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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018
AARP offers three
Warrenton Kia
donation will help local ‘Smart Driver’ classes
in
Astoria
and
Seaside
schoolchildren succeed
The Daily Astorian
AARP offers three “Smart
Driver” classes before the end
of the year.
The dates and locations are
Oct. 10 and Dec. 13, Clatsop
Community College, 1651
Lexington Ave. in Astoria;
and Nov. 7, Bob Chisholm
Community Center, 1225
Avenue A in Seaside.
All classes are from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m., with a lunch break.
Those attending are encour-
aged to arrive early to get
paperwork completed. Regis-
ter through CCC at 503-338-
2408 to assure that space is
available.
Although anyone can
attend, this course is designed
for seniors age 50 and older,
and includes current rules
of the road, defensive driv-
ing techniques and making
adjustments to accommodate
age-related changes. Informa-
tion on aggressive drivers, air
bags, seat restraints and new
technologies is also provided.
Oregon law provides for
a discount on auto insurance
premiums for most drivers
completing this course; atten-
dance at the entire class is
required to receive a certifi-
cate of completion.
The cost for the class is
$15 for AARP members and
$20 for nonmembers. Tuition
is payable at the start of class
with checks made payable to
AARP.
For questions, call John
Benson at 503-738-5925 or
email bensonsbend@gmail.
com
Jones joins Clatsop CASA
as executive director
The Daily Astorian
Warrenton Kia
Warrenton KIA has donated $4,800 to the Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific
(ALCP), as well as a large assortment of pencils, paper, crayons and backpacks donated
from the community and Warrenton KIA, during the “Stuff the KIA Soul” back to school
event. Pictured, from left, Sharon Seppa, ALCP public relations; Cheri McGowan, vice
president, ALCP philanthropic programs; Roxanne Williams-Morinville, dealer, Warren-
ton KIA; and Karen Radditz, president-elect, ALCP.
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 am-
bassadors) in Clatsop County to
provide customer service and en-
hance the blood donor experience.
For information, call Angela Basurt-
to 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.
— 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, in-
cluding alphabetizing bookshelves,
covering books, doing minor build-
ing maintenance, helping with a
speakers’ series, and participating
in annual book sales and other
events. For information email info@
cannonbeachlibrary.org or call 503-
436-1391.
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.
Caring Adults Developing
Youth (CADY) Mentoring Pro-
gram — 800 Exchange St., second
floor. Needs mentors for youths
ages 10 to 17 at risk of school fail-
ure. Time commitment: one year,
about eight hours per month. For
information, contact Laura Parker
at 503-325-8601 or lparker@co.
clatsop.or.us
Astoria Riverfront Trolley As-
sociation — 111 W. Marine Drive.
Needs conductors/motormen to
operate trolley and narrate points
of interest. One or more three-hour
shifts per month. For information,
call the 503-325-6311.
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.
Astoria Senior Center — 1111
Exchange St. To volunteer, call Lar-
ry Miller at 503-325-3231.
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.
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 Veterans Admin-
istration 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 volunteers for three-
hour shifts from evening through
the night to help with welcoming
guests, serving dinner, cleaning
the kitchen, monitoring the sleep-
ing area overnight, and closing the
shelter in the morning. Volunteers
also needed for weekly litter patrols
in the neighborhood. To volunteer,
email
astoriawarmingcenter@
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 campkiwan-
ilong.org
Cannon
Beach
Academy
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 — Volun-
teers 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 Warrenton. Ware-
house 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 available Mon-
day through Friday. To volunteer,
call 503-861-3663.
Clatsop Community College
Outreach Literacy — Needs vol-
unteer literacy tutors to work with
adults, both 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 remove litter
two times (minimum) per year for
two years. Safety equipment and
supplies provided. Volunteers must
The
Clatsop
Court
Appointed Special Advocate
(CASA) Program Board of
Directors has announced that
Amy Jones has joined Clat-
sop CASA as its executive
director following the depar-
ture of Julia Mabry, who left
to take a research position
at Oregon Health & Science
University.
Jones graduated from
Southwestern
Oklahoma
State University majoring in
political science with a minor
in criminal justice. Most
recently she was the execu-
tive director of a nonprofit
for eight years, and has an
extensive background in pub-
lic speaking and volunteer
recruitment.
CASA volunteers speak
solely for a child’s best inter-
ests, make informed recom-
mendations to the court and
advocate for services for chil-
dren who are in the child wel-
fare system. With current
volunteers serving over 100
children each year, there is
still a waiting list of children
who need CASAs to speak up
for them.
The next session of vol-
unteer training starts Oct. 10.
Those interested should call
503-338-6063, email casa@
clatsopcasa.org, or go to clat-
sopcasa.org
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
Coast Community Radio —
Volunteers needed for a variety
of opportunities and time commit-
ments 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.
RELIGION BRIEFS
Pacific Unitarian Universalist
Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellowship services are held at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Perform-
ing Arts Center, 588 16th St. A panel of three PUUF artists show a few of their pieces and talk
about “Art as a Spiritual Exercise.”
Religious education for the children is available during the service. For information, go to
pacuuf.org
Church Field Day
SVENSEN — The first annual All Church Field Day, hosted by Christians of Knappa,
Svensen, Brownsmead and Burnside, takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Wickiup (aka
Svensen) Grange, 92683 Svensen Market Road.
The event features free food, a free entry Cornhole Tournament (two-person teams, with
prizes), free games for children (with prizes) and music. The food is being provided by Mo’s
Restaurant. All are encouraged and welcome to attend.
For information, call David Sablan at 971-601-0186 or 503-458-5414 or Carl Salo at
503-522-7805.
Columbia Memorial Hospital
— Needs volunteers to provide
assistance to patients, visitors and
hospital staff. Training provided. For
information, go to columbiamemori-
al.org. To schedule an interview,
call 503-325-4321.
Columbia River Maritime Mu-
seum — 1792 Marine Drive. Vol-
unteer opportunities for those with
an interest in maritime history. For
more information, call the volunteer
coordinator weekdays at 503-325-
2323.
Columbia Senior Diners —
1111 Exchange St., Astoria Senior
Center. Volunteers needed week-
days to serve tables and for kitchen
help. To volunteer, call 503-325-
9693.
Community Emergency Re-
sponse Team — CERT volunteers
needed for community events and
disaster response with local police,
fire and emergency 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 infor-
mation, contact CERT coordinator
Kenny Hansen at khansen@as-
toria.or.us or leave a voicemail at
503-325-4411.
Friends of Seaside Library
— 1131 Broadway, Seaside. Volun-
teers needed to staff the fundraising
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 al-
ways welcome; must be supervised
by a parent. For information, con-
tact Lisa Habecker at 503-436-8064
or
habecker@ci.cannon-beach.
or.us
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