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What is Presidents Day? Why do we celebrate it?

On February 20, our nation will celebrate what is now referred to as Presidents Day. it is meant to honor and remember the pas presidents of the U.S. and their contributions to creating the country it is today.
To many states, the day remains Washington’s Birthday. February 22 is President George Washington’s actual birthday. Our first president was elected to that post by a unanimous vote in 1789. His birthday was made a national holiday in 1885.
Often referred to as the Father of Our Country, Washington inspired his group of ragtag troops to victory over the British, and later presided over the Constitutional Convention. Both Washington D.V. and the state of Washington are name after him. The monument bearing his name is one of the most recognizable tributes in our nation’s capital. The U.S. Senate takes a moment to read his Farewell Address every year, a tradition that dates back to 1862.
Washington’s Birthday is now celebrated on the third Monday of February each year, but to some states, it is knows as Presidents Day. Advocates in the 1960′s wanted to honor both Washington and President Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is February 12, on a single federal holiday. Lincoln is known for his Civil War presidency during which he freed the slaves, but saw the nation break apart and begin the Civil War. His famous Gettysburg Address is considered one of the greatest speeches of all time. Contrary to popular belief, Washington’s birthday has never been officially changed to Presidents Day.

Red Hot Bridal Show – Sunday • Feb 19th

Sunday, February 19th
10:00am – 4:00 pm
FREE ADMISSION

All of your wedding planning needs are met with expert vendors, and see the latest fashions at the Fashion Show, hosted by Michelle Renee.
Our “Red Hot” Bridal Show is the perfect time to gather information and quotes for services that you need to make your day just the way you want it to be. Grooms, Mothers of the Bride and all those in the wedding party or family are encouraged to attend!
• Wedding Dresses
• Wedding Party Attire
• Floral Designers
• Bakery Specialists
• Photographers
• Jewelry
• Caterers
• Health & Beauty
• Fitness
• Party Supplies
• DJ’s

….and so much more! Please make it a date on your calendar, if you already have a date, or even if the ring isn’t on your finger quite yet….come and experience all that the Red Lion’s RED HOT Bridal Show has to offer!
We encourage you to consider purchasing services and goods from local merchants, such as the ones showcased at this event. It keeps our dollars in the local economy and helps build local businesses to create a vibrant and lively community! These local vendors are wonderful to work with, and offer an in-depth and professional working knowledge of their businesses and services.
Bring your man, your mom or your girls, anybody is welcome to attend – even those who may be just dreaming of a wedding, or remembering a wedding of long ago! Looking to renew your vows? Make it a date on your calendar to come and see all the new styles and fashions as well as opportunities to make your event even more memorable.

First Thursday Activities Thurs. Nov. 3rd

*Broadway Gallery
1418 Commerce, Longview
www.the-broadway-gallery.com
(Michael Tolleson, Ireme Bacon, Beth Bailey)
Reception 5:30-7:30pm.
Music by Dave Mongeau.
Door Prizes.

*The Gift Cottage
1414 Commerce, Longview
Local artists and gourmet food.
Door prizes. Open until 7pm.

*Longview Public Library
1600 Louisiana
longviewlibrary.org
Leon Lowman, acrylics
Open until 8pm

*Lord & McCord Art Works
1416 Commerce, Longview
www.lindamccord.com/
Barbara Kaempf Matkowski, Nicole Crull. Kay Busack will demonstrate creative ways to wear scarves at 6pm.
Reception 5:30–7:30pm.

*Teague’s Mezzanine Gallery
1267 Commerce, Longview
www.teaguesinteriors.com
Featuring local artists.
Reception 5:30-7pm.

*The Bistro
1329 Commerce Ave, Longview
www.thebistrobuzz.com/
Wine tasting. Live music.
Door prizes.
Reservations recommended.
Hours: 5-8pm.

*Cowlitz Cty Historical Museum
405 Allen St, Kelso
www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/museum/
Bumble Bee Brand – the world’s largest salmon packer, by author Irene Martin.
Program begins at 7pm; museum open until 9pm.

* The New Earth Gallery
Located in The Merk, Suite 204 on mezzanine level, Longview
4 to 6 pm.
Featuring vintage Asian Art, pottery, jewelry, water colors by Mary Miyakawa and photographs by Edward Miyakawa.
‘Sushi’ refreshments. Each month there will be a featured Asian artist and art from a specific Asian country or region.

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Kelso Senior Activities

MULTI-PARTY Rummage Sale
at Kelso Senior Center
Saturday Feb. 4th from 9-3PM

Pinochle Tournament/potluck
Feb 12, 1-3 PM
$5 Buy – in

BINGO every Tuesday at 1PM
Come early and order lunch.

