- THS Knowledge Bowl Team Qualifies For State
- Toledo Historical Society Posts January 2017 Newsletter
- Toledo Civil Service Commission Meets Wednesday
- Bond Committee Hosts Valentines/Election Day Gathering
- Community Library Book & Bake Sale 02.15.2017
- THS Coffee House Rescheduled for 02.21.2017
Toledo School District posted last night on Facebook:
Toledo Schools will start two hours late on Tuesday 2/7. Buses on snow routes.
PSA: Toledo schools closures via Facebook, radio and TV. Download the PDF link on District FB page listing all media outlets including flash alerts.
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Also from TSD on Facebook: Congratulations to Coach Rene Ketchum and the Toledo High School Knowledge Bowl Team for qualifying for Knowledge Bowl State. This is the team's third year in a row! Way to represent THS!
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And: THS student Davinagrace Ramon honored today at DAR’s Good Citizen Tea at Friendly Village in Olympia, the first time a high school student has been invited.
Details in last Thursday’s Column.
Atta Girl, Ms Ramon!
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Toledo Historical Society posts their January 2017 Newsletter including minutes from last year’s meetings and calendar of this year’s meetings. Copies available at Toledo Community Library. New members welcomed. Meets fourth Mondays monthly at library.
Toledo Historical Society is on Facebook.
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Toledo Park Board meets 3 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly at City Council Chambers. Public invited and encouraged to attend. Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564.
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City of Toledo Civil Service Commission meets 5 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall. Public invited and encouraged to attend.
Agenda: Call to Order; Flag Salute
- Approval of December 19, 2016 minutes
- Approval of Rules and Regulations
- Training information
- Lateral Police Officer advertisement
- Emailing of agenda packets
- Meeting times
- Public input
- Adjourn
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Cowlitz Prairie Grange 6:30 p.m. meeting is a potluck second Wednesdays, cake-and-ice-cream affair fourth Wednesdays. Grange Hall at 5180 Jackson Highway. Contact Sandy Bickar, (360)864-2601.
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Thursday: Vicky Quackenbush offers help with your Geneology searches 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the library.
While you’re there, use the Timberland Regional Library kiosk to order up February’s Adult Page Turners selection “When Books Went To War: The Stories That Helped Us Win WWII” by Molly Guptill Manning. Also available for download in ebook format AND audiobook on CD.
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Check for availability: Chocolate Making for Valentine's Day Thursday, February 9, 2017 starting at 6 p.m.
Taught by Linda Aitchison, owner of Dragonfly Chocolates
All materials needed to make a box of chocolates are included. Cost is $20 per person.
Pre-register by calling 360-864-4278 or email di@morganartscentre.com
Hosted by Morgan Arts Centre.
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Friday: Toledo Food Bank open 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. second and fourth Fridays monthly behind City Hall. Visit City of Toledo or call (360)864-4564 for more info.
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Cowlitz Prairie Grange Jam Night 7:00 p.m. second, fourth and fifth Fridays. Performers and supporters welcome. Donation at door. Contact tomboone1146@yahoo.com or (360)262-3696.
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Path of Hope Al-Anon AFG meets 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.
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Senior Center Second Saturday Breakfast
Bond Committee Members and Concerned Supporters of Toledo Schools,
What are you doing for Valentine’s Day? Do you have a romantic dinner planned? Will you be snuggling with your loved one and making goo goo eyes at each other?
Looking for something more exciting to do? Good!!
Pat Caldwell has graciously offered to open the Toledo Community Library to the Bond Committee, Facilities Advisory Committee and any other community member rooting for the passage of the Bond on election night, Tuesday, February 14th, starting at 6:30 pm. Why sit alone at home biting your nails when you can gather with friends and do it collectively. I don’t think any manicurists will be on hand, but if you bring some finger food we can keep our teeth occupied on something other than the ends of our fingers. Ron Smith will supply pizza from across the street. BYOB (wine and beer are okay) and bring something edible to share.
We have been at this for over a year! It is time to get together one last time to see if our labors bear fruit.
No need to RSVP.
See you on Valentine’s Day at the library!! Let’s hope Cupid sends some love to the Toledo Schools.
- Who: Toledo Community Library to the Bond Committee, Facilities Advisory Committee and any other community member rooting for the passage of the Bond
- What: Gathering at the Toledo Community Library to share in the excitement of the election returns
- Where: Toledo Community Library, downtown Toledo
- When: Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 6:30 pm to 8:30 or 9:00 (when the courthouse can give us the good news [think positive])
- Why: Why not?
Chuck
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Toledo Community Library announces via Facebook:
AFTER VALENTINE'S BAKE & BOOK SALE❣
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15th 10AM - 5PM.
TOLEDO COMMUNITY LIBRARY.
*All proceeds go to help pay the utilities*
So after you enjoy a candlelit evening with someone special, or stay up late with the Bond Committee, come on back and pick up your next favorite read, something better than yesterday’s candy to enjoy with it, and help keep the lights on at the library!
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Mark your calendars: Toledo High School February Coffee House rescheduled for February 21, featuring $3 Dessert Night - Apple Crisp & Salted Caramel Ice Cream - along with the best local & rising talent. 7:30 - 9-ish PM.
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Tech Tuesday: Check out this link to the WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger Scam currently making the rounds.
A Grey Area Computer Repair is on Facebook here.
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Bears repeating: ToledoTel posted this link Friday afternoon via Facebook highlighting Superbowl access free for cordcutters. Got my free* Roku from ToledoTel 18 months ago and save myself more than $100/month on television services.
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From MoneyTalksNews: 4 Websites That Pay You to Go Shopping.
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AARP reports: There's a Problem With the New Chip Credit Cards.
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File this one under Weird: Insulate Window Cracks With Bubble Wrap from Lifehacker. Seriously? I’d love to hear back on this one.
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From MakeUseOf: 6 Possible Signs Your Cell Phone May Be Tapped. #2 was an indicator on one of our phone lines recently, when data usage suddenly soared while actual use habits didn’t change.
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Free until Thursday: Roofbot: Puzzler On the Roof– Apple’s Free iTunes App of the Week as noted by groovyPost.com.
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Today: ToledoTel’s Bingo Daily Numbers link here.
Now looking for a blackout card winner!
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