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vernonia’s
voice what’s happening
october
2008
Vernonia Variety Show...
The Show Must Go On!
Calling all musicians, singers, solo dancers, comedians, magicians, and
others who like to perform! Vernonia Hands-on Art will hold its fourth an-
nual benefit variety show on Friday, November 7th at 7 pm.
This year’s show will be held at the Vernonia Grange,
375 North Street. If you would like to participate in
this year’s show, please let us know as soon as pos-
sible by email to VernoniaArt@aol.com or by call-
ing Tobie Finzel, 503.705.2173, or Carol Pelster,
503.429.0437.
This year’s show proceeds will stay in the community to benefit the
Vernonia Cares holiday food drive, the Vernonia Grange and Hands-on Art.
For those who have performed in or attended previous shows, this family-
friendly event provides a good time for all. Mark your calendars now to
save the date.
2007 Vernonia Flood
DVD, $10
BY DONNA WEBB
Old Grad’s Picnic DVD
$5
BY BOB NEW
DVDs Available at the Museum
Proceeds to
Vernonia
Pioneer
Museum
Sentry Offers
Flu Clinic
Sentry Market in
Vernonia will be
offering Flu Shots...
Sunday October 5 th
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Events Calendar
October First Friday - October 3, 4-7PM
Join your friends and neighbors and celebrate downtown Vernonia.
Scavenger hunt, kids arts and crafts table, Scape goat burning, Last
Open Air Market of the season.
Seventh Annual Salmon Festival - October 4
Come celebrate the fall harvest and the return of the salmon to the up-
per Nehalem Valley. Pumpkin carving, scarecrow making, hay rides,
vendors and arts, food and wine tasting. A full day of fun for the whole
family.
Meet the Candidates for Vernonia City Council - October 9, 7PM
At the Vernonia Scout Cabin
Hosted by Vernonia’s Voice, this forum will feature questions from a pre-
selected panel, and submitted questions from the audience, followed
by an open house. Your chance to hear what candidates for local office
have to say about the topics important to our community.
Vernonia High School Homecoming Week - October 13-17
10/13 - Powder Puff Football, 6 PM Greenman Field
10/15 - Coronation, Air Jams and Bonfire
10/16 - Crosscountry Vernonia Relays, 4 PM
Volleyball “Pack the Gym Night,” 6 PM
10/17 - Homecoming Parade, 4 PM
Football vs. Riverdale, 7 PM, with Fireworks
Homecoming Dance
Vernonia Town Hall Meeting - October 22, 7PM
At the Vernonia High School Gym
Third in a series of meetings meant to inform the public on current
issues. Come check out the restored gym facility. Topics to include
School relocation efforts, flood relief, and city news.
VHS Blood Drive - November 6, 10AM-4:30PM
At the School District Office
Hands-on Art Variety Show - November 7, 7PM
Come see local talent light up the stage at the 3rd annual Variety Show
at the Vernonia Grange Hall. Benefits the Vernonia Cares holiday food
drive, the Vernonia Grange and hands-on art.
Visit www.vernoniasvoice.com/events for more info and pictures.