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8 // COASTWEEKEND.COM A sunnier perspective of Wahkiakum County SKAMOKAWA, WASH. — The second annual First Re- sponder Safety Fair will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Pacific County Building, 7013 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash. It’s an opportunity to have fun while learning more about safety programs on the Peninsula. Visit and ask questions of our dedicated first respond- ers who provide immediate care and safety in times of crisis. Classes and activities on staying safe include: • 11:30 a.m. “Fraud against Seniors,” presented by Attorney Jason Quack- enbush • 1 p.m. “Fraud against Teens,” presented by Attor- ney Jason Quackenbush • 2 p.m. “Bug Out Bag,” presented by Jackie Sheldon Hands-on learning opportunities for adults and children include: • Hands-only CPR, fire extinguisher class, how to program NOAA radios • Drunk driver impair- ment goggle experience, inflatable fire safety house • Children fingerprint ID, Project Life Saver demon- stration COURTESY OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FORT STEVENS — The Oregon Parks and Recre- ation Department will host a Family Fun Disc Golf day 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Fort Stevens Historic Area. All ages and abilities are welcome, even first-timers! A temporary 10-hole course will be set up on the grounds, and a limited num- ber of discs will be available for use. The event will be fun for pro disc golfers and anyone interested in learning how to play. Take your shot on the 10th hole to win a prize with a hole-in-one. June 2 is Oregon State Parks Day. All day-use park- ing and standard overnight camping is free. COURTESY FRIENDS OF SKAMOKAWA FOUNDATION • Bike rodeo — bring your bike! Free helmets will be provided if needed. Information will be avail- able about: • Elderly program assistance, senior informa- tion and assistance, Crisis Support Network • How to prepare for earthquake and tsunami safety • How to be safe in the water this summer. Free life jackets will be available. Watch the Life Flight helicopter land, talk with Smokey the Bear, enjoy free hot dogs for lunch and so much more! For more information, contact Lani Karvia, public education coordinator at Pacific County Fire District 1 at 360-665-4451 or lani@ pcfd1.org. Catch some fun at Coffenbury on Free Fishing Day June 2 FORT STEVENS — Fort Stevens State Park, along with the Oregon Depart- ment of Fish & Wildlife and the Rainland Flycasters, will host Free Fishing Day activities at Coffenbury Lake from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2. A kids fishing derby will be held with prizes and a “biggest fish” competi- tion. A limited number of Golf with a spin poles, tackle and bait will be provided for partici- pants. There will be fly casting demos put on by the Rainland Flycasters. A BBQ lunch will be served and prizes awarded for the biggest fish. June 2 is Free Fishing Day and Oregon State Parks Day. No license is required to fish, and there will be no day-use or camping fees. LEE LAFOLLETTE PHOTO First responders and volunteers at the 2017 Safety Fair Safety Fair teaches for times of crisis LONG BEACH, WASH. — The second annual First Respond- er Safety Fair will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Pacific County Building, 7013 Sandridge Road, Long Beach, Wash. It’s an opportunity to have fun while learning more about safety programs on the Peninsula. Visit and ask questions of our dedicated first responders who provide immediate care and safety in times of crisis. Classes and activities on staying safe include: • 11:30 a.m. “Fraud against Seniors,” presented by Attorney Jason Quacken- bush • 1 p.m. “Fraud against Teens,” presented by Attor- ney Jason Quackenbush • 2 p.m. “Bug Out Bag,” presented by Jackie Sheldon Hands-on learning opportunities for adults and children include: • Hands-only CPR, fire extinguisher class, how to program NOAA radios • Drunk driver impairment goggle experience, inflatable fire safety house • Children fingerprint ID, Project Life Saver demon- stration • Bike rodeo — bring your bike! Free helmets will be provided if needed. Information will be avail- able about: • Elderly program assis- tance, senior information and assistance, Crisis Support Network • How to prepare for earthquake and tsunami safety • How to be safe in the water this summer. Free life jackets will be available. Watch the Life Flight helicopter land, talk with Smokey the Bear, enjoy free hot dogs for lunch and so much more! For more information, contact Lani Karvia, public education coordinator at Pacific County Fire District 1 at 360-665-4451 or lani@ pcfd1.org.
