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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016 MORE NOTES Continued from Page 1B Line Dancing for Seniors — 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. A Course in Miracles — The As- toria ACIM study group meets weekly from 3 to 4 p.m. For information and location, call Nelle Moffett at 916-307- 9790 or email moffett@cgiFellowship. org Evergreen Masonic Lodge No. 137 — 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, 201 N. Holladay Drive, Sea- side. All Masons and their families are welcome. For information, call 503- 717-0808. North Coast Chorale Practice — 6:45 to 9 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. Looking for more singers. Just show up or call 503-791-5681 or 503-338-8403. WEDNESDAY Warrenton Sunrise Rotary Club — 7 a.m., Dooger’s Seafood & Grill, Youngs Bay Plaza, 103 S. U.S. High- way 101, Warrenton. For information, call 503-325-4030. Moms Offering Moms Support Club — 9 a.m., Capt. Gray Port of Play, 785 Alameda Ave. For information, go to www.momsclubofastoria.org or email president@momsclubofastoria.org Help Ending Abusive Relation- ship Tendencies — 10 to 11:30 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 rec- ognize red Àags. For anyone in an abu- sive relationship, or who knows some- one who is. Call Juli Hol to reserve a spot at 503-325-3426, ext. 103. 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 suggested do- nation), $6.75 for those younger than age 60. For information, 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., 1111 Exchange St. The cost is $5. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. Blood Pressure Checks — noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503- 325-3231. Sit and Stitch Group — 1 to 3 p.m., Custom Threads, 1282 Com- mercial St. Knitting, crocheting and needle work. For information, call 503- 325-7780. Blood Drive — 1 to 6 p.m., Holi- day Inn Express, 204 W. Marine Drive. To make an appointment to donate blood, go to www.redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767. Angora Hiking Club — 1 p.m., Sixth Street parking lot. Riverwalk East hike. For information, call Melanie Ryan at 503-791-4123. 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., Necanicum Village, 2500 S. Roosevelt Drive, Sea- Miss Scandina- via 2015 Meisha Boettcher Sr. Miss Denmark Kaitlyn Landwehr Sr. Miss Finland Kaisa Israel Sr. Miss Norway Megan McCall- DeVos Columbia Riverkeeper is presenting three events as part of the FisherPoets Gathering. The ¿rst is a workshop, “Protecting the Columbia from Fossil Fuel Export,” which takes place from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday in the Ford Room at the Colum- bia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive. Brett VandenHeuvel will speak about fossil fuel export terminals threatening Colum- bia River salmon and local communities, including pro- posed coal, oil, and lique¿ed natural gas terminals on the Jr. Miss Denmark Ashley Lacy Jr. Miss Fin- land Lillian Helligso Jr. Miss Norway Hailey Svensen Jr. Miss Iceland Ava Dawn Thornton Jr. Miss Sweden Sienna Barnes Midsummer Festival Court to be presented Tuesday The formal presentation of the 2016 Astoria Scandinavian Mid- summer Festival Court takes place at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Astoria High School, in the Commons area. Cof- fee and treats are being provided by the Viking Nordic Dancers, who will also be performing. All are welcome. Miss Scandinavia 2015 is Mei- sha Boettcher, daughter of Gary and Ingrid Boettcher. Her grandparents are March and Don Boettcher. She is a senior at Knappa High School, where she is class president and also wres- tles. She works as a caregiver at Clat- sop Retirement Village part time, and volunteers at the Clatsop County Dis- trict Attorney¶s 2f¿ce. She plans to attend Clatsop Community College in the fall to study criminal justice, then later transfer to Western Oregon Uni- versity. She ¿nishes her reign as Miss Scandinavia 2015 during the Scandi- navian Midsummer Festival Corona- tion, when she crowns Miss Scandi- navia 2016. Senior Miss Denmark is Kait- lyn Landwehr, daughter of Keith and Mindy Landwehr. Her grandpar- ents are Lowell and Carolyn Knapp and Don and Fay Landwehr of Asto- ria. She is a junior at Knappa High School, where she is class president, plays volleyball and basketball, and is on the equestrian team. She has been involved in the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival since she was born, was Junior Miss Denmark, and also danced for a few years with the Viking Nordic Dancers. Senior Miss Finland is Kaisa Israel, daughter of Kent and Brittany side. 