In today’s column:
- Review: Gallery 505
- TRL Accepting Digital Art Submissions
- Spring Cleaning: free disposal voucher, burn permits,
- Toledo School District Plans ALICE Parent Night
- Today: Coffee Time With With LC Prosecutor Meyer & Sheriff Snaza
- Cinco De Mayo: Chimi’s, Youth Cheer Sign Ups, Comedy Fundraiser, Wine Tour
- Future-Tripping: New Posts - Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More
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US National Weather Service Portland OR warns:
Are you ready? Now is the time to prepare for wildfire season.
US National Weather Service Portland OR warns:
Are you ready? Now is the time to prepare for wildfire season.
Image courtesy USNWS
Start by removing dead tree branches and pushing flammable items away from your home. Gather an emergency kit and organize a communication plan for every person in your household. ...See More
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Review: Thursday’s Gallery 505 First Look offered a fine selection functionally gorgeous works across an array of Hard Stuff - metals, glass, earthenware & ceramics.
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, you can support local artists while scoring a unique hand-crafted gift she’s sure to appreciate.
Start by removing dead tree branches and pushing flammable items away from your home. Gather an emergency kit and organize a communication plan for every person in your household. ...See More
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Review: Thursday’s Gallery 505 First Look offered a fine selection functionally gorgeous works across an array of Hard Stuff - metals, glass, earthenware & ceramics.
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, you can support local artists while scoring a unique hand-crafted gift she’s sure to appreciate.
HARD STUFF (Glass, Metal, Ceramic)
May 3 - 26, 2018
Open 1-5 PM Wednesday - Saturday.
Check out Discover Lewis County’s view of Gallery 505 here.
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Timberland Regional Library is hosting an Online Art Showcase of digital submissions from local artists. Entries Accepted May 1 through September 30, 2018 #ilovemylibrary #TRL50
May 3 - 26, 2018
Open 1-5 PM Wednesday - Saturday.
Check out Discover Lewis County’s view of Gallery 505 here.
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Timberland Regional Library is hosting an Online Art Showcase of digital submissions from local artists. Entries Accepted May 1 through September 30, 2018 #ilovemylibrary #TRL50
Image courtesy TRL
Please download the Rules & Release Form PDF document: Follow the guidelines for entering the Online Art Showcase and return the signed release form along with your digital submissions to showcase@trl.org. bit.ly/2wecNs8
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Washington Dept of Fish & Wildlife writes: Hummingbirds are back, at least the species like this Rufous male, using nectar feeders before flowers are fully blooming. (Anna's hummingbirds are year-round residents on the westside.)
Please download the Rules & Release Form PDF document: Follow the guidelines for entering the Online Art Showcase and return the signed release form along with your digital submissions to showcase@trl.org. bit.ly/2wecNs8
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Washington Dept of Fish & Wildlife writes: Hummingbirds are back, at least the species like this Rufous male, using nectar feeders before flowers are fully blooming. (Anna's hummingbirds are year-round residents on the westside.)
Image courtesy WDFW
Learn more about "hummers" in Washington and how to attract these tiny birds at https://wdfw.wa.gov/living/hummingbirds/
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Lewis County Solid Waste offers:
One of our most popular programs to help clean up your property starts today, and runs through Sept. 29. The free disposal voucher program offers Lewis County residents an opportunity to dispose of up to 1,000 pounds of household refuse at no charge. The voucher is good for one trip to one of the Lewis County transfer stations, and cannot be used for tires, appliances, computers, televisions or hazardous waste. Once you print your voucher, it is only good for 30 days, so make sure you are ready to use it.
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Reminder: Lewis County Burn Permits valid through June 30, 2018. Two-day permits may be issued after that date, depending on conditions.
Note: no burning within city boundaries & urban growth areas in several towns including Toledo.
Details at link above or call (360)740-1133 (automated information line).
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Toledo School District posted:
In today's world, we have to consider situations that we never would have imagined could take place at school. Toledo staff have been trained in a procedure designed to increase survival in the event of an active shooter at school. Following the advice of Lewis County Sheriff's Office, FEMA and Homeland Security, we chose the ALICE program. ALICE stands for "Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate".
Learn more about "hummers" in Washington and how to attract these tiny birds at https://wdfw.wa.gov/living/hummingbirds/
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Lewis County Solid Waste offers:
One of our most popular programs to help clean up your property starts today, and runs through Sept. 29. The free disposal voucher program offers Lewis County residents an opportunity to dispose of up to 1,000 pounds of household refuse at no charge. The voucher is good for one trip to one of the Lewis County transfer stations, and cannot be used for tires, appliances, computers, televisions or hazardous waste. Once you print your voucher, it is only good for 30 days, so make sure you are ready to use it.
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Reminder: Lewis County Burn Permits valid through June 30, 2018. Two-day permits may be issued after that date, depending on conditions.
Note: no burning within city boundaries & urban growth areas in several towns including Toledo.
