Bob says: New Bricks are being delivered (for the Veterans Wall of Honor), and possibly placed on the Wall by June 1. 2016.
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Memorial Day Weekend offers several stay-cation options:
Linda says: Hello all,
Let me know who's up for some roll'n and rock'n activity this Friday, May 27th. Will all meet 10 a.m. at the Post Office to lay some landscape cloth and the river rock for the start of the garden design.
Supplies to bring; wheelbarrow, shovel, gloves, landscape cloth (Gary), design plans (Gary), drinking water.
Thanks. Don't forget to R.S.V.P. at this email address!
-Linda Bird-Sonne
(*Wait’ll you see tomorrow’s like-minded beautification effort in the greater Toledo area from the new generation of a long-time local family biz.)
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May 27 Cowlitz Prairie Grange Jam Night 7:00 p.m. second, fourth and fifth Fridays. Performers and supporters welcome. Donation at door. Contact tomboone46@yahoo.com or (360)262-3696.
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Support - Al-Anon AFG meets 7 p.m. Fridays at the Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.
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Thursday through Monday the Morgan Arts Centre hosts an estate sale featuring British memorabilia and treasures collected from a WWII war bride transplanted in the Northwest. Located at 190 Plomondon Rd., just north of Toledo, Washington, 98591. Call (360)864-4278 or email Di, di@morganartscentre.com
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From DiscoverLewisCounty Facebook: Take a hike! Find a place to stay in south Lewis County (link here) and head to the Mount St. Helens area for a real treat.
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Kemp Olson Park offers something for everyone, from the Veteran’s Wall of Honor to three large playground structures for kids, modern bathrooms and a quarter-mile loop to walk your dog, horseshoe pits and the Rose Garden (currently under renovation by Common Ground, first phase installed by the weekend) and our familiar on-site Veteran and local Personality Rick Kindle (who always offers me coffee). Get away for an hour or a day. Covered kitchen in case of showers.
South County Park (Wallace Pond) still sports a few fish from the Kids Fishing Derby along with a ¾ mile paved path, multiple docks for angling or lounging, benches along the way and playgrounds plus bathrooms.
Toledo Boat Launch offers day permits, has a nice pocket park with gazebo and benches overlooking the Cowlitz River. Fishing licenses available at Riverview NAPA and Deli across the street plus bait and more. Don’t forget to take advantage of the LifeVest Loaner Stations at both Boat Launch and South County Parks.
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Memorial Day seems to also signal the beginning of Garage Sale Season, truly something for everyone.
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Monday closures include Post Office, banks, libraries, schools and Toledo Senior Center. Gee Cee’s Truck Stop, however, will be open 24/7, as always.
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Gotta hand it to our cousins across the freeway. They don’t give up easily. Check out WinlockNeedsInternet’s latest post “FCC Step One: Informal Complaints” here. Atta Girl, Michelle!
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