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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 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

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

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

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.

Terrific Tuesday in the Park

Let’s discover the world around us at Lake Sacajawea. Participants will enjoy arts, crafts, fitness, and culture in the outdoors. Our staff will bring the activities and parents help provide the supervision. Pack a picnic if you like and enjoy it at the end of each class. A great way to see your friends this summer and make some new ones! Two sessions to choose from.

Age: 15 months – 5 years

Session Day Date Time

51747 Tuesday July 8-22 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

OR

51748 Tuesday August 5-19 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Location: Lake Sacajawea Park, Martin’s Dock

Fee: Per Session - $20 in-city, $25 out-of-city

Instructor: JoAnne Ehrmantrout

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.

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.

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/.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

Come and be enlightened!

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.

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.

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.

A number of activities will be scheduled on this date for alums of Toutle Lake High School (years 1973-1982) to celebrate. Daytime events and an evening event are being organized. Contact information for all classes will soon be announced. To join the reunion organizing committee please contact Mike at 360-425-3430, ext. 247 or mikec@lowercolumbiacap.org.

For more information or to join the organizing committee, please email to tlclassreunion@earthlink.net or visit www.myspace.com/tlhs2009classreunion

CLARK COUNTY AMPHITHEATER

Coldplay: 7:30 p.m. July 10. $35, $79.50 and $97.50.

At the 179th Street exit of I-5 in Ridgefield. www.amphitheateratclarkcounty.com. Tickets available through LiveNation.com or Ticketmaster or calling (800) 745-3000.

CLARK COUNTY AMPHITHEATER

Crue Fest 2: 5 p.m. July 28. $29, $49, $75 and $95.

At the 179th Street exit of I-5 in Ridgefield. www.amphitheateratclarkcounty.com. Tickets available through LiveNation.com or Ticketmaster or calling (800) 745-3000.

10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 29 to Aug. 1 at the Cowlitz County Exposition Center, 1900 7th Avenue
Longview.

Fair Web site: http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/expo/2003fair/index.html

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

Children with disabilities will have a chance to reel in a lunker during a special fishing event July 11 at Merwin Fish Hatchery east of Woodland.

The 11th annual Merwin Special Kids Day, expected to draw more than 100 participants and their families, is sponsored by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Pacific Power and C.A.S.T for Kids.

The wheelchair-accessible hatchery waters will be planted with up to 5,000 trout ranging in size from one to four pounds. Volunteers will serve as one-on-one fishing coaches, assisting youngsters throughout the day.

Rods, reels, tackle and T-shirts will be provided for the young fishers to use and keep. A free barbecue lunch will be served, followed by fish painting, a casting contest and other activities.

Instituted in 1999, the annual fishing event draws youngsters from the Vancouver School for the Blind, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, Emanuel Legacy, Kaiser Kids and Shriners hospitals, but sponsors encourage anyone with a special-needs child to join in the fun.

Pre-registration for the event is required by June 30. To sign up a participating child or to volunteer, call (800) 899-4421.

This is an event to remember our loved one, Richy Bryan, who passed away on April 21, 1997. We are walking to support a local organization called "Project SUCCESS." All proceeds from t-shirt sales and donations will go to this program in our local community. Please check out the website. Even if you didnt know Richy but have been affected personally by drugs and alcohol, you are invited to participate and/or donate to this wonderful cause. The hope is to bring awareness to this valuable program which works with middle schoolers in our community who are at risk or are being affected by drugs and alcohol in their lives. We will meet at the Bryan's home at 9 a.m. (info on website), then begin the walk at approximately 10 a.m. Please come join us for this wonderful event!

The Cameron Ranch Trail Riders are hosting a competitiive trail ride challenge July 18th in Ariel Wa. Sanctioned by (ACTHA) American Competitive trail Horse Association. The ride will consist of 6 miles with 6 judged obstacles. Rider and horse will be judged and recieve points that will stay with the horse throughout their life. By a point system and registry. Rider will recieve points that could lead them to a championship. Cash awards and prizes 1st-6th place. There will be 4 different divisions. 50% of proceeds go to Horse rescue. Go to www.ACTHA.us and join the ride.Secure your spot now. First 100 will ride. Come join the fun rewarding day. Also, see a 30 minute special on ACTHA to air on the Rick lamb show show 6/6 on RFD-TV

Don't miss the 7th Annual Mother and Son Outdoor Adventure. Mothers and sons of all ages and activity levels will enjoy experiencing a variety of outdoor adventure activities together. Activities will include the rock wall, archery, obstacle course, catapult, fishing, kayaking, pellet shooting range, canoeing and wood working. Random prizes will be given away and each son will receive a gift. Refreshments will be served. Pictures with the Blazers Mascot "Blaze" will be available for an extra charge (taken from 12-1 p.m. only). Sponsors include ACE hardware, Bob's Sporting Goods, Cowlitz Game and Anglers, Foster Farms, JH Kelly, Lewis and Clark Bowmen, Southwest Washington Canoe Club, Boy Scouts of America, and WinCo. For ages 5 and over. Saturday July 25 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Lake Sacajawea Park. Nichols and Kessler Blvd.

