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Southwest Washington Wind Symphony

March 10, 2013 Time: 3 PM to 4:15 PM Celebrate the diverse, energetic, and innovative styles of 20th century American composers at the “Contemporary American Showcase” concert presented by the Southwest Washington Wind Symphony. Musical selections include “Slava” by Leonard Bernstein, “Cajun Folk Songs” by Frank Ticheli, “Symphonic Dance No. 3 ‘Fiesta’” by Clifton Williams, […]

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Penn Cove Mussel Festival

Events include a Mussel Mingle, Mussel Hussle, mussel-cooking demonstrations, mussel farm tours, mussel chowder tasting, mussel-eating competition and children’s seaside activities and songs. Mussel Mingle: Friday March 1 – 5.30pm-8:30pm at the Rec Hall in Coupeville. Saturday, March 2 10:00 am – 9:00pm – Rec Hall Coupeville: Chowder Tastings (Fee), Mussel Eating Contest, Children’s Activities, […]

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Journey Theater Arts Group Presents "Annie Warbucks"

From: February 22, 2013 – March 03, 2013 (Recurring daily) Location: Washburn Performing Arts Center, Washougal High School Address: 1201 39th Street, Washougal, WA 98671 Admission: Tickets available online and at the door Phone:360-750-8550 Organization: Journey Theater Arts Group Send Email | Visit Website The world’s favorite orphan returns in Annie Warbucks, the sequel to […]

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Men’s Fashion for the Aging Baby Boomer

Fashion is everything to some people. While there are individuals who don’t care about their looks, there are also those who care about nothing but fashion trends. Baby boomers are those born in the years 1946 to 1964. Boomers are known as the most influential and affluent individuals in the economy. As with fashion trends, […]

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Trying to decide when to retire?

It’s never too early to start thinking about your retirement. When you do, one of your first questions may be, “When’s the best time to start receiving retirement benefits?” There’s no one “best age” for everyone and, ultimately, it is your choice. You should make an informed decision about when to apply for benefits based […]

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8 Financial Considerations for 2013

By Bill Losey, CFP® We are now in plain view of the “fiscal cliff”. After the election, Congress may or may not end up keeping income and estate tax rates at their recent levels. Next year may bring some notable financial developments, and it isn’t too soon for households to think about them. 1. YOU […]

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Social Security expert says women may have different benefits than men

August 26 is known as Women’s Equality Day.  On that date in 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was signed, giving women the right to vote. Alan Edwards with Social Security Public Affairs explained in his recent article that Social Security treats men and women equally. Men and women with identical earnings histories […]

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Magenta Theater Presents “The 39 Steps”

“Do you wish to be involved?” ~ this question, asked by a mysterious woman, sets Richard Hannay on the adventure of a lifetime.  Framed for murder, Hannay must travel across England and Scotland to uncover an international conspiracy as he tries to clear his name.  Along the way he finds himself manacled to a beautiful […]

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Handbook makes legacy, estate preparation easy

According to a study by Boston College, an estimated $41 trillion will transfer from the World War II and Baby Boomer generations to heirs by the year 2052, making it the largest transfer of wealth in America’s history. So how will you keep track of your family’s legacy? Authors Philip Giroux and Sally Lamb provide […]

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Social Security encourages seniors to earn and keep more money

Here is a great reminder by Alan Edwards with Social Security Public Affairs: You probably already know that there was an increase in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) monthly payments at the beginning of the year. If you receive monthly Social Security or SSI payments, you received a 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment beginning […]