2009 Local Events

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ONGOING EVENTS

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls: Meetings are on the first and third Mondays of each month, 6:30pm (September through June). July and August- no meetings. All meetings are held at the Columbia County Shrine Building in St Helens. Girls between the ages of 11 and 20 are invited to join our group and are not required to have Masonic affiliation. For more information on how to join please contact Becky Hamshar (503) 369-2199.

Lions Club – St. Helens meets on the first and third Mondays of every month at 6:30pm at the Warren Country Inn. For more information, contact Bob Wines (503) 366-4258.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life meets every second Tuesday of the month, from 7:30-8:30pm at the Department of Human Services, Conference Room A.
Columbia Rotary Club meets every Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00pm at the CCMH Creekside Center (behind Wal-Mart) located at 58646 McNulty Way. Please be our guest.

Toastmasters of Columbia County – Meets every Thursday at 12:05 pm to 1:05 pm at Warren Country Inn located at 56575 Columbia River Hwy – For more information contact Harry Maurer at (503) 750-3741.

The Kiwanis Club of St. Helens meets every Thursday at 12:00 pm at the Elks Club located above N 6th street on Belton Road. We always have an interesting program, and the public is always invited to our meetings.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Scappoose # 4490 - Meets on the 2^nd and 4^th Thursday at 7:00 pm at the Village Inn in St Helen's. New members welcome. For more information contact Karen at sanderskm52@yahoo.com and/or (503) 410-9929.

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Jan 03 St Helens Annual Columbia County Fair Coronation. At the Columbia County Event Complex (Fairgrounds). For more information call: 503-397-4231.

Jan 11 St Helens Richardson’s Furniture Relay for Life team will be kicking off their 2009 fundraising with a Bunco Game at Richardson’s Furniture on Sunday. Instructions start at 1:30pm and the game at 2:00pm.    The cost of entry is $20 and 100% of the proceeds goes to the American Cancer Society.    For Sign-Up call: (503) 397-1329.    Lots of prizes and it should be a good time for a fantastic cause.   Refreshments will be supplied by the Richardson’s Team.

Jan 12 St Helens Veterans of Foreign Wars Fred Clendening Post 1440 Meetings – Men’s and Women’s meetings on the same night, but different locations from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Men’s meeting is at Elks Lodge at 350 Belton Road, St Helens
Ladies Auxiliary meeting at Moose Lodge, 56870 Old Portland Road, St Helens

Contact Sharon Lemrick 503-397-7781 for more information.

Jan 15 St Helens CASA Training 6:00 -7:00pm at the Columbia Learning Center at375 S 18^th. For more information call 503-366-4133.

Jan 16 St Helens St Helens Senior Center Crab Feed. Annual crab feed from noon to 4:00 PM At the Senior Center 375 S. 15^th Street.

Jan 17 St Helens The St Helens Elks lodge #1999 is conducting their 53rd annual Hoop Shoot at St Helens High School on Saturday, January 17^th. Registration begins at 10:00 am. There are no costs to register or compete. To be eligible you must be between the ages of 8 and 13, boys and girls shoot separately of one another and, they have to go to school in Columbia County. Contact: Rich Crandall at (503) 397-5454.

Jan 19 St Helens St Helens Band Patrons Presents Brumbaugh and Music Scholarships Big Band Benefit Concert.   Featuring the Providence Stage Band and the St. Helens High School Jazz Band on Monday at 7:30pm at the St. Helens High Olmscheid Auditorium.    Tickets are available at the door or you can advance purchase at St. Helens Book Shop, Mr. Joe’s Coffee Café, Richardson’s Furniture and Semling’s Pharmacy.   Adults $12, Seniors $10, Students $5.   Each ticket carries a complimentary Dessert Coupon from our St. Helens High School Band Gold sponsor – “The Dockside” Restaurant.

Jan 20 St Helens Sacagawea Health Center cordially invites you to enjoy lunch and a tour of Sacagawea Health Center:   Columbia County’s first school-based health center.   Tuesday from 11:30am to 1:00pm at 1060 Eisenschmidt Lane, St Helens.   Kindly RSVP to 503-397-4651 xt 221 or sford@chdpublichealth.com by January 16^th.    ** Bring your business card as your entry in the raffle **

Jan 22 St Helens Master Gardener Chapter Meeting and Graduation – Thursday at 6:30pm at the Loo Witt room at St Helens High School. Speaker: Sam Chan. Topic: Invasive Species. The event is free and the public is invited.

Jan 23 St Helens International Order of the Rainbow for Girls will be collecting pop cans from January 23rd through February 15.   The purpose of the fundraiser is to purchasing cleaning and other supplies for the Children’s Cancer Associations Caring Cabin which is located in Pacific City, OR. For more information about the Caring Cabin and its purpose we encourage a visit to www.childrenscancerassociation.org. Worthy Advisor-elect, Amanda Hatch, will be spearheading the efforts to raise funds for this worthwhile cause. If you would like a pick up of your cans please call 503-369-2199 and talk with Becky. Please help support our youth in this great fundraiser. (Amanda has chosen to help this organization as her terms service project because her older brother was diagnosed with Leukemia and has received much needed support from their staff and volunteers.)

Jan 27 St Helens St Helens School District will be offering support and opportunities for everyone.   This is a great opportunity for our community and has come at an opportune time.   There are more superb courses/classes coming in the future.   Student Classes Start January 27^th.   For more information contact Jennifer Quinlin at 503-366-7316.

Jan 31 St Helens Eisenschmidt Pool Community Event from 6:00 to 9:00pm. FREE Event to the public - FREE FOOD, FUN & SWIMMING.   Sponsored by Preheim Computers, St. Helens Community Foundation, and the Lazarus Project.

Jan 31 St Helens The 3rd Annual Chinese New Year Storytime is Saturday at 1:00 pm at the St. Helens Library. The Chinese New Year officially begins five days prior on the 26th, when we will enter the Year of the Ox! The Chinese New Year is the oldest and most important festival in China. It coincides with the Lunar New Year and is typically celebrated with loud fireworks and lots of red! The festivities are meant to bring luck, happiness, health, and wealth in the upcoming year. Festivities will include traditional Chinese stories, crafts, and the giving of lucky red packets bearing gifts.

Jan 31 St Helens Head Start is having a Spaghetti Feed at Moose Lodge. Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Tickets are available at the door. $4 for kids (2-12 years old), $6 for adults, $20 for a family of 5 or more.    They will be having a Silent Auction as well.    For more information, Contact (503) 397-4114.

Feb 01 Scappoose Scappoose Cinema Super Bowl Event from 3-7:30pm - Sunday, February 1st (Pittsburgh Steelers & Arizona Cardinals) Bring your family and friends to watch the Super Bowl on the Big Screen @ Scappoose Cinema 7.   Free to watch, All sorts of goodies for you, Pizza, Hotdogs, Nacho's, Pretzels, And more...This event will be staffed & the goodies will be brought to you.   Just like home, but Better!

