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Come paint the bold and beautiful “Red Tree” on 12×16 canvas. Anyone can paint with our easy to follow instructions. All materials provided. We will also have coffee, tea and snacks. Space is limited and registration is required. Please call or visit the library starting January 18th to sign up.
Join others in a conversation about the book “Being Mortal,” by Atul Gawande. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.

Have you noticed the snow and cold this winter? Is it part of the future?
The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust is sponsoring a community forum to talk about climate change and how our community can respond.
The discussion will be introduced by Centralia College instructor Dr. Lisa Carlson. She offers this statement: Climate change is here. Predictions of warmer temperatures, more wildfire and more intense storms seem to be coming true. What does this mean for Washington State? How will my family and I be affected? What can we do to prepare for it and help reduce our climate impact?
The event will be on Wednesday, March 6th, at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Grand Mound. The event is from 6 to 8 PM; light refreshments will be served.

First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen and local community experts are hosting a FREE collaborative community event to provide basic information on a variety of topics that individuals and families face as they or their loved ones get older. You are invited to join in for discussion and learn more about end of life planning. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. For more info: www.aberdeenpres.org ~ email: info@aberdeenpres.org ~ 360.532.1330.
Join others in a conversation about the book “Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine,” by Gail Honeyman. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.
Join others in a conversation about the book “Eruption: The Untold Story of Mount St. Helens,” by Steve Olson. Everyone is welcome to join any or all discussions.

Washington’s economy is booming
Are you experiencing the boom in your business, organization, and community?
When it comes to training existing employees and finding qualified new hires, the challenge is real in rural Washington. Education, workforce training, and other services may or may not be available where you live. If they are—then are they working for you? Effective policy for rural regions can only be informed by the “lived in” experience of people in those communities. That’s the purpose behind this Rural Community Vitality Forum in Aberdeen that asks the local community what’s working, and what’s not. Tell us your story, give us your perspective, and help shape solutions. This will be a facilitated but free-flowing discussion, so come prepared to participate.
We’re listening, and so is the U.S. Department of Labor
This rural “listening tour” is brought to you by the state’s Workforce Board, which helps convene and oversee the state’s workforce system. An economist from the Workforce Board will provide a snapshot of the local economy. Then a facilitator funded by the U.S. Department of Labor will help us capture your comments and frame next steps. Once the comments are compiled you’ll have a chance to provide input before a report is provided to state and federal policymakers. This is your chance to be heard, and make a difference where you live.
We need a firm headcount for our business breakfast (7:30 a.m.) and our community forum. So register today for these free events at:
http://www.wtb.wa.gov/RuralCommunityVitalityForums.asp
Join us for a local brew and conversation about threats to orcas and salmon. Then we’ll share ideas that might help protect these iconic species.
Light refreshments provided
Co-sponsored by the Grays Harbor Stream Team