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*Call for Craft Vendors
Ryderwood’s Spring Arts & Crafts Fair is planned for May 11th & 12th in Ryderwood. Any vendors of fine hand-crafted wares are encouraged to apply. Fees are $20 per 6-ft. space (table included) for both days. Contact Marty Blondin at 360-295-0096 or Cissy Sanders at sanzer@centurytel.net

*Friends of the Library-Kalama will meet on Monday, March 5th at 1 pm. New members are welcome Meeting at the city hall council chambers  320 N 1st street  Kalama.  Further info call Susie  673-2169

*Columbia Corvette Club will meet on Thursday, March 22nd —7 pm—at the Red Lion Hotel  510 Kelso Drive  Kelso. Social at 6 pm with optional meal.
New members are welcome.  Further info call Randy  431-6398

*AAUW to hold annual book sale at Lewis County Mall
Tired of trying to read a book on your smart phone? Don’t even have a smart phone? Fortunately there are still old-fashioned books with pages that actually turn! A great place to get them is the annual book sale sponsored by the American Association for University Women (AAUW).
The 2012 sale takes place March 29, 30, and 31 at the Lewis County Mall between Centralia and Chehalis. Hours are 8:00am to 8:00pm each day, Thursday through Saturday.
Book prices start at $3 for hardbacks and $2 for paperbacks, with reductions as the sale continues. Organizers suggest book hounds visit the sale every day and definitely return after 3:00pm on the last day, Saturday, when they can fill a BAG with books for $2!
The book sale offers both fiction and nonfiction books, as well as videos, DVDs, audio books, and jigsaw puzzles.
Book donations are welcome up to the opening day of the sale. Call 736-2147 for pickup.

Castle Rock Fair Announcement
Adults and youth interested in promoting youth projects at the Castle Rock Fair are invited to attend  monthly meetings held the first Monday of the month at 7:00 in the Home Ec. Dept at the fair grounds.
We are a tax exempt volunteer organization that financial supports the fair in its mission to relocate animal barns to high ground safe from Cowlitz River flooding.
We sponsor the Quarter Arcade where children of all ages can play carnival games at the fair for just a quarter. Join us for our March 5th meeting.

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* Friends of the Library-Kalama will have their annual fundraiser dance on February 11, 2012. The theme is Dancing under the stars and features the band, Stage Three, playing music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
The dance will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 pm at the Kalama Community Center at 126 N. 2nd street Kalama. There will be complimentary hors d’oeuvres, coffee and tea. Wine, beer and soda will be available for  purchase.
There will also be a silent auction.
Tickets are $16 per person and may be purchased at the Kalama Library- 321 N. 1st street or by  phone 673-4568. Tickets by mail may also be available from Betty  673-3408.
All proceeds support the Kalama Library.

* S & M Challenge 5K Obstacle Course Race with over 15 obstacles
At North County Sports Complex, Castle Rock, WA
March 10, 2012, day of registation starts at 7:30 with first race wave starting at 9:00 a.m.
Individual Pre-registration- $35 thru 1/31/2012, $40 thru 3/7/2012, $50 day of race
Team Entry Fee- $160 per 5 person team thru 1/31/2012, $170 per 5 person team thru 3/7/2012, $200 day of race.
Online registration and additional information available at cowlitzvalleyrunners.org/smchallenge
Proceeds benefit: North County Sports Complex and Boy Scouts of America

The Willapa Hills Audubon Society and the Lower Columbia College Biological Society welcome Professor Kyle Hammon of Lower Columbia College presenting “Mushrooms: More Than Just a Pretty Face” on Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00 pm at LCC, room # psc 104- Professor Hammon will present a digital slide show and will discuss the incredible diversity of fungi and their impact on humans, both beneficial and otherwise. The program is free and all are welcome. Please join us for this fascinating presentation!

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Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation of Washington: Applications for scholarships.
The Scottish Rite Lodge of the Valley of Kelso and the Scottish Rite Foundation of Washington announce the availability of college/university undergraduate scholarships for the academic year 2012-2013.
A recipient must be a US citizen, a resident of the state of Washington, and attending (or intending to attend) an accredited Bachelor Degree awarding College or University in Washington full time for the academic year 2012-2013.
The recipient must also be a third, fourth or fifth year undergraduate (Junior or Senior), and have maintained a grade point average of at least 3.0 for his/her college career before applying. Students from a community college bound for a four year college in 2012 are eligible.
Awards are based on the funds that are available. Applications are now being accepted and the deadline for such applications is 31 March 2012. Masonic affiliation is not necessary. For more information on this program please access the Foundation website at
www.wascottishrite.org
Director Jerry W. Cooney
cooney0145@comcast.net
360-423-3955, or Assistant Director Maynard Brent at 360-636-1477.

