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community news
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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
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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
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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
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