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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2018
Liberty Theatre receives
$30,000 staff expansion award
The Daily Astorian
The Liberty Theatre has
been awarded $30,000 from
the James F. and Marion L.
Miller Foundation over a
period of two years to sup-
port staff expansion. Two
new positions were created.
Nancy Schwickrath was
hired in June as an admin-
istrative assistant to Execu-
tive Director Jennifer Crock-
ett. She holds a bachelor’s
degree from Rutgers Uni-
versity in stage management,
has worked on several stages
in New York, and has worked
for nonprofits.
Kelly Green was hired as
technical assistant to ease the
workload of longtime techni-
cal director, Larry
Bryant. He attended
The Daily Astorian
Young woman injured in accident
recognized with scholarship
Members of the St. Mary, Star of the
Sea High School Class of 1967 gathered
for a reception Saturday to honor their
fellow deceased classmate by present-
ing the Stan Hauer Memorial Scholar-
ship for $6,300 to Sierra Lyons, who
attends Clatsop Community College.
Lyons graduated from Warrenton
High School in 2017, and was attending
Western Oregon University when inju-
ries from a car accident required her to
move back home. She enrolled at CCC
to continue her education, and will
apply to the college’s nursing program,
which offers an automatic transfer to
Oregon Health and Science Univer-
Humboldt State as a theater
lighting and tech major.
For information, go to lib-
ertyastoria.org
Wauna Credit Union launches
an Adopt-A-Teacher contest
Clatsop Community College
Pictued, from left, CCC President Chris Breitmeyer, Stan Hauer Memorial Scholarship recipient Sierra Lyons, and
St. Mary, Star of the Sea School Class of 1967 representative Bill Leahy.
The Daily Astorian
Liberty Theatre
The Liberty Theatre has
two new staff members,
Kelly Green and Nancy
Schwickrath.
Local financial cooper-
ative Wauna Credit Union
is launching an “Adopt-A-
Teacher” contest in Colum-
bia, Clatsop and western
Washington counties in Ore-
gon, and Pacific County,
Washington,
ultimately
rewarding one area teacher
$500 to help them tackle
the 2018-19 school year.
The 2017 Adopt-A-Teacher
winner was Debbie Tay-
lor, fourth- and fifth-grade
teacher at Vernonia Elemen-
sity’s nursing program upon comple-
tion of her registered nurse associate’s
degree.
“I’m so moved that the whole Class
of 1967 was a part of this gesture,”
Lyons said at the reception, “and I’m
really grateful that CCC and the nurs-
ing program are right here to further my
education.”
tary School.
The credit union is
encouraging students, par-
ents, teachers, principals and
members of the community
to post a video on WCU’s
Facebook page, fb.me/
WaunaCreditUnion, explain-
ing why the teacher being
nominated deserves to win.
Winners of the contest will
be announced on or about
Oct. 5.
A complete list of rules
and conditions, including
entry instructions, is at bit.
ly/2nQzcVl
RELIGION BRIEFS
port ministries and the children’s play area. For
information, call Shawn Leonard at 503-949-
5033 or Mike Posey at 503-298-7803.
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish
The 4 p.m. Saturday Mass at St. Francis de
Sales in Hammond, and Sunday Masses at St.
Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Astoria,
will be performed by Rev. Augustine Manyama,
Apostle of Jesus, from St. Vincent Providence
Health Center. He will also say Mass at 8 a.m.
Monday at St. Mary, Star of the Sea.
Saturday and Sunday, volunteer catechists
are being recruited for the Parish Faith Forma-
tion programs. Enrollment is open for registered
COMMUNITY NOTES
Continued from Page 1B
For information, or to volunteer, call
503-861-3502 Monday or Thursday.
Astoria Rotary Club — noon,
second floor of the Astoria Elks
Lodge, 453 11th St. Guests always
welcome. For information, go to As-
toriaRotary.org
Knochlers Pinochle Group —
1 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community
Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside.
Cost is $1 per regular session per
person. Players with highest and
second highest scores split the prize.
Game is designed for players 55 and
older, but all ages are welcome.
Astoria-Warrenton Duplicate
Bridge Club — 12:30 to 4 p.m., As-
toria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange
St. Anyone may play if they have a
partner; to request a bridge partner,
call 503-325-0029.
Authentic Spiritual Conver-
sations — 7 to 8:30 p.m., Activity
Center, first floor, CMH-OHSU
Knight Cancer Collaborative, 1905
Exchange St. Open dialogue about
spiritual issues. All faiths, including
“spiritual but not religious” welcome.
For information, email info@cgifel-
lowship.org or call 916-307-9790.
WEDNESDAY
Mahjong for Experienced
Players — 1 p.m., Astoria Senior
Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in-
formation, call 503-325-3231.
Warrenton Sunrise Rotary
Club — 7 a.m., Dooger’s Seafood
& Grill, Youngs Bay Plaza, 103 S.
U.S. Highway 101, Warrenton. For
information, call 503-325-4030.
Line Dancing for Seniors — 3
to 4:30 p.m., Astoria Senior Center,
1111 Exchange St. Not for beginners.
For information, call 503-325-3231.
Chair Exercises for Seniors
— 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior
Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in-
formation, call 503-325-3231.
TUESDAY
Help Ending Abusive Re-
lationship Tendencies — 10
to 11:30 a.m., The Harbor, 1361
Duane St. HEART covers subjects
related to the effects of domestic
violence on children, parents and
other family members. Open group
for females, those who identify as
female, anyone in an abusive re-
lationship, or who knows someone
who is. For information, call Juli Hol
at 503-325-3426, ext. 103.
