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network.Community ListingsWORKSHOPS/CLASSESBeginning Birding. Discovery Coast Audubon EducationCoordinator Mary Atherton will teach a one hourbeginning birding class emphasizing Woodpeckers,Sapsuckers, & Kingfishers on May 24th, 2011 at 2:00PM at Lighthouse Oceanfront Resort in Long BeachWashington. The class will be in the Resort’s conferenceroom. Free.Photoshop for Photographers. Tuesdays, May 10 –June 28. Thom Dickerson will teach this eight-weekclass for serious beginning and intermediate users.Space is limited to 15 participants. $299, 6:30-8pm, at LightBox Photographic Gallery in Astoria.503-468-0238Teen Survival Course. Saturday, May 7. Learn survivalskills and expect to do some hiking and possiblyget dirty, so dress appropriately and bring a pack,lunch and water bottle. Registration is required andthe course is limited to 15 participants in seventhto 10th grade. Free, 10am – 4pm at the Fort ClatsopVisitor Center. Contact Lewis and Clark NHP at (503)861-2471, ext. 220Spinal & Somatic Strategies for Stress-Busting!Instructor: Dr. Dawn Sea Kahrs, DC, Graceful WavesChiropractic, is a “local girl” who has come homewith the intention of serving her community withexceptional chiropractic and healing/wellness care.Dr. Dawn practiced as a chiropractor for five yearsin the San Francisco Bay area. She has exploredand studied numerous chiropractic techniques andhealing modalities, studying extensively in Colorado,California, Nicaragua and Italy with numerousteachers, mentors, and chiropractors. She was one ofthe youngest doctors at the time to earn the highestlevel of certification in Network Spinal Analysis(NSA), a unique form of spinal care which helps theclient to develop strategies within the nervous/spinal systems for self re-organization of tension andenergy. Dawn is also very experienced in the healingart of Somato Respiratory Integration (SRI). GracefulWaves Chiropractic is located at 278 Rowe Street,Suite 210, Wheeler, OR 97147, 503-368-WELL (9355).Up Cycling T-Shirt Workshop. Tuesday May 10 &Wednesday May 11. With Seattle artist Doe Stahr.Youth in grades 4 – 12 are invited to create recycledused t-shirts that will have Native American inspireddesigns. Participants will learn about repurposingitems and how to design the t-shirts. They will thenmake & sell these T-shirts at the Second SaturdayArt Walk on May 14 and at the Astoria Sunday Marketon May 15. Workshop is 6 – 8:30pm on May 10 & 11at a location in Astoria TBA. Call 503-325-8573 toregisterCOURAGE TO HEAL. There is a free workshop comingup in Tillamook County called, “Courage to Heal.”It is a free workshop for women survivors of childsexual abuse. This workshop runs annually duringthe summer months, and generally lasts about tenweeks. The group meets once a week.One in three girls will be sexually abused by theage of 16, yet many survivors feel alone andashamed. This workshop is healing, empowering,and supportive. The local facilitator of this groupis Rhonda Bolow, and she can be reached at 503-801-5064. Once Rhonda has spoken with participants,days/times of meetings will be set, based on what ismost convenient for the group. You can also contactthe Women’s Resource Center at 503-842-9486 formore info. Please pass this on to anyone who mightbe interested.DOES FOOD RUN YOUR LIFE? Come to OvereatersAnonymous every Wednesday from 7-8pm in theSeaside Public Library, Board Room B. No dues, feesor weigh-ins. Everyone welcome! (if you have questionscall 503-505-1721).FREE COMPUTER CLASSES AT TILLAMOOK COUNTYLIBRARIES. Tillamook County Libraries will beoffering free basic computer classes this fall. Signup for a free one-on-one session where you can askquestions and learn at your own pace. Classes will beheld on Saturdays at the Tillamook County LibrarySeptember 11th, 18th and 25th and October 2ndand 9th. Additional sessions will be held at librarybranches in October and November. Registrationis limited, so contact your local library soon andreserve your space.SPIRITUAL WRITING FOR MEN AND WOMEN. InstructorGail Balden is a writer, educator and workshoppresenter with over 