Liberty Community Education Foundation Benefit Dinner and Auction, October 29, 2011

Fairfield Community Center at Main and Johnson, Fairfield, Wash., is bound to be lively Saturday evening, October 29, 2011, with dinner, live and silent auctions, and musical entertainment by Doug DeGon. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with dinner at 6:00 p.m.

The money raised by Liberty Community Education Foundation (LCEF) is used for grant scholarships to Liberty graduates and also to award educational grants to staff members for projects that further the educational opportunities for all of the school's students. LCEF is a non-profit 501-C3 corporation.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at Fairfield City Hall, Liberty High School office, or from Foundation Board members. Contact Ione Felgenhauer at (509) 291-3925 for information or tickets.

Spokane County Solid Waste Grants For Small Communities

 

Suzanne Tresko from Spokane County Solid Waste is applying for the Regular Coordinated Prevention Grants which are used for things like the Yard Debris Day and educational sessions.

She commented that the communties can apply for these grants themselves but the funds are population-based so the smaller communities do not receive much funding.

Suzanne is asking the communities for suggestions on what they would apply for so that these can be included in the grant OR the Solid Waste could already have it in their program.

One suggestion is a compost training class. She's checking with her educators and the compost class could be tentatively scheduled for the same day as the yard debris, which is October 22, 2011 in Fairfield.

Cheryl Loeffler, Fairfield Clerk/Treasurer, also mentioned perhaps a pick-up day for a large item such as furniture or refrigerator. Suzanne will work on that and perhaps that can be included on the spring yard debris day.

For more information contact Fairfield Town Hall, (509) 283-2414 or email,  townoffairfield@rezmail.com.

North Palouse Community Food Bank at Fairfield, Wash.

North Palouse Community Food Bank, which serves Fairfield, Rockford, Latah and Waverly, is located on North Railroad behind the Fairfield Fire Station which is at 17815 E Truax Road.

October hours of operation are:

Saturday, October 8th, 9:00 a.m. -Noon.

Thursday, October 13th, 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 22nd, 9:00 a.m. - Noon.

Visit the Food Bank's new website.

For emergency need phone: (509) 279- 0842.

Washington State Archives Awards Fairfield, Wash., Local Records Grant Program

 

The Town of Fairfield was selected as one of the 33 award recipients of the 2011-2013 Washington State Archives Local Records Grant Program.

 

The Archives received 104 applications, requesting a total of $887,000. After reviewing the applications, the Archives Oversight Committee recommended funding the Town of Fairfield $5,300 for a grant proposal to digitize and preserve the town’s historical Minutes, Ordinances, and Resolutions.

The Washington State Archives Local Record Grant focuses on the digitization of archival records to facilitate public access and ensure long-term preservation. Digitization and preservation of these historical public records are a critical part of a sound records management plan.

Congratulations to town staff for their hard work to prepare, and for persevering through the process to ensure permanent preservation of Fairfield’s records.

The Town of Fairfield continues to apply for grants for the many town sidewalks requiring much-needed repairs. Also, improvements to the women’s restroom at the Community Center are another area officials are currently seeking grant funding for, through the Inland Northwest Community Foundation.

Garfield Library Offers Abundant Enticing Programs

The Garfield Library said goodbye to their summer reading program and thanks all those who supported the fun filled program. 

Garfield Librarian Christine Bowman welcomes adults and children to use the library facilities and looks forward to a new line up of fun and creative activities.

Stop in for Storytime every Wednesday at 11:30.  Children ages 1-5 are invited to come and join us for stories, crafts, fun and learning. Exciting after school and evening programs start in October.

Check the online events calendar and the reader board in front of the library for upcoming events. The library is a great resource for books, movies, music and public computers.  Stop by Monday 12:30 - 6:30 p.m. or Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and enjoy the resources that  the library provides the Garfield community.

Southeast Spokane County Fair Cow Chip Bingo Supporters Thanked

SESC Fair chairman of the Cow Chip Bingo event, Chris Thompson said,

"We would like to say thank you to everybody that helped sell Cow Chip Bingo tickets and to everybody that bought tickets to help the SE Spokane County Fair continue and make the Cow Chip Bingo a success.  People were very generous and excited to have a new event at the Fair in Rockford.

