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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017 RELIGION BRIEFS Calvary Episcopal Patrick Webb/EO Media Group Petty Officer Jami Gardner, left, receives a certificate from Dick Wallace, Washington American Legion Area 10 commander, Oct. 25, after being named Enlisted Per- son of the Year at the 30th annual Derald D. Robertson Safety Awards, organized by American Legion Post No. 48 of Ilwaco, Wash . Coast Guard pair honored for service By PATRICK WEBB The Daily Astorian ILWACO, Wash. — A Coast Guard member whose job is to fi nd housing for per- sonnel and families moving to Sector Columbia River has been honored for her work. Petty Offi cer Jami Gard- ner was honored Oct. 25 as Enlisted Person of the Year at the 30th annual Der- ald D. Robertson Safety Awards organized by Amer- ican Legion Post No. 48 of Ilwaco, Washington. Gardner works in the sector’s Logis- tics Department-Housing Division. Command Master Chief Karl G. Keyes, who nominated her for recog- nition, said Gardner is out- standing in her job, while additionally working on morale, and organizing pic- nics and family events. “Permanent changes of station orders are stressful on Coast Guard members and their families, and fi nd- ing housing is always pri- mary concern for these fam- ilies,” Keyes said. “Petty Offi cer Gardner’s profes- sionalism and genuine con- cern for her shipmates’ well being greatly reduces this stress.” Boatswain First Class Todd M. Ghormley was named Cape Disappointment Enlisted Person of the Year. The award was accepted by his wife, Kara. Todd Ghorm- ley was commended by his commanding offi cer, Lt. Cmdr. Thomas M. Condit, for his “outstanding motiva- tion, drive and positive atti- tude” at Cape Disappoint- ment, the largest Surf and Level 1 Ports, Waterways, Coastal Security unit in the Coast Guard. “As the unit’s training petty offi cer, he was directly responsible for the training of over 80 qualifi cations, including motor lifeboat cox- swains, crew members, engi- neers and watch standers to successfully operate on one of the world’s most hazard- ous river bars,” Condit said. He noted that as well as coordinating a multi-agency mass casualty exercise that strengthened partner- ships in the rescue commu- nity, Ghormley helped save the three-person crew of the Ironclad, a fi shing vessel that was taking on water in 10-foot seas, and towed it to Ilwaco. Seaside Elks host fundraising dinner and music on Saturday The Daily Astorian SEASIDE — The Seaside Elks Lodge, 324 Avenue A in Seaside, is offering a rib din- ner, live music, a 50/50 Raf- fl e and a silent auction Sat- urday as a fundraiser to help feed hungry families. The the doors open at 5 p.m., and the community is encouraged and invited to attend. Tick- ets cost $15 each, or $12 and fi ve cans of food; tickets are available in advance at the lodge or by calling the lodge at 503-738-6651. Funds raised will be used to purchase items for the Holiday Helpers Thanks- giving Food Boxes. Seaside Elks hopes to feed 125 fam- ilies during the holidays. The food boxes include tur- key, eggs, milk and fresh produce as well as items such as toothpaste, paper towels, soap and other fam- ily essentials. Donations of food or cash are also welcome. For information, call the lodge or email seasideelks@ yahoo.com SEASIDE — Calvary Episcopal Church, 503 N. Holladay Drive, is holding its annual Holiday Bazaar from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 10, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 11. Friday evening, dessert and beverages are available. On Sat- urday, lunch can be purchased from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., fea- turing shrimp chowder or hearty soup with bread, hot dogs and a variety of pies and beverages. For sale at the event are homemade baked goods and candy, cookies, breads, fudge, fruit cakes, soup mixes, jam, gour- met and kitchen items, new home decor for holi- day entertaining and gift giving, gift bags, stained glass pieces, vintage lin- ens, and a “gently used” table. Raffl e tickets are $1 each, or six for $5, for a Christmas wall hanging created by Judy Woodmansee of Seaside and Judy Carder of Gearhart. The win- ner need not be present for the drawing. Community support of the bazaar enables donations to numerous charities in Clatsop County, in addition to special church projects. For information, call 503-738-5773. First Lutheran All Saints Sunday at First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd Street in Astoria, begins at 8:30 a.m. with a worship ser- vice. Sunday School is at 8:45 a.m., the Adult Forum is at 9:45 