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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2016
Seaside Elks
attend seminar
The Daily Astorian
SEASIDE — Oficers
and members of Seaside Elks
Lodge 1748 attended the Fall
Seminar at Oregon City Elks
Lodge on Oct. 14 and 15. All
Oregon lodges were repre-
sented at the meeting, which
focused on training for lodge
leaders. Speakers offered
advice from running the
charitable aspect of a lodge
to budgets, maintenance
and membership.
The most important topic
concerned the need to share
what Elks do for their com-
munities. Nationally, Elks
contributed over $282 mil-
lion to charity in the last year.
Seaside Elks is a private
fraternal organization, and
membership is by applica-
tion. For information, stop by
the lodge at 324 Avenue A,
call 503-738-6651 or email
seasideelks@yahoo.com
Learn about dementia,
Alzheimer’s at free class
The Daily Astorian
SEASIDE — Provi-
dence Seaside Hospital, 725
S. Wahanna Road, is host-
ing “Help is Here: What you
need to know when you fam-
ily or friends have demen-
tia,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Nov. 2 in Education Room
A. The presenters, Marian
Hodges, M.D., and Anne
Hill, a lawyer, co-authors of
“Help is Here: When some-
one you love has dementia,”
will share the latest infor-
mation about Alzheimer’s
disease and other forms of
dementia.
Hodges is currently the
regional medical director for
the Senior Health Program
of Providence Oregon. She
is board certiied in geriatric
and internal medicine and is
an educator in geriatrics and
medical ethics.
Hill is a member of the
State Plan for Alzheimer’s
Disease in Oregon (SPADO)
and a frequent speaker to
family and physician groups
about Alzheimer’s. She is
the author of “Unforgetta-
ble Journey: Tips to Survive
your Parent’s Alzheimer’s
Disease.”
There is no cost for this
event. To attend, reserve
a seat by calling 503-717-
7644 or emailing paulette.
mccoy@providence.org
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders.
For information, call Sandra Carlson
at the Oregon State University Exten-
sion at 503-325-8573.
American Red Cross — Needs
registration volunteers (donor ambas-
sadors) in Clatsop County to provide
customer service and enhance the
blood donor experience. For informa-
tion, call Angela Basurtto at 503-528-
5430.
Astoria Column — 1 Coxcomb
Drive. Volunteers needed to welcome
visitors, provide information and
answer questions about the Astoria
Column and the city of Astoria. For
information, call the Friends of the
Astoria Column Visitor Center at 503-
325-2963.
Astoria Riverfront Trolley As-
sociation — 111 W. Marine Drive.
Needs conductors/motormen to op-
erate trolley and narrate points of in-
terest. One or more three-hour shifts
per month. For information, call the
503-325-6311.
Astoria Senior Center — 1111
Exchange St. To volunteer, call Larry
Miller at 503-325-3231.
Astoria-Warrenton Area Cham-
ber of Commerce — 111 W. Ma-
rine Drive. Volunteers needed at the
chamber and for events. For informa-
tion, call 503-325-6311.
Camp Kiwanilong — A large
variety of volunteer opportunities are
available. For information, call 503-
861-2933 or go to www.campkiwan-
ilong.org
Caring Adults Developing
Youth (CADY) Mentoring Program
— 800 Exchange St., second loor.
Needs mentors for youths ages 10 to
17 at risk of school failure. Time com-
mitment: one year, about eight hours
per month. For information, contact
Laura Parker at 503-325-8601 or
lparker@co.clatsop.or.us
Clatsop Animal Assistance
Inc. — Needs volunteers who have a
strong commitment to work on behalf
of the Clatsop County Animal Shel-
ter’s dogs and cats. For information,
email info@dogsncats.org or call 503-
861-0737.
Clatsop Care Center — Volun-
teers needed daily for all three meals
to provide one-on-one assistance to
dining dependent residents. Volun-
teers must participate in a 16-hour
training program. For information,
contact Mandy Brenchley at 503-325-
0313, ext. 209.
