CowlitzEvents.com - Cowlitz Community Calendar

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.

The Very Fun Fall Preschool Programs; Storytimes, Fingerplays, Rhymes & Songs

TIME: 10:30 – 11 a.m. / LOCATION: 1st Floor Fireplace

September 28: Banned Books Week!

Date: October 12 - Theme: Read & Learn; The Very Clumsy Click Beetle. Books: Tomorrow, Up & Away!, Mama Cat has Three Kittens, Jack's Kite, a Pipkin of Pepper,, Slowly, Slowly, Slowly, said the Sloth, From Head to Toe, The Mixed-Up Chameleon

Date: October 19 - Theme: Read & Express; The Very Quiet Cricket. Books: Be Boy Buzz, I'm not Cute, Yo! Yes?, Little Cloud, Ten Little Rubber Ducks, The Cow that Went OINK, Kamishibai Man, Hello Red Fox

Date: October 26 - Theme: Read & Create; The Very Busy Spider. Books: Anansi the Spider, Diary of a Spider, Miss Spider’s New Car, An Interview with Harry the Tarantula, Pancakes, Pancakes, Skippyjon Jones, My Apron, Walter the Baker

Date: November 2 - Theme: Dia de los Muertos; Fiesta! Books: Abuelita’s Heart, Family Pictures, Pablo Remembers; the fiesta of the Day of the Dead, Piñatas and Smiling Skeletons, Quinito’s Neighborhood

Date: November 9 - Theme: Read & Shine; The Very Lonely Firefly. Books: Night of the Fireflies, Fireflies, fireflies, Light My Way, Fireflies!, Rooster's off to see the World, Is it rough? Is it Smooth? Is it Shiny?, Draw Me a Star

Date: November 16 - Theme: CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK;"More Books Please!" Books: Do You Want To Be My Friend? Papa, Please Get the Moon For Me, Today is Monday, Librarian of Basra, If you give an author a pencil, Watch Out! A Giant!

Longview Public Library / 1600 Louisiana Street, Longview, WA 98632 / 360.442.5323 / jan.hanson@ci.longview.wa.us / http://www.longviewlibrary.org/programs.html#preschool

Toddler Time

TIME: Fridays, 11:15 a.m.

AUDIENCE: 18 months to three years old

REGISTRATION: Call 442.5301, stop by the lower floor desk, or register online!

Toddler Time is the best choice for reading fun if your little one is between 18 and 36 months old.It’s designed as a happy library time with simple stories and action rhymes providing lots of ways for busy toddlers to listen in an active way. We know toddlers are unpredictable and don’t sit still for very long, so we expect toddler story times to be lively and full of surprises! Toddler Time is always filled with fun and laughter. Toddler programs are for active 18 month to 3 year olds. Linda Nelson, Family Literacy Coordinator, has been working with families and young children for many years. She hopes you’ll come join the fun.

TODDLER TIME

TIME: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

AUDIENCE: 18 months to three years old

REGISTRATION: Call 442.5301, stop by the lower floor desk, or register online!

Toddler Time is the best choice for reading fun if your little one is between 18 and 36 months old.It’s designed as a happy library time with simple stories and action rhymes providing lots of ways for busy toddlers to listen in an active way. We know toddlers are unpredictable and don’t sit still for very long, so we expect toddler story times to be lively and full of surprises! Toddler Time is always filled with fun and laughter. Toddler programs are for active 18 month to 3 year olds. Linda Nelson, Family Literacy Coordinator, has been working with families and young children for many years. She hopes you’ll come join the fun.

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.

Don't forget to vote!

Ballot box locations are:

• Longview Civic Center Circle, near the Post Office boxes

• Broadway, driving west toward the Civic Circle

• Kelso, near Post Office boxes or in County Administration Building

• Woodland, on Davidson and Second Street in the city parking lot near the Utility Payment Drop box

• Castle Rock, Cowlitz Street and First Avenue SW near Hattie’s

• Kalama, near the Post Office boxes.

Not all places in the U.S. observe daylight time. In particular, Arizona, Hawaii, and most of Indiana do not use it.

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

2nd Annual CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

EXPO CENTER

1900 7TH AVENUE, Longview WA 98632

9:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

CALL 360-957-2515

Kelso Bridge Market Christmas Bazaar

Tables available

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.

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

Please enter event description HERE

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

To help balance the budget, Columbia County commissioners have approved additional furlough days through June for all county departments except the sheriff’s and the Road and Parks departments. All county offices will be closed to the public on the furlough days.

Commissioners approved the following furlough days: Sept. 4; Nov. 25; Dec. 24; Jan. 4; March 26; April 23; May 28; and June 18.

For information on operating hours and closures, call the county information number at (503) 397-7210. Information regarding courthouse closures also can be found on the county Web site at www.co.columbia.or.us

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

7 p.m. Regular Meeting.

The Kelso School Board generally meets every other Monday throughout the school year. All meetings are at the Ruth B. Clark Administration Services Building, 601 Crawford St., unless otherwise noted.

