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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017 Centennial Committee formed for Angora Hiking Club COMMUNITY NOTES Continued from Page 1B Scandinavian Workshop — 10 a.m., First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. Needlework, hardanger, knitting, crocheting, embroidery and quilting. All are welcome. For information, call 503-325-1364 or 503-325-7960. Submitted Photo The Angora Hiking Club, part of the Federation of West- ern Outdoors Clubs, will be 100 years old on July 4, 2020. Pictured, from left, members of the Centennial Committee, Bob Westerberg, Marlene Colendich, Ellen Raabe, Kathleen Hudson, Phuong Van Horn, Cecilia and Doug Balcomb. Not pictured are Arline LaMear and John Markham. For information, go to http://an- gorahikingclub.org. Anyone with Angora Hiking Club memorabilia from the last 90 years is asked to contact Bob Westerberg, a member for over 60 years, at 503- 325-4315. Scrap Hunger event collects food for those in need The Daily Astorian WARRENTON — The 11th annual Scrap Hunger scrapbooking, crafting and card-making event takes place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Warren- ton Grade School, 820 S.W. Cedar Ave. The theme of the day is, “Let’s Help Feed Those in Need.” The admission “fee” is eight nonperishable food items, which will give the person entering three tick- ets for a chance to win prizes donated by local busi- nesses. In support of Toys for Tots, two raffle tick- ets will be given for every unwrapped toy brought in. Every three additional food items brought in is good for another raffle ticket. For those not bringing food items, the cost to enter is $5. All food and cash will be given to the Warrenton Fire Department for its food dis- tribution program to those in need this winter. The non- crafting community is wel- come, and encouraged to stop by and help by donat- ing nonperishable food items or cash. Those attend- ing should bring craft proj- ects and a soft pillow for comfort. The event will be filled with prize drawings, games, items for sale, make-and- takes and demonstrations by local artists, including Rod and Terry Dewey of Oregon Coast Designs. Making cards for the Ronald McDonald House residents, so they can write home, is also planned. Used or new leftover scraps or craft items are also being collected at the event for the Ronald McDonald House craft area. Those who have a craft- ing talent to share who would like to do a demonstration or make and take, or for ques- tions, call Brenda McKune at 503-861-8126 or email bren- damckune@live.com Mexican culture celebrated; program set to help families The Daily Astorian LONG BEACH, Wash. — Long Beach Peninsula residents and visitors are invited to attend a free, fam- ily-friendly program, pre- sented by the DoGoodnics, celebrating Hispanic cul- ture and assisting peninsula Hispanic families who have experienced detention or deportation by federal agents. The event is from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 20, at the Chautauqua Lodge, 304 14th Street N.W. in Long Beach. Invited speakers include Fernando Rodriguez, pres- ident of the Lower Colum- bia Hispanic Council Board of Directors; Erin Glenn, Spanish teacher at the Ocean Beach School District; Ann Reeves, American Civil Lib- Grace and Encouragement for Moms — 10 to 11:30 a.m., Crossroads Community Church, 40618 Old Highway 30, Svensen. GEMS group is a time for moms to relax and enjoy each others’ com- pany. Free childcare is provided. For information, call Rachael Bid- dlecome at 503-458-6103. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do- nation $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. 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 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. 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 dementias. For information, call Rosetta Hurley at 503-325-0313, ext. 222, or email support@clatsopcare.org 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 appreciated. For information, call Janet Kemp at 503-325-4268. 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. Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Sug- gested 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-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. 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 become discour- aged with, or stop breastfeeding because they cannot afford a nursing bra. A $5 donation is requested, but not required. For best fit, come for a fitting two weeks after giving birth. Sizes subject to availability. For infor- mation, call 503-338-7581. Warrenton Caregiver Support Group — 1:30 to 3 p.m., 2002 S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warrenton. Sup- port, information and resources for caregivers. For information, call Grace Bruseth at 503-738-6412. Line Dancing for Seniors — 3 to 4:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Not for beginners. For information, call 503-325-3231. Astoria Lions Club — noon, Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Prospective members welcome. For information, contact Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590. Lower Columbia Hospice Be- reavement Support Group — 4:30 to 6 p.m., Columbia Memorial Hos- pital Community Center, Chinook Conference Room, 2021 Marine Drive. Open to age 18 or older. For information, call 503-338-6230. Astoria Toastmasters — 6:30 p.m., Hotel Elliot conference room, 357 12th St. Visitors welcome. For informa- tion, go to www.toastmasters.org or call Christa Svensson at 206-790-2869. Astoria Kiwanis Club — noon, El Tapatio, 229 W. Marine Drive. For information, call Frank Spence at 503-325-2365 or Su- san Brooks at 503-791-3026. North Coast Chapter, ABATE of Oregon — 5:30 p.m., Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th Street. All are welcome. For information, call 503-791-7253. 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 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 Veteran Van Drivers — Volunteer drivers needed for the Disabled American Veterans van for one or more trips per month. The van leaves Astoria at 7 a.m. for the Portland Veterans Administration Hospital and returns in the early af- ternoon. To volunteer, contact Dick Lang, Astoria DAV van coordina- tor, at 503-298-8757 or dicklang@ charter.net. Drivers receive free breakfast and lunch vouchers for the hospital canteen on every trip. 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 Cannon Beach Academy — 3781 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach. Volunteers needed for breakfast or lunch preparation and cleanup, reading groups, math groups, lunch/recess duty and housekeeping. Shifts are 1.25 hours or longer. For information, call 503-298-5245. 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 three- hour shift per week. Pick up an application at 1315 S.E. 19th St., Warrenton. 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