COMMUNITY
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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.
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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
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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.