In today’s column:
- ToledoTel: Warning - Do Not Click To Claim
- Accuweather: Rain Continues
- School District: Middle School Decorates, TES PTO Parents Night Out
- You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: 2 Nuns, $500K & Vegas
- WSDA: Industrial Hemp Research Pilot
- Shout Outs: Chehalis Toy Drive, Santa’s Workshop Thank Supporters
- Not Strictly Toledo: Hazo Hut & Swap Shop, The Chip Guy
- Tonight: Cowlitz Prairie Grange Meeting, Yoga In Toledo!
- Thursday: Toledo Seniors Meet, School Board Convenes, Buckleberry Farms Produce
- Toledo High School Sports: December 2018
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More
Tis the Season.
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Breaking news: - Toledotel warns:
If you get anything on your phone or otherwise that looks like it is from us, with instructions to click to claim your reward, it is not from us! Do not click to claim. It is a scam.
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Accuweather forecast for Toledo: Rain. Possible break Thursday. More rain.
White Pass Ski Area: WP Learning Center now booking private lessons online.
Grab your spot for the holidays now. https://skiwhitepass.com/group-private-instruction
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Toledo School District shared:
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Breaking news: - Toledotel warns:
If you get anything on your phone or otherwise that looks like it is from us, with instructions to click to claim your reward, it is not from us! Do not click to claim. It is a scam.
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Accuweather forecast for Toledo: Rain. Possible break Thursday. More rain.
White Pass Ski Area: WP Learning Center now booking private lessons online.
Grab your spot for the holidays now. https://skiwhitepass.com/group-private-instruction
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Toledo School District shared:
Image credit TES PTO
This program is presented free to schools based on a Pay It Forward principle - whatever money is raised from yo-yo sales goes toward paying for a show at the next school.
For the curious, check out the philosophy behind the performances - a culture of encouragement and support rather than competition. Visit: http://mindsetmission.com/
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TES PTO presents: Polar Express Parents Night Out!
This program is presented free to schools based on a Pay It Forward principle - whatever money is raised from yo-yo sales goes toward paying for a show at the next school.
For the curious, check out the philosophy behind the performances - a culture of encouragement and support rather than competition. Visit: http://mindsetmission.com/
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TES PTO presents: Polar Express Parents Night Out!
Image credit TES PTO
Need to go Christmas shopping? Date night? Shower & nap? Whatever the need, PTO can help! Friday is "Parents Night Out". For $10 per kid, they'll get a fun Polar Express themed night at TES while you get time away!
*Pre-registration required*
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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Two nuns admit embezzling cash for Vegas gambling trips
Two nuns have been accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from a Catholic school to help fund trips to Las Vegas, according to local reports.
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles said the nuns working at St. James Catholic School in Torrance, California, may have taken as much as $500,000 in tuition, fees and donations, reports KABC-TV.
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Residents in a Pennsylvania city filled a growing pothole with a CHRISTMAS TREE
Residents in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, were upset by a growing pothole
The large crater kept growing in the last few weeks with no one fixing it
One resident, Marietta Spak, decided to place an artificial Christmas tree in the center of the hole so drivers would know to drive around it
This inspired residents to take pictures of themselves with the tree
Need to go Christmas shopping? Date night? Shower & nap? Whatever the need, PTO can help! Friday is "Parents Night Out". For $10 per kid, they'll get a fun Polar Express themed night at TES while you get time away!
*Pre-registration required*
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You Can’t Make This Stuff Up: Two nuns admit embezzling cash for Vegas gambling trips
Two nuns have been accused of embezzling thousands of dollars from a Catholic school to help fund trips to Las Vegas, according to local reports.
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles said the nuns working at St. James Catholic School in Torrance, California, may have taken as much as $500,000 in tuition, fees and donations, reports KABC-TV.
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Residents in a Pennsylvania city filled a growing pothole with a CHRISTMAS TREE
Residents in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, were upset by a growing pothole
The large crater kept growing in the last few weeks with no one fixing it
One resident, Marietta Spak, decided to place an artificial Christmas tree in the center of the hole so drivers would know to drive around it
This inspired residents to take pictures of themselves with the tree
Image credit Daily Mail UK
The city has now promised to fix the hole after seeing the Christmas tree online
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WSDA: Industrial Hemp Research Pilot
Page updated/verified: Dec 10, 2018
UPDATE: The IHRP received one-time funding in the supplemental operating budget. We have taken necessary steps to restart program operations and are now accepting and processing applications. We are currently updating the IHRP mapping tool on our website to assist with timely processing times. Applicants can use WSLCB mapping tools [external link] to ensure potential growing areas meet the four-mile minimum from licensed marijuana growers.
