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3B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016 Silver Salmon Grille announces Weekend concerts annual coloring contest winners VHWWREHQH¿WWKH Performing Arts Center in Astoria The Silver Salmon Grille hosted its 15th annual Coloring Contest and Open House on Feb. 23. All entrants were given a 20-inch-by-20-inch sheet of white paper, a pencil and a new box of 24 color crayons, which are all that can be used for the entry. Contestants had from 2 to 8 p.m. to produce their work. This year’s winners are: Sam Sadler, ³&DPS¿UHDW6XQVHW´¿UVWSODFH'DYLG Schmidt, “Native American Salmon,” second place; and Kristen Zedwick, “Horse and Rider,” third place. 7KH¿UVWSODFHZLQQHUUHFHLYHV cash; second place receives a $150 gift FHUWL¿FDWH WR WKH 6LOYHU 6DOPRQ *ULOOH and third place receives a $50 Silver 6DOPRQ *ULOOH JLIW FHUWL¿FDWH :LQQLQJ entries will be framed and displayed at the restaurant. For information, call (503) 338-6640. Partners for the Perform- ing Arts Center are present- ing two concerts this week- end, “Music at the PAC — For the PAC,” as fund- UDLVHUV WR EHQH¿W WKH FHQ- ter, which is located at 588 16th St. Marten King and the group Ensemble Columbi- ana are performing “A little von Weber, a little Schubert and much more” at 2 p.m. Saturday. King studied in Berlin, Germany, achieving a mas- ter’s degree in music for clarinet performance, study- ing with Karl Leister. He returned to the U.S. to enter the master’s program in music history at the Univer- sity of Oregon while play- ing with the Eugene Sym- phony Orchestra. He was appointed to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and has also played with the Sun River Festival Orches- tra and the Astoria Music Festival. He performs with several community orches- tras and bands. Liu, a doctor practicing family medicine, has been the pianist for the Vancou- ver (Washington) Sym- phony since 2003. Strom- Pictured, the winner of the annual Silver Salmon Col- oring Contest, “Campfire at Sunset” by Sam Sadler. Submitted Photo &URVV¿WPHPEHUVKHOSYHWHUDQV 2Q)HE&URVV¿W participated in an annual QDWLRQZLGH&URVV¿WHYHQW Workout Of the Day (WOD) to End Veteran Suicide, ZKLFKEULQJVWRJHWKHU&URVV¿W ER[HVJ\PVDQG¿WQHVVFHQ- ters from around the country to raise awareness of veter- an-related issues and suicide prevention. Each gym creates 22 exer- cises for 22 repetitions each. At minute 22 into the work- out, all gyms pause for a moment of silence to remem- ber those service members and veterans who have lost their battle with depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Funds raised by the event support the Service Ani- mal Assistance Program and Honor & Courage Programs through Operation Ward 57, D QRQSUR¿W RUJDQL]DWLRQ LQ Seattle that serves the nation’s wounded, ill and injured. For information, go to www.operationward57.org or contact Brittney Hamilton at David Wray/Submitted Photo Brittney@operationward57. On Feb. 22, members of Crossfit 1811 participated in an annu- org al nationwide Crossfit event, 22 WOD to End Veteran Suicide. Bridge Talks set for Wednesday Young First Lutheran member delivers cookies to area seniors Bridge Talks, a series of presentations and dis- cussions held the sec- ond Wednesday of each month, takes place at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Lovell Tap Room at the Fort George Brewery. This event is free and open to the public. The topic this month LV ³%ULGJHV RI WKH 3DFL¿F Coast Highway.” Rob- ert Hadlow, historian for the Oregon Department of Transportation, provides an overview of the bridges between the California and Washington state bor- ders, including the Astoria Bridge. The Astoria Bridge turns 50 years old this year, and there will be a birthday cel- ebration. For information, email cchs@cumtux.org or call 503-325-2203. Last summer, when deliv- HULQJ KRPHJURZQ ÀRZ- ers and creating bouquets, 10-year-old Brooke O’Con- nor discovered the joy of visit- ing with older members of her First Lutheran Church family. The visits made her realize how much they needed social involvement, and inspired her to come up with the idea to