Feb 03 St Helens Insurance Services NW will be hosting an After Hours event to highlight “The American Family Drawings” By Norman Rockwell. Tuesday, from 3:00 to 7:00pm at 1620 Columbia Blvd. St. Helens, OR. An exhibition of limited edition prints of black and white drawings depicting various aspects of American family life during the 1950’s and 60’s. The depicted scenes are an affirmation of the family values embraced by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and are organized and circulated by Massachusetts Mutual on behalf of its Brokers/Agents. Contact: Ken Gates (503) 397-0123.

Feb 05 Clatskanie Columbia County Emergency Management will hold a series of citizen emergency preparedness presentations throughout the county in February and March at 7:00pm.    The sessions are free and open to the public. For questions, please contact Columbia County Emergency Management at 503-366-3930.
The purpose of these community presentations is to spur citizens and their families to be ready to help themselves and their neighbors when the next disaster hits. In addition the presentations will give emergency management officials the opportunity to explain the limitations of local governments and emergency responders. Local law enforcement, fire and citizen response groups have been invited to the to discuss their roles and responsibilities. These sessions will build upon a similar presentation given in Vernonia in November.

Clatskanie--February 5th at the Clatskanie School District Office, 555 SW Bryant Street

Feb 07 St Helens Columbia Humane Society Rabies Vaccination Clinic.   Saturday from 12:00 to 3:00pm located at 2084 Oregon Street, St. Helens. Fees: Rabies Vaccination $7.50, Dogs DHLPP $13.50, Cats FVRCP-Leukemia $22.50, Microchip $20.00, County Dog Licensing will be available for $30, $12 if spayed/neutered.    Cash and checks only, please. Dogs must be on leashes, Cats must be in carriers.   Vaccinations provided and administered by Midway Veterinary Clinic.   For more information contact 503-397-4353.

Feb 07 Scappoose Scappoose High School Boosters presents the Taste of Columbia County Valentine Dance, Saturday from 6:00 to 11:00 pm at the The Olde School in St Helens, Oregon.   Tickets: $15 per person.   For more information call 503-396-2926.

Feb 09 St Helens Veterans of Foreign Wars Fred Clendening Post 1440 Meetings – Men’s and Women’s meetings on the same night, but different locations from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Men’s meeting is at Elks Lodge at 350 Belton Road, St Helens
Ladies Auxiliary meeting at Moose Lodge, 56870 Old Portland Road, St Helens

Contact Sharon Lemrick 503-397-7781 for more information.

Feb 15 Columbia City Valentine Tea & Historic Fashion Show at Caples House. –Sunday at 3:00. In 1859 the Territory of Oregon became the 33^rd state to join the Union. To help celebrate this sesquicentennial event Caples House is hosting a Tea and fashion show. Tickets are $25.00 each and seating is limited to 50. For more information visit www.capleshouse.com or contact Leslie at 503-397-5390.

Feb 18 St Helens Columbia County Emergency Management will hold a series of citizen emergency preparedness presentations throughout the county in February and March at 7:00pm.    The sessions are free and open to the public. For questions, please contact Columbia County Emergency Management at 503-366-3930.
The purpose of these community presentations is to spur citizens and their families to be ready to help themselves and their neighbors when the next disaster hits. In addition the presentations will give emergency management officials the opportunity to explain the limitations of local governments and emergency responders. Local law enforcement, fire and citizen response groups have been invited to the to discuss their roles and responsibilities. These sessions will build upon a similar presentation given in Vernonia in November.

St. Helens--February 18th at the Columbia County Courthouse Annex Room, 230 Strand

Feb 20 St Helens Amani Center Bunco Night Fundraiser.   Friday Night at Best Western Oak Meadows.   6:30 Bunco Lessons & Cocktail.    Tickets are $20, Purchase at SH Book Shop & Houlton Bakery.   Big Prizes.    Contact Darcy (503)366-4005.

Feb 21 St Helens Amani Center Bake. Bake Sale to Benefit Amani Center. Saturday from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Amani Center located at 36200 Pittsburg Road Suite D, St Helens. Contact Darcy (503)366-4005.

Feb 25 Scappoose Columbia County Emergency Management will hold a series of citizen emergency preparedness presentations throughout the county in February and March at 7:00pm.    The sessions are free and open to the public. For questions, please contact Columbia County Emergency Management at 503-366-3930.
The purpose of these community presentations is to spur citizens and their families to be ready to help themselves and their neighbors when the next disaster hits. In addition the presentations will give emergency management officials the opportunity to explain the limitations of local governments and emergency responders. Local law enforcement, fire and citizen response groups have been invited to the to discuss their roles and responsibilities. These sessions will build upon a similar presentation given in Vernonia in November.

Scappoose--February 25th at the Scappoose City Hall, 33568 East Columbia Avenue

Feb 25 Scappoose Columbia County 9^th Annual Bridal Guide for 2009. Spotlight Newspaper will be inserting the guide in their February 25^th edition.    The guide will be in full color and contain local articles, wedding planning tips, worksheets and more.   Advertising space available call Dallas or Linda at 503-543-6387.

Feb 26 Scappoose South Columbia County Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony.    The event will be held at Scappoose Creek Inn, Thursday, February 26th from 7:00 to 9:00pm.    The dress is business casual with a desert/coffee service.   Tickets will be available in advance and at the door: $10 a ticket or $50 for a table of 6 people.   Contact: 503-397-0685.

Feb 28 St Helens American Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Post 42.   Have you been seeking a way to help support our troops and Veterans? Have you been looking for the right place to step up and be counted and counted upon? Looking for a good way to volunteer your time doing something meaningful for your community? Do you have leadership abilities that could help this Auxiliary Unit?. If you answered yes to even one of these question, we need your membership. A Meeting will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 28 on the 3rd floor of Avamere facility, located at 2400 Gable Road, St Helens, OR. to sign members for a new Columbia County, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Post 42. Contact, Sharon Lemrick 503-397-7781     Email: ladylemrick@q.com

Mar 01 St Helens 9^th Annual Columbia County Bridal Show on Sunday from Noon-4:00pm - Fashion Show at 2:00 pm at the Buccini Hall   165 South 14^th Street, St Helens.   Free Admission, and prize give-a-ways. Information, vendors, volunteers: Contact: Leslie McKay at Country Florals (503) 543-7395 or email Countryflorals@aol.com or Peggy Crisp at Peggy Jo’s Cakes (503) 366-4002

Mar 04 Rainier Columbia County Emergency Management will hold a series of citizen emergency preparedness presentations throughout the county in February and March at 7:00pm.    The sessions are free and open to the public. For questions, please contact Columbia County Emergency Management at 503-366-3930.
The purpose of these community presentations is to spur citizens and their families to be ready to help themselves and their neighbors when the next disaster hits. In addition the presentations will give emergency management officials the opportunity to explain the limitations of local governments and emergency responders. Local law enforcement, fire and citizen response groups have been invited to the to discuss their roles and responsibilities. These sessions will build upon a similar presentation given in Vernonia in November.