"A special thank you to:

• Don Jefferies                                      Sheila McCormick
• Rhoda from T & J's Pourhouse        White's Boots
• Hart Liquor                                        Dan Braaten
• The Rockford Lions Club                  Dave's Autobody
• Frednecks                                           The Harvest Moon
• Jim Oschanick                                    Freeman Store
• Bank of Fairfield                                Rockford Auto
• Rockford City Hall                             Eric Reed
• Banner Bank

"And especially Dan Thompson for wearing the cow costume even when it was in the high 90's on Saturday.  Watch the video of him on Youtube .  He rode the mechanical bull at the Harvest Moon backwards."

Volunteers Needed For Fairfield Community Center Game Room Completion

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

If you are interested in helping with the completion of the Levi Larrison Game Room in the Community Center that still needs drywall & painting, please contact Cheryl Loeffler, 509 283-2414, or stop by City Hall.

Vi Tiegs, WSU Spokane County Master Gardner Gives Fall Tips

GARDENING IN FAIRFIELD

By Vi Tiegs, WSU Spokane County Master Gardener

Here we are at the end of summer, but did we really have any summer? Lots of powdery mildew, blights and other fungal diseases due to the cool, wet extended spring. Also, the veggie gardens did not get the much needed sun and heat to produce like we would expect. Now it is time to start getting ready for winter.

The first normal frost date, the key word is normal, is September 15th. That being said, keep an eye on the weather and be prepared to protect anything you would like to escape this first frost. Floating row covers work great as protection against the frost and to provide added warmth when the temperature starts to cool down.

A hard frost can damage members of the squash family, which includes pumpkins. They are ready to harvest when you cannot easily pierce the skin with your fingernail. You might also see the vines near the stem end start to wither. This is also a sign that the squash is ready to harvest and bring indoors to a warm room for a couple of weeks followed by putting them in a cool room for enjoyment during the winter months.

After the first killing frost, mound about 6 to 8 inches of soil, compost or potting soil at the base of rose bushes for added winter protection. If your tomatoes are still green, look for ones that have lost their bright green color and bring them indoors so they can continue to ripen. You can also dig up some herbs and repot them for use during the winter as long as you put them in a sunny window.

Some perennials can be planted or moved before cold weather sets in. Spring bulbs can also be planted now. The rule of thumb is to plant then 2.5 times deep as the width of the bulb. A little fertilizer and bone meal can be added to the planting hole to get them off to a good start.

Be sure to continue watering until there is adequate moisture. It is imperative that plants such as trees, especially evergreens, and shrubs go into the winter season well hydrated. If you see some dead twigs and branches on arborvitae and some pines, this is normal due to the cooler temps and moisture stress.

When the leaves start to fall is the time to apply cooper fungicide to cherry, peach, apricot and nectarine trees. This spray is used to control blights and canker disease. Be sure to spray all the branches when you apply this spray.

The last lawn mowing should be shorter than normal to prevent snow mold in the spring.

Be sure to service and clean up your mower for winter storage and to have it ready to go in the spring. A fall lawn fertilizer should be applied at the end of October.

Fall is the time to start your garden cleanup. Put those leaves you raked up to good use by composting them or save them to work into the soil when spring arrives. I use an electric blower/vac in the fall to pick up my leaves. The vac portion of this machine picks up the leaves, shreds them and then blows the shredded leaves into a bag attached to the back of the machine. I then put the shredded leaves into a plastic bag so I have them on hand to work into the garden in the spring. By shredding the leaves, it makes it easier for the leaves to break down adding much needed organic matter to the soil.

Do you have a gardening question? A free gardening resource that is based on scientific/university research is the WSU Spokane County Master Gardener Plant Clinic & Resource Center located in the County Extension Education Center at 222 N Havana Street in Spokane (just south of the Spokane Indians Ball Park).

It is open March through October, Monday through Thursday 9 am to 3 pm and Friday 9 am to 1 pm. Certified WSU Spokane County Master Gardener volunteers staff it. Stop by or call them at (509) 477-2181 for answers to all your gardening questions, pest problems and plant diagnosis.

They also have a web site for gardening questions, free fact sheets and a listing of upcoming classes and events.

This will be my last gardening article until spring, so take advantage of this idle time in the garden to read gardening articles and plan for next year’s garden.

