Toledo’s Wall of Honor in Kemp Olson Park represents generations of those who responded to the call…
...though it’s not the first war memorial erected in Toledo.
Pick up an app to commemorate your service member past or present day with a brick. Available at Timberland Bank or onsite at the Wall of Honor.
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Today: Toledo Park Board meeting rescheduled for this afternoon, September 21, 2016. The Board (usually) meets 3 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly at Toledo City Council Chambers. Public invited. Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564. Website here.
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And: Cindy Quick and Kathy Tyner share tips and techniques on knitting, crocheting and needlework 3-5 p.m. alternate Wednesdays.
Pat says: We are going to put a collection box at the library for Boxtops for Education. We thought some people may not have a connection with the school and therefore a good place to leave the Boxtops.
Toledo Community Library is collecting board games for Middle and High School age students. We are interested in starting a game day after school a couple times a month.
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Citizens For Better Schools will meet 6 p.m. today at Toledo Fire Department Main Station, 150 North Second.
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Lioness Club meets third Wednesdays monthly at the library, dessert at 6:30, meeting 7pm. Discover the benefits of membership. On Facebook here.
Pick up an app to commemorate your service member past or present day with a brick. Available at Timberland Bank or onsite at the Wall of Honor.
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Today: Toledo Park Board meeting rescheduled for this afternoon, September 21, 2016. The Board (usually) meets 3 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly at Toledo City Council Chambers. Public invited. Contact cityoftoledo@toledotel.com or call (360)864-4564. Website here.
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And: Cindy Quick and Kathy Tyner share tips and techniques on knitting, crocheting and needlework 3-5 p.m. alternate Wednesdays.
Pat says: We are going to put a collection box at the library for Boxtops for Education. We thought some people may not have a connection with the school and therefore a good place to leave the Boxtops.
Toledo Community Library is collecting board games for Middle and High School age students. We are interested in starting a game day after school a couple times a month.
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Citizens For Better Schools will meet 6 p.m. today at Toledo Fire Department Main Station, 150 North Second.
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Lioness Club meets third Wednesdays monthly at the library, dessert at 6:30, meeting 7pm. Discover the benefits of membership. On Facebook here.
Toledo Lioness Club accepting applications for teams and individuals for the First Annual Veterans Day Chili Cook-Off.
Details on Facebook, link here.
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Thursday: Genealogy assistance available at Toledo Library alternate Thursdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Order up a copy of "Bettyville" by George Hodgman, September Adult Page Turner’s selection for discussion 1:30 p.m September 29. Order from the TRL kiosk or online - ebook, hard copy including large print, and audio, link here. Direct FB link here.
September 28 Sandy Crowell speaks on her book “A Land Called Lewis” 7 p.m. Signed copies will be available. Sponsored by the Toledo Community Library and Humanities Washington.
On Facebook here or call (360)864-4247.
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Saturday: ASB Breakfast hosted by Womens Soccer at Toledo High School w/ special guests, Olympia Camero Car Club 8-10 a.m. Omelettes and Pancakes, only $5.
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Walk in the Park - proceeds benefit Kemp Olson Park improvements and upgrades by providing the matching funds needed to receive the grant.
This year has seen more than double the number of campers, many traveling in groups, attending local events like Cheese Days, and agricultural contract workers. Bringing the City Park up to par with other nearby picnic and camping areas is good for local families as well - all gain from pleasant, well-maintained grounds and accommodations.
WitP celebrates 8 acres of Nature at the edge of town with an all-ages event featuring a raffle for one of Esther Borte’s noted hand-crafted quilts, titled A Walk In The Park. There will costumes, and the Lions Club will offer a midday BBQ onsite.
Step up and step out. Details and registration available from City Hall. Email Jill Davis, cityoftoledo@toledotel.com, stop in or call (360)864-4564.
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Jack says: Last year we had a lot of community participation and everyone had a great time.
Photo courtesy of Lone Tree Alpacas
This year we want to get the word out about this event.
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Celebrate September’s (mostly) beautiful sunny weather with a fee-free day at Washington’s State Parks, details here.
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Saturday & Sunday: ARTrails of SW Washington celebrates 14 years with Studio Tours longtime favorites and newcomers alike including Morgan Arts Centre Studio 19.
Website link here.
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Jamie says: Mark your calendars!
Sunday, October 16, at 10 a.m. we're laying down sand and installing pavers. Joh Jones is donating the pavers and Bob Severson has offered some sand, but we'll still need a bit over a cubic yard more, and if someone has access to a tamper we could use, they would be my hero.*
Sunday, November 13, at 10 a.m. we're installing the planters that Peter Sonne built for us out of recycled pallets. We'll be putting in a wicking bed system that will require less frequent watering, topped with awesome compost from Brian Dennis at Camp Singing Wind, then the plants are going to their new homes!
In the meantime, the mural is coming along! We're doing more informal work events several times a week, and even if you're not artistically inclined, we can use your help. Let me know if you or anyone you know would be interested in either painting the mural itself or helping put on the final clear coat.
I fixed our Facebook page. Hopefully these events are easily shareable now. Social media is obviously not my jam, so anything you can do to spread the word would be greatly appreciated.
The upcoming event pages are here:
http://www.facebook.com/events/174813799621520/
and here:
http://www.facebook.com/events/1045661472216390/
This project would not be possible without our volunteers. Thank you so much for all your hard work and gracious donations!
*Hero Award goes to Mike Morgan for providing a tamper.
Email Jamie to get on board: jamie.cummings.toledo@gmail.com
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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.
September 30 Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Auction will be held 4-10 p.m. at Toledo High School for the Morgan/Owen family.
Contact Catrina Mathis, buttonsems@yahoo.com about dinner.
Contact Coordinator Brandi Devine, bdevine@toledotel.com to get involved with the auction.
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