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3B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017 Vendors sought for Super Sale Tuesday’s Fort George The Daily Astorian ROSBURG, Wash. — Vendors and individuals are welcome to participate in the fourth annual Indoor Super Sale March 25 at the Grays River Valley Center at John- son Park, 30 Rosburg School Road. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., is a Sea Scouts set to hold spaghetti dinner fundraiser for the center. Items for sale can be gen- tly used, repurposed, vintage, antique or newly crafted. Food and beverages will be available during the event, and a bake sale will be pro- vided by the Friendship Cir- cle of the Grays River United Methodist Church. There are over 50 table spaces available, approx- imately 5 feet by 10 feet; the cost is $10 for the first space, and $5 for each addi- tional space. There is room for tents outside, and lawn spaces are $25 each. Set up is March 24. For information, and to reserve a spot, call Donna Hardey at 360-465-2273. The Harbor hosts a meet on Monday The Daily Astorian The Harbor, formerly known as the Clatsop County Women’s Resource Center, will host a meet and greet with staff and board members from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Car- ruthers restaurant in down- town Astoria. The Harbor is a nonprofit serving the residents of Clat- sop County for more than 40 years. The Harbor assists in the intervention, recovery and well-being of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. The group runs a crisis line 24 hours a day, a Sexual and Domes- tic Assault Response Team, other advocacy services and an on-the-job employment train- ing program through its Déjà Vu Thrift Shop and Boutique. Carruthers is located at 1198 Commercial St. There will be a cash bar along with coffee and water. The Daily Astorian The Clatsop Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program is holding a fundraiser from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St. Pro- ceeds from all food and drink sales upstairs at the Fort will support the work of CASAs. Raffle items at the event include the chance to design a burger for Fort George’s guest burger Wednesday. The Clatsop CASA Pro- gram currently advocates for more than 90 children who endured abuse or neglect, to ensure that they can grow up in safe, loving, permanent families. For information, or to donate or volunteer, con- tact Julia Mabry at julia@ clatsopcasa.org, call 503- 338-6063 or go to www.clat- sopcasa.org SENIOR NOTES 1400. Provides information, refer- ral, training and paid respite for family caregivers. Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter — Information, referral and counseling services for families and caregivers of peo- ple with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other related disorders. For information, call 800-272-3900 (24 hours a day). Chronic pain seminar begins Wednesday The Daily Astorian National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — 800-273 - TALK (8255). A 24-hour, toll-free suicide preven- tion service for anyone in a suicidal crisis. TTY users should dial 800- 799-4TTY (4889). The Daily Astorian Astoria Sea Scout Ship 635 is holding its annual fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner Saturday downstairs in the Fellowship Hall at First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. The meal starts being served at 4:30 p.m.; a short program begins at 6 p.m. The cost is $10 per person, but those age 10 and younger are free. Sea Scouting is a Boy Scouts of America program for young men and women ages 14 through 20. For questions, call Hal Nauman at 503-791-2830. proceeds go to CASA Astoria Alzheimer’s & Other Dementia Family Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m. third Monday, Clatsop Care Center, 646 16th St., first floor conference room. Open to all family members of people with dementias. For information, call Rosetta Hurley at 503-325- 0313, ext. 216, or email support@ clatsopcare.org National Alliance on Men- tal Illness — 800-950-NAMI (6264) or locally, 503-717-1835. Separate support groups for peo- ple with mental illness and families of those with mental illness are available. Northwest Oregon Housing Authority — 503-861-0119. Rent assistance based on income. Clatsop Behavioral Health After Hours Crisis Line — 503- 325-5724. NorthWest Senior and Dis- ability Services — 503-861-4202 or 800-442-8614. Medicaid ser- vices, food stamps, information and assistance, family caregiver support services, Medicare choice assistance, home delivered meals, senior meal sites and senior peer counseling. Clatsop Community Action — 503-325-1400. Respite care services, low-income energy as- sistance, emergency food assis- tance, housing information, emer- gency personal care items. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m. weekdays, 1111 Ex- change St., Astoria Senior Center. Cost is $6. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503- 325-9693. Oregon Aging and Disabil- ity Resource Connection — 855-ORE-ADRC (673-2372), www.adrcoforegon.org. Informa- tion and services for older adults, people with disabilities, their care- givers and families. Exploring New Concepts of Retirement Education (EN- CORE) — 503-338-2408. Pro- vides a wide assortment of educa- tional experiences for individuals older than 50. Oregon Home Care Com- mission Registry and Referral System — 877-867-0077, https:// www.or-hcc.org. Provides lists of home care workers available to hire. Elder Friendship Line — 800- 971-0016. Available from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; crisis calls taken 24/7. Oregon Law Center — 877- 296-4076. Provides free services in civil cases to low income people. Partners with Clatsop Community Action (CCA), Community Action Resource Enterprises Inc. (CARE), and the Bob Chisholm Community Center to provide