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THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, FEbRuARY 22, 2019
Museum offers new
access program for
low-income families
The Daily Astorian
The Columbia River Maritime
Museum has joined Museums for
All, an access program of the Insti-
tute of Museum and Library Ser-
vices, administered by the Asso-
ciation of Children’s Museums,
to encourage people of all back-
grounds to visit museums regularly
and build lifelong museum-going
habits.
The program supports those
receiving food assistance (SNAP)
benefits visiting the museum for a
minimal fee of $3 per person, up to
four people, with the presentation of
a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer
(EBT) card.
Museums for all is part of the
museum’s broad commitment to
seek, include and welcome all
audiences.
The museum is at 1792 Marine
Drive in Astoria and is open from
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
For information, go to crmm.org
or call 503.325.2323
The Columbia River Maritime Museum is offering a program with $3 admission for low-income families.
Hunters hold annual fundraiser
banquet March 16 at fairgrounds
The Daily Astorian
The Clatsop County Chapter of the
Oregon Hunters Association (OHA)
hosts its annual fundraiser banquet
March 16 at the Clatsop County Fair-
grounds. Guests will be served dinner
and have a chance to bid on auction
items and win a variety of raffle prizes
while supporting hunting and wildlife
conservation.
Ticket packages for adult singles
and groups range from $50 to $1,200
and include dinner and a variety of
raffle tickets. Raffle items include
firearms, hunting, fishing and camp-
ing equipment, and a wide variety of
outdoor gear. The event also includes
the annual Les Schwab Raffle, this
year featuring a Sig optics combo, and
the new Coastal Farm & Ranch Raf-
fle, featuring a Nosler Custom M48
Liberty rifle.
One OHA membership is required
per couple or group. A one-year mem-
bership costs $35 for individuals and
$45 for families, and includes a sub-
scription to Oregon Hunter magazine
and the Oregon Hunter’s Calendar.
All tickets must be purchased prior
to March 11 by filling out a banquet
form or by calling Wendell Locke at
503-359-3535. Funds raised at the
banquet are dedicated to local wild-
life habitat conservation projects and
youth activities that the chapter spon-
sors each year.
For information, go to oregonhunt-
ers.org
Legion holds Salvage Chief fundraiser Saturday
The Daily Astorian
Clatsop Post 12 American Legion
is hosting the fifth annual Salvage
Chief Open House and Reunion Fund-
raiser on Saturday. The public is wel-
come to attend.
The Open House is from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. at the Salvage Chief, docked
at the end of Liberty Lane past the
Marine and Environmental Research
and Training Station (MERTS) cam-
pus. There are ship tours and capabil-
ities information, and a chance to ask
questions about the vessel.
Lunch is served at the Ameri-
can Legion, 1132 Exchange St. from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There is a choice of a cheesesteak
sandwich or a ham, bacon and cheese
grinder for $15.
The program includes movies, sea
stories and a memorial service. Sal-
vage Chief history books, T-shirts and
hats are available for purchase. Raffle
tickets are $1 each or six for $5.
A dinner of prime rib au jus and
cheese stuffed potatoes or chicken
lasagna and pumpkin pie takes place
from 4 to 7 p.m., or until gone, at the
Legion. The cost is $20. A bowl of
clam chowder and a roll is $6. Music
is provided by Greg Parke.
All donations to the Salvage
Chief LSM 380 Foundation are tax
deductible.
Diversity coalition meets Sunday to discuss shelter
The Daily Astorian
The Lower Columbia Diversity
Coalition meets this weekend to dis-
cuss the possibility of establishing
a local daytime drop-in center for
unsheltered individuals.
The meeting runs from 2 to 4 p.m.
Sunday in Columbia Hall, Room
221, at Clatsop Community College,
16551 Lexington Ave.
Parking is available behind the
building.
The group will also discuss recent
local relevant events in the news,
including the drag queen story hour at
the Astoria Public Library.
All are welcome.
RELIGION BRIEFS
Pacific Unitarian Universalist
Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellowship services are
held at 11 a.m. Sunday at the Performing Arts Center, 588
16th St. On Sunday, Rev. Amy Beltaine speaks about some
of the theologies, traditions and histories that fall within the
“Earth-Centered” label. All are welcome.
Grace Episcopal
Sunday is Hunger Awareness Sunday at Grace Episcopal
Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., with an ingathering at both the 8
and 10 a.m. services for the Hunger Ministries at the church.
Both monetary and nonperishable food items are requested.
Canned corn and chili are especially needed.
Following the second service, there is a reception for
new art work by Sandi Kelley. It will hang in the Parish Hall
through March, and can be viewed weekday mornings.
The monthly Community Dinner is served at 4 p.m. Sun-
day in the Parish Hall, free of charge. Those willing to help
should come at 3 p.m. to set up and at 5 p.m. to clean up.
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 Ken
Tipps as its guest speaker for the 10:30 a.m. Sunday ser-
vice. His topic is “Out of the Windstorm,” based on Ezekiel
1:1-4.
