Community Notes: Sept. 7, 2012
Published 5:00 pm Thursday, September 6, 2012
Manzanita Group Sets Pace The Manzanita Pace Setters is a walk/jog/run club that meets at 7:30 a.m. Saturdays rain, wind or shine in the parking lot behind Spa Manzanita, located at 144 Laneda Ave. To participate, bring one can of food for the North County Food Bank. The self-paced, approximately one-hour course starts and ends at the parking lot, with a new route each week. All active club members will receive 10 percent off massages at the spa. For information, call Janice Gaines at 503-368-4777, email janice@spamanzanita.com or go to spamanzanita.com
Pug Club Convenes The Pug Socializing Club will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday at Carruthers Park in Warrenton. Pugs and their owners from Knappa to Cannon Beach, the Long Beach (Wash.) Peninsula area and beyond are welcome to attend. Those interested can also join the group online by going to http://tinyurl.com/pugsclub to be kept up to date on club activities. For information, call Dave Kinney at 503-861-0210.
Model Railroad Club Meets The Columbia Northwestern Model Railroading Club meets at 1 p.m. Saturday in Hammond to exchange stories and ideas and to enjoy running trains on an HO-scale layout. For information, contact Don Carter at 503-325-0757.
Seaside Community Clinic Set A community health clinic will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway in Seaside. Services are provided by Kathleen Flewelling, naturopathic physician. There is no cost for the clinic. For information, call 503-738-5859.
Lower Columbia R/C Society Meets The local Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) chartered radio-control model aircraft club meets for breakfast and business at 8:30 a.m. Sunday in the back room at Dooger’s Seafood & Grill, 103 U.S. Highway 101 in Warrenton. All model aircraft and radio-control car enthusiasts are welcome. For information, call Jim Pearson at 503-458-5196.
Car Wash Fundraiser on Tap The Knappa High School football team will hold a car wash fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Country Market, 92707 Svensen Market Road in Svensen.
NAMI Meets The National Alliance on Mental Illness meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Seaside Public Library, 1131 Broadway. This support group welcomes anyone who has a friend or loved one who suffers from a serious brain (mental) illness (depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder). NAMI membership is not required to attend. For information, call Myra Kero at 503-738-6165, email k7erowood@q.com or go to www.nami.org
Line Dancing Set Line dancing will be available from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Seaside American Legion, 1315 Broadway in Seaside. For information, call 503-738-5111. There is no cost, but a $5 tip to the instructor would be welcomed.
Weigh-In On Tap Waist Management will meet at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Long Beach (Wash.) Elks Lodge, 110 N. Pacific Highway for an optional walk. Weigh-in is at 9 a.m. All are welcome. There is no charge and nothing to buy. Those attending will share recipes, ideas and friendship. For information, call 360-642-2651.
Senior Lunch Served Senior citizens are welcome to have lunch at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday at the Bob Chisholm Senior Center, 1225 Avenue A in Seaside. Lunch is free for those older than 60 ($3 suggested donation), and $6.75 for those younger than 60. For information, call Michelle Lewis at NW Senior and Disability Services at 503-861-4200.
Loaves and Fishes Meals Served Loaves and Fishes meals for seniors are served at 11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday at Peace Lutheran Church, 12th and Exchange streets in Astoria. A $5 donation is suggested. For information on menus or Meals on Wheels, or to volunteer in exchange for a free hot meal, call 503-325-9693.
Senior Meals Set The Warrenton Senior Lunch Program provides a chance to meet new friends and get reacquainted with old friends. Lunch is served at noon Mondays and Thursdays at the Warrenton Community Center, 170 S.W. Third St. The cost is a suggested donation of $5 for seniors and $7 for those who are younger than 60. For information, or to volunteer, call 503-861-3502 Monday or Thursday.
Parkinsons Support Group Convenes The Parkinsons disease support group meets at 1 p.m. Monday at the Peace Lutheran Church social room, 565 12th St. For information, call 503-717-3511 or 503-468-3442.
Peninsula Quilt Guild Meets The Peninsula Quilt Guild meets at 1 p.m. Monday at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place in Seaview, Wash. Newcomers are welcome. Members are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food donation for FISH (Friends In Service to Him). For information, call Janet King at 360-642-8585.
Finnish Brotherhood Convenes UFKB&S Lodge No. 2 meets at 6 p.m. Monday at Suomi Hall, 244 W. Marine Drive, for coffee and dessert. The business meeting follows at 7 p.m. The trustees will meet at 5 p.m.
Seaside Lions Club Convenes The Seaside Lions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the West Lake Restaurant & Lounge, 1480 S. Roosevelt Drive in Seaside. For information, call 503-738-7693.
Democrats Meeting Set The Pacific County (Wash.) Democrats will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the South County Building, 7013 Sandridge Road in Long Beach, Wash. For information, email pcd@pondhouse .com
Schoolhouse Quilters Meet The Schoolhouse Quilters meet at 7 p.m. Monday at Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave. Call 503-338-0294.
Mens Cancer Support Group Meeting Set The Mens Cancer Support Group meets at 8 a.m. Tuesday in the house next to North Coast Family Fellowship, 2245 N. Wahanna Road in Seaside. For information, call Mike Crow at 503-861-2138 or Curt Allen at 503-325-3074.
Ladies Club Plays Golf The Gearhart Ladies Golf Club plays nine or 18 holes of golf starting at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through October, at Gearhart Golf Links. Guests and new members are welcome. For information, call 503-861-0997 or 503-717-2205.
