Submissions Guidelines / Outings & Events / Hikes

Where to find the new Reader

It’s delivered all around the River by the 15th of each month. Here’s the list of handy, regularly-refilled sidewalk box and rack locations where you can pick up a copy any time of day and even in your bathrobe: LONGVIEW U.S. Bank Post Office Bob’s (rack, main check-out) In front of 1232 Commerce Ave CLATSKANIE Post Office Chevron / MiniMart Fultano’s Pizza In front of 1323 Commerce Ave WESTPORT YMCA Berry Patch Fred Meyer (rack, service desk) Wauna mill (parking lot) Teri’s Grocery Outlet Omelettes and More (rack, entry) Fibre Fed’l CU - Commerce Ave Monticello Hotel (front entrance) Kaiser Permanente St. John Medical Center (rack, Park Lake Café) RAINIER Post Office Cornerstone Rainier Hardware (rack, entry) Earth ‘n’ Sun (on Hwy 30) El Tapatio (entry rack) Grocery Outlet LCC Student Center DEER ISLAND Indie Way Diner Deer Island Store Columbia River Reader Office 1333 14th Ave. Omelettes & More (entry rack) KELSO Heritage Bank Visitors’ Center / Kelso-Longview Chamber of Commerce KALAMA Fibre Fed’l CU Kalama Shopping Center corner of First & Fir McMenamin’s Harbor Lodge WOODLAND Visitors’ Center Grocery Outlet Luckman Coffee Antidote (rack) CASTLE ROCK Lacie Rha’s Cafe (32 Cowlitz W.) Parker’s Restaurant (box, entry) Visitors’ Center 890 Huntington Ave. N., Exit 49, west side of I-5 RYDERWOOD Café porch TOUTLE Drew’s Grocery & Service COLUMBIA CITY - Post Office WARREN Warren Country Inn ST HELENS Chamber of Commerce Sunshine Pizza St. Helens Market Fresh Olde Town: Wild Currant, Tap into Wine Safeway SCAPPOOSE Post Office Road Runner Fultano’s Ace Hardware WARRENTON, OR Fred Meyer CATHLAMET Cathlamet Pharmacy Tsuga Gallery Cathlamet Realty West Puget Island Ferry Landing SKAMOKAWA Skamokawa General Store NASELLE Appelo Archives & Café Johnson’s One-Stop

can hardly believe that he would sanction this, particularly as he taught us that money should never be a motivating factor in our lives. Would it be rude of me to forgo the request for a financial contribution and bring an actual gift IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE! to the party, along with my sincerest wishes for Call an ad rep: a happy and healthy retirement? Incidentally, Ad Manager: Ned Piper, 360-749-2632: All areas. his contributions to my life have been priceless. Sue Lane 360-261-0658 Downtown Longview GENTLE READER: It perplexes Miss Ron Baldwin 503-791-7985: Wahkiakum, Pacific, Clatsop Manners when hosts neglect core duties — Counties, Mouth of the Columbia.

providing the food and drink is a common one AD DEADLINES. — only to assume others: in this case, bullying Oct 15 issue: Sept 25 the guests about a gesture that should be both Nov 25 Holiday issue: Nov 10

personal and optional. Just stop it. Submission Guidelines, below.

When it happens anyway, you are free to thank your host and say that you have already taken care of getting him a present. But better to put the gift in the mail than to draw attention by bringing it with you to the party.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: When my significant other of almost 20 years and I married — my second marriage, his third — we did not want any big celebrations. Therefore, we eloped alone while we were on vacation. We were very happy with the small ceremony and telling our families and friends when we returned, and everyone was very happy for us. Now we have received a monetary gift from a dear relative congratulating us on our nuptials. While I am extremely grateful, I do not feel it was necessary, especially since we did not provide a party or celebration for others to receive dinner and drinks. The sender of the gift is not in a good financial situation, whereas we are doing OK. How do I return the gift without insulting the giver? We very much appreciate the kindness, but feel awkward accepting it. Do I just keep it and send a thank-you note for fear of insulting the gift-giver, or is it OK to return it? And if I return it, how do I do so with tact?