30 years of teaching experience.Her work has been published in anthologies, literaryjournals and national magazines. She teaches onedaywriting workshops and writes a monthly columnon the joys of small town life for the North Coast Citizen.Visit her web site at www.creativejourneys.net.French Conversation Group Re-Start. The group isdevoted to speaking French only. It is NOT a class,so please do not show up expecting to learn Frenchfrom scratch. Once you step through the door of theRiverbend Room, it is French only. It will be on Saturdays,from 1-3pm at NCRD in the Riverbend Room.There is a nominal charge of $1/person/time. Formore information email Jane or call her 503-368-3901 or, call Paul Miller at 503-368-5715.Library2Go Basics. Second Saturday of each month9:00am-10:00am. Over 5000 audio books and videoscan be downloaded to computers and digital devicesthrough the Library2Go database accessible throughthe Astoria Public Library web site. All downloadsare free to access with your library card. Learn thehow to make the most of this extraordinary resource.Free, at the Astoria Public Library.Computer Basics. Third Saturday of each month9:00am-10:00am. If you’re new to PC computersor just needing to update basic skills, this class isfor you. Each class is tailored to meet the needs ofparticipants. Free, at the Astoria Public Library.The Lower Columbia Classics Car Club. Invitationto all who are interested in Collector Cars to attendone of our monthly meetings. The meetings are heldat Steve Jordan’s Shop Building, located at 35232Helligso Lane in rural Astoria - meet on the 3rdThursday of each month. If you are interested andneed the directions to get there, you may call SteveJordan at 503-325-1807Library2Go. Classes will be held on the 2nd Saturdayof each month, in the Flag Room of the Astoria PublicLibrary, 450 10th Street, Astoria. This class is freeof charge and open to everyone. Please contact thelibrary for details and registration at 503-325-7323or comments@astorialibrary.org.Open Art Night. 5:30 to 7 PM –1st & 3rd Weds. BayCity Arts Center, Bay City.Life Drawing. 6 to 9 PM. Every 2nd & 4th Weds. BayCity Arts Center, Bay City.Toddler Arts Group. Every Monday, 10:30 to 11:30–Get your toddler started in the arts! Activitiesare geared towards ages 1–3, but age birth–5 arewelcome. All children must be accompanied by acaregiver. Bay City Arts Center, Bay City.Clay Open-Studio. At the Hoffman Center Annex, 594Laneda, Manzanita, Tuesdays 10-7pm for those 12& over. Children’s clay open studio is on Thursdaysfrom 3-5. Open to all clay artists, or those who wishto learn with a supportive group. Center equipmentavailable includes a slab roller, two potter’s wheels, avariety of tools and kiln time. $2 p/hour or $10 p/dayper person. FMI: contact Glenna Gray 368-3739 orglenna@nehalemtel.netCELEBRATE RECOVERY • Nazarene Church, 2611 3rdSt, Tillamook. Adult & teen 12 step program. Childcare provided. Call 503-812-3522 for more information.Tuesdays, 7-9, Dinner at 6 by donation.OPEN ART NIGHT WITH PHAEDRA. Bay City ArtsCenter, 5680 A St, 5-7pm on Wednesdays.BODY WORK•YOGA•FITNESSYOGA NAMASTE. The Spring 2011 Yoga schedulestarts March 28 and ends June 4, 2011. During the10 week term you can enjoy GENTLE YOGA-LEVEL 1at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. LEVEL 1-2(Beginner and Intermediate) Mondays, Wednesdays,Fridays at 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Level 2-3 (Intermediateand Advanced) Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridaysat 6:15 to 8:45 a.m. LEVEL 1-2 Yoga flow at 9:30to 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays. For more information:www.yoganam.com or call: 503 440 9761YOGARESTORATIVE. Private Individual Therapeutic andRestorative Yoga instruction with certified, YogaAlliance registered yoga teacher SarahFawn Wilson,MA, RYT-500. Private group classes also available.For more information and for public class schedule,please call 503-440-6738 or email serraphon@msn.com.ECSTATIC DANCE. Ecstatic, trance, yogic, spiritfilled), playful, improvisational, freestyle - We’reDancing! Wed. at 6:30 at Pine Grove CommunityHouse, 