In today’s column:
- Toledo Police Dept: Ultimate Lip Sync Challenge
- Fire Weather: Travel Advisory
- Keeping Your Cool: Toledo Community Library, Gallery 505
- MAP Enrichment Programs: Secrets & Spies
- Morgan Arts Centre: Picasso - The Blue Period
- Citizens For Great Toledo Schools: School Bond Campaign
- Today: Christmas In July
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More
Image courtesy Alicia Luna Ortiz - early June
Remember rain?
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It’s Here! Toledo Police Department’s Lip Sync Video Challenge is now live on YouTube! Catch Chief Brockmueller challenging another local law enforcement agency to out-do Toledo.
Thanks to Alicia Luna Ortiz for this link.
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Travel Advisory - Washington State Fire Wire reports: FIRE WEATHER - WASHINGTON STATE: Red Flag Warning once again today (Tuesday) for areas of central/eastern Washington State.
Text as follows:
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
615 AM PDT Tue Jul 17 2018
...Hot Dry and Windy Conditions Today and Wednesday...
...See More
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON (Tuesday) TO 10 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL
WASHINGTON CASCADE VALLEYS AND THE WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Breaking news & updates at Washington State Fire Wire on Facebook.
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Keeping Your Cool:
Toledo Community Library: Charlie says Thanks to everyone who stopped in Saturday at the Book & Bake Sale, another resounding success! These rare fundraisers take place 2-3 times each year with the simple goal of Keeping The Lights On.
And they do. Whether you’re in need of a printer or copies, computer access or WiFi, a fresh hot cup of your favorite brew & a snack, this is the place. New inventory updates the sale rack frequently - you can drop off yours & pick up new books & videos. And it’s cool inside.
Open Wednesday until 7 PM, Thursday & Saturday until 5 PM.
And:
Gallery 505: July Exhibit - Toledo Made. Celebrate the rich variety of local talent across a range of media - wood & metal, textiles and jewelry, oils & acrylics, recycled and new.
Remember rain?
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It’s Here! Toledo Police Department’s Lip Sync Video Challenge is now live on YouTube! Catch Chief Brockmueller challenging another local law enforcement agency to out-do Toledo.
Thanks to Alicia Luna Ortiz for this link.
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Travel Advisory - Washington State Fire Wire reports: FIRE WEATHER - WASHINGTON STATE: Red Flag Warning once again today (Tuesday) for areas of central/eastern Washington State.
Text as follows:
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Spokane WA
615 AM PDT Tue Jul 17 2018
...Hot Dry and Windy Conditions Today and Wednesday...
...See More
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON (Tuesday) TO 10 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL
WASHINGTON CASCADE VALLEYS AND THE WESTERN COLUMBIA BASIN...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Breaking news & updates at Washington State Fire Wire on Facebook.
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Keeping Your Cool:
Toledo Community Library: Charlie says Thanks to everyone who stopped in Saturday at the Book & Bake Sale, another resounding success! These rare fundraisers take place 2-3 times each year with the simple goal of Keeping The Lights On.
And they do. Whether you’re in need of a printer or copies, computer access or WiFi, a fresh hot cup of your favorite brew & a snack, this is the place. New inventory updates the sale rack frequently - you can drop off yours & pick up new books & videos. And it’s cool inside.
Open Wednesday until 7 PM, Thursday & Saturday until 5 PM.
And:
Gallery 505: July Exhibit - Toledo Made. Celebrate the rich variety of local talent across a range of media - wood & metal, textiles and jewelry, oils & acrylics, recycled and new.
Open 1 - 5 PM Wednesday - Saturday. Nice and cool in here, too.
Also on Facebook.
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MAP enrichment programs shared: This week’s camp theme: “Secret Agents and Super Spy School” includes codes to crack, secret messages to decipher and skills training!
Also on Facebook.
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MAP enrichment programs shared: This week’s camp theme: “Secret Agents and Super Spy School” includes codes to crack, secret messages to decipher and skills training!
Images courtesy Annie Jones
From edible plants and fish that burrow under the mud to fossils and petrified wood there is so much to discover about nature when campers use their 5 senses to observe, track, discern and appreciate the earth and those who share it. Today they were even visited by a mama and baby deer...
