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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
Get acquainted event with
Seaside AAUW on Tuesday
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SEASIDE — The Seaside
branch of the American Asso-
ciation of Women (AAUW)
is hosting a “Get Acquainted”
event at 6 p.m. Tuesday at
Beach Books, 616 Broadway.
AAUW is a national organiza-
tion which works to empower
women and girls, and the local
branch is looking for new
members. Anyone interested in
the Seaside AAUW branch is
welcome to come learn about
its activities and mission.
The evening’s program is
on domestic violence and sex
trafficking. Seaside Mayor Jay
Barber and local author Shan-
non Symonds each share their
personal knowledge, and give
the group ways to take action.
Barber serves as an adviser
to Shared Hope International,
which is dedicated to bringing
an end to sex trafficking. He is
president emeritus of Warner
Pacific College and first senior
fellow with the M.J. Murdock
Charitable Trust.
Symonds is the author of
“Safe House,” a book about
the plight of domestic violence
The Oregon Technology
Business Center, with sup-
port from the Jeanette Drew
Fund of the Oregon Commu-
nity Foundation, is offering
assistance to entrepreneurs in
Astoria who wish to partici-
pate in the Virtual Incubation
Program (VIP) for the next six
months. The cost is $79.
The program consists of
Submitted Photo
Author Shannon Symonds,
left, and Seaside Mayor Jay
Barber are guest speakers
at the Seaside branch of
the American Association
of Women “Get Acquaint-
ed” event.
survivors. She works locally
at FosterClub as the outreach
manager, and continues to
work part time as an advocate
serving domestic and sexual
assault survivors.
Hors d’oeuvres and refresh-
ments will be served. For infor-
mation, contact Cindy Gould,
branch president, at 503-738-
0808 or cindylgould@yahoo.
com
eight weekly live interactive
video sessions followed by
four months of twice a month
mentoring sessions, and is
designed to assist entrepre-
neurs just starting a business,
or those with an existing busi-
ness wishing to grow their
business.
The next VIP session starts
Thursday. For information, go
to www.virtualincubationpro-
gram.coms
Emergency preparedness is
focus at United Way event
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United Way of Clatsop
County, in partnership with
NW Natural, is bringing “Get
Ready North Coast” to the
Astoria Armory from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. Saturday. There is no
cost for this event.
Emergency preparedness
information for families is avail-
able, and NW Natural is giv-
ing away small kits to the first
100 families. In addition, there
is a drawing for a large emer-
gency supply kit. The Com-
munity Emergency Response
Team (CERT), American
Red Cross, Lutheran Disas-
ter Relief, Medix, Astoria Fire
Department and the Clatsop
Community Action Regional
Food Bank are on hand to talk
Pacific Unitarian Universalist
The Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fel-
lowship holds a service at 11 a.m. Sunday
at the Performing Arts Center, 588 16th
St. Monica Van Steenberg and Stacey
Hall present “Finding Beauty in Change,”
as reflected by the pagan understanding of
the autumn equinox. Religious education
is available for the children during the
service.
For information, go to www.pacuuf.
org
Religious Society of Friends
Astoria entrepreneurs can join
Virtual Incubation Program
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RELIGION BRIEFS
about ways to be prepared for
all types of emergencies.
The Boy Scouts have a
stuffed animal triage unit and
knot tying station, and Fami-
lywise and Walgreens are hav-
ing a flu shot clinic. There are
150 free flu shots available for
those who are uninsured or
under-insured.
United Way of Clat-
sop County agencies are also
attending, bringing information
and resources, and there are
activities for families to partic-
ipate in, including an obstacle
course, games, face painting,
arts and crafts, Astoria Rocks
and lunch.
For questions, contact Jen-
nifer Holen at uwccdirector@
pacifier.com or go to www.clat-
sopunitedway.org
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
Cannon Beach Community
CANNON BEACH — Cannon Beach
Community Church, 132 E. Washington
St., holds an Evensong service 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.
Interfaith Partnership
SEASIDE — The South County
Interfaith Partnership meets at 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday at the Pig ’N Pancake, 323
Broadway, to foster better understanding
among faith practitioners and to nurture
one another in spirit. All faiths are wel-
come. For information, call Ann Souve-
nir at 503-738-0200.
First Baptist
First Baptist Church of Astoria, 349
Seventh St., celebrates National Back to
Church Sunday with a worship service
beginning at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Rob
Sturdivant, pastor, shares a message, “A
Place to Belong.” Sunday school for all
ages begins at 9:30 a.m.
