In today’s column:
- FCCLA Dine In Night at Toledo High School December 1
- 20 Years Later: A Thanksgiving Story begins...
- Tech Report
From Toledo High School’s Family Career & Community Leaders of America:
Toledo Community:
The Toledo High School FCCLA appreciates your service to our community through your support of fundraisers and attendance at community service events. In the past you have supported FCCLA on their way to National Leadership Meeting and competition. FCCLA is a student led organization with its focus on the family. We would like to invite you to celebrate with our FCCLA family, Family & Consumer Science Day with a “Dine In” dinner at Toledo High School o December 1st starting at 6:00 p.m. Our FCCLA members and Toledo School District hope that you will attend this special event honoring family and community. (This event is free.)
Sincerely,
Davinagrace Ramon
FCCLA Washington State Secretary
For details contact Rene’ Ketchum, FCCLA Advisor, at rene@toledoschools.us.
***
This next Thanksgiving story begins more than 20 years ago with seven Mason jars of green beans, and ending magically as so many Toledo tales do, a lesson in the power of Faith...
But I promised I wouldn’t fill in the details before my source gets permission to reveal names.
***
Heads up: Common Ground Garden Community is rallying for the holidays! Watch for signs around town. On Facebook.
***
Tech Tuesday:
Did you know? According to online backup service Backblaze, about 80% of “consumer grade” hard drives last longer than four years, the limit of their research so far. That means you have a one-in-five chance yours will one of those others.
So quick, back up your data and swap out that outdated model for a shiny new Solid State Drive (SSD). I know just the guy to do that for you...
A Grey Area Computer Repair is on Facebook here.
***
Alternative transport was one of the topics at last week’s Cool & Connected workshop and Open House, and with Toledo’s Walking Map, historical trails and September’s First Annual Walk in the Park, Elos Skateboards perfect backpack-sized Last Mile mode of transport seemed a natural. *Note: They’ve already surpassed their Kickstarter original goal, limited production setting March earliest delivery date, $129.
***
If the Elos is too, um, pedestrian for you, take it up a notch: the Noordung Angel Limited* Urban Electric Bike will be available to only 15 visionaries for $8,700 USD. Act fast.
***
Finally, Faraday has moved from January’s concept car to a “surprisingly practical” electric car to compete with Tesla. Or you could just wait for an affordable Chevy Bolt, now being produced in Michigan for around $36,000-$40,000. Remember when cars were built in Michigan?
***
Remind me: were downtown electric charging stations discussed at last week’s Cool & Connected workshop for Toledo’s 15-year vision?
***
Want! Lytro Illium 3-D camera might improve my out-of-focus pics, 3 days left to save 76% off the MSR price from Deals/Geeky-Gadgets.
Too much? Check out their freebies including 4-hour chef audiobook, Mighty Mac app bundle, All-About-Android coding bundle, photography course and for all Toledo’s incubating makers, free logo design. Giveaways, too - enter to win.
You’re welcome.
***
TechCrunch reports on the hugely versatile musical Instrument1 from Artiphon. Really, words cannot do it justice. Check out the Vimeo. Then mail your letter to Santa.
***
From wikiHow.com, and just in time for the Turkey Day Game: How to Connect a Flat Screen TV to a Laptop outlines 4 methods from mere pennies to more, using newer tech or older.
***
Game on! ToledoTel customers can pick up Bingo cards at the office, game begins December 1 for 10 prizes including an Amazon Tap. Details on Facebook.
***
Today: Lewis County Interlocal (Medic One) Board Meeting 7 p.m. third Tuesdays monthly at Toledo Main Fire Department. Open to the public.
***
Also today: Toledo School District monthly Board of Directors meets 7 p.m. at Toledo Elementary School.*
There will be a tour of the facility. Public invited to attend.
Details on Toledo School District website and Facebook page.
*TSD Board of Directors meets 7 p.m. third Thursdays monthly at Toledo Middle School unless otherwise noted.
***
Toledo Lioness Club says: Wednesday is our monthly club meeting, 6:30 at Rachel Phillipps house for our Thanksgiving dinner. We welcome any new potential new members to attend.
Lioness Club meets third Wednesdays monthly at the library (unless otherwise noted). Discover the benefits of membership. On Facebook here.
***
New feature coming in The Other Toledo on Thursday. Stay tuned...