Rainier--March 4th at the Rainier School District Office, 28168 Old Rainier Road

Mar 06 WorkSource Northwest Oregon invites you to attend a local workshop to learn more about Apprenticeship Programs in the Building Trades, Friday from 10:00am to 12:00pm at St. Helens High School Auditorium, 2375 Gable Road, St. Helens, Oregon. Call 503-397-6495 to reserve your seat.   Coordinators from the following building trades may be on hand, depending on availability: Boilermakers, Bricklayers, Carpenters, Cement Masons, Dry Wall, Electricians, Floor Coverers, Glassworkers, Insulators, Ironworkers, Laborers, Millwrights, Operating Engineers, Outside Linemen, Painters, Plumbers/Steamfitters, Roofers, Sheetmetal/HVAC, Sprinkler Fitters.

Mar 09 St Helens Veterans of Foreign Wars Fred Clendening Post 1440 Meetings – Men’s and Women’s meetings on the same night, but different locations from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Men’s meeting is at Elks Lodge at 350 Belton Road, St Helens
Ladies Auxiliary meeting at Moose Lodge, 56870 Old Portland Road, St Helens

Contact Sharon Lemrick 503-397-7781 for more information.

Mar 11 Columbia City Columbia County Emergency Management will hold a series of citizen emergency preparedness presentations throughout the county in February and March at 7:00pm.    The sessions are free and open to the public. For questions, please contact Columbia County Emergency Management at 503-366-3930.
The purpose of these community presentations is to spur citizens and their families to be ready to help themselves and their neighbors when the next disaster hits. In addition the presentations will give emergency management officials the opportunity to explain the limitations of local governments and emergency responders. Local law enforcement, fire and citizen response groups have been invited to the to discuss their roles and responsibilities. These sessions will build upon a similar presentation given in Vernonia in November.

Columbia City--March 11th at the Columbia City Hall, 1840 Second Street

Mar 11 St Helens First United Methodist Church will be hosting a preventive health event for local residents. The event is being offered by Life Line Screening and will take place at First United Methodist Church on March 11th, 2009. Life Line Screening is the nation’s leading provider of community-based preventive screenings and scans for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries, which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms, which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease; and atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat), which is closely tied to stroke risk.

All five affordable, non-invasive, painless vascular screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Register for a Stroke, Vascular Disease, Osteoporosis and Heart Rhythm Package for $149. You must pre-register for the screenings. Appointments are limited, so sign up now by calling 1-888-653-6441, or visit Life Line Screening’s website at www.lifelinescreening.com.

Mar 13 St Helens The Third Annual Empty Bowls event will be held at the St. Helens Senior Center, 375 S. 15th Street. Tickets are available for $10 at Houlton Bakery, the St. Helens Book Shop and at the office of the Commission on Children and Families in the county courthouse. Fight hunger, promote the arts and get involved in your community. Join members of the CCCCF on Friday, March 13th, from 5 PM to 7 PM for a simple meal of soup and bread and keep the handcrafted bowl as a reminder of hunger in the world.    All proceeds will go to the Columbia Pacific Food Bank and all donations are welcome.

Mar 14 St Helens Columbia Humane Society will be Co-Hosting an Animal adoption and awareness event as part of a St. Helens Senior Student project. It will be located at the Columbia City Community Hall on March 14th from 4-6 pm. There will be a raffle held for a one night stay at the Hotel Monico in the deluxe room. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance or at the Columbia Humane Society. There will be donation boxes available for whoever would like to contribute cat/dog food to the shelter as well. For more information please contact the shelter at 503-397-4353.

Mar 14 St Helens Casino Night – Hosted by the Columbia County Rotary on Saturday, March 14 from 6:30pm – 10:30pm at the St. Helens Elks Lodge. This year the Elks chef will prepare for you a choice of tender Prime Rib or Fresh Baked Salmon.   Price per dinner is $35.00 which includes $50 in scripts for your choice of games: Let ‘em Ride; Twenty-one or Craps.   Come dressed as your favorite Gangster or just you.   There are only 250 tickets available.   The best part is all proceeds go directly to the Rotary’s local vocational scholarship and the international student programs.   For more information and ticket sales, contact Bruce Shoemaker at (503) 397-2341.

Mar 17 Vernonia St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Annual Event.
Contact: Pat Knight (503) 429-6081

Mar 21 Clatskanie Columbia Humane Society is having its quarterly Rabies Clinic in Clatskanie OR, on March 21st from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Johnsons Feed.(first business on the right). Columbia County Animal Control will also be offering Licensing and waving late fees. For questions or inquiries please call Columbia Humane Society at 503-397-4353.

Mar 28 Scappoose Annual Salmon Derby held by Scappoose Sports Boosters. *** NOTE: Due to Spring Chinook Forecasting, this year's derby will be a combination Salmon/Sturgeon tournament in which you may enter both species. Please see rules to note any changes. *** http://www.scappoosespringchinookderby.com/index.htm

Mar 31 Rainier Women’s Resource Center is having a fundraising cocktail hour hosted by El Tapatio for “The Faces Of Domestic Violence” on March 31^st from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Please RSVP by March 25^th for more information contact Jessica Halberg at 503-397-7110

Apr 01 St Helens Columbia River PUD GLOW Booksale at the PUD office in Deer Island.   April 1^st through April 30^th. Hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm.   Contact (503) 397-1844.

Apr 03 Scappoose Women’s Resource Center is having a fundraising luncheon at the Varsity Restaurant for “The Faces Of Domestic Violence” on April 3^rd from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Please RSVP by March 27^th for more information contact Jessica Halberg at 503-397-7110

Apr 07 St Helens St Helens Book Shop announces a special appearance by Benjamin Parzybok, local Portlander and author of Couch, on April 7 at 7:00pm at the St. Helens Book Shop. Benjamin will be reading from his Pacific Northwest couch-carrying odyssey of a novel, Couch. A discussion and signing will follow. Contact Luanne (503) 397-4917 for more information.

Apr 11 St Helens The 9^th Annual mEGGa Easter Egg Hunt at the Columbia County Event Complex (Fairgrounds). Gates open at 10:00am, Hunt starts at 11:00am Sharp ! There will be a petting zoo, pony rides, coloring contents, face painting, archer demonstration, Veggie Tales movies, horse & carriage rides, and special PRIZE eggs.

Apr 11 Vernonia Easter Egg Hunt at Hawkin’s Park. Always the Saturday before Easter.   The Easter Bunny attends and all kids get candy. Contact: (503) 429-6081.

