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3B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2017 Three student dancers chosen for Joffrey summer training SENIOR NOTES Alzheimer’s Association Ore- gon Chapter — Information, refer- ral and counseling services for fam- ilies and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other related disorders. For information, call 800-272-3900 (24 hours a day). Astoria Alzheimer’s & Other Dementia Family Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m. third Monday, Clatsop Care Center, 646 16th St., first floor conference room. Open to all family members of people with dementias. For information, call Rosetta Hurley at 503-325- 0313, ext. 216, or email support@ clatsopcare.org Clatsop Behavioral Health After Hours Crisis Line — 503- 325-5724. Submitted Photo/Elly Condit Three students from Maddox Dance Studio in Warrenton have been accepted at Joffrey dance trainings this summer. From left, Madison Yeager is going to the Joffrey Summer Ballet Intensive in San Francisco to study under Josie Walsh; Isabella Clement is study- ing under Michael Blake at the Joffrey Summer Dance Intensive in New York City; and Emelia Cameron is attending the Joffrey Jazz Summer Intensive in Miami to study under the artistic direction of Jo Matos. The dancers are members of Little Ballet Theatre, and are three of the 10 recipients of grants for summer study sponsored by Little Ballet The- atre Inc. Clatsop Community Action — 503-325-1400. Respite care services, low-income energy as- sistance, emergency food assis- tance, housing information, emer- gency personal care items. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m. weekdays, 1111 Ex- change St., Astoria Senior Center. Cost is $6. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503- 325-9693. Exploring New Concepts of Retirement Education (EN- RELIGION BRIEFS Pacific Unitarian Universalist The Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets at 11 a.m. Sunday in the downstairs Green Room at the Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. Sundays from mid-June through the first Sunday in September, the fellowship holds a traditional discussion service. The topic Sunday is “Connec- tions,” led by Dave Ambrose. Those attending may bring coffee and refresh- ments if they choose. For information, call 503-338-6883 or go to www.pacuuf.org Religious Society of Friends ILWACO, Wash. — The Lower Columbia Quakers, also known as the Religious Society of Friends, meets at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Ilwaco Community Center, 158 First Ave. N., Ilwaco, Washington. All are welcome to visit and par- ticipate. For information, go to https://lowerco- lumbiaquakers.org Cannon Beach Community CANNON BEACH — Cannon Beach Com- munity Church, 132 E. Washington St., holds an Evensong service at 6 p.m. the first and third Sunday of the month. All are welcome. Evensong features Wes Warhmund (guitar, flute and clarinet) and meditative songs, Psalms, readings, candlelight and time for quiet reflection. For information, call the church at 503-436-1222. Bethany Free Lutheran On Wednesday, Bethany Free Lutheran Church’s pastor, Craig Johnson, shares pic- tures and stories from his recent mission trip to Cuba at 7 p.m. at the church, 451 34th St. The public is welcome. For information, call 503-325-2925. Church of Christ The nondenominational Church of Christ, 692 12th St., hosts guest speaker Ken Tipps at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The sermon topic is “A Message for Fathers.” All are welcome For information, call 503-791-3235. Seventh-day Adventist Humanitarian aid worker Carl Wilkens is speaking about his experiences in Rwanda at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Long Beach, Wash- ington, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2707 Pacific Ave. At the same time, a movie about his experiences is being shown at the Astoria Seventh-day Adventist Church, 300 Nehalem Ave. On Saturday, Wilkens speaks at the Astoria church at 11 a.m. Wilkens moved his young family to Rwanda in spring 1990. When the genocide was launched in April 1994, he was one of the only Americans to remain in the country, bringing food, water and medicine to groups of orphans trapped around the city. His actions saved the lives of hundreds. He returned to the U.S. in 1996. After being featured in the 2004 PBS Front- line documentary, “Ghosts of Rwanda,” he received letters, phone calls and offers from teachers around the country to come and share his experiences with students. In January 2008, he quit his job and dedicated himself full time to accepting these invitations. Since then, he and his wife, Teresa, have formed an educa- tional nonprofit, “World Outside My Shoes.” For information, go to www.worldoutsidemy- shoes.org Calvary Episcopal Church SEASIDE — Calvary Episcopal Church, 503 N. Holladay Drive, welcomes the Right Reverend Michael Hanley, Bishop of Oregon, at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Because of this special ser- vice, the usual Saturday evening Vigil Mass has been canceled. Bishop Hanley grew up in Oklahoma and in New York City. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma, and a mas- ter’s degree in divinity from Seabury-Western Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. He also holds a doctorate in ministry in Congrega- tional Development from Seabury-Western. He was elected and consecrated in 2010. In the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon, the bishop makes a formal visitation to each con- gregation in a two-year cycle. During the ser- vice, Bishop Hanley receives new members into the Episcopal Church and also preaches and presides at the Holy Eucharist. A reception follows the service. The public is welcome and encouraged to participate. Eating Disorders Anonymous — 1:10 to 2:10 p.m. Wednesdays, Elder Friendship Line — 800- 971-0016. Available from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; crisis calls taken 24/7. Food Pantries — 503-325- 1400. Clatsop Community Action serves six food pantries in Clatsop County through the Oregon Food Bank Network. Call for area loca- tions and hours. Grief Support Group, Sea- side — 2 to 4 p.m. first Thursday, Bob Chisholm Community Center, Meeting Room 1, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. For information, call Lower Columbia Hospice at 503- 338-6230. Lifespan Respite — 503- 325-1400. Provides information, referral, training and paid respite for family caregivers. National Suicide Preven- tion Lifeline — 800-273 - TALK (8255). A 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service for anyone in a suicidal crisis. TTY users should dial 800-799-4TTY (4889). National Alliance on Mental Illness — 800-950-NAMI (6264) or locally, 503-717-1835. Separate support groups for people with mental illness and families of those with mental illness are available. Northwest Oregon Housing Authority — 503-861-0119. Rent assistance based on income. NorthWest Senior and Dis- ability Services — 503-861-4202 or 800-442-8614. Medicaid ser- vices, food stamps, information and assistance, family caregiver support services, Medicare choice assistance, home delivered meals, senior meal sites and senior peer counseling. Oregon Aging and Disabil- ity Resource Connection — 855-ORE-ADRC (673-2372), www.adrcoforegon.org. Informa- tion and services for older adults, people with disabilities, their care- givers and families. Oregon Home Care Com- mission Registry and Referral System — 877-867-0077, https:// www.or-hcc.org. Provides lists of home care workers available to hire. Partners for Seniors — 503- 717-7174. Serves South Clatsop County seniors with volunteer visits, transportation, light house- keeping, yard work, minor home repairs, daily phone calls. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES River Song Foundation — Looking for people to assist with Trap/Neuter/Release/Feed (TNRF), especially in the Sea- side and Knappa/Svensen ar- eas. TNRF involves setting and/ or monitoring traps, and daily feeding of cats and maintenance of any shelters, and is a proven, science-based method that along with spay/neuter programs is the only effective and humane way of ending cat homelessness and suffering. Call 503-861-2003 for information and to volunteer. Seaside American Legion Veterans’ Assistance & Reha- bilitation — Volunteers needed to help knit/crochet items for hos- pitalized vets and cut coupons for military families. Donations of fabric/yarn especially welcome. Group meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. second Tuesday of the month at 1315 Broadway, Seaside. For information, call 503-738-5111 and leave a message for Marilyn Faulkner. week at local elementary schools. To volunteer, call 503-391-8423 or go to www.getsmartoregon.org Seaside Downtown Develop- ment Association — Volunteers needed to help with local events happening throughout the year. For information, call Tita Montero at 503-717-1914 or email direc- tor@seasidedowntown.com Svensen Congregate Meal Site — Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. To