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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 2018 North Coast Food Web hosts event at Buoy Beer The Daily Astorian Buoy Beer Company runs “Pints for a Purpose,” a fundraiser created in order to raise money for non- profit organizations, and to give back to the commu- nity. Each quarter, the Com- munity Involvement Com- mittee at Buoy Beer votes for four nonprofit organiza- tions to receive $1 for every pint of specialty IPA sold per quarter. Astoria’s North Coast Food Web has won the winter quarter, which runs from January through March. On Saturday, from noon to 3 p.m., some of the Food Web board mem- bers are hosting a tabling event to talk to the com- munity about who they are, and what they do. The North Coast Food Web strives to connect local agriculture, businesses, community members and education to cultivate a healthy commu- nity and economy through food and agriculture. For information, go to northcoastfoodweb.org Fundraising underway for Scandinavian Heritage Park The Daily Astorian The mission of the non- profit Astoria Scandina- vian Heritage Association, formed in 2011, is to pre- serve traditional Scandina- vian culture and heritage through educational oppor- tunities. Its primary activ- ity has been to support the Scandinavian Midsum- mer Festival, but now the group’s focus is on build- ing a Scandinavian Heritage Park; drawings and details of the design proposal can be found online astoriascan- park.org Fundraising for the park has begun, and ASHA can receive check donations only at P.O. Box 34, Astoria, OR 97103. Donors should write “Park” on the memo line, and will receive a tax receipt. Oregon decorations sought for ‘People’s Tree’ at Christmas The Daily Astorian Oregon has been selected to provide the 2018 Christ- mas tree for the nation’s cap- itol in Washington, D.C. The large Capitol Mall tree, and 75 smaller trees for the gov- ernment office buildings, will be cut from the Willa- mette National Forest in the Sweet Home Ranger District. The Astoria Chapter, Ore- gon State Society Daugh- ters of the American Revolu- tion, invites local community members and school stu- dents to join them in support- ing the U.S. Capitol Christ- mas Tree 2018 project. Indoor Christmas tree orna- ments depicting an Oregon theme are needed. They may be made of any material, 4 to 6 inches in size, lightweight, reflective and colorful. Out- door ornaments with an Ore- gon theme are to be 9 to 12 inches, lightweight, reflec- tive, colorful, weatherproof and durable. Logos are not permitted on either type of ornament. The drop-off locations are: the Astoria-Warren- ton Area Chamber of Com- merce, 111 W. Marine Drive, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon- day through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and the Seaside Chamber of Commerce, 7 N. Roosevelt Drive, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The deadline is Aug. 13. In November, the “Peo- ple’s Tree” makes several stops as it travels the Oregon Trail in reverse to Washing- ton, D.C. When the route is announced, the tree can be followed on its journey at capitolchristmastree.com RELIGION BRIEFS Pacific Unitarian Universalist The Pacific Unitarian Uni- versalist Fellowship holds a ser- vice at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Per- forming Arts Center, 588 16th St. Rev. Sarah Schurr speaks on the topic “Transitions.” Reli- gious education for the children is available each week following the “Moment with the Children” near the beginning of the service. Social time in the Green Room takes place after the ser- vice. Tod Lundy leads a discus- sion about “Personal Mytholo- gies: The stories we hold to be true with little justification.” For information, call 503- 325-5225, email pacuuf@ gmail.com or go to pacuuf.org Astor students raise money at Jump Rope for Heart event Religious Society of Friends ILWACO, Wash. — 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 welcome to visit and participate. For information, go to lowerco- lumbiaquakers.org Common Ground Interspiritual First Presbyterian Brian Babbitt John Jacob Astor Elementary School held its an- nual Jump Rope for Heart event on Valentine’s Day. This year the students raised a total of $8,112 for the American Heart Association. Top fundraisers were kindergartner Paul Schacher, pictured, who raised $725, first-grader Kameron Green with $595, and Pe- nelope Flaming with $495. All Astor students partic- ipated in the event as part of the physical education program, as well as 135 families, making it one of the most successful events in the past 20 years. A Celebration of Spirit, spon- sored by Common Ground Interspiritual Fellowship, meets from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sun- day 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, email info@cgifellowship. org or call 916-307-9790. 