Poet/musician presenting to schools, community

News from Naselle:

Students will be enjoying a week away from classes, beginning this weekend, on their annual Spring Break, and will return to school on April 14.

Sports calendar for the rest of this week includes: Thursday, the 3rd- track at Ocosta at 3:30 p.m. Go Comets!!

Poet, author and musician Eric Ode will visit the Naselle School on Friday to present two assemblies for students during the school day with an added performance in the evening at 5:30 p.m. for families and friends in the Middle School Commons. Join in the fun and experience exciting, funny poetry and learn how poetry can help kids become enthusiastic about reading and writing.

The Deep River Campground Store, on SR 4 West near Salme Hill, is now selling non-GMO organic seeds and starter plants for spring garden planting. They have lots to choose from, so come on in and get growing.

Westend news:

The Community Super Sale was held last weekend in the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park, with the vendors and the shoppers grateful for a spot to get out of the rain. The hallways and cafeteria were set up nicely so the shoppers could browse to their hearts content and I’m told that most vendors and shoppers were pleased with the venue and would be interested in doing it again.

Lunch items and baked goods were available for sale as well and were provided by the Ladies of the Grays River United Methodist Church. I was able to purchase some of my favorite breads and desserts to bring home. Yummy stuff! Thank you ladies.

We hope to do a sale of this type again, so if you are interested in helping us put it together, please contact me at 465-2960.

The Free Friday Night Movie synopsis for this week: This award winning family friendly movie tells the story of fearless optimist Anna who teams up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his loyal reindeer Sven in an epic journey. They encounter Everest-like conditions, mystical trolls and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna’s sister, Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter. Even with all the distractions and obstacles, Anna and Kristoff continue their race to save the kingdom.

Remember, the movie is free, and we have concessions available with popcorn, pop, and candy for very reasonable prices. The show starts at 7 p.m. Bring the kids and enjoy a fun movie for the whole family.

The annual Rosburg Community Club Chicken Dinner will be held at the Rosburg Hall on April 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take time out of your day to come and enjoy an old fashioned, home cooked with all the trimmings chicken dinner culminated with the delicious desserts. At the same time you will be supporting the Rosburg Community Club’s ongoing efforts in giving back to our community. Many thanks to this small but mighty group of ladies, for all the time and patience you put into this event every year. The proceeds from the dinner will insure that the building will be maintained, scholarships will benefit local kids, and much more. For more information please call 465-2919.

Mark your calendar for another upcoming blood drive to be held at the Valley Bible Church on April 28th from 1 to 6 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment to donate please call Susan Burkhalter at 465-2264.

The Rosburg Wednesday Senior Lunch Bunch meets each week at the Rosburg Hall for a home cooked meal prepared and served by Pat Potter and her volunteer crew. Lunch is served at noon.

On Thursdays, senior meals are also served at the Rosburg Hall and are sponsored by CAP. Good food and good company at both venues.

Happy Birthday to Todd Calvert, Karli Nelson, Nathan Forbes, Nicholas Stewart, Napolian Stewart, Ron Legler, Colin Rose, Kyle Strange, Jackie Stanley, Cary Bloom, Sloan Stewart, Deborah Scharenberg, Gabriel Gilbert, Lance Gray, Kelsey Heriot, Brittany Liberatore, Dewey Adair, Brenda Rose, Norman Sotka, Gwen Angstrom, Debbie Smith, Tasha Stenvall, Jon Pakenen, Debbie White, Russ Legler, Tony Wirkkala, Dean Brannon, Bryan Tienhaara, Neil Wirkkala, Steve Mattson and Judy Torppa. Wishing each of you a wonderful day of celebration.

Happy Anniversary wishes go out to Larry and Marilyn Sherk, Dean and Junea Brannon, Kyle and Lisa Donlon and Cody and Annie Strange. Here’s to many more celebrations together.