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. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, at 66 S.W. Fourth St., Warrenton. Seaside Elks Lodge No. 1748 — 7:30 p.m., 324 Avenue A, Seaside. For information, call 503-738-6651 or email seasideelks@yahoo.com THURSDAY North Coast Republican Wom- en — 11:30 a.m., Astoria Golf and Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Lane, Warrenton. For information, call 503-717-0392 or go to www.clatsop- countyoregon.republican Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 suggested do- nation), $6.75 for those younger than age 60. For information, 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. Israel of Astoria and Linda grade, plays basketball on the Israel. Her grandparents are Wet Dog Team and is a dancer Kent and Kathy Israel and with the Viking Nordic Danc- Laura Welch, and George and ers. Her parents are Mark and Paula Paavola. She is a junior Kathryn Lacy; her grand- at Astoria High School and is parents are Rod VanSon of on the varsity basketball team Ilwaco, Washington, George Crown and equestrian team. She also and Kay Lacy of Hayden, Bearer competes and shows at the Idaho, and the late Gwen Luke Clatsop County Fair, showing VanSon. Patterson her horse and swine. Junior Miss Finland is Lil- Senior Miss Norway lian Helligso of Astoria. She is is Megan McCall-DeVos, in the second grade, active in daughter of Jonathon and dance at Maddox Dance Stu- Michelle Devos. Her grand- dio in ballet, tap, hip-hop and parents are Kellie Selven acrobatics, and has performed Bakenen, Mike McCall and in “The Nutcracker” ballet Tony and Thea DeVos. She for Maddox and the Missoula is a senior at Astoria High Children’s Theater. She is also Sr. Court School, where she is the head a Brownie Girl Scout. Her par- Chaperone captain of the Astoria High ents are Ryan and Brandi Hell- Bev School Dance Team, team isgo; her grandparents are Hoofnagle president of Business Leaders Larry and Deanna Hellisgo, of Tomorrow and president of Roxanne Fluhrer and the late the 4-H group Black Sheep. Dale McGinnis. She is a co-junior leader of Junior Miss Iceland is 4-H, as well as a cadet at War- Ava Dawn Thornton of War- renton Kids Cove. renton. She is a third-grader, Senior Miss Sweden is and active in soccer, basket- Megan Sweet, daughter of ball and baseball and ballet. Chad and Denele Sweet of Her parents are Ryker and Jr. Court Seaside. Her grandparents Missy Thornton; her grand- Chaperone are Jeff and Trish Sweet and parents are Don and Kandie Susan Frank and Cindy Decius. She Thornton and the late Bob and Jackson is a junior at Seaside High Sonja Bjaranson. Her mother School, where she is involved was Junior Miss Iceland in in the symphonic band. She has 1982. played soccer, participated in track Junior Miss Norway is Hailey and been involved in 4-H. She is a Svensen of Astoria. She is a ¿rst- dance teacher, and also an Encore grader and her activities include Dance elite gymnast. dance, tumbling, soccer, T-ball, cook- Junior Miss Denmark is Ashley ing and taking care of chickens. Lacy of Astoria. She is in the third Her parents are Adam and Melissa Monday or Thursday. Seaside Rotary Club — noon, Shilo Inn, 20 N. Prom, Seaside. For information, go to http://seasiderotary. com Warrenton Senior Lunch Pro- gram — noon, Warrenton Community Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Suggested donation of $5 for seniors and $7 for those younger than 60. For informa- tion, or to volunteer, call 503-861-3502 lower Columbia River. There will also be a discussion about how communities along the river are standing up to protect the river. A FisherPoets button is required to attend this event. An open house, the Colum- bia Riverkeeper Gathering, is from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at Kala, 1017 Marine Drive. Join Columbia Riverkeeper staff and friends at an infor- mal drop-in reception to dis- cuss protecting and restoring the Columbia River. Kala sells beverages, and Riverkeeper will provide light snacks. A FisherPoets button is also required for this event. At 9 a.m. Sunday, Colum- Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange 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 Exchange St. Admission $3. Limited roller skate rentals available for $3; roller blades available. For information, call 503-791- 6064 or go to www.astoriaarmory.com Bingo — 7 p.m., Wickiup Senior Cen- ter, 92650 Svensen Market Road. For infor- mation call Mark Tischer at 503-458-6482. Columbia River Meditation Group — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Room 306, Towler Hall, Clatsop Community Col- lege. Class led by ordained Zen priest and is nonreligions. Group practices different meditation styles, focuses on developing a regular meditation prac- tice. All are welcome. For information, email shinei@zendust.org Lower Columbia Danish Society — 7 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. Special guests are the incom- ing 2016 Astoria Scandinavian Mid- summer Festival Court. The public is welcome. Meetings are in English; only an interest in Danish heritage, culture and traditions is needed to participate. For questions call 503-325-2612. FRIDAY Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. The cost is $5. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861-4200. Svensen; her grandparents are David and Judy Nygaard and Tom and Jackie Svensen. Her great-grandpar- ents are Martin Nygaard, Ron Ang- berg and Dorothy Nadon and the late Dolores Nygaard. Junior Miss Sweden is Sienna Barnes of Astoria, who is in the third grade. She is a member of the Viking Nordic Dancers, and her other activ- ities include gymnastics and roll- erblading. Her parents are Kris- ten Sodervick, Eric Lane and Adam Barnes; her grandparents are Nancy Lane, Bob Lane, David Sodervick and the late Phyliss Mattix. Her great-grandparents are Dave and Lorine Hoyer. Crown Bearer is Luke Patterson of Astoria, a fourth-grader, who plays football and basketball and is in 4-H. His parents are Kelley and Melissa Patterson; his grandparents are Chris- tine Patterson and the late Danny Pat- terson. His great-grandparents are the late Hugh and Harriette Forney. Senior Court Chaperone is Bev Hoofnagle of Astoria, who is mar- ried to Dave Hoofnagle. She has been involved with the Scandinavian Dance Group and the festival since 1983. Junior Court Chaperone is Susan Jackson of Warrenton, who is married to Dan Jackson. She is the daughter of Dave and Bev Hoofnagle, and has been involved with the Viking Nordic Dancers for over 30 years. The 2016 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival takes place June 17-19 at the Clatsop County Fair- grounds. For information, go to www. astoriascanfest.com Lower Columbia Hospice Bereavement and Grief Support Group — 2 to 4 p.m., Meeting Room 1, Bob Chisholm Community Cen- ter, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Group is open to those who are age 18 or older. For information, call 503-338- 6230. AAUW Walking Group — 9:30 a.m. Seaside Branch of American As- sociation of University Women weekly low-impact group walk, followed 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 donation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those Columbia Riverkeeper hosts events The Daily Astorian Sr. Miss Sweden Megan Sweet bia Riverkeeper hosts a walk on a public trail on the Ski- panon Peninsula, near the site of Oregon LNG’s proposed LNG export terminal. The group will meet at the Premarq Center parking lot in Warren- ton, and walk from there to the trailhead. There is no cost for this event, which is open to the public. During the walk, the con- Àict between Oregon LNG and the Columbia River Estu- ary will be discussed. The 1.5- hour walk is on Àat ground. Wear hiking shoes, and bring a raincoat and water. For ques- tions or to RSVP, email info@ columbiariverkeeper.org Working for a strong Community We make a difference together Each year, CMH caregivers give more than 10,000 volunteer hours and thousands of dollars in donations to our commu- nity. CMH raises money each year for worthy community organizations, including United Way, American Cancer So- ciety and March of Dimes. Our caregivers are little league coaches, volunteer ireighters, board members and more. At home and at work, our caregivers are dedicated to serving our neighbors. hat is why CMH ofers many programs designed to help those who are uninsured or under-insured. We provide the healthcare you need, when you need it. People Centered, Quality Driven & Service Focused. &YDIBOHF4USFFU"TUPSJB0SFHPOt www.columbiamemorial.org
