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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2016
COMMUNITY NOTES
SATURDAY
Sit and Stitch Group — 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m., Custom Threads, 1282
Commercial St. Knitting, crocheting
and needle work. For information, call
503-325-7780.
Detachment 1228 Marine Corps
League — noon, Uptown Cafe, 1639
S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton. For in-
formation, contact Lou Neubecker at
503-717-0153.
Columbia Northwestern Model
Railroading Club — 1 p.m., in Ham-
mond. Group runs trains on HO-scale
layout. For information, call Don Carter
at 503-325-0757.
Spinning Circle — 1 to 3 p.m.,
Astoria Fiber Arts Academy, 1296
Duane St. Bring a spinning wheel. For
information, call 503-325-5598 or go to
http://astoriaiberarts.com
SUNDAY
Authentic Spiritual Conver-
sations — 3 to 4:15 p.m., Seaside
Public Library conference room, 1131
Broadway. Exploring spiritual ques-
tions, doubts, practices and longings in
a space where everyone’s needs are
respectfully held. All faiths, including
“spiritual but not religious,” agnostic
and atheist are welcome. For informa-
tion, email info@cgifellowship.org or
call 916-307-9790.
Line Dancing — 5:30 to 8 p.m.,
Seaside American Legion, 1315
Broadway. For information, call 503-
738-5111. No cost; suggested $5 tip to
the instructor.
ages are welcome.
Mahjong for Experienced Play-
ers — 1 p.m., Astoria Senior Center,
1111 Exchange St. For information,
call 503-325-3231.
Line Dancing for Seniors — 3 to
4:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111
Exchange St. Not for beginners. For
information, call 503-325-3231.
Astoria Toastmasters — 6:30
p.m., Hotel Elliot conference room, 357
12th St. Visitors welcome. For informa-
tion, go to www.toastmasters.org or
call 503-894-0187.
Depression and Bipolar Sup-
port Alliance — 7 to 9 p.m., Room
A, Columbia Memorial Hospital, 2111
Exchange St. Open to all those diag-
nosed with a mood disorder, or have a
family member or friend diagnosed, or
who think they might have depression
or bipolar disorder. For information,
contact Patricia Fessler at 503-325-
8930.
TUESDAY
World War II Warbirds — 8 a.m.,
Labor Temple Diner, 934 Duane St.
Stewardship Quilting Group —
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Lutheran
Church, 725 33rd St. All are welcome.
Donations of material always appreci-
ated. For information, call Janet Kemp
at 503-325-4268.
Do Nothing Club — 10 a.m. to
noon, 24002 U St., Ocean Park, Wash.
Men’s group. For information, call Jack
McBride at 360-665-2721.
MONDAY
Chair Exercises for Seniors —
9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center,
1111 Exchange St. For information, call
503-325-3231.
Scandinavian Workshop — 10
a.m., First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd
St. Needlework, hardanger, knitting,
crocheting, embroidery and quilting. All
are welcome. For information, call 503-
325-1364 or 503-325-7960.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob
Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue
A, Seaside. Suggested donation $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. Cost is $6.
For information, or to have a meal de-
livered, call 503-325-9693.
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
Monday or Thursday.
Astoria Rotary Club — noon,
second loor of the Astoria Elks Lodge,
453 11th St. Guests always welcome.
For information, go to www.AstoriaRo-
tary.org
Knochlers Pinochle Group — 1
p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Cen-
ter, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Cost
is $1 per regular session per person.
Players with highest and second high-
est scores split the prize. Game is de-
signed for players 55 and older, but all
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
$6. For information, or to have a meal
delivered, call 503-325-9693.
Astoria Kiwanis Club — noon,
El Tapatio, 229 W. Marine Drive. For
information, call Robert McClelland
at 503-894-0187 or Susan Brooks at
503-741-0186 or 503-338-4994.
Astoria Lions Club — noon,
Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Pro-
spective members welcome. For in-
formation, contact Charlene Larsen at
503-325-0590.