After the service, the annual Street
SEASIDE — A free demen-
tia caregiver class, “Savvy
Caregiver,” is being offered by
Northwest Senior and Disability
Services from 1 to 3 p.m. Tues-
days, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31,
in the meeting room at the Bob
Chisholm Community Center,
1225 Avenue A in Seaside.
This
five-week,
evi-
dence-based workshop is
available to unpaid caregiv-
ers who care for someone with
dementia symptoms such as
changes in memory, thinking
or behavior, and explains how
to best provide individualized
care throughout the disease’s
progression. Savvy Caregiv-
ers learn to understand demen-
tia and its progressive losses;
increase caregiving skills;
set flexible caregiver goals;
involve family and friends in
caregiving; and reduce care-
giver health risks.
Registration is required,
and space is limited. To reg-
ister, call Michelle Lewis at
503-861-4202.
The Cultural Coalition offers
workshops on upcoming grants
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The Clatsop County Cul-
tural Coalition, funded by the
Oregon Cultural Trust, awards
grants that support, maintain,
preserve and promote cultural
programs in the visual and per-
forming arts, as well as her-
itage, and humanities-based
projects within Clatsop County.
Individuals and groups
located within Clatsop County
are eligible to apply; having
501(c)3 not-for-profit status is
not necessary. Grants will be
awarded in December to sup-
port programs and/or activity
occurring between Jan. 1 and
Dec. 31, 2018.
Funding is available for up
to $2,000 per project, and over
$10,500 will be distributed.
The grant application is avail-
able online at www.clatsopcul-
turalcoalition.org. Applications
are now being accepted, and
must be received no later than
Oct. 31.
It is recommended that
potential applicants attend a
one-hour workshop learn about
the application process. The
first workshop is at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 28 at The Art Loft, 303
Marine Drive in Astoria; the
second is at 11 a.m. Sept. 30
in the Community Room at the
Seaside Public Library, 1131
Broadway in Seaside.
For additional informa-
tion, email information@clat-
sopculturalcoalition.org,
or
call Sunny Klever at 503-575-
0504 or Charlene Larsen at
503-325-0590.
Grace Episcopal
There are two services Sunday at
Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin
Ave.: The 8 a.m. service is contempla-
tive; the 10 a.m. service offers music, and
is family-friendly.
The Youth Group at Grace begins
its fall schedule Sunday. Meetings take
place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Sun-
day, and youth in sixth grade and older
are welcome. The theme this year is
“Lifer,” from the Christian rock group
MercyMe song.
For information, call the church at
503-325-4691 or 503-325-6580, or go to
www.graceastoria.org
Church of Christ
“Our Best Friend,” based on John
15:6, is the message Sunday at the
Church of Christ, 692 12th St. Services
begin at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. For
information, call 503-791-3235.
COMMUNITY NOTES
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Scandinavian Workshop —
10 a.m., First Lutheran Church,
725 33rd St. Needlework, hardan-
ger, knitting, crocheting, embroi-
dery and quilting. All are welcome.
For information, call 503-325-1364
or 503-325-7960.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m.,
Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225
Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested
donation $3 for those older than
60; $6.75 for those younger than
60. For information, call Michelle
Lewis 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
Program — noon, Warrenton
Community Center, 170 S.W. Third
St. Suggested donation of $5 for
seniors and $7 for those younger
than 60. For information, or to vol-
unteer, 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 Commu-
nity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Sea-
side. 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.
Astoria Alzheimer’s & Other
Dementia Family Support Group
— 2 to 3:30 p.m., first-floor confer-
ence room, Clatsop Care Center,
646 16th St. Open to all family
members of people with demen-
tias. For information, call Rosetta
Hurley at 503-325-0313, ext. 222,
or email support@clatsopcare.org
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.
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.
TUESDAY
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
information, call Jack McBride at
360-665-2721.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m.,
Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225
Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested
donation of $3 for those older than
60; $6.75 for those younger than
60. For information, call Michelle
Lewis 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 Char-
lene 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.,
Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Ex-
change 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 be-
come discouraged with, or stop
breastfeeding because they can-
not afford a nursing bra. A $5 dona-
tion is requested, but not required.
For best fit, come for a fitting two
weeks after giving birth. Sizes sub-
ject to availability. For information,
call 503-338-7581.
Warrenton Caregiver Sup-
port Group — 1:30 to 3 p.m., 2002
S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warrenton.
Support, information and resources
for caregivers. For information, call
Grace Bruseth at 503-738-6412.
ENERGY
SAVINGS
ARE IN YOUR
FUTURE
Workshop offered for caregivers
of local dementia patients
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Picnic takes place in front of the church.
All are welcome.
For information, call 503-325-1761.
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