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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2017 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES RELIGION BRIEFS 4-H — Looking for 4-H lead- ers. For information, call Sandra Carlson at the Oregon State University Extension at 503-325- 8573. The Pacific Unitarian Uni- versalist Fellowship holds a ser- vice at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Per- forming Arts Center, 588 16th St. The service is devoted to Christ- mas carols. Barbara Bate accom- panies on the PAC concert grand piano. Chilren are welcome; there is a story and religious edu- cation class for them. Coffee and treats are served after the service. For information, call 503- 325-5225, email pacuuf@gmail. com, or go to pacuuf.org American Red Cross — Needs registration volunteers (donor ambassadors) in Clatsop County to provide customer ser- vice and enhance the blood donor experience. For information, call Angela Basurtto at 503-528-5430. Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association — 111 W. Marine Drive. Needs conductors/motor- men to operate trolley and narrate points of interest. One or more three-hour shifts per month. For information, call the 503-325-6311. Astoria Senior Center — 1111 Exchange St. To volunteer, call Larry Miller at 503-325-3231. 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 Veter- ans Administration Hospital and returns in the early afternoon. To volunteer, contact Dick Lang, As- toria DAV van coordinator, at 503- 298-8757 or dicklang@charter. net. Drivers receive free breakfast and lunch vouchers for the hospi- tal canteen on every trip. Astoria Warming Center — 1076 Franklin Ave. Winter overnight emergency shelter for homeless persons needs volunteers for three-hour shifts from evening through the night to help with welcoming guests, serving dinner, cleaning the kitch- en, monitoring the sleeping area overnight, and closing the shelter in the morning. Volunteers also needed for weekly litter patrols in the neighborhood. To volunteer, email astoriawarmingcenter@ gmail.com Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce — 111 W. Marine Drive. Volunteers needed at the chamber and for events. For information, call 503- 325-6311. Camp Kiwanilong — A large variety of volunteer opportunities are available. For information, call 503-861-2933 or go to campki- wanilong.org Pacific Unitarian Universalist 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 informa- tion, call 503-298-5245. Caring Adults Develop- ing Youth (CADY) Mentoring Program — 800 Exchange St., second floor. Needs mentors for youths ages 10 to 17 at risk of school failure. 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 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 Community Action Regional Food Bank — Volun- teers needed to help hand out fruits and vegetables at the week- ly produce pantries for two hours on Thursdays, from April to Octo- ber, in Seaside and Warrenton. Warehouse attendants are need- ed for food packing or processing, picking orders for agencies, light janitorial and housekeeping, or lawn and grounds maintenance. Three to four-hour shifts are avail- able Monday through Friday. To volunteer, call 503-861-3663. Clatsop County Public Works — 1101 Olney Ave. Adopt-A-Road volunteers needed to remove litter two times (minimum) per year for two years. Safety equipment and supplies provided. Volunteers must receive safety orientation. For infor- mation, call 503-325-8631. Community Emergency Response Team — CERT vol- unteers needed for community events and disaster response with local police, fire and emergency medical service agencies. Training includes fire safety, first aid, traffic and crowd control, communica- tions, damage survey, disaster planning and civic events within city limits. For information, contact CERT coordinator Kenny Hansen at khansen@astoria.or.us or leave a voicemail at 503-325-4411. WANTED Alder and Maple Saw Logs & Standing Timber Northwest Hardwoods • Longview, WA Contact: John Anderson • 360-269-2500 MICHAEL’S MUSIC 131 Sunset Blvd. Cannon Beach OR. 97110 503-436-1640 Port employees donate $1,000 to CCA First Lutheran Common Ground Interspiritual A Celebration of Spirit, spon- sored by Common Ground Inter- spiritual Fellowship, meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the Wesley Room at the Astoria 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 information, go to cgifellowship.