Toledo Food Share met at the historic Toledo Jail on Sunday, drawing folks young and old...
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...to exchange produce, pleasantries and smiles all around.
Weather permitting, they’ll return noon next Sunday as well, and the next, and the next… On Facebook, link here.
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“So I just drove over and took care of it,” says Linda Bird-Sonne of Common Ground Garden Community.
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“So I just drove over and took care of it,” says Linda Bird-Sonne of Common Ground Garden Community.
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River’s Edge pocket garden, CGGC’s initial horticultural venture in the downtown core, graces the Post Office flagpole corner at SR 505 and Second Street.
Only a few hot weeks after installation, sturdy grasses and lacey flowering plants line the rocky “river” meandering the length of the bed.
Common Ground Garden Community is on Facebook here.
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Teaching tolerance and non-bullying behavior is part and parcel of the school environment. So what does a peanut allergy have to do with bullies? From Kristen Lamb’s blog for writers, this article relevant at the start of a new school year: The Kiss that Nearly Killed Me–Why Peanut Allergies are DEAD Serious. Link here.
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School starts tomorrow - August 30, 2016. Click here to access links for each school’s supply list by grade plus important dates and sports info, fees and forms plus application link for free/reduced fare lunch application.
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Infographic on When To Stop For School Buses:
Common Ground Garden Community is on Facebook here.
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Teaching tolerance and non-bullying behavior is part and parcel of the school environment. So what does a peanut allergy have to do with bullies? From Kristen Lamb’s blog for writers, this article relevant at the start of a new school year: The Kiss that Nearly Killed Me–Why Peanut Allergies are DEAD Serious. Link here.
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School starts tomorrow - August 30, 2016. Click here to access links for each school’s supply list by grade plus important dates and sports info, fees and forms plus application link for free/reduced fare lunch application.
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Infographic on When To Stop For School Buses:
Picture courtesy TSD Facebook page, link here.
Note the hefty fine attached to violations at the bottom of the graph.
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Deadline Tuesday August 30: Orders for Toledo Athletic gear. First game Friday September 2. Toledo School District Facebook link here.
Reminder: Toledo Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (TES PTO) Kid’s Closet is available throughout the school year for all grades K-12. Contact TESPTO@outlook.com for more info.
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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.
Note the hefty fine attached to violations at the bottom of the graph.
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Deadline Tuesday August 30: Orders for Toledo Athletic gear. First game Friday September 2. Toledo School District Facebook link here.
Reminder: Toledo Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (TES PTO) Kid’s Closet is available throughout the school year for all grades K-12. Contact TESPTO@outlook.com for more info.
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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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Last week: Gallery 505 wraps up Water, its first showing as an Artist Cooperative September 3. Did you stop in and get to know your local makers and crafters? I met Kimberly, who specializes in watercolor. Fits this month’s theme perfectly.
Next up: Flora and Fauna, opening night September 8. Website link here. On Facebook too.
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Friday, Emily wrote: My sweet daughter ACED her checkup today.
Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.
*September 30 a Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. for the Morgan/Owen family. Details via Vision:Toledo on Facebook here.
*Riverview Food Mart and Deli (Flying K) also set up a Fuel Fund for the Morgan/Owen family while one member remains hospitalized in Seattle. Contact (360)64-2121.
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Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
Last week: Gallery 505 wraps up Water, its first showing as an Artist Cooperative September 3. Did you stop in and get to know your local makers and crafters? I met Kimberly, who specializes in watercolor. Fits this month’s theme perfectly.
Next up: Flora and Fauna, opening night September 8. Website link here. On Facebook too.
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Friday, Emily wrote: My sweet daughter ACED her checkup today.
Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.
*September 30 a Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. for the Morgan/Owen family. Details via Vision:Toledo on Facebook here.
*Riverview Food Mart and Deli (Flying K) also set up a Fuel Fund for the Morgan/Owen family while one member remains hospitalized in Seattle. Contact (360)64-2121.
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Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
