Coast Guard station to host open house

The Coast Guard invites the public to attend an open house and blood drive at Station Cape Disappointment in Ilwaco, 322 Coast Guard Rd., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Station Cape Disappointment, the National Motor Lifeboat School, as well as the motor lifeboats and 25-foot response boat will be open for tours.

The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be on scene to take vessel safety check appointments. Columbia River Bar Pilots and local search and rescue agencies including fish and wildlife, fire and police will attend as well.

The Columbia River Chiefs’ Mess will have barbecue for sale.

American Red Cross will be on site to accept blood donations.