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3B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2016 OSU Extension plans celebration The Daily Astorian Oregon State University Extension and the Clatsop For- estry & Wood Products Eco- nomic Development Commit- tee invite the public to attend the OSU Alumni & Extension Appreciation gathering from 7 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders. For information, call Sandra Carl- son at the Oregon State University Extension at 503-325-8573. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the OSU tent at the Clatsop County Fair. This gathering is to celebrate the OSU Extension service, Extension volunteers, commu- nity members, and local OSU alumni, and features live music, prizes and Benny Beaver will be taking pictures with guests. Astoria Column — 1 Cox- comb Drive. Volunteers needed to welcome visitors, provide informa- tion and answer questions about the Astoria Column and the city of Astoria. For information, call the Friends of the Astoria Column Vis- itor Center at 503-325-2963. RELIGION BRIEFS Great Vow Zen Monastery CLATSKANIE — The Great Vow Zen Monastery, located at 79640 Quincy-May- ger Road in Clatskanie, is holding its 14th annual 24- Hour Interfaith Chant for Peace from noon Aug. 6 to noon Aug. 7. Each hour of the Chant for Peace is led by a different spir- itual tradition. There are times of seated chanting and times of circumambulating the monas- tery. Anyone and everyone are invited to attend for any length of time. There are beds avail- able for napping and a buffet table available for refreshment throughout the event. There is no cost for this event, although monetary or food donations are always greatly appreciated. For information, call 503- 728-0654 or go to www.zen- dust.org/calendar Bethany Free Lutheran Bethany Free Lutheran Church is holding a car wash, starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, in the church parking lot, 451 34th St. Free will donations will be received. The church youth are raising money to attend next summer’s Free Lutheran Youth national convention in Estes Park, Colorado. The Sunday service is not being held at the church. Instead an outdoor worship service is being held at 11 a.m. at the south shelter at Cullaby Lake, followed by a picnic. All are welcome. For information, call 503-325-2925. Grace Episcopal Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., is holding a single service at 9 a.m. Sunday, featuring recognition of Carol Abraham’s music ministry of 31 years playing the organ and piano at Grace. Special music will be offered by several of her music students. Following the service, there will be a potluck brunch. All are welcome. Grace Church is holding its annual rummage sale from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. Rummage may be dropped off any morning. Prices are by donation, except for the Treasure Table, with items free after 1 p.m. Saturday. The pro- ceeds from this sale support a variety of projects, including a preschool scholarship, food pan- try supplies and outreach in the community. For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or go to www.graceastoria.org First Lutheran The 11th Sunday in Pente- cost will be celebrated at First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St., at 8:30 and 11 a.m. with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. The featured artists for the month are campers from Vaca- tion Bible School. The Scandinavian Workshop is held at 10 a.m. Monday, and the Sea Scouts meet at 5:30 p.m. Stewardship Sewing occurs at 10 a.m. Tuesday, and Take Off Pound Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 5:30 p.m. Planning meetings will be called for the beach services the following Sunday. For information, call the church at 503-325-6252 or go to www.astoriairstlutheran.com Seventh-day Adventist SEASIDE — The Seaside Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1450 N. Roosevelt Drive, pres- ents contemporary Christian singer-songwriter, Jaclynn Huse and her daughter, Shelby, in concert at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The duo are from Collegedale, Tennessee. All are welcome. For information, call 503-739-1634. Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association — 111 W. Marine Drive. Needs conductors/motor- men to operate trolley and narrate points of interest. One or more three-hour shifts per month. For in- formation, call the 503-325-6311. Astoria Senior Center — 1111 Exchange St. To volunteer, call Larry Miller at 503-325-3231. Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce — 111 W. Marine Drive. Volunteers need- ed at the chamber and for events. For information, call 503-325- 6311. Camp Kiwanilong — A large variety of volunteer opportunities are available. For information, call 503-861-2933 or go to www.camp- kiwanilong.org Caring Adults Develop- ing Youth (CADY) Mentoring Program — 800 Exchange St., second loor. Needs mentors for youths ages 10 to 17 at risk of school failure. Time commitment: one year, about eight hours per month. For information, contact Laura Parker at 503-325-8601 or lparker@co.clatsop.or.us Clatsop Animal Assistance Inc. — Needs volunteers who have a strong commitment to work on behalf of the Clatsop County Animal Shelter’s dogs and cats. Local, Family Owned Company Clatsop Care Center — Vol- unteers needed daily for all three meals to provide one-on-one as- sistance to dining dependent res- idents. Volunteers must participate in a 16-hour training program. For information, contact Mandy Brenchley at 503-325-0313, ext. 209. Clatsop County Animal Shelter — Animal care volunteers age 16 and older needed for one 3-hour shift per week. Pick up an application at 1315 S.E. 19th St., Warrenton. For information, or to schedule orientation, call Leslie Atkinson at 503-325-1000. Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank — Volun- teers needed to help hand out fruits and vegetables at the weekly produce pantries for two hours on Thursdays, from April to October, in Seaside and Warrenton. Ware- house attendants are needed for food packing or processing, pick- ing orders for agencies, light jan- itorial and housekeeping, or lawn and grounds maintenance. Three to four-hour shifts are available Monday through Friday. To volun- teer, call 503-861-3663. Clatsop Community College Outreach Literacy — Needs volunteer literacy tutors to work with adults, native and non-native speakers. Training available. For information, call 503-338-2557. Clatsop County Public Works — 1101 Olney Ave. Adopt- A-Road volunteers needed to re- move litter two times (minimum) per year for two years. Safety equipment and supplies provided. Volunteers must receive safety orientation. For information, call 503-325-8631. Clatsop Cruise Hosts — Looking for volunteers to meet and greet cruise ship passengers and crew, provide information and answer questions about the Clat- sop County area. Ships arrive in the spring and fall, about 20 ships each year. Work all the ships or part of them. For information, go to www.clatsopcruisehosts.org Columbia Memorial Hospital — Needs volunteers to provide assistance to patients, visitors and hospital staff. Training provided. For information, go to www.colum- biamemorial.org. To schedule an interview, call 503-325-4321. Columbia River Maritime Museum — 1792 Marine Drive. Volunteer opportunities for those with an interest in maritime history. For information, call the volunteer coordinator weekdays at 503-325- 2323. Columbia Senior Diners — 565 12th St. Volunteers needed weekdays to serve tables and for kitchen help. To volunteer, call 503-325-9693. Community Emergency Response Team — CERT vol- unteers needed for community events and disaster response with local police, ire and emer- gency medical service agencies. Training includes ire safety, irst aid, trafic and crowd control, communications, damage survey, disaster planning and civic events within city limits. For information, contact CERT coordinator Ken- ny Hansen at khansen@astoria. or.us or leave a voicemail at 503- 325-4411. Friends of Seaside Library — 1131 Broadway, Seaside. Vol- unteers needed to staff the fund- raising store. For information, call 503-738-6742 or stop by the library. Caring Professional Service Serving Families for Generations Hughes-Ransom • • • • • • Mortuary & Crematory www.hughes-ransom.com SEASIDE • 220 N Holladay • 503.738.6622 For information, email info@ dogsncats.org or call 503-861- 0737. he 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 M ore than just paints, stains and janitorial supplies! Pool, Spa & Fountain Packing Materials Grill Cleaners, Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners and MORE! People-Centered, Quality Driven & Service Focused. Expert Surgical Care Close to Home Paints, Stains & Supplies Whether it’s a same-day procedure or something more complex, you want a surgeon you can trust. You’ll ind that and more with CMH’s General Sugeons. Enjoy the comfort and convenience of receiving care in your community hospital. Services: Adhesion treatment Biopsies Breast surgery Endocscopy Gall bladder removal Hemorrhoid removal 2240 Commercial Street, Astoria 503.325.6362 www.WalterENelson.com Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm Laparotomy Laparoscopic/minimally invasive surgery Lump and bump removal Port-a-Cath placement Varicose vein surgery Call 503-338-4075 to schedule a consultation with General Surgeon Dr. Camilo Rosales, Dr. Richard Crass, or Dr. Rachel Van Dusen. 2111 Exchange St., Astoria, Oregon 503-325-4321 • www.columbiamemorial.org
