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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 2017 Pacific Power gives $1,500 to Music Festival Volunteer to be a trolley driver and conductor The Daily Astorian The Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association needs vol- unteers to be conductors and/ or motormen to work one or more three-hour shifts per month. All volunteers learn the conductor’s duties, but those who wish to operate the trol- ley undergo additional training and certification. The trolley schedule is as follows, weather permitting: • Noon to 6 p.m. daily beginning March 24 through April 9 • Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only April 10 through May 28 • Noon to 6 p.m. daily May 29 through September 4. Conductors get a chance to tell visitors Astoria’s history, what places to visit, where to eat and what things to do, and have an opportunity to talk to people about what makes Astoria a great place to visit and live. Those who wish to be a motorman, and only want to operate Old 300 and never use the microphone, are encour- aged to find a full-time con- ductor to team up with. Anyone interested in vol- unteering can call 503-325- 6311 for information. Dog, cat shot clinic is Saturday in Seaside The Daily Astorian SEASIDE — A pet shot clinic is being held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Seaside Pet Clinic, 900 24th St. A rabies shot for dog or cat is $10; a DHPP booster for dogs is $12 and a feline leu- Submitted Photo The Astoria Music Festival was recently awarded a Pacific Power Foundation culture and arts grant of $1,500 for their accomplishments in bringing world-class music and opera to Clatsop County and the surrounding commu- nities. Accepting the grant check, from left, Leena Mela Riker, Astoria Music Festival Board, Keith Clark, Astoria Music Festival artistic director, Alisa M. Dunlap, Pacific Power regional business manager for Clatsop and Lincoln counties, and David Lee Myers, Astoria Music Festival Board. kemia booster is $15. Dog licenses are also available for purchase on site for both the city of Seaside and Clatsop County. This event is sponsored by the Seaside Pet Clinic, Sea- side Police Department and Paws N’ Action 4-H dog club. MORE NOTES Continued from Page 1B Mothers of Preschoolers — 10 to 11:30 a.m., Crossroads Commu- nity Church, 40618 Old Highway 30, Svensen. MOPS group is a time for moms to relax and enjoy each others’ company. For information, call Tracy Wilson at 727-514-1611. Astoria High School Class of 1970 — 11 a.m., Koffee Klatch at Rod’s Bar and Grill, 45 N.E. Skipanon Drive, Warrenton. For information, call ShawnAnn Hope at 503-791-1231. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861-4200. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St. Cost is $6. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693. Warrenton Senior Lunch Pro- gram — noon, Warrenton Com- munity 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. Astoria Rotary Club — noon, second floor of the Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Guests always welcome. For information, go to www. AstoriaRotary.org Parkinson’s Support Group — 1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church library, 565 12th St. For information, call 503-440-1970 or 503-440-1985. Peninsula Quilt Guild — 1 p.m., Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place, Seaview, Wash. Newcomers welcome. Bring nonperishable food donation. For information, call Janet King at 360-665-3005. Mahjong for Experienced Play- ers — 1 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Line Dancing for Seniors — 3 to 4:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Not for beginners. For information, call 503-325-3231. Seaside Lions Club — 5 p.m., West Lake Restaurant & Lounge, 1480 S. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside. For information, call 503-738-7693. Clatsop County Rental Own- ers Association — 6 p.m., dinner meeting, Golden Star Restaurant, 599 Bond St. Supportive organization where rental property owners and real estate professionals can learn about contemporary issues in land- lord-tenant business. Kevin Cronin, Astoria Planning Department, speaks about recent changes and planning for rentals in Astoria. All are welcome. Pacific County (Wash.) Demo- crats — 7 p.m., South County Build- Seaside Rotary Club — noon, Best Western Ocean View Resort, 414 N. Prom, Seaside. Lunch costs $15. All are welcome. For information, go to http://seasiderotary.com TUESDAY Tobacco Free Coalition of Clatsop County — 9 to 10:30 a.m., Clatsop County Health and Human Services, 820 Exchange St. Anyone interested in tobacco use preven- tion and education welcome. For information, call Steven Blakesley at 503-325-8500 or Alissa Dorman at 503-325-4321, ext. 5758. 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. Do Nothing Club — 10 a.m. to noon, 24002 U St., Ocean Park, Wash. Men’s group. For information, call Jack McBride at 360-665-2721. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Ave- nue A, Seaside. Suggested donation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For infor- mation, call Michelle Lewis 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. Astoria Lions Club — noon, Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Prospective members welcome. For information, contact Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590. 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. Warrenton Alzheimer’s Sup- port Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., 2002 S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warren- ton. Support and information about Alzheimer’s disease. For information, call Grace Bruseth 503-738-6412. WEDNESDAY Knochlers Pinochle Group — 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Cen- ter, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Cost is $1 per regular session per person. Players with highest and second highest scores split the prize. Game is designed for players 55 and older, but all ages are welcome. and $7 for those younger than 60. For information, or to volunteer, call 503- 861-3502 Monday or Thursday. ing, 7013 Sandridge Road in Long Beach, Washington. For information, go to www.pacificcountydemocrats. com Warrenton Sunrise Rotary Club — 7 a.m., Dooger’s Seafood & Grill, Youngs Bay Plaza, 103 S. U.S. High- way 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 information, call 503-325-3231. Help Ending Abusive Relation- ship Tendencies — 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 family members, dynamics of power and control, and how to recognize red flags. For any- one in an abusive relationship, or who knows someone who is. Call Juli Hol to reserve a spot at 503-325-3426, ext. 103. Astoria Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution — 11 a.m., Astoria Golf and Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Road, War- renton. Vice Regent Deb Quimby will present a program on American Heritage. Members and women in- terested in membership may contact Sandra Fuller at 503-325-2419 or Sue Glen at 503-861-0574. Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. Free Danny Miller/The Daily Astorian Columbia River Estuary Action Team — 6 to 8 p.m., Blue Scorcher Bakery and Café, 1493 Duane St. CREATE’s purpose: Foster citizen in- volvement in protecting the Columbia River Estuary. Visitors and new mem- bers always welcome. For informa- tion, go to https://create-columbia.com Cheryl and David Frei pose for a portrait with their dogs, Angel and Grace. Dog lovers invited to Angel on a Leash The Daily Astorian WARRENTON — The Angel on a Leash Friend-Raiser is 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Astoria Golf and Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Lane. The event provides an opportunity to learn about the Providence Seaside Hospital therapy dog program, how to support the program by registering to become a therapy dog han- dler and to meet- and- greet David and Cherilyn Frei and their dogs, Angel and Grace. All dog lovers are welcome. Providence Seaside Hospital recently introduced four-legged volunteers to its campus, and they’re gaining popularity for those older than 60 ($3 suggested donation), $6.75 for those younger than age 60. For information, call Mi- chelle Lewis at 503-861-4200. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Ave- nue A, Seaside. Suggested donation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For infor- mation, call Michelle Lewis 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 Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. North Coast Multiple Sclerosis Care and Share Help Group — noon, Clatsop Retirement Village, 947 Olney Ave. For information, call 503-325-7898. Cannon Beach Garden Club — noon, Tolovana Hall, 3779 S. Hem- lock St., Cannon Beach. Visitors are welcome. To reserve a seat, call Pam Chater at 503-436-2331 and leave a message or email pamchater@msn. com Mahjong for Experienced Players — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Senior with each visit. Therapy dogs emphasize care of the whole person by acknowledg- ing and affirming a emotional, physical and spiritual connection to animals and its interconnectedness to health and healing, a press release stated. That was exactly the plan when the Freis created the Angel on a Leash pet therapy program years ago for hospital and clinical settings. Cherilyn Frei is the director of mission integration and spiri- tual care, and David was the first volun- teer handler to bring a therapy dog to the patients in Seaside. The event is free, and Angel on a Leash books will available for signing. Center, 1111 Exchange St. For infor- mation, call 503-325-3231. Beginner Line Dancing for Se- niors — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For infor- mation, call 503-325-3231. Northwest Tea Party — 6:30 p.m., Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton. For information, call 503-325-7220. WomenHeart of North Oregon Coast — 6:30 p.m., Columbia Me- morial Hospital Health and Wellness Pavilion, third floor conference room, 2165 Exchange St. Peer support group for women living with, or at risk of heart disease. For information, email Michele Abrahams at WH-Nort- hOregonCoast@womenheart.org Seaside Elks Lodge No. 1748 — 7:30 p.m., 324 Avenue A, Seaside. For information, call 503-738-6651 or email seasideelks@yahoo.com Maple Chapter No. 95, Order of the Eastern Star — 7:30 p.m., Masonic Lodge Hall, 201 N. Holladay Drive, Seaside. For information, call 503-717-0808. North Coast La Leche League — 10 a.m. to noon, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, Seaside. Pregnant women, mothers, babies and toddlers welcome. Topics: pre- paring for childbirth and breastfeed- ing, adjusting to motherhood, parent- ing babies and toddlers, benefits and challenges of breastfeeding, nutrition and weaning. For breastfeeding sup- port, call or text Megan Oien at 503- 440-4942 or message on “La Leche League of Astoria” Facebook page. Trivia — 6:30 p.m., Uptown Cafe, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton. Teams of up to four players. Three $2 games, winners take each pot. Roll- ing jackpot builds from week to week if no one answers jackpot question. For information, call 503-861-5639. 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. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fort Stevens Post 10580 — 7 p.m., War- renton Christian Church, 1376 Anchor St., Warrenton. For information, call Mel Jasmin at 503-861-2030. Lower Columbia Classic Car Club — 7 p.m., Steve Jordan’s shop building, 35232 Helligso Lane. New members welcome. For information or directions, call Steve Jordan at 503-325-1807. Rainland Fly Casters — 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church Annex, 11th Street and Harrison Avenue. For information, call Tom Scoggins at 503-325-6358, or Walt Weber at 360- 777-8295, or go to www.rainlandfly- casters.com FRIDAY AAUW Walking Group — 9:30 a.m. Seaside Branch of American Association of University Women weekly low-impact group walk, fol- lowed by coffee and fellowship. For information, call 503-738-7751. 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 Mi- chelle Lewis at 503-861-4200. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Ave- nue A, Seaside. Suggested donation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For infor- mation, call Michelle Lewis at 503- 861-4200. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Ave- nue A, Seaside. Suggested donation of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For infor- mation, call Michelle Lewis 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. 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 informa- tion, call 503-791-6064 or go to www. astoriaarmory.com Warrenton Senior Lunch Pro- gram — noon, Warrenton Com- munity Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Suggested donation of $5 for seniors Bingo — 7 p.m., Wickiup Senior Center, 92650 Svensen Market Road. For information call Mark Tischer at 503-458-6482. THURSDAY Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231.