The Longview City Council meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on 2nd floor of Longview City Hall at 1525 Broadway, Longview. The City Hall is accessible for persons with disabilities. Special equipment to assist the hearing impaired is also available. Please contact the City Executive Offices at 360.442.5004 48 hours in advance if you require special accommodations to attend the meeting.

Kelso City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at Kelso City Hall 7:00 PM

Kelso Planning Commission meeting at Kelso City Hall in the Council Chambers

Kelso Park Board Meeting Kelso City Hall

Kelso/Longview Regional Airport Board Meeting at the Airport from 3pm-4pm.

The Kalama City Council meets at the Kalama City Hall on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 7 pm. KLTV broadcasts these meeetings at a later date and time. Check your local listings for more information on program timing.

City of Kalama

P.O. Box 1007

320 N. 1st Street

Kalama, WA 98625

www.cityofkalama.com

Medicine Wheel Teachings

Held every 1st Saturday of the Month from 1-4pm
First Class Starts August 2, 2008

The newly forming Snake Clan Medicine Wheel teachings will be taught by Roy Wilson (Grandfather) the Spiritual Leader and Storyteller of the Cowlitz tribe and Kyle Ward who will teach how to contact the spirit helpers of the medicine wheel by journeying to them to help you in every day ordinary life to ask for guidence, learning and assistance.

Roy is also a published author and a former minister. Currently there are 38+ active Clans of Roy's teachings across the United States, Canada, Australia and Europe with a gathering of the Clans at least once a year here in the PNW. We are truly honored that he has agreed to help us establish this new clan.
Please bring your drum and/or rattle, bottle of water, an open mind and heart to hear Roy and Kyle as they teach the medicine wheel while weaving the traditional Native American ways and beliefs with other cultures for a greater understanding of walking the

Red Road

with Creator.
A love offering placed in the basket would greatly be appreciated to help pay for Roy's teachings, time, travel expenses and space rental.

Mitakuye Oyasin
"We Are All Related"

Please contact Maureen Browning if have questions or need directions at 360-621-7585

Located at the Castle Rock Grange Hall @ 214 W Cowlitz Ave, Castle Rock, WA 98611

Regularly Scheduled Meeting:

The Woodland City Council meets on the first and third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. or as scheduled. Meetings are held at Woodland City Hall, 100 Davidson Avenue, Woodland, Washington. Council Chambers are on the 2nd floor (handicapped accessible). For general information please contact the Office of the Clerk/Treasurer at 230 Davidson Avenue/ P.O. Box 9 Woodland, Washington or by telephone at (360) 225-8281.

We meet the second Tues. of every month in the large downstairs meeting room of the Longview Public Library.

Everyone interested in the sanctity of life is encouraged to attend.

The City of Kalama Planning Commission holds meetings at City Hall on the second Thursday of every month.
City of Kalama
P.O. Box 1007
320 N. 1st Street
Kalama, WA 98625
www.cityofkalama.com

The City of Kalama Parks and Recreation Board holds meetings on the second Tuesday of every month.

City of Kalama
P.O. Box 1007
320 N. 1st Street
Kalama, WA 98625
www.cityofkalama.com

The commission serves in an advisory capacity to the city manager and city council with respect to the best methods of insuring the growth, development and expansion of the municipality. The commission performs administrative functions including the holding of hearings on subdivisions, comprehensive plan and zoning amendments.

The major responsibility of the Commission is to identify and actively encourage the conservation of the city’s historic resources by initiating and maintaining a register of historic places and reviewing proposed changes to register properties.

It also raises community awareness of the city’s history and historic resources, and serves as the city’s primary resource in matters of history, historic planning, and preservation.

Are you a person who has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis(MS)? Maybe you have a family member or are a caregiver of someone with MS. This is a meeting place to get together with others who understand. Open to general public. No membership or fees required.

Kalama City Hall 320 N. 1st Street Kalama, WA 98625. For more info please call 360-673-4562.

Kelso Bridge Market

"SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT"

Sunday's under Allen Street Bridge

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Fresh produce, crafts, fun for all

Kids Corner

Meet Friends

Uniformed members of Castle Rock American Legion Post 175 will conduct their annual American Flag disposal ceremony at 5 p.m. Sunday behind the Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park.

Flags too worn out or faded will be inspected and determined no longer suitable to fly. They will then be burned at an official ceremony on site.

The public is invited to the event, and anyone having flags no longer in condition for display may bring them to the ceremony Sunday, which is Flag Day.

Steele Chapel is located at 5050 Mount Solo Road.

Counseling for small businesses (either existing or those being formed) is provided free by S.C.O.R.E., an adjunct of the Small Business Administration. One hour sessions are scheduled each Tuesday morning at 9, 10 & 11am.

The meeting place is the Kelso/Longview Chamber of Commerce,
1563 Olympia Way, Longview, WA.
Counseling is by appointment, only. To reserve a one-hour spot, phone 1-360-699-1079.
{ please DO NOT phone the Chamber of Commerce }

The Mt. St. Helens Club is southwest Washington’s oldest & favorite outing
club. Currently with 100 members & growing, the club schedules hikes
(almost) every Monday and (almost) every Saturday year round. During
the winter, hikes are often replaced by x-country skiing & snowshoeing.
Other outdoor activities include biking, camping, canoeing and picnicking.

Monday hikes are Easy to Moderate: (3 to 7 miles & less than 1000 elevation)
Saturday hikes are Moderate to Difficult (5 to 12 miles & over 1000 elevation).

To learn more, access the website: mtsthelensclub.org

Once looking at the website press the “Events” tab, then select the outing
you want to begin your experience with this great group of people.
If you have questions about this event, just phone the leader. If you get an
answering machine, leave a message and expect a return call.

The Mt. St. Helens Club is southwest Washington’s oldest & favorite
outing club. Currently with 100 members & growing, the club
schedules hikes (almost) every Monday and (almost) every Saturday
year round. During the winter, hikes are often replaced by x-country
skiing & snowshoeing. Other outdoor activities include biking,
camping, canoeing and picnicking.

Monday hikes are Easy to Moderate: (3 to 7 miles & less than 1000 elevation)
Saturday hikes are Moderate to Difficult (5 to 12 miles & over 1000 elevation).

To learn more, access the website: mtsthelensclub.org

Once looking at the website press the “Events” tab, then select the
outing you want to begin your experience with this great group of
people. If you have questions about this event, just phone the leader.
If you get an answering machine, leave a message & expect a call back.

LIONS CLUB FOOD BANK
Location: FOE Club, 224 Huntington Avenue South
Information: Frank Murias, 749-1472

LIONS CLUB FOOD BANK
EVERY THURSDAY, 1PM
Location: FOE Club 224 Huntington Avenue South, Castle Rock
Contact: Frank Murias, 749-1472

Business Meetings are the second Thursday of each month. Chamber of Commerce meets at 8:30am at the Senior Center, 222 2nd Avenue SW Visit: http://www.castlerockchamber.com for more information.