in-person clinics in Astoria, Tillamook and Seaside each month. Food Pantries — 503-325- 1400. Clatsop Community Action serves six food pantries in Clatsop County through the Oregon Food Bank Network. Call for area loca- tions and hours. Grief Support Group, Sea- side — 2 to 4 p.m. first Thursday, Bob Chisholm Community Center, Meeting Room 1, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. For information, call Lower Columbia Hospice at 503- 338-6230. WARRENTON — A free two-part seminar on chronic pain management begins Wednesday, and is being held from 1:30 to 3:30 the North Coast Pain Clinic, 65 N. U.S. Highway 101, Suite 208. The program, which is for those experiencing chronic pain, family members and other interested people, is intended to provide an understanding of the complexities associated with chronic pain. It will also give an overview of the holis- tic tools and techniques that have been successfully uti- lized to better help manage chronic pain. Those attending the first session can also attend a fol- low-up session on Feb. 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Those completing both sessions will receive a certificate of completion. To make a reservation, call 503-501-4774. Space is lim- ited. For information, call or go to www.northcoastpain- clinic.weebly.com SELF-HELP GROUPS Al-Anon (Astoria) — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Peace Lutheran Church, 565 12th St.; 12 p.m. Wednesday, First United Meth- odist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. For information, call 503-325- 1087; 7 p.m. Thursday, Cross- roads Community Church, 40618 Old Highway 30, Svensen. For information, call 503-458-6467. Al-Anon (Clatskanie) — 8 p.m., Monday, United Methodist Church, 290 S. Nehalem St. For information, call 503-728-3351. Al-Anon (Nehalem) — 7 p.m. Monday, Riverbend Room, North County Recreation District, 36155 Ninth St. For information, call 503-368-8255. Al-Anon (Seaside) — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, call 503- 810-5196 for information. Al-Anon (Tillamook) — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Albans Episcopal Church, 2102 Sixth St., call 503-842-5094 for infor- mation; noon Friday, 5012 Third St., call 503-730-5863 for infor- mation. Al-Anon Family Groups in- formation line for Clatsop and Til- lamook counties, 503-338-5688. Oregon Area Al-Anon website. ore- gonal-anon.org Eating Disorders Anonymous — 1:10 to 2:10 p.m. Wednesdays, River Zen Yoga, 399 31st St. A 12- Step program. For information, call Susan Williams at 510-417-5553. Alateen (Tillamook) — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 5012 Third St. For information, call 503-730-5863. Kick Butts Group Meets (Nic- otine Anonymous) — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Seaside Public Li- brary, 1131 Broadway. Alcoholics Anonymous — To find a meeting, call 503-861-5526 or go to www.aa-oregon.org Celebrate Recovery — 6 p.m. Thursday, The Table Church, 852 Broadway, Seaside. Faith-based 12-step program designed to help anyone struggling with hurts, habits and hangups, including drugs and alcohol, anger, co-dependence, do- mestic abuse or sex, food or pornog- raphy addictions. Being religious not required. Free dinner and child care provided. For information, call D.B. Lewis at 503-741-5977. Men’s Sexual Purity Recovery Group — Tuesday nights. Part of the Pure Life Alliance (www.purelife- alliance.org) in Portland. For informa- tion, call the confidential voice mail at 503-750-0817 and leave a message. Narcotics Anonymous — The Northwest Oregon Area of Narcot- ics 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.nwore- gonna.org W A NTED Alder and Maple Saw Logs & Standing Timber N orth w es t H a rdw oods • Lon gview , W A Contact: John Anderson • 360-269-2500 Partners for Seniors — 503- 717-7174. Serves South Clatsop County seniors with volunteer visits, transportation, light house- keeping, yard work, minor home repairs, daily phone calls. Lifespan Respite — 503-325- 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 am- bassadors) in Clatsop County to pro- vide customer service and enhance the blood donor experience. For information, call Angela Basurtto at 503-528-5430. Astoria Column — 1 Coxcomb Drive. Volunteers needed to welcome visitors, provide information and an- swer 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. Marine 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 floor. 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 Shelter — 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 volun- teer literacy tutors to work with adults, native and non-native speakers. Training available. For information, 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. Volun- teer opportunities for those with an interest in maritime history. For infor- mation, call the volunteer coordinator weekdays at 503-325-2323. Columbia Senior Diners — 1111 Exchange St., Astoria Senior Center. Volunteers needed weekdays to serve tables and for kitchen help. To volunteer, call 503-325-9693. Friends of Seaside Library — 1131 Broadway, Seaside. Volunteers needed to staff the fundraising store. For information, call 503-738-6742 or stop by the library. Your partner in Health & Wellness What are your goals this year? Get Fit • Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab 503-338-4052 • A Matter of Balance class 503-338-7564 • Strong Women, Strong Bones class 503-338-7564 • Tai Chi 503-338-7564 Manage Pain • Physical Therapy Services 503-338-7555 • Chronic Pain Management class 503-338-7564 Eat Healthier • Diabetes Education 503-338-4012 • Living Well with Diabetes class 503-338-7564 • Healthy Eating for Successful Living class 503-338-7564 Quit Tobacco • Tobacco Cessation 503-338-7564 Help Others • Volunteer 503-325-4321 • Donate 503-325-3208 Make the Call! 2111 Exchange Street, Astoria, Oregon • 503-325-4321 www.columbiamemorial.org
