B2 THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, JANuARY 25, 2019 Winter groups and class offered at Trail’s End Art Association The Daily Astorian GEARHART — Trail’s End Art Association, 656 A St., offers a variety of artist groups and classes to both members and nonmembers annually. Winter offerings begin the first week of February. There are four groups and one class. Groups are free to TEAA members, and have a $5 fee per day for nonmembers. The groups are: Drawing for Beginners to Pros, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays; Intermediate and Advanced Pas- tels, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays; a watercolor group for beginners to advanced, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays; and Inspiration, a leaderless group, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Thursdays. One six-week class, Begin- ning and Intermediate Water- color, taught by Gheri Fouts, is offered on Fridays from Feb. 1 RELIGION BRIEFS to March 8. The fee is $30 for members and $38 for nonmem- bers, the class can also be joined at any time for $5 a session for TEAA members and $8 per ses- sion for nonmembers. For information, go to trailsendart.org or call 503-717-9458. 2019 WINGS Conference set for Feb. 9 The Daily Astorian The Astoria and Seaside Branches of the American Asso- ciation of University Women (AAUW) and Clatsop Commu- nity College (CCC) are again offering women the opportu- nity to attend a free event about returning to education. The 2019 Women Interested in Going to School (WINGS) Conference takes place from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 9, in Columbia Hall, 1651 Lexington Ave. Women may return to school to earn their GED, to start or finish vocational certificates or college degrees, to develop new job skills, or train for a new career. Sessions and workshops and college staff at the confer- ‘Treasure the Beach’ cleanups set in Seaside The Daily Astorian SEASIDE — The Sea- side Aquarium, city of Sea- side, Seaside Downtown Development Association, Inn at Seashore and Solve are holding a “Treasure the Beach; Beach Cleanup” from 9 to 11 a.m. the first Saturday of every month, except March and July, rain or shine. The next cleanup is Feb. 2. Cleaning the beach helps remove trash before it enters or reenters the ocean, saving countless lives in the marine environment. People who are willing to help can sign in at the Sea- shore Inn on the Beach, 60 N. Prom. Pick up a bag, and when done, drop it by a trash receptacle along the Prom. ence will provide information about CCC degrees and cer- tificate programs, admissions, scholarships, financial aid, sup- port programs, career planning, nontraditional careers, conquer- ing math anxiety, distance learn- ing, admissions and support ser- vices, the Lives in Transition Program and more. WINGS Latina began three years ago. Gudelia Contreras offers real-time Spanish trans- lation with earphones for Latina attendees. Participants receive free breakfast, lunch and profes- sional daycare on-site for chil- dren younger than 12. For information, or to regis- ter, go to clatsopcc.edu or call 503-717-1852. Preregistration, either online or by phone, is required. Forest laws discussion offered Thursday at local brewery The Daily Astorian “Carbon, Water & Commu- nity — How Strong Forest Laws Are Good for Business,” a discus- sion about forests, climate change and drinking water, takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Fort George Brewery, Lovell Showroom, 426 14th St. The doors open at 6 p.m.; dis- cussion begins at 7 p.m. The speakers and their topics are as follows: Marielle Cowdin will discuss the Oregon Brewshed Alli- ance; Chandra LeGue will address public lands; and Jason Gonzales will talk about logging, policy and sustainability. The event is presented by the Alliance for Democracy, Columbia River Estuary Action Team (CRE- ATe), Oregon Wild, Oregon Brew- shed Alliance and Indivisible North Coast Oregon (INCO). Admission is free. First Baptist First Baptist Church of Astoria, 349 Seventh St., is starting an evening Good News Club for kids in kindergar- ten through fifth grade that will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at the church. There is no cost for any child attending the club. For information, call the church office at 503-325-1761 or go to fbcastoria.org First Lutheran Church Instead of the usual 8:30 and 11 a.m. worship services on Sunday at First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St., this Sun- day there is only one service at 10 a.m., followed by a luncheon and the congre- gation’s annual meeting. Grace Episcopal Grace Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., holds its 155th Annual Meeting on Sun- day, beginning with a single 9 a.m. com- bined service. Following the service there is a meal, and reports from the various ministries and committees are presented. The first annual meeting of Grace was held in 1846. Sunday is also Hunger Awareness Sunday, and there is an ingathering at the service for the Hunger Ministries. Both monetary and nonperishable food items are requested; hearty soups, canned chili and corn are especially needed. A Community Dinner is served in the Parish Hall at 4 p.m. Sunday. Those willing to help should come at 3 p.m. to set up and at 5 p.m. to