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3B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2016 Order poinsettias and holiday greenery now 4-H brings pumpkin fun to Clatsop Care Center The Daily Astorian FALCON COVE — Fire Mountain School is hold- ing its annual Poinsettia and Greens Sale of poinsettias, wreaths, garland and other evergreen forms. The poin- settias come in red, white, marble or pink, in either a 6-inch pot with one stem and a crown about 1 foot in diameter, or an 8-inch pot with three stems and a crown of about 2 feet. The wreaths and other forms are made of cedar, noble ir, ponderosa pine cones and juniper, with silver blue berries. The gar- lands are made of western red cedar. The order deadline is Oct. 26; delivery is Nov. 18, when payment will be collected. To order, or for speciic prices and infor- mation, call Julie Chick at 503-368-5193. All proceeds beneit the Fire Mountain School. For information, go to www.ire- mountainschool.org Green Party grassroots support on tap Sunday The Daily Astorian The Paciic Green Party of Clatsop County is hosting a regular chapter meeting at 4 p.m. Sunday in Room 101 of the Art Building at Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave. The meet- Submitted Photo Recently, 4-H members and their families brought the Halloween spirit to Clatsop Care Center when they carved pumpkins and chatted with residents in the dining area. Pictured, back row, from left, Mylie Lempea, Marlee Walter and Steven and Baylee McSwain. Middle row, Norma Nikkila, Kenneth Lampi, Tucker Delay, Ethan Marohn, Ed Aho and Twilla Kenobbie. Front row, Avya Hudson and Tori Miller. For information about 4-H membership or leadership, call 503-325-8573. 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. Al-Anon Family Groups infor- mation line for Clatsop and Tillamook counties, 503-338-5688. Oregon Area Al-Anon website. oregonal-anon.org Astoria Al-Anon — 12 p.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. For in- formation, call 503-325-1087; 7 p.m. Thursday, Crossroads Community Church, 40618 Old Highway 30, Svensen. For information, call 503- 458-6467. Clatskanie Al-Anon — 8 p.m., Monday, United Methodist Church, 290 S. Nehalem St. For information, call 503-728-3351. Alcoholics Anonymous — To ind a meeting, call 503-861-5526 or go to www.aa-oregon.org Nehalem Al-Anon — 7 p.m. Monday, Riverbend Room, North County Recreation District, 36155 Ninth St. For information, call 503- 368-8255. Kick Butts Group Meets (Nic- otine Anonymous) — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Seaside Public Li- brary, 1131 Broadway. Seaside Al-Anon — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, call 503-810-5196 for information. WHS’s Jeryd Lewis chosen as Warrenton student of the month The Daily Astorian WARRENTON — Jeryd Lewis, a Warrenton High School senior, has been selected to be the irst recipi- ent of the new school year for the Warrenton Sunrise Rotary Club’s Student of the Month award. Lewis, who is being recognized for the encour- agement he gives others and his positive attitude, plans to attend Clatsop Community College, then transfer to Eas- ter Oregon University to study psychology and design. The Student of the Month is chosen by the school admin- istration for his/her accom- plishments and for making a difference in their school and community. Each stu- dent chosen receives a printed award along with gift certii- cates from area businesses — including Warrenton Fultano’s Pizza, Arnie’s Café, Warrenton Mini Mart, Lucky Locks and Zentangle Drawing. Warrenton Sunrise Rotary meets at 7 a.m. each Wednes- day at Dooger’s Seafood & Grill, Youngs Bay Plaza, 103 S. U.S. Highway 101. All are welcome to learn more about becoming a member. For information, go to the War- renton Sunrise Rotary Club’s Facebook page. ing is open to the public, and the discussion will be about grassroots methods to support the Green Party platform. For information, email pgpclatsopcounty@gmail. com or go to the group’s Facebook page at http:// fb.me/clatsopcountypgp VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Clatsop Cruise Hosts — Look- ing for volunteers to meet and greet cruise ship passengers and crew, provide information and answer questions about the Clatsop County area. Ships arrive in the spring and fall, about 20 ships each year. Work all the ships or part of them. For in- formation, go to www.clatsopcruise- hosts.org Columbia Memorial Hospital — Needs volunteers to provide assistance to patients, visitors and hospital staff. Training provided. For information, go to www.columbiam- emorial.org. To schedule an inter- view, call 503-325-4321. Columbia River Maritime Mu- seum — 1792 Marine Drive. Vol- unteer opportunities for those with an interest in maritime history. For information, call the volunteer coor- dinator weekdays at 503-325-2323. Columbia Senior Diners — 1111 Exchange St., Astoria Senior Center. Volunteers needed week- days to serve tables and for kitchen help. To volunteer, call 503-325- 9693. Community Emergency Re- sponse Team — CERT volunteers needed for community events and disaster response with local police, ire and emergency medical service agencies. Training includes ire safety, irst aid, trafic and crowd control, communications, damage survey, disaster planning and civic events within city limits. For infor- mation, contact CERT coordinator Kenny Hansen at khansen@as- toria.or.us or leave a voicemail at 503-325-4411. Friends of Seaside Library — 1131 Broadway, Seaside. Volun- teers needed to staff the fundraising store. For information, call 503-738- 6742 or stop by the library. Knappa Rural Fire Protection District — Needs volunteer ire- ighters. Training provided. For in- formation, contact any of the active personnel or call Chief Paul Olheis- er at 503-458-6610. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Volunteers advocate to protect the rights and dignity of licensed long-term care facility residents in Clatsop County; educate about res- ident rights; and investigate quality of care concerns. Flexible schedule; about ive weekday hours needed per week. For information, contact Gretchen Jordan at 503-983-3920 or go to www.oregon.gov/ltco Lunch Buddy Mentoring Pro- gram — Adults needed to mentor elementary and middle school stu- dents once a week during lunch. For information, call Mary Jackson at 503-440-0368 or email lunchbud- dies.mp@gmail.com NorthWest Senior & Disability Services — Needs dishwashers and volunteers to serve and clean up weekdays at a meal site, and drivers for Meals on Wheels. For information, contact Candy Foster at 503-738-9323. Providence Seaside Hospi- tal — Needs volunteers to drive local senior citizens to medical appointments for the Partners for Seniors Program, and to work in the Providence Seaside Hospital Gift Shop. Commitments as small as one hour a month to regularly scheduled weekly shifts are avail- able. For information, call Volunteer Services at 503-717-7171 or email Alana.Kujala@providence.org River Song Foundation — Looking for people to assist with Trap/Neuter/Release/Feed (TNRF), especially in the Seaside and Knap- pa/Svenson areas. TNRF involves setting and/or monitoring traps, and daily feeding of cats and main- tenance of any shelters, and is a proven, science-based method that along with spay/neuter programs is the only effective and humane way of ending cat homelessness and suffering. Call 503-861-2003 for in- formation and to volunteer. Fred Meyer gives funds to CASA Submitted Photo Pictured, Clatsop Court Appointed Special Advocates Program Executive Director Julia Mabry (center, red coat) accept- ing a check for $3,458.06, donated by North Coast Fred Meyer employees and customers. The funds were collected in check-out coin boxes, as well as through employee donations. CASA volunteers advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in Clatsop County to ensure that the children’s needs are met. For information, or to volunteer, contact Chelsea Bergman at 503-338-6063 or go to www.clatsopcasa.org. A new training class for volunteers RELIGION BRIEFS 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. Paciic Unitarian Universalist The Paciic Unitarian Universal- ist Fellowship is holding an Adopt- A-Road Clean Up and Potluck. The group meets at 90504 Logan Road at 10 a.m. Saturday. Bring gloves and a potluck item; everything else is being provided. A service is being held at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Performing Arts Cen- ter, 588 16th St. Rev. Kate Lore is delivering a sermon, “Love Beyond Belief.” For information, call 503-325- 5225 or go to www.pacuuf.org St. Mary, Star of the Sea St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1465 Grand Ave., is celebrat- ing Right to Life Month on Saturday and Sunday, blessing pregnant moth- Local, Family Owned Company group is open to all men of the par- ish; membership in the Knights is not required. Refreshments will be served. For information, contact Ray Prom at 503-861-8039. St. Mary, Star of the Sea’s irst Chowder Challenge is being held from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 22 in the Star of the Sea School gym, 1411 Grand Ave. All are welcome to attend. Three sam- ples of various chowders costs $5; a bowl of one chowder is $5; and salad and bread are $2. Beer and wine will also be sold. The proceeds will go to the preservation and maintenance of the parish’s historic buildings. Caring Professional Service Serving Families for Generations Hughes-Ransom • • • • • • Mortuary & Crematory www.hughes-ransom.com SEASIDE • 220 N Holladay • 503.738.6622 ers and the children’s fathers. The following weekend, the Novena for those considering adoption begins. Adult Faith Formation started Tuesday, and there is still time to join. Thursday Bible Study Scrip- ture Class began Thursday, and each class covers a different topic. For information, call the church ofice at 503-325-3671. The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring this year’s Men’s Fel- lowship program, “Into the Breach,” which started Wednesday, and meets at 7 p.m. in the Star of the Sea School auditorium, 1411 Grand Ave. The 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