LIONS CLUB FOOD BANK; every Thursday 1p.m.
Location: FOE Club 224 Huntington Avenue S.
Frank Murias 749-1472

LIONS CLUB FOOD BANK
Every Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
Location: FOE Club, 224 Huntington Avenue South
Contact Info: Frank Murias, 749-1472

Council Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month at 7:30 p.m., at Castle Rock Senior Center, 222 2nd Avenue SW, Castle Rock, WA, 98611. For further information, please contact Clerk-Treasurer Ryana Covington, 274-8181, or by email: rcovington@ci.castle-rock.wa.us Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

MEETS AT NOON, EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY.
LOCATION: Castle Rock Exhibit Hall And Visitor's Information Center
147 Front Avenue NW Castle Rock
Contact: John Kramer 360/274-6603

CONTACT INFO: Barbara Roller, Public Works Secretary 360/274-7478

CR Senior Center Monday Cinnamon Sales. 222 2nd Avenue SW
Info: 274-7502

CR SENIOR CENTER CINNAMON ROLL SALES, 222 2ND AVE SW
FOR INFO 274-7502

CR SENIOR CENTER, 222 2ND AVE SW
INFO: 274-7502

CR SENIOR CENTER, 222 2ND AVENUE SW
Learn the art of paper tole work - these are just beautiful!
Info: 274-7502

COME LEARN THE ART OF PAPER TOLE WORK
CR SENIOR CENTER, 222 2ND AVE SW
274-7502

COME JOIN OTHER QUILTERS OF ALL AGES!
CR SENIOR CENTER, 222 2ND AVE SW
274-7502

COME JOIN QUILTERS OF ALL AGES!
CR SENIOR CENTER, 222 2ND AVE SW
274-7502

CR SENIOR CENTER, 222 2ND AVE SW
274-7502

The United Way of Cowlitz County Board meeting is open to the public with advanced notice of attendence to the United Way staff at 360-423-5320.

The Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners meet every Tuesday starting at 9:00 a.m.
Visit our website to view the Agenda.

http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/commissioners/Minutes_&_Agendas.htm

Programs for that day will be listed on a seperate posting.

The Kiwanis are an international organization with a focus on helping the children in our communities. We do several fundraisers and community projects around Longview/Kelso.

Please come join us for lunch and see what we are all about.

Monthly meeting of local runners and walkers. Everyone welcome.

Runners and walkers meet each Saturday for an hour of exercise followed by coffee. Location varies each week, check website for details.

Come to the Cowlitz Community Farmer's Market and find produce, plants, crafts, baked goods, eggs, entertainment, and fun! Come on down and join the fun there's something good for everyone!

Smaller than our Saturday Market but still a great opportunity to pick up your fruit and vegies from local Farmers.

Kalama Chamber of Commerc meets every2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in the Community Building in Kalama.

Kalama Chamber of Commerce meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month in the Community Building in Kalama.

Amalak is the local chapter of GFWC in Kalama.

Amalak it the local chapter of GFWC in Kalama.

Kalama Lions Club at the Kalama Community Building 126 N. 2nd Street Kalama, WA 98625 from 7-8pm.

Patients, Friends and families come and discuss osteoporosis as a group meets the first thursday of every month at the womens health Pavilion. 1660 Delaware Street, Longview, Washington 98632

360-501-3700

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Meet a geneologist at the library to discuss your family search challenge.

Experience magnificent Northwest Coast masks as they come to life in the glimmering firelight of a Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl) ceremonial house. The Lelooska Family shares songs, dances, stories & masks which display the rights, crests & privileges bestowed on them by the late Chief James Aul Sewide. Advance reservations a must. Call 360-225-9522. Cost for School Programs is $5 per person.

Experience magnificent Northwest Coast masks as they come to life in the glimmering firelight of a Kwakwaka'wakw (Kwakiutl) ceremonial house. The Lelooska Family shares songs, dances, stories & masks which display the rights, crests & privileges bestowed on them by the late Chief James Aul Sewide. Advance reservations a must. Cultural Center grounds open at 5:30 pm. Call 360-225-9522. Children age 12 and under $7; Ages 13-61 $10; over age 61 $9.

Storytime for ages 3-6 years.
Siblings welcome!
Fridays at 10:30 am
Woodland Community Library

Regularly Scheduled Meeting:

The Woodland City Council meets on the first and third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. or as scheduled. Meetings are held at Woodland City Hall, 100 Davidson Avenue, Woodland, Washington. Council Chambers are on the 2nd floor (handicapped accessible). For general information please contact the Office of the Clerk/Treasurer at 230 Davidson Avenue/ P.O. Box 9 Woodland, Washington or by telephone at (360) 225-8281.

The Rainier City Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at City Hall.

The Town Council meets on the third Monday of each month, except for January and February when they are held on the third Tuesday due to Federal Holidays.
Meetings are held at the Fire Hall Meeting Room, 255 Second Street and begin promptly at 7 p.m.

The Longview School Board meets the second and fourth Mondays each month at 7:30 p.m. at Longview School District Administration Building, 2715 Lilac St., Longview, WA 98632

The Wahkiakum County Commissioners meet the first four Tuesdays of each month. Their meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue until all business for the day is transacted. The public comment period is scheduled from 10:00 - 10:15 a.m. each Tuesday, unless noted otherwise on the board's agenda. The public is encouraged and welcome to attend.

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board is made up of Longview residents who volunteer their time for the preservation and development of parks, leisure facilities and recreation programs for the community. Your comments and suggestions are welcome at the monthly meetings held the third Thursday of each month at 7 pm at the Parks and Recreation Building, 2920 Douglas St.

Columbia County Commissioners: 10 a.m. regular meeting, commissioners’ meeting room, Columbia County Courthouse, 230 Strand St., St. Helens.

The Rainier School Board meets the second Monday of each month in the portable next to the District Office, 28168 Old Rainier Road, 7 p.m.

Regular meetings of the Winlock Board of Directors are on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the district office, 311 NW Fir St.

The Go 4th Committee meets the first and third Fridays of each month, 7 a.m., Main conference room of the Daily News, 770 11th Ave., Longview.

The Castle Rock School Board meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Generally speaking, community input is taken at approximately 6 p.m. However, anyone wanting to speak to the School Board may actually request a specific time between 5:30 and 8 pm by simply phoning the district office (501-2940) a day or two in advance. The board generally meets in room 217 of the middle school, 615 Front Avenue South.

Master Gardener Foundation Program Meeting
will feature Darrel Whipple of the Audubon Society presenting on
"Gardening to Attract Birds". The presentation begins at 7pm
at the Cowlitz County Expo, Regional Conference Center.
The general public is cordially invited. Additional information, call
Joy @ 274-8460.

Monticello Hotel

Come and meet with other Photoshop users and photographers from the Monticello Camera Club. Learn new techniques, and discuss and share new ideas and techniques.

We have members of all skill levels, and some of our members have years of experience with photoshop from Elements, to CS3, and soon CS4, as well as Lightroom.

We will mostly cover aspects of Photoshop that relate directly to editing and enhancing photos. However, some of our members are also Graphic Artists, and so if you have questions or need help with graphic arts, this might be a good meeting for you to check out!

Feel free to come sit in on a meetup with no obligation, or join the Monticello Camera Club for just $10 per year and attend as many or few meetings as you like!

Come and just sit and socialize with other photographers from the Lower Columbia Region. The Monticello Camera Club has photographers of all ages and skill levels, and we will use the Meetup meetings as a less formal way of getting together and swapping stories and experiences, and knowledge.

It is our goal to plan a photography outing of some kind every month in 2009! Come get involved in the planning, and attend an outing, and learn while you shoot.

Do you just have a point and shoot? No matter! Some of our best photos were shot with point and shoot cameras. Learn to maximize your use of your camera and get the best shots you can. Learn from some of the best and friendliest photographers in the area!

Perhaps you have a brand new SLR camera and want to know more about how to use it. Join us and network with other photographers that can help you learn more, and have fun at the same time! Then when your skills improve attend one of our regular meetings and compete your photo's against some of the best in the Northwest!

Maybe you are already a good photographer, but just want to interact with others that share your passion? All are invited to attend!

