Community Groups and Meetings: Feb. 19, 2026

Published 5:00 am Thursday, February 19, 2026

By The Astorian

Community Notes

FRIDAY

Senior Lunch — Dining hall opens at 11 a.m., Bob Chisholm Community Center, 1225 Avenue A, Seaside. Meals are for ages 60 and over; there’s a $3 donation. For information, call Kim Combs at 503-861-4221, ext. 6221.

Seaside Bridge Club — All bridge players, players with partners, welcome. For information, call 503-325-0029 or 503-791-9745.

MONDAY

Pinochle Group — Looking for players. For information, call 503-869-2390.

Astoria Rotary Club — For information, go to fb.me/www.astoriarotary.org.

Columbia Northwestern Model Railroading Club — Group runs trains on HO-scale layout. For information, call Don Carter at 503-325-0757.

TUESDAY

Stewardship Quilting Group — Help needed for charity quilting and sewing. Donations of material always appreciated. For information, call Janet Kemp at 503-325-4268.

Do Nothing Club — Men’s group. For information, call Jack McBride at 360-665-2721.

Warrenton Senior Lunch Program — For information, or to volunteer, call 503-861-2233.

Astoria-Warrenton Bridge Club — Any card players wanting to learn bridge, resume play or regularly play bridge at the Astoria Senior Center or in Seaside can call 503-325-0029 or 503-791-9745.

Astoria Lions Club — 11:30 a.m., Lions and visitors meet at the Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts, 588 16th St. For information, contact Ray Montgomery at 971-286-8009 or go to fb.me/LionsClubAstoria.

WEDNESDAY

Sou’Wester Garden Club — 10 a.m. to noon, 1120 Broadway in Seaside. Local master gardeners will demonstrate how to propagate both indoor and outdoor plants from a plant start. All are welcome. For information, contact Sharon L. R. Johnson at beachgirl37@icloud.com or 503-583-5483.

Wickiup Senior Lunches To Go — Pick up or dine in for a hot lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m, Wickiup Grange Hall, 92683 Svensen Market Road. For information, call For information, call Kim Combs at 503-861-4221 ext. 6221. For new Meals on Wheels inquiries, call 503-304-3420.

Fat Quarter Quilters — Not limited to quilts. For information, call 503-325-3300 or 800-298-3177 or go to homespunquilts.com.

Warrenton Sunrise Rotary Club — For information, call 503-325-4030.

THURSDAY

Veterans Coffee Time — 9 to 11 a.m., second floor, Astoria Elks Lodge No. 180, 453 11th St.

Alzheimer’s Support Group — For information, call 503-368-6445.

Kiwanis Club of Seaside — noon, Pig ‘N Pancake, 323 Broadway, Seaside. For information, call Tracy MacDonald at 503-470-1038.

Astoria-Warrenton Bridge Club — Any card players wanting to learn bridge, resume play or regularly play bridge at the Astoria Senior Center or in Seaside can call 503-325-0029 or 503-791-9745.

Rotary Club of Seaside — For information, visit Rotary Club of Seaside on Facebook at fb.me/SeasideRotary.

Astoria Lions Club — Adding an evening meeting for people interested in serving the community the option to attend after working hours. For information, call Ray Montgomery at 971-286-8009.

Caregiver Support Group — Open to all caregivers, both professional and family care. Yoga exercise, refreshments, friendship and support. For information, call 503-738-0900.

OTHER

Blankets Needed — Columbia Veterinary Hospital, 576 31st St. Needs blanket donations for their four legged patients. Anything is helpful, 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.

Sheets Needed — Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 320 First Ave. in Seaside, needs double queen and king flat sheets for the quilting club. To donate, contact Claudia Kulland at 503-505-1626.

Fabric Needed — Comfort Quilters needs cotton or cotton polyester fabric and embroidery floss donations and people willing to sew quilt tops and/or tie quilts that are made for the Long Beach, Washington hospice and Coast Pregnancy Clinic in Astoria. For information, call or text Claudia Halliburton at 503-505-1626.

