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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 7, 2014)
community bulletin board august7 2014 Events at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Upcoming Events Bear Creek 10k/5k Run/Walk - Sat- urday, August 16, 9:00 AM start at Anderson Park. Contact: kelliem@ westoregon.org. WOEC Annual Meeting - Saturday, August 16 at the Cabin in Vernonia, 901 Park Dr. Registration 10:00 AM. Meeting 11:00 AM. BBQ lunch to follow. Old Grads Picnic - Sunday, August 17th, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at Anderson Park. All former and current Vernonians and their families are invited. Community Wide Garage Sale - Saturday, August 23, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Contact Vernonia Realty 503- 429-6203. 2014 Rural Living Field Day - Saturday, August 23, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM at Howell Territorial Park on Sauvie Island. To register, visit the West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District website at www.wmswcd.org and click on “Events.” The cost is $15 per person or $20 for families. Morning beverages and snacks will be served as well as a fully catered lunch. St. Mary’s Quilt Fair and Craft Bazaar Thrs-Sun, September 18-21, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 960 Missouri Avenue. Soups, pies and rolls served daily at 11:00 AM. Admission $1. Readers Lend Their Voices... continued from page 4 To the Editor, Well, Jamboree 2014 has come and gone, with many people having made new friendships, and many renewing and visiting with old friends. It is the hope of the Jamboree Committee that everyone had a good time and that the events that we added and maintained were successful in helping you have wonderful memories. Jamboree is a three day event that is made up of lots of little events. The challenge of a successful Jamboree is coordinating these events so that people can enjoy as many events as possible. I personally think that this year things went exceptionally well, but I would like everyone to understand that in order for you to all have a great time, and the Terry’s Gym Thursday, August 7th Saturday, August 9th 11:00 AM Meet at Dairy Creek Program Area Amphitheater Knock-Knock! Who’s there? It’s the woodpeckers of Stub Stewart! Learn about the various types of woodpeckers at Stub Stewart on this guided walk and talk. This short hike along our Heartwood Trail examines woodpeckers and their appreciation of our diverse ecological zones. 1:30 PM Meet at the Hilltop Day-use Area (Parking is available) Junior Ranger Bat Buddies Program Do you like bats?! Whether the answer is yes or no, come learn what bats are really like-you may be surprised! Hear how you need bats and bats need you, too. 7:00 PM Meet at the Hilltop Day-use Area (Parking is available) Hike for Sunset Over Oregon Coast Range Join a park ranger on a hike to one of the highest points in the park to watch the sun melt into the Mighty Coast Range! On this moderately challenging hike, we’ll explore the amazing flora and fauna of the Pacific Northwest. Friday, August 8th 11:00 AM Meet at the Dairy Creek Program Area Amphitheater Close Encounters of the Douglas Fir Kind It’s kind of wild to think that the fir trees around us were all planted by people for a very specific reason. Those reasons have changed now that Oregon State Parks is in charge of them. Take a tour around the area in which the program begins. No major effort on your part but you may be standing and walking for the longevity of the program. Strolling on dirt trails and in open field areas may be part of the fun. 7:30 PM Meet at Dairy Creek Program Area Amphitheater Stargazing: Stories in the Night Sky Hear some tales the ancients told as they passed the evenings under the Milky Way. We’ll go over the basics for your star filled night at Stub Stewart– a prime location for stargazing. 7:00 PM Meet at the Dairy Creek Program Area Amphitheater Find a Bird On It! Come learn the basics of birding from a park ranger while we explore the trails of Stub Stewart State Park in search of wildlife. No experience? No problem. We provide the binoculars and practice to get started. Perseid Meteor Shower Watch- Tuesday, August 12th The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is getting ready for its largest star party of the year; the Perseid Meteor Shower Watch! Hundreds of star lovers from across the Pacific Northwest will be meeting at Stub Stewart State Park’s Hilltop Day-Use Area at 9:00 PM to watch and enjoy the wonder of these famous meteors. The event, sponsored by OMSI, the Rose City Astronomers, the Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers and Oregon Parks and Recreation will have telescopes set up for attendees to use. OMSI staff will be presenting informal talks about the meteor shower, constellations, and the summer sky. Beginners to experts of all ages welcome. Free, with $5.00 day-use fee. Call Ranger Allie Westfall at 503-724-8429 for more information. ability to enjoy all these events, there are a handful of people who will be going back to work just to get some rest. This is my second year as the Jamboree committee chairman, and I want everyone to know how hard some people have worked to insure that not only the people of Vernonia, but also those that visited were able to have great memories of wonderful times. I know that as I put down these names, I will miss some, but know that we appreciate all that you have done. continued on page 13 The Birk the old house of music “it’s not that far” JOIN THE TEAM! 503-901-1705 16720 Noakes Rd. Vernonia 5 www.thebirk.com Titus & Son’s, Inc. Serving Your Communty Since 1987 55670 Timber Road Vernonia, OR 97064 CCB# 55056 General Contractor Dan Titus Owner Ph. (503) 429-5005