Apr 13 St Helens Veterans of Foreign Wars Fred Clendening Post 1440 Meetings – Men’s and Women’s meetings on the same night, but different locations from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Men’s meeting is at Elks Lodge at 350 Belton Road, St Helens
Ladies Auxiliary meeting at Moose Lodge, 56870 Old Portland Road, St Helens

Contact Sharon Lemrick 503-397-7781 for more information.

Apr 16 St Helens Join Columbia County Christian School for an evening of song, Scripture, prayer and patriotic reflection as we present our Spring music program "WITH LOVE FOR GOD AND OUR COUNTRY" Thursday, April 16, @ 6:30PM in the WCF Sanctuary. WCF/CCCS is located at 56523 Columbia River Hwy. in Warren. For further information please call 503-366-9209

Apr 17 St Helens ShoeString Community Players present THE HILARIOUS HILLBILLY MASSACRE a mystery ala carte by Peter DePietro in cooperation with Samuel French, Inc.   ShoeString Community Players (SSCP) will be holding this diner theatre, on April 17th, 18th, 24th, and 25th at 6:30pm, at the Yankton Grange, 33065 Pittsburg Road, St. Helens, Oregon, next to the Yankton Arthur Academy.    Tickets will go on sale April 2nd at The St. Helens Book Shop at 58527 Columbia River Highway, The Buzz Hair Salon at 139 N 21st Street, and www.sscpmusicals.com with PayPal. Tickets are $20 each and include admission and dinner. Seating will be limited, so get your tickets early.

This play is for adult audiences. All tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be available at the door. For more information browse www.sscpmusicals.com or contact: Shannon Vaerewyck, phone 503-366-1312.

Apr 18 St Helens Earth Day Story Time at the Library. For more information or to verify storytimes, call the Children’s librarian at 503-397-4544.

Apr 18 St Helens Rummage sale to raise funds for Creekside Jr. Academy. Saturday, April 18 from 7:30 - 4:00 the parents of Creekside are hosting a rummage, bake and Krispy Kreme sale at the St. Helens High School Commons.   Funds will be used to replace the flooring at the school.

Apr 19 St Helens St. Helens Senior Center Strawberry Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, April 19, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm ... includes pancakes, strawberries, whipped cream, ham, scrambled eggs, coffee, tea, or water, and diabetic syrup on request. Tickets: $5 .. purchase tickets ahead of time or at door.    St. Helens Senior Center, 375 S. 15th Street (503) 397-3377

Apr 21 St Helens St Helens Federal Community Credit Union is having a Budget Seminar at the Best Western Oak Meadows Inn on April 21, 2009.   Our Financial Educator Can Help! ·Create budgets to organize finances; Discuss options for attacking debt;·Rebuild your credit;·Budgeting for retirement;·Reviewing personal credit reports;·Build supplemental & emergency savings accounts. Plus, Much MORE! Please RSVP to 503.366.6333 or marketing@shcu.org by Friday, April 17, 2009.

Apr 22 St Helens Worksource Oregon Employment Department’s and MTC Work’s Job Fair from 1:00 to 4:00pm. Sponsored by MTC Works and Worksource Oregon Employment Dept, if any business would like to have a table at this event please contact MTC Works at (503) 397-6495 or Worksource Oregon Employment Dept. at (503) 397-4995.   Don’t miss this great chance to highlight your business and see many great job seekers in one location. We would love to have as many local employers there as possible!!

Apr 22 Clatskanie National Weather Service, Weather Spotter Training, Wednesday, April 22^nd from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the Clatskanie School District Board Room located at 555 SW Bryant St, Clatskanie, OR 97016.

Apr 25 St Helens Columbia County Master Gardener Association 14th Annual Spring Garden Fair, April 25th from 9:00am to 3:00pm at the St Helens High School Commons, 2375 Gable Road, St Helens.    Free Parking, Free Admission, ATM on site, shop indoors & out.   Fifty varieties of tomatoes available.   Dozens of local vendors will offer annuals, trees, perennials, shrubs, trellises, garden art, vegetables, ceramics, herbs, containers, hanging baskets and more. Raffle tickets on sale now for $1 from many Master Gardeners and at the OSU Extension Service in St. Helens.   www.columbiacountymastergardeners.org    For more information contact Gail Martyn (503) 397-5537.Or OSU Extension office at 503-397-3462

Apr 25 St Helens, Scappoose, Columbia City Spring Clean-Up Event. Saturday, from 9:00am-3:00pm at the following locations: St. Helens High School, Scappoose High School and Columbia City School. Sponsored by SCC Chamber & Scappoose Community Club.

Apr 26 St Helens Join Chef Hammond and the Wild Currant Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 4:00pm and enjoy the comforts of our delicious dinner that features Southern-style favorites like mouth-watering Pork Loin stuffed with Sausage and served with Pan Gravy served up with Smothered Chicken and onions, Warm Red Cabbage Salad, Honey Glazed Carrots and Turnips, Potato Dumplings, Cornbread Dressing, Baked Asparagus Parmesan, Granny Rolls, Pickles and Relishes, Coffee, Ice Tea and water.    Let’s not forget the Dessert!! Fudge Pie and Applesauce Raisin Cake, RESERVATIONS ONLY – spaces are limited. $35.00 per person.   201 S. 1st Street, St Helens, call 503-366-9099.

Apr 26 St Helens 4-H Club Fundraiser- Hill Top Wranglers.    Spaghetti Feed at The Klondike on Sunday April 26th The 4-H Club "Hill Top Wranglers" is earning money for their club for supplies and fees for the upcoming Fair season. Starting at 4:00pm, ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for kids under 10, 1 free ticket for a purchase of 5 or more. Tickets can be pre-purchased at the Klondike, or at the door the day of the event.    Klondike Restaurant and Bar located in Olde Town at 71 Cowlitz St., St. Helens, OR 97051.   For more information contact Roni Bartlett at 503-366-2634.

Apr 26 St Helens Columbia Humane Society presents Alley Cat Bowl on Sunday, April 26 from 1:00 to 3:00pm at Oregon Trail Lanes, 735 S. Columbia River Hwy.   $11 per person, includes shoe rental, 2 hours of open bowling, 1 soft drink, and free homemade snacks. Prizes for special scores, Door Prizes, Raffles.   Purchase tickets at Oregon Trail Lanes by April 24.

May 01 Scappoose Rose Valley Assisted Living Community & Cottages is collecting donations of animal supplies throughout the month of May to support the Columbia Humane Society.    When you make a donation at Rose Valley, sign up and you could win dinner for two on the Portland Spirit.    Suggested Items include: Cat/Kitten Food, Dog/Puppy Food, Cat/Dog treats, Cat/Dog toys, Cash Donations.    For more information call 503-543-4646.    Drop Donations at 33800 SE Frederick Street, Scappoose, OR 97056.

