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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2018 Windermere staff help groom Warrenton Library grounds Astoria Music Festival honors three North Coast supporters The Daily Astorian The Astoria Music Festival (AMF) Awards Dinner was established in 2008 to rec- ognize outstanding civic and cultural leaders in the com- munity. On June 24, when the dinner was held at the Asto- ria Golf & Country Club, the festival honored three North Coast supporters of the com- munity’s cultural life: Dr. Leena Mela Riker, Jennifer Lund, Ph.D., and Raymond Lund, Ph.D. As longtime friends, donors and past members of the AMF Board, presenters of the Lund Home Concerts, sup- porters of the Liberty Theatre, and with Ray Lund’s activities as a performer, Jennifer and Ray Lund have made a lasting impact on Astoria’s burgeon- ing musical life. As a long-tenure AMF board member, past board president and board mem- ber emeritus and AMF advo- cate and donor, Riker has con- tributed to creating a strong organizational foundation on which the festival has grown to become one of the most beloved summer music festi- vals in the Pacific Northwest, organizers said. Scandinavian Heritage Park receives organizational grant The Daily Astorian Windermere Realty Windermere Realty Trust’s Cannon Beach and Gearhart offices gathered its brokers and staff to volunteer at the Warrenton Community Library as part of their annual Community Service Day. They spent the day landscaping the library grounds. Local donations help remodel of Astor Street Opry Company RELIGION BRIEFS Crossroads Community SVENSEN — Crossroads Community Church, a Friends Fellowship, at 40618 Old Highway 30, is holding a Free Fam- ily Film Friday at 6:45 p.m. Friday. This event is always held the second Friday of the month. All are welcome to come enjoy a film and fellowship. For infor- mation, call Shawn Leonard, pastor, at 503-949-5033. St. Mary, Star of the Sea New ministries are happening soon at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church for parishioners: a youth adult ministry, especially for members who are single, or married couples from ages 20 to 40; and a The Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association has been awarded an organizational grant by the Oregon Cultural Trust to hire a consultant who will conduct training to help the group organize a fundrais- ing campaign for the Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Park. The park will be built on the Riverwalk between 15th and 16th streets to commem- orate the contributions and influences of the Scandina- vian community on the gen- eral identity of the region. For information, go to astorias- canpark.org The Daily Astorian volunteer is needed for the senior ministry to coordinate activities and programs for the senior parishioners, singles or married age 65 and older. Volunteers, age 13 and older, including adults, are needed for Camp Catechesis, scheduled for July 30 to Aug. 3, in the Parish Hall, for children in kindergarten to sixth grades. If interested, contact the par- ish office at 503-325-3671 or email Tati- ana@stmaryastoria.com by July 15. The St.Vincent de Paul Food Pantry is in need of jellies/jams, coffee and canned tuna. It is open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, and 10 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday. For information, call 503-325-2007 or email stvdp.astoria@gmail.com Grace Episcopal Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., offers a Soup Supper meal at 4 p.m. Sunday, in the Parish Hall, free of charge. Those willing to help should come at 3 p.m. to set up, or 5 p.m. to help clean up. A Taizé Prayer & Song service is offered at 7 p.m. Wednesday, with the theme of peace. The service consists of simple repeated chants, periods of silence, prayers individual and communal, and the lighting of candles, and is accompanied by Jennifer Goodenberger (piano), Shelley Loring (flute) and Erik Utterback (cello). All are welcome. For information, call the church at 503- 325-4691 or 503-325-6580, or go to www. graceastoria.org The home of “Shanghaied in Astoria,” the Astor Street Opry Company Playhouse, 129 W. Bond St., received a makeover, thanks to donations of money, materials and time. The Sherwin Williams store in Gearhart donated paint, and Englund Marine donated equipment for the theater’s outdoor awning. One of ASOC’s founders, Del Corbett, chose the color, secured donations and was one of nearly two dozen vol- unteers to paint the outside of the playhouse on June 23. Ed Luna brought his painting equipment, so the work was