Clatsop County Animal Shel-
ter — Animal care volunteers age 16
and older needed for one 3-hour shift
per week. Pick up an application at
1315 S.E. 19th St., Warrenton. For
information, or to schedule orienta-
tion, call Leslie Atkinson at 503-325-
1000.
Clatsop Community Action
Regional Food Bank — Volunteers
needed to help hand out fruits and
vegetables at the weekly produce
pantries for two hours on Thursdays,
from April to October, in Seaside and
Warrenton. Warehouse attendants
are needed for food packing or pro-
cessing, picking orders for agencies,
light janitorial and housekeeping,
or lawn and grounds maintenance.
Three to four-hour shifts are available
Monday through Friday. To volunteer,
call 503-861-3663.
Clatsop Community College
Outreach Literacy — Needs vol-
unteer literacy tutors to work with
adults, native and non-native speak-
ers. Training available. For informa-
tion, call 503-338-2557.
Clatsop County Public Works
— 1101 Olney Ave. Adopt-A-Road
volunteers needed to remove litter
two times (minimum) per year for
two years. Safety equipment and
supplies provided. Volunteers must
receive safety orientation. For infor-
mation, call 503-325-8631.
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 Hospi-
tal — Needs volunteers to provide
assistance to patients, visitors and
hospital staff. Training provided. For
information, go to www.columbiame-
morial.org. To schedule an interview,
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. Vol-
unteers needed to staff the fund-
raising 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
RELIGION BRIEFS
Joint service of
thanksgiving
MANZANITA — Cal-
vary Bible Church, Cove-
nant Community Church,
Nehalem Bay United Meth-
odist Church and St. Cath-
erine of Alexandria Epis-
copal Church are holding a
joint service of thanksgiving
and prayer at 6 p.m. tonight
at St. Catherine’s Episcopal
Church, 36335 U.S. High-
way 101 between Manzanita
and Nehalem.
The service is being led
by the pastors of the vari-
ous churches. Mike Scott,
city councilor and next
mayor of Manzanita, is the
speaker. All are welcome to
join in this time of prayer for
those who are suffering from
loss of their businesses and
homes, and thanksgiving for
all who have helped with
recovery and that the com-
munity was spared injury
and death.
Our Saviour’s
Lutheran
SEASIDE — Our Sav-
iour’s Lutheran Church
presents “Song, Scripture
and Sacrament” from 11 to
11:30 a.m. Wednesday at
Suzanne Elise Assisted Liv-
ing, 101 Forest Drive. All
are welcome.
For information, call the
church at 503-738-6791.
Astoria Seventh-day
Adventist
The Astoria Seventh-day
Adventist
Community
Church, 300 Nehalem Ave.,
is offering a “Healing of
Grief/Emotions
Class,”
starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednes-
day, and continuing every
Wednesday through Nov.
16, for those who are having
problems or apprehensions
about the holiday season due
to depression, loss of a loved
one, or any other issue.
There is no cost for the
class, which is being taught
by Jose R. Agosto, pastor
of the church, who has 20
years of experience in work-
ing with clients with grief
issues, depression and sea-
sonal adjustments. Prereg-
istration is required, and a
maximum of 10 participants
is allowed. To register, call
or text 541-404-1175.
The church is also hosting
events and live-streaming
for the 30th annual Chris-
tian Women’s Retreat at
Eagle Crest Resort the week-
end of Oct. 28-30. The main
speaker is Loretta Bacchioc-
chi, a nurse practitioner.
The event begins Oct. 28
at 5:30 p.m. with light din-
ner in the Fellowship Hall,
followed by live-streaming
from the retreat at 6:45 p.m.
in the Sanctuary, with Bac-
chiocchi speaking on the
topic of “Choice.”
