I took this photo Tuesday evening about 9 p.m. and was surprised when it turned out! The full moon has been spectacular this week. Here is an ode to the moon.
The Moon
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The moon has a face like the clock in the hall;
She shines on thieves on the garden wall,
On streets and fields and harbour quays,
And birdies asleep in the forks of the trees.
The squalling cat and the squeaking mouse,
The howling dog by the door of the house,
The bat that lies in bed at noon,
All love to be out by the light of the moon.
But all of the things that belong to the day,
Cuddle to sleep to be out of her way;
And flowers and children close their eyes
Till up in the morning the sun shall arise.
Enjoy the week ahead!
Quote of the week:
Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars.
Les Brown
Happenings this week:
Tonight through Saturday, May 17th:
Centralia High School to Present ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’
From the original stage play by Goodrich and Hackett and newly adapted by Wendy Kessleman, Centralia High School is presenting “The Diary of Anne Frank“ Thursday through Saturday at the high school auditorium.
Show times are 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $7 for adults and $5 for students. All proceeds go to support the Centralia High School Drama Department.
Friday, May 16 to Saturday, May 17th (4 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
Southwest Washington Fairgrounds to Host Relay for Life
Relay for Life is coming to the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday.The theme of this year’s event will be “See how we keep hope alive.” Participants will dress as TV show or movie characters. The fundraising goal this year is $150,000.
Kristen Keeling, event chair, said the event will again feature a survivors lounge — a large room with food and gifts for cancer survivors — and floating lanterns. Keeling said the Chinese lanterns will be released at 3 a.m. on Saturday. People can purchase a floating lantern for $5.
A DJ and several performers, including the Backfire Band and Chris Guenther, will play on the Saloon Stage throughout the entire 24-hour event. Free activities for children will also be offered during the relay. For more information, visit main.acsevents.org. Relay for Life is a fundraising program through the American Cancer Society.
Friday, May 16th:
Community Farmers Market BITE NIGHT on Friday, May 16th from 6-8pm at Santa Lucia Coffee Roasters, 202 S. Tower in Centralia. Come Celebrate their 10th season and enjoy delicious tapas and finger foods prepared by Chef Chris Klickman. There will also be live music, door prizes, and more! Tickets are $10 advance per person for Adults & children ages 5 and older, or $12 per person at the door. Advance tickets available at Santa Lucia Coffee Roasters or online at farmersmarket.brownpapertickets.com.
Saturday, May 17th: Trains, Dames and Prohibition Historic Downtown Walking tour. 10:00 A.M or 1:00 p.m. Meet at the Fox Theatre at least 15 minutes before departure. Tickets are $3 and will benefit the Fox Restoration Project. The group will be touring seven buildings including the Lewis and Clark Hotel, the Wilson Hotel, & the train depot. Wear comfortable shoes and be willing/able to climb stairs. Sherri Garland and I took this tour last year and highly recommend it!
Weather: Nice weather for May! We are enjoying a few days of very warm weather and then expect the rain to return this weekend. The Old Farmers Almanac says that although rain is forecast this weekend it will return to warmer weather next week. Summer is almost here!
