longbeachmerchants.com

The Yellow Pages phone books are being “delivered” around our community by tossing them close to mailboxes.  They come in a bag that includes the solicitation “Earn Extra Cash…Delivering Phone Books  Call 1-800-373-3280″
A call to that number will give you information about what is expected of the delivery people.  The overview does not include flagging all unoccupied comes in the area for the benefit of our local burglars nor does it say that the position allows the littering of the local community.

I would encourage all community advocates to call the number and lodge a complaint about the practices of their delivery people.

Tom Downer

Jack’s Country Store

We have just learned that the Astoria Column is closed for an indefinite part of the summer as its stairs are being replaced. You can still drive up to the column and enjoy the view, but only from the lawn. As soon as the work is completed, I will be sure to let you know.

Thank you,

Una

Una Boyle, Executive Director
Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau
PO Box 562, Long Beach WA 98631
1-360-642-2400 or 1-800-451-2542
www.funbeach.com

Mother’s Day begins another great season for Astoria Sunday Market opening May 11.  Market hours are 10 am to 3 pm every Sunday through October 5 providing ample time to explore historic downtown Astoria while shopping at Oregon’s finest outdoor market.

Astoria Sunday Market features 200 booths offering new and exciting vendors in addition to long-time favorites.  All items are grown, gathered or created by the farmers, artists and craftspeople exhibiting.  “We are especially pleased with the distinctive workmanship and high caliber of products available,” noted Cyndi Mudge, the new Director for Astoria Sunday Market replacing long-time Executive Director Joyce Compere who recently announced her retirement.  “New and returning visitors will find something that keeps them coming back each week.”

In addition to a distinctive range of art, products and farm goods, the market includes a food court with live entertainment from beloved regional bands including The Brownsmead Flats, Floating Glass Balls, Salty Dogs and Columbia Crew, among others.

Now in its ninth year, Astoria Sunday Market was heralded as Oregon’s largest market of its kind in 2007 and its reputation for excellence earned it the 2004 Downtown Achievement Award from the Oregon Downtown Development Association.  The board’s mission is to revitalize downtown Astoria and funds raised from the Sunday Market have made a number of significant improvements including the recent repaving of portions of 12th street, the construction of downtown public restrooms, and installation of dedicated electrical service that serves both the Market and the Christmas Club for holiday decorations.  In addition, Astoria Sunday Market has provided grants to The Trolley and Liberty Theater, among other important organizations contributing to the health and vitality of the community.

For more information about Astoria Sunday Market visit www.astoriasundaymarket.net or call (503) 325-1010.

Hi all,

Kathleen Sayce, our local botanist is leading the second of four plant hikes this year and this one is a couple of Saturday’s away.

I’ll be there. Come join Kathleen and me! Contact Kathleen directly to RSVP at 360-665-5292 or ksayce@willapabay.org

Below are the details for the second of the four hikes.

Bev Arnoldy
Friends of Willapa NWR

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General notes: Please call the hike leader at least 48 hours before the hike to confirm attendance. Hikes are usually restricted to 12 people; no pets please. Wear gear suitable to the day’s weather. Bring food and water. Our focus is the local ecosystem, not land-speed records on trails––we hike gently. If high winds are expected, hikes will be postponed. If rain is expected, hikes will go forward as scheduled. If in doubt, or if you have questions, please contact the hike leader. For wildflower lists of these and other local sites, go to: www.reachone.com/columbiacoastplants

Hike Leader & Contact Information:
Kathleen Sayce, 360-665-5292 or
ksayce@willapabay.org

Date & Time Location Details
Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 9 a.m.
Scarboro Hill and Canyon Creek at Fort Columbia State Park

About 4 miles round trip. Meet at the upper parking area near the trailhead, hike over Scarboro Hill and east into old growth forest. This is a good hike to see many flowers of the Coast Range. During peak flowering it is staggeringly floriferous. Moderately strenuous, wear good boots or walking shoes.