In today’s column:
- Summer Camp Offers Limited Scholarships
- High School Ag Class & FFA Spring Plant Sale Now On
- TES PTO Spring Flower Sale
- Camp Singing Wind To Host 2018 Permaculture Convergence
- Today: Chip Guy Special Give, FCCLA Bingo Night
- Weekend Outlook: Freshwater Fishing Opens, Blueberry Fundraiser 2nd Week
- Future-Tripping: New Posts - Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More
Images courtesy of TES PTO
TES PTO’s Brooke Sellards Acosta posted: TES Kid's Garden - Look what was delivered!
Thank you to the high school wood shop for building us six of the sweetest garden benches.
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Weekend Weather Outlook: http://weather.gov/ Hint - say goodbye to the sun until Wednesday. Details here.
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This just in - Andrea Jones posted:
We have two scholarships available for summer day-camps at Camp Singing Wind! Camps are filling and we want to be sure any child can have an opportunity to experience camp - If you or a family you know is on the fence about signing up due to financial strain, please message me! It is a win/win - people in our community want to give back and children get to have fun learning about nature while having tons of fun at a real kids camp for a week!
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From Mr. Ball’s’ Ag Class & FFA: THS Green Bell Peppers and Early Girl, Better Boy, Stupice, Roma and Cherry tomatoes are now for sale down at the (Toledo) Hardware store just as you walk in the door. $ 2.50 for the 4 “ size and $4.00 for the large 6 inch pots.
Happy Gardening.
Mr. Ball’s Ag Science class and FFA Chapter.
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From TES PTO: Don’t forget to order your flower pots.
TES PTO’s Brooke Sellards Acosta posted: TES Kid's Garden - Look what was delivered!
Thank you to the high school wood shop for building us six of the sweetest garden benches.
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Weekend Weather Outlook: http://weather.gov/ Hint - say goodbye to the sun until Wednesday. Details here.
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This just in - Andrea Jones posted:
We have two scholarships available for summer day-camps at Camp Singing Wind! Camps are filling and we want to be sure any child can have an opportunity to experience camp - If you or a family you know is on the fence about signing up due to financial strain, please message me! It is a win/win - people in our community want to give back and children get to have fun learning about nature while having tons of fun at a real kids camp for a week!
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From Mr. Ball’s’ Ag Class & FFA: THS Green Bell Peppers and Early Girl, Better Boy, Stupice, Roma and Cherry tomatoes are now for sale down at the (Toledo) Hardware store just as you walk in the door. $ 2.50 for the 4 “ size and $4.00 for the large 6 inch pots.
Happy Gardening.
Mr. Ball’s Ag Science class and FFA Chapter.
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From TES PTO: Don’t forget to order your flower pots.
Image courtesy TES PTO
In addition to spring annuals, each pot includes a strawberry plant grown in the TES Kids garden! Order Forms available in school office. $15.
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Lewis County Permaculture Society announced: If you haven't heard, here's the official word: 2018 NW Permaculture Convergence will be in Lewis County! That's right - the premier yearly gathering of western Cascadia's permie enthusiasts will take place at our very own Camp Singing Wind, September 28-30. I'm this year's event coordinator, and we already have some super local folks onboard - perhaps you would like to join us? We have a list of volunteer and stipend positions that need filled at our New and Improved website: https://www.northwestpermaculture.org/
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Early Alert: From Toledo School District - We will have a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 15th at 7pm in the Toledo High School Commons, in addition to our Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 17th at 7pm in the Toledo Middle School Library.
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Today: Toledo Food Bank open 10 AM - 1 PM second and fourth Fridays behind City Hall. Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564 during business hours for more information.
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Not Strictly Toledo: The Chip Guy posted a special Give Friday 3 - 6 PM, featuring green beans & bell peppers only. Details for this event here.
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Not Strictly Toledo2: A Second Time Around Thrift Store benefitting Lewis County Senior Centers shared: Stop by the store (Friday & Saturday), EVERYTHING will be 50% off!
In addition to spring annuals, each pot includes a strawberry plant grown in the TES Kids garden! Order Forms available in school office. $15.
