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3B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2016 Free ¿lm shows how to engage students A free screening of the doc- umentary “Paper Tigers” is at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Liberty Theater. Food and informa- tion are available in the lobby of the Liberty from 5 to 6 p.m. The screening is at 6 p.m., with a panel discussion afterwards from 7:45 to 9 p.m. The ¿lm follows a year in the life of an alternative high school in Walla Walla, Wash- ington, that has radically changed its approach to disci- plining its students, and in the process has become a prom- ising model for how to break the cycles of poverty, vio- lence and disease that affect families. It is ideal view- ing for educators, adminis- Submitted Photos Recently installed officers of Seaside Elks Lodge 1748 include, from left, John Gates, Michael Heuvelhorst, Scott Car- penter, Jeannie Moorhead, Joan Beneke, Jan Jackson, Joy Cruz, David Darling and John Morris. Raedetta Castle named Elk of the Year in Seaside SEASIDE — Exalted Ruler Jerry Lounsbury of the Seaside Elks Lodge 1748 named Raedetta Castle as Elk of the Year at the installation of 2016-217 of¿- cers, held March 26. This is the highest award a member can receive, and was pre- sented to her in recognition of her many volunteer activities and her dedication to the community and the lodge. Frank Orrell was awarded the Citi- zen of the Year in recognition of his com- munity activities, and Trustee David Dar- ling was named Of¿cer of the Year for his commitment to the operation of the lodge. The 2016-2017 Of¿cers were installed by the Past Exalted Rulers and Past Grand Exalted Ruler James Damon. The new leaders are Exalted Ruler John Gates, Leading Knight Michael Heuvelhorst, Loyal Knight Scott Carpenter, Lecturing Knight Jean- nie Moorhead, Treasurer Jan Jackson, Secretary Joan Beneke, Chaplain Joy Cruz and Trustees David Darling, John Morris and Larry Gore. For information about Seaside Elks Lodge, call 503-738-6651 or email sea- sideelks@yahoo.com trators, health-care staff, par- ents, social workers, mentors and anyone interested in education. Following the ¿lm screen- ing, a panel leads a discus- sion about the bene¿ts of trauma-informed education. The panelists are: Dr. David Labby, former Health Share of Oregon Medical Director; Liz Covey, trauma counselor; Debbie Morrow, Warren- ton-Hammond School Dis- trict Board chairwoman; and Sumuer Watkins, CEO of Clat- sop Behavioral Healthcare. The ¿lm is sponsored by Way to Wellville and Colum- bia Paci¿c Coordinated Care Organization. Learn to play bridge in Seaside SEASIDE — Bridge les- sons, “Supervised Play with Sue,” are being held from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays, start- ing this Thursday, at the Mary Blake Playhouse, 1215 Ave. A. The instructor is Sue Kroning, an American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) accred- ited teacher with 22 years experience. Players will be grouped according to experience, and each table plays at its own pace. Participants will play real Raedetta Castle received the Elk of the Year award from Seaside Elks Lodge 1748. hands, not lesson hands. Each hand has an analysis sheet and a score comparison. Kron- ing will answer any questions about bidding, play or defense. Supervised Play is for nov- ice and intermediate bridge players, but those who played a little, long ago, or even no bridge, are also welcome. The cost is $5 per session. For information, email skroning@centurylink. net or call 503-738-7817 or 503-739-0264. RELIGION BRIEFS Christian Science Speaker Mark McCurties, a practitioner of Christian Science healing, is presenting a talk, “How God’s love can change your life and the world,” at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, in the Flag Room at the Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St. The ideas in his lecture are based on the teachings of Jesus as recorded in the Bible, and as discussed in “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,” by Mary Baker Eddy. “The desire to change ourselves, to improve our character, our relation- ships, our life prospects can also go beyond just the boundary of our own Mark lives and the four walls McCurties of our home,” McCurt- ies explained. “Many men and women around the world have a sincere yearning to improve the collective experience of mankind.” McCurties, who lives in Elsah, Illinois, is a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. After graduating from college, he spent a number of years in education ¿eld as a camp director, experiential educator, resident counselor and athletics coach. Free Lutheran Bible School for a worship service concert at 11 a.m. Sunday. The public is welcome. A free will offering will be taken. The 40-member choir is on tour in the Paci¿c Northwest sharing music that includes sacred clas- sics, hymn arrangements and spirituals. They are from the two-year college equivalent Bible School in Plymouth, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. For information call, 503-325-2925. 3aci¿c Unitarian Universalist Submitted Photos The Association Free Lutheran Bible School Concert Choir performs at 11 a.m. Sunday at Bethany Free Lutheran Church. Astoria First Assembly of God Community HU sing SEASIDE — A Seaside Community HU Sing takes place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Sea- side Public Library, 1131 Broadway. Regardless of one’s beliefs or religion, anyone can sing HU (pronounced hue), an ancient name for God; it is for the spiritual 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 The Blackwood Legacy Quartet performs Saturday evening at Astoria First Assembly of God. 