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 7:00pm.  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

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.

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.

Kelso Bridge Market

"SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT"

Sunday's at Catlin Center

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 School District Modular Building located at 620 Roake Avenue SE Castle Rock, WA   (THIS IS A NEW LOCATION)
 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

CONTACT INFO:  RYANA COVINGTON, CLERK-TREASURER
360/274-8181  EMAIL:  rcovington@ci.castle-rock.wa.us

CONTACT INFO:  JOANNE PURVIS, PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY
360/274-8181    EMAIL:   jpurvis@ci.castle-rock.wa.us 
 THIS MEETING CANCELLED AND HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR JULY 30, 2008 AT 7:00 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, 222 2ND AVE SW
INFO:  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.

The Monticello Camera Club meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Dining room of the Somerset retirement apartments.

During this meeting we will be judging prints and electronic images from our club members.

Digital and film photographers of all ages and skill levels are invited to join, dues are $10 annually. Feel free to come and just sit in on a meeting for free. As a club we hold regular photo competitions in all formats, Print, digital, and slides. We are currently planning some photography outings and some workshops so beginning and intermediate photographers can learn from the "more experienced."  

Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting

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

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

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

Visit our website www.kalamachamber.com or call 673-6299

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

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.

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

Meeting 2nd Tues of the month at St. John's hospital cafeteria

Cowlitz Substance Abuse Coalition General meeting

We meet monthly at the Kelso First Presbyterian Church, 215 Academy Street in Kelso. 

The Coalition meets third Thursday of each month, except THERE IS NO MEETING IN AUGUST. 

Please contact Brian McCrady at 360-577-3041 with any questions.

Rainier School Board Meeting

Join us on the second Monday of each month in the portable next to the District Office at 28168 Old Rainier Rd.

Kelso School Board Meeting

Meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month in the Ruth B. Clark Administration Services Building, located at 601 Crawford Street.

For more information please visit: http://www.kelso.wednet.edu/district/members.html

Longview School Board Meeting

Meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at the Longview School District Administration Building at 2715 Lilac Street.

For more information please go to: http://www.longview.k12.wa.us/board%20highlights.htm

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

Our goal is to plan a photography outing of some kind for every month of 2009.  Get involved in planning.  Attend an outing and learn while you shoot.

Only have a point and shoot camera? 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!

If you have a brand new SLR camera and want to know more about how to use it, join us and network with other photographers.  When your skills improve attend one of our regular meetings and compete against some of the best photographers in the Northwest!

For more information please go to: http://www.meetup.com/mccmeetupgroup/

Go Fourth Committee Meeting

Meets 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month at 7am at the Monticello Hotel.

Coffee Break @ Kelso Lodge

Time: 6:30 am to 9 am Every Monday and Saturday

Free and Open to the public.

For more information please go to: http://www.bluelodge-wa.org/kelso94/our_lodge.htm

Rainier City Council Meeting

Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at Rainier City Hall from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

Sign ups for Longview Girls Softball will be on Sat. Feb. 7th at the clubhouse at the softball fields on 7th Ave. (next to Columbia Ford).  Registrations will be taken from 10am-2pm.  Please bring a copy of your birth certificate.  For more information, please contact the league office at 577-1006.

The County Commissioners meet the first four Tuesdays of each month.  Their meetings begin at 9:30 am and continue until all business for the day is transacted. 

Public comment period is scheduled from 10-10:15 am each Tuesday unless otherwise noted on the board's agenda.  The public is encouraged and welcome to attend.

For more information please see the Wahkiakum County Washington Government Website .

The Castle Rock School Board meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.

Community input is generally taken at 6 pm.  You may request a specific time between 5:30 and 8:00 pm if you call 360-501-2940 a day or two in advance.

For more information please check out the Castle Rock School District Web Site .

Join us at the Lion's Club Food Bank every Thursday at 1 pm.

Location: FOE Club 224 Huntington Ave South Castle Rock

Contact info: Frank Murias 749-1472

Members of the Fleet Reserve Auxiliary No. 363 meet the second Friday of each month.  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.

