Community: Feb. 5, 2026

Published 6:00 am Thursday, February 5, 2026

By The Astorian

Grace Episcopal Church holds Souper Bowl fundraiser

Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., is holding a Souper Bowl Lunch fundraiser to feed hungry families. For the third year, hot and homemade pre-game lunches will be served from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 8. Football fans are encouraged to represent their team colors.

Each lunch includes a choice from five assorted soups made by volunteers. Soup will be served with bread, drink and a cookie, and are available to go. The suggested donation is $10 per person, or $25 per family (cash or card), or the donation of two cans of healthy soup, chili or stew per person.

Proceeds will be used to purchase shelf stable, protein-rich soups and stews for distribution to hungry families through the Grace Food Pantry. For information, go to graceastoria.org.

Giving for Good gala debuts May 2

Columbia Memorial Hospital has announced a new fundraising event for 2026, the “CMH: Giving for Good Gala – An Evening in Black & White,” to be held on Saturday, May 2.

The event will be held at the Clatsop County Fair & Expo Center. The doors will open at 3:30 p.m., with dinner at 5 p.m. and a live auction and music to follow.

Tickets, tables and sponsorships are available for the Gala now. Individual tickets are $200, tables range from $1,750 to $2,500, and sponsorships are available for $1,000, $5,000 and $10,000. To make a selection, go to tinyurl.com/CMHGala2026.

Donations of goods or services for unique raffles held at the event are also being sought. For information, email foundationinfo@columbiamemorial.org.

“All the funds raised from the Gala will go toward the BuildCMH Expansion Project,” Mark Kujala, executive director of the CMH Foundation, said.

For information about the foundation and upcoming events, go to columbiamemorial.org/giving.