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COMMUNITY 2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2017 RELIGION BRIEFS 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. All are welcome to visit and participate. For information, go to https://lowercolumbiaquakers.org First Lutheran The Rev. Stephan Kienberger is the new full-time pastor at First Lutheran Church, which is located at 725 33rd St. and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. He grew up in the Pacific Northwest and graduated from Benson High School in Port- land. He holds a bach- elor’s degree in music Rev. Stephan from Pacific Lutheran Kienberger University in Tacoma, Washington, and a master’s degree in divinity from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berke- ley, California. Kienberger has served St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in San Francisco, Fred- erick Lutheran Church in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, and an American Lutheran congregation in Oslo, Norway. Currently he is serving the American Church in Ber- lin, Germany. His wife, Kristi, also holds a music degree, and is actively involved in the church. His two daughters are college stu- dents. The couple plan to move to Astoria in September. Pacific Unitarian Universalist The Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fel- lowship holds a traditional discussion ser- vice at 11 a.m. Sunday in the downstairs Green Room at the Performing Arts Cen- ter, 588 16th St. The topic is “Title IX: Why is it so important to women and girls,” led by Karen Beck. Childcare is available. For information about the service go to the “Summer Services” page under the “Worship” menu at www.pacuuf.org Church of Christ The Church of Christ, 692 12th St., holds a service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The topic is “Man’s Ideas Compared to God’s Ideas.” All are welcome. For information, call 503-791-3235. Grace Episcopal Sunday is Hunger Awareness Sunday at Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Frank- lin Ave., with an ingathering at both the 8 and 10 a.m. services for the Hunger Min- istries at the church. Both monetary and nonperishable food items are requested. Hamburger Helper, cans of stew and tuna are especially needed. The monthly Community Dinner is served in the Parish Hall at 4 p.m. Sun- day. Those willing to help should come at 3 p.m. to set up and at 5 p.m. to clean up. For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or go to www.graceasto- ria.org Pioneer Presbyterian WARRENTON — Dwight Caswell of Astoria has been appointed the pas- tor of Pioneer Presbyterian Church. In the past, he has also served United Church of Christ and Episco- palian churches in var- ious capacities. Cas- well received a degree in psychology from Stanford University, where he also studied Dwight both Eastern and West- Caswell ern religions, and then earned a master’s degree in theology and a doctorate in ministry from the Divinity School of the University of Chicago. He is probably best known in the Lower Columbia region as a photogra- pher and writer. His photographs have been exhibited at two Astoria galleries, and he has written more than 300 arti- cles about the area and its people. In addi- tion, he has both translated and illustrated “Lao-Tzu, Tao Te Ching: A Meditation in Black and White,” and written a memoir of his trip to China and Tibet, “Finding China.” Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 33324 Patriot Way, meets Sundays at 10 a.m. For information, call the church at 503-861-2421. MORE NOTES Continued from Page 1B 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. 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 certified diabetes edu- cators. Topic is “Diabetes Gets Rad- ical: Innovations in Diabetes Care.” All are welcome. For information, 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 begin- ners. For information, call 503-325- 3231. TUESDAY 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- 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. 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 those who know someone who is. For information, call Juli Hol at 503- 325-3426, ext. 103. 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. 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. 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 of $3 for those older than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861-4200. ways appreciated. For information, call Janet Kemp at 503-325-4268. 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 “spiritual but not religious” welcome. For infor- mation, email info@cgifellowship. org or call 916-307-9790. 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 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 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. 