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COMMUNITY 2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2017 Encore Dance Studio offers tours at block party next week RELIGION BRIEFS 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 “Spirituality and PUUF: Unitarian Universalist Spiritu- ality and its Many Manifestations,” led by Kit Ketcham and Peggy Bondurant. Child care is available. For information about the service go to the “Summer Services” page under the “Worship” menu at www.pacuuf.org The Daily Astorian GEARHART — Encore Dance Studio holds a block party from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at its Gearhart location, 3631 U.S. High- way 101. Instructors are on hand to answer questions, give studio tours and help choose classes for the fall. Dance wear and shoes are available for purchase. Religious Society of Friends This fall Encore is offer- ing over 90 classes per week in two locations. After school programs are avail- able with school bus drop off or shuttle transportation. Registration is required to qualify for free classes. For information, call 503-717-1637; to see the schedule and to register, go to www.getyoudancing. com Submitted Photo ILWACO, Wash. — The Lower Colum- bia Quakers, also known as the Religious Society of Friends, meets at 3 p.m. Sun- day in the Ilwaco Community Center, 158 First Ave. N. All are welcome to visit and participate. For information, go to https:// lowercolumbiaquakers.org Lutheran churches from Clatskanie to Seaside are preparing for a month-long celebration in November of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, led in 1517 by Martin Luther. Pictured, from left, are planning committee members Sharon Siekierka, Darcy Gillespie, Alyssa Augustson, Jan Gillespie, Judith Fredrickson, Cliff Weimer, Charlene Larsen, Alice Iverson, Curtis Zieske, Sonya Zieske, Steve Dornfeld, John Nybakke and Tom Chatterton. Stewardship Sewing meets at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. The sewing group is collecting school supplies for Lutheran World Relief school kits and making backpacks. Sup- plies needed include boxes of 24 crayons, blunt scissors, ball point pens, 30 centime- ter rulers, pencil sharpeners, and 70-sheet notebooks of wide or college-ruled paper. TOPS meets at 5:30 p.m. and Pure Life Alliance at 5:45 p.m. The Reformation 500 Task Force meets at Peace Lutheran on Thursday; Church Council meets at 6:30 p.m. For information, call the church at 503-325-6252. Grace Episcopal Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Frank- lin Ave., offers a Soup-Supper meal at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Parish Hall, free of charge. Those willing to help should come at 3 p.m. to set up or 5 p.m. to help clean up. Grace Preschool registration forms are available on the website. There are lim- ited openings for the five mornings during the week the preschool is open for the upcoming school year. Scholarships are available. For information, call the church at 503- 325-4691 or 503-325-6580, or go to www. graceastoria.org Calvary Episcopal SEASIDE — Calvary Episcopal Church, 503 N. Holladay Drive, hosts an ice cream social, “Ice Cream Sundae Sun- day,” following the 9:30 a.m. communion service on Sunday. It will take the place of the usual coffee/fellowship hour. In addition, the usual Saturday vigil mass is offered at 6 p.m. Sunday. For information, call 503-738-5773. Submitted Photo The Original Hamar Family Singers First Lutheran Astoria First Assembly of God First Lutheran Church holds a Beach Service at 7 a.m. Sunday in the Peter Ire- dale upper parking lot. All residents and visitors are welcome to attend, and are encouraged to bring a blanket or chair and dress warmly. Steve Dornfeld, pastor, leads the worship. The regularly scheduled services at First Lutheran, 725 33rd St., are at 8:30 and 11 a.m. On Monday, Sea Scouts meet at 5:30 p.m. and Hope House Parenting Class meets at 6 p.m. Southern Gospel group reunites The Original Hamar Family Sing- ers are in concert at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Astoria First Assembly of God Church, 1775 Seventh St. The group formed in 1971, and the event is a reunion perfor- mance for the original members. The singers consist of James D. Hamar of Astoria and sisters Charleen Ratkie of Milton-Freewater, and Susan Luttrell of St. Helens. The trio will perform in the Southern Gospel style, and will be backed by Astoria First Assembly of God’s wor- ship band. A potluck buffet-style meal follows the service. All are welcome. St. Mary, Star of the Sea St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1465 Grand Ave., holds an Our Lady of Fatima Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Sunday. After all Masses on Sunday and on Aug. 27, children may be registered for the following: Faith Formation, for kin- dergarten through sixth grade, which begins Sept. 6; and First Reconciliation/ First Communion Preparation. Bring a copy of the child’s baptism certificate to registration. Registration is also available at the vacation Bible school, or the parish office. The Feast of the Assumption, a Holy Day of Obligation, is Tuesday. Masses are at noon at the St. Francis De Sales Mis- sion, 867 Fifth Ave. in Hammond. A bilin- gual Mass is being held at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary, Star of the Sea. For information, call the church at 503-325-3671. Peace Lutheran Peace Lutheran Church, 565 12th St., is holding a Lemonade Sale during the Asto- ria Regatta Parade on Saturday under the banner “Positive Change Begins by Tak- ing Action.” All proceeds will be given to the Astoria Food Pantry. On Sunday, the Peace Lutheran and First Lutheran