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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017
Paintings to benefi t
Wildlife Center
RELIGION BRIEFS
Pacific Unitarian
Universalist
The Pacifi c Unitarian Uni-
versalist Fellowship holds a
service at 11 a.m. Sunday at
the Performing Arts Center,
588 16th St. Rev. Kit Ket-
cham’s topic is about hospi-
tality, “Come On Up to the
House.” Religious educa-
tion for the children is avail-
able following the “Moment
with the Children” near the
beginning of the service. The
monthly potluck follows the
service at the Masonic Tem-
ple, 1572 Franklin Ave.,
which is handicapped acces-
sible. The public is welcome
to attend the service and the
potluck.
Submitted Photo
Artist Reba Owen holds her annual fundraiser and Hal-
loween Show of watercolor paintings from 1 to 4 p.m.
Saturday at Romancing the Home, 3350 U.S. Highway
101 in Gearhart, during the Gearhart Art Walk. One of
her paintings is shown. All proceeds from sales of her
work during the show go to the Wildlife Center of the
North Coast.
Religious Society of
Friends
ILWACO, Wash. — The
Lower Columbia Quak-
ers, also known as the Reli-
gious Society of Friends,
meets at 3 p.m. Sunday in
the Ilwaco Community Cen-
ter, 158 First Ave. N. All are
welcome to visit and partici-
pate. For information, go to
https://lowercolumbiaquak-
ers.org
Time to register for next
Miss Clatsop County program
The Daily Astorian
Young women ages 13
to 24 who are interested
in becoming the next Miss
Clatsop County, Miss North
Coast, Miss Clatsop Coun-
ty’s Outstanding Teen or
Miss North Coast’s Out-
standing Teen are asked to go
to the “Miss Clatsop County
Scholarship Program” Face-
book page, or www.missclat-
sopcounty.org, to download
application, or call 503-
717-3501 and leave their
name and telephone num-
ber. Among other require-
ments, contestants must
reside, attend school or work
in Clatsop, Tillamook or
Columbia county. There is
no entry fee.
The program is a non-
profi t corporation estab-
lished solely to provide con-
testants with the opportunity
to enhance their professional
and education goals with the
assistance of monetary grants
and awards, and is an offi cial
preliminary competition for
the Miss Oregon Scholar-
ship Program, a part of the
Miss America Organization,
a scholarship provider for
women.
The Miss Clatsop compe-
tition is scheduled for Feb.
3 at the Seaside Convention
Center. Teen and Miss con-
testants are judged in inter-
view, talent, physical fi tness,
evening wear and on-stage
question. The deadline to
enter is Dec. 1. Winners
move on to the Miss Ore-
gon pageant in June, with the
possibility of moving to the
national competitions.
There is also a Princess
program, featuring mentor-
ing for young ladies ages 6
to 12, with an emphasis on
citizenship, leadership and
volunteerism. A $50 partic-
ipation fee is requested. At
a random drawing, one girl
becomes the offi cial princess
for the Miss Clatsop County
Scholarship Program for the
year, and is sponsored at the
Miss Oregon pageant, with
a possibility to move on to
Miss America’s Outstanding
Teen Program in Orlando,
Florida.
The Miss Clatsop County
Scholarship Program is run
solely by volunteers, and is
seeking individuals inter-
ested in starting a program
in Tillamook and Columbia
counties. For information,
contact Sandy Newman at
503-717-3501.
Crossroads
Community
SVENSEN — Cross-
roads Community Church, a
Friends Fellowship, at 40618
Old Highway 30, is holding
a Free Family Film Friday
at 6:45 p.m. Friday. Come
enjoy a fi lm and fellowship.
This event is always held the
second Friday of the month.
All are welcome. For infor-
mation, call Shawn Leonard,
pastor, at 503-949-5033.
On Sunday, Oct. 8,
1967, Astorians gathered
to observe the dedication
of the new Astor Library
& Veterans Memorial. The
Astoria Public Library, 450
10th St., marks the 50th
anniversary of the original
dedication with a free pub-
lic event from 2 to 4 p.m.
Sunday .