The potluck starts at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. 

For details, call Mary at 425-4688.

Columbian Artists Association Monthly Meeting

The Columbian Artist Association (CAA) meets the first Tuesday of every month from 10:00 am to noon in Room 316 (Conference Room) at the Merk, 1339 Commerce Street, Longview. Parking is available in the parking lot behind the Merk. Each meeting includes an informational program and sharing of art. We are always glad to add new members. For more information: call 360-575-9751 or write to CAA at P.O. Box 2862, Longview WA. 98632.

The Columbian Artists Association promotes the visual arts by fostering an understanding and appreciation of them among members and in the community at large. To achieve this, the association sponsors activities which include exhibitions, demonstration, lectures, show/sales, and other appropriate events. The Columbian Artists Association strives for a high standard in the field of art and seeks to benefit the membership in the showing and distribution of art media.

Gambling Problem???  You are not alone! ! !

Area group meets every Monday and Friday evening at Three Rivers House of Prayer, 1335 11th Ave in Longview.  There is ample parking on the northwest corner of 11th and Hudson.  Gambling addiction hurts millions of Americans.  This includes individuals and families right here in Cowlitz County.  Come join and get the help you need.  There are no dues and no official sign up is necessary.

Grab your spurs and join us for Cowboy Church, every 2nd Saturday.  We have a full country band and several singers.

No Admission - free will offering to benefit different missionaries.

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 07:00 p.m.

All citizens are encouraged to attend. 

For more information please go to: http://www.townofcathlamet.com/council.shtml

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.

We meet every Tuesday at 6 p.m.

For more information please go to: http://www.longviewhbc.com

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.

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.

Please join us on the third Thursday of each month and make your comments and suggestions are welcome known.

Meetings are at 7 pm at the Parks and Recreation Building, 2920 Douglas St.

Join us at the Monticello Photoshop Meetup Group.

You are invited to come and meet with other Photoshop users and photographers from the Monticello Camera Club. Learn, share and discuss 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!  For more information please visit: http://www.meetup.com/monticellomeetupgroup/

With  ROY WILSON 

Ongoing Classes Meet the 1^st Saturday of Each Month                                   

(*September only will meet  on the 12th) 

Contact Maureen Browning or Kyle Ward for directions or questions           Raven House Healing        360-703-1394

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 or http://www.ci.woodland.wa.us/AgendasMinutes/AgMin.htm

Caring for someone with memory loss?

Alzheimer's Association caregive 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 dimentia.  A free information and support group for care partners, family members and friends of individuals with dimentia will be held on the 3rd Monday of each month.

Where: St Stephens Episcopal Church 1428 22nd Avenue Longview, Washington 98632

For more information please contact: Janice Higby 360-501-8363 or Dawn Morgan 1-800-848-7097 ext 247

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 diseases and mobilize support.  Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease.  For more information on the Alzheimer's Association visit http://www.alzwa.org .

We play from 12-2 pm every Sunday rain or shine year round. 

It's a great way to meet people and get/stay in shape.  It's co-ed for all ages high school, college, and adults. 

Bring some water, cleats (if you want) and a light and a dark shirt. 

Hopefully we will see you there.  Email if you have any questions or concerns.

Do your communication skills need some polishing?
Are you looking to become a better leader?
Would you like to meet some great people who will encourage you?

Then join us every Tuesday morning at 6 am at the Monticello Hotel.

We want to give your day a boost of positivity.

6 am too early for you?  Check out http://www.toastmasters.org to find a group in your area.

Please join us for our monthly meeting at the Longview Public Library.

The main 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.  They also raise community awareness of the city's history and historic resources and serves as the city's primary resource in matters of history and historic planning and preservation.

Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month.

The Port of Kalama Board of Commissioners meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month.

Join us a the Port of Kalama Office: 380 Marine Drive Kalama.  

For questions please call (360) 673-2325.

Old time country, Western swing & Bluegrass music!

Open Mic and Music Jam.