6 p.m. Board Member Training.

The Kelso School Board generally meets every other Monday throughout the school year. All meetings are at the Ruth B. Clark Administration Services Building, 601 Crawford St., unless otherwise noted.

Beginning square dance lessons. Longview Square Dance Center - 1041 Industrial Way. Fun, exercise and great social. Smoke, alcohol and drug free. Information: 360-636-2276 or ruffandruffles@hotmail.com

Ideas that changed the world — democracy and evolution, to name a few — are the focus of Lower Columbia College’s next Community Conversations lecture series, which runs Sept. 24 to Dec. 3. The weekly lectures, free to the public, are held from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays at Wollenberg Auditorium at the LCC Rose Center.

“The World of Great Ideas” lecture lineup:

Sept. 24: “The Mystery of Mysteries: Darwin’s Search for the Origin of Species” by LCC instructor Dennis Shaw

Oct. 1: “Philosophy: I Think, Therefore I am Uncertain” by LCC instructor Richard Kelley

Oct. 8: “Economic Systems: Isms vs. Isms” by LCC instructor James Franz

Oct. 15: “Democracy: Power to the People” by LCC instructor Courtney Shah

Oct. 22: “The American Criminal Justice System: Crime and Punishment” by Judge Stephen J. Warning

Oct. 29: “Architecture and a Sense of Place” by John Crook, Architect.

Nov. 5: “The Evolution of Psychology” by Carol Pahlke, Longview psychologist

Nov. 12: “Einstein’s Space and Time; Reexamining the Obvious” by LCC isntructor Peteris Livins

Nov. 19: “The World of Islam” by Hazar Jaber, a former dentist now managing her husband’s dental practice in Longview

Dec. 3: “Math: Descartes’ Other Contributions” by LCC instructor Jeff Lucas

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.

The community is invited to

A service of remembrance

with music by

The Columbian Choral Ensemble

and other outstanding local musicians

Monday, November 2, 2009 ~ 7 pm

offered by

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

at the corner of 22nd Avenue and Louisiana in Longview

Celebrate all those we love, and no longer see, with solemnity and joy

Light a candle, say a prayer, give thanks

and let the music bring healing and hop.

Free will offering to benefit Community Home Health & Hospice

Form more information contact 360.423.5600 or visit www.sslv.org

Monticello Park's Annual "A Walk in The Park" Holiday Bazaar

Holiday Bazaar with many different vendors and new products.

10am-4pm Saturday 11/7/09

American Legion Hall in downtown Castle Rock

125 1st Ave SW

Hosted by the Castle Rock Co-Op Preschool.

Get an early start on your holiday gift shopping with Hawaiian arts and crafts vendors, and enjoy delicious Hawaiian foods while being entertained by live Hawaiian music and hula dancing by Pacific Northwest groups. The Keiki Korner--arts, crafts and activities for children--will keep the youngsters entertained, too. Say "aloha" to Santa. Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 3000 N.W. 119th Street, Vancouver, WA. Canned or non-perishable food donations benefit Share House Backpack Program. Sponsored by Ke Kukui Foundation. Free Admission.

The Kelso-Longview Chamber of Commerce is kicking off its latest effort to promote free enterprise at its annual economic summit 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Cowlitz Expo Center.

The forum will feature a keynote speaker and local experts in healthcare, education, real estate and politics.

The chamber recently announced its participation in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s campaign “American Free Enterprise. Dream Big.”

The partnership allows the local chamber to take advantage of the national chamber’s marketing capabilities to promote business and bring jobs to the area, said Rick Winsman, president of the Kelso-Longview Chamber.

“Small business and the free enterprise system are what provide about 75 percent of the new jobs,” Winsman said.

Call 423-8400 for more information on attending the forum.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH

9 AM - 4 PM

ST HELENS MANOR

309 NE 1st Ave

Battle Ground, WA

FREE COFFEE - HANDMADE/HOMEMADE GIFTS, NOVELTIES & MORE

SOME TABLES AVAILABLE $5.

PLEASE EMAIL GRACE BEFORE NOVEMBE 6TH FOR TABLES.

This is a great event for the whole family there will be classes for kids starting at 5 year olds. teens and adult women and men there are classes for the newest arm wrestler to some of the best in the world come out and join us for this great event hope to see some new faces out there. sponsered by Stuffy's Resturant

Join fellow hikers from SW Washington for a day or two of trail maintenance in the Trapper Creek Wilderness. This work party, hosted by the Washington Trails Association (WTA) features an optional potluck and campout at the Skamania County Saddle Club, also known as "Camp Howe".

Our project will be to restore a section of the Observation Trail by widening the trail and helping to prevent erosion. The work site is a 1.5 mile hike in through lush Douglas-fir forest and some outstanding old growth trees.