Fee: Per person - $7 in-city, $9.50 out-of-city

Register online at www.mylongview.com/reconline

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.

LES SCHWAB ON INDUSTRIAL WAY AND CHARIOTS C.C. ARE HAVING THEIR 2ND ANNUAL CAR SHOW SUNDAY JULY 12 FROM 10-2. OPEN TO ALL YEARS AND MAKES INCLUDING MOTOCYCLES. OVER 30 AWARDS, RAFFLES INCLUDING A SET OF WHEELS DONATED BY LES SCHWABS($500 VALUE). REGISTRATION IS $12 WITH PROCEEDS TO HELP A LOCAL FAMILY AT CHRISTMAS TIME.

"We Can Make A Difference

Outdoor Concert in Kelso!

Who wants to worship Jesus?? We do!

On Saturday, July 25^th Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Kelso will hold the 2nd Annual “We Can Make the Difference” Outdoor Concert. This year’s line up features The Thirsting, an uplifting rock band from Vancouver, WA, The Life Teen Praise and Worship Team, a worship ministry from Kelso, and other contemporary Christian bands. Come and enjoy the fellowship on their large lawn! You bring your friends and a lawn chair; they will bring the music! Refreshments, including hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, water and pop, will be available for purchase.

What: “We Can Make the Difference” Outdoor Concert

When: Saturday, July 25^th 2:00pm – 7:00 pm

Where: Immaculate Heart of Mary Church – 2200 Allen St, Kelso, WA

Call: 360-423-3650

Cost: $10 per ticket – All proceeds to benefit local charities

No outside beverages, food, or coolers

"Fight Back" fundraiser show: Performance by rock band Without Further Ado (Seth McNally, Colin Weiss and Mike Rader); along with improv comedy and a short play, 9 p.m. Aug. 1, Kelso Theatre Pub. Proceeds benefit the Relay for Life.

Seth McNally

Benefit Carwash

All proceeds generated will go towards team Scrappin' Cancer for Relay For Life.

Minimum donation of $5 per vehicle

Ocean Beach Chevron across from Burger King

Saturdays, July 18 to August 15, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Learn to take control of your food choices and activities, discover how to create lasting behavior changes, and begin to feel better. The class uses the interactive Cultivating Health® Weight Management Kit, which helps you design your own program around the strategies that work best for you.

Registration is required. Call 503-286-6816 or 1-866-301-3866 (toll free). Fee is $70 for Kaiser Permanente members and $95 for nonmembers.

Come in and ask questions about Fedora. Bring in your laptops and/or desktops and let us help you get Fedora installed. Free Live CD's to take home .. try it out before you decide. Free Install DVDs .. Take home the Full DVD version for free.

Classmates from Toutle Lake classes 1973-1982 are encouraged to attend this organizing meeting at the Rose Tree Restaurant in Castle Rock. The Multi-Year (1973-1982) Class Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th. The picnic is at the Harry Gardner Park in Toutle, 10:00-4:00, and the evening event (social, food, live band) is scheduled for the Red Lion Inn in Kelso, 5:00 - Midnight. More details are available on the Reunion web site: http://www.toutlesd.k12.wa.us/Reunion/reunion.html or call Judy at 274-6132, extension 5004.

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

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

Sunday, July 5

• “Touch a Truck”, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• All-School Reunion, noon, Picnic area near Park BBQs

• Buddy Day! Davis Shows NW Carnival, noon to 5 p.m.

• Rubber Ducky Races, 1:30 p.m., Nehalem Street Bridge

• Clatskanie River Poker Paddle, 2 p.m.

• Strut Your Mutt Dog Show, 3 p.m.

• 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.

On Saturday, July 11, from 9am-3pm, Lowe's Heroes Volunteers and Kessler Elementary PTO are partnering to revamp the outdoor play areas of the school. Projects include repainting blacktop, play equipment, landscape clean-up, miscellaneous other projects. Come on out to help, bring the family!

For more information, please contact:

Andrea - 360-577-7060 - Lowe's

Ann German - 360-270-6445 - Kessler PTO

Kelso School Board is interviewing candidates to temporarily fill Diane Dick’s open board seat during a special work session in the board room Monday, July 20, at 4:30 p.m.

A replacement is expected to be named and sworn in during the regularly scheduled board meeting, which starts at 5 p.m. The interim replacement will serve until December.

