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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2018
Summit focuses on democracy
and civic engagement
Astor Place honored for senior, assisted living
The Daily Astorian
“Turn the Tide 2018,” an
Indivisible North Coast Ore-
gon (INCO) regional sum-
mit, is held from 8:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 20 at the
Fort George Lovell Show-
room, 426 14th St. The event
is open to anyone interested
in strengthening democracy
and promoting civic engage-
ment. Come for one session
or stay for the day. There is
no cost, but donations are
welcome.
The summit includes
small group discussions, a
panel and guest speakers
Jen Hoffman, Americans of
Conscience blog and check-
list writer; Linai Vaz, former
Olympic trainer and OR-1
Indivisible leader; and Lind-
say Hessel, election strat-
egist and OR-3 Indivisible
leader.
“Run for Something,”
hosted by INCO’s Vote the
Future Team for poten-
tial political candidates, is
from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and
includes information about
open positions and how to
run, campaign and enjoy the
process
The event concludes with
a Rock the Resistance Dance
from 8 to 10 p.m. with DJ
Joey Altruda.
For information about
INCO and the full day’s
schedule, go to indivisible-
northcoastor.blogspot.com
Free youth theater workshop
held at Fort Columbia Theater
The Daily Astorian
CHINOOK, Washington
— The Peninsula Associa-
tion of Performing Artists
hosts a free youth theater
workshop on Monday. The
three-hour event begins at
1 p.m. at the Fort Columbia
Theater in Chinook. It is
intended for youth in grades
nine through 12. There is
no charge for participating.
Organizer Brooke Flood
said that while learn-
ing how to be present in
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Residents and staff members bake sweets at Astor Place. The facility was recently honored by senior and assist-
ed living review site SeniorAdvisor.com
The Daily Astorian
Astor Place has been named one of the 2018 Best of
Assisted Living Award winners by review site SeniorAdvi-
sor.com
The annual awards tabulate more than 150,000 reviews by
seniors and their families to find the highest-quality care pro-
viders. Of the nearly 45,000 communities listed on SeniorAd-
visor.com, just over 1,600 were recognized with the award.
Astor Place was the only winner in Clatsop County.
To qualify, care providers must have maintained an aver-
age overall rating of at least 4.5 stars while receiving four or
more new reviews over the past year. For more information,
visit tinyurl.com/ybtcncyf
the moment, students will
build acting, design and
communication skills in
a spirited and supportive
environment.
PAPA stages a full musi-
cal production on the Long
Beach Peninsula each year,
and hosts a visit of a profes-
sional big band in the fall
to celebrate veterans. Flood
said other training work-
shops are being considered.
Details will be announced.
For information, go to pap-
atheater.com
RELIGION BRIEFS
Pacific Unitarian
Universalist
The Pacific Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship holds a service at 11 a.m.
Sunday at the Performing Arts Cen-
ter, 588 16th St. Rev. Kit Ketcham’s
topic is “Our Great Covenant.” Reli-
gious education for the children is
available each week following the
“Moment with the Children” near the
beginning of the service.
The monthly potluck is at the
Masonic Temple across the street
after the service.
For information, call 503-325-
5225, email pacuuf@gmail.com or
go to pacuuf.org
Common Ground
Interspiritual
A Celebration of Spirit, sponsored
by Common Ground Interspiritual
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 http://cgifel-
lowship.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 informa-
tion, go to https://lowercolumbi-
aquakers.org
Interfaith Partnership
SEASIDE — The South County
Interfaith Partnership meets at 8:30
a.m. Tuesday at the Pig ‘N Pan-
cake, 323 Broadway, to foster bet-
ter understanding among faith prac-
titioners and to nurture one another
in spirit. All faiths are welcome. For
information, call Ann Souvenir at
503-738-0200.
First Lutheran
First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd
St., holds 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday
worship services. Sunday School is
around 8:45 a.m., after the children’s
message during the early service.
