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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
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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.
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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. 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.
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