churches are participating in a 7 a.m. Beach Worship Service at the Peter Iredale shipwreck upper parking lot. The regular Sunday worship service is at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Career fair for veterans is at Fort George Lovell Showroom The Daily Astorian The Lower Colum- bia Human Resources Management Association (LCHRMA) hosts a Veterans Career Fair from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Fort George Brewery Lovell Showroom, 1483 Duane St. There is no cost to attend. Businesses interested in hiring veterans will be there, and two local decorated veterans, Staff Sgt. Matt Zedwick and Col. Dean Perez, are kicking off the event. For information, call 503- 338-9154 or e-mail commu- nications@lchrma.org SENIOR NOTES Alzheimer’s Association Oregon Chapter — Information, referral and counseling services for families and caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s, dementia and oth- er 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, Clat- sop Care Center, 646 16th St., first floor conference room. Open to all family members of people with de- mentias. For information, call Roset- ta Hurley at 503-325-0313, ext. 216, or email support@clatsopcare.org Clatsop Behavioral Health After Hours Crisis Line — 503- 325-5724. Clatsop Community Action — 503-325-1400. Respite care services, low-income energy assis- tance, emergency food assistance, housing information, emergency 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- CORE) — 503-338-2408. Pro- vides a wide assortment of educa- tional experiences for individuals older than 50. 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 Clat- sop County through the Oregon Food Bank Network. Call for area locations 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. MORE NOTES Continued from Page 1B Seekers Group — 6 to 7:30 p.m., Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 33324 Patriot Way, Warrenton. Group discusses issues facing re- ligious faith in the modern secular world. All are welcome. For informa- tion, call 503-861-2421. MONDAY Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. For information, call Michelle Lew- is 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 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. 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. Seaside Lions Club — 5 p.m., West Lake Restaurant & Lounge, 1480 S. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside. For information, call 503-738-7693. TUESDAY 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 Com- munity 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. Astoria High School Class of 1970 — 11 a.m., Koffee Klatch at Rod’s Bar and Grill, 45 N.E. Skipanon Drive, Warrenton. For in- formation, call ShawnAnn Hope at 503-791-1231. 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. Astoria Rotary Club — noon, second floor of the Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Guests always welcome. For information, go to www.AstoriaRotary.org Parkinson’s Support Group — 1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church library, 565 12th St. For information, call 503-440-1970 or 503-440-1985. Peninsula Quilt Guild — 1 p.m., Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place, Seaview, Washing- ton. Newcomers welcome. Bring nonperishable food donation. For information, call Janet King at 360- 665-3005. 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 play- ers 55 and older, but all ages are welcome. 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- ways appreciated. For information, call Janet Kemp at 503-325-4268. Do Nothing Club — 10 a.m. to noon, 24002 U St., Ocean Park, Washington, Men’s group. For in- formation, 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. Prospective members welcome. For information, contact Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590. Astoria Kiwanis Club — noon, El Tapatio, 229 W. Marine Drive. For information, call Frank Spence at 503-325-2365 or Susan Brooks at 503-791-3026. 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. Bras2Moms Fitting — 1 to 3 p.m., Columbia Memorial Hospital Family Birthing Center, 2111 Ex- change St. Bras2Moms provides free nursing bras and/or tanks to mothers, so women do not become discouraged with, or stop breast- feeding because they cannot afford a nursing bra. A $5 donation is re- quested, but not required. For best fit, come for a fitting two weeks after giving birth. Sizes subject to avail- ability. For information, call 503- 338-7581. Warrenton Caregiver Support Group — 1:30 to 3 p.m., 2002 S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warrenton. Sup- port, information and resources for caregivers. For information, call Grace Bruseth at 503-738-6412. Lower Columbia Hospice Be- reavement Support Group — 4:30 to 6 p.m., Columbia Memorial Hos- pital Community Center, Chinook Conference Room, 2021 Marine Drive. Open to age 18 or older. For information, call 503-338-6230. North Coast Chapter, ABATE of Oregon — 5:30 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th Street. All are welcome. For information, call 503-791-7253. Peninsula Arts Association — 6 p.m., PAA Office, Long Beach Depot Building, Third Street N. and Pacific Highway, Long Beach, Washington. All are welcome. For information, call 360-665-6041 or go to http://beachartist.org 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 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 control, and how to recognize red flags. Open group for females and those who identify as female, and for anyone in an abusive relation- ship, 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. 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