VOLUME 4, NUMBER 23
Good Afternoon. It’s Sunday, January 29, 2023
A reminder for those who would like to enjoy a nice evening out on a Saturday while supporting a great cause — the Rotary Club’s Salmon & Jazz is coming Feb. 18. They are selling tickets now so run down a club member or purchase at Citizens Bank. My wife and I have our tickets (see the ad above for details). Enjoy what remains of your weekend.
Thanks for reading!
Brad Fuqua, publisher/editor
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Community Calendar
• Monday, Jan. 30: Philomath TOPS meeting, 9 a.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 31: Philomath Rotary Club Meeting, noon
• Tuesday, Jan. 31: PHS girls basketball at Stayton, 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 31: Philomath Community Meal, 6 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 31: PHS boys basketball at Stayton, 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Greeters, 8:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: Quilts from Caring Hands, 9-11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: Dementia Warriors Support Group Meeting, 2:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: PHS wrestling at Sweet Home Duals with Cascade, Newport, 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 1: Marys River Grange Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 2: PHS girls basketball at Cascade, 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 2: Kings Valley Charter School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 2: PHS boys basketball at Cascade, 7 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 3: Omelet Dinner at College United Methodist Church, 5-7 p.m.
• Friday, Feb. 3: Country Dance at Marys River Grange Hall, 7-10 p.m.