I highly recommend the Buy Nothing Project. I started supporting it for environmental and social reasons, but I think there's a good reason for everyone to be a part of it, just find whatever excuse you need and join. Here's the link to the local FB group for Kelso.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/468016394063964/

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If you aren't in Kelso but still want to be in a group, find a group here:

https://buynothingproject.org/find-a-group/

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If you have no idea what this is and need more information before clicking those links:

https://buynothingproject.org/about/

Looking for a group to play valorant with? Weekly tournaments with cash prizes? then come check out Valoranthem! we are a NA based Discord looking to create a base for Valorant Esports! We are also working on a website to host team finding, public skrimishes and even more tournaments!

hope to see you soon! also feel free to add me in game my tag is Mowgli#1001

https://discord.gg/3jbw3W

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Hi everyone,

My name is Joey. I'm a linguistics graduate student from the University of Georgia, and I'm interested in the way people in the West talk. A lot of people say the Pacific Northwest has no accent, and I'm interested in what that means exactly. Others say there is an accent, and I'm curious to find out more about it.

My dissertation is on the speech of Cowlitz county, and I'm currently in the area (for about a month) trying to collect as many recordings of people as I can for this research. I'd really appreciate some volunteers for some help.

There are two main kind of recordings I'm collecting, and you can do one or both of them. The first is literally where you and I get together and chat for an hour. I'll have you clip a microphone to your shirt, and we can just shoot the breeze for a while and talk about whatever you want (you'll get $10 if you do this). The other is more controlled: I have a list of words and a couple paragraphs for you to read out loud. This won't take as much time though, so no monetary compensation (sorry…). We can meet and do the recording at LCC somewhere or the Longview library.

I'd like to get people that have spent most of their lives here. My goal is to get at least 50 people and I only have about half that (and they're mostly older people). If you or someone you know is a native of Cowlitz county, and if you're interested at all in doing this, please message me. I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks.

What are local politics like in Kelso? Coming from Vancouver, we've seen some pretty negative things happening. I'm really hoping to be getting away from that.

Compiling a list of things to do in Kelso, WA. Feel free to add in your favorites as this is not a complete list!

PLACES TO EAT: Grounds for Opportunity Cafe http://www.lowercolumbiacap.org/give-help/grounds-for-opportunity-cafe/

Sora Sushi http://sorasushikelso.com/

Plaza Jalisco http://www.relylocal.com/longview-washington/business_listings/plaza-jalisco

Backstage Cafe (Kelso Theatre Pub) http://ktpub.com/backstage/

Burgerville http://www.burgerville.com/

Shari's Cafe and Pies http://www.sharis.com/

Fiesta Bonita http://www.yelp.com/biz/fiesta-bonita-kelso

Cap'n Yoby's http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/capn-yobys-kelso-336765

Subway http://www.mapquest.com/us/washington/restaurants-kelso/subway-290486917

Lexi's Pizza Pub http://www.yelp.com/biz/lexis-pizza-pub-kelso

PLACES TO SHOP: The Mall http://www.threeriversmall.com/

Target with a starbucks inside http://www.target.com/sl/longview-target-store/628#?afid=storeloc&cpng=WA&Inm=longview_628

Wilco http://www.wilco.coop/

Safeway Grocery http://local.safeway.com/wa/kelso-2637.html

Bibs2Bloomers http://www.yelp.com/biz/bibs2bloomers-kelso

THINGS TO DO: Visit The Cowlitz County Historical Museum http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/museum/

Go to the annual Highlander Festival http://www.kelso.gov/visitors/highlander-festival

See a movie at the Kelso Mall http://www.regmovies.com/Theatres/Theatre-Folder/Regal-Three-Rivers-Mall-12-RPX-9698

See a movie and enjoy great food at the Kelso Theater Pub http://ktpub.com/

NIGHT LIFE: Scooter's Bar and Grill http://www.yelp.com/biz/scooters-bar-and-grill-kelso-2

Tim's Timber Tavern http://www.yelp.com/biz/tims-timber-tavern-kelso

Lone Fir Bar and Grill http://www.yelp.com/biz/lone-fir-bar-and-grill-kelso

COFFEE SHOPS: Red Leaf Organic Coffee http://www.redleafcoffee.com/kelso-wa/

The Magic Bean http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-magic-bean-kelso

Dutch Bros http://dutchbros.com/locations-1/kelso-1

Starbucks http://www.starbucks.com/store/89568/us/minor-allen/100-n-minor-rd-suite-a-kelso-wa-98626

(There are two other Starbucks in Kelso, one in Safeway and one in Target)

Mojo Espresso http://www.yelp.com/biz/mojo-espresso-kelso?osq=coffee+shops

Coffee Cabin http://www.yelp.com/biz/coffee-cabin-kelso?osq=coffee+shops

SOME REVIEW: http://www.kelso.gov/Visitors/Things-To-Do