In today’s column:
- Recap: Common Ground Toledo
- MAP Enrichment Programs Makers Clubs Begin This Week
- Cat’s Meow SNAP! Spay/Neuter Roundup April 15
- Today: High School FCCLA Announces Fundraiser April 27
- Wednesday: Toledo Park Board Meets
- Tech Report: All Over The Board
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More
Wringing every bit of sunshine out of Monday...
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Weather.gov updated brolly forecast:
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From Lewis County 911 Communications: A message from Lewis County PUD: "On Monday the 9th, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) requested an outage to perform maintenance, affecting Lewis County PUD’s Fords Prairie Substation. This substation provides power to approximately 1,350 of the PUD’s customers in Northern Centralia, Galvin, Independence, Fords Prairie, Little Hanaford, Big Hanaford, Lincoln Creek and surrounding areas. The outage will take place 12:01am the morning of Friday the 13th until approximately 2:00am."
Please advise your neighbors who are dependant upon current to operate medical devices, such as O2.
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Common Ground Toledo convened last night for a progress report, and to outline this year’s plans for upgrades and expansion.
Last month’s Vernal Equinox Art Show & Plant Sale was a great success, providing seed money for planter and garden improvements from The Big Five (City Boat Launch parking area planters) to Kemp Olson Park’s Honor Garden expansion.
Tulips donated by De Goedes producing great colors in downtown planters now. Post Office may see an evergreen added near front door soon. Watering planters in hot weather by downtown businesses will be encouraged this year, as remote garden spots such as the Oregon Trail Marker will require water brought in by volunteers.
Historic jail area beautification proposed, “chain saw party” to dispose of giant trunk section in Kemp Olson Park (or donation to area carver willing to haul), compost convoy to import material to CSW for amending soil for gardens and planters, and more.
CGT's MISSION STATEMENT:
Creating and maintaining a green and colorful presence in Toledo by caring for the design, beautification, and maintenance of planter boxes, gardens, and specified common areas.
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Weather.gov updated brolly forecast:
- Today: rain, then showers
- Wednesday: rain, wind gusts < 20 mph, showers
- Thursday: showers
- Friday: rain...
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From Lewis County 911 Communications: A message from Lewis County PUD: "On Monday the 9th, Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) requested an outage to perform maintenance, affecting Lewis County PUD’s Fords Prairie Substation. This substation provides power to approximately 1,350 of the PUD’s customers in Northern Centralia, Galvin, Independence, Fords Prairie, Little Hanaford, Big Hanaford, Lincoln Creek and surrounding areas. The outage will take place 12:01am the morning of Friday the 13th until approximately 2:00am."
Please advise your neighbors who are dependant upon current to operate medical devices, such as O2.
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Common Ground Toledo convened last night for a progress report, and to outline this year’s plans for upgrades and expansion.
Last month’s Vernal Equinox Art Show & Plant Sale was a great success, providing seed money for planter and garden improvements from The Big Five (City Boat Launch parking area planters) to Kemp Olson Park’s Honor Garden expansion.
Tulips donated by De Goedes producing great colors in downtown planters now. Post Office may see an evergreen added near front door soon. Watering planters in hot weather by downtown businesses will be encouraged this year, as remote garden spots such as the Oregon Trail Marker will require water brought in by volunteers.
Historic jail area beautification proposed, “chain saw party” to dispose of giant trunk section in Kemp Olson Park (or donation to area carver willing to haul), compost convoy to import material to CSW for amending soil for gardens and planters, and more.
CGT's MISSION STATEMENT:
Creating and maintaining a green and colorful presence in Toledo by caring for the design, beautification, and maintenance of planter boxes, gardens, and specified common areas.
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*City Residents - Toledo hosting yard-debris-only dump days April 14-15.
*Watch for Kemp Olson Park work party make-up date by May 1.
*Annual Clean-Up Day June 2, watch for details.
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Educator Andrea Jones posted: MAP enrichment programs announcement - There is one spot available in each MAP “maker’s club” this term!
Spring term clubs begin this week - Message me ASAP!
