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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015 COMMUNITY NOTES SATURDAY Angora Hiking Club — 9 a.m., Sixth Street parking lot. Bike trip, Vernonia to Banks, picnic at Stub Stewart State Park. To participate, call Nguyen Trung ASAP at 503- 738-7911. 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. 50 years of reunions 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. Columbia Northwestern Mod- el Railroading Club — 1 p.m., in Hammond. Group runs trains on HO-scale layout. For information, call Don Carter at 503-325-0757. SUNDAY National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway. Family to Family Support Group, for anyone with friend or loved one suffering from a serious brain (mental) illness. For information, contact Myra Kero at 503-738-6165, or k7erowood@q. com, or go to www.nami.org Line Dancing — 5:30 to 8 p.m., Seaside American Legion, 1315 Broadway. For information, call 503-738-5111. No cost; suggested $5 tip to the instructor. MONDAY Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Blood Pressure Checks — noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Cen- ter, temporarily located at 1555 W. Marine Drive in the old Astoria Yacht Club. For information, call 503-325-3231. A longtime Astoria-area family celebrated 50 years of continuous reunions, with 74 in attendance, on Aug. 16. Family members include the Haukes, Henningsens, Wisbecks, Drilicas and Rasumssens. The oldest attendees were Bill Wisbeck, 95, and Nels Rasmussen, 92. A weekend of camping, good food, reminiscing, games and the traditional hay ride were enjoyed by family and friends. Held in various locations since the original gathering at the Olney Grange Hall, the reunion has been held at the Henningsen Farm on Oregon Highway 202 for the past 25 years. Originally a dairy farm, now a home to beef cattle, the farm was established in 1902, when Thor and Kristine Henningsen immigrated to America from Denmark. Submitted Photo Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., Peace Lutheran Church (lower level), 565 12th St. Cost is $5. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503- 325-9693. Line Dancing for Seniors — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, temporarily located at 1555 W. Ma- rine Drive in the old Astoria Yacht Club. For information, call 503-325- 3231. Warrenton Senior Lunch Pro- gram — noon, Warrenton Commu- nity Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Sug- gested donation of $5 for seniors and $7 for those younger than 60. For information, or to volunteer, call 503-861-3502 Monday or Thursday. Do Nothing Club — 10 a.m. to noon, 24002 U St., Ocean Park, Wash. Men’s group. For informa- tion, call Jack McBride at 360-665- 2721. Astoria Rotary Club — noon, second Àoor of the Astoria (lks Lodge, 453 11th St. Guests always welcome. For information, go to www.AstoriaRotary.org Knochlers Pinochle Group — 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Cost is $1 per regular session per person. Players with highest and second highest scores split the prize. Game is designed for play- ers 55 and older, but all ages are welcome. TUESDAY 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. For information, contact Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590. Trail. For information, call Nguyen Trung at 503-738-7911. Warrenton Kiwanis Club — noon, Doogers Seafood and Grill, 103 U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton. For information, call Darlene War- ren at 503-861-2672. Help Ending Abusive Rela- tionship Tendencies — 10 to 11:30 a.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St. H(ART covers subMects related to the effects of domestic violence on children, parents and other family members, dynamics of power and control, and how to recognize red Àags. For anyone in an abusive re- lationship, or who knows someone who is. Call Audrey Williams ahead to reserve a spot at 503-325-3426. ext. 104. Line Dancing for Seniors — 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, temporarily located at 1555 W. Marine Drive in the old Astoria Yacht Club. For information, call 503-325-3231. A Course in Miracles — The Astoria ACIM study group meets weekly from 3 to 4 p.m. For informa- tion and location, call Nelle Moffett at 916-307-9790 or email moffett@ cgiFellowship.org 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. Spinning Circle — 3 to 5 p.m., Astoria Fiber Arts Academy, 1296 Duane St. Bring a spinning wheel. For information, call 503-325-5598 or go to http:astoria¿berarts.com Astoria Lions Club — noon, Astoria (lks Lodge, 453 11th St. Prospective members welcome. WEDNESDAY Angora Hiking Club — 9 a.m., Sixth Street parking lot. Fort to Sea Open Sewing Gathering — 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St. For information, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-3177 or go to http://homespunquilt.com 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. Elks donate audiometer to Head Start SEASIDE — Seaside Elks Lodge No. 1748 re- ceived a $2,000 Gratitude Grant from the Elks Nation- al Foundation, which was used to purchase an audi- ometer for Seaside Head Start, Community Action Team Inc., to help to meet the screening requirement for Head Start. “Having a second hear- ing machine in the county will be a great asset to get the 164 children screened within our 45-day time frame,” Joyce Ervin, di- rector of Child and Family Development Programs at CAT, said. “It has always been a bal- ancing act to trade one hear- ing machine between three centers,” Raedetta Castle, Seaside Elks past officer, Seaside Head Start Center manager and the main grant writer, said. “This addition- al machine will make it so much easier to get all our kids tested within 45 days.” Seaside Elks mem- bers also provide free eye screening each year for the students. For information about Seaside Elks, or how to become a member, call 503-738-6651, email sea- sideelks@yahoo.com. Fol- low Seaside Elks on Face- book at www.facebook. com/seaside.elks Submitted Photo Seaside Head Start Center manager Raedetta Castle holds the new audiometer given to Head Start by the Seaside Elks — a donation was made possible by a $2,000 Gratitude Grant from the Elks National