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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2017 Pop Up Trailer art show opens this weekend in Seaview The Daily Astorian SEAVIEW, Wash. — The Pop Up Trailer Show art exhibit, in a vintage travel trailer turned into a per- manent art gallery, is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday at Sou’wester Lodge, 3728 J Place in Seaview. The exhibit is also open by request Mon- day through Thursday; stop in at the lodge front desk and Warrenton TOPS donates to food bank request to see it. The trailer is a 1960s Aloha made in Aloha. Now repaired and transformed into an art space, this gal- lery is part of the lodge’s Artist Residency Program and nonprofit organization, Sou’wester Arts. All artwork in this show is original work made by artists who have spent time at the Sou’wester through the Artist Residency Program. Gifts That Make a Difference by United Way on Saturday The Daily Astorian United Way of Clat- sop County presents Gifts That Make a Difference from noon to 4 p.m. Satur- day in the McTavish Room at the Liberty Theatre. The event features 31 nonprof- its, and all are welcome to meet like-minded peo- ple and open new doors of volunteer opportunities for themselves and their fam- ilies. Many organizations will also have items for sale that help support their agency’s mission, along with end-of-the-year giving opportunities. Music and refreshments are provided by the AWE (Astoria Women Executive) Group and the Thrivent Action Team. For informa- tion, contact Jennifer Holen at 503-325-1961 or uwccdi- rector@pacifier.com Coast Guard’s Walton crowned as Mrs. Clatsop County The Daily Astorian Lauren Walton has been selected to represent Asto- ria as Mrs. Clatsop County in the upcoming Mrs. Oregon America Pageant, the prelim- inary competition to the Mrs. America national pageant. She will compete with other Oregon women March 17 at the Performing Arts Center at West Linn High School. She will be judged in four areas by a panel of five judges: 25 percent in Beauty of Face; 25 percent in Poise and Personality; 25 percent in Fitness/Swimwear; and 25 percent in Evening Gown Presentation. Walton, who is an active duty chief petty officer in the Coast Guard, encour- ages other young women who have the desire to serve their county, and become a wife and mother, that they can do both. She is also the president of the Chief Petty Officer Association, Lower Columbia River, and the group leader of the Asto- ria Cloverbuds, a junior 4-H Warrenton TOPS The Warrenton chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly conducted a food drive and was able to donate food items as well as $120 to the Warrenton Food Bank. RELIGION BRIEFS Pacific Unitarian Universalist The Pacific Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship holds a service at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. Rev. Kit Ketcham’s topic is “Merry Christmas Through a UU Lens.” Religious education for children is avail- able each week following the “Moment with the Children” near the beginning of the service. After the service, the monthly potluck lunch is being held at the Masonic Tem- ple, 1572 Franklin Ave. For information, call 503-325-5225, email pacuuf@gmail.com or go to www. pacuuf.org Common Ground Interspiritual Lauren Walton program for children ages 5 to 8. “Astoria is such a fun community, filled with such great people,” Walton said, “I have enjoyed giving back to the community so much.” The winner in March will receive and all-expense paid trip to the National Mrs. America Competition, worth $3,000, and other cash and prizes worth over $10,000. For information, go to www.mrsoregon.net 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 building entrance. This morning gathering is not defined by any particular belief system, and is intended for the “spiritual but not religious,” as well as those who draw from more than one faith tradition. For informa- tion, go to http://cgifellowship.org Religious Society of Friends ILWACO, Washington — 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 Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church of Astoria, 1103 Grand Ave., is holding a Holiday Fair from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, in the Fellowship Hall, featuring local artisans offering arts and crafts, many suitable as holiday gifts. For information, call the church office at 503-325-1702. First Lutheran Church The annual Christmas Bazaar at First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St., is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and features crafts and homemade baked goods such as lefse, cookies and breads. Worship services are at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday; Sunday School is at 8:45 a.m. First Communion classes are at 9:45 a.m. Sunday and Dec. 17 in the Fireside Room. To attend, email pastor.flcastoria@ gmail.com On Monday, Sea Scouts meet 5:30 p.m., and the Hope House Parenting Class is at 6 p.m. The Stewardship Sewing meeting and quilt raffle are at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday; TOPS meets at 5:30 p.m., and Pure Life Alliance is at 5:45 p.m. Bible Study is held at 10 a.m. Wednes- day, Soup Supper is at 6:15 p.m., Mid- week Advent Worship is at 7 p.m. and choir practice is at 7:30 p.m. The VASA Astor Lodge monthly meet- ing is held at 7 p.m. Thursday For information, call the church at 503- 325-6252, email flcastoria@gmail.com or go to www.astoriafirstlutheran.com Bethany Free Lutheran The Sunday school students of Beth- any Free Lutheran Church, 451 34th St., are putting on a Christmas program at 5 p.m. Sunday. A dinner is served following the program. The pub- lic is welcome. For information, call 503-325-2925. Grace Episcopal Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Frank- lin