In today’s column:
- Today: LewCo Commissioners May Lift Marijuana Moratorium
- Toledo Fire Department Volunteers Sought
- Historical Society Meets Today
- Bond Information Night At High School
Day trip to Grays Harbor...what did you do this weekend?
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PSA: Toledo schools closures via Facebook, radio and TV. Download the PDF link on District FB page listing all media outlets including flash alerts.
Reminder:
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PSA: Toledo schools closures via Facebook, radio and TV. Download the PDF link on District FB page listing all media outlets including flash alerts.
Reminder:
Image courtesy Toledo School District
Late Start Monday, January 23, 2017
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Toledo Fire Department engaged in a practice burn Saturday on Jackson Hwy South. Lewis County Fire District 2 offers training and classes for firefighters including 16 and 17 year olds (junior members) with weekly drills 7 p.m. Monday.
Volunteers urgently needed now. Applications may be downloaded from website.
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Recap: Artist/Illustrator Christine Chappell demonstrated her tips and techniques Friday afternoon to a mother and daughter at Gallery 505 Artists Co-op in An Intro To Colored Pencil. Asked if Chappell might be offering this free class again in the near future, she indicated she might consider it.
Gallery 505 open 1-5 p.m Tuesday through Saturday.
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Get out of the house! Washington Trails Association is accepting applications for 2017 Youth Volunteer Vacations, and offers a limited number of scholarships. Day work party opportunities also available.
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Low-tech winter entertainment: watch soap bubbles freeze - spectacularly beautiful. Other week-in-review topics from EarthSky.org include 2016 Hottest Year for Third Straight Year, lunar and solar eclipses in 2017, and why fatty foods taste so good. Pass the bacon, please.
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Today @ 10 a.m.: Lewis County Commissioners Consider Lifting Marijuana Moratorium. Amended Ordinance 1271 would go into effect upon passage. Details at Lewis County Tribune.
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Plus: Toledo Historical Society meets 4 p.m. fourth Mondays monthly at Toledo Community Library. New members welcome.
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Also: Contact Di@morganartscentre.com for last-minute sign-up tonight: Wet Felting class 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Also: Chocolate Making class February 9th, check availability as this one sells out quickly.
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And: Toledo School District hosts Bond Information Night 7 - 9 p.m. at the High School. (This will be a) presentation about the process that was used to evaluate facilities, determine projects, estimate costs and arrive at the current bond measure. (Superintendent) Chris Rust will be on hand to answer questions. This is an opportunity for our community to discuss the bond and facility upgrades.
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Tuesday: Toledo New Life Community Food Bank: 10 a.m. - noon last Tuesday/Wednesday monthly. Serving our community area of Toledo by sharing the love of Christ through the essential needs we all have.
http://www.toledo-new-life.com/
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Also Tuesday: Vision:Toledo Arts, Rec and Events meets 6:30 p.m. at Morgan Arts Center. Packed agenda kicks off 2017 as Cool & Collected First 100 Days draws near, and March’s Annual BIG Community Meeting looms.
Visit www.morganartscentre.com or call (360)864-4ART.
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Reservations required: Wednesday Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch features French Dip Sandwich with seasoned fries and coleslaw, fruit chunks and cookie, Friday mac n’ cheese with steamed broccoli, jello with fruit cocktail, dinner roll and a cookie. Nutrition Lunches Wednesday and Friday are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Contact Diana,diana.haug@lewsicountywa.gov or call (360)864-2112.
Anna says: only a few tickets remain for the annual Tea, themed “Spring Is Just Around The Corner.” Gents attire - tux/suit and bow ties, ladies garb - dresses and hats.* Set for 2 p.m. February 4, this event sells out every year!
Reserve your place for $20 and enjoy traditional desserts, live classical music featuring two cellists, and a noteworthy hat* contest. Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewiscountywa.gov or (360)864-2112.
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Today: ToledoTel’s Bingo Daily Number link here.