Mayor Arline LaMear
speaks at the celebration,
which includes historical
displays, activities for chil-
dren and cake. Guests have
the opportunity to tour the
library basement, which
houses materials encom-
passing over 100 years of
local history. The event also
kicks off the Astoria Library
Foundation’s campaign to
raise $3.5 million for the
renovation of the library.
For information about
library programs and ser-
vices, call 503-325-7323 or
email comments@astoriali-
brary.org
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OCTOBER 18 · 7 PM
MOVIE/PUBLIC TALK
(DR. STEVEN PHELPS)
FIRESIDE ON WORLD
CIVILIZATION
OCTOBER 15 · 4 PM
OCTOBER 19 · 7 PM
INTERFAITH MEETING
(DR. STEVEN PHELPS)
FIRESIDE ON MUSIC AND FAITH
OCTOBER 16 · 7 PM
BIRTH OF THE BAB
(ANNIVERSARY)
OCTOBER 17 · 7 PM
SPIRITUAL DEVOTIONS
RE: BAHA’U’LLAH
OCTOBER 18 · 1 PM
SPIRITUAL DEVOTIONS
First Lutheran
On Sunday, worship ser-
vices with Holy Communion
at First Lutheran Church,
725 33rd St., are held at 8:30
and 11 a.m. with Rev. Steve
Keinberger, the new pastor,
offi ciating. There is a coffee
hour after each service.
The art work in the
Friendship Room this month
is presented by Rev. John
Wecker, and is in honor of
the Reformation’s 500th
anniversary. His works were
inspired by Martin Luther’s
teachings and life experi-
ences, as explained in writ-
ing by each painting.
Sea Scouts meet at 5:30
St. Mary, Star of the
Sea
St. Mary, Star of the
Sea Catholic Church, 1465
Grand Ave., holds a Fatima
Prayer Service and Potluck
at 7 p.m. Oct. 13.
Coast Pregnancy Clinic
holds a benefi t dinner and
comedy night Oct. 14 at
The Loft at the Red Build-
ing, 20 Basin St. A reception
and exhibit are at 5:45 p.m.,
followed by dinner at 6:15
p.m. The speaker is Mike G.
Williams. All are welcome.
RSVP via email to info@
coastpregnancyclinic.org or
call 503-325-9111.
Saint Luke Productions
presents “Tolton: From Slave
to Priest,” a 90-minute about
the life and accomplishments
of Augustine Tolton, the
nation’s fi rst African Ameri-
can priest. The movie is suit-
able for middle school age
children and older. For infor-
mation about showings and
locations, go to www.stluke-
productions.com
Peace Lutheran
On Oct. 15, the wor-
ship time at Peace Lutheran
Church, 565 12th St.,
changes to 10:30 a.m., fol-
Grace Episcopal
On Sunday morning at
10 a.m., Grace Episcopal
Church, 1545 Franklin Ave.,
tolls its bells in mourning for
the victims of the shooting in
Las Vegas.
All animals and their
companions are invited to
the annual Blessing of Ani-
mals at Grace Episcopal at
2 p.m. Sunday. Critters of
all shapes, sizes and charac-
ter are welcome, including
stuffed animals. Blessings
are offered for both pets and
their companions, including
cases where the “owner” is
present, but has determined
it best not to bring their pet
due to health or anxiety of
the pet in group settings.
The monthly Second Sun-
day Soup-Supper meal will
be held at 4 p.m. Sunday
in the Parish Hall, free of
charge. Those willing to help
should come at 3 p.m. to set
up or 5 p.m. to help clean up.
Grace Church offers a
Taizé Prayer & Song service
at 7 p.m. Wednesday, with the
theme of peace. The service
consists of simple repeated
chants, periods of silence,
prayers individual and com-
munal, and the lighting of
candles. All are welcome.
For information, call the
church at 503-325-4691 or
go to www.graceastoria.org
Bethany Free
Lutheran
Bethany Free Lutheran
Church, 451 34th St., is
showing the movie “Luther”
at 6 p.m. Sunday as part of
Bethany’s month-long cel-
ebration of the 500th anni-
versary of the start of the
Protestant
Reformation.