Join us a the Catlin Grange, bring your instrument and let's have some fun! (Accoustic instruments only please)

Lower Columbia CCA willl be having our general meeting at the Monticello Hotel in the Ballroom

Longview Bridge Club Monday Meeting

10:30 to about noon (bring a sack lunch)
Non-LifeMasters (0-500mp)

Catlin Center
106 NW 8th Ave
Kelso, Washington 98626

For more information please see the Longview Bridge Club Web Site or call 360.577.6671

Longview Bridge Club Thursday Game

Time: 6:30 pm

Longview Senior Center
1111 Commerce Ave
Longview, Washington 98632

For more information please see the Longview Bridge Club Web Site or call Rich at 360.636.0210

The Longview Bridge Club Sunday Game

Time: 1:30 pm, meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday

Stratified Open Pairs

St Joseph Parish Hall
396 Elm Street
Kalama Washington 98625

For more information please see the Longview Bridge Club Web Site or call Rich at 360.673.4682

The Kelso School Board meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 5 pm.  All meetings are at the Ruth B. Clark Administration Services Building unless otherwise noted.

For more information please go to the Kelso School District Web Site .

The Port of Longview Commission meetings are held the second and foruth Tuesday of every month. Please note time and location are subject to change.

All interested RVers are invited.

We meet at the Delaware Plaza on every 2nd Monday of the month.

We meet at the Salvation Army, 1639 10th Ave Longview on the 1st Friday of every month.

Donations to our local DAV#32 can be sent to:

DAV Herman Rogers#32
3102 Garfield St
Longview, WA 98632

Please join us for The Fire 6 Board Commissioners Meeting. 

Meetings take place on the 2nd Monday of every month at 5:30 pm at Castle Rock Fire Station #61.

For more information please contact Chief Eric Koreis at 360.957.0520

Trinity Lutheran Church is hosting blood drives every Tuesday and Thursday and 1st Friday of the month.

Please join us at 2021 Washington Way, Longview, Washington 98632

Tuesdays and Thursdays: 1pm-6 pm
Friday: 9 am-2 pm

Please call Ana for an appointment @ 1-866-961-9211 toll free

Trinity Lutheran Church is hosting blood drives every Tuesday and Thursday and 1st Friday of the month.

Please join us at 2021 Washington Way, Longview, Washington 98632

On the third Tuesday of each month, September through May, we have Slide and EID (Digital) Competitions. Members submit slides and digital images to be judged. Each month we have category of images that we enter as well as traditional or open class. In the EID which stands for Electronic Image Division, we even have a creative class for those of you who like to "think outside the box." As in the print competitions, the winners advance to compete at the 4C's level.

See web site for more details.

The Port of Longview Commission meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.  Please note time and place are subject to change.

First Aid/CPR Training held at Workplace Wellness.  Fee $45 members/$65 non-members.  Call the LCCA at 360-425-8820 to register and for more information.

Day 1: Business Management for Building Professionals.  Whether you are starting a new business or want to improve your current business, this course can provide you with a variety of essential tools for your business management toolbox.

Class Fee $195 members/$245 non-members   Both days $$425 members/$475 non-members

Accreditations: 6 AIA/CES

Contact the LCCA at 360-425-8820 for registration information.

Day 2-3 This course is for professionals qnd will discuss strategies for incorporatinggreen-building principles into homes without driving up the cost of c onstruction.  Techniques are also discussed for competitively differentiating your home products with increased indoor environmental quality as well as energy and resource efficiency.

Class fee $225 member/$305 non-member  Both days $425 member/$475 non-member. 

Accreditation: 16 Real Estate Contining Ed. Hours; 16 Appraiser Continuing Education Hours; 12 AIA/CES

Contact the LCCA office at 360-425-8820 for information on registering.

Day 2-3 Green Building for Professionals.  Class Fee $225 member/$305 non-member  Green Bldg. & Business Mgt. $425 member/$475 non-member

This course is for profvessionals and will discuss straegies for incorporating green-building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction.

Accreditation: 15 Real Estate Continuing Ed. Hours; 16 Appraiser Continuing Hours; 12 AIA/CES

Call the LCCA office at 360-425-8820 for registration and information.

