Scouts To Collect Christmas Trees      

Cub Scout Pack 201 will be out and about collecting trees on the morning of January 9^th.  This is a pack fundraiser and donations are requested.  Please put your donation in the bag that Scouts left at your step before Christmas and tie it to your tree.  Leave your tree on your porch or driveway, and the Scouts will be by to collect it!

Everyone is welcome to attend the  bonfire, 6:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 9^th, at the school grounds.  They will be having a bonfire and serving refreshments! 

          If you miss the pick-up, please bring your tree to the bonfire,  they we will be accepting them there as well.

Thank you for supporting Scouting in Vernonia!  If you have questions or if they miss your tree, please call:  Eric and Nicole Larke at 03-429-5109 or Don Schulte at 503-429-3412.

Future of Vernonia Grange to Be Discussed

The Vernonia Grange will be having a special meeting open to everyone on the January 11th to discuss the future of the building and the local Grange Organization. In 1902 the National Grange Organization chartered a chapter here in Vernonia and the current Grange Hall building was built in 1907. Due to the lack of membership and participation the local Family Organization is in jeopardy of losing its long time charter. Those interested in Vernonia's oldest running organization are invited to a Town Hall meeting starting at 7:00 PM.

Woodland Information Night

Woodland owners interested in learning about how to keep their land healthy are invited to attend Woodland Information Night, Thursday, January 14^th, at 6:30 PM at the OSU Extension Service office in St. Helens.

This free program will provide tips on dealing with noxious weeds, protecting wooded property from fire, planting trees, and other issues of interest to small acreage woodland owners. Attendees will find out about the various sources of assistance available to help them achieve their goals and take care of their woodland and associated wildlife, water, and other resources.  For more information, contact the OSU Extension Service, 503-397-3462.

Hospice Volunteer Training Available

Have you thought, “Someday I’d like to volunteer for Hospice?”  Now you can! 

You can make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing the final stages of life-limiting illness.  Your heart for service is needed in the lives of those facing such a tender time. 

Winter Volunteer Training Session will be held the last two weeks of January, 2010.  Five sessions will be taught in January by Hospice staff from the Hospice and Palliative Care of Washington County:  Tuesday the 19th, Thursday the 21st, Tuesday the 26^th, Thursday the 28^th (6:15 PM to 9:00 PM) and Saturday the 30^th, 9:00 AM– 2:00 PM.  Lunch will be provided on Saturday.

Volunteers can help with direct care of patients, bereavement work with grieving families, clerical work in the office, public relations in the community, sewing comfort pillows, passage quilts and so many other needs too numerous to mention.  There is no fee, but pre-registration is requested.

For more information or to register, contact:  Robin Miguel, Coordinator of Volunteer Services, 503-648-9565,  robin@hospicewc.org.

Blue House Brings Tastes of the Mediterranean

The Blue House Cafe' in Vernonia will be hosting "Tastes of the Mediterranean,"  where you can experience cuisines of different countries on the second Saturday of each month.  On January 9th enjoy a Taste of Greece from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.  919 Bridge Street.

Vernonia Transfer Station

January 9th and 23rd

School Events

School Board Meeting January 14th

No School January 18th - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

No School January 29th - end of 1st semester/2nd quarter