Our Creative Wood Design Exhibit continues through Sunday April 29th, Thursdays through Sundays 12-4:00

Our Creative Wood Design Exhibit continues through Sunday April 29th, Thursdays through Sndays 12-4:00

Featuring five unique woodworking designers, antique decoys on loan from the Cowlitz County Historical Museum, and many other interesting pieces and displays celebrating the art of woodworking and design.

Thursdays through Sundays at the River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall
1394 W. State Route 4, Skamokawa, WA 98647
(360) 849-9305
Email: fos1894@gmail.com
Website: www.friendsofskamokawa.org

Friends of Skamokawa Creative Wood Design Exhibit Opening and Reception

Friends of Skamokawa
Creative Wood Design Exhibit
Opening Reception
Saturday April 14th, 1:00 PM

River Life interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall

Featuring five unique woodworking designers, antique decoys on loan from the Cowlitz County Historical Museum, and many other interesting pieces and displays celebrating
the art of woodworking and design

Opening Reception—Saturday April 14th, 1:00 PM at the
River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall
1394 W. State Route 4, Skamokawa (360) 849-9305

Meet the artists and discuss their work
Enjoy cookies, coffee, and historical displays featuring;
Columbia River Canneries
Steamboats, Tugboats, and their Captains
Birds of the Lower Columbia and more!

2018 Annual Members Meeting this Sunday at 2:00 PM

Friends of Skamokawa Annual Members Meeting will be held on Sunday, March 18th at 2:00 PM.   

The annual meeting will involve important membership participation including the Friends of Skamokawa Board Elections. There will be a short report on yearly accomplishments and goal. After official business, Irene Martin will present Canneries Along the Columbia. Pie and coffee will be served and entertainment will be provided. 

Antique Fair in Skamokawa this Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

This Friday March 9th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday March 10th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, come and see Keith Hoofnagle and other uniquely exceptional antique sellers at the River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall in Skamokawa, WA. We will be featuring antique American pottery, jewelry, home decor, furniture, and more.This is a benefit for Friends of Skamokawa and is our first event of the season so please join us as we begin 2018 celebrating the love of antiques in a beautifully historic building. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information call: (360) 795-3007, email: fos1894@gmail.com, or check out our website at: www.friendsofskamokawa.org. Photo of Keith Hoofnagle by Dwight Caswell from the story "Venice on the Columbia River" Published on June 4, 2015 in Coast Weekend. There is plenty of parking at the top of the driveway and an easy entrance into the building down a gently sloped path. Address: 1394 W. State Route 4, Skamokawa, WA.

Antique & Vintage Fair - Friday March 9 and Saturday March 10, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Friends of Skamokawa re-opens the River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall on Friday, March 9th. The first event of the year will be our famous Antique & Vintage Fair to be held on Friday March 9 and Saturday March 10, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall, 1394 W. State Route 4, Skamokawa, WA 98647.
Please call (360) 795-3007, (360) 218-6504 or email fos1894@gmail.com for information.

Painting Fund Update

From our Go Fund Me site "1894 School House Needs Painting!" Site: https://www.gofundme.com/3wcxmgo:

Nestled on a bluff above the Columbia River in scenic Skamokawa, WA stands this 1894 two-story schoolhouse. Central School House sits as a “historical gem.” It served as a school from 1894-1927 and then as a lodge for the Order of the Redmen until the 1950s. It was refurbished in 1985 by civic-minded residents who formed the non-profit organization called “Friends of Skamokawa.’’ Since 1986 it has been home to the “River Life Interpretive Center” with a mission to house historical archives and reflect river life and culture through historical displays and exhibits. Central School House is a 30‘x50’ building. Plans for this painting project include: • Pre-prep pressure wash cleaning with mildew cleaner • Scraping of any loose paint and priming • Caulking around doors and windows • Paint the building with custom paint including the bell tower, doors, windows and trim • Rental of a Genie Lift Please join us in our effort to raise $16,000 for a new coat of paint! 

2018 Annual Members Meeting

Friends of Skamokawa Foundation

2018 Annual Members Meeting

Sunday, March 18th at 2:00 pm

River Life Interpretive Center/Central School/Redmen Hall

1394 W. SR4, Skamokawa, WA

Items on the Agenda will include:

· Election of Board Members

· Membership Status

· Financial Status

· 2017 Accomplishments

· 2018 Goals

· Membership involvement on various committees including:

¨ Events

¨ Maintenance/Landscaping

¨ Refreshments

¨ Docents

Fresh Pie, great friends, wonderful stories!

Guest Speaker:

Irene Martin - “Canneries on the Columbia”

Please RSVP to: fos1894@gmail.com or (360) 795-3007