Community News - October 25, 2012

Neewollah Daze next Wednesday

Goblins, vampires, super heroes, princesses, rock stars are invited to get dressed up and head to Bank of the Pacific for the annual Neewollah Daze celebration at 4 p.m. on October 31. Several categories are judged, from babies to adults and everyone will receive a prize bag, cookies and punch. The event is sponsored by the Wahkiakum Chamber of Commerce. For additional information, contact Penny Paulsen, event coordinator at 795-3228.

It's lefse time at Norse Hall

The Sons of Norway will hold their annual Lefse Bake at the Norse hall from November 1-4.

Lefse baking classes will be held on November 1,2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a bake sale on November 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Norse Hall is located at 444 SR 409 on Puget Island. For more information call Jan Silvestri at 795-8759.

Redmen Hall seeks

artisans for Open House

Skamokawa's Redmen Hall is preparing for their annual Open House beginning Thanksgiving weekend, November 23-24 and 25.

Artisans and crafters are asked to submit their work, including artwork, glasswork, knitted items and decorations, to sell at the event.

For more information, contact Diane Stockhouse at 849-4145.

Elder Options sets CPR class

A 4-hour class will cover the new American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers as well as adult, child/infant CPR with automatic external defibrillation (AED), one and two person rescue, and adult, child/infant choking.

Cost for the class is $55 with a book and $40 without a book and it will be held on November 16, from noon-4 p.m.

Upon completing the class, students will receive a two-year certification ID card. Class size is limited; call early to reserve a seat, (360) 636-1000 or (800) 608-2388.

Elder Options is located at 872 15th Avenue, Longview, across the street from PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center.