NEW Event!!!!
Cribbage Party on FRIDAYS
10:30AM – Noon

More events – visit the center.
Come join us on Wednesdays at 1pm – WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR THE ANNUAL KIWANIS “KWILTS FOR KIDS” blanket drive.
This is a Kiwanis of Kelso Project. We need hands to help us finish the fleece blankets for distribution to children by Valentine’s Day.  No sewing needed for this.
Call 360-232-8522 for information and a schedule of events. We are located at 106 NW 8th in Kelso-
by the Kelso Spray Park -or email  us at  seniors98626@gmail.com
Check our website at
www.kelsoseniorcenter.com

Broderick Gallery Exhibition

Broderick Gallery will present an art exhibition featuring foreign artists. The show includes painters from Scotland,
England, South Africa, Chile, Cuba, China and Canada. From their diverse cultures each of these artists expresses his or
her individual identity together with a clear visual statement about where and how they respond to the world they live in.
These artists all currently reside in their respective countries.
ART EXHIBIT DATES: February 5 – March 2, 2012
OPENING: Sunday February 5 from 1:00 PM til 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Broderick Gallery 313 East “B” St. Rainier. OR 97048
Gallery hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11am – 5pm and by appointment.

Random Acts of Kindness Week: February 13-19

Random Acts of Kindness Week: Feb. 13-19
This celebration is held to increase awareness of kindness and its benefits to both the giver and receiver.
Anonymous acts make the giver feel good, maybe for the rest of the day or evening. The odd thing about it is that you can’t plan to do any particular type of kindness, all you can do is recognize an opportunity to kindly help someone.
Hence, the name “Random”. It really truly should be a spur of the moment ‘caring for the person next to you’ type of action.
Of course, if you want to plan some act of kindness out, that would be wonderful!
From February 13 to 19, you have an entire week to become something of a hero. A person overloaded with packages will be surprised and pleased when you offer to carry one. The co-worker who drops papers on the floor will admire your kindness when you help to pick them up.
A homeless person would enjoy a hot cup of coffee or chocolate, and maybe just a few minutes of your time to chat…

News Flash

* 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!

Meteorite Man in Kelso

On Wednesday, February 15 at 7:00 pm, Professor Dick Pugh from the Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory at Portland State University will be presenting a 45 minute PowerPoint presentation followed by a question and answer session at the Catlin Grange in Kelso, Washington.
The grange is located at 207 Shawnee Street in Kelso, WA 98626.
The Catlin Grange is located one mile north of the Pacific Way bridge and just east of Pacific Avenue on Shawnee Street.
Professor Pugh will be bringing his $15,000 meteorite collection for attendees to view and touch.  He will also be willing to look at any rocks that attendees bring along to determine if they might in fact be a meteorite.
Is your special rock a meteorite?  Be sure to bring your rock and attend on February 15 at 7:00 pm to find out.
Mr. Pugh may be reached at (503) 287-6733 if you have questions prior to the presentation date.  You may also contact Vicki or Emmett Johnson at (360) 636-3491 if you have questions about the presentation or need help with directions.

Longview Parks & Rec Classes

To register for any class: Call Longview Recreation at 442.5400 or register online at www.mylongview.com/reconline

Reptile Roadshow
Enjoy a unique learning experience with live, exotic reptiles and amphibians. Featuring an in depth information and hands-on opportunities with snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, salamanders, and more.
Class is for those ages 6 to 12, Thurs, Feb 2 through 23 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Woman’s Club Building, 835 21st Ave in Longview. The instructor is Garth Pithan and fee is $35 in-city or $40 out-of-city.  Register #131048

Zumbatomic® Kids
Children 8 to 12 years will love the Zumbatomic® fitness program for kids.  It’s a fast-forward fusion of the Zumba program’s moves (salsa, cumbia, reggaeton, hip-hop and more) and high-octane workouts designed to let kids max out on fun and fitness all at the same time.
Safe and effective, kids can’t wait to get into the Zumbatomic groove.  Class is Thurs. February 2 through 23 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. at The Woman’s Club Building, 835 21st ave in Longview. The instructor is Tracy Davis and the fee is $30 in-city or $35 out-of-city. Register for session #131100

Spy Kidz Club
Sherlock Holmes and CSI watch out!  Solve mysterious crimes using science experiments, breaking codes, discovering fingerprints and looking for clues.
Class is for those ages 7 to 12, Wed, Feb 1 through 22 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Woman’s Club, 835 21st Ave.
The instructor is Jamie Peters and fee is $32 in-city or $37 out-of-city.  Register for #131051

Hip Hop
Learn the latest hip hop moves and dance to some of the latest hip hop artists. Learn routines to perform for your family and friends at last class.
Hip hop is great exercise and encourages coordination and creativity. Class for ages 7 to 11, is Wed, Feb 1 through 22, from 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the High Step Dance Academy, 3303 Washington Way in Longview. The fee is $32 in-city or $37 out-of-city. Register for session #131096

Ceramics 101
Have fun stimulating your imagination while painting a project of your choice. Participants will work on projects and learn glazing and acrylic techniques.
Class for ages 7 to 12, is every Tuesday from Jan 31 through Feb 21, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Jan’s Ceramics, 1223 Commerce Ave. The instructor is Esther Kimbell and the fee is $35 in-city or $40 out-of-city. Register for session #131045

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