NHS graduation set for Saturday

News from Naselle:

Tonight, Thursday evening in the Naselle Commons you can enjoy the Evening of Excellence where many deserving students will receive their awards and recognition for all their extra special efforts this year. The event marks the end of another school year and showcases the students that have shown extra effort during the past few months and years. The presentations start at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, the Naselle-Grays River Valley class of 2016 will open the next chapter of their lives following their graduation from high school. They have completed all the requirements to move on into a future of their choosing, whether it be college, a job, or whatever. I would like to wish each and everyone of them, God Speed and good luck with whatever life holds in store for you. Make the most of the education, guidance and friendships you have encountered so far. Remember, you are the only one that can make your own life what you want it to be. Good Luck Class of 2016. You make the whole community proud.

Westend news:

Bring your appetite for April Zimmerman’s sliders, and deal with our local blood procuring neighbor, Susan Burkhalter, for another life giving day in Rosburg, on June 15 from 12:30-6 p.m. at Valley Bible Church. Thanks to Susan and her persistence in this project, our community has saved many lives. If you need or want an appointment, call Susan or just stop by the church on Wednesday, the 15th, during the scheduled hours. She is hoping to reach the goal of 55 spots.

The West End Food Pantry located in the north end of the Grays River Valley Center is open on Thursdays from noon to 5 p.m. If you or someone you know is a little down on your luck, they can help. Check them out.

If you would like to donate cash of non-perishable goods to the organization you can contact Shonda Ware or Susie Whalen. Items can be dropped off at the Grays River Valley Center during open hours of the center as well. There is a container available for your convenience.

The 1st Pre-Father’s Day Breakfast will be held on June 18, 7-10 a.m., in the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park. Come and enjoy pancakes, ham, fresh fruit, orange juice, milk and coffee. Free to all in celebration of fathers everywhere. Donations are gladly accepted.

Coming up this week for our first Free Saturday Night Movie is a fun movie for the whole family and is rated PG. The second episode of this story is about Dracula and his friends trying to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.

In addition to our normal fare in the concession stand, we now have nachos every week. This week we will also have hotdogs available, so bring the kids, feed them there and enjoy a great show. The movie starts at 7 p.m.

We will show a kid friendly movie on the first Saturday of each month. If you have a suggestion or a request for an appropriate movie, please contact me at 465-2960.

The Johnson Park Advisory Board meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. for their regular board meetings and the public is invited to attend.

For information on upcoming events and movies check out the new website for the Grays River Valley Center at Johnson Park, graysrivervalleycenter.wordpress.com or call 360 465-2310.

The Rosburg Wednesday Senior Lunch Bunch meets every week in the Rosburg Hall at noon for a delicious home cooked meal prepared and served by Pat Potter and her volunteer staff.

On Thursdays, CAP sponsors a meal for seniors as well and it is also served at noon in the Rosburg Hall.

Happy Birthday to the following: Grace Zimmerman, Tawnya Steenerson, Abigail Bennett, Mindy Penttila, John Indermark, Diane Matthews and Grace Hunt. Here’s to a wonderful day and many more.

Happy Anniversary to Tim and Deanna Wilson and Richard and Linda Cary. Wishing you many more celebrations together.