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community news
may10
2011
Vernonia Community Reads
Another Way the River Has
has been chosen for Vernonia’s
Community Reads for 2011. The
author, Robin Cody, will be at the
Vernonia Library Wednesday, May
11 at 7:00 PM to discuss his writing.
Copies of this book as well
as his others, Voyage of a Summer
Sun and Ricochet River are available
in the library to read prior to this
visit. Books may be purchased by
interested individuals prior to or
during this event. Refreshments
will be served and the public is
encouraged to attend this informal
discussion with Mr. Cody.
Junior Salmon Auction
Come early! Bid often! The
Junior Salmon Auction, a yearly fund
raiser for Vernonia High School, will
be held at the Vernonia Grange May
20 th at 7:00PM. Approximately thirty-
five individually decorated salmon will
be up for auction. Under the direction
of Vernonia High School Art teacher
Linda Allen, students were given a
blank cutout of a salmon silhouette
approximately 9” high by 23” long.
Blanks were cut out at school from
materials donated by Vernonia Hands-
On Art Center. Starting bids will be
$10.00.
Last year this event netted over
$600.00 for the Vernonia Arts programs.
For more info or to volunteer contact:
Erika Paleck: 503-704-5970
epaleck@gmail.com
Logging Show at Camp 18
Camp 18 will again host a Logging Exhibition featuring area high school
forestry program student teams and local logging contractors. The event will
be held on Saturday May 14, starting with a dedication of the Loggers Memorial
at 10:00 AM. The Logging Exhibition will follow, starting at 10:45, with
competitions in Tree Climbing, Choker Setting, Double Bucking, Log Rolling and
Loader Operator Competition. Registration for the competitions starts at 9:00 AM.
Camp 18 is located on Highway 26 at milepost 18.
Senior Center
Activities
5-Area Luncheon: Monday, May
30th at the Vernonia Senior Center
at 9:00, but the side parking lot door
opens at 7:00. Ah, sweet treats!
Connie’s Fabulous Breakfasts:
Fabulous breakfasts are available to
the public on Fridays for a cost of
only $3.50. The event happens at the
Senior Center (446 Bridge Street)
from 7:30 to 9:00 AM each Friday.
Meal price includes a beverage, too.
Enter through the side, parking lot
door. What a deal!
Thrift Store: Bargain prices can be
found in Vernonia’s Senior Center in
their Thrift Store. The retail store is
open Monday through Friday, from
9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. The Thrift
Store provides funds for the Senior
Center’s facility and its many activi-
ties. Donations can also be dropped
off during those same hours, and do-
nated clothes need to be clean and
in good condition so they are “sales
ready”. We are offering half off dur-
ing the first week of each month. Buy
locally and support your local Senior
Center.
For after hours drop-offs please con-
tact Pauline 503-429-5810.
Week Day Lunches: The Vernonia
Senior Center offers nutritious and
tasty lunches each weekday for only
$4. These are available to the public,
not just Senior Citizens. (Mealtime is
noon; late arrivals may not be served.)
You can reserve your lunch by calling
by 11:15 AM, or further in advance if
possible, to assist the cooks as they
prepare the day’s meals.
Maple Bars available locally! Con-
nie King, the cook at the Senior Cen-
ter, is making maple bars each day.
The maple bars are available to the
public, too, and only cost $1 each.
Availability is subject to quantity on
hand. You can assure yourself of a
good supply by pre-ordering them di-
rectly from Connie by calling the Se-
nior Center (503-429-3912) any week
day, from 7:00 AM-3:00 PM. Please
allow one day lead time for larger or-
ders. The Center’s front door opens
Special Days: On the last Wednes-
day of the month Wauna Credit Union
will be serving ice cream. On the last
Friday of the month we will serve
birthday cake and ice cream to cel-
ebrate that month’s birthdays.
Membership Dues: Another way to
support Vernonia’s Senior Center is to
pay the $15 annual membership dues.
Checks may be mailed or dropped off
at the Senior Center. Anyone 50 and
older may join.
Questions? Call: (503) 429-3912
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