a.m. and another wor- ship service is at 11 a.m. The Orchid Society meets at 2 p.m. On Monday, the Sea Scouts meet at 5:30 p.m. TOPS meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday; Pure Life Alliance meets at 5:45 p.m. A new Bible study gather- ing, led by Rev. Steve Kein- berger begins Wednesday. Bible Study is also offered at 6 p.m. and Senior Choir practice is held at 7 p.m. On Thursday, the VASA Astor Lodge Monthly Meeting is at 7 p.m. For information, call the church at 503-325- 6252 or go to www.astori- afi rstlutheran.com Grace Episcopal All Saints’ Sunday is cele- brated at both the 8 and 10 a.m. services Sunday at Grace Epis- copal Church, 1545 Frank- lin Ave. A baptism takes place during the 10 a.m. service. The Labyrinth is available for walking from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. A labyrinth introduc- tion is offered at 3 p.m., upon request. It takes an average of 30 minutes to complete the walk. The annual Grace Holiday Bazaar is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11, and fea- tures original art by local art- ists, as well as vintage and holiday treasures, plants and cookbooks. Soup and baked goods are also available. For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or go to www.graceastoria.org Astoria First Assembly of God Royal Rangers Boys and M-pact Girls clubs are extending registration for the day in the Wesley Room at the Astoria First United Method- ist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. Use the 11th Street building entrance. This morning gather- ing is not defi ned by any particu- lar belief system, and is intended for the “spiritual but not reli- gious,” as well as those who draw from more than one faith tradition. For information, go to http://cgifellowship.org Calvary Episcopal Church’s Holiday Bazaar Nov. 10 and 11 features food, baked goods, handmade items and more. 2017-18 year through Sun- day at Astoria First Assem- bly of God, 1775 Seventh St. The clubs meet from 4 to 5:30 p.m. every Sunday, starting Sunday, and running though the end of May. The Ranger program helps teach boys outdoor activi- ties such as camping, boating, knot tying, lashing and values for everyday living from scrip- ture. The girls have crafts, dis- cussions and interaction with others their own age, cou- pled with stories and examples from the Bible. For information, call 503-325-7331. Pacifi c Unitarian Universalist The Pacifi c Unitarian Uni- versalist Fellowship (PUUF) holds a service at 11 a.m. Sun- day at the Performing Arts Cen- ter, 588 16th St. The service topic is, “This I Believe.” Three PUUF members share the evo- lution of their belief system. Peggy Coreson is the lay leader. Religious education for the chil- dren is available each week fol- lowing the “Moment with the Children” near the beginning of the service. At about 12:30 p.m., after the opportunity to socialize downstairs, Becky Thormalen leads a discussion, “Educa- tion: Why Are Iceland’s Public Schools No. 1 in the world?” The public is invited to the service, the social hour and the discussion afterwards. For information, go to www.pacuuf. org, email pacuuf@gmail.com, or call 503 325 5225. Common Ground Interspiritual A Celebration of Spirit, sponsored by Common Ground Interspiritual Fellowship, meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sun- St. Catherine Episcopal NEHALEM — St. Cath- erine Episcopal Church, 36335 U.S. Highway 101 in Nehalem, holds a Labyrinth walk from 3 to 5 p.m. Sun- day, and the fi rst Sunday of every month. All are wel- come. For information, go to www.saintcatherineoregon- coast.org Community HU sing SEASIDE — A Seaside Community Eckankar HU Sing takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway. Regardless of one’s beliefs or religion, any- one can sing HU (pronounced hue), an ancient name for God; it is for the spiritual upliftment of those who come, and is not directed to any other purpose. For information, call Seann Valen at 503-717-5485, email axcess49@gmail.com or go to www.eckankar.org Religious Society of Friends ILWACO, Washington — The Lower Columbia Quak- ers, also known as the Reli- gious 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 information, go to https:// lowercolumbiaquakers.org Cannon Beach Community CANNON BEACH — Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E. Washington St., holds an Evensong ser- vice at 6 p.m. the fi rst and third Sunday of the month. All are welcome. Evensong features Wes Warhmund (guitar, fl ute and clarinet) and meditative songs, Psalms, readings, can- dlelight and time for quiet refl ection. For information, call the church at 503-436-1222. Peace