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THE ASTORIAN • THuRSdAy, AuguST 29, 2019
RELIGION BRIEFS
Common Ground
Interspiritual Fellowship
A Purification Service at Common
Ground Interspiritual Fellowship is held
on the first Sunday of each month from
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Wesley Room
of the Astoria First United Methodist
Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. Use the 11th
Street entrance.
This service is not defined by any par-
ticular belief system, and is especially
intended for the “spiritual but not reli-
gious,” as well as those who draw from
more than one faith tradition. For infor-
mation, go to cgifellowship.org
St. Catherine Episcopal
NEHALEM — St. Catherine Episco-
pal Church, 36335 U.S. Highway 101 in
Nehalem, holds a Labyrinth walk from 3
to 5 p.m. Sunday, and the first Sunday of
every month. All are welcome. For infor-
mation, go to saintcatherineoregoncoast.
org
Cannon Beach Community
CANNON BEACH — 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 clarinet) and meditative
songs, Psalms, readings, candlelight and
time for quiet reflection.
For information, call the church at
503-436-1222.
Bethany Free Lutheran
Bethany Free Lutheran Church, 451
34th St., is showing the movie “Break-
through” at 6:30 p.m. Friday. The film is
based on the true story of a boy who fell
through the ice on a lake, and his mother,
who prayed and had faith. The public is
welcome to this free event.
Pacific Unitarian Universalist
A Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fel-
lowship service is being held at 11 a.m.
Sunday, on the stage in the auditorium at
the Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St.
The program is “Drumming: What it
means to American natives. What mean-
ing can be derived from it for others?” The
discussion leader is Veja Lahti. Religious
education is available for the children.
There is a social time after the service,
with coffee and tea provided.
Grace Episcopal
The labyrinth at Grace Episcopal
Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., is available
for walking from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. A
labyrinth introduction is offered at 3 p.m.,
upon request. It takes an average of 30
minutes to complete the walk.
For information, call the church at
503-325-4691 or go to graceastoria.org
VOLUNTEER
NOTES
4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders. For infor-
mation, call Sandra Carlson at the Oregon
State University Extension at 503-325-8573.
American Red Cross — Needs regis-
tration volunteers (donor ambassadors) in
Clatsop County to provide customer ser-
vice and enhance the blood donor experi-
ence. 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 own-
ers. Anyone interested in fundraising, yard
maintenance, spending quality time with
the dogs or fostering a senior dog, short or
long term, contact Jacque Pressly at angels-
forsara@gmail.com or call 503-325-2772.
Astoria Column — 1 Coxcomb Drive. Vol-
unteers 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 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 volunteer, call Larry Miller at
503-325-3231.
Astoria Veteran Van Drivers — Volun-
teer drivers needed for the Disabled Amer-
ican Veterans van for one or more trips per
month. A CDL license is not required. The
van leaves Astoria at 7 a.m. weekdays for the
Portland Veterans Administration Hospital
and returns in the afternoon. To volunteer,
contact the Astoria DAV van coordinator at
480-272-4894 or seagullz1812@gmail.com.
Drivers receive free breakfast and lunch
vouchers for the hospital canteen on every
trip.
Astoria Warming Center — 1076 Frank-
lin Ave. Winter overnight emergency shelter
for homeless persons needs volunteers for
three-hour shifts from evening through the
night to help with welcoming guests, serv-
ing dinner, cleaning the kitchen, monitor-
ing the sleeping area overnight, and closing
the shelter in the morning. Volunteers also
needed for weekly litter patrols in the neigh-
borhood. To volunteer, email astoriawarm-
ingcenter@gmail.com
Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of
Commerce — 111 W. Marine Drive. Volun-
teers needed at the chamber and for events.
For information, call 503-325-6311.
COMMUNITY NOTES
FRIDAY
AAUW Walking Group — 9:30 a.m. Sea-
side Branch of American Association of Uni-
versity Women weekly low-impact group
walk, followed by coffee and fellowship. For
information, call 503-738-7751.
Chair Exercises for Seniors — 9 to
9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange
St. For information, call 503-325-3231.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm
Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Sug-
gested donation of $3 for those older than 60;
$6.75 for those younger than 60. For informa-
tion, call Suzanne Bjaranson at 503-861-4202.
Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m.,
1111 Exchange St. The cost is $6. For infor-
mation, or to have a meal delivered, call
503-325-9693.
Advanced Line Dancing — 1 to 2 p.m.,
Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For
information, call 503-325-3231.