WTAprovides all tools and instructio, no prior experience is necessary. For more details contact SW Washington Regional Coordinator, Ryan Ojerio by phone (360) 722-2657 or email to ryan@wta.org

To register visit www.wta.org

Come join the fun! This years banquet is titled "Good Vibrations" and will be a beach theme with music, dinner, and of course, a auction!!! Tickets are prepaid and November 2 is the deadline.

Contact the CCAR for more info, or your local Realtor if you would like to attend or donate an item for auction.

'Of Mice and Men’: Barter Theatre of Abdington, Va., adaptation of the classic John Steinbeck novel about two traveling workers, George and Lennie, and their quest for the American dream. 3 p.m. Nov. 1, Rose Center at LCC. Produced by Columbia Theatre. $34 adults, $30.60 seniors, $23.80 students, $25 mezzanine all seats.

‘Once Upon a Mattress’: Mainstage Theatre student production of musical based on the fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea.” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13-14 and 20-21 and 3 p.m. Nov. 22. $8 adults, $ students and seniors.

A free seminar called Cooking in the Dark will teach participants to prepare meals during power outages lasting up to two weeks.

Subjects will include long-term water storage and how long food can last in a refrigerator after the power goes out.

The class will be taught by Marcie Maynes, the owner of Simple Safety, an emergency supply company in Vancouver. It will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Cowlitz County Administration Building, 207 N. Fourth Ave., Kelso

To register, call Jennifer at 577-3130 or e-mail DEM@co.cowlitz.wa.us

" Good Vibrations" Cowlitz County Association of Realtors Awards & Installation Banquest & Auction, Friday, November 6, Monticello Ballroom

Social 6pm - Dinner 7pm

Silent Auction Beings at 5pm

Live Auction Throughout the Evening

Tickets $30

This event is open to anyone age 18 or older. Contact CCARm 360-636-1331 - email: ccar&cowlitzrealtors.com. Proceeds from auction enable donations to CAP Self-Help Housing and Street of Screams.

Thanksgiving Day Blood Drive
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2009
Time: 7:30 am – 12:30 pmLocation: Clark County American Red Cross - 5109 NE 82^{ND Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662}^{Phone: 1-800-GIVE-LIFEStart the season of giving by giving the gift of life! Donate blood or platelets at the annual Thanksgiving Day Blood Drive at the Vancouver Red Cross on Thursday, November 26, 2009 and receive a free holiday pie and American Red Cross T-shirt (all while supplies last). Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit givelife.org to make a blood donation appointment at this event.
This inspiring annual event has become a favorite with families and groups of friends who mark the start of the season of giving by helping local hospital patients in need. Donated blood is used to treat cancer patients, trauma and burn victims, premature babies, organ-transplant patients, those living with chronic blood diseases, and others. Blood and platelet donations collected at this special Thanksgiving Day event will help boost the blood supply going into the winter season, a time when blood donations typically decline.}

Highlands Baptist is having a Winter Bazaar at our Church Tables are available to rent. Call 442-0642 or the church at 425-1960. This is a two day event 11/13 and 11/14.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 2021 Washington Way. 3 p.m.

Nov. 27-29, 2009, Oregon Convention Center/Exhibit Hall E, 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd., Portland, OR. Fri. 12pm-7pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm. General admission $5 weekend pass. Take advantage of the lowest prices in the market for the finest quality of jewelry, gems, beads, crystals, silver, rocks, minerals, and much more. Nearly 100 exhibitors from all over the world will be on site. Classes & demonstrations throughout the weekend. For more info, visit www.gemfaire.com or call (503) 252-8300 or email: info@gemfaire.com.

On November 14^th, I will be hosting a great evening in support of the Williams Syndrome Association. This will be held at the Monticello Hotel in Longview, WA. The event will include dinner, dancing, live music, a silent auction and raffle.

After my beautiful three year old daughter was diagnosed with Williams syndrome a year ago in August, I have been motivated to connect with more people that are affected by this and raise awareness in my community.

Williams syndrome is a rare genetic disorder, affecting 1 in 10,000 births. Individuals born with WS are missing more than 20 genes on chromosome #7, resulting in more than 75% of individuals being born with cardiovascular issues. Most children and adults also experience mild to severe developmental delays and learning disabilities. However, an overly expressive personality, love of music and uncanny memory for faces and names are also common among individuals with Williams syndrome. The Williams Syndrome Association in the United States’ go-to resource for more than 3,100 families affected by this disorder. They are committed to enriching lives through education, enrichment and research.

Please help me support the WSA and join us for an evening filled with live music, great food and fun.

To purchase your tickets, click here or call the WSA office at 1-800-806-1871 or contact my via email at gretchenbratton@comcast.net.

Thank you for your support,

Gretchen

Come join us at the Cowlitz Expo Center in the Horse Area. This is an All-Breed and Rare Breed competition (six shows in three days. For those interested in exhibiting, we do offer same day entries. Visit the website http://www.ukcdogs.com/Upcoming.nsf/ByMonth/D7A3488C87D30EAC852575F90048A36F?OpenDocument for more information regarding the show. For spectators, judging starts at 10am all three days. There will be pet related products for sell as well.

