AAUW Astoria DINNER AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS NIGHT TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2024 6PM
Inquire with Sara Meyer about the location details.
Candidates Forum April 16, 2024, 7:00 PM in Room 219 Columbia Hall at Clatsop Community College.
KMUN radio will be recording the forum to be aired at a later date.
AAUW Astoria DINNER AND HONOREES TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024 6PM
Lisa Smith, Victoria Stoppiello, Joanne Rideout, Susan Petersen, and Carol Newman: Women Who Helped KMUN 91.9FM reach continued successes will share some history and experiences of radio worlds. From its beginning in 1983 to today, the leadership has been inclusive, progressive and community oriented.
Doors at El Catrin open at 5:40PM. Janet and Roz will accept your $30.00 cash or check made out to AAUW Astoria and we hope to begin dinner by 6:15PM. Owner and Chef Librado is giving us the entire restaurant for the evening honor. You and friends are welcomed, but you need to let Sara know by Friday for the final count. So far 35 plan to attend. We have room for 7 more.
January 16, 2024, 6PM-8PM
AAUW Astoria Program
Join us for a night with local authors in the Flag Room of the Astoria Public Library. AAUW Astoria Members and members of the public are welcome.
Invited Speakers:
Kestrel Gates, birth and postpartum resources
Arline LaMear, children’s books
Marianne Monson, historical fiction
Ann Ornie, mystery, magic, sci-fi
Florence Sage, poetry
December 19, 2023, 6PM-8PM
Holiday Celebration for AAUW Astoria:
Join us for a night of merriment in Astoria Flag Room of the Astoria Public Library. AAUW Astoria Members and their friends and families are all welcome. Please bring a holiday dish or drink to share. RSVP to Roz, Janet, or Jan our AAUW Board Members coordinating the event.
Also ask our board about our Holiday Giving Program to two local families. Gift cards from Fred Meyer and other local businesses are welcome.
AAUW Astoria November 21, 2023 Program, 6PM-8PM
Join us at the Astoria Public Library in the Flag Room for a discussion on banned books. Participants are invited to select a banned book of their choice and share their reflections.
Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Sara Meyer.
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AAUW Astoria 3rd Tuesday Event:
October 17, 2023 Dinner and Social at Fulio’s, 6PM-8PM
Join us at Fulio’s restaurant for dinner in downtown Astoria. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Sara Meyer.
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AAUW Astoria September 2023 Program, 6PM-8PM
Join us at the Astoria Public Library for a discussion on Banned Books from Suzanne Harold, Library Director and Dan, Clatsop Community College Head Librarian. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome.
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AAUW Astoria June 2023 Program, 6PM-8PM
Join us at the home of Ros Edelson to have the end-of-the-2022-2023 social. Refreshments will be provided. Please bring a dish to share. All are welcome.
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AAUW Astoria Candidates’ Forum
April 18, 2023 Podcast can be found here or at
https://kmun.org/podcast/aauw-candidate-forum-april-18-2023/
AAUW Astoria Candidates’ Forum
April 18, 2023 7PM
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Astoria Branch in
collaboration with Clatsop Community College (CCC) invites you to the Candidates’
Forum to be held on Tuesday, April 18th at 7:00 to 9:30 pm at the Astoria High School.
Candidates in contested races for the Port of Astoria commission, the Board of Education for Clatsop Community College, and the school board for Astoria School District (a total of 6 candidates), as well as those for and against Ballot Measure 4-221 regarding short-term rentals in unincorporated areas of Clatsop County will present at the forum.
AAUW Astoria Celebrates Womens’ History Month
Tuesday March 21st, 2023 6PM at Golden Star Restaurant
Join us at the Golden Star restaurant, 6th & Bond, Astoria, to gather, eat, and hear from 3 circuit court judges.
Judge Paula Brownhill is the first female elected Circuit Court Judge in 1994. Over the next 2 decades, Judge Cindy Matayas and Judge Dawn McIntosh joined as judges.
They will each speak to their journey and highlights – and maybe a few not so high points.
RSVP to Sara or Rosalie by March 16th, 2023. The cost of the dinner is $20.00 and can be paid on arrival by cash or check made out to AAUW Astoria.
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AAUW Astoria Program and Holiday Celebration,
December 20th, 2022 6PM
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Astoria Branch, will have a Holiday-themed program on Tuesday, December 20th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Astoria Public Library Flag Room. Light Refreshments will be provided. Participants will be asked to share a favorite holiday tradition or memory.
