- CDC Alert: Packaged Romaine Lettuce Linked To E. coli Outbreak
- TES Garden Club Begins April 17
- Camp Singing Wind To Host MAP Summer Camp Clubs
- Morgan Arts Centre Picasso & Theatre Camps Register For 18th Season
- Reminder: Tax Deadline Extended to April 17
- Today: Toledo City Council Meeting
- Tuesday: School District Flood Prevention Plan Drill, Medic One Meeting
- Toledo High School April Sports Slate
- Future-Tripping: New Posts - Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More
Say that fast 3 times.
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KATU News Sunday update: REMINDER - The CDC says 35 people across 11 states* have become ill from E. coli found in chopped romaine lettuce. More...
*Including one in Washington State
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TES Garden Club start date is April 17th. Download form here.
Brooke says: ...if there are community members interested in volunteering please message me.
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Lewis County Permaculture Society shared this link from Roberta Wilkinson, who said: Is anyone aware of this? I help clients with the WSHFC* Home Advantage down payment assistance program, but had never really looked at their other offerings. It's not a loan I can originate, but sounds promising for people hoping to expand their market gardening.
*Washington State Housing Finance Commission
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MAP Summer Camp Clubs announces: Summer day-camp registration is open!
Message me for a copy of the flyer and registration - Sign up before May 1st for 10% early bird discount.
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Morgan Arts Centre opened for registration April 7: 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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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS:
April 17th Soccer vs La Center @ WHS 5:00/7:00
April 18th Baseball/Fastpitch vs. Toutle Lake (DH) 3:00
April 19th JV Soccer @ Woodland 6:00 BUS @ 4:00
April 20th Track @ Kalama Twilight Invitational bus @ 1:45
April 23rd Baseball/Fastpitch @ Wahkiakum (DH) 3:00
April 24th Soccer @ White Salmon 4:00/6:00
April 25th JV Soccer @ WF West(Stan Hedwall Park) 4:00
April 26th V Soccer @ King’s Way 6:00
Track @ Napavine 3:00
April 28th Baseball @ Winlock (DH) 12:00/2:00
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Today: Toledo City Council meets 6 PM first and third Mondays monthly. Dates may change if scheduled on or near a federal holiday. Visit www.toledowa.us or call (360)864-4564.
Workshops & Special Meetings: Occasionally the council will hold a workshop or special meeting. Dates and times will be announced prior to meetings.
Generally they are held the same night of council meetings.
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Tuesday: School District reminder - second Flood Preparedness Plan drill wrapping up by noon. Details in last Friday’s Column, or by clicking on the link above.
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A Second Time Around Thrift Store benefiting Lewis County Senior Centers deadline:
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Also Tuesday: Lewis County Interlocal (Medic One) held 7 PM third Tuesdays monthly at Toledo Fire Department Main Station. Open to the public.
For more information visit: http://www.toledofire2.com/calendar.html
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Not Strictly Toledo:
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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New! Lewis County Solid Waste Utility hosts a Styrofoam Recycling Event April 20
New! Toledo Lions Club Comedy Fundraiser @ Donna’s Place May 5
NEW! Esther Borte’s 3rd Annual Walk in the Park September 22
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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.
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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 27: 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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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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Farmer’s Market: Toledo Thursday Market vendor forms available now.
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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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