General Membership Meeting.  Will update time & Locations

Baord of Directors meeting.

Governmental Affirs meeting formerly Monthly Contractors meeting.  Meet with city and county officials regarding upcoming changes and ordinances that will affect the building community.

Come and help us plan events for the Mount St. Helens 30th Anniversary!                                                                                                                                                    The committee meets the third Friday of every month and would love your help in making this a great year.

Healthy Lifestyles Coaltion meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 3:00 - 4:30 pm at Cowlitz County Health Department, 1952 9th Avenue, Longview. For more information call Gayle Reid at 360-501-1237.

All interested citizens are welcome to attend and work together to bring healthy lifestyle ideas to all Cowlitz County residents through access to recreation, nutritious foods, clean air and opportunities to engage in the life of the community.

Live music, food and handcrafted brews at Walking Man Brewery in Stevenson, Washington.

At the Skamania County Fairgrounds in Stevenson, Washington.

14th Annual Show at the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Center Museum in Stevenson, Washington.  Car/truck cruise-in and swap meet with food vendors, music, raffles and door prizes.

Please enter event description HERE

Columbian Artists Members Monthly meeting at the Merk. 

No Frills Networking

Who are we?  No Frills Networking is YOUR local networking group.

When do we meet?  Every Tuesday of Every Month, 7:30 am to 8:30 am

Where do we meet? The Grinder Restaurant @ Splits.....200 Kelso Dr. Kelso

What does it cost?  Only a smile (Professional Courtesy means that you arrive on time and listen to whomever may be speaking to the group at any particular time)

Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate and Breakfast is available for nominal charges. Also includes free Wi-Fi.

YOUR continued participation benefits everyone! Including you!

For more information or if you would like to present your business call Jim @ 360.314.8691

The Lelooska Museum displays an extensive collection of Native artifacts from North America. Fine examples of beadwork, quillwork, baskertry and carvings.

Admission by donation.

165 Merwin Village Road, Ariel, WA 98603

360-225-9522

The monthly meeting of the Cowlitz County Republicans.  Precinct Committee Officers are to attend.  Interested Republicans are invited.

Sons of Norway Business Mtg at 7:00pm at 224 Catlin St W, Kelso, WA. All community members interested in finding out more about Sons of Norway are cordially invited to attend.

Please bring a snack to share, coffee will be provided.

Pancake & Waffle Breakfast held at Sons of Norway Sat. April 3rd from 8:30 - 10:30 am at 224 Catlin St W, Kelso, WA  98626.

Menu includes ham, pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, coffee and juice for a $5 donation.

Pickled herring, lefse making supplies and more at our Breidablik Butikk!

Enjoy your old time favorites as Don Marko and Tom Monson entertain our guests with their accordion music.

45TH ANNUAL ROCK AND GEM SHOW     *** FREE ADMISSION ***
Sponsored by the Southern Washington Mineralogical Society
Location:  120 Fair Lane, Castle Rock, WA

Dealers, Food, Gem Dig, Demonstrators, Spin Table, Auctions, Door Prizes

For More General Information: Yvonne Knuth, 360/274-4116

AWPPW Hall
724 15th Ave
Longview WA

2nd Friday every month.
OPENS May 14th
10 to 6

tables $15 or 2 for $25
plenty of parking
FREE ADMISSION
great location !
call 360-636-7301 nt description HERE

Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild Quilt Show

Friday October 1st 9am - 6pm
Saturday October 2nd 9 am - 4 pm

Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild Quilt Show

Friday October 1st 9am - 6pm
Saturday October 2nd 9 am - 4 pm

Join us a New Life Fellowship Church @ 2441 - 42nd Ave, Longview, WA 98632

Please join us for games, good friends and good food from a newly remodeled kitchen!

6 pm every Tuesday at the Longview VFW Hall at 4311 Ocean Beach Hwy.

For more information call 360.577.6757

Please join us every 4th Thursday of the month for our Program Meeting.