AAUW Astoria Program, October 18th, 2022 7PM
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Astoria Branch, in collaboration with The Astorian, and Coast Community Radio (KMUN), is holding a in-person Candidates’ Forum on Tuesday, October 18th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Astoria High School on 1001 West Marine Drive. Craig Hoppes, Superintendent of the Astoria School District, will be the moderator.
People can submit questions through October 15 at aauwforum@gmail.com as well as on the evening of the event. Coast Community Radio will air the Forum at a later date.
Candidates include:
Astoria City Council Ward 1
Andrew J. Davis and Geoff A. Gunn
Astoria City Council Ward 3
Kris Haefker and Elisabeth G. Adams
Mayor for Astoria
Sean Fitzpatrick
Please join us!
AAUW Astoria Program, September 20th, 2022 6PM
The AAUW Astoria Advisory Board will host a panel discussion and reflect on the importance of libraries in our communities at the Astoria Public Library Flag Room. Doors open at 5:45. Light refreshments will be provided.
Confirmed panel guests include Michelle Zilli, the Library Manager of the Naselle Timberland Library, Suzanne Harold, the Interim Director and the Children’s Librarian from the Astoria Public Library, Dan McClure the Library Director from the Clatsop Community College, and our own AAUW Astoria member Arline Lamear, a retired librarian and current President of the Astoria Public Library Foundation.
AAUW Astoria Branch Social, June 21, 2022 6PM
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Astoria Branch will meet for a social on June 21, 2022 at 6pm.
The AAUW Astoria Branch board will recognize the contributions of a special AAUW Oregon member, announce our $3000 Scholarship winner, and AAUW Astoria exiting President Liz Bartell will lead us in the installation of officers for the 2022-2023 year.
We will also enjoy Persian foods compliments of Astoria member Mitra Vazeen. Please bring a dish or drink to share. Directions to the event in Astoria will be sent out by email in the Columns June 2022 edition.
AAUW Astoria Candidates’ Forum, April 19, 2022 7PM
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Astoria Branch in
collaboration with Clatsop Community College (CCC) invites you to the Candidates’
Forum to be held on Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00 to 9:30 pm at Clatsop Community
College Patriot Hall gymnasium. CCC President Chris Breitmeyer will be the
moderator. Questions will be gathered from the audience for the candidates to
answer.
We are inviting candidates for Clatsop County Commissioners, State Senator
District 16, State Representative District 32, and US 1st District Representative.
This will be an in-person event.
KMUN Coast Community Radio will also live stream the event. More details will soon be provided at https://kmun.org/events-calendar-coast-community-radio/.
AAUW Astoria Program for MARCH 17, 2022 6PM
Guest Speaker: Trish Garner JD, MSW, AAUW State Policy Chair Speaker
Topic: “Throwing a Strike: Critical Race Theory: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why Now?”
Location: Clatsop Community College, Columbia Hall Cafeteria
Streaming on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ZVJN9GEClbc
AAUW Astoria Program for February 15, 2022 6PM by Zoom
February is Black History Month and this month our program will be a time for AAUW Astoria members to reflect on Black History and share our favorite books, works of art, films, and music from the black community. Please join in over Zoom.
AAUW Astoria Program for January 18, 2022 6PM by Zoom
Guest Speaker Rachael Erickson, RD
Learn Science From Your Sofa
This AAUW Astoria program will begin with an introduction to nutrition and how to read food labels to make meals to optimize health and wellness from Rachael Erickson, RD, a Registered Dietition Nutritionist.
Save the Date: January 18th, 2022 at 6PM via ZOOM
AAUW Astoria Social for December 2021
Join the AAUW Astoria Branch for an evening to celebrate holiday traditions.
A silent auction will be included to raise funds for the 2022 Scholarships.
We will gather at the Rosebriar Inn on December 21st, from 6-8 pm.
AAUW Astoria Program for NOVEMBER 2021
Guest Speaker Dr. Erin J. Engelson
Learn Science From Your Sofa with our own AAUW Astoria Vice President of Programs
This AAUW Astoria program will begin with an introduction to the human immune system. Dr. Engelson will then share how the research community’s understanding of the intersection of SARS-CoV-2 virus and immunology has led to vaccines and early treatments during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Save the Date: November 16th, 2021 at 6PM via ZOOM
AAUW Astoria Business Meeting and Zoom “Social” for October 2021
Save the Date: October 19th, 2021 at 6PM via ZOOM
Zoom Business Meeting with an Ice Breaker:
Our October 19th Zoom meeting will begin with an Icebreaker and Discussion. We would like to hear from our members: What is a book you have read in the last year? Is it an old favorite or a new book? Come and learn what has been on your fellow AAUW Astoria members’ nightstands!