Bobby Lamantia Awarded 2011 McCrady Brothers Football Scholarship at Mark Morris High School
Mark Morris High School senior Bobby Lamantia was awarded the McCrady Brothers Football Scholarship at the team’s postseason award ceremony on November 20.
The McCrady award is made annually to a football letter winner who has excelled in the classroom and also serves as a student leader at Mark Morris. Lamantia started 18 straight games at center for the Monarchs during his junior and senior years. He earned two varsity letters and was a team captain in 2011.
“Bobby is a nice young man and good example of what hard work can get you. He was put in to the starting lineup his junior year and ran with it,” Mark Morris Head Football Coach Shawn Perkins said.
The $1,000 college scholarship is funded by Mark and Theresa McCrady and Mark’s parents, Roy and Colleen McCrady.
“Our family started this scholarship in 2007 after our sons Seth and Kyle had both completed their four-year high school football careers at Mark Morris,” Mark McCrady said. “The high school football experience gave our sons valuable life lessons in teamwork and taught them how to stay focused on goals they have set.”
The McCrady scholarship is managed by the Mark Morris Foundation. The independent, nonprofit organization accepts tax-deductible donations for the benefit of MM students ― for scholarship programs and projects at the school. Recently the MM Foundation raised over $23,000 to replace the sign at the 15th Avenue entry to the school with a new electronic sign.
“The Foundation appreciates the dedication of McCradys for funding this scholarship to benefit outstanding students like Bobby. Our goal is to identify alumni and supporters to help develop and fund other scholarship opportunities at Mark Morris,” said Foundation President Jackie (Kelly) Evans (class of 1960).
For more information about the Mark Morris Foundation contact Karen Kickabush at (360) 575-7770 or access www.longview.k12.wa.us/mmhs/foundation
Jungle Technology: Local computer tech offers services for unemployed.
Battle Ground, WA.
Jungle Technology, a north Clark County computer repair service, is offering free or low priced services to their local unemployed neighbors. What is normally handled as an hourly service is being offered for free in their Battle Ground office or for only $20 for the mobile service completed in your home.
Unfortunately, due to fuel costs, Jungle Technology is unable to offer mobile services for free. Owner Alex Johnson says, “It’s our desire to help those who are falling on bad times, understanding how hard it can be and that a working computer system can be the difference between getting a job or not with most companies requiring electronic resumes and applications.”
While not all services can be covered, Jungle Technology can provide up to two hours of service which, according to Johnson, is generally enough time to get you up and running if you get a virus. If more services are needed, a discount program has been setup to help.
Jungle Technology provides services to Clark or Cowlitz County residents receiving Washington state benefits, and proof of benefits will be required. Also service is completed on a first come, first served basis with only 4 appointments per week. “We are sorry we cannot help more than 4 families per week,” states Johnson, “but we are a small business with only 1 technician performing services. We are a family business and will work to support those families in need this holiday season and we will strive keep this going as long as people need our support.”
A special number has been set aside that will go to a message machine. Appointments will be scheduled Mondays or until full, for the following Tuesday through Friday. The first four callers will be contacted and scheduled for that week. Callers who don’t hear back should try again the next week. Calls for the week will start at 9AM on Mondays. Interested unemployed persons can call
(360) 836-0208.
Details are available online at
www.jungletechnology.com/unemployed. Jungle Technology can be contacted for regular computer services at (360) 313-6483 in Clark county and (360) 232-1107 in Cowlitz county and on the web at:
www.jungletechnology.com

A brand new church is launching in the Longview/Kelso Region!
New and Living Way Church, pastored by Todd Beal, will begin services Sunday,  January 8, 2012 at the RED LION Conference Center in Kelso!
Service times are Sundays at 10am & 6PM,  with Powerful Worship, Teaching and Dynamic Children’s Ministry provided for all services.
NEW AND LIVING WAY’S purpose is for people to “Experience GOD’s Presence together.”  For more information, please call 360-703-3340 or visit newandlivingwaychurch.org.

