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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
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Library offers blind dates ... with books Weekly Meetings ST. HELENS — As Taylor Swift might say, “Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy. I have no cover, but read me maybe?” Tired of awkward questions, forced conversations or judgmental looks? Are you, like the song says, ready to take a big chance on love (with a book, that is)? The St. Helens Public Library wants to help. The library will pair patrons with the perfect printed match this February. Stop by the library between Jan. 31 and Feb. 28 to participate in the Second annual Blind Date with a Book program. It’s easy, fast and fun; the program matches patrons with an unknown, giftwrapped book that is checked out at the library without knowing the genre, author or title. All of the books chosen
have been carefully selected by library staff, so patrons know participating books are deserving of a great date with a willing reader. If you don’t like the book, simply return it with no hurt feelings. After your “date,” let the library know how things went by filling out a “Rate your Date” review located inside each book. Completed reviews submitted to the library by Feb. 28 will be entered in a drawing to win one of two $25 gift certificates to the Klondike Restaurant or one $25 gift certificate to Bertucci’s. Winners will be chosen on March 4 and notified by the library. For further information regarding the Blind Date with a Book program, call Library Director Margaret Jeffries at 503-397-4544.
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Ever wanted to go on a blind date? Well, between now and February 28th, patrons of the St. Helens Public Library will have that chance. Registered participants will be paired with an unkown book to read, specially chosen for the occasion by library staff. Those who write reviews of the book they read willl be eligible to win either a $25 gift certificate to Bertucci’s or the Klondike Restaurant.
Public Meetings Wednesday, Feb. 12 8:30 a.m. – Port of St. Helens commission meeting at Columbia City Community Hall 1840 Second Street, Columbia City. 10 a.m. – Columbia County Board of Commissioners holds its regular board meeting and its regular staff meeting at 1 p.m., in the commissioners’ meeting room at the Columbia County Courthouse. 4 p.m. – City of St. Helens Parks Commission, at City Hall in council chambers. 6:30 p.m. – St. Helens School District board meets at the district office boardroom, 474 N. 16th St., in St. Helens. Thursday, Feb. 13 3 p.m. – City of St. Helens – Tourism Committee, at city hall in council chambers. 4 p.m. – Columbia County
Parks Advisory Commission meets at Healy Hall. 10 a.m. – St. Helens School District Facilities Committee Meeting at the boardroom 474 N 16th St., St. Helens. Monday, Feb. 17 5 p.m. – Greater St. Helens Park and Recreation District monthly board meeting in the Eisenschmidt Pool Basement. 7 p.m. – Scappoose City Council meets in council chambers at city hall. Tuesday, Feb. 18 6 p.m. – Columbia River PUD board meeting held in the Community Room, 64001 Columbia River Hwy., in Deer Island. Wednesday Feb. 19 10 a.m. – Columbia County Board of Commis-
sioners holds its regular board meeting and its regular staff meeting at 1 p.m., in the commissioners’ meeting room at the Columbia County Courthouse. 1 p.m. – City of St. Helens council work session, in city hall council chambers. 7 p.m. – City of St. Helens council regular session, city hall council chambers. Monday, Feb. 24 5 p.m. – Port of St. Helens Airport Advisory Committee, meets at the port office, 100 E. St., in Columbia City. 2 p.m. – Community Action Team board of directors meets in the CAT boardroom, 125 N. 17th St., in St. Helens, 6:30 p.m. – Scappoose School District 1J board work session, in the district office
boardroom. Tuesday, Feb. 25 4 p.m. – Columbia Community Mental Health board of directors meeting, at Creekside Center, 586 McNulty Way, in St. Helens. Wednesday, Feb. 26 10 a.m. – Columbia County Board of Commissioners holds its regular board meeting and its regular staff meeting at 1 p.m., in the commissioners’ meeting room at the Columbia County Courthouse. 5 p.m. – Port of St. Helens commission work session at the port office, 100 E. Street, in Columbia City. 6:30 p.m. – St. Helens School District board meets at the district office boardroom, 474 N. 16th St., in St. Helens.