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Still putting it off? Toledo native Twila Collins, operating Cat’s Meow SNAP! has 4 openings for female cats, 12 for toms departing April 15 from 1301 Oxford Ave, Centralia & returning the next day. Lost-cost spay & neuter $15, shots & other services available. Schedule & pay online or call 1-800-838-3006.
Our Mission: To reduce feline euthanasia through spay, neuter & adoption.
Also on Facebook.
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Today: Rene’ Ketchum announces new FCCLA Fundraiser - Presale Available
Toledo High School FCCLA Bingo Night/Silent Auction/Dessert
Support our fundraiser for National Leadership Meeting and Competition
Friday April 27 at Toledo High School Commons 6:00 PM until done.
Presale: 5 Cards for $5 with Dessert
At Door: $5 per Card and $5 for Dessert
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Tonight: FREE CLINIC TODAY 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 underinsured of Lewis county and South Thurston county.
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Wednesday: Toledo Park Board meets 3 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly at City Hall Council Chambers. Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564 for special accommodations.
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Tech Tuesday: All Over The Board
From groovyPost: Everyone Should Use a VPN to Protect Their Internet Privacy. Covers what a VPN is, how it works, and revealed why the free ones are no bargain (plus which inexpensive one they use).
In a related post, groovyPost reveals: 7 Services That Quietly Collect Your Personal Data; #1 & #2 explain a bit more about VPN’s.
MakeUseOf warns: Facebook Is Spying on Your Messenger Chats.
Plus: How to Remove Google Accounts From Your Phone and Reclaim Privacy
MUO has a whole bunch of free downloadable ebooks too.
Duck Duck Go privacy-sensitive browser reminds: deleting Google or Facebook won’t spare you from web trackers. Fortunately, there’s an app for that!
And: Did you know that Facebook owns Instagram?
My favorite geeky Wishlist earned a new top Want Monday: The Gadgeteer reviewed the Uuni 3, possibly the coolest outdoor table top cooker ever! Included is the Amazon link. Pizza in 60 seconds, anyone?
Check out Julie’s reviews on everything from high-tech apparel to high-end tech, including vacuum cleaners!
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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NEW: Toledo High School FCCLA Bingo Night/Silent Auction/Dessert
Support our fundraiser for National Leadership Meeting and Competition
Friday April 27 at Toledo High School Commons 6:00 PM until done.
Presale: 5 Cards for $5 with Dessert
At Door: $5 per Card and $5 for Dessert
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Farmer’s Market: Toledo Thursday Market vendor forms available now.
Planning Meeting 6:30 p.m. April 12 at Camp Singing Wind.
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Full Fare: April 14 Toledo Senior Center Second Saturday Breakfast 7 - 10:30 AM features AYCE pancakes with eggs & sausage (biscuits & gravy for early risers) plus juice and coffee. Catch up with your neighbors, find out about classes and upcoming events, and so much more.
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NEW!: April 14 Donna’s Place hosts…
*Watch for Kemp Olson Park work party make-up date by May 1.
*Annual Clean-Up Day June 2, watch for details.
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Educator Andrea Jones posted: MAP enrichment programs announcement - There is one spot available in each MAP “maker’s club” this term!
- Tuesday 3-5:00 p.m. is nature art focused
- Thursday 3-5:00 p.m. is STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) focused.
Spring term clubs begin this week - Message me ASAP!
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Still putting it off? Toledo native Twila Collins, operating Cat’s Meow SNAP! has 4 openings for female cats, 12 for toms departing April 15 from 1301 Oxford Ave, Centralia & returning the next day. Lost-cost spay & neuter $15, shots & other services available. Schedule & pay online or call 1-800-838-3006.
Our Mission: To reduce feline euthanasia through spay, neuter & adoption.
Also on Facebook.
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Today: Rene’ Ketchum announces new FCCLA Fundraiser - Presale Available
Toledo High School FCCLA Bingo Night/Silent Auction/Dessert
Support our fundraiser for National Leadership Meeting and Competition
Friday April 27 at Toledo High School Commons 6:00 PM until done.
Presale: 5 Cards for $5 with Dessert
At Door: $5 per Card and $5 for Dessert
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Tonight: FREE CLINIC TODAY 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 underinsured of Lewis county and South Thurston county.