Email the IHRP hemp@agr.wa.gov or call (509) 249-6931
Complete information here.
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Bateaux Cellars boasted:
The city has now promised to fix the hole after seeing the Christmas tree online
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WSDA: Industrial Hemp Research Pilot
Page updated/verified: Dec 10, 2018
UPDATE: The IHRP received one-time funding in the supplemental operating budget. We have taken necessary steps to restart program operations and are now accepting and processing applications. We are currently updating the IHRP mapping tool on our website to assist with timely processing times. Applicants can use WSLCB mapping tools [external link] to ensure potential growing areas meet the four-mile minimum from licensed marijuana growers.
Email the IHRP hemp@agr.wa.gov or call (509) 249-6931
Complete information here.
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Bateaux Cellars boasted:
Image credit Bateaux Cellars
Seating for 26 for an office holiday party at the winery. Sorry, no photos or videos of the evening ending karaoke session!
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Farmers Insurance- Cyndi Philbrook Agency says: Final Day!
Seating for 26 for an office holiday party at the winery. Sorry, no photos or videos of the evening ending karaoke session!
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Farmers Insurance- Cyndi Philbrook Agency says: Final Day!
Thank you to everyone who donated to the toy drive! Thank you Chehalis Valley Realty for distribution of the toys. Were making a difference in a child's Christmas!
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Morgan Arts Centre toasted Santa’s Workshop partiers:
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Morgan Arts Centre toasted Santa’s Workshop partiers:
Image credits Di Morgan
Thank you everyone who came to our Santa’s Workshop on Sunday. We all had a great time, the kids made tons of crafty gifts and Santa even stopped in to check out our progress and read us a story.
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Not Strictly Toledo: Lewis County Solid Waste Utility
Hazo Hut and the Swap Shack at the Central Transfer Station in Centralia are open today until 4 p.m. to accept your leftover or unwanted household hazardous waste and burned out fluorescent lights. The Swap Shack is the place you can pick up good re-usable paint or cleaning products. Both facilities are open every Wednesday and the first and third Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Reminder: Construction continues on the tipping floor resurfacing project at the transfer station in Centralia. The tipping floor is the place where you drive up to and "tip" your garbage onto the floor. Front-end loaders then push the garbage into large containers for transfer to a large regional landfill in Oregon.
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Not Strictly Toledo2: The Chip Guy
Lewis County’s premier gleaning resource, reducing waste while distributing surplus produce, soft drinks, bread - and chips. There’s no telling what finds you’ll net. Drop your donation in the big jar to help cover fuel & expenses, bring your own bags & recycle your extras, and score seasonal & year-round favorites.
Read the FAQ page, check to see if a distro is scheduled, and head over to the warehouse.
Richard The Chip Guy says: Be kind to the volunteers, listen to the traffic guy, don’t show up early and don’t park at the neighboring homes across the street. Share.
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Today:
Toledo Community Library open Wednesday til 6 PM, Thursday & Saturday til 5 PM.
Fresh-brewed hot drinks & snacks, new titles on sale racks, current print media, and more.
Did you know? Your Timberland Regional Library membership grants you access to Kanopy, on-demand streaming video platform of classic cinema, indie film and top documentaries for students, educators & library patrons. Direct TRL link here.
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Art Gallery 505: Gifts Under $100
Thank you everyone who came to our Santa’s Workshop on Sunday. We all had a great time, the kids made tons of crafty gifts and Santa even stopped in to check out our progress and read us a story.
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Not Strictly Toledo: Lewis County Solid Waste Utility
Hazo Hut and the Swap Shack at the Central Transfer Station in Centralia are open today until 4 p.m. to accept your leftover or unwanted household hazardous waste and burned out fluorescent lights. The Swap Shack is the place you can pick up good re-usable paint or cleaning products. Both facilities are open every Wednesday and the first and third Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Reminder: Construction continues on the tipping floor resurfacing project at the transfer station in Centralia. The tipping floor is the place where you drive up to and "tip" your garbage onto the floor. Front-end loaders then push the garbage into large containers for transfer to a large regional landfill in Oregon.
