July Fun Events On The Palouse 2011

Endicott: July 4, 2011, Endicott Community Days are held each July 4th and features the popular ice cream social, adult softball game and fireworks.

July 13, 2011, Swim bus will shuttle youngsters from Rockford, Fairfield, Waverly and Latah to the Rosalia Pool, and return. $2. Check with city hall: Rockford, (509) 291-4716; Fairfield,(509) 283-2414; Waverly, 255 N. Waverly; Latah, (509) 286-3471.

Fairfield: July 19, 2011, Noon, Senior Lunch at the Community Center.


Farmington: Community Center\ Library, Main St. Farmington.  . Hours: Tuesday 1-5 pm; Thursday 2-6 pm. Storytime at 2:00 pm on Tuesdays.  (509) 287-2500.

Garfield: July 30,  2011, Town-wide Yard Sale. Check here for Garfield events schedule, http://www.garfieldwa.com/events.htm.

Oakesdale: July 16, 2011, Community-Wide Yard Sale. McCoy Valley Museum, maintained by The Oakesdale Historical Society. Hours: Thursday and Saturday 1:00pm-4:00pm May through September. http://www.oakesdale.org/musuem/museum.htm.

Palouse: July 16, 2011. Mary Rothlisberger said, "The Art Walk isn't happening this year, but we are having a fun POP-UP ART SHOW in a Palouse downtown venue next weekend (July 16, 2011.)

Ice Cream Social at Palouse City Park from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 10, 2011. (509) 878-1253. Listen to music in the park while you enjoy some homemade pie and ice cream. The event serves as a fund raiser for the local community center. (509) 878-1226. http://www.palousecommunitycenter.org/. Artist Reception - Saturday at the Palouse Grange Hall, 200 East Bluff. (509) 878-8425. http://www.palouseartscouncil.org/.

July 30, 2011, Annual Palouse Bluegrass Festival, Saturday, Palouse City Park - Hayton Greens park. (509) 878-1276.
July 30, 2011, Palouse Community Center Pig Roast, Saturday, Palouse City Park. (509) 595-1650. For events schedule, http://www.visitpalouse.com/events.html#july.

Rockford: Rockford Community Center, 229 1/2 S. 1st Street. Open Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Call Mary-Lou (509) 291-3146, or Vivian (509) 291-3722 to volunteer to be a staffer.
Wednesdays, evening basketball on the basketball court in Rockford Park.
Thursdays, 6:00 p.m. Yoga classes in Rockford Park; Movies in the Park (free). Free sodas and popcorn furnished by local businesses.
July 23, 2011, 3:00-6:00 p.m. Kickball tournament, Ballfield on South First Street. Participation open to everyone; kids competing with parents encouraged. Ice cream social to follow. Watch for flyers for time. Call (509) 291-4176.
Pioneer Museum, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fridays; history and exhibits. No charge.
Farmer's Market in Rockford Park, Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Crochet Class in Rockford Park, Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon.
July 28, 2011, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Community Supper, Free at Rockford United Methodist Church, courtesy of St. Joseph Catholic Church and RUMC.
July 30, 2011, Family Dance in the Park, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on the basketball court. (Donations accepted to raise money for Southeast Spokane County Fair and Rockford Community Center.)
July 31 through August 6, 2011 CAMP NEWA (NE Washington Jr. Grange Camp), 2580 Pend Oreille Lake Road Colville, Wash.


Rosalia: R.A.C.E. sponsoring a Luau Dance Party on July 16, 2011 for family fun and exercise (dancing!) Wear your Hawaiian prints & flip flops and dance & mingle with friends! 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Family Friendly so bring the kids & rock out! 8:30 p.m. -11 p.m. is 21+ Adults OnlyFamily Dance $5 per person or $10 per family. Contact Chelsey Fanara, 509-951-0735. A portion of the proceeds of the Family Dance will go to Footprints Child Care. A portion of the proceeds of the Adult Dance will go to the Rosalia City Park.

