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Astoria Rotary Club — noon,
second floor of the Astoria Elks
Lodge, 453 11th St. Guests always
welcome. For information, go to www.
AstoriaRotary.org
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.
Mahjong for Experienced Play-
ers — 1 p.m., Astoria Senior Center,
1111 Exchange St. For information,
call 503-325-3231.
Astoria Alzheimer’s & Other
Dementia Family Support Group —
2 to 3:30 p.m., first-floor conference
room, Clatsop Care Center, 646 16th
St. Open to all family members of
people with dementias. For informa-
tion, call Rosetta Hurley at 503-325-
0313, ext. 222, or email support@
clatsopcare.org
COMMUNITY IN BRIEF
Clatsop Cruise Host
volunteer roles explored
on Tuesday at WineKraft
The Daily Astorian
Clatsop Cruise Hosts
welcomes new volunteers
for its 2017 season.
For those who have
thought about becoming
a Cruise Host, there is an
opportunity to meet Vol-
unteer Coordinator Cyndi
Mudge from 4 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday at WineKraft on
Pier 11. “This is a casual
meet-and-greet,”
Mudge
explained. She will have vol-
unteer applications, cruise
ship schedules and other
information available about
becoming a Cruise Host.
The first ship of the sea-
son is May 3, with a total of
23 ships arriving to the Port
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.
in sharing their own understanding
and putting their spiritual values into
practice. All faiths, including “spiritual
but not religious” welcome. For infor-
mation, email info@cgifellowship.org
or call 916-307-9790.
Astoria Toastmasters — 6:30
p.m., Hotel Elliot conference room,
357 12th St. Visitors welcome. For
information, go to www.toastmasters.
org or call Christa Svensson at 206-
790-2869.
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.
TUESDAY
Stewardship Quilting Group —
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Lutheran
Church, 725 33rd St. All are welcome.
Donations of material always appre-
ciated. For information, call Janet
Kemp at 503-325-4268.
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 Kiwanis Club — noon,
El Tapatio, 229 W. Marine Drive. For
information, call Frank Spence at
503-325-2365 or Susan Brooks at
503-791-3026.
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.
Bras2Moms Fitting — 1 to 3
p.m., Columbia Memorial Hospital
Birthing Center, 2111 Exchange St.
Bras2Moms provides free nursing
bras and/or tanks to mothers, so
women do not become discouraged
with, or stop breastfeeding because
they cannot afford a nursing bra. A
$5 donation is requested, but not re-
quired. For best fit, come for a fitting
two weeks after giving birth. Sizes
subject to availability. For information,
call 503-325-4321.
Warrenton Caregiver Sup-
port Group — 1:30 to 3 p.m., 2002
S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warrenton.
Support, information and resources
for caregivers. For information, call
Grace Bruseth at 503-738-6412.
Lower Columbia Hospice Be-
reavement Support Group — 4:30
to 6 p.m., Columbia Memorial Hospi-
tal Community Center, Chinook Con-
ference Room, 2021 Marine Drive.
Open to age 18 or older. For informa-
tion, call 503-338-6230.
North Coast Chapter, ABATE of
Oregon — 5:30 p.m., Astoria Moose
Lodge, 420 17th Street. All are wel-
come. For information, call 503-791-
7253.
Peninsula Arts Association — 6
p.m., PAA Office, Long Beach Depot
Building, Third Street N. and Pacific
Highway, Long Beach, Wash. All are
welcome. For information, call 360-
665-6041 or go to http://beachartist.
org
Authentic Spiritual Conversa-
tions — 7 to 8:30 p.m., 2021 Marine
Drive. Open dialogue about spiritual
issues. Group supports participants
WEDNESDAY
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, par-
ents and other family members, dy-
namics of power and control, and how
to recognize red flags. Open group for
females and those who identify as fe-
male, and for anyone in an abusive
relationship, or who knows someone
who is. For information, call Juli Hol 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, Warrenton.
Elections for the coming year. Luke
Thomas, Clatsop County Veterans
Service Office, presents a program
on Veteran’s Services. Members and
women interested in membership,
Sandra Fuller at 503-325-2419 for
reservations or information.
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.
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 Sclero-
sis 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
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
of Astoria this year. There
are about 150 registered vol-
unteers with Clatsop Cruise
Hosts, and between 50 and
70 are needed to assist greet-
ing each ship.