News Flash

Scottish Rite Scholarship Foundation of Washington
Applications for Scholarships
The Scottish Rite Lodge of the Valley of Kelso and the Scottish Rite Foundation of Washington announce the availability of college/university undergraduate scholarships for the academic year 2012-2013.
A recipient must be a US citizen, a resident of the state of Washington, and attending (or intending to attend) an accredited Bachelor Degree awarding College or University in Washington full time for the academic year 2012-2013.
The recipient must also be a third, fourth or fifth year undergraduate (Junior or Senior), and have maintained a GPA of at least 3.0 for his/her college career before applying. Students from a community college bound for a four-year college in 2012 are eligible.
Awards are based on the funds that are available. Applications are now being accepted and the deadline for such applications is 31 March 2012. For more information please access the Foundation website at www.wascottishrite.org, Director Jerry W. Cooney at cooney0145@comcast.net, 360-423-3955, or Assistant Director Maynard Brent at 360-636-1477.

Southwest Washington Agency on Aging and Disabilities
Information & Assistance Specialists, provide free critical assistance to community members and encourage individuals and families to utilize these services. Especially now as so many continue to struggle to get the support they need.
Information and referral services can be a lifeline to connecting community partners, individuals and families with a wide range of public and private resources, such as: transportation, food, shelter, health care, support groups and trainings.
We help you find the options; the choices are always yours!
577-4929 or 1-800 -682-2406

‘When Logging Was Logging’ Now Available at the Appelo Archives Center
The Appelo Archives Center has received its long anticipated shipment of their latest book, When Logging Was Logging, 100 years of Big Timber in SW Washington. With both historic black and white photos of early 20th century logging and modern logging shots in color, the book has been very well received by local old time loggers and their families. Bill Wuorinen, 80 year old retired logger in Naselle, said, “This book is great. I read every word and am very pleased with it.”
The book focuses on both photographs and stories of loggers, logging companies, and logging equipment. All are important because while photos give one image, the stories of those who lived behind the photographs are of equal value. The Center is also pleased to have been able to capture historic information from those who grew up in logging camps in the Toonerville Family Camp on upper Salmon Creek near Naselle, the Crown Family Camp at Duck Creek on the Elochoman River near Cathlamet, and the Saldern Logging Camp in Grays River at bottom of KM Hill.
Books are for sale at the Archives Center for $25 through December 15th. After that date, they will sell for $30. All of the authors including Bryan Penttila, Donna Gatens-Klint, Jim LeMonds and Karen Bertroch, will be at the Center on Saturday, November 12th from noon to 4 pm to sign books. The Center is located at 1056 State Route 4 in Naselle. Books can also be purchased on line at the Center’s web site at: www.appeloarchives.org. For more information, contact the Center at (360) 484-7103 or Karen Bertroch at (360) 749-4955. The Center regular hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 4 and Saturdays from 10 to 2.

Being an American Essay Contest Deadline Approaches
Students Can Win Up to $1,000 in National Essay Competition Focused on the Constitution.
Arlington, VA: The deadline for high-school students and their teachers to submit essays for the Bill of Rights Institute’s national Being an American Essay Contest is fast approaching. The Contest asks students to explore the Founding principles outlined in the Constitution by answering the question: “How does the Constitution establish and maintain a culture of liberty?”
The Contest, which has quickly become the largest high-school essay competition of its kind, totaling over 80,000 submitted essays, is administered by the Bill of Rights Institute, a non-profit educational organization in the Washington, D.C. area devoted to educating young people about the Constitution and Founding principles.
“This contest is unique in that it gives students the opportunity to think about the important Founding principles communicated in our Constitution,” said Dr. Jason Ross, Bill of Rights Institute Vice President of Education Programs. “This contest is vital to helping students see the Founding principles as a meaningful part of the American experiment of self-government.”
The top three student winners from each of five geographical regions will be awarded cash prizes of $1,000 (First Place), $500 (Second Place), and $250 (Third Place). Teacher sponsors of each student winner will also receive a cash prize of $100.
Essays must be submitted online at www.BillofRightsInstitute.org/Contest by 11:59 P.M. PST on December 15, 2011. Supporting contest materials, including lesson plans meeting Common Core standards, are provided at no cost to teachers who want to incorporate the Essay Contest into their classroom.
The Essay Contest serves as a key part of the Bill of Rights Institute’s mission to educate young people about the words and ideas of America’s Founders, the liberties guaranteed in our Founding documents, and how our Founding principles continue to affect and shape a free society

