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6 community news february1 2018 CASA for Children Raises $34,000 through Willamette Week’s Give!Guide Also announces Fred Meyer as Presenting Sponsor for 27th Annual Auction For the fourth year in a row, CASA for Children of Multnomah, Washington, and Columbia Counties was selected for inclusion in Willamette Week’s Give!Guide. Every year Willa- mette Week chooses 150 of Portland’s most impactful nonprofits for inclusion in the campaign. In 2017, over 9,600 lo- cal donors raised $4.2 million for area nonprofits. This year, CASA for Children was able to raise $34,000 in valuable revenue, both from steadfast supporters and over 360 new unique donors. All proceeds raised from the event directly impact their ability to serve more children with a Court Ap- pointed Special Advocate (CASA) vol- unteer. A CASA passionately and tire- lessly works to guide a child through the trauma of the court system. Oregon law gives CASAs unusual authority as a ‘party to the case’ so that they are able to ensure that the system does not ignore a child’s needs and that the judge has the information to act in the child’s best in- terests. A CASA is trained to work with judges, social workers, teachers, foster parents, and family members to ensure that the safety and well-being of the child is front and center. The value of a CASA’s advocacy for a child can have long-lasting effects on the life of the child. Children in the court system can move from foster home to foster home an average of 6.6 times. With the help of a CASA, children can experience less trauma by reducing that number to an average 3.9 moves. A child is twice as likely to receive the counsel- ing needed to treat serious issues due to abuse and neglect with a CASA advo- cating on their behalf. Children spend an average of 28 months in the foster care What’s Happening at the Vernonia Library Rhys Thomas of JuggleMania! Knitting Group Saturday, February 10, 1 pm Juggling and comedy for children and families. Free! Sponsored by the Vernonia Lions Club. Saturday, February 17, 10 am-Noon For knitters with all levels of experience. You’re welcome to bring your own materials or project. If you need materials or have questions, contact Caitlin at boylandknitworks@gmail.com. Animal Friends Storytime – Lizards! Wednesday, February 21, 11 am Stories with a special animal visitor. Karen Peters will be bringing in her lizard friends to visit. Simple craft to follow. For young children and families. Movie Night Tuesday, February 20, 6-8 pm Featuring: Broken Treaties, An Oregon Experience (PBS) . Relax and enjoy a movie and free popcorn. Puppetry Workshop Writer’s Group Thursday, February 15, 6-7:30 pm 3 rd Thursday of every month. For writers with all levels of experience. Meetings for February and March will be at the Fire Department Meeting room. Book Discussion Group Last Monday of every month, 5:30 pm. Discussion for February 26: Don’t Skip Out On Me by Willy Vlautin Tuesdays, January 16 – February 27, 4-5 pm. Registration required. For grades 3-5. $10 material cost per student. Children will make puppets, learn puppetry skills, and host a performance for younger children. Storytimes Save the Date for a free performance of Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses put on by students at the Library on Tuesday, February 27, 6:30 pm Family Storytime Ongoing Programs Kids Book Group Friday, February 9, 4:30-5:30 pm. Selection for February: Quinny and Hopper by Adriana Brad Schanen. For kids and families. Reading level and grade level interest of titles will vary, ranging from grades 3-6. If you are interested in the book group and would like to be on the contact list, call or visit the library (503) 429- 1818 or email shannonr@vernonia- or.gov. Baby and Toddler Time Mondays, 10:30-11:15 am Songs, rhymes, books, toys, and bubbles! For ages 0-3. Older siblings welcome. system. With a CASA advocate oversee- ing the process, the time can be reduced by 8 months. Thanks in part to this fundraiser, this year CASA will serve 1,043 of our community’s most vulnerable children in foster care with CASAs. CASA for Children of Mult- nomah, Washington, and Columbia Counties is also pleased to announce Fred Meyer as the presenting sponsor of their 27th Annual Auction, Singing in the Rain, to be held on April 6, 2018. This is the third year Fred Meyer has partnered with CASA to serve as presenting spon- sor. The 27th Annual Auction fea- tures a silent and live auction, wall of wine, various raffles, as well as perfor- mances by local youth. It is among Port- land’s best loved and hotly anticipated charity events. This year nearly 550 guests will gather at the Portland Art Museum for an evening of philanthropy, gourmet cuisine, and a stellar selection of fine Oregon wines. Guests represent a wide range of business and community leaders. Many are long-time supporters who use this event as an opportunity to introduce new individuals to the organi- zation. Fred Meyer focuses on spon- soring events and organizations that enhance and strengthen the communi- ties where customers and their Associ- ates live and work. “We are honored to receive this incredible support from a true partner in our communities,” said Betsy Stark Miller, Executive Director of CASA for Children. “ Fred Meyer’s generous donation will allow us to dedi- cate new resources to recruit, train and support the CASAs who advocate on be- half of our community’s most vulnerable children.” If you are interested in learn- ing more about how to become a CASA volunteer, upcoming trainings, or future fundraising events, please contact Anne Marie Johnson, Director of Develop- ment and Communications, at (503) 988-4170 or ajohnson@casahelpskids. org. Documentary on Effects of Cascadia Earthquake to be Shown in Clatskanie “Unprepared” discusses lack of preparedness in Oregon, how to plan for disasters Are you prepared for a giant earthquake to hit Oregon? To tell the truth, most of us are not, but should be. “Megaquakes” have occurred off the Oregon coast every 300 to 400 years. Scientists say the last one occurred in 1700, which means another “big one” is going to happen soon. To help residents learn more about this potential disaster, the film “Unprepared” will be shown Tuesday, February 6, at 6:00 pm at the Clatskanie Cultural Center. Produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Oregon Field Guide, the film highlights seismic risks in Oregon and the major disruption the expected 9.0 Cascadia earthquake and resulting tsunami could cause. The Cascadia fault is a subduction zone that stretches 620 miles from northern Vancouver Island to northern California. After the showing a panel of local engineers and emergency mangers will discuss Cascadia and other seismic risks and how Columbia County and western Oregon are preparing. The event, which runs from 6:00 - 9:00 pm, is free and open to all ages. The Clatskanie Senior Parents will be selling food and drinks. Door prizes also will be awarded. The event is hosted by Columbia County’s Department of Emergency Management, the Oregon Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the Portland Post of the Society of American Military Engineers. Partners include the City of Clatskanie, the Clatskanie People’s Utility District, the Clatskanie Cultural Center, and local engineers and emergency managers. Thursdays, 6:30-7:15 pm in February and March. Stories and a craft. Planned for families with pre- schoolers but older and younger children welcome. No Friday 10:30 am Storytimes in February and March. They will resume in April. Library Closures Monday, February 19 for Presidents’ Day Library Hours & Contact Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10-5 Tuesday, Thursday: 1-7 Saturday: 10-4 Closed Sundays Phone: (503) 429-1818 E-mail: library@vernonia-or.gov • Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels • Finish Carpentry • Ceramic Tile Work • Custom Home Construction • Additions • Commercial Tenant Improvements Jim Morrison, Jr. General Contractor CCB# 112057 Ph: (503) 429-0154 MorrisonRemodeling@hughes.net Vernonia, OR 97064 • Licensed • Bonded • Insured
