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B2 THE ASTORIAN • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 RELIGION BRIEFS CCC Foundation receives grant from TLC Grace Episcopal Following the 10 a.m. Sunday ser- vice at Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., there is a reception for the new art exhibit in the Parish Hall, featuring art by Vicki Baker and Phyl- lis Taylor. The exhibit hangs until early November, and can be viewed on Sun- days and weekday mornings. The annual Blessing of Animals is at 2 p.m. Sunday on the front grounds of the church. Animals of all shapes, sizes and character are welcome, includ- ing assorted reptiles, fi sh in bowls and stuffed animals. Blessings are offered for both pets and their companions, including cases where the owner is present but has determined it best not to bring their pet. 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 sojourner Don Hindsley in its continuing series of guest speak- ers at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. His topic is “Trials Opportunity,” taken from Luke 21:12-13. A Bible study offered at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome. For information, call 503-791-3235. Calvary Episcopal SEASIDE — Calvary Episcopal Church, 503 N. Holladay Drive, wel- comes the Right Reverend Michael Hanley, Bishop of Ore- gon, at 9:30 a.m. Sun- day. The public is invited and encouraged to par- ticipate. Because of this special service, the usual Saturday evening Vigil Mass has been canceled. Bishop Michael During the service, Hanley Bishop Hanley will con- fi rm and receive new members, and will also preach and pre- side at the Holy Eucharist. A reception follows the service. This is his fi nal pas- toral visit to Seaside prior to his retire- ment in 2021. Bishop Hanley grew up in Okla- homa and in New York City. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the Uni- versity of Oklahoma in 1976, and a master’s degree in divinity from Seabury-Western Theological Sem- inary in Evanston, Illinois, in 1981. He also holds a doctorate in ministry in congregational development from Seabury-Western. Before being elected Bishop of Ore- gon, he served parishes in Oklahoma, Missouri and, for 19 years, Minnesota. First United Methodist First United Methodist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave., is holding its annual Garage Sale Oct. 4 and 5. Item dona- tions are welcome, and will be accepted by Wednesday. For information, call the church offi ce at 503-325-5454. Washington parks are free Saturday The Astorian ILWACO, Wash. — In honor of National Public Lands Day, a free day is being offered on Saturday by the Wash- ington State Parks and Recreation Com- mission. This means visitors to state parks will not need a Discover Pass for a day-use visit. The Discover Pass is required to access lands managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources. For information, go to parks. state.wa.us TLC/Fibre Federal Credit Union TLC, a division of Fibre Federal Credit Union, has partnered with selected colleges and hospitals within its fi eld of membership for a multiyear grant program. From 2018 to 2020, TLC will distribute $87,000 in grants. Among the recipients is the Clatsop Community College Foundation, which has been awarded a grant of $2,500. Pictured, from left, Chelsea Eddington, Shelley Pierce, Luke Pannebaker and Shannon Cahoon of TLC, CCC President Chris Breitmeyer and CCC Foundation chairwoman Susan Bartlett. For information, go to tlcfcu.org Sumi ink drawing class offered The Harbor hosts open house, seeks volunteers The Astorian SEAVIEW, Wash. — “Drawing As See- ing & The Acceptance of Chaos: A Sumi Ink Workshop with Heather McLaughlin” takes place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Sou’wester Lodge, 3728 J Place. This work- shop focuses on plein air (on-site) observa- tional drawing with sumi ink. McLaughlin (hardcoremermaid.com) has a bachelor’s degree from the Pacifi c North- west College of Art, and has managed the printmaking studio at PNCA, in addition to teaching classes in the continuing education program. The cost for the workshop is $40 plus a $10 materials fee. The materials fee is paid directly to the instructor. Wear comfort- able clothes, and bring a snack. Hot tea and coffee are provided. This workshop is for adults, with a 12 student maximum RSVP to souwesterfrontdesk@gmail. com or call 360-642-2542. For workshop information, go to souwesterlodge.com SELF-HELP GROUPS Al-Anon (Astoria) — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Peace Lutheran Church, 565 12th St.;12 p.