Between services at 9:45 a.m., a
budget meeting is held to outline the
proposed budget for 2018. Discus-
sion and ideas regarding the budget
are encouraged. The budget will be
voted on at the annual meeting the
last Sunday of January.
On Monday, Sea Scouts meet at
5:30 p.m.
Bible Studies are held at 10 a.m.
and 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Fireside
room with choir practice to follow at
7 p.m.
The Endowment Committee
has announced that the Evangelical
Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
Pooled Trust has made funds avail-
able for grants in 2018. The deadline
for grant requests is Jan. 31. New this
year are grant request forms, avail-
able on the Welcome Center at the
church. For questions, contact Frank
Kemp at 503-325-4268.
The Crab Dinner is at 6 p.m. Jan.
25 if crab is available. The dinner
includes a full crab, coleslaw, bread,
cake and coffee. The cost is $15, and
sign-ups are due by 1 p.m. Jan. 21.
St. Mary, Star of the Sea
On Sunday, after all of the Masses
at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catho-
lic Church, the Catholic Daughters
of America, Court 151, oversees the
collection of items needed for new-
born babies in the Star of the Sea
School auditorium, 1411 Grand Ave.,
for the annual Baby Shower Fund-
raiser. Cash donations will also be
accepted. Cake and a light brunch
will be served.
An Infant Jesus Feast Celebration
takes place at the 10:30 a.m. Mass
Jan. 21 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea.
Lunch is served in the auditorium
following the Mass; bring a favorite
dish. The event is sponsored by the
Filipino community.
The archdiocese offers training
on using the Formed.org program,
to which the parish subscribes, and
is used to teach sacramental prepa-
ration, youth and adult faith forma-
tion, parish outreach and small group
ministry. The training is from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Mount Angel
Abbey. The archdiocese will also
be live streaming much of the train-
ing. For questions, contact Tammy
Loughran at 503-325-4062.
Grace Episcopal
Grace Episcopal Church, 1545
Franklin Ave., holds an Artist Recep-
tion on Sunday following the 10 a.m.
service. The photographs of Virginie
Trubiano will hang in the Parish Hall
through January.
The Community Soup Supper is
served at 4 p.m. in the Parish Hall
for any who would like a warm meal.
Those willing to help should come at
3 p.m. to set up or at 5 p.m. to help
clean up.
For information, call the church
at 503-325-4691 or go to graceasto-
ria.org
First Presbyterian
First Presbyterian Church of Asto-
ria, 1103 Grand Ave., meets Sunday
at 10 a.m. Guest pastor Rev. Jerry
O’Neill delivers the sermon.
Fellowship Hall is the site of the
“Second Saturdays Market” from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Arts, crafts
and specialty items are offered. There
is no fee for attendance.
Guided Meditation is offered
every Thursday night in the Mar-
cotte Room, led by Sumedha Mur-
dock. Those new to meditation have
an instructional session at 6:30 p.m.;
meditation begins at 7 p.m.
For information, call 503-325-
1702, email pastorbill@fpcastoria.
org, or go to fpcastoria.org
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders. For informa-
tion, call Sandra Carlson at the Oregon State Uni-
versity Extension at 503-325-8573.
American Red Cross — Needs registra-
tion volunteers (donor ambassadors) in Clatsop
County to provide customer service and enhance
the blood donor experience. For information, call
Angela Basurtto at 503-528-5430.
Astoria Column — 1 Coxcomb Drive. Volun-
teers needed to welcome visitors, provide infor-
mation and answer questions about the Astoria
Column and the city of Astoria. For information,
call the Friends of the Astoria Column Visitor Cen-
ter at 503-325-2963.
Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association
— 111 W. Marine Drive. Needs conductors/mo-
tormen 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 Vet-
erans van for one or more trips per month. The
van leaves Astoria at 7 a.m. for the Portland Vet-
erans Administration Hospital and returns in the
early afternoon. To volunteer, contact Dick Lang,
Astoria DAV van coordinator, at 503-298-8757 or
dicklang@charter.net. Drivers receive free break-
fast and lunch vouchers for the hospital 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 kitchen, monitoring the sleeping area over-
night, and closing the shelter in the morning. Vol-
unteers also needed for weekly litter patrols in the
neighborhood. To volunteer, email astoriawarm-
ingcenter@gmail.com
Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Com-
merce — 111 W. Marine Drive. Volunteers need-
ed at the chamber and for events. For informa-
tion, call 503-325-6311.
Camp Kiwanilong — A large variety of volun-
teer opportunities are available. For information,
call 503-861-2933 or go to campkiwanilong.org
Cannon Beach Academy — 3781 S. Hem-
lock St., Cannon Beach. Volunteers needed for
breakfast or lunch preparation and cleanup, read-
ing 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 Program — 800 Exchange St., sec-
ond floor. Needs mentors for youths ages 10 to
17 at risk of school failure. Time commitment: one
year, about eight hours per month. For informa-
tion, 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 information, email
info@dogsncats.org or call 503-861-0737.
Clatsop Care Center — Volunteers needed
daily for all three meals to provide one-on-one
assistance to dining dependent residents. Volun-
teers must participate in a 16-hour training pro-
gram. For information, contact Mandy Brenchley
at 503-325-0313, ext. 209.
Clatsop County Animal Shelter — Animal
care volunteers age 16 and older needed for one
3-hour shift per week. Pick up an application at
1315 S.E. 19th St., Warrenton. For information,
or to schedule orientation, call Leslie Atkinson at
503-325-1000.
Clatsop Community Action Regional
Food Bank — Volunteers needed to help hand
out fruits and vegetables at the weekly produce
pantries for two hours on Thursdays, from April
to October, in Seaside and Warrenton. Ware-
house attendants are needed 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 Community College Outreach
Literacy — Needs volunteer literacy tutors to
work with adults, native and non-native speakers.
Training available. For information, call 503-338-
2557.
Clatsop County Public Works — 1101 Ol-
ney Ave. Adopt-A-Road volunteers needed to re-
move litter two times (minimum) per year for two
years. Safety equipment and supplies provided.
Volunteers must receive safety orientation. For
information, call 503-325-8631.
Clatsop Cruise Hosts — Looking for volun-
teers to meet and greet cruise ship passengers
and crew, provide information and answer ques-
tions about the Clatsop County area. Ships arrive
in the spring and fall, about 20 ships each year.
Work all the ships or part of them. For information,
go to clatsopcruisehosts.org
Coast Community Radio — Volunteers
needed for a variety of opportunities and time
commitments including weekday front desk, mu-
sic library digital conversion, graphic and sign
making, booths at farmers markets and special
events, landscaping, and mailing parties. For
information, email janet@coastradio.org or call
503-325-0010.
Columbia Memorial Hospital — Needs vol-
unteers to provide assistance to patients, visitors
and hospital staff. Training provided. For informa-
tion, go to columbiamemorial.org. To schedule an
interview, call 503-325-4321.
Introducing
Dung (Dee) Nguyen
DO, Family Medicine
Dee Nguyen earned her medical degree
from Nova-Southeastern University College
of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale,
Florida. She completed her residency at
Christus Santa Rosa Family Medicine in
San Antonio, Texas. She is board-certified
in family medicine. She volunteered with
AmeriCorps, and has worked with HIV/AIDS
patients and in women’s health. In her free
time, she enjoys backpacking, hiking, traveling,
thrifting, remodeling, and snorkeling.
Now accepting new patients.
Columbia River Maritime Museum — 1792
Marine Drive. Volunteer opportunities for those
with an interest in maritime history. For informa-
tion, call the volunteer coordinator weekdays at
503-325-2323.
Columbia Senior Diners — 1111 Exchange
St., Astoria Senior Center. Volunteers needed
weekdays to serve tables and for kitchen help. To
volunteer, call 503-325-9693.
Coastal Family
Health Center
2158 Exchange Street, Suite 304
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 325-8315
www.yvfwc.org