July 2018 Update from Mount St. Helens to Gateway Communities & Businesses
Greetings! The purpose of this is to share updates and useful information with Mount St Helens gateway communities & businesses. Please send info, ideas and feedback to awilson@fs.fed.us and to be added to our email list please send Amy Wilson with the Forest Service an email: awilson@fs.fed.us Summer is flying by! Have fun and stay safe!
The Senior Citizen’s Prom Committee is currently collecting prizes from local businesses
Senior Citizens Prom on September 26, 2018
Silent Auction
Do you or your employer have something you could donate? Or do you have friends or family who might be able to donate something?
Here are a few examples for the sort of items we are looking for:
Tickets to local attractions or events
Gift certificates
Services
Gift Baskets
This week at the lodge…
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Bingo @ 6:00
Progressive Bingo is $267 with 9 numbers.
Queen of Hearts is $462 with 44 cards left.
Texas Holdem Tournament starts @ 7:00.
Kitchen open @ 5:00, serving the regular menu, plus Chicken Salads.
Wednesday
LOOM Officer Meeting @ 6:00
Thursday
Bingo @ 6:00
Progressive Bingo
Hors d’ouvres
Friday
Road Closure Memorial Park Drive at 38th Avenue
The City of Longview has issued a permit to J.P. Huhta Underground, LLC, for public improvements to Memorial Park Drive, west of 38th Avenue.
On Monday, July 23rd at 2:00 p.m. through Tuesday, July 24th at 7:00 a.m., Memorial Park Drive will be closed, approximately 200 feet west of 38th Avenue for asphalt paving.
Vehicular access to Woods Storage off of Memorial Park Drive will be closed during paving.
Detours will be in effect.
County to meet regarding future management of the Cowlitz County Headquarters Landfill
The Board of Cowlitz County Commissioners will meet Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. to consider the future management of the Cowlitz County Headquarters Landfill.
Presentations will be given by Cowlitz County Public Works and Republic Services.
The Commissioners will take public comment regarding the merits of the proposals and potential benefits to the community moving forward.
SERVPRO Recognizes Local Business for Outstanding Revenue Performance
SERVPRO® of Longview/Kelso received the MILLIONAIRE'S Gold award at the recent SERVPRO convention, held at Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL, from June 25-29. Albert & Lacey Grady of SERVPRO of Longview/Kelso and other high-performing franchisees were recognized during an Awards Extravaganza at the annual event, which was attended by nearly 3,000 owners, key staff, and corporate representatives.
This week at the lodge…
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Bingo @ 6:00
Progressive Bingo is $162 with 7 numbers
Queen of Hearts is $375 with 46 cards left.
Kitchen open @ 5:00 serving the regular menu.
Wednesday
Longview Senior Center Benefit Dance
Doors open @ 6:00
Music @ 7:00
$15 admission
Thursday
Bingo @ 6:00
Progressive Bingo
Hors d’ouvres
Friday
City of Kelso Announces Water Restrictions for Utility Customers
Kelso, WA – July 13, 2018
The City of Kelso collects its water by means of a sub-surface system called a Ranney collector. Water is extracted from beneath the bed of the Cowlitz River. Production capability of the collector is directly dependent on the level and flow volume of the Cowlitz River.
CRAFTED – Beer & Food Festival
The CRAFTED Beer and Food Festival is a partnership between the City of Longview Parks and Recreation Department and the Rotary Club of Longview with the help and guidance of Ashtown Brewery. CRAFTED is a community event bringing together the great taste of handcrafted brewing, delicious artisan foods, and a day full of fun in historic R.A. Long Park.
10 Breweries, 3 Cideries, unique food vendors from around the northwest, Cowlitz County Cornhole Tournament, Spikeball, and other yard games.
Host a Japanese Exchange Student!
Lower Columbia College is looking for eight families to host female Japanese exchange students from September 2 to 17.
The students are visiting from Atomi University in Japan to take courses, visit the region and improve their English.
For inquiries, email: international@lowercolumbia.edu or call 360.442.2310
