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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017
ArtPort showcases artists Saturday
The Daily Astorian
The Daily Astorian
ILWACO, Wash. — The Art-
Port Artist Association hosts an
artists’ reception for the Cup of
Spring show from 1 to 5 p.m. Sat-
urday in the ArtPort Gallery, 177
Howerton Way. The exhibit fea-
tures watercolorists Eric Wiegardt
and Penny Treat, acrylic painter
and encaustic artist Barbara Mal-
lon, silversmith Luisa Mack,
ceramic artist David Campiche,
ceramic and mosaic jewelry artist
Renee O’Conner and bronze and
glass artist Bill Atwood. Refresh-
ments will be served, and the art-
ists will be in attendance.
The show remains on dis-
play through the month of April.
The gallery hours are 11 a.m. to
5 p.m. Saturdays. For informa-
tion about this and upcoming
shows, call 360-642-0522 or go
to ArtPort Gallery on Facebook or
www.artportgallery.wixsite.com/
artportgallery
Art and conversation events
coming to Cannon Beach
Submitted Photo
Watercolor by Eric Wiegardt
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Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in-
formation, call 503-325-3231.
Scandinavian Workshop —
10 a.m., First Lutheran Church, 725
33rd St. Needlework, hardanger,
knitting, crocheting, embroidery
and quilting. All are welcome. For
information, call 503-325-1364 or
503-325-7960.
Mothers of Preschoolers —
10 to 11:30 a.m., Crossroads Com-
munity 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 in-
formation, call ShawnAnn Hope at
503-791-1231.
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.
Do Nothing Club — 10 a.m.
to noon, 24002 U St., Ocean Park,
Wash. Men’s group. For informa-
tion, call Jack McBride at 360-665-
2721.
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.
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 Lew-
is at 503-861-4200.
Astoria Lions Club — noon,
Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St.
Prospective members welcome.
For information, contact Charlene
Larsen at 503-325-0590.
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.
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 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.
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 informa-
tion, 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 non-
perishable food donation. For infor-
mation, call Janet King at 360-665-
3005.
Knochlers Pinochle Group —
1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community
Center, 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 play-
ers 55 and older, but all ages are
welcome.
Mahjong for Experienced
Players — 1 p.m., Astoria Senior
Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in-
formation, call 503-325-3231.
Line Dancing for Seniors — 3
to 4:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center,
1111 Exchange St. Not for begin-
ners. 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.
Pacific County (Wash.) Dem-
ocrats — 7 p.m., North County
Annex, 1216 Robert Bush Drive,
South Bend, Washington] For in-
formation, go to www.pacificcoun-
tydemocrats.com
TUESDAY
Tobacco Free Coalition of
COMMUNITY IN BRIEF
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 informa-
tion, call Grace Bruseth 503-738-
6412.
Authentic Spiritual Conversa-
tions — 7 to 8:30 p.m., 2021 Marine
Drive. Open dialogue about spiritual
issues. Group supports participants
in sharing their own understanding
and putting their spiritual values into
practice. All faiths, including “spiri-
tual but not religious” welcome. For
information, email info@cgifellow-
ship.org or call 916-307-9790.
WEDNESDAY
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.
Angora Hiking Club — 9:30
a.m., Light House Park, 44 N. Main
Ave., Warrenton. A level 3-mile path
along the Columbia River to the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration at Point Adams in
Hammond. Walkers should wear
sturdy walking shoes and bring
adequate water. Membership in
club not required to participate. No
dogs allowed. Leaders are Jim and
Kathleen Hudson. To attend, call
503-861-2802.
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.
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. Open group for females and
those who identify as female, and
for anyone in an abusive relation-
ship, or who knows someone who
is. For information, call Juli Hol at
503-325-3426, ext. 103.
Wickiup Senior Lunches —
11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall,
92683 Svensen Market Road. Free
for those older than 60 ($3 sug-
gested donation), $6.75 for those
younger than age 60. For informa-
tion, 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.
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.