HAPPY GARDENING!!!

Businesses Contribute For Fairfield, Wash. Senior Souper

The Town of Fairfield recently sent a sponsorship letter to local businesses asking for help to support the Senior Souper, held at the Fairfield Community Center. Response has been wonderful, and greatly appreciated.

The Town wishes to thank all of the businesses for their very generous support. The seniors of our community enjoy the once monthly free lunch and the social interaction, and now, with enough funds to continue for the time being are very grateful that the Souper will not be discontinued.

The Senior Souper would not be able to continue if not for the community volunteers and the financial support of the sponsorship.

THANK YOU !!!!

If you are interested in sponsoring a meal, or volunteering your time to help with the Souper please contact Alene Felgenhauer at City Hall, 509 283-2414.

Palouse Watercolor Socius Annual Members Show & Sale

The Palouse Watercolor Socius (PWS) will exhibit their Annual Members Show and Sale at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Parkway in Uniontown on highway 195, in October. The opening reception is Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The exhibit continues thru October 30. Several PWS members will be at the reception. Call 509-229-3655 for information.

PWS, founded in 1974, has grown to over 40 members and exhibits as a group locally. Individual members show all over the West, and often are accepted into important juried shows. Members’ works are found in collections public and private throughout the U.S.  For more information visit Palouse Watercolor Socius.

Palouse River Dye Tests Sept. 23 - Sept. 30, 2011

The City of Palouse will be conducting dye tests in the Palouse River, September 23, 2011 – September 30, 2011.  The dye will have a reddish tint.  Data collected will be used for future water temperature monitoring ordered by the Department of Ecology.

Cow Chip Bingo Tickets Outlet Changes

SESC Fair Cow Chip Bingo chairman, Chris Thompson, said the bingo tickets were turned in by Banner Bank, and from Rockford Auto on Monday and were being picked up from Dave's Auto and all the Bank of Fairfield branches, too.

"We will pick them up from the Freeman Store Tuesday p.m., and the City Hall Thursday. Todd's Liquore Store only has a couple left. Basically the bars are the only ones that will have lots of them."

Fred Neck's and Harvest Moon are the Rockford bars. Tickets are expected to be available at the Fair, September 23 until the deadline September 24, 1:00 p.m.

NE Washington Jr. Grangers Camp Booth Wins Second Trophy at Spokane County Interstate Fair

Spokane County Interstate Fair judges awarded the maximum score of 3000 points. a First Place ribbon and the First Place trophy to The NE Washington Jr. Grangers Camp Booth, created by Susan Hegney, McIntosh Grange President, Carol Evans, Lecture and NEWA Director, and members Kathy and Bill Creed. McIntosh Grange is located in Rockford, Washington.

Fairgoers at the Diamond Anniversary, 60th annual Spokane County Interstate Fair also voted The NE Washington Jr. Grangers Camp Booth their favorite Jr. Grange Booth, so it won a 2nd trophy. Good going grangers!

Valleyford Senior Souper Supper, September 21, 2011

September 21, 2011, 6:15 p.m. Senior Souper Supper, Valleyford Community Church, 13015 S Madison Rd, Valleyford, Wash. September's featured soup is Chicken Dumpling.

Bring a dish to share if you can (don't worry if you can't, there's always plenty.) Plan to enjoy great food and comaraderie with other senior citizens.

"Cow Chip Bingo" Tickets Selling FAST in Rockford, Wash.

Tickets for Rockford's fundraiser, Cow Chip Bingo are selling faster than anticipated. Banner Bank reports their ticket supply sold out within days.

Tickets may or may not be available at the Fair Friday all day and Saturday until 1:00 p.m. (September 23-24th) as planned by Southeast County Fair organizers.

Cow Chip Bingo

Join the fun at the SE Spokane County Fair

September 24, 2011

2-? (until we have 4 winners or 5:30 at the latest)

Winners do not need to be present to win

It’s all happening near the ball field a couple blocks south of the park on S. 1^st in Rockford, Wash.

Help support the SE Spokane County Fair to continue (state funding may be cut)

How it works:  Cow Chip Bingo is a game that pits your luck against the gastronomical actions of a cow.  In a field containing a roaming cow, you buy tickets and hope the cow will do “what comes naturally.”  If the cow dumps in your square you win.