Religion

Anchor Baptist Church — The congregation meets at the Astoria Christian Church, 1151 Harrison Ave. On Sundays, the service starts at 1 p.m.; Bible study is at 7 p.m. Thursdays. For information, email anchorbaptistastoria@gmail.com.

Astoria Church of Christ — The nondenominational Astoria Church of Christ meets at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at 692 12th St. All are welcome. For information, call 503-468-8397 or 503-791-3235.

Astoria First Presbyterian Church — Astoria First Presbyterian Church, 1103 Grand Ave., holds a worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. The Clatsop Emergency Food Bank, in the basement at 1103 Grand, is open from 3 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on holidays. The church office hours are from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday. For information, call 503-325-1702, email office@fpcastoria.org or go to fpcastoria.org.

Astoria First United Methodist Church— Worship on Sundays is at 10:30 a.m. in person at 1076 Franklin Ave. and via Zoom. For livestream service information, email the church at office@astoriaunitedmethodist.com or call 503-325-5454.

Bethany Free Lutheran Church — At Bethany Free Lutheran Church, 451 34th St., the worship service is at 11 a.m. Sunday. The service is livestreamed on Facebook, and sermons can be seen on YouTube following the service. “Glad Tidings” is at 8:40 a.m. on KAST 1370 AM. There is a monthly men’s prayer breakfast the first Saturday of every month at 8 a.m. Brown Bags is at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. A women’s Bible study is at 7 pm. the last Tuesday of the month. The Bethany Sewing Ministry is at 10 a.m. the first, third and fourth Thursday of the month. The Women’s Missionary Federation Bible Study meets 11 a.m. the second Thursday of the month. For information, go to bethanyfree.com or call 503-325-2925.

Calvary Episcopal Church — SEASIDE — Calvary Episcopal Church, 503 N. Holladay Drive, offers its weekly service on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. For information, call 503-738-5773.

Evergreen Christian Church — Formerly Christian Church Warrenton — Knappa. For information about locations and services, go to evergreenchristian.org.

First Baptist Church of Astoria — First Baptist Church, 349 Seventh St., holds a worship service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. The service is also broadcast at fb.me/astoriafirstbaptist. Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. There is no child care, but children are encouraged to join the service. For information, call the church office at 503-325-1761.

First Church of Christ, Scientist — Sunday morning services and Sunday school at the Christian Science Church, 632 11th St., are held at 10 a.m.; enter on 11th Street. Wednesday evening testimony meetings are at 7 p.m. Those wishing to attend by phone can get details by calling 971-320-0294. The Reading Room hours are 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, except holidays; enter on Franklin Avenue.

Grace Episcopal Church — Grace Episcopal Church, 1545 Franklin Ave., offers a single Sunday service at 10 a.m., which is also livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. Morning Prayer services are held at 8 a.m. daily. The Grace Food Pantry is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. For information, go to the graceastoria.org “Worship” tab or call 503-325-4691.

Olney Community Church — The nondenominational Olney Community Church, 89351 Oregon Highway 202, meets at 9:30 a.m. Sunday for breakfast. Sunday school is at 10 a.m., and the worship service is at 11 a.m. All are welcome. A Wednesday Prayer Meeting is at 3 p.m. For information, call Ed Hortsch, pastor, at 503-791-4475.

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church — SEASIDE — Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 320 First Ave. in Seaside, is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. On Sunday, education is at 9 a.m. for both adults and children; worship is at 10 a.m.; and fellowship is at 11 a.m. For information, call 503-738-6791.

Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellowship — The Pacific Unitarian Universalist Fellowship now meets in person at noon Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church, 1103 Grand Ave. The sanctuary entrance is on 11th Street between Grand and Harrison avenues. The service is also held via Zoom; for information, go to pacuuf.org.