Bras2Moms Fitting — 1 to 3
p.m., Columbia Memorial Hospital
Birthing Center, 2111 Exchange St.
Bras2Moms provides free nursing bras
and/or tanks to mothers, so women do
not become discouraged with, or stop
breastfeeding because they cannot
afford a nursing bra. A $5 donation is
requested, but not required. For best
it, come for a itting two weeks after
giving birth. Sizes subject to availabil-
ity. For information, call 503-325-4321.
A Course in Miracles — The As-
toria ACIM study group meets weekly
from 3 to 4 p.m. Bring your book. For
information and location, call 916-307-
9790 or email moffett@cgiFellowship.
org
Evergreen Masonic Lodge No.
Seaside hospital offers
free pain education class
The Daily Astorian
SEASIDE — A pain edu-
cation class, “Understanding
Pain: With Knowledge Comes
Power,” is being held from 5:30
to 7:30 p.m. June 9 at Providence
Seaside Hospital, Education
Center A, 725 S. Wahanna Road.
When people understand
how pain really works, their pain
decreases. This class is designed
to help understand how pain
works in both the body and brain.
Participants will learn about
what pain really is, and how
much a person’s own actions and
thoughts can improve pain.
There is no charge for the
class, but reservations are
required by calling the Resource
Line at 800-562-8964 or by reg-
istering online at www.provi-
dence.org/classes
Genealogical society holds
organization workshop Saturday
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The Daily Astorian
Merchants and local res-
idents volunteered their
time May 21 during the
annual Downtown Clean-up
event, hosted by the Astoria
Downtown Historic District
Association (ADHDA).
Volunteers completed a
number of projects, includ-
ing removing weeds, moss
and grafiti. Fred Meyer
provided snacks and treats
for the post-cleanup hot dog
barbecue lunch.
“Thank you to all of our
wonderful volunteers, and
to Fred Meyer. It was great
to see so many community
members come out to help
clean up downtown,” said
ADHDA Executive Direc-
tor Alana Garner. “There
was a lot to be done, and we
deinitely made a dent.”
Garner said the cleanup
effort will be an ongo-
ing summer project, and
ADHDA is looking for
volunteers to help weed
and water the downtown
bump-outs and planters. If
interested, contact her at
503-791-7940 or alana@
astoriadowntown.com
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.
Better Breathers Club — 1:30 to
3 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital
Education Center (lower level), 725 S.
Wahanna Road. Offered in conjunction
with the American Lung Association.
Sessions offer support, ways and tech-
niques to cope with COPD, asthma,
pulmonary ibrosis and other respira-
tory issues. Caregivers also welcome.
No cost, but registration encouraged
by calling 800-562-8964.
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 nonreligious. Group practices
different meditation styles, focuses on
developing a regular meditation prac-
tice. All are welcome. For information,
email shinei@zendust.org
Submitted Photo
Paul Koenig cleaning graffiti off of a phone booth
during a recent Astoria Downtown Clean-up event.
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.
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.
Chair Exercises for Seniors —
9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center,
1111 Exchange St. For information, call
503-325-3231.
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 lags. 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.
Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30
a.m., 1111 Exchange St. The cost is
$6. 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.
Warrenton Kiwanis Club — 1
p.m., Doogers Seafood and Grill, 103
U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton. For in-
formation, call Darlene Warren at 503-
861-2672.
Seaside Rebounders Stroke
Support Group — 1 to 2:30 p.m.,
Providence Seaside Hospital Educa-
tion Center, 725 S Wahanna Road,
Seaside. Stroke survivors, their care-
givers and family members welcome.
For information, call 503-717-7781.
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.
On May 15, the Oregon/
Costa Rica Partners of the
Americas elected a new board
of directors. Ned Heavenrich
is president, Peter Marfell is
vice president, and Joy Brandt
assumes the role of treasurer.
Marisa Bevington of Portland
continues as secretary to the
group.
Other board of directors
are Lurana Heavenrich, Mar-
guerite Hills, Mary Gayle
Vaningen, Jani Van Pelt,
Gayle Wallace, and Scott
McLain. Karen Graham is
serving a one year term as
past president.
