The Montesano Council will hold preliminary 2020 budget hearings to receive comments, suggestions and recommendations from the public beginning Nov. 12.
“The primary purpose of the hearing is to consider the 2020 Preliminary Budget revenues, expenditure as well as the information provided as to the figures upon which the annual ad valorem to be imposed upon real property within the City,” a release from Montesano CFO and Clerk Arnel Blancas states.
There will be three public meetings — all beginning at 7 p.m. — in in totals. The meeting dates are Nov. 12, Nov. 26 and Dec. 10. The meetings will take place in the council chambers at City Hall.
“The City Council reserves the right to take such action on the matter, including the adoption or the making of final recommendations thereon as may be allowed by law upon completion of the hearing,” the release states.
The Office of the City Clerk can provide copies of the preliminary budget at City Hall. A copy also can be found at the city’s website, montesano.city.
Elma Harvest Fair
Elma Alliance Church is throwing a Harvest Fair.
From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today, Oct. 31, the church invites families to come enjoy free snacks, candy and dozens of games.
Book sale
The Montesano Timberland Library needs a new roof and will be holding a book sale to help raise funds.
The sale is 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. A pizza party and clean-up is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday.
The Friends of the library have written grants and have voted to donate $5,000 toward the roof. The proceeds of the book sale also will help. Timberland Regional Library is also looking for funds to complete the job.
Surviving grief and holidays
Have your or somebody you know lost a loved one recently? The Montesano Church of God wants to help you navigate the holiday season.
The church is hosting a one-day seminar called “GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays.” A release from the church says it is “a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death.”
It takes place at 10 a.m. Nov. 2 at the church, 317 E. Spruce St. in Montesano. It costs $6 per person. Child care will not be provided.
“The seminar features practical suggestions and reassurance through video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and other people who have experienced the holidays after their loved one’s death,” a release about the event states. “Topics to be discussed include dealing with hard-hitting emotions, what to do about traditions, how to survive social events, and where to find comfort and strength.”
Attendees will receive a book — of practical tips, encouraging words, journaling ideas and exercises — to use for help throughout the holiday season.
For more information, call Montesano Church of God at 360-249-3242 or send an email to mchog.griefshare@gmail.com.
