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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2017 MORE NOTES COMMUNITY IN BRIEF Continued from Page 1B MONDAY Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For infor- mation, call 503-325-3231. 4-H pitches in for cleanup Host families needed for 4-H Japanese exchange youth 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 oth- ers’ company. For information, call Tracy Wilson at 727-514-1611. 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 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 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 players 55 and older, but all ages are wel- come. Mahjong for Experienced Players — 1 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For infor- mation, call 503-325-3231. Submitted Photo Members from a 4-H Club, Melville livestock, worked with the North Coast Water- shed Association to remove Scotch broom from the Alberbrook lagoon during spring break. Pictured, from left, 4-H Leader Charlie Hall, Emily Rasmussen, Brooke Stanley of NCWA, 4-H Club President Marcus Rasmussen and Lyndel Bogs. Center, 1111 Exchange St. For infor- mation, call 503-325-3231. information, call 503-325-4030. 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 relationship, or who knows someone who is. For information, call Juli Hol at 503-325- 3426, ext. 103. Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For infor- mation, call 503-325-3231. THURSDAY Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 suggest- ed donation), $6.75 for those young- er than age 60. For information, 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 Lewis at 503-861-4200. Diabetes Class — 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital, Education Room A, 725 S. Wah- anna Road, Seaside. Free help managing diabetes from certified diabetes educators. Topic is “Dia- betes and a Good Night’s Sleep.”All are welcome. For information, go to www.providence.org/diabetes or call 503-717-7301. 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. 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. International Longshore and Warehouse Union Pensioners — noon luncheon, 1 p.m. meeting, Local No. 50 Longshore Hall, 491 Industry St. TUESDAY Warrenton Kiwanis Club — 1 p.m., Doogers Seafood and Grill, 103 U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton. For information, call Darlene Warren at 503-861-2672. Stewardship Quilting Group — 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Lu- theran Church, 725 33rd St. All are welcome. Donations of material al- ways appreciated. 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 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation 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. Astoria Lions Club — noon, Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Prospective members welcome. For information, contact Charlene Lars- en 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. 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 “spiritu- al but not religious” welcome. For in- formation, email info@cgifellowship. org or call 916-307-9790. WEDNESDAY Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Astor Place holds open house Astor Place senior living community, 999 Klaskanine Ave., is holding an open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Fami- lies and community members are welcome to come and meet the management team, get a private tour and hear a guest speaker from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. Refreshments and appetizers will be served. There is no cost for this event, but RSVP is required by Tuesday by calling 503-791-3528 or emailing awarren@enliv- ant.com Scandinavian Workshop — 10 a.m., First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. Needlework, hardanger, knitting, crocheting, embroidery and quilting. All are welcome. For infor- mation, call 503-325-1364 or 503- 325-7960. 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. The Daily Astorian Blood Pressure Checks — noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Cen- ter, 1111 Exchange St. For informa- tion, call 503-325-3231. 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 Seniors — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. 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 Warrenton Sunrise Rotary Club — 6 p.m., Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton. For 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 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. 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. 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 empowering survivors. For information, contact Shannon Symonds at 503-325-3426 ext. 106. Knochlers Pinochle Group — 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Group hosts free refresher and be- ginning course in card game of pi- nochle. Course open to anyone 55 and older. Lower Columbia Chief Petty Officers Association — 1 p.m., Clatsop Post 12 American Legion, 1132 Exchange St. The club accepts all enlisted prior, retired and active military personnel, rank E7 and above. For information, call Dave Kinney at 415-827-5190. Astoria Music Festival Sum- mer 2017 Preview Party — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Baked Alaska private event annex, No 1 12th St. Preview of Astoria Music Festival 15th anni- versary season. Appetizers and no- host bar. All are welcome. Festival is June 11-25; find festival event calen- dar at http://astoriamusicfestival.org. For information, call 503-325-9896. 