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3B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ENCORE DANCE STUDIO CLEANS UP BEACH 4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders. For information, call Sandra Carl- son at the Oregon State University Extension at 503-325-8573. Astoria Column — 1 Cox- comb Drive. Volunteers needed to welcome visitors, provide in- formation and answer questions about the Astoria Column and the city of Astoria. For information, call the Friends of the Astoria Column Visitor Center at 503- 325-2963. Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association — 111 W. Marine Drive. Needs conductors/motor- men to operate trolley and narrate points of interest. One or more three-hour shifts per month. For information, call the 503-325-6311. Photo by Elly Condit Photography On Sept. 18, Encore Dance Studio’s family and friends hosted a beach clean up and Welcome to Fall Beach Bonfire. The eve- ning was spent collecting trash on Sunset Beach for SOLVE and playing games. “A great way to kick off our 20th anniversary fall season,” studio owner Denele Sweet said. Job Corps students celebrate nonviolence Astoria Senior Center — Temporarily located at 1555 W. Marine Drive in the old Astoria Yacht Club. To volunteer, call Larry Miller at 503-325-3231. The Daily Astorian More than 450 students and 130 staff from Tongue Point Job Corps Center spent last week celebrating the national, stu- dent-led antiviolence initiative Youth 2 Youth: Partners 4 Peace. Students started the campaign with three basic aims: to talk about violence and aggression, empower prevention and share stories and solutions. “Violence is not an issue here at Tongue Point, but we ar- en’t one whole center yet,” said Catherine Sautner, a 24-year- old glazing student and student ambassador, in a release Friday. “That is what (Youth 2 Youth) is about, seeing people as real people. Like they are people you should care about.” The week kicked off with a skit by construction student Bryndan Bailey, 23, performed in each dorm hall at Tongue Point about how harmful words Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce — 111 W. Marine Drive. Volunteers need- ed at the chamber and for events. For information, 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 Develop- ing Youth (CADY) Mentoring Program — 800 Exchange St., second Àoor. Needs mentors for youths ages 10 to 17 at risk of school failure. Time commitment: one year, about eight hours per month. For information, contact Laura Parker at 503-325-8601 or lparker@co.clatsop.or.us Submitted photo Tongue Point Job Corps Center students created a skit in which a candle was extin- guished for every bullying statement made. can extinguish the light in oth- er students. The lights dimmed for each presentation, except a JURXSRIVWXGHQWVKROGLQJÀDVK- lights, one dimmed for every bullying statement during the skit. On Tuesday, students took labeled candy bars in the dining hall that led them to random- ized tables with prompts for discussions on diversity. Stu- dents played diversity games and created a banner where stu- dents wrote about visualizing peace. Friday concluded with a barbecue and discussions about improving safety, securi- ty and the student/staff culture. Founded in the spring of 2015, <RXWK <RXWK LV WKH ¿UVW QD- tional, student-created and -led effort to curb youth violence on Job Corps centers, in sur- rounding communities and in the hometowns of students and graduates. Learn to play chess with Astoria Chess Club 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. 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And of course it’s the the history of chess and receive thinking,” he added, “as well fee for membership, and no perfect activity to enjoy indoors instruction on how to improve as providing an opportunity to their game. They will also play build good sportsmanship and minimum skill level; all that is on a rainy Astoria day.” 6WDUWLQJ 7XHVGD\ /DQGRO¿ many training games against fel- character.” required is an interest in chess. For information about the There are always players present is teaching a Beginning Chess low students. “Since it’s a com- who have boards and pieces, so class at Clatsop Communi- munity education class, there are club, go to the Astoria Chess people interested in the club ar- ty College. The course meets no tests and there is no home- Club Facebook page or email en’t required to bring any equip- Tuesday evenings for 10 weeks, ZRUN´/DQGRO¿VDLG³7KHLGHD astoriachessclub@gmail.com 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 Brenchley at 503-325-0313, ext. 209. 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 information, or to schedule orientation, call Leslie Atkinson at 503-325-1000. Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank — Volun- teers needed to help hand out fruits and vegetables at the week- ly produce pantries for two hours on Thursdays, from April to Octo- ber, in Seaside and Warrenton. Warehouse attendants are need- ed for food packing or processing, picking orders for agencies, light janitorial and housekeeping, or lawn and grounds maintenance. Three to four-hour shifts are avail- able Monday through Friday. To volunteer, call 503-861-3663. 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 re- move 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. Clatsop Cruise Hosts — Looking for volunteers to meet and greet cruise ship passengers and crew, provide information and answer questions about the Clat- sop County area. Ships arrive in the spring and fall, about 20 ships each year. Work all the ships or part of them. For information, go to www.clatsopcruisehosts.org Columbia Memorial Hos- pital — Needs volunteers to provide assistance to patients, visitors and hospital staff. Training provided. For information, go to www.columbiamemorial.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 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 with local police, ¿re and emer- gency medical service agencies. Training includes ¿re safety, ¿rst aid, traf¿c and crowd control, communications, damage survey, disaster planning and civic events within city limits. For information, contact CERT coordinator Ken- ny Hansen at khansen@astoria. or.us or leave a voicemail at 503- 325-4411. 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. RELIGION BRIEFS Universalist 7KH 3DFL¿F 8QLWDULDQ 8QL- YHUVDOLVW 88 )HOORZVKLS LV holding a service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the First Congrega- tional Church, 820 Alameda Ave. The Rev. David May- nard is delivering a sermon on “Healthy Living.” Maynard re- tired as minister emeritus from WKH(DVWURVH)HOORZVKLS88LQ Gresham in 2013. He continues his therapy practice in Portland. Cameron Brister is the lay leader, Veja Lahti and Christie Yeigh are providing refresh- ments, Veja Lahti is the greeter and Otis Heavenrich is helping with the children. For information, call 503-325- 5225 or go to www.pacuuf.org Peace Lutheran Peace Lutheran Church is sponsoring worship services at 2 p.m. Sunday at Clatsop Care Center, 646 16th St., and at 3 p.m. at Clatsop Retirement Vil- lage, 947 Olney Ave. For information, call 503- 325-3871. Grace Episcopal This fourth Sunday of the month is Hunger Awareness Sunday at Grace Episcopal Church, with an ingathering at both the 8 and 10 a.m. services for the Hunger Ministries at the church, located at 1545 Frank- lin Ave. Both monetary and non-perishable food items are requested. Canned meals such as chili and stew are especially needed. The monthly community dinner is being served in the Parish Hall at 4 p.m. Sunday, free of charge. Those willing to help should come at 3 p.m. to set up and at 5 p.m. to clean up. For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or go to www.graceastoria.org First Lutheran First Lutheran Church is holding a Ministry Fair after the 8:30 a.m. and the 11 a.m. Sunday services at the church, 725 33rd St. All are welcome to come and learn about the var- ious ministries available in the congregation. Each Ministry Team is rep- resented by volunteers who can explain the ministry’s mis- sion, responsibilities and time L oca l, Fa m ily O w ned Com pa ny • F u n era l s, b u ri al s, a n d c rem a ti o ns • R el i ab l e 24-H o u r servi ce • Pre-pl anni n g a va i l ab l e • S pec i a l a tten ti o n to Vetera n s • S pec i a l R o o m s fo r R ec epti o ns M ortu ary & C rem atory w w w .h u gh es-ra n som .com A small town newspaper with a global outlook Great Vow Zen CLATSKANIE — The Great Vow Zen Monastery, lo- cated at 79640 Quincy-Mayger Road in Clatskanie, is holding an Ango Opening Weekend Retreat, led by Hogen Bays and Adam Jogen Salzberg, from 5 p.m. Oct. 9 to 1 p.m. Oct. 11. During this retreat the open- ing of the autumn Ango Inten- sive Training Period is celebrat- ed with a weekend of silent, spacious sitting meditation, in- cluding dharma talks and oriy- oki meals, supported by the re- treat schedule of the monastery The cost is $150 ($120 for Zen Community of Oregon; a $75 reduced rate available to those in need) plus donation. For details, call 503-728- 0654 or email registrar@great- vow.org. Register online at www.zendust.org/calendar Ca ring Professiona l Service Serving Fam ilies for G en eration s H u g h es-R an som SE A SID E • 220 N H ollad ay • 503.738.6622 commitment. There will also be printed material available at each table. Each team wel- comes new members and will give any training or support necessary. For information, call the church at 503-325-6252. 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