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3B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2016 American Association of University Register now for Women in Astoria elects new oficers childbirth class The Daily Astorian The Daily Astorian The Astoria branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) elected oficers for 2017. They are co-presidents Sara Meyer and Janice Horn- ing; Monica VanSteenberg is vice-president of Programs; Dee Dee Deacon is trea- surer; and Pamela Alegria is secretary. Judith Mahoney is the new editor of AAUW columns. The Astoria branch of the AAUW, organized in 1927, will celebrate its 90th year in 2017. Sixty years ago the branch hosted the irst Historic Homes tour for the irst Sis- ter City Exchange, and since its beginnings has hosted pan- els, forums, discussions and study groups on public educa- tion, civics, health and equity issues. Each year AAUW helps coordinate the Women Inter- ested in Going to School (WINGS) free conference, whose purpose is to show women how to overcome bar- riers to education. During the summer, AAUW assists with the library summer reading program. SEASIDE — Providence Seaside Hospital is offer- ing a community Child- birth Preparation Class from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 20 in Education A at Providence Seaside Hospi- tal, 725 S. Wahanna Road. Participants are to meet the class instructor at 8:50 a.m. in the Providence Sea- side Hospital Main Lobby, entering through the Emer- gency Room Entrance. The instructor will take everyone to the classroom. This condensed class is geared toward irst-time par- Submitted Photo Pictured, the 2017 officers of the Astoria branch of the American Association of Univer- sity Women. From left, Judith Mahoney, Janice Horning, Dee Dee Deacon, Sara Meyer, Pamela Alegria and Janet Weidman. Not pictured, Monica VanSteenberg. AAUW’s Reader Theater raises money for scholarships for women who want to attend Clatsop Community College. This year’s recipients of the scholarships are Rebekah L. Cave ($1,000), Darby J. Cul- len ($1,000), Liliana V. Diaz Preciado ($1,850) and Alex A. Lyon ($500). For information, contact Sara Meyer at 503-325-7969. Students create colorful mural for Food Web ents. Learn about labor and delivery, coping with con- tractions, medical proce- dures, comfort measures, pain management and med- ications. Participants should bring a pen/pencil, two pil- lows, a small blanket and dress in loose comfortable clothing. Bring beverages and snacks, and there will be a lunch break. The hospi- tal cafeteria is open for those who wish to purchase lunch or snacks. There is no cost for the class, but registration is required. To register, go to www.providence.org/classes or call 503-717-7736. Gaebel appointed to Sunset Empire Transportation board The Daily Astorian The Sunset Empire Trans- portation District’s Board of Commissioners approved the appointment of Lylla Gaebel to the board at the July board meeting, illing the dis- trict’s Commissioner No. 5 vacancy. Gaebel has been active in the community, serving as a former Warrenton City Com- missioner and former Clat- sop County Commissioner. She is also a former member of the SETD Board of Com- missioners, and has been the chairwoman of the district’s Budget Committee for sev- eral years. The Commissioner No. 5 position expires June 30, making this position open for the May elections. For infor- mation, contact Jeff Hazen at 503-861-5399 email jeff@ ridethebus.org SELF-HELP GROUPS Seaside TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)— 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. meeting Tuesday, North Coast Family Fellowship Church, 2245 N. Wahanna Road. All are welcome. For information, call 509-910-0354. Astoria TOPS — 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:30 p.m. meeting Tues- day, First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. For information, call Trisha Hayrynen at 503-325-4114. Warrenton TOPS — 9 to 9:45 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting Wednesday, First Baptist Church, 30 N.E. First St. For information, call Marilyn Barnard 503-861-2918 or Jeannie Pike 503-861-1404. Submitted Photo Upward Bound students from Astoria, Seaside and Warrenton painted a mural on the north side of the North Coast Food Web building. Although they were supervised by Miki’ala Souza, the students came up with the designs and made all the decisions. Alcoholics Anonymous — To ind a meeting, call 503-861-5526 or go to www.aa-oregon.org Kick Butts Group Meets (Nicotine Anonymous) — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway. Al-Anon Family Groups in- formation line for Clatsop and Til- lamook counties, 503-338-5688. Oregon Area Al-Anon website. oregonal-anon.org Astoria Al-Anon — 12 p.m. Wednesday, First United Method- ist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. For information, call 503-325-1087; 7 p.m. Thursday, Crossroads Com- munity Church, 40618 Old High- way 30, Svensen. For information, call 503-458-6467. Clatskanie Al-Anon — 8 p.m., Monday, United Methodist Church, 290 S. Nehalem St. For informa- tion, call RELIGION BRIEFS Community HU sing Crossroads Community SEASIDE — A Seaside Commu- nity Eckankar HU Sing takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Seaside Pub- lic Library, 1131 Broadway. Regard- less of one’s beliefs or religion, any- one 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 information, call Seann Valen at 503-717-5485, email axcess49@gmail.com or go to www. eckankar.org SVENSEN — Crossroads Com- munity Church, a Friends Fellow- ship, at 40618 Old Highway 30, is holding a Free Family Film