The movie tells the story of
Martin Luther. The public
is invited to the free show-
ing. For information, call
503-325-2925.
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OCTOBER 15 · 12 PM
FIRESIDE ON
PROGRESSIVE REVELATION
A Celebration of Spirit,
sponsored by Common
Ground Interspiritual Fel-
lowship, meets from 9:30
to 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the
Wesley Room at the Asto-
ria First United Methodist
Church, 1076 Franklin Ave.
Use the 11ths Street build-
ing entrance. This morning
gathering is not defi ned by
any particular belief system,
and is intended for the “spir-
itual but not religious,” as
well as those who draw from
more than one faith tradition.
For information, go to http://
cgifellowship.org
First Baptist
First Baptist Church of
Astoria, 349 Seventh St., is
holding its annual basement
sale from noon to 6 p.m.
today and from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Saturday. Items for sale
include furniture, clothes,
kitchen items, books, mov-
ies and more. For informa-
tion, call the church offi ce at
503-325-1761.
lowed by fellowship in the
social room. For informa-
tion, call the church offi ce at
503-325-3871.
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Common Ground
Interspiritual
p.m. Monday, and Hope
House Parenting Class is at
6 p.m.
On Tuesday, TOPS meets
at 5:30 p.m., and Pure Life
Alliance is at 5:45 p.m.
The
Senior
Choir
rehearsal is at 7 p.m. Wednes-
day, and includes the special
music for the 500th anniver-
sary of the Reformation.
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Protestant Reformation anni-
versary celebration.
The event begins with a
worship service at 2 p.m.
with Bishop David Bau-
er-Rieke presiding. An offer-
ing designated for Hope
House in Astoria is being
taken during the service. At
3:20 p.m. there is a breakout
session about music and art
of the Reformation. Family
and children activities begin
at 3:40 p.m., and dinner is
at 5 p.m. The cost for din-
ner is $10 per person or $25
per family, and reservations
are required. Sign-up sheets
for the dinner are available at
local Lutheran churches.
First Lutheran
All
area
Lutheran
churches are joining together
to celebrate the anniversary
of the Protestant Reforma-
tion, ignited 500 years ago
by Martin Luther. A kick-off
event, a concert by organist
Paul Tegels, is held at 4 p.m.
Saturday at First Lutheran
Church, 725 33rd St. The
public is welcome. There is
no cost, but a free-will offer-
ing will be taken.
A native of The Nether-
lands, Tegels is an associ-
ate professor of music, and
serves as University Organ-
ist at Pacific Lutheran Uni-
versity in Tacoma, Wash-
ington. He has performed
extensively in solo and
ensemble concerts in the
U.S. Europe, Japan and New
Zealand.
Tegels received his doc-
tor of musical arts degree in
organ performance and peda-
gogy, and his master’s degree
in choral conducting, from
the University of Iowa. He
has received other degrees,
as well, and is the recipient
of a Fulbright Scholarship
from the Netherlands-Amer-
ica Commission for Educa-
tional Exchange.
A community “Reforma-
tion 500” event being held
Nov. 4 at Peace Lutheran
Church, 565 12th St., is the
conclusion to a monthlong
Celebrate Astoria Library’s
50th anniversary on Sunday
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Submitted Photo
Organist Paul Tegels performs at First Lutheran Church Saturday.
OCTOBER 20 · 6 PM
OCTOBER 21 · 6 PM
BIRTH OF BAHA’U’LLAH
(ANNIVERSARY)
MOVIE “BAHA’U’LLAH LIGHT OF
UNITY” PUBLIC TALK:
ACHIEVING PEACE (CHAD JONES)
OCTOBER 22 · 11 AM
PUBLIC TALK (CHAD JONES)
FOR INFORMATION ON LOCATIONS AND HOSTS FIND US AT:
FACEBOOK: fb.me/LightUnityClatsopCo
TWITTER: @lightunityclat
OR CALL LESLIE JORDAN @ 503-440-0807
ORGAN CONCERT
Saturday, October 7
First Lutheran Church, 725 3
performed by Paul Tegels
of Pacific Lutheran University
A free-will offering will be taken.
4:00 pm
et, Astoria