Seaside Rebounders Stroke
Support Group — 1 to 2 p.m.,
Providence Seaside Hospital Ed-
ucation Center, 725 S Wahanna
Road, Seaside. Stroke survivors,
their caregivers and family mem-
bers welcome. For information, call
503-717-7781.
Mahjong for Experienced
Players — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Se-
nior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For
information, call 503-325-3231.
Beginner Line Dancing for
Seniors — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Astoria
Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St.
For information, call 503-325-3231.
Warrenton Business Asso-
ciation — 5:30 p.m., commission
chambers, Warrenton City Hall, 225
S. Main Ave. For information, call
Kristin Talamantez at 503-861-9750.
Fat Quarter Quilters — 5:30 to
8 p.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th
St. Not limited to quilts. For informa-
tion, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-
3177 or go to http://homespunquilt.
com
Seaport Masonic Lodge No. 7
— 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meet-
ing, 1572 Franklin Ave. All Masons
and their guests are welcome.
503-861-3502 Monday or Thursday.
Seaside Rotary Club — noon,
Best Western Ocean View Resort,
414 N. Prom, Seaside. Lunch costs
$15. All are welcome. For informa-
tion, go to http://seasiderotary.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.
Survivors Circle — noon to 1
p.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St.
Trauma Recovery and Empower-
ment Model Peer Support Group
for survivors of intimate partner and
sexual assault. Held in a safe confi-
dential place to explore the causes,
effects and methods of healing from
trauma; emphasis is on empower-
ing survivors. For information, con-
tact Shannon Symonds at 503-325-
3426 ext. 106.
Trivia — 6:30 p.m., Uptown
Cafe, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, War-
renton. Teams of up to four players.
Three $2 games, winners take each
pot. Rolling 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.
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.
Diabetes Self-Management
Class — 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Prov-
idence Seaside Hospital, Education
Center A, 725 S. Wahanna Road,
Seaside. Group shares tips and
ideas for diabetes management. In-
structors include certified diabetes
educator and pharmacist. Referral
by health care provider required. To
register, call 503-717-7301.
Lighthouse for Kids Project
— 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Homespun
Quilts, 108 10th St. Making quilts
for children going through sexual
abuse assessment. For informa-
tion, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-
3177 or go to http://homespunquilt.
com
THURSDAY
Chair Exercises for Seniors
— 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior
Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in-
formation, call 503-325-3231.
Wickiup Senior Lunches —
11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall,
92683 Svensen Market Road. Free
for those older than 60 ($3 sug-
gested donation), $6.75 for those
younger than age 60. For informa-
tion, 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.
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
CANNON BEACH — The Cannon Beach History Cen-
ter & Museum, 1387 S. Spruce St., is holding the opening of a
textile exhibit, “Trees,” featuring local artist and quilter Con-
stance Waisanen, at 6 p.m. Saturday. The event is also a meet
and greet with the artist, who will discuss her techniques and
inspiration. All are welcome; wine and hors d’oeuvres will be
provided.
Waisanen transfers original drawings to freezer paper tem-
plates to cut individual pieces, and integrates batik, hand-dyed
and painted fabric using Shibori techniques. “Trees” is on dis-
play through May. Center Diamond is sponsoring this event.
“Where Are You From? Exploring What Makes Us Orego-
nians,” a free conversation with Kerani Mitchell, takes place
at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Cannon Beach History Center &
Museum, sponsored by Oregon Humanities’ Conversation
Project.
As an East Indian adoptee who has spent most of her life
in small Oregon towns, the constant questioning of her iden-
tity inspired Mitchell to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Interna-
tional Studies from Seattle University, where she focused on
multicultural and social justice issues. She is a coordinator at
the year-round arts and cultural nonprofit Sisters Folk Festi-
val Inc., and serves on the Bend International School Board.
For information, call the museum at (503) 436-9301 or go
to www.cbhistory.org
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.
