, with interactive discussions and actionable steps for both nonprofit leaders and community members. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

Registration underway for annual Hope Floats
LONG BEACH — Registration is underway for artists wishing to take part in the annual Hope Floats event that promotes mental health awareness and raises funds for the advocacy group Peace of Mind Pacific County. Artists should contact Nikki Fortuna at info@pompc.org for information and registration. Decorated floats will be displayed May 10 and 11 in downtown Long Beach with an online auction May 9-20.

Ilwaco Sports Boosters spring run
LONG BEACH — A 5K and 10K run are planned June 14 to raise funds through the Ilwaco Sports Boosters for Ilwaco schools’ cross country program. The runs will begin at the Bolstad beach approach and conclude with awards at 11:30 a.m. at Veterans Field. People who register by May 16 are guaranteed a T-shirt. Cost of $20. To register, look for “World’s Longest Beach Run” at secure.getmeregistered.com.

Peninsula Senior Activity Center
OCEAN PARK — See complete calendar of events at tinyurl.com/Senior-Center-calendar. Ongoing senior center services: Medical equipment for loan: A wide array of medical equipment that has been donated is available for loan. Drop by or call during office hours. Haircuts: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (call 360-665-3999). Meals on Wheels: call Sally 360-533-3311, Mondays and Wednesdays. Dial-A-Ride: provides service in Pacific County only.

AlAnon meetings on Peninsula and Zoom
AlAnon Family Groups are open to any adult. The only requirement for membership is that there is a concern about problem drinking by a relative or friend. The Ocean Park AlAnon group meets every Monday, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Ocean Park Library Meeting Room, 1308 256th Lane in Ocean Park. Contact Maureen McCaslin at 360-214-8086. Zoom AlAnon group meets Fridays at 10 a.m. To receive a Zoom invitation, email dbelais@yahoo.com. A New Day meets at the Timberland Library on Mondays at 1:30 p.m.