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American Band “Detour” Playing
The Americana band “Detour” will perform in concert at 8:00 on Saturday, November 12th, at the Skamokawa Grange.  The four-piece consists of accordionist Toby Hanson, drummer Mike Friel, Steve Nebel on guitar, and band-leader Kristi Nebel on bass. All band members sing. Admission to the two-hour performance will be $10.00.
Kristi and Steve Nebel from Tacoma, WA, are no strangers to Skamokawa, having played three times in the past with “The Celluloid Cowboys” at the Wahkiakum County Fair. They’ve also performed concerts as a duo at Redmen Hall, The Inn at Lucky Mud, and the Pioneer Church in Cathlamet. KMUN Radio in Astoria has played a number of their songs from previous CDs. “Detour” is on tour to promote their recent recording project, which features a selection of early Western swing and country standards along with a few original tunes.
Says Kristi, “Steve asked me what I’d record as a solo project if I had my way. I think he was hoping I’d pick a dozen or so of his originals; but unbeknownst to him I had a long-held fantasy band in mind to play Western swing music, which has always felt uplifting to me and fits my personal musical style like a glove. The infectiously loping groove of it transports me to a happy place.”
The duo, who just recently returned from a successful folk music tour in England and Scotland, have had a parallel career playing for dancers in cocktail lounges. The upcoming concert will include some of Nebel’s songs about the fishing fleets of Alaska, where the Nebels traveled with their music for six years. Accordionist Toby Hanson is familiar to the Naselle community with his band “The Smiling Scandinavians,” regulars at the bi-annual Finnish-American Folk Festival. His expertise and love of polka music create welcomed contributions to the repertoire. To hear a sample of the band’s sound, visit www.sknebel.com/detour/index_files/Page267.html.
Opening for “Detour” on November 12 will be Sunrise Fletcher, longtime local favorite. Featured will be songs from his ninth CD “Unplugged,” including his own original songs.
Refreshments will be available. Tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information call 360-795-8770.  The grange hall is located next to the Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds at 16 Fairgrounds Road, Skamokawa, WA. 98647.

FREE Driving Class for Veterans, Spouses and Dependents:
AARP has announced that a FREE Driver Safety Program (DSP) classroom course will be offered to all US Veterans active and retired and their Spouses/Dependants from November 1 through November 30. This is a Nationwide Program.
Veterans of any age are eligible. In our area (Clatsop, Tillamook and Western Columbia Counties) there are classes scheduled in November:
Nov 15 and 16 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM both days at Clatsop Community College in Astoria 1653 Jerome. To register, call 503-338-2408.
Nov 15 and 16 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM both days at the Clatskanie PUD Bldg.
495 E Columbia River Hwy (Hwy 30), Clatskanie. To register, call 503-728-3099 noon to 5:00 PM or 503-338-2408.
Nov 22 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Rainier Senior Center, 48 W 7th Rainier, Oregon. To register, call 503-556-3889 or 503-338-2408
Pre registration is required for all of these classes.
All seating is on a first come first served basis and these classes are open to all.
All of these locations have limited seating so early registration is urged.
Cost for non-Veterans is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.
Tuition is payable on the first day of class. Make checks payable to AARP.
To receive the free classroom course, veterans and or veterans spouses must provide some form of military identification, including but not limited to Military ID (retired, active-duty, guard, reserve), discharge papers (DD Form 214) , American Legion/VFW card, dependent ID card, etc. at the first class.
This AARP Driver Safety class is designed to help educate participants about how best to reduce traffic violations, crashes and chances for injury; update knowledge about relevant laws; and provide safe driving strategies to compensate for age related changes that can effect one’s driving ability.
Participants in this class will learn current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate their vehicles more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. They will also learn adjustments they can make to accommodate common age-related changes in one’s vision, hearing, and reaction time.
Insurance companies in Oregon provide a discount to eligible drivers who complete this course and submit the certificate of completion received at the end of the class.
For questions and or registration regarding this program you may also call Don Hawley 503-861-1813.

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Child Screenings in Toutle
Child development screenings for children ages 3-5 years old, who have not entered kindergarted, will be offered to all residents in Toutle Lake School District on October 12th, 2011.
ESD 112 and Toutle Lake School District sponsor the screenings. Children will be screened in speech & language, cognitive and motor development. Appointments are required. Results are confidential and are discussed with parents following the screening. Parents who have a developmental concern for their child are encouraged to call.
Please call 360-274-6142 for pre-screening information.