Details at link above or call (360)740-1133 (automated information line).
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Toledo School District posted:
In today's world, we have to consider situations that we never would have imagined could take place at school. Toledo staff have been trained in a procedure designed to increase survival in the event of an active shooter at school. Following the advice of Lewis County Sheriff's Office, FEMA and Homeland Security, we chose the ALICE program. ALICE stands for "Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate".
Image courtesy TSD
We will have a parent information night 7 PM May 24 at Toledo High School to present the components of ALICE prior to training students next Fall. THS counselor Katie Gale is also our ALICE trainer. She will be on hand to share the important aspects of this program and to answer questions. We hope that you'll take this opportunity to learn about how we plan and train to respond to the unthinkable and how we'll keep our students safe.
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Toledo Youth Baseball shared: Heads up for people with an Easton Ghost 30"
“Effective immediately, the bats depicted below have been decertified by USA Baseball and are no longer approved for play in leagues that have adopted the USABat Standard, including but not limited to…” More.
Link to USA Bat includes full list & warranty/return information.
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Notice: BioChar Workshop & Training slated for Saturday, May 5 at Camp Singing Wind has been postponed until Fall. Watch for updates under Future-Tripping below.
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Today: Under Not Strictly Toledo, Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer and Sheriff Snaza meet & greet the public for coffee in a series of informal face-to-face forums.
We will have a parent information night 7 PM May 24 at Toledo High School to present the components of ALICE prior to training students next Fall. THS counselor Katie Gale is also our ALICE trainer. She will be on hand to share the important aspects of this program and to answer questions. We hope that you'll take this opportunity to learn about how we plan and train to respond to the unthinkable and how we'll keep our students safe.
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Toledo Youth Baseball shared: Heads up for people with an Easton Ghost 30"
“Effective immediately, the bats depicted below have been decertified by USA Baseball and are no longer approved for play in leagues that have adopted the USABat Standard, including but not limited to…” More.
Link to USA Bat includes full list & warranty/return information.
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Notice: BioChar Workshop & Training slated for Saturday, May 5 at Camp Singing Wind has been postponed until Fall. Watch for updates under Future-Tripping below.
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Today: Under Not Strictly Toledo, Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer and Sheriff Snaza meet & greet the public for coffee in a series of informal face-to-face forums.
- Who: Lewis County Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer and Sheriff Snaza
- What: Coffee Time
- When: 7 - 8 AM May 4, 2018
- Where: Little Crane Cafe, Vader
- Why: Answer questions from visitors, exchange information.
Image courtesy LCSO
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Bonanza BBQ posted: BBQ Friday is looking great. Open for lunch 12 pm, buffet starts 4 pm.
A little Cinco de mayo treat on buffet, pork tacos, beans and condiments on salad bar. All your bbq favorites and salad bar too for $18.95. Orders to go off menu call 360 864- 2277. Save room for dessert !
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Courage To Change Al-Anon AFG meets 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.
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Happy Cinco De Mayo:
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Bonanza BBQ posted: BBQ Friday is looking great. Open for lunch 12 pm, buffet starts 4 pm.
A little Cinco de mayo treat on buffet, pork tacos, beans and condiments on salad bar. All your bbq favorites and salad bar too for $18.95. Orders to go off menu call 360 864- 2277. Save room for dessert !
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Courage To Change Al-Anon AFG meets 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.
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Happy Cinco De Mayo:
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Plus:
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Monday: Toledo City Council meetings 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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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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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.
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Two More Saturdays! 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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May 10: Toledo Thursday Market Opening Day - Mother’s Day Market
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May 12-13: Morgan Arts Centre hosts 12th Annual Battle of the CowlARTZ
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May 14: Toledo Girl Scout Troop Formation Night
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June 29 - July 1: Resonance Restival @ Camp Singing Wind
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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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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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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.
Plus:
- Toledo Youth Cheerleading Sign Ups 10-11 AM May 5 @ THS
- Whipple Creek blueberry plants & more THS Girls Basketball Fundraiser 11 AM - 3 PM
- Sasquatch: Man-Ape or Myth? Chehalis Timberland Library May 5
- Chehalis Valley Wine Tour includes Toledo’s own Bateaux Cellars May 5-6
- Toledo Lions Club Comedy Fundraiser @ Donna’s Place May 5
- Will The Chip Guy open the warehouse Saturday?
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Monday: Toledo City Council meetings 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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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
***
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.
***
Two More Saturdays! 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
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May 10: Toledo Thursday Market Opening Day - Mother’s Day Market
***
May 12-13: Morgan Arts Centre hosts 12th Annual Battle of the CowlARTZ
***
May 14: Toledo Girl Scout Troop Formation Night
***
June 29 - July 1: Resonance Restival @ Camp Singing Wind
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September 22: Esther Borte’s 3rd Annual Walk in the Park
***
September 28-30: Camp Singing Wind Hosts 11th Permaculture Convergence
***
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
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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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