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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 ARTS Experience is Saturday evening at AHS The Daily Astorian The Astoria High School Arts programs are hosting an ARTS Experience Saturday at the high school, showcas- ing work by students from the visual, performing and indus- trial arts. From 6 to 7 p.m., the doors will open for the public to view and/or purchase visual artwork from a variety of student-gener- ated drawings, paintings, pho- tography, sculpture and ceram- ics. The industrial arts program is also showcasing their wood projects during this time. At 7 p.m., the doors will close during the AHS Drama Department’s performance of the musical “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.” Anyone who pur- chases artwork will be able to purchase tickets for the musi- cal for $2. During intermission, the art show is open again, and the AHS Port City Singers are per- forming a set. All art sale proceeds will benefit the participating AHS arts programs. Estate planning workshop for farmers, landowners The Daily Astorian Columbia Wealth Advisors are presenting a “Forest, Farm and Ranch Estate and Succes- sion Planning Workshop” for farmers, forestry and general landowners, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. May 29 at the Oregon State University Extension, 2001 Marine Drive. There is no cost for the workshop, and dinner is included. This event is designed to educate and direct landowners in building and implementing estate and succession plans for their business and property. Topics include the benefits of getting one’s estate orga- nized, as well as planning the legal, financial and emo- tional aspects of an efficient transition. Speakers are Nellie McAd- ams, Farm Preservation pro- gram director at Rogue Farm Corps, Joseph Hobson, estate and succession planning attor- ney at Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, and Andy Kangas, financial and charitable plan- ner at Columbia Wealth Advi- sors LLC. To make a reservation to attend, RSVP to Dave Lam- bert at 503-319-3205 or dave@columbiawealthadvi- sors.com Alicia Hess Memorial Court to be dedicated Tuesday The Daily Astorian HAMMOND — The North Coast Christian School, 796 Pacific Drive, is dedicating the Alicia Hess Memorial Court at noon Tuesday, with Mayor Henry Balensifer officiating. A granite marker honor- ing Hess, who died March 14, 2017, will also be unveiled. The basketball court was erected for the benefit of all the children in the com- munity, and will be open for public use any time the school is not in session. There are also lights for evening play. The funds, materials, equipment and labor to build this facility were provided by the Hess family, friends, the school’s students and their parents, and several local businesses and organizations. The Marion Dean Ross (Pacific Northwest) Chap- ter of the Society of Archi- tectural Historians holds its annual meeting today through Sunday. Highlights today include a self-guided visit to the Columbia River Maritime Museum from 3:30 to 5 p.m., and a social hour and key- note address, featuring local historic preservation pro- fessional and CCC adjunct instructor John Goodenberger from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Fort George Brewery, 1483 Duane St. His talk will focus on the George Conrad Flavel House. Registration is from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Clat- sop Community College, 1651 Lexington Ave., Colum- bia Hall, Room 219, followed by a presentation of papers from 8:30 a.m. to noon, then a buffet lunch, presentations and an architectural walking tour of Astoria. The annual banquet is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Silver Salmon Grill, 1115 Commercial St. The keynote Religious Society of Friends ILWACO, Wash. — 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 infor- mation, go to lowercolumbi- aquakers.org Common Ground Interspiritual A Celebration of Spirit, sponsored by Common Ground Interspiritual Fel- lowship, 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 reli- gious,” 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. Community HU sing Alicia Hess Architectural Historians descend on Astoria The Daily Astorian RELIGION BRIEFS speaker is James Buckley, associate professor at the Uni- versity of Oregon and director of the Historic Preservation Program. His topic is “Archi- tecture, Diversity and Identity in the Pacific Northwest and Beyond.” The event is open to the public at a cost of $45. A bus tour of Astoria is set for 9 to 11:45 a.m. Sunday, followed by a no-host lunch at Carruthers, 1198 Commer- cial St. Conference registration and Saturday night banquet information can be found at sahmdr.org SEASIDE — A Seaside Community Eckankar HU Sing takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Seaside Pub- lic Library, 1131 Broadway. Regardless of one’s beliefs or religion, anyone can sing HU (pronounced hue), an ancient name for God; it is for the spiritual upliftment of those who come, and is not directed to any other purpose. For information, call Seann Valen at 503-717-5485, email axcess49@gmail.com or go to eckankar.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. St. Mary, Star of the Sea A special Mass for the new feast day, “Mary, Mother of the Church,” is at noon Mon- day at St. Francis de Sales Mission, 867 Fifth Ave. in Hammond; a 7 p.m. bilingual Mass is at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 1465 Grand Ave. in Astoria. Eucharist Minister Train- ing is offered to current and new ministers from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of Vic- tory Catholic Church, 120 Oceanway in Seaside. Rev. Monsignor Gerard O’Connor from the Portland Archdiocese is the teacher. St. Vincent de Paul’s food bank is in need of Top Ramen, pound boxes of sugar and toi- let paper for the pantry. FOOD For Kids needs granola bars and microwave popcorn. The food bank is located directly behind St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church on the 15th Street side at Grand Ave- nue, and is open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and from 10 a.m. to noon Fridays and Sat- urdays. For information, call 503-325-2007 or email stvdp. astoria@gmail.com The Coast Pregnancy Clinic Baby Bottle Campaign is under way, and ends June 17. The clinic ministers