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. Clatsop County Republicans — 7 p.m., BJ’s Pizza Palace, 2490 U.S. Highway 101. For information, call 541-969-2976 or go to http://ti- nyurl.com/CCRepublican 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 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation 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. 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 OTHER Astoria Music Festival — Vol- unteers needed for 15th Anniversary Summer 2017 Celebration June 11 through June 25, two weeks of op- era and symphonic and chamber music. Many opportunities avail- able, all with flexible hours and com- mitments, from assisting to leading. For information, email office@astori- amusicfestival.org Clatsop County 4-H and Oregon State University have announced that 4-H International is now accepting applica- tions for families in Clatsop County to host youth ages 12-17 from Japan this summer. This is a four-week exchange, and the youth come to learn and participate in American family life. The youth match will be within three years of a family’s children’s ages. The youth will be here from July 23 to Aug. 19, and 4-H would like to place at least three of them in Clatsop County. For information, and to learn about the application process, go to http://bit.ly/2p21Ktv. The deadline to apply is June 1. An enthusiastic volunteer who is willing to help co-coor- dinate to recruit host families and/or youth interested in inter- national travel is also needed. If interested, contact Electa Mathre at edmathre@yahoo.com or 503-325-0698; or Sandra Carlson at sandra.carlson@oregonstate.edu or 503-325-8573. Bilingual theater arts program gets funding The Oregon Arts Commission, recently awarded 36 Arts Build Community grants, totaling $210,400, including $6,000 to the Miracle Theatre Group of Astoria. The grant will support Milagro’s UNIDAD, a bilingual arts and science residency pro- gram, with workshops and a public performance of the play “El Payaso.” The residency involves local students in discussing environmental issues facing the Latino population. Grant funds support teaching artists and related travel expenses. Now in its 21st year, the Arts Build Communities program targets broad geographic impact and arts access for underserved audiences. Arts Build Communities grants frequently serve as seed money to spur additional local support, and are made pos- sible through partnership funding from the National Endow- ment for the Arts. For information, go to www.oregonartscommission.org Raffle will support new Fire Mountain School ARCH CAPE — Tickets for a raffle for a dream vacation grand prize valued at $4,000 (airfare and accommodations to the destination of the winner’s choice) go on sale Saturday. The raffle, and a Raffle Party being held May 6 at the Old Nehalem Fire Hall, benefit The New School at Fire Mountain. The event features an Indian theme, with Indian food, libations, music and dancing. The second-place prize is a $250 gift certificate to Breiten- bush Hot Springs; and third place is a 90 minute massage with Asheley Nagle of At the Water’s Edge in Seaside. Tickets are $40 each or three for $100, with a limit of 500 tickets for sale, and can be purchased from a Fire Mountain parent or at Moxie in Seaside, Cannon Beach Books in Can- non Beach or Mother Natures in Manzanita. The raffle ticket is also good for admission for two into the Raffle Party at no extra charge (a $30 value). There will also be a silent auction at the Raffle Party, featuring goods and services unique to the North Coast region. For information, call 503-436-2610, email firemountain- school@gmail.com or go to www.firemountainschool.org HONOR ROLL The following students have qualified for the honor roll by earning a 3.5 grade point average or higher at school. Concordia University St. Paul, Minnesota Astoria: Julie Simundson. Eastern Oregon University La Grande Astoria: Melanie Davis, Brady Leach, Criselda Wilcox. Oregon State University News Corvallis Astoria: Kennedy Rub, Sonia Ahrens, Alexander Autio, Nicole Aydt, Timo- thy Beery, Emmanuel Goic- ochea, Enoch Gray, Colton Hatcher, Rachel Lertora, Shoshanna McCleary, Ryan Simpson, Michael Zavalza. Gearhart: Rebekah Cave, Aimee Schacher. Hammond: Benjamin Bergerson, Maggie Cote, Nicole Riehl. Seaside: Brittany West, Christian Anderson, Alanna Kieffer, Edward Soller. Warrenton: Ashley Bassett, Katherine Corl- iss, Aleah Hobbs, Chris- tina Lynn, Brianna Marsch, Emily Severson, Lillian Teadtke. GIVE IN THE BEST WAY POSSIBLE Our gift planning team can help you ou support the missions of OHSU or Doernbecher Children’s Hospital with many y kinds of gifts – wills, trusts, real estate, personal property, stocks or other assets. Our gift planners are ready to help you explore xplore the possibilities and make the most of your our philanthropy. CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE TO O LEARN MORE. 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