mostly finished in one day. The 34th Season of “Shanghaied in Astoria” offi- cially opens July 12, but there is a “Sneake Peek” at 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday. All seats are $10, and are available at asocplay.com. The Astor Street Opry Company is a nonprofit com- munity organization, and currently seeks show spon- sors. For information on how to become a sponsor, email info@asocplay.com 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 ambassadors) in Clatsop County to provide customer ser- vice 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 qual- ity time with the dogs or fostering a senior dog, short or long term, contact Jacque Pressly at angels- forsara@gmail.com or call 503- 325-2772. Astoria Column — 1 Cox- comb Drive. Volunteers needed to welcome visitors, provide informa- tion and answer questions about the Astoria Column and the city of Astoria. For information, call the Friends of the Astoria Column Vis- itor Center at 503-325-2963. Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association — 111 W. Marine Drive. Needs conductors/motor- men 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 Veter- ans Administration Hospital and returns in the early afternoon. To volunteer, contact Dick Lang, As- toria DAV van coordinator, at 503- 298-8757 or dicklang@charter. net. Drivers receive free breakfast and lunch vouchers for the hospi- tal canteen on every trip. Astoria Warming Center — 1076 Franklin Ave. Winter over- night emergency shelter for home- less 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 astoriawarm- ingcenter@gmail.com Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce — 111 W. Marine Drive. Volunteers needed at the chamber and for events. For information, call 503- 325-6311. Camp Kiwanilong — A large variety of volunteer opportunities are available. For information, call 503-861-2933 or go to campki- wanilong.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. Volunteers needed for a variety of tasks and time commitments, including alphabetizing book- shelves, covering books, doing minor building maintenance, help- ing with a speakers’ series, and participating in annual book sales and other events. For information email info@cannonbeachlibrary. org or call 503-436-1391. Caring Adults Develop- ing 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 information, email info@ dogsncats.org or call 503-861- 0737. 3-hour shift per week. Pick up an application at 1315 S.E. 19th St., Warrenton. 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 week- ly produce pantries for two hours on Thursdays, from April to Oc- tober, in Seaside and Warrenton. Warehouse attendants are need- ed 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 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 re- move 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. Clatsop Cruise Hosts — Looking for volunteers to meet and greet cruise ship passengers and crew, provide information and answer questions about the Clat- sop 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 clatsopcruisehosts.org Coast Community Radio — Volunteers needed for a variety of opportunities and time com- mitments including weekday front desk, music library digital conver- sion, graphic and sign making, booths at farmers markets and special events, landscaping, and mailing parties. For information, email janet@coastradio.org or call 503-325-0010. 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 Brenchley at 503-325-0313, ext. 209. Columbia Memorial Hospital — Needs volunteers to provide assistance to patients, visitors and hospital staff. Training provid- ed. For information, go to colum- biamemorial.org. To schedule an interview, call 503-325-4321. Clatsop County Animal Shelter — Animal care volunteers age 16 and older needed for one Columbia River Maritime Museum — 1792 Marine Drive. Volunteer opportunities for those with an interest in maritime his- tory. For information, call the vol- unteer coordinator weekdays at 503-325-2323. Columbia Senior Diners — 1111 Exchange St., Astoria Senior Center. Volunteers need- ed weekdays to serve tables and for kitchen help. To volunteer, call 503-325-9693. Community Emergency Response Team — CERT vol- unteers needed for community events and disaster response with local police, fire and emer- gency medical service agencies. Training includes fire safety, first aid, traffic and crowd control, communications, damage survey, disaster planning and civic events within city limits. For information, contact CERT coordinator Kenny Hansen at khansen@astoria.or.us or leave a voicemail at 503-325- 4411. Friends of