Also on the board agenda is new discussion on a new policy regarding board member resignations and acceptance of a $5,000 donation from the Wollenburg Foundation.

Continuing discussion is scheduled for the district’s sexual health education policy, AIDS policy and anaphylaxis prevention policy.

A presentation about the I Have A Dream program also is scheduled.

Kelso School Board meets at the Ruth B. Clark Administration Building at 601 Crawford.

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 -

Our Second Annual Bark-B-Que is coming just around the corner. July 25th and 26th will be a day for fun-in-the-sun for you and your pet. Last year was a huge success and we got rave reviews. This year it will be bigger and better. There will be events you can participate in like *Sheep Herding *Dock Jumping *Lure Coursing *Free tips and tricks from certified trainers, nutrition and other experts *Pet adoptions will be in full force by Southwest Washington Humane Society *Vendors with free samples, prizes, information and education. If you would like to be put on our mailing list for this and other future events, visit http://www.aecpets.com/postoffice and fill in yoru email address.

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.

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.

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.

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

The council on Tuesday will consider awarding a construction contract for the Kelso Rotary skateboard park.

A fundraiser for Sydney Boyer, a 12-year-old girl battling a rare form of bone cancer, will be held starting at 6 p.m. July 18 at the Rose Valley Grange.

Raeann’s Groove will perform Top 40 dance music and a spaghetti feed and a silent auction are planned.

Sydney is the daughter of Chad and Mikki Boyer, who are both teachers in the Oak Harbor School District on Whidbey Island.

Mikki (Dunn) Boyer grew up in Rose Valley.

Sydney, a sixth-grader at North Whidbey Middle School, and her family are staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Seattle to receive medical treatment.

For more information about Sydney, see www.caringbridge.org/visit/sydneyboyer

WordFest: Young adult author Laura Whitcomb will read from her newest novel, “The Fetch,” 6-8 p.m. at The Brits, 1427 Commerce Ave., Longview. Also presenting will be Jim LeMonds. For information, contact Alan Rose at 425-3430 ext 280, or see www.alan-rose.com

‘Shakespeare Shattered’: On local performance scheduled of play Mainstage Theatre actors are taking to the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. Play is a modern take on some of Shakespeare’s most famous scenes. 7:30 p.m. July 18, R.A. Long High School auditorium. Donations requested.

Concerts run from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Martin Dock. People may bring blankets, low-backed chairs and picnic dinners; food service also available.

July 9: Abbey Road, Beatles tribute. www.abbeyroadlive.com

July 16: The Buckaroosters, Buck Owens tribute. www.myspace.com/thebuckaroosters

July 23: The Beatniks, 60’s and 70’s rock ‘n roll. www.thebeatniks.com

July 30: Midnight Serenaders: 20’s, 30’s old time jazz and swing. www.midnightserenaders.com

Aug 6: Steller Fellers, folk songs from the 60’s. www.myspace.com/thestellarfellars

Aug 13: Hit Machine, hits from all eras. www.hitmachineband.com

Aug 20: Deadwood Revival, hillbilly bluegrass and Grateful Dead. www.deadwoodrevival.com

The Columbia Theatre’s “Arts in the Studio” summer program will host two guest speakers this week.

The free presentations are recommended for students, parents, teachers and anyone interested in music or acting.

Niel DePonte, percussionist with the Oregon Symphony and conductor, will speak at noon Thursday at the LCC Rose Center.

Jessica Blaszack, an actor who works around the country, will speak at 4:15 p.m. Friday, also at the Rose Center.

For further information, call Bethany Pithan at 423-1011.

The Columbia Theatre’s “Arts in the Studio” summer program will host two guest speakers this week.

The free presentations are recommended for students, parents, teachers and anyone interested in music or acting.

Niel DePonte, percussionist with the Oregon Symphony and conductor, will speak at noon Thursday at the LCC Rose Center.

Jessica Blaszack, an actor who works around the country, will speak at 4:15 p.m. Friday, also at the Rose Center.

For further information, call Bethany Pithan at 423-1011.

A work party will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Kessler Elementary School to fix up the outside playground, playing fields and other outdoor areas, said Andrea Crenshaw of Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse. Lowe’s is a supporter of the school, where vandals recently damaged new playground equipment.

Lower Columbia College is holding its fourth biennial Red Devil Chili Cook-Off on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Rose Center for the Arts plaza on the LCC campus.

Admission is $25 and includes chili from eight local restaurants, salads, desserts and a beverage. Live music will be provided by country singer Jennifer Lynn. Proceeds from the event will fund scholarships for LCC students.

Thursday-Sunday

Carnival Open until Midnight

Vendor and Food Booths open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Beer Garden and Live Music

Thursday — 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Friday — 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Saturday — noon to 1 a.m.

