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2016 Banks Library
Plant and Book Sale
The Friends of the Banks
Public Library are gearing up for their
Annual Plant and Book Sale. The sale
will include local crafts and garden
art, in addition to a broad selection of
plants and used books. The sale will
be held at Schlegel Hall in Sunset Park
on Friday, May 6 from 2 pm to 7 pm
and Saturday, May 7 from 9 am to 3
pm Friends of the Banks Library will
be able to shop early at 1 pm. This sale
is a perfect opportunity for last minute
Mother’s Day shopping. Credit cards
are accepted.
Plants are coming from local
nurseries and gardeners, and will
include vegetable starts, annuals,
perennials, planters, herbs and trees.
The Friends always strive to have some
unusual varieties available. All are
offered at reasonable prices, and the
Friends receive a portion of all sales.
Books for all levels of readers
will be offered for sale as well as some
videos and other materials. Items for
sale will include private donations as
well as withdrawn library materials.
If you wish to donate plants
or books for the sale, please contact
the Banks Public Library at (503) 324-
1382.
The Plant and Book Sale is
a major fundraising activity for the
Friends of the Banks Public Library. The
Friends’ funds are used by the library to
purchase bestsellers and current titles,
CDs, DVDs, equipment and programs
for the library throughout the year. The
Friends fund a weekly Story Time for
preschool children, a summer reading
program for early readers through
teens, and are actively raising funds
for the construction of the Jane Moore
Community Room at the library.
Location: Schlegel Hall, Sunset Park,
12765 S Main St, Banks, Oregon 97106
Dates: May 6, 2 to 7 pm and May 7, 9
am to 3 pm
Contact: Banks Public Library (503)
324-1382
Banks Library Fines for Food
Banks Public Library is celebrating Library Week by hosting a Fines for
Food event April 11-16. Patrons are invited to join in the celebration and help
the local food bank. During this week, the library will donate fines collected
from patrons to the Banks Food Pantry. Contact the library at (503) 324-1382 for
additional details.
Donations of money allow the food bank to purchase food at a
discounted rate, to buy the food they need the most, and to make it through lean
food donation periods.
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the half marathon, 10K, 5K, and one-
mile family walk.
Opportunities to get involved
in local efforts extend into May, when
SAFE will host its annual fundraiser,
Roots of Resilience, on May 6 at 5:30
pm at the Columbia River Events and
Receptions Center in St. Helens. The
garden-themed event includes a live
auction, hors d’oeuvres, and no-host
bar. Tickets are available by clicking
Roots of Resilience at the SAFE’s home
page,
www.safeofcolumbiacounty.
org. Funds support SAFE’s programs
for victims of sexual assault, domestic
violence, and stalking.
Participation in any and all of
these events is encouraged and shows
survivors of child abuse and sexual
violence that they live in a community
that cares.
For more information, contact
Allie Brady, SAFE’s Prevention,
Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator
at 503-397-7110 or allisonb@
safeofcolumbiacounty.org.
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Vernonia School District 47J,
Columbia County, State of Oregon, on the budget for the fiscal year July 1,
2016 to June 30, 2017, will be held at 1000 Missouri Street, Vernonia Oregon.
The meeting will take place on May 5, 2016 at 6:00 PM
The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message. This is a public
meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place.
An additional, separate meeting of the Budget Committee will be held to
take public comment. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss
the proposed programs with the Budget Committee.
The meeting for public comment will be on: May 12, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM Location: 1000 Missouri Street,
Vernonia Oregonin the library upstairs
A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after
May 5, 2016 at 1000 Missouri Street, Vernonia Oregon, school district office,
between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
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