Community Calendar Wednesday, Feb. 12 · Scappoose Public Library story time at 10:30 a.m. for ages 5 and under. The theme is Valentine’s Day; craft is bracelets.
Malinger) calls into a talk radio program looking for a new mother. Annie (Meg Ryan) hears the program and...” For grades 6–12; free, no registration.
Thursday, Feb. 13 · Old Testament studies at the Christian Church of St. Helens from 7–8:30 p.m., led by local scripture scholar Barbara Handt. For details, call 503-397-2691. · Scappoose Public Library kid’s hour at the library at 4 p.m., Valentine’s story time and craft; refreshments served, for grades K through 6, free, no reservations.
Saturday, Feb. 15 · Sweetheart Ball at Buccini Hall. Tickets are $85 per person or $680 for a table for eight. Tickets can be purchased at St. Helens City Hall, St. Helens Public Library, and the South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. · The Scappoose High School baseball program hosts its inaugural crab feed and silent auction. The event will be held in the Scappoose High School cafeteria. Doors open at 6 p.m. Bids for the silent auction will be accepted until 7 p.m. Tickets for the dinner and auction are $25. They can
Friday, Feb. 14 · Valentine’s Day teen movie, “Tom Hanks stars as widower and single father Sam. Sam's son Jonah (Ross
be purchased from any SHS baseball player or at the main office in the high school. For more information, contact Diane Ross at 541-280-1363. The Scappoose Baseball Club plans to make this an annual event.
Free, no registration.
Sunday, Feb. 16 · Brunch at Beaver Homes Grange, 31105 Beaver Home Rd, Goble. Turn on Nicolai Road at Goble and follow the signs; 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Menu: Sausage, bacon, eggs, toast, waffles, hash browns, juice and coffee for only $5.
Thursday, Feb. 20 · Old Testament studies at the Christian Church of St. Helens from 7-8:30 p.m., led by local scripture scholar Barbara Handt. For details, call 503397-2691. • Shop Local, Shop St. Helens – Participating businesses will be open until 8 p.m. with deals, prizes, raffles, coupons, and much more.
Monday, Feb. 17 · Scappoose Public Library – 1 p.m. family movie “The best-selling novel by J.K. Rowling, Daniel Radcliffe plays a wizard who gets to go to a prestigious school called Hogwarts.” Bring snacks to share.
Wednesday, Feb. 19 · Scappoose Public Library story time at 10:30 a.m. for ages 5 and under. The theme is birds; craft is birdfeeders.
Wednesday, Feb. 26 · Scappoose Public Library story time at 10:30 a.m. for ages 5 and under. The theme and craft is raccoons.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH THROUGH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH
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LEGO MOVIE Digital 2D
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G Stadium Seating G Highback Rocker Seats
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G$6 All Day For Seniors 65+ Kids WINTER’S TALE Digital PG FRI-SUN 11 and under, 1:50, 4:35, 7:15, 9:55 MON 1:50, 4:35, 7:15, TUE-THURS 4:35, 7:15 Military with ID G $8 After 6pm
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G $8 Before 6pm for 3D
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Mondays • La Leche League of Columbia County meets the second Monday of each month from 10:30 a.m.–noon at the Sunset Park Community Hall, 174 Sunset Blvd., in St. Helens. For information, call Kathy at 503-397-4108. • Columbia City Community Library – 11 a.m., story time for preschoolers. • St. Helens Lions meets every first and third Monday at 6:30 p.m., at the America’s Best Value Inn (formerly Village Inn). Call 503-397-0407 for information. • The MS Support Group of Columbia County meets the first Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at Dairy Queen in Scappoose. For more information, call Susan at 503-543-2517. • The National Alliance on Mental Illness, Friends and Family Support Group meets the second Friday and fourth Monday of each month downstairs at the Rainier United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Teri 