Vernonia Tournament

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Coming up: Vernonia Tournament! We and the Forest Grove Dojang are hosting the next tournament February 20, in Vernonia, Oregon. Don't miss this one. All proceeds will go to the Vernonia School District, which is still trying to recover from devastating flooding.

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If you are a new student, we highly recommend that you at least go and watch. Participation in a tournament is an excellent way to meet new friends, get contact with the students and black belts from other Kim's schools, to hone your skills in a competition environment, and to find out that there is no limit to your courage.

When: Feb. 20, 2010, starts at noon.
Where: Vernonia High School, Vernonia, OR 97064

Directions: try google maps, or simply take Highway 47 north to Vernonia. The highway passes through Banks, joins Hwy 26 for a few miles, then diverts north at Staley's Junction. Follow Hwy 47 for about fifteen miles after the junction. As you come into town, you'll see a flashing light. The highway turns a sharp right and goes through the main part of town. Cross the bridge and you will see the high school on the right.

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