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. For information, 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. Tuesday, 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 informa- tion; 9 a.m. Thursday, 6505 Headquarter St., Tillamook; noon Friday, 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. Alcoholics Anonymous — To find a meeting in Clatsop County, call 971-601- 9220, in Tillamook County, call 503-739- 4856, or go to aa-oregon.org Men’s Sexual Purity Recovery Group — Tuesday nights. Part of the Pure Life Alliance (purelifealliance.org) in Port- land. For information, call the confiden- tial voice mail at 503-750-0817 and leave a message. Narcotics Anonymous — The North- west Oregon Area of Narcotics Anonymous (NWONA) holds meetings in Clatsop County. For full schedule details, as well as upcoming special events, call the Helpline at 503-717- 3702, or go to na.org Overeaters Anonymous — 1 p.m. Sun- day, Suzanne Elise Assisted Living Commu- nity library, 101 Forest Drive, Seaside. Call 503-738-0307 for information. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) (Asto- ria) — 5 p.m. weigh-in, 5:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday, First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. For information, call Trisha Hayrynen at 503-298-9058. TOPS (Seaside) — 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. meeting Tuesday, North Coast Family Fel- lowship Church, 2245 N. Wahanna Road. All are welcome. For information, call 509-910-0354. TOPS (Warrenton) — 9 to 9:45 a.m. weigh-in, 10 a.m. meeting Wednesday, First Baptist Church, 30 N.E. First St. For informa- tion, call Marilyn Barnard 503-861-2918 or Glennys Sherman at 503-338-8214. k c a B g Givin g a difference in k a m to e id u g a ty in Clatsop Coun I heard Dr. L in the next room with a family, making the children laugh. He was so gentle and kind that the little ones weren’t afraid of him or whatever procedure they were having at all. - Anonymous 503 325-0310 • 1414 Marine Drive, Astoria www.smileastoria.com To Submit information about your non-profit Fill out a form at this link: https://tinyurl.com/y5no5nlw or email: Lauren McLean at: lmclean@dailyastorian.com to receive a form via mail/email. Deadline for submissions: October 4th, 2019 Look for 2019-2020 Giving Back in the October 29th edition of The Astorian What a find! JEFFERY M. LEINASSAR DMD, FAGD We are working on the 5th annual edition of Giving Back Trusted, Caring and Affordable Dental Care Professional, friendly, put me at ease during a very invasive procedure. Up to date on the latest in technology. I and my family are certainly going back. The Harbor is hosting an open house for community members and poten- tial volunteers from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at the advocacy center, located at 801 Commercial St., lower level. Enjoy a glass of wine and a snack and fi nd out what the Harbor does for the com- munity, and how to play a role in what they do. October is Domestic Violence Aware- ness Month. In 2018, Oregon domestic and sexual violence programs answered 128,786 calls for help; 1,420 of those calls came to the Harbor, and 834 were about domestic violence in Clatsop County. Volunteering is a good way to make an immediate difference in people’s lives. The Harbor is looking for volun- teers to fi ll a wide variety of open slots from offi ce work, fundraising and events to answering the crisis line and working directly with survivors. Volunteer trainings take place through the month of October. For questions, contact Felicity Green at 503- 325-3426 or email felicity@harbornw. org 2019-2020 Leinassar Dental Excellence Hear what loyal and new patients alike are saying... The Astorian Giving Back provides our community nonprofits and corporations that support them, a platform for informing the public about their services and opportunities to donate or volunteer. Giving Back is a resource for companies and individuals to use in researching information to assist them in their charitable giving plans. This year we’re offering expanded listings to each nonprofit detailing their mission statements, goals, service area, superstar volunteers, events and giving/ volunteering opportunities.