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 lower- columbiaquakers.org First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church of Astoria, 1103 Grand Ave., presents “Lessons and Car- ols” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Christ- mas Eve. The audience is involved with the presenta- tion, as a carol is sung after the reading of each paragraph of the Christmas Story, clos- ing with “Silent Night” per- formed by candlelight. Music includes hand bells, a perfor- mance by Three Wise Women (Kim Angelis, Jennifer Good- enberger and Shelley Loring), and a solo by Phil Keim. Rev. Church, 1076 Franklin Ave., holds an intergenerational Christmas Eve Morning Ser- vice at 11 a.m. Sunday, with traditional Christmas music offerings including a young pianist solo, a violin and recorder duet, and a medley using organ, piano and clar- inet. There are also Christ- mas carols, an in-service craft table for children and refresh- ments after the service. For information, go to astoriamethodistchurch.org Edward Stratton/The Daily Astorian Clatsop Community Action received $1,000 from a fundraiser by Port of Astoria employees. From left, CCA Board Member Rickki Jo Parris, Port Executive Director Jim Knight, Port Commission President Frank Spence, CCA Executive Director Elaine Bruce and CCA Board President Jack Ficken. Bill Van Nostran’s sermon topic is “Jesus Christ is Com- ing to Town.” For information, call 503- 325-1702, email pastorbill@ fpcastoria.org or go to fpcas- toria.org First Lutheran Christmas Eve Services take place at 10 a.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. Sunday at First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. A Christmas Day worship ser- vice is at 10 a.m. Monday. For information, call the church at 503-325-6252, email flcastoria@gmail.com or go to astoriafirstlutheran.com Grace Episcopal Church Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., celebrated the end of Advet with a sin- gle 9 a.m. Holy Eucharist ser- vice on Sunday. The children of Grace present a Christmas pageant during this service. There are two Christmas Eve services on Sunday. The Family Christmas Eve service is at 4:30 p.m. Crèche figures are used to tell the Nativity Story, and there are Christmas carols and the Holy Eucharist. The second service is preceded by a time of carol singing with the choir at 10:30 p.m.; the Midnight Service begins at 11 p.m, and also features the choir and Holy Eucharist. On Monday, Christmas Day, a Morning Prayer service is at 10 a.m. For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or go to graceastoria.org Bethany Free Lutheran Bethany Free Lutheran Church, 451 34th St., holds a worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday. The birth of Jesus is cele- brated with a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 10 p.m. Sunday, and a Christmas Day service at 10 a.m. Monday. Both services include singing Christmas carols and music. The public is welcome. Astoria United Methodist Astoria United Methodist The Fourth Sunday of Advent, Sunday, is celebrated at First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St., at 10 a.m. The Christmas Eve services with Holy Communion and special music include a family ser- vice at 5 p.m., and a candle- light service at 10 p.m. On Christmas Day, Mon- day, there is a worship service with Holy Communion at 10 a.m. St. Mary, Star of the Sea For nine days before Christmas, Dec. 15 to 23, the Hispanic community gathers each night at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Cath- olic Church for a Posada, a remembering of the journey of Joseph and Mary to Beth- lehem. The gathering begins with a rosary at the church, then moves to the St. Mary, Star of the Sea School auti- torium for music, food and entertainment for the chil- dren. All are welcome. On Sunday, the schedule is as follows: Morning Masses at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., and a Bilingual Mass at 1 p.m., at St. Mary, Star of the Sea; a Nativity Mass at 4 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales, 867 Fifth Ave. in Hammond; a Chil- dren and Family Mass at 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Star of the Sea; and a Midnight Nativity Mass at St. Mary, Star of the Sea. On Christmas Day, Mon- day, a Bilingual Mass is at 10 a.m. at St. Mary, Star of the Sea. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays From the newsroom of The Daily Astorian SPECIAL CHRISTMAS EDITION WISHING ALL THE BEST DECEMBER 2017 Sale on Ukes, Teton Guitars and Music Lessons! Open daily until Christmas Day! GAME MEAT PROCESSING Debbie D’s will be at Cash & Carry in Warrenton at 10:00 a.m. every Saturday to pick up and deliver meat for processing. 20 lb. min • Each batch individual Please call or leave message by Friday so we know to expect you! DEBBIE D’S Jerky & Sausage Factory 2210 Main Avenue N. • Tillamook, OR • 503-842-2622 Merry Christmas My Angel in Heaven Courtney Ann August 21, 1982 - December 22, 2001 May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous. Psalm 119:172 NLT Love always, forever and ever, Dadio Adopt a Pet Flossie American Long Hair Dove Gray & White Never naughty; Always nice. This season is not as much about opening our gifts as opening our hearts. (More on http://Petfinder.com/ ) Sponsored By C LATSOP A NIMAL A SSISTANCE C LATSOP C OUNTY A NIMAL S HELTER 1315 SE 19 th Street, Warrenton • 861 - PETS www.dogsncats.org Noon to 4pm, Tues-Sat The newsroom staff gathers in The Daily Astorian’s press room Front row, from left: Katie Frankowicz (reporter), Erick Bengel (features editor), Brenna Visser (reporter), R.J. Marx (South County editor) and Derrick DePledge (managing editor). Back row, from left: Jim Van Nostrand (editor), and reporters Jack Heffernan and Edward Stratton. Not pictured: Colin Murphey (photographer), Gary Henley (sports reporter), Elleda Wilson (editorial assistant) and Rebecca Herren (South County office coordinator).