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Morgan Arts Centre posted: Today we learned about Pablo Picasso and built flying insects and bat houses.
From edible plants and fish that burrow under the mud to fossils and petrified wood there is so much to discover about nature when campers use their 5 senses to observe, track, discern and appreciate the earth and those who share it. Today they were even visited by a mama and baby deer...
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Morgan Arts Centre posted: Today we learned about Pablo Picasso and built flying insects and bat houses.
Images courtesy Morgan Arts Centre
This Just In: We currently have 2 open spaces for young actors at CTW 7/30-8/3...Due to two boys being honored to attend sports camps to honing their skills with baseballs. Congratulations guys...we will miss you.
Anyone interested in taking their space here at Children's Theater Workshop?
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Citizens for Great Toledo Schools asks your help to campaign for this school bond:
This Just In: We currently have 2 open spaces for young actors at CTW 7/30-8/3...Due to two boys being honored to attend sports camps to honing their skills with baseballs. Congratulations guys...we will miss you.
Anyone interested in taking their space here at Children's Theater Workshop?
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Citizens for Great Toledo Schools asks your help to campaign for this school bond:
Please share and help if possible. This is our least cost solution to our aging school problems. We must not let this opportunity slip away.
More info can be found at www.newths.com
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EarthSky.org shares: Spacecraft observations reveal plasma waves moving from Saturn to its rings and its moon Enceladus. Researchers converted a recording of the plasma waves into an audible cosmic whoosh that you’ll enjoy.
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Today: A Second Time Around Thrift Store benefitting Lewis County Senior Centers announced: (Wednesday begins) our Christmas in July Sale! Great new Christmas decorations will hit the sales floor over the next few days.
More info can be found at www.newths.com
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EarthSky.org shares: Spacecraft observations reveal plasma waves moving from Saturn to its rings and its moon Enceladus. Researchers converted a recording of the plasma waves into an audible cosmic whoosh that you’ll enjoy.
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Today: A Second Time Around Thrift Store benefitting Lewis County Senior Centers announced: (Wednesday begins) our Christmas in July Sale! Great new Christmas decorations will hit the sales floor over the next few days.
We are also tossing in a $5 clothing bag sale. All the clothing you can fit into a bag for just five bucks!
Through Sunday, July 22.
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The Chip Guy shares overstocked produce, chips, bread & soda - free - most Wednesdays & Saturdays. Quantities & selection vary, but nobody goes away empty-handed. BYOB*
Check his FAQ post for details & to verify distribution dates.
*BYOB = Bring Your Own Bags
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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For The Summer: Seasonal Maintenance Worker 25-30 HRS/WK.
Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com.
NW Permaculture Convergence ISO* dedicated Publicity/Outreach team lead
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July 30 - Aug 3: Children's Theatre Workshop @ Morgan Arts Centre; Friday Show 7 PM
August 10-12: Mt St Helens Bluegrass Festival 34th Annual @ Toledo High School
August 25-26: Cowlitz Prairie Grange 54th Annual Gas Show & Threshing Bee
September 22: Esther Borte’s 3rd Annual Walk in the Park
September 28-30: Camp Singing Wind Hosts 11th Permaculture Convergence
ISO* = In Search Of
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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.
Through Sunday, July 22.
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The Chip Guy shares overstocked produce, chips, bread & soda - free - most Wednesdays & Saturdays. Quantities & selection vary, but nobody goes away empty-handed. BYOB*
Check his FAQ post for details & to verify distribution dates.
*BYOB = Bring Your Own Bags
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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For The Summer: Seasonal Maintenance Worker 25-30 HRS/WK.
Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com.
NW Permaculture Convergence ISO* dedicated Publicity/Outreach team lead
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July 30 - Aug 3: Children's Theatre Workshop @ Morgan Arts Centre; Friday Show 7 PM
August 10-12: Mt St Helens Bluegrass Festival 34th Annual @ Toledo High School
August 25-26: Cowlitz Prairie Grange 54th Annual Gas Show & Threshing Bee
September 22: Esther Borte’s 3rd Annual Walk in the Park
September 28-30: Camp Singing Wind Hosts 11th Permaculture Convergence
ISO* = In Search Of
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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.
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