A Bible study is offered at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome.
For information, call 503-791-3235.
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish
A Mardi Gras Celebration on Fat Tuesday, March 5, is
being held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. in the Star of the Sea School
auditorium/gym, 1411 Grand Ave.
Come dressed in costume to participate in karaoke, a
silent auction, dancing, children’s games and the pre-Lent
potluck (meaty entrees get free admission). There is a sug-
gested donation of $25 per family or $10 per adult; all pro-
ceeds fund religious education programs.
Prizes are being given to Best Costume (child, adult and
family categories) and Best Entree (food categories). There
are treats for karaoke singers and children’s games.
To participate or donate auction items or prizes, contact
the parish office at 503-325-3671.
A presentation on how to use the formed.org app is after
morning Masses on Sunday in the St. Benedict Room. The
app can be used on mobile devices as well as PCs to learn
more about the Catholic faith. These online resources will
be used to examine the Creed, and to continue the series
through Lent.
VOLUNTEER NOTES
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 volun-
teers (donor ambassadors)
in Clatsop County to pro-
vide customer service and
enhance the blood donor
experience. For informa-
tion, call Angela Basurtto 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 main-
tenance, spending quality
time with the dogs or fos-
tering 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 visitors,
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 Trol-
ley 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
volunteer, call Larry Miller
at 503-325-3231.
Astoria Veteran Van Driv-
ers — 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 Adminis-
tration Hospital and returns
in the early afternoon. To
volunteer, contact Dick
Lang, Astoria DAV van co-
ordinator, at 503-298-8757
or dicklang@charter.net.
Drivers receive free break-
fast and lunch vouchers
for the hospital canteen on
every trip.
Astoria Warming Cen-
ter — 1076 Franklin Ave.
Winter overnight emer-
gency 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 sleeping
area overnight, and closing
the shelter in the morning.
Volunteers also needed for
weekly litter patrols in the
neighborhood. To volun-
teer, email astoriawarming-
center@gmail.com
Astoria-Warrenton Area
Chamber of Commerce
— 111 W. Marine Drive.
Volunteers needed at the
chamber and for events. For
information, call 503-325-
6311.
Camp Kiwanilong — A
large variety of volunteer
opportunities are available.
For information, call 503-
861-2933 or go to campki-
wanilong.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 N. Hemlock, Cannon
Beach. Volunteers needed
for a variety of tasks and
time commitments, includ-
ing alphabetizing book-
shelves, covering books,
doing minor building
maintenance, helping with
a speakers’ series, and par-
ticipating in annual book
sales and other events. For
information email info@
cannonbeachlibrary.org or
call 503-436-1391.
Caring Adults Developing
Youth (CADY) Mentoring
Program — 800 Exchange
St., second floor. Needs
mentors for youths ages
10 to 17 at risk of school
failure. 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 commit-
ment to work on behalf of
the Clatsop County Animal
Shelter’s dogs and cats. For
information, email info@
dogsncats.org or call 503-
861-0737.
Clatsop County Animal
Shelter — Animal care
volunteers age 16 and older
needed for one 3-hour shift
per week. Pick up an appli-
cation at 1315 S.E. 19th St.,
Warrenton. For information,
or to schedule orientation,
call Leslie Atkinson at 503-
325-1000.
Clatsop Community
Action Regional Food
Bank — Volunteers 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 pro-
cessing, picking orders for
agencies, light janitorial
and housekeeping, or lawn
and grounds maintenance.
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 information, call 503-
325-8631.
Clatsop Cruise Hosts —
Looking 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
information, go to clatsop-
cruisehosts.org
Coast Community Radio
— Volunteers needed for a
variety of opportunities and
time commitments includ-
ing weekday front desk,
music library digital con-
version, 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 Hos-
pital — Needs volunteers
to provide assistance to
patients, visitors and hos-
pital staff. Training provid-
ed. For information, go to
columbiamemorial.org. To
schedule an interview, call
503-325-4321.
Columbia River Maritime
Museum — 1792 Marine
Drive. Volunteer oppor-
tunities for those with an
interest in maritime history.
For information, call the
volunteer 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
volunteers needed for com-
munity 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 information,
contact 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
information, call 503-738-
6742 or stop by the library.
Haystack Rock Aware-
ness 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 back-
ground test. Children are
always welcome; must be
supervised by a parent. For
information, contact Lisa
Habecker at 503-436-8064
or habecker@ci.can-
non-beach.or.us
Knappa Rural Fire Protec-
tion District — Needs vol-
unteer firefighters. Training
provided. For information,
contact any of the active
personnel or call Chief Paul
Olheiser 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 living in licensed
long-term care facilities.
Many residents have no
one to watch out or speak
up for when things go
wrong. Volunteer Ombuds-
men talk to the residents,
investigate complaints, and
work to resolve problems.
Flexible schedule, four
hours a week, mileage
reimbursement available.
See Volunteers, Page b4