- Review: Camp Read S’more Reading Night At Elementary School A Success
- School District News: Julie McDonald Commentary On Bond Issue
- Spanish Language Classes Offered Locally
- Permaculture Society: Visiting Lakota Artist Offers Traditional Skills Instruction
- Today: Red Cross Blood Drive, THS Band Dinner & Bingo, MAP Summer Program Meeting
- Weekend Outlook: Gallery 505 Wraps Up Wood Is Good, Wall Of Honor Brick Deadline
- Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Forms, Fun & More
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Toledo School District reported: Amazing Camp Read S’more (last night).
Lots of family fun and everyone gets a book to keep! Thanks Toledo PTO!
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Comment from School Board member Brad Dykstra in The Chronicle’s article Yes Vote For Next Toledo Bond Is A No-Brainer by Julie Mcdonald:
We have the opportunity to build a NEW high school with a Distressed Schools Grant from the state and state construction assistance if we are willing to pass at $7 million bond and tax ourselves $0.99/ 1000. A friend of mine handed $7 to a preschooler and then showed her $25. She asked the preschooler, "Would you give me your $7 if I gave you my $25? The preschooler made the trade. Will we?
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Andrea Jones posted:
Is anyone else local interested in beginning Spanish language lessons? Kids and/or adults? I have heard a few express interest (and would personally be interested as well). I have someone willing and available to teach a class once or twice a week beginning in May, even throughout the summer! Looking to get a group of 6-8 so we have others to practice with, to keep the cost down, and also make it worth her time and energy. Message me!
Update: For those interested - please post your preferred days/times - thanks!
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Toledo Community Library shared: NEXT ADULT PAGE TURNERS …
Adult Page Turners meet 1:30 PM last Wednesday monthly to discuss selected books, and choose next read.
Details at new website: http://www.toledocommunitylibrary.org/
*Thanks to Charlie, the heart & soul of Toledo Community Library, for faithfully keeping me up to date. You rock.
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Billie Washington via Lewis County Permaculture Society writes: My cousin will be visiting the farm periodically this spring and summer, he is a full blooded Lakota from Cheyenne River Sioux, Eagle Butte, SD.
He is an artist. I’ve told him about our community and he is offering to teach some skills when he is here. Smoke tanning, pouches for knives, Tobacco pouches, foraging pouches, almost anything you can think of. The process would be very traditional. Would anyone have interest in this? His wife is a Navajo healer. Let me know. Thank you.
Contact Billie through post link.
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Today: Toledo Presbyterian Church hosts their Red Cross Blood Drive 12:30 - 5:30 PM today, and every 2 months following as long as enough donors get on board. Thanks to all who have already booked in advance! Contact Kathy Hill, 360-219-7756 for more info.
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Deadline today - Toledo Middle School shared:
Our Toledo Pride class is sponsoring a sock drive! All socks will be donated to Lewis County United Way. Through March 30.
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Deadline today: vision:Toledo posted Scholarship Association in Toledo Receives Major Gift of $50,000. Details in The Chronicle article at link above.
For more information, visit https://toledocommunityscholarship.wordpress.com/.
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Tonight: THS Band Fundraiser - Dinner 5 PM, Bingo 6 PM
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Also tonight - Andrea Jones posted: MAP enrichment programs is looking for summer outdoor adventure day-camp volunteers and class instructors. If you have one hour, a day, a week or 5 weeks to spare this summer, you can help! Come, learn more about our vision and goals, bring your ideas to help us brainstorm and make this summer awesome! Volunteers are the heart of any summer camp experience, YOU make day-camp a fun, meaningful and memorable experience!
Meets 6:30 PM tonight at Annie’s place. Details here.
Also: Summer adventure day-camp flyers go out this week and registration opens next week! Pre-register now to reserve a spot!
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Path of Hope Al-Anon AFG meets 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.
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Reservations required: Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch Wednesday & Friday are sponsored in part by Area Agency on Aging. Suggested donation $3 for those 60+ years of age. Call (360)864-2112 or click on link above for details.
March Silent Auction wraps up today. Don’t miss out on your final bid! Bids close at noon.
Second Time Around Thrift Store helps stretch your budget while supporting Lewis County Senior Centers, already making a difference in their third month. Thanks to all who donate time & goods to make this non-profit grow!
