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Sandy Crowell’s presentation Wednesday night at the Toledo Community Library on her book “A Land Called Lewis” attracted historians and bibliophiles from near and far. Did you know Lewis County was once a vast area extending North into present-day British Columbia? Check out this historic journey from mid-1800’s to present, available from Timberland Regional Library or pick up a hardcover edition on Amazon here to install next to your own copy of The Toledo Story.
Toledo Community Library is on Facebook.
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This just in: Congrats to Jeff Davis of Toledo Middle School, and Ericka Arnold of Toledo Elementary School, Farmers Insurance Teacher(s) of the Month! Visit Toledo School District Facebook page here and give them a fist bump when you see them.
And while you’re there, check out TMS’s great hillside erosion control project, and especially Toledo Elementary School’s highly-coveted Washington State award.
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Such great photos of Tuesday’s Oregon Trail Marker Ceremony on v:T’s Facebook page and Toledo Historical Society’s FB page as well...
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It’s not too early! Toledo’s Veterans Parade slated for November 12. Sign up now for the Lioness Club Chili Cook Off and guarantee your own place in history. Details on Facebook.
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Genealogy assistance available at Toledo Library alternate Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Today: Adult Page Turners meets 1:30 p.m.at the library to discuss "Bettyville" by George Hodgman. Everyone welcome to join the group. Meets last Thursdays monthly. Direct FB link here. Contact Harriet Whisler for details at (360)at 864-2484.
Don’t forget after-school Game Day for Middle and High School students starts October 12. Details on Facebook.
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Instructor Kim Broussard says: Filled! Congrats to those signed up for a 6-week course on learning healthy eating and life choices. Better Bones and Balance exercise class currently in session Tuesdays and Thursdays at Toledo Senior Center are NOT limited to the 60+ crowd. Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewiscountywa.gov of call (360)864-2112.
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Weekend Report: Steamboat Alley mural painting will continue 10 a.m. this Sunday (10.01.2016). All are invited to help paint. Contact Jamie Cummings, jamie.cummings.toledo@gmail.com.
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Early Alert: November 10 a workshop is scheduled with a BIG Community Meeting at the Morgan Arts Centre (MAC) to cover details of Toledo’s Cool & Connected direct technical assistance from the Rural Utilities Service to develop strategies and a plan for using ToledoTel's broadband network to support business and tourism in downtown Toledo. Mark your calendars.
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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.
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Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
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