Better Breathers Club — 1:30
to 3 p.m., Providence Seaside
Hospital, Suite 113 (lower level),
725 S. Wahanna Road. Offered in
conjunction with the American Lung
Association. Sessions offer support,
ways and techniques to cope with
COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis
and other respiratory issues. Care-
givers also welcome. No cost, but
registration encouraged by calling
800-562-8964.
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
Author series features Easley
CANNON BEACH —
Warren C. Easley is this
month’s author for the
Northwest Author Series,
which takes place at 2 p.m.
Saturday at the Cannon
Beach Library, 131 N. Hem-
lock St. The event is free,
and the public is welcome.
Easley, a former research
scientist and international
business executive, is the
award-winning author of
the Cal Claxton mystery
stories. He lives in Oregon,
Warren C. Easley
where he writes and tutors
GED students. The author’s latest book, “Not Dead Enough,”
is No. 4 in the Claxton series, which is set in Oregon. The first
book was “Matters of Doubt,” which came out in Septem-
ber 2013, followed by “Dead Float” the following year, and
“Never Look Down” in 2015.
The Cannon Beach Book store will have books available
for sale and signing.
Spaghetti dinner to help mom
A Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser for Julie Chapman is being
held from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Clatsop Post 12 American
Legion, 1132 Exchange St. Chapman, a single mother of two,
was recently diagnosed with colon cancer, and the funds will
be used to help her, and her family.
On the menu are spaghetti, garlic bread and salad. The cost
is $10 a plate for adults, or $5 a plate for children age 10 and
younger. The event also includes a raffle, silent auction and
karaoke.
For questions, or to make a contribution, contact Susan
Haines or Stephanie Day at 503-440-5645 or Julie Chapman
at 503-741-7736, or donate via PayPal at girlsandabucket2@
gmail.com
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
WARRENTON — Breakfast with the Easter Bunny is
being held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Warren-
ton Community Center, 170 S.W. Third St., with all you can
eat pancakes, prepared by Pig ’N Pancake, plus sausages, eggs
and beverages, including coffee donated by Starbucks.
There are also raffles of gift baskets, and children can visit
with the Easter Bunny. The cost is $5 for age 12 and older, $3
for ages 6 to 11, and $1 for age 5 and younger.
This event is sponsored by the Warrenton Community Cen-
ter Advisory Board, and all proceeds will support the Warren-
ton Community Center. For information, call 503-861-2233.
Meeting focuses on health data
SEASIDE — The Columbia Pacific Coordinated Care
Organization Community Advisory Council hosts a commu-
nity meeting, “Using Data to Understand Community Health
Improvement,” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Providence Sea-
side Hospital, 725 S. Wahanna Road. The presenter, Ari Wag-
ner, a health data analyst, shows how data comes to life in an
entertaining and meaningful way. This presentation is open to all
interested individuals in Clatsop County. To register, go to http://
bit.ly/2mSQZgH or email lacostebrowns@careoregon.org
Volunteers needed for Crab fest
Each year, about 250 volunteer shifts are filled at the Asto-
ria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce Crab, Seafood and
Wine Festival. This year’s event is April 28, 29 and 30 at the
Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Go to the festival website, www.
AstoriaCrabFest.com, for information about the event, what
volunteer positions are available and the volunteer application.
Every volunteer gets free admission to the festival as a thank
you for donating their time to this event.
Sign up to volunteer on the website, or contact Kelsey Bal-
ensifer for information at 503-325-6311 or kelsey@oldoregon.
com
Kilchis River hike teaches about
steelhead spawning Saturday
TILLAMOOK — The Tillamook Estuaries Partnership
will hold a guided ecology hike on Kilchis River Saturday.
The hike, led by the partnership and the Tillamook Bay
Watershed Council, will help visitors understand how a rain-
bow trout becomes a steelhead and provide an opportunity to
see the fish swimming and spawning in the wild.
The hike is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and starts at
the Mapes Creek Landing on Kilchis River Road. Parking is
$4 per vehicle, payable by cash or check to Tillamook County
Parks Department.
Register for the event at http://tinyurl.com/n74ayq8