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3B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2017 Tongue Point graduates celebrate, go to work Christie & McCallum concert benefits emergency food bank The Daily Astorian Pete Christie and Suzanne McCallum, who performing folk, country and rock music, are pre- senting a concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Fellow- ship Hall of First Presbyte- rian Church, located at the corner of 11th Street and Harrison Avenue. Tickets cost $5, and are available at the door. The proceeds from the con- cert will help fund the Clat- sop Emergency Food Bank, located at the church. ‘Immigration 101’ training helps understand issue The Daily Astorian The Rural Organizing Project presents a training, “Immigration 101,” at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Columbian Theater, 1102 Marine Drive. This event is free and open to the public. “Immigration 101” is meant for anyone interested in learning why there are so many undocumented peo- ple, how the Trump admin- istration’s policies affect immigrants, and how area residents can form relation- ships with their immigrant neighbors. For information, contact the Rural Organizing Project at 503-543-8417. SELF-HELP GROUPS Submitted Photo Pictured, some of the 27 students who recently graduated from the Tongue Point Job Corps Center. Commence- ment addresses were by state Sen. Betsy Johnson and Clatsop Economic Development Resources director Kev- in Leahy. In the past 12 months, 324 students have graduated, and 292 of them are working now. RELIGION BRIEFS Pacific Unitarian Universalist The Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellowship holds a Water Ceremony ser- vice at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. This is a tradi- tional UU ritual to celebrate the begin- ning of the new fellowship year with a homecoming theme. Those attending are encouraged to bring a small amount of water which represents some spiritual or other important moment in their recent lives. Child care is available. After the service is the monthly pot- luck, held every second Sunday, at the Masonic Temple across the street from the PAC. For information, go to www.pacuuf. 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 wel- come to visit and participate. For infor- mation, go to https://lowercolumbi- aquakers.org St. Mary, Star of the Sea On Sunday, the Knights of Columbus hold their monthly breakfast in the St. Mary Star of the Sea auditorium, 1411 Grand Ave., after the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. services. Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sau- sage, ham and/or bacon, assorted pas- tries, juice and coffee are available, buf- fet style. The cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children or $15 for families. All are welcome. A rummage sale takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 23 and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Star of the Sea auditorium. Proceeds support the Star of the Sea Youth Group. Donations to the sale can be dropped off after 10 a.m. Sept. 22 in the auditorium. For questions about items to donate, call 503-325-4062. Grief Recovery Weekend focuses on healing for widowed, separated and divorced people. The next weekend ses- sion is scheduled for Oct. 13 to 15. Reg- istration by Oct. 2 is recommended. For information, call 503-476-4796 or email joanne.paxton@gmail.com Bethany Free Lutheran Bethany Free Lutheran Church, 451 34th St., begins a new year of Sunday school classes, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, outside in the overflow parking lot area, featuring food, music and spe- cial activities. The 11 a.m. worship service is in the sanctuary of the church, followed by a barbecue picnic outside to celebrate the start of the new school year. Everyone is invited. For information, call 503-325-2925. Grace Episcopal Grace Episcopal Church’s monthly Second Sunday Soup-Supper meal is at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Parish Hall, 1545 Franklin Ave., free of charge. Those willing to help should come at 3 p.m. to set up, or 5 p.m. to help clean up. A Taizé Prayer & Song is offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday, with the theme of “Peace.” The service consists of sim- ple repeated chants, periods of silence, prayers individual and communal, and the lighting of candles. Grace conducts this service the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome. For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or 503-325-6580, or go to www.graceastoria.org Church of Christ The Church of Christ, 692 12th St., hosts guest speaker Ken Tipps of Scap- poose at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. His topic is “The History of Baptism.” All are welcome. For information, call 503-791-3235. First Lutheran First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St., celebrates the 14th Sunday after Pente- cost at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship ser- vices. This is also Rally Sunday, with a Blessing of Backpacks. People of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks to either worship service for the bless- ing. Sunday School is at 8:45 a.m. On Monday, Sea Scouts meet at 5:30 p.m. and the Hope House Parenting Class is at 6 p.m. TOPS is at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, and Pure Life Alliance at 5:45 p.m. Senior Choir meets at 7 p.m. Wednes- day. All singers are invited to participate in the choir. Al-Anon (Astoria) — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Peace Lutheran Church, 565 12th St.; 12 p.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. For informa- tion, call 503-325-1087; 7 p.m. Thursday, Crossroads Commu- nity Church, 40618 Old Highway 30, Svensen. For information, call 503-458-6467. Al-Anon (Clatskanie) — 8 p.m. Monday, Faith Lutheran Church, 1010 N.E. Fifth St., Clatskanie. For information, call 503-728-3351. 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. 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. 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, in- cluding drugs and alcohol, anger, co-dependence, domestic abuse or sex, food or pornography addictions. Being religious not required. Free dinner and child care provided. For information, call D.B. Lewis at 503-741-5977. Eating Disorders Anon- ymous — 1:10 to 2:10 p.m. Wednesdays, River Zen Yoga, 399 31st St. A 12-Step program. For information, call Susan Wil- liams at 510-417-5553. Kick Butts Group Meets (Nicotine Anonymous) — 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sea- side Public Library, 1131 Broad- way. Men’s Sexual Purity Recov- ery Group — Tuesday nights. Part of the Pure Life Alliance (www.purelifealliance.org) in Portland. For information, call the confidential voice mail at 503- 750-0817 and leave a message. Narcotics Anonymous — The Northwest Oregon Area of Narcotics 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 Overeaters Anonymous Women’s Meeting — noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, 1218 Avenue A., Seaside. 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 am- bassadors) in Clatsop County to provide customer service and en- hance the blood donor experience. For information, call Angela Basurt- to 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 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 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 Pro- gram — 800 Exchange St., second floor. Needs mentors for youths ages 10 to 17 at risk of school fail- ure. 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. 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. Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank — Volun- teers 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. Ware- house attendants are needed for food packing or processing, picking orders for agencies, light janitorial and housekeeping, or lawn and grounds maintenance. Three to four-hour shifts are available Mon- day through Friday. To volunteer, call 503-861-3663. Clatsop Community College Outreach Literacy — Needs volunteer literacy tutors to work with adults, native and non-native speakers. Training available. For information, 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 Hospital — Needs volunteers to provide assistance to patients, visitors and hospital staff. Training provided. For information, go to www.colum- biamemorial.org. To schedule an interview, call 503-325-4321. 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. 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. 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@as- toria.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 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.ore- gon.gov/ltco 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 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 information, contact Candy Foster at 503-738-9323. Providence Seaside Hospi- tal — Needs volunteer drivers for Community Connections, a free program that transports people to services and appointments relat- ed to health and well-being in the Portland-Metro area. Mileage reim- bursement available. For informa- tion, 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 Pioneer Presbyterian Church ( On Hwy 101 next to Camp Rilea) presents Seekers Group faith in the 21st. Century Sundays 6–7:30 pm Pie & Ice Cream Social with old fashion hymn sing along Sunday, September 17, Noon–2:00 “People Get Ready” this Sunday’s sermon by Rev. Dr. Dwight Caswell Sunday Services 10:00am ✦ 503-861-2421 ✦