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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2016 Astoria Police hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ The Daily Astorian The Astoria Police Depart- ment is inviting community members to meet with ofi- cers later this month to dis- cuss local issues, build rela- tionships and drink coffee. The “Coffee with a Cop” program takes place at 2 p.m. Tues- day at the Blue Scorcher Bak- ery. The program provides a unique opportunity for com- munity members to ask ques- tions and learn more about the department’s work in neigh- borhoods, according to police. The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emer- gencies, or emotional situ- ations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building with the community, police say, and some community Register now for Small Business Management Program The Daily Astorian Clatsop Community Col- lege’s Small Business Manage- ment Program starts Thursday. The program, geared toward business owners, covers busi- ness planning, operations, lead- ership, inancial basics, reports and statements, branding, mar- keting, human resources, stra- tegic planning and more. It includes a combination of monthly classes at the college’s South County Campus, monthly one-on-one coaching sessions at the participant’s business and the opportunity to network with other business owners. The program costs $695, equating to an hourly rate of about $14 per hour. Kevin Leahy, the director of the college’s Small Business Development Center, said some private consultants charge more than $100 an hour for similar services. The college recently added Walt Postlewait, executive vice president and chief lending oficer of Craft3, as manager of the program. For information, email sbdc@clatsopcc.edu or call the South County Campus and Small Business Development Center at 503-338-2402. members may feel that ofi- cers are unapproachable on the street. “Coffee with a Cop” breaks down barriers and allows for a relaxed, one-on-one interac- tion. The program is a national initiative supported by The United States Department of Justice, Ofice of Community Oriented Policing Services. Support veterans with spaghetti dinner on Saturday The Daily Astorian Members of Warrior Expeditions, a veteran non- proit outdoor therapy pro- gram, are completing their bicycle trip across the U.S. on the Trans America Trail on Saturday. The group will end their ride at the Colum- bia River Maritime Museum. At 4 p.m. Saturday, Clat- sop Post 12 American Legion, 1132 Exchange St., is hosting the veterans group and hold- ing a fundraiser spaghetti din- ner at 4 p.m. Music with DJ Dave starts at 5 p.m. The pub- lic is welcome, and the cost for dinner is a minimum $5 donation. All proceeds will go to Warrior Expeditions Trans-America Trails. Warrior Expeditions sup- ports combat veterans tran- sitioning from their military service by participating in long distance outdoor expe- ditions. Veterans participat- ing have the opportunity to decompress and come to terms with their wartime experiences. The equipment and sup- plies required to complete a long distance outdoor expe- dition are provided by War- rior Expeditions, which also coordinates community sup- port in the form of trans- portation, lodging and food from veteran and commu- nity organizations along the route. Warrior Expeditions also assists the veterans with job placement opportunities at their completion of their journey. Develop design techniques at September seminar The Daily Astorian Linda Rothchild Ollis is presenting a workshop, “Strong Design,” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 9 an 10 at the Astoria Art Loft, 106 Third St., to help art- ists develop strong designs using special techniques. The cost is $198, and many materials will be provided. The enrollment cutoff is Aug. 30. For information, call 503.325.4442 or email astoriaartloft@gmail.com 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 Tuesday, First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. For information, call Trisha Hayrynen at 503- 298-9058. 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. Alcoholics Anonymous — To find a meeting, call 503-861-5526 or go to www.aa-oregon.org Kick Butts Group Meets (Nicotine Anony- mous) — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway. Al-Anon Family Groups information line for Clatsop and Tillamook counties, 503-338-5688. Or- egon Area Al-Anon website. oregonal-anon.org Astoria Al-Anon — 12 p.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. For information, call 503-325-1087; 7 p.m. Thursday, Crossroads Community Church, 40618 Old High- way 30, Svensen. For information, call 503-458- 6467. Clatskanie Al-Anon — 8 p.m., Monday, United B A CK TO Methodist Church, 290 S. Nehalem St. For infor- mation, call 503-728-3351. Nehalem Al-Anon — 7 p.m. Monday, Riverbend Room, North County Recreation District, 36155 Ninth St. For information, call 503-368-8255. Seaside Al-Anon — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sea- side Public Library, 1131 Broadway, call 503-810- 5196 for information. Tillamook Al-Anon — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Albans Episcopal Church, 2102 Sixth St., call 503-842-5094 for information; noon Friday, 5012 Third St., call 503-730-5863 for information. Tillamook Alateen — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 5012 Third St. For information, call 503-730-5863. Warrenton Al-Anon — noon Friday, United Methodist Church, 679 S. Main Ave. For informa- tion, call 