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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2015 MORE NOTES Continued from Page 1B American Red Cross Blood Drive — 1 to 6 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 204 W. Marine Drive. Make appointment to donate blood by calling 800-733-2767. For infor- mation, go to www.redcrossblood. org Entries sought for 2015 Garlic Poster Contest Angora Hiking Club — 1 p.m., Sixth Street parking lot. Fort Ste- vens hike. For information, call Gail Sunderland at 503-468-0348. OCEAN PARK, Wash. — Peninsula Arts Associ- ation announces a call for art for entries in the 34th annual NW Garlic Fes- tival Poster contest. The festival, sponsored by the Ocean Park Area Chamber, has been a longtime favor- ite of visitors and residents. A limited run of 100 post- ers will be offered for sale at the Garlic Festival, held June 20 and June 21, at the Beach Barons’ field on Sandridge Road in Ocean Park. The contest is open to the public with a cash prize and two prints of the post- er awarded to the winning artist. Entry details, sub- mission dates/location and entry forms are available on the chamber’s website, http://bit.ly/1DX2CTt, or by Ukulele Players — 1:30 p.m., Warrenton Masonic Lodge, 66 S.W. Fourth St., Warrenton. All are wel- come, including beginners. Loaner ukuleles available. For information, call Roger Williams at 503-717- 5645. Seaside Dementia Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., Necan- icum Village, 2500 S. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside. For families and/or caregivers of dementia patients. All are welcome. To attend, RSVP to 503-738-0900. Warrenton Gateway Masonic Lodge No. 175 — 6:30 p.m. din- ner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, at 66 S.W. Fourth St., Warrenton. Seaside Elks Lodge No. 1748 — 7:30 p.m., 324 Avenue A, Sea- side. For information, call 503-738- 6651 or email seasideelks@yahoo. com THURSDAY Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 sug- gested donation), $6.75 for those younger than age 60. For informa- tion, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861- 4200. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., Peace Lutheran calling 360-665-4448. Sub- missions are to be dropped off by May 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Ocean Park Area Chamber of Com- merce, 1715 Bay Ave., or they can be brought to the PAA meeting at 6 p.m. May 19 at the little building be- hind the Old Train Depot in Long Beach. An artist reception and unveiling of the 30th North- west Garlic Festival Poster is 6 p.m. June 12 at Light- house Realty. For more information on the Garlic Festival, visit the Ocean Park Area Chamber website at http://bit.ly/1DX- 3aZL. For information on Pen- insula Arts Association’s happenings and artists, visit www.facebook.com/ paabeachartist. Astoria Riverfront Trolley As- sociation — 111 W. Marine Drive. Needs conductors/motormen to operate trolley and narrate points of interest. One or more three-hour shifts per month. For information, call the 503-325-6311. Astoria Senior Center — Temporarily located at 1555 W. Marine Drive in the old As- toria Yacht Club. To volunteer, call Larry Miller at 503-325- 3231. Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce — 111 W. Marine Drive. Volunteers needed at the chamber and for events. For information, call 503-325-6311. Caring Adults Develop- ing Youth (CADY) Mentoring Program — 800 Exchange St., VHFRQG ÀRRU 1HHGV PHQWRUV IRU youths ages 10 to 17 at risk of school failure. Time commitment: one year, about eight hours per month. For information, con- tact Laura Parker at 503-325- 8601 or lparker@co.clatsop. or.us Clatsop Animal Assistance Inc. — Needs volunteers who have a strong commitment to work on behalf of the Clatsop County An- imal Shelter’s dogs and cats. For information, email info@dogsn- cats.org or call 503-861-0737. Clatsop Care Center — Vol- unteers needed daily for all three meals to provide one-on-one as- sistance to dining dependent res- idents. Volunteers must participate in a 16-hour training program. For information, contact Mandy Brenchley at 503-325-0313, ext. 209. Clatsop County Animal Shel- ter — 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 information, or to schedule orientation, call Leslie Atkinson at 503-325-1000. Clatsop Community College Outreach Literacy — Needs volunteer 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 in- formation, call 503-325-8631. Columbia Memorial Hospital — Needs volunteers to provide assistance to patients, visitors and hospital staff. Training provided. For information, go to www.colum- biamemorial.org. To schedule an interview, call 503-325-1164. Columbia River Maritime Museum — 1792 Marine Drive. Volunteer opportunities for those with an interest in maritime history. For information, call the volunteer coordinator weekdays at 503-325- 2323. Columbia Senior Diners — 565 12th St. Volunteers needed weekdays to serve tables and for kitchen help. To volunteer, call 503-325-9693. Community Emergency Response Team — CERT vol- unteers needed for community events and disaster response ZLWK ORFDO SROLFH ¿UH DQG HPHU- gency medical service agencies. 7UDLQLQJ LQFOXGHV ¿UH VDIHW\ ¿UVW DLG WUDI¿F DQG FURZG FRQWURO communications, damage survey, disaster planning and civic events within city limits. For information, contact CERT coordinator Kenny Hansen at khansen@astoria.or.us or leave a voicemail at 503-325- 4411. Friends of Seaside Library — 1131 Broadway, Seaside. Vol- unteers needed to staff the fund- raising store. For information, call 503-738-6742 or stop by the library. Knappa Rural Fire Protec- tion District — Needs volunteer ¿UH¿JKWHUV7UDLQLQJ SURYLGHG )RU information, contact any of the ac- tive personnel or call Chief Paul Olheiser at 503-458-6610. 