225 Laneda Ave. in Manzanita. No experiencenecessary. You are welcome to bring Instruments ofany sort to play along with what we’ve got going.Cost is a sliding scale from $5 - $7, or free if youreally need to just be there.LOTUS YOGA. 1230 Marine Drive, Downtown Astoria.Ongoing classes on a month to month basis. EveningClasses Monday thru Thursday 6:00 PM: MondayLevel 1 Yoga for Relaxation. Tuesday Level 2Strengthening. Wednesday Level 1 Beginning Flow.Thursday Level 2 Advanced Flow. Morning classFriday 9:00AM All Level THERAPEUTIC Yoga. Dedicatedto making Yoga an accessible part of everydayliving. Call (503)298-3874, Email lotusyoga@live.com, website www.lotusyogaonline.com for moreinformation.YOGA NAMASTÉ.The Spring 2011 Yoga scheduleat Yoga Namasté starts March 28 and endsJune 4. During the 11 week term you can enjoyGENTLE YOGA-LEVEL 1 at 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Wednesdays and Fridays. LEVEL 1-2 (Beginner andIntermediate) Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Level 2-3 (Intermediate andAdvanced) Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 6:15 to8:45 a.m. LEVEL 1-2 Yoga flow at 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.on Saturdays. For more information: www.yoganam.com or call: 503 440 9761YOGA SMA EXPLORATION. Yoga instructor LindaSanderlin LMT, introduces SMA yoga, a practiceevolved from Feldenkrais and Alexander technique,found to be very effective for people with a limitedrange of motion. Tues and Sat. classes at Parinamahin Manzanita. $5 p/class. FMI: Call Linda (503)867-3943; or via e-mail: 4lsanderlin@gmail.com.YOGA NCRD. Monday, Yoga Of The Heart, 8:15 am- 9:45 am Instructor: Lorraine Ortiz (no drop ins).Monday, Level II, 5:45 pm - 7:15 pm Instructor: NicoleHamic Wednesday, Yoga Stretch, 8:15 am - 9:45am Instructor: Lucy Brook Thursday, Level I, 5:45pm - 7:15 pm Instructor: Charlene Gernert Friday,Very Gentle Yoga, 8:15 am - 9:45 am Instructor: LucyBrook Saturday, Mixed Levels, 8:00 am - 9:30 amInstructor: Lorraine OrtizYOGA • Manzanita. The Center for the ContemplativeArts, Manzanita: Tuesday evenings 5 - 5:45pm.$35 for 5 classes. Call 368-6227 for more info.Yoga in Gearhart. Gearhart Workout. For moreinformation log on to www.gearhartworkout.com3470 Hwy. 101 N. Suite 104 in GearhartYOGA • Nehalem. Ongoing yoga classes at NCRD areas follows: Monday, Level II, 5:15-6:45 pm, NicoleHamic; Wednesday, Morning Yoga Stretch, 8-9:30am, Lucy Brook; Thursday, Yoga for Parents & Kids,3:45-4:45 pm, Charlene Gernert; Thursday, Level I,5:45 - 7:15 pm, Charlene Gernet; Friday, Very GentleYoga, 8-9:30 am, Lucy Brook.T’AI CHI. The Center for the Contemplative Arts,Manzanita: Wednesday Mornings 10-11:30. $30/month. Call 368-6227 for more info.THE WILDLIFE CENTER OF THE NORTH COAST NEEDS YOU!The Wildlife Center of the North Coast, a non-profit wildlife rescue andrehabilitation center, is currently training volunteers to help in daily care of thewildlife, assist with wildlife rescue and transport as well as occasional outdoorconstruction and maintenance atthe center in Olney.There may be opportunitiesto help with education programsthroughout the year. The Center isa licensed, all volunteer facility fornative wildlife. Contact DirectorSharnelle Fee at 503-338-0331 formore information. www.coastwildlife.orgInjured Wildlife HelpLine:(503) 338-0331TAEKWON-DO. Confidence, discipline, self-esteemand respect are only a few of the traits you willdevelop in this class while improving overall fitness.Ages: 8 -Adult families welcome! Mondays / Wednesdays,6:00 - 7:00pm, through June 17th. SessionFee: $24 Resident’s Card / $36 Non-resident. Location:Bob Chisholm Community Center - 1225 Ave. A,Seaside For Registration call the POOl: 503:738-3311Center - 1225 Ave. A, Seaside For Registration callthe POOl: 503:738-3311 POOl: 503:738-3311 Center- 1225 Ave. A, Seaside For Registration call the POOl:503:738-3311LEARN SELF DEFENSE IN ILWACO. Kenpo Karate forAdults. River City School, 127 SE Lake St, Tuesdays@ 7:00pm - 8:45pm, $45/mo Inquire /sign up:jbgroove1@juno.com phone: 360-665-0860.7:00pm - 8:45pm, KENPOKarate for Kids -River