Community News - February 23, 2012

Tsuga Gallery to hold open house, artist reception

On February 24, 6 to 8 p.m., the Tsuga Gallery will host an open house and artists' reception. The gallery opened in late November during a total remodel of the 100-year-old building. Now work on the main gallery is complete and the open house is an opportunity to introduce the new gallery and member artists to the community.

The Tsuga Artists' Association now has by-laws and a corporation status and membership is open to area artists. Those interested can stop by the gallery to obtain an information packet.

The open house will have food, refreshments and live music; the gallery is located at 70 Main Street in Cathlamet.

Financial, health help available March 17

The Southwest Washington Agency on Aging and Disabilities, Cowlitz Family Health Center, SHIBA and the Department of Social and Health Services will provide a mobile office as part of their Community Connections event to help people with financial and health issues.

The event will be held on March 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cowlitz Family Health Clinic in Longview. Information on local services including financial, food, medical, in-home care services and caregiving as well as help with understanding health care coverage options and rights, finding affordable health and dental care coverage, and evaluation and comparison of health insurance plans.

For more information call 360-577-4929 or email iakelso@dshs.wa.gov.

Country dance at Netel Grange

There will be a country dance at the Netel Grange in Astoria on March 2 from 8 until 11 p.m. featuring a contra dance with caller Dave Ambrose and music provided by Red Crow.

Light-weight leather-soled dress shoes are recommended for dancing on wood. It is also a good idea to dress in layers and bring a water bottle.

The dance is an alcohol- and smoke-free event sponsored by the Netel Grange. Refreshments are available. All ages, singles, couples and families are welcome. Admission is a suggested $8. Escorted children under 12 are admitted free.

Youth baseball

begins sign ups

Wahkiakum Youth Baseball signups for boys and girls ages 4-12 begin this week.

Forms will be sent home from school, are available at The Bank of the Pacific or by emailing tdwilson@centurytel.net.

Skills day will be held on March 3 at 10:30 a.m. at the high school baseball batting cage building. Player rates are $60 for the first child, $50 for the second and $125 for a family of three or more. T-ball will be $40 per player. Opening ceremonies are March 24.

Wahkiakum Youth Baseball would also like to hear from interested parents and ball players for both Babe Ruth (boys ages 13-15) and girls softball (ages 11-14). Contact Todd Wilson at 360-957-2605 or by email tdwilson@centurytel.net for more information.

Naselle library releases

calendar of events

Timberland Regional Libraries have released their calendar for March through April. This will include their 2012 Family Read Aloud event and the conclusion of the Adult Winter Reading. Family story time at the library is every Tuesday, from 12:30-1 p.m.

Events happening at the Naselle branch of the library include

March 2-23--Horton's Guessing Jar, for children.

March 6--Friends of Naselle Timberland Library meet at 6 p.m. at the library.

March 24-April 11--Runaway Ralph's Guessing Jar, for children.

March 28--Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees public meeting, 7 p.m. at the Vernetta Smith Chehalis branch of the library.

April 3, 10, 17 & 24--The Repurpose Workshop, 3:30-5:30 p.m. for all ages.

April 3--Friends of Naselle Timberland Library meet at 6 p.m. at the library.

April 25--Timberland Regional Library Board of Trustees public meeting, 7 p.m. at the Lacey branch of the library.

The Naselle branch of the Timberland library is located at 4 Parpala Road in Naselle. For more information about these events call 484-3877.