- Saturday Bond Volunteers Report Fantastic Turnout
- Lewis County Seniors Seek Answers At Today’s BOCC Meeting
- City Council Meeting Tonight
- Ballots Due Tuesday
- Local Gardener Presentation At Friendly Neighbors Garden Club Wednesday
“Only one thing is more important than a Bond Rally…”
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Saturday’s callout preempted a planned Walk N’ Knock to encourage voters to get their ballots in by Tuesday’s deadline.
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TES Kid’s Garden generously shared a prolific squash bounty with your humble columnist. Not everyone is, but I’m fond of this Fall veggie.
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Charlie says: Toledo Community Library’s copy of Treknology was checked out before the press release!
You can pick up your own copy of Ethan Siegel’s latest book Wednesday - Saturday at Gallery 505...or get on the list at the library.
Could be a long wait...
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Today: Hey Toledo, can you help me get the word out?
Got this email Sunday morning:
HI Marlea,
I just wanted to give you a heads up. There is going to be a Commissioners meeting at the Court House (Monday) morning at 10 a.m.
(They're) trying to get as many people as possible to attend this meeting. The Lewis County Senior board wants to get answers.
Toledo Senior Center has enjoyed unparalleled support in their community, as evidenced by the on-the-spot extension of funding through Year 2017 by the November 30, 2016 LewCo Commissioners forum that packed the house to overflowing.
Can Toledo (& other Senior Center communities) help pack the room again?
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Tonight: City Council convenes 6 p.m. Monday night at Toledo City Hall. Council meetings held first and third Mondays monthly. Dates may change if scheduled on or near a federal holiday. Visit www.toledowa.us or call (360)864-4564.
Workshops & Special Meetings: Occasionally the council will hold a workshop or special meeting. Dates and times will be announced prior to meetings.
Generally they are held the same night of council meetings.
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Tuesday: Election Day - ballots must be postmarked November 7, or deposited in the free ballot drop box between Toledo Senior Center & Head Start buildings.
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Wednesday: Vision:Toledo shared Common Ground Toledo’s link and invitation:
Linda Bird-Sonne, a member and devoted volunteer of Common Ground Toledo, has an upcoming presentation that the public is invited to attend. For further information please call the phone number on the poster.
She writes: Aloha
This poster...has details regarding the upcoming presentation on Drought Resistant Perennials.
Remember, there will be a spread of delicious food afterwards courtesy of the Friendly Neighbor's Garden Club. They open up one meeting a year with a presentation and food to the public.
P.S.: Please overlook that my hyphenated last name is backwards (on the poster). We know. It's all good!
Mahalo (...thank you)..Linda
Here is some information from the photo to help you get connected to this event:
Friendly Neighbors Garden Club of Chehalis
11 a.m. Wednesday November 8, 2017
Lewis County Fire District 6 headquarters, 2123 Jackson Highway, Chehalis 98532
Info: (360) 748-6189
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Toledo Senior Center’s Mighty Fine Seniors meet 1 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly following lunch to discuss the business side of things. Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewsicountywa.gov or call (360)864-2112 for details.
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Toledo Park Board meets 3 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly at City Hall Council Chambers. Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564 for special accommodations.
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Reservations required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday features broccoli chicken with garlic mashed potatoes, sliced carrots, lime Jello w/ pears and wheat roll. (Closed Friday in observance of Veterans Day.)
Nutrition Lunches 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 for details.
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Gentle Nudge: Toledo Food Bank seeks donations for this year’s Kid’s Shopping Day. Children of Toledo’s Food Bank clients will choose Christmas gifts for their parents or guardians 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. November 18.
Drop off your unwrapped gifts at the Food Bank Friday, November 10 during regular open hours 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Especially sought are items for men, though women’s presents are appreciated too.
Contact City of Toledo or call (360)864-4564 if you would like to make arrangements to donate outside the dates/hours mentioned.
*To the reader who wondered if Toledo Food Bank would be collecting & distributing Holiday Meal certificates redeemable at Toledo Market Fresh IGA this year - your request has been forwarded. Watch this Column for updates.
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Fundraiser: 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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