volunteer, or for information, call Debbie Dunaway at 503-791-7298 or 503-861-4202. Seaside Museum and Histor- ical Society — Volunteers need- ed to help as docents, maintaining and creating exhibits, and various events throughout the year. Small and large projects available. Any amount of time will be greatly appreciated. Call the museum at 503-738-7065 or email seaside- museum@hotmail.com Start Making a Reader Today — Needs volunteers to read to stu- dents one-on-one for one hour a Titanic Lifeboat Academy — Volunteer to help care for animals and assist with sustainable living projects; minimum commitment of four hours per week requested. Some training provided. For in- formation, contact Caren Black at 503-325-6886. Tri-City Spay and Neuter Thrift Store — 600 Broadway, Seaside. Needs volunteers inter- ested in improving the welfare of animals. For information, call 503- 738-7040. STARTS FRIDAY, JUNE 16! Grace Episcopal The Rev. Robert Childers from the Church of the Good Shepherd in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, is the guest preacher at both the 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday services at Grace Episco- pal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave. He is part of the team, including youth, leading the Astoria Com- munity Vacation Bible School, being held from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 19 to 22 at various churches. Register Monday at First Presbyterian Church, 1103 Grand Ave. An Astoria Music Festival concert, “Grace- ful Baroque by Candlelight,” is being held at Grace at 7 p.m. Tuesday. For information, go to http://astoriamusicfestival.org The sixth annual Jean Barney Art Show is open for viewing Monday through Thursday mornings until July 10. For questions, call the church at 503-325- 4691 or 503-325-6580, or go to www.graceas- toria.org Christian Church of Warrenton WARRENTON — A summer kids’ event, the Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School, is being hosted at the Christian Church of War- renton, 1376 S.E. Anchor Ave., from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 26 to 30 for children from pre- school age (must be toilet trained) to going into fifth grade. Kids participate in Bible-learning activities, sing songs, play teamwork-building games, make and eat treats, experience Bible adven- tures, collect Bible Memory Buddies and test science gizmos they can take home. Family members and friends are encouraged to join in for the Funshop Finale at 8:15 p.m. daily. For information, call 503-861-1714. River Zen Yoga, 399 31st St. A 12- Step program. For information, call Susan Williams at 510-417-5553. THIS STORE IS CLOSING! PRICES SLASHED AGAIN! 50-70 % OFF ENTIRE STORE! ORIGINAL PRICE * *EXCLUSIONS MAY APPLY. VALID IN-STORE ONLY. SAVE ON EVERY ITEM IN EVERY DEPARTMENT EVERYTHING MUST GO! NOTHING HELD BACK! SELF-HELP GROUPS Celebrate Recovery — 6 p.m. Thursday, The Table Church, 852 Broadway, Seaside. Faith-based 12-step program designed to help anyone struggling with hurts, habits and hangups, including drugs and alcohol, anger, co-dependence, domestic abuse or sex, food or pornography addictions. Being reli- gious not required. Free dinner and child care provided. For information, call D.B. Lewis at 503-741-5977. CORE) — 503-338-2408. Pro- vides a wide assortment of educa- tional experiences for individuals older than 50. Kick Butts Group Meets (Nic- otine Anonymous) — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway. Narcotics Anonymous — The Northwest Oregon Area of Narcot- ics Anonymous (NWONA) holds meetings in Clatsop County. For full schedule details, as well as upcom- ing special events, call the Helpline at 503-717-3702, or go to www. nworegonna.org Men’s Sexual Purity Recovery Group — Tuesday nights. Part of the Pure Life Alliance (www.purelifealli- ance.org) in Portland. For informa- tion, call the confidential voice mail at 503-750-0817 and leave a message. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sen- sibly) (Astoria) — 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday, First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. For information, call Trisha Hayrynen at 503-298-9058. 1343 COMMERCIAL ST ASTORIA, OR 97103 STORE FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT FOR SALE SEE MANAGEMENT JCPENNEY COUPONS CANNOT BE USED FOR CLOSING STORE PURCHASES. ALL SALES FINAL. NO RETURNS, REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES ACCEPTED. 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