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Not Strictly Toledo2: The Chip Guy
Lewis County’s premier gleaning resource, reducing waste while distributing surplus produce, soft drinks, bread - and chips. There’s no telling what finds you’ll net. Drop your donation in the big jar to help cover fuel & expenses, bring your own bags & recycle your extras, and score seasonal & year-round favorites.
Read the FAQ page, check to see if a distro is scheduled, and head over to the warehouse.
Richard The Chip Guy says: Be kind to the volunteers, listen to the traffic guy, don’t show up early and don’t park at the neighboring homes across the street. Share.
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Today:
Toledo Community Library open Wednesday til 6 PM, Thursday & Saturday til 5 PM.
Fresh-brewed hot drinks & snacks, new titles on sale racks, current print media, and more.
Did you know? Your Timberland Regional Library membership grants you access to Kanopy, on-demand streaming video platform of classic cinema, indie film and top documentaries for students, educators & library patrons. Direct TRL link here.
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Art Gallery 505: Gifts Under $100
2 - 6 p.m.Wednesday - Saturday
Noon - 4 p.m. Sundays
Through December 23, 2018
Also on Facebook.
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Today:
Toledo Senior Center Monthly Biz Meeting
Toledo Park Board Meeting - cancelled*
*Park Board Vacancy - Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com for details.
Toledo Parks are growing & expanding!
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Tonight: Cowlitz Prairie Grange Meeting
Cowlitz Prairie Grange 6:30 p.m. meeting is a potluck second Wednesdays, cake-and-ice-cream affair fourth Wednesdays. Grange Hall at 5180 Jackson Highway. Contact Lewis Rohrig (360)864-2744 OR Tom Boone (360)266-7055
Also Tonight: Yoga in Toledo 6 PM @ Camp Singing Wind
Noon - 4 p.m. Sundays
Through December 23, 2018
Also on Facebook.
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Today:
Toledo Senior Center Monthly Biz Meeting
Toledo Park Board Meeting - cancelled*
*Park Board Vacancy - Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com for details.
Toledo Parks are growing & expanding!
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Tonight: Cowlitz Prairie Grange Meeting
Cowlitz Prairie Grange 6:30 p.m. meeting is a potluck second Wednesdays, cake-and-ice-cream affair fourth Wednesdays. Grange Hall at 5180 Jackson Highway. Contact Lewis Rohrig (360)864-2744 OR Tom Boone (360)266-7055
Also Tonight: Yoga in Toledo 6 PM @ Camp Singing Wind
Join us for our weekly Yoga class in the lodge at Camp Singing Wind! This is a gentle class, suitable for all levels. Everyone is welcome!
Bring your mat and a water bottle. Suggested donation of $5 - $10 at the door. If this is your first class with us please arrive about 10 minutes early.
See you on Wednesday!
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Thursday:
Lewis County Food Hub - Toledo shared:
Bring your mat and a water bottle. Suggested donation of $5 - $10 at the door. If this is your first class with us please arrive about 10 minutes early.
See you on Wednesday!
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Thursday:
Lewis County Food Hub - Toledo shared:
Image credit Buckleberry Farms
Buckleberry Farm: We have baby Bok Choi, Mesclun mix, Arugula, Mizspoona, Lettuce, Potatoes, Mustard, Kale, eggs, squash, and carrots. Our carrots are still in the ground, and having been through several frosts, they are amazingly sweet!
We deliver every week to Chehalis and Toledo.
This week’s list:
Carrots $4/bunch
Mustard or Kale $3/bunch
Mizspoona, Arugula, or Mesclun mix $3.50/4 oz bag
Lettuce-romaine, looseleaf, or butter $3.50/3 small heads
Potatoes-AmaRosa or French Fingerling $3.50/lb
Baby Bok Choi $3/lb
Butternut squash $1.50/lb
And eggs $5/dozen
Deborah Collins delivers fresh local produce to Toledo Thursdays at Toledo Thursday Market location. PM her to place your order.