Rules and Regulations:

1.   Horse arena is 39 X 79 yards located near the ball field just south of the park

2.   Each square will be 4’ X 4’and represents a “land deed parcel” (total of 1,500), which corresponds to each numbered ticket (1-1500).

3.   Each “land deed parcel” (ticket) requires a $5.00 donation.

4.   Must be 18 years or older to purchase a deed.

5.   All parcels are numbered at random by computer prior to starting.  A chart will display the parcels during the Cow Chip Bingo Game.  Please do not talk to or yell at the cows to make them move toward your square.

6.   At 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 24, 2011 two cows will be released onto the field.  The first four “plops” are recorded.

7.   Once each parcel has been located on the corresponding numbered chart, the winners are paid as follows based on selling all 1,500 land deed parcels (tickets):

Prizes:

1^st Plop = $300*, 2^nd Plop = $450*, 3^rd Plop = $600*, 4^th Plop = 900*

*Prize amounts based on 1,500 parcels sold.  If less, winning prizes will equal 30% of the total sales

(1^st = 4%, 2^nd = 6%, 3^rd = 8%, 4^th = 12%)

8.   If the “cow chip” lands on a line the prize money will be divided equally among the owners of all affected parcels regardless of the volume on each parcel.  If the cow is walking the first chip will be the winner.

9.   If the “cow chip” lands on an unsold parcel, the winning square will move north until a deeded square is found.  If none of these squares are deeded the winning square will move east until a deeded square is found, then south if needed.

10. If at 5:30 the cows haven’t dropped a chip the $900 prize will be awarded to the owner of the square where the cow’s right front leg is.  If this parcel is not sold the winning square will move north until a deeded square is found.  If none of these squares are deeded the winning square will move east until a deeded square is found, then south if needed.  The following 3 prizes will be drawn on stage.

The decision of the officials is final.

We will contact the winner by phone.  The winning square and owner’s name will be announced center stage and on the website: http://www.sespokanecountyfair.org/

Where to purchase tickets: Bank of Fairfield, Harvest Moon, Fredneck’s Bar & Grill, Dave’s Auto Body, Rockford City Hall, Napa in Rockford, Hart’s Liquor Store

Tickets will be available at the Fair Friday all day and Saturday until 1:00 p.m.

Email questions to Chris Thompson at thompsonchrisdan@aol.com or call (509) 291-3060 until September 22, 5 pm

GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FUN!

Southeast Spokane County Fair Exhibit & Fund Raising Information, Rockford, WA Sept. 23-25, 2011

Anything you need to know about the Southeast Spokane County Fair can be learned at SE Spokane County Community Fair, SESCC.

DEPARTMENTS: Exibit information and contacts for each category.

SCHEDULE: What time everything happens once the fair opens, and also shows when various exhibits need to be entered.

Click each category for details.

"New this year at the SE Spokane County Fair is the Cow Chip Bingo held 9/24 from 2-5:30 at the horse arena just south of the fair. We will grid the arena into 1,500 4'X4' squares, put 2 cows on it and you hope it "poops" on your square. Your number is the ticket number you buy for $5. The square numbers are computer randomized so they are not in sequential order.

"Who would have ever thought it was so easy to turn cow poop into real "moo-la". You can win up to $300, $450, $600 or $900 if we sell all 1,500 tickets. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets can be purchased at all Rockford businesses, the Freeman Store or at any of the Bank of Fairfield branches." Chris Thompson, 291-3060-H, 720-5110-W

Event Website: http://www.sespokanecountyfair.org/

NE Washington Jr. Grangers Camp Booth Takes 1st Place Ribbon and Trophy at Spokane Interstate County Fair

Several members of the McIntosh Grange at Rockford, Wash., created a Northeast Washington Jr. Grangers Camp and entered it in the Diamond Anniversary, 60th annual Spokane County Interstate Fair, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane, Wash. Judges awarded the maximum score of 3000 points to the booth.

"Blue Jeans and Country Dreams" set the tone for the Junior Grangers' booth-theme: Fun, learning and making friends at Junior Grangers camps. Located in the Agricultural Building on the fairgrounds, the booth contains a few hidden animals and birds that challenge viewers to seek out. It does an excellent job of depicting the theme of the Spokane County Interstate Fair: "Carats of Fun".