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Wednesday: Toledo Park Board meets 3 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly at City Hall Council Chambers. Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564 for special accommodations.
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Tech Tuesday: All Over The Board
From groovyPost: Everyone Should Use a VPN to Protect Their Internet Privacy. Covers what a VPN is, how it works, and revealed why the free ones are no bargain (plus which inexpensive one they use).
In a related post, groovyPost reveals: 7 Services That Quietly Collect Your Personal Data; #1 & #2 explain a bit more about VPN’s.
MakeUseOf warns: Facebook Is Spying on Your Messenger Chats.
Plus: How to Remove Google Accounts From Your Phone and Reclaim Privacy
MUO has a whole bunch of free downloadable ebooks too.
Duck Duck Go privacy-sensitive browser reminds: deleting Google or Facebook won’t spare you from web trackers. Fortunately, there’s an app for that!
And: Did you know that Facebook owns Instagram?
My favorite geeky Wishlist earned a new top Want Monday: The Gadgeteer reviewed the Uuni 3, possibly the coolest outdoor table top cooker ever! Included is the Amazon link. Pizza in 60 seconds, anyone?
Check out Julie’s reviews on everything from high-tech apparel to high-end tech, including vacuum cleaners!
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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NEW: Toledo High School FCCLA Bingo Night/Silent Auction/Dessert
Support our fundraiser for National Leadership Meeting and Competition
Friday April 27 at Toledo High School Commons 6:00 PM until done.
Presale: 5 Cards for $5 with Dessert
At Door: $5 per Card and $5 for Dessert
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Farmer’s Market: Toledo Thursday Market vendor forms available now.
Planning Meeting 6:30 p.m. April 12 at Camp Singing Wind.
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Full Fare: April 14 Toledo Senior Center Second Saturday Breakfast 7 - 10:30 AM features AYCE pancakes with eggs & sausage (biscuits & gravy for early risers) plus juice and coffee. Catch up with your neighbors, find out about classes and upcoming events, and so much more.
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NEW!: April 14 Donna’s Place hosts…
Image courtesy of Donna’s Place
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Fundraiser: To help Toledo’s Neumann family with expenses not covered by insurance in the loss of their house, visit their GoFundMe page: contact person Jadee Landry.
Plus:
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Fundraiser: To help Toledo’s Neumann family with expenses not covered by insurance in the loss of their house, visit their GoFundMe page: contact person Jadee Landry.
Plus:
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April 18 Toledo Cheesecake Club meets 6:30 p.m. at Camp Singing Wind. April Theme:
Surprise Cheesecakes!
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April 19 Paint Night at Morgan Arts Centre. Hosted by Joan and Sue's Art Classes.
April 18 Toledo Cheesecake Club meets 6:30 p.m. at Camp Singing Wind. April Theme:
Surprise Cheesecakes!
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April 19 Paint Night at Morgan Arts Centre. Hosted by Joan and Sue's Art Classes.
Image courtesy Morgan Arts Centre
Details at: https://www.facebook.com/events/184772552317054/
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For Pickers:
Toledo Community Library offers free Ukulele lessons beginning in April. Sign up in person.
LIBRARY HOURS: Wednesdays 10-7, Thursdays & Saturdays 10-5. Phone 360-864-4247.
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For The Love Of Sports: Toledo School District ISO* an Event Manager for spring sports. Duties include setting up fields, scoreboards, public address systems and supporting visiting teams and officials. Hours are afternoons and some Saturdays. $14.19/hour. Contact Grady Fallon if interested.
Also: Have you ever wanted to be a sportscaster for ESPN? Well, we have the entry-level job that could start you on that path. TSD is looking for the Voice of Toledo Indian Fastpitch. If you have a love for this sport and Toledo Indians, this is your chance. Contact Grady Fallon for more information.
*ISO = In Search Of
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Camp Singing Wind says:
Join us for an Earth Day Potluck and Permaculture Swap! Please invite anyone who you think would be interested. All ages, indoors or outdoors depending on weather. Please bring some food or drinks to share if you’re able, and some seeds or plants to swap if you’d like.
Details at: https://www.facebook.com/events/184772552317054/
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For Pickers:
Toledo Community Library offers free Ukulele lessons beginning in April. Sign up in person.