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Lewis County Permaculture Society announced: If you haven't heard, here's the official word: 2018 NW Permaculture Convergence will be in Lewis County! That's right - the premier yearly gathering of western Cascadia's permie enthusiasts will take place at our very own Camp Singing Wind, September 28-30. I'm this year's event coordinator, and we already have some super local folks onboard - perhaps you would like to join us? We have a list of volunteer and stipend positions that need filled at our New and Improved website: https://www.northwestpermaculture.org/
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Early Alert: From Toledo School District - We will have a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 15th at 7pm in the Toledo High School Commons, in addition to our Regular Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 17th at 7pm in the Toledo Middle School Library.
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Today: Toledo Food Bank open 10 AM - 1 PM second and fourth Fridays behind City Hall. Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564 during business hours for more information.
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Not Strictly Toledo: The Chip Guy posted a special Give Friday 3 - 6 PM, featuring green beans & bell peppers only. Details for this event here.
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Not Strictly Toledo2: A Second Time Around Thrift Store benefitting Lewis County Senior Centers shared: Stop by the store (Friday & Saturday), EVERYTHING will be 50% off!
Images courtesy Lewis County Senior Centers
Thank you to Lewis County that has contributed such great donations! And thank you to all of our Senior Volunteers! You Rock! Help us keep all of our senior centers open!
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Tonight: 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 $20 with Dessert
At Door: $5 per Card and $5 for Dessert
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Plus: Al-Anon Path of Hope AFG meets 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus
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And: Cowlitz Prairie Grange Jam Night 7:00 p.m. second, fourth and fifth Fridays.
Performers and supporters welcome. Donation at door. Contact tomboone4611@yahoo.com or (360)262-3696.
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Fishing Season Opens Saturday: Whether you are an experienced angler or just getting started, the 'Fish Washington' phone app should be on your mobile device.
The free mobile app is designed to convey up-to-the-minute fishing regulations for every lake, river, stream and marine area in the state.
Download WDFW's Free 'Fish Washington' Mobile App.
For more on the trout derby, including what it means to catch a green-tagged trout, please visit: https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/Home/FishingDerby
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Saturday: Whipple Creek annual fundraiser is eagerly anticipated by local growers & gardeners.
This year offering 12 varieties of blueberry, Cascade Delight lingonberry, evergreen huckleberry and “some very large rhubarb” plus purple bearded iris.
Thank you to Lewis County that has contributed such great donations! And thank you to all of our Senior Volunteers! You Rock! Help us keep all of our senior centers open!
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Tonight: 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 $20 with Dessert
At Door: $5 per Card and $5 for Dessert
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Plus: Al-Anon Path of Hope AFG meets 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus
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And: Cowlitz Prairie Grange Jam Night 7:00 p.m. second, fourth and fifth Fridays.
Performers and supporters welcome. Donation at door. Contact tomboone4611@yahoo.com or (360)262-3696.
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Fishing Season Opens Saturday: Whether you are an experienced angler or just getting started, the 'Fish Washington' phone app should be on your mobile device.
The free mobile app is designed to convey up-to-the-minute fishing regulations for every lake, river, stream and marine area in the state.
Download WDFW's Free 'Fish Washington' Mobile App.
For more on the trout derby, including what it means to catch a green-tagged trout, please visit: https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/Home/FishingDerby
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Saturday: Whipple Creek annual fundraiser is eagerly anticipated by local growers & gardeners.
- Who: Morgan & Judy Tjemsland, Whipple Creek Plants
- What: Blueberry plants plus other berries & more
- When: 11 AM - 3 PM next 4 Saturdays - April 21 & 28, May 5 & 12
- Where: Riverview Hardware, Cowlitz & Second Streets, Toledo
- Why: Proceeds from all sales go toward Toledo High School Varsity Girls Basketball.
This year offering 12 varieties of blueberry, Cascade Delight lingonberry, evergreen huckleberry and “some very large rhubarb” plus purple bearded iris.
Image courtesy Whipple Creek Plants
Planting and growing instructions with every plant. Phone number included to help you be successful with growing them.
Watch for future dates, times and prices. We sell more than just blueberry plants, too.
*Note: Our own blueberries, planted in Spring, produced fruit from the first year.
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Sunday: Full moon 5:58 PM Pacific Daylight Saving Time
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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NEW! Tourism Lewis County & White Pass Scenic Byway group meets 1 PM May 2 @ Camp Singing Wind
NEW! Camp Singing Wind Hosts 11th Permaculture Convergence September 28-30
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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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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.