We meet at CAP @ 1526 Commerce in Longview

Please join us on the 1st Thursday of the month for our Board Meeting.

We meet at CAP @ 1526 Commerce in Longview

Please join us on the 2nd Thursday of every month for out Business Meeting.

We meet at CAP @ 1526 Commerce in Longview

Please join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for out Committee Meeting

We meet at CAP @ 1526 Commerce in Longview

Join us every Saturday for the Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market (until Sept 25th) 9 am - 4 pm

Enjoy the beautiful summer days in the Pacific Northwest while seeing what our established craftsmen and women, bakers, farmers, entertainers, undiscovered talents and innovative artists have to share.

Battle Ground Village Outdoor Market
SE 14th Loop
Battle Ground, WA 98604

Let's take a ride on the Steam Train!

Presented by the Chehalis-Centrailia Railroad and Museum
1101 Sylvenus Street, Chehalis, Washington

Rides available every Saturday and Sunday September 26, 2010

See the 2010 Schedules for Times and Prices!

Join us for the Western Youth Baseball Board Meeting.  Meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Clubhouse at 7 pm.

Full List of Game Schedules

Are you interested in constructing, flying and maintaining an aircraft? Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 1111 is open to you!

Join us on the first Thursday of every month at the Kelso Airport

Click here to Become a Member

If your are interested in working on a Habitat for Humanity Build Site - please call our Volunteer Coordinator ON TUESDAY OR THURSDAY from 9:00 a.m. to Noon or send an e-mail to volunteer@cowlitzhabitat.org.  We generally keep volunteers to 15-20 per site and currently build on Saturdays.  Call the coordinator for location and availability.  WAIVERS and other paperwork, including a safety orientation must be completed prior to working on any Habitat site or the Habitat Store.

We typically work every Saturday from 8:30 to 3:30 - with the exception of Holiday Weekends - NO CONSTRUCTION.

If your group is interested in participating in your own group build day - let us know - there is a group fee and asigned limited workdays/workweeks for these groups. 

Thanks for your interest and support for Cowlitz County Habitat for Humanity!

Are you interested in working with Cowlitz County Habitat for Humanity's partner families before and during their home build?  This team meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm for one hour.  Typically, two people (known as advocates) are assigned to each family.  We are currently looking for additional advocates for our new partner families.

Please call and leave a message for Judy Potter (current Family Support Chair) at the Habitat office at 425-6177 and we'll forward the message and invite you to the next meeting.

Thanks for your support and interest in Cowlitz County Habitat for Humanity.

Longview Highlands Neighborhood Association meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join the meeting discussions about current events and concerns.

Please join us at the St. Helens School Gym in Longview at 6pm.

Positive Discipline without shaking, shouting or spanking

A 3-part series of free classes offered the first Thursday of July, August, and September from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Women’s Health Pavilion.  Call 501-3700 to register.

Thursday, July 1st Explore how to respond to baby’s crying, redirect baby’s curiosity, and connect with your baby. For parents of babies up to 1 year of age. New parenting can be challenging. Learn techniques to make you feel successful and enjoy the experience.
 
Come to one or all of the free classes for Positive Discipline.

Kalama Art Event

Imagination Exercise in Kalama, WA 

September 11, 2010 9:30 am to 5 pm

Original Art Sale

Workshops Available

• Tile Making
• Fused Glass
• Funky Decorative Painting
• Found Objects Garden Art
• Wire Wrapping

Workshops for children ages 5-12

For applications and more information visit www.kalamachamber.com or www.ftloa.org or call 360.673.4010

Lewis County Poetry Group Meets Every Third Saturday to share their work and favorite works of others. Lewis County Poetry Group welcomes traveling poets and poets from other communities.

The Matrix Coffeehouse
Music Arts Community & Food since 1995
434 NW Prindle St.
Chehalis, WA 98532
360.740.0492
www.matrixcoffeehouse.com

Maybe a few groups (duos-trios) will develop out of this enterprise. That would certainly exceed our humble expectations.