Ave., celebrates the Second Sunday of Advent at both the 8 and 10 a.m. worship services on Sunday, when the second can- dle of the Advent wreath is lighted. The monthly Second Sunday Soup Supper is at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Parish Hall. Those willing to help should come at 3 p.m. to set up or 5 p.m. to help clean up. During Advent, Grace offers a Taizé Prayer & Song service at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 20. The service consists of sim- ple repeated chants, periods of silence, prayers individual and communal, and the lighting of candles. All are welcome. For information, call the church at 503- 325-4691 or go to www.graceastoria.org First Presbyterian The Holiday Fair at First Presbyterian Church of Astoria is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in Fellowship Hall, on the corner of 11th Street and Harrison Avenue. The event features local vendors offering arts and crafts. A few openings remain for vendors wishing to participate. Those who are interested should contact the church office at 503-325-1702. The Sunday service at the church, 1103 Grand Ave., is at 10 a.m. Rev. Bill Van Nostran offers his second advent sermon, “Getting Back to Basics.” Guided Meditation is offered every Thursday night in the Marcotte Room, led by Sumedha Murdock. Those new to meditation have an instructional session at 6:30 p.m.; meditation begins at 7 p.m. For information, email pastorbill@ fpcastoria.org or go to www.fpcastoria.org COMMUNITY NOTES seniors and $7 for those younger than 60. For information, or to vol- unteer, call 503-861-3502 Monday or Thursday. Mahjong for Experienced Players — 1 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. Astoria Rotary Club — noon, second floor of the Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Guests always welcome. For information, go to www.AstoriaRotary.org 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. Astoria High School Class of 1970 — 11 a.m., Koffee Klatch at Rod’s Bar and Grill, 45 N.E. Skipanon Drive, Warrenton. For in- formation, call ShawnAnn Hope at 503-791-1231. Parkinson’s Support Group — 1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church library, 565 12th St. For informa- tion, call 503-440-1970 or 503-440- 1985. Seaside Lions Club — 5 p.m., West Lake Restaurant & Lounge, 1480 S. Roosevelt Drive, Seaside. For information, call 503-738-7693. 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. Peninsula Quilt Guild — 1 p.m., Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place, Seaview, Washing- ton. Newcomers welcome. Bring nonperishable food donation. For information, call Janet King at 360- 665-3005. 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. 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. Clatsop County Rental Owners Association — 6 p.m., Golden Star Restaurant meeting room, 599 Bond Street. Dinner and a presentation. An expert from Investment Property Ex- change Services explains how 1031s work and how to navigate buying a property using the value of a previously owned property, all on a tax free basis. Members and nonmembers are all welcome. 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. Warrenton Senior Lunch Program — noon, Warrenton Community Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Suggested donation of $5 for EMERALD HEIGHTS APARTMENTS TUESDAY Tobacco Free Coalition of Clatsop County — 9 to 10:30 a.m., Clatsop County Health and Human Services, 820 Exchange St. Anyone interested in tobacco use prevention and education welcome. For information, call Steven Blakesley at 503-325- 8500 or Alissa Dorman at 503- 325-4321, ext. 5758. Astoria-Warrenton Dupli- cate Bridge Club — 12:30 to 4 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Anyone may play if they have a partner; to request a bridge partner, call 503-325- 0029. Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. Free 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. 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. Warrenton Alzheimer’s Support Group — 2 to 3:30 p.m., 2002 S.E. Chokeberry Ave., Warrenton. Support and in- formation about Alzheimer’s dis- ease. For information, call Grace Bruseth 503-738-6412. 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. WEDNESDAY 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. 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 Lions Club — noon, Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St. Prospective members welcome. For information, contact Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590. You are invited to the Annual Christmas WHITE ELEPHANT Party! 503-325-8221 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS S UNDAY , D ECEMBER 10 TH Starting at 4 PM until 8 PM Gifts valued at $10 or less Call us for more information ASK ABOUT NEWLY REMODELED APARTMENTS Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in- formation, call 503-325-3231. Blood Pressure Checks — noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Cen- ter, 1111 Exchange St. For informa- tion, call 503-325-3231. See NOTES, Page 4B NORTH COAST SYMPHONIC BAND Presents Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All S UNDAY D ECEMBER 17 • 2 PM Liberty Theater A DULTS : $ 20 U NDER 18: $ 5 GUEST VOCALISTS: Andy & Rachel Becker SPECIAL GUESTS: North Coast Chorale EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY All Rents Electricity · Garbage · Water Include: Warrenton Sunrise Rotary Club — 7 a.m., Dooger’s Sea- food & Grill, Youngs Bay Plaza, 103 S. U.S. Highway 101, War- renton. For information, call 503- 325-4030. & DOORS OPEN AT 1:15 PM CONCERT PRELUDE AT 1:30 PM Astoria Tuba Quartet 503.738.7763 • 2490 Hwy 101 N., Seaside Open at 11:00am • Closed Mondays 1203 Commercial Street • Astoria www.northcoastsymphonicband.org