Today’s Oregon Trail Marker Rededication Ceremony has garnered far more attention than Olympia’s Sacajawea Chapter of the Daughters of the American (DAR) envisioned when a small contingent arrived to restore the monument in August.
VIP’s from all over plan to be on hand for this event, 100 years after Ezra Meeker retraced the original route with oxen. Toledo is home to one of ten such markers between Tumwater and Vancouver, WA.
Fifth Street will be closed to vehicle traffic between Silver Street and SR 505 to accommodate pedestrians. Contact City of Toledo, (360)864-4564 for more info.
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Also today: 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.
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Later: Vision:Toledo Arts, Rec and Events meets 6:30 p.m. at the MAC.
AGENDA for Tuesday, September 27, 2016
• Old Business
a. Library -- Pat Caldwell
b. Historical Society -- Don Brenner
c. Steamboat Alley -- Jamie Cummings
d. Common Ground -- Ronda Sandoval
• New Business
a. Walk in the Park (Sept. 24) -- Jill Davis
b. ARTrails (Sept. 17-25) -- Mike Morgan
c. Cowlitz Tribal Pow Wow (Sept. 17) -- ??
d. Oregon Trail Marker rededication (Sept. 27) -- Joh Jones
• New Business
a. Cool & Connected (Sept. 28) -- Sheila Richardson
b. Veterans Parade (Nov. 12) -- Jim Fluckinger
• Other Business
a. Camp Singing Wind -- Brian Dennis
b. Christmas Time in Toledo -- Mayor Steve Dobosh
c. Everyday Heroes -- Marlea Hanson
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Tech Tuesday: Greg says: This (article) has got a huge list of internet privacy tools. Link here.
A Grey Area Computer Repair is on Facebook here.
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The Gadgeteer reviews tech hardware, possibly my favorite online wish-list generator. This week Julie covers 5 notable Kickstarter campaigns here, my favorite the Sound Reactive Fire Pit that makes the flames dance to your music. Sorta the opposite of those fountains timed to music.
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Are you a fan of remote controlled gadgets - drones, cars, robots? Check out Andy Chen’s review of the Galaxy ZEGA Tank Game here.
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How-To Geek features this article on How to Turn an Old Smartphone Into a Dash Cam for Your Car by using a free app.
And for the MAC at heart, The Best New Features in macOS Sierra (and How to Use Them)
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Speaking of iPhones, groovyPost reviews AG Drive – Apple’s Free App of the Week for iOS Devices for racing game fans.
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I’m way past my upgrade date, so here’s The Best Android Phones of 2016 from PCMag.com.
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Wednesday: Sandy Crowell speaks on her book “A Land Called Lewis” 7 p.m. Signed copies will be available. Sponsored by the Toledo Community Library and Humanities Washington.
On Facebook here or call (360)864-4247.
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And: Cowlitz Prairie Grange 6:30 p.m. meeting is a cake-and-ice-cream affair fourth Wednesdays, potluck second Wednesdays. Grange Hall at 5180 Jackson Highway. Contact Sandy Bickar, (360)864-2601.
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Thursday: Genealogy assistance available at Toledo Library alternate Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Adult Page Turners meets 1:30 p.m. September 29th at the library to discuss "Bettyville" by George Hodgman. Everyone welcome to join the group. Direct FB link here.
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Friday: Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine, bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.
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Saturday: Gallery 505 Artist Co Op wraps up their current art offering themed Flora and Fauna. My acquisition, the French Sampler quilt, joins the household collection of heirloom pieces, a richly treasured addition. Don’t miss your chance to take home your own favorite art. Open 1-5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday.
Next theme: Fantasy. Opening Night October 6.
Website here. On Facebook too.
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Early Alert: Toledo High School’s Coffee House October 6 includes Korean Drum Corp in addition to the open mic and $3 dinner. Details to follow.
Also: October 15 Toledo High School ASB/FCCLA Omelette and AYCE Pancake Breakfast kicks off a Community Garage/Vendor Sale benefitting March of Dimes and FCCLA. Contact Rene’ Ketchum, rene@toledoschools.us or pick up a flyer/app at TMS or THS front counter.
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Pat says: Toledo Community Library is collecting board games for Middle and High School age students. We are starting a "game day" after school a couple times a month beginning October. More information to come.
On Facebook here or call (360)864-4247.
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Free! Limit first 3 registered for an exclusive 6-week class designed to guide you toward healthy eating and life choices.
Kim Brossard, Wellness and Life Consultant, is owner of Clear Your Path Now in Toledo. Since 1990, she has coached winning teams in corporate and private practice. Currently she leads Better Bones and Balance, a low-impact exercise course at Toledo’s Senior Center Tuesdays and Thursdays through November 10.
