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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2017 Bell ringers needed for Salvation Army fundraiser The Daily Astorian WARRENTON — Today is the start of the Lower Columbia Power Squad- ron bell ringing for the Sal- vation Army at Fred Meyer in Warrenton, for the 2017 Christmas Season. This is the 14th year that the local boat- ing organization has been involved in this project. Over the years, the donations have increased from $5,000 to $12,000 in 2015, and $16,000 in 2016. All bell ringers are volun- teers, and more volunteers are needed. Bell ringing hours are from noon to 5 p.m. every day that volunteers are avail- able; shifts are usually only two hours. All donations col- lected are banked locally, and only used in Clatsop County. To volunteer, call Ronald Collman at 503-861-1368 or 503-440-1097. Reader’s theater brings in bucks for AAUW scholarships WEDDING Schacher — Johnston Ashley Schacher of Gear- hart, daughter of Michael and Melissa Schacher of Gearhart, exchanged wed- ding vows with Spencer Johnston of Astoria at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in the barn at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds in Asto- ria. The groom is the son of Brad Johnston of Redmond and Cindi Ariss of South Bend, Washington. Rev. Dan Dunn, a close family friend, performed the ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride’s sis- ter, Megan Schacher, and Megan’s friend, Rowan Fay, played the flute before the ceremony. Maid of honor was Megan Sparks of Astoria. Bridesmaids were Josephine Lyons of Harwood, Mary- land, and Jaysea Williams, Elizabeth Roe, Morgan Pos- tlewait and Victoria Kee, all of Astoria. Best Man was Nich- olas Ketcham of Asto- ria. Groomsman was Tyler Johnston of Warrenton, the groom’s brother. Ushers were Aimee Schacher, sister of the bride, and her fiancé, Nick Agalzoff. Flower girls were Adele and Hannah Rogers of Ham- mond. Ring bearers were Brendan and William Rog- ers of Hammond. Adele is 5 years old; Hannah, Brendan and William are 2½-year-old triplets. The bride is a 2016 grad- uate of Astoria High School. She received an associate’s degree from Clatsop Com- munity College in 2017, and is a student at Western Ore- gon University, pursuing a degree in psychology. American Association of University Women The American Association of University Women of Astoria’s annual Readers’ Dessert Theatre Scholarship Benefit, a production of “The Porch,” by Jack Neary, generated over $3,000. AAUW’s sponsors covered the costs of production, so all of the money from the approximately 200 tickets sold is available for scholarships. Ashley and Spencer Johnston The groom graduated from Astoria High School in 2015. He also received an associate’s degree from CCC in 2017, and is pursu- ing a degree in paramedi- cine at Chemeketa Commu- nity College in Salem. He is employed by CAB Con- struction in Mount Angel. A reception was held in the Exhibit Hall at the Clat- sop County Fairgrounds. The bride’s father cooked barbe- cued brisket and chicken for almost 300 people. Flow- ers were provided by Little Island Flowers in Cathlamet, Washington. The photogra- pher was the bride’s great- aunt, Kay Schacher, the wed- ding planner was the bride’s aunt, Shana Schacher, and the video was done by the maid of honor’s brother, Ethan Sparks. The DJ was Robby Morrissey, a cousin of the bride’s father. The couple honeymooned by taking their restored 1965 Aristocrat trailer, “Otis,” around Oregon for two weeks. They now reside in Monmouth. RELIGION BRIEFS Pacific Unitarian Universalist The Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fel- lowship holds a service at 11 a.m. Sun- day at the Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. Rev. Kit Ketcham speaks about “Exploring the Mystery,” a sequel to her Nov. 12 sermon, “The Evolution of Spiri- tual Experience.” Religious education for the children is available each week following the “Moment with the Children” near the beginning of the service. For information, call 503-325-5225, email pacuuf@gmail.com or go to www. pacuuf.org Common Ground Interspiritual 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 11th Street build- ing entrance. This morning gathering is not defined by any particular belief sys- tem, and is intended for the “spiritual but not religious,” as well as those who draw from more than one faith tradition. For information, go to http://cgifellowship. org 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 information, go to https://lowercolumbiaquakers.org First Lutheran First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St., holds a Food Pantry Sunday along with the worship services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday School is at 8:45 a.m., and the Adult Forum meets at 9:45 a.m. The regularly scheduled activities con- tinue Monday, with Sea Scouts at 5:30 p.m. On Tuesday, TOPS meets at 5:30 p.m., and Pure Life Alliance meets at 5:45 p.m. The Gather Bible Study, with a brown bag lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Wednes- day. Bible Study is at 6 p.m., followed by choir practice at 7 p.m. For information, call 503-325-6252, email flcastoria@gmail.com or go to www.astoriafirstlutheran.com First Presbyterian The First Presbyterian Church of Asto- ria, 1103 Grand Ave., meets at 10 a.m. Sunday. Rev. Dave Kinman’s sermon topic is “Perspective Check.” A weekly session of Guided Medita- tion is offered at 7 p.m. every Thursday night in the Marcotte Room (behind the sanctuary), led by Sumedha Murdock. Those new to meditation are offered an instructional session at 6:30 p.m. Openings are available for vendors wishing to be a part of the Holiday Fair on Dec. 9 in the Fellowship Hall on the corner of 11th Street and