Salad luncheon and spaghetti feed ahead

News from Naselle:

Sports calendar for Naselle Comet teams this week: today (Thursday), middle school track in Naselle at 3:30 p.m., high school softball at MMK at 4 p.m .; Friday, high school softball at Taholah at 4 p.m .; Saturday, high school track at Daily Astorian Meet; Monday, high school softball and high school baseball with Oakville in Naselle; Wednesday, middle school track at Naselle at 3:30 p.m. Go Comets!

The Naselle-Grays River Valley school board will hold their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, the 19th at 6:30 p.m.

On April 23, the Naselle Lutheran Church will host its annual Salad Luncheon from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The luncheon provides diners with an array of salads to choose from with a suggested donation of $7. In addition, the sanctuary will feature baked goods, quilts and crafts for sale.

The garden sales area will have an abundance of tomato plants, as Tom Hall and Terry Cannon have joined forces with Alfred Simukka in starting seedlings.

The church is located at 308 Old Knappton Road in Naselle. For further information, call 360-484-3826. The proceeds from this event will go to support missions.

Westend news:

I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park is adding a game room for kids, teens and adults. We are looking for items to help make this a great experience for everyone. If you have items (must be in good condition and in working order) that you think we could use please contact Carrie Sweeten at 360 465-2318. We already have a full size pool table and cues and are looking for other items to be used by all ages, such as puzzles, cards, games, etc.

The annual Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park spaghetti feed was postponed this year and has been rescheduled to take place on April 23, 5-7 p.m. The menu will include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and dessert with beverages. Tickets can be purchased at the door for adults $12 and children eight years and younger $6. Proceeds will be used for operations and maintaining the GRVC.

For more information please contact Shonda Ware at 465-2722.

This week’s Free Friday Night Movie synopsis: "During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.” This 2015 release is rated PG-13.

The show starts at 7 p.m., and concessions are available with popcorn, candy and cold drinks for a nominal fee.

I don’t have details yet, but it looks like it won’t be much longer before the Grays River Cafe re-opens under new ownership.

Happy Birthday to Zane Parrino, Lori Scott, Bill Locker, Jon Chapman, Phillip Penttila, Sean Roberts and Blair Gray.

A very special Happy Birthday to my wonderful friend, Virginia Wendelin this week. I miss the fact that you are not just across the field from me anymore, and hope that you are comfortable and happy. Wishing you a wonderful, fun, sunshiny day on your special day, and all the days coming. Here’s to you, my very special friend.

Happy Anniversary to Lance and Blair Gray.