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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 MORE NOTES Continued from Page 1B Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior 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. Astoria Schools thank Public Works for help 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. THURSDAY Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 suggest- ed donation), $6.75 for those young- er than age 60. For information, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861-4200. North Coast Chorale Practice — 6:45 to 9 p.m., Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. New members welcome. For information, call 503- 791-5681 or 503-338-8403. 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 in- formation, call 503-325-3231. Help Ending Abusive Rela- tionship Tendencies — 10 to 11:30 a.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St. Line Dancing for Seniors — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Astoria Senior Cen- ter, 1111 Exchange St. For informa- tion, call 503-325-3231. Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. Astoria-Warrenton Duplicate Bridge Club — 12:30 to 4 p.m., As- toria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Anyone may play if they have a partner; to request a bridge partner, call 503-325-0029. WEDNESDAY Mahjong for Experienced Players — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Se- nior 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 Astoria Lions Club — noon, Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Prospective members welcome. For information, contact Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590. Authentic Spiritual Conver- sations — 7 to 8:30 p.m., 2021 Marine Drive. Exploring spiritual questions, doubts, practices, long- ings. Group supports participants in sharing their own understanding and putting their spiritual values into practice. Topic is: “What Is Truth?” All faiths, including “spiritual but not religious” welcome. For information, email info@cgifellowship.org or call 916-307-9790. needle work. For information, call 503-325-7780. Submitted Photo The Astoria School District Board recognized the Astoria Public Works Depart- ment with a certificate of appreciation at their monthly meeting Sept. 14. This past spring and throughout the summer the Public Works Department worked in part- nership with the school district in getting lead tests done in the district’s buildings. Pictured, from left, Ken Nelson, Public Works superintendent, Eric Bufkin, Public Works water quality supervisor and Grace Laman, ASD board member. 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 recognize red lags. For anyone in an abusive re- lationship, 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 Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 suggest- ed donation), $6.75 for those young- er 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 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 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 Cen- ter, 1111 Exchange St. For informa- tion, call 503-325-3231. International Longshore and Warehouse Union Pensioners — noon luncheon, 1 p.m. meeting, Local No. 50 Longshore Hall, 491 Industry St. Angora Hiking Club — 1 p.m., Fort to Sea Sunset Beach trail head parking lot. Yeon House walk. For information, call Phuong Van Horn at 503-325-2115. Warrenton Kiwanis Club — 1 p.m., Doogers Seafood and Grill, 103 U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton. For information, call Darlene War- ren at 503-861-2672. Sit and Stitch Group — 1 to 3 p.m., Custom Threads, 1282 Com- mercial St. Knitting, crocheting and Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior 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 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 Commu- nity Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Sug- gested 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://seasidero- tary.com Astoria-Warrenton Duplicate Bridge Club — 12:30 to 4 p.m., As- toria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Anyone may play if they have a partner; to request a bridge partner, call 503-325-0029. Lower Columbia Chief Petty Oficers Association — 1 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St. For information, call Dave Kinney at 415-827-5190. Columbia River Meditation Group — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Room 306, Towler Hall, Clatsop Commu- nity College. Class led by ordained Zen priest and is nonreligious. Group practices different medita- tion styles, focuses on developing a regular meditation practice. 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. FRIDAY AAUW Walking Group — 9:30 a.m. Seaside Branch of American Association of Univer- sity 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 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 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 Ex- change St. Admission $3. Limited roller skate rentals available for $3; roller blades available. For infor- mation, call 503-791-6064 or go to www.astoriaarmory.com OTHER Republican Headquarters — Open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at Angel Medical, 515 15th St. For in- formation, call 503-440-9896. COMMUNITY BRIEFS Test drive a Ford for Astoria High School Ford Motor Company and Dane Gouge’s Astoria Ford will donate $20 to Astoria High School Athletics for every person from a unique household who test drives a new Ford vehicle during the Drive One 4 UR School event, start- ing at 9 a.m. Saturday at Astoria Ford, 710 W. Marine Drive. No purchase is necessary. The Drive One 4 UR