Saturday

Pancake Breakfast — 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at United Methodist Church

Parade — 10 a.m.

Logging Show — Noon

Parade Winner Awards — 1 p.m. at Staff Trailer

Introduction of Queen and Court — 7 p.m. at Covered Seating Area

Fireworks — dusk (Approx. 10 p.m.)

Sunday

Colgate Country Showdown— noon to 3 p.m. at Covered Seating Area

Button Prize Drawings— 3 p.m. at Covered Seating Area

Local Wellness Society is meeting for a monthly pot-luck meeting. All those who are interested in exploring the benefits of a plant-based diet are welcomed!

Date: July 22, 2009 [Wednesday]

Time: 7-9 pm

Location: AWPPW Building

724 15^th Ave.

Longview, WA 98632

Instead of simply getting together to share delicious raw/vegan [organic] dishes, I will also hold an information session on the benefits of a plant-based diet at the same time. So, if you want to learn more about plant based diet, or know someone who will benefit from it, make sure to come/invite them!!!

I will talk about Whys, Whats, and Hows of a vegan lifestyle. We will cover topics such as:

1. What causes diseases;

2. Why medicine is not working in curing them;

3. Why are we getting sicker;

4. How to stop and reverse the vicious cycle;

5. How a plant-based diet can help you overcome your ailments;

6. How to shed excess weight and keep it off;

7. Why a whole foods plant based diet is effective in reversing diabetes, cancer, MS, allergies, and other serious diseases;

8. How to make a transition (where you get your protein, facts about fat, etc.), and…

9. Much, much more!

I will also answer questions and point you to the right resources to get you started, so you are not left feeling alone and powerless.

How this meeting will work:

1. RSVP is required! To RSVP e-mail me at elena[dot]wilkins[at]gmail[dot]com (make sure to replace [dot] with a period!]

2. Each person will bring a raw vegan [organic] dish (there are many sites that have wonderful and simple recipes, but you don’t even have to look that far—just check out my blog: www.eathealthybehappy.blogspot.com). Please bring enough to feed at least 6 people, so we all can share;

3. Each person will bring his/her own water/drink [please avoid processed drinks], plate and silverware [if you want to eat, that is ;)];

4. Bring a notebook to take notes, but it is completely up to you;

5. There is a small admission fee of $3 per person to help cover the rent of the space, which can be paid on the spot (cash only, please).

Feel free to e-mail me with any questions. I hope to see you there!

Location: New Song Worship Center, 161 Aaron Drive (off Westside Hwy) in Lexington. Thursday-Friday-Saturday. July 16-18, 9am-5pm. For more info, call 360-560-0252.

This will be a full day ride, we'll be leaving early in the morning and probably leaving in the late afternoon/late evening. The ride time will be approximately three hours (one way) and we'll be stopping off at Papa Pete's Pizza for food. The main destination will probably be the Johnston Ridge Observatory (from the Castle Rock side) as well as hitting up all the fantastic viewpoints on the way up (plenty of photo-ops).

We welcome any and all motorcycles as long as you can safely reach and maintain freeway speeds and a friendly attitude is a must! Anyone who wants to ride and see the moutain from a motorcycle are more than welcome to join us. This will be a kid-friendly trip, so children are more than welcome to ride with their parents.

Check out our website (http://www.therejectedrc.com) for more information and to RSVP for the ride (under "Upcoming Rides") to let us know you're going!!

Also, don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to get additional details on upcoming rides. We don't spam!

A Relay For Life Committee meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Longview PUD building. A team captains’ meeting will follow.

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.

The Longview City Council will hear a status report Thursday night (July 9) on the Mint Farm water supply project. The city is switching its water supply from the Cowlitz River to the deep aquifer beneath the Mint Farm Industrial Park. So far, seven shallow and eight deep monitoring wells have been dug at the Mint Farm and water quality testing has begun. Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, hired to design the new city groundwater supply and treatment system, is performing additional due diligence tests to confirm the well water’s suitability for drinking.

Officials from the federal Bureau of Land Management will be in town this weekend with approximately 30 wild horses that will be available for adoption Friday and Saturday at the Cowlitz County Expo Center. A preview and event registration will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Adoptions through silent bids will be held noon-12:30 p.m. Saturday, followed by walk-up adoptions.

For more information, visit wildhorseandburro.blm.gov

Officials from the federal Bureau of Land Management will be in town this weekend with approximately 30 wild horses that will be available for adoption Friday and Saturday at the Cowlitz County Expo Center. A preview and event registration will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Adoptions through silent bids will be held noon-12:30 p.m. Saturday, followed by walk-up adoptions.