spread a little happiness to shut-ins, and seniors who are members and friends of her church, by giving them a box of Girl Scout cookies. She applied for, and received, a grant from the church’s Endowment Com- mittee that paid for 65 boxes of the total Girl Scout cook- ies she sold. She delivered a large number of the 65 cookie boxes herself, and was assisted by the Church Coun- cil and Care Team members at the church. ENGAGEMENT Carignan — Smith Bob and Vicky Nip- pert of Gresham, and Dwight Carignan of Eagle Creek, announce the engagement of their daughter, Briana Cari- gnan of Astoria, to Jason Smith, also of Astoria. He is the son of Ron and Lynn Smith of Seaside. The bride-to-be graduated from Sam Barlow High School in Gresham in 2007. She received her bachelor’s degree in anthropology, Briana Carignan minoring in communi- and Jason Smith cations, at the Univer- sity of Oregon in 2011. She is employed by Quartz Events as an attendee relations manager. The prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of Seaside High School. In 2008, he received his bachelor’s degree in ¿VKHULHV DQG ZLOGOLIH DW 2UHJRQ 6WDWH 8QLYHUVLW\ +H LV D habitat restoration project manager for the Columbia River Estuary Study Task Force (CREST). An Aug. 27 wedding is planned at her mother’s home in Gresham. Submitted Photo Pictured, 10-year-old Brooke O’Connor, right, and her 8-year old brother, Jake, with the boxes of Girl Scout cookies she sold. Sixty-five of those boxes were funded by an endowment from First Lutheran Church, and were given to church members who are shut-ins and seniors. Other grants funded by the First Lutheran Church Endowment Fund included: to the Budget/Finance Com- mittee for the new pastor call process; to the Clatsop Emer- gency Food Bank to purchase food; to the church Care Team quist, who plays the French horn, is principal hornist of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and is also a busy freelance musician. He attended the Mannes School of Music in New York, and the Queens College Aaron Copland School of Music while studying with horn soloist David Jolley. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $5 for students, and admission is free for ages 12 and younger. David Crabtree and Friends with Laurie Drage, are presenting a concert at 4 p.m. Sunday. Crabtree is well known in the commu- nity for his guitar and man- dolin music. Drage has a bachelor’s degree in music in vocal SHUIRUPDQFH IURP 3DFL¿F Lutheran University and a master’s degree in music in vocal performance from Western Washington Uni- versity, and taught voice while working as a gradu- ate assistant. She has been the music director at First Lutheran Church since 1982 and is president of the Friday Music Club. Tickets for the Sunday concert are $15 each. for member care and out- reach; to Camp Lutherwood for summer Bible School; for church coffee hour supplies; to the Stewardship Sewing and Quilting group for sup- plies; and to the Hope House Family Place Program. RELIGION BRIEFS Bethany Free Lutheran Cannon Beach Community Bethany Free Lutheran Church, 451 34th St., is showing the movie “War Room” at 6 p.m. Sunday. The 2015 movie is a Christian drama from the creators of “Fireproof” and “Courageous,” and is directed by Alex Kend- rick and co-written and produced by Stephen Kendrick. There is no cost for this event, and the public is welcome. For information, call 503-325-2925. CANNON BEACH — Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E. Washington St., holds an Evensong service at 6 p.m. the ¿UVW DQG WKLUG 6XQGD\ RI WKH PRQWK$OO DUH welcome. Evensong features Wes Warhmund (gui- WDU ÀXWH DQG FODULQHW DQG PHGLWDWLYH VRQJV Psalms, readings, candlelight and time for quiet UHÀHFWLRQ For information, call the church at 503-436-1222. Community HU sing SEASIDE — A Seaside Community HU Sing takes place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broad- way. Regardless of one’s beliefs or reli- gion, anyone can sing HU (pronounced hue), an ancient name for God; it is for the spir- itual upliftment of those who come, and is not directed to any other purpose. For infor- mation, call Seann Valen