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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015
Congregation Beit Salmon holds organizational meeting
After over 50 years without a
formal congregation, the lower Co-
lumbia region’s Jewish community
is organizing itself. The mission of
Congregation Beit Salmon is to en-
hance the cultural, educational and
spiritual life of its participants and
to foster a vibrant, diverse, and inter-
generational cohesive Jewish com-
munity.
Those interested in participat-
ing in this effort are welcome. The
meeting is at 11 a.m. Sunday in the
Fellowship Hall of Peace Lutheran
Church, 565 12th St. Enter from the
west side at the lower level. Park-
ing is on the street. Snacks will be
served.
For information, call Ann Gol-
deen at 503-791-4611.
Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Supper
Grace Episcopal Church, 1545
Franklin Ave., celebrates the Last
Sunday after the Epiphany at the 8
and 10 a.m. Sunday services. Pa-
rishioners are asked to bring palm
crosses or branches from Palm Sun-
day last year to be burned to use as
ashes on Ash Wednesday. The Grace
Church tradition of “putting away
the Alleluias” will occur following
the 10 a.m. service.
The annual Shrove Tuesday Pan-
cake Supper is served from 5 to 7
For information, call the church
at 503-436-1222.
Local Religion Briefs
p.m. in the Parish Hall. The meal
includes ham and all-you-can-eat
pancakes.
Ash Wednesday is observed with
imposition of ashes services at 9 a.m.
and 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Feb. 20 marks the beginning of
Grace Church’s music series, “Fri-
days in Lent,” with organist Susan
Buehler. The concerts start at 12:10
p.m. and features a different per-
former each week.
For information, call the church
at 503-325-4691 or go to www.gra-
ceastoria.org
Soup Night planned
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ist Fellowship holds a service at 11
a.m. Sunday at the First Congrega-
tional Church, 820 Alameda Ave.
The Rev. Kit Ketcham is delivering
a sermon, “Standing on the Side of
Love.”
Michael Rowe is the lay leader,
Bree Heavenrich is providing re-
freshments and Peggy Coreson is the
greeter.
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Soup Night is being held downstairs
in the Fellowship hall. Various soups
will be provided including a vegetar-
ian option. Congregation members
Interfaith group meets
are asked to bring bread, drinks,
dessert or a small donation. Those
who can’t contribute this time are
welcome to come anyway. RSVP
to Coralie Crayne at coraliecrayne@
gmail.com with how many people
can be expected, or to help cook. All
ages are welcome.
For information, call 503-338-
6883 or go to www.pacuuf.org
SEASIDE — The South County
Interfaith Partnership meets at 8:30
a.m. Tuesday at the Pig ’N Pan-
cake, 323 Broadway in Seaside, to
foster better understanding among
faith practitioners and to nurture
one another in spirit. All faiths are
welcome. For information, call Ann
Souvenir at 503-738-0200.
Friends meet
Free introduction to Zen
SEAVIEW, Wash. — The Lower
Columbia Worship Group of the So-
ciety of Friends (Quaker) meets at 3
p.m. Sunday in the Peninsula Church
Center Fireside Room (south build-
ing), 5000 N Place, in Seaview. This
is a “silent” (unprogrammed) wor-
ship group. All are welcome to visit
and participate. For information, call
503-895-7474.
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Beach Community Church, 132 E.
Washington St., holds an Evensong
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day of the month. All are welcome.
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CLATSKANIE — The Great
Vow Zen Monastery, located at
79640 Quincy-Mayger Road in
Clatskanie, is holding a class, “Intro-
duction to Zen Practice,” from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Feb. 28.
This daylong class is for those in-
terested in learning about and experi-
encing the practice of Zen Buddhism.
The traditional forms are investigated,
and participants learn basic mediation
discuss how to maintain the practice
at home and at work. A vegetarian/
vegan lunch is provided.
There is no cost for the class, but
donations are accepted. RSVP is re-
quested; it lets the cook know how
much lunch to prepare. To RSVP,
call 503-728-0654. For details,
schedule changes, and general in-
formation, go to www.zendust.org/
calendar, or send an email to info@
zendust.org
Ash Wednesday Mass
Ash Wednesday, marking the start
of the 40 days of Lent in preparation
for Easter, is Feb. 18 this year. A
Mass is being held at 8 a.m. Wednes-
day at St. Francis de Sales Mis-
sion, 867 Fifth Ave. in Hammond,
and a bilingual Mass is at 7 p.m. at
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic
Church, 1465 Grand Ave. in Asto-
ria. For information, call 503-325-
3671.