17th Annual Car Show & Shine on Commerce Avenue in Longview, WA. Entry Fee $15 per car. For more information - www.columbiarivercorvettes.com or Call Mike @ 360 423-5079 or Randy @ 360 578-2563

Members of the Fleet Reserve Auxiliary No. 363 meet the second Friday of each month at the VFW meeting hall, 4311 Ocean Beach Highway, Longview. The potluck starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. All people who have active, retired or reserve status family members who are serving or have served in the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard are welcome. For details, call Mary at 425-4688.

Caring for someone with memory loss? Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with dementia. Recognizing that some caregivers find it challenging to access traditional support groups, the Chapter has launched a telephone support group that offers the benefits of a traditional face-to-face support group without the need to leave home. The toll-free teleconference group is held the third Tuesday of each month, from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m., and facilitated by Barbara Bridges, RN, MSN. If you are interested in participating, or for additional information, contact Linda Whiteside at (800) 848-7097 or linda.whiteside@alz.org.

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More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease; nearly 100,000 live in Washington State. The Alzheimer’s Association is the world leader in Alzheimer’s disease research and support. Through our national network of advocates and chapters, we advance research, improve services and care, create awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and mobilize support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease. For more information on the Alzheimer’s Association, visit http://www.alz.org/alzwa/.

Supporting Progress Center

Join the Progress Center as we walk in our community to raise awareness of Early Intervention Services and to raise funds for the center’s needs. This walk around Lake Sacajawea will help raise money for developmental supplies, tools, and equipment, for children birth-three with developmental delays and disabilities. Progress Center is an organization devoted to providing services of speech/communication therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, as well as education services through small groups, home visits and classroom services.
Anyone is welcome to join in the walk.
We will gather at the Lion’s Shelter
(17^th & Nichols)

Register by May 18. Come in, call 425-9810, or email us at (tblack@theprogresscenter.org) and put “walk-a-thon” in the subject line.

1600 3^rd Ave. Longview, WA. 98632
If you are unable to attend, you can still help by donating.

Regular meeting of Cowlitz Caravan Good Sam club. All interested RVers are invited.

The Kalama School Board meets the last Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Kalama High School Library, 548 China Garden Rd. Kalama, WA 98625 unless otherwise posted.

Computers in the Workplace
With Rick Lance

Explore popular applications, including spreadsheets, and presentation programs! Learn how to incorporate information from one program into another, about different file types, finding lost information, and other office related skills. Find out what helpful software can be downloaded from the internet, and how to do it, and work with graphics and even music files!

Mondays & Wednesdays, June 3 - 29
From 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
At the Applied Arts Building, Room 108
Course fee $29
Sign up for Item # 1810

If you have any questions, or would like to sign up over the phone using a VISA or MasterCard, please call.
Community Education (360) 442-2840

PowerPoint 2007
With Billie Bevers

Update your knowledge and create the best slide shows ever! From music to movement, add pizzazz to presentations. Whether youa re sharing business proposals, vacation highlights, or something entirely different, get tips and tricks that are sure to make your presentation sparkle.

Mondays and Wednesdays, June 1 - 10
From 3 - 5 p.m., At the Applied Arts Building, Room 110C
Course fee $39
Sign up for Item # 1840

If you have any questions, or would like to sign up over the phone using a VISA or MasterCard, please call.
Community Education (360) 442-2840

This is a monthly event, always on the 2nd Sat. night....7:00 P.M.

We have a full country band & several singers, no admission charge but a free will offering is taken with the proceeds going to different misssionarys

If you want emotional stability and true freedom from drug addiction and alcoholism, come to a Journey to Freedom meeting. You will find that there is a way out. You will make new friends that will be a positive influence in your life as well as being supportive of you while you are on YOUR Journey to Freedom.

Ed2go

Expand your mind in your free time!
Limited free preview of Lessons 1 & 2 when you sign up for one of our online courses!

Most courses are only $84!

Ed2go has nearly 300 classes to choose from. These classes offer the flexibility of being able to do the work any time of day while retaining an easy to adhere to timetable for quiz and assignment submission. The courses are comprehensive, with expert instructors who offer timely feedback. Within the course space there are interactive student forums. There are start dates every month and each class run for six weeks. Upon successful completion a Certification of Completion is awarded and can be printed for your records.

Some categories available:

Courses for Teaching Professionals, Business Administration, Law & Legal Careers
Accounting, Computer Applications, Graphic Design, Web Page Design
Web & Computer Programming, Grant Writing & Nonprofit Management
Sales & Marketing, Personal Finance & Wealth Building
Entertainment Industry, Languages, Certification Prep, Test Prep
Art, History, Psychology, Literature, Math, Philosophy, Science
Health Care, Nutrition, & Fitness
And many more!

In the month of June, four randomly selected participants will win an iPod Touch!

Check us out on the web: www.lowercolumbia.edu/ed2go

If you have any questions, please call.
Community Education (360) 442-2840

Caring for someone with memory loss? Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups provide a consistent and caring place for people to learn, share and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with dementia. A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dementia will be held the 3rd Monday of each month at the St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 1428 22^nd Ave, Longview, WA 98632, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Contact group facilitator Janice Higby at 360-501-8363 or Dawn Morgan at 1-800-848-7097 ext 247.

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More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease; nearly 100,000 live in Washington State. The Alzheimer’s Association is the world leader in Alzheimer’s disease research and support. Through our national network of advocates and chapters, we advance research, improve services and care, create awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and mobilize support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease. For more information on the Alzheimer’s Association, visit www.alzwa.org.

Kelso community Developement

Meet's 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Contact Bev Ogdon for details - 423-9922

Class it up with a tasty night out!

Join United Way of Lewis County for an evening of delicious cuisine, a live auction of once-in-a-lifetime culinary experiences by exceptional local chefs that will tempt your taste buds, and live entertainment by Evening Magazine's "Best Band of Western Washington" Shelley & the Curves!

Lucky Eagle Casino in Rochester, WA. Tickets are $40/person. Advanced reservations are recommended.

Proceeds of the event will benefit United Way of Lewis County and its member agencies.

Event:	Early Stage Memory Loss Seminar
Location:	St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Longview
Time:	12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
If memory problems are affecting your life then you may want to learn more about our early stage memory loss program. The program offers support to individuals who are in the early stages of memory loss, and for their loved ones who care for them. Participants can expect education and group discussion on issues such as memory loss causes and risk factors, medical treatments, financial and legal information, resources to help, ways to cope and communication tips. The seminar is free of charge and is led by trained professionals and is sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. For more information please call Samantha Woodward at 800-848-7097.

“The Good Life: Health, Nutrition and Environmental Wellness” is an eight-part series that will explore topics such as water and air quality, exercise, childhood obesity, an aging population and nutrition.

The eight lectures will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on consecutive Thursdays starting this week. They will take place in the Wollenberg Auditorium in the college’s new Rose Center. The lectures are free and open to the public.

A question/answer session will conclude each lecture.

Community Conversations Lecture Schedule

All lectures are from noon to 1 p.m. in the Wollenberg Auditorium at LCC.

“The Good Life: Health, Nutrition and Environmental Wellness”

April 9: “Nutrition: Are We What We Eat?” by chiropractor Anik St. Martin

April 16: “The Water We Drink, The Air We Breathe: Environment and Disease” by Dr. Sheila Lynam

April 30: “Pesticides & Plastics: A Benefit or Detriment?” by LCC instructor Louis LaPierre

May 14: “Exercise as Medicine and How to Implement It” by nurse practitioner Maria Magnuson

May 21: “What Time Collects: Ethics and Primary Care Geriatrics” by gerontologist Harry Krulewitch

May 28: “Obesity in Children: The Tender Years” by pediatrician Blaine Tolby

June 4: “Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Media and the Beauty Myth” by LCC instructors Michael Strayer and Jerry Zimmerman

June 11: “From Farm to Table” by Joan LeMieux and Laura and Jim Works.

