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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2018
Sign up kids for Head Start
The Daily Astorian
Community
Action
Team — Head Start is cur-
rently accepting applica-
tions for children ages 3
and 4. The program offers
many services to support a
child’s school readiness and
well-being. Throughout the
day, children explore liter-
acy, language skills, math,
science, creative exploration
and are supported in devel-
oping important social-emo-
tional skills. The program
invites families to partici-
pate in the classroom, activ-
ities and events, and supports
family connections to peers
and the community.
To enroll a child, down-
load an application at nwor-
headstart.org or contact one
of the following Head Start
locations: Astoria, 503-325-
5421; Warrenton, 503-861-
9681; and Seaside, 503-738-
0873. Or, call the main office
at 503-556-3736.
Astoria Regatta needs volunteers
The Daily Astorian
The 2018 Astoria Regatta,
with the theme “Making
Waves,” has many volun-
teer spots that need filling for
events that take place from
Wednesday through Aug. 11.
The Past Queen’s Recep-
tion (set up, tear down),
Admirals Reception (set
up, check-in, tear down),
and Grand Land Parade
(check-in, staging, barricade
staff) are among the events
needing volunteers.
To sign up, and for infor-
mation and the full list of
volunteer opportunities, go
to signup.com/go/ZxncfoL
Journalist Lehmann speaks on
‘Prosperity and Politics’
The Daily Astorian
Journalist Chris Lehmann
discusses “Prosperity and Pol-
itics” in the first Speak Up!, a
series of conversations hosted
by Indivisible North Coast Ore-
gon (INCO). This free public
event is at 7 p.m. Wednesday in
the Lovell Showroom, 426 14
th St. The doors open at 6 p.m.,
with no-host food and drinks.
Lehmann is the author of
three books, including “The
Money Cult: Capitalism,
Christianity, and the Unmak-
ing of the American Dream.”
Based in Washington, D.C.,
he is senior editor and col-
umnist for The Baffler, and
has written for
several other
publications.
The event
includes
question and
Chris
answer period
Lehmann
with the audi-
ence.
Leh-
mann’s books will be avail-
able for purchase and signing
by the author.
INCO also hosts an infor-
mal event immediately pre-
ceding Speak Up!, “Really Do
Care – Activism for the Under-
40ish,” which begins at 6 p.m.
in the same location.
For information, go to indi-
visiblenorthcoastoregon.org
College advises GED test hopefuls
The Daily Astorian
Clatsop Community Col-
lege will hold an orientation
Monday for its General Edu-
cational Development test
preparation program.
The college’s GED
classes are open to people
age 16 and older who wish to
earn a high school credential.
Participants younger than 18
must provide a form from
their high school releas-
ing them from compulsory
education before attending
classes or taking the GED
tests. Classes are offered in
English or Spanish. The col-
lege also offers English lan-
guage classes and tutoring
for students.
There is no cost for
enrollment, and study mate-
rials are provided. The GED
certificate enables students
to pursue further education
and improve employment
status.
The orientation will be
from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday in
Columbia Hall Room 114 on
the main Lexington campus
at 1651 Lexington Ave. in
Astoria.
For more information,
contact the college’s adult
basic education office at
503-338-2347 or epurcell@
clatsopcc.edu
RELIGION BRIEFS
Common Ground
Interspiritual Fellowship
A Purification Service at Common
Ground Interspiritual Fellowship is held on
the first Sunday of each month from 9:30 to
10:30 a.m. in the Wesley Room of the Asto-
ria First United Methodist Church, 1076
Franklin Ave. Use the 11th Street entrance.
This service is not defined by any par-
ticular belief system, and is especially
intended for the “spiritual but not reli-
gious,” as well as those who draw from
more than one faith tradition. For infor-
mation, go to cgifellowship.org
St. Catherine Episcopal
NEHALEM — St. Catherine Episco-
pal 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 saintcatherineoregoncoast.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.
Crossroads Community
SVENSEN — Crossroads Commu-
nity 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 second Friday
of the month. All are welcome. For infor-
mation, call Shawn Leonard, pastor, at
503-949-5033.
St. Mary, Star of the Sea
The Knights of Columbus are put-
ting on a Sunday Breakfast after the 8:30
and 10:30 a.m. Masses at St. Mary, Star
of the Sea Catholic Church in the newly
renovated Leahy Auditorium, 1425 Grand
Ave. The July Knight for the month is
Dan Ewald, the lady is Linda Sitkowski,
and the family is that of Linda and Russ
Keizer.
At the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass, the
Camp Catechesis children are participat-
ing in some of the Mass ministries. Camp
participants are encouraged to wear their
camp T-shirts and jeans.
Eucharistic minister training is at 11
a.m. Thursday at St. Francis de Sales Mis-
sion, 867 Fifth Ave. in Hammond. This
training is for anyone interested in becom-
ing a eucharistic minister, or a refresher
for those who already are one. For infor-
mation, contact Teela Evans at 503-791-
7679 or teelaevans1@gmail.com
The St. Vincent de Sales Food Bank,
located behind the church on 15th Avenue,
needs paper towels and condiments such
as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, pick-
les, etc. The food bank is open from 1 to 3
p.m. Tuesdays, and from 10 a.m. to noon
Friday and Saturday.