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 Penin- sula Church Center Fireside Room (south build- ing), 5000 N Place. This is a “silent” (unpro- grammed) worship group. All are welcome to visit and participate. For information, call 503-895-7474. Cannon Beach Community CANNON BEACH — Cannon Beach Com- munity Church, 132 E. Washington St., holds an Evensong service at p.m. the ¿rst and third Sunday of the month. All are welcome. Evensong features Wes Warhmund (gui- tar, Àute and clarinet) and meditative songs, Psalms, readings, candlelight and time for quiet reÀection. For information, call the church at 503-436-1222. Crossroads Community 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. Come enjoy a ¿lm and fellowship. This event is always held the sec- ond Friday of the month. All are welcome. For information, call Shawn Leonard, pastor, at 503-949-5033. The Paci¿c Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellow- ship is holding a service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the First Congregational Church, 820 Alameda Ave. Kathleen Hudson is the speaker, on the topic “My Roman Catholic Faith.” She has been to Medju- gorje, Fatima, and Lourdes, and is planning to take a pilgrimage in June with the Archdiocese of Portland to Italy, including an audience with Pope Francis. Tod Lundy is the service leader, Forrest and Natalie Duggan and Kathy Robertson are pro- viding refreshments after the service, and Carole Elder and Tod Lundy are our greeters. After the social hour, the Rev. Kit Ketcham leads an introductory UU 101 class downstairs, while a PUUF board meeting takes place upstairs. For information, call 503-325-5225 or go to www.pacuuf.org Astoria First Assembly of God, 1775 Seventh St., is presenting a concert by the Blackwood Leg- acy Quartet at 7 p.m. Saturday. There is no cost for this event, and the public is welcome. A free will offering will be taken. The group blends traditional southern gos- pel with today’s newest country Christian sound. Formed by leader and bass singer Rick Price, the group has been in ministry for more than 15 unin- terrupted years. Price began his more than 35-year career singing with the Dove and Grammy-award winning Blackwood Brothers Quartet, eventu- ally being inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame with the group. Joining Price on baritone is Luke Yates, a pop- ular country and Christian recording artist and musician; tenor singer Paul Secord was formerly a featured singer for Disney World; and lead singer Hunter Sparkman is a Christian recording artist based out of Nashville. For information, call the church at 503-325-7331. Church of Christ Grace Episcopal The Church of Christ, 692 12th St., hosts its fourth annual interfaith Community After Easter Sing-along from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Satur- day. There is no cost for this event, which has one intermission, and refreshments will be served. The church is nondenominational, and all are welcome. For information, call 503-791-3235 or 503-468-8397. A labyrinth is available for walking from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, at Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave.; an introduction to the labyrinth is offered at 3 p.m., upon request. It takes an average of 30 minutes to complete the walk. For information, call the church at 503-325- 4691 or 503-325-6580, or go to www.graceasto- ria.org St. Mary, Star of the Sea Great Vow Zen Monastery Holy Nativity Eastern Orthodox The award-winning Jefferson Chamber Choir of New York is touring the Northwest. They are performing Christian songs at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1465 Grand Ave., at 10 a.m. Sunday, right before the 10:30 a.m. Mass. All are welcome. The Knights of Columbus Breakfast is being served after the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Masses. Discount tickets for Portland Timbers reserve squad (T2) and the Portland Thorns matches at Providence Park are available through the Mar- riage Family Life Of¿ce. To purchase tickets, go to www.pdxfamlife.org For information, call the church at 503-325- 3671 or go to www.stmaryastoria.com CLATSKANIE — The Great Vow Zen Mon- astery, located at 79640 Quincy-Mayger Road in Clatskanie, is holding a a Dzogchen retreat with Keith Dowman, from 5 p.m. April 13 to 1 p.m. April 17. The cost is $250 ($225 for Zen Community of Oregon) plus donation. For details, call 503-728-0654 or email regis- trar@greatvow.org. Register online at www.zen- dust.org/calendar HAMMOND — The Holy Nativity Eastern Orthodox Mission, at St. Francis de Sales Mis- sion, 867 Fifth St. in Hammond, holds services Sunday. Orthos/Matins begin at 8:30 a.m., with Divine Liturgy beginning at 10 a.m. There is a gathering for brunch at a local restaurant after liturgy.. Father Kevin Lien, assistant pastor of the Church of the Annunciation in Milwaukie and rector of the Nativity Orthodox Mission is cel- ebrating the Divine Liturgy. All Eastern Ortho- dox are welcome to participate. Those inter- ested in attending an Orthodox Liturgy are encouraged to attend. Vespers begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, followed by a potluck dinner. For the location, or for questions, call Linda Andres at 503-440-3930 or Steve Sollars at 503-298-3453. Bethany Free Lutheran Bethany Free Lutheran Church, 451 34th St., is hosting the concert choir from the Association Local, Family Owned Company Caring Professional Service Serving Families for Generations Hughes-Ransom • • • • • • Mortuary & Crematory www.hughes-ransom.com SEASIDE • 220 N Holladay • 503.738.6622 Seaside Seventh-day Adventist SEASIDE — The Seaside Seventh-day Adven- tist Church, 1450 N. Roosevelt Drive, welcomes Gollakoti Rao, a pastor from Southern Asia, who is presenting a message from Proverbs 18:24, “Being Friends of Jesus,” at the 11 a.m. Saturday service. Sabbath school and Bible study begin at 9:30 a m. For information call 503-739-1634. 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