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

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

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

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.

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
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

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, 222 2ND AVE SW
INFO:  274-7502

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

COME JOIN QUILTERS OF ALL AGES! 
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.

Longview Stageworks Presents 

August 3rd-12th, Fri. & Sat Evenings at 7:30pm, Sun. Mattinees at 2:00pm
Tickets are $8 at the door, 1235 Vandercook Way

This Production Contains Some Mature language and Content

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.

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

Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce

Lower Columbia Professionals

Hosted By: Bluewater Wireless

1035 Vandercook Way, Longview

August 28, 2008

5:30-7:00 pm

$10.00 per person

Join us as we celebrate the Lower Columbia Professionals 1 year anniversary. To help Chamber Chuck and the LCP Group celebrate, we will have t-shirts available for purchase, with all proceeds to benefit the Lower Columbia Scholarship Fund.

For reservations please contact the Chamber 423-8400

Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce

Business After Hours

Hosted By: Prudential Northwest Properties

1118 Ocean Beach Highway, Longview

5:00-7:00 pm

$10.00 per person

Join us for this summertime fun event with delicious food, great door prizes, and plenty of opportunities to promote your business!

Sock Drive for Transitional Youth (housing & outreach for homeless teens). The more pairs of socks you bring will not only benefit Transitional Youth, but you will receive a raffle ticket per pair for some terrific door prizes.

To make reservations please contact the Chamber 423-8400

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 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.

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!

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/.

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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Kelso community Developement

Meet's 2nd Tuesday of each month.

 Contact Bev Ogdon for details - 423-9922

The 5th Annual Kalama Heritage Celebrates It's 5th Year (Arts, Crafts, Music, Vendors, Food and Hawaiian Luau & Concert At The Port of Kalama "The Makaha Sons, Cyril Pahinui, and other additional Local Groups Such as *NAPUA AND FRIENDS & NA MELE O HAWAII & ALIKA NAKOOKA, AND DA ODDAH GUYZ .... More Information: www.alohaislandtreasures.net/events.htm And to Inquire about Tickets! www.alohaislandtreasures.net/store/books.htm

Produced By: Hale Halawai O Hawaii. www.halehalawaiohawaii.com

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.

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.

CLARK COUNTY AMPHITHEATER

Nickelback: With Hinder, Papa Roach and Saving Abel. 6 p.m. Aug. 28. $28, $61.50 and $81.50, plus fees.

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 2009 Babe Ruth 13-15 World Series will be played at Story Field on the campus of Lower Columbia College in downtown Longview. 

For more information, visit http://www.baberuthleague.org/world-series/locations/1315WSLocation.html 

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. 

"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

THIS IS THE 6TH ANNUAL 3 ON 3 TOURNAMENT. THIS YEAR WE ARE RAFFLING AN OFFICIAL SIGNED TEAM BALL AND PENNANT FROM THE PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS ONE OF OUR EVENT SPONSORS. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION.

NOTE: THE MUD BOG IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME!!!!!

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

Crocodile Dock Vacation Bible School at Rose Valley Friends Church

1437 Rose Valley Rd, Kelso, Wa phone 360-425-3222

For children going into Kindergarden through kids going into sixth grade.  August 10th-14th 9am-Noon. 

Bible story, snack, games, singing, crafts.  Your child will have a great time!

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.

St Paul Lutheran Church to host Davfid Harsh Concert on Aug 19, 2009

St Paul Lutheran Church wil host a special performance by Northwest award-winning artist David Harsh on Aug 19, 2009 at St Paul Lutheran Church

at 312 First Avenue in Castle Rock, Wa. There will be a mini-concert at lunchtime 1 PM and then the full concert at 7 PM.

The concert is free with a freewill offering to support David's ministry. For more information call 274-6604 Geri Skreen.

The Rainier Senior Center will be having a BBQ Fund Raiser during the annual Rainier City Garage Sale on Saturday August 8th.