The Business portion will include an update and discussion on the unrestricted funds gifted to AAUW Astoria. Come with your ideas on how to use these funds to advance the AAUW mission locally.
AAUW Astoria Program for APRIL 2021
Guest Speaker Executive Director Jenny Pool Radway from el Consejo Hispano
Save the Date: April 20th, 2021 at 6PM via ZOOM
Learn more here:
AAUW Astoria Program for March 2021
Save the Date: Guest Speakers from the Peace Learning Center:
Director Virginia Atwood, and Advisory Board members Erin J. Engelson and Jim Randall
March 16th, 2021 at 6PM via ZOOM
AAUW Astoria Program for FEBRUARY 2021
Save the Date: AAUW Member Mitra Vazeen and Job Corps
February 16th, 2021 at 6PM via ZOOM
Job Corps is the largest residential youth vocational training program in the United States.
AAUW Astoria member Mitra Vazeen will lead the program and offer members the opportunity to share their experiences with Job Corps.
About Mitra Vazeen: Mitra started her career with Job Corps 20 years ago as a Counselor and then Vocational Programs Manager at the Tongue Point Job Corps Center in Astoria. Later she became the Director of Outreach & Admissions and Job Placement at the Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center in Reno, Nevada.
In 2007, Mitra was promoted to the position of Center Director and worked as a director in Bamberg, South Carolina, Long Beach, California, Phoenix, Arizona and at the Potomac Job Corps Center, in Washington, D. C.
Mitra has also worked at corporate offices for Job Corps contractors writing proposals for the government and developing handbooks for students and staff training programs. Mitra has conducted diversity sessions as part of required continuing employee training for Job Corps staff.
Please ZOOM-in to learn more about Mitra and the wonderful work of Job Corps centers.
AAUW Astoria Program for JANUARY 2021
Save the Date: AAUW Member Florence Sage Presents
January 19th, 2021 at 6PM via ZOOM
This special evening will feature AAUW Astoria member and Poet Florence Sage. Florence will share excerpts from her new book: The Man Who Whistled, The Woman Who Wished: A Polish-Canadian Story.
“I didn’t write anything chronologically, I just let (the memories) come,” Sage said.
An excerpt from Sage’s poem ‘Father and Mother Christmas’:
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The tree threw scented magic into our living room,
no matter its poor beginnings, and at night in my teens
until called to bed, I would sit with the tree and Johnny Mathis
for company as it got into my dreamy head well into January
when it went out to the sidewalk in a trail of needles.
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More can be read in the Coast Weekend article here.
AAUW Astoria Program for November 2020
Peggy Stevens from RiversZen will share simple, easy, and innovative solutions that will help you to move better, stay healthier, and be happier.
There will also be an opportunity to check out their classes for a month FREE offered in studio, live streamed by Zoom, and on Demand via their website.
($59 Value offered to ALL AAUW Astoria Members)
AAUW Astoria Program for 2018-2019
Branch meetings are at 5:30 PM in the Flag Room of Astoria Public Library
the third Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.
11 July Board Meeting 5:30 PM at Nybakke home
19 July Annual Potluck 5:00 PM at Nybakke’s
11-12 August Leadership Training in Bend
21 August Branch Meeting
18 September Branch Meeting
21-22 September Readers Theatre Scholarship benefit
3 October Candidates Forum
10 October Candidates Debate
16 October Branch Meeting
20 November Branch Meeting
AAUW Astoria Programs for AAUW 2017-2018
Meetings are at 5:30 PM in the Flag Room of Astoria Public Library
the third Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.
Cancelled due to the weather:
2/20/18 Tuesday, Branch Program 5:30 PM at the Flag Room
Tech Trek From Students and Leaders-rescheduled for next month.
3/20/18 Branch Meeting & Program 5:30 PM at the Flag Room
Tech Trek From Students and Leaders
4/14&15/18 State AAUW Convention, Beaverton, Oregon
4/17/18 5:30 at the Flag Room
Oregon Leaders And Challenges
5/22/18 5:30 at the Flag Room
Astoria Arts & Artists, Part 1
6/19/18 5:30 at the Nybakke home, 1320 15th St
Astoria Arts & Artists, Part 2
7/19/18 Thursday, 5:00 PM at the Nybakke home
Annual Potluck