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Weekend Outlook: Gallery 505 March Exhibit wraps up Saturday, March 31.
Unique handcrafted works by area artisans and makers, heirloom gifts sure to be treasured long after that special occasion.
Open 1 - 5 PM Wednesday through Saturday.
Schedule and details at: www.artgallery505.com
Up next week: EARTH Recycled
Also on Facebook.
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Last day Saturday: Jim Fluckinger reminds readers - If anyone would like a brick for the the Veterans Wall of Honor in Toledo City Park, Toledo Lions Club has downloadable forms.
Forms need to be in by March 31. Cost: $100.
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Sunday: Easter is celebrated at area churches this Sunday, a reminder of eternal faith, hope & love.
Two years ago on April 1, my own return to life left me with a new appreciation of each precious day, and a glimpse of “the peace that passeth all understanding.”
I am forever changed.
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Future-Tripping: Feeds, Fundraisers, Fun & More
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NEW! Toledo Thursday Market vendor forms available now.
NEW! Toledo Youth Cheerleading Sign Ups 6-7 PM May 3, or 10-11 AM May 5 @ THS
NEW! Kid’s Fishing Derby 8 AM-1:30 PM May 12 @ South Lewis County Park (Wallace Pond)
STILL AVAILABLE! Steamboat Alley Paver Forms
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For Pickers:
Toledo Community Library offers free Ukulele lessons beginning in April. Sign up in person.
LIBRARY HOURS: Wednesdays 10-7, Thursdays & Saturdays 10-5. Phone 360-864-4247.
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For The Love Of Sports: Toledo School District ISO* an Event Manager for spring sports. Duties include setting up fields, scoreboards, public address systems and supporting visiting teams and officials. Hours are afternoons and some Saturdays. $14.19/hour. Contact Grady Fallon if interested.
Also: Have you ever wanted to be a sportscaster for ESPN? Well, we have the entry-level job that could start you on that path. TSD is looking for the Voice of Toledo Indian Fastpitch. If you have a love for this sport and Toledo Indians, this is your chance. Contact Grady Fallon for more information.
*ISO = In Search Of
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First Spring Clean-Up: Common Ground Toledo posted:
April 5th at 9:30am, join Toledo Lions Club and Common Ground Toledo volunteers at Kemp Olson Park.
We’ll be clearing a downed tree, cleaning and restocking the wood shed, and assembling new park benches.
Hot dogs and beverages will be provided. Bring gloves!
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For Teens: Applications are now being accepted for summer Ecology Youth Corps work, and must be received by April 6. Earn $11.50/hour for a 4-week session during either early or late summer session. Details and application online at www.ecology.wa.gov/eyc.
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Fun: April 8 Toledo Senior Center hosts their Fifth Annual Ladies Tea. Tix now on sale $20. Hurry, these sell out fast!
Your continued support is critical as Lewis County Seniors move into their first year as a self-supporting non-profit entity. Toledo Senior Center aims to keep the lights on with monthly breakfasts, community meals, classes and special events.
Check out their 2018 Calendar of Community Events.
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Fundraiser: To help Toledo’s Neumann family with expenses not covered by insurance in the loss of their house, visit their GoFundMe page: contact person Jadee Landry.
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For The Kids: Brooke Sellards Acosta asks “Does your business or family want to support Toledo Youth Baseball? There are a couple ways to show your pride. I have attached forms to become a signboard and/or team sponsor. Family signboards are $200 the first year and $100 each year after that to renew. Message me if you are interested.”
Signboard Form 2018.pdf
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For The Future: TES PTO Kids Garden is looking for garden sponsors, which ensures the continuation and improvement of this awesome program. If your family or business is interested, the form is below.
* Garden Sponsor Form 2017-18.docx
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For The Future: Toledo Middle School PTO's posted: If you would like to help support our efforts to bring more laptops to Toledo Middle School please read this and spread the word. You can donate here. Thank you for your support of our kids.
https://www.gofundme.com/toledo-middle-school-laptops
Full details posted in 02.23.2018 Friday Column.
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Finally: Vision:TOLEDO announces Sign up forms for (2018) Cheese Days Parade and vendor booths. Full information about the parade can be found here:
* http://www.toledolionsclub.org/assets/2018-parade-form.pdf
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