GENTLE READER: Returning it would be insulting. Presumably, the giver is aware of their own financial circumstances — and of yours, at least roughly — and would not have sent it if they could not afford it. (Miss Manners will spare readers yet another lecture

about giving money as a present, but ... To find the 24/7 case in point). pick-up point nearest you, Write a profuse letter of thanks with a visit crreader.com future invitation for a meal at your house. and click “Find the Magazine” tab.

Wedding presents should not be given for services rendered, but at least you may quiet your own mind, knowing that this person got a private reception in return. •••

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.

HOW TO PUBLICIZE YOUR NON-PROFIT EVENT IN CRR

Send your non-commercial community event info (name of event, beneficiary, sponsor, date & time, location, brief description and contact info) to

publisher@crreader.com

Or mail or hand-deliver (in person or via mail slot) to:

Columbia River Reader 1333-14th Ave Longview, WA 98632

Submission Deadlines

Events occurring:

Oct 15 – Nov 30:

by Sept 25 for Oct 15 issue.

Nov 25 – Jan 15:

by Nov 10 for Nov 25 Holiday issue Calendar submissions are considered for inclusion, subject to lead time, relevance to readers, and space limitations. See Submission Guidelines,below.

Submission Guidelines

Letters to the Editor (up to 200 words) relevant to the publication’s purpose — helping readers discover and enjoy the good life in the Columbia River region, at home and on the road — are welcome. Longer pieces, or excerpts thereof, in response to previously-published articles, may be printed at the discretion of the publisher and subject to editing and space limitations. Items sent to CRR will be considered for publication unless the writer specifies otherwise. Writer’s name and phone number must be included; anonymous submissions will not be considered. Political Endorsements CRR is a monthly publication serving readers in several towns, three counties, two states and beyond and does not publish Letters to the Editor that are endorsements or criticisms of political candidates or controversial issues. (Paid ad space is available.) Unsolicited submissions may be considered, provided they are consistent with the publication’s purpose. Advance contact with the editor is recommended. Information of general interest submitted by readers may be used as background or incorporated in future articles.

Outings & Events calendar (free

listing): Events must be open to the public. Non-profit organizations and the arts, entertainment, educational and recreational opportunities and community cultural events will receive listing priority. Fundraisers must be sanctioned/sponsored by the benefiting non-profit organization. Businesses and organizations wishing to promote their particular products or services are invited to purchase advertising.

Ryderwood’s Arts & Crafts Fair,

Oct 22 & 23, 10-4. “Christmas in October” annual event since 2004. Vendors, bake sale, lunch. Come on out for a good time. Producers of fine handcrafts: for vendor applications email Ryderwoodevents@yahoo.com or call Maria, 360-214-0455. $35 for each 6-ft space for two days, incl one table. The Fair includes “Grandma’s Kitchen,” RWCS Bake Sale in the kitchen of Community Hall and Lunch served at the Cafe across the street. Ryderwood, the “Village in the Wood,” is located 9 scenic miles west of I-5 Exit #59, at the end of SR 506.

Youth Family Link Christmas

Sale Fri-Sat, Oct 22-23, 9am–2pm. Youth and Family Link gymnasium. 907 Douglas St., Longview,Wash. Shop for Christmas! Ornaments, Décor, wreaths, table decorations, holiday clothing, jewelry, vintage items. $5 donation at the door. All proceeds support Youth and Family Link programs and projects.

See ad, page 9

BROADWAY GALLERY

1418 Commerce Avenue , Longview, Wash • Tu-Sat 11–4 Visit the Gallery to see new work. For event updates visit our website: the-broadway-gallery. com, at Broadway Gallery on Facebook, and broadway gallery_longview on Instagram.

Featured artists:

September: Gallery member Kandyse Whitney, new jewelry, fused glass & paper art; and guest artist Kaye Barnett, pen & ink drawings and acrylic paintings Voted one of top 3 Galleries in Southwest Washington. Free Gift wrapping plus Layaway! Find a unique gift!

We have beautiful artisan cards, masks, jewelry, books by local authors, wearable art, original paintings, pottery, sculpture, photographs and so much more at your local Co-operative Fine Arts & Crafts Gallery.

October: Guest Artists Marie Wise, painting; and Steve Jones, wood-turning Shop Local Saturday (4th Saturday each month) to receive a free gift!