503-556-9135. • TOPS (Taking Pounds Off Sensibly) Chapter OR 0642, a weight loss support groups, meets at Avamere, 2400 Gable Road, each week. Weigh-in is 5–5:45 p.m., followed by a meeting. For information, call 503397-4660 or email mickyscholl@hotmail.com. Tuesdays • Northwest Regional Spinners Association invites knitters, crocheters and spinners to informally meet and share their craft, on the second Tuesday of the month from 6–9 p.m. at the Plymouth Presbyterian Church, 2615 Sykes Road. For more information, call Trish Andersen at 503-366-0130. • Kiwanis Daybreakers meets at 7 a.m. at the America’s Best Value Inn (formerly Village Inn). Call 503-397-2696. • Job Search Group meets 10–11 a.m.; free and open to the public; meet at Warren Community Fellowship, room 201, 56523 Columbia River Highway, in Warren. • St. Helens Public Library holds baby lapsit story time for 6 months to 2 years at 10:15 a.m. Call 503-3974544 for more info. • The Columbia County Democratic Central Committee meets the last Tuesday of every month at Kozy Korner, St. Helens. Meetings start at 7 p.m. • The VFW Ladies Auxillary meets the second Tuesday of each month. Call 503-397-2147 for information. Wednesdays • Scappoose Public Library – storytime for ages 5 and under at 10:30 a.m. No registration necessary, 503-543-7123 or go online to scappooselibrary.org. • St. Helens public library holds storytime for toddlers ages 2–3 at 11:15 a.m. Call 503-397-4544 for more info. • Columbia County Stroke Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of each months from 2:30–3:30 p.m. Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. • Alzheimer’s Support
Group, meets the second Wednesday of each month from 3–4 p.m. at Avamere at St. Helens, 2400 Gable Road. Call 503-366-8070 for information. Thursdays • Last Thursday of the month, CHD meets at Sunshine Pizza in St. Helens at 10 a.m. • St. Helens public library holds story time for preschool 3–5 years at 11:15 a.m. Call 503-397-4544 for more info. • Weight Watchers meets at Scappoose Foursquare Church at noon and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 800-651-6000 or email dromjue@comcast.net. • Columbian Toastmasters meets from 12:05–1:05 p.m. at the Village Inn in St. Helens. • Free fitness classes, 7–8 p.m. at the Best Western in St. Helens. Designed for people of all fitness levels. Call Cheryl Capwell, independent beachbody fitness coach at 503-396-2834, or send an email to jppfitness@ yahoo.com. • The St. Helens Economic Development Corp. (SHEDCO) meets the last Thursday of each month beginning at p.m. Meetings are held at the Kozy Korner, in St. Helens. • Clean Columbia County meets the second Thursday of the month, at the Columbia Soil & Water Conservation District building, 35285 Millard Road, at 6:30 p.m. • Adult community Bible study with Dr. Barbara Handt, at the Christian Church of St. Helens from 7–8:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 10. No registration or fee required. For more information, call 503-397-2691. Fridays • The St. Helens Sports Booster Club meets at the Kozy Korner at 7 a.m. every Friday that there is school in the St. Helens School District. • American Legion meets the first Friday of each month at the America’s Best Value Inn (Village Inn), 535 S. Columbia Blvd., in St. Helens from 8–10:30 a.m. Call 503-369-1313 for more information. Saturdays • Weight Watchers meets at Grace Baptist Church at 9 a.m. Weigh-ins start at 8:30 a.m. For more information, call 800-651-6000 or email dromjue@comcast.net. • The Columbia County Fair board holds workshops every Saturday until the fair begins, at the fairgrounds office. Sundays • Overcomers Outreach – a spiritually-based, 12-step recovery program for substance abuse issues – meets at 6 p.m. at Sunset Park Community Church, 174 Sunset Blvd., in St. Helens. Call 503-397-0535 or visit www.sunsetparkchog.org. • Yankton Recovery Group meets at Yankton Grange, Pittsburg Road, 5:30–6:30 p.m., every Sunday is open discussion. Call 503-397-1473 or 503-3660667 for more information.