In today’s column:
- Lions Club Hosts Annual Kids Fishing Derby
- Gallery 505 Featured On DiscoverLewisCounty.com
- Mount St Helens Opening Celebration Saturday
- Weekend Outlook & Beyond
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Toledo Lions Club writes via Facebook: 4000 Rainbows and 50 Brood Trout go in the pond today (Thursday)!!! Then it's closed to fishing until the Jim and Penny Lancaster Kid's fishing Derby on Saturday May 13, 2017.
Let's go fishing.
Details on Toledo Lions Club website including fees and times.
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Gallery 505 is featured on DiscoverLewisCounty Facebook: Visit South Lewis County on the way to Mount St. Helens and make a stop at Toledo's Art Gallery 505! You'll be glad you did.
Gallery 505 Artists Co-op says: Come help us celebrate May, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, birthdays and anniversaries and springtime at Gallery 505 Artist Cooperative. Our featured artist this month is local woodworker Bob Espen. Come see his art and other crafts by Christine Chappell, Jessie Camerer, Gene Frederiksen, Jeanne Hamilton, Rodger Manecke, Di Morgan, Mike Morgan, Ron Peltola, Vernadel Peterson, Kathie Shelby, Linda Shepherd, Pauli Wolfe and Dennis Young.
“Celebrate” is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday from May 4 to May 27. Visit us at 205 Cowlitz Street in Toledo or online at www.artgallery505.com.
Also on Facebook.
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WA Dept. of Transportation (WSDOT) announced they will reopen the upper portion of the Spirit Lake Memorial Highway (State Route 504) to traffic on Saturday, May 13.
It's a Blast! Mt St. Helens opener w/ live music and fun activities. Have you heard? Johnston Ridge Observatory at Mount St. Helens will open for the season May 13.
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Toledo School District noted Thursday on Facebook: My thanks to Tammy Wasson from First Avenue Massage in Castle Rock for providing seated chair massages for teachers today. Nothing like getting rubbed the right way to make a person feel good and appreciated!
Today wraps up Teacher Appreciation Week. If you can read this, thank a teacher.
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Vision:Toledo reminder: Ag science/FFA kids have really nice pepper and tomato plants for sale at Napa Hardware store. They have all been hardened and are ready to go. $2 for 4 inch and $3 gal sizes. Help support the program and spread the word.
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Today: Toledo Food Bank open 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. second and fourth Fridays monthly behind City Hall.
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Path of Hope Al-Anon Family Group meets 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.
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Cowlitz Prairie Grange Jam Night 7:00 p.m. second, fourth and fifth Fridays. Performers and supporters welcome. Donation at door. Contact tomboone1146@yahoo.com or (360)262-3696.
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Toledo Youth Cheer Sign Ups Friday & Saturday:
Toledo Lions Club writes via Facebook: 4000 Rainbows and 50 Brood Trout go in the pond today (Thursday)!!! Then it's closed to fishing until the Jim and Penny Lancaster Kid's fishing Derby on Saturday May 13, 2017.
Let's go fishing.
Details on Toledo Lions Club website including fees and times.
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Gallery 505 is featured on DiscoverLewisCounty Facebook: Visit South Lewis County on the way to Mount St. Helens and make a stop at Toledo's Art Gallery 505! You'll be glad you did.
Gallery 505 Artists Co-op says: Come help us celebrate May, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, birthdays and anniversaries and springtime at Gallery 505 Artist Cooperative. Our featured artist this month is local woodworker Bob Espen. Come see his art and other crafts by Christine Chappell, Jessie Camerer, Gene Frederiksen, Jeanne Hamilton, Rodger Manecke, Di Morgan, Mike Morgan, Ron Peltola, Vernadel Peterson, Kathie Shelby, Linda Shepherd, Pauli Wolfe and Dennis Young.
“Celebrate” is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday from May 4 to May 27. Visit us at 205 Cowlitz Street in Toledo or online at www.artgallery505.com.
Also on Facebook.
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WA Dept. of Transportation (WSDOT) announced they will reopen the upper portion of the Spirit Lake Memorial Highway (State Route 504) to traffic on Saturday, May 13.