For more information, visit wildhorseandburro.blm.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Oregon Travel Information Council is pleased to announce The 103^rd Oregon Historical Marker- Dedication EventThe Captain John West Marker

Bradley Wayside State Park

Off Hwy. 30 (approximately 4 miles west of Westport)

This marker commemorates John West who co-founded the Westport Cannery around 1857, which was the first cannery on the Oregon shore of the Columbia River. West also invented an automated can filling machine and was extensively involved in logging and lumber exports. The John West Label for canned foods lives on today, as John West Foods Ltd. of Liverpool, Great Britain, a subsidiary of H.J. Heinz Company.

The marker was nominated & sponsored by Jim and Bryan Aalberg third and fourth great grandsons of John West respectively. Oregon State Parks has partnered with The Oregon Historical Marker committee to provide the location and installation.

The dedication ceremony will be held on Tuesday July 14, 2009 at 11:00 at the Bradley Wayside State Park. For more information about the event or the Historical marker program please contact Annie Von Domitz at the Oregon Travel Information Council, annie@oregontic.com.

For Washington and Oregon’s more than 26,000 foster kids, sometimes getting ahead in school can be hard, especially without even the basic supplies. To help these children succeed, Sleep Country USA is collecting donations of new schools supplies for local foster kids. Contributions can be dropped off at any Sleep Country USA store and will be distributed among 20 Pacific Northwest foster care organizations.

Donations will be accepted at any Sleep Country USA store. Bring new school supplies including pencils, pens, erasers, calculators, paper, backpacks, binders and pocket dictionaries. 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.

Cleo and Lionel, members of the pride family from the Emmy® Award-winning PBS KIDS series Between the Lions will visit the Portland, OR area to kick off the third annual Between the Lions Roadshow. Marking their first-ever West Coast stop, the literacy loving lions will educate and entertain fans—small and tall—with live, interactive shows. Cleo and Lionel will bring the television series to life, with shows that invite children to participate as they sing about the sounds of letters, play with words, and read along with the Lions—as well as some local guest celebrity readers. Other Roadshow stops will take place in July and September in Seattle, Detroit, Toledo and Cleveland.

July 15, 2009:

Oregon Zoo

4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, OR 97221

THREE SHOWS:

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

12:00 PM
Featuring Guest Reader Steve Amen,
Host and Executive
Producer of Oregon Field Guide

Contact:
Contact Oregon Zoo Directly for Further information

Fee:
Event is free, however zoo admission is required

Cleo and Lionel, members of the pride family from the Emmy® Award-winning PBS KIDS series Between the Lions will visit the Portland, OR area to kick off the third annual Between the Lions Roadshow. Marking their first-ever West Coast stop, the literacy loving lions will educate and entertain fans—small and tall—with live, interactive shows. Cleo and Lionel will bring the television series to life, with shows that invite children to participate as they sing about the sounds of letters, play with words, and read along with the Lions—as well as some local guest celebrity readers. Other Roadshow stops will take place in July and September in Seattle, Detroit, Toledo and Cleveland.

July 16, 2009:

Lake Oswego Library
706 4th Street
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
TWO SHOWS:
1:30 PM
3:30 PM
*Featuring Guest Reader Bill Baars, Director of Lake Oswego Library

Contact: Contact Lake Oswego Library Directly for More Information

Fee: FREE

Cleo and Lionel, members of the pride family from the Emmy® Award-winning PBS KIDS series Between the Lions will visit the Portland, OR area to kick off the third annual Between the Lions Roadshow. Marking their first-ever West Coast stop, the literacy loving lions will educate and entertain fans—small and tall—with live, interactive shows. Cleo and Lionel will bring the television series to life, with shows that invite children to participate as they sing about the sounds of letters, play with words, and read along with the Lions—as well as some local guest celebrity readers. Other Roadshow stops will take place in July and September in Seattle, Detroit, Toledo and Cleveland.

July 15, 2009:

Midland Library

805 SE 122nd Avenue

Portland, OR 97233

ONE SHOW:

4 PM

Contact: Contact Midland Library Directly for More Information

Fee: FREE

Toledo’s annual Cheese Days Festival resumes Firday and continues through the weekend. Here’s a partial schedule. All events take place at Toledo Middle School unless otherwise noted.

Friday, July 10

• Cheddar Open golf tournament, 10 a.m. at Newaukum Valley Golf Course

• Garden Club picnic, 11:30 a.m., Toledo Community Park

• Start of Toledo tennis tournament, 3 p.m.