Peace First Lutheran Church — Peace First Lutheran Church, 725 33rd St., holds Sunday services at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with the 8:30 service live streamed on their YouTube channel. Bible Study is held each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. with NoonTime Prayer following at 12 p.m. Church office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call 503-325-6252, email office@peacefirstlutheran.com, or go to peacefirstlutheran.com.

Pioneer Presbyterian Church — WARRENTON — Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 33324 Patriot Way, holds a 10 a.m. Sunday worship service which is also livestreamed on YouTube, available at the church’s website, cppioneerchurch.org, by clicking on “Livestream Worship Services.” All are welcome. For information, call the church office at 503-861-2421, or email pioneerchurchoffice@gmail.com.

St. Brendan the Navigator Orthodox Church — St. Brendan the Navigator Orthodox Church, 820 Alameda Ave. holds Great Vespers at 5 p.m. Saturday. On Sunday, Rev. Kevin Lien, priest-in-charge, leads the congregation through Matins beginning at 8:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy begins at 10 a.m., followed by a potluck in the Community Hall. Readers’ Matins are held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday and Friday. For questions, or to learn more about the Orthodox faith, contact Rev. Kevin Lien at 503-467-8360 or stbrendan17@gmail.com or go to orthodoxastoria.org.

St. John Lutheran Church — Services for St. John Lutheran Church, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, are being held at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Peninsula Church Center, 5000 N Place in Seaview, Washington. All are welcome. The Church Center offers Sunday School at 10:15 a.m. For information, leave a message at 360-665-4560.

St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish — For information about services at both the Astoria church or the Hammond Mission, or about the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, call 503-325-3671, email office@stmaryastoria.com or go to stmaryastoria.com.

Self-help Groups

Al-Anon (Astoria) — 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Astoria Baptist Church, 349 Seventh St. For information, call 503-298-8754.

Al-Anon (Astoria) — Noon, Wednesday, Astoria First United Methodist Church, 1076 Franklin Ave. Enter on 11th Street. For information, call 503-325-1087.

Al-Anon (Clatskanie) — For information, call 503-728-3351.

Al-Anon (Nehalem) — For information, call 503-860-9862.

Al-Anon (Seaside) — For information, call 503-810-5196 for information.

Al-Anon (Tillamook) — For information, call 503-842-5094.

Al-Anon Family Groups — Oregon Area Al-Anon website, oregonal-anon.org.

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.

Eating Disorders Anonymous — 1:10 to 2:10 p.m. Wednesdays, River Zen Yoga, 399 31st St. A 12-step program. For information, call Susan Williams at 510-417-5553.

Men’s Sexual Purity Recovery Group — Part of the Pure Life Alliance (purelifealliance.org) in Portland. For information, call the confidential voicemail at 503-750-0817 and leave a message.

Narcotics Anonymous — For full schedule details, as well as upcoming special events, call the helpline at 503-717-3702, or go to na.org.

Overeaters Anonymous (Astoria) — For information, call 425-287-0806.

Overeaters Anonymous (Seaside) — 10 a.m. Saturdays, Suzanne Elise, second floor billiard room. For information, call Melody Shepherd at 503-468-9818.

S-Anon — For family and friends of sex addicts, conference call on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. to noon, 605-313-5146, meeting code 339131#. For information, go to portlandsanon.org/meeting.

TOPS (Seaside) — For information, call 503-791-5442.

TOPS (Warrenton) — For information, call Cheryl Nitz at 503-338-2132.

Volunteer Notes

4-H — Looking for 4-H leaders. For information, call Sandra Carlson at 503-325-8573.

American Red Cross — Needs registration volunteers. 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. For information, contact Jacque Pressly at angelsforsara@gmail.com or 503-325-2772.

Arts Council of Clatsop County — Seeking volunteers interested in the performing and visual arts to serve on the board, which organizes quarterly events. Terms are three years, but shorter terms can be requested. Monthly meetings are held in different towns on the North Coast. For information, go to clatsopcountyartscouncil.com or email info@clatsopcountyartscouncil.com.

