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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2017
RELIGION BRIEFS
Community HU sing
SEASIDE — A Seaside
Community Eckankar HU
Sing takes place at 3 p.m.
Sunday at the Seaside Pub-
lic Library, 1131 Broadway.
Regardless of one’s beliefs
or religion, anyone can sing
HU (pronounced hue), an
ancient name for God; it is
for the spiritual upliftment of
those who come, and is not
directed to any other purpose.
For information, call Seann
Valen at 503-717-5485, email
axcess49@gmail.com or go to
www.eckankar.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. All are welcome to
visit and participate. For infor-
mation, go to https://lowerco-
lumbiaquakers.org
Cannon Beach
Community
CANNON BEACH —
Cannon Beach Community
Church, 132 E. Washington
St., holds an Evensong ser-
vice 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.
Crossroads Community
SVENSEN — Cross-
roads Community Church, a
Friends Fellowship, at 40618
Old Highway 30, is holding
a Free Family Film Friday at
6:45 p.m. Friday. Come enjoy
a film and fellowship. This
event is always held the sec-
ond Friday of the month. All
are welcome. For information,
call Shawn Leonard, pastor, at
503-949-5033.
Grace Episcopal
The monthly Labyrinth is
available for walking from 3 to
6 p.m. Sunday at Grace Epis-
copal Church, 1545 Frank-
lin Ave. A labyrinth introduc-
tion is offered at 3 p.m. upon
request. It takes an average
of 30 minutes to complete the
walk.
An ecumenical Taizé
Prayer & Song service is
offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
All are welcome.
For information, call the
church at 503-325-4691 or go
to www.graceastoria.org
Pacific Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship
The Pacific Unitarian Uni-
versalist Fellowship holds a
traditional discussion service
at 11 a.m. Sunday in the down-
stairs Green Room at the Per-
forming Arts Center, 588 16th
St. The topic is “My Unique
Concept of God: We Will
Explore Each of Our Beliefs
Regarding God,” led by Tod
Lundy. Child care is available.
For information about
the service go to the “Sum-
mer Services” page under the
“Worship” menu at www.pac-
uuf.org
Calvary Assembly
of God
WARRENTON — Cal-
vary Assembly of God, 1365
S. Main Ave. in Warrenton,
holds a Free Family Summer
Bash at 6 p.m. every Wednes-
day in August. The schedule
is as follows: Aug. 9, Paint
Party; Aug. 16, Messy Mad-
ness, Aug. 23, Neon Night,
and Aug. 30, Back To School
Bash. For information, call
503-861-1712.
Knappa Assembly
of God
KNAPPA — Knappa
Assembly of God, 41767 Old
Highway 30, holds a free vaca-
tion Bible school from 9:30
to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 14 to 18
for ages 5 to 12. All are wel-
come. For information, call
503-458-6676.
Church of Christ
The Church of Christ, 692
12th St., hosts guest speaker
Ken Tipps of Scappoose at
10:30 a.m. Sunday. The ser-
mon topic is “Elders of the
Church,” based on Acts 14:32.
All are welcome.
During August and into
September, the church features
a series of speakers, including
Chad Murphy of Oregon City,
Tipps and others.
For information, call
503-791-3235.
All 15 nursing graduates pass
CCC’s licensure exam on first try
Chris Kryzanek/Submitted Photo
Oregon State University’s Benny the Beaver visits the
Clatsop County Fair on Saturday.
OSU’s Benny the Beaver coming
to Clatsop County Fair Saturday
The Daily Astorian
Oregon State University’s
Benny the Beaver is coming
to the Clatsop County Fair
on Saturday. He roams the
fairgrounds from noon to 6
p.m. before hosting the sec-
ond annual OSU Alumni and
Extension volunteer appreci-
ation celebration from 7 to 10
p.m.
The public is invited to
join the celebration, which
includes pictures with Benny
the Beaver, prizes, live music
and games. Wear orange and
black to win a prize. Benny
is also giving away two tick-
ets to the OSU vs. Minnesota
home football game Sept. 9
in Corvallis. There is no cost
to enter the drawing, but the
winner must be present.
Captains can sign up now for
Astoria Regatta boat parade
The Daily Astorian
Registration is open for
the 2017 Astoria Regatta
Festival’s Highwater Boat
Parade,
sponsored
by
Englund Marine Supply and
Fishhawk Fisheries, which
takes place at 5:30 p.m. Aug.
12. The boats parade from
the West Basin Marina to the
Columbia River Maritime
Museum.
There is no cost to partic-
ipate, which can be done by
registering online at www.
astoriaregatta.com/register.
Participating captains get one
day free mooring at the West
End Mooring Basin.
Cannon Beach workshop
focuses on cheesemaking
The Daily Astorian
CANNON BEACH — A
one-day workshop, “Intro-
duction to Cheese and Chee-
semaking,” with Marc Bates,
aka “Cheeseguy of the North
Coast,” is being held from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday
at the Cannon Beach Cham-
ber Community Hall, 207 N.
Spruce St.
