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.
You are invited to meet & greet new Ocean Beach Hospital CEO Joe DiPalo.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Ocean Beach Hospital Lobby
Refreshments will be served.
Long Beach Merchants Association
Regular Meeting
Friday, May 2, 2008, 8:00 am, Anchor Restaurant
The meeting was called to order at 8:06 am
INTRODUCTIONS
Mikel Burns, Steven Linhart, Sherry Hash, Keleigh Schwartz, Dian Barker-Sayce, Ruth Ann Hocking, Kimberly Armstrong, Vin Ciaramella, Jennifer Johnson, Jim Neva, Jill Grey, Laura Price, Keith Schwartz, Hillary Trusty, Una Boyle, Denise Jones.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve by Steven Linhart. Second by Vin Ciaramella. Approved Unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Sherry Hash provided a written Treasurer’s Report, including the following account balances: General Fund: $3,864.59. Festivals: 19,111.04. Kite Festival: $60,266.83.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Unanimous motion by the Board of Directors to make our current Past President an ex-officio Board member and to then include a permanent ex-officio seat on the LBMA Board of Directors for the Mayor of Long Beach (1st of 2 months on agenda before voting). No Action.
NEW BUSINESS
Kimberly Armstrong reported that NNB Radio would be doing live feeds throughout the parade on Sunday. Listen on KAST AM with some on KAST FM and all on kast1370.com via live stream. MP3 will be available afterward. She will be set up in front of Funland and welcomes merchants to come by and be on the radio.
Laura Price noted there are a number of counterfeit bills circulating currently and merchants should be on the lookout.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Beach To Chowder Run/Walk, 06/21/08. Sherry Hash reported the brochure was being mailed out this weekend. Posters and flyers are also available.
Doggie Olympic Games, 06/21/08. Jill Grey reported that Marie Maulden is mailing postcards to all of last year’s participants. Merial Corporation is sending a 15’ inflatable dog at no charge.
SandSations, 07/25-26/08. Dian Barker-Sayce reported that zip hoodies would be sold this year because it is rarely warm enough for just t-shirts. Times were moved up due to Master Builders the Veilings, being concerned about the tides.
Jake’s Birthday, 08/09/08. Sherry Hash noted that Don Nesbitt had been contracted to do the poster artwork this year.
Kite Festival, 08/18-25/08. No report.
Holidays at the Beach, 11/28-30/08. No report.
Blue Grass Festival, 03/28-30/08. Ruth Ann Hocking reported that she is visiting bands.
LBMA After Hours. Mikel Burns reported that there were 25-30 people in attendance and it was great fun. She would like us to do another in the fall.
OTHER REPORTS
Loyalty Days, 05/3-4/08. Ruth Ann Hocking reported there are121 entries in the Grand Parade. The banquet has a luau theme. She arranged free promotion on cable channel 43.
Surf Perch Derby, 05/17/08. No report.
SummerFest, May-August. No report.
City Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Mikel Burns reported 3 TV commercials will be running, two from 2007 and one from 2006 while the new production company waits on weather to shoot more footage. Radio will continue essentially the same as last year.
Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau. Kimberly Armstrong reported that Una is broacasting live on Friday mornings, 8:15 – 8:30 on KAST. She is recapping events and happenings from Chinook to Ocean Park. The air time is sponsored by Shelly Pollock’s NW Insurance & Financial Services. Una Boyle reported that we recently got press in Seattle Magazine that was not negative but also not positive. She encouraged anyone with family or friends in Seattle to ask them to write a postive letter to the editor of the magazine detailing things they enjoy doing on the Peninsula. Also, SouthWest Air’s magazine, Spirit, includes a half-page ad as well as a paragraph of text on the Peninsula.
Liaison. Steven Linhart reported on upcoming events in Ilwaco and Ocean Park (see announcements, below). He also noted that Governor Gregoire has designated June 23-29 “Amateur Radio Week” in honor of the 25,000 ham radio operators in Washington. Ruth Ann Hocking noted that this would be the last year of Ocean Park’s 4th of July Parade unless new leadership volunteers. Discussion about how to support that effort ensued.
National Heritage Area. Dian Barker Sayce noted the US Senate has signed legislation to approve the National Heritage Area and it now sits on President Bush’s desk.
Kite Museum. Mikel Burns reported that Alaska Air’s magazine, Horizons, will have an article on the museum. USA Today included the Peninsula in an article on “The 10 Greatest Places to Fly Kites”.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Razor Clam Dig Days May 3-7.
Tall Ships / Nautical Renaissance, May 14-19, Ilwaco
Volunteerism Workshop with Carol Lail, May 13, 5:30 -8:30 pm, Chautauqua Lodge
Bylaws Committee to begin mid-May. To participate, contact Keleigh Schwartz
Disaster Preparedness with LuAn Johnson, PhD, May 21, 1-3pm, Ocean Park Fire Hall
LBMA Board Meeting: May 16, 8am, Debi’s Restaurant
LBMA Regular Meeting: June 6, 8am, Debi’s Restaurant
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 am.