May 02 Warren 5^th Annual Rip Roaring, “Old–time” Auction, May 2^nd from 4:00 to 9:00pm. Proceeds from the event benefit the Columbia County Christen School Operating Fund.   Located at the Warren Community Fellowship auditorium, 56523 Columbia River Hwy.    Hosted by Dave Arthur from 104.1 The Fish & Myron Smiens.   Free Admission to event and a Barrel of Fun! Live bidding, silent auction & raffle drawings between 4:00pm and 7:00pm.    Dinner tickets $10 each or table of 8 for $200 (includes one raffle ticket for Live Auction).   Dinner served from 5:00pm to 6:45pm. Raffle tickets 1/$5, 3/$10, 5/$15.     For More Information, Contact Genet Smiens at 503-366-1137 or Rachel Bair at (503) 397-0356.

May 02 St Helens Columbia Humane Society is hosting a Spaghetti feed at the St. Helens Moose Lodge on 57317 Old Portland Rd. St. Helens, on May 2 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. The cost is $5/person, includes Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Green Salad, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Dessert.   Proceeds benefit the Columbia Humane Society. There will also be Raffle and door Prizes! For more information call 503-397-4353 or e-mail chs_director@opusnet.com

May 02 Rainier Rainier Marina “Indoor” Market will open again on Saturday May 2nd, and will be open every Saturday through December 19th. Located at 115 East A Street in Rainier, the market is the only covered Saturday market in the area. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm every Saturday, excluding Saturday July 4. The market features, fresh local produce, fruit and berries, plants, garden art and decor, photography, pottery, variety of food vendors, gourmet foods, jerky and smoked salmon, espresso coffees and beverages, gourmet hot dogs, smoked salmon chowder, local artists and authors, hand crafted jewelry and gifts. Grand Opening includes FREE HOT DOGS to the first 50 people. FREE horse & buggy rides.
This year Rainier Marina Market is opening a new food court area, with customer seating and several new food vendors including gourmet hot dogs and smoked salmon chowder. Contact: Sue Drummond sdrummond@iinet.com (503) 556-1220. www.rainiermarinamarket.com

May 03 St Helens 2009 Wildfire Awareness Week – Defensible Space Challenge May 3-9, 2009 Columbia River Fire and Rescue and Oregon Department of Forestry, Columbia City Unit Challenge home and property owners to create a defensible space.   Help protect your home and property.    Complete contest rules and entry forms are available at CRF&R or online at crfr.com.    For more information about the Defensible Space Challenge or to schedule a free home risk assessment, contact Hyla Ridenour at (503) 397-2990 or Kelly Niles at (503) 397-2636 or visit us online at www.crfr.com .

May 05 St Helens St Helens Community School 2008-2009 Adult Classes.      Five week series, Personal Finance with Adam Sommers.   Develop an understanding of money management and your personal financial situation.   Each class will discuss different subject matter including: Investments, Retirement, Education, Savings, Budgeting, Taxes, Debt Management, and more. Participants may register for one class or the whole series. This class is free of charge.     Classes are Tuesdays, May 5 through June 2, 2009 from 5:30 to 7:00pm at the St Helens Middle School-Library at 354 N. 15^th Street, St. Helens, OR 97051.   For more information or to register, please visit www.sthelens.k12.or.us.   Contact Scott Patterson, SHCS Site Manager at 503-366-7316.

May 07 St Helens Announcing the Columbia Pregnancy Center’s fourth Annual Fundraising Banquet. The banquet will be held Thursday at 6:30pm, in Buccini Hall at St Frederick’s Catholic Church. Clients from the community will also share the impact that the Columbia Pregnancy Center has had on their lives, while volunteers, staff and board members share their side of the story. The funds raised through the Banquet will be used to support the center as it begins preparations to begin an abstinence program that will reach into the community.   If you would like to sponsor a table for $250.00 and/or hostess a table, donate an item or service for the silent auction, attend the banquet, or would like more information, please call Caroline at (503) 397-6047.

May 09 Rainier Rainier Marina “Indoor” open every Saturday through December 19th. Located at 115 East A Street in Rainier, the market is the only covered Saturday market in the area. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm every Saturday, excluding Saturday July 4. The market features, fresh local produce, fruit and berries, plants, garden art and decor, photography, pottery, variety of food vendors, gourmet foods, jerky and smoked salmon, espresso coffees and beverages, gourmet hot dogs, smoked salmon chowder, local artists and authors, hand crafted jewelry and gifts. Special Event: FREE Carnations to the first 50 mothers.
This year Rainier Marina Market is opening a new food court area, with customer seating and several new food vendors including gourmet hot dogs and smoked salmon chowder. Contact: Sue Drummond sdrummond@iinet.com (503) 556-1220. www.rainiermarinamarket.com

May 09 St Helens Letter Carriers Food Drive, Saturday, May 9. Look for a yellow, plastic food drive bag to be in your mailbox during the first week of May.
Place non perishable food donations by your mailbox on the morning of Saturday, May 9, for the National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive.
This food benefits Columbia Pacific Food Bank and stays in the community where it is collected. Any questions, contact Laury Lapping at Columbia Pacific Food Bank, 503-397-9708

May 09 St Helens St Helens Sports Boosters Invites you to attend our 10th Annual “Lite Up The Nite” Auction & Dance. Support Our Students! May 9th from 7:00pm to 11:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm, table decorating during the day).   It will be at the Columbia County Fairgrounds.   Tickets are only $15 each in advance ($20 at the door). Free Sandwiches, Salad and Starch.   Dancing from 9:00 to 11:00pm. Over 100 items available for silent auction from 7:00 to 9:00pm, including sports tickets, art-work, trips, golf outings and more!.   Free Beer and Wine Tasting until 9:00pm or we run out! (no host bar also available) Must be 21 Years Old to Attend.   Call Johneta Johnson at 503-397-2292 or High School at 503-397-7447.

May 10 Vernonia Make Vernonia Shine Day / Earth Day-Oregon 150 year Celebration. Yearly clean-up day as part of Vernonia Pride ~ Local Beautification Committee. Dates Subject to Change.   www.vernoniachamber.org

May 10 St Helens Sunday Supper at Wild Currant, May 10, 2009 (Mothers Day)
Menu: Pineapple and Cola Glazed Baked Sugar-Cured Ham, Pan Fried Chicken, Asparagus Vinaigrette, Potato Salad, Corn Pudding, Peas and Mushrooms, Granny Rolls, Pickles and Relishes, Fresh Coconut Cake, Chocolate Charlotte Russe, Coffee, Iced Tea **Other beverages available for purchase**    1st Seating – 1 p.m./$35.00 * 2nd Seating – 4 p.m./$35.00

May 11 St Helens Veterans of Foreign Wars Fred Clendening Post 1440 Meetings – Men’s and Women’s meetings on the same night, but different locations from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Men’s meeting is at Elks Lodge at 350 Belton Road, St Helens
Ladies Auxiliary meeting at Moose Lodge, 56870 Old Portland Road, St Helens

Contact Sharon Lemrick 503-397-7781 for more information.