• Stuffed potato bar, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Toledo Senior Center

• Frog-jumping contest, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Toledo High School Track

• Bingo, 7:30 p.m., Toledo High School

Saturday, July 11

• Ham & all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, 7 to 10:30 a.m., Toledo Senior Center

• Ninth Annual car show, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Cheddar Challenge run/walk, 8 a.m. registration, Toledo Fire Station

• Kid’s Fun Fest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Cheese Day coronation, 10 a.m. between Third and Fourth streets on Augustus

• Cowlitz Prairie Crazy Quilters Summer Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Toledo High School

• Women’s Ministry garage sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 420 Silver St.

• Cheese Day’s parade, 11 a.m. starts at Fifth and Augustus streets.

• Free cheese sandwiches, noon at the Presbyterian Church

• Barbecue, noon to 5 p.m., Red Apple Market

• Chalk One Up for the Family, 1 to 3 p.m. Create a chalk masterpiece outside Timberland Bank

• Kids Smart Art, 1 to 3 p.m. Bring kids ages 5-12 to the Morgan Arts Centre

• Auction, 1 p.m., Toledo Middle School football field

• Inflatable play houses, noon to 4 p.m.

• Toledo Historical Center, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 115 Ramsey Way

• Lion’s Club Reno Night, 3 p.m. to midnight, Toledo Community Building

• Toledo High School Alumni soccer game, 6 p.m., high school field

• Dance, 9 p.m. to midnight, Red Apple parking lot

Sunday, July 12

• Horeshoe Tournament, 8 a.m.

• Beef Barbecue, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Toledo Community Park

• Don Schaplows Sixth Grade Art Poster Contest, during BBQ

All events take place at Toledo Middle School unless otherwise noted.

Saturday, July 11

• Ham & all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, 7 to 10:30 a.m., Toledo Senior Center

• Ninth Annual car show, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Cheddar Challenge run/walk, 8 a.m. registration, Toledo Fire Station

• Kid’s Fun Fest, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Cheese Day coronation, 10 a.m. between Third and Fourth streets on Augustus

• Cowlitz Prairie Crazy Quilters Summer Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Toledo High School

• Women’s Ministry garage sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 420 Silver St.

• Cheese Day’s parade, 11 a.m. starts at Fifth and Augustus streets.

• Free cheese sandwiches, noon at the Presbyterian Church

• Barbecue, noon to 5 p.m., Red Apple Market

• Chalk One Up for the Family, 1 to 3 p.m. Create a chalk masterpiece outside Timberland Bank

• Kids Smart Art, 1 to 3 p.m. Bring kids ages 5-12 to the Morgan Arts Centre

• Auction, 1 p.m., Toledo Middle School football field

• Inflatable play houses, noon to 4 p.m.

• Toledo Historical Center, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., 115 Ramsey Way

• Lion’s Club Reno Night, 3 p.m. to midnight, Toledo Community Building

• Toledo High School Alumni soccer game, 6 p.m., high school field

• Dance, 9 p.m. to midnight, Red Apple parking lot

Sunday, July 12

• Horeshoe Tournament, 8 a.m.

• Beef Barbecue, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Toledo Community Park

• Don Schaplows Sixth Grade Art Poster Contest, during BBQ

All events take place at Toledo Middle School unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, July 12

• Horeshoe Tournament, 8 a.m.

• Beef Barbecue, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Toledo Community Park

• Don Schaplows Sixth Grade Art Poster Contest, during BBQ

The Port of Woodland is holding a Special Meeting on Monday July 13 at 3 p.m. at the Port of Woodland office, 141 Davidson Ave., for the purpose of discussing a reduction in royalty rate for the sale of sand for the Woodland Wal-Mart project. Action may be taken.

Representatives from each class are encouraged to attend this 'final' organizing meeting, scheduled for the Rose Tree Restaurant in Castle Rock. The Multi-Class Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, July 25th. The Picnic is scheduled for 10:00-4:00 at the Harry Gardner Park in Toutle; the evening event (Social/Dance) is scheduled for 5:00-Midnight at the Red Lion in Kelso and includes food and live band -- tickets are $35 and must be purchased by July 17. Music only tickets will be available at the door beginning at 7:30. To order tickets or for more details call Judy at 274-4578.

Classmates, parents, relatives and teachers are invited to attend the Toutle Lake High School Multi-Year (1973-1982) Class Reunion. The Picnic is scheduled for 10:00-4:00 at the Harry Gardner Park in Toutle (donation requested at event). The evening event (food/social/live band) is scheduled for 5:00-Midnight at the Red Lion in Kelso (tickets required: $35 per person for entire event and must be purchased by July 17; music only tickets available at $10 per person at the door beginning at 7:30). For more details click the Reunion link on the web site; or send a message to the email address, or call Judy at 274-4578.

FAULKNER TO ADDRESS FAMILY
ALCOHOLISM AND DRUGS

Rick Faulkner, National Field Representative of the Spirit of Freedom Ministries in New Orleans,
Louisiana, will present a special program on family alcoholism and drugs at The Landmark United Pentecostal Church of Longview.

