Valentines Day is on the way. This is not a big surprise, but for way too many of us, it’s not a great treat either. Here, in the nick of time, next Monday’s Coffee Chat (and Change the World) will aim to make the day a little more pleasant on January 25 at 9 am. No […]
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Vet Clinic, Jan ’21
New resources for military veterans… •1-800-MyVA411 (800-698-2411) is the one number to reach VAhttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82379/1-800-myva411/ •COVID-19 vaccines: Stay informed and help us preparehttps://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/stay-informed •Minority Veterans on VA’s Priority List for COVID-19 Vaccine Distributionhttps://www.military.com/daily-news/2020/12/08/minority-veterans-vas-priority-list-covid-19-vaccine-distribution.html •How veterans can still serve after they take off the uniformhttps://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/11/09/how-veterans-can-still-serve-after-they-take-off-the-uniform/ •Did you miss the deadline to register online for the Economic Impact […]
Lakewood First Lions Club hosting drive through Crab Feed Fundraiser
Happy 2021 from the Lakewood First Lions Club, which hopes that you and yours are doing well, despite the awful pandemic that we are all enduring. For those of you who have participated in past Crab Feeds and Dances, thank you. We hope that you will join us for our 2021 version of dining on […]
Is there a book doctor in the house?
A rotating panel of authors with great experience and many published books between them will give you tips for getting your book going from idea to print to launch. The Book Doctors – Thursday, January 7 – 2:00 pm Pacific Time – zoom virtual monthly event This is not a program where aspiring authors read […]
Coffee Chat (and save the world) Dec. 28 at 9 am
Our Coffee Chats happen every other Monday – a fast moving hour – stay on to ask questions if you have time. Guaranteed to lift your spirits.Delighted to announce that Allen Klein author of the new, delightful book, The Awe Factor, will join us for Coffee Chat (and Change the World) on Monday morning at 9:00 Pacific Time. “This landmark book will […]
Here’s Your Chance to Vote for Christmas All Year Long. Is It Even A Good Idea?
The last Coffee Chat (and Change the World) of 2020 has “Christmas All Year Long” for a theme. The idea comes from the song by Composer H.C. Weinberg. Christmas All Year Long seems like such a wonderful idea but many people have asked, “Do we mean all that goes with Christmas, or just the kindness toward each […]
Curran Orchard Tree Adoptions – Great Holiday Gifts
The Curran Apple Orchard is a 7.33 acre park located at 3920 Grandview Drive in University Place. There are more than 250 apple trees which are available for adoption each year. Varieties include Gravenstein, Golden Delicious and MacIntosh. TREE ADOPTIONS: All adopters are entitled to the apples from their tree for one harvest season. Adopter […]
Vet Clinic, Dec ’20
New resources for military veterans… •AARP’s Free Job Board Lists Employers Hiring Veteranshttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/80487/looking-work-aarps-free-job-board-lists-employers-hiring-veterans/ •VA, Labor Department team up to support Veteran employmenthttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/81154/va-labor-department-team-support-veteran-employment/ •VA adds tens of thousands of jobs, increases remote optionshttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/81030/va-adds-tens-thousands-jobs-increases-remote-options/ •Remote work could be silver lining of pandemic for some veterans, including those with PTSDhttps://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-army/2020/11/27/remote-work-could-be-silver-lining-of-pandemic-for-some-veterans-including-those-with-ptsd/ •Collections debt relief and statement information updateshttps://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/79663/essential-list-fall-virtual-events-va-job-seekers-attend/ •Holiday […]
Time for Coffee Chat
A festive Christmas chat on Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. will feature special guests including Chef Anessa McClendon from the Canby, Ore. Event and Conference Center. Chef Anessa, formerly of Good Taste Unlimited of Lakewood will show us how to make a beautiful Christmas Treat box to be used as gifts for businesses or friends. She has also […]