May 16 St Helens Sacagawea Health Center 7th Annual Touch the Heart of A Child. Auction & Benefit will be held at the "Old School" located at 251 St Helens Street, St Helens at 5:00pm. This exciting show always features a little bit of everything for everybody, Pottery, Sculpture, Paintings, Jewelry Glass work, all from prominent artists from around the country as well as the wonderful artists we have locally. Tickets can be purchased at The St. Helens Book Store, the St. Helens Credit Union (customer service desk) and the Sacagawea Health center.   Tickets (per person) $30 in advance or $35 at the door.   For more ticket information call 503-366-7687. All proceeds benefit Sacagawea Health Center, a project of St. Helens Student Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, in collaboration with Legacy Health System, Columbia Community Mental Health and St. Helens School District.

May 16 Scappoose Farmers Market. Market hours are Saturday’s from 9:00 - 2:00pm. The market is located on 2^nd Street behind City Hall at Columbia Avenue and 2^nd street. (May 16 – Sep 26) Contact: Bill Blank (503) 543-3469.

May 16 Rainier Rainier Marina “Indoor” open every Saturday through December 19th. Located at 115 East A Street in Rainier, the market is the only covered Saturday market in the area. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm every Saturday, excluding Saturday July 4. The market features, fresh local produce, fruit and berries, plants, garden art and decor, photography, pottery, variety of food vendors, gourmet foods, jerky and smoked salmon, espresso coffees and beverages, gourmet hot dogs, smoked salmon chowder, local artists and authors, hand crafted jewelry and gifts. Special Event: Food Court Celebration, Drawing every hour for free food from vendors.
This year Rainier Marina Market is opening a new food court area, with customer seating and several new food vendors including gourmet hot dogs and smoked salmon chowder. Contact: Sue Drummond sdrummond@iinet.com (503) 556-1220. www.rainiermarinamarket.com

May 16 St Helens Race Against Child Abuse (5k Fun Run & 1 Mile Walk) Saturday, May 16th at 9:00am.   This new tradition is a great way for our community to come together and show their support during Child Abuse Awareness month (This year we are holding the Race in May but look for it in April next year!). Participants of all ages come together to run or stroll around our downtown Saint Helens course in support of the Amani Center. Event t-shirts are included in the price of pre-registration! People registering the day of the event may not receive t-shirts.    Race forms are at the Chamber or you may also find them on our website, www.amanicenter.org , or at our the Amani Center office.   If people are obtaining Race forms on the Amani Center website, they will go to Fundraisers tab (at the bottom of the page is the Race Against Child Abuse). The Registration and Waiver can be printed off and filled out. They can then mail in the forms with a check, drop off the forms with a check or pay by credit card here at our office, or pay with PayPal on our website (they will still need to mail or drop off the Registration & Waiver forms). The Amani Center PayPal link is located in our website, on the right, in the pink column.   Hope to see you! Together we will make a memory that will last a lifetime!   Contact Darcy at the Amani Center (503)366-4005.

May 17 St Helens Richardson's Furniture Bunco Fundraiser on May 17th, 2009.    Lessons at 1:45pm, Game starts at 2:00pm. $20.00 Buy-In.   Location: 2015 Columbia Blvd.   To sign up, call: Dani or Chris at 503-397-1329 Fundraiser benefitting the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

May 23 Rainier Rainier Marina “Indoor” open every Saturday through December 19th. Located at 115 East A Street in Rainier, the market is the only covered Saturday market in the area. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm every Saturday, excluding Saturday July 4. The market features, fresh local produce, fruit and berries, plants, garden art and decor, photography, pottery, variety of food vendors, gourmet foods, jerky and smoked salmon, espresso coffees and beverages, gourmet hot dogs, smoked salmon chowder, local artists and authors, hand crafted jewelry and gifts. Special Event: Veterans Salute and Celebration.
This year Rainier Marina Market is opening a new food court area, with customer seating and several new food vendors including gourmet hot dogs and smoked salmon chowder. Contact: Sue Drummond sdrummond@iinet.com (503) 556-1220. www.rainiermarinamarket.com

May 23 Scappoose Farmers Market. Market hours are Saturday’s from 9:00 - 2:00pm.     The market is located on 2^nd Street behind City Hall at Columbia Avenue and 2^nd street. (May 16 – Sep 26) Contact: Bill Blank (503) 543-3469.

May 25 Clatskanie Memorial Day Breakfast & Services. The local veteran’s organizations are in charge of the annual Memorial Day observance here, which include a community breakfast at the American Legion Hall, services honoring veterans at Maplewood Cemetery and the “Avenue of the Flags” at Murray Hill Cemetery, a patriotic parade down Nehalem Street which culminates at the Nehalem Street bridge, where those soldiers who died at sea are honored from the bridge.

May 30 Rainier Rainier Marina “Indoor” open every Saturday through December 19th. Located at 115 East A Street in Rainier, the market is the only covered Saturday market in the area. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm every Saturday, excluding Saturday July 4. The market features, fresh local produce, fruit and berries, plants, garden art and decor, photography, pottery, variety of food vendors, gourmet foods, jerky and smoked salmon, espresso coffees and beverages, gourmet hot dogs, smoked salmon chowder, local artists and authors, hand crafted jewelry and gifts. Special Event: Free pansy to first 50 adults.
This year Rainier Marina Market is opening a new food court area, with customer seating and several new food vendors including gourmet hot dogs and smoked salmon chowder. Contact: Sue Drummond sdrummond@iinet.com (503) 556-1220. www.rainiermarinamarket.com

May 30 Scappoose Farmers Market. Market hours are Saturday’s from 9:00 - 2:00pm. The market is located on 2^nd Street behind City Hall at Columbia Avenue and 2^nd street. (May 16 – Sep 26) Contact: Bill Blank (503) 543-3469.

May 30 Rainier A Concert by Columbia Chorale of Oregon, In Celebration of Spring, under the direction of Maestro Ryan Heller, presents Durufle’s “Requiem” and other selections, Saturday, May 30^th at 7:30pm at Rainier High School, featuring Rainier School District Choirs at 28170 Old Rainier Rd., Rainier, OR 97048. Advance tickets available at www.sthelensbookshop.com, Houlton Bakery, Flowers N Fluff.    Adults $10, Students and Seniors $5.

May 31 St Helens A Concert by Columbia Chorale of Oregon, In Celebration of Spring, under the direction of Maestro Ryan Heller, presents Durufle’s “Requiem” and other selections, Sunday, May 31st at 3:00pm at St. Helens High School, Olmscheid Auditorium, featuring the Arthur Academy Choirs at 2375 Gable Road, St. Helens, OR 97051.   Advance tickets available at www.sthelensbookshop.com, Houlton Bakery, Flowers N Fluff.   Adults $10, Students and Seniors $5.

