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  • Johnson Park News

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Jun 29, 2023

    On June 3 we had a Community Potluck and Live music, we had a good turn out. Johnson Park would like to thank everyone that donated prizes and for everyone that came and participated in our Community Potluck. Everyone made the event a success. We would do a few changes to the scheduling next time, but everyone had fun. Donny Wages, Ian Brandon, John, Paula Rush, Sean Roberts, Devin Roberts and Gene Quilhaugh all performed on stage. Layton Elliott and his lovely wife were a big hit. A special thank you to the American Legion for having an Ice...

  • Johnson Park news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|May 4, 2023

    Lots of things are happening at Johnson Park, check it out. Bingo Night is on May 12, from -8 p.m. We will have pizza by Brock Mooney, hot dogs, snacks and best of all prizes. Have a fun night out with family and friends. Then on May 13 from 12-2 p.m., we will have a Mother’s Day craft day, so much fun. We will do hand prints and an introduction to Diamond Art. Reserve a space now. Then we are excited to have a Community Potluck , on June 3 from 2-6 p.m. So come bring your favorite dish and enjoy the day. Johnson Park will furnish the hamburger...

  • Johnson Park news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Feb 9, 2023

    Johnson Park Valentine craft day coming up on February 11th 1-3 p.m. Come and paint a canvas picture, space is limited to 12 so please reserve a place soon. Denise Blanchard instructor 360-355-0472. A garden club is starting with the first meeting night on February 2nd, at 6 p.m., and the first Thursday of every month after that. Come with your ideas get a few tips and garden ideas. Contact person is Nicole Langer 360-214-8007. Call with any questions. Johnson Park would like to possibly start a community garden in the future. In December we ha...

  • Johnson Park news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Nov 3, 2022

    Johnson Park has sold out of tickets for the prime rib dinner, thank you everyone for supporting this fundraiser for the community center. We look forward to seeing you all there. There will be no tickets sold at the door, as the event is sold out. This year it will be catered by Travis Boggs of Country Catering, If you haven't been to Johnson Park in awhile, check out our library, and the newing sew room. The sewing room has been moved from the lower hallway, to the room across from the restrooms. It has so much more lighting and room for...

  • Johnson Park News

    Denise Blanchard|Oct 27, 2022

    The Prime Rib dinner is selling quite a few tickets, reserve your ticket this week. This year it will be catered by Travis Boggs of Country Catering. The Prime Rib Dinner will be on Saturday November 5th, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from Denise Blanchard 360-355-0472 and Rebecca Edwards 360-465-2582. Tickets can also be purchased at Johnson Park Library. Library Hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Orders to go are welcome too. Johnson Park will not have a Trick or Treat this year, as there are so...

  • Johnson Park News

    Denise Blanchard|Oct 20, 2022

    We are excited to announce the Prime Rib Dinner at Johnson Park. This year it will be catered by Travis Boggs of Country Catering. Travis has worked at the Naselle Youth Camp for years and is now the cook for Naselle High School. He has catered quite a few events and Johnson Park Board is glad to have him. The Prime Rib Dinner will be on Saturday, November 5, from 5:30-7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased from Denise Blanchard 360-355-0472 and Rebecca Edwards 360-465-2582. Tickets can also be purchased at Johnson Park Library. To-go orders can start...

  • Johnson Park news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Apr 21, 2022

    Johnson Park advisory board would like to remind everyone the Super Sale is coming up this weekend, Saturday April 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Set up times will be on Friday night from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 7-9 a.m. Also a soup and sandwich lunch will be available in the cafeteria. Johnson Park Library has a new look, stop in and see when you’re at the Super Sale Saturday. Rosalinda Wilson and Carillon Nicol have been working non stop to clean and organize the library. They will have a book sale table at the super sale, nice b...

  • Johnson Park News

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Mar 24, 2022

    The Super Sale at Johnson Park originally scheduled for March 19 has been postponed until Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The good news is that now vendors have more time to finish preparations. Some tables are available to rent, but reserve yours early or you may bring your own. Set-up times are Friday from 6-8 p.m., and Saturday from 7-9 a.m. For further information contact Denise Blanchard, 360-355-0472 or Shonda Ware, 360-465-2722. The center is located at 30 Rosburg School Rd., Rosburg....

