...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.

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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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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.
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