LCC Symphonic Band: Soprano Moriah Urseth will perform Puccini's "O Babbino mio caro" and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and French horn player Erin Turner will perform part of a Richard Strauss concerto. Concert includes Aaron Copland's "Lincoln Portrait," narrated by Joseph Green. 7:30 p.m., Wollenberg Auditorium, Rose Center.

LCC Jazz Band: Spring Quarter concert, 7:30 p.m. June 9, Wollenberg Auditorium, Rose Center.

LCC Community Choir: Spring Quarter concert, 7:30 p.m. June 16, Wollenberg Auditorium, Rose Center.

‘This Island Earth’: LCC Center Stage production of play based on folktales and myths, with the overall theme being man’s relationship with the Earth, by Leslie Slape and Don Correll. 7:30 p.m. May 27–30; June 4–7 and 11–13, Rose Center. $8 general, $7 students and seniors, free to all LCC students. 442-2682.

'12th Night the Musical’: Kelso High School production of modern adaptation of William Shakespeare’s comedy, 7 p.m. May 27-30 and June 1-2. $7 adults, $5 students and seniors.

Beginner, intermediate, or expert... doesn't matter come out and play at Kelso High School every Sunday rain or shine! Ultimate Frisbee is a co-ed mixture of soccer, football, and basketball- but with a disc. It's a running sport on a soccer field cut in half length wise, you score in an end zone like football, and you defend like you would in basketball. Its a lot of fun and great excercise. Turn out is as usual as rain is in winter. Come out, try something new, and have a lot of fun!

Hollywood legends Rita Moreno and Robert Culp will perform A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters" at the Historic Fox Theatre in downtown Centralia, WA at 8 p.m. June 6. This event is a fund-raiser for the Historic Fox Theatre Restorations project, which aims to renovate and reopen this 1930s theater in time for its 80th birthday next year. This beautiful, Art Deco space is the last of its kind on the West Coast. Tickets are $25, $50 and $100 and all proceeds benefit the project.

Monthly Meeting of Disabled American Veterans HERMAN ROGERS#32. We meet at the Salvation Army, 1639 10th Longview.

Come and be enlightened!

Event: Early Stage Memory Loss Seminar

Location: St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 1428 22nd Ave., Longview, WA 98632

Date: Thursday, June 4th

Time: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

If memory problems are affecting your life then you may want to learn more about our early stage memory loss program. The program offers support to individuals who are in the early stages of memory loss, and for their loved ones who care for them. Participants can expect education and group discussion on issues such as memory loss causes and risk factors, medical treatments, financial and legal information, resources to help, ways to cope and communication tips. The seminar is free of charge and is led by trained professionals and is sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. For more information please call Samantha Woodward at 800-848-7097.

FRIENDS OF THE CASTLE ROCK LIBRARYCastle Rock WA 98611

Fathers Day! I TOPPED THE ROCK to Save the Library!!Weekend Event: 5k Family Fitness Walk & Fun Run! When: June 20, 2009 10am (Registration begins at 8:30 am) Where: Starts at the Library downtown Castle Rock, N to River Trail South to the Top of the Rock where you EARN a wristband! Continue to Lion’s Pride Park and then back to downtown for awards, Music, Silent Auction and food! What: Fund raiser for the library! Entry Fee: $10/walker or runner: $25 per family

--Register at the event

--OR Pre-Register--

--Drop off registrations at Lacey Rha’s Cafe` — 32 Cowlitz St. W. Castle Rock, WA 98611

& receive a coupon for 25% off an entree!

--Mail in registrations to Lacey Rha's Café -- PO Box 638 Castle Rock, WA 98611

--Pre-register at www.Active.com. Type in the event “I Topped the Rock” Storybook Characters: Since this is for the library…feel free to dress up as a story book character…and have your kids do the same! Kids are encouraged to make signs and bring any other kind of festive flags, hats or garb! Prizes: Awards will be given for various categories of racers in the Fun Run! Awards will be given for the top 3 best Story Book characters!Supporters can purchase a solid red wrist band supporting the event for $5.Walkers/runners who participate will receive a unique wristband with their entry fee on the “Top of the Rock” as they reach the top! Silent Auction: Bid on several gift items and various offered services or events! Food: A local service club will provide food for participants and supporters in the streets at the end of the event! Music: Provided by notable area musicians!! Donations: Please feel free to make additional donations to support the Library. These can be made at Cowlitz Bank under the name of I Topped the Rock!Friends of the Library 360-274-6961 I Topped The Rock Itoppedtherock@gmail.comPO Box 1350 Castle Rock WA 98611 Contact us if you wish to help out!

Mud Drag and Mud Bog Saturday June 20th at Barlow point raceway out mt solo rd longview washington

classes:

4 cly

6cly

stock

super stock

modified

super modified

open

pro rails

entry fees

one class $65

two classes $105

mud bog $20

join CRMRA $65 (columbia river mud racing association)

come out for a day of fun in the sun, and playing in the mud

gate entry fees are $7 for the whole day. (you can come and go as you please)

plenty of parking. please bring something to eat or plan on leaving the track to find lunch as we do not have a concession stand

Old time music jam & open mic. 1st, 3rd & 5th Fridays of each month. Catlin grange 205 Shawnee st. N.Kelso.

Old time country, western swing & bluegrass music, bring Your instrument & join in the fun!!(acoustic instruments only please).

For more info feel free to contact us.

All are invited and welcomed. Area-wide Mission. Evangelization, Prayer, Preaching and Hospitality. June 14-18, 2009, 7 p.m. nightly, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 2200 Allen Street, Kelso WA.

Port of Kalama Board of Commissioners meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 5:30 p.m., Port of Kalama office, 380 Marine Drive; 673-2325.

Check our website for programs and/or activities offered at Highlands Baptist. www.longviewhbc.com

What: Car Wash

When: Saturday (only) June 6

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Highlands Baptist Church, 317 20th, LV, parking lot

Group meets every Monday at Three Rivers House of Prayer, 1335 11th Ave. in Longview. There are no dues and no official sign up is necessary. Come get the help and support you need to overcome this addiction. You are not alone.

Rainier Marina Market: Indoor market with 50 vendors selling fresh produce and meat, fruits, ice cream, artists. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 115 E. A Street, next to Bank of America.

Join us for Lewis River Life Hope's annual "Walk for Life." Pre-register on line or in person at our office (1331 N. Goerig, Suite C -- behing Hi-school Pharmacy). Then come out and walk with others around Horseshoe Lake Park on Saturday, June 6th. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk starts at 10 a.m. T-shirts will be available to be purchased or may be "earned" by securing sponsors. See our website for more details (www.lrlh.org). This fun and fundraising event supports the ministry of Lewis River Life Hope in Woodland.

Empower U 1235 Commerce Longview, Wa

Empowering the Devine in you

Reki

Massage

Belldance

Yoga

Tarot Readings

Mind, Body, Spirit Enrichments

Holistic Medicine, Teas

Metaphysics

Come meet the ladies of Empower U and join us for a day of nurturing the Mind, Body, and Spirit.

Presentations:

Wellness Tea sampling

Bellydance Demos

Massage, Yoga, Reiki benifits information

Surprisingly, a lot of rich and interesting history has happened at Spirit Lake-long before 1980! Come learn about the history of Spirit Lake and Mount St. Helens from the time of the native Cowlitz Indians up until 1979. Learn about Sasquatch, the early prospectors, the lodges, campers, and climbers who lived and explored and loved the area before the May 18, 1980 eruption. You will also get to look at antique books and images of Spirit Lake.

