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B3 THE DAILY ASTORIAN • FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2019 RELIGION BRIEFS The ensemble IJenNeh presents African gospel music at Grace Episcopal Church on Sunday. Grace Episcopal Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., celebrates Lent at a single 10 a.m. service. The ensemble IJenNeh pres- ents African gospel music during the service, and also at a 3 p.m. concert at Grace, with a freewill offering. “Lessons & Anthems of the Lenten Season,” takes place at 6 p.m. Wednesday performed by the two choirs of Grace Episcopal and St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Directed by Vincent Centeno of Grace, and Chris Lynn Taylor of St. Mary’s, this ecumenical event features congrega- tional singing, solos and a children’s choir, alter- nating with readings from the Bible. The noon series “Fri- days in Lent” offers con- templative music for listen- ing or self-guided Stations of the Cross walks. Pia- nist Jennifer Goodenberger performs April 5. Grace Church has issued a Call for Art for the eighth annual Jean Barney Memorial Art Show. The theme this year is “This Fragile Earth, Our Island Home,” with artwork to be submitted on May 31. Information about the show and entry forms are available at the church and in various art galleries. For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or go to graceastoria.org Diversity coalition to meet The Daily Astorian The Lower Columbia Diversity Coalition meets from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Room 219, Columbia Hall, at Clatsop Commu- nity College, 1651 Lexing- ton Ave. Parking is avail- able behind the building. All are welcome to attend, and light refreshments will be served. The agenda includes the fi rst of what will be a series of presentations and exer- cises to improve listening skills to help individuals better engage in “coura- geous conversations.” The group will also discuss ongoing efforts to assist undocumented immigrants living on the North Coast who have been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 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 Veterans Admin- istration Hospital and returns in the early afternoon. To vol- unteer, contact Dick Lang, Astoria DAV van coordinator, at 503-298-8757 or dicklang@ charter.net. 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 neighbor- hood. To volunteer, email asto- riawarmingcenter@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 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 fl oor. 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 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. 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. Knappa Rural Fire Pro- tection District — Needs volunteer fi refi ghters. Train- ing provided. For informa- tion, call Chief Paul Olheiser at 503-458-6610. Long-Term Care Ombuds- man — Certifi ed 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, investigate com- plaints, and work to resolve problems. Flexible schedule, four hours a week, training is provided. 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 weekdays at a meal site, and drivers for Meals on Wheels. For informa- tion, contact Candy Foster at 503-738-9323. NorthWest Senior & Dis- ability Services — Svensen Meal Site needs volunteer Meals on Wheels driver. Must be age 18 or older, have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. For details, con- tact Suzanne Bjaranson at 503-861-4202. Oregon Money Manage- ment Program — Volunteers needed to assist low-income seniors and people with dis- abilities with budgeting, orga- nizing fi nancial paperwork, sorting mail and fi lling out applications, and can choose the day of the week and time of day to volunteer. For infor- mation, contact Julie Sobel at 503-304-3407 or julie.sobel@ nwsds.org 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 people. Opportunities are available in the gift shop, café, and as greeters and for spiritual inte- gration. For information, call 503-717-7171 or email Alana. Kujala@providence.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 setting and/or monitoring traps, and daily feeding of cats and main- tenance of shelters. Call 503- 741-7369 for information and to volunteer. 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