Mount St Helens Club Hikes

Art in the Park returns to Longview’s Civic Circle!

This popular event again takes place along with Squirrel Fest, Saturday, August 21, at the Longview Civic Circle. Hours are 9:00 to 5:00.

Back are your favorite vendors and some new ones. Gifted artists and fine crafters will be showing their work for appreciation and for sale. Watercolor, acrylic, and oil paintings, pottery, scrimshaw, leather, wooden toys, photography, handmade soap, lampwork and jewelry make up just some of the wonderful work displayed. Original paintings on 6 X 6-inch canvases are offered at the Columbian Artists’ booth.

Visit the Broadway Gallery booth to see the work of local artists from a local art gallery. Enter the drawing for free prizes. See you there…across from the Library on Saturday.

Watercolor by Beth Bailey

At Longview’s Civic Circle

223 NE 1st Street, Kalama 9–8 M-Sat, 10–7 Sun • 360-673-2200

TAKE A HIKE

with Mt. St. Helens Club

This friendly club welcomes newcomers. For more info please call the hike leader or visit mtsthelensclub.org. RT(round trip) distances are from Longview. e.g.=elevation gain.

E= easier. usually on relatively flat ground (up to 5 miles and/or less than 500 ft. e.g., M=moderate, longer and more elevation gain (over 5 miles and/or over 500 ft. e.g.) S= strenuous—long hikes and/or elevation gain (over 8 miles and/or over 1200 ft. e.g.) (SS) – Snow Shoe (XC) – Cross Country Ski

Due to the uncertainty of the pandemic, Please note the following: 1) All hikes will only take place if the hike leader feels it is safe to do so on that date. 2) Hiking groups may be limited at the discretion of the hike leader. 3) Make sure to call the hike leader for any further information or instruction. 4) Always be safe and protect yourself and be considerate of others during this pandemic.

August 14 - Saturday Elk Meadows (M)

Drive 240 miles RT Hike 6+ miles/ 1100 ft, e.g. on Trail #645 to an alpine meadow with spectacular views on the eastern side of Mt. Hood. Lunch in the meadow. America the Beautiful or NW Forest Pass is required for each vehicle! Leaders: Dory N. 213-820-1014 and Bruce M. 360-425-0256.

August 18 - Wednesday Kalama Waterfront Park (E) (9am to 1pm)

Drive 20 miles RT. Walk 3+ miles up and back on flat paved trail along the Columbia River. Leader: Art M. 360-270-9991.

August 21 - Saturday Squirrel Bridge Walk (E)

Walk 4+ miles and visit 8 bridges that are in the air with a short talk about each bridge. This day is also Squirrelfest 2021. Leader: John 360-431-1122.

August 28 - Saturday McNeil Point (M/S)

Drive 190 miles RT. Hike 10 miles/ 2000 ft. e.g. One of Mt. Hood’s most scenic alpine hikes. This hike is out and back, so more modest distance and elevations are options to enjoy a stunning trip. Leader: Pat 360- 225-7232

September 8 - Wednesday Lewis and Clark State Park (E/M)

Drive 110 miles RT. Hike 4 miles/ 150 ft. e.g. through ancient old-growth forest. Leader: Bruce M. 360-425-0256.-

September 11 - Saturday Mt. Margaret (S)

Drive 260 miles RT. Hike 11 miles/ 2400 ft. e.g. Stunning alpine scenery with views of Spirit and St. Helens Lakes. Leader: Bill D. 503-260-6712.

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Benefiting our community library Columbia City Celebration

Saturday ~ September 18 • 9am–3pm

A day of fun

For the whole family ... at the Columbia City Elementary School field and play area.

• Traditional

Strawberry

Pancake Breakfast

8–10:30am, Columbia City Community Hall

• Lunch 11am–1pm

• Book Sale (5,000, all topics) • Kid Zone Many different crafts and activities designed to keep kids of all ages entertained • Handmade Quilt Raffle “SHOW AND SHINE” CAR SHOW Annual gathering of classic cars A return of live music by ... SORRY - Event CANCELED due to COVID BOOK SALE pending • For latest updates check our website: columbiacitylibrary.com To support our all-volunteer free library, donate via PO Box 189, Columbia City OR 97108 The Decades featuring a “Liberated Log Cabin Design” queen-size quilt crafted by Cathy Lundberg, our dedicated library director.

Columbia City School field. All vehicles welcome! Registration Fee $20. Dash Plaques & Awards. Info: Gordon, 503-396-5658; traxworks@yahoo.com

All proceeds benefit the all-volunteer Columbia City Community Library, free to everyone living in Columbia County.