LIBRARY HOURS: Wednesdays 10-7, Thursdays & Saturdays 10-5. Phone 360-864-4247.
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For The Love Of Sports: Toledo School District ISO* an Event Manager for spring sports. Duties include setting up fields, scoreboards, public address systems and supporting visiting teams and officials. Hours are afternoons and some Saturdays. $14.19/hour. Contact Grady Fallon if interested.
Also: Have you ever wanted to be a sportscaster for ESPN? Well, we have the entry-level job that could start you on that path. TSD is looking for the Voice of Toledo Indian Fastpitch. If you have a love for this sport and Toledo Indians, this is your chance. Contact Grady Fallon for more information.
*ISO = In Search Of
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Camp Singing Wind says:
Join us for an Earth Day Potluck and Permaculture Swap! Please invite anyone who you think would be interested. All ages, indoors or outdoors depending on weather. Please bring some food or drinks to share if you’re able, and some seeds or plants to swap if you’d like.
Image courtesy of Camp Singing Wind
It’s also Carol Majewski’s birthday, so we’ll have cake and few other surprises!
Have any Permie skills you’d like to share that day? Please let us know and we’ll set it up!
More info to come soon, and we hope to see you there!
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Toledo Youth Cheerleading Sign Ups 6-7 PM May 3, or 10-11 AM May 5 @ THS
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Fishing: Kid’s Fishing Derby 8 AM-1:30 PM May 12 @ South Lewis County Park.
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For The Kids: Brooke Sellards Acosta asks “Does your business or family want to support Toledo Youth Baseball? There are a couple ways to show your pride. I have attached forms to become a signboard and/or team sponsor. Family signboards are $200 the first year and $100 each year after that to renew. Message me if you are interested.”
Signboard Form 2018.pdf
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For The Future: TES PTO Kids Garden is looking for garden sponsors, which ensures the continuation and improvement of this awesome program. If your family or business is interested, the form is below.
* Garden Sponsor Form 2017-18.docx
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For The Future: Toledo Middle School PTO's posted: If you would like to help support our efforts to bring more laptops to Toledo Middle School please read this and spread the word. You can donate here. Thank you for your support of our kids.
https://www.gofundme.com/toledo-middle-school-laptops
Full details posted in 02.23.2018 Friday Column.
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Foundations: Steamboat Alley Paver Forms
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Finally: Vision:TOLEDO announces Sign up forms for (2018) Cheese Days Parade and vendor booths. Full information about the parade can be found here:
* http://www.toledolionsclub.org/assets/2018-parade-form.pdf
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It’s also Carol Majewski’s birthday, so we’ll have cake and few other surprises!
Have any Permie skills you’d like to share that day? Please let us know and we’ll set it up!
More info to come soon, and we hope to see you there!
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Toledo Youth Cheerleading Sign Ups 6-7 PM May 3, or 10-11 AM May 5 @ THS
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Fishing: Kid’s Fishing Derby 8 AM-1:30 PM May 12 @ South Lewis County Park.
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For The Kids: Brooke Sellards Acosta asks “Does your business or family want to support Toledo Youth Baseball? There are a couple ways to show your pride. I have attached forms to become a signboard and/or team sponsor. Family signboards are $200 the first year and $100 each year after that to renew. Message me if you are interested.”
Signboard Form 2018.pdf
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For The Future: TES PTO Kids Garden is looking for garden sponsors, which ensures the continuation and improvement of this awesome program. If your family or business is interested, the form is below.
* Garden Sponsor Form 2017-18.docx
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For The Future: Toledo Middle School PTO's posted: If you would like to help support our efforts to bring more laptops to Toledo Middle School please read this and spread the word. You can donate here. Thank you for your support of our kids.
https://www.gofundme.com/toledo-middle-school-laptops
Full details posted in 02.23.2018 Friday Column.
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Foundations: Steamboat Alley Paver Forms
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Finally: Vision:TOLEDO announces Sign up forms for (2018) Cheese Days Parade and vendor booths. Full information about the parade can be found here:
* http://www.toledolionsclub.org/assets/2018-parade-form.pdf
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Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com Photos .jpeg or .png format please.
The Other Toledo is on Facebook.
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