On Oct. 29, a worship
service at 9:40 a.m. fea-
tures Bacchiocchi speak-
ing, followed by “For Heav-
en’s Sake, Bless Your Heart”
with Rise Rafferty at 12:15
p.m., both in the Sanctu-
ary. A Potato Bar luncheon
is being served from 1:40 to
2:40 p.m., followed by pack-
ing boxes for the Samari-
tan’s Purse Operation Christ-
mas Child and a game of
Bible Pictionary in the Fel-
lowship Hall. At 4:15 p.m.,
via live-streaming, Rise Raf-
ferty presents “Comfort-
able in Your Own Skin,” fol-
lowed by a concert with Lisa
Marie at 5:45 p.m., and end-
ing with Bacchiocchi.
The event concludes Oct.
30 with breakfast at 8:45
a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
and Bacchiocchi’s final pre-
sentation, “Outlook,” via
live-streaming at 10 a.m. in
the Sanctuary.
All women are welcome
to attend. RSVP by Oct. 26
by calling 503-325-0610 and
leaving a voice mail.
Silke Ruschmann and
Rena Taylor are providing
refreshments after the service.
A board meeting follows.
After the social hour,
there is a UU101 class at
the LaMears’ residence, 288
Franklin Ave. A late lunch
will be provided.
There is some interest in
implementing Our Whole
Lives (OWL), a comprehen-
sive, lifespan sexuality edu-
cation curricula for ages kin-
dergarten through young
adult at PUUF in the future.
For those who are interested,
Rev. Sarah Schurr, congre-
gational life staff represen-
tative for the Paciic Western
Region of the UU Associa-
tion, will be at a brief 20-min-
ute informational meeting
on Nov. 6 after the service,
during the coffee hour.
For information, call 503-
325-5225 or go to www.pac-
uuf.org
Grace Episcopal
Sunday is Hunger Aware-
ness Sunday at Grace Epis-
copal Church, 1545 Frank-
lin Ave., with an ingathering
at both the 8 and 10 a.m. ser-
vices for the hunger minis-
tries at the church. Both mon-
etary and non-perishable food
items are requested. Sand-
wich bread and tuna, toilet
paper and canned chili are
especially needed.
The monthly Community
Dinner is being served in the
Parish Hall at 4 p.m. Sun-
day. Those willing to help
should come at 3 p.m. to set
up and at 5 p.m. to clean up.
For information, call the
church at 503-325-4691 or
go to www.graceastoria.org
Calvary Episcopal
SEASIDE — Calvary
Episcopal Church, 503 N.
Holladay Drive, is offer-
ing a two-part educational
program, “Meet the Gospel
of Matthew.” The sessions,
which will offer background
information to enhance the
understanding of the gos-
pel, including the context of
its writing and its intended
audience, follow the 9:30
a.m. Sunday Communion
service and a brief coffee
hour.
For information, call the
church at 503-738-5773.
Pacific Unitarian
Universalist
The Pacific Unitarian
Universalist
Fellowship
(PUUF) is holding a service
at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Per-
forming Arts Center, 588
16th St. The speaker is Chris
Breitmeyer, the new pres-
ident of Clatsop Commu-
nity College, whose topic is
“Altruism.”
The Natural Nook
and
The Windermere Foundation
No bones about it,
Quality healthcare matters.
Proudly Present
The 5 th Annual
Fall into the Nook
Fundraiser
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A fun-fi lled culinary
evening, including:
Lite Bites from local
Chefs
Treats for Tricks
Wine Bar by The Wine
Haus of Seaside
Silent Auction
Raffl e Prizes
Great Deals on Gifts for
the Holidays
Costume Contest - FOR
THOSE WHO DARE!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
PAM ACKLEY | 503.738.4840
CATHIE CATES | 503.738.5332
Proceeds benefi t the Windermere Foundation with
100% coming back to the community for homeless
families and children’s organizations
Keep Ghouls and Boys
Safe This Halloween
CMH would like to remind you to do what you can to make
sure that everyone has a spooktacularly fun Halloween:
• Make sure your porch and walkway is well lit.
• Keep candle-lit decorations away from walkways.
• And, remember to drive slowly and watch for trick-or-
treaters.
Happy Halloween from the CMH Pediatric Clinic!
Call 503-325-7337 to make an appointment for your little goblin.
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