The NE Washington Jr. Grangers Camp Booth , created by Susan Hegney, McIntosh Grange President, Carol Evans, Lecture and NEWA Director, and members Kathy and Bill Creed, received a 1st place ribbon and a trophy. September 9-18, 2011.

Adult E-mail Basics Class, and "Up To Speed" Computer Tips

Spokane Library Branch at Fairfield, Wash., will offer an adult e-mail basics class, September 15, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Sign up early to reserve a computer, or bring your own laptop. Please call to put your name on the student list. Valley Library: 893-8446 or Fairfield Library: 893-8320.

ilolo's, Up To Speed, Offers great computer tips  and articles to help you get the most out of your PC, such as the sixteen tips listed here for Google®, Microsoft® Word, and Facebook.

Up To Speed is ilolo's ongoing article series written by PC experts for everyday computer users. Each article if packed with easy tips and practical advice on the latest issues affecting computers to help you get the most out of your PC.

Scroll to the bottom of the page where you can subscribe to receive tips and articles via e-mail, or download a RSS feed.

iolo technologies, is a world leader in PC performance and tune-up software, and recently

"won three prestigious accolades in the International Business Awards, the only global, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in business. The three awards included Fastest-growing Company in the U.S. and Canada, Management Team of the Year and New Product of the Year, Computer Software. iolo was also named a distinguished honoree in seven other categories. Ilolo offers many software programs, also, but the tips and articles are free," according to ilolo's August 18 press release.

Palouse, Wash., Lady Vikings vs T-O, September 13, 2011

Your Lady Vikings take on always tough T-O at home tonight.  Come cheer them on and show your support!

J.V. starts at 5.

Cow Chip Bingo? Sure, For $2,250 in Prizes Why Not?

Those in charge of the annual Southeast Spokane County Fair at Rockford, Wash., faced a challenge when funding was severely cut by the county. Fund raisers have to fill the gap. So Cow Chip Bingo is one of the choices.

How does Cow Chip Bingo work?  The Arena by the Ball Park on South 1st will be lined off in squares. Tickets sell for $5, and are available in the businesses around town.  Cut off time for purchasing tickets is 1:00 p.m. Saturday September 24,  2011. Then a couple of cows will be "let loose" to do their thing. Think about it. Where can you get those kind of odds? And that kind of zany fun?

Prizes: 1st Plop - $300; 2nd Plot - $450; 3rd Plot - $600; 4th Plop - $900.

(Prizes based on 1,500 tickets sold. If less are sold the winning prizes will equal 30% of the total sales: 1st=4%; 2nd=6%; 3rd=8%; 4th=12%.)


Southeast Spokane County Fair schedule:
September 23, 24 & 25, 2011, SE Spokane County Community Fair.

http://www.sespokanecountyfair.org/ 

September 24, 2011, Cow Chip Bingo, in the Arena by the Ball Park on First St. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at area businesses until 1:00 p.m.

September 24, 2011,  7am – 11am, 116 West Emma. Fire District # 11 and the Rockford Lion's Club will host their annual Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Station. Enjoy good food and company.

September 24, 2011. 7:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 8 West Emma, annual Harvest Hustle Fun Run meets at Dave's Auto for sign up, W. 8 Emma St.

September 24, 2011, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Kiddie Parade, followed by Grand Parade. Sign up/ line up meets by the Primeland Office.

September 24, 2011, Noon – 7:00 p.m. - September 25, Noon – 4:00 p.m. Harvest Hoops, 10 S. First. The annual Harvest Hoops 3 on 3 basketball games start Saturday after the Grande Parade.

September 24, 2011, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p,m, Fireman's Games.

September 25, 2011, 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 500 South First. Gymkhana Horse Play, at the horse arena by the Town's ball park at the South end of Town.

City of Palouse Dye Testing Water September 13-16, 2011

The City of Palouse will be conducting dye tests in the Palouse River, Sept. 13, 2011 – Sept. 16, 2011.  The dye will have a reddish tint.  Data collected will be used for future water temperature monitoring ordered by the Department of Ecology.

"An Old Fashioned Sunday" Festival, Free at Dahmen Barn, September 18, 2011

An Old Fashioned Sunday in Autumn is the theme this year of the annual free-to-the-public festival at Artisans at Dahmen Barn. The special event will focus on time honored crafts.