Check Your Blood Pressure Blood pressure checks are offered from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. Call 503-325-3231.
Line Dancing for Seniors Line dancing to slower music is available from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Astoria Senior Center, 1111 Exchange St. For information, call 503-325-3231.
OET Meets The North Coast Chapter of Oregon Equestrian Trails (OET) will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday for dinner at the El Compadre Restaurant, 119 S. Main Ave. in Warrenton. The business meeting starts at 7 p.m. The public is welcome. OET is a nonprofit service organization dedicated to the building and maintenance of equestrian trails and camps in Oregon, as well as the promotion of leave-no-trace trail ethics. For information, call Donna Hammond at 503-738-6288.
CFSTA Meeting Set The Clatsop Firearms Safety Training Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Dragon River Restaurant, 1605 E. Harbor St. in Warrenton. For information, call John Svensson at 503-738-0858.
Open Sewing Gathering Set An open sewing gathering will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St. Those wishing to participate should bring their projects and join in. It is not a class, but quilt-related help and advice will be available. For information, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-3177 or go to homespunquilt.com
Wickiup Senior Lunches on Tap Senior citizens are welcome to have lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. Lunch is free for those older than 60 ($3 suggested donation), $6.75 for those younger than age 60. For information, call Michelle Lewis at NW Senior and Disability Services at 503-861-4200.
Ukulele Players Meet A ukulele group will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Masonic Temple, 64 S. W. Fourth St. in Warrenton. All are welcome, including beginners. Loaner ukuleles will be available. For information, call Roger Williams at 503-861-2766.
Sit and Stitch Group Convenes The Sit and Stitch Group will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Custom Threads, 1282 Commercial St. Participants should bring any kind of hand-stitching project and join in. It is not a class, but help and advice will be available. For information, call 503-325-7780.
Cancer Support Group Convenes Providence Seaside Hospital, 725 S. Wahanna Road in Seaside, will offer a cancer support group from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday in the lower level administration conference room of the hospital. Adult cancer patients, their support team and family members are welcome to attend this free monthly support group that focuses on sharing stories, encouragement, inspiration, education, information and resources. To attend, or for information, contact Mary Trudell at 503-717-7607 or mary.trudell @providence.org or Thomas Norby at 503-717-7439.
Lions Club Convenes The Astoria Lions Club meets Wednesday at First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St. Food and fellowship will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. The meeting will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Prospective members are welcome. The Astoria Lions help with sight and hearing needs and participate in many local civic projects. For information, contact Charlene Larsen at 503-325-0590.
Quilters Convene The Fat Quarter Quilters will meet from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St. The group is not limited to quilts, as members do other fiber arts and crafting work. For information, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-3177 or go to homespunquilt.com
Meditation Group Convenes The Columbia River Meditation Group, sponsored by Great Vow Monastery, will be held from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Wednesday in the Flag Room of the Astoria Public Library, 450 10th St. Meditation instruction will be provided. For questions, email Ron Maxted at ronmaxted@wwestsky.net
La Leche League Meets La Leche League of Astoria will hold its monthly informal discussion group for breast-feeding mothers and mothers-to-be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the First United Methodist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. The topic will be, The Benefits of Human Milk. Pregnant women, every woman interested in breastfeeding, mothers, babies and toddlers are welcome. For information, call Megan Oien at 503-440-4942 or Karla Vojtech at 503-861-8194.
Seaport Masonic Lodge Dines The Seaport Masonic Lodge No. 7 meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. All Masons and their guests are welcome. Seaport Lodge is located at the corner of 16th Street and Franklin Avenue.
Genealogical Society Meeting Set The Clatsop County Genealogical Society will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Lewis and Clark Fire Department, 34571 U.S. Highway 101 Business. Immigration and Naturalization will be presented by Keith Pyeatt of the Genealogical Forum of Oregon. For information about the organization or its events, call Sali Diamond at 503-325-1963.
Seaside Rotary Club Convenes The Seaside Rotary Club will meet at noon Thursday. The new meeting location is the Shilo Inn, located at 20 N. Prom in Seaside. For information, go to seasiderotary.com
OREA Meeting on Tap Local Sunset Unit XII, Oregon Retired Educators Association, will hold its first meeting of the 2012-13 year at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Astoria Transit Center, 900 Marine Drive. All school personnel are welcome. The guest speaker will be Nicole Williams, assistance county manager and interim county clerk. The 2012-13 Regatta Court will also be presented. There will be a silent auction, with donations going to the Cannon Beach Elementary School Library. Household items are always accepted for Open Door. Refreshments will follow the meeting.
Knitting and Spinning Circle Meets The Knitting and Spinning Circle will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Astoria Fiber Arts Academy, 1296 Duane St. Those attending should bring their own tools and join other knitters, crocheters and spinners. For information, call 503-325-5598 or go to astoriafiberarts.com
Lighthouse Quilt Project Convenes The Lighthouse for Kids Project will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at Homespun Quilts, 108 10th St. Participants make quilts for children going through sexual abuse assessment. For information, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-3177 or go to homespunquilt.com
SHS Class of 1967 Reunion Set The Seaside High School Class of 1967 will hold a reunion Sept. 29 at the Best Western Oceanview Hotel in Seaside with a no-host social hour and buffet dinner. Classmates and friends of the Class of 1967 who wish to attend should contact Dawn Alberti Mcnannay at 503-910-3256 or email dalberti67reunion@hotmail .com for information.