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06.01.2018 Friday Column & Weekend Outlook

6/1/2018

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In today’s column:
  • Recap: Gallery 505 First Look/Opening Night In Photos
  • Ethan Siegel: Writing On Science
  • Cheese Days: The Legend Of Bigfoot - Episode 1 Of 7
  • Today:Youth Soccer Sign-Ups
  • Saturday: FCCLA Breakfast, Cheer Car Wash, City Clean Up Day, Lions Garage Sale
  • Monday: City Council
  • Health Corner: On Migraines
  • Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More​
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Toledo Thursday Market boasts a solid core of weekly vendors with room for a few more regulars OR periodic sellers of local produce and other edibles, soaps, wool by the bag or as wearables, arts and crafts, and much more. ​
Stop by for a warm welcome no matter the weather and bring home the best in handmade and homegrown while supporting your neighborhood growers and crafters.   

ToledoTel reminds: There's an added bonus to our Thursday market in Toledo; you get free WiFi too! Come check it out.    

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Recap: Gallery 505 Artists Co-op First Look/Opening Night enjoyed an intimate crowd of art aficionados mingling with several artists featured during June 2018.
Images courtesy Mike Morgan          

Open Wednesday through Saturday 1 - 5 PM.
Runs through June 30.

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Ethan Siegel on: The 5 Most Important Rules For Scientists Who Write About Science
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Image courtesy of Jinyi Yang, University of Arizona; Reidar Hahn, Fermilab; M. Newhouse NOAO/AURA/NSF

“Remember that your number one goal, if you’re a scientist writing about your science, is to increase the excitement and knowledge of your audience about what it is that you do. What we’re learning about all aspects of the Universe is expanding and increasing every day, and that joy and wonder should carry over to all of us in our daily lives. We cannot be experts in each and every field, but that underscores exactly why we need experts, and to respect true expertise when we... See More                                

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Cheese Days Toledo Washington  brings you:
The Legend of Bigfoot - EPISODE 1 of 7: The Journey Begins* 

The Legend of Bigfoot is coming to Toledo Cheese Days July 12th - 15th!
See the journey the big guy makes, along with his wife, Squatchette, and two bumbling Bigfoot Hunters!

Rights and ownership of music used belong to the original owners, artist(s) and/or studio(s).
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Toledo Cheese Days Committee is a non-profit organization benefitting the Toledo Higher Education Fund, managed by the Toledo Lions Club.
www.toledolionsclub.org                 

*Click link to view   

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Friends of the Toledo Library posted: JUNE ADULT PAGE TURNERS...
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Image courtesy Toledo Community Library

Note: The group is taking July and August off. Will resume in August...

Library open until 7 PM Wednesday, 5 PM Thursday & Saturday. 
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New items added weekly to Book Sale Rack. Grab some coffee and your next movie or read.

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Last Day: Katie Gale‎, Toledo Youth Football reminds:                            
Youth football camp is coming up ...(May 30th, 31st, and June 1st) for grades K-7. The kids can ride the bus to the high school from the elementary and middle schools. Camp gets over at 4:45. $35 per kid...get your sign up forms in ASAP. If you need a form, comment here and I’ll see if I can dig one up today. The boys had so much fun last year and I’m pretty sure the high school players love it as much as the younger ones.

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Also Today: Toledo Youth Soccer reminder:
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Image courtesy Toledo Youth Soccer

Details at www.lcysa.net.

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And: Courage To Change Al-Anon AFG meets 7 PM Fridays @ Toledo Presbyterian Church.

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Saturday:
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Toledo Lions Club joins Mayor Steve Dobosh & City of Toledo at the Boat Launch 9 AM Saturday for the Annual Clean Up Day.

Says Michelle: Meet with Mayor, lots of projects, weed eaters, rakes, wheel barrows, gloves, etc are helpful.
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Image courtesy Moonshine Hollow                   
Branch Manager & Assistant

Some tasks have been designated, a few remain open.
If you’re considering applying for the Seasonal Maintenance Worker position, here’s your chance to show your stuff.
Need more incentive? Lunch will be provided for all volunteers, thanks to Toledo Lions Club.

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Monday: Toledo City Council meetings 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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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More

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NEW! Gracie The Pug Kicks Cancer Fundraiser for local celebrity mascot Gracie Whiteside

  • May 31 & June 1: Toledo Youth Football Signups @ THS
  • June 1: Toledo Youth Soccer Signups @ TES
  • June 2: Toledo High School FCCLA ASB Breakfast Fundraiser  
  • June 2: Toledo Community Clean-Up Day
  • June 7: Baccalaureate 7:00 pm @ Toledo First Baptist Church
  • June 13: Culture Fair @ Toledo High School
  • June 25-29: Vacation Bible School @ Toledo First Baptist

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For The Summer: Seasonal Maintenance Worker 25-30 HRS/WK.
Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com.

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Morgan Arts Centre Summer Camps update: Picasso week #1 has filled, Picasso week #2 & the Children's Theater Workshop still have a few spots open.
For more information: www.morganartscentre.com

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MAP Summer Camp Clubs update:
There’s still time to sign up! Registration for summer day camps closes June 1st so if you haven’t got yours in yet, it’s time! Contact me if you have any questions or concerns. All children are welcome. Scholarships available.

*please note, all camps run Monday-Thursday, including “Super Spy School” and “Secret Agents” camps (July 16-19, not 16-20, as there is a typo on the flyer)

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June 29 - July 1: Resonance Restival @ Camp Singing Wind

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August 25-26: Cowlitz Prairie Grange 54th Annual Gas Show & Threshing Bee with Tractor Parade August 24.

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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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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.
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* 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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