  • Johnson Park news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Mar 17, 2022

    Johnson Park will hold their Super Sale on Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They have some tables available to rent, but reserve yours early or you may bring your own. Set-up times are Friday from 6-8 p.m., and Saturday from 7-9 a.m. For further information contact Denise Blanchard, 360-355-0472 or Shonda Ware, 360-465-2722. The center is located at 30 Rosburg School Rd., Rosburg....

  • Johnson Park news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Feb 24, 2022

    Johnson Park is getting into the swing of being open for events. Last year we had a very good turnout for our bingo night, and our Christmas craft day. Thank you to all that attended these events. This year we are looking forward to having more. March 19 from 9-4 p.m. is our annual Super Sale. It is time to book a table to reserve your space. All tables must be paid in advance to hold your spot. Set up time is the night before from 6-8 p.m. and Saturday morning from 7-9. To reserve a table call Denise Blanchard 360-355-0472 cell or leave a...

  • Johnson Park news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Nov 4, 2021

    Coming events at Johnson Park include a prime rib dinner on November 6 from 5:30-7 p.m. Contact a board member for tickets: Adults $15; children 5-12, $8. A Christmas Craft Day will be held December 11, 1-3 p.m. Johnson Park is excited to hold an Open Garage Sale on December 4. No charge to vendors for tables, donations gladly accepted. If you need a table call to reserve or plan on bringing your own. Everyone is invited to get out of the house, have a little fun, see a few friends and make a dollar or two. See you there....

  • Johnson Park news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Sep 23, 2021

    Johnson Park is pleased to announce an event coming up, it has been a long time, come and have a fun night, Bingo for everyone. Saturday, September 25, 2021. 6-8 p.m. Hot dogs, chips and pop for sale, looking forward to seeing you! Three cards for $5.00, one Card for $1.00 Blackout Card $2.00. Bring your family, win a few prizes and have a few laughs. Johnson Park Board meetings have been changed to Mondays at 9 a.m. Johnson Park, 30 Rosburg School Rd, Rosburg....

  • Johnson Park news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Apr 29, 2021

    Proposed opening plan The advisory board of Johnson Park has voted to open three days a week; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opening day will be April 27. This will be by appointment only. Anyone wanting to use the facility can call 360-465-2310 and leave a message anytime. Messages will be checked and answered on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Or call on those days and there will be someone at the facility during those hours. After hours events can be scheduled for use and are required to uphold the...

  • Johnson Park news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Nov 19, 2020

    Grays River Valley Center has announced that they will open on Tuesdays and Saturdays beginning January 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., by appointment only, with masks required, unless further restrictions are ordered. After hours events may be scheduled and are required to uphold the Washington Phased Approach. To schedule an after hours event contact Toni Fest at 360-465-2393. The rooms that will be open are the exercise room, sewing room and the gym. When using the gym it is required to bring your own equipment. Dress A Girl will continue to drop off...

  • Johnson Park news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board|Jan 23, 2020

    Johnson Park is excited to welcome our newest board member, Dana Hamp. We are looking forward to having Dana on the board. Johnson Park is taking applications for one more position on the board. Applications are available at the Wahkiakum County Courthouse and at Johnson Park. There will be a special commissioners meeting on January 29, at 6 p.m. This meeting is to discuss Johnson Park and the upcoming changes; we welcome any suggestions. Events coming up: Super Sale - March 21: If you would like a table contact Shonda Ware. Sewing Room hours...

  • Johnson Park News

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|May 2, 2019

    Johnson Park has a few special events coming up: Bingo Night is on May 11 from 6-8 p.m. There will be prizes and refreshments, mark your calenders and come on down. Also, if you noticed, this is Johnson Park News. At the April 17 board meeting, it was decided that the name will from now on be Johnson Park. This was the name first originated long ago. Come by and check out the exercise room. Nick Berry and Diana Berry did an amazing job. New flooring will be coming soon, we are so excited. Also the internet is being upgraded this month, there...

  • Grays River Valley Center news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Mar 14, 2019

    Grays River Valley Community Center is pleased to be having our 6th Annual Community Super Sale. The event is coming up soon, and we have a lot of vendors signed up this year, we are so excited. A large variety of tables have something for everyone. Vendors are able to start setting up on Friday evening March 22 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m., or Saturday March 23 from 7:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. The Dress A Girl program is going very well, we had a good attendance on Monday March 4. So many cute dresses have been turned in so far. We have fabric, if anyone...