Eating well on a budget
Debbie Fredricks, WSU Extension Nutrition Educator, will teach on how to eat well on a budget. Hosted at Longview Presbyterian Church on 3808 Pennsylvania Street in Longview. Please come October 25th @ 5pm.
Child care is provided, and refreshments will follow the teaching.

Saturday Sewing Classes for Kids
A series of Saturdays are planned for youth 3rd grade and up who would like to learn more about sewing. New students at the 4-H Saturday Kids Sewing “4 Fun” will make simple, fast projects and more experienced sewers can bring sewing projects of their choice. WSU Extension 4-H Sewing & Textile volunteers will help participants finish their projects. The fee is $20.00 for all sessions for the first family member and $5.00 for each additional sibling.
The 7 sessions will be held on the third Saturday of the month, beginning October 15,  2011 through April 21, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sessions are held in the Gebert Chapel lower level meeting room at Longview Community Church, 2323 Washington Street, Longview, (corner of Washington Street and Kessler Blvd. by the Lake).
Participants must have some sewing experience and know how to thread and operate their sewing machine. All students need to bring their own sewing machine in good working order along with sewing tools and notions. Both boys and girls are welcome to attend. Questions about Saturday Sewing can be directed to Sharan at 636-0338.
Prepaid registration is required. Phone 360-577-3014 ext. 0.  Registration forms must be returned to the WSU Extension office by the deadline of Friday, October 7, 2011.  A parent or guardian must accompany students to the first class.

Norma Davey moves to KLOG/KUKN team from Kelso Longview Chamber
KLOG – KUKN – 101.5 The Wave is thrilled to announce the addition of Norma Davey to its Sales-Marketing team. Norma comes to us from the Kelso-Longview Chamber of Commerce where her position as Director of Administration put her in direct contact with local businesses, helping these businesses grow. KLOG – KUKN – 101.5
The Wave has been locally owned by the Hanson Family for 44 years and have built our success on marketing with results. “Our core philosophy is to develop marketing plans with results. The key to our success is the success of our advertisers. We approach all of our clients as long term investments. Norma is a perfect fit for what we are, what we do and what we believe”, said Joel Hanson, President of the stations.

Castle Rock Fair News
CR Fair Board honored their superintendents and volunteers at a potluck dinner. This was for all the time and work that they put in prior and during fair. Ideas were brought up for next year’s theme since it is going to be leap year.
City of Castle Rock held their volunteer and Northhead Trail dedication and honored the Castle Rock Fair Board for their work at the fair and parade. Yvonne Knuth accepted the certificate for the board.
The board has been asked to supply 20 table centerpieces for the state fair convention next month in Yakima.

Sunnyside Grange News
At the Northhead Trail and volunteer dedication, Marguerite Ogden was given a certificate for the dedication she did on the Park Dept board for many years. The members participated in the Tri County meeting and performed the drill. This was held at St. Urban Grange in Lewis County.
Members were busy making cookies for the rest stop Money from this helps with scholarships and donating to organizations in the community.

Diabetes Screening – FREE
Saturday, October 8th at the Castle Rock Eagles Club will offer a free Diabetes Screening and Education event. From 8am – 1pm on 224 Huntington Avenue in Castle Rock.
A free lunch will be served for families attending the “Are my kids or grandkids at risk” presentation.
Representatives from PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center Nutrition and Diabetes Clinic, Sleep Center, Cardiac Rehab and the Castle Rock Clinic will be available to answer any questions you may have.

September News Flash

New Exhibit in Skamokawa
Redmen Hall in Skamokawa, Washington will be celebrating Labor Day Weekend with the opening of a new exhibit. For such a special weekend we will be showing two special artists renown in Wahkiakum County and indeed in all of Southwestern Washington. Both Mitzi Christensen and David Goodroe have prepared new work for this exhibit, “The Mitzi and David Show”.
Both are on loan from the new Tsuga gallery in Cathlamet and Mitzi has been showing in Longview at the summer ‘Art in the Park’. Both are exploring new directions in their art  – David working with pastel landscapes and Mitzi with vibrant new colors, and we are looking forward to 6 weeks of their best work. The Exhibit will be opening on Saturday, September 3rd at 12 noon with a late afternoon reception from 3 to 5 p.m.
There will be delicious food and drink provided and a chance to meet David and Mitzi.  The “Mitzi and David Show” will run from September 3rd to October 16th. See you there.     Redmen Hall is at 1397 S.R.4, Skamokawa. Washington and the hours are Thurs-Sunday 12 noon to 4 P.M.  Telephone during business hours  (360) 795 3007.