The American Red Cross is seeking new donors to give blood at our collection site in Longview.
We are open every Tuesday and Thursday and the first Friday of the month.
We are giving away 2 $50.00 gift certificates in October, November, and December; 6 in all.

The certificates for October have just been awarded and are on the way!
The gift certificates are for Fred Meyer.
If you have questions about donor eligibilty please e-mail canidonate@usa.redcross.org
All donors who present to donate are eligible.
Please call Ana for an appointment. 1-866-961-9211 (Toll Free)

Please call Ana for more info, ask about the raffle. 1-866-961-9211 (toll free)

Join Kelso High School's student body as we thank our veterans for their bravery and service. All community veterans and members are invited to a complimentary breakfast and the opportunity to be honored at the annual Veteran's Day Assembly. Breakfast begins at 8 am in the Kelso High School Cafeteria, and the assembly follows at 9am to 10am.

Citizens who are unprepared for winter storms or other hazardous weather can gather some valuable information from the Department of Emergency Management at meetings Nov. 19.

The DEM will hold meetings from 10 a.m. to noon at the Castle Rock Exhibit Hall, 147 Front St.; from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Woodland City Hall, 230 Davidson Ave.; and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cowlitz County PUD Auditorium, 961 12th Ave., Longview.

The meetings will address:

• How citizens can prepare for a winter storm.

• What actions people should take during a storm.

• How the government and emergency responders plan to minimize the effects of natural disasters such as flooding, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and winter storms.

• Proposed scope of work for completing federal update requirements for the Hazard Mitigation Plan and information on how the public can participate in the planning process.

For more information about the meetings, call Matt Hernen or T.J. Keiran, (360) 577-3041.

The Cowlitz County Health Department has about 100 doses of seasonal flu vaccine remaining and will dole them out from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays until supplies are exhausted. Health officials are targeting high-risk individuals for the remaining vaccines.

They include:

• Children 6 months to 19 years

• Adults 50 and older

• Pregnant women

• Residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities

• Individuals with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, emphysema and certain blood or neuromuscular disorders.

There is a $10 fee.

The health department will not receive any more seasonal flu vaccinations for adults. For seasonal flu vaccinations for children, it is recommended you contact your pediatrician.

The health department is located at 1952 Ninth Ave., Longview.

The culture and history of the Lower Columbia River will be explored during this year’s ‘Ocian in View’ weekend Nov. 6-8 on the Long Beach Peninsula. Highlights include a talk offering insights into Chinook culture, a program about life on Willapa Bay in the 1850s, a panel discussion on Pillar Rock, and a bus tour with regional Lewis and Clark historians.

The weekend starts with a panel discussion — The View from Pillar Rock — at 7 p.m. Nov. 6 at Ilwaco’s Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. Jim Sayce of the Washington State Historical Society will moderate a panel with Mike Rees, who has researched, published and lectured on Pillar Rock, and Roger Wendlick, a nationally-known collector of Lewis and Clark rare books. The panel will explore Captain William Clark’s November 7, 1805 journal entry: “Great joy in camp we are in View of the Ocian.”

On Nov. 7, the Pillar Rock dialogue will continue as Sayce, Rees and Wendlick lead The View from Pillar Rock bus tour. Cost is $40 per person and advance registration is required.

Knappton Cove Heritage Center will continue its ‘O How Horrible is the Day’ Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 7. The event is free and includes admission to the museum, guided walks to the river beach to view the Lewis and Clark canoe trail, and a period camp at Quarantine Station with Pacific Northwest Living History interpreters. The Heritage Center is located three miles upriver from the north end of the Astoria-Megler Bridge, between the towns of Chinook and Naselle.

The Chinook Tribe Salmon Dinner will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum. Cost is $15 per person, $13 for seniors and $5 for children under 12 years of age.

Tony A. Johnson, cultural committee chairman of the Chinook tribe, will present a lecture titled “Salmon, Food and Taboos in Chinook Culture” at 7 p.m. Nov. 8, also at the museum.

At 1 p.m. Nov. 8, Stephen Ricketts will portray James G. Swan, who settled near the mouth of the Bone River on Willapa Bay in the 1850s at the museum, where there’s a $10 admission fee.

“Ocian in View” information is available at http://columbiapacificheritagemuseum.org/news-events/ocian-in-view-lecture-series/ or by calling (360) 642-3446.

WordFest: Readers include Judge Ed Putka, Elizabeth Evans and Chris Mahon. 6-8 p.m. at The Brits, 1427 Commerce Ave., Longview. Events include public readings, discussions and networking opportunities. For information, contact Alan Rose at 425-3430, ext 280, or see www.alanrose.com

Lower Columbia College Jazz Band: Fall concert with R.A. Long Jazz Band, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, LCC Wollenberg Auditorium. Free.

