The Astoria Friday Musical Club will begin its 110th year by meeting on Friday, Oct. 7, at the Suzanne Elise Assisted Living facility in Seaside. Comprised of individuals who are professional musicians, amateur musicians, music enthusiasts, and lovers of the arts, the Friday Musical Club continues to further musical excellence in Astoria and the north Oregon coast.

Officers for 2016-17 are Laurie Drage, president; Diane Amos, vice-president; Susan Buehler, secretary; and Charlene Larsen, treasurer. The scholarship committee is comprised of Susan Buehler, chairwoman; Jenny Lund and Charlene Larsen and through their efforts private lesson scholarships are awarded to area-wide high school and community college students. Students from grade 8 through community college, not to exceed age 21, may apply for private lesson funding and if selected, may receive 12 private lessons in their primary area of performance from an approved teacher. The culmination of private study is a public recital presented by the recipients the first week-end in May, 2017. Application materials have been sent to area public school teachers but may also be obtained by contacting vsbuehler@gmail.com or 503-436-0378.

The scholarship fund is supported by club dues, donations from community and club members, and is affiliated with Astoria High School Scholarships, Inc. Donations to the fund are tax deductible. The deadline for application is Oct. 21 and lessons will be scheduled from November to May. The Friday Musical Club membership is open to individuals with an appreciation of the fine arts and if interested in attending a meeting or joining the Club, may contact 503-436-0378. Meetings are held at 2 p.m. on the first Friday of the month from October to May and meeting locations differ each month. Visitors and new members are welcome and the first program of the year will feature Cannon Beach residents Diane Amos, pianist and Susan Buehler, pianist.