School program can help raise up to $6,000 for AHS to help sup- port athletics. In previous years, Astoria Ford has helped to raise over $50,000 for AHS through this program. For information, call 503-325-6411 or go to www.astoriaford.com Photos by Sue Cody/For The Daily Astorian ABOVE: Chef Chris Holen, a Way to Wellville strategic council member and his wife Jen- nifer Holen, United Way Clatsop County executive director, pose with their daughter, Ana, who chose to have a United Way logo painted on her face at the Family Fun Night at the As- toria Armory Wednesday. BELOW: Kristi Ward of Georgia Pacific’s Wauna Mill presents a $31,500 check to United Way Clatsop County’s board members from left, Executive Direc- tor Jennifer Holen, board president Justin Grafton, Christine Lolich and Teresa Brownlie. United Way of Clatsop County off and running after Family Fun Night Exploring New Concepts of Retirement Education (ENCORE) is hosting a program, “Health Insurance Options for Seniors,” start- ing with an overview of Medicare from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The series, which is being held at the Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St., continues for the next three Wednesdays. At the Oct. 12 meeting, lu shots will be available. Representatives from several companies will present their programs, and answer ques- tions about their coverages and costs, to help seniors gain clarity on the challenging subject of securing affordable health care. Check out 1897 train progress at Sunday bbq The Astoria Railroad Preservation Asso- ciation is opening the doors of its mainte- nance shop and showing off progress on the Number 21 1897 Baldwin Mikado steam locomotive. In 1991, a group of preservationists bought Number 21 from a museum in Snoqualmie, Washington, and shipped 81 tons of disassem- bled parts to Astoria. Since then, the locomo- tive has been under construction in a Quonset hut a block from the Astoria Riverfront Trol- ley barn, with the ultimate goal of running tours between Astoria and Knappa. The barn, located at 446 W. Marine Drive, will open from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, with a free barbecue. The Daily Astorian Family Fun Night for the United Way of Clatsop County took over the Astoria Armory Wednesday night. The event featured a bounce house, games, hula hoops, jump rope, face painting, skating, a rafle and other activities. United Way raises funds to support 13 local agencies. All money raised in Clat- sop County stays in Clatsop County. Bereavement support group offered SEASIDE — Providence Seaside Hospital is offering a six-week bereavement support group, “Journey through Grief,” for family and friends of those who have had a loved one die during the past 12 months. The group holds its irst meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, and meets every Encore hosts insurance options for seniors Tuesday through Nov. 1 at the hospital in Educa- tion Room B (lower level), 725 S. Wahanna Road. There is no cost for the sessions but pre- registration is required. To register, call April McCullen at 503-717-7233 or Pam Green at 503-717-7120. Clatsop Soil & Water Conservation District holds annual potluck The Clatsop Soil & Water Conservation District is holding its annual meeting and pot- luck at 2 p.m. Sunday at Fort Clatsop National Memorial Park, 92343 Fort Clatsop Road. The potluck starts at 2 p.m., followed by a presentation at 2:30 p.m. by a group from the Portland State University Center for Lakes and Reservoirs about a research project that started this summer on the Clatsop Plains lakes, including Sunset, Smith, Cullaby and Coffenbury. The day concludes with the annual meet- ing at 3 p.m., which is open to the public. For information or questions, call 503-325-4571. Donate a coat at Rogue Ales’ crawdad feed Rogue Ales Public House, 100 39th St., is hosting a Coat Drive & Crawdad Feed from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 30. Bring a new or gently used coat for a child or teenager and receive a plate for the crawdad feed. The coats will be donated to children in need who are in the Astoria School District. A portion of pro- ceeds from the evening will go to the Oregon School Employees Association, which pro- vides scholarships to children or relatives of OSEA members. For information, call 503-468-0923 Seaside AAUW holds potluck social HAMMOND — The irst meeting of the year for the Seaside American Association of University Women is a potluck social, which starts at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Camp Kiwan- ilong in Hammond. Those with last names that begin with A through L should bring a main course; M through Z should bring a side dish or salad. This event is designed to recognize new- comers, and provide an opportunity to learn what Seaside AAUW is doing in the commu- nity, and what it can provide for its members. Membership is open to anyone having a two- year associate’s degree or more from a college or university. Local community membership is also available for non-degree afiliates. For information, call Karin Webb at 503-440-6386. Visit Washington State Parks for free Saturday ILWACO, Wash. — The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is offer- ing a free day on Saturday, in recognition of National Public Lands Day. Day-use visitors will not need a Discover Pass to visit state parks. Free days apply only to day-use access by vehicle, not overnight stays or rented facilities. Washington State Parks will have one more free day in 2016: Nov. 11, in honor of Veter- ans Day. For information about National Public Lands Day, go to www.publiclandsday.org — The Daily Astorian