Program Requirements: Participants should be prepared for changing weather conditions with good-lug-soled hiking boots, layered clothing, rain gear, and a hat. Bring your lunch, extra snacks and water for the hike. We recommend a daypack to carry your gear and a camera. Participants should be able to hike up to 4 miles over rough and rocky terrain. Meeting Place: Meet at Johnston Ridge Observatory

Register online at: www.mshinstitute.org

Questions: Contact Laura Kerr at (360) 891-5069 or lkerr@mshinstitute.org

This is an organizational meeting for the July 25th TLHS multi-class reunion (classes 1973-1982). The meeting is scheduled for the Rose Tree Restaurant in Castle Rock. Anyone associated with the classes are encouraged to attend this meeting and help organize the Reunion.

Washington State Housing Finance Commission. PUD
Auditorium(961 12th Ave. Longview). Call 360-501-8075

The Woodland School District Board of Directors meets regularly on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in the District Meeting Room. The meetings start at 7 PM. All meetings are open to the public (with the exception of executive sessions). The board welcomes and encourages public participation during its meetings.

July 2-4 at Lake Sacajawea in Longview.

Thursday's Schedule:

All Day: Marketplace & Food Concessions

All Day: Information Booth & Craft Booths

All Day: Longview Fire Fighters Hole-In-One Golf

10 a.m.: Fishing Derby (Kessler side past Hudson — look for white tents). FREE to all kids—all ages welcome

11 a.m: Opening Ceremonies at Martin’s Dock

2:30 - 10 p.m.: Live Entertainment Martin’s Dock

Live Entertainment Schedule

1 p.m. Bad Daddies (Blues)

2:30 p.m. Ted Vigil as John Denver (Country) www.myspace.com/tedvigilmusic

4 p.m. Brownsmead Flats (Bluegrass)

5:30 p.m. Haywired (Country)

7 p.m. Colgate Country Showdown Finals www.colgatecountryshowdown.com

Pam Young, co-author of the best-selling book, “Sidetracked Home Executives: from Pigpen to Paradise,” will headline next Tuesday’s WordFest event.

Young has appeared on hundreds of television shows including “The Today Show,” “Live with Regis” and “Oprah.”

She’ll read from her newest book, “The GOOD Book: Get Out Of Debt.”

The event starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday at The Brits, 1427 Commerce Ave.

Young will also conduct a seminar based on her new book at 6 p.m. June 18 in the Cowlitz PUD auditorium.

Please join us Saturday, June 6th for the Olympic Addition's 5th Annual Community Garage sale. This event is sponsored by and helps to support our Olympic Addition Neighborhood Block Watch.

Homes on Maple, William, Susan, Florence, 33rd and Dorothy will be participating. Lots of parking and easy walking.

Car show for Woodland Planters Days 2009

Washington Oldest celebration 85 Years in Woodland, WA with FIREWORKS on Thursday June 18th at DUSK

A free Docent Training session will be held at The Friends of Skamokawa Redmen Hall. The featured speaker will be noted historian Irene Martin. Join the staff of volunteer docents who give 4 hours per month to staff the Interpretive Center and gift shop, weekends from noon to 4pm.

Insight School of Washington, a tuition-free, statewide online public high school will be holding an information session for local parents and students to find out about what online education is really like. Insight offers the flexibility and one-on-one support that many students need to succeed including a unique dedicated iMentor program. Insight is tuition-free and enrolled students are provided with a school-issued laptop, a printer, and an internet stipend, as well as 24/7 mentoring and technical support.

The information session will include a demonstration of how the online classes work and a review of the diverse curriculum options available including AP courses and courses for dual college and high school credit with the Pathways Program at Axia College, University of Phoenix.

Red Lion Hotel at the Quay

100 Columbia Street

Vancouver WA 98660

For more info, visit www.insightwa.net or call 800-856-3891.

Join us in the extreme neighborhood makeover. Get to know your neighbors, find solutions to problems and help plan activities in the neighborhood.

Columbia Chorale Ensemble: "Flora, Fauna and Fun," a choral celebration of plants and animals. 7:30 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 22nd and Louisiana. Offering taken for CCE’s expenses.

Evergreen Dance Center: “Pajama Party” tap/jazz/hiphop show, 6:30 p.m., R.A. Long High School. $10 adults, $8 children 3-12 and seniors 65 and older. 575-1020.

Cowlitz Valley Old-Time Music Association: Open-mic fiddling, country and other old-time, musical entertainment. 7 p.m. at Catlin Grange, 205 Shawnee in North Kelso. Acoustic instruments only, donations at door.

Senior piano recital: Matthew Pollock of Kalama and Jake Klopp of Kelso will perform works by Beethoven, Bartok and other composers, 2 p.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 22nd and Louisiana. Both are students of Sharon Moe.

19th annual International Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday at Lower Columbia College Student Center. Cost: Free.

Performance Schedule

10 a.m. -- Native American dance and drumming by Marie DancingStar & Friends

11 a.m. -- Scottish music by Fort Vancouver Pipe Band

Noon -- World fashion show by the International Coffee Club

1 p.m. -- Hawaiian dance by Noe No Ka Mauna Hula Halau & Halau No Anuenue Uia Lokelina

2 p.m. -- Vietnamese dance by Asian-Pacific Islander Connection

2:20 p.m. -- Taekwondo martial arts demonstration by Longview Parks & Recreation

3 p.m. -- Polish dance by the Orzel Dancers

4 p.m. -- Dance music of Ghana by Spirit of Ojah

Anime Club planning PJ Party Anime Marathon

The Longview Public Library Anime Club will sponsor a Pajama Party Anime Marathon from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday in the library auditorium.

Films include “Axis Powers Hetalia” and “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.”

Filmgoers are asked to wear comfy, modest jammies and bring a blanket, pillow and cozy items. Japanese snacks will be provided, or bring your own.

Send additional party suggestions to jan.hanson@ci.longview.wa.us

Holly, English ivy and Scotch broom may be pretty, but the non-native invasive plants are choking two of Lake Sacajawea’s islands that are accessible only by boat. Friday, a group of volunteers from the Willapa Hills Audubon Society and the Lower Columbia College Biological Society will paddle out to the islands and chop the plants down to make more room for native vegetation. The south island is near the Elks Memorial Building. Members of the public are invited to help.

The cleanup begins at 10 a.m. Friday and will last two or three hours, Green said. Volunteers should wear long sleeves and bring gloves and, if they have them, a pruning saw and loppers. Extra life jackets wouldn’t hurt, either, he said. Boats will ferry workers back and forth to the islands.

Anyone interested in volunteering Friday should contact John Green at (360)575-9238 or jgreen2317@aol.com

This summer many of Washington and Oregon’s 26,000 foster kids will outgrow or wear out their clothing, and it’s not always easy for foster families to keep up with their sprouting kids’ material needs. Having new clothing that fits properly is crucial to a child’s self-esteem, which is integral to their success in life. In an effort to help, Sleep Country USA is holding it’s annual Clothing Drive for Foster Kids.

Sleep Country USA’s New Clothing Drive for Foster Kids

WHEN: June 1st – July 12th, 2009

WHERE: Donations of new clothing items, such as shirts, dresses, pants, shorts, onesies, and socks can be made at any Sleep Country USA store. For more information on the location of the nearest store, please use the Sleep Country store locator at www.sleepcountry.com or call 1-888-88-SLEEP. The store hours are M-F 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Donations will be distributed among 20 Pacific Northwest foster care organizations.