Also Thursday:
THS Knowledge Bowl 6 PM @ Toledo First Baptist
School Board Meeting 7 PM @ Toledo Middle School
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Toledo High School Sports: December 2018
BOYS BASKETBALL
December 13th @ Napavine 5:45/7:00
December 15th vs. Rainier 5:45/7:00
December 17th JV vs. Columbia Adventist 6:15
December 18th @ Wahkiakum 5:45/7:00
December 19th C @ Winlock 5:45 JV vs Woodland 6:30
December 21st @ Ilwaco 4:45/6:00
December 28&29 Central Washington Tournament
GIRLS BASKETBALL
December 12th vs. Mossyrock 5:45/7:00
December 14th @ Napavine 5:45/7:00
December 17th JV vs. Columbia Adventist 7:30
December 19th JV vs. Woodland 5:00 Varsity @ Winlock 7:00
December 21st @ Ilwaco 4:45/6:00
December 28 & 29 Central Washington Tournament
BOYS WRESTLING
December 15th @ Tumwater Tournament 7:00/9:00 am
December 22nd @ Black Hills 9:00 am
December 28 & 29 Pac Coast Tournament @ Mountain View High School
GIRLS WRESTLING
December 15th @ Castle Rock Invite 8:00/10:00
December 19th @ Tenino Round Robin 1:00/3:00
December 22nd @ Hoquiam Tournament 8:00/10:00
!!!! GO INDIANS !!!!
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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NEW!! December 24: Toledo New Life Candlelight Christmas Eve Celebration
Buckleberry Farm: We have baby Bok Choi, Mesclun mix, Arugula, Mizspoona, Lettuce, Potatoes, Mustard, Kale, eggs, squash, and carrots. Our carrots are still in the ground, and having been through several frosts, they are amazingly sweet!
We deliver every week to Chehalis and Toledo.
This week’s list:
Carrots $4/bunch
Mustard or Kale $3/bunch
Mizspoona, Arugula, or Mesclun mix $3.50/4 oz bag
Lettuce-romaine, looseleaf, or butter $3.50/3 small heads
Potatoes-AmaRosa or French Fingerling $3.50/lb
Baby Bok Choi $3/lb
Butternut squash $1.50/lb
And eggs $5/dozen
Deborah Collins delivers fresh local produce to Toledo Thursdays at Toledo Thursday Market location. PM her to place your order.
Also Thursday:
THS Knowledge Bowl 6 PM @ Toledo First Baptist
School Board Meeting 7 PM @ Toledo Middle School
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Toledo High School Sports: December 2018
BOYS BASKETBALL
December 13th @ Napavine 5:45/7:00
December 15th vs. Rainier 5:45/7:00
December 17th JV vs. Columbia Adventist 6:15
December 18th @ Wahkiakum 5:45/7:00
December 19th C @ Winlock 5:45 JV vs Woodland 6:30
December 21st @ Ilwaco 4:45/6:00
December 28&29 Central Washington Tournament
GIRLS BASKETBALL
December 12th vs. Mossyrock 5:45/7:00
December 14th @ Napavine 5:45/7:00
December 17th JV vs. Columbia Adventist 7:30
December 19th JV vs. Woodland 5:00 Varsity @ Winlock 7:00
December 21st @ Ilwaco 4:45/6:00
December 28 & 29 Central Washington Tournament
BOYS WRESTLING
December 15th @ Tumwater Tournament 7:00/9:00 am
December 22nd @ Black Hills 9:00 am
December 28 & 29 Pac Coast Tournament @ Mountain View High School
GIRLS WRESTLING
December 15th @ Castle Rock Invite 8:00/10:00
December 19th @ Tenino Round Robin 1:00/3:00
December 22nd @ Hoquiam Tournament 8:00/10:00
!!!! GO INDIANS !!!!
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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NEW!! December 24: Toledo New Life Candlelight Christmas Eve Celebration
December 15: Cowlitz Prairie Grange 3rd Saturday Breakfast
Deadline December 19: Letter to Santa Contest
Childs name & phone number must be written on the letter. Drop them off inside library. Top 3 letters (based on creativity) will be rewarded First, Second,Third prizes!!
December 23-January 7: Chimis Mexican Restaurant Closed For Remodeling
Fundraiser for Visiting Hooves by Victoria Leona Smith ($623 of $1,000 raised)
Update Monday: Topaz has recovered from her dental work and will be pain free for another 6 months. Elsa is not eating any hard food like rabbit pellets and needs dental care right away. Luna will need her teeth worked on in January. All told, about $1000. per year. These 3 bunnies bring joy to so many people; they deserve only the best care.