clean up. The annual Books, Media, Art Sale is Feb. 8 and 9. Donations of books, CDs, DVDs and pieces of art are requested, and may be dropped off mornings. No encyclopedias, Readers’ Digests or VHS tapes accepted. For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or go to graceastoria.org Astoria Church of Christ The Astoria Church of Christ, 692 12th St., hosts Dennis Daniels as its guest speaker for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. His topic is “Prayer,” based on Philippians 4:5-7. A Bible study is offered at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome. For information, call 503-791-3235. VOLUNTEERS 4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders. For information, call Sandra Carlson at the Oregon State University Extension at 503-325-8573. American Red Cross — Needs registration volunteers (donor ambassadors) in Clat- sop County to provide cus- tomer service and enhance the blood donor experience. For information, call Angela Basurtto at 503-528-5430. Angels for Sara Senior Dog Sanctuary — Needs vol- unteers to help care for elderly dogs who are unable to stay with their owners. Anyone interested in fundraising, yard maintenance, spending qual- ity time with the dogs or foster- ing a senior 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 welcome visi- tors, provide information and answer questions about the Astoria Column and the city of Astoria. For information, call the Friends of the Asto- ria Column Visitor Center at 503-325-2963. Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association — 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 vol- unteer, call Larry Miller at 503-325-3231. Astoria Veteran Van Drivers — Volunteer driv- ers 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 after- noon. To volunteer, contact Dick Lang, Astoria DAV van coordinator, at 503-298-8757 or dicklang@charter.net. Driv- ers receive free breakfast and lunch vouchers for the hospi- tal 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 wel- coming guests, serving din- ner, cleaning the kitchen, monitoring the sleeping area overnight, and closing the shelter in the morning. Volun- teers also needed for weekly litter patrols in the neigh- borhood. To volunteer, email astoriawarmingcenter@gmail. com Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce — 111 W. Marine Drive. Volun- teers needed at the chamber and for events. For informa- tion, 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., Can- non Beach. Volunteers needed for breakfast or lunch prepa- ration and cleanup, reading groups, math groups, lunch/ recess duty and housekeep- ing. Shifts are 1.25 hours or longer. For information, call 503-298-5245. Cannon Beach Library — 131 N. Hemlock, Cannon Beach. Volunteers needed for a variety of tasks and time commitments, including alphabetizing bookshelves, covering books, doing minor building maintenance, help- ing with a speakers’ series, and participating in annual book sales and other events. For information email info@can- nonbeachlibrary.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 commit- ment: one year, about eight hours per month. For informa- tion, contact Laura Parker at 503-325-8601 or lparker@co. clatsop.or.us Clatsop Animal Assis- tance Inc. — Needs volunteers who have a strong commit- ment to work on behalf of the Clatsop County Animal Shel- ter’s dogs and cats. For infor- mation, email info@dogsn- cats.org or call 503-861-0737. Clatsop Care Center — Volunteers needed daily for all three meals to provide one-on-one assistance to din- ing dependent residents. Vol- unteers must participate in a 16-hour training program. For information, contact Mandy Brenchley at 503-325-0313, ext. 209. Clatsop County Animal Shelter — Animal care volun- teers 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 Atkin- son at 503-325-1000. Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank — Volunteers needed to help hand out fruits and vegetables at the weekly produce pan- tries for two hours on Thurs- days, from April to October, in Seaside and Warrenton. Ware- house attendants are needed for food packing or process- ing, picking orders for agen- cies, light janitorial and house- keeping, or lawn and grounds maintenance. Three to four- hour shifts are available Mon- day through Friday. To volun- teer, call 503-861-3663. Clatsop Community Col- lege 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 Pub- lic 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. Volun- teers must receive safety ori- entation. For information, call 503-325-8631. Clatsop Cruise Hosts — Looking for volunteers to meet and greet cruise ship passen- gers and crew, provide infor- mation 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 information, go to clatsopcruisehosts.org Coast Community Radio — Volunteers needed for a variety of opportunities and time commitments including weekday front desk, music library digital conversion, graphic and sign making, booths at farmers markets and special events, landscaping, and mailing parties. For infor- mation, email janet@coastra- dio.org or call 503-325-0010. Columbia Memorial Hos- pital — Needs volunteers to provide assistance to patients, visitors and hospital staff. Training provided. For infor- mation, go to columbiam- emorial.org. To schedule an