Seaside Library — 1131 Broadway, Seaside. Vol- unteers needed to staff the fund- raising store. For information, call 503-738-6742 or stop by the library. Haystack Rock Awareness Program — Needs volunteers for general office assistance and to assist lead interpreters on the beach with signage, ropes and set up during low tides and talking to visitors about the rock and the lo- cal flora and fauna. Must pass a basic background test. Children are always welcome; must be supervised by a parent. For in- formation, contact Lisa Habecker at 503-436-8064 or habecker@ ci.cannon-beach.or.us Knappa Rural Fire Protec- tion District — Needs volunteer firefighters. Training provided. For information, contact any of the ac- tive personnel or call Chief Paul Olheiser at 503-458-6610. Long-Term Care Ombuds- man — 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 schedule, four hours a week, mileage reimburse- ment available. Training is provid- ed. 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 lunch- buddies.mp@gmail.com NorthWest Senior & Disabil- ity Services — Needs dishwash- ers 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. Providence Seaside Hospi- tal — Needs volunteer drivers for Community Connections, a free program that transports people to services and appointments re- lated to health and well-being in the Portland-Metro area. Mileage reimbursement available. For in- formation, call 503-717-7171 or email Alana.Kujala@providence. org Providence Seaside Hospi- tal — Needs volunteers who en- joy meeting, interacting with and helping people. Opportunities are available in the hospital gift shop, café, and as greeters and for spir- itual integration. For information, call 503-717-7171 or email Alana. Kujala@providence.org River Song Foundation — Looking for people to assist with Trap/Neuter/Release/Feed (TNRF), especially in the Sea- side and Knappa/Svensen ar- eas. TNRF involves setting and/ or monitoring traps, and daily feeding of cats and maintenance of any shelters, and is a proven, science-based method that along with spay/neuter programs is the only effective and humane way of ending cat homelessness and suffering. Call 503-861-2003 for information and to volunteer. Seaside American Legion Veterans’ Assistance & Reha- bilitation — Volunteers needed to help knit/crochet items for hos- pitalized vets and cut coupons for military families. Donations of fabric/yarn especially welcome. Group meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. second Tuesday of the month at 1315 Broadway, Seaside. For information, call 503-738-5111 and leave a message for Marilyn Faulkner. Seaside Downtown Develop- ment Association — Volunteers needed to help with local events happening throughout the year. For information, call Sarah Dailey at 503-717-1914 or email direc- tor@seasidedowntown.com Seaside Museum and Histor- ical Society — Volunteers need- ed 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 appreciated. Call the museum at 503-738-7065 or email seaside- museum@hotmail.com Start Making a Reader To- day — Needs volunteers to read to students one-on-one for one hour a week at local elementary schools. To volunteer, call 503- 391-8423 or go to getsmartore- gon.org Svensen Congregate Meal Site — Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. To volunteer, or for information, call Debbie Dunaway at 503-791-7298 or 503-861-4202. Titanic Lifeboat Academy — Volunteer to help care for animals and assist with sustainable living projects; minimum commitment of four hours per week requested. Some training provided. For in- formation, contact Caren Black at 503-325-6886. Tri-City Spay and Neuter Thrift Store — 600 Broadway, Seaside. Needs volunteers inter- ested in improving the welfare of animals. For information, call 503- 738-7040. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary — Uniformed civilian volunteer branch provides boating educa- tion courses, vessel inspections to public; offers chance to learn new skills and qualifications. No former military or boating expe- rience needed. Meetings 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month. For information, call Della Wilson at 360-244-7062 or email at wilson- tekart@gmail.com Warrenton Senior Lunch Program — Warrenton Communi- ty Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Vol- unteers needed to help with Meals on Wheels and in the dining room Mondays or Thursdays. For infor- mation, contact Barb Balensifer at 503-861-1341. Wildlife Rehab Center of the North Coast — Needs volunteers to help rehabilitate orphaned and injured wildlife. For information, call 503-338-0331 or go to coast- wildlife.org