Free Film Friday
SVENSEN — Crossroads Com-
munity Church, a Friends Fellow-
ship, at 40618 Old Highway 30 in
Svensen, is holding a Free Family
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series is a full-length feature, “Left
Behind.” Free fresh popped popcorn,
sodas, water and coffee will be avail-
able. All are welcome.
Finnish service set
The Finnish Evangelical Free
Church meets at 2 p.m. Sunday at the
First Congregational Church, 820
Alameda Ave. Tuomas Jantti is the
speaker, along with a guest speaker
from Finland. Coffee will be served
after the service.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders.
For information, call Sandra Carlson
at the Oregon State University Exten-
sion at 503-325-8573.
Astoria Riverfront Trolley As-
sociation — 111 W. Marine Drive.
Needs conductors/motormen to op-
erate trolley and narrate points of in-
terest. One or more three-hour shifts
per month. For information, call the
503-325-6311.
Astoria Senior Center — Tem-
porarily located at 1555 W. Marine
Drive in the old Astoria Yacht Club.
To volunteer, call Larry Miller at 503-
325-3231.
Nancy Glarum, Warrenton, said, “A petal fell off my primrose
onto a nearby flat rock and in the shape of a heart.” Just
in time for Valentine’s Day, too! If you have fun, scenic or
newsy photos, send them to news@dailyastorian.com or
post them to the Astorian’s Facebook page. Thanks, Nancy!
Astoria-Warrenton Area Cham-
ber of Commerce — 111 W. Ma-
rine Drive. Volunteers needed at the
chamber and for events. For informa-
tion, call 503-325-6311.
Love on the rocks,
in a good way
Stones play a part in
many song titles, but this
picture from Warrenton
resident Nancy Glarum
Caring Adults Developing
Youth (CADY) Mentoring Program
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Needs mentors for youths ages 10 to
17 at risk of school failure. Time com-
mitment: one year, about eight hours
per month. For information, contact
Laura Parker at 503-325-8601 or
lparker@co.clatsop.or.us
puts a new slant on a “Heart
of Stone.” Or maybe we
should just say, “Love Me
Like the Rock of Ages.”
Clatsop Animal Assistance
Inc. — Needs volunteers who have a
strong commitment to work on behalf
of the Clatsop County Animal Shel-
ter’s dogs and cats. For information,
email info@dogsncats.org or call 503-
861-0737.
ODOT announces
upcoming road work
Next week the Oregon
Department of Transportation
continues work on recoating the
steel below the bridge deck on
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ney Creek (Sam Reed) Bridge
(Oregon Coast Highway, mile-
post 39.53).
Work includes the installa-
tion of containment structures
and painting the bridge below
the bridge deck. Flaggers con-
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a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday. Expect delays of up to
20 minutes.
Bridge rehabilitation work is
being performed at both the Old
Youngs Bay and Lewis & Clark
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way 101 Business (mileposts
4.78 and 6.89).
Work includes reconstruc-
tion of the Lewis & Clark River
Bridge, which is now closed un-
Clatsop Community College
Outreach Literacy — Needs volun-
teer literacy tutors to work with adults,
native and non-native speakers.
Training available. For information,
call 503-338-2557.
Clatsop County Public Works
— 1101 Olney Ave. Adopt-A-Road
volunteers needed to remove litter
two times (minimum) per year for two
years. Safety equipment and supplies
provided. Volunteers must receive
safety orientation. For information,
call 503-325-8631.
Columbia Memorial Hospital
— Needs volunteers to provide assis-
tance to patients, visitors and hospital
staff. Training provided. For informa-
tion, go to www.columbiamemorial.
org. To schedule an interview, call
503-325-1164.
Columbia River Maritime Muse-
um — 1792 Marine Drive. Volunteer
opportunities for those with an interest
in maritime history. For information,
call the volunteer coordinator week-
days at 503-325-2323.
Columbia Senior Diners — 565
12th St. Volunteers needed week-
days to serve tables and for kitchen
help. To volunteer, call 503-325-9693.
