Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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This Friday’s movie here at the Community Center will be a PG-13 Adult Comedy called “The Invention of Lying.” Movies start at 7:00 p.m., and as always, popcorn is free. You are welcome to bring your own snacks. Saturday, October 28, is Tidy-Up-The-Town Day. Meet at the Community Center at 9:00 a.m. We will work from 9:00-1:00. Don’t forget that the first Wednesday of each month we offer free computer classes and free employment strategies provided by Goodwill and WorkSource. This is an invaluable one-on-one resource. Please stop in from 10...
We are pleased to announce that we have hired a new coordinator for the Community Center. Her name is Kelly Shumar and she and her family have recently moved to Grays River. Kelly brings with her an impressive work history and is extremely enthusiastic and eager to jump right in and get to know her new community. She will begin working on Monday, October 23. Please stop in and welcome her! She is going to be a perfect fit for the Community Center as well as an asset to this community. Today, Thursday, October 19, the Wahkiakum County Health Dep...
Our Free Friday Night Movie this week is “Blade Runner.” It is an adult drama. Movies begin at 7:00 p.m., and free popcorn is provided. You are welcome to bring your own snacks, pizza, etc. Don’t forget about the Brown Bag Lunch Group that meets every Friday here at the Community Center from 11:00-1:00. It is a nice opportunity to meet new people and enjoy great conversation! All are welcome! It is with a heavy heart that I announce, for personal reasons, that I will be stepping down as coordinator for the Community Center. I have absol...
We have been busy here at the Community Center these past two weeks. Our schedule is full with regular groups and activities as well as new events. Our Free Computer Classes given by Goodwill continue the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00-12:00 and WorkSource is here as well providing employment strategies and assistance. This weekend, Friday, September 15 and Saturday, September 16 brings a wonderful opportunity to experience the Cathlamet Art Festival. Entitled “The River of Art,” it is sponsored by the Tsuga Gallery. On Saturday, the...
The school year is just around the corner, starting Tuesday, September 5. For anyone in need of school supplies, please feel free to call the school your child is attending and they can assist. Also, the Back-to-School events for each school will be an opportunity to pick up supplies. Back-To-School events are on Thursday, August 31, and the times are as follows: Elementary is 6-7 p.m., Middle School is 6:30-7:30 p.m., High School is 9-12 p.m. Thank you to Bank of the Pacific and First Interstate Bank for allowing us to have bins placed in...
It has been a busy last couple of weeks here in Wahkiakum County. I thought I would remind folks of the events happening this week here at the Community Center. We are continuing our Free Book Exchange, so if you have any books you would like to donate we will gladly accept them. And, if you just want to stop in and pick up some free books you are welcome to-no need to bring books! There is still quite a selection, but we can use some additional children and youth books. We have recently received two large boxes of woodworking manuals and...
We are all gearing up for the Wahkiakum County Fair starting this Thursday! It looks to be great weather to enjoy all the fun activities. We have a new rolling bookcase so we will be able to display our Free Books outside again. The Book Exchange will continue for now, so please feel free to stop in and pick up a new book (or two or three). During our extreme heat wave the Community Center remained open as a cooling station for the public, offering snacks, ice water and an air conditioned place to beat the heat. We stayed open until the...
Our Free Family Bingo last Saturday was a lot of fun! We will be planning another event soon. Stop in and pick up an August Calendar for upcoming events and daily activities. Due to this excessive heat we will be experiencing this week, the Community Center will remain open as a Cooling Center until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday. This way folks can get out of the heat and relax in an air conditioned facility, stocked with plenty of water and snacks. At 2:00 p.m., the Library will be open upstairs to welcome you as well. We will have board...
Please be sure to stop in to the Community Center during Bald Eagle Days this Saturday! We will have all departments of Health and Human Services represented to offer information. And while you are here, enter a chance to win a new car seat. The winner will be contacted on Monday to arrange an appointment at the Health Department for the child to be weighed and measured so the correct car seat can be installed by two of the department’s certified child passenger safety technicians. Look for some of Wahkiakum County Health and Human Services sta...
I hope your Fourth of July was fantastic! As we gear up for summer activities, I wanted to point out that I made an error in last week’s announcements. I mistakenly listed our Family Bingo Night for July 20th. That is incorrect. The Bingo night is Saturday, July 29th. My sincere apologies! With that said, please remember that we have our free Computer Classes and Worksource Job Opportunities and Strategies every first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon. Any level of computer skills needed is available. Bald Eagle Days is just around th...