The Matrix Coffeehouse
Music Arts Community & Food since 1995
434 NW Prindle St
Chehalis, WA 98532
360.740.0492
www.matrixcoffeehouse.com

We pick a cozy spot and arrange chairs in a large circle. If there's a sizable crowd, we sit in concentric circles and work from the center outward. We choose a person to start with, and decide to move to the left or the right. The person who is "up" has several options:

1.PLAY: Play or sing a song for the group, read a poem, tell a story, play an instrumental. It's nice if you introduce yourself beforehand so that we may get to know you. If a song has a chorus that
you think folks would enjoy singing along with, you may want to teach it to the group before you begin so that we may join you. You may also invite others to play or jam along with you...or not. Your choice. Please ask if you want to play solo, since musicians just like to play along but will respect a person's desire to play alone when it is made known. All musical styles, all ages and skill levels are encouraged.

2. PICK: Choose a song you'd like to hear or have the group sing. You may also request songs of other people in the group if you aret familiar with their music and want to hear something that you and perhaps the others might enjoy.

3. PASS: For the spectators, the shy, or anyone else who wishes to participate in the group but tends to blank out under pressure. Or, for anyone with their mouth full of food.

SONG CIRCLE is a traditional, relaxed way to share time, fun, art, and community. Acoustic instruments of all kinds are encouraged, but not necessary if you simply love to sing. No one dominates, but anyone may lead the group in song or entertain when it is their turn. People may enter or leave the circle as they wish, but at all times within and without the circle, it is understood that no one is to be rude or disruptive. The circle will continue until the last hearty soul peters out, the Matrix closes, or we all file out and adjourn to the nearest gin mill to continue, to the shock and potential amusement of the local patrons.

The Matrix Coffeehouse
Music Arts Community & Food since 1995
434 NW Prindle St
Chehalis, WA 98532
360.740.0492
www.matrixcoffeehouse.com

Vacation Bible School
CARNIVAL & BBQ
SUNDAY,
AUGUST 29th
11:00-1:00

2021 Washington Way
Free games, storytelling, food and prizes!

Children under 6 must be with an adult

Ethnic Support Council - Embracing Diversity

Please join us for the ESC's 14th annual New Orleans theme International Dinner & Auction

6pm-9pm Friday September 17, 2010

At the Cowlitz County Expo Center

Come enjoy a tasty New Orleans meal and jazz while benefiting a good cause!

In consideration of the economy, tickets are still just $40 each.

For more information or to donate an auction item or support this fundraiser in any way, please call Bill Reade at 360.577.8755 or email him at scouse22@msn.com or call Cindy Lopez Werth at 360.751.4427 or email her at cindylopezwerth@comcast.net. Auction donation deadline is Sept. 3.

Joint Heirs Day Adventures  is a specialized service that provides day and overnight outings for those 18 and over with developmental disabilities.   Our staff is dedicated, caring, licensed, and certified.  Our purpose is to provide quality, specialized, alternative recreation and leisure opportunities in an atmosphere where all can be happy and accepted -  no matter what their capacities or limitations may be. 

Our goal is that all persons attending our programs feel respected and important and that this will result in higher self esteem and enhanced quality of life.  We feel that our program, when utilized as respite, will become a welcome addition to our clients routines as well as to their parents or care givers and that it will be used as a means to compliment the lives of all concerned.

We offer outings 2-3 times a month and special events throughout the year.   We require that participants register and provide background and emergency information prior to any outings.  This is not a drop in program as space is limited.  Although we have a bus, our trips fill up fast and we recommend that you call first for seat availability.  Please call for more information and to be placed on our mailing list that will include quarterly mailings of flyers.    References are available. 

Contact Glenda for more information:  360-577-3883  glenmarie48@netscape.com

BATTLE GROUND LAKE     SEPTEMBER 11, SATURDAY      10:00AM TO 5:00PM  FEE: $45
We'll be going to the lake for a day of sun and relaxation.  You can  hike or swim or join in a game of horse shoes or lawn darts.  We'll bring the hot dogs and pop- you bring the rest of your lunch.  