Jun 04 St Helens St Helens Community School.    Welcome Parents, Families and Community Members.   You and your family are cordially invited to the St Helens Community School Showcase.   Please join us for a celebration of our Spring Session with a delectable dinner brought to us by our very own community school Cooking Club and St. Helens High School Catering class. Entertainment for the evening will include a slideshow, raffle and performances from various community school clubs.    This is your opportunity to see and experience what our community’s youth are learning at St Helens Community School.    Event located at St Helens Middle School Cafeteria, 354 N. 15^th Avenue, St Helens, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.    For more information contact:   SHCS Site Director 503-366-7316.

Jun 04 Columbia City Fleet Day at Caples House Museum June 4, 2009 - 11 am to 3 pm
Enjoy a day by the Columbia River watching the ships come in for the Rose Festival. Explore a pioneer house museum and shop for crafts at the Country Store.

A lunch of ham, salad, assorted vegetables and fruits, fresh bread, and strawberry shortcake will be served buffet style. Refresh yourself with lemonade, iced tea or coffee on the porch of the Knapp Center. Ring the Caples family’s bell when the ships go by! Tickets are $15 per person and can be ordered at events@capleshouse.com or by calling (503) 397-5390.

Jun 06 Rainier Rainier Marina “Indoor” open every Saturday through December 19th. Located at 115 East A Street in Rainier, the market is the only covered Saturday market in the area. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm every Saturday, excluding Saturday July 4. The market features, fresh local produce, fruit and berries, plants, garden art and decor, photography, pottery, variety of food vendors, gourmet foods, jerky and smoked salmon, espresso coffees and beverages, gourmet hot dogs, smoked salmon chowder, local artists and authors, hand crafted jewelry and gifts. Special Event: Hypertufa demonstration and class with Val Olson.
This year Rainier Marina Market is opening a new food court area, with customer seating and several new food vendors including gourmet hot dogs and smoked salmon chowder. Contact: Sue Drummond sdrummond@iinet.com (503) 556-1220. www.rainiermarinamarket.com

Jun 06 Scappoose Farmers Market. Market hours are Saturday’s from 9:00 - 2:00pm. The market is located on 2^nd Street behind City Hall at Columbia Avenue and 2^nd street. (May 16 – Sep 26) Contact: Bill Blank (503) 543-3469.

Jun 08 St Helens Veterans of Foreign Wars Fred Clendening Post 1440 Meetings – Men’s and Women’s meetings on the same night, but different locations from 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Men’s meeting is at Elks Lodge at 350 Belton Road, St Helens
Ladies Auxiliary meeting at Moose Lodge, 56870 Old Portland Road, St Helens

Contact Sharon Lemrick 503-397-7781 for more information.

Jun 11 St Helens 13 Nights on the River concert at the amphitheater in Columbia View Park in Olde Towne St. Helens from 6:00pm to 9:00pm (6/11–9/3) www.13nightsontheriver.com

Jun 11 St Helens Open-Air Market. Thursday’s next to the Columbia County Courthouse in Olde Town. Market hours are 4:00pm to 9:00pm or when the “13 Nights on the River” concert is over. There will be food, unique gifts, jewelry and more (6/11-9/3) Contact: Curt Nelson (503) 366-1641.

Jun 12 St Helens Free Sand Island Shuttle from the City docks in front of the Courthouse (Mainland) to the City docks at Sand Island available (Jun 12 – Aug 31)

Thurs/Fri Mainland Schedule: Every Hour from 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Thurs/Fri Sand Island Schedule: Every Hour from 4:30pm - 9:30pm
Sat Mainland Schedule: Every Hour from 8:00am - 10:00pm
Sat Sand Island Schedule: Every Hour from 8:30am - 10:30pm
Sun Mainland Schedule: Every Hour from 8:00am - 3:00pm
Sun Sand Island Schedule: Every Hour from 8:30am - 3:30pm

The boat is a 24 foot pontoon boat with room for 9 passengers. Anyone under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by parent, legal guardian or letter and adult 21 or more years old. No animals on shuttle. Questions should be directed to Skip Baker at City Hall at (503) 366-6272.

Jun 12 St Helens Friday Nite Movies on the River at the amphitheater in Columbia View Park in Olde Towne St. Helens and starts approx. 9:00pm. (6/12-9/4) www.13nightsontheriver.com

Jun 13 St Helens Columbia Humane Society Presents a Breakfast Fundraiser, $5.00 per person, all proceeds benefit Columbia Humane Society.   The menu consists of Eggs, Hash Browns, Bacon/Sausage, Toast, Coffee/Milk.   There will be door prizes and raffle.   Event will be held at the St Helens Moose Lodge, 57317 Old Portland Road, St Helens.   For more information contact (503) 397-4353.

Jun 13 St Helens Meadow Park Health and Specialty Care Center is holding a Big Yard Sale on June 13^th from 9:00am to 3:00pm.    Quality community donations will be sold at great prices.   Proceeds will benefit our residents in purchasing a milk shake machine.    Location: 75 Shore Drive (off Bradley Street across from Walgreens).   For more information contact Nikki Farmer (503) 397-2713.

Jun 13 Rainier Rainier Marina “Indoor” open every Saturday through December 19th. Located at 115 East A Street in Rainier, the market is the only covered Saturday market in the area. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm every Saturday, excluding Saturday July 4. The market features, fresh local produce, fruit and berries, plants, garden art and decor, photography, pottery, variety of food vendors, gourmet foods, jerky and smoked salmon, espresso coffees and beverages, gourmet hot dogs, smoked salmon chowder, local artists and authors, hand crafted jewelry and gifts. Special Event: Sidewalk Chalk art.   Kids will receive chalk and prizes.
This year Rainier Marina Market is opening a new food court area, with customer seating and several new food vendors including gourmet hot dogs and smoked salmon chowder. Contact: Sue Drummond sdrummond@iinet.com (503) 556-1220. www.rainiermarinamarket.com

Jun 13 Scappoose Farmers Market. Market hours are Saturday’s from 9:00 - 2:00pm. The market is located on 2^nd Street behind City Hall at Columbia Avenue and 2^nd street. (May 16 – Sep 26) Contact: Bill Blank (503) 543-3469.