New Mural in Naselle
The Appelo Archives Center in Naselle now has a new mural showing historic sites from Naselle through Grays River, Washington. Painted by well known local artist, Debbie Littlefield, the mural was installed by contractor, Scott Baker, in the downstairs entry room at the Center along a beam under the ceiling. In the 14 foot long mural, historic sites are illustrated painted from photographs in the Archives Center’s collection. A few of the historic sites painted include the Naselle grade school, the Altoona cannery, the Deep River log dump and Lutheran Church, and the Covered Bridge and Meserve Store in Grays River.
Even chickens, dairy cows and calves are included. Littlefield, popular artist at the Finnish American Folk Festival, developed the mural with images moving from west to east and showing primarily structures now gone. Also new in the entry room are some original boards from the Grays River Covered Bridge. The boards are over 100 years old. They have been hung on one wall facing the entry door as a display of Grays River’s national historic site, the still used covered bridge, visited annually by thousands of visitors from all over the world.
The mural and covered bridge boards can be seen at the Center Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 am to 4 pm and on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm. Good viewing will be available during the Center’s annual Swap Meet on Friday and Saturday of Labor Day weekend. More information is posted on the Center’s web site:
www.appeloarchives.org.
To reserve a table space at the Swap Meet, contact Anita Raistakka at (360) 484-3376.

Teagues Gallery Showcase:
Featuring Original Acarylic Paintings, Batiks and cards.. Glass Mosaics in the BOUTIQUE & Original Jewelry on the Main Floor.

Annual Montana Picnic!
The 21 Annual Montana Picnic on Saturday, August 27, 2011 is being held at Woodland Horseshow Park, west of I-5 on Goerig Rd about ¼ mile to the south. If you lived in Montana, were raised there, or just love to visit Montana, you’re welcome to bring potluck and join us with your family.
The picnic begins at 11 a.m. to dusk or around 7 p.m. Neighbors with the last name that begins with A-J will bring a main dish. Neighbors with the last name beginning with K-P will bring desserts of pies, cakes, cookies or custards. Neighbors with the last name of Q-Z will bring a salad or beverage. Bring a service for 8 in your dish. Please provide your own serving spoons and plastic knives, forks and spoons. Paper plates will be provided by the Montana Picnic committee. The Picnic Committee will provide free coffee, fried chicken and pop.
We will have an auction led by Auctioneer, Lynn Engdall, of Roundup, Montana, We can bid on Montana items such as labeled hats, clothing and chokecherry jelly, my favorite!
Come. Bring a dish and your own silverware. Bring the family. Enjoy a day by the lake.
www.MontanaPicnic.com
www.MontanaPicnic.org
11am to 7 pm, free & bring potluck
Horseshoe Park, Woodland, WA

2012 KWILTS FOR KIDS
At the Kelso Senior Center
Grand Opening August 27
The annual Kiwanis of Kelso Kwilts for Kids blanket drive for 2012 has begun.
You, or other associations you belong to, such as Church or benefit organizations, are invited to join in making a warm fleece blanket. The recipients are children at the local Emergency Support Shelter or the Community House on Broadway. The give away date is February 14, 2012.
A workshop to build blankets will be held at the Kelso Senior Center on August 27 at the Grand re-opening of the Center , beginning at 2PM. The center is located in the old Catlin Hall  (by the Spray Park) at 106 NW 8th in Kelso.
To maximize the number of blankets given, we need your help preparing blankets or through donations of money or material.
For more information on how you can help, contact Kathleen Johnson at 360-577-0860 or 360-431-4348.

Alpaca Affaire Northwest
The annual “Alpaca Affaire Northwest”, at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis, WA, September 10-11.
The show is open to the public and free of charge, food bank donations gladly accepted. Jack Bruner at 360.864.2271 or to www.AROW.org

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CASTLE ROCK RIVERFRONT
TRAIL CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
10:00 A.M.
Castle Rock is at it again!  Our Riverfront Trail is finished and we’re celebrating with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m.  In the olden days, a golden spike would be driven into the ground connecting two railroad tracks. Well, that’s what we plan to do – we will be driving a golden spike into the ground celebrating our two trail heads coming together after the ribbon cutting ceremony.
We want to celebrate our community/business at the same time with a fun/run/walk around Castle Rock utilizing the Riverfront Trail.  Afterward, we plan on having music, eating goodies and some good ole socializing.  Please plan on attending.  Detailed information next month.