Join us in planning fun activities that bring us togeather to work on the Extreme Neighborhood Makeover. Meet neighbors, make a difference. Neighbor Helping Neighbor. Our meeting place will be announced through the summer but in September we will again be meeting in St. Helens Elementary School Gym. We meet the Second and Fourth Monday of each month. Hope to see you there.

30 minute special on the Rick Lamb Show about American Competitive Trail Horse Association at 10:00am and 8:00pm. Learn about the new sport in trail riding and how to contribute to horses in need. Channel 345 on direct-tV channel 231 dish tv and on basic cable channels. Can go to www.ACTHA.Us for info.

Fundraiser Dinner for the 81st Brigade Homecoming.

5pm to 7pm Music to follow

Adults $10

Children under 7 $5

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE 81ST FAMILY READINESS GROUP

For more info call Kandi 423-2504 or Linda 355-5235

Sponsored by Kelso American Legion Post 25 and Kelso Veterans of Foreign War Post 3017

The next organizational meeting for the TL Multi-Class Reunion (1973-1982) will be at the Rose Tree Restaurant in Castle Rock. Representatives from all classes are encouraged to attend. The Reunion is scheduled for July 25; Picnic at the Harry Gardner Park in Toutle (10:00-4:00); evening event at the Red Lion in Kelso (5:00-Midnight). Complete details at www.toutlesd.k12.wa.us; click the Reunion link; or email to tlclassreunion@earthlink.net or 274-6132, ext. 5004.

Four people have applied to replace Alan Slater on the Kelso City Council, including two former councilmen who lost their seats in elections.

Slater, 80, announced last month he plans to resign June 30 because he has cancer.

The council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. Monday (June 8) to interview the candidates and appoint someone to Position No. 6, which represents the city’s north district.

The Three Rivers Blues Revue on Saturday is planned as a partial replacement for the Kalama Blues Festival, which ended in 2005. Raffles during the event will benefit the family of Phil Blair, the Bicoastal radio station news director who died recently at age 43. The 21-and-older Blues Revue will start at 4 p.m. Saturday at The Regent, 3353 Washington Way. Though acts will play on the Regent’s indoor stage, an outdoor beer garden/seating area and barbecue will be available.

The schedule:

4- 5 p.m. -- The Bad Daddies

5:30-7 p.m. -- Island Rio featuring Robbie Laws

7:30- 9 p.m. -- Monet Vi and Montage featuring Dangerous Dan

9:30- 11 p.m. -- Curtis Salgado

Tickets cost $20 in advance at The Regent, Just Music and Movies, Dave’s Music in Woodland, and the Bicoastal radio office at 1130 14th Ave. Tickets are $25 the day of the show.

Join us at Beaver Homes Grange for food, fun and prizes! $10.00 per player - all proceeds go toward Relay for Life. Potluck (finger food).

All of Longview is invited to participate in a grafitti clean up anywhere in town, The Highlands Neighborhood Association has paint of many colors, thank you to private donors and LOWE's . Hope to see you at Archie Anderson Park on the 2100 Block of Alabama Street, in the parking lot by the basket ball court Saturday morning.

Free Seminar

Homebuyer Education

Sponsored by

Washington State Housing Finance Commission

Saturday June 20

PUD Auditorium (961 - 12th Ave, Longview)

9:30 am to 3:30 pm (Registration begins at 9 am)

CALL 360.501.8075 to register

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Education About The Home Buying Process

Come to St Helens, Oregon for a great night of fun and dancing.

Lower Columbia College baseball coach Kelly Smith will serve as the keynote speaker at the second annual Daily News Prep Sports Awards celebration at Monticello Middle School. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Monticello cafeteria, and features nominees in 16 different categories with separate awards for the male and female Inspirational Athletes of the Year.

The Longview Planning Commission is holding a workshop at 7 p.m. Wednesday (June 24) to discuss issues the City Council wants re-examined as part of a residential zoning code update.

The zoning code updates are the planning commission’s attempt to put into effect Longview’s 2006 Comprehensive Plan, which is the city’s blueprint for future growth. The commission worked on the zoning code update for a year.

On May 14, the City Council sent the residential zoning code back to the commission. It's requesting changes regarding limits on the size and height of outbuildings and houses, the sale of produce on residential property, areas where livestock and chickens are permitted and restrictions on the amount of impervious surfaces.

Wednesday’s workshop is in the upstairs training room at Longview City Hall. The public is welcome to attend. A public hearing regarding the zoning code will be set at a later date, according to Steve Langdon, the city’s principal planner.

Clatskanie’s Heritage Days celebration kicks off Saturday with the 19th annual vintage and collector car show at Clatskanie City Park.

Here’s a rundown of events,. all of which take place at the park, unless noted otherwise.

Saturday, June 27

• CAC Pancake Breakfast, 7-10 a.m., American Legion Hall

• Heritage Cruise Car show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Chapter T PEOP “Pie in the Park”, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Food and Vendors, All Day

Clatskanie Heritage Days celebration at Clatskanie City Park.

Thursday, July 2

• Heritage Days Talent Show, 7 p.m., CMHS Auditorium

• Buddy Day! Davis Shows NW Carnival, 2 p.m. to close

Clatskanie Heritage Days celebration at Clatskanie City Park.

Friday, July 3

• Davis Shows NW Carnival, 2 p.m. to close

• Teen Night, 6 p.m.

• Outdoor Movie in the Park, at dark

• Food and Vendors, All Day

Clatskanie’s Heritage Days celebration at Clatskanie City Park.

Saturday, July 4

• Heritage Freedom Bike Ride, 7 a.m.

• Jet Fly over, 10:45 to 11:15 a.m., Skies over Clatskanie

• 4th of July Parade, 11 a.m., Nehalem St./NE 5th St.

• Davis Shows NW Carnival, noon to close

• Kiwanis Chicken BBQ, noon

• Kiwanis Bingo, noon

• Kids Trout Derby, noon

• Logging Show, 1 p.m.

• Live Music, afternoon & evening

• Fireworks Spectacular, at dark, Skies over Clatskanie

• Food and Vendors, All Day

Shetler/Stepankowsky piano recital: Laurel Shetler and Andre Stepankowsky will play works by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and other composers. 3 p.m. June 28, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 22nd and Louisiana. A benefit for FISH of Cowlitz County.

Please come and join other community members as we build our Go 4th Float! We will be at the Longview ReStore, located at 1145 11th Ave. Please call 360-425-6177 if you are interested in building or participating in the float for the parade on Saturday, July 4th at 10:00am.

Please come and join other community members in building Cowlitz County Habitat for Humanity's float for the Go 4th Celebration parade. If you would be interested in helping construct the float or participate in the parade, please call 360-425-6177 or email volunteer@cowlitzhabitat.org.

The Jim Mecy band performs classic/surfer rock and blues. The Lone Fir is located at 3741 Pleasant Hill Rd. in Kelso, come early for a bite to eat before the show. $5.00 cover charge, call 360-423-5412 for more information!

Friday July 3rd, 9PM at Liquids Night Club in the Cadillac Island Casino, we will be hosting "The Legends Collide Tour"! Pretty Girls,Wrestling, Amazing Circus Stunts and ........a FIST FIGHT. Redemption. Wrestlers. This time it’s for real. The Jim Rose Circus vs. Jake the Snake Roberts.

Featuring SINn BohDi formerly Kizarney of WWE + special guests coming to Liquids Night Club at the Cadillac Island CasinoFriday July 3 at 9 PM.