  • Grays River Valley Center news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Jan 31, 2019

    The Grays River Valley Center will host their 6th annual Super Sale on March 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They invite vendors and individuals who wish to participate. Items can be used, new, crafts, vintage, antiques, etc. Also anyone wanting a table to promote their business with flyers etc., are welcome. There will be over 50 table spaces available, approximately 6' X 10', plus room outside. The cost for the first table is just $10 each, additional space will be $5. Set up will be on Friday March 22 from 2-8 p.m. For more information and to make...

  • Grays River Valley Center news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Jan 24, 2019

    Grays River Valley Center has some upcoming events, mark your calendars. The 6th annual Super Sale is coming up in March, we are now taking reservations for spaces. We have room for vendors in the gym, the halls and any outside vendors are welcome. To reserve your space, and for more information call 360-465-2310. The Grays River Valley Center has now purchased the paint for the halls, we look forward to some sprucing up this summer. If you would like to volunteer to help, we can add your name to the list. Call 360-465-2310. The Grays River...

  • Grays River Valley Center news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Jan 17, 2019

    Grays River Valley Center has some upcoming events, mark your calendars. The 3 C's Soup and Sandwich is coming up on Sunday January 19th from 12-3:00 PM. See our flyer on the facebook site. Also the 6th annual Super Sale is coming up in March, we are now taking reservations for spaces. Call 360-465-2310. The library heater has been replaced with an electric one. The hours are now Wednesday through Saturday 11:00 - 4:00 p.m. We are definitely looking forward to having heat in the halls soon, what a difference that will make. We would like to...

  • Grays River Valley Center news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Nov 29, 2018

    Always great things happening at Grays River Valley Community Center. Events to mark your calendar coming up: December 8th Craft day for the children 1:00 - 3:00 PM, come and join the fun. We have a snowman donated by Becky Erickson, that needs to keep warm through this winter season. We are having a Glove, Scarves, Hats, and mitten drive, donate any of these items to the Grays River Valley Library by December 20th. All will be donated to the West End Food Bank for their Christmas baskets. New...

  • Grays River Valley Center news

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Aug 2, 2018

    Summer is in full swing, and so is Grays River Valley Center. The board would like to welcome our new board member CeCe Raglin from Cathlamet. CeCe is already jumping in and making the board complete. CeCe is Secretary and Co-Treasurer along with Denise Blanchard. We are looking forward to good things happening. Our Super Sale is this coming weekend August 3, 4, and 5, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday and 12-4 p.m., on Saturday. Lunch will be available on Friday and Saturday. The board meeting has been changed from August 1 to August 8. Everyone...

  • Grays River Valley Center News

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Jun 14, 2018

    This week the Grays River Valley Center would like to recognize a board member. Shonda Ware and her family. Shonda has been a rock to the Center and the Food Bank for over three years. Shonda is president of the West End Food Bank and is there every Thursday from 1:00-5:00 p.m., unless she has an emergency, which is rare. Shonda is also Vice-President on the board of GRVC. Shonda is available for every event the community center has. Her family is right there supporting her. Wes Ware and Heath keep the lawns mowed and maintenance of the...

  • Grays River Valley Center News

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|May 3, 2018

    The Grays River Valley Center is pleased to announce our new board member Tim Steenerson. The monthly board meetings have been changed to the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. All meetings are open to the public. Upcoming events: Cinco De Mayo Dinner - Traditional Mexican dinner with all the extras May 4, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Come and bring a friend. Also coming up is our Father's Day Breakfast. It will be held on June 16 from 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Mark your calenders. The sewing Room hours are on Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Also we...

  • Grays River Valley Center News

    Denise Blanchard, Advisory Board President|Apr 12, 2018

    Grays River Valley Center’s new year has begun, and it’s time to renew sponsorships. Thank you for all that have already renewed.We are pleased you are enjoying the facility, and glad you continue to do so. Some of our events have changed due to a few board members resigning, and a few on vacation. Bingo night scheduled for April 21 has been cancelled. We will reschedule later on. We are also excited to announce that The Grays River Valley Center is in charge of the Super Sale which is scheduled for May 25 and May 26; two days this year. If...

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