Entry deadlines are nearing for the 11th Annual Dollars for Scholars Sturgeon Derby and sixth Annual Rods and Reels rod run, which will occur on June 4.
Registration forms are due in by May 14 for the sturgeon derby and May 20 for the rod run. Entry forms can be turned in at Naselle Hardware, Cathlamet Chevron, or the Bank of the Pacific Cathlamet Branch. The entry forms can be downloaded by visiting www.wahkiakumchamber.com/sturgeonderby&bbq.htm.
Registration fees for the derby are $35 for adults and $15 for children 16 and under. Entries turned in by the due date will receive a free t-shirt, dinner ticket, and entry in drawings held the day of the event. People registering after May 14 will not receive a t-shirt.
Registration fees for the rod run are $25. The show is open to vehicles from 1911 to 2011. Entries made by May 20 will include a meal ticket, t-shirt, goodie bag, and dash plaque for participants who vote. Entries made on the day of the event will not include a t-shirt or goodie bag. Entry is free to vehicles owned by Wahkiakum and Naselle High School students. Registration will take place from eight to 11:30 on the morning of the event and over 60 trophies will be awarded at 3:30 p.m.
The sixth annual rods and reels rod run and salmon and chicken barbecue will occur at the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds in Skamokawa during the derby. Admission to the rod run is free to spectators. The barbecue costs $8 for adults and $5 for children 16 and under. Visitors to the fairground on June 4 can enjoy raffles, a DJ, a trout pond for kids to fish, and a performance by the Naselle Marimba Band.
Contact Lee Tischer at (360) 430-4377 or tisch@cni.net for more information about the rod run or Pat Kehrli at (360) 849-4193 for information about the sturgeon derby.
The Eagle Calendar
May 16 - May 23, 2013
THURSDAY
Cathlamet First Aid Division, Fire Hall, 7 p.m.
Skamokawa Fire Department, First Aid Division, 7 p.m.
Grays River Fire Department, ambulance training, 7 p.m.
Wahkiakum Fire District No. 4, 7 p.m.
Rosburg Community Club, 7 p.m.
Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, Noon.
Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, Noon.
Charlotte House Support Group, 795-6401.
Yoga Classes, GRVC at Johnson Park, activity room, 5:30 p.m.
Johnson Park Art Group, GRVC at Johnson Park, activity room, 7-9 p.m.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), GRVC at Johnson Park, exercise room, 2 p.m.
AA Meeting, Cathlamet Congregational Church, 7:15 p.m.
Community Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m.
Grays River Valley Library, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m.
FRIDAY
Celebrate Recovery, Cathlamet Christian Fellowship Church, 6 p.m.
Westside Parent Support Group, Valley Bible Church, 9 a.m.
Community Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m.
SUNDAY
AA Meeting, Cathlamet Congregational Church, 6 p.m.
MONDAY
City Council, Cathlamet Fire Hall, DeBriae Room, 7 p.m.
Wahkiakum Lions Club, Puget Island Fire Hall, 7 p.m.
Wahkiakum County District 2 Fire Department, 7 p.m.
Friends of Skamokawa Board, Redmen Hall, 7 p.m.
Pinochle Card Group, GRVC at Johnson Park, activity room, 11 a.m.
Overeaters Anonymous, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1428 22nd Ave, Longview, 5:30 p.m.
Free Christian-based Abuse Recovery Group, 7 p.m. Call 1-866-262-9284 for location.
Community Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 3-7 p.m.
Grays River Valley Library, GRVC at Johnson Park, 3-7 p.m.
NA Meeting, Cathlamet Chevron Clubhouse, 7:15 p.m.
TUESDAY
PUD Commissioners, 8:30 a.m.
Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, noon.
Wahkiakum Food Bank, 42 Elochoman Valley Rd., 3-5 p.m.
Community Clothing Services, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 3 Fern Hill Rd., 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cathlamet Kiwanis, Diner on Main, Noon.
Wahkiakum Port District 2, Port Office, Skamokawa, 5 p.m.
Wahkiakum Commissioners, Courthouse, 9:30 a.m.
Yoga Classes, GRVC at Johnson Park, activity room, 5:30 p.m.
Helping Hand Food Bank, River Rat Tap Tavern, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
AA Meeting, Cathlamet Chevron RV Park Rec Room, 7:30 p.m.
Eastside Family Support Group, St. James Family Center, 11 a.m
Community Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m.
Grays River Valley Library, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m.
Open Sewing - free machines and instructor, GRVC at Johnson Park, 10 a.m. - noon.
Cathlamet Fire Department, 7 p.m.
District No. 4 Fire Department, drill night, 7 p.m.
Grays River Fire Department, fire/ambulance, 7 p.m.
Skamokawa Fire Department, 7 p.m.
Wahkiakum Fire District 2 Commissioners, Skamokawa Fire Hall, 7 p.m.
Senior Citizen Luncheon, Congregational Church, noon.
Senior Citizen Luncheon, Rosburg Hall, noon.
Charlotte House Support Group, 795-6401.
TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly, GRVC at Johnson Park, exercise room, 2 p.m.
AA Meeting, Cathlamet Congregational Church, 7:15 p.m.
Yoga Classes, GRVC at Johnson Park, activity room, 5:30 p.m.
Johnson Park Art Group, GRVC at Johnson Park, 7-9 p.m
Community Computer Center, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m.
Grays River Valley Library, GRVC at Johnson Park, 1-5 p.m.