Assistance League of the Columbia Pacific — Volunteers needed to help local kids thrive. Nonprofit provides school clothes, scholarships and more. For information, go to assistanceleaguecp.org.

Astoria Column — Volunteers needed to welcome visitors, provide information and answer questions. For information, call 503-325-2963.

Astoria Riverfront Trolley Association — Needs conductors/motormen to operate trolley and narrate points of interest. For information, call 503-325-6311.

Astoria Senior Center — To volunteer, call Dean Deonier at 503-325-3231.

Astoria Veteran Van Drivers — Volunteer drivers needed for the Disabled American Veterans van for one or more trips per month. For information, call Judy Ronis at 971-704-1965.

Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce — Volunteers needed at the chamber and for events. For information, call 503-325-6311.

Camp Kiwanilong — Large variety of volunteer opportunities are available. For information, call 503-861-2933 or go to campkiwanilong.org.

Cannon Beach Academy — Volunteers needed for meal preparation and cleanup, reading and math groups, lunch/recess duty and housekeeping. For information, call 503-436-4463.

Cannon Beach Library — Volunteers needed for a variety of tasks and time commitments. For information email info@cannonbeachlibrary.org or call 503-436-1391.

Caring Adults Developing Youth (CADY) Mentoring Program — Needs mentors for youths ages 10 to 17 at risk of school failure. For information, contact Laura Parker at 503-325-8601 or lparker@co.clatsop.or.us.

Clatsop Animal Assistance Inc. — Needs volunteers to work on behalf of the county animal shelter’s dogs and cats. For information, email info@dogsncats.org or call 503-861-0737.

Clatsop Care Auxiliary — Seeks volunteers to provide support and help with fundraising for the Clatsop Care Health & Rehabilitation skilled nursing facility. To set up a meeting to find out more, those with a passion for seniors in various stages of rehabilitation/care can contact Mike Martin at 503-468-2982 or mmartin@clatsopcare.org.

Clatsop County Animal Shelter — Animal care volunteers 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 503-861-0737.

Clatsop Community Action Regional Food Bank — Volunteers needed to help hand out fruits and vegetables at weekly produce pantries; warehouse attendants also needed. For information, or to volunteer, call 503-861-3663.

Clatsop Community College 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 Public Works — Adopt-A-Road volunteers needed to remove litter. Volunteers must receive safety orientation. For information, call 503-325-8631.

Clatsop Cruise Hosts — Volunteers needed to meet and greet cruise ship passengers and crew, provide information and answer questions about the Clatsop County area. For information, go to clatsopcruisehosts.org.

Coast Community Radio — Volunteers needed for a variety of opportunities and time commitments. For information, email volunteer@coastradio.org or call 503-325-0010.

Columbia Memorial Hospital — Needs volunteers to provide assistance to patients, visitors and hospital staff. Training provided. For information, go to columbiamemorial.org. To schedule an interview, call 503-325-4321.

Columbia River Maritime Museum — Volunteer opportunities for those with an interest in maritime history. For information, call 503-325-2323 weekdays.

Comfort Quilters Group — Volunteers needed to help sew, thread needles, tie knots and deliver lap-size quilts for the Coast Pregnancy Clinic and Lower Columbia Hospice. The schedule is flexible and supplies are provided. For information, contact Claudia Halliburton at nursejane5895@gmail.com, or call or text 503-505-1626.

Community Emergency Response Team — Volunteers needed for community events and disaster response. For information, contact Mike Neelon at 503-325-8645 or mneelon@clatsopcounty.gov or Jennifer Munson at 503-325-8645 or jmunson@clatsopcounty.gov.

Haystack Rock Awareness Program — Needs volunteers for general office assistance and to assist lead interpreters on the beach. For information, contact Lisa Habecker at 503-436-8064 or habecker@ci.cannon-beach.or.us.