Joint Heirs Day Adventures  is a specialized service that provides day and overnight outings for those 18 and over with developmental disabilities.   Our staff is dedicated, caring, licensed, and certified.  Our purpose is to provide quality, specialized, alternative recreation and leisure opportunities in an atmosphere where all can be happy and accepted -  no matter what their capacities or limitations may be. 

Our goal is that all persons attending our programs feel respected and important and that this will result in higher self esteem and enhanced quality of life.  We feel that our program, when utilized as respite, will become a welcome addition to our clients routines as well as to their parents or care givers and that it will be used as a means to compliment the lives of all concerned.

We offer outings 2-3 times a month and special events throughout the year.   We require that participants register and provide background and emergency information prior to any outings.  This is not a drop in program as space is limited.  Although we have a bus, our trips fill up fast and we recommend that you call first for seat availability.  Please call for more information and to be placed on our mailing list that will include quarterly mailings of flyers.    References are available. 

Usui Reiki Level 1 & ll

Taught by Maureen Browning
Reiki ART/Master of Raven House Healing

Dates:  September 11 & 12 2010
Time:  10a - 6p

Location:
Raven House Healing Castle Rock, WA (Directions available upon registration)

Tuition: $160

In this weekend workshop intensive you will learn about universal healing energy, its uses, techniques and benefits for stress, relaxation and healing.

You will have plenty of time to practice giving as well as receiving Reiki energy, learning hand positions and sacred symbols of Reiki.

Attunement to the Reiki l Level will be on Saturday and Level ll on Sunday.

A Reiki l & ll 50 page manual based on the teachings of internationally recognized William Lee Rand and a certificate of completion is included in the price of the workshop

Now Accepting Students!

Any questions please contact:

Maureen Browning

Raven House Healing 360-703-1394 or ravenhousehealing@yahoo.com

Solo Exhibition
Lower Columbia College, Rose Center for the Arts, Longview,WA
August 5 – August 31, 2010

Summer Gallery Hours
Mon - Thurs: 10 am - 6 pm

Free Networking Event~

The Next "First Tuesday Networking Event" is September 7, 2010

Join us at Payton's Produce at 1132 Washington Way, Longview, WA 98632

5-7:30 pm

Bring business cards to pass along to other business leaders!

* PRIZES * FOOD * FUN *

Questions! Contact Jon Randall with Relylocal.com at 360-957-4913

Friday, October 1
READ KALAMA! begins
Pick up free copy of
Another Way The River Has
by Northwest writer Robin Cody.
Read the book and pass
it on to your neighbor or friend.

The Kalama Library is open Noon-5pm Monday thru Saturday.

Read Review by Oregonian

Tuesday October 26th
READ KALAMA! Celebration at the Library
Author Robin Cody reading and signing his book from his book
Another Way The River Has.
Refreshments.
5-7pm

For more information call Mary @ 673.5310

Join us in a discussion of Dr.Paul Farmer's quest to bring health care to the poorest communities in the world. 

Auditions for Seven Keys to Baldpate by George M. Cohan

A Mysterious Melodramatic Farce

Directed by Gregory Zschomier; Produced by Melinda Leuthold

Bring resume and head shot. No monologues.  Will be doing cold readings from the script.

13 Actors (9 M/4 F)

Callbacks on Monday August 30th @ 7pm

Performance Dates: October 22-24, 29-31 and November 5-7

The Humane Society of Cowlitz County will be at the Three Rivers Mall directly across for Fibre Credit Union from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with adoptable critters.  All animals are current on shots and micro chipped; cats are spayed and neutered.  For a complete list of all our available pets, go to www.cowlitzhumane.com or www.petfinder.com. 

The Humane Society of Cowlitz County will be at the Three Rivers Mall directly across from Fibre Credit Union from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with adoptable critters.  All animals are current on shots and micro chipped; cats are spayed and neutered.  For a complete list of all our adoptable pets, go to www.cowlitzhumane or www.petfinder.com.