Seaside Duplicate Bridge — 1 to
4:30 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center,
1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Come with a partner
or call ahead for one at 503-738-7817. Lessons
also available.
Community Skate Night — 5 to 9 p.m.,
Astoria Armory, 1650 Exchange St. Admission
$3. Limited roller skate rentals available for $3;
roller blades available. For information, call
503-791-6064 or go to astoriaarmory.com
SATURDAY
Seaside Duplicate Bridge — 9:30 a.m. to
1 p.m., Mary Blake Playhouse, 1215 Broadway,
Seaside. Come with a partner or call ahead for
one at 503-791-9745.
Sit & Stitch — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Home-
spun Quilts & Yarn, 108 10th St. Bring knit-
ting, crochet or other needlework projects to
this community stitching time. All skill levels
welcome.
Columbia Northwestern Model Rail-
roading Club — 1 p.m., in Hammond. Group
runs trains on HO-scale layout. For informa-
tion, call Don Carter at 503-325-0757.
Spinning Circle — 1 to 3 p.m., Astoria
Fiber Arts Studio, 1296 Duane St. Bring a spin-
ning wheel. For information, call 503-325-
5598 or go to astoriafiberarts.org
SUNDAY
Seniors Breakfast — 9 a.m. to noon, Asto-
ria Moose Lodge, 420 17th St. Cooked to order
from menu, includes coffee. Cost is $5 for
seniors 62 and older, $7.50 for those younger
than 62. Breakfasts are open to the public. Pro-
ceeds after expenses help support local and
other charities.
Line Dancing — 5:30 to 8 p.m., Seaside
American Legion, 1315 Broadway. For infor-
mation, call 503-738-5111. No cost; suggested
$5 tip to the instructor.
LABOR DAY
TUESDAY
Warbirds — 8 a.m., Labor Temple Diner,
934 Duane St. All air crew members and main-
tainers welcome.
Stewardship Quilting Group — 9:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd
St. All are welcome. Donations of material
always appreciated. For information, call Janet
Kemp at 503-325-4268.
Do Nothing Club — 10 a.m. to noon,
24002 U St., Ocean Park, Wash. Men’s
group. For information, call Jack McBride at
360-665-2721.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm
Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside.
Suggested donation of $3 for those older
than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60.
For information, call Suzanne Bjaranson at
503-861-4202.
Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m.,
1111 Exchange St. The cost is $6. For infor-
mation, or to have a meal delivered, call
503-325-9693.
Astoria Lions Club — noon, Astoria Elks
Lodge, 453 11th St. Prospective members
welcome. For information, contact Charlene
Larsen at 503-325-0590.
Astoria Kiwanis Club — noon, El Tapa-
tio, 229 W. Marine Drive. For information,
call Frank Spence at 503-325-2365 or Susan
Brooks at 503-791-3026.
Astoria-Warrenton Duplicate Bridge
Club — 12:30 to 4 p.m., Astoria Senior Center,
1111 Exchange St. Anyone may play if they
have a partner; to request a bridge partner,
call 503-325-0029.
Bras2Moms Fitting — 1 to 3 p.m., Colum-
bia Memorial Hospital Family Birthing Center,
2111 Exchange St. Free nursing bras and/or
tanks to mothers. A $5 donation is requested,
not required. For best fit, come for a fitting two
weeks after giving birth. Sizes subject to avail-
ability. For information, call 503-338-7581.
Evergreen Masonic Lodge No. 137 —
6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, 201 N.
Holladay Drive, Seaside. All Masons and their
families are welcome. For information, call
503-717-0808.
Authentic Spiritual Conversations — 7
to 8:30 p.m., Activity Center, first floor, CMH-
OHSU Knight Cancer Collaborative, 1905
Exchange St. Open dialogue about spiritual
issues. All faiths, including “spiritual but not
religious” welcome. For information, email
info@cgifellowship.org or call 916-307-9790.
WEDNESDAY
Chair Exercises for Seniors — 8:45 to
9:45 a.m., Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange
St. For information, call 503-325-3231.
Moms Offering Moms Support Club —
9 a.m., Capt. Gray Port of Play, 785 Alameda
Ave. For information, go to fb.me/MOMS-
ClubofAstoria or email president@moms-
clubofastoria.org
Help Ending Abusive Relationship Ten-
dencies (HEART) — 10 to 11:30 a.m., The
Harbor, 1361 Duane St. Open group, covers
effects of domestic violence on children, par-
ents and other family members; for females,
those who identify as female, anyone in an
abusive relationship, or who knows someone
who is. For information, call Juli Hol at 503-
325-3426, ext. 103.
Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m.,
Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market
Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 sug-
gested donation), $6.75 for those younger
than age 60. For information, call Suzanne Bja-
ranson at 503-861-4202.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm
Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside.
Suggested donation of $3 for those older
than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60.
For information, call Suzanne Bjaranson at
503-861-4202.
Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m.,
1111 Exchange St. The cost is $6. For infor-
mation, or to have a meal delivered, call
503-325-9693.
Blood Pressure Checks — noon to 2 p.m.,
Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For
information, call 503-325-3231.
Angora Hiking Club — 1 p.m., parking lot
between Second and Third streets. Tour of the
Finnish Lindgren Cabin at 1:30 p.m., then Cul-
laby Lake hike. Membership not required to
participate. To RSVP, call Don or Gwen Burtch
at 503-861-8720 by Tuesday. For information,
go to angorahikingclub.org
Sit & Stitch — 1 to 3 p.m., Homespun
Quilts & Yarn, 108 10th St. Bring knitting, cro-
chet or other needlework projects along to
this community stitching time. All skill levels
welcome.
Seaside Duplicate Bridge — 1 to
4:30 p.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center,
1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Come with a partner
or call ahead for one at 503-738-7817. Lessons
also available.
Mahjong for Experienced Play-
ers — 1:15 p.m., Astoria Senior Center,
1111 Exchange St. For information, call
503-325-3231.
Line Dancing for Seniors — Beginners
Line Dancing from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Advanced
Line Dancing from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Astoria
Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For informa-
tion, call 503-325-3231.
Write Astoria — 5 to 7 p.m., Astoria
Library Flag Room, 450 10th St. Free, open
forum; writers read from works in progress,
offer each other constructive feedback.
Warrenton Gateway Masonic Lodge No.
175 — 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, at
66 S.W. Fourth St., Warrenton.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 06-02
— 7 p.m., U.S. Coast Guard Cape Disappoint-
ment Station mess deck, Ilwaco, Washing-
ton. Uniformed civilian volunteer branch of
the U.S Coast Guard. Members learn new skills
and qualifications; no former military or boat-
ing experience needed. For information, con-
tact Della Wilson at 360-244-7062 or wilson-
tekart@gmail.com
Seaside Elks Lodge No. 1748 — 7:30 p.m.,
324 Avenue A, Seaside. For information, call
503-738-6651 or email seasideelks@yahoo.
com
THURSDAY
North Coast Republican Women —
11:30 a.m., Astoria Golf and Country Club,
33445 Sunset Beach Lane, Warrenton. For
information, call 503-738-8695 or go to tinyurl.
com/CCRepublican
Wickiup Senior Lunches — 11:30 a.m.,
Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market
Road. Free for those older than 60 ($3 sug-
gested donation), $6.75 for those younger
than age 60. For information, call Suzanne Bja-
ranson at 503-861-4202.
Senior Lunch — 11:30 a.m., Bob Chisholm
Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside.
Suggested donation of $3 for those older
than 60; $6.75 for those younger than 60.
For information, call Suzanne Bjaranson at
503-861-4202.
Columbia Senior Diners — 11:30 a.m.,
1111 Exchange St. The cost is $6. For infor-
mation, or to have a meal delivered, call
503-325-9693.
Warrenton Senior Lunch Program —
noon, Warrenton Community Center, 170 S.W.
Third St. Suggested donation of $6 for seniors
and $7 for those younger than 60. For infor-
mation, or to volunteer, call 503-861-3502
Monday or Thursday.
Seaside Rotary Club — noon, Angeli-
na’s Pizzeria, 1815 S Roosevelt Drive, Seaside.
Lunch costs $15. All are welcome. For informa-
tion, go to seasiderotary.club
Astoria-Warrenton Duplicate Bridge
Club — 12:30 to 4 p.m., Astoria Senior Center,
1111 Exchange St. Anyone may play if they
have a partner; to request a bridge partner,
call 503-325-0029.
Jam Session — 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Astoria
Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Open to the
public. For information, call 503-325-3231.
Lower Columbia Danish Society —
7 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. The
public is welcome. Being or speaking Danish
not required; only an interest in Danish her-
itage, culture and traditions is needed. For
information, go to lowercolumbiadanes.org
or call 503-325-2612.
OTHER
Quilting Project Needs Fabric — Our
Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Seaside. Needs
polyester/cotton fabric, 1/2 yard or larger, and
clean sheets (queen or king size) for group
that makes quilts for those in need within
the U.S. and around the world. For informa-
tion, or to donate, call Claudia Kulland at
503-738-5895.
