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THE ASTORIAN • THuRSdAy, July 18, 2019
Astoria Regatta seeks old photos, memorabilia
RELIGION BRIEFS
Community HU sing
SEASIDE — A Sound Of Soul Event, Singing HU
(Hue), an ancient name for God, takes place at 3 p.m.
Sunday at the Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway,
sponsored by ECKANKAR, The Path Of Spiritual Free-
dom. For information, contact Seann Valen at eckcoast@
gmail.com
Cannon Beach Community
CANNON BEACH — Cannon Beach Community
Church, 132 E. Washington St., holds an Evensong ser-
vice at 6 p.m. the first and third Sunday of the month. All
are welcome.
Evensong features Wes Warhmund (guitar, flute and
clarinet) and meditative songs, Psalms, readings, candle-
light and time for quiet reflection.
For information, call the church at 503-436-1222.
Grace Episcopal
Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., hosts an
art reception for Jane McGeehan at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
This exhibit of watercolors and acrylics can be viewed
from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday until Aug. 9.
The annual Grace Rummage Sale takes place Aug.
15, 16 and 17. Donations are being accepted, and may be
dropped off at the church from 9 a.m. to noon Monday
through Thursday.
For information, call the church at 503-325-4691 or go
to graceastoria.org
Astoria Regatta Association
Calling all past Astoria Regatta and Anchor members, and all members of the community: Old Regatta photos and memorabilia
are needed for the special Astoria Regatta 125th anniversary celebration Aug. 7 to Aug. 11. Examples would be items or photos
about Regatta history, the float and court, and waterfront events such as fishing, boat races, etc. The submission deadline
is July 26. Pictured, a vintage photo of the Anchors marching in a Regatta parade. For questions or information, call Nancy
Kennell at 503-325-5219 or 503-440-7336. Digital files can be emailed to nancyk06@yahoo.com
VOLUNTEER NOTES
Cheerleaders raise
funds for cheer camp
Sue Cody
Astoria High School cheerleaders raised money for cheer camp
at a car wash Saturday. The students got home at midnight
from a performance, then were up early for the fundraiser,
Coach Mariah Collins said. The energetic cheer squad will
attend cheer camp at Oregon State University in August.
Telling partial truths
Dear Annie: My hus- man in 1969. I chose to
band constantly lies by ignore your advice — and
omission of details of what now Kathi’s — and I dis-
posed of the letters. I will
he has done.
He has had two affairs explain why that was the
with other women — that right decision for me.
I know of. He thinks if
First of all, I would
he tells part of the
never send those
truth, it is OK. That
letters to a col-
DEAR
lege library with-
is how his mind
ANNIE
out first contacting
works, and he
my old boyfriend
doesn’t care what I
to ask permission;
think.
What is wrong
to do otherwise
with him? His
would be a huge
mother was the
invasion of his pri-
vacy and my own.
same way. —
ANNIE LANE
So why did I not
Questioning in PA
Creators
Dear
Ques-
take your advice
Syndicate Inc.
tioning: No matter
two months ago
what sort of mental
and contact him to
gymnastics your husband ask if he wanted the let-
engages in to convince ters? I was mostly think-
himself he’s not a bad guy, ing about him and his fam-
a half-told truth is a lie. If ily when I decided not
he wants to make things to reach out. What if he
right, he’ll agree to go to and his wife are currently
marriage counseling with going through a rough
you. A counselor might patch in their relationship
help uncover whatever and she is a jealous sort
deep-seated issues drive who might be threatened
him toward cheating and by old letters with at least
lying, and there you two a bit of romance in them?
can work together to build What if curious grown
a new foundation, because children cannot resist the
his past actions have put a urge to read these letters
rot in the old one. Taking and — God forbid — they
things apart and building chose to contact me for
your relationship anew is “old times’ sake”? Indeed,
your best hope at having a a box of old letters could
turn into a can of worms,
healthy married life.
Dear Annie: I am and I was not willing to let
“Time Capsule in My that happen.
