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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018 Astoria School Board recognizes reading program Knappa graduate has book release party Saturday The Daily Astorian Astoria School District The Astoria School District Board of Directors recognized the Start Making a Reading To- day (SMART) program at the October regular board meeting. The SMART program pairs an adult volunteer with children for a weekly one-on-one reading session, and children are provided books to keep during the school year to take home and share with their families. The SMART reading program has existed in the Astoria School District for over 20 years, using hundreds of local volunteers. Astor Elementary School currently pro- vides the SMART reading program for students in kindergarten to grade 2. Pictured, from left, Kate Gohr, Astor Elementary School principal, Sherri Bean, SMART Coordinator, and Grace Laman, ASD Board member. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 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. Warehouse attendants are needed for food packing or processing, pick- ing orders for agencies, light janitorial and housekeeping, or lawn and grounds main- tenance. 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 remove litter two times (minimum) per year for two years. Safety equipment and supplies provided. Volunteers must 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. 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 information, call the volunteer coor- dinator 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. — 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, contact Lisa Habecker at 503-436-8064 or habecker@ci.cannon-beach.or.us Lunch Buddy Mentoring Pro- gram — Adults needed to mentor elementary and middle school stu- dents once a week during lunch. For information, call (219) 331-6427 or go to bit.ly/2u3KpWe NorthWest Senior & Disability Services — Needs dishwashers 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 infor- mation, call 503-717-7171 or email Alana.Kujala@providence.org Friends of Seaside Library GAME MEAT PROCESSING Debbie D’s will be at Cash & Carry in Warrenton at 10:00 a.m. every Saturday to pick up and deliver meat for processing. 20 lb. min • Each batch individual The “Northern Hospitality with the Port- land Hunt + Alpine Club” book release party is from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday in the Buoy Beer Tap Room, 1 Eighth St. The book is written by Andrew and Bri- anna Volk of Portland, Maine, who run the Portland Hunt + Alpine Club, a Scandinavian cocktail bar that has been a two-time James Beard Foundation semifinalist for “Outstand- ing Bar Program.” Andrew Volk has also been named one of the Best Bartenders in America by Food & Wine Magazine. “Last month, we released our first book, ‘Northern Hospitality,’ through Voyageur Press,” Brianna Volk, a 1999 graduate of Knappa High School, said. “The book features food and drink reci- pes from the bar, stories about me growing up Finnish in Astoria, and more. We are doing a nationwide book tour and, of course, stopping in my home town. We will have drinks from the book, and books for sale,” Brianna Volk said. Discussion will focus on preventing bullying and discrimination in learning environments The Daily Astorian The Lower Columbia Diversity Coalition and the Lower Columbia Q Center are co-hosting a discussion, “Safe Learning Environ- ments,” about bullying and discrimination. Diversity Coalition/Q Cen- ter Board member Tessa Scheller, and Diversity Coali- tion member and college stu- dent Andy Marshall. Refreshments will be provided. Parking is available behind the building. The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Room 219, Columbia Hall, Clatsop Com- munity College, 1651 Lex- ington Ave. All are welcome. Facilitating the discus- sion is Clatsop Community College Board member and RELIGION BRIEFS St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish “Women of the River,” a Ministry to Catholic Women luncheon, is at 11 a.m. Tues- day at Dooger’s Seafood & Grill, 103 U.S. Highway 101 in Warrenton. All women are invited to this “Dutch treat” event, where each woman will talk about her patron saint. Attendees are asked not to bring young children. To attend, or for ques- tions or suggestions, con- tact Renae Bly at 208-881- 1795 or Kathleen Hudson at 503-861-2802. questions or to volunteer. All Saints Day on Thurs- day is a Solemn Holy Day. Masses are at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, 1465 Grand Ave., in Astoria, and at noon at St Francis de Sales Mission, 867 Fifth Ave., in Hammond. St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank needs canned corn, beans and stove top stuffing. Food For Kids needs Cup O’Noodles and toothpaste. The food bank, which is behind St. Mary’s on 15th Street, is open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. to noon Friday and Satur- day. Call 503-325-2007 with Bethany Free Lutheran Bethany Free Lutheran Church, 451 34th St., hosts a Fall Festival at 4 p.m. Sunday. The program of music and sharing includes contri- butions from the World Mis- sions Director of the Asso- ciation of Free Lutheran Congregations, Del Palmer, and his wife, Karen. Follow- ing the program there is a time of fellowship and food with special Scandinavian treats, sandwiches and more. Everyone is welcome. ۴/UVZKJLUXG -KTO[Yވ*ވ SGSSUMXGS HKIG[YKKGXR_ JKZKIZOUTOY]NGZ YG\KJS_ROLK۵ 9NKX_R)XU] *ZMI[\+IVKMZ;]Z^Q^WZ 6QVM<QUM/ZIUUa u )_IZL?QVVMZ Please call or leave message by Friday so we know to expect you! DEBBIE D’S Jerky & Sausage Factory 2210 Main Avenue N. • Tillamook, OR • 503-842-2622 THANK YOU SO MUCH! On behalf of all of our members, volunteers and most importantly, THE KIDS who benefit from our programs, the Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific would like to thank everyone who made the 11 th Annual Home & Chef Tour a huge success! Home Owners: Daniel & Nicole Sturgell, Michael & Becky Johnson, Sami & Bill Weed, Kristin Finnegan & Larry Grant, Ira & Linda Goldfarb, and Traci Williams Home Sponsors: Dr. Roger & Sheila Miller, Dr. Russ & Linda Keizer, Dr. Richard & Barbara Crass, Dr. David & Cindy Leibel, US Bank, TOTEM Properties, Englund Marine Industrial Supply, Autio Company, and Bigby’s Tree Service. 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