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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016 MORE NOTES Continued from Page 1B Peninsula Quilt Guild — 1 p.m., Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place, Seaview, Wash. Newcomers welcome. Bring nonperishable food donation. For information, call Janet King at 360-665-3005. 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 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. Seaside Lions Club — 5 p.m., West Lake Restaurant & Lounge, 1480 S. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside. For information, call 503-738-7693. Paciic County (Wash.) Demo- crats — 7 p.m., North County Annex, 1216 Robert Bush Drive, South Bend, Wash. For information, email Diane Knutson at dlknutson69@yahoo.com TUESDAY Tobacco Free Coalition of Clatsop County — 9 to 10:30 a.m., Clatsop County Health and Human Services, 820 Exchange St. Anyone interested in tobacco use prevention and education welcome. For informa- tion, call Steven Blakesley at 503-325- 8500 or Alissa Dorman at 503-325- 4321, ext. 5758. 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. 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 Lions Club — noon, Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Pro- spective members welcome. For in- formation, contact Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590. Warrenton Alzheimer’s Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., 2002 S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warrenton. Support and information about Alzheimer’s disease. For information, call Grace Bruseth 503-738-6412. 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 North Coast Chapter, Equestrian Trails — 5:30 Compadre Restaurant, 119 Ave., Warrenton. Business Oregon p.m., El S. Main meeting starts at 7 p.m. All are welcome. For information, call Linda Brim at 503- 325-1562 days. Authentic Spiritual Conversa- tions — 7 to 8:30 p.m., Astoria Mason- ic Lodge, 1572 Franklin Ave. Exploring spiritual questions, doubts, practices, longings. All faiths, including “spiritual but not religious” welcome. For infor- mation, email info@cgifellowship.org or call 916-307-9790. 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. Angora Hiking Club — 8 a.m., Sixth Street parking lot. Kayak/canoe paddle trip. For information, call Nguy- en Trung at 503-738-7911. 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 La Leche League of Astoria — 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 216 Alameda Ave. For those interested in breast- feeding; mothers, babies and toddlers welcome. Topic is: “There’s a New Baby in Your Life.” For information, call Megan Oien at 503-440-4942 or Janet Weidman at 503-741-0345. 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 $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. North Coast Multiple Sclerosis Care and Share Help Group — noon, Clatsop Retirement Village, 947 Olney Ave. For information, call 503-325- 7898. 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. tice. All are welcome. For information, email shinei@zendust.org Mahjong for Experienced Play- ers — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Senior Cen- ter, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. 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. Line Dancing for Seniors — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503- 325-3231. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fort Stevens Post 10580 — 7 p.m., War- renton Christian Church, 1376 Anchor St., Warrenton. For information, call Mel Jasmin at 503-861-2030. Northwest Tea Party — 6:30 p.m., Uptown Cafe, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton. For information, call 503-325-7220. WomenHeart of North Oregon Coast — 6:30 p.m., Columbia Me- morial Hospital Health and Wellness Pavilion, third loor conference room, 2165 Exchange St. Peer support group for women living with, or at risk of heart disease. For information, email Michele Abrahams at WH-NorthOre- gonCoast@womenheart.org U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Buoy 10 Flotilla 64 Astoria — 7 p.m., USCG Tongue Point Swimmers Build- ing No. 1. Open to the public. For infor- mation, go to www.cgaux.org Seaside Elks Lodge No. 1748 — 7:30 p.m., 324 Avenue A, Seaside. For information, call 503-738-6651 or email seasideelks@yahoo.com Maple Chapter No. 95, Order of the Eastern Star — 7:30 p.m., Mason- ic Lodge Hall, 201 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside. For information, call 503-717- 0808. 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. 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. Lower Columbia Classic Car Club — 7 p.m., Steve Jordan’s shop building, 35232 Helligso Lane. New members welcome. For information or directions, call Steve Jordan at 503-325-1807. Rainland Fly Casters — 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Annex, 11th Street and Harrison Avenue. For infor- mation, call Tom Scoggins at 503-325- 6358, or Walt Weber at 360-777-8295, or go to www.rainlandlycasters.com 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. 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 Bingo — 7 p.m., Wickiup Senior Center, 92650 Svensen Market Road. For information call Mark Tischer at 503-458-6482. 