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. St. Catherine Episcopal Crossroads Community NEHALEM — St. Cath- erine Episcopal Church, 36335 U.S. Highway 101 in Nehalem, holds a Labyrinth walk from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, and the first Sunday of every month. All are welcome. For information, go to saintcather- ineoregoncoast.org Cannon Beach Community CANNON BEACH — Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E. Washington St., holds an Evensong service at 6 Grace Episcopal The Lenten Labyrinth Walk at Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday with “Stabat Mater” music. A labyrinth introduction is offered at 3 p.m. upon request. It takes an average of 30 min- utes to complete the walk. During Lent, the noon series “Fridays in Lent” offers contemplative music for lis- tening or walking the Stations of the Cross. At 12:10 March 9, Ray Utterback (organ and piano) and Erik Utterback (cello) are featured. For information, call 503- 325-4691 or go to graceasto- ria.org SVENSEN — Cross- roads Community Church, a Friends Fellowship, at 40618 Old Highway 30, is holding a Free Family Film Friday at 6:45 p.m. Friday. Come enjoy a film and fellowship. This event is always held the sec- ond Friday of the month. All are welcome. For information, call Shawn Leonard, pastor, at 503-949-5033. St. Brendan the Navigator Orthodox St. Brendan the Naviga- tor Orthodox Mission holds a Vespers service on Satur- day in Astoria. For infor- mation and directions, call 503-458-5704. Matins is at 8:30 a.m. Sun- day at the St. Francis de Sales Mission, 567 Fifth Ave. in Hammond, followed by a Lit- urgy service at 10 a.m. First United Methodist Astoria First United Meth- odist Church, 1076 Frank- lin Ave., holds a service at 11 a.m. Sunday. Rev. Rick Bow- ers, of Common Ground Inter- spiritual Fellowship in Astoria, is the visiting pastor. His ser- mon topic is, “The Answer is Love. What’s the Question?” Jane Hill gives Communion. The children stay at the ser- vice and work on art projects at their special table. For information, call the church office at 503-325-5454. First Presbyterian Church of Astoria, 1103 Grand Ave., meets Sunday at 10 a.m. Rev. Bill Van Nostran’s sermon title is “The Humor of God.” Denise Reed provides musi- cal accompaniment on organ and piano. A series of new-member classes are being taught fol- lowing Sunday worship from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday and March 11 and 18. Individuals wishing to learn more about joining First Presbyterian Church should contact the church office for details. A Women’s Bible Study is scheduled in the Fellowship Hall parlor at 6:30 p.m. on Fri- day and March 9 and 16. The church hosts Bowling Night at 6:30 p.m. March 12 at Lower Columbia Bowl, 826 Marine Drive. Guided Meditation is offered at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Marcotte Room, led by Sumedha Murdock. For information, call the church office at 503-325-1702, email pastorbill@fpcastoria. org or go to fpcastoria.org Church of Christ 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 “Trusting Jesus,” based on John 14:1-2. On April 7, the Church of Christ hosts its seventh annual after-Easter community sing- along at 3 p.m. All are welcome. For information, call 503-791-3235. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders. For information, call Sandra Carl- son at the Oregon State University Extension at 503-325-8573. American Red Cross — Needs registration volunteers (donor am- bassadors) in Clatsop County to provide customer service and en- hance the blood donor experience. For information, call Angela Basurt- to at 503-528-5430. Astoria Column — 1 Coxcomb Drive. Volunteers needed to wel- come visitors, provide information and answer questions about the As- toria Column and the city of Astoria. For information, call the Friends of the Astoria Column Visitor Center at 503-325-2963. Astoria Riverfront Trolley As- sociation — 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 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 af- ternoon. To volunteer, contact Dick Lang, Astoria DAV van coordina- tor, 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 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. Volunteers also needed for weekly litter patrols in the neigh- borhood. To volunteer, email astori- awarmingcenter@gmail.com Camp Kiwanilong — A large variety of volunteer opportunities are available. For information, call 503-861-2933 or go to campkiwan- ilong.org 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 information, call 503-298-5245. Caring Adults Developing Youth (CADY) Mentoring Pro- gram — 800 Exchange St., second floor. Needs mentors for youths ages 10 to 17 at risk of school fail- ure. 