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6 community news april6 2017 2 nd Saturday Shop Columbia County Campaign - Saturday, April 8 visit our neck of the woods, they will spend the day town markets and farmers market in Scappoose, Clats- exploring everything we have to offer.” kanie, Vernonia and Goble, many of which will stay Keep it Local Columbia County website helps open later during May and June. Other restaurants and to promote all businesses across Columbia County. businesses are encouraged to participate as well by list- The goal is to promote local cities and the county as a ing events on the Keep It Local Columbia County Add whole by encouraging visitors to come out for specials Events page. and events on 2nd Saturday Shop Across Columbia It is easy for business owners to join in the County. Using grass-roots methods and social media, fun by promoting antiques, arts, handmade, vintage particularly Facebook, to reach shoppers is a powerful and more, local restaurants and special offers for the tool when business owners work together to promote day. Join in the fun of “Over the River and Through the Woods” 2nd Saturday Shop featuring a Downtown and engage more people. April 8 marks the launch of the first 2nd Sat- Market. urday Shop local campaign across Columbia County Get Involved! #shopsmall #hereincc #2ndSat- with the Downtown Market specializing in antiques, urdayCC. art, handmade and vin- tage and will put out white balloons. The 2nd continued from page 5 Saturday campaign is the infrastructure for development was creek and causing local flooding. also promoting down- Mitchell said she is working initially installed. The City’s position remains that they did not accept the with local residents to create a memo- development and that the developers rial tree program at Spencer Park and are responsible for bringing the streets anyone interested in buying a tree up to current City code. should contact City Hall. Show us where you have traveled. Mitchell asked for, and re- Mitchell told the Council de- molition has begun on the Photo Solu- ceived approval from Council to write a Submit your photo with a brief tions building. letter of support for Columbia County Mitchell told Council that prop- Parks for improvements to the CZ Trail. description by email to: erty owners on Hwy 47 near Knicker- The request came from county parks scott@vernoniasvoice.com son Creek have been given permission employee Lori Baker who is working to remove downed trees that are in the on a grant application for the work. Last year Clatskanie merchants started a Down- town Market, an idea spearheaded by Ellen Spaulding, owner of The Junque Trunque. Participating businesses placed white balloons outside their doors and created a vendor area in the parking lot at Discounts & Deals and Clatskanie River Inn to promote the 2nd Saturday Downtown Market. Cross promoting at the Clats- kanie Farmers Market helped everyone to increase foot traffic for both events. It worked so well that now the group is col- laborating with Keep it Local Columbia County to pro- mote a 2nd Saturday Shop Across Columbia County! The event is set to take place on the 2nd Sat- urday of each month (hence the name). Spaulding de- cided to promote across Columbia County because, “I think that this will generate more customers by pro- moting each other, working together and letting people know of all the great shopping and eating places we offer in Columbia County. By encouraging people to City News Where do you read the Voice? What’s Happening at the Vernonia Library Upcoming Events Ongoing Programs Get Rhythm at the Library Writer’s Group Music Program Series sponsored by the Columbia County Cultural Coalition supported by the Oregon Cultural Trust, Friends of the Library, Vernonia Lions Club, and John and Randal Harvey Featuring Oregon Symphony Storytime (Percussion) Friday, April 14, 10:30 am Stories read to percussion by Oregon Symphony Percussionist, Gordon Rencher, followed by an opportunity to play drums and percussion instruments. Ideal for children Pre-K through Grade 2. Rutabaga Rhythm Workshop with Joe Seamons and Tina Dietz Wednesday, April 26–VES, all day Thursday, April 27–10 am Workshop for Homeschoolers at the Library, Pre-Register at Library. 2 pm Performance at the School (Homeschoolers Welcome) 7 pm Timberbound Performance at the Vernonia Grange. All ages welcome, Free Admission. Thursday, April 20, 6-7:30 pm 3 rd Thursday of every month. For writers with all levels of experience. Beginning Knitting for Kids Classes Extended through April! Tuesdays, 4-5 pm, April 11, 25 Free and all materials provided for children ages 8 – 17. Classes taught by Caitlin Hunter. Contact boylandknitworks@gmail.com for more information. Watch for Free Adult Classes in May. Movie Night Tuesday, April 18, 6 pm Relax and enjoy a free movie and popcorn at the library. Movie title TBA Book Discussion Group Monday, April 24, 5:30 pm Last Monday of every month, 5:30 pm. Book selection for April: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman Storytimes Baby and Toddler Time Mondays, 10:30 – 11:15 am Songs, rhymes, books, toys, and bubbles! For ages 0 - 3. Older siblings welcome. Preschool Storytime Fridays, 10:30 – 11:15 am Stories and a craft/activity for children up through age 6. All Storytimes in April will feature Music, Rhythm Activities, and Instruments for Get Rhythm at the Library. Library Closure Saturday, April 22 for a Library Clean Up Event. If interested in volunteering, contact Shannon Romtvedt at the library or email shannonr@vernonia-or.gov. Library Hours & Contact Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10 – 5 Tuesday, Thursday: 1 – 7 Saturday: 10 – 4 Closed Sundays Phone: (503) 429-1818 E-mail: library@vernonia-or.gov IT’S TAX TIME Call your LOCAL tax preparer R Y O A LL PL P US LLC Edi Sheldon 503-429-1819 edisheldon@gmail.com Licensed tax consultant • Full service payroll Personal & small business bookkeeping • QuickBooks assistance CORPS, S-CORPS, LLC, Partnerships • Personal one-on-one service LTC #29629 - Oregon licensed tax consultant RTRP #P00448199 - designated as a registered tax return preparer by the Internal Revenue Service The IRS does not endorse any particular individual tax return preparer. For more information on tax return preparers, go to www.IRS.gov.