LCC Symphonic Band: Performance will celebrate a double anniversary -- LCC’s 75th and the Symphonic Band’s 30th. Trombonist Mark Babbitt from Central Washington University will perform “T-Bone Concerto” by Johan de Meij. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24, Wollenberg Auditorium, Rose Center.

"Steel Magnolias": Loves Street Playhouse production of comedy-drama about entwining lives of five women in a Southern town. 8 p.m. Nov. 12-14, 19-21 and 27-28 and 2 p.m. Nov. 15, 22 and 29. $10 adults, $8 seniors and youth in advance. lovestreetplayhouse.com, (360) 263-6670. 126 Loves Ave., Woodland.

‘Alice in Wonderland: An Acid Trip’: Lower Columbia College Center Stage production described as “a classic story re-imagined for mature audiences,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18-21 and 27-28 and Dec. 3-5, Rose Center. $8 general, $7 students and seniors, free to all LCC students.

'Alice in Wonderland: An Acid Trip': Lower Columbia College Center Stage production described as “a classic story re-imagined for mature audiences,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18-21 and 27-28 and Dec. 3-5, Rose Center. $8 general, $7 students and seniors, free to all LCC students.

'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)’: Rainier Junior-Senior High School production of comedy with three actors who race through all of Shakespeare’s works, featuring Kyler Anderson, Nick Clark and Acoya Windsor-Moran, directed by senior Zach Kramberg. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3-5, school auditorium. $5.

Three Rivers Blues Review II: With Portland blues guitarists Robbie Laws, Lloyd Jones and Jim Mesi. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, Regent Lounge, 3353 Washington Way. $15 advance at Bicoastal Media, 1130 14th Ave. and the Regent. $17 at the door.

Seattle International Comedy Competition: Round of annual competition featuring 16 up-and-coming professional comedians. Hosted by veteran Seattle comic Vince Valenzuela. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Rose Center Wollenberg Auditorium. $16.50. Tickets available at Columbia Theatre box office.

Darcelle’s Revue: Female impersonator show from Portland returns to Regent. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15. $18 advance, $20 at the door. 3353 Washington Way. 423-8680.

Loves Street Playhouse: Actor auditions 7 p.m. Nov. 16, for “A Christmas Pudding.” lovestreetpayhouse.com

The long-awaited Kelso Rotary Skate Park will officially open to the public following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 12. A handful of skateboarders who kept watch over the skate park site during construction and helped hand-excavate certain areas will have the honor of breaking in the concrete bowls, according to City Engineer Mike Kardas.

Workers broke ground on the $364,000 project at the corner of Minor Road and Burcham Street in late August. Pacific-Tech Construction of Longview was the general contractor, and North County Concrete, which has prior experience building skate parks, was responsible for the finish work.

Olympic Elementary Holiday Bazaar

9a.m.-4p.m.

Please help support our school's playground fund! We are also having a food drive.

When you join us bring two cans of food and recieve something special from our concession stand!

Many different local vendors We hope to see you there!

The Youth & Family Link will hold its second annual Health Extravaganza from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Link gym, 907 Douglas, Longview.

This free public event will include kids crafts, kung fu demonstrations, a dance workshop and entertainment. Longview Parks and Recreation also will have a number of activities, along with several other groups and businesses providing information on healthy living. There will be special speakers and prizes, and healthy snacks will be served.

For more information, call Youth & Family Link at (360) 423-6741.

To encourage employers to hire vets, the Washington National Guard’s Yellow Ribbon Program is hosting job fairs around the state through November. In Cowlitz County, a fair will be held Nov. 22 at the National Guard Armory, 819 Vandercook Way, Longview.

A Lewis County fair will be held Nov. 21 at the Armory in Centralia, 309 Byrd St. Fairs are also taking place this month in Seattle, Spokane, Walla Walla, Pasco, Moses Lake, Bremerton, Bellingham, Puyallup, Kent and Olympia.

Employment transition coaches will be at each event. All events run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There is no cost to attend, but reservations are required. Participating businesses should provide the company’s name, attendees and if electric power is required.

Call Jacqui Miller, (253) 512-8761 for reservations or other information.

1 to 6 p.m. Nov. 12. Please call Ana for an appointment 1-866-961-9211 (toll free) ask about the $50.00 gift certificate give away.

We are at Trinity Lutheran Church

Sleep Country Foster Kids’ annual Secret Santa Toy Drive seeks donations of new, unwrapped gifts, such as toys, games, sporting equipment, musical instruments, gift certificates, electronics, such as mp3 players and digital cameras, music CDs, and movie DVDs.

New, unwrapped holiday items can be donated 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 <http://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.

Do you have any ideas for making downtown Kelso the happening place to be?

The Kelso Downtown Revitalization Association is holding its first “RA! RA!” event from 6-8 p.m. Monday for citizens and business owners to get together and discuss the future of downtown Kelso in a casual setting.