Art by the River
We’d like to invite the public to view local art at the “Art by the River” Art Walk at Camp Kalama just off I-5 near the Kalama River Road Exit on Meeker on Saturday, August 13 from 9 to 5.  Artists who would like to vendor or show can get an application from tmvanmatre@gmail.com or by calling 360-430-4850

SW Washington Fair & Expo
Tues-Sun. August 16th – 21st, the 102nd Anniversary of the SW Washington Fair will commence! Featuring Major Concerts, 2 Demolition Derbies, Thousands of animals, Fantastic Fair Food, a HUGE carnival and over 12,000 Exhibit Entries! Exit 79 on North National Ave. in Chehalis
southwestwashingtonfair.com
CARNIVAL “Pay One Price” Unlimited Ride WRISTBAND: **Good any ONE day of the Fair**
Prior to Fair…available at the Fair Office $22.00 each
Fair Week…at Carnival Ticket Booth…$27.00 each
Carnival Hours:
Tue.-Thu: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday & Sat. 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Children who are at least 36” tall can ride approximately 6 rides by themselves. Some rides allow parents to ride with their child if the child does not meet minimum height requirements. All riders (including parents) must have either a wristband or ride coupons as well.
Please…no expectant mothers, no casts on rides, and no open-toed shoes in fun houses.

Friends of the Library Kalama (FOLK) meet the 1st Monday of the month 1:30 pm at the city hall chamber- 320 N. 1st street   Kalama.
New members welcome.  Questions- contact Susie
(360)673-2169.

Stewart Title moves locations
Customers asked, We listened.
On July 18th, Stewart Title will be at a more downtown and direct location. We will be at The Civic Center Professional Building, 1700 Suite 201. This is between the Longview Post Office and the Monticello hotel on the city circle. We are available for any concerns or questions @ 360-575-9845

Redmen Hall Exhibit Opens
Open July 16th, Redmen Hall is featuring an exhibit of work by the Clatsop Weavers and Spinners Guild. They are a talented group of artists from Astoria and the Long Beach Peninsula who are returning to our Hall to show their new items.
The focus this year is an interesting one – using recycled materials in spinning and weaving – hence the title “Fiber Arts Go Green”. Together they are presenting and selling work done using recycled material and their regular hand spun and hand woven items.
They have shown their wonderful pieces here before so those who have seen them know how lucky Redmen Hall is to have them.
The exhibit opens on July 16th at 12 noon and there will be a reception with demonstrations by both the weavers and the spinners from 3p.m. to 5:30 p.m. that afternoon.
The exhibit will run until August 28th. Redmen Hall is located in Skamokawa, Washington on SR4 (Ocean Beach Highway) and our hours are noon to 4p.m., Thursday through Sunday. For more information you can call during business hours at (360) 795 3007.

Lower Columbia College Rose Center for the Arts
On August 15th at 4pm – 6pm, LCC Rose Center for the Arts will hold a reception for the new show of four artists: Mike Lindenmeyer, Becky Knold, Mary Lewis and Natasha Bacca.
Lindenmeyer, one of the artists comments, “The freeway is my art supply store” when speaking of his creative art pieces.
The show continues through September 14th, 2011.

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Antique Tractor & Equipment Show
Saturday and Sunday, July 16th & 17th from 11am – 5pm for Steam Equipment, Tractor Parade and Tractor Pull, Flea Market, Kids Games, 1800’s Logging Display, Blacksmith and Historic Demos. Located at 23100 NE 10th avenue, Ridgefield, WA 98642. $7.00 per person, Seniors $5.00, Children under 10 are free. Dry camping available.

