2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2018 MORE NOTES Continued from Page 1B 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 players 55 and older, but all ages are welcome. COMMUNITY BRIEFS Exchange St. Open dialogue about spiritual issues. Group supports participants in sharing their own understanding and putting their spir- itual values into practice. All faiths, including “spiritual but not religious” welcome. For information, email info@cgifellowship.org or call 916- 307-9790. Mahjong for Experienced Players — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For infor- mation, call 503-325-3231. WEDNESDAY Pacific Northwest Head Injury Group — 5:30 to 7 p.m., Merkaba Center for Healing LLC, 395 11th St. For those who have experienced some sort of head trauma, and/or family members and loved ones, who are trying to make sense of the aftermath. For information, call 209-791-3092, email pnwhigroup@ gmail.com or go to pnwhigroup.vp- web.com Mahjong for Experienced Players — 1 p.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For infor- mation, call 503-325-3231. Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, 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 certified diabetes edu- cators. All are welcome. For informa- tion, go to providence.org/diabetes or call 503-717-7301. Help Ending Abusive Rela- tionship 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 identify 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. 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 informa- tion, 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 information, call Jack McBride at 360-665-2721. 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 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 Lars- en at 503-325-0590. Astoria-Warrenton Duplicate Bridge Club — 12:30 to 4 p.m., As- toria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange 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 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. 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 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. International Longshore and Warehouse Union Pensioners — noon luncheon, 1 p.m. meeting, Local No. 50 Longshore Hall, 491 Industry St. Warrenton Kiwanis Club — 1 p.m., Dooger’s Seafood and Grill, 103 U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton. For information, call Darlene Warren at 503-861-2672. 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. Phone and Internet Discounts Available to CenturyLink Customers The Oregon Public Utility Commission designated CenturyLink as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier within its service area for universal service purposes. CenturyLink’s basic local service rates for residential voice lines are $15.80-$17.80 per month and business services are $28.00-$32.00 per month. Specific rates will be provided upon request. CenturyLink participates in a government benefit program (Lifeline) to make residential telephone or broadband service more affordable to eligible low-income individuals and families. Eligible customers are those that meet eligibility standards as defined by the FCC and state commissions. Residents who live on federally recognized Tribal Lands may qualify for additional Tribal benefits if they participate in certain additional federal eligibility programs. The Lifeline discount is available for only one telephone or qualifying broadband service per household, which can be either a wireline or wireless service. Broadband speeds must be 15 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload or faster to qualify. Lifeline discounts include a transfer restriction (port freeze). This means that you are unable to obtain the Lifeline discount on service with another provider for a period of time. The length of time depends on the services you purchase – 60 days for voice telephone service, 12 months for qualifying broadband service. Certain exceptions to the transfer restrictions may apply. See http://www.lifelinesupport.org/ls/change-my-company. aspx for more information. A household is defined for the purposes of the Lifeline program as any individual or group of individuals who live together at the same address and share income and expenses. Lifeline service is not transferable, and only eligible consumers may enroll in the program. Consumers who willfully make false statements in order to obtain Lifeline telephone or broadband service can be punished by fine or imprisonment and can be barred from the program. Beginner Line Dancing for Se- niors — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Astoria Se- nior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Fat Quarter Quilters — 5:30 to 8 p.m., Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St. Not limited to quilts. For informa- tion, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298- 3177 or go to homespunquilt.com Warrenton Sunrise Rotary Club — 6 p.m., Uptown Café, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton. For information, call 503-325-4030. Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Ex- change St. Anyone may play if they have a partner; to request a bridge partner, call 503-325- 0029. Knochlers Pinochle Group — 1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Com- munity Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Group hosts free re- fresher and beginning course in card game of pinochle. Course open to anyone 55 and older. Lower Columbia Chief Pet- ty Officers Association — 1 p.m., Clatsop Post 12 American Legion, 1132 Exchange St. The club accepts all enlisted prior, retired and active military per- sonnel, rank E7 and above. For information, call Dave Kinney at 415-827-5190. Trivia — 6:30 p.m., Uptown Cafe, 1639 S.E. Ensign Lane, Warrenton. Teams of up to four players. Three $2 games, win- ners take each pot. Rolling jack- pot builds from week to week if no one answers jackpot ques- tion. For information, call 503- 861-5639. THURSDAY Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231. Alzheimer’s Support Group — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nehalem Bay House, 35385 Tohl Ave., Nehalem. Free lunch provided. For informa- tion, call 503-368-6445. 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. 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 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. Warrenton Senior Lunch Pro- gram — noon, Warrenton Commu- nity Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Sug- gested donation of $5 for seniors and $7 for those younger than 60. For information, or to volunteer, 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 seasiderotary.com Survivors Circle — noon to 1 p.m., The Harbor, 1361 Duane St. Trauma Recovery and Empower- ment Model Peer Support Group for survivors of intimate partner and sexual assault. Held in a safe confi- dential place to explore the causes, effects and methods of healing from trauma; emphasis is on empowering survivors. For information, contact Shannon Symonds at 503-325-3426 ext. 106. Astoria-Warrenton Duplicate Bridge Club — 12:30 to 4 p.m., 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. Clatsop County Repub- licans — 7 p.m., BJ’s Pizza Palace, 2490 U.S. Highway 101. For information, call 541- 969-2976 or go to tinyurl.com/ CCRepublican FRIDAY AAUW Walking Group — 9:30 a.m. Seaside Branch of American Association of Univer- sity Women weekly low-impact group walk, followed by coffee and fellowship. For information, call 503-738-7751. 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 informa- tion, 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. Community Skate Night — 5 to 9 p.m., Astoria Armory, 1650 Exchange St. Admission $3. Limited roller skate rentals available for $3; roller blades available. For information, call 503-791-6064 or go to astoriaar- mory.com OTHER Quilting Project Needs Fabric — Our Saviour’s Luther- an Church in Seaside needs polyester/cotton fabric, 1/2 yard or larger, and clean sheets (queen or king size) for a quilting project. A group meets weekly on Thursdays to com- plete quilts to send within the U.S. and around the world to provide warmth, and often shel- ter, to those in need. To donate, call Claudia Kulland at 503-738- 5895. Oregon Arts Commission announces grant recipients The Oregon Arts Commission awarded small operating grants for fiscal year 2018 to 79 arts organizations. Among those receiv- ing grants to help ensure arts access for rural Oregonians are the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita, the Monday Musical Club of Tillamook and the North Coast Chorale in Astoria. Eligibility is limited to organizations who have operated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for two years or more. Most organizations received $1,230. For information about the grant program, contact Brian Wag- ner at 503-428-1981 or brian.wagner@oregon.gov; for informa- tion about the Oregon Arts Commission, go to oregonartscom- mission.org Veterans invited to learn about American Legion and benefits SEASIDE — All military veterans in and around this region are invited to learn more about the American Legion and vet- eran benefits from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 27, at the Seaside American Legion Post 99, 1315 Broadway. American Legion membership and veteran information staff are available to assist area veterans with claims or other veteran benefit-related questions during these times. Since its inception in 1919, the American Legion