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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2015 COMMUNITY NOTES SATURDAY Detachment 1228 Marine Corps League — noon, Uptown Cafe, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, War- renton. For information, contact Lou Neubecker at 503-717-0153. 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. Block party bash 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. Blood Pressure Checks — noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, temporarily located at 1555 W. Marine Drive in the old Astoria Yacht Club. For information, call 503-325-3231. SUNDAY 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. 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. MONDAY - LABOR DAY Senior Lunch — Closed Mon- day. Columbia Senior Diners — Closed Monday. Warrenton Business Asso- ciation — 5:30 p.m., commission chambers, Warrenton City Hall, 225 S. Main Ave. For information, call Kristin Talamantez at 503-861- 9750. 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. TUESDAY Tobacco Free Coalition of Clatsop County — 9 to 10:30 a.m., Clatsop County Health and Human Services, 820 Exchange St. Anyone interested in tobacco use preven- tion and education welcome. For information, call Steven Blakesley at 503-325-8500 or Alissa Dorman at 503-325-4321, ext. 5758. 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. 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. Astoria Lions Club — noon, Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Prospective members welcome. For information, contact Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590. Warrenton Kiwanis Club — noon, Doogers Seafood and Grill, 103 U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton. Submitted Photo Pictured, several Jerome Avenue residents at the eighth annual Jerome Neigh- borhood Block Party and potluck, held Aug. 30. Beverages were donated by Van Dusen Beverages, and the street was closed with a permit from the Astoria city manager and Public Works. “It’s just a lot of fun to hang out in the middle of the street on a quiet Sunday afternoon,” said Ann Lederer. “Our block party continues to grow, and is a great way to meet new neighbors and reconnect with old friends.” 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. Warrenton Alzheimer’s Sup- port Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., 2002 S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warren- ton. Support and information about Alzheimer’s disease. For information, call Grace Bruseth 503-738-6412. 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 Spinning Circle — 3 to 5 p.m., Astoria Fiber Arts Academy, 1296 Duane St. Bring a spinning wheel. For information, call 503-325-5598 RUJRWRKWWSDVWRULD¿EHUDUWVFRP Seaside Rebounders Stroke SOLVE is holding a Beach & Riverside &OHDQXS SUHVHQWHG E\ WKH 2UHJRQ /RWWHU\ IURPDPWRSP6HSWWRFOHDQXS 2UHJRQ¶VZDWHUZD\VDQGWDNHFDUHRISDUNV neighborhoods, and natural areas. Volunteers FDQ FKRRVH IURP PRUH WKDQ SURMHFWV DFURVVWKHVWDWHLQFOXGLQJOLWWHUFOHDQXSVLQ- YDVLYHSODQWUHPRYDOVDQGSODQWLQJRIQDWLYH trees and shrubs. 3DUWRIWKH,QWHUQDWLRQDO&RDVWDO&OHDQXS and National Public Lands Day, the event is a family-friendly Oregon tradition, and combines SOLVE’s annual coastwide beach FOHDQXSZLWKLQODQGFOHDQXSDQGUHVWRUDWLRQ SURMHFWV Last year, 5,140 volunteers removed RYHUSRXQGVRIOLWWHUDQGPDULQHGH- bris, cleared 6 acres of non-native, invasive SODQWVDQGSODQWHGKXQGUHGVRIQDWLYHWUHHV and shrubs throughout Oregon. 7KLV\HDUYROXQWHHUVDWOLWWHUFOHDQXSVLWHV ZLOO SDUWLFLSDWH LQ D ZRUOGZLGH FLWL]HQVFL- HQFH HIIRUW E\ VXEPLWWLQJ GDWD RQ WKH W\SHV RIWUDVKWKH\FROOHFW7RSLWHPVFROOHFWHGE\ YROXQWHHUVW\SLFDOO\LQFOXGHFLJDUHWWH¿OWHUV 6W\URIRDPSODVWLFFDSV¿VKLQJOLQHERWWOHV DQG EDJV 0RVW SODVWLFV GR QRW ELRGHJUDGH Support Group — 4:30 to 6 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital Ed- ucation Center, 725 S Wahanna Road, Seaside. Stroke survivors, their caregivers and family mem- bers welcome. For information, call 503-717-7781. North Coast Chapter, Oregon Equestrian Trails — 5:30 p.m., El Compadre Restaurant, 119 S. Main Ave., Warrenton. Business meeting starts at 7 p.m. All are welcome. For information, call Linda Brim at 503- 325-1562 days. Clatsop County National Alliance on Mental Illness — $I¿OLDWHG $GYLVRU\ &RPPLWWHH p.m., upstairs conference room, Astoria Seafood Center, 2001 Ma- rine Drive. Guest speaker, Joell Archibald of the regional Coordinat- ed Care Organization. Discussion: Current mental health issues and projects in Clatsop County. WEDNESDAY Help