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3B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2018 Tuition-free ballet classes offered at Encore Dance Studio The Daily Astorian WARRENTON — Thanks to donations to a GoFundMe account, the Encore Performing Arts Foundation has enough fund- ing to offer a second session of tuition-free Community Ballet. Session No. 2 is held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mon- days from March 12 to May 7 (but closed for spring break) at the Warrenton Studio, 429 S.E. Marlin Ave., Suite B. This class is designed for students ages 13 through adult who have felt that they’re either too old to join dance classes, or who may have financial barriers to par- ticipating in dance classes. There is no cost for tuition, but there is a registration fee of $10. Encore Dance Studio membership is not required. To sign up, call 503-717- 1637 or stop in at the Gear- hart studio, 3631 U.S. High- way 101 N. in Gearhart. Volunteer for work party at Astoria Warming Center The Daily Astorian The community at large is invited to join in a work party from 9 a.m. to noon March 17 at the Astoria Warming Cen- ter, located at the First United Methodist Church, 1076 Grand Ave. Enter using the side door on 11th Street. Work party participants will help the staff clean up for the end of the season at the facility with litter patrol, clean- ing and putting away pillows and mattresses, and doing laundry at a laundromat. A pizza party follows the event. For information, and to sign up, contact Janet Weid- man at janet.weidman@ icloud.com Free genealogical workshop offered to help with research The Daily Astorian The Clatsop County Genealogical Society pres- ents a free workshop, “Find- ing Your Roots 101,” given by Laurel Smith, current president of the Genealogical Forum of Oregon, at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Latter-day Saints Meeting House, 350 Niagara Ave. The workshop is designed show those attending how to get a good start doing gene- alogical research correctly. RSVP to reserve a space by emailing clatsopcountygen- soc@gmail.com or leave a message at 503-741-7688. Charitable donations and joy of giving on InFaith agenda The Daily Astorian WARRENTON — InFaith Community Foun- dation and Thrivent Finan- cial representatives Linda Moreland and Jason Susee host an event that celebrates the joy of giving, “Spreading Joy, Changing Lives, Living Generously,” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Lighthouse Christian Church, 88786 Dellmoor Loop. Cindy Aegerter from the InFaith Community Foun- dation will speak about char- itable donations through a donor advised fund. Call Dorene Sheldon at 503-738- 5182 at Lighthouse Christian Church to reserve a place. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Linda Moreland at 503-780-8704 or linda.more- land@thrivent.com Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival The leadership at the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Association has changed. Leila Collier, center, is the former head of the festival committee. The new co-leaders are Tony Larson, left, and Carla Oja. Larson and Oja take helm of Scandinavian Festival The Daily Astorian The Astoria Scandinavian Midsum- mer Festival Association has announced a change in leadership. Leila Collier, who led the festival committee for the past three years, is stepping down. The two new co-chairs are Tony Larson and Carla Oja. Larson has a law degree from Wil- lamette University and is of Danish descent. He’s a professional mediator, chairman of the Scan Oregon Lodge, life patron in the American Branch of the International Law Association, and life member of the Society for the Advance- ment of Scandinavian Studies. Oja has a degree in resource recre- ational management, and is an instruc- tional assistant at Lewis and Clark Ele- mentary School. She’s former manager at Tapiola Pool and a longtime swim teacher and coach. All four Oja children were active in the festival dance groups, courts, and flag ceremonies when they were growing up. Other officers for the upcoming year include Carole Lyngstad, treasurer, Bon- nie Fisher, secretary, Sonja Madsen, histo- rian, and Judi Lampi, publicist. The Scandinavian Midsummer Festi- val is June 15-17 at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. The festival committee is comprised of approximately 40 volun- teers who work year-round to prepare for the event, and another 40 volunteers who help in June. The festival is also supported by the local Scandinavian lodges and their vol- unteers at festival time, too. Those inter- ested in volunteering should contact the lodge of their choice or the festival com- mittee at astoriascanfest.com. Being Scan- dinavian is not required to participate; all are welcome. Astoria Regatta announces 2018 court princesses The Daily Astorian The Astoria Regatta has announced the 2018 court, which consists of four Regatta Princesses. Danielle Morinville is a junior at Knappa High School. She has been involved in the Miss Clatsop County Scholarship Program, 4-H, and her church youth group, and plans to attend a four-year university after graduation. Catherine Tapales attends Warrenton High School and is involved with the student council, National Honor Soci- ety, Communicare, and is also the head stats girl for the school’s wrestling team. She plans to attend the Univer- sity of Washington to study toxicology and become a pathologist. Nikkole Sasso was born and raised in Astoria, and is a junior at Astoria High School. She has been dancing at Encore Dance Studio since she was 3 years old. She teaches three classes there, and also works at the Astoria Dutch Bros. Coffee. Katie Zagata attends Sea- side High School. She is involved in soccer, basketball and track, sings in her high school choir and is part of the student government. After high school, she plans to go to a four-year university. The Astoria Regatta is Aug. 8 to 11, and the theme this year is “Making Waves!” For infor- mation, go to www.astoriare- gatta.com VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders. For information, call Sandra Carlson at the Oregon State University Ex- tension at 503-325-8573. American Red Cross — Needs registration volunteers (donor am- bassadors) in Clatsop County to pro- vide customer service and enhance the blood donor experience. For information, call Angela Basurtto at 503-528-5430. Angels for Sara Senior Dog Sanctuary — Needs volunteers to help care for elderly dogs who are unable to stay with their owners. Anyone interested in fundraising, yard maintenance, spending quality time with the dogs or fostering a se- nior dog, short or long term, contact Jacque Pressly at angelsforsara@ gmail.com or call 503-325-2772. 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 op- erate trolley and narrate points of in- terest. 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 Port- land Veterans Administration Hospi- tal 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 breakfast and lunch vouchers for the hospital can- teen 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 Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce — 111 W. Marine Drive. Volunteers needed at the chamber and for events. For in- formation, call 503-325-6311. Camp Kiwanilong — A large variety of volunteer opportunities are available. For information, call 503- 861-2933 or go to campkiwanilong. 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. Cannon Beach Library —131 North Hemlock, Cannon Beach. Vol- unteers needed for a variety of tasks and time commitments, including alphabetizing bookshelves, covering books, doing minor building main- tenance, helping with a speakers’ series, and participating in annual book sales and other events. For in- formation email info@cannonbeach- library.org or call 503-436-1391. 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 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 — 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 War- renton. 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 avail- able Monday through Friday. To volunteer, call 503-861- 3663. Clatsop Community College Outreach Literacy — Needs vol- unteer literacy tutors to work with adults, native and non-native speak- ers. Training available. For informa- tion, 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. Clatsop Cruise Hosts — Look- ing for volunteers to meet and greet cruise ship passengers and crew, provide information 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 in- formation, go to clatsopcruisehosts. org Be in the know A colonoscopy may be your best option for cancer screening and prevention. 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