During June, the food pantry assisted 116
families, and 122 weekend food bags were
delivered to Astoria School District students.
Astoria Church of Christ
The Astoria Church of Christ, 692
12th St., hosts the Oregon City Church of
Christ youth group at the 10:30 a.m. ser-
vice. The group’s leader, Steve Haney,
speaks on the life of Peter from the Book
of John. All are welcome. For informa-
tion, call 503-791-3235.
Grace Episcopal
The Labyrinth is available for walking
from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Grace Episco-
pal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave. A laby-
rinth introduction is offered at 3 p.m., upon
request. It takes an average of 30 minutes to
complete the walk.
Grace offers an ecumenical Taizé Prayer
& Song service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, con-
sisting of simple repeated chants, periods of
silence, prayers individual and communal,
and the lighting of candles. All are welcome.
For information, call the church at 503-
325-4691 or go to graceastoria.org
Astoria Seventh-day Adventist
The Astoria Seventh-day Adven-
tist Church, 300 Nehalem Ave., is offer-
ing a vacation Bible school for children
ages 3 to 11 from 8:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
Wednesday through Aug. 10. The theme
this year is “Heaven,” and there are sto-
ries, songs and crafts centered around
heaven, including how to choose the
right road to heaven, what heaven is like
and entering through the pearly gates.
There will snacks and outdoor play, and if
weather permits, there will be water play,
so children should bring their swimsuits.
For information, call the church at
503-325-0610.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
4-H — Looking for 4-H lead-
ers. For information, call Sandra
Carlson at the Oregon State
University Extension at 503-325-
8573.
in the morning. Volunteers also
needed for weekly litter patrols in
the neighborhood. To volunteer,
email
astoriawarmingcenter@
gmail.com
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.
Astoria-Warrenton
Area
Chamber of Commerce — 111
W. Marine Drive. Volunteers
needed at the chamber and for
events. For information, call 503-
325-6311.
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 senior dog,
short or long term, contact Jac-
que Pressly at angelsforsara@
gmail.com or call 503-325-2772.
Astoria Column — 1 Cox-
comb Drive. Volunteers needed
to welcome visitors, provide in-
formation 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
Association — 111 W. Marine
Drive. Needs conductors/motor-
men to operate trolley and nar-
rate 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,
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 emergency shelter for
homeless persons needs volun-
teers for three-hour shifts from
evening through the night to help
with welcoming guests, serv-
ing dinner, cleaning the kitchen,
monitoring the sleeping area
overnight, and closing the shelter
Camp Kiwanilong — A large
variety of volunteer opportunities
are available. For information,
call 503-861-2933 or go to camp-
kiwanilong.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 informa-
tion, call 503-298-5245.
Cannon Beach Library
—131 North Hemlock, Cannon
Beach. Volunteers needed for a
variety of tasks and time com-
mitments, including alphabetizing
bookshelves, covering books, do-
ing minor building maintenance,
helping with a speakers’ series,
and participating in annual book
sales and other events. For infor-
mation email info@cannonbeach-
library.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.
Clatsop Care Center — Vol-
unteers needed daily for all three
meals to provide one-on-one
assistance to dining dependent
residents. Volunteers must par-
ticipate 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 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 Octo-
ber, 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
available 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.
Columbia Memorial Hospital
— Needs volunteers to provide
assistance to patients, visitors
and hospital staff. Training pro-
vided. For information, go to co-
lumbiamemorial.org. To schedule
an interview, call 503-325-4321.
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 Se-
nior Center. Volunteers needed
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 Ken-
ny 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
local 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 active personnel or call Chief
Paul Olheiser at 503-458-6610.
Long-Term Care Ombuds-
man — Certified ombudsman vol-
unteers 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 re-
imbursement available. Training
is provided. For information, call
800-522-2602 or go to oregon.
gov/ltco
Lunch Buddy Mentoring
Program — Adults needed to
mentor elementary and middle
school students once a week
during lunch. For information,
call (219) 331-6427 or go to bit.
ly/2u3KpWe
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, Sea-
side. For information, call 503-
738-5111 and leave a message
for Marilyn Faulkner.
Seaside Downtown Devel-
opment Association — Volun-
teers needed to help with local
events happening throughout
the year. For information, call
Sarah Dailey at 503-717-1914
or email director@seasidedown-
town.com
Seaside Museum and His-
torical Society — Volunteers
needed to help as docents, main-
taining 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 seasidemuseum@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 in-
terested 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 wil-
sontekart@gmail.com
Warrenton Senior Lunch
Program — Warrenton Commu-
nity Center, 170 S.W. Third St.
Volunteers needed to help with
Meals on Wheels and in the din-
ing room Mondays or Thursdays.
For information, contact Barb Bal-
ensifer 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