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2B THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2018 Coast Community Radio elects board members RELIGION BRIEFS Community HU sing The Daily Astorian Over 100 members of Coast Community Radio cele- brated KMUN and each other during the Annual Meeting and Breakfast held Nov. 3 at the First Presbyterian Fellowship Hall in Astoria, when new Til- licum Foundation board mem- bers were elected, and volun- teers received yearly awards. Elected to the board were Lisa Smith of Long Beach, Washington, Sarah Lu Heath and Josh Marquis of Asto- ria, and Victoria Stoppiello of Manzanita. Outstanding volunteers included Carolyn Wells of Astoria, who was honored as Volunteer of the Year, John Stevenson of Clatskanie was recognized as Programmer of the Year, and Emily Geddes of Astoria was presented with the Rookie of the Year award. SEASIDE — A Seaside Community Eckankar HU Sing takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway. Regardless of one’s beliefs or religion, any- one can sing HU (pronounced hue), an ancient name for God; it is for the spiritual upliftment of those who come. For infor- mation, call 503-717-5485, email axcess49@gmail.com or go to eckankar.org Cannon Beach Community 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 clar- inet) and meditative songs, Psalms, readings, candlelight and time for quiet reflection. For information, call 503-436-1222. Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Pacific Unitarian Universalist (UU) Fellowship services are 11 a.m. Sunday at the Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St. A panel discussion about UU Association Social Justice groups features Astoria Mayor Arline LeMear; David Delk; and Bill Harris from First UU in Portland. Religious educa- tion for children is available during the service. A social/cof- fee hour follows the service. For information, go to pacuuf.org Coast Community Radio Tillicum Foundation board members were elected at a recent annual meeting and break- fast. Pictured, from left, bottom row, Tom Duncan; Lisa Smith, secretary; and Josh Mar- quis. Top row, John Stevenson, treasurer; Sarah Lu Heath; Jenn Crocket, vice president; and Jack Harris, president. Not pictured, Victoria Stoppiello. St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish The Catholic Campaign for Human Development will be a second collection this weekend at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Church, 1465 Grand Ave., to help the over 43,000 people in the U.S. living in poverty. On Sunday, there is a training on child abuse at 11:40 a.m. in the parish office. It is required for all volunteers working with parish youth. The St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank is in need of jams, jel- lies, paper towels and salad dressings, fruit snacks and cocoa packets. The food bank is open from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and from 10 a.m. to noon Friday and Saturday. Call 503 325-2007. Bingo and Dessert Auction to raise funds for charity The Daily Astorian A Bingo and Dessert Auction fund- raiser takes place Sunday at the Astoria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St. The games begin at 1 p.m., and des- serts are being auctioned off between the games. All are welcome to attend the after- noon event. Game packets cost $10, plus there are two special games that are $1 each. All proceeds will be used for the lodge’s Christmas charity obligations, which include Wishing Tree, Adopt-A- Family, the Oregon Home at Mooseheart and the NorthWest Alliance Christmas Party. Bethany Free The youth group of Bethany Free Lutheran Church, 451 34th St., is putting on a pancake feed at 6 p.m. Sunday as a fundraiser to help them attend the Free Lutheran Youth National Convention in July in Colorado. After pancakes, Pastor Craig Johnson is showing pictures and sharing about his mission trip to Mongolia. The public is welcome. Oregon Arts Commission grants coming available The Daily Astorian Creative minds at 121 Oregon arts organizations will be empowered by $1,031,593 in fiscal year 2019 Operat- ing Support Grants from the Oregon Arts Commission. Ranging from $3,000 to $29,750, the grants are available to nonprofit organiza- tions that have the arts at the core of their mission. Among local groups awarded Operat- ing Support Grants are the Astoria Music Festival Inc., which received $5,914, and Liberty Restoration Inc., which was given $3,000. The Oregon Arts Commission is sup- ported with general funds appropriated by the Oregon Legislature and with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts as well as funds from the Oregon Cultural Trust. For information, go to oregonartscom- mission.org Grace Episcopal There is a single 9 a.m. service on Sunday at Grace Episco- pal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave. It is an opportunity for those who usually attend the 8 or 10 a.m. service to come together. Call the church at 503-325-4691 or go to graceastoria.org First Baptist The First Baptist Church of Astoria, 349 Seventh St., has a Service of Thanksgiving at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, followed by a Thanksgiving Meal, served in the church around 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend, and there is no cost for the meal. For information, call 503-325-1761. 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. 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. 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. Astoria Senior Center — 1111 Exchange St. To volunteer, call Lar- ry 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 Veterans Administration Hospital and returns in the early af- ternoon. To volunteer, contact Dick Lang, Astoria DAV van coordina- tor, 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 — 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. 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 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. 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. 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. First Lutheran The Thanksgiving worship service is 10 a.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. The theme for this season of the church year is “Compassionate caring for one another, our community, and God’s creation.” Nov. 25 marks the last Sunday of the church year, Christ the King Sunday, which is celebrated at the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services that day. For infor- mation, go to astoriafirstlutheran.com. 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. IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR!!! 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. SENIOR DAY SPECIALS 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 SPECIAL SENIORS MENU FOR 60 & OVER EVERY TUESDAY STARTING NOVEMBER THRU JANUARY See VOLUNTEER, Page 4B CHECK OUT OUR $ VOLUNTEER PICK OF THE WEEK 7 DAILY SOUP & LUNCH SPECIALS MON: WED: FRI: Rocco TRIPLE GRILLED CHEESE WITH TOMATO BASIL SOUP FRENCH DIP WITH POTATO LEEK SOUP COD FISH TACOS WITH A CILANTRO LIME SAUCE AND RICE OUR SOUPS ARE, OF COURSE, HOMEMADE OPEN DAILY AT 11AM 5 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback Blend An evocation of robust health and joie de vivre, an excellent adventurer’s sidekick. Sponsored by Bayshore Animal Hospital CLATSOP COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER 1315 SE 19th St., Warrenton • 861- PETS www.dogsncats.org Noon to 4pm, Tues-Sat 1 BLOCK OFF BROADWAY • 1 BLOCK FROM BEACH 20 N. COLUMBIA, SEASIDE • 503-738-4331 www.normasoceandiner.com DOING WELL WHILE DOING GOOD Great news! Charitable gift annuity payment rates have increased for the first time in many years. A charitable gift annuity with the OHSU Foundation or the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation is a wonderful way to make a gift while receiving income for life. To learn more, contact the OHSU Foundation at 503-228-1730 or email OHSUFinfo@ohsu.edu. Gift Annuity Rate Comparison Age Old Rate New Rate Increase 70 5.1% 5.6% 0.5% 75 5.8% 6.2% 0.4% 80 6.8% 7.3% 0.5% 85 7.8% 8.3% 0.5% 90+ 9.0% 9.5% 0.5% For illustrative purposes only. Please contact us for current benefits and rates for other ages.