Faulkner states that of the two-thirds of Americans that drink, one in ten becomes an alcoholic, and that 40 percent of all teenagers are heavy drinkers. The Spirit of Freedom Ministries will be introducing a new approach to family alcoholism and drugs. The CD on alcoholism “Raised From the Ruins,” will be made available along with other materials during the meeting. Faulkner will also be giving true accounts of men and women who have been delivered from alcoholism and drugs.

This special program should be of great interest to those who would like to help anyone with alcohol- or drug problems. The program is Sunday, July 19, 2009 at The Landmark United Pentecostal Church of Longview, located at 4333 Ocean Beach Highway, and the time will be 11:00. The public is invited and there is no obligation or admission charge.

For additional information, call Pastor Ron Seagraves at 360-636-0580.

With an emphasis on recycling and reusing, the Castle Rock Fair will “Go for the Green” on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

In keeping with the ecological theme, there will be signs and containers on the fairgrounds where cans and bottles can be deposited.

New this year is a Recycle or Reuse entry, such as using plastic grocery bags to crochet a purse or jump rope. Entrants in the single-layer cake contest should decorate their cakes using a green scheme.

For more information about the fair, call the fair office at 274-4116.

Castle Rock Fair admission prices

Thursday: $2 adults; $1 youth and seniors

Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Seniors free

Friday, Saturday: $3 adults; $2 youth and seniors

Thursday's Schedule

Thursday, July 16

5 p.m. - Parade line-up, elementary school parking lot

6:30 p.m.- Parade

7 p.m. - Exhibits open

7:30 p.m. - Darrell Johnson, bluegrass, stage; Toutle Lake FFA logging show

With an emphasis on recycling and reusing, the Castle Rock Fair will “Go for the Green” on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

In keeping with the ecological theme, there will be signs and containers on the fairgrounds where cans and bottles can be deposited.

New this year is a Recycle or Reuse entry, such as using plastic grocery bags to crochet a purse or jump rope. Entrants in the single-layer cake contest should decorate their cakes using a green scheme.

Castle Rock Fair admission prices

Thursday: $2 adults; $1 youth and seniors

Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Seniors free

Friday, Saturday: $3 adults; $2 youth and seniors

Friday's Schedule

8 a.m. - Gates open

8:30 a.m. - 4-H horse show

10 a.m. - Exhibits open; Rabbits, dogs, goats judging

Noon - Sheep judging

5 p.m. - Swine judging

6 p.m. - Lip sync contest signup

6:30 p.m. - Maddie Timm, stage

7 p.m. Toutle Lake FFA logging show

7:30 p.m. - Lip sync contest

With an emphasis on recycling and reusing, the Castle Rock Fair will “Go for the Green” on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

In keeping with the ecological theme, there will be signs and containers on the fairgrounds where cans and bottles can be deposited.

New this year is a Recycle or Reuse entry, such as using plastic grocery bags to crochet a purse or jump rope. Entrants in the single-layer cake contest should decorate their cakes using a green scheme.

Castle Rock Fair admission prices

Saturday: $3 adults; $2 youth and seniors

Saturday's Schedule

8 a.m. Gates open

8:30 a.m. 4-H horse gaming

10 a.m. - Exhibits open; Poultry judging

2 p.m. - Wet money contest

5 p.m. - Beef and dairy judging

5:30 p.m. Maddie Timm, stage

7 p.m. Ghost Town Boys, stage; Toutle Lake FFA logging show

The city of Kelso is holding a community planning meeting about violent crime against women from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Parkview Room at the Monticello Hotel in Longview.

The meeting is part of the city’s application for a grant through the Office of Crime Victims Advocacy in Olympia.

The funds are intended to improve prevention and investigation and prosecution of violent crimes against women, according to a city press release.

Brad Brake will be appearing Live at Nikkis bar & Grill! Show takes place on Thursday, July 23rd and starts at 8 pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance at Nikkis Bar and Grill located at 404 W. Main St. in Kelso Washington for just $5 in advance and $7 at the door. Brad has made em laugh all over the United States;

Originally from Montreal, Brad now makes his home in Seattle where he is an accomplished comedian and actor. He has performed at many colleges in Canada and the U.S., acted in both television commercials and film, and was a regular on the sketch comedy troop “HAX TV”. He’s worked with the likes of Dave Chappelle, Bobcat Goldthwait, Howie Mandel and comics from NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” to include finalist’s Ty Barnet and Rich Vos. Most recently, Brad toured with Hall of Fame wrestler “Rowdy” Roddy Piper in his one-man show.