Your Choice of:

Hot Dog Meal         $3.00

Hamburger Meal     $4.00

2pc Chicken Meal   $5.00

Rainier Senior Center Parking Lot is located at

47 W 7th St

Rainier, OR

503-556-3889

Come support Cub Scout Pack 345 of Kelso at Applebees in Longview.  For a mere $5 donation we will fill you up with pancakes, sausage and a drink of your choice. The boys will be there to greet and seat you, with mom's and dad's serving your breakfast needs.

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

The Lions Club of Kelso, Washington presents Re-Creation, the full performance singing and dancing group from Port Trevorton, Pennsylvania. They will perform on August 11th at 7:00 PM at Kelso High School Auditorium. Re-Creation presents sparkling, energetic professional entertainment by ten exciting young performers who offer dynamic vocal renditions of America's best-loved songs and enliven the stage with intricate, disciplined dance and choreograpl;y. The music of Re-Creatin is for audiences of all ages.

Tickets for the Re-Creation performance are $10 and available at Kelso True Value Hardware.

Information about the Re-Creation performance is available by calling Jim Zonich, 636-3000.

To reigister call 360.423.9197

FAMILY FINANCE RESOURCE CENTER 360.423.9197 A FREE HUD CERTIFIED COUNSELING AGENCY

ATTENTION... IF YOU ARE ABEHIND ON YOUR MORTGAGE PAYMENTS OR IN FORECLOSURE WE MAY BE ABLE TO HELP BY PROVIDING FREE HUD CERTIFIED FORECLOSURE COUNSELING.  WE ARE SKILLED IN IDENTIFYING FORECLOSURE RESOULUTION OPTIONS TO QUALIF;YING FAMILIES.  NEW FEDERAL PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE.  DON'T WAIT UNTI IT'S TOO LATE TO SAVE YOUR HOME.

Discuss refinancing or modifying your loan

Learn about foreclosure prevention programs

Understand foreclosure process (avoid scams)

Homeowners in default or imminant default can gain information on options available to them at no cost.  Family Finance Resource Center is a HUD certified counseling agency providing forelocsure reconciliation services between homeowners and lenders.

Safeway's BRIGHT GREEN CLEAN TEAM, an eco-friendly environmental clean-up group, is teaming up with the Franklin High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team to clean up the the Oregon Zoo on Saturday, August 8th from 10am to 3pm.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Ka'anela Holcomb at (562) 646-6015

FREE admission! Bring dry or canned goods or school supplies for local Turning Point food bank. Held at Clatskanie City Park

Blues bands during this event:

1pm- Ben Rice Band with Kalama's Mac Potts

2:30 pm- Sonny Hess Band with Rae Gordon

4:30 pm- Dangerous Dan

6pm- The Bad Daddies

8 pm- Linda Hornbuckle

The Dew Tour, the world’s premier season-long action sports tour, will be returning to Portland for the fifth consecutive year. The event is the third of five stops, featuring skate park and vert; BMX park, vert and dirt; and FMX. It will be held at the Rose Quarter, August 13-16. Over 150 of the best action sports athletes in the world will be in Portland to compete in the four-day event, including hometown favorite Beau Bamburg (FMX), Pierre-Luc Gagnon (skate vert), Ryan Sheckler (skate park), Cam White (BMX dirt), Jamie Bestwick (BMX vert) and Daniel Dhers (BMX park). In addition to the contests, the Dew Tour will feature a live musical performance by electro-hop duo LMFAO on Friday and a daily Festival Village with interactive events like the NERF Dart Tag World Championships, athlete autograph signings, games and giveaways. Tickets start at only $15 for adults and $5 for kids (Rose Garden Box Office).

Discussion about the potential for earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest, which have happened and will happen again. Learn more about the history and geology of our earthquake-prone region and how you can prepare for the next big one!

The Columbia County Homeland Security and Emergency Management Commission are pleased to welcome James Roddey from the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries for this exciting talk at Clatskanie School Board Office, 555 SW Bryant Street in Clatskanie on Saturday, August 8th @ 10 AM. 

Everyone Welcome:  

  FREE PRIZES!    *    FREE HOT DOGS   *   LIVE MUSIC   *   CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES   *   FREE POPCORN   *   COTTON CANDY   *   ICE CONES  

JUST LOTS AND LOTS OF FUN

Looking for some action Friday night? Check out “Downtown Live” in downtown Longview.

