Exhale. Now enjoy yourself this weekend while your neighboring communities provide the entertainment (Napavine Funtime Festival on Facebook here, Castle Rock Fair here).
Or just hang out downtown, grab an espresso and a mani/pedi at Steamboat Plaza, watch the wildlife and anglers from the Boat Launch gazebo, order up this month’s PageTurners selection at the TRL kiosk in the Library, check out Toledo Made arts and crafts at Gallery 505, and dine locally without burning one drop of gas.
Reminder: This weekend Lewis County is the midpoint of the 2016 STP (Seattle-To-Portland) 200+ mile bicycle event. Up-to-the-minute route information here.
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Today: Support: Al-Anon Courage To Change AFG, 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.
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The Winlock Saturday Market runs 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. through September 24. On Facebook here. Toledo’s own Native Soil Farmer Billie Washington markets her better-than-organic, home-grown herbs and produce there, along with other local goods. Support your neighbors, it’s good biz. Native Soil Farm is on Facebook, link here.
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Last Tuesday’s Garden Day at Toledo Elementary School included parents and Common Ground Garden Community members.
Reminder: This weekend Lewis County is the midpoint of the 2016 STP (Seattle-To-Portland) 200+ mile bicycle event. Up-to-the-minute route information here.
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Today: Support: Al-Anon Courage To Change AFG, 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.
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The Winlock Saturday Market runs 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. through September 24. On Facebook here. Toledo’s own Native Soil Farmer Billie Washington markets her better-than-organic, home-grown herbs and produce there, along with other local goods. Support your neighbors, it’s good biz. Native Soil Farm is on Facebook, link here.
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Last Tuesday’s Garden Day at Toledo Elementary School included parents and Common Ground Garden Community members.
School Garden Initiative coordinator Brooke Acosta writes: Hi all, the weeds have gotten away from us! We are having a “weeding party” noon - 3 p.m. Sunday, July 17. Hotdogs and drinks will be provided. Let me know if you will be there so I can plan the food accordingly. Thanks!
Photos courtesy Common Ground Garden Community
Common Ground’s Gary Whiteside adds: If anyone is interested in helping just email us at glenngarann@aol.com and we will make sure to send it on to Brooke Acosta. On Facebook, link here.
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Monday: Toledo City Council meets 6 p.m. first and third Mondays monthly. Dates may change if scheduled on or near a federal holiday.
Common Ground’s Gary Whiteside adds: If anyone is interested in helping just email us at glenngarann@aol.com and we will make sure to send it on to Brooke Acosta. On Facebook, link here.
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Monday: Toledo City Council meets 6 p.m. first and third Mondays monthly. Dates may change if scheduled on or near a federal holiday.
Workshops & Special Meetings: Occasionally the council will hold a workshop or special meeting, generally held the same night as council meetings. Dates and times will be announced prior to meetings. Visit www.toledowa.us or call (360)864-4564.
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Reserve your table now: Wednesday Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch serves Lemon Chicken with Italian Veggies and Roasted Red Potatoes, Cinnamon Apples and dinner roll, Friday Pulled Pork Sandwich and Seasoned Fries with coleslaw, peaches and a cookie. Reservations required. Nutrition Lunches Wednesday and Friday 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.
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Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
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Reserve your table now: Wednesday Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch serves Lemon Chicken with Italian Veggies and Roasted Red Potatoes, Cinnamon Apples and dinner roll, Friday Pulled Pork Sandwich and Seasoned Fries with coleslaw, peaches and a cookie. Reservations required. Nutrition Lunches Wednesday and Friday 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.
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Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