The gathering will be at the Backstage Cafe, 214 S. Pacific Ave., Kelso. Tickets are $10 per person and include light appetizers and a beverage.

This will be the first of many such events, according to a KDRA press release.

For more information, call Mike Zonich at (360) 636-3300.

Burgerville is donating 10 percent of all sales Thursday evening (Nov. 12) to the Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center, which recently opened at 105 Allen St., Kelso.
The fundraiser runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at 600 West Main St., Kelso. It is the first of a series of similar fundraisers for CJAC to be held the second Thursday of each month through May at Burgerville.
CJAC staff, local law enforcement and service professionals will be on hand to share information about the new center and the role it will serve in the community. CJAC provides children who have experienced sexual or physical abuse a coordinated community approach to investigation, prosecution and treatment.

A local family is holding a fundraiser in honor of their special needs child. Their cause is Unite for the Cure, a collaboration of families affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a degenerative genetic disease.

The family of Kiley McClay, 7, who was diagnosed with SMA at 16 months of age, is raising $10,000 to help research clinical trials on children with the disease to begin this spring.

SMA is the leading killer of children under the age of 2. Those children who survive past 2 are faced with accelerating muscle wasting, weakness and eventually death.

According to the National Institutes of Health, out of 600 neurological diseases, SMA is the closest to a cure.

Kiley’s father, Steven McClay, grew up in Longview, and her mother, Rozie (Houvinen) McClay is from Toutle. The family now lives in Lewis County. Kiley’s grandparents, Don McClay, the late Peggy McClay and Bud and Judy Houvinen, along with numerous aunts and uncles, live in the local area.

A spaghetti dinner, silent auction and raffle will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Fords Prairie Grange, 2624 W. Reynolds Ave., in Centralia. In addition to spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and beverages will be served. Tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children. All of the proceeds will go to SMA research.

Tax-free donations also can be made to Families of SMA, P.O. Box 173, Galvin, WA 98544-0173.

“A Sacred Conversation about race”

The Rev. Jerry Shigaki and the Rev. Carla Robinson will participate in a “Sacred Conversation About Race” on Wednesday, November 18, 6:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Longview. The conversation will use a “World Café” format, a structure of rotating small table discussions promoting a deeper engagement with the issues. The evening begins with informal worship in the social hall at 5:30 p.m., and a delicious supper at 6 p.m. prepared by Chef Josiah Fox, who has been featured at Luigi’s and The Brits. The public is welcome to any or all of the evening’s activities.

Shigaki is the Canon for Multi-Cultural Ministry for the Episcopal Church’s Diocese of Olympia (Western Washington). Robinson is the Administrative Assistant for the Office of Multi-Cultural Ministries. The Office of Multi-Cultural Ministries, “strives to build bridges of mutual respect and understanding between the Anglo and ethnic-minority communities throughout the diocese.” Their perspectives bring humor, wisdom, and personal expertise as they speak of the church and diversity.

The evening will conclude the fall “Stephen’s Table” series, which includes a children’s program and nursery care. Contact the church at 423-5600 for more information.

Come join a volunteer work party on Saturday or Sunday to continue construction of the new Hardy Ridge Trail. This weekends work party features an optional campout and potluck at the park's group site. No prior experience with trail work necessary. WTA volunteers provide tools and instruction.

Each work party begins at 8:30 am and concludes at 3:30 pm back at the trailhead with pop and cookies. During the work project we'll be constructing the trail using digging tools and removing stumps. Building a new trail is a great experience and a fun way to meet new people while giving back to trails.

For more info contact SW Washington Regional Coordinator Ryan Ojerio at ryan@wta.org or by phone (360) 722-2657.

The American Cancer Society’s annual Great American Smokeout on Thursday encourages smokers to quit for a day in the hopes they quit for good. The Washington State Tobacco Quit Line is one of the key parts in quitting and can double the chances of quitting successfully. In addition to information on how to stop smoking, the Quit Line also may provide a free supply of nicotine replacement therapy, such as nicotine patches or gum. The Quit Line number is (800) QUIT-NOW or for Spanish speakers, (877) 2NO-FUME. Online information is available at www.quitline.com

You can also visit www.smokefreewashington.com for no-smoking signs and tobacco complaints.

The Vader Lions Club will serve the community by hosting a free clothing give away. This event allows folks the opportunity to gain gently used clothing at no charge. The clothing give away will take place at the Lions Club Hall on November 20, 2009 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. According to Kathy Crawford, 2009/2010 President of Vader Lions Club, “This a free community event hosted by our Lions Club provides a great way to help out our community. Lions members take pride in making a difference in our community.” The Vader Lions Club has 34 members and meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 6:00 pm and 7:00pm respectively at Vader Lions Club Hall. Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with the Vader Lions Club, please contact Lion Kathy Crawford at 360.295.3222. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the Web site at www.lionsclubs.org.