503-738-5727. Narcotics Anonymous — The Northwest Ore- gon Area of Narcotics Anonymous (NWONA) holds meetings in Clatsop County. For full schedule details, as well as upcoming special events, call the Helpline at 503-717-3702, or go to www.nworegonna.org Men’s Sexual Purity Recovery Group — Tues- day nights. Part of the Pure Life Alliance (www. purelifealliance.org) in Portland. For information, call the confidential voice mail at 503-750-0817 and leave a message. S CHOOL MORE NOTES Continued from Page 1B Astoria Lions Club — noon, Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Prospective members welcome. For in- formation, contact Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590. A Course in Miracles — The Astoria 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 Speak Peace — 4:30 to 5:30-p.m., Astoria Ma- sonic Lodge, 1572 Franklin Ave. Get help with com- munication challenges and create more harmony and peace at home and at work; combines learning-by-do- ing with short explanations of the principles behind Nonviolent Communication (NVC). No prior knowl- edge required. For information, call 916-307-9790. Authentic Spiritual Conversations — 7 to 8:30 p.m., Astoria Masonic 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: “Letting Go of Limitation.” All faiths, including “spiritual but not religious” welcome. For information, email info@cgifellowship.org or call 916-307-9790. Seaside Elks Lodge No. 1748 — 7:30 p.m., 324 Avenue A, Seaside. For information, call 503-738- 6651 or email seasideelks@yahoo.com THURSDAY Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For infor- mation, call 503-325-3231. North Coast Republican Women — 11:30 a.m., Astoria Golf and Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Lane, Warrenton. For information, call 503-717-0392 or go to www.clatsopcountyoregon.republican Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 suggested donation), $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 Se- nior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Ex- change St. The cost is $6. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. WEDNESDAY Warrenton Sunrise Rotary Club — 7 a.m., Dooger’s Seafood & Grill, Youngs Bay Plaza, 103 S. U.S. Highway 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 infor- mation, call 503-325-3231. Help Ending Abusive Relationship Tenden- cies — 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 fam- ily members, dynamics of power and control, and how to recognize red lags. For anyone in an abusive rela- tionship, or who knows someone 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 Fish Prints on the Plaza — 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Co- lumbia River Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive. Explore how Japanese isherman recorded their catch before taking them to market. Real ish and paint be- ing used; dress accordingly. Included with paid CRMM admission; museum members are free. For informa- tion, contact Nate Sandel at sandel@crmm.org Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 suggested donation), $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 Se- nior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Ex- change 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., Asto- ria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Sit and Stitch Group — 1 to 3 p.m., Custom Threads, 1282 Commercial St. Knitting, crocheting and needle work. For information, call 503-325-7780. Mahjong for Experienced Players — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For infor- mation, call 503-325-3231. Line Dancing for Seniors — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Asto- ria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. OREGON CAPITAL INSIDER Warrenton Senior Lunch Program — noon, Warrenton Community Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Suggested donation of $5 for seniors and $7 for those younger than 60. For information, 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://seasid- erotary.com Lower Columbia Hospice Bereavement and Grief Support Group — 2 to 4 p.m., Meeting Room 1, Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Group is open to those who are age 18 or older. For information, call 503-338-6230. Columbia River Meditation Group — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Room 306, Towler Hall, Clatsop Community College. Class led by ordained Zen priest and is non- religious. Group practices different meditation styles, focuses on developing a regular meditation practice. All are welcome. For information, email shinei@zen- dust.org Jam Session — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Open to the public. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. Lower Columbia Danish Society — 7 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. Danish Show-and-Tell: Members bring items with a Danish connection and share stories. Snacks will be available. There is no membership fee, and the public is welcome. Being or speaking Danish not required, just an interest in Dan- ish heritage, culture, and traditions. Meetings are held in English unless otherwise indicated. For questions call 503-325-2612. FRIDAY AAUW Walking Group — 9:30 a.m. Seaside Branch of American Association 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 Se- nior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Ex- change 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. Limit- ed roller skate rentals available for $3; roller blades available. 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