Every Friday night this month, stores and restaurants in the 1200, 1300 and 1400 blocks of Commerce Avenue will stay open until 9 p.m. The street will be closed to vehicular traffic, merchants will have sidewalk sales and yet-to-be-named live bands will perform outdoors. Prize drawings and raffles will be held.

Horse Haven will have line dancing demonstrations, and the Hidden Griddle will move its kitchen from the cellar to the sidewalk.

For more information about the event, call 423-1020.

The 25th annual Cowlitz/Wahkiakum Relay For Life begins at 10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 8) at the Cowlitz County Expo Center. This year’s fundraiser will be 25 hours long — instead of the usual 24 hours — to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the relay. Dr. Gordy Klatt started the fundraiser for the American Cancer Society in Tacoma in 1984.

Participants make donations and take pledges to walk around a track to raise money for cancer research.

As of Thursday afternoon, 82 teams and 977 participants had registered for the event, raising nearly $122,000. This year’s fundraising goal is $246,000.

“The Relay For Life is a party with a purpose,” said cancer-survivor and Relay for Life board member Arlene Hubble. “Anybody is welcome.”

Schedule

Saturday

10 a.m. — Opening Ceremony

11 A.m.— Survivors Lunch

1:30 – 4:30 P.m.— Kids Carnival at Activities Site

7 p.m.— Miss-ter Relay Contest

8 p.m.— Miss-ter Relay Crowning

10 p.m.— Luminaria Ceremony and Silent

Sunday

2 a.m.— Bruno’s Pizza Snack

7:15 a.m.— Breakfast with Longview Early Edition Rotary

11 a.m.— Closing Ceremony

The 25th annual Cowlitz/Wahkiakum Relay For Life begins at 10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 8) at the Cowlitz County Expo Center. This year’s fundraiser will be 25 hours long — instead of the usual 24 hours — to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the relay. Dr. Gordy Klatt started the fundraiser for the American Cancer Society in Tacoma in 1984.

Participants make donations and take pledges to walk around a track to raise money for cancer research.

As of Thursday afternoon, 82 teams and 977 participants had registered for the event, raising nearly $122,000. This year’s fundraising goal is $246,000.

“The Relay For Life is a party with a purpose,” said cancer-survivor and Relay for Life board member Arlene Hubble. “Anybody is welcome.”

Schedule

Sunday

2 a.m.— Bruno’s Pizza Snack

7:15 a.m.— Breakfast with Longview Early Edition Rotary

11 a.m.— Closing Ceremony

What: Yard/rummage sale & Car Wash (weather permitting)

Where: Highlands Baptist Church, 317 20th Avenue, Longview, WA; 360-425-1960  highlandsbc@comcast.net

When: Saturday, August 15, 2009

Time: 10:00 a.m thru 3:00 p.m.

Where: Highlands Baptist Church, 317 20th Avenue, Longview, WA; 360-425-1960, highlandsbc@comcast.net

When: Monday August 17 thru Friday August 21

Time: 9:00 a.m. thru 12:15 p.m.

Ages: 5 thru 12

A meeting with Washington’s congressional delegation about the future of the Mount St. Helens Volcanic Monument was canceled Wednesday afternoon over concerns that it had become embroiled in the national health care debate and could turn violent.

The Congressional Mount St. Helens Advisory Committee had planned to give its final report to Sens. Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray as well as Congressman Brian Baird on Thursday during a public meeting at the Cowlitz County Expo Center.

Related article: http://www.tdn.com/articles/2009/08/12/breaking_news/doc4a835963f300a289231604.txt 

Garage sale by the residents. 9:30 - 3:00

Fundraiser for Allen Heck...Will be held in Castle Rock at Parking Lot by Bakery and Curves...Sponsered by Curves...Friday & Saturday 9 am - 7 pm...Come and help the family of a Hero...it will be one "Heck" of A Car Wash for one "Heck" of A Guy!!! Drinks, shade, and music!!!