Come and join us for a holiday donation. Give the gift of life and get a cookie

Call Ana for an appointment 1-866-961-9211 toll Free

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The Vader Lions Club will serve the community by hosting the Annual Turkey Bingo. This event allows families the opportunity to win a free turkey, just in time for Thanksgiving. Turkey Bingo will take place at the Lions Club Hall on November 20, 2009 beginning at 7:00pm. While there is no charge to play, the Vader Lions will be accepting donations of canned food or cash to help others within our community and worldwide. According to Kathy Crawford, 2009/2010 President of Vader Lions Club, “This a free community event hosted by our Lions Club provides a fun way to help out our community during the Thanksgiving Holiday. Lions members take pride in making a difference in our community.” The Vader Lions Club has 34 members and meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 6:00 pm and 7:00pm respectively at Vader Lions Club Hall. Lions clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with the Vader Lions Club, please contact Lion Kathy Crawford at 360.295.3222. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the Web site at www.lionsclubs.org.

A two day Santa Art Shop Nov.29th & 30th 8am to 5pm with artist reception at 2pm on the 29th. Every work of art will be $35 or less. Located at Totally Crazed 708 Triangle Center, Longview.

Bring your best bear, elephant or other favorite stuffed toy! Then it's breakfast, a meet and greet with Santa and a host of other fun activities to enjoy!

Saturday, December 5, 2009

All ages welcome

9:00 a.m. –

12:00 p.m.

St. Stephens Episcopal Church

1428 22nd Ave., Longview

$8 with donation of food for backpack buddies

WE ARE COLLECTING FOOD FOR THE BACKPACK BUDDIES PROGRAM (DESIGNED TO FEED CHILDREN AT RISK OF GOING HUNGRY OVER WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS WHEN SCHOOL BREAKFAST/LUNCH IS NOT AVAILABLE). NEEDED ARE CHILD FRIENDLY NONPERISHABLE INDIVIDUAL PORTION ITEMS THAT REQUIRE NO CAN OPENER & CAN BE PREPARED IN A MICROWAVE. *SUGGESTIONS: GRANOLA/FRUIT BARS FRUIT CUP/APPLESAUCE OATMEAL/CEREAL SOUP/RAMEN/EASY MAC CRACKERS/DRIED FRUIT (PLEASE-NO CANDY, SODA, GUM AND NO PEANUT PRODUCTS DUE TO ALLERGIES).

$10 without food donation

Hosted by the Longview Junior Service League. A delicious breakfast menu of pastries, fruit and beverages will be served. All children participating in activities will need to buy a ticket at the gate. Adult guests may make a contribution if they would like to eat breakfast.

Children will be treated to a personal visit with Santa. To capture these special moments, photos with Santa will be available. This is a wonderful way to start the holiday season.

Please send questions to k.annemarie@gmail.com

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, Dec. 5th - 8:00 AM to Noon

Location: St. Paul Lutheran Church - 312 1st Ave SW, Castle Rock

Join Santa for a fun-filled morning!!!

Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit, Coffee, & Juice

Games & Photos with Santa / Enter Raffles for Themed Gift Baskets (Tickets for Games/Raffles are 4 for $1.00)

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR: ADULTS $6, CHILDREN $4, FAMILY $20

Presented by the Castle Rock Co-Op Preschool - Contact Sarah @ 274-5371 for More Information

The city of Longview will present a draft Lake Sacajawea park-preservation plan for public review at 6 tonight at the Cowlitz PUD auditorium, 961 12th Ave. in Longview.

The preservation plan, which is being created to comply with state regulations for historic places, will be a guide to help retain historic features and shape future work.

Tonight’s open house follows up a workshop the city held in October to gather the community’s opinions and values about Lake Sacajawea Park

A final version of the plan will be presented in January to the City Council.

Questions? Call Ivona Kininmonth at the city at (360)442-5208.

The 27th annual Jumbo's Toy Run takes place Nov. 29, the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and includes a biker parade through Longview and a party afterward at the Longview Moose Lodge. Toys are strapped onto bikes and bikers during the event. The charitable event is named for its founder, former R.A. Long teacher and Harley rider Jim “Jumbo” DeMakos, who drowned in 1984 during a canoe trip on the Cowlitz River. The motorcycle run starts at 1 p.m. Participants will meet at noon in the Twin City Glass parking lot, 916 Vandercook Way. They will then parade down Commerce Avenue, past the Bud Clary Chevrolet dealership, circle back on 12th Avenue and end up at the Longview Moose Lodge. Admission to the party at the Moose Lodge is a $10 donation or an unwrapped toy of equal value. Organizers get names of needy families from area schools and hold a party in December where toys and gifts are distributed. Usually about 800 children benefit from the event, though Peppers said with the recession the numbers are likely to increase. Toy donations also can be dropped off at The Sub Shop on 15th Avenue in Longview.

Kelso First Baptist Church will host a free Thanksgiving dinner for the needy Nov. 21 from 3-5 p.m. The church is located at 214 S. Fourth Ave., Kelso.

