Spring is in Bloom! Museum hosts Columbia Artists’ Spring Show

We are pleased to announce the return of the Columbian Artists Association Spring Art Show at the Cowlitz County Historical Museum! This year marks the 45th year of the Show and will highlight CAA Board President Eileen Thompson as featured artist.

The opening reception to kick off the show, along with artists’ awards, is from 2-4pm on Saturday, March 25th. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. The Spring Art Show may be viewed at the museum through Friday, April 14th. All the art is created by local artists and is available for purchase, with works starting at $35.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Museum as well as the Artist Association. The Spring Art Show is the perfect opportunity to see and support local artistic talent from our community. We look forward to welcoming this family-friendly exhibition and building on the great success of last year’s partnership.

For more information about the art show, please visit the museum website at www. cowlitzcountyhistory.org or www. columbianartist.org. You may also contact Eileen Thompson at 206-949-9811 to inquire about art submissions. Intake day for art submissions is at the museum March 21 from 10am-2pm. Also coming this spring is a new exhibit, “1923: The Year That Changed Cowlitz County” which will cover all the remarkable events of 1923 to include the founding of Longview, relocation of the county seat to Kelso from Kalama, the Allen Street Bridge collapse, and the Pacific Highway, among other topics. The Cowlitz County Historical Museum is located at 405 Allen Street in Kelso, Wash. Admission is always free! Hours are Tues-Sat, 10am-4pm.

Rainier, Oregon Historical City Banner Celebration

April 15, 2023

Rainier will be celebrating the installation of 23 historical banners along “A” and “B” Streets. Opening ceremonies start at 11am at the west end of Rainier City Park, near Veterans Way and the parking lot. There will be booths, a treasure hunt for commemorative wooden tokens for children, the passing out of commemorative coins by the city and other fun activities.

101/Hwy 103) Long Beach, WA. 360-642-2400 • 800-451-2542

• South Columbia County Chamber Columbia Blvd/Hwy 30, St. Helens, OR • 503-397-0685

• Seaside, OR 989 Broadway, 503-738-3097; 888-306-2326

• Astoria-Warrenton Chamber/Ore Welcome Ctr 111 W. Marine Dr., Astoria 503-325-6311 or 800-875-6807

For information about sponsorship opportunities: publisher@crreader.com or Ned Piper, 360-740-2632.