*no press please*

Gates open at 8am racing starts at around 11am and continues until we are done.  we do have camping back so come friday stay until sunday.

NOTE: WE DO NOT HAVE A MUD BOG AT THIS TIME!!!!!

Kelso Downtown Revitalization Association's Second Annual Highlander Iron Horse Festival will take place on Saturday, Sept. 5 in downtown Kelso on South Pacific Ave. Vendor set up will be from 8am-10am. Motorcycle registration will begin at 9am and the actual event will run from 10am-3pm.
This is an event for area motorcycle enthusiasts. They will show off their bikes and will be invited to participate in festival activities. We will have local vendors selling.( Leather goods, collectibles, jewelry, arts and crafts, and other fun stuff) KDRA will be selling awesome t-shirts with a custom logo and biker lapel pins. We anticipate approximately 200 motorbikes, approximately 30 -40 vendors, and of course, the public is invited. We will have live music from 10am-3pm. It will be fabulous rock and roll. Motorcycle activities scheduled are a "slow drag", "weiner grab", and a "group ride". In addition, Bikes will be judged in 5 categories: Best American, Best Metric, Best Custom, Best Sport, Best of Show. Winner of each category will be awarded a cash prize. The public can participate in several raffles for some top notch leather goods. Hotdogs, hamburgers, pizza, espresso, and other fun delicious foods will be available.
This festival is an event meant to be safely attended by the entire family. Local police and fire department will be close at hand.

Authentic Hawaiian music, dancers and cuisine is on tap for the Kalama Heritage Festival luau on Saturday.

More than 400 luau tickets — costing $50 each for an pit-roasted pig dinner and evening concert — have already been sold, event organizer Bill Nahalea said Monday. Tickets will not be available at the door and must be purchased online before Friday, he added.

This is the third year Nahalea and his wife, Gloria Nahalea, have hosted a Hawaiian luau at the Port of Kalama. Tickets and details about the event are available at http://www.kalama.info/index_files/slide0001.htm

Kalama’s Heritage Festival — previously called Days of Discovery and Heritage Days in years past — is the only festival to celebrate Hawaiian and Native American cultures together, according to the Nahaleas.

This year, the Hawaiian performances are on Saturday and Native a.m.erican performances are on Sunday.

Also new to this year’s line up is a traditional Native American welcome to visiting tribes who are traveling by canoe Sunday to attend or perform at the festival.

To kick off the weekend celebration, the Kalama Chamber of Commerce is hosting a downtown street dance and beer garden from 7 p.m. to midnight Friday.

The street dance will feature “The Hit Man” and is open to people of all ages. Tickets cost $3 for admission, children can attend for free.

To purchase luau tickets, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/60044
Here’s the schedule. All activities are at Port of Kalama Rasmussen Park unless noted otherwise:

FRIDAY, AUG. 28

Downtown Kalama Arrowheads Museum

7 p.m. to midnight Downtown Kalama Street dance and beer garden

Authentic Hawaiian music, dancers and cuisine is on tap for the Kalama Heritage Festival luau on Saturday.

More than 400 luau tickets — costing $50 each for an pit-roasted pig dinner and evening concert — have already been sold, event organizer Bill Nahalea said Monday. Tickets will not be available at the door and must be purchased online before Friday, he added.

This is the third year Nahalea and his wife, Gloria Nahalea, have hosted a Hawaiian luau at the Port of Kalama. Tickets and details about the event are available at http://www.kalama.info/index_files/slide0001.htm

Kalama’s Heritage Festival — previously called Days of Discovery and Heritage Days in years past — is the only festival to celebrate Hawaiian and Native American cultures together, according to the Nahaleas.

This year, the Hawaiian performances are on Saturday and Native a.m.erican performances are on Sunday.

Also new to this year’s line up is a traditional Native American welcome to visiting tribes who are traveling by canoe Sunday to attend or perform at the festival.

To kick off the weekend celebration, the Kalama Chamber of Commerce is hosting a downtown street dance and beer garden from 7 p.m. to midnight Friday.

