Preschool set to start with open houses

What a nice change from the heat and dry weather. We show more than 2 inches in our rain gauge. I love it when it rains anyway, and I’m sure the firefighters appreciate it as well.

News from Naselle:

The new school year has begun, time to think about fall sports, cooler temperatures, and the usual routine of homework, bus schedules and other school activities. Let’s be a little more cautious around the school grounds and pay close attention when driving on bus routes.

There will be no school on Monday in celebration of Labor Day. Students will return to classes on Tuesday, the 8th. Be safe.

The Appelo Archives Annual Swap Meet will take place starting tomorrow, Friday, September 4 and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come on over and check out all the goodies for sale.

If you’re interested in reserving a table/table space, please contact Appelo Center at 360-484-7103 or via email info@appeloarchives.org.

Westend news:

Valley Bible Preschool will begin fall classes on September 28, and classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday at Valley Bible Church. Open House and enrollment days for the preschool will be on September 18 from noon until 3 p.m. and on Saturday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to noon at Valley Bible Church in Rosburg. If your child is signed up in the a.m. class, 8:30-11:15, please attend on the 18th from noon until 1:30 p.m. or 10-11 a.m. on the 19th. If your child will be in the afternoon class, 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., please attend Open House on the 18th at 1:30 p.m. or on the 19th at 11 a.m. Supplies needed for this year’s school year will include: one box of eight only crayons, one pair of child sized scissors (that your child is comfortable with using), a glue stick and an old t-shirt for use on painting days. A back pack is encouraged to bring each day, but not a requirement. Please call Becky Erickson for any information you may need. She is looking forward to another great year! 360-465-2555.

The Grays River Grange Weekly Market is open every Tuesday 2-4 p.m. in the Grays River Grange #124 building on SR 4 in Grays River if you are looking for locally grown produce at reasonable prices.

Get your tickets now, for the prime rib dinner in the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park which will be held on September 12. Tickets are $20 each and dinner will be served in the cafeteria 5-7 p.m. Only 50 tickets will be sold.

Proceeds from this event will be used for operating costs for the center and park. For more information please call 465-2960 or 465-2731.

If you are interested in renting any portion of the GRVC at Johnson Park, have questions about what is happening there or want to know what movie is playing this week, please call 465-2310 and leave a message. Someone will return your call within 48 hours or less. This will eliminate any unnecessary calls to board members at home. However, if you wish to reserve any room, the gym or the building for an event, please call our events coordinator, Toni Fest for available dates and times.

The Free Friday Night Movie in the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park this week is a 2015 release, animated PG movie. It is a madcap fairy tale musical inspired by "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Popular songs from the past six decades help tell the tale of a colorful cast of goblins, elves, fairies and imps, and their hilarious misadventures sparked by the battle over a powerful potion The show starts at 7 p.m. Concessions are available with popcorn, pop and candy.

The Westend pantry (food bank) located in the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park is in need of a few more volunteers. They are open on Thursdays 1-5 p.m. and are doing a wonderful job of serving the needs of the west end. If you are interested in helping out please call 465-2264.

The Rosburg Wednesday Senior Lunch Bunch meets each week in the Rosburg Hall for a home cooked meal that is prepared and served by Pat Potter and her volunteers.

On Thursdays, a senior meal is also served at the Rosburg Hall and is sponsored by CAP. The lunches are served at noon.

Happy Birthday to the following: Jamie Gilbert, Amy Revis, Lynn Laney, Hans Varila, Josiah Liberatore, Vieno Denny, Kristen Gross, Bud Strange, Skyler York, Tom Zimmerman, Greg Friddle, Joseph Leamy, Whitney Cooper, Doug Sandell, Norilyn Pakenen, Abbie Smith, Eddie Mennen, Travis Adair, Jack Gilbert, Susan Chapman, Jeff Bjornsgard, Doug Condon, Collette Beaulaurier, Justin Finley, Teresa Trimble and Amanda Dotson. Wishing each of you the best day ever.

Happy Anniversary to Art and Vivian Busse, Steve and Rosy Forbes, Scott and Colleen Smith, Ted and Sally Swanson and Craig and Shawn Costello. Here’s to many more celebrations together.

A special Happy Birthday to Penny Gregory of Rosburg. I hope this is the best birthday ever, my friend. Wishing you all the best in the years ahead, happiness, health and the love of family and friends. I am proud to consider you a good friend.