interview, call 503-325-4321. Columbia River Mari- time Museum — 1792 Marine Drive. Volunteer opportuni- ties for those with an inter- est in maritime history. For information, call the volun- teer coordinator weekdays at 503-325-2323. Columbia Senior Diners — 1111 Exchange St., Asto- ria Senior 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 com- munity events and disaster response with local police, fire and emergency medi- cal service agencies. Train- ing includes fire safety, first aid, traffic and crowd con- trol, communications, dam- age survey, disaster planning and civic events within city limits. For information, con- tact CERT coordinator Kenny Hansen at khansen@astoria. or.us or leave a voicemail at 503-325-4411. Friends of Seaside Library — 1131 Broadway, Seaside. Volunteers needed to staff the fundraising store. For informa- tion, call 503-738-6742 or stop by the library. Haystack Rock Aware- ness Program — Needs vol- unteers 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 par- ent. For information, contact Lisa Habecker at 503-436- 8064 or habecker@ci.can- non-beach.or.us Knappa Rural Fire Pro- tection District — Needs volunteer firefighters. Train- ing provided. For information, contact any of the active per- sonnel or call Chief Paul Olhe- iser at 503-458-6610. Long-Term Care Ombuds- man — Certified ombuds- man volunteers advocate for the rights, care and dignity of the elderly and disabled liv- ing 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, investi- gate complaints, and work to resolve problems. Flexible schedule, four hours a week, mileage reimbursement avail- able. 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 mid- dle school students once a week during lunch. For infor- mation, call (219) 331-6427 or go to bit.ly/2u3KpWe NorthWest Senior & Dis- ability Services — Needs dishwashers and volunteers to serve and clean up week- days at a meal site, and drivers for Meals on Wheels. For infor- mation, contact Candy Foster at 503-738-9323. Providence Seaside Hos- pital — Needs volunteer driv- ers for Community Connec- tions, a free program that transports people to services and appointments related to health and well-being in the Portland-Metro area. Mile- age reimbursement available. For information, call 503-717- 7171 or email Alana.Kujala@ providence.org Providence Seaside Hos- pital — Needs volunteers who enjoy meeting, interact- ing with and helping peo- ple. Opportunities are avail- able in the hospital gift shop, café, and as greeters and for spiritual integration. For infor- mation, call 503-717-7171 or email Alana.Kujala@provi- dence.org River Song Foundation — Looking for people to assist with Trap/Neuter/Release/ Feed (TNRF), especially in the Seaside and Knappa/Svensen areas. TNRF involves set- ting 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 503-741- 7369 for information and to volunteer. Seaside American Legion Veterans’ Assistance & Rehabilitation — Volunteers needed to help knit/crochet items for hospitalized vets and cut coupons for military families. Donations of fab- ric/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 mes- sage for Marilyn Faulkner. Seaside Downtown Development Association — Volunteers needed to help with local events happening throughout the year. For infor- mation, call Sarah Dailey at 503-717-1914 or email direc- tor@seasidedowntown.com Seaside Museum and Historical Society — Vol- unteers needed to help as docents, maintaining and cre- ating exhibits, and various events throughout the year. Small and large projects avail- able. Any amount of time will be greatly appreciated. Call the museum at 503-738-7065 or email seasidemuseum@ hotmail.com Senior Peer Mentor Pro- gram — Volunteers, age 45 or older, needed in Clat- sop County to help mentor seniors coping with mild/ moderate depression and/or anxiety. Program participants utilize workbook model that teaches proven strategies for positive change. For infor- mation, contact Chad Cox at chad.cox@nwsds.org or 503-304-3414. Start Making a Reader Today — Needs volunteers to read to students one-on-one for one hour a week at local elementary schools. To volun- teer, call 503-391-8423 or go to getsmartoregon.org Svensen Congregate Meal Site — Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Mar- ket 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 sus- tainable living projects; min- imum commitment of four hours per week requested. Some training provided. For information, contact Caren Black at 503-325-6886. Tri-City Spay and Neuter Thrift Store — 600 Broadway, Seaside. Needs volunteers interested in improving the welfare of animals. For infor- mation, call 503-738-7040. U.S. Coast Guard Auxil- iary — Uniformed civilian vol- unteer branch provides boat- ing education courses, vessel inspections to public; offers chance to learn new skills and qualifications. No former mil- itary or boating experience needed. Meetings 7 p.m. first Wednesday of the month. For information, call Della Wilson at 360-244-7062 or email wil- sontekart@gmail.com Warrenton Senior Lunch Program — Warrenton Com- munity Center, 170 S.W. Third St. Volunteers needed to help with Meals on Wheels and in the dining room Mondays or Thursdays. For information, contact Barb Balensifer 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 coastwildlife.org