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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 RELIGION BRIEFS Pacifi c Unitarian Universalist St. Mary, Star of the Sea The Pacifi c Unitarian Uni- versalist (UU) Fellowship holds a service at 11 a.m. Sun- day at the Performing Arts Cen- ter, 588 16th St. Rev. Kit Ket- cham, Nancy Cook and David Ambrose share their UU Jour- neys. Religious education for the children is available each week following the “Moment with the Children” near the beginning of the service. The public is welcome to attend the service and the social hour that follows. For information, call 503- 325-5225 or go to www.pac- uuf.org St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church holds a rum- mage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday , and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, in the Star of the Sea School audito- rium, 1411 Grand Ave. Drop off time for items is after 10 a.m. today. For questions about donating items, call 503-325-4062. Pioneer Presbyterian WARRENTON — A Fundraiser for Hurricane Relief, presented by the Con- sort of All Sorts and Pioneer Presbyterian Church, takes place at 1 p.m. Sunday at the church, 3324 Patriot Way in Warrenton. The concert is free, and all donations will be contributed to hurricane relief. Consort of All Sorts con- sists of Hannelore Morgan (recorder), Jan Faber (violin and viola), Phyllis Taylor (cello and second violin) and Liam Car- son, bassoon. The group will is playing quartets, trios and 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 infor- mation, go to https://lowerco- lumbiaquakers.org Learn about AAUW and the arts at Tuesday meeting The Daily Astorian The Astoria chapter of the American Association of Uni- versity Women invites the public to attend its fi rst 2017- 18 meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tues- day at the Astoria Senior Cen- ter, 1111 Exchange St. The program is “At the Center: AAUW and the Arts.” Attendees get an overview of the Senior Center activi- ties, and Carol Newman and Allison Tigard from the Arts Council of Clatsop County give a short presentation on the economic contribution of Arts and Culture in Clatsop County. AAUW Astoria leadership shares the year’s themed pro- grams, “Our Women, Are/ Our Leaders”; four members briefl y talk about the coming year’s involvement in Women Interested in Going to School (WINGS), scholarships, forums and education. Refreshments will be served. The invitation is out for people who might be interested in joining the Astoria branch of AAUW, a national organiza- tion whose mission is “advanc- ing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.” For information, call Pamela Alegria at 503-325-8024. Celebrate Recovery Rally & Fun Run/Walk is Saturday at AHS The Daily Astorian Jordan’s Hope for Recov- ery holds its fi rst Recovery Rally & Fun Run/Walk at the Astoria High School (AHS) track on Saturday . Registra- tion and check-in are at 9 a.m.; the one-hour run/walk is at 10 a.m. Registration is $10, and includes a T-shirt (for adults only), wristband, lunch and one raffl e ticket. Children 10 and under can run/walk for free, but must be registered. Lunch is at 11 a.m., and music and speakers are from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mayor Arline LaMear speaks, and there are Alcoholics Anon- ymous and Narcotics Anon- ymous speaker panels and an open mic. Music is by Brownsmead Flats, Jeremy and the AHS Band. Activi- ties for children are provided by AHS students. Jordan’s Hope for Recov- ery is an Astoria-based orga- nization that connects people to resources to help individ- uals and their families strug- gling with addiction and alcoholism. For informa- tion, or to preregister for the run/walk, go to http://jordan shope.org/ 2017funrun Transit district seeks advisory committee applicants The Daily Astorian The Sunset Empire Trans- portation District Board of Commissioners is seek- ing two volunteer applicants from Clatsop County who would like to serve on the Senior and Disabled Trans- portation Advisory Commit- tee, which advises the board on issues involving the dis- trict’s transportation plans, grants, policies and pro- grams, with a special empha- sis on access for seniors and disabled riders. crackers especially needed. There is a reception from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sun- day for the new art work hang- ing in the Parish Hall featur- ing “sublimated photographs” by Genie Cary. The exhibit can be viewed mornings through October. 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 503- 325-4691 or go to www.gra- ceastoria.org The committee has six community members appointed by the SETD Board. Terms of offi ce are one or two years, and begin in July and go through June 30. Applications are available at the Astoria Transit Center, 900 Marine Drive, or at www. ridethebus.org. For informa- tion, or to receive an appli- cation by mail, call Mary Parker at 503-861-5370 or email mary@ridethebus.org. The deadline to return appli- cations to the Astoria Transit Center is Oct. 10. Bethany Free Lutheran lin Ave., with an ingathering at both the 8 and 10 a.m. ser- vices for the Hunger Min- istries at the church. Both monetary and nonperishable food items are requested, with can openers, bread and Bethany Free Lutheran Church, 451 34th St., holds a potluck at 6 p.m. Sunday, fol- lowed at about 7 p.m. by Craig Johnson, the pastor, sharing photos from his July tour of Germany, visiting places sig- nifi cant in the history of the Protestant Reformation and the life of Martin Luther. The public is welcome. For information, call 503-325-2925. 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. Mahjong for Experienced Players — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Se- nior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. 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. Beginner Line Dancing for Seniors — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Submitted Photo Consort of All Sorts performs at a hurricane relief fundraiser Sunday in Warrenton. duets in a mix of music peri- ods. Included in the program are works by Corelli, Telemann, Shostakovich, as well as Finn- ish folk music and music by the early Irish harper and composer, Turlough O’Carolan. For information, 503-861-2421. call Grace Episcopal Sunday is Hunger Aware- ness Sunday at Grace Epis- copal Church, 1545 Frank- MORE COMMUNITY NOTES Continued from Page 1B Astoria Rotary Club — noon, second fl oor 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 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. Diabetes Class — 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital, Education Room A, 725 S. Wahan- na Road, Seaside. Topic: “Diabetes Preparedness.” Free help manag- ing diabetes from certifi ed diabetes educators. All are welcome. For information, go to www.providence. org/diabetes or call 503-717-7301. 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. TUESDAY Stewardship Quilting Group — 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. All are welcome. Donations of material always appreciat- ed. For information, call Janet Kemp at 503-325-4268. 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 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. 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. WEDNESDAY 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 fl ags. 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 Blood Pressure Checks — noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Cen- ter, 1111 Exchange St. For informa- tion, call 503-325-3231. International Longshore and Warehouse Union Pensioners — noon luncheon, 1 p.m. meeting, Local No. 50 Longshore Hall, 491 Industry St. Warrenton Kiwanis Club — 1 p.m., Dooger’s Seafood and Grill, 103 U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton. For information, call Darlene War- ren at 503-861-2672. 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. Fat Quarter Quilters — 5:30 to 8 p.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St. Not limited to quilts. For informa- tion, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298- 3177 or go to http://homespunquilt. com Warrenton Sunrise Rotary Club — 6 p.m., Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton. For information, call 503-325-4030. THURSDAY Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. Alzheimer’s Support Group — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nehalem Bay House, 35385 Tohl Ave., Nehalem. Free lunch provided. For informa- tion, call 503-368-6445. 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. Do Nothing Club — 10 a.m. to noon, 24002 U St., Ocean Park, Wash. 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 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. Please join us with congratulations for Ken & DeLores Richards as we celebrate their 61 years of sweet love, faith, joy and happiness on FREE In-home Consultation | FREE Cordless September 24, 2017 They lovingly raised four kids, and now have seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. 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