Attic,” who wrote to you
I remember the day I
earlier this year about find- threw the letters into our
ing a 50-year-old box of town’s recycle bin, almost
letters written to me by 3,000 miles from the fancy
my high school boyfriend college where he penned
during his first year of col- his thoughts 50 years ago. I
lege at a prestigious Ivy was grateful to have known
League school. I was won- him, but even more grate-
dering what I should do ful for the full, wonder-
with them. Back then, I ful life I found for myself
considered your response without him. I did not want
that I should contact my to risk any ill feelings or
former boyfriend and awkwardness by suddenly
send him these letters reaching out after all these
because he might be inter- years with that box of let-
ested in reading about his ters. — Right decision for
life back then. Your col- Me
umn today featured a letter
Dear Right: I’m glad
from Kathi, the retired spe- you made the right deci-
cial manuscripts librarian, sion for you. And I’m
who suggested that his col- always interested to hear
lege would likely be inter- from previous letter writers
ested in these letters for about what solutions they
research purposes into the tried and how they worked
day-to-day life of a fresh- out. So, thanks for sharing!
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
volunteers to help care for
elderly dogs who are unable
to stay with their owners.
Anyone interested in fund-
raising, yard maintenance,
spending quality time with
the dogs or fostering a senior
dog, short or long term, con-
tact Jacque Pressly at angels-
forsara@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 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 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 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 includ-
ing weekday front desk,
music library digital conver-
sion, 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.
La Voz de la Comunidad helps maintain historic garden
Lower Columbia Hispanic Council
La Voz de la Comunidad (The Voice of the Community), a branch of the nonprofit Lower
Columbia Hispanic Council, has voted to help maintain the Tidal Rock Garden, adopted by
local artist Jessica Schlief, as their summer community project. On Saturday, an excited group
showed up to help maintain the park and learn more about the area. The Blue Scorcher Bakery
and Fort George provided snacks and drinks for the volunteers.
Victims’
services
grant fund
applications
sought
The Astorian
The Clatsop County
Public Safety Coordinat-
ing Council is requesting
proposals for justice rein-
vestment grant money for
victims’ services.
The amount available
for the 2019-2021 bien-
nium is $52,500. Non-
profits can request all or
a portion of the allotment.
The
nonprofits
selected will be required
to submit annual progress
reports about how the
funding is used.
Applications
must
be submitted via email
to khanthorn@co.clat-
sop.or.us no later than
12 p.m. on Aug 2. A deci-
sion will be made at the
Public Safety Coordinat-
ing Council on Aug. 2.
SELF-HELP
GROUPS
Al-Anon
(Astoria)
— 7 p.m. Tuesday, Peace
Lutheran Church, 565
12th St.;12 p.m. Wednes-
day, First United Method-
ist Church, 1076 Franklin
Ave. For information, call
503-325-1087.
Al-Anon (Clatskanie)
— 7 p.m. Monday, Faith
Lutheran Church, 1010
N.E. Fifth St., Clatskanie.
For
information,
call
503-728-3351.
Al-Anon
(Nehalem)
— 7 p.m. Monday, River-
bend Room, North County
Recreation District, 36155
Ninth St. For information,
call 503-368-8255.
Al-Anon (Seaside) —
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Seaside
Public Library, 1131 Broad-
way, call 503-810-5196 for
information.
Al-Anon (Tillamook)
— 7:30 p.m. Wednes-
day, St. Albans Episcopal
Church, 2102 Sixth St., call
503-842-5094 for infor-
mation; 9 a.m. Thursday,
6505 Headquarter St., Til-
lamook; noon Friday, 5012
Third St., call 503-730-
5863 for information.
Al-Anon
Family
Groups information —
Oregon Area Al-Anon
website, oregonal-anon.
org
Alateen (Tillamook)
— 4 p.m. Monday, 5012
Third St. For information,
call 503-730-5863.
Alcoholics
Anony-
mous — To find a meet-
ing in Clatsop County,
call 971-601-9220, in Til-
lamook County, call 503-
739-4856, or go to aa-ore-
gon.org
Men’s Sexual Purity
Recovery Group — Tues-
day nights. Part of the
Pure Life Alliance (pureli-
fealliance.org) in Portland.
For information, call the
confidential voice mail at
503-750-0817 and leave a
message.