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. People with roots in Swedish-speaking Finland needed The Daily Astorian NASELLE, Wash. — Four researchers from the Migration Centre of Swed- ish-speaking Finland are vis- iting Naselle, Ilwaco and Astoria in the middle of June to research and docu- ment migration to and from Swedish-speaking Finland. To accomplish this task, they hope to interview peo- ple who have their roots in Swedish-speaking Finland. The center is a regional department of the Finnish Institute of Migration, and its headquarters, founded in 1974, are located in Tuku, Finland. The center pro- motes the collection, stor- age and documentation of material relating to migra- tion to and from Finland and maintains and provides information services about migration. Those whose have roots in Swedish-speaking Fin- land and are interesting in talking with these research- ers should contact Anita Raistakka (Appelo Archives Center) for the Naselle area at anita@innam.naselle.net or 360-484-3376. For the Ilwaco area, con- tact Amy Bozorth (Columbia Paciic Heritage Museum) at pr@cphm-ilwaco.org or 360-642-3446. For the Astoria area con- tact Judi Lampi at clat- sop41@yahoo.com or 503- 791-6524 or Terry Arnall at dougray12@gmail.com or 503-861-3622. Astoria School District appreciates JP Plumbing The Daily Astorian The Astoria School Dis- trict Board of Directors rec- ognized JP Plumbing and owner Jim Forester with a certiicate of apprecia- tion at the monthly board meeting May 11. The com- pany provides a high qual- ity of service, and in the past few years, JP Plumbing has helped the district on eve- nings and weekends restore or repair water service in order to have school on time the next day. The company has also donated Forester’s profes- sional guidance and advice, and he has overseen projects at various schools, allow- ing the district to minimize costs while making the cor- rect repairs, avoiding further costs down the road. “Astoria School District staff, students and parents appreciate the strong part- nership with JP Plumbing,” Craig Hoppes, superinten- Photo by Edward Stratton/ The Daily Astorian James Forrester, owner of JP Plumbing, was honored recently by the Astoria School Board. At right, the school board’s chairwom- an, Jeanette Sampson. dent of the school district, said. “Astoria School Dis- trict looks forward to con- tinuing this partnership with JP Plumbing as we work together to meet the needs of our students.” 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 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- Flag Day ceremonies open to community The Daily Astorian Three events are planned on the North Coast to celebrate Flag Day, which is June 14. • Seaside Elks Lodge 1748, 324 Avenue A, presents a Flag Day celebration at 4 p.m. Sun- day. The nation’s lags will be escorted and a history of each lag will be presented. There will be an Honor Guard, music and speakers. This program is for both the young and old, and the community is wel- come. For information, call 503-738-6651. • The Astoria Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is conducting a retirement of American lags at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the historic area of Fort Stevens. Worn lags may be brought to the event, or dropped off before- hand at City Lumber in Asto- ria. For information, call chap- ter chaplain Evelyn Laughman at 503-325-4683. • Clatsop Post 12 Ameri- can Legion and Astoria Elks Lodge No. 180 are holding a joint Flag Ceremony and pro- gram at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Legion, 1132 Exchange St. The date coincides with the U.S. Army’s 241st birthday, and cake will be served. The public is welcome. OFFICERS CALL!!! MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (MOAA) Hightail it to the 2nd annual CMH Car Show June 11, 11 AM -2 PM Columbia Memorial Hospital 2111 Exchange St., Astoria Lower Columbia River Chapter Open for New Members A national non-proi t dedicated to US Armed Forces and veterans. A strong supporter of military families, i ghting for pay and benei ts for both active duty and vets. The LCR Chapter covers Southeast Washington and Northwest Oregon. Are you interested in supporting military families and veterans? Join our chapter. Membership open to all oi cers and former oi cers of US Military: Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Air Force; retired, active, reserve, warrant oi cers; NOAA Corps, and US Public Health Service Oi cers Chapter Meeting and Dinner Sunday, 12 June 2016 at 5 pm Serendipity Caffe 160 S. Main Avenue Warrenton, OR (dress casual) You do not have to be a member to attend. Come and see what it’s all about! We need your help! he CMH Relay for Life team is hosting a fundraising Car Show. Bring the family for a hot dog... And please, try not to drool on these beautiful cars! To participate, pick up a registration form at Astoria Napa, O’Reilly’s or AutoZone. All proceeds beneit Relay for Life. Please join us! For more information contact : LCOL Dave Phillips US Army (ret) 503 440-9130 or CAPT R. Stevens USCG (ret) 503 861-9832 SEE YOU THERE! 2111 Exchange St., Astoria, Oregon • (503) 325-4321 www.columbiamemorial.org • A Planetree-Designated Hospital