CitySchool, 127 Lake Street SE, Ilwaco, Every Thursday@ 4:00pm - 5:00pm, $45/mo.SPIRITUALITYTIBETAN BUDDHIST DHARMA GROUP. Dharma River,meets Mondays 7:30 - 9 pm, 1230 Marine Dr., Suite304 in Lotus Yoga’s studio. Meditation, sadhanapractice, teachings & discussion. Dharma River isa satellite of the Portland Sakya Center. ContactDharma teacher, Rosetta Hurley, 338-9704 for moreinfo.Center For Spiritual Living of the North Coast.CSLNC is for those who want to grow spiritually, allfaiths and paths welcome. Sunday Celebration andChildren’s Church 10:30 a.m, 66 4th St., Warrenton.www.centerforspiritualliving.org and 503-791-2192.A SILENT MEDITATION • with Lola Sacks. St. Catherine’sCenter for the Contemplative Arts, Manzanita:Monday Nights 5 - 5:45 Call 368-6227 for more info.LECTIO DIVINA • Meditation with Holy Scripture.The Center for the Contemplative Arts, Manzanita:Tuesday Mornings 10-11:30. Call 368-6227 for moreinfo.LABYRINTH WALK • Grace Episcopal Church, 1545Franklin St, Astoria, 3-6. Every 1st Sunday.VOLUNTEERSHARE YOUR MUSICAL TALENT. If you have musicalor performance talents to share, we need you atNehalem Valley Care Center in Wheeler, Oregon. Weare a skilled care center and our residents enjoy,and benefit from, music therapies and entertainment.Professionals and amateurs welcome – allages!! CONTACT:Katherine Mace, Activity Director,Nehalem Valley Care Center kmace@nehalemtel.net503-368-5171Weekly Alder Creek Farm Community Garden. WorkParties - Tuesdays, 10 am – Noon. Help out theCoastal Food Ecology Center, community garden,permaculture garden and harvesting for the WheelerFood Bank. Tasks may include: greenhouse andgarden weeding, planting, and watering.MeetingsENCORE Retirement Learning Community. Is anassociation of retirement-age people who share alove of learning. Established in 2001 by a SteeringCommittee of retired adults, ENCORE is sponsored byClatsop Community College. We meet for lunch thefirst Tuesday of every month. We try to alternatebetween North and South County, so look for theseCommunity Notes in your local Newspaper to seethe place of choice. Our Lunch Bunch get-togethersare a wonderful venue for meeting classmates overlunch, as well as new friends. Remember all gueststhat might be interested in ENCORE, or just want toknow what we’re all about, are welcome. Please callMadeline Gobel, 503 325-3330.BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION & SUPPORT. LaLeche League’s monthly support group meetings providean opportunity for both new and experiencedmothers to share their questions or concerns, andto talk with each other about the special joys andchallenges of parenting. We especially encourageexpectant and new mothers to join us. Healthybabies and toddlers are always welcome at La LecheLeague meetings. We look forward to seeing yousoon. Second Monday of the month at 10am- AstoriaTOLOVANA ARTS COLONYTAC’s spring term begins next week with severalcontinuing and new classes for many differentinterests.April 25 begins Lighting to Lightroom: DigitalPhotography, 630-830PM, Mondays for 8 weeks, withinstructor Frank LynchApril 26 begins Basic Beginning Quilting, 1-3PM,Tuesdays for 8 weeks, with instructor Jean FurchnerApril 27 begins Beginning Recorder for Folk/Classical,Wednesdays, 330-430PM for 8 weeks withinstructor Lynn ThomasApril 28 begins Zumba Dance, Thursdays, 6-7PM for 8weeks with instructor Nadine NordquistAlso continuing this term are classes in AdultJazz/Tap, Crafting Great Writing, Painting andDrawing, and Creative Movement for Children ages4-6. Five different workshops will also be presentedduring the spring term on Portrait Photography, ThaiYoga massage, Soul Collage, Encaustic Painting andUkrainian Egg Decorating.Tuition is affordable and TAC members receive a10% discount. Pre-registration with the instructor isrecommended.All classes are held at Tolovana Hall. The Boardof Directors of Tolovana Arts Colony is pleased towelcome the spring instructors and encourage communitymembers and visitors to try out a new or favoriteclass. CONTACT: Valerie Vines Magee, ProgramCoordinator (503) 368-7222 Cell (808) 264-1454may11 hipfishmonthly.com26