***
Thursday: Citizens for Great Toledo Schools meets 6 p.m. at Toledo Community Library to discuss progress and goals for February 2017 Toledo School Bond Measure. High School tours available upon request.
Email Carlie Laingham, ryancarlie@aol.com. On Facebook.
***
Friday: Toledo Lions Club hosts their popular Turkey Bingo Night at Toledo High School. Last year 75 families won a frozen turkey the week before Thanksgiving, just one more way Lions make a difference in their community. On Facebook.
***
Saturday: Reserve now for Toledo Senior Center’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Doors open 4 p.m., dinner 5 p.m. Entertainment provided by Nehemiah Brown. Door Prizes too. $8. Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewiscountywa.gov or (360)864-2112.
***
Sunday: Michelle Quinn says - November 20 marks Toledo New Life Assembly’s 6th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal give-away 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. noon. These meals will be ready to cook and include a FREE Turkey, bag of potatoes, dressing, gravy mix, vegetable, rolls and a pie. First come, first served to the first 50 families. It will be a festive time for all. Hot chocolate and coffee will be served along with goodies and cookies for the kids with Christmas music! Toledo New Life is located at 420 Silver Street, Toledo. (360)864-4366.
***
Sunday Camp Singing Wind invites the community to join them for a family Concert Fundraiser. Details on Facebook.
***
Toledo Food Bank schedule November & December 2016:
Monday November 21
Friday December 9
Monday December 21
Toledo Food Bank is behind City Hall, open 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on dates listed above.
***
Monday: Toledo Historical Society meets 4 p.m. at Toledo Community Library.
*Note: This will be the final meeting for 2016. Toledo Historical Society is on Facebook.
***
Also Monday: Toledo City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the 2017 Budget during its regularly scheduled meeting 6 p.m. November 21. Copies of the budget may be obtained from the city office during business hours after November 18.
***
Next Tuesday November 22: Vision:Toledo Arts, Rec and Events meets 6:30 p.m. at Morgan Arts Centre (the MAC). No meeting in December. Vision:Toledo is on Facebook.
***
Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Everyday Heroes: Envisioned as a local September 11 observation recognizing lesser-known acts of kindness and heroism. Send your nominations to toledo.columnist@gmail.com.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
Toledo Community:
The Toledo High School FCCLA appreciates your service to our community through your support of fundraisers and attendance at community service events. In the past you have supported FCCLA on their way to National Leadership Meeting and competition. FCCLA is a student led organization with its focus on the family. We would like to invite you to celebrate with our FCCLA family, Family & Consumer Science Day with a “Dine In” dinner at Toledo High School o December 1st starting at 6:00 p.m. Our FCCLA members and Toledo School District hope that you will attend this special event honoring family and community. (This event is free.)
Sincerely,
Davinagrace Ramon
FCCLA Washington State Secretary
For details contact Rene’ Ketchum, FCCLA Advisor, at rene@toledoschools.us.
***
This next Thanksgiving story begins more than 20 years ago with seven Mason jars of green beans, and ending magically as so many Toledo tales do, a lesson in the power of Faith...
But I promised I wouldn’t fill in the details before my source gets permission to reveal names.
***
Heads up: Common Ground Garden Community is rallying for the holidays! Watch for signs around town. On Facebook.
***
Tech Tuesday:
Did you know? According to online backup service Backblaze, about 80% of “consumer grade” hard drives last longer than four years, the limit of their research so far. That means you have a one-in-five chance yours will one of those others.
So quick, back up your data and swap out that outdated model for a shiny new Solid State Drive (SSD). I know just the guy to do that for you...
A Grey Area Computer Repair is on Facebook here.
***
Alternative transport was one of the topics at last week’s Cool & Connected workshop and Open House, and with Toledo’s Walking Map, historical trails and September’s First Annual Walk in the Park, Elos Skateboards perfect backpack-sized Last Mile mode of transport seemed a natural. *Note: They’ve already surpassed their Kickstarter original goal, limited production setting March earliest delivery date, $129.
***
If the Elos is too, um, pedestrian for you, take it up a notch: the Noordung Angel Limited* Urban Electric Bike will be available to only 15 visionaries for $8,700 USD. Act fast.
***
Finally, Faraday has moved from January’s concept car to a “surprisingly practical” electric car to compete with Tesla. Or you could just wait for an affordable Chevy Bolt, now being produced in Michigan for around $36,000-$40,000. Remember when cars were built in Michigan?
