May 12 turned out to be a bright, sunny day and perfect for the annual cleanup efforts of Forest Grove and surrounding areas.
The Forest Grove Walking Group and volunteers met at the fire hall at their usual time of 11 a.m. before heading back out again, donning gloves and trash bags. One group worked its way along Canim-Hendrix Lake Road towards the dump, while the other started clearing the roadsides around the village.
The overall consent was that there was a lot less trash to be picked up than in years gone by, which is a positive sign and very much appreciated.
End-of-year recital
The time has come for the Fourth Annual End of Year Recital at the Forest Grove Community Hall.
The Forest Grove Rural School Society invites everyone to join the elementary school students for an evening of poetry, stories and prose on June 6 at 6:30 p.m.
This will be your last chance to attend this event, according to Hisako Arai, so please come and support the students.
Reminder
Forest Grove Elementary School is organizing another bottle drive fundraiser, on June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,with all proceeds going towards the school and various programs for students.
The collection point is Forest Grove Public Storage (along the access road to Forest Grove Supplies) where hotdogs will be for sale.
For more information or to arrange a pickup within the area, please contact either Heather at 250-397-2991 or Richard at 250-397-2876.
Looking ahead
The Forest Grove 94 Lions have set the date for their Second Annual Redneck Regatta. Aug. 10 has been chosen and Ruth Lake Park will once again be the location.
For details on how to enter, please contact Cindy Whitehead at 250-397-2367 or e-mail the Lions at ForestGrove94Lions@hotmail.com.