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About Vernonia's voice. (Vernonia, OR) 2007-current | View Entire Issue (April 21, 2016)
6 community april21 2016 P.E.O. Spring Tea Tickets are now available for P.E.O.’s Spring Tea, to be held at the Cabin in Vernonia (Scout Cabin) on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at 1:00 pm. Tickets may be purchased at R&S VERNONIA Market, in the Video Department--or from any P.E.O. member. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for children under 12. There will be gift baskets to raffle, a guest speaker, random photos, and more. Sandwiches and cookies will be served, along with tea (of course), and coffee and punch as well. All proceeds will be used for scholarships for local women interested in furthering their education, including annual scholarships for Vernonia High School graduates. Last year’s tea party turned out to be a lot of fun for everyone, including P.E.O members. The support and participation was great and the proceeds enabled us to help more women with scholarships—that’s what P.E.O. is all about: “Women helping women” meet their goals. It couldn’t be done without the generous support of the community. So, ladies young and old: Bring your grandmas, moms, daughters and granddaughters to the “Second Annual” P.E.O. Spring Tea. See you there! C H I RO P R AC T I C C L I N I C, I NC. VernoniaChiro.com Joseph Dombek, DC (971) 248-4055 Now Accepting New Patients 610 Bridge Street • Vernonia, OR 97064 Lions Spam & Eggs Fundraiser The Lions Club of Vernonia will be holding its Annual “Spam & Eggs” fundraiser on Saturday, April 23, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, at R&S Market. This year Lion George, along with others, will be doing a few cooking demos with samples to taste, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. The “Spam & Eggs” fundraiser benefits the Vernonia Cares Food Bank by collecting protein and cash donations. (Protein items include SPAM, tuna, canned meats, etc.) Notice of Budget Committee Meeting A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Columbia County 4-H & Extension Service District, Columbia County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, will be held at the OSU Extension Service office, 505 N. Columbia River Hwy, St. Helens, OR. The meeting will take place on May 11, 2016 at 12:15 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after May 10, 2016 at the OSU Extension Service office, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may appear at the meeting and discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee. On The Shelves By Shannon Romtvedt April is a month of celebration with Na- tional Library Week (April 10 – 16), National Poetry Month, and this year, Beverly Cleary’s 100 th birth- day (April 12), famous children’s author born in McMinnville, Oregon. To celebrate National Poetry Month, Oregon Poet Laureate Emerita Paulann Petersen visited the library on Sunday, April 10. She led a workshop, followed by a reading of a selection of her poems. The workshop was attended by 13 people. Afterwards, participants read one of their pieces. I sat in the back, amazed at what people had written. We have very creative writers in Ver- nonia. Thank you so much for coming and sharing. Paulann says “Thank you for the wonderful day I had in Vernonia.” We had our first Homeschool Library Time on Wednesday, April 13. 20 homeschool children came to the library and did a scavenger hunt (in- troducing how to use the library), made crafts, and magnatile and lego creations. This will be a regular program and also serves as an outreach to new homeschoolers and homeschool parents in the area. Our next homeschool time will be Wednes- day, May 11, 1 – 2 pm. Summer Reading is coming up and the li- brary is looking for volunteers. Teens interested in volunteering for community service credit or for a senior project are more than welcome. We would also love adult volunteers! We need volunteer help for crafts, programs, and help at the desk with dvd filing, shelving, and check out. We are also looking for volunteers to run a story and craft program. If interested in a volunteer opportunity, please pick up an application at the library. For questions, contact Shannon (503) 429-1818 or shannonr@ vernonia-or.gov. Upcoming Events at the Library Family Movie Night Thursday, April 28, 6 pm Come to the library and enjoy a fun movie and free popcorn. Call or visit the library for movie titles (503) 429-1818. Homeschool Library Time Wednesday, May 11, 1 – 2 pm Opportunity for homeschoolers and homeschool parents in the area to come together. Stations and activities set up by library staff. Beyond the Scoreboard: Sports in Our Lives and Communities Tuesday, May 24, 6:30 pm A free conversation with Andrew Guest, associ- ate professor at the University of Portland with a background as a coach and athlete. Sponsored by Oregon Humanities and hosted by the Friends of the Vernonia Public Library. Ongoing Programs Writers’ Group April 21 Every 3 rd Thursday of the month, 6 – 7:30 pm. Opportunity for writers with all levels of experi- ence to get together, write, and get feedback. Stamp Club May 12 Now the 2 nd Thursday of the month, 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Come by for stamp collecting, learning, and trading. Open to all ages. Baby and Toddler Time Mondays, 10:30 – 11:15 am Songs, short stories, toys, and bubbles for 0 – 3. Older siblings welcome. Preschool Storytime Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 am Stories and a craft/activity for children up to age 5. Book Discussion Group Last Monday of every month, 5:30 pm Selection for April 25: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers Staff Picks: Some of Brandi’s Favorites Brandi enjoys reading fiction for adults and young adults, suspense novels, and anything by VC Andrews. She does not read romance. With one exception: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. Adult Fiction Deep End of the Ocean by Jacqueline Mitchard Beloved by Toni Morrison Blood Brothers series by Nora Roberts House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus NonFiction Angela’s Ashes by Frank McCourt Mystery The Murder House by James Patterson Young Adult Fiction Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter Asylum series by Madeleine Roux Did you Know?: Library Volunteers The library has several hardworking volun- teers. Let’s take a moment to recognize them and their efforts! Thank you to the following for helping with outdoor clean up events in February: Janelle Cedergreen, CiCi Bell, Linda Perry, Connor Fennell, Haily Fennell, Pat Peterson, Steve McRoberts, Jim Buxton, Sye Laird, and Chris Richardson. Thank you to the following for helping with spe- cial programs in March and April: Kaitlyn Eyrrick, Rachel Langmaid, El Donna Williams, Jennifer Butcher, Mariah Miller, Nichole Gardner, Breanna Gardner, Connor Fennell, Haily Fennell, and Navina Marks. Thank you to our desk and special proj- ect volunteers: CiCi Bell, Nichole Gardner, Mariah Miller, Breanna Gardner, Anastasiya Panchenko, MaCayla Fennell, and Caitlyn Fennell. Thank you to the Friends of the Library for volunteering and fundraising to support the library! In particular to Roxanna Sherman-Heath and El Donna Williams for hours and hours sorting, hauling, and boxing books for the booksale. And another BIG thank you to Library Board members: Janelle Cedergreen, Grant Wil- liams, Lynn Fulgham, Audeen Wagner (specifically for heading up the Books on Wheels program), Nancy Burch, Brandi Fennell, and Haily Ayres. Thank you to everyone listed above (and anyone I may have failed to mention) that helps make the library a wonderful place in our community. Hours & Contact Info Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am – 5 pm Tues & Thurs 1 pm – 7pm Sat 10 am – 4 pm Closed Sundays Phone: (503) 429-1818 E-mail: library@vernonia-or.gov
