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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2018
Tongue Point students collect items for homeless
Cartwheels for Canned Food
event set for Saturday
The Daily Astorian
GEARHART — Encore
Dance Studio, 3631 U.S.
Highway 101 in Gearhart,
holds its annual Cartwheels
for Canned Food event from
11 a.m. to noon Saturday .
The occasion — which
includes an hour of tumbling
fun that is focused on cart-
wheel technique — is open to
the public, and no member-
ship is required. All partici-
pants must be at least 4 years
old and all abilities and lev-
els are welcome. The clinic
is free with a nonperishable
food donation to help the local
community.
AARP offers seniors and others
help with income taxes
The Daily Astorian
AARP provides assistance
with income taxes for those
who have simple tax returns,
including seniors and others
with low income. Tax help is
available on Saturdays, begin-
ning Feb. 3, at the Astoria
Senior Center, 1111 Exchange
St.; and on Mondays, beginning
Feb. 5, at the Bob Chisholm
Community Center, 1225 Ave-
nue A in Seaside. Appointments
are required at both locations.
For Astoria, call 503-325-3231;
for Seaside, call 503-738-3348.
For information or ques-
tions, call Ron Crandall at
503-738-0355.
Free bus rides, open house on
Ridership Appreciation Day
The Daily Astorian
United Way of Clatsop County
The Youth2Youth: Partners for Peace leaders and Student Government Association officers at Tongue Point Job
Corps Center got together on Martin Luther King Day for a service project to benefit United Way of Clatsop County.
Forty kits containing useful personal care items purchased by the SGA for the local homeless population will be
distributed through UWCC’s partner agency, Clatsop Community Action. Over 100 pounds of food was also collect-
ed and donated. Pictured, from left, Taylor Daffern; Anthony Marabella; Sarah Phillips; Matthew Sutterer; Jennifer
Holen, UWCC director; Toni Lopez, acting SGA president; Dylon Koehler; Viviana Matthews, CCA deputy director;
Trent Thomas; and Brittany Campbell.
The Sunset Empire Trans-
portation District has announced
that its annual Ridership Appre-
ciation Day is Tuesday. It is
scheduled to coincide with, and
offer free bus service to Project
Homeless Connect being held
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the
Seaside Convention Center.
Also on Tuesday, as part of
Ridership Appreciation Day, an
open house is held from 8 a.m.
to 6 p.m. at the Astoria Tran-
sit Center, 900 Marine Drive,
with free refreshments, gifts,
prizes and travel and transit
information.
For questions, contact Mary
Parker at 503-861-5370 or go to
ridethebus.org
RELIGION BRIEFS
Pacific Unitarian
Universalist
The Pacific Unitarian Universal-
ist Fellowship (PUUF) holds a ser-
vice at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Perform-
ing Arts Center, 588 16th St. Rev. Kit
Ketcham and several PUUF mem-
bers are addressing “My UU Journey.”
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 pacuuf.org
Common Ground
Interspiritual
A Celebration of Spirit, spon-
sored by Common Ground Interspir-
itual Fellowship, meets from 9:30
to 10:30 a.m. Sunday in the Wes-
ley 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
ILWACO, Wash. — The Lower
Columbia Quakers, also known as the
Religious Society of Friends, meets
at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Ilwaco Com-
munity Center, 158 First Ave. N. All
are welcome to visit and participate.
For information, go to lowercolumbi-
aquakers.org
725 33rd St., is holding one service
on Sunday at 10 a.m., followed by
the annual meeting and potluck. All
members are encouraged to attend.
The First Lutheran Church Youth
Club is forming for youths who are
10 to 13 years old, or close to those
ages, depending on the maturity
of the individual. The group meets
twice a month from 4 to 6 p.m. on
Sundays for fellowship, food and
activities based on a biblical or sea-
sonal theme. The first meeting is
Feb. 4.
For information about the youth
group, call Trisha Dunn or Rev.
Steve Kienberger at the church at
503-325-6252, or email flcastoria@
gmail.com
First Lutheran Church
Grace Episcopal Church
First Lutheran Church (FLC),
Grace Episcopal Church, 1545
Religious Society of Friends
Franklin Ave., holds its 154th Annual
Meeting Sunday, beginning with a
single 9 a.m. combined service.
Sunday is Hunger Awareness
Sunday, with an ingathering at the
service for the Hunger Ministries at
the church. Both monetary and non-
perishable food items are requested.
Loaves of bread, canned corn and
crackers are especially needed.
Following the service, a meal is
being shared, then reports from the
various ministries and committees
are presented. The first annual meet-
ing of Grace was held in 1846, even
before the original Grace Church
building was completed in 1867.
The monthly Community Dinner
is served in the Parish Hall at 4 p.m.