Blankets Needed — Columbia Veterinary
Hospital, 576 31st St. Needs blanket donations
for their four legged patients. Anything is help-
ful, even the stained or frayed. Donations can
be dropped off during business hours (closed
for lunch from noon to 1:30 p.m.) Monday
through Saturday.
COMMUNITY
IN BRIEF
Remembering Westport
reunion set for Sept. 7
WESTPORT — The Remembering
Westport annual reunion is being held from
11 a.m. until 3 p.m. or later Sept. 7 at the
Westport Community Church Fellowship
Hall (the old grade school), 49246 U.S.
Highway 30. There is plenty of parking,
and the event is handicapped accessible.
A hamburger lunch with drinks is
being served for $5, and those attending
are asked to bring finger foods and des-
erts, as well as photos and/or memorabilia
to share. Books about Westport will also
be available to purchase from the Clatsop
County Historical Society (cash or check
only).
Seaside Rotary Foundation
hosts dinner and auction
SEASIDE — The Seaside Rotary
Foundation annual Dinner and Auction
starts at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Sea-
side Civic and Convention Center, 415
First Ave. The theme this year is “Tailgate
with Team Rotary — Seaside.” This is
the foundation’s single largest fundraiser
of the year, and makes is possible for the
foundation to assist in serving the needs
of not only the local community, but also
worldwide.
A key component of the dinner/auc-
tion is live auction packages that can be
bid on. Some examples this year include:
a New York experience for two, with tick-
ets to the Jimmy Fallon show and the
Broadway musical “Aladdin,” with a back
stage tour; four tickets to the Oregon-Or-
egon State Civil War game; a traditional
Spanish paella dinner for eight; and doz-
ens of silent auction items donated by area
businesses.
Tickets are still available, but don’t
delay. The cost for the buffet dinner/auc-
tion is $65 per person and $650 for a
table of 10. For questions, contact Sandy
McDowell at 503-738-6391. Details and
instructions on how to purchase tickets are
at the “Rotary Club of Seaside Auction”
Facebook page.
Candlelight vigil set
for Saturday
An International Overdose Awareness
Day Candlelight Vigil and ceremony, to
remember those who have lost their lives
to the disease of addiction, takes place at
7 p.m. Saturday at the Columbia River
Maritime Museum, 1792 Marine Drive,
on the east side of the parking lot.
Those attending should bring their own
chair or blanket and a photo of their loved
one (if so desired). Glow sticks may be
be used, and phone lights, but no actual
flames. Battery operated tea lights will be
available, as will naloxone training and
product.
— The Astorian
ENGAGEMENT
Hankel — Nelson
Mike and Misty Gedenberg, of Astoria,
announce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Johanna Hankel, of Astoria, to Manny
Nelson, also of Astoria. The bride-to-be’s
father was the late Matt Hankel. The pro-
spective groom is the son of Katrina Nel-
son and Gregg Brewer, of Clatskanie, and
Juan and Jami Hernandez, of Astoria.
Johanna Hankel graduated from Asto-
ria High School in 2015 and is attending
Corban University. She is a hostess at the
Silver Salmon Grille.
Manny Nelson is also a 2015 gradu-
ate of AHS. He is a forklift operator at
Hampton Lumber Mill.
A May 20 wedding is planned in Maui,
Hawaii.
SELF-HELP
GROUPS
Al-Anon (Astoria) — 7 p.m. Tues-
day, Peace Lutheran Church, 565 12th
St.;12 p.m. Wednesday, First United Meth-
odist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. For infor-
mation, call 503-325-1087.
Al-Anon (Clatskanie) — 7 p.m. Mon-
day, Faith Lutheran Church, 1010 N.E.
Fifth St., Clatskanie. For information, call
503-728-3351.
Al-Anon (Nehalem) — 7 p.m. Monday,
Riverbend Room, North County Recreation
District, 36155 Ninth St. For information,
call 503-368-8255.
Al-Anon (Seaside) — 6:30 p.m. Tues-
day, Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway,
call 503-810-5196 for information.
Al-Anon (Tillamook) — 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday,
St.
Albans
Episcopal
Church, 2102 Sixth St., call 503-842-5094
for information; 9 a.m. Thursday, 6505
Headquarter St., Tillamook; noon Fri-
day, 5012 Third St., call 503-730-5863 for
information.
Al-Anon Family Groups information
— Oregon Area Al-Anon website, orego-
nal-anon.org
Alateen (Tillamook) — 4 p.m. Mon-
day, 5012 Third St. For information, call
503-730-5863.