***
Remind me: were downtown electric charging stations discussed at last week’s Cool & Connected workshop for Toledo’s 15-year vision?
***
Want! Lytro Illium 3-D camera might improve my out-of-focus pics, 3 days left to save 76% off the MSR price from Deals/Geeky-Gadgets.
Too much? Check out their freebies including 4-hour chef audiobook, Mighty Mac app bundle, All-About-Android coding bundle, photography course and for all Toledo’s incubating makers, free logo design. Giveaways, too - enter to win.
You’re welcome.
***
TechCrunch reports on the hugely versatile musical Instrument1 from Artiphon. Really, words cannot do it justice. Check out the Vimeo. Then mail your letter to Santa.
***
From wikiHow.com, and just in time for the Turkey Day Game: How to Connect a Flat Screen TV to a Laptop outlines 4 methods from mere pennies to more, using newer tech or older.
***
Game on! ToledoTel customers can pick up Bingo cards at the office, game begins December 1 for 10 prizes including an Amazon Tap. Details on Facebook.
***
Today: Lewis County Interlocal (Medic One) Board Meeting 7 p.m. third Tuesdays monthly at Toledo Main Fire Department. Open to the public.
***
Also today: Toledo School District monthly Board of Directors meets 7 p.m. at Toledo Elementary School.*
There will be a tour of the facility. Public invited to attend.
Details on Toledo School District website and Facebook page.
*TSD Board of Directors meets 7 p.m. third Thursdays monthly at Toledo Middle School unless otherwise noted.
***
Toledo Lioness Club says: Wednesday is our monthly club meeting, 6:30 at Rachel Phillipps house for our Thanksgiving dinner. We welcome any new potential new members to attend.
Lioness Club meets third Wednesdays monthly at the library (unless otherwise noted). Discover the benefits of membership. On Facebook here.
***
New feature coming in The Other Toledo on Thursday. Stay tuned...
***
Thursday: Citizens for Great Toledo Schools meets 6 p.m. at Toledo Community Library to discuss progress and goals for February 2017 Toledo School Bond Measure. High School tours available upon request.
Email Carlie Laingham, ryancarlie@aol.com. On Facebook.
***
Friday: Toledo Lions Club hosts their popular Turkey Bingo Night at Toledo High School. Last year 75 families won a frozen turkey the week before Thanksgiving, just one more way Lions make a difference in their community. On Facebook.
***
Saturday: Reserve now for Toledo Senior Center’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Doors open 4 p.m., dinner 5 p.m. Entertainment provided by Nehemiah Brown. Door Prizes too. $8. Contact Diana, diana.haug@lewiscountywa.gov or (360)864-2112.
***
Sunday: Michelle Quinn says - November 20 marks Toledo New Life Assembly’s 6th Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal give-away 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. noon. These meals will be ready to cook and include a FREE Turkey, bag of potatoes, dressing, gravy mix, vegetable, rolls and a pie. First come, first served to the first 50 families. It will be a festive time for all. Hot chocolate and coffee will be served along with goodies and cookies for the kids with Christmas music! Toledo New Life is located at 420 Silver Street, Toledo. (360)864-4366.
***
Sunday Camp Singing Wind invites the community to join them for a family Concert Fundraiser. Details on Facebook.
***
Toledo Food Bank schedule November & December 2016:
Monday November 21
Friday December 9
Monday December 21
Toledo Food Bank is behind City Hall, open 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on dates listed above.
***
Monday: Toledo Historical Society meets 4 p.m. at Toledo Community Library.
*Note: This will be the final meeting for 2016. Toledo Historical Society is on Facebook.
***
Also Monday: Toledo City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on the 2017 Budget during its regularly scheduled meeting 6 p.m. November 21. Copies of the budget may be obtained from the city office during business hours after November 18.
***
Next Tuesday November 22: Vision:Toledo Arts, Rec and Events meets 6:30 p.m. at Morgan Arts Centre (the MAC). No meeting in December. Vision:Toledo is on Facebook.
***
Photos from TOT archives unless otherwise noted.
Everyday Heroes: Envisioned as a local September 11 observation recognizing lesser-known acts of kindness and heroism. Send your nominations to toledo.columnist@gmail.com.
Email your news, reviews and events to: toledo.columnist@gmail.com