This Friday Night’s movie is an animated film for youth and it begins at 7:00 p.m. Free Popcorn! Our Book Exchange will be extended. Come on in and pick up a free book! We are gearing up for Bald Eagle Days and happy to report what will be happening at the Community Center on July 15. We will host a respite station offering bottled water, healthy snacks and information to all visitors. Health and Human Services will be on hand with all departments represented. SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) will be here as well. The Wahkia...
Summer is officially here and we are excited to offer some fantastic events throughout June and July. Our Free Book Exchange was a huge success! In fact, we have decided to extend it for a few more days. Please feel free to pop in and grab a couple Free Books. Don’t forget about Free Friday Night Movie every Friday night starting at 7:00 p.m. Free Popcorn and you are welcome to bring your own snacks. This Friday’s (June 23rd) movie is titled “Denial.” It is a historical drama for adult audiences. Our Free Computer Classes continue on Wednesd...
• Our FREE Book Exchange is running through Saturday, June 17th, 9:00-1:00 Monday through Friday and 1:00-4:00 on Saturday. We have a great selection of books so please stop in and pick up some new reads! Refreshments and fantastic conversations are always available. Remember, you do not need to bring in books to take some. Come on in, pick up a summer read and meet some new people. • Mark your calendars for the following upcoming events: -Free Friday Movie this week, June16th will feature “The Secret Life of Pets.” It is an animated film fo...
Don’t forget about our Free Book Exchange from June 12th through June 17th. The hours will be 9:00-1:00 Monday through Friday and 1:00-4:00 on Saturday. This is a great chance to get a new book or two for the Summer. Feel free to bring in any of your old books. We will have a wide selection of fiction, non-fiction, how-to etc., to choose from. We could use some more children’s titles. This is also a fantastic opportunity to stop in and meet some new friends over refreshments. Please contact Jonnie Knowles-360-795-3946 or Kelly Patterson- 360...
Don’t forget that this Wednesday, June 7th from 10:00-12:00, will be our first Computer Class! These are free and offered by Goodwill. They will be here every first Wednesday of the month. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn basic skills and/or sharpen your technology skills. For all of you that have requested a return of the Computer classes this is for you! WorkSource will also be here to help anyone with Employment Strategies. All are welcome. Anyone with physical limitations or seniors that need assistance with transportation please c...
We are excited to announce the return of Free Computer Classes here at the Community Center in Cathlamet! Goodwill, partnering with WorkSource, will be here Wednesday, June 7th from 10:00-12:00, offering basic computer instruction to our community. WorkSource will also be on hand to offer Employment strategies to those who need assistance. The classes will be every first Wednesday of the month. And remember, these are free! If you need assistance with transportation, please do not hesitate to call Kelly at the Community Center-360-795-7870....
****EXCITING NEWS**** We are pleased to announce that beginning May 1 the Community Center will remain open until 5:00 pm. on Mondays. Thanks to one of our valued volunteers, we will be able provide services on the day that the Public Library is not open, ensuring our folks and visitors computer and Wi-Fi access the entire day. We will continue to work on increasing our hours of operation. Thank you all for your support! Tuesday, May 16, SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) will be at the Community Center from 1:00-2:00 p.m., to...
Cub Scouts will be starting up here at the Community Center! Pack #556 will be meeting every 1st, 3rd, and 4th Mondays in the evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. If you are interested in having your youngster join this pack please call Sarah Russell at 360-849-4436. Saturday, April 8th, there will be a Parent/Child Kite Decorating Workshop from 1:00-3:00 p.m. This will be a fun way to spend the afternoon decorating and flying a kite with your child or grandchild. Kites will be supplied, but please bring color crayons, colored pencils, or colored...
Tuesday, March 28th 10:00-12:00 Community Center in Cathlamet: Wahkiakum-On-The-Move Presentation. Learn about this invaluable transportation resource in our community and the numerous opportunities it provides. Kelly Reser will present all the aspects of utilizing our community’s public transportation, as well as be available for your specific questions and suggestions. Refreshments will be available. If you need a ride to this event, please call at least two days in advance and speak with Kelly Reser. 360-795-3101. Cub Scouts will be s...
There have been a couple of changes since last week’s edition. *Seed Exchange Wednesday, March 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. WSU Extension and Master Gardeners. Come in and exchange seeds and learn from the Master Gardeners. It’s that time of year to get your garden going! *WorkSource Resume and Job Workshop, Monday, March 20, 10 a.m. to noon. Resume writing and valuable job skill information. This is perfect for the new job seeker, as well as for updating a previous resume. *Wahkiakum on the Move Presentation Tuesday, March 28, 10 a.m. to noon. Lea...
