As I was growing up, my Dad used to tell me ‘your health is an investment that you give to your future self.’ It took me a while to understand what he meant, but I get it now. This day and age, the word ‘health’ encompasses a broad spectrum of face...

Since time immemorial, salmon have shaped the lives of the people who live in this region. Their importance cannot be understated, and their viability is imperative. Wahkiakum Outdoors has a presentation coming up next month regarding the future of...

The Hope Center and the Community Center have a lot going on these next few weeks. There is much volunteering and outreach coming together, it’s a beautiful thing. I have been so moved by the comments left in the RAKs jar. If you aren’t a RAK...

I feel like spring was just yesterday and tomorrow is Christmas. Anyone else experiencing a lovely dose of time these past few weeks? They came, they conquered. I’m still trying to catch my breath from the last rush of summer. The fair was such a g...

Whether you grew up here or you transplanted, there is something very connecting about the folks who hold space in this beautiful nook of the planet. Wahkiakum is a culmination of beauty, history and grit. We take care of each other out here. The...

Like clock-work, nestled in the hills on Skamokawa creek, the fairgrounds family is preparing for the annual return of the Wahkiakum County Fair, starting next Thursday August 15th and running until Saturday the 17th. Wahkiakum Health and Human...

The Wahkiakum Random Acts of Kindness jar has been overflowing! I am happy to announce that good deeds are not hard to come by in this diverse and spunky town. Next week I will publish a handful of the notes you have submitted. The RAKS jar is...

Boy oh boy, this county really shines in the summer. It is curiously gratifying when you enjoy a perfectly beautiful day here. The community center is bustling with activity and we invite you to join in on the fun. Tomorrow night is Free Movie...

This Saturday and every first Saturday of the month is photography club. If you have interest in learning about cameras, capturing beautiful snapshots or are simply trying to adopt a new hobby, this is a great chance to do all three. The club meets...

This Saturday, April 27, is Tidy-Up the Town. Come join the town for a town clean-up, we will meet at the Community Center at 9 a.m., bring some gloves and whatever tools you have handy. This is a great way to pitch in and keep our town beautiful. Ne...

Are you day dreaming about sailing down the river? Do you already have your boat shoes on? If so, then you might be excited to know that next Tuesday, April 23, Wahkiakum Outdoors brings you another informational presentation, and just in time for...

There is yet another new club being introduced by the community center. Its membership is free, there are not any meetings to attend and you can participate at your leisure. You all are cordially invited to be a part of Wahkiakum RAKS, be a RAKer,...

Opportunity can often be hidden deep inside of an obstacle. Sometimes, life pitches the proverbial curveball, catching you off guard. When that happens, in order to digest the obstacle, to find the juicy prospect, a simple perspective adjustment can...

The first cameras were quite cumbersome, it was a delicate process that involved mixing chemical potions just to develop a single print. Something is truly timeless about taking a photograph, but now-a-days cameras are everywhere. On your phone, in...

I am curious as to how many of you have a song that you can always turn to. Where, no matter what is going on in life, the first three seconds after clicking “play” change your cellular structure, a smile rips across your face and you can’t help...

Here comes the sun! The past week at the Community Center has been full of excitement. Gardeners, the Seed Exchange is this Saturday @ 10 a.m. Make it a part of your weekend to stop in and meet some local Master Gardeners and choose some seeds for...

Lots to do these coming weeks here in town. Book Clubbers and ‘want to be’ book clubbers, you still have time to read “The 100 year old man who climbed out the window and disappeared” by Jonas Jonasson before Friday, March 8th. It’s about an old gu...

As spring creeps closer, outside activities are inevitable. To me, one of the greatest joys in life, is to plant a seed, patiently trusting that in fact, it will grow. Whether it is a flower, a vegetable or an idea, all that is needed, is the initial...

Despite the cold temperatures, Wahkiakum is staying busy. It’s a good time to focus on what you want for the year. How will you make each day count? What will you learn? What can you teach others? Before the hibernation is over, set your i...

As time often does, it seems to be flying by this week. Garden beds will be prepped, seeds will be planted, and crops will be shared throughout our community. Something truly magical happens when you get your hands into the soil. Whether you are a...

Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 Friday 10:00 to 1 p.m. This week at the center we are getting excited with plans and ideas to recharge the community center. We have officially welcomed Kelly Patterson as Community...

Are you or someone you know experiencing homelessness? We would like to invite you to join us at the community center Thursday, Jan. 24th from 12-5 for our annual Point In Time count. We will have hot soup, internet access, coffee, giveaways and...

Community Center 101 Main Street Cathlamet 360.795.7870 Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. (2nd Friday book club) Brown Bag Lunch at 11 a.m. After a long and joyous holiday season, our...