Sunday. Those willing to help should
come at 3 p.m. to set up and at 5 p.m.
to 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, at 1103 Grand Ave., meets Sun-
day at 10 a.m. Rev. Bill Van Nos-
tran’s sermon topic is “The State of
Communion.” Denise Reed provides
musical accompaniment on organ and
piano.
Guided Meditation is offered
every Thursday night in the Marcotte
Room (behind the sanctuary), led by
Sumedha Murdock. Those new to
meditation have an instructional ses-
sion 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
information, call Sandra Carlson at the
Oregon State University Extension at
503-325-8573.
Camp Kiwanilong — A large vari-
ety of volunteer opportunities are avail-
able. For information, call 503-861-2933
or go to campkiwanilong.org
teer literacy tutors to work with adults,
native and non-native speakers. Train-
ing available. For information, call 503-
338-2557.
American Red Cross — Needs
registration volunteers (donor ambas-
sadors) in Clatsop County to provide
customer service and enhance the
blood donor experience. For informa-
tion, call Angela Basurtto at 503-528-
5430.
Cannon Beach Academy —
3781 S. Hemlock 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.
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 information, call
503-325-8631.
Caring Adults Developing Youth
(CADY) Mentoring Program — 800
Exchange St., second floor. Needs
mentors for youths ages 10 to 17 at
risk of school failure. Time commit-
ment: one year, about eight hours per
month. For information, contact Laura
Parker at 503-325-8601 or lparker@
co.clatsop.or.us
Clatsop Cruise Hosts — Looking
for volunteers to meet and greet cruise
ship passengers and crew, provide in-
formation and answer questions 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 clatsopcruise-
hosts.org
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.
Coast Community Radio — Vol-
unteers needed for a variety of opportu-
nities and time commitments including
weekday front desk, music library digital
conversion, graphic and sign making,
booths at farmers markets and spe-
cial events, landscaping, and mailing
parties. For information, email janet@
coastradio.org or call 503-325-0010.
Astoria Column — 1 Coxcomb
Drive. Volunteers needed to welcome
visitors, provide information and answer
questions about the Astoria Column
and the city of Astoria. For information,
call the Friends of the Astoria Column
Visitor Center at 503-325-2963.
Astoria Riverfront Trolley Asso-
ciation — 111 W. Marine Drive. Needs
conductors/motormen 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
Veterans Administration Hospital and
returns in the early afternoon. To vol-
unteer, contact Dick Lang, Astoria DAV
van coordinator, at 503-298-8757 or
dicklang@charter.net. Drivers receive
free breakfast and lunch vouchers for
the hospital canteen on every trip.
Astoria Warming Center — 1076
Franklin Ave. Winter overnight emer-
gency 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 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 Cham-
ber of Commerce — 111 W. Marine
Drive. Volunteers needed at the cham-
ber and for events. For information, call
503-325-6311.
Clatsop Care Center — Volun-
teers needed daily for all three meals to
provide one-on-one assistance to dining
dependent residents. Volunteers 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 informa-
tion, or to schedule orientation, call Les-
lie Atkinson at 503-325-1000.
Clatsop Community Action
Regional Food Bank — Volunteers
needed to help hand out fruits and veg-
etables at the weekly produce pantries
for two hours on Thursdays, from April
to October, in Seaside and Warrenton.
Warehouse 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 available Monday through Friday. To
volunteer, call 503-861-3663.
Clatsop Community College
Outreach Literacy — Needs volun-
Columbia Memorial Hospital —
Needs volunteers to provide assistance
to patients, visitors and hospital staff.
Training provided. For information, go
to columbiamemorial.org. To schedule
an interview, call 503-325-4321.
Columbia River Maritime Muse-
um — 1792 Marine Drive. Volunteer
opportunities for those with an interest
in maritime history. For information, 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.
Community Emergency Re-
sponse Team — CERT volunteers
needed for community events and
disaster response with local police,
fire and emergency medical service
agencies. Training includes fire safe-
ty, first aid, traffic and crowd control,
See VOLUNTEER, Page 3B
Your partner in
Health & Wellness
What are your goals this year?
Get Fit
• Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab 503-338-4052
• A Matter of Balance class 503-338-7564
• Strong Women, Strong Bones class 503-338-7564
• Tai Chi 503-338-7564
Find Your Group
• WomenHeart support group 503-338-7564
• Understanding Your Grief group 503-338-6230
• Breast Cancer Support group 503-338-4589
Be Healthier
• Diabetes Education 503-338-4012
• Living Well/Self-Management class 503-338-7564
• Cancer
• Chronic Conditions
• Chronic Pain • Diabetes
Learn More:
• Tobacco Cessation 503-338-7564
Help Others
• Volunteer 503-325-3208
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