Clatsop Cruise Hosts
is a nonprofit organization
of volunteers dedicated to
ensuring cruise ship passen-
gers, crew and staff are wel-
comed to the community and
encouraged to explore all
that the North Coast offers.
Cruise Hosts are devoted to
educating visitors about local
history, culture and activities.
For information, go to
www.ClatsopCruiseHosts.
org, email ClatsopCruise-
Hosts@gmail.com or call
503-440-7168.
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.
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.
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.
THURSDAY
Chair Exercises for Seniors —
9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center,
1111 Exchange St. For information,
call 503-325-3231.
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.
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.
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
Bingo — 7 p.m., Wickiup Senior
Center, 92650 Svensen Market Road.
For information call Mark Tischer at
503-458-6482.
OTHER
Astoria Music Festival — Vol-
unteers needed for 15th Anniversary
Summer 2017 Celebration June 11
through June 25, two weeks of opera
and symphonic and chamber music.
Many opportunities available, all with
flexible hours and commitments, from
assisting to leading. For information,
email office@astoriamusicfestival.org
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Washington State Parks invite
visitors for two free days to play
ILWACO, Wash. — The Washington State Parks and Rec-
reation Commission invites the public to enjoy two free days
at state parks in April. On free days, visitors don’t need a Dis-
cover Pass for day-use visits by vehicle. The first free day is
Saturday, in honor of spring; the next free day is April 22,
Earth Day.
The Discover Pass legislation provided that State Parks
could designate up to 12 “free days” when the pass would
not be required to visit state parks. The free days apply only
at state parks; the Discover Pass is still required on Washing-
ton Department of Fish and Wildlife and Department of Nat-
ural Resources lands.
The Discover Pass provides daytime access to parks. An
annual pass costs $30, and a daily pass costs $10. Overnight
visitors in state parks are charged fees for camping and other
overnight accommodations; day access is included in the over-
night fee. For information, go to www.DiscoverPass.wa.gov
Vintage Hardware hosts Clatsop
Coin’s pop-up shop in April
Clatsop County coin dealer, Scott McClaine of Clatsop
Coin, is Vintage Hardware’s Pop Up Shop through April
29. This time frame encompasses the 94th annual National
Coin Week, April 16 to 22. McClaine is available at Vintage
Hardware, 1162 Marine Drive, during their normal business
hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. He cur-
rently has in stock American Silver Eagles, Silver rounds,
coin collecting supplies and the Whitman Redbook, both in
hardbound and large print spiral edition, along with a vari-
ety of coins.
For information, call 503-298 3898.
Savvy Caregiver sessions on tap
WARRENTON — A five-week Savvy Caregiver work-
shop is being given from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays, April 24
through May 22, in the Northwest Senior and Disability Ser-
vices’ Conference Room, 2002 S.E. Chokeberry Ave.
This workshop is designed for caregivers who assist peo-
ple with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease. Savvy Care-
givers learn to: understand dementia and its progressive
losses; increase caregiving skills; set flexible caregiver goals;
involve family and friends in caregiving; and reduce caregiver
health risks.
The course is free to all family caregivers, but registra-
tion is required, and space is limited. To register, call Michelle
Lewis at 503-861-4202.
Ham technician license class set
A Ham Radio Technician License class is being held from
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, with a lunch break, at Columbia
Memorial Hospital. This is an entry level ham radio class, fol-
lowed by FCC sanctioned testing for a General or Extra Class
license at 4 p.m. April 22. The class is free, but there is a $15
testing fee, payable at the test.
For information, contact Michael Gore at 503-338-8884.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob
Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue
A, Seaside. Suggested donation of $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. The
cost is $6. For information, or to have
a meal delivered, call 503-325-9693.
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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.
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
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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.
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Survivors Circle — noon to 1
p.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St.
Trauma Recovery and Empowerment
Model Peer Support Group for survi-
vors of intimate partner and sexual as-
sault. Held in a safe confidential place
to explore the causes, effects and
methods of healing from trauma; em-
phasis is on empowering survivors.
For information, contact Shannon
Symonds at 503-325-3426 ext. 106.
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
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
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CMH cares for
the whole family.
You can pay your bill online.
CMH provides an athletic trainer to
schools at no cost.
Our volunteers are priceless!
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