January 1: New Years Day Arctic Polar Bear Paddle @ Silver Lake
January 12: Vision:Toledo High School seeks community-wide input 6PM @ THS
January 30: Library Page Turners Meets January 30 (NO December group)
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Winterfest In Toledo 2018
December 13: Interfaith Christmas Program 1 pm
Presbyterian Church (360)864-2479 Call Sandy B. for details (360)864-2601
December 14: Middle School Holiday Dance Mixer (FCCLA) 3:30 - 5 pm
Toledo Middle School (360)864-2395
December 14: Parent's Night Out (Take a Kid Break) Time:TBA
Toledo Elementary School Contact: TESPTO@outlook.com
December 19: Holiday Cheesecakes (call 864-2602 for details) 6:30 pm
Camp Singing Wind (360)864-2476
December 22: Feliz Navidad Dinner 7 - 10 pm
Chimi’s Mexican Restaurant (360)864-8882
December 24: Christmas Mass and Caroling 5 pm & Midnight
St. Francis Mission (360)864-4126
December 24: Candlelight Services 6 & 7:30 pm
Toledo Baptist Church (360)864-2550
December 27-31: Fireworks Sales (Toledo Lions Club)
Toledo Market Fresh parking lot
December 31: New Years Eve Special Buffet (Bonanza BBQ) 3 - 9 pm
Toledo Event Center (360)864-2277
December 31: New Years Eve Dinner 5 pm - 12:30 am
Donna's Place (360)864-2700
December 31: Giant Cheese Ball Drop at Midnight (vision:Toledo) 11:30 pm
Toledo Waterfront
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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/
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Check out US Tsunami Warnings at NOAA/Weather.
Air Quality Forecast at https://airquality.weather.gov
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December 23-January 7: Chimis Mexican Restaurant Closed For Remodeling
Fundraiser for Visiting Hooves by Victoria Leona Smith ($623 of $1,000 raised)
Update Monday: Topaz has recovered from her dental work and will be pain free for another 6 months. Elsa is not eating any hard food like rabbit pellets and needs dental care right away. Luna will need her teeth worked on in January. All told, about $1000. per year. These 3 bunnies bring joy to so many people; they deserve only the best care.
January 1: New Years Day Arctic Polar Bear Paddle @ Silver Lake
January 12: Vision:Toledo High School seeks community-wide input 6PM @ THS
January 30: Library Page Turners Meets January 30 (NO December group)
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Winterfest In Toledo 2018
December 13: Interfaith Christmas Program 1 pm
Presbyterian Church (360)864-2479 Call Sandy B. for details (360)864-2601
December 14: Middle School Holiday Dance Mixer (FCCLA) 3:30 - 5 pm
Toledo Middle School (360)864-2395
December 14: Parent's Night Out (Take a Kid Break) Time:TBA
Toledo Elementary School Contact: TESPTO@outlook.com
December 19: Holiday Cheesecakes (call 864-2602 for details) 6:30 pm
Camp Singing Wind (360)864-2476
December 22: Feliz Navidad Dinner 7 - 10 pm
Chimi’s Mexican Restaurant (360)864-8882
December 24: Christmas Mass and Caroling 5 pm & Midnight
St. Francis Mission (360)864-4126
December 24: Candlelight Services 6 & 7:30 pm
Toledo Baptist Church (360)864-2550
December 27-31: Fireworks Sales (Toledo Lions Club)
Toledo Market Fresh parking lot
December 31: New Years Eve Special Buffet (Bonanza BBQ) 3 - 9 pm
Toledo Event Center (360)864-2277
December 31: New Years Eve Dinner 5 pm - 12:30 am
Donna's Place (360)864-2700
December 31: Giant Cheese Ball Drop at Midnight (vision:Toledo) 11:30 pm
Toledo Waterfront
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Toledo Builds a High School
Information regarding the building of a new high school in Toledo, WA beginning in November, 2018. Regular updates.
https://chris-rust.blogspot.com/
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Check out Latest Earthquakes at USGS.
Check out US Tsunami Warnings at NOAA/Weather.
Air Quality Forecast at https://airquality.weather.gov
Visualize wildfire smoke with NASAWorldview - https://go.nasa.gov/2T7olog
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