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Farmers Insurance hosts Back to School Open House 2-4 p.m. today...
Phone (360)864-4774 for details on much needed supplies.
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This just in from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife - The agency is offering free fishing through Tuesday while online sales for licenses are down. On DiscoverLewisCounty Facebook page, direct agency link here.
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Remember that warning about losing our precious heritage seeds? Native Soil Farm links a disturbing bit of news about Monsanto, via the UK-based Permaculture website here.
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Reservations required: Wednesday Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch serves up kielbasa and sauerkraut, red potatoes, sunshine carrots, tropical fruit and spice cake, Friday chicken strips, tater tots, coleslaw and strawberry shortcake. 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: Toledo Food Bank open 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. second and fourth Fridays monthly behind City Hall.
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Camp Singing Wind hosts another Song Circle 6 p.m. tonight. Details on Facebook, link here.
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Friday: Al-Anon Courage To Change AFG, 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.
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Sunday: Toledo Food Share invites you to bring some, take some at noon Sunday in front of Toledo’s Historic Jail. On Facebook, link here.
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It’s not too early to plan for the hottest Veterans Day event - The Chili Cook-off:
*Got a look at the prizes, featured in upcoming posts.

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Monday: Steamboat Plaza open 7 a.m with Back To School Special. Starting Monday, August 29th, the coffee shop will be opening at 7 a.m. and we are offering a Back-to-School Special - order your favorite espresso/drink and get a muffin top for only a $1. On Facebook, link here.
Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s* accident last Friday, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.
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