Tekoa: Empire Theatre. July 9 Dinner Theatre, see Artisan Cafe. Tekoa Farmers Market, on Saturdays June through September features homemade goods from across the region. Tekoa Treasures Flea Market Saturday and Sunday afternoons, bargains galore. The Tekoa Museum With artifacts, memorabilia and photos dating back to the 1800's. Scroll here to Attractions, http://www.tekoawa.com/

Valleyford: July 22-24., 2011, 5th Annual Artists Loose On The Palouse Art Festival. On Sacred Grounds Coffee, Tea & Specialty Shoppe, 12212 E. Palouse, Hwy. Valleyford. Friday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00; Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6: p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday Little Parade - 11:45 a.m. Classic Car & Tractor Show at front lawn of Valleyford Community Church, across from On Sacred Grounds Coffee, Tea & Specialty Shoppe.

The North Palouse Washington e-Newscast, http://www.palousenewscast.com/

125 E Main St

will be open Friday and Saturday for visitors, with a great live music show Friday night at 8pm and some kids fun on Saturday. Folks can call 878-1409 with questions. I'm attaching a flyer for the show!"

June 29 Valleyford Historical Club Meeting

Valleyford Historical Club meets June 29, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at On Sacred Grounds Coffee, 12212 Palouse Hwy, corner of Madison and Palouse, Hwy., Valleyford, WA.

Tekoa Swimming Pool Opened Saturday, June 18, 2011

Tekoa Swimming Pool was scheduled to open Saturday, June 18, 2011, according to the Tekoa Newsletter, http://tinyurl.com/62u6ol5.
Hours: Monday-Friday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Adult lap swim Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
$2.00 per person, $65.00 for a family pass. Swimming lessons begin July 11-22 and August 1-12.

Sign up now ($15 per child with family pass.)

Lifeguard positions still open, $9.50 per hour. Contact Kayla at 284-7726.

Outstanding Opportunities at Landmark Barn in Uniontown, WA

Readers familiar with announcements in The North Palouse Journal, which ceased publication a while back, know about a place where some of the best action takes place, the Artisans at the Dahmen Barn. You'll be able to keep abreast of what's on tap at this marvelous place by visiting, http://www.artisanbarn.org/Calendar.asp.

Swimming Pool Opens in Palouse, WA June 23, 2011

If you, or someone you know, plans on taking swim lessons this summer at the Palouse Pool, please sign up soon. The first session begins July 5. Pool opens this Thursday.

For more information, please call City Hall, 878-1811.
Summer 2011 Pool Schedule – subject to change

*** Opening Day is Thursday, June 23^rd ***

Daily Schedule

Monday thru Friday          10:30 – noon                    Swim Lessons

                                        12:00 – 1:00           Swim Team practice                    

                                        1:00 – 4:30              Open Swim

                                        4:30 – 5:00              Closed                           

                                        5:00 – 6:00              Lap Swim/Water Aerobics

                                        6:00 – 7:00              Family Swim

                                        7:00 – 8:30              Open Swim

                                        8:30 – 10:00           Private Pool Party rentals

Saturday & Sunday                   1:00 – 8:00              Open swim

                                        5:30 – 6:00              Closed                           

                                        8:00 – 9:30              Private Pool Party Rentals

Swim Lessons

Must be a minimum of age 4 by the first day of class.  Payment required one week in advance of class start.  $25.00 per child/per session.  Register and pay at City Hall, 120 E. Main Street, 878-1811.

Each session is two weeks, Monday*-Thursday.  Classes are 30 minutes each, between the hours of 10:30 am and 12:00 pm. 

Session 1:          July 5^th – July 14^th      (*first week of Session 1 will be Tu – Fri)

Session 2:          July 18^th – July 28^th

Session 3:          August 1^st – August 11^th

Swim Team

Swim team practice will begin Friday, June 27^th at noon.  Normal practice schedule will be Monday-Friday from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm.  Register at pool.  Meets are on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Private Pool Rentals

1.5 hours.  Lifeguards provided.  $50 + tax for up to 25 guests.  $80 + tax for 26-40 guests.  Guests include everyone within the facility.  Reserve and pay at City Hall, 120 E. Main Street, 878-1811

Pool Closures

• Air temperature under 62 degrees
• Dangerous weather conditions
• Pool contamination – closures for contamination are cleanup time + one hour.

The Palouse Pool is supported by a Maintenance and Operations Levy.  Guests from outside of city limits are encouraged to make a donation to help offset expenses.

Tekoa Farmers Market - June - September, 2011

Tekoa Farmers Market, on Saturdays June through September features homemade goods from across the region; Tekoa Treasures Flea Market Saturday and Sunday afternoons, bargains galore. The Tekoa Museum With artifacts, memorabilia and photos dating back to the 1800's.