The street dance will feature “The Hit Man” and is open to people of all ages. Tickets cost $3 for admission, children can attend for free.

To purchase luau tickets, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/60044
Here’s the schedule. All activities are at Port of Kalama Rasmussen Park unless noted otherwise:

SATURDAY, AUG. 29

10 a.m. Opening ceremonies

10 a.m. Market vendors open

10 a.m.- 5 p.m. The Blue & Glass Building. Workshops, lectures, cultural displays & exhibits

11 a.m. Napua & Friends

11 a.m. Kalama Family drums & song

11:30 a.m. Da Uddah Guys

12:30 p.m. Cowlitz drums & song

1:15 p.m. Alika Nako’oka

1:45 p.m. Keahi Conjugacion

2 p.m. Halau Hula O Lono--Kumu: Manu Lono

3 p.m. Kalama family group photo

4 p.m. Downtown Kalama. Kalama town walking tour

5 p.m. Doors open for luau guests

5:30-6:30 p.m. Luau buffet and entertainment

7 p.m.-10 p.m. Concert featuring Makaha Sons, Keahi Congacion, and Alika Nako’oka

9 p.m. Kalama Festival Market vendors close

Authentic Hawaiian music, dancers and cuisine is on tap for the Kalama Heritage Festival luau on Saturday.

More than 400 luau tickets — costing $50 each for an pit-roasted pig dinner and evening concert — have already been sold, event organizer Bill Nahalea said Monday. Tickets will not be available at the door and must be purchased online before Friday, he added.

This is the third year Nahalea and his wife, Gloria Nahalea, have hosted a Hawaiian luau at the Port of Kalama. Tickets and details about the event are available at http://www.kalama.info/index_files/slide0001.htm

Kalama’s Heritage Festival — previously called Days of Discovery and Heritage Days in years past — is the only festival to celebrate Hawaiian and Native American cultures together, according to the Nahaleas.

This year, the Hawaiian performances are on Saturday and Native a.m.erican performances are on Sunday.

Also new to this year’s line up is a traditional Native American welcome to visiting tribes who are traveling by canoe Sunday to attend or perform at the festival.

Here’s the schedule. All activities are at Port of Kalama Rasmussen Park unless noted otherwise:

SUNDAY, AUG. 30

9 a.m. Columbia River-side morning service

10 a.m. Opening blessing

10 a.m. Kalama Festival Market vendors open

City of Kalama

P.O. Box 1007

320 N. 1st Street

Kalama, WA 98625

www.cityofkalama.com

A Longview teen battling a rare form of cancer is raising money for the Children’s Cancer Association at his 16th birthday bash at the Monticello Hotel on Friday.

Sherod Nichols, an R.A. Long High School freshman last year who inspired the football team, was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF) — a genetic disorder that causes tumors — at 4 months old, but only last spring did it turn to cancer, said his mother Karinsa Viramontes.

By the time doctors detected the cancer, called malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST), it had already spread to his lower pelvic, abdomen and lymph nodes, she said. Sherod completed seven months of chemotherapy in February, but stopped because the cancer continued growing, his mother said.

“With him not being able to go to school this year, this birthday party would give a chance for all of his friends, all of his family to see him,” she said. “And it’s all going to a good cause.”

The event also will feature food, beverages and a Charleston dance contest, Viramontes said.

Tickets to attend Sherod’s Birthday Bash, which is Friday from 7 to 11 p.m., are available at: the Monticello Hotel front desk, Salon 21 (inside the Monticello Hotel), and Kerr Car Care Quality Muffler in West Kelso. Cost: $20 for a single; $30 per couple. All proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Cancer Association.

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.

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 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

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!

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

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

Kelso Bridge Market

"SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT"

Sunday's under Allen Street Bridge

10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Fresh produce, crafts, fun for all

Kids Corner

Meet Friends

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

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

To learn more, access the website:   mtsthelensclub.org

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

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. 

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

Monthly meeting of local runners and walkers. Everyone welcome.

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.

Kelso community Developement

Meet's 2nd Tuesday of each month.

 Contact Bev Ogdon for details - 423-9922

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

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

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

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

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

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