Friends of the Library Kalama (FOLK)
FOLK will meet Monday, July 11th at the city hall community chambers. 320 North 1st Street, Kalama. New members welcome. Questions? Contact Susie (360)673-2169

Art Gallery at LCC featuring paintings of Leslie Peterson
Painter Leslie Peterson will exhibit her work June 27 through July 26 at the Art Gallery, Lower Columbia College.
The exhibit will open with a reception Monday, June 27, 4-6 p.m. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public.
Peterson, a member of Gallery 114 in Portland, works mostly from photographs, using the photograph as inspiration for a distinct piece of art, rather than limiting herself to attempting to copy or emulate it.
She writes: “My technique is based on pared-down simplicity. The images are simply and boldly drawn. I paint thinly, and I try to keep the drawing visible if possible. I work directly on wood panel. The colors are rich and yet subtle, based on a limited palette, working off of the color of the surface I work on.
Peterson characterizes her style as based on the American Regionalism, American Realism, and Modernist movements, with their sense of timelessness, and a tradition of depicting the human condition and civic life. (Photo pictured here is “Big Red Sun”, art is in full color.)
More information about Leslie Peterson and her work is on her website, lesliepetersonpainting.com and her blog, lesliepeterson.blogspot.com
The Art Gallery, located in LCC’s Rose Center for the Arts, 15th & Washington Way in Longview, is open this summer on Mondays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m.; and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Weekend of Jazz, Art and Antiques planned in Downtown Centralia
The Centralia Downtown Association is sponsoring the First Annual Jazzartique Festival, to be held July 15–17, 2011. The event will feature three outdoor jazz stages, an indoor antique event, an art fair, and local food and spirits.
Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Karrin Allyson kicks off the event with a performance at the Historic Fox Theatre in downtown Centralia on Friday evening  (July 15) at 8pm). Tickets are available at local businesses and online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/179725.
Both up and coming and established jazz musicians will perform Saturday and Sunday at three stages located throughout the downtown corridor. Individual shops and businesses will be dialed into jazz and several will host musicians in and around their shops. You can even bowl and skate to smooth and swinging  jazz tunes!
An outdoor art fair will feature the work of local and regional artists. Kids of all ages will have a chance to express their creativity at a hands-on art fair and a collaborative art installation. Local artists’ work will also be displayed in gallery spaces and storefronts throughout downtown.
The third component of the event is the indoor antique show. Downtown Centralia, long established as a major hub for antiques, shines again as our 300-plus local vendors are joined by visiting antique dealers for your shopping enjoyment.
For additional information visit www.jazzartique.com

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News Flash – June 2011

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Castle Rock Fair
‘A Family A-Fair’
July 14-16, 2011.
The parade will have a new route this year due to the construction on Cowlitz St. The parade will start at the grade school on Huntington and turn down B St. then turn on Third Ave to Hibbard and end up at the middle school. Line up is at 5:30 pm. Parade forms can be picked up at Bredfield’s, City Hall, and 4 Corner Farm and Garden on June 1.
For entertainment this year we will have the Just Cuz’ singers from Chehalis. They will perform on Thursday at 8 pm and again on Friday at 4:30 pm. The group is all cousins who have started out in the business under their Uncle Jerry Owens. The balloon man will be back on Friday. The kids really like him. Maddie Timm will perform on Friday evening before the Lip Sync contest.
Then on Saturday we will have Israel Folk dancers from Olympia followed by the wet money contest for the kids, magician Alex the Great will perform at 3 and 5 with walk arounds in between. Maddie Timm will perform 4 and 6. Finishing out the evening will be Pete Ford on stage. Of course, the Toutle FFA logging show will be going on all three days at 7:30 pm.
New this year will be more carnival games for the kids. The friends of the Fair have taken this on. Some of the games are ring toss, bottle toss, cupcake walk, train ride, and slide (cost $3.00) Most games will cost a quarter. The kids love the duck race last year and it will be back. The NRA rifle association will be there Thursday and Friday. and the Bowman Archery will be here also.
All stiff life exhibits will come in on Tuesday, the 12th from 3 to 8 pm, flowers on Wednesday from 3 to 6, antiques and garden from 4 to 7. All livestock will come in on Thursday from 3 to 5 pm. Anyone interested in being the poultry superintendent call 274-4116. This job description is cleaning area, taking entries, and being there during the fair.
We are still open for food vendors. If you have something different than hamburgers and hot dogs, please call 274-4116.

Sunnyside Grange News
Members of the Sunnyside Grange have been busy crocheting caps for the preemies at the hospital. The Shrine Hospital in Spokane received 16 crocheted dolls of different patterns and colors. Also they will receive 5 crocheted afghans. These are given to the patients for them to keep. Pop tabs and personal items have been given to the Ronald McDonald House.
At our June 8 CWA and Lecturer programs, items going to state Grange need to come in. Also pop tabs, stamps, and collectibles need to be brought that day.

Senior Safety Workshop
Tues. June 14th
5:30pm – 7:30pm
By Elder Options. See ad below.

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