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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2016
COMMUNITY NOTES
SATURDAY
Speak Peace — 4:30 to 5:30-
p.m., Astoria Masonic Lodge, 1572
Franklin Ave. Get help with commu-
nication challenges and create more
harmony and peace at home and at
work; combines learning-by-doing with
short explanations of the principles
behind Nonviolent Communication
(NVC). No prior knowledge required.
For information, call 916-307-9790.
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.
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
Submitted Photo
SUNDAY
Cannon Beach American Le-
gion Women’s Auxiliary Breakfast
— 9 to 11:30 a.m., American Legion,
1216 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach.
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.
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.
Mothers of Preschoolers — 10
to 11:30 a.m., Crossroads Commu-
nity Church, 40618 Old Highway 30,
Svensen. MOPS group is a time for
moms to relax and enjoy each others’
company. For information, call 503-
502-3118.
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-
Lucy enjoyed both pool time and ball chasing at
Doggy Days 2015 in McClure Park.
Doggy Days of
Astoria returns
The Daily Astorian
The Friends of McClure
Park are celebrating Doggy
Days of Astoria from 1 to 4
p.m. Saturday at the park,
which is located at Seventh
Street and Franklin Ave. “It
was a hit last year and we
hope to make this an annual
event,” reports David McEl-
roy, of the Friends group.
McClure Park is a
“pop-up” dog park, with
areas designated for off-
leash free play, wading
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.
Clatsop County Democrats —
6:30 to 9 p.m., Astoria Yacht Club, 300
Industry St., Suite 201 (at the West End
Mooring Basin, above Tiki Charters).
For information, call 503-717-1614 or
go to http://clatsopdemocrats.org
TUESDAY
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.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob
Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue
Come join the fun at
Armory Skatepark
Block Party
The Daily Astorian
The irst Armory Skate-
park Block Party is being held
from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday
between 16th and 17th streets on
Duane Street. There is no cost
for this event.
The streets will be closed to
trafic to make way for a bar-
becue, beer garden, food carts,
lawn games, eating contests,
temporary tattoos and a skate-
boarding competition. Live
music performers include Aaron
Chapman of Nurses, Sky-
ler Butenshon, Misé, Marshall
Poole, Toothy Gazelle, Hey
Lover and Holiday Friends.
The event also features
Shane Bugbee’s art installation,
“From The Recliner: Between
my feet and my heart. Portraits
of people taken by a sad per-
son with his furry best friend on
his mind.” His multimedia pre-
sentation — which deals with
depression, mental health and
the process of mourning —
includes photos, video, audio, a
sofa, a recliner and a zine.
Bugbee has been an under-
ground icon for more than 30
years. He has published books
and comics, organized festivals
and events, and was a pioneer in
podcasting, vlogging, and citi-
zen journalism.
Public input requested
The Daily Astorian
The Sunset Empire Trans-
portation District Board of
Commissioners is holding a
public hearing during their next
meeting at 9 a.m. Thursday at
the Astoria Transit Center, 900
Marine Drive, to receive pub-
lic input on the adoption of the
recently completed Long Range
Comprehensive Transportation
Plan (LRCTP).
The plan development has
taken over a year, and includes
extensive analysis and local
input.
Recommendations
include changes to route struc-
tures, schedules, passenger
information, vehicles and per-
formance tracking.
An overview of the LRCTP
may be viewed at www.ridethe-
bus.org. Printed copies may be
picked up at the Astoria Tran-
sit Center, 900 Marine Drive,
or at the Seaside Transporta-
tion Kiosk, 111 N. Roosevelt
Drive. Alternative formats of
this report are available upon
request.
For information, contact
Jeff Hazen at 503-861-5399 or
jeff@ridethebus.org
pools and agility instruc-
tion. All friendly, vaccinated
dogs are welcome.
There will be dog bis-
cuits, hand outs and balls
for playing catch. Volun-
teers from Clatsop Animal
Assistance will also be there
to showcase some adorable
and adoptable pups from
the Clatsop County Animal
Shelter.
It’s a free event, but
donation jars will be avail-
able to collect money to
beneit the shelter.
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.
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
Authentic Spiritual Conversa-
tions — 7 to 8:30 p.m., Astoria Mason-
ic Lodge, 1572 Franklin Ave. Exploring
spiritual questions, doubts, practices,
longings. Group supports participants
in sharing their own understanding
and putting their spiritual values into
practice. Topic is: “Free Will, Dogma,
Choice and Responsibility.” All faiths,
including “spiritual but not religious”
welcome. For information, 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.
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.
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.
International Longshore and
Warehouse Union Pensioners —
noon luncheon, 1 p.m. meeting, Local
No. 50 Longshore Hall, 491 Industry
St.
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.
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.
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
to 3 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111
Exchange St. For information, call 503-
325-3231.
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
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.
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
Knochlers Pinochle Group — 1
p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Cen-
ter, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Group
hosts free refresher and beginning
course in card game of pinochle.
Course open to anyone 55 and older.
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
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.
Clatsop County Republicans
— 7 p.m., old Port of Astoria ofices,
422 Gateway Ave. For information, call
503-738-6474 or go to www.clatsop-
countyoregon.republican
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 Ave-
nue A, Seaside. Suggested donation
of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75
for those younger than 60. For infor-
mation, 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