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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2015
Aspiring ballerinas view performance
Submitted photo
The Astoria School District Board of Directors recog-
nized Astoria Youth Athletics at a recent board meeting.
Pictured, from left, from Astoria Youth Athletics, Heidi
Hougham, Tanya Helmerson, and Jeanette Sampson, As-
toria School Board Member.
Astoria School Board
recognizes Astoria
Youth Athletics
The Astoria School Dis-
trict Board of Directors recog-
nized Astoria Youth Athletics
at its regular board meeting
Oct. 14.
AYA has supported ASD
co-curricular programs for
more than 10 years, and pro-
vides well over $12,000 in
support of those programs
within the school district an-
nually. AYA also provides
scholarships for graduating
seniors.
One of AYA’s fundrais-
ing efforts is organizing and
running all of the concession
stands for school-related ac-
tivities, and a large number
of parents and supporters par-
ticipate in this effort. In addi-
tion, AYA supports all Astoria
community athletics and ac-
tivities.
“Astoria School District
staff, students and parents
appreciate the strong partner-
ship and support from Asto-
ria Youth Athletics,” Craig
Hoppes, superintendent of the
school district, said. “The dis-
trict looks forward to continu-
ing this partnership for many
years to come.”
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders.
For information, call Sandra Carlson
at the Oregon State University Ex-
tension at 503-325-8573.
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.
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.
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.campkiwan-
ilong.org
Caring Adults Developing
Youth (CADY) Mentoring Pro-
gram — 800 Exchange St., second
Àoor. Needs mentors for youths
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 — 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.
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 orienta-
tion, 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. Warehouse attendants
are needed for food packing or pro-
cessing, 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 vol-
unteer, call 503-861-3663.
Submitted photo
Thirty aspiring Encore Dance Studio ballerinas took a field trip recently to see the Oregon Ballet Theatre’s “Amorie
Italiano” at the Keller Auditorium in Portland. The students were accompanied by Encore’s Ballet Director CC Sibony,
instructors Krysti Ficker and Trixie Gunn and studio owner and director, Denele Sweet.
Head Start gets a hand from Seaside Elks
SEASIDE — On Oct. 12, Seaside
Elk members assisted with the eye
screening of Seaside Head Start stu-
dents, when almost 50 children ages
3 to 5 were screened for eye prob-
lems. Any child showing a need for
further testing is being referred to the
Elks Children’s Eye Clinic. An infrared
camera, the Plus Optics Vision Screen-
er is used to test for problems including
“lazy eye.”
Elks volunteers also tested the hear-
ing of the young children using the Pi-
lot Audiometer, purchased by Seaside
Elks and donated to Head Start. The
donation was made possible by an Elks
National Foundation grant.
On Oct. 14, Elks volunteers barbe-
cued hot dogs and hamburgers during
the Seaside Head Start Block Par-
ty. The free event was open to all as a
celebration of 50 Years of Head Start.
For information about other com-
munity projects or membership, call
503-738-6651 or email seasideelks@
yahoo.com
Submitted photo
Seaside Elks members recently assisted Head Start with vision and hear-
ing testing. Pictured, from left, Linda Morlan, holding a Plus Optics Vision
Screener, Jeannie Moorhead, Anne Cook, Jeannie Uzelac, and Raedetta Cas-
tle.  Not pictured, Jan Jackson.
Clatsop Community College
Outreach Literacy — Needs vol-
unteer literacy tutors to work with
adults, native and non-native speak-
ers. Training available. For informa-
tion, 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 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 Hospi-
tal — Needs volunteers to provide
assistance to patients, visitors and
hospital staff. Training provided. For
information, go to www.columbiame-
morial.org. To schedule an interview,
call 503-325-4321.
Columbia River Maritime Mu-
seum — 1792 Marine Drive. Vol-
unteer opportunities for those with
an interest in maritime history. For
information, call the volunteer coor-
dinator 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 Re-
sponse Team — CERT volunteers
needed for community events and
disaster response with local police,
¿re and emergency medical service
agencies. Training includes ¿re safe-
ty, ¿rst aid, traf¿c 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.
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