Brad’s show is so physical he once dislocated his knee - but as the trooper he is – finished the show to a standing ovation. An energetic powerhouse when it comes to standup comedy, his original style and go-for-broke enthusiasm makes his act one that is not to be missed.

Now you can see him right here in the Longview Kelso area on July 23rd. Get there early, as seating is general admission, unless you call (360)-425-0065 for VIP Package details. Packages are already selling and are expected to sell fast. So please call soon to get taken care of, if you think that you deserve special treatment.

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.

Jazz jam: Left Coast Jazz Quartet will host a wine tasting and jazz jam, 4-6:30 p.m., at Nikki’s, 404 W. Main St., Kelso. Jazz musicians invited to join in.

Spaghetti Dinner, Silent and Live Auction, Live Music by the Millbillies at the Rose Valley Grange. Help Sydney Boyer a 12 year old girl who is fighting Osteosarcoma. She is staying at Children's Hospital in Seattle. Her mother is Mikki (Dunn) Boyer who grew up in Rose Valley Area. Granddaughter of Cora Johnson. A Donation Account for Sydney Boyer has been set up at Fibre Federal. Any amount of money or help is appreciated! Thank you!

Sign ups for "3 on 3" Basketball at George Bales Gym 1437 Rose Valley Rd. Kelso. 6-8pm. For children going into 2nd grade-High school. Cost is $10 per child. Any questions please call Eric and Susan Gann 360-425-8620 or 360-751-3412. Thank you!

Longview School Board on Monday will review the district’s budget for this school year during a special work session at 5 p.m.

The board is expected to formally adopt the budget Aug. 24th.

The regularly scheduled board meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

The agenda also calls for discussion on making volunteers aware of students’ life-threatening allergies, students’ self-administration of asthma medication and a report on programs for starting an alternative high school in the district.

Longview School Board meets at the district office at 2715 Lilac Street.

The Ethnic Support Council lost its office space and its director last month, but the nonprofit agency that helps immigrants adjust to life in a new land has found a new place in Kelso.

It’s planning an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 29 at the new office, located at 311 Oak St.

Honored guests will include Kelso-Longview Chamber President Rick Winsman, Kelso Mayor David Futcher and Longview School Board member Barb Westrick, who will represent 19th District state Rep. Brian Blake (D-Aberdeen).

The Kelso City Council on Tuesday will consider River Casino’s request to extend a reduction on its card room tax for another few months.

In February, the council agreed to temporarily reduce the casino’s gambling tax for six months from 10 percent to 6 percent after casino management pled for relief due to a downturn in business.

The council’s 7 p.m. meeting is at Kelso City Hall, 203 S. Pacific Ave.

The state Department of Health will hold a public hearing on St. John’s request to perform elective percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs), commonly known as angioplasties, at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Cowlitz PUD auditorium, 961 12th Ave., Longview.

If you wish to testify, contact St. John Medical Center at sjmc@peacehealth.org or call (360) 414-7547.

In addition to spoken testimony, the Department of Health will accept written letters, which can turned in at the Friday meeting.

To learn more about St. John Medical Center’s quest for permission to perform elective angioplasty surgeries in Longview and for a sample letter to write to the Department of Health in support, go to http://sites.google.com/site/sjmcpci/

On Sunday, July 26, the Last Chance Tavern will host the first annual North Kelso Street Fair. Although this is also the second annual Christ Disciples and Last Chance Tavern Motorcycle Show, owner Susan Wright is expanding the event to include other local businesses. There will be vendors selling shirts and jewelry, food and lot's of beautiful motorcycles to look at. Door prizes will be given away during the day as well. The show starts at noon and lasts till 4 p.m. Admission is free, and the bike entry fee is $5.00. Sponsors include Cliff's Hilltop Market, Surreal Skin, Stuffy's Restaurant and Evergreen Paint along with a host of others.

Bridge game held every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at St Joseph Parish Hall, 396 Elm St., Kalama.

Looking For Something fun for the whole family this weekend. look no further. Just a short drive to Toutle, Washington

1/8 th mile Drag Races fast cars and lot's of people just

$5.00 to watch and kids are free.

and if you want to race it's just $25.00 for unlimted passes.

We have a tree and timing system.

So bring the family a cooler and some chairs!

There will be vendors and bathrooms.

Riverdale Raceway is located 3 miles past Toutle on the right you can't miss the sign.

Playin for the Pinks relay for Life Benefit concert

August 1, 2009 6pm

Lower Columbia College Student Center

General Admission $8 Wear something pink (nothing vulgur) $7

LCC Students $5 with student I.D.

Best PINK outfit contest!!

5 Bands: Keepin Secrets, Screaming in Stereo, Upon Departure, Queen Ann's Revenge, Ryan Bisson