at 503-717-5485, email axcess49@gmail.com or go to www. eckankar.org Society of Friends SEAVIEW, Wash. — The Lower Colum- bia Worship Group of the Society of Friends (Quaker) meets at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Pen- insula Church Center Fireside Room (south building), 5000 N Place. This is a “silent” (unprogrammed) worship group. All are wel- come to visit and participate. For information, call 503-895-7474. Crossroads Community Nick Nelima buy a vehicle when he returns to Tanzania. Tickets cost $15, and are available at the par- LVKRI¿FHRUE\FDOOLQJ First Lutheran Grace Community Baptist Sunday Services with Communion are at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., at First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. Lenten mid-week services continue Wednes- day, with a noon Bible Study and prayer service in the downstairs chapel. There is a Soup Sup- per at 5:30 p.m., then Lenten Worship at 6:30 p.m., followed by choir practice at 7 p.m. All are welcome. For information, call 503-325-6252 or go to ZZZDVWRULD¿UVWOXWKHUDQFRP Special guest Jason Willoughby sets the tone for next weekend’s conference, “Bringing my World to Christ,” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Grace Community Baptist Church, 1195 Irving Ave. The conference is from 6 to 8 p.m. March 11, and from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 12. All are welcome. Registration is now open for “The Legacy Journey: by Dave Ramsey.” This 7-week class begins from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 15. To pur- chase course materials and to register, go to www.daveramsey.com or www.gracechurchas- toria.org For information, call the church at 503-325-2263. SVENSEN — Crossroads Community Church, a Friends Fellowship, at 40618 Old Highway 30, is holding a Free Family Film Fri- day at 6:45 p.m. Friday, March 11. Come enjoy D¿OPDQGIHOORZVKLS7KLVHYHQWLVDOZD\VKHOG St. Mary, Star of the Sea the second Friday of the month. All are wel- St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church come. For information, call Shawn Leonard, is participating in “40 days for Life” at 6 p.m. pastor, at 503-949-5033. Tuesdays at the Clatsop County Courthouse. Anyone respecting life from conception to natural death is welcome, Catholic or not. A Our Lady of Victory SEASIDE — Our Lady of Victory Catho- rosary will be said unless other denominations lic Church, 120 Oceanway, is holding “A Taste are present. In that case, 40 “Our Fathers” will of Ireland” March 12 to celebrate St. Patrick’s be said. Married couples can sign up to attend one of Day, The doors open at 5:15 p.m. The Whiskey and Cigars Band are perform- the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounters: ing Irish melodies, and hearty appetizers and April 29 – May 1 at Powell Butte Retreat Cen- desserts are available. In addition, there is a ter near Bend; and May 27– 29 at Our Lady of 6LOHQW$XFWLRQ WR EHQH¿W WKH :RPHQ¶V 0LQLV- Peace Retreat Center in Beaverton. Call 503- tries, and a Paddle Raise Auction to help Rev. 853-2758 or apply online at www.rediscover- Local, Family Owned Company Grace Episcopal Grace Episcopal church, 1545 Franklin Ave., offers a labyrinth, which is available for walk- ing from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the Parish Hall. An ecumenical musical Taizé service takes place at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Fridays in Lent contemplative music series continues from 12:10 to 1 p.m. March 11, with musician Susan Buehler (organ). All are welcome. For information, call the church at 503-325- 4691 or go to www.graceastoria.org Caring Professional Service Serving Families for Generations Hughes-Ransom • • • • • • Mortuary & Crematory www.hughes-ransom.com SEASIDE • 220 N Holladay • 503.738.6622 thespark.org. Additional dates and locations are listed online. For information, call 503-325-3671 or go to www.stmaryastoria.com The Slack 5 Funerals, burials, and cremations Onsite crematorium Reliable 24-hour service Preplanning available Special attention to veterans Special rooms for receptions ASTORIA • 576 12th Street • 503.325.2535
