Review: Gallery 505 Artists Co Op enjoyed an intimate opening night for October’s theme, Fantasy and Science Fiction.
Open Tuesday - Saturday 1-5 p.m. through October 29. On Facebook.
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Review: Toledo High School’s October Coffee House open mic featured extraordinary talent across generations and oceans.
Justin Bark, composer and mixer, shared soulful and evocative electronic music. Josie Williams brought incredible vocals, to her ukulele and piano selections, and Erin Tillett wowed the crowd with her acapella rendition of a Sara McLachlan number.
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Review: Toledo High School’s October Coffee House open mic featured extraordinary talent across generations and oceans.
Justin Bark, composer and mixer, shared soulful and evocative electronic music. Josie Williams brought incredible vocals, to her ukulele and piano selections, and Erin Tillett wowed the crowd with her acapella rendition of a Sara McLachlan number.
Joe Martin showed off some banjo-pickin’ and singing alongside visiting son Seth, who tried to upstage him with a Nirvana lead-in...
The big draw last night was the Korean Drum Corps, performing to a packed house. This columnist was unable to catch their act, so your comments would be welcome - like a round of applause for them.
Special thanks to local sponsor Gee Cee’s Truck Stop.
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Asked about tours of the high school facilities, Principal Martin Huffman reported around 20 people showed up between 6 and 7 p.m. last night for student-led inspections of visible deficiencies in the main structures because, as Huffman says, “The students know the (structural) defects best.”
Toledo ad hoc group Citizens For Better Schools* suggested the walk-throughs during Wednesday night’s meeting in support of the School District’s bond measure in February 2017.
Contact Carlie Langhaim, ryancarlie@aol.com or (503)312-8892 to get involved with getting the word out on the February 2017 Bond Measure.
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Tonight: Toledo High School Football away game against Mossyrock 7 p.m.
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Support: Al-Anon Courage To Change AFG, 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.
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Tomorrow: Senior Center Second Saturday Breakfast 7:30-10:30 a.m. offers sausage and eggs with AYCE flapjacks, or biscuits and gravy for early risers along with endless coffee for all. Still only $5 and they do the dishes.
Mark your calendars: October 22 The Mighty Fine Seniors host a community-wide Beef Stew dinner 1 p.m. until gone. Proceeds benefit Toledo Senior Center.
Reservations required: Wednesday Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch serves up a navy bean soup and a turkey wrap with tropical fruit and chocolate pudding, Friday BBQ chicken and baked beans, potato salad, slice of watermelon and a biscuit. Nutrition Lunches Wednesday and Friday 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.
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Tuesday: Toledo Community Library Friends group invites you to join them 5 p.m. to consider becoming a volunteer. Three positions will be available in the New Year so now is the time to sign up for training.
Toledo Community Library is open Wednesday until 7 p.m., Thursday and Saturday until 5 p.m. On Facebook.
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Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.
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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
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Asked about tours of the high school facilities, Principal Martin Huffman reported around 20 people showed up between 6 and 7 p.m. last night for student-led inspections of visible deficiencies in the main structures because, as Huffman says, “The students know the (structural) defects best.”
Toledo ad hoc group Citizens For Better Schools* suggested the walk-throughs during Wednesday night’s meeting in support of the School District’s bond measure in February 2017.
Contact Carlie Langhaim, ryancarlie@aol.com or (503)312-8892 to get involved with getting the word out on the February 2017 Bond Measure.
*working title
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Tonight: Toledo High School Football away game against Mossyrock 7 p.m.
***
Support: Al-Anon Courage To Change AFG, 7 p.m. Fridays at Toledo Presbyterian Church, 312 Augustus.
***
Tomorrow: Senior Center Second Saturday Breakfast 7:30-10:30 a.m. offers sausage and eggs with AYCE flapjacks, or biscuits and gravy for early risers along with endless coffee for all. Still only $5 and they do the dishes.
Mark your calendars: October 22 The Mighty Fine Seniors host a community-wide Beef Stew dinner 1 p.m. until gone. Proceeds benefit Toledo Senior Center.
Reservations required: Wednesday Toledo Senior Center Nutrition Lunch serves up a navy bean soup and a turkey wrap with tropical fruit and chocolate pudding, Friday BBQ chicken and baked beans, potato salad, slice of watermelon and a biscuit. Nutrition Lunches Wednesday and Friday 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.
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Tuesday: Toledo Community Library Friends group invites you to join them 5 p.m. to consider becoming a volunteer. Three positions will be available in the New Year so now is the time to sign up for training.
Toledo Community Library is open Wednesday until 7 p.m., Thursday and Saturday until 5 p.m. On Facebook.
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Check out frequent updates and progress reports on the young Morgan/Owen family following Jake and Helen’s accident August 19, share your prayers and wishes on their GoFundMe campaign page here.
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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
