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    Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens 2026

    Featured April 18 - May 10
    Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens 115 South Pekin Road, Woodland, WA, United States

    Lilac Days - 2026 Price: Admission $10 adults, children 12 & under free. Seniors $5 (62 and up) on Mondays during Lilac DaysDates: April 18, 2026 - May […]

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    Nine Wine & Dine

    Featured April 28 @ 5:00 pm
    Lewis River Golf Course 3209 Old Lewis River Road, Woodland, Washington

    Join the Golf Course for April's Nine Wine and Dine Event! 9 holes of golf with cart3 wine tastingsGlass of wineSnack box to fuel your gameBuffet […]

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    The Sleeping Beauty- International Ballet Stars

    Featured April 29 @ 7:00 pm
    Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA 701 Vandercook Way, United States

    Longview — let yourself be transported into a fairytale for one unforgettable night!Experience the timeless magic of The Sleeping Beauty, where grace, elegance, and dazzling artistry […]

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    Cowlitz Community Farmers Market

    Featured May 2 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Cowlitz Community Farmers Market
    Cowlitz Community Farmers Market - Saturdays 1900 7th Avenue, Longview

    About Cowlitz Community Farmers Market The Cowlitz Community Farmers Market is a vibrant gathering place where local farmers, artisans, and neighbors come together to celebrate fresh […]

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    Shakespeare Teen Drama Club

    Featured May 6 @ 2:00 pm
    Longview Public Library 1600 Louisiana Street, Longview, Washington

    Shakespeare Club1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 2 – 3 pm | Longview Public Library October - May.Middle and high schoolers, join us to explore Shakespeare through […]

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    Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Hollywood – Garland to Gaga

    Featured May 8 @ 7:30 pm
    Columbia Theatre Association for the Performing Arts, 1231 Vandercook Way, Longview, WA 98632, USA 701 Vandercook Way, United States

    Sponsored by Mike & Teri Karnofski 100 Years of Hollywood recreates the greatest moments from movie musicals and classic films of the century featuring the actual […]

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Cowlitz County is home to approximately 113,982 residents, roughly 56 percent of whom live in the incorporated cities of Castle Rock, Kelso, Longview, Kalama, and Woodland. The remaining 44 percent live in rural, unincorporated communities such as Ryderwood, Toutle, Yale, Silver Lake, Lexington, Ariel and Cougar.

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