- April Snow Showers In SW Cascades
- Solar Storm Headed For Earth
- Camp Picasso Sign Ups Open Now
- Tonight: Toledo Thursday Market Planning Meeting
- Friday: Toledo Food Bank Open
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More
Japanese cucumber seeds that I got from Japan last spring.
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US National Weather Service Portland Oregon reported at 4:48 AM this morning: Snow across the Cascade Passes today will continue tonight and Friday. Heaviest amounts will be over the South Washington Cascades, esp. above 5000 feet. Check TripCheck.com and WSDOT for potential travel restrictions.
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And when all that snow melts: Check out our neighbors at the Northwest River Forecast Center! They forecast for almost all of the rivers in the Pacific Northwest and they're adding even more forecast sites this spring. Follow them here on Facebook for updates and find river information on their website, https://www.nwrfc.noaa.gov/rfc/.
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Was Jake Blake right? From Veuer News, this YouTube video: Solar Storm Set to Reach Earth Thursday.
Yes, today!
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Thanks to Grange member Tom Boone for this link: FREE 1-Year National Parks Membership for Families with 4th Graders Calling all families with 4th graders! It’s time to plan some road trips! Learn more from HIP2SAVE.COM
And this one from Cowlitz2 Fire & Rescue: Washington State Fire Marshal Charles LeBlanc (Left) and Chief of the Washington State Patrol John R. Batiste present Volunteer Ryan LaFave with an award plaque and challenge coins (Wednesday) for his actions last summer. More...
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Lewis County Seniors posted: A fantastic time was had at the “Afternoon Tea” at the Toledo Center (last) weekend !
A big thank you to all that participated and those that made it possible.
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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife shared a link: The free “Fish Washington” app is available on Google Play, the Apple App Store, and the Fish and Wildlife website.
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Morgan Arts Centre early alert:
It is time to sign your children up for the summer camps at the Morgan Arts Centre.
Picasso week #1 & #2 the Children's Theater Workshop. These happen in July, they get full well before June. If you want more information: www.morganartscentre.com
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Toledo's Walk in the Park early alert:
Esther Borte 3rd Annual Walk In The Park will be on Saturday, September 22, 2018.
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Mount St Helens Institute shared: Our friends at the Cowlitz Indian Tribe are presenting Bill Nye Live!: An Evening of Seismic Importance.
On the 38th Anniversary of the Mount St. Helens eruption, Bill Nye The Science Guy brings his perspective on science, the effects of the eruption, and how we can all work together to, quite literally, save the world.
Join us on Friday, May 18 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland. Get tickets at: http://www.mshinstitute.org/billnye
Proceeds benefit the Mount St. Helens Institute!
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Toledo Market Fresh IGA invites: Whole Halibut Seafood Tent Sale!!
Today & Friday.
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Tonight: Toledo Thursday Market Planning Meeting 6:30 p.m. at Camp Singing Wind.
Toledo Thursday Market vendor forms available now.
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Friday: Toledo Food Bank open 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. second and fourth Fridays monthly behind City Hall.
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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…
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Free for City residents:
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:
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.
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.
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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