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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, AUGUST 25, 2017 MORE NOTES Continued from Page 1B 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 play- ers 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 begin- ners. For information, call 503-325- 3231. Hospital foundation leader tapped for nonprofit board The Daily Astorian WASHINGTON — Penny Cowden, executive director of the Columbia Memorial Hospital Foun- dation, has been named to the board of the National Association of Non- profit Organizations and Executives. The group, comprised of members nominated from all 50 United States, oversees the codification of guidelines that govern sound charitable practice. “Cowden has been called upon to refine, improve, and strengthen New Guidelines for Tomorrow’s Non- profit (Second Edition) a new set of governing guide- lines that supercharge non- profit capacity-building,” a release from the hospital 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. Authentic Spiritual Conver- sations — 7 to 8:30 p.m., 2021 Marine Drive. Open dialogue about spiritual issues. Group supports participants in sharing their own un- derstanding and putting their spiri- tual values into practice. All faiths, including “spiritual but not religious” welcome. For information, email info@cgifellowship.org or call 916- 307-9790. 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 Lew- is at 503-861-4200. Penny Cowden said. Cowden, who started her career at Weyerhaeuser Company in marketing, communications and busi- ness development, transi- tioned to healthcare philan- thropy in 1993. She has held executive positions at major health systems and institutions in Washing- ton, Colorado, Virginia and Arizona. TUESDAY 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. for anyone in an abusive relation- ship, or who knows someone who is. For information, call Juli Hol at 503-325-3426, ext. 103. 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 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. 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. 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 suggest- ed donation), $6.75 for those young- er than age 60. For information, call Michelle Lewis at 503-861-4200. See NOTES, Page 3B Open house and potluck set at Cannon Beach Academy The Daily Astorian CANNON BEACH — The Cannon Beach Academy, 3781 S. Hemlock St., hosts an open house and potluck at 5:30 p.m. Thursday. The event is an opportunity for community members to visit the school and meet the staff. The academy is a tui- tion-free, public charter school that opens this fall with grades kindergarten to second grade. One grade is being added each year until it reaches fifth grade. There are no more than 22 students per class. New students are being accepted. For information, or to enroll, go to www.thecan- nonbeachacademy.org or call 503-298-5245. 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 Grace Episcopal Children are encouraged to bring their school backpacks to the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., to receive a special blessing. This Sunday is Hunger Awareness Sunday, with an ingath- ering 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, with paper products, meal helpers (both hamburger and tuna) and crackers especially needed. Following the 10:00 service, there is a reception for the new artwork hanging in the Parish Hall. This show runs through Sept. 17, and features art by Jo Pomeroy, Jeannette Gran-Davis, Sandi Kelley, Jacque Hern, Patty Davis and Judi McElroy. The monthly Community Dinner is served in the Parish Hall at 4 p.m. Sunday, free of charge. 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.graceastoria.org Church of Christ The Church of Christ, 692 12th St., hosts Chad Murphy as a guest speaker at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. His sermon topic is “Why I Believe in God.” All are welcome. For information call 503-791-3235. Pacific Unitarian Universalist The Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellowship holds a tra- ditional discussion service at 11 a.m. Sunday in the downstairs Green Room at the Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. The topic is “Utopias in America: Artist Colonies and Others of the Past and Present. What is Your Idea of Utopia?” The dis- cussion is led Carole Elder. Child care is available. For information about the service go to the “Summer Ser- vices” page under the “Worship” menu at www.pacuuf.org Calvary Assembly of God WARRENTON — Calvary Assembly of God, 1365 S. Main Ave. is holding a Back to School Drive and Barbecue at 2 p.m. Sept. 3. For information, call 503-861-1712. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders. For information, call Sandra Carlson at the Oregon State University Ex- tension at 503-325-8573. American Red Cross — Needs registration volunteers (donor am- bassadors) in Clatsop County to provide customer service and en- hance the blood donor experience. For information, call Angela Basurtto at 503-528-5430. Astoria Column — 1 Coxcomb Drive. Volunteers needed to wel- come visitors, provide information and answer questions about the As- toria Column and the city of Astoria. For information, call the Friends of the Astoria Column Visitor Center at 503-325-2963. Astoria Riverfront Trolley As- sociation — 111 W. Marine Drive. Needs conductors/motormen to op- erate trolley and narrate points of in- terest. One or more three-hour shifts per month. For information, call the 503-325-6311. Astoria Senior Center — 1111 Exchange St. To volunteer, call Lar- ry Miller at 503-325-3231. Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce — 111 W. Marine Drive. Volunteers needed at the chamber and for events. For in- formation, 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 Caring Adults Developing 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 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 infor- mation, 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 Brench- ley at 503-325-0313, ext. 209. Columbia River Maritime Mu- seum — 1792 Marine Drive. Vol- unteer opportunities for those with an interest in maritime history. For information, call the volunteer coor- dinator weekdays at 503-325-2323. resolve problems. Flexible sched- ule, four hours a week, mileage reimbursement available. Training is provided. For information, call 800- 522-2602 or go to www.oregon.gov/ ltco Clatsop County Animal Shel- ter — Animal care volunteers age 16 and older needed for one 3-hour shift per week. Pick up an applica- tion at 1315 S.E. 19th St., Warren- ton. For information, or to schedule orientation, call Leslie Atkinson at 503-325-1000. Columbia Senior Diners — 1111 Exchange St., Astoria Senior Center. Volunteers needed week- days to serve tables and for kitchen help. To volunteer, call 503-325- 9693. Lunch Buddy Mentoring Pro- gram — Adults needed to mentor elementary and middle school stu- dents once a week during lunch. For information, call Mary Jackson at 503-440-0368 or email lunchbud- dies.mp@gmail.com Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank — Volunteers needed to help hand out fruits and vegetables at the weekly produce pantries for two hours on Thurs- days, from April to October, in Sea- side and Warrenton. Warehouse attendants are needed for food packing or processing, picking or- ders for agencies, light janitorial and housekeeping, or lawn and grounds maintenance. Three to four-hour shifts are available Monday through Friday. To volunteer, call 503-861- 3663. 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. 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. Clatsop Cruise Hosts — Look- ing for volunteers to meet and greet cruise ship passengers and crew, provide information and answer questions about the Clatsop County area. Ships arrive in the spring and fall, about 20 ships each year. Work all the ships or part of them. For in- formation, go to www.clatsopcruise- hosts.org Columbia Memorial Hospi- tal — Needs volunteers to provide assistance to patients, visitors and hospital staff. Training provided. For information, go to www.columbiam- emorial.org. To schedule an inter- view, call 503-325-4321. Community Emergency Re- sponse Team — CERT volunteers needed for community events and disaster response with local police, fire and emergency medical service agencies. Training includes fire safety, first aid, traffic and crowd control, communications, damage survey, disaster planning and civic events within city limits. For infor- mation, contact CERT coordinator Kenny Hansen at khansen@astoria. or.us or leave a voicemail at 503- 325-4411. Friends of Seaside Library — 1131 Broadway, Seaside. Volun- teers needed to staff the fundraising store. For information, call 503-738- 6742 or stop by the library. Haystack Rock Awareness Program — Needs volunteers for general office assistance and to assist lead interpreters on the beach with signage, ropes and set up during low tides and talking to visitors about the rock and the local flora and fauna. Must pass a basic background test. Children are al- ways welcome; must be supervised by a parent. For information, contact Lisa Habecker at 503-436-8064 or habecker@ci.cannon-beach.or.us Knappa Rural Fire Protection District — Needs volunteer fire- fighters. Training provided. For in- formation, contact any of the active personnel or call Chief Paul Olheis- er at 503-458-6610. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Certified ombudsman volunteers advocate for the rights, care and dignity of the elderly and disabled living in licensed long-term care facilities. Many residents have no one to watch out or speak up for when things go wrong. Volunteer Ombudsmen talk to the residents, investigate complaints, and work to NorthWest Senior & Disability Services — Needs dishwashers and volunteers to serve and clean up weekdays at a meal site, and drivers for Meals on Wheels. For in- formation, contact Candy Foster at 503-738-9323. Providence Seaside Hospital — Needs volunteer drivers for Com- munity Connections, a free program that transports people to services and appointments related to health and well-being in the Portland-Met- ro area. Mileage reimbursement available. For information, call (503) 717-7171 or email Alana.Kujala@ providence.org Providence Seaside Hospi- tal — Needs volunteers who enjoy meeting, interacting with and help- ing people. Opportunities are avail- able in the hospital gift shop, café, and as greeters and for spiritual in- tegration. For information, call (503) 717-7171 or email Alana.Kujala@ providence.org River Song Foundation — Looking for people to assist with Trap/Neuter/Release/Feed (TNRF), especially in the Seaside and Knap- pa/Svensen areas. TNRF involves setting and/or monitoring traps, and daily feeding of cats and main- tenance of any shelters, and is a proven, science-based method that along with spay/neuter programs is the only effective and humane way of ending cat homelessness and suffering. Call 503-861-2003 for in- formation and to volunteer. Seaside American Legion Veterans’ Assistance & Rehabili- tation — Volunteers needed to help knit/crochet items for hospitalized vets and cut coupons for military families. Donations of fabric/yarn especially welcome. Group meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. second Tues- day of the month at 1315 Broadway, Seaside. For information, call 503- 738-5111 and leave a message for Marilyn Faulkner. Seaside Downtown Develop- ment Association — Volunteers needed to help with local events happening throughout the year. For information, call Sarah Dailey at 503-717-1914 or email director@ seasidedowntown.com Seaside Museum and Histor- ical Society — Volunteers needed to help as docents, maintaining and creating exhibits, and various events throughout the year. Small and large projects available. Any amount of time will be greatly appre- ciated. Call the museum at 503-738- 7065 or email seasidemuseum@ hotmail.com Start Making a Reader Today — Needs volunteers to read to stu- dents one-on-one for one hour a week at local elementary schools. To volunteer, call 503-391-8423 or go to www.getsmartoregon.org Svensen Congregate Meal Site — Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. To volunteer, or for information, call Debbie Dun- away at 503-791-7298 or 503-861- 4202. Tri-City Spay and Neuter Thrift Store — 600 Broadway, Seaside. Needs volunteers interested in im- proving the welfare of animals. For information, call 503-738-7040. Veterans Services Officer of Clatsop County — Seeking vol- unteer drivers to transport veterans from Astoria to the Veterans Admin- istration Medical Center in Portland using the Disabled American Vet- erans (DAV) van. To volunteer, call 503-298-8757 or email clatsopv- so@gmail.com Warrenton Senior Lunch Pro- gram — Warrenton Community Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Volun- teers needed to help with Meals on Wheels and in the dining room Mondays or Thursdays. For infor- mation, contact Barb Balensifer at 503-861-1341. 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