Foundation. Encore Dance Studio learns some new moves GEARHART — Re- cently the Encore Dance Studio faculty had the op- portunity to attend Rhee Gold’s DanceLife Teach- er Conference in Scott- sdale, Ariz., along with over 800 other dance ed- ucators from around the world. The group spent the week participating in nu- merous classes and sem- inars designed to provide them with the latest curric- ulum, teaching techniques and innovative learning concepts. Encore’s teachers re- turned equipped with the freshest ideas in costumes, choreography, music and more to share with the dancers and families on the North Coast. Join Encore for its 20th International Longshore and Warehouse Union Pensioners — noon luncheon, 1 p.m. meeting, Local No. 50 Longshore Hall, 491 Industry St. Ukulele Players — 1:30 p.m., Warrenton Masonic Lodge, 66 S.W. Fourth St., Warrenton. All are welcome, including beginners. Loaner ukuleles available. For in- formation, call Roger Williams at 503-717-5645. Fat Quarter Quilters — 5:30 to 8 p.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St. Not limited to quilts. For information, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-3177 or go to http://home- spunquilt.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 donation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861-4200. 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. Warrenton Senior Lunch Program — noon, Warrenton Community Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Suggested donation of $5 for seniors and $7 for those younger than 60. For information, or to vol- unteer, call 503-861-3502 Monday or Thursday. Seaside Rotary Club — noon, Shilo Inn, 20 N. Prom, Seaside. For information, go to http://seasidero- tary.com Knochlers Pinochle Group — 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Group hosts free refresher and beginning course in card game of pinochle. Course open to anyone 55 and older. Clatsop County Republicans — 7 p.m., old Port of Astoria of¿ces, 422 Gateway Ave. For information, call 503-738-6474 or go to www. clatsopcountyoregon.republican 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. 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 Church (lower level), 565 12th St. The cost is $5. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. Community Skate Night — 5 to 9 p.m., Astoria Armory, 1650 (x- change St. Admission $3. Limited roller skate rentals available for $3; roller blades available. For infor- mation, call 503-791-6064 or go to www.astoriaarmory.com 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 Gloves and Mittens Needed — The Astoria Warming Center needs a substantial number of large size (so they will ¿t everyone) men’s crocheted or knitted warm gloves and mittens for the coming winter. Some hats are also needed. For information, call Sandy Rea at 503- 738-3103. WEDDING Hockman — Sheridan Janet Hockman of Astoria, daughter of Robert and Pamela Hockman of Clarion, Pa., exchanged wedding vows with Leon- ard Sheridan of Astoria at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Del Rey Beach State Park in Warrenton. The groom is the son of Leonard Sheridan of Glass- boro, N.J., and Jane Sheridan of Hedgesville, W.Va. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The Rev. Christina Irvine per- formed the ceremony. Matron of honor was Mist- ie Haag of Boiling Springs, Pa., sister of the bride. Bride- maids were Maria Milkowski of West Chester, Pa., child- hood friend of the bride, and Heather Camillo of Mays Landing, N.J., college friend of the bride. Best man was Phillip Jones of Williamstown, N.J., a Leonard and Janet childhood friend of the groom. Sheridan Groomsmen were Louis Mid- dleton, also of Williamstown and a childhood friend of the groom, and Dan Martin of Washougal, Wash., a friend of the groom. The bride is a 2005 graduate of Clarion Area High School in Clarion, and a 2009 graduate of Tyler School of Art at Temple University in Philadelphia, where she received a bachelor of ¿QH DUWV GHJUHH ZLWK D FRQFHQWUDWLRQ LQ SDLQWLQJ DQG DUW HGX- cation. She plans to receive her master of arts degree, with a concentration in art education, from Edinboro University in Ed- inboro, Pa., in 2016. She has been employed as an art teacher at Knappa High School since 2013. The groom graduated from Williamstown High School in Williamstown, N.J., in 2000. He received an associate’s degree in business management and automotive technology from Wyo- tech in Blairsville, Pa., in 2012. He is a program assistant at Knappa High School. An intimate backyard reception was held at a private loca- tion in Surf Pines, Warrenton. Music entertainment was provid- ed by DJ Bryan Lempea. The honeymoon was a road trip through Central Oregon and Northern California, with highlights including Crater Lake Na- tional Park, Redwoods National Park, and the Oregon Coast. The couple lives in Astoria. Cloverbud Club looking for leaders Submitted Photo Members of the Encore Dance Studio faculty attended Rhee Gold’s DanceLife Teach- er conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. Pictured, from left, C.C. Sibony, Jane Crater, Megan Sweet, Tia Van Slyke, Denele Sweet and Shana Hullender. anniversary party from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at 3631 U.S. Highway 101 N., to meet the faculty and join them for a free class, refreshments, prizes and more. For information, call 503-717-1637 or go to www.getyoudancing.com The Clatsop County 4-H program is looking for Clo- verbud Club leaders for the youngest 4-H members, who aren’t quite ready to partic- ipate in many of the project areas and/or activities that their older brothers and sis- ters can. The emphasis is on par- ticipation, learning and team- work, not competition. The youth might learn about nutri- tion while helping to prepare simple snacks, or plant seeds and learn what they need to do to make them grow. They can explore science, build with Legos, and so much more. Those interested in work- ing with this age group (youth ages 5 to 8) should contact the Oregon State University ([WHQVLRQ 2I¿FH DW 8573. Traditional Club volunteer leaders in the project areas of art and home ecomonics are also needed. As youth sign up for 4-H, more volunteer lead- ers may be needed in other project areas, as well.