Lutheran The Columbia Coast Cluster of Churches, Evan- gelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Oregon Synod, holds a day of cele- bration Saturday in honor of the 500th Anniversary of the Reforma- tion (1517-2017) at Peace Lutheran Church, 565 12th St. The celebra- tion begins with an ecumenical wor- ship service at 2 p.m., with Bishop David Brauer-Rieke as guest preacher, followed by break- out sessions at 3:20 p.m. on Music and Art of the Refor- mation. Guest pre- senters are Kristin Shauck, art instructor at Clatsop Commu- nity College, and Vin- cent Jones-Centeno, music director of Cascadia Concert Opera and organist at Grace Episcopal Church in Astoria. There are activities for families with children begin- ning at 3:40 p.m. At 5 p.m., a Schnitzel Dinner is offered in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $10 per person or $25 per family. Sign up for the din- ner at church, or purchase a ticket in advance. For infor- mation, email fl castoria@ gmail.com St. Brendan the Navigator Orthodox Vespers begins at 5 p.m. Saturday at the home of Ser- aphim and Jacinta Waidelich, 2875 Mill Pond Lane in Asto- ria. Kevin Lien, assistant pas- tor at Annunciation Orthodox Church in Milwaukie, leads the service. A social gathering follows. On Sunday, Orthos/Matins begin at 8:30 a.m., and Lit- urgy starts at 10 a.m., at St. Francis de Sales Mission, 867 Fifth St. in Hammond, also led by Kevin Lien. For directions, call Steve Sollars at 503-298-3453. Pioneer Presbyterian WARRENTON — Pio- neer Presbyterian Church, 33324 Patriot Way in War- renton, presents local tenor Phil Keim at 10 a.m. Sunday. Keim is singing selections by Felix Mendelssohn and Jean Baptiste Lully, and is accom- panied by composer and vio- linist Kim Angelis. Dwight Caswell’s sermon asks the question, “How Long are Your Tassels?” There is time to meet the musicians at the fellowship hour following the service. For Information call 503-883-3097. SENIOR NOTES Astoria Alzheimer’s & Other Dementia Family Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m. third Monday, Clat- sop Care Center, 646 16th St., fi rst fl oor conference room. Open to all family members of people with de- mentias. For information, call Roset- ta Hurley at 503-325-0313, ext. 216, or email support@clatsopcare.org Clatsop Community Action — 503-325-1400. Respite care services, low-income energy assis- tance, emergency food assistance, housing information, emergency personal care items. Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m. weekdays, 1111 Ex- change St., Astoria Senior Center. Cost is $6. For information, or to have a meal delivered, call 503- 325-9693. Exploring New Concepts of Retirement Education (ENCORE) — 503-338-2408. Provides a wide assortment of educational experi- ences for individuals older than 50. Elder Friendship Line — 800- 971-0016. Available from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; crisis calls taken 24/7. Food Pantries — 503-325- 1400. Clatsop Community Action serves six food pantries in Clatsop County through the Oregon Food Bank Network. Call for area loca- tions and hours. Grief Support Group, Sea- side — 2 to 4 p.m. fi rst Thursday, Bob Chisholm Community Center, Meeting Room 1, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. For information, call Lower Columbia Hospice at 503- 338-6230. Lifespan Respite — 503-325- 1400. Provides information, refer- ral, training and paid respite for family caregivers. Northwest Oregon Housing Authority — 503-861-0119. Rent assistance based on income. NorthWest Senior and Disabil- ity Services — 503-861-4202 or 800-442-8614. Medicaid services, food stamps, information and assis- tance, family caregiver support ser- vices, Medicare choice assistance, home delivered meals, senior meal sites and senior peer counseling. Oregon Law Center — 877- 296-4076. Provides free services in civil cases to low income people. Partners with Clatsop Community Action (CCA), Community Action Resource Enterprises Inc. (CARE), and the Bob Chisholm Community Center to provide in-person clinics in Astoria, Tillamook and Seaside each month. Partners for Seniors — 503- 717-7174. Serves South Clatsop County seniors with volunteer vis- its, transportation, light housekeep- ing, yard work, minor home repairs, daily phone calls. Senior Center, Seaside — Bob Chisholm Community and Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside, 503-738-7393. Senior Center, Warrenton — Warrenton Community and Senior Center, 170 S.W. Third St, Warren- ton, 503-861-3502 Mondays and Thursdays. Veteran Benefi ts — 800-827- 1000. 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