Knappa Rural Fire Protection District — Needs volunteer firefighters. Training provided. For information, call Chief Paul Olheiser at 503-458-6610.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman — Certified ombudsman volunteers advocate for the rights, care and dignity of the elderly and disabled living in licensed long-term care facilities. Training is provided. For information, call 800-522-2602 or go to oltco.org/oltco.

NorthWest Senior & Disability Services — Needs dishwashers and volunteers to serve and clean up weekdays at a meal site, and drivers for Meals on Wheels. For information, contact Candy Foster at 503-738-9323. Svensen Meal Site needs volunteer Meals on Wheels driver. For details, contact Suzanne Bjaranson at 503-861-4202.

Oregon Judicial Department Citizen Review Board — Foster care review board seeks new volunteer members in Clatsop County to review cases of children and families involved with the child welfare system. Training provided. For information, go to bit.ly/OJDcrb, email crb.volunteer.resources@ojd.state.or.us, or call 503-986-5901.

Oregon Money Management Program — Volunteers needed to assist low-income seniors and people with disabilities with budgeting, organizing financial paperwork, sorting mail and filling out applications. For information, contact Julie Sobel at 503-304-3407 or julie.sobel@nwsds.org.

Providence Seaside Hospital — Needs volunteer drivers for Community Connections transporting people to health services and appointments in the Portland-Metro area. Mileage reimbursement available. For information, call 503-717-7171 or email Alana.Kujala@providence.org.

Providence Seaside Hospital — Needs volunteers in the hospital gift shop, café, as greeters and for spiritual integration. For information, call 503-717-7171 or email Alana.Kujala@providence.org.

River Song Foundation — Looking for people to assist with Trap/Neuter/Release/Feed, especially in the Seaside and Knappa/Svensen areas. Call 503-741-7369 for information and to volunteer.

Seaside American Legion Veterans’ Assistance & Rehabilitation — Volunteers needed to help knit/crochet items for hospitalized vets and cut coupons for military families. For information, call Sandy Rea at 503-738-3103.

Seaside Downtown Development Association — Volunteers needed to help with local events. For information, call Sarah Dailey at 503-717-1914 or email director@seasidedowntown.com.

Seaside Museum and Historical Society — Volunteers needed to help as docents, maintaining and creating exhibits, and various events throughout the year. For information, call the museum at 503-738-7065 or email seasidemuseum@gmail.com.

Senior Peer Mentor Program — Volunteers, age 45 or older, needed in Clatsop County to help mentor seniors coping with mild/moderate depression and/or anxiety. For information, contact Chad Cox at chad.cox@nwsds.org or 503-304-3414.

Svensen Congregate Meal Site — To volunteer, or for information, call Debbie Dunaway at 503-791-7298 or 503-861-4202.

The Harbor Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advocacy Center — Recruiting volunteers to help with events, office help, and for on call crisis line shifts. For information or an application, contact Melissa Henige at 503-325-3426 or melissa@harbornw.org.

Tri-City Spay and Neuter Thrift Store — Needs volunteers interested in improving the welfare of animals. For information, call 503-738-7040.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary — Uniformed civilian volunteer branch provides boating education courses, vessel inspections to public. No former military or boating experience needed. For information, call Della Wilson at 360-244-7062 or email wilsontekart@gmail.com.

Warrenton Senior Lunch Program — Volunteers needed to help with Meals on Wheels and in the dining room. For information, call 503-861-3502 Monday or Thursday.

Wildlife Center of the North Coast — Needs volunteers to help rehabilitate orphaned and injured wildlife, and transport volunteers who can be “on call” and willing to help collect and transport wildlife in need. To volunteer, email volunteer@coastwildlife.org. For information, call 503-338-0331 or go to coastwildlife.org.

Young Life North Coast — Faith-based youth outreach seeks adults to join a team of volunteer leaders. For information, go to thenorthcoast.younglife.org or call 503-739-0212.