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

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.

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, 222 2ND AVE SW
INFO:  274-7502

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Ladies of the Lake Quilt Guild meeting, 2218 E. Kessler Blvd, Longview.  Social at 6:30, meeting at 7 p.m.  Speakers, door prize drawing, show and tell.  For more information contact Karen Cox, (360) 423-6149.

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.

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 .

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

Ed2go

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

Most courses are only $84!

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

Some categories available:

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Reed Project Elizabeth King Paintings

When: April 6, 2009 to June 19, 2009

Where: Lower Columbia College, Main Hallway Gallery: 1600 Maple Street Longview, WA 360-442-2510

Time: Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 10 am - 4 pm

          Wednesday, Thursday:     10 am - 7 pm

Elizabeth King, is displaying a series of minimalist-like experimental, figurative, paintings.

Elizabeth paints these experimental, paintings, because she values the music that exists in delicate human
existence and the natural materials, dictate it's own evolving direction. Elizabeth Kings experimental paintings,
indicate conceptual reeds, by the use of contoured figures, playing the flute, and symbolized, by the use of
paper musical scores, and notes, in her underpainting, and by the use of organic materials that present the art
of the flute, in her pallet, of silver, iridescent, bright and natural earth colors.

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 .

Lower Columbia College presents:

Jazz Band and Community Choir Concert

When: 7:30 p.m.

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.

Register for the Co-ed Frisbee League

Cost: $20 for a six week session

This is a beginner league with a stress on learning the game and having lots of fun!  When you sign up you will fill out a "self-evaluation" form so you will be appropriately placed on a team

Please call 360.442.5400 to sign up to play one of the fastest growing sports around.  

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.

**FREE** HOMEBUYER SEMINAR

PUD AUDITORIUM, 961 12TH AVE., LONGVIEW

CALL TO REGISTER 360-501-8075

Open to the public.... learn about the home-buying process, new $8,000 tax credit, financing, credit scores and much more

Sponsored by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission.

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.

Join us at Rainier Market every Saturday.

Our indoor market offers over 50 vendors selling fresh produce and meats, ice cream and work by a number of artists.

10 am to 4 pm

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)

The City of Longview Stormwater Division has scheduled a series of workshop meetings to introduce and discuss draft revisions to the City’s Stormwater Ordinance and a draft Stormwater Manual. The workshop dates and times are:

June 16 from 3-5 p.m. or from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

All workshops will be held I the Training Room, Longview City Hall 2^nd floor, 1525 Broadway.

The City of Longview Stormwater Division has scheduled a series of workshop meetings to introduce and discuss draft revisions to the City’s Stormwater Ordinance and a draft Stormwater Manual. The workshop dates and times are:

June 16 from 3-5 p.m. or from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

All workshops will be held I the Training Room, Longview City Hall 2^nd floor, 1525 Broadway.

Please enter event description HEREThe Visiting Nurses invites the public to join them for their 8th Annual Spring Home Tour as they explore five "Gentleman Farms". Tickets are $15.00 presale and $18.00 day of event. Tickets can be purchased by calling 360-623-1560 or www.visitingnursesfoundation.com.  For those who whish to experience our Lewis Coutny roots, you will enjoy the variety of cattle, tree and agricultural farms on this year's tour. Start with the Newauckum Valley Ranch which is a working cattle ranch whose owners support our local farmers and 4-H projects. Have milk and cookies with the Dairy Ambassador of Lewis COunty while enjoying country music. Delight in a Tree Farm with spectular views and a huge barn in which the second story is converted into the owner's home. Visitors will also enjoy blue grass music and a tour of the owner's personal saw mill, as well as a ride on a wagon pulled by draft horses. Next to the Curtis store is a home that has been wonderfully restored after the 2007 flood. This farmer hosts an amzaing agricutlural organic farm and has just finished renovating their barn which is on the national historic registry. You will be able to sample his wonderful produce that is available to be delievered to your home once a week. Visitors will also stroll through a country manor that has been extensively updated on the exterior and is owned by a gentleman who is an artist in concrete curbing. End the tour at Chehalis's historic 1907 Martha and John Black home. This home features three stories with a bay shaped staircase with 28 steps. Sorry, but these homes are not handicapped accessible but there is plently to see. Where shoes that are easy to slip off and on, or easy to put surgical booties over. Walter King, president of the Foundation notes, "While those who are attending are finding inspriation and enjoyment from touring the farms, by the purchase of their tickets, theay are also helping home health and hospice patients--some of the most vulnerable people in our community. We hope everyone will join us again this year." Because this is a fundraising event, all ticket sales are final.

CAP’s Asset Building Program is promoting savings for low and moderate income families and individuals by matching a $25 deposit into a new savings account. “Our goal is to provide people an alternative to payday lending and check cashing services. “

Pick up a $25 match voucher from CAP at1526 Commerce Avenue, in Longview through June 29^th, and open an account with one of four banking partners in the community. For more information call CAP @ 425-3430 x 216.

The Humane Society of Cowlitz County will be at the Three Rivers Mall directly across from Fibre Credit Union.  We will have cats, dogs and puppies up for adoption.  All animals are microchipped and current on shots; cats are spayed and neutered.  A complete list of our adoptable animals may be found on www.cowlitzhumane.com.

The Humane Society of Cowlitz County will be at the Three Rivers Mall directly across from Fibre Credit Union.  We will have cats, dogs and puppies looking for their 'forever' homes.  All animals are microchipped and current on shots; cats are spayed and neutered.  A complete list of all our adoptable critters may be found on www.cowlitzhumane.com.

The Humane Society of Cowlitz County will be at the Three Rivers Mall directly across from Fibre Credit Union.  We will have cats, dogs and puppies looking to find a 'forever' home!  All animals are current on shots and microchipped; cats are spayed and neutered.  A complete list of all our adoptable animals may be found on www.cowlitzhumane.com.

Registration is open for Fall '09 Recreation soccer with Longview Soccer Club.  It is open to ages 6 thru 19 years of age. 

Walk-In Dates for Fall 2009:

Wednesday June 17th 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Wednesday June 27th 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Saturday June 27th 10 am - 2 pm

Please go to www.longviewsoccerclub.com to register online or go to our open registration clinics available.  Dates are listed on www.longviewsoccerclub.com. 

Fee is $55.00 and players must register before June 27th to guarantee placement on their prior Fall 08 team.

FALL 2009 REGISTRATION CLOSES JUNE 27TH, SO PLEASE DON'T WAIT TO SIGN UP!

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

WHEN: June 1st  – July 12th, 2009

WHERE: Donations of new clothing items, such as shirts, dresses, pants, shorts, onesies, and socks can be made at any Sleep Country USA store.

The store hours are M-F 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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

Learn how to make your home a healthier and safer place for you and your family.

Attend a FREE evening seminar series on related topics.

All training will be held at the Cowlitz County Health Department at 6:30pm.

Thursday, June 18th.

Chemicals, Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation

Steve Sylvester, PhD, WSU Vancouver 

Tuesday, June 23rd.

Landlord/Tenant Issues and Health

Lisa Waldvogel, Northwest Justice Project

Vicki Rhodes, Housing Assistance Programs Manager

Longview Housing Authority

Fundraiser Dinner for the 81st Brigade Homecoming at the Kelso Eagles.

609 S. Pacific, Kelso

5pm to 7pm Music to follow

Adults $10

Children under 7 $5 (Minor can stay till 9 PM)

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE 81ST FAMILY READINESS GROUP

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

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