Reminder: 10-digit calling for all numbers except Toledo-area 864 to 864 prefix land lines. ToledoTel is on Facebook.
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Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted. Everyday Heroes: Envisioned as a local September 11 observation recognizing lesser-known acts of kindness and heroism. Send your nominations to toledo.columnist@gmail.com.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
Late Start Monday, January 23, 2017
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Toledo Fire Department engaged in a practice burn Saturday on Jackson Hwy South. Lewis County Fire District 2 offers training and classes for firefighters including 16 and 17 year olds (junior members) with weekly drills 7 p.m. Monday.
Volunteers urgently needed now. Applications may be downloaded from website.
***
Recap: Artist/Illustrator Christine Chappell demonstrated her tips and techniques Friday afternoon to a mother and daughter at Gallery 505 Artists Co-op in An Intro To Colored Pencil. Asked if Chappell might be offering this free class again in the near future, she indicated she might consider it.
Gallery 505 open 1-5 p.m Tuesday through Saturday.
***
Get out of the house! Washington Trails Association is accepting applications for 2017 Youth Volunteer Vacations, and offers a limited number of scholarships. Day work party opportunities also available.
***
Low-tech winter entertainment: watch soap bubbles freeze - spectacularly beautiful. Other week-in-review topics from EarthSky.org include 2016 Hottest Year for Third Straight Year, lunar and solar eclipses in 2017, and why fatty foods taste so good. Pass the bacon, please.
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Today @ 10 a.m.: Lewis County Commissioners Consider Lifting Marijuana Moratorium. Amended Ordinance 1271 would go into effect upon passage. Details at Lewis County Tribune.
***
Plus: Toledo Historical Society meets 4 p.m. fourth Mondays monthly at Toledo Community Library. New members welcome.
***
Also: Contact Di@morganartscentre.com for last-minute sign-up tonight: Wet Felting class 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Also: Chocolate Making class February 9th, check availability as this one sells out quickly.
***
And: Toledo School District hosts Bond Information Night 7 - 9 p.m. at the High School. (This will be a) presentation about the process that was used to evaluate facilities, determine projects, estimate costs and arrive at the current bond measure. (Superintendent) Chris Rust will be on hand to answer questions. This is an opportunity for our community to discuss the bond and facility upgrades.
***
Tuesday: Toledo New Life Community Food Bank: 10 a.m. - noon last Tuesday/Wednesday monthly. Serving our community area of Toledo by sharing the love of Christ through the essential needs we all have.
http://www.toledo-new-life.com/
***
Also Tuesday: Vision:Toledo Arts, Rec and Events meets 6:30 p.m. at Morgan Arts Center. Packed agenda kicks off 2017 as Cool & Collected First 100 Days draws near, and March’s Annual BIG Community Meeting looms.
Visit www.morganartscentre.com or call (360)864-4ART.
***
Reservations required: Wednesday Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch features French Dip Sandwich with seasoned fries and coleslaw, fruit chunks and cookie, Friday mac n’ cheese with steamed broccoli, jello with fruit cocktail, dinner roll and a cookie. Nutrition Lunches Wednesday and Friday are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Contact Diana,diana.haug@lewsicountywa.gov or call (360)864-2112.
Anna says: only a few tickets remain for the annual Tea, themed “Spring Is Just Around The Corner.” Gents attire - tux/suit and bow ties, ladies garb - dresses and hats.* Set for 2 p.m. February 4, this event sells out every year!
Reserve your place for $20 and enjoy traditional desserts, live classical music featuring two cellists, and a noteworthy hat* contest. Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewiscountywa.gov or (360)864-2112.
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Today: ToledoTel’s Bingo Daily Number link here.
Reminder: 10-digit calling for all numbers except Toledo-area 864 to 864 prefix land lines. ToledoTel is on Facebook.
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Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted. Everyday Heroes: Envisioned as a local September 11 observation recognizing lesser-known acts of kindness and heroism. Send your nominations to toledo.columnist@gmail.com.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
