- Schools on 2-Hour ACT Late Start
- Winter Weather Preparedness
- Farmers Sparkle Nominations Open
- Common Ground Toledo Meets Tonight
- Bond Rally Thursday
- Fundraisers: Last Day - THS Leadership Online Campaign
Toledo Schools on 2-hour ACT Late Start schedule today.
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Lewis County Sheriff’s Office wants to help you get prepared for winter’s unpredictable weather. Okay, so maybe NOT so unpredictable:
Here’s an emergency preparedness planning exercise from our agency partners from Lewis County Department of Emergency Management.
Good for another 4 days, this link to an Emergency Multi-Function Radio & Flashlight for $18.99 - nearly 80% off.
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Bonanza BBQ & Catering posted: The new Event Center is almost ready for events. The outside area for the smokers is final project. We are taking orders for Thanksgiving Turkeys and hams now. Book your holiday event any time too. Also booking 2018 dates now.
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Peggy Allen from Farmers Insurance says: Hi, I am trying to let everyone know about something we are doing this year called the Sparkle Award. This month’s recipient for the Sparkle Award is Mrs. Stead, from Toledo Middle School.
Anyone can vote, and we encourage everyone to nominate someone who sparkles. Thanks.
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Today: Toledo Community Library open til 7 p.m. Wednesday, 5 p.m. Thursday & Saturday. Next Adult Page Turners: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday November 29. This month’s selection:
Order from Timberland Regional Library kiosk in lobby, or online with your TRL library card. Available in print (including large print), ebook format, audio MP3 and CD.
Mark your calendars: TCL will host one of their fabled Book & Bake events December 2 during Winterfest.
Tell Charlie I sent you.
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Toledo Youth Football cookie fundraiser delivers your orders 3 - 3:30 p.m. today at Toledo High School baseball fields. See Alicia for your pick-up.
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Common Ground Toledo meets 7 p.m. at 155 Schoolhouse Lane.
AGENDA for Wednesday, November 1, 2017:
Old Business
a. Planters and gardens reports -- All
b. Spring Plant For Adoption Event -- All
c. Honor Garden expansion -- Gary Whiteside
d. Cedar facades for planters -- Gary Whiteside
New Business
a. Planting new bulbs. -- All
b. WinterFest decorations for planters -- Ronda
Sandoval
Other Business
a. Planters and gardens - health and appearance
--Gary Whiteside
Members and interested gardening-types welcomed. Refreshments provided.
Common Ground Toledo a division of Vision:Toledo focuses on the common areas in town: Planning, planting & caring for a greener & more colorful community.
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Thursday: Gallery 505 Opening Night. November Theme: SPACE. Special Event - you won’t want to miss this one!
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Last week Citizens For Great Toledo Schools wrote: Thank you to everyone that came out to help support the Bond! Next rally is (this) Thursday after school!
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Fundraisers:
This week: Toledo High School ASB Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday November 4. Watch for details.
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Toledo’s world-class celeb Paolo Suculima De La Concha Zindel posted this appeal to supporters and the community: Thinking of my dear friends Jessa Campbell and Kay Montano-valde May you be held during these times. If you have been touched by the lives of Jessica and Kaleb, you know how special they are. I have been blessed by their presence and love and multiple gifts. At the moment Their Grandmother Lola has passed and they need our support! Please consider gifting them some of what we can put together and more! They have certainly gifted me already so much. LETS HELP THEM FEEL THE LOVE RIGHT NOW when they need it the most. I LOVE YOU JESS KALEB AND CEDAR! Whatever you can give helps even 5 bucks to 500 ! It all adds up! https://www.gofundme.com/costs-for-funeral-for-lola because we love you!!!!
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Last day:
The Toledo High School Leadership Class is putting on this fundraiser in hopes to help out Logan!
Logan is a Class of 2018 student who learned last Spring he had a rare genetic heart disorder, and with persistence and prayers has responded favorably to treatment, though he will need surgery. More details on Facebook.
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