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 lunch- buddies.mp@gmail.com NorthWest Senior & Disabil- ity Services — Needs dishwash- ers 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 Hospi- tal — Needs volunteers to drive local senior citizens to medical appointments for the Partners for Seniors Program, and to work in the Providence Seaside Hospital Gift Shop. Commitments as small Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., Peace Lutheran Church (lower level), 565 12th St. The cost is $5. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. Submitted photo The 2014 winning entry for the NW Garlic Festival poster was an enhanced photograph titled “The Bluebird of Garlic Happiness” by Bonnie Lou Cozby. Seaside Rotary Club — noon, Shilo Inn, 20 N. Prom, Seaside. For information, go to http://seasidero- tary.com This class is open to the public. A $10 dona- tion is suggested to cov- er the cost of teaching materials. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders. For information, call Sandra Carl- son at the Oregon State University Extension at 503-325-8573. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Warrenton Senior Lunch Program — noon, Warrenton Community Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Suggested donation of $5 for planned. Those attending are encouraged to wear a costume of a favorite Dr. Seuss char- acter and win a prize. There is no cost for this event. For questions or information, call 503- 325-8669. at the West Boat Basin, 300 Industry St., Suite 201. An additional class is set for March 24 on the sextant, and how to take noon sighting. FRIDAY AAUW Walking Group — 9:30 a.m. Seaside Branch of American Association of University Women weekly low-impact group walk, fol- lowed by coffee and fellowship. For information, call 503-738-7751. seniors and $7 for those younger than 60. For information, or to vol- unteer, call 503-861-3502 Monday or Thursday. Learn to navigate at the Astoria Yacht Club A basic navigation class is being held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and March 17 and 19 at the As- toria Yacht Club clubroom Lower Columbia Danish So- ciety — 7 p.m., 422 Gateway Ave, Suite 100. The Scandinavian Mid- summer Festival Court for 2015 is speaking at 7:15 p.m. The public is welcome. For questions call 503- 325-2612. Church (lower level), 565 12th St. The cost is $5. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503- 325-9693. Celebrate Seuss’ day at Port of Play Capt. Gray’s Port of Play is holding a Dr. Seuss Night, to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Port of Play, 785 Alameda Ave. Readings of favor- ite Dr. Seuss books, activities, crafts, birth- day cake and even silly, seussical yoga are Columbia River Meditation Group — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Room 306, Towler Hall, Clatsop Commu- nity College. Class format, regis- tration required. Drop-ins welcome. For information, call Ron Maxted at 503-338-9153. Lower Columbia Hospice Bereavement and Grief Sup- port Group — 2 to 4 p.m., Meet- ing Room 1, Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Group is open to those who are age 18 or older. For in- formation, call 503-338-6230. Open Skating — 5 to 9 p.m., Astoria Armory, 1650 Exchange St. Admission $2. Limited roller skate rentals available for $3; bring own skates if possible. OTHER U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Yo- cona (168) Sailors — Reunion of shipmates being planned in 2015 for anyone stationed on the cutter Yocona. For information, contact Ken Pearson at 503-741-0860 or kenpearson@centurytel.net Go Hawaiian for dinner SEASIDE — Boy Scout Troop is holding a fund- raising dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 7 at the Seaside American Legion, 1315 Broadway. Catered by Malia Jacobsen of Malia’s Grill, it is a Hawaiian menu with two entrees to choose from: homemade mari- nated teriyaki chicken or kalua pulled pork with cab- bage. All entrees are served with rice and a choice of a side, Hawaiian macaroni salad or a basic green sal- ad with homemade papaya seed dressing. The cost for adults is $12 per ticket or 2 for $20. To try both main entrees, add $2. A child’s plate is $6. Tickets can be purchased at the Seaside or Cannon Beach branches of Colum- bia Bank. All proceeds go towards the troop, and will be used to help send the boys to summer camp. 1DWLYH3ODQW6DOH 'DWHMarch 14th 2015 7LPH9am– 2pm /RFDWLRQ13th and Duane Astoria, OR Large variety of native plants for landscaping, conservation, or pollinator habitat projects! Submit a pre-order by February 27th for a discount! Questions? Call Clatsop SWCD 503-325-4571 as one hour a month to regularly scheduled weekly shifts are avail- able. For information, call Volun- teer Services at 503-717-7171 or email Alana.Kujala@providence. org 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 direc- tor@seasidedowntown.com Start Making a Reader Today — Needs volunteers to read to stu- dents one-on-one for one hour a week at local elementary schools. To volunteer, 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 Dunaway 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 in- formation, contact Caren Black at 503-325-6886. Bergerson Tile & Stone s t e n i b a C d an Fea turing ONSITE MEASURING FREE QUOTES Tri-City Spay and Neuter Thrift Store — 600 Broadway, Seaside. Needs volunteers inter- ested in improving the welfare of animals. For information, call 503- 738-7040. 9eterans Services OfÀcer of Clatsop County — Seeking volunteer drivers to transport vet- erans from Astoria to the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Portland using the Disabled Amer- ican Veterans (DAV) van. To vol- unteer, call 503-298-8757 or email clatsopvso@gmail.com Warrenton Senior Lunch Program — Warrenton Communi- ty Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Vol- unteers needed to help with Meals on Wheels and in the dining room Mondays or Thursdays. For infor- mation, contact Barb Balensifer at 503-861-1341. Wildlife Rehab Center of the North Coast — Needs volunteers to help rehabilitate orphaned and injured wildlife. 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