ILWACO, Wash. — The Coast Guard invites the public to attend an open house and blood drive at Station Cape Disappointment in Ilwaco, Saturday, May 18, 2013, 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.
For more information, please contact Station Cape Disappointment at (360) 642-2382.
WHO: Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Columbia River Bar Pilots, Washington Dept. Fish and Wildlife, local police and fire, general public
WHAT: Coast Guard open house and blood drive
WHERE: Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment, 322 Coast Guard Rd., Ilwaco
WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.