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3B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 2017 U.S. Bank donates check for $4,000 to Assistance League Scandinavian groups and float win awards at Regatta Parade Submitted Photo Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific’s School Activity Sponsorship Program has received a check for $4,000 from U.S. Bank. The program provides funds for fees and gear for local children’s sport, cultural, art and scholastic-based school activities. Pictured, from left, front row, Jessica Newhall and Karyn Grass of ALCP, Zach Gantenbein of U.S. Bank, and Charlene Larsen of ALCP. Back row, Sally LaCoste of ALCP, Jeremiah Wright, U.S. Bank branch manager, Pat Roscoe of ALCP, Cindy John- son of U.S. Bank, Karen Radditz of ALCP, Mike Salmi of U.S. Bank, and Kevin LaCoste, U.S. Bank regional presi- dent. For information about ALCP, go to www.assistance- leaguecp.org or email SallyLaCoste@charter.net Submitted Photo Scandinavians were well represented in the Astoria Regatta Parade, and won several awards, including the Mayor’s Award for the Portland Finlandia Foundation’s Viking ship celebrating Finland’s Centennial. In addition, the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Court float won the Grand Marshal’s Award, and the Astoria Scandinavian Heri- tage group, with flags, signs and marchers promoting the Scandinavian Heritage Park, won the Court Award. COMMUNITY BRIEFS The Daily Astorian Scandinavians propose heritage park, await OK Summer Picnic at the Barn hosted by land conservancy Al-Anon (Astoria) — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Peace Lutheran Church, 565 12th St.; 12 p.m. Wednesday, First United Meth- odist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. For information, call 503-325- 1087; 7 p.m. Thursday, Cross- roads Community Church, 40618 Old Highway 30, Svensen. For information, call 503-458-6467. SEASIDE — The North Coast Land Conservancy is host- ing the 2017 Summer Picnic at the Barn at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Circle Creek Conservation Center, located at the end of Rip- pet Road in Seaside. There is no admission fee; everyone is wel- come. Bring your own food and, if possible, something for the dessert table. Guided walks on the trails at Circle Creek begin at 4 p.m. Bring chairs or a blanket to relax on the lawn outside the big barn and listen to live music beginning at 5 p.m., while a silent auction with lodging, wine, fine art and other offerings is held inside the barn. The picnic wraps up around 7 p.m. Al-Anon (Clatskanie) — 8 p.m. Monday, Faith Lutheran Church, 1010 N.E. Fifth St., Clatskanie. For information, call 503-728-3351. Healthy summer activity photo contest takes off Healthy summer activity photos are sought for a contest sponsored by Columbia Pacific Coordinated Care Organization (CCO). Submitted photos have a chance to win a $25 gift card. The CCO encourages healthy activities, such as hiking, swim- ming, yoga and good nutrition as measures to prevent illness. Sharing photos can inspire others to participate in activities that lead to healthy outcomes. To enter the contest, post a healthy summer photo at the ColumbiaPacificCCO Facebook page; tag it @ColumbiaPacific- CCO, and add the hashtag #HealthySummer. Every week, through Sept. 2, a winner is picked from the five photos with the most likes that week. For information and details, go to http://ColPacHealth.org/ rules Backpack donation can earn entry for Seahawks’ drawing LONG BEACH, Wash. — As the school year kicks off, the Backpack Program of Pacific County is in need of donations. Those who give $5 between now and Wednesday at any Wauna Credit Union branch are entered to win two tickets to the Aug. 25 Seattle Seahawks preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Century Link Field in Seattle. Each $5 donated is worth one entry into the ticket drawing. Members and nonmembers can contribute in person at any of the credit union’s branches in Astoria, Warrenton, Clatskanie, Vernonia, St. Helens and Scappoose, as well as the Mortgage Origination Office in Long Beach. Members can also call the Wauna Credit Union Communication Center at 800-773-3236 and have money transferred directly to the Backpack Program. ENGAGEMENT Tinney — Crichton Donna Tinney of Shel- ton, Washington, announces the engagement of her daugh- ter, Erin Tinney, of Shelton, to Matthew Crichton, also of Shelton. He is the son of Helen Pitkanen of Astoria and the late David Crichton. The bride-to-be graduated from Choice High School in Shelton in 1997, and received a bachelor’s degree in psychol- ogy from Evergreen State Col- lege in 2010. She is an in-home care nurse. The prospective groom received a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the Univer- sity of Portland in 2000, and a master’s degree in teaching (mathematics) from Western Oregon University in 2017. He is a teacher. The wedding takes place SELF-HELP GROUPS Submitted Photo Pictured, Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association members at the location of the proposed Scandinavian Heritage Park (www.FromScandinaviaToAstoria.org). The pro- posal needs final approval from the Astoria City Council and mayor so the group can move forward with fundraising to build and maintain the park in perpetuity. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders. For information, call Sandra Carl- son at the Oregon State University Extension at 503-325-8573. American Red Cross — Needs registration volunteers (donor ambassadors) in Clatsop County to provide customer ser- vice and enhance the blood donor experience. For information, call Angela Basurtto at 503-528-5430. Astoria Column — 1 Cox- comb Drive. Volunteers needed to welcome visitors, provide informa- tion and answer questions about the Astoria Column and the city of Astoria. For information, call the Friends of the Astoria Column Visi- tor Center at 503-325-2963. Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association — 111 W. Marine Drive. Needs conductors/motor- men to operate trolley and narrate points of interest. One or more three-hour shifts per month. For information, call the 503-325-6311. Astoria Senior Center — 1111 Exchange St. To volunteer, call Larry Miller at 503-325-3231. Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce — 111 W. Marine Drive. Volunteers need- ed at the chamber and for events. For information, call 503-325-6311. Camp Kiwanilong — A large variety of volunteer opportunities are available. For information, call 503-861-2933 or go to www.camp- kiwanilong.org 3-hour shift per week. Pick up an ap- plication at 1315 S.E. 19th St., War- renton. For information, or to sched- ule orientation, call Leslie Atkinson at 503-325-1000. Caring Adults Develop- ing Youth (CADY) Mentoring Program — 800 Exchange St., second floor. Needs mentors for youths ages 10 to 17 at risk of school failure. Time commitment: one year, about eight hours per month. For information, contact Laura Parker at 503-325-8601 or lparker@co.clatsop.or.us Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank — Volunteers needed to help hand out fruits and vegetables at the weekly produce pantries for two hours on Thursdays, from April to October, in Seaside and Warrenton. Warehouse attendants are needed for food packing or pro- cessing, picking orders for agencies, light janitorial and housekeeping, or lawn and grounds maintenance. Three to four-hour shifts are avail- able Monday through Friday. To vol- unteer, call 503-861-3663. Clatsop Animal Assistance Inc. — Needs volunteers who have a strong commitment to work on behalf of the Clatsop County Animal Shelter’s dogs and cats. For information, email info@ dogsncats.org or call 503-861- 0737. Clatsop Care Center — Vol- unteers needed daily for all three meals to provide one-on-one as- sistance to dining dependent resi- dents. Volunteers must participate in a 16-hour training program. For information, contact Mandy Brenchley at 503-325-0313, ext. 209. Clatsop County Animal Shelter — Animal care volunteers age 16 and older needed for one Clatsop Community College Outreach Literacy — Needs vol- unteer literacy tutors to work with adults, native and non-native speak- ers. Training available. For informa- tion, call 503-338-2557. 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 Episcopal Church, 2102 Sixth St., call 503-842-5094 for infor- mation; noon Friday, 5012 Third St., call 503-730-5863 for infor- mation. Al-Anon Family Groups in- formation, Oregon Area Al-Anon website. oregonal-anon.org Alateen (Tillamook) — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 5012 Third St. For information, call 503-730-5863. Pioneer Presbyterian Church ( Next to Camp Rilea) presents Seekers Group faith in the 21st. Century Sundays 6–7:30 pm Drawing as Meditation any skill level, with Rhonda Grudenic Clatsop County Public Works — 1101 Olney Ave. Adopt-A-Road volunteers needed to remove litter two times (minimum) per year for two years. Safety equipment and supplies provided. Volunteers must receive safety orientation. For infor- mation, call 503-325-8631. Sunday August 27, Noon–2:00 Pie & Ice Cream Social with old fashion hymn sing along Sunday, September 17, Noon–2:00 ✦ 503-861-2421 ✦ ASTOR STREET OPRY COMPANY 33rd Season of Dr. Darren Thorsen Matthew Crichton and Erin Tinney Saturday at Sunset Beach in Warrenton. VENDOR FAIR Saturday, August 19 th • 10 AM to 3 PM COME & SHOP Local Direct Sale Businesses in One Convient Location In The Loft at SUZANNE ELISE 101 Forest Dr., Seaside, OR Call 503-738-0307 if you have any questions July 7 - September 9 www.coastaleyecare.com Don’t miss out on life’s beauty because of blurry vision! Back to School Special! Thursday through Saturday: 7pm Sunday Matinee: 2pm September 9 Dr. Katelyn Powers Buy a regular priced frame and get free lenses! Valid from 8-1-17 through 8-31-17 for children 18 years old and younger. Coastal Eye Care Long Beach 1703 S. Pacific Hwy. Long Beach, WA 98631 Phone: 360-642-3214 Coastal Eye Care Seaside 819 S. Holladay Drive Seaside, OR 97138 Phone: 503-738-5361 S hanghaied in A storia Dr. C. “Bruce” Stebel Coastal Eye Care Astoria 553 18th Street Astoria, OR 97103 Phone: 503-325-4401 Tickets on Sale ONE HOUR before all shows ***Reservations Recommended*** For tickets, visit our website www.astorstreetoprycompany.com or call 503-325-6104 129 West Bond Street | Uniontown | Astoria www.facebook.com/AstorStreetOpryCompany