First Thursdays and Classes returning soon. Updates on our website: the-broadway-gallery.com

“In Their Footsteps” monthly Sunday 1pm forums sponsored by the Lewis & Clark National Park Association and the park. This season is a virtual version. https://www.

facebook.com/LewisandClarkNationalHistoricalPark

Sun, Sept. 19 “Something Worth Doing,” by Jane Kirkpatrick Upcoming Shows Sun, Oct 17 “Captain Cook, Lewis & Clark, and the Evolution of The Northwest Passage,” by David Nicandri. GET YOUR TICKETS! Sun, Nov 21 “Captain George Flavel” by Jon Drury For more information, call the park at 503-861-4414, visit CLATSKANIE ARTS COMMISSION www.nps.gov/lewi, or lewisandclarknps on Instagram, or Lewis and Clark National Historical Park on Facebook.

Fernhill Bluegrass Band with the Bloomer Family

Sun, Sept 19, 3pm. www.fernhillbluegrass.com Bluegrass music in the style of the classic bands of the 1950s, resulting an instantly identifiable rhythmic sound that both devotees and newcomers to the music will love. Violinist Aaron Meyers Sat, Oct 2, 7:30pm. www. aaronmeyer.com Audiences are mesmerized by Aaron’s unique stage presence blended with awe-inspiring virtuosic performances displaying an affinity for the violin in a seemingly effortless mastery of the instrument. Men of Worth Celtic Christmas Sun, Dec 12, 3pm. www.menofworth.com Scotsman Donnie Macdonald and Irishman James Keigher perform Irish and Scottish folk music, combining traditional and contemporary styles. Joined by Kevin Carr on fiddle/pipes and Maureen Brennan on harp. Kelsey Wilson O’Brien, dancer.

Info: clatskaniearts.org COLUMBIA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Pink Martini - Season Opener Sept. 17, 7:30pm Ann Sweeten Oct 2, 7:30pm Catapult Oct 21, 7:30pm Seattle Comedy Competition Nov 19, 7:30pm

Uh-Oh Here Comes Christmas

Two performances: Dec 3, 7:30pm and Dec 4, 2pm Winter Song Dec 18, 7:30pm SAVE THE DATE Kelso Garden Club Cordially invites you to join us for a Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker Dedication Thursday, November 11, 2021 1:30 p.m. Tam O’Shanter Park Tam O’Shanter Park Way, Kelso, WA Light Refreshments to follow Please RSVP Sarah Koss 360 431-5168 sarahkoss@comcast.net Public Invited

For more information contact the Columbia Theatre Box Office at 360-575-8499. Or online at www.columbiatheatre. com. See ad, page 17.

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TAKE A HIKE

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.

Sept 22 - Wednesday, 9am-4pm Millersylvania State Park

Drive 100 miles RT. Hike 4+ miles around perimeter trail, little e.g. Discovery Pass required for each vehicle. Leader: John R. 360-431-1122.

Sept 25 - Saturday, 8am-6pm

Gales Creek Park (M) Drive 140 miles RT. Park at the Gales Creek Campground. Hike 8 miles / 1,000 ft. e.g. loop at the Tillamook Burn Forest. Leader: Bruce M. 360-425-0256.

Sept 29 - Wednesday, 9am–3pm Burnt Bridge Creek Trail (E)

Drive 78 miles RT. Hike 5+ miles up and back. We’ll start at the Ellen Davis Trail (dirt and gravel), 200 ft. e.g. for a short distance, then on to Burnt Bridge Creek Trail with similar e.g. but mostly flat with some slight gradual hill rise. Wetland valley and creekside views. Leader: Art M. 360-270-9991

Oct 6 - Wednesday, 9am–3pm Julia Butler Hansen Refuge (E)

Drive 78 miles RT. Hike 6 , no e.g. on Center Road Trail and the road along Steamboat Slough and the Col River. Leader: Dory 213820-1014. Leader: Pat 360- 225-7232

Oct 9 - Saturday • Mount St. Helens Monument Mystery Hike (E/M

Drive 100 miles RT. Hike 5 miles/ 500 ft. e.g. through remote section of Monument to a secret spot. Leader: Bruce M. 360-425-0256.

Oct 16 - Saturday Lemei Rock (M/S)

Drive 210 miles RT. Hike 10 miles/ 2,300 ft. e.g. through Indian Heaven’s exquisite meadows and lakes. Leader: Pat. 360-225-7232.