Friends of Seaside Library —
1131 Broadway, Seaside. Volunteers
needed to staff the fundraising store.
For information, call 503-738-6742 or
stop by the library.
to regularly scheduled weekly shifts
are available. For information, call
Volunteer Services at 503-717-7171
or email Alana.Kujala@providence.
org
Knappa Rural Fire Protection
District — 1HHGVYROXQWHHU¿UH¿JKW-
ers. Training provided. For informa-
tion, contact any of the active per-
sonnel or call Chief Paul Olheiser at
503-458-6610.
Seaside Downtown Develop-
ment Association — Volunteers
needed to help with local events
happening throughout the year. For
information, call Laurie Oxley at 503-
717-1914 or email director@seaside-
downtown.com
Lunch Buddy Mentoring Pro-
gram — Adults needed to mentor
elementary and middle school stu-
dents once a week during lunch. For
information, call Mary Jackson at
503-440-0368 or email lunchbuddies.
mp@gmail.com
NorthWest Senior & Disability
Services — Needs dishwashers
and volunteers to serve and clean up
weekdays at a meal site, and drivers
for Meals on Wheels. For information,
contact Candy Foster at 503-738-
9323.
Providence Seaside Hospital
— Needs volunteers to drive local se-
nior citizens to medical appointments
for the Partners for Seniors Program,
and to work in the Providence Sea-
side Hospital Gift Shop. Commit-
ments as small as one hour a month
Start Making a Reader Today —
Needs volunteers to read to students
one-on-one for one hour a week at
local elementary schools. To volun-
teer, call 503-391-8423 or go to www.
getsmartoregon.org
Svensen Congregate Meal-
site — Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683
Svensen Market Road. To volunteer,
or for information, call Debbie Dun-
away at 503-791-4532 or 503-861-
4202.
Titanic Lifeboat Academy —
Volunteer to help care for animals and
assist with sustainable living projects;
minimum commitment of four hours
per week requested. Some training
provided. For information, contact
Caren Black at 503-325-6886.
Clatsop Care Center — Volun-
teers needed daily for all three meals
to provide one-on-one assistance to
dining dependent residents. Volun-
teers must participate in a 16-hour
training program. For information,
contact Mandy Brenchley at 503-325-
0313, ext. 209.
til August to facilitate construc-
tion activities. A detour route is
currently designated with sign-
ing. No work is scheduled at the
Old Youngs Bay Bridge next
week. The Oregon State Police
enforces the speed limit through
the work zone areas.
For information, call 5-1-1
or go to www.tripcheck.com or
www.odotproject.info
Clatsop County Animal Shelter
— Animal care volunteers age 16 and
older needed for one 3-hour shift per
week. Pick up an application at 1315
S.E. 19th St., Warrenton. For informa-
tion, or to schedule orientation, call
Leslie Atkinson at 503-325-1000.
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Community Health Fair
MEMBER APPRECIATION
February 14, 9am-2pm
SEPTEMBER 12–19, 2015
Clatsop County Fairgrounds
92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria, OR
Roundtrip from Seattle starting at $899
7-DAY ALASKAN EXPLORER VIA GLACIER BAY
Join us on this AAA Hosted Cruise, sailing
out of Seattle’s scenic Puget Sound aboard
Holland America’s classic ms Westerdam.
Enjoy up to $75 shipboard credit per
stateroom, an onboard social reception
and other AAA surprises!
CALL DEBBIE SCHINDLER AT
AAA TRAVEL: 503.861.3118
135 S Highway 101, Warrenton
Join the CMH/OHSU Cardiology Clinic on Valentine’s Day for a fun
and informative, heart-friendly Community Health Fair. Experts will
be presenting and answering questions throughout the day:
9:30 AM
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12 PM
12:30
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Rebekah MacNeill, PA-C, cardiology
Brian Cox, MD, general health
Jeanette Schacher, DPT, hospice
Aimee Adelmann, organ donation
Chad Rankin, ATC, concussions
Allison Martin, MD, pediatrics
Peter Bales, MD, orthopedics
Diana Rinkevich, MD, cardiology
Win prizes hourly! Fun for the whole family!!
All pricing is per person, double occupancy, cruise only, and subject to change and availability. Air, transfers, fuel
surcharges, government taxes and fees are additional. Shipboard credit is up to $37.50 per person for a maximum
of $75 per stateroom. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands.
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