to women and families who need the free resources offered. For questions, call 503-325-9111 or go to coastpregnancyclinic. org Both the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters provide scholar- ships to trade schools or col- lege for high school seniors who are members of the par- ish. Application forms are available at the parish office from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon- day through Friday. For infor- mation, call 503-325-3671 or email amyr@stmaryastoria. com For information, call 503- 325-6252 or go to astoriafirst- lutheran.com First Lutheran The Astoria Church of Christ, 692 12th St., holds a service at 10:30 a.m. Sun- day. Guest speaker Ken Tipp’s topic is “Foolish Preaching” from 1 Corinthians 1:18. All are welcome. A Bible study from the Book of James is also offered, beginning at 9:45 a.m. For information, call 503-791-3235. First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St., holds worship ser- vices at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sun- day. Pastor Steve Keinberger presides over both services. This Sunday, the holiday of Pentecost is celebrated. All are welcome. Sunday School is offered during the early service. First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church of Astoria, 1103 Grand Ave., features a music presentation Sunday by Phil Keim as the church celebrates Pentecost, the birthday of the church. Keim performs “Your Love Broke Through.” For information, call the office at 503-325- 1702, or email pastorbill@fpcastoria. org. Recordings of sermons are available at fpcastoria.org Grace Episcopal Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., celebrates the Day of Pentecost at both the 8 and 10 a.m. services on Sunday. Those attending are reminded to wear red, from the story in Book of Acts 2:3. There is a call for art- work for the annual art show, “Sacred Spaces.” The art is to be submitted June 1, and the show opens with an artist reception June 10. For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or go to graceastoria.org Seaside Seventh-day Adventist SEASIDE — The Sea- side Seventh-day Adven- tist Church, 1450 N. Roos- evelt Drive, welcomes the Children’s Praise Group from The Dalles, directed by Rosie Enesi, at the 10:45 a.m. Satur- day church service. They are bringing music by the Chil- dren’s Praise Team and the Gospel message from Mat- thew 19. All are welcome. Sabbath School begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. For information, call Pastor Bill Smith at 503-409-6908. Astoria Church of Christ Kitson fundraiser is at Sweet Basil’s Cafe Saturday the day: at 1 p.m., Jackson Andrews; at 2:30 p.m., The Bar-K-Buckaroos; CANNON BEACH — Sweet at 5 p.m., Adams & Costello; and at Basil’s Cafe, 271 N. Hemlock St., is 6:30 p.m., The Katz. All are welcome holding a fundraiser for local blues to come by any time during the event musician Maggie Kitson from 1 to 10 and donate to the fundraiser via cash p.m. Saturday. Kitson recently had or check. Sweet Basil’s is donating Maggie major surgery for Stage 3 cancer, and is a percentage of sales for the day, as Kitson well. recuperating. The all-day event features live For information, call Sweet Basil’s music, with four groups performing throughout at 503-436-1539. The Daily Astorian ‘The Oregon Trail’ celebrated at Rosburg tea The Daily Astorian ROSBURG, Wash. — The ladies of the Grays River Methodist Church host their 16th annual Spring Tea and Luncheon on Sunday at the Rosburg Community Hall, 28 Rosburg Community Hall Road, off State Route 4 W. The theme is “The Oregon Trail.” The doors open at 11:30 a.m. so those attending can look at the exhibits of items people probably used on the wagon trail, and to view the prize and raffle tables. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m., and includes entertain- ment consisting of music and stories of women of the Ore- gon Territory. There is the usual “Pick Your Own Prize Raffle,” and a silent auction with proceeds going to the food bank. Raffle tickets are $1 each. The suggested donation at the door is $8 per person. Dress up as a pioneer, or come dressed casually. For infor- mation, call 360-465-2240 or 360-484-7749. Clatsop County students participate in spelling contest The Daily Astorian The Clatsop County Spell- ing Contest was held May 14 at the Northwest Regional Education Service District Clatsop Service Center in Astoria. After winning in their respective schools, the first-place winners in Mon- day’s competition are eligible to participate in the statewide spelling championship at the Oregon State Fair Sept. 1. The participants in Divi- sion I, grades 1-5, were: Ian McCormick (first place) and Bryony Moss, Warren- ton Grade School; Kaedan Chen (second place), Seaside Heights Elementary School; Krizelle Tacla and Katelyn Cox, Hilda Lahti Elemen- tary School; and Tyler Tap- pert (third place) and Eli Wright, Gearhart Elementary School. The participants in Divi- sion II, grades 6-8, were: Alan Chen (first place), Broadway Middle School; Nolan Tut- tle (second place) and Abby Farrow, Warrenton Grade School; and Dominik Kuller Make time for you Northwest Regional Education Service District Clatsop Service Center Clatsop County Division II Spelling Contest participants, from left, Abby Farrow, Kaden Gremar, Dominik Kuller, No- lan Tuttle and Alan Chen. Life is hectic, especially when you’re a busy mom. The CMH Women’s Center now has after-hours appointments with our nurse midwives for prenatal and postpartum appointments. Annual exam appointments are available, too. Patricia Boullie, CNM Northwest Regional Education Service District Clatsop Service Center Clatsop County Division I Spelling Contest participants, from left, Eli Wright, Bryony Moss, Krizelle Tacla, Katelyn Cox, Tyler Tappert, Kaedan Chen and Ian McCormick. (third place) and Kaden Gre- mar, Hilda Lahti Elementary School. District and county con- tests are uniform throughout the state, with word lists pre- pared by Oregon Spellers, an all-volunteer entity sponsored by the Oregon Association for Talented and Gifted. Corinne Almquist, CNM Appointments are available until 6:15pm on Thursdays. Schedule yours today by calling the Women’s Center at 503-338-7595. columbiamemorial.org/womens-center/ 2111 Exchange St., Astoria, Oregon • 503-325-4321 www.columbiamemorial.org • A Planetree-Designated Hospital