has been a key advocate for veterans’ benefits and instilling values in young people through numerous programs and a strong national defense, with a focus on quality-of-life issues for those serving in today’s armed forces. For information, contact Lou Neubecker at 503-717- 2269 or neube@att.net Nominations sought for forestry awards to mark Arbor Day SALEM — In celebration of Arbor Day, the Oregon Depart- ment of Forestry’s Urban and Community Assistance Program (ODF) and Oregon Community Trees (OCT) board are seeking nominees from Oregon for the 2018 Urban and Community For- estry Awards. The awards recognize two nomination categories, individuals and organizations, for promoting tree planting and quality tree care, engaging citizens, raising awareness and knowledge about urban trees and forests, and protecting Oregon’s urban forests. All award nominations must include: the name and contact information of the person nominating, and the individual or orga- nization being nominated; and a 250-words or less description of the accomplishments and reason for the nomination. Nominations must be received by Feb. 15, and may be sub- mitted at oregoncommunitytrees.org/awards For information about OCT, go to oregoncommunitytrees.org — The Daily Astorian RELIGION BRIEFS Pacific Unitarian Universalist The Pacific Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship holds a ser- vice at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. Rev. Katie Larsell speaks about the work of Oregon UU Voices for Justice. Religious education for the children is available each week following the “Moment with the Children” near the beginning of the service. After the service and social hour, Dave Ambrose leads a discus- sion about “When to Lie: When Is Lying the Right Thing To Do?” 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 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 morn- ing 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 Quakers, also known as the Religious Society of Friends, meets at 3 p.m. Sun- day in the Ilwaco Community Center, 158 First Ave. N. All are wel- come to visit and participate. For information, go to lowercolumbi- aquakers.org Cannon Beach Community CANNON BEACH — Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E. Washington St., holds an Evensong service at 6 p.m. the first and third Sunday of the month. All are welcome. Evensong features Wes Warhmund (guitar, flute and clarinet) and meditative songs, Psalms, readings, candlelight and time for quiet reflection. For information, call the church at 503-436-1222. First Lutheran IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR! ½ PRICE WEDNESDAYS 60 & OVER EAT FOR HALF PRICE ALL DAY CHECK OUT OUR $ 6 DAILY SOUP & LUNCH SPECIALS MON: TUE: WED: THU: FRI: TRIPLE GRILLED CHEESE WITH TOMATO BASIL SOUP CHICKEN SALAD WRAP WITH MINESTRONE SOUP BOWL OF BLACK & WHITE BEAN CHILI AND CORNBREAD FRENCH DIP WITH POTATO LEEK SOUP COD FISH TACOS WITH A CILANTRO LIME SAUCE AND RICE OUR SOUPS ARE, OF COURSE, HOMEMADE OPEN DAILY AT 11AM If you live in a CenturyLink service area, please call 1-888- 833-9522 or visit centurylink.com/lifeline with questions or to request an application for the Lifeline program. The First Lutheran Church Men in Mission hold their annual crab feed at 6 p.m. Thursday at the church, 725 33rd St. The din- ner consists of a whole crab, coleslaw, garlic toast, cake and bever- ages. The cost is $15 per person. To attend, sign up in the foyer of the church by 1 p.m. Sunday. For information, call 503-325-6252 or email flcastoria@gmail. com Sacred Heart Parish TILLAMOOK — A Mass for Vocations is being celebrated by the archbishop at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at Sacred Heart Parish, 2411 Fifth St. in Tillamook. Evening prayer is at 5:45 p.m., followed by Andrew and Miriam dinners at 6 p.m.. This occasion provides an opportunity for young men and women to join together for prayer, conversation and consecrated life. RSVP by Jan. 26 to 503-842-6647. First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church of Astoria, at 1103 Grand Ave., meets at 10 a.m. Sunday. Rev. Bill Van Nostran’s sermon topic is “Ordi- nary Disciples.” Guided Meditation is offered every Thursday night in the Mar- cotte Room (behind the sanctuary), 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, call 503-325- 1702, email pastorbill@fpcasto- ria.org, or go to fpcastoria.org. Church of Christ 1 BLOCK OFF BROADWAY • 1 BLOCK FROM BEACH 20 N. COLUMBIA, SEASIDE • 503-738-4331 NormasSeaside.com The Church of Christ, 692 12th St., hosts Ken Tipps as its guest speaker at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. His topic is “Seeking Jesus,” based on Matthew 1:1-6. All are welcome For information, call 503-791-3235.