Miss Manners
Outings & Events from page 30
something you believe will please the couple, and that you can afford. Where they are being married has nothing to do with it. DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is it considered rude or in bad taste to ask someone how much money they received in a greeting card as a present? GENTLE READER: Prior to mugging the recipient? Miss Manners can think of no other reason to inquire. DEAR MISS MANNERS: How does one politely leave a Zoom conversation when the host has signed up for unlimited time, and everyone knows you have no place to go? GENTLE READER: The same way you leave any party that is in full swing long after the expected time. You put on your brightest smile, say to the host, “This was great fun, but I’m afraid I have to leave now. Goodbye, everyone!”
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And it is even easier now to make a quick exit, because the “Leave Meeting” button is closer than the door would have been. Miss Manners keeps warning people not to make up excuses, even in person. They are not necessary, and you will be found out. ••• (Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.)
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Performing & Fine Arts, Music Art, Theatre, Literary Recreation, Outdoors Gardening, History, Pets, Self-Help As we re-open in Phase 2 and 3, please submit info (deadlines below), and watch these pages for Outings & Events details! See ad, page 13
BROADWAY GALLERY 1418 Commerce Avenue , Longview, Wash • Tues-Sat 11–4
First Thursdays and classes are cancelled until further notice, due to Pandemic.
Featured artists:
Sept: Joe Green, broadside prints; Marquita Green, woodturning and carving (guest artists) October: Mary Fortner-Smith, jewelry; Adrienne Stacey, watercolor and multi-media art.
We have Artisan Masks $7
Social Distancing will be observed, Gallery members and customers must wear masks. Staff will follow cleaning procedures according to state mandates. Keep updated on our website. See new work on our FaceBook and Instagram Page: the-broadway-gallery.com , Broadway Gallery on Facebook, and broadway_gallery_longview on Instagram.
Call or text:
360-270-0608 PERRY PIPER PRODUCTIONS
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DONATIONS TO THE SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON SYMPHONY via GiveMore24! WILL BE MATCHED Since our March concert was canceled, we've remained committed to our role as a catalyst for bringing live orchestra music, and dedicated to our mission to foster a healthier, stronger, and more vibrant community. Many have donated time and dollars to help. Thank you! We are so grateful for this support. We are happy to announce that SWWS received challenge grants from the Wollenberg Foundation, and David & Ginger Walworth. Up to $6,000 of donations will be matched. Donate between 12:01am. and midnight on September 24 at swwasymphony.org. For more more info, visit Givemore24.org. Thanks to you... the music WILL go on. P.S. ANOTHER REASON TO SUPPORT: The Federal Cares Act includes a $300 "above the line deduction" for all taxpayers. That means if you pay taxes, you can deduct up to $300 in donations to nonprofits, no matter what you earn! This deduction applies to individuals and households (not donor advised funds). All gifts made in 2020 are eligible.