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 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 infor- mation, email info@dogsncats.org or call 503-861-0737. 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 County Animal Shel- ter — Animal care volunteers age 16 and older needed for one 3-hour shift per week. Pick up an applica- tion at 1315 S.E. 19th St., Warren- ton. For information, or to schedule orientation, call Leslie Atkinson at 503-325-1000. Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank — Volun- teers 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 available Mon- day 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 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. Coast Community Radio — Volunteers needed for a variety of opportunities and time commitments including weekday front desk, music library digital conversion, graphic and sign making, booths at farmers markets and special events, land- scaping, and mailing parties. For in- formation, email janet@coastradio. org or call 503-325-0010. Columbia Memorial Hospital — Needs volunteers to provide assistance to patients, visitors and hospital staff. Training provided. For information, go to columbiamemori- al.org. To schedule an interview, call 503-325-4321. Columbia River Maritime Mu- seum — 1792 Marine Drive. Vol- unteer opportunities for those with an interest in maritime history. For information, call the volunteer coor- dinator weekdays at 503-325-2323. agencies. Training includes fire safety, first aid, traffic and crowd control, communications, damage survey, disaster planning and civic events within city limits. For infor- mation, contact CERT coordinator Kenny Hansen at khansen@as- toria.or.us or leave a voicemail at 503-325-4411. Friends of Seaside Library — 1131 Broadway, Seaside. Volun- teers needed to staff the fundraising store. For information, call 503-738- 6742 or stop by the library. Knappa Rural Fire Protection District — Needs volunteer fire- fighters. Training provided. For in- formation, contact any of the active personnel or call Chief Paul Olheis- er at 503-458-6610. Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Certified ombudsman volunteers advocate for the rights, care and dignity of the elderly and disabled living in licensed long-term care facilities. Many residents have no one to watch out or speak up for when things go wrong. Volunteer Ombudsmen talk to the residents, investigate complaints, and work to resolve problems. Flexible sched- ule, four hours a week, mileage re- imbursement available. Training is provided. For information, call 800- 522-2602 or go to oregon.gov/ltco Lunch Buddy Mentoring Pro- gram — Adults needed to mentor elementary and middle school stu- dents once a week during lunch. For information, call Mary Jackson at 503-440-0368 or email lunchbud- dies.mp@gmail.com NorthWest Senior & Disability Services — Needs dishwashers and volunteers to serve and clean up weekdays at a meal site, and drivers for Meals on Wheels. For information, contact Candy Foster at 503-738-9323. Seaside American Legion Veterans’ Assistance & Rehabili- tation — Volunteers needed to help knit/crochet items for hospitalized vets and cut coupons for military families. Donations of fabric/yarn especially welcome. Group meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. second Tues- day of the month at 1315 Broadway, Seaside. For information, call 503- 738-5111 and leave a message for Marilyn Faulkner. Seaside Museum and Histor- ical Society — Volunteers needed to help as docents, maintaining and creating exhibits, and various events throughout the year. Small and large projects available. Any amount of time will be greatly ap- preciated. Call the museum at 503- 738-7065 or email seasidemuse- um@hotmail.com C OLORING C ONTEST Look in the March 14 th edition for the E ASTER C OLORING C ONTEST . Mail or drop off entries by 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 P.O. B OX 210 949 E XCHANGE S TREET A STORIA , OR 97103