Ending Abusive Rela- tionship Tendencies — 10 to 11:30 Submitted Photo Family with marine debris collected at Cannon Beach during a SOLVE cleanup. EXWLQVWHDGEUHDNGRZQLQWRWLQ\SLHFHVWKDW FDQ EH KDUPIXO WR ¿VK ELUGV DQG PDULQH mammals. Volunteers at restoration sites will remove LQYDVLYH VSHFLHV VXFK DV (QJOLVK LY\ DQG +LPDOD\DQEODFNEHUU\KHOSQDWLYHSODQWVWR WKULYHZKLFKUHGXFHVHURVLRQSURYLGHVYLWDO nutrients and shades our streams. /RFDOSURMHFWGHWDLOVDQGRQOLQHUHJLVWUD- tion are at www.solveoregon.org, or by call- LQJ H[W 3UHUHJLVWUDWLRQ is encouraged. Family fun at the Columbia River Maritime Museum had at a number of large WDEOH WRS JDPHV LQFOXGLQJ a Civil War river battle, UDFLQJ PRGHO K\GURSODQHV and a World War I aerial FRPEDWJDPH7KHSURJUDP also features giant sized jen- JD DQG FDQQRQEDOO GURS DV well as smaller classic board JDPHV OLNH &OXH DQG 2SHU- ation. First Sunday activities DUH LQFOXGHG ZLWK SDLG DG- mission, members are free. For information, call the museum at 503-325-2323. SELF-HELP GROUPS Seaside TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)— 8 to 8:45 a.m. weigh-in, 9 to 10 a.m. meet- ing Tuesday, North Coast Family Fellowship Church, 2245 N. Wah- anna Road, Seaside. For informa- tion, call 503-861-2904. Astoria TOPS — 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:30 p.m. meeting Tues- day, First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. For information, call Tr- isha Hayrynen at 503-325-4114. Warrenton TOPS — 9 to 9:45 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting Wednesday, First Baptist Church, 30 N.E. First St., Warrenton. For information, call Marilyn Barnard 503-861-2918 or Jeannie Pike 503-861-1404. Alcoholics Anonymous — 7R ¿QG D PHHWLQJ FDOO 5526 or go to www.aa-oregon.org Kick Butts Group Meets (Nicotine Anonymous) — 6:30 Seaport Masonic Lodge No. 7 — 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meet- ing, 1572 Franklin Ave. All Masons and their guests are welcome. THURSDAY For information, call Darlene War- ren at 503-861-2672. Help clean beaches, rivers The Columbia River Maritime Museum cele- brates its next First Sunday Family Program, a time for IXQ¿OOHG IDPLO\ H[SHULHQF- HV IURP DP WR SP Sunday. 3DUWLFLSDQWVFDQWU\WKHLU 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://homespunquilt.com to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway. Al-Anon Family Groups in- formation line for Clatsop and Til- lamook counties, 503-338-5688. Oregon Area Al-Anon website. oregonal-anon.org Astoria Al-Anon — 12 p.m. Wednesday, First United Method- ist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. For information, call 503-325-1087; 7 p.m. Thursday, Crossroads Com- munity Church, 40618 Old High- way 30, Svensen. For information, call 503-458-6929. Nehalem Al-Anon — 7 p.m. Monday, Riverbend Room, North County Recreation District, 36155 Ninth St, Nehalem. For informa- tion, call 503-368-8255. Seaside Al-Anon — 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside, call 503- 810-5196 for information. Tillamook Al-Anon — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Albans Epis- copal Church, 2102 Sixth St., Til- lamook. For information, call 503- 842-5094. Warrenton Al-Anon — noon Friday, United Methodist Church, 679 S. Main Ave. For information, call 503-738-5727. Narcotics Anonymous — The Northwest Oregon Area of Narcotics Anonymous (NWONA) holds meetings in Clatsop County. For full schedule details, as well as upcoming special events, call the Helpline at 503-717-3702, or go to www.nworegonna.org Men’s Sexual Purity Recov- ery Group — Tuesday nights. Part of the Pure Life Alliance (www.purelifealliance.org) in Portland. For information, call the FRQ¿GHQWLDOYRLFHPDLODW 0817 and leave a message. a.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St. HEART covers subjects related to the effects of domestic violence on children, parents and other family members, dynamics of power and control, and how to recognize red ÀDJV)RUDQ\RQHLQDQDEXVLYHUH- lationship, or who knows someone who is. Call Audrey Williams ahead to reserve a spot at 503-325-3426. ext. 104. 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. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- 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 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 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. Clatsop County Genealogical Society — noon to 2 p.m., Lewis and Clark Fire Department, 34571 U.S. Highway 101 Business. The program is a webinar. All are wel- come. For questions, call Carol Wamsher at 503-298-8917 or Sali Diamond at 503-325-1963. Seaside Rotary Club — noon, Shilo Inn, 20 N. Prom, Seaside. For information, go to http://seasidero- tary.com 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. Lighthouse for Kids Project — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St. Making quilts for children going through sexual abuse assessment. For information, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-3177 or go to http://homespunquilt.com 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 Ex- 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 Reunion — Sept. 18-20, Clatsop Post 12 American Legion, 1132 Exchange St. Reunion of ship- mates for anyone stationed on the cutter Yocona. For information, con- tact Dave Caton at 503-440-3195 or Ken Pearson at kenpearson@ centurytel.net Gloves and Mittens Needed — The Astoria Warming Center needs a substantial number of large VL]HVRWKH\ZLOO¿WHYHU\RQHPHQ¶V 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. 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. and grounds maintenance. Three to four-hour shifts are available Monday through Friday. To vol- unteer, call 503-861-3663. Astoria Column — 1 Coxcomb Drive. Volunteers needed to wel- come visitors, provide information and answer questions about the As- toria Column and the city of Astoria. For information, call the Friends of the Astoria Column Visitor Center at 503-325-2963. 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. 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 — Tem- porarily located at 1555 W. Marine Drive in the old Astoria 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 in- formation, call 503-325-6311. Camp Kiwanilong — A large variety of volunteer opportunities are available. For information, call 503-861-2933 or go to www.camp- kiwanilong.org Caring Adults Developing Youth (CADY) Mentoring Pro- gram — 800 Exchange St., second ÀRRU 1HHGV PHQWRUV IRU \RXWKV ages 10 to 17 at risk of school fail- ure. Time commitment: one year, about eight hours per month. For information, contact 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 Animal Shelter’s dogs and cats. For infor- mation, email info@dogsncats.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 resi- dents. Volunteers must participate in a 16-hour training program. For information, contact Mandy Brench- ley 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 applica- tion at 1315 S.E. 19th St., Warren- ton. For information, or to schedule orientation, call Leslie Atkinson at 503-325-1000. Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank — Volunteers needed to help hand out fruits and vegetables at the weekly produce pantries for two hours on Thursdays, from April to October, in Seaside and Warrenton. Ware- house attendants are needed for food packing or processing, pick- ing orders for agencies, light jan- itorial and housekeeping, or lawn 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 infor- mation, call 503-325-8631. Clatsop Cruise Hosts — Look- ing for volunteers to meet and greet cruise ship passengers and crew, provide information and answer questions about the Clatsop County area. Ships arrive in the spring and fall, about 20 ships each year. Work all the ships or part of them. For in- formation, go to www.clatsopcruise- hosts.org Columbia Memorial Hospital — Needs volunteers to provide as- sistance to patients, visitors and hospital staff. Training provided. For information, go to www.co- lumbiamemorial.org. To schedule an interview, call 503-325-4321. Columbia River Maritime Museum — 1792 Marine Drive. Volunteer opportunities for those with an interest in maritime his- tory. For information, call the vol- unteer 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 with local police, fire and emer- gency medical service agencies. Training includes fire safety, first aid, traffic and crowd control, 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 firefighters. Training provided. For information, contact any of the active 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 lunchbud- dies.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 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 as one hour a month to regularly scheduled weekly shifts are avail- able. For information, call Volunteer 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 Tita Montero at 503-717-1914 or email director@ 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. 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. For information, call Sharnelle Fee at 503-338-0331 or go to coastwildlife.org