Congrats to the winners of Saturday’s Sixth Annual Steelhead Derby…
Photo courtesy of Toledo Lions Club
...hosted by Toledo Lions Club. Website link here, details on Facebook link here. Special thanks to Rick and Tonya Lovell of Riverview Food Mart and Deli.
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Steamboat Plaza to the rescue! A happy customer reports “Lil Lydia...cut her (own) bangs…” See Before and After pics on their Facebook page, link here.
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Reservations required: Wednesday Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch serves up a Turkey Sandwich with Veggie Beef Soup, Green Salad and Apple Crisp, Friday Sweet and Sour Chicken over Rice with Sugar Snap Peas, Pineapple Chunks - and a fortune cookie! 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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Today’s forecast - Hot. Tomorrow’s forecast - Hotter.
While you’re skipping over my repetitive threat on Dogs Locked in Hot Cars (link here), nodding “I know, I know…” about the usual precautions regarding deceptively cold river waters and staying well-hydrated, check out NOAA’s Heat Safety tips, link here, and keep an eye on sensitive populations - young and old, disabled and chronically ill.
...hosted by Toledo Lions Club. Website link here, details on Facebook link here. Special thanks to Rick and Tonya Lovell of Riverview Food Mart and Deli.
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Steamboat Plaza to the rescue! A happy customer reports “Lil Lydia...cut her (own) bangs…” See Before and After pics on their Facebook page, link here.
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Reservations required: Wednesday Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch serves up a Turkey Sandwich with Veggie Beef Soup, Green Salad and Apple Crisp, Friday Sweet and Sour Chicken over Rice with Sugar Snap Peas, Pineapple Chunks - and a fortune cookie! 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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Today’s forecast - Hot. Tomorrow’s forecast - Hotter.
While you’re skipping over my repetitive threat on Dogs Locked in Hot Cars (link here), nodding “I know, I know…” about the usual precautions regarding deceptively cold river waters and staying well-hydrated, check out NOAA’s Heat Safety tips, link here, and keep an eye on sensitive populations - young and old, disabled and chronically ill.
Here’s where you’ll find me...
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Last Tuesday and Wednesday monthly Toledo New Life Church opens their Community Food Bank 10 a.m. - noon, nourishing body and soul. Serving our community area of Toledo by sharing the love of Christ thru the essential needs we all have. Online here.
*Note: A shout out for peanut butter, beans, tuna and protein-rich foods this week. Exchange at main doors 10 a.m. for a smile and a blessing.
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Tuesday: Vision:Toledo’s Arts Rec and Events convenes 6:30 p.m. at Morgan Arts Centre. See what’s cooking all over the Toledo Community. Reviews, current events, and upcoming shows. Website link here.
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Wednesday: Toledo Community Library Summer Reading Program features perennial favorite Dr Suess, 1:30 p.m. for kids of all ages. Free. Charlie says: We are getting more patrons all the time. On Facebook, link here.
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Last Tuesday and Wednesday monthly Toledo New Life Church opens their Community Food Bank 10 a.m. - noon, nourishing body and soul. Serving our community area of Toledo by sharing the love of Christ thru the essential needs we all have. Online here.
*Note: A shout out for peanut butter, beans, tuna and protein-rich foods this week. Exchange at main doors 10 a.m. for a smile and a blessing.
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Tuesday: Vision:Toledo’s Arts Rec and Events convenes 6:30 p.m. at Morgan Arts Centre. See what’s cooking all over the Toledo Community. Reviews, current events, and upcoming shows. Website link here.
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Wednesday: Toledo Community Library Summer Reading Program features perennial favorite Dr Suess, 1:30 p.m. for kids of all ages. Free. Charlie says: We are getting more patrons all the time. On Facebook, link here.
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Cowlitz Prairie Grange 6:30 p.m. meeting is a potluck second Wednesdays, cake-and-ice-cream affair fourth Wednesdays. Getting in gear for the 52nd Gas Show and Threshing Bee August 26-28. Grange Hall at 5180 Jackson Highway. Contact Sandy Bickar, (360)864-2601.
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Thursday: For those who devour their reading material like I do, there’s still time: Adult Page Turners meets Thursday 1 p.m. to discuss The Dark Net: Inside the Digital Underworld by Jamie Bartlett July 28 at the Toledo Library at 1:30 p.m. Any questions call Harriet Whisler at 864-2484.
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Friday: The crowning event showcasing Toledo’s diverse and talented progeny, the premier event of the season, always worth the wait - The Children’s Theatre Free Friday Performance 7 p.m. Seats not strictly limited to adoring aunts, uncles and grandparents, but they do fill fast. Details via slideshow on website link here.
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Also: And: 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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Open thru Saturday, Gallery 505 highlights area makers and crafters across a range of media, and as Di says, “We are open Wednesdays - Saturdays 1-5 p.m. and not only are we showing "cool" art..we have air-conditioning!” Website here, Facebook link here.
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It’s here! Thanks to John Morgan, Common Ground Garden Community links to Toledo’s First Annual Walk in the Park (WitP) including download registration form. Sign up before September 7 for for Early Bird discount. Details on Facebook link here.
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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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Thursday: For those who devour their reading material like I do, there’s still time: Adult Page Turners meets Thursday 1 p.m. to discuss The Dark Net: Inside the Digital Underworld by Jamie Bartlett July 28 at the Toledo Library at 1:30 p.m. Any questions call Harriet Whisler at 864-2484.
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Friday: The crowning event showcasing Toledo’s diverse and talented progeny, the premier event of the season, always worth the wait - The Children’s Theatre Free Friday Performance 7 p.m. Seats not strictly limited to adoring aunts, uncles and grandparents, but they do fill fast. Details via slideshow on website link here.
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Also: And: 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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Open thru Saturday, Gallery 505 highlights area makers and crafters across a range of media, and as Di says, “We are open Wednesdays - Saturdays 1-5 p.m. and not only are we showing "cool" art..we have air-conditioning!” Website here, Facebook link here.
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It’s here! Thanks to John Morgan, Common Ground Garden Community links to Toledo’s First Annual Walk in the Park (WitP) including download registration form. Sign up before September 7 for for Early Bird discount. Details on Facebook link here.
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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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