The Raising of America showing at Goldendale Library

Watch a free showing of The Raising of America at the Goldendale Community Library on Thursday, February 23, at 6 p.m., then join in afterward for a discussion on possible solutions to the lack of childcare and policies that support families here and elsewhere across America. The Raising of America can help us change the conversation and our understanding about why some children thrive while others struggle.

Years of research in the science of child development show how important quality childcare and early education are and how communities benefit economically and socially when investments in the care of young children are made.

“Employers across the country are having a hard time recruiting and retaining employees, in large part due to the lack of accessible and affordable childcare options. Hard working parents are equally being challenged and stressed by trying to balance home life and work,” said Johanna Roe, Program Coordinator with the Klickitat County Child-

NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY of GOD 1602 S Columbus, Goldendale; Pastor Kevin Gerchak, 509.773.4650; Sun. School 9:30 ; Morning Worship Service 10:30am; Evening Service 6pm; Family Night on Wed. 7pm with programs for ages 3 years through adult.

RIVER of LIFE CHURCH of GOD 2023 Pipeline Rd; Pastors Rod & Cathy Smith, 509-773-3185, Sunday Worship 10:30am; Wednesday Bible Study 7pm. RiverofLife222.org

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST care Committee. “There are solutions, but it will take forward looking, creative business owners, shifts in legislative policies, and strong community understanding and support to make permanent and positive changes.”

The Klickitat County Childcare Committee, Goldendale Community Library, and Washington Gorge Action Programs are sponsoring this free community event.

The Klickitat County Childcare Committee (KCCC) was initially formed in 2019 by local parents, agencies, and employers in response to the critical lack of childcare available to hard-working rural families in Goldendale and Klickitat County as a whole. They continue to work towards finding sustainable solutions to the ongoing childcare crisis by supporting the efforts of individuals or organizations interested in becoming a licensed childcare provider. To learn more, visit gorgeearlylearning. com and click on the KCCC page link.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Centerville Community Church 508 Dalles Mountain Road, Centerville, WA 98613; 509-637-3068; Pastor Patti McKern; pastorpatti53@gmail.com; Sunday Worship Celebration 10am "Find refreshment for your soul and friends for your journey."

Father’s House Fellowship

Classes Wed 2:15-3:30pm, K thru grade 6; Wed 7-8:30pm grades 7-12. Confessions every other Saturday noon -1pm

EASTERN ORTHODOX

Ss. Joachim & Anna Orthodox Mission

301 NW 2nd St, Goldendale, 907-317-3828; Rev John Phelps; Sat: 5:30pm Vespers; Sun: 8:15 Orthros, 9:30 Liturgy; Wed: 7pm Youth Group; Fri: 9pm Compline

METHODIST - United Methodist Columbus & Broadway; Pastor Kendra BehnSmith; 509.773.4461. Service times: Worship 9:00am; Adult classes 10:45am; Fall & Winter Children’s Church available during worship. All are welcome. Call the church for regularly scheduled events.

NAZARENE - Church of the Nazarene

124 W Allyn, Goldendale; Pastor Earnie Winn and Pastor Greta Sines. 509.773.4216; Sunday worship 10:45am; Sunday School all ages 9:30am; goldendalenaz@gmail.com.

1/2 mile east on Bickleton Hwy. Sabbath School Sat. 9:30am; Worship Service 11am; Pastor Michael Smith; 509.773.4381

207 S Klickitat Ave, 509.773.4719. Basic Bible Fellowship 9:30am; Worship 10:30am; Tue. 6:30pm Freedom Now Meeting. “A Gospel-Centered Church.”

Mid-Columbia Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Online Worship Sunday 10am Religious Exploration for Children and Youth; email mcuuf1@gmail.com for a link to Online Service; MCUUF2.org; Rev. Judy Zimmerman, 541-241-6771. Justice. Inclusion. Compassion. A Welcoming Congregation