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., Dooger’s 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., Homespun 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. SELF-HELP GROUPS Al-Anon (Nehalem) — 7 p.m. Monday, Riverbend Room, North County Recreation District, 36155 Ninth St. For information, call 503- 368-8255. Al-Anon (Seaside) — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway, call 503- 810-5196 for information. Al-Anon (Tillamook) — 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Albans Epis- copal Church, 2102 Sixth St., call 503-842-5094 for information; noon Friday, 5012 Third St., call 503- 730-5863 for information. Alateen (Tillamook) — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 5012 Third St. For information, call 503-730-5863. Alcoholics Anonymous — To find a meeting in Clatsop County, call 971-601-9220, in Tillamook County, call 503-739-4856, or go to www.aa-oregon.org 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 re- ligious not required. Free dinner and child care provided. For infor- mation, call D.B. Lewis at 503-741- 5977. Eating Disorders Anonymous — 1:10 to 2:10 p.m. Wednesdays, River Zen Yoga, 399 31st St. A 12- Step program. For information, call Susan Williams at 510-417-5553. Kick Butts Group Meets (Nic- otine Anonymous) — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway. Men’s Sexual Purity Recov- ery Group — Tuesday nights. Part of the Pure Life Alliance (www. purelifealliance.org) in Portland. For information, call the confiden- tial voice mail at 503-750-0817 and leave a message. Narcotics Anonymous — The Northwest Oregon Area of Narcot- ics Anonymous (NWONA) holds meetings in Clatsop County. For full schedule details, as well as upcoming special events, call the Helpline at 503-717-3702, or go to www.nworegonna.org 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. TOPS (Seaside) — 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. meeting Tuesday, North Coast Family Fellowship Church, 2245 N. Wahanna Road. All are welcome. For information, call 509- 910-0354. TOPS (Warrenton) — 9 to 9:45 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting Wednesday, First Baptist Church, 30 N.E. First St. For information, call Marilyn Barnard 503-861-2918 or Jeannie Pike 503-861-1404. Beginner Line Dancing for Se- niors — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Astoria Se- nior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. C. Smith/Submitted Photo Landscape view featuring Cape Falcon Marine Re- serve, Peregrine Point and Oswald West State Park. Beach walk to highlight Cape Falcon Marine Reserve The Daily Astorian MANZANITA — The Lower Nehalem Community Trust and Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve are hosting “Conserving our Land, Beach and Sea,” an easy 1-mile beach walk from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday to explore the new Cape Falcon Marine Reserve and Peregrine Point at Neahkahnie Beach. This event is part of the Explore Nature series of hikes, walks, paddles and outdoor adventures, hosted by a consortium of volunteer community and nonprofit Repair Cafe takes place Wednesday at Lovell Showroom The Daily Astorian 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 information, call 503-325-4030. THURSDAY Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, 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 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. 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 organizations. These nature- based experiences high- light the work being done to preserve and conserve the area’s natural resources and natural resource-based economy. Reservations are required; register at www. explorenaturetillamook- coast.com. There is no cost for this event, but donations the trust and the Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve are encouraged. Participants are advised to wear boots or comfortable walking shoes. For information, email Smith_Chrissy22@yahoo. com or call 541-231-8041. Repair Astoria hosts free monthly repair events that bring people together who have broken stuff, with peo- ple who know how to fix it, creating community around skill-sharing, repairing things, and diverting waste from landfills. The July event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednes- day at the Fort George Brew- ery, in the Lovell Showroom; the August event is outside, from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 23, at Buoy Beer. Both events fea- ture mending, bicycle repair, knife and scissor sharpen- ing and general small appli- ance and electronics repair. The taprooms will be open for beer and food purchases at both events. For information, or to stay updated on events, go to www. facebook.com/repairastoria Timmons awarded scholarship for children of the military itary Children Program was initiated in 2000 to award The annual Scholarships scholarships to graduating for Military Children Program high school seniors or col- lege-enrolled students. winners have been announced, and The program is open Elizabeth Timmons to qualified sons and of Astoria, daugh- daughters of mem- ter of William bers of the U.S. Armed and Laura Tim- Services includ- mons, is a recipi- ing active duty, retir- ent of a $2,000 col- ees, guard/reserves, lege scholarship as well as children of Elizabeth awarded at Tra- deceased military per- Timmons vis Air Force Base sonnel. Applications in California. She are turned in through plans to attend the University commissaries. of California-Berkeley. For information, go to The Scholarships for Mil- www.militaryscholar.org The Daily Astorian American Legion holds movie, party for Doughboy Monument The Daily Astorian Clatsop Post 12 American Legion is celebrating the 91st birthday of the Doughboy Monument at starting with a movie at 3 p.m. Saturday at the legion, 1132 Exchange St. The post presented the statue, “Doughboy Over the Top at Cantigny,” to the city of Astoria on July 21, 1926. The program includes dis- plays on Post 12, Cantigny, France, Post 12 charter mem- bers and others who served. Refreshments and a birthday cake will be served.