Contact her at (360)880-8804 or email: panglepath@gmail.com.
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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 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine, bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.
***
Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
Fifth Street will be closed to vehicle traffic between Silver Street and SR 505 to accommodate pedestrians. Contact City of Toledo, (360)864-4564 for more info.
***
Also today: 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.
***
Later: Vision:Toledo Arts, Rec and Events meets 6:30 p.m. at the MAC.
AGENDA for Tuesday, September 27, 2016
• Old Business
a. Library -- Pat Caldwell
b. Historical Society -- Don Brenner
c. Steamboat Alley -- Jamie Cummings
d. Common Ground -- Ronda Sandoval
• New Business
a. Walk in the Park (Sept. 24) -- Jill Davis
b. ARTrails (Sept. 17-25) -- Mike Morgan
c. Cowlitz Tribal Pow Wow (Sept. 17) -- ??
d. Oregon Trail Marker rededication (Sept. 27) -- Joh Jones
• New Business
a. Cool & Connected (Sept. 28) -- Sheila Richardson
b. Veterans Parade (Nov. 12) -- Jim Fluckinger
• Other Business
a. Camp Singing Wind -- Brian Dennis
b. Christmas Time in Toledo -- Mayor Steve Dobosh
c. Everyday Heroes -- Marlea Hanson
***
Tech Tuesday: Greg says: This (article) has got a huge list of internet privacy tools. Link here.
A Grey Area Computer Repair is on Facebook here.
***
The Gadgeteer reviews tech hardware, possibly my favorite online wish-list generator. This week Julie covers 5 notable Kickstarter campaigns here, my favorite the Sound Reactive Fire Pit that makes the flames dance to your music. Sorta the opposite of those fountains timed to music.
***
Are you a fan of remote controlled gadgets - drones, cars, robots? Check out Andy Chen’s review of the Galaxy ZEGA Tank Game here.
***
How-To Geek features this article on How to Turn an Old Smartphone Into a Dash Cam for Your Car by using a free app.
And for the MAC at heart, The Best New Features in macOS Sierra (and How to Use Them)
***
Speaking of iPhones, groovyPost reviews AG Drive – Apple’s Free App of the Week for iOS Devices for racing game fans.
***
I’m way past my upgrade date, so here’s The Best Android Phones of 2016 from PCMag.com.
***
Wednesday: Sandy Crowell speaks on her book “A Land Called Lewis” 7 p.m. Signed copies will be available. Sponsored by the Toledo Community Library and Humanities Washington.
On Facebook here or call (360)864-4247.
***
And: Cowlitz Prairie Grange 6:30 p.m. meeting is a cake-and-ice-cream affair fourth Wednesdays, potluck second Wednesdays. Grange Hall at 5180 Jackson Highway. Contact Sandy Bickar, (360)864-2601.
***
Thursday: Genealogy assistance available at Toledo Library alternate Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Adult Page Turners meets 1:30 p.m. September 29th at the library to discuss "Bettyville" by George Hodgman. Everyone welcome to join the group. Direct FB link here.
***
Friday: Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine, bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.
***
Saturday: Gallery 505 Artist Co Op wraps up their current art offering themed Flora and Fauna. My acquisition, the French Sampler quilt, joins the household collection of heirloom pieces, a richly treasured addition. Don’t miss your chance to take home your own favorite art. Open 1-5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday.
Next theme: Fantasy. Opening Night October 6.
Website here. On Facebook too.
***
Early Alert: Toledo High School’s Coffee House October 6 includes Korean Drum Corp in addition to the open mic and $3 dinner. Details to follow.
Also: October 15 Toledo High School ASB/FCCLA Omelette and AYCE Pancake Breakfast kicks off a Community Garage/Vendor Sale benefitting March of Dimes and FCCLA. Contact Rene’ Ketchum, rene@toledoschools.us or pick up a flyer/app at TMS or THS front counter.
***
Pat says: Toledo Community Library is collecting board games for Middle and High School age students. We are starting a "game day" after school a couple times a month beginning October. More information to come.
On Facebook here or call (360)864-4247.
***
Free! Limit first 3 registered for an exclusive 6-week class designed to guide you toward healthy eating and life choices.
Kim Brossard, Wellness and Life Consultant, is owner of Clear Your Path Now in Toledo. Since 1990, she has coached winning teams in corporate and private practice. Currently she leads Better Bones and Balance, a low-impact exercise course at Toledo’s Senior Center Tuesdays and Thursdays through November 10.
Contact her at (360)880-8804 or email: panglepath@gmail.com.
***
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 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine, bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.
***
Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
