- OSPI: Dual Language, Learning Beyond The School Day
- Lewis County Beekeepers: Vegan Honey - As Dumb As It Sounds
- Not Strictly Toledo: Health & Hope Medical Outreach
- Today: Toledo Lioness, Yoga In Toledo
- Thursday: TES PTO, School Board Meets
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) reported:
Our legislative priorities to modernize our education system include expanding dual language supports and piloting a new program to expand student learning beyond the school day or school year.
Learn more here: http://ow.ly/9deo50lvTTF
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Lewis County Beekeepers Association responded: Don’t hold back, Bee Culture... tell us how you *really* feel..... interesting ideas about honey and veganism…
BEECULTURE.COM - CATCH THE BUZZ – You Can Now Buy Organic Vegan Honey Made From Sweet Potatoes, And Yes, It’s As Dumb As It Sounds. | Bee Culture
Article link here.
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Not Strictly Toledo: Health and Hope Medical Outreach
FREE MEDICAL CLINIC TONIGHT from 5:30 - 8:00pm
Located at 1911 Cooks Hill Rd. Centralia. (NW Pediatrics - West Building)
Health & Hope Medical Outreach provides FREE walk-in medical care and Mental Healthcare to the uninsured and under-insured of Lewis county and South Thurston county.
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Not Strictly Toledo: Hazo Hut and the Swap Shack at the Central Transfer Station in Centralia are open today until 4 p.m. to accept your leftover or unwanted household hazardous waste and burned out fluorescent lights. The Swap Shack is the place you can pick up good re-usable paint or cleaning products. Both facilities are open every Wednesday and the first and third Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Today: Toledo Community Library open 10 AM - 6 PM Wednesday, 10 AM - 5 PM Thursday & Saturday.
Save The Date: March 23rd Third Annual Seed Swap
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Plus: Gallery 505 Artists Co-op February showing: Secrets
Images courtesy Gallery 505
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Tonight: Toledo Lioness Club meets 6:30 PM third Wednesday monthly at 408 Silver Street, Toledo
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Plus: Dancing Moon Yoga says: Join us for our weekly yoga class in the lodge at Camp Singing Wind! This is a gentle class, suitable for all levels. Everyone is welcome!
Bring your mat and a water bottle. Suggested donation of $5 - $10 at the door. If this is your first class with us please arrive about 10 minutes early.
See you on Wednesday!
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Thursday: TES PTO asks: Are you a parent or guardian? Teacher? Grandparent? We NEED YOU!
Thursday February 21st @ 3pm in the TES library is our next general PTO meeting. We will be discussing pros & cons of past events & planning our next one, something new, "Family Night". Come help us plan a special evening for our kiddos and their families!
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TES PTO invites: Sign up to help out Thursday or Friday at this link;
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044dacac2ca1fa7-garden1
It is Farmer's Market time and the students will be learning how to compare prices and calories while shopping to fill a healthy plate! Please come and see our amazing Garden Science Classroom. The Students learn so much, while also having a super fun time!
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Thursday night: Buckleberry Farm reports:
We have eggs, carrots, and Mizspoona salad greens available for delivery this week in Chehalis and Toledo.
Message Deborah Collins for your farm fresh delivery Thursdays @ Toledo Thursday Market location across from Toledo boat ramp.
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Also Thursday Night: Toledo School District reminder -
City of Toledo announcement: Planning Commission Vacancy
The City of Toledo is seeking one person to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission acts as an advisory body to the City Council on all land use, and comprehensive planning issues. The Commission is specifically responsible for providing recommendations on subdivisions, zoning, annexation requests, reviewing and approving conditional use permits, approving business license, and is an integral part of the implementation of the Growth Management Act. The vacancy must be filled by a citizen of the corporate City limits of Toledo. All candidates must be a minimum of 18 years old and a registered voter.
If you are interested in the vacancy on the Toledo Planning Commission, please submit a letter of interest to:
Mayor Steve Dobosh
City of Toledo
PO Box 236
Toledo, Washington 98591
Or drop off a letter at Toledo City Hall, 130 North Second Street, Toledo. If you have additional questions regarding this vacancy, contact Toledo City Hall at (360) 864-4564.
City of Toledo
cityoftoledo@toledotel.com
(360) 864-4564
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TOLEDO HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
BOYS BASKETBALL
February 23rd Regional Basketball @ Tumwater High School vs. Life Christian @ 4pm
February 27th- March 2nd State Boys Basketball in Spokane
!!!! GO INDIANS !!!!
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
Toledo Senior Center Silent Raffle underway now, lots of good stuff including an electric fireplace. Bid on your next needful thing and support the folks who supported you.
Ends 3 PM March 14.
Next: Meatloaf Dinner & Magic Show March March 23. Watch for details.
And while you’re Spring Cleaning...
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!!! CANCELLED!!! February 23: Toledo Cheesecake Competition @ Morgan Arts Centre
!!! NEW !!! March 23: Classic Meatloaf Dinner & Magic Show @ Toledo Senior Center
February 21: Toledo School District Board Meeting 7 PM @ High School Library
March 7: Mr T Contest @ Toledo High School
March 21: Toledo BIG Community Meeting @ Toledo Middle School
March 23: Third Annual Seed Swap @ Toledo Community Library
March 23-24: Vernal Equinox Art Fair @ Morgan Arts Centre
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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/
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