It's a Blast! Mt St. Helens opener w/ live music and fun activities. Have you heard? Johnston Ridge Observatory at Mount St. Helens will open for the season May 13.
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Toledo School District noted Thursday on Facebook: My thanks to Tammy Wasson from First Avenue Massage in Castle Rock for providing seated chair massages for teachers today. Nothing like getting rubbed the right way to make a person feel good and appreciated!
Today wraps up Teacher Appreciation Week. If you can read this, thank a teacher.
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Vision:Toledo reminder: Ag science/FFA kids have really nice pepper and tomato plants for sale at Napa Hardware store. They have all been hardened and are ready to go. $2 for 4 inch and $3 gal sizes. Help support the program and spread the word.
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Today: Toledo Food Bank open 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. second and fourth Fridays monthly behind City Hall.
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Path of Hope Al-Anon Family Group meets 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.
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Cowlitz Prairie Grange Jam Night 7:00 p.m. second, fourth and fifth Fridays. Performers and supporters welcome. Donation at door. Contact tomboone1146@yahoo.com or (360)262-3696.
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Toledo Youth Cheer Sign Ups Friday & Saturday:
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This Saturday is the last scheduled blueberry plant sale for the THS Girls Basketball fundraiser. Thanks to the weather and low turn out, the fundraiser is running way behind this year. With all the changes in coaching staff, the ladies need as much support as possible. Hours are 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. at the Riverview Hardware and NAPA in downtown Toledo WA. More info @ (360)864-8301.
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Also Saturday:
Toledo Senior Center Second Saturday Breakfast:
This Saturday is the last scheduled blueberry plant sale for the THS Girls Basketball fundraiser. Thanks to the weather and low turn out, the fundraiser is running way behind this year. With all the changes in coaching staff, the ladies need as much support as possible. Hours are 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. at the Riverview Hardware and NAPA in downtown Toledo WA. More info @ (360)864-8301.
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Also Saturday:
Toledo Senior Center Second Saturday Breakfast:
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Letter Carriers Food Drive supports local food banks:
Letter Carriers Food Drive supports local food banks:
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Mother's Day done locally:
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Monday: Toledo City Council meets 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Public invited. Contact Toledo City Hall for special accommodations or cancellations at (360)864-4564.
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Lewis County Interlocal (Medic One) Board meeting.
Held 7 p.m. third Tuesdays monthly at Toledo Fire Department Main Station. Visit http://www.toledofire2.com/calendar.html
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Reservations required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday offers hearty meatloaf & mashed potatoes with sliced carrots, pears & dinner roll, Friday hot turkey sandwich & mashed potatoes with cranberry sauce, green beans and lemon cake .
Nutrition Lunches are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewsicountywa.gov or call (360)864-2112 for details.
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I(heart)Logan has frequent updates on Facebook. Read his story and find out how to get involved.
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Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Everyday Heroes: Envisioned as a local September 11 observation recognizing lesser-known acts of kindness and heroism. Send your nominations to toledo.columnist@gmail.com.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
Mother's Day done locally:
- Steamboat Plaza Certificates & Gifts
- Gallery 505 Artists Co-op
- Steamboat Alley Personalized Pavers
- Toledo Market Fresh for Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
- Gee Cee’s Truck Stop for Prime Rib
- Chimi’s Family Mexican Restaurant
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Monday: Toledo City Council meets 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Public invited. Contact Toledo City Hall for special accommodations or cancellations at (360)864-4564.
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Lewis County Interlocal (Medic One) Board meeting.
Held 7 p.m. third Tuesdays monthly at Toledo Fire Department Main Station. Visit http://www.toledofire2.com/calendar.html
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Reservations required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday offers hearty meatloaf & mashed potatoes with sliced carrots, pears & dinner roll, Friday hot turkey sandwich & mashed potatoes with cranberry sauce, green beans and lemon cake .
Nutrition Lunches are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewsicountywa.gov or call (360)864-2112 for details.
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I(heart)Logan has frequent updates on Facebook. Read his story and find out how to get involved.
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Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Everyday Heroes: Envisioned as a local September 11 observation recognizing lesser-known acts of kindness and heroism. Send your nominations to toledo.columnist@gmail.com.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