Oregon/Costa Rica Part-
ners of the Americas, a non-
proit organization that has
been in existence for 51 years,
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Warrenton Business Associa-
tion — 5:30 p.m., commission cham-
bers, Warrenton City Hall, 225 S. Main
Ave. For information, call Kristin Tala-
mantez at 503-861-9750.
Fat Quarter Quilters — 5:30 to 8
p.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St.
Not limited to quilts. For information,
call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-3177 or
go to http://homespunquilt.com
Seaport Masonic Lodge No. 7 —
6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting,
1572 Franklin Ave. All Masons and
their guests are welcome.
THURSDAY
Chair Exercises for Seniors —
9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center,
1111 Exchange St. For information, call
503-325-3231.
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.
Mahjong for Experienced Play-
ers — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Senior Cen-
ter, 1111 Exchange St. For information,
call 503-325-3231.
Line Dancing for Seniors — 1:30
Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30
sponsors a four-week adult
cultural exchange during
which Costa Ricans come
to Oregon in September and
visit four different locations
for home stays. In February a
group of Oregonians travels to
Costa Rica and stays in four
different parts of that country.
Oregon/Costa Rica Part-
ners of the Americas also has a
high school exchange provid-
ing students from each country
home stays for two months. In
addition, the group is involved
in seeking volunteers to teach
English in Costa Rica from
January through April.
For information, go to
http://oregonpartners.net. For
details about the programs in
the Clatsop and Paciic county
area, contact Ned Heavenrich
at 503-458-5182.
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to 3 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111
Exchange St. For information, call 503-
325-3231.
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.
Oregon/Costa Rica
Partners select new oficers
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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
Monday or Thursday.
Seaside Rotary Club — noon,
Shilo Inn, 20 N. Prom, Seaside. For
information, go to http://seasiderotary.
com
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Jam Session — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.,
Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange
St. Open to the public. For information,
call 503-325-3231.
FRIDAY
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.
Lighthouse for Kids Project —
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Homespun Quilts,
108 10th St. Making quilts for children
going through sexual abuse assess-
ment. For information, call 503-325-
3300 or 800-298-3177 or go to http://
homespunquilt.com
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
$6. 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
OTHER
Torn American Flags Collected
— Torn and tattered American lags
may be placed in a collection basket at
City Lumber in Astoria for the lag re-
tirement program, held at 1 p.m. June
14 by Astoria Chapter Daughters of
the American Revolution in the historic
area at Fort Stevens. Flags may also
be given to any member of the chapter.
Scholarships group
awarding more than
$200,000 to AHS students
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Astoria High School
Scholarships Inc. celebrates
its 40th anniversary of pro-
viding scholarships to local
graduates at 7 p.m. Thurs-
day at the Liberty Theater.
In 1976, high school
teacher Michael Foster estab-
lished a scholarship fund ded-
icated to retiring teachers.
In June 1977, the nonproit
awarded two $250 scholar-
ships. This year, the group will
award more than $200,000
to 88 students. Over the past
40 years, the nonproit has
awarded 1,814 scholarships
totaling more than $3 million.
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The Clatsop County Genea-
logical Society is holding a work-
shop from 1 to 4 p.m. June 11 at
the Church of Jesus Christ of Lat-
ter-day Saints, 350 Niagara Ave.
An RSVP is requested to attend.
Hannah Allan, professional
genealogist, and research assis-
tant with the Oregon Historical
Society, is presenting her pro-
gram, “Organizing Your Family
History.” Those who have a lap-
top should bring it, as there will
be some organizing online. Also
bring items to scan and a lash
drive. For those who do not use
a computer, there will be help for
organizing things physically.
To RSVP, call Carol Wamsher
at 503-298-8917 or 503-458-5654.
Volunteers spruce up
downtown for summer
a.m., 1111 Exchange St. The cost is
$6. For information, or to have a meal
delivered, call 503-325-9693.
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