Grand Avenue. The artisans’ fair features local ven- dors offering arts and crafts. Contact the church office at 503-325- 1702 to reserve a spot as a vendor. Plans are being made for a Christmas Eve service, “Lessons and Carols,” at 7 p.m. Dec. 24. The audience is involved with the presentation, as a carol is sung after each paragraph of the Christ- mas story is read. The singing closes with “Silent Night” performed by can- dlelight. The church also holds its reg- ular 10 a.m. service on Christmas Eve morning. For information, call 503-325- 1702, email pastorbill@fpcastoria.org or go to www.fpcastoria.org Grace Episcopal This Sunday is Hunger Awareness Sunday at Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., with an ingathering for the church’s food pantry at both the 8 and 10 a.m. services. Especially needed are soaps of all kinds. The Fourth Sunday Community Din- ner is held at 4 p.m. Those wishing to help should come at 3 p.m. to set up or at 4:30 p.m. to clean up. For information, call 503-325-4691 or go to www.graceastoria.org COMMUNITY NOTES Continued from Page 1B 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. Diabetes Class — 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Providence Seaside Hospital, Education Room A, 725 S. Wahanna Road, Seaside. Free help managing diabetes from cer- tified diabetes educators. Topic is: “Diabetes and Holiday Feasts.” 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 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. 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 Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590. 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. Authentic Spiritual Conver- sations — 7 to 8:30 p.m., Activi- ty Center, first floor, CMH-OHSU Knight Cancer Collaborative, 1905 Exchange St. Open dialogue about spiritual issues. Group supports participants in sharing their own understanding and putting their spiritual values into practice. All faiths, including “spiritual but not religious” welcome. For informa- tion, email info@cgifellowship.org or call 916-307-9790. WEDNESDAY Warrenton Sunrise Rotary Club — 7 a.m., Dooger’s Seafood & Grill, Youngs Bay Plaza, 103 S. U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton. For information, call 503-325-4030. 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 Re- lationship 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 flags. Open group for females and those who identi- fy as female, and for anyone in an abusive relationship, 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 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. 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. Blood Pressure Checks — noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Cen- ter, 1111 Exchange St. For informa- tion, call 503-325-3231. 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. Mahjong for Experienced Players — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Se- nior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Beginner Line Dancing for Seniors — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. THURSDAY (THANKSGIVING) Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. 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 infor- mation, call Michelle Lewis at 503- 861-4200. 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. 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. Seaside Rotary Club — noon, Outlet Mall, 1111 N. Roosevelt Drive, No. 206, Seaside. Lunch costs $15. All are welcome. For information, go to http://seasidero- tary.com 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. Survivors Circle — noon to 1 p.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St. Trauma Recovery and Em- powerment Model Peer Support Group for survivors of intimate partner and sexual assault. Held in a safe confidential place to explore the causes, effects and methods of healing from trauma; emphasis is on empowering sur- vivors. For information, contact Shannon Symonds at 503-325- 3426 ext. 106. 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., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Ex- change St. Anyone may play if they have a partner; to request a bridge partner, call 503-325-0029. Bingo — 7 p.m., Wickiup Senior Center, 92650 Svensen Market Road. For information call Mark Tischer at 503-458-6482. Trivia — 6:30 p.m., Uptown Cafe, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton. Teams of up to four players. Three $2 games, winners take each pot. Rolling jackpot builds from week to week if no one answers jackpot question. For in- formation, call 503-861-5639. Jam Session — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Open to the public. For information, call 503-325- 3231. FRIDAY Warrenton Senior Lunch Program — noon, Warrenton American Association of Univer- sity Women weekly low-impact group walk, followed by coffee and fellowship. For information, call 503-738-7751. AAUW Walking Group — 9:30 a.m. Seaside Branch of Community Skate Night — 5 to 9 p.m., Astoria Armory, 1650 Exchange St. Admission $3. Lim- ited roller skate rentals available for $3; roller blades available. For information, call 503-791-6064 or go to www.astoriaarmory.com OTHER Make a Wish Donations — Sears Hometown Store, 1152 Ma- rine Drive, is accepting donations for Make a Wish through Dec. 31. No purchase required; 100 per- cent of the donations go to Make a Wish. Quilting Project Needs Fab- ric — Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Seaside needs polyes- ter/cotton fabric, 1/2 yard or larg- er, for a quilting project. A group meets weekly on Thursdays to complete quilts to send within the U.S. and around the world to provide warmth, and often shelter, to those in need. To donate, call Claudia Kulland at 503-738-5895.