Jun 16 St Helens The City of St. Helens is going to be honored once again to be a host port for the Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain this summer as they tour the Columbia River on their "Celebrating 20 Years of Changing People's Lives: 1989-2009 Tour", June 16th through 18th, 2009.   Set aside some time to see these magnificent vessels as they cruise the beautiful picturesque Columbia River. Their website includes spectacular pictures of their historic vessels and gives history on them.    For more information, visit the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport website and continue to visit them as they will be updating it as time goes by. http://www.historicalseaport.org/web/index.html

Jun 18 St Helens 13 Nights on the River concert at the amphitheater in Columbia View Park in Olde Towne St. Helens from 6:00pm to 9:00pm (6/11–9/3) www.13nightsontheriver.com

Jun 18 St Helens Open-Air Market. Thursday’s next to the Columbia County Courthouse in Olde Town. Market hours are 4:00pm to 9:00pm or when the “13 Nights on the River” concert is over. There will be food, unique gifts, jewelry and more (6/11-9/3) Contact: Curt Nelson (503) 366-1641.

Jun 19 St Helens Friday Nite Movies on the River at the amphitheater in Columbia View Park in Olde Towne St. Helens and starts approx. 9:00pm. (6/12-9/4) www.13nightsontheriver.com

Jun 19 St Helens Wauna Federal Credit Union Supports Blood Drive.    During the summer, blood donations typically drop off dramatically as donors go on vacation and schools close, but the need for blood never takes a holiday. The American Red Cross urges people to donate blood or platelets and save lives this summer. Patients in area hospitals served by the Red Cross depend on community blood donations every day.    Every day, the Red Cross distributes blood to patients in our local hospitals. Regular blood donations from people in our communities are critical to our ability to provide a steady and ample supply of blood for those who depend on its life-saving benefits. Any healthy person age 18 (age 16 or 17 with signed parental consent) or older and weighing at least 110 pounds may be eligible to donate blood. Valid identification is required for all blood donations.     For more information, call American Red Cross at (503)528-5892 to schedule an appointment for the Wauna Federal Credit Union, 500 N. Columbia River Hwy #150 on Friday, June 19, 2009 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

Jun 20 St Helens Kiwanis Parade, June 20th starts at noon. This year’s theme is HAPPY BIRTHDAY OREGON.   Celebrating 150 years. Everyone is invited to share in the parade experience.   The parade begins at Hwy 30 & Columbia Blvd and continues into Olde Town St. Helens.   Interested participants can download a parade invitation and application from our web site at www.sainthelenskiwanis.org Contact is Joe Schultz 503-397-0714

Jun 20 Scappoose Scappoose Senior Center 3rd Annual Catfish Blues Fundraiser for Nutrition Programs at 33342 SW Meadow Drive in Scappoose.   Dinner is Saturday from 5:00-7:00pm, advance tickets $12 or at the door $15. Music from 7:00-9:00pm, advance tickets $7 or at the door $10.   For more information contact (503) 543-2047.

Jun 20 Rainier Rainier Marina “Indoor” open every Saturday through December 19th. Located at 115 East A Street in Rainier, the market is the only covered Saturday market in the area. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm every Saturday, excluding Saturday July 4. The market features, fresh local produce, fruit and berries, plants, garden art and decor, photography, pottery, variety of food vendors, gourmet foods, jerky and smoked salmon, espresso coffees and beverages, gourmet hot dogs, smoked salmon chowder, local artists and authors, hand crafted jewelry and gifts. Special Event: Car show for dads.
This year Rainier Marina Market is opening a new food court area, with customer seating and several new food vendors including gourmet hot dogs and smoked salmon chowder. Contact: Sue Drummond sdrummond@iinet.com (503) 556-1220. www.rainiermarinamarket.com

Jun 20 Scappoose Farmers Market. Market hours are Saturday’s from 9:00 - 2:00pm. The market is located on 2^nd Street behind City Hall at Columbia Avenue and 2^nd street. (May 16 – Sep 26) Contact: Bill Blank (503) 543-3469.

Jun 21 Vernonia KUPL Fishing with Father & Concert. Fishing Derby, Soap Box Derby, Concert, Concessions and Vendors.   www.vernoniachamber.org contact Mike Kay at 429-7335 for more information

Jun 25 St Helens 13 Nights on the River concert at the amphitheater in Columbia View Park in Olde Towne St. Helens from 6:00pm to 9:00pm (6/11–9/3) www.13nightsontheriver.com

Jun 25 St Helens Open-Air Market. Thursday’s next to the Columbia County Courthouse in Olde Town. Market hours are 4:00pm to 9:00pm or when the “13 Nights on the River” concert is over. There will be food, unique gifts, jewelry and more (6/11-9/3) Contact: Curt Nelson (503) 366-1641.

Jun 26 St Helens Friday Nite Movies on the River at the amphitheater in Columbia View Park in Olde Towne St. Helens and starts approx. 9:00pm. (6/12-9/4) www.13nightsontheriver.com

Jun 27 St Helens St Helens Community Foundation Presents a Fundraiser for Fireworks, Street Dance #1. Put on your Hawaiian Shirts and Flip Flops, here comes “The Cheeseburgers” Jimmy Buffett tribute band.    There will be Dancing, Food, Drinks.   Tickets $5.   Saturday, June 27^th after Hobie Fest on the Strand, from 7:00pm to Midnight.   Please donate generously.

Jun 27 Rainier Rainier Marina “Indoor” open every Saturday through December 19th. Located at 115 East A Street in Rainier, the market is the only covered Saturday market in the area. Hours are 9:00am to 3:00pm every Saturday, excluding Saturday July 4. The market features, fresh local produce, fruit and berries, plants, garden art and decor, photography, pottery, variety of food vendors, gourmet foods, jerky and smoked salmon, espresso coffees and beverages, gourmet hot dogs, smoked salmon chowder, local artists and authors, hand crafted jewelry and gifts. Special Event: Taste of the Town, Local restaurants provide samples of their restaurant specialties.
This year Rainier Marina Market is opening a new food court area, with customer seating and several new food vendors including gourmet hot dogs and smoked salmon chowder. Contact: Sue Drummond sdrummond@iinet.com (503) 556-1220. www.rainiermarinamarket.com

Jun 27 Scappoose Farmers Market. Market hours are Saturday’s from 9:00 - 2:00pm. The market is located on 2^nd Street behind City Hall at Columbia Avenue and 2^nd street. (May 16 – Sep 26) `Contact: Bill Blank (503) 543-3469.

Jun 27 Clatskanie Classic Car Cruise-In. For more information contact: Dave Borgstrom at 503-728-4248.

Jun 27 St Helens Columbia County Womens Resource Center fundraising event and celebration of the 30 years of service the Columbia County Women’s Resource Center has provided to the community. Festivities will be held at Scappoose Creek Inn with wine and chocolate tasting and a silent auction from 6:00 to 9:00pm. The Faces of Domestic Violence project will be highlighted along with live music and dinner. Ticket information to come.   For more information contact Jessica at (503)397-7110

Jun 27 St Helens Family Fun Festival, from 10:00am-4:00pm at the St. Helens High School. The Festival is open to the public and admission is FREE.   For more information and to reserve a space for your business, please contact the Marketing Department at 503-397-2376 or email marketing@shcu.org.