The workshop includes a
cheese tasting of the seven
major cheese families and a
hands-on session where par-
ticipants work in pairs to
convert milk to queso fresco.
Other sessions focus on the
history and categorization of
cheese and learning about the
key steps of the cheese mak-
ing process. A second tasting
rounds out the day.
Bates has 50 years expe-
rience in the cheese indus-
try. During this time, he has
managed the Washington
and Oregon State university
creameries, taught numerous
cheesemaking classes and
judged the cheese champi-
onship competitions. He has
been an independent consul-
tant since 2000.
The cost is $95 per per-
son if registered by Sunday,
or $105 from Aug. 7 to the
day of the event. To register,
go to https://introcheesecb7.
eventbrite.com
For questions or informa-
tion, email cheeseguy@char-
ter.net or call 509-595-8652.
Volunteers needed for Regatta
Submitted Photo
All 15 of the 2017 Clatsop Community College Nursing Program graduates passed their state boards on their first
attempt after completing their associate degrees this past spring. Graduates of the college program take the National
Council Licensure Examination test developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing to test essential
knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for safe and effective practice of nursing. In addition to the outstanding
passing rate, CCC’s nursing program was ranked No. 1 for the “Best RN Programs in Oregon” by RegisteredNursing.
org this past year.
The Daily Astorian
The Astoria Regatta
needs several volunteers,
including those who can
help as support and barri-
cade staff, cashiers, serv-
ers and pourers, and assist
with event setup, cleanup
and more.
For contact informa-
tion and to sign up, go
to http://signup.com/go/
zUsfRcs
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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 welcome.
Mahjong for Experienced
Players — 1 p.m., Astoria Senior
Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in-
formation, call 503-325-3231.
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.
Astoria Toastmasters — 6:30
p.m., Hotel Elliot conference room,
357 12th St. Visitors welcome. For
information, go to www.toastmas-
ters.org or call Christa Svensson at
206-790-2869.
Depression and Bipolar
Support Alliance — 7 to 9 p.m.,
Room A, Columbia Memorial Hos-
pital, 2111 Exchange St. Open to all
those diagnosed with a mood dis-
order, or have a family member or
friend diagnosed, or who think they
might have depression or bipolar
disorder. For information, contact
Patricia Fessler at 503-325-8930.
TUESDAY
Tobacco Free Coalition of
Clatsop County — 9 to 10:30 a.m.,
Clatsop County Health and Human
Services, 820 Exchange St. Anyone
interested in tobacco use preven-
tion and education welcome. For
information, call Steven Blakesley
at 503-325-8500 or Alissa Dorman
at 503-325-4321, ext. 5758.
Do Nothing Club — 10 a.m.
to noon, 24002 U St., Ocean Park,
Wash. Men’s group. For informa-
tion, 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 Lew-
is 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
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.
Warrenton Alzheimer’s Sup-
port Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., 2002
S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warren-
ton. Support and information about
Alzheimer’s disease. For information,
call Grace Bruseth 503-738-6412.
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 “spiri-
tual but not religious” welcome. For
information, email info@cgifellow-
ship.org or call 916-307-9790.
WEDNESDAY
Warrenton Sunrise Rotary
Club — 7 a.m., Dooger’s Seafood
& Grill, Youngs Bay Plaza, 103 S.
U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton. For
information, call 503-325-4030.
Chair Exercises for Seniors
— 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior
Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in-
formation, call 503-325-3231.
Help Ending Abusive Re-
lationship 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 identi-
fy 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.
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 Lew-
is 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.
Blood Pressure Checks —
noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Cen-
ter, 1111 Exchange St. For informa-
tion, call 503-325-3231.
Warrenton Kiwanis Club — 1
p.m., Dooger’s Seafood and Grill,
103 U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton.
For information, call Darlene War-
ren at 503-861-2672.
Seaside Rebounders Stroke
Support Group — 1 to 2 p.m., Prov-
idence Seaside Hospital Education
Center, 725 S Wahanna Road, Sea-
side. Stroke survivors, their caregiv-
ers and family members welcome.
For information, call 503-717-7781.
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 Se-
nior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For
information, 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.
Warrenton Business Asso-
ciation — 5:30 p.m., commission
chambers, Warrenton City Hall,
225 S. Main Ave. For information,
call Kristin Talamantez at 503-861-
9750.
Fat Quarter Quilters — 5:30 to 8
p.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St.
Not limited to quilts. For information,
call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-3177
or go to http://homespunquilt.com
LGBTIQ Group — 6 p.m., As-
toria Armory, 1636 Exchange St.
Group is designed to help connect
LGBTIQ people in Clatsop, Colum-
bia, Tillamook and Pacific counties
to discuss LGBTIQ issues freely and
confidentially. For questions, con-
tact Chris Wright at 425-314-3388.
Seaport Masonic Lodge No. 7
— 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meet-
ing, 1572 Franklin Ave. All Masons
and their guests are welcome.
THURSDAY
Chair Exercises for Seniors
— 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior
Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in-
formation, 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 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 Lew-
is at 503-861-4200.