Friday at 6:45 p.m. Friday. Come enjoy a ilm and fellowship. This event is always held the second Friday of the month. All are welcome. For infor- mation, call Shawn Leonard, pastor, at 503-949-5033. Society of Friends SEAVIEW, Wash. — The Lower Columbia Worship Group of the Soci- ety of Friends (Quaker) meets at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Peninsula Church Center Fireside Room (south build- ing), 5000 N Place. This is a “silent” (unprogrammed) worship group. All are welcome to visit and participate. For information, call 503-895-7474. Cannon Beach Community CANNON BEACH — Can- non Beach Community Church, 132 E. Washington St., holds an Even- song service at 6 p.m. the irst and third Sunday of the month. All are welcome. Evensong features Wes Warh- mund (guitar, lute and clarinet) and meditative songs, Psalms, read- ings, candlelight and time for quiet relection. For information, call the church at 503-436-1222. Christian Church WARRENTON — Comedian, songwriter and inspirational speaker Paul Aldrich is performing a free con- cert at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Christian Church of War- renton, 1376 S.E. Anchor Ave. The public is welcome. A l d r i c h ’s music and stand-up com- edy have been Paul featured at Aldrich thousands of faith-based and corporate events around the world, and can be heard daily on Laugh USA Radio. Learn more about him at www.paulaldrich. com For information about the concert, call 503-861-1714. Holy Nativity Mission HAMMOND — The Holy Nativ- ity Eastern Orthodox Mission is hold- ing services Sunday at St. Francis de Sales Mission, 867 Fifth St. Orthos (matins) begin at 9 a.m., with Divine Liturgy beginning at 10 a.m. The Rev. Kevin Lien, assistant pastor of the Church of the Annunciation in Mil- waukie, and rector of Holy Nativ- ity Mission, is celebrating the Divine Liturgy. All Eastern Orthodox are wel- come to participate. Those interested in attending an Orthodox Liturgy are warmly encouraged to come, as well. For questions, contact Steve Sol- lars, 503-298-3453 or Linda Andres 503-440-3930. First Baptist WARRENTON — Instead of its traditional Vacation Bible School, First Baptist Church of Warrenton, 30 N.E. First St., is holding a 5-Day Club from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 15-19. Children ages 4 through 12 are wel- come to attend, and lunch is provided every day. For information, call the church at 503-861-2432. First Lutheran First Lutheran Church’s wor- ship services begin on Sunday with a Beach Service at 7 a.m. in the Peter Iredale upper parking lot. It is sug- gested that everyone bring a chair and wear a warm jacket. This beach wor- ship begins Fun Firsts @ First, spe- cial events chosen for the irst Sunday of each month. Local, Family Owned Company 6252 or go to www.astoriairstlu- theran.com Grace Episcopal Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., has begun a school supply drive, and those attending either the 8 or 10 a.m. Sunday ser- vices are encouraged to bring school supplies as donations to beneit fam- ilies who come to the Grace Food Pantry. The last day of the annual Grace Rummage Sale is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. All items are free after 1 p.m. The proceeds from this sale support a variety of projects, includ- ing a preschool scholarship, food pantry supplies and outreach in the community. The Labyrinth is available for walking from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. A labyrinth introduction is offered at 3 p.m. upon request. It takes an average of 30 minutes to complete the walk, which is available on the irst Sunday of every month. Grace Church is offering an non- denominational Taizé Prayer & Song service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The service consists of simple repeated chants, periods of silence, prayers individual and communal and the lighting of candles. Grace conducts this evening prayer service on the sec- ond Wednesday of each month. All are welcome. For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or go to www.graceas- toria.org Caring Professional Service Serving Families for Generations Hughes-Ransom • • • • • • Mortuary & Crematory www.hughes-ransom.com SEASIDE • 220 N Holladay • 503.738.6622 The 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday wor- ship services, with communion, are being held at the church, 725 33rd St., and Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. Coffee hour with baked goods is held between services. Sunday evening dinner is being prepared for 23 youths and young adults visiting Astoria and staying at First Lutheran. They are part of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, and make up one of four teams riding from Baltimore, Mary- land, to the West Coast. After break- fast on Monday, they will travel down the Coast for their irst view of and dip in the Paciic Ocean. Scandinavian Workshop meets at 10 a.m. Monday in the Fireside Room, Sea Scouts meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, and the Hope House Parenting Group meets at 6 p.m. in the Friendship Room. On Tuesday and Wednesday, din- ner and breakfasts are being prepared for the Bike the U.S. for MS cyclists who will stay at the church. Steward- ship Sewing has been canceled. TOPS meets at 5:30p.m. Tuesday in the Fireside Room, and Pure Life Alli- ance meets in the Friendship Room at 5:45 p.m. On Thursday, the Vasa Order Astor Lodge meets at 7 p.m. in the Fireside Room. The featured Artist for the Month is Janet Kemp and her lo- ral arrangements in the Friendship Room. For information, call 503-325- 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