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All proceeds from our next two kettle corn sales dates will be donated to the families impacted by this week’s tragic incident at Nippon.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a good reminder that needing help is human, not a weakness. Many of us will face anxiety, depression, or other challenges at some point, and no one should have to navigate that alone.

Here are some national resources you can share or save:

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988, or chat for 24/7 support.

NAMI Southwest Washington – Education, support groups, and Mental Health Awareness Month info and more.

CORE Health & CORE Health- Ascent Youth Activity Center (Longview) – Mental health and substance use counseling, in-person and telehealth: corehealthwa.org

If someone comes to mind who might be struggling, consider sharing one of these links or saving this post so it’s handy when you need it.

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month: More Good Days, Together - NAMI Southwest Washington May Is Mental Health Awareness Month: More Good Days, Together April 30, 2026 By NAMI Southwest Washington May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to slow down, check in with ourselves and each other, and remember something important, mental health is part of everyday life. It affects how we th...

Spring is a great time to clean up more than just the garage—your medicine cabinet needs some love, too.

With so many of us on at least one prescription, it’s easy for old pills, duplicate meds, and “I forgot what this is for” bottles to pile up. That clutter can make it harder to stay safe and take the right meds at the right time.

Here’s a helpful article you can share that walks through simple, safe steps for checking dates, tossing what’s expired, and disposing of medications properly:

Medication disposal: Why and how to safely clean out your medicine cabinet – Mayo Clinic Health System

Safe methods of medication disposal When medicines are no longer are needed, it is important to dispose of them properly to reduce risk from accidental exposure or intentional misuse.

Great info!

Keep this list of places you might need for help when it comes to scams. Share it with others who you think might need it, too.

*Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) for fraud, errors, or abuse related to Medicare - 877.808.2468
*Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for consumer scams and identity theft - 877.382.4357
*Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for unwanted calls - 888.225.5322
*National Center for Disaster Fraud for fraud related to natural or man-made disasters - 866.720.5721
*Medicare for lost or stolen Medicare cards - 800.633.4227

This was an interesting read about shingles, including how it can affect younger people than most realize, how severe the pain can be, and why discussing the vaccine with your doctor is important. The article also highlights a surprising statistic: about 1 in 3 Americans will get shingles, but only a fraction of eligible adults are vaccinated, even though the vaccine can prevent a lot of suffering.

If you’re in your 50s or older — or have parents in that age range — this is a good reminder to make sure you understand what your current coverage does (and doesn’t) handle when it comes to vaccines and unexpected health issues. I'm always glad to talk things through, answer questions, and help you feel more confident about your coverage options.

Read or listen to the full piece here:

Shingles can hit younger than you think. The vaccine can prevent the painful illness A reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox, the illness can be miserable. Here's what to know about early warning signs, long-term symptoms and some surprising news about the vaccine.