Ladies and Gents it is time once again for the infamous and wildly celebrated, our favorite ringleader, Jim Rose to take his delightful and dark yet comedic, mysteriously twisted show on the road. Jim Rose presents The Jim Rose Circus vs Iconic Wrestling legend, Jake the Snake Roberts. From out of the ring and into the clubs, this is the hottest mind bending thrill ride your money can buy this summer. A ticket is good for a seat, but you will only use the edge. High-flying, bone-jarring excitement-- It feels like biblical times with miracles happening everywhere. You will need a swivel on your neck to catch it all. Done in a seedy atmosphere just like the movie The Wrestler.

Have you ever felt stunned laughter? Besides amazing circus stunts and pretty girls everywhere, this is the most brutal comedy ever offered. These are the real men who don't need a ring. Their disputes will be settled live and raw on stage...using every dirty trick in the books. The intimacy of this epic battle will make you feel like you're living it. This is a new spellbound episode for the The Jim Rose Circus. This is not what you saw in the episode of the Simpsons where Homer runs away and joins the Jim Rose Circus as the human cannonball. And you didn't see anything this like this on Jims weekly Television Show, The Jim Rose Twisted Tour on the Travel Channel, nor on the X-Files in 1995, the much lauded guest star role as the lead murder suspect in what was to become one of the most popular episodes. Indeed, this is not what you witnessed when Jim Rose was on tour with NIN and opening act Marilyn Manson in 1994 presenting some of the raunchiest acts for its time. Unlike those, this show's content is a compelling one, the theme is redemption... This is Jake The Snake Roberts living out his tragedy once and for all. Painfully misunderstood and abused within by his torment, torn apart by being loved not hated. He was supposed to be the bad guy against Hulk Hogan in the 80s but he sold his character too well and his charisma continued to woo his fans. When he walked into the arena to cheers Hulk would get boos. The promoters invested so much into marketing Hulk as the good guy that they had to discontinue Jake the Snake while he was selling out Madison Square Garden time after time. He took it hard and had a rough patch. These tough times were exposed in the documentary "Beyond The Mat," the writer for the movie The Wrestler says that this documentary is what inspired him to write the script. Now it's time to get ready to be engrossed for the next chapter brought to you live with your ringleader Jim Rose at the helm. Yes it’s a soap opera comedy but that’s what wrestling is. Everyone familiar with Jake knows this is a show about redemption, And this show is about his hard fought comeback. Jim Rose will lead and mislead his rapt audience once again on a journey rife with misunderstood, mysterious and idiotic achievements as he plays The Villain.

He’ll explore and sometimes expose the difference between man and monster. The sixty-minute plus performance is infused with Rose’s wicked wit, stunning feats and unexpected asides. He delights the audience with his own tongue-in- cheek charismatic style. Now be forwarned, this is not his first time showcasing wrestlers. In 1997 - 1998 Jim put together a new show that featured Women Sumo Wrestling, Power Tools, Mexican Transvestite Wrestling, and a retrospect of his classic stunts. This show landed Jim in a Lubbock Texas jail, and banned him in New Zealand for a couple of weeks until the authorities relented. Despite these set backs, it was one of his best selling shows ever.This new coupling of rock and roll and theatre will dwarf any show he has ever done. A showman in the classic Barnum style, he’s obsessed with the best and the strangest and with providing genuine entertainment. - The Toronto Star - His delivery is brutally comic. He plays the highly-strung audience like a violin. - The Independent, London - The line in Salt Lake City stretched all the way to the Mormon Temple. They had to turn hundreds away. -

Wall Street Journal - Fun for all ages!

More tour dates to be announced: JIM ROSE CIRCUS VS. JAKE THE SNAKE ROBERTS TOUR DATES Starts This July.

July 3 - longview, wa - cadillac island casino - July 5 - kennewick, wa - island casino - July 7 - portland - wonder ballroom - July 8 - seattle - showbox - July 9 - spokane - knitting factory - July 11 - boise - knitting fact - July 12 - salt lake city - club vegas - July 14 - reno - new oasis - July 15 - sacramento - July 16 - san fran - dna July 18 - santa ana - galaxy - July 19 - san diego - canes - July 20 - los angeles - troubadour -

SINn BohDi formerly Kizarney of WWE Bebe The Circus Queen The audience is on their tiptoes, moans and shrieks, some people cover their eyes, others cast furtive looks at their companions. - Ann Japanga, LA Times

-The absolute must-see act is the Seattle-based Jim Rose Show. - Rolling Stone

- Freak mania is spreading unabated. - Newsweek

- The line in Salt Lake City stretched all the way to the Mormon Temple. They had to turn hundreds away.

- Wall Street Journal - This word freaks could be a contentious one, however Rose defuses my discomfort with a short laugh. - Sydney Morning Herald

- The show attracts a wide range of audience members; you see an artist sitting next to a cowboy next to a rocker next to a person in a business suit. - LA Life

- We all went home satisfied, entertained and suitably appalled to the depth of our being. - New Music Express, London

- I’ve seen a lot of things in my time. I must see 40 circuses a year- but this lot...They came on in their street clothes and then...They’re beyond anything I’ve ever seen. They shocked me. - Gerry Cottle - Circus Proprietor, in Sunday Telegraph

- Muzzing the line between art and outrage. - Time Out

- All of this is not necessarily pretty, but it is wonderful, because it genuinely causes the mind to wonder.

- Katherine Dunn, author of Geek Love, LA Times - Audience reaction is largely that kind of revolted amusement more commonly associated with tourists at a bull fight. - Melody Maker

- Will the Human Pin Cushion please report backstage. That was the first hint that the incredible, stupendous Jim Rose show was about to begin. - New York Post

- Creating the biggest wave of this mania is the Jim Rose show, a Seattle-based rock styled live act comprised of a half-dozen attractions. - New York Newsday

- Lollapalooza’s word of mouth hit attraction. - USA Today

- Hot business suit, Jeans, Jim Rose T-shirt, Reeboks. - Richard Linklater, Director of Slaker, for Rolling Stone’s Hot List

- Freak mania is spreading unabated. - Newsweek

- Amazingly, it is actually fun. It may not be everyone’s idea of entertainment, but then what is ? It certainly does not deserve to be banned. - The Times Magazine, London

- If the body of performer Jim Rose is indeed a temple, he has perfected its desecration to a fine art. - Spin Magazine

- Selling out shows across a thrill-hungry nation. - Peter Gilstrap, Washington Post

- The main attraction was the Jim Rose Show, a post-punk freak show from Seattle. - Jon Parales, New York Times -

At Tuesday’s Kelso City Council workshop, a community task force will present its recommendations on how to improve the city’s image, stimulate its economy and revitalize downtown.

The Kelso Community Assessment Task Force is helping decide which of a marketing consultant’s recommendations to adopt and what else should be done to improve the area.

The city paid Destination Development of Seattle $10,000 to evaluate Kelso. Company representatives visited Kelso in March 2008 and later presented its findings to city and county officials and community members.

Tuesday’s 6 p.m. workshop is at Kelso City Hall, 203 S. Pacific Ave. It is open to the public.

July 2-4 at Lake Sacajawea in Longview.

Friday's Schedule:

All Day: Marketplace & Food Concessions

All Day: Information Booth & Craft Booths

All Day: Longview Fire Fighters Hole-In-One Golf
All Day: Kids Carnival & Festival

5 p.m.: Lions Beer Garden at Expo Center

11:30 - 10pm Live Entertainment Martin’s Dock

Kidsfest

FREE. Kidsfest 11 am to 6 pm game booths open. Friday’s special guest is Dennis Zech from Mystery through Ministry-Illusion shows beginning at 10:30am. Prizes, face painting, games, petting zoo—lots of fun. Prize drawings held at 6 pm every day. Prizes will be bicycle, I-Pod Shuffles, skateboards, drum set, electric guitar and amp, camping gear & more. Must be present to win.