Stewardship Quilting Group
— 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Lu-
theran Church, 725 33rd St. All are
welcome. Donations of material al-
ways appreciated. For information,
call Janet Kemp at 503-325-4268.
Do Nothing Club — 10 a.m.
to noon, 24002 U St., Ocean Park,
Washington, Men’s group. For in-
formation, call Jack McBride at 360-
665-2721.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m.,
Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225
Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do-
nation of $3 for those older than 60;
$6.75 for those younger than 60.
For information, call Suzanne Bja-
ranson at 503-861-4202.
Columbia Senior Diners —
11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St.
The cost is $6. For information, or
to have a meal delivered, call 503-
325-9693.
Astoria Lions Club — noon,
Astoria Elks Lodge, 453 11th St.
Prospective members welcome.
For information, contact Charlene
Larsen at 503-325-0590.
Wickiup Senior Lunches —
11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall,
92683 Svensen Market Road. Free
for those older than 60 ($3 sug-
gested donation), $6.75 for those
younger than age 60. For infor-
mation, call Suzanne Bjaranson at
503-861-4202.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m.,
Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225
Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do-
nation of $3 for those older than 60;
$6.75 for those younger than 60.
For information, call Suzanne Bja-
ranson at 503-861-4202.
Columbia Senior Diners —
11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St.
The cost is $6. For information, or
to have a meal delivered, call 503-
325-9693.
Blood Pressure Checks —
noon to 2 p.m., Astoria Senior Cen-
ter, 1111 Exchange St. For informa-
tion, call 503-325-3231.
school-age children. For questions contact Tati-
ana Pitstick at 503-325-3671.
To rekindle fellowship, “Coffee An” starts in
September after the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Masses
in Astoria. Volunteers may sign up this weekend
to provide coffee, juice and snacks.
The St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank, on 15th
Street behind the church, needs dry cereal,
canned fruit, vegetables and personal hygiene
items. Volunteers are there from 1 to 3 p.m.
Tuesdays and 10 a.m. to noon Fridays and Sat-
urdays. To volunteer, call 503 325-2007.
Astoria Church of Christ
Astoria Church of Christ, 692 12th St., hosts
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Crossroads Community Church
SVENSEN — Crossroads Community
Church, 40618 Old Highway 30, is hosting a
Barbecue Beef Pit Roast from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday.
A raffle, with items from local artists and
businesses, starts at 11 a.m. Lunch is from noon
to 5 p.m., and includes a baked potato, coleslaw,
string beans and pickled beets. The cost is $10
for adults, $5 for children younger than 11, or
$25 for families.
Strawberry/rhubarb, apple and mixed berry
pies are being sold separately for $12 each, or
$3 per slice. Meat is also for sale, for $7 a pound.
The proceeds from this event will help sup-
George Elkins of Scappoose for the 10:30 a.m.
Sunday service in its continuing program of
guest speakers in August. Bible study is offered
at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome.
For information, call 503-791-3235.
Calvary Episcopal
SEASIDE — Due to the Hood to Coast
Relay on Saturday, Calvary Episcopal Church,
503 N. Holladay Drive, has canceled the usual
Saturday evening Vigil service, which resumes
at 5 p.m. Sept. 1. The regular Sunday morning
service is offered at 9:30 a.m. as usual. All are
welcome.
For information, call 503-738-5773.
Clatsop Community College
presents the 5 th Annual
CONFERENCE ON
EXTRAORDINARY LIVING
for people ages 50+
Sit & Stitch — 1 to 3 p.m.,
Homespun Quilts & Yarn, 108 10th
St. Bring knitting, crochet or other
needlework projects along to this
community stitching time. All skill
levels welcome.
Mahjong for Experienced
Players — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Se-
nior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For
information, call 503-325-3231.
Beginner Line Dancing for
Seniors — 1:30 to 3 p.m., Astoria
Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St.
For information, call 503-325-3231.
WALK-INS
WELCOME!
LUNCH
Provided by
Local Food Carts
THURSDAY
Chair Exercises for Seniors
— 9 to 9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior
Center, 1111 Exchange St. For in-
formation, call 503-325-3231.
Wickiup Senior Lunches —
11:30 a.m., Wickiup Grange Hall,
92683 Svensen Market Road. Free
for those older than 60 ($3 sug-
gested donation), $6.75 for those
younger than age 60. For infor-
mation, call Suzanne Bjaranson at
503-861-4202.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m.,
Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225
Avenue A, Seaside. Suggested do-
nation of $3 for those older than 60;
$6.75 for those younger than 60.
For information, call Suzanne Bja-
ranson at 503-861-4202.
Columbia Senior Diners —
11:30 a.m., 1111 Exchange St.
The cost is $6. For information, or
to have a meal delivered, call 503-
325-9693.
Warrenton Senior Lunch
Program — noon, Warrenton
Community Center, 170 S.W. Third
St. Suggested donation of $5 for
seniors and $7 for those younger
than 60. For information, or to vol-
unteer, call 503-861-3502 Monday
or Thursday.
VITAL CONNECTIONS
Saturday, September 8, 2018
9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Registration 9:00 - 9:30 AM
Clatsop Community College
Columbia Hall
$
10 Suggested Donation
Keynote address from Jimmy Pearson
Astoria Library Director
Pre-register by Aug. 31. Call 503-338-2566 or
register online at www.clatsopcc.edu/cel
12 INFORMATIVE PRESENTATIONS
IN THREE BREAKOUT SESSIONS