The Humane Society of Cowlitz County will be at the Three Rivers Mall directly across for Fibre Credit Union from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. with adoptable critters.  All animals are current on shots and micro chipped; cats are spayed and neutered.  For a complete list of all our adoptable pets, go to www.cowlitzhumane or www.petfinder.com.

Race in the shadow of Mt. St. Helens at the Billetproof Hot Rod Eruption Drags!

$30 for car and driver

$10 for spectators

Get your Heap on the track and RACE!

Riverdale Raceway, Toutle, WA

For more information please go to:  http://www.billetproof.com/billetproofnews/templates/?a=32&z=12

Need Directions: http://www.riverdaleraceway.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Front.Company&page_name=Directions

Volunteer Training (30 hours) September 13th

Contact Jeanie if you are interested in becoming a volunteer.  425-1176 Ext. 14

Join us in Downtown Longview for First Thursday!

On the first Thursday of every month downtown stays open a bit later to celebrate! 5-7 pm

Special events planned at many of the shops downtown including:

Broadway Gallery
The feature artists are Bill Smith, photography, June Trusty, jewelry, and Dennie Simpson, painting.
Reception: 5:30–7:30pm. Music by Dian Norman.

Lord & McCord Artworks
The featured artists are McThreads Quilt Designs with Dorothy Connor and Linda McCord and Mary Huels, pottery. Columbian Artists Association member Scott McRae will be demonstrating monotype printing.
Reception: 5:00–7:00pm. Violin music by Kaitlyn Lee.

Teague's Mezzanine

Banda's Bouquets
Featuring paintings by Gayle Kiser.
Open until 7:00pm.

The Bistro
Wine tasting. Live music. Door prizes. Reservations recommended.
Hours: 5:00-8:00pm.

Java Joy (in The Treasure House)
...and more!

Lower Columbia College & the Athletics Dept. presents

Lady Red Devils Volleyball Home Games

Come join the fun and root for your Lady Red Devils Volleyball team during their home games in the Mykelbust Gym.

Sept. 10 at 7:00 p.m. against Edmonds

Sept. 11. all day - LCC Tournament 

Sept. 15 at 3:00 p.m. against Chemeketa

Sept. 24 at 7:00 p.m. against Clark

Sept. 29 at 7:00 p.m. against Green River 

Oct. 8 at 7:00 p.m. against Tacoma

Oct. 27 at 7:00 p.m. against Pierce

Nov. 3 at 7:00 p.m. against Centralia

Nov. 10 at 7:00 p.m. against Highline 

Schedules are subject to change

Lower Columbia College & the Athletics Dept. presents

Lady Red Devils Volleyball Home Games

Come join the fun and root for your Lady Red Devils Volleyball team during their home games in the Mykelbust Gym.

Sept. 1 at 3:00 p.m. against SW Oregon 

Sept. 1 at 6:00 p.m. against Umpqua

Sept. 10 at 7:00 p.m. against Edmonds

Sept. 11. all day - LCC Tournament 

Sept. 15 at 3:00 p.m. against Chemeketa

Sept. 24 at 7:00 p.m. against Clark

Sept. 29 at 7:00 p.m. against Green River 

Oct. 8 at 7:00 p.m. against Tacoma

Oct. 27 at 7:00 p.m. against Pierce

Nov. 3 at 7:00 p.m. against Centralia

Nov. 10 at 7:00 p.m. against Highline 

Schedules are subject to change

Lower Columbia College & the Athletics Dept. presents

Lady Red Devils Volleyball Home Games

Come join the fun and root for your Lady Red Devils Volleyball team during their home games in the Mykelbust Gym.

Sept. 11. all day - LCC Tournament 

Sept. 15 at 3:00 p.m. against Chemeketa

Sept. 24 at 7:00 p.m. against Clark

Sept. 29 at 7:00 p.m. against Green River 

Oct. 8 at 7:00 p.m. against Tacoma

Oct. 27 at 7:00 p.m. against Pierce

Nov. 3 at 7:00 p.m. against Centralia

Nov. 10 at 7:00 p.m. against Highline 

Schedules are subject to change