Do you enjoy seeing downtown Longview decorated for the winter holidays?

Here’s your chance to get into the Christmas spirit. Sunday, the Longview Downtowners will hold their annual work party for putting up holiday decorations. Anyone who wants to help the Pioneer Lions, Downtowners and city work crews should meet at the Merk lobby (at the corner of Broadway and Commerce Avenue) at 8 a.m. Sunday.

For more information, contact the Downtowners at (360) 636-0712 or (360) 430-0470.

The 25th annual Festival of Trees, sponsored by the Longview Junior Service League, will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Monticello Hotel. People may bid on eight lavishly decorated trees and on live and silent auctions on a variety of other gifts and trips. Last year, the event raised $33,000 for community organizations.

More than 300 people attended the evening auction last year, a record number. This year’s beneficiaries are the St. John radiation oncology department, FISH, CAP, Lifeworks (formerly Residential Resources and ADC Pathways to Employment), the Emergency Support Shelter, Children’s Community Resources, the Salvation Army and the Service League’s scholarships.

Tickets cost $55; seating is limited. Attendees are asked to purchase tickets in advance to make things smoother at the door. To purchase tickets, call Susan Chesley at 431-8798 or Janet at 578-1311.

A free public showing of the trees will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

HIGHLANDS CHILDRENS' WINTER BAZZAR

317 20TH LONGVIEW WA

10-2

fOR TABLE RENTAL CALL RACHAEL AT 442-0642

ALL PROCEEDS WILL BENIFIT CHILDRENS MINISTRY AT OUR CHURCH

Highlands Baptist Children's winter Bazaar

Friday December 4th 10-4

Tables for rent

Call Rachael 442-0642

Procedes to benifit the Children Programs at church

Addmission is free so bring the whole family.

This is the monthly support group meeting for people living with fibromyalgia. This is a free meeting offering support, education and guest speakers.

DESCRIPTION: About Grief & Loss:These classes are designed for learning hypnosis techniques which enhance & support self-discovery to restructure and rebuild your life. Limited psychotherapy will be used to add to personal understanding. All loss can create grief symptoms of anxiety, depression and inability to focus. Examples that are common are divorce, separations, loss of youth, physical ability, job and family members. Inability to achieve adequate school grades, other types of failures, moving to a new location, trauma such as combat, accident. Physical/emotional abuse and even having a ‘bad’ day! Now: you can make your own list. List of titles with dates of 10 weekly sessions: Each class will be presented 2 times in a 2 week time slot. Classes can be attended independent of each other or as partial or full series. * Please identify the classes you choose to attend at the time of signing up. 1. Theory of hypnosis-what it is and what it is not. You will learn techniques that are related to grief/loss.2. Self-discovery- you will learn skills to identify grief/loss feelings with how to change the effects. 3. Theory of feelings-how the personality likes/dislikes feelings. What is good and what is bad regarding those feelings.4. How the brain and feelings work together or not.5. Change techniques- how to use behaviors/perception/feelings with hypnosis for change.

START DATE: DEC 4^th 2009

DURATION: 1-1/2 Hrs - 10 week program. COST: $30 per or $300 for the complete series.PRESENTER: Carol Lee Biesanz Msw

PHONE: (360)-577-4237 or toll free at (800)-806-0504

The Historical Museum's annual winter celebration is fun for all ages. Experience holiday traditions from Iceland, New Zealand, and Thailand... plus Rudolph's 70th Birthday.

The Longview City Council will discuss raising next year’s utility rates at Tuesday night’s workshop.

City staff members are proposing a rate increases of about 15 percent for water, 9 percent for sewer, 7 percent for stormwater and 2.5 percent for solid waste. Raising rates hikes would increase the average residential customer’s monthly water bill in 2010 from $26.98 to $31. The sewer bill would rise from $46.65 a month to $50.85 a month.

A utility rate workshop that was scheduled last month was postponed.

Since 2007, the City Council has bumped up water rates by 29 percent and sewer rates by 17 percent, not including increases proposed for 2010.

The city is in the midst of a multi-year utility rate hike to raise millions of dollars needed to plan, design and build alternatives to the city’s aging water and sewer treatment systems. Also, Longview must shoulder a portion of the $34 million federally mandated upgrades to the Three Rivers Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, which serves Longview, Kelso, Beacon Hill Sewer District and parts of Cowlitz County.

The 7 p.m. workshop is in the upstairs training room at City Hall, at the corner of 15th Avenue and Broadway.

The Appelo Archive Center and the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum present Meet the Authors: A Booksigning Extravaganza. You will have the opportunity to meet 18 local authors. Buy Christmas gifts for your family and have the authors sign a personal inscription. Light refresments will be served. Call 360-642-3446 for further information. 115 S.E. Lake St., Ilwaco, WA.

What: Children's Christmas Bazaar

When: Friday December 4; Saturday December 5

Time: Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Highlands Baptist Church, 317 20th Avenue, Longview, WA

Phone: 360-425-1960

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