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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017 MORE NOTES COMMUNITY IN BRIEF Continued from Page 1B The Daily Astorian MONDAY Astoria AAUW holds anniversary celebration at Heritage Museum Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, 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 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. 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 fl oor 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. Diabetes Class — 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital, Education Room A, 725 S. Wahanna Road, Seaside. Free help managing diabetes from certifi ed diabetes ed- ucators. Topic is: “Diabetes and Five Senses.” All are welcome. For infor- mation, go to www.providence.org/ diabetes or call 503-717-7301. 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. 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. Submitted Photo/Elly Condit Photography The Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific recently presented Mike Burk, man- ager of the Seaside Nike Factory Outlet Store, center, with the Assistance League National Operation School Bell Award. Pictured with him are Sally LaCoste, Assis- tance League president, left, and Liz Knutsen, Operation School Bell chairwoman. Seaside Nike Factory Outlet Store’s Burk earns national Operation School Bell Award The Daily Astorian The Assistance League of the Colum- bia Pacifi c has announced that Mike Burk, manager of the Seaside Nike Factory Out- let Store, is the recipient of the Assistance League National Operation School Bell Award, given to honor those, who through signifi cant fi nancial, in kind or service sup- port, have a direct and positive effect on Operation School Bell in the community. One night every fall, the Assistance League takes over the Seaside Nike store for an evening of fun and shopping for 135 local middle and high school boys. Over the years, Burk and his team have been an important partner, working with the league to make “Nike Night” a great experience 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 fl ags. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. Blood Pressure Checks — noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. 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. 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 “spiritual but not religious” welcome. For infor- mation, email info@cgifellowship.org or call 916-307-9790. International Longshore and Warehouse Union Pensioners — noon luncheon, 1 p.m. meeting, Local No. 50 Longshore Hall, 491 Industry St. 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. Sit & Stitch — 1 to 3 p.m., Home- spun Quilts & Yarn, 108 10th St. Bring knitting, crochet or other needlework projects along to this community stitching time. All skill levels welcome. 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. Fat Quarter Quilters — 5:30 to 8 p.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St. Not limited to quilts. For information, 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 for everyone. To date, the league and Oper- ation School Bell have clothed over 900 local boys and spent over $9,000. Burke received the award at the Assis- tance League’s spring luncheon from Pres- ident Sally LaCoste and Operation School Bell Chairwoman Liz Knutsen. Also at the luncheon, Alisa Dunlap, Pacifi c Power regional manager, presented Karyn Grass, the league’s vice president of the resource development, a Pacifi c Power Foundation check for $3,500. Assistance League is a volunteer orga- nization focused on promoting the self -es- teem and emotional well being of children in the community. For information, go to www.assistanceleaguecp.org or email Sal- lyLaCoste@charter.net 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 infor- mation, call 503-325-4030. ter, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Group hosts free refresher and beginning course in card game of pinochle. Course open to anyone 55 and older. Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Lower Columbia Chief Petty Offi cers Association — 1 p.m., Clat- sop Post 12 American Legion, 1132 Exchange St. The club accepts all enlisted prior, retired and active mil- itary personnel, rank E7 and above. For information, call Dave Kinney at 415-827-5190. 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. 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. 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. 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. THURSDAY 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 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 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. 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://tinyurl. 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. Knochlers Pinochle Group — 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Cen- The Astoria Seventh-day Adventist Church, 300 Nehalem Ave., hosts a free dental/ health clinic from 9 a,m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. In order to serve everyone by 5 p.m., no one is accepted after 4 p.m. Service is provided on a fi rst-come, fi rst- served basis, unless there is an emergency. The services include simple dental work, teeth cleaning, dental X-rays, blood pressure readings, glucose and oxime- ter readings and consultations with a physician if needed. Dental or health insurance, or personal identifi cation, are not required. Free child care is available for those with children. Moose Lodge holds spaghetti feed for Astoria Band Boosters The Astoria Moose Lodge No. 408, Chapter 422, is hosting a spaghetti feed in support of the Astoria Band Boosters from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the lodge, 420 17th St., featuring enter- tainment by the Astoria High School Jazz Band. On the menu are spaghetti, salad and bread. All proceeds from the dinner will go directly to the Astoria Band Boosters. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids age 6 to 17. To donate directly, mail a check to Astoria Band Boosters, 1001 W. Marine Drive, P.O. Box 852, Astoria, OR 97103 or go to www.astoriabands.org Learn about SBA 504 loan changes at Seaside Library SEASIDE — An presentation highlighting the details and changes to the Small Business Administration 504 loan pro- gram, featuring speakers Mike Miller and Jim Bright, of the Northwest Business Development Association, is 9 to 11 a.m. June 6 at the Seaside Library, 1131 Broadway. This loan pro- gram is for owner-user commercial real estate fi nancing, and offers up to 90 percent fi nancing and low fi xed rates. Refresh- ments are being provided. To attend, RSVP is requested by May 26 at mmiller@ nwbusiness.org by calling 503-746-1805. Sign up to run with the trolls The 14th annual Running of the Trolls, a run/walk through the Olney/Walluski countryside, takes place June 17 as part of the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, and is spon- sored by Columbia Memorial Hospital. The race fee is $25, and registration forms can be found at www.astoriascanfest.com, or are available the day of the race, when registration is from 7 to 8 a.m. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. To guarantee the T-shirt size wanted, send in registration forms by June 1. All proceeds from the race go to the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Association Scholarship Fund. Astoria schools recognize Sandel for museum programs 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 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 fl exible hours and commitments, from assisting to leading. For information, email offi ce@astoriamusicfestival.org YOUR #1 Cannabis Retailer Flower Concentrates Edibles Beverages Paraphernalia & More Blazing Deals Free dental/health clinic nears 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. OTHER 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. The public is invited to attend the American Association of University Women Astoria branch’s 90th anniversary cel- ebration at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Clatsop County Heritage Museum, 1618 Exchange St. Members are wearing apparel representative of each decade, and an exhibit of gowns, mem- orabilia and photographs are on display. The AAUW Astoria Branch’s fi rst meeting was held on May 12, 1927, and except for during World War II, has been meeting continuously to the present. Its history includes grant- ing scholarships, aiding the library, establishing kindergartens and history classes in state schools, researching and honor- ing women during Astoria’s bicentennial and co-sponsoring Women Interested in Going to School (WINGS). Refresh- ments will be served. For information, call Sara Meyer at 503-325-7969. Submitted Photo The Astoria School District Board of Directors recog- nized the Nate Sandel, education manager at the Co- lumbia River Maritime Museum, left, with a certificate of appreciation at the May 10 board meeting. Sandel al- lows students the opportunity for unique, up close and personal learning experiences at the museum as they take part in multiple programs throughout the school year. Pictured, right, Jeanette Sampson, Astoria School District Board chairwoman. M em orial D ay IN HO N O R O F OUR OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY, MAY 29, 2017 Please note the following deadline changes: Display Advertising Tues., May 30, 2017 Deadline Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 5pm Ilwaco - 133 Howerton Way (8AM-8PM) Located at the Port of Ilwaco WARNING: This product has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. There may be health risks associated with the consumption of this product. For use only by adults 21 and over. Keep out of reach of children. 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