Two contests, Straw Bale Sculpture and Pie Baking are sure to provide winners. Pie baking flavors for this year's contest are peach and apple, and a prize will be awarded each flavor. One pie consititues an entry, to be delivered by 8:20 a.m. Sunday. Judging begins at 10:00 a.m. Pie ala mode sales follow.

The Barn will provide bales for a Staw Bale Sculpture Contest. Entrants provide the embellishments and creativity. There is no fee to enter and a cash prize will be awarded to the People's Choice winner. Sponsors would like to have the sculptures in place about a week prior to the event, so let them know how many bales you need. The only requirement is that entrants place a weatherproof sign with their sculpture's name next to it. Call (509) 229-3414 for information.

Authors Nona Hengen, and noted historian Richard Scheuman along with award winning photographer John Clement will sign their respective books, The Shoebox Letters and Northwest Drylands - Seasons,  Noon - 3 p.m.

Live music, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., will be feature Matt McCarley, The Kitchen Band, and Loose on the Palouse.

A silent auction of desserts, vintage movies of farming on the Palouse, Whitman County Library's Rural heritage Photo Display (on third floor of the Barn), demonstrators and vendors, food by The Uniontown Deli (in yard behind the wheel fence, featuring but not limited to the famous 22" long hot dogs.)

A complete list of about a dozen and a half demonstrators already booked can be seen by scrolling about halfway down the page to http://www.artisanbarn.org/Calendar.asp.

Pie Baking Contest at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn September 18, 2011

Acclaimed chefs will be judging the 5^th annual pie baking contest at the Dahmen Barn on Sunday, September 18, 2011.  Bill Jolleymore, Executive Chef at the Red Lion Hotel in Lewiston, Idaho and Nicole Murray, Pastry Chef from The Black Cypress Restaurant in Pullman, Wash., will determine which peach and which apple pie win the prizes.  When judging is complete, pie ala mode will be sold as a fund raiser for Artisans at the Dahmen Barn.

Entries are one pie, but additional pies are welcome as a donation. Health regulations do not permit cream or custard pies.  Pies may be delivered by 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2011 or between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on the 18^th.  Pre-registration is not required, but is appreciated.  Contact Julie at 509-229-3414 or jhartwig@clearwire.net.

The pie contest is a small part of “An Old Fashioned Sunday in Autumn”, being held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. September 18th.

This year’s event features antique farm equipment, live music including a kitchen band and a tractor that keeps rhythm for the folk group, “Loose on the Palouse”.  Desserts in boxes decorated by the resident artisans will be auctioned off during the day.  Enjoy demonstrations of time honored crafts, vintage movies of farming on the Palouse, two book signings by Palouse authors and Whitman County Library’s Rural Heritage photo display.  There is no admission fee for the event.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center at 419 N. Parkway in Uniontown on highway 195 in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence.  The facility is fully handicap accessible and has no daily admission fee.  Information:  http://www.artisanbarn.org/ or 509-229-3414.

For a complete list of activities, scroll to September 18 at http://www.artisanbarn.org/Calendar.asp.

Garfield School Book Fair September 13-22, 2011

Garfield School Book Fair events at school draw families closer together.

"The whole school is excited about our upcoming Book Fair. An amazing selection of books is headed our way! At the Book Fair you will find the latest and finest titles for kids, as well as books of interest to parents. Mark your calendar for our Family Event where the whole family can join in the fun. And, you can contribute books to your child's classroom library. The Book Fair is a great way to get everyone excited about reading. See you there!" Your Principal

At Garfield School:

Tues, Sept 13	5:30-8:00
Wed, Sept 14	8:00-3:00
Thurs, Sept 15	8:00-12:00

Online book fair,  September 13-22, 2011 -
http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/publish/garfieldwa.

Fairfield Community Dinner Dance & Entertainment September 10, 2011.

Community Center, corner of Main & Johnson.

 

FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER

Presents for your dancing &

entertaining pleasure

Spare Parts

Acoustic Favorites

with

Vocal Harmonies

featuring

the Greatest Hits

of the Last 50 years

Saturday

September 10, 2011

8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Spaghetti Dinner