Live Entertainment Schedule

1 p.m. Raeann (Acoustic pop/rock/folk) www.raeannphillips.com

2:30 p.m. Three Hole Punch (Oldies Rock and Roll) www.myspace.com/threeholepunchband

4:30 p.m. Island Rio featuring Lloyd Jones (Blues) www.lloydjonesmusic.com

6:30 p.m. Monette Vi and Montage (Blues) www.myspace.com/monettevimontage

8:30 p.m. Octane (Rock / Classic Rock) www.myspace.com/rockwithoctane

July 2-4 at Lake Sacajawea in Longview.

Saturday's Schedule:

All Day: Marketplace & Food Concessions

All Day: Information Booth & Craft Booths

All Day: Longview Fire Fighters Hole-In-One Golf

All Day: Kids Carnival & Festival

7 a.m. Cardboard Boat Regatta Boat Unloading

8 a.m.: Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast Lions Club

8 a.m.: Parade Line Up 14^th & Broadway

9 a.m.: Timber Carnival Prelims Louisiana & Kessler

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Bow-Tie Bash Car Show Commerce Avenue

10 a.m.: Parade

11 a.m.: The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta® Martin Dock @ Lake Sacajawea

Noon: Lions Kids Races R.A. Long High School

1 p.m.: Timber Carnival Competition Louisiana & Kessler

1:30 - 10 p.m.: Live Entertainment Martin’s Dock

10 p.m.: FIREWORKS Lions Island; Soundtrack broadcast on Magic 94.5 FM & 97.9 FM

Kidsfest

FREE. Kidsfest 11 am to 6 pm game booths open. Prizes, face painting, games, petting zoo — lots of fun. Prize drawings held at 6 pm every day. Prizes will be bicycle, I-Pod Shuffles, skateboards, drum set, electric guitar and amp, camping gear & more. Must be present to win.

Live Entertainment Schedule

11 a.m.: Cardboard Boat Races / Regatta

1:30 p.m.: SW Washington Symphony www.swwasymphony.org

3 p.m.: Left Coast Jazz Quintet

4:30 p.m.: Rhythm Culture (Reggae) www.rhythmculture.org

6:30 p.m.: Thomas Brothers (Country/Rock) www.myspace.com/thethomasbrothersband

8:30 p.m.: Haywired (Country/Rock)

10 p.m.: Fireworks; Soundtrack on KLYK Magic 94.5 FM and 97.9 FM

This year’s Go 4th Festival will feature its first-ever "King of Sk8" skateboarding competition, which takes place today at Cloney Park.

Competitors will vie for prizes in beginner, intermediate and advanced brackets. Bleachers will be set up for viewing, free lunch will be offered to competitors and canned food donations will be collected for local food banks.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. at the park’s skating area off Washington Way. The free event is open to all ages and skill levels.

Join us Tuesday night at Archie Anderson Park for Pick up Basketball

Come Join us for some fun at this free summer sports clinic at Archie Anderson Park.

Business Meetings are the second Thursday of each month. Chamber of Commerce meets at 8:30am at the Senior Center, 222 2nd Avenue SW Visit: http://www.castlerockchamber.com for more information.

Programs for that day will be listed on a seperate posting.

The Kiwanis are an international organization with a focus on helping the children in our communities. We do several fundraisers and community projects around Longview/Kelso.

Please come join us for lunch and see what we are all about.

COME JOIN QUILTERS OF ALL AGES!
CR SENIOR CENTER, 222 2ND AVE SW
274-7502

LIONS CLUB FOOD BANK
Every Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
Location: FOE Club, 224 Huntington Avenue South
Contact Info: Frank Murias, 749-1472

Kelso/Longview Regional Airport Board Meeting at the Airport from 3pm-4pm.

Kalama City Hall 320 N. 1st Street Kalama, WA 98625. For more info please call 360-673-4562.

The City of Kalama Planning Commission holds meetings at City Hall on the second Thursday of every month.
City of Kalama
P.O. Box 1007
320 N. 1st Street
Kalama, WA 98625
www.cityofkalama.com

CR SENIOR CENTER, 222 2ND AVE SW
274-7502

The Longview City Council meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers on 2nd floor of Longview City Hall at 1525 Broadway, Longview. The City Hall is accessible for persons with disabilities. Special equipment to assist the hearing impaired is also available. Please contact the City Executive Offices at 360.442.5004 48 hours in advance if you require special accommodations to attend the meeting.

Storytime for ages 3-6 years.
Siblings welcome!
Fridays at 10:30 am
Woodland Community Library

Members of the Fleet Reserve Auxiliary No. 363 meet the second Friday of each month at the VFW meeting hall, 4311 Ocean Beach Highway, Longview. The potluck starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. All people who have active, retired or reserve status family members who are serving or have served in the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard are welcome. For details, call Mary at 425-4688.

Runners and walkers meet each Saturday for an hour of exercise followed by coffee. Location varies each week, check website for details.

The Mt. St. Helens Club is southwest Washington’s oldest & favorite
outing club. Currently with 100 members & growing, the club
schedules hikes (almost) every Monday and (almost) every Saturday
year round. During the winter, hikes are often replaced by x-country
skiing & snowshoeing. Other outdoor activities include biking,
camping, canoeing and picnicking.

Monday hikes are Easy to Moderate: (3 to 7 miles & less than 1000 elevation)
Saturday hikes are Moderate to Difficult (5 to 12 miles & over 1000 elevation).

To learn more, access the website: mtsthelensclub.org

Once looking at the website press the “Events” tab, then select the
outing you want to begin your experience with this great group of
people. If you have questions about this event, just phone the leader.
If you get an answering machine, leave a message & expect a call back.

Come to the Cowlitz Community Farmer's Market and find produce, plants, crafts, baked goods, eggs, entertainment, and fun! Come on down and join the fun there's something good for everyone!

Are you a person who has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis(MS)? Maybe you have a family member or are a caregiver of someone with MS. This is a meeting place to get together with others who understand. Open to general public. No membership or fees required.

This is a monthly event, always on the 2nd Sat. night....7:00 P.M.

We have a full country band & several singers, no admission charge but a free will offering is taken with the proceeds going to different misssionarys

Kelso Bridge Market

"SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT"

Sunday's under Allen Street Bridge

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Fresh produce, crafts, fun for all

Kids Corner

Meet Friends

The Mt. St. Helens Club is southwest Washington’s oldest & favorite outing
club. Currently with 100 members & growing, the club schedules hikes
(almost) every Monday and (almost) every Saturday year round. During
the winter, hikes are often replaced by x-country skiing & snowshoeing.
Other outdoor activities include biking, camping, canoeing and picnicking.

Monday hikes are Easy to Moderate: (3 to 7 miles & less than 1000 elevation)
Saturday hikes are Moderate to Difficult (5 to 12 miles & over 1000 elevation).

To learn more, access the website: mtsthelensclub.org

Once looking at the website press the “Events” tab, then select the outing
you want to begin your experience with this great group of people.
If you have questions about this event, just phone the leader. If you get an
answering machine, leave a message and expect a return call.

CR SENIOR CENTER CINNAMON ROLL SALES, 222 2ND AVE SW
FOR INFO 274-7502

The Fire District 6 Board of Commissioners invite interested citizens to attend their board meeting, the 2nd Monday of every month at 5:30 PM at Castle Rock Fire Station #61 located at 146 A Street SW, Castle Rock, WA 98611. For more information or to become more involved with the Fire District, contact Chief Eric Koreis at 957-0520. Fire District 6 serves Northern Cowlitz County including the City of Castle Rock.