***
They’re back! This annual fundraiser is eagerly anticipated by local growers & gardeners.
This year offering 12 varieties of blueberry, Cascade Delight lingonberry, evergreen huckleberry and “some very large rhubarb” plus purple bearded iris.
Planting and growing instructions with every plant. Phone number included to help you be successful with growing them.
Watch for future dates, times and prices. We sell more than just blueberry plants, too
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Through April 30: Resonance Restival June 29 - July 1 @ Camp Singing Wind offering early bird tickets through April 30
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May 3 - 5: Toledo Youth Cheerleading Sign Ups 6-7 PM May 3, or 10-11 AM May 5 @ THS
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May 5:
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May 10: Toledo Thursday Market Opening Day - Mother’s Day Market
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May 14: Toledo Girl Scout Troop Formation Night
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September 22: Esther Borte’s 3rd Annual Walk in the Park
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September 28-30: Camp Singing Wind Hosts 11th Permaculture Convergence
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Tourism Lewis County & White Pass Scenic Byway group meets 1 PM May 2.
Sonoma BioChar Initiative will host a seminar May 5. Details @ brownpapertickets.
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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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For Pickers:
Toledo Community Library offers free Ukulele lessons Thursdays 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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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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Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com Photos .jpeg or .png format please.
The Other Toledo is on Facebook.
Planting and growing instructions with every plant. Phone number included to help you be successful with growing them.
Watch for future dates, times and prices. We sell more than just blueberry plants, too.
*Note: Our own blueberries, planted in Spring, produced fruit from the first year.
***
Sunday: Full moon 5:58 PM Pacific Daylight Saving Time
***
Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
***
NEW! Tourism Lewis County & White Pass Scenic Byway group meets 1 PM May 2 @ Camp Singing Wind
NEW! Camp Singing Wind Hosts 11th Permaculture Convergence September 28-30
***
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
***
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.
***
They’re back! This annual fundraiser is eagerly anticipated by local growers & gardeners.
- Who: Morgan & Judy Tjemsland, Whipple Creek Plants
- What: Blueberry plants plus other berries & more
- When: 11 AM - 3 PM next 4 Saturdays - April 21 & 28, May 5 & 12
- Where: Riverview Hardware, Cowlitz & Second Streets, Toledo
- Why: Proceeds from all sales go toward Toledo High School Varsity Girls Basketball.
This year offering 12 varieties of blueberry, Cascade Delight lingonberry, evergreen huckleberry and “some very large rhubarb” plus purple bearded iris.
Planting and growing instructions with every plant. Phone number included to help you be successful with growing them.
Watch for future dates, times and prices. We sell more than just blueberry plants, too
***
Through April 30: Resonance Restival June 29 - July 1 @ Camp Singing Wind offering early bird tickets through April 30
***
May 3 - 5: Toledo Youth Cheerleading Sign Ups 6-7 PM May 3, or 10-11 AM May 5 @ THS
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May 5:
- Toledo Lions Club Comedy Fundraiser @ Donna’s Place May 5
- Camp Singing Wind hosts BioChar Workshop & Training Event May 5
- Chehalis Valley Wine Tour includes Toledo’s own Bateaux Cellars May 5-6
- Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth? Chehalis Timberland Library May 5
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May 10: Toledo Thursday Market Opening Day - Mother’s Day Market
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May 14: Toledo Girl Scout Troop Formation Night
***
September 22: Esther Borte’s 3rd Annual Walk in the Park
***
September 28-30: Camp Singing Wind Hosts 11th Permaculture Convergence
***
Tourism Lewis County & White Pass Scenic Byway group meets 1 PM May 2.
Sonoma BioChar Initiative will host a seminar May 5. Details @ brownpapertickets.
***
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.
***
For Pickers:
Toledo Community Library offers free Ukulele lessons Thursdays beginning in April. Sign up in person.
LIBRARY HOURS: Wednesdays 10-7, Thursdays & Saturdays 10-5. Phone 360-864-4247.
***
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
***
Fishing: Kid’s Fishing Derby 8 AM-1:30 PM May 12 @ South Lewis County Park.
***
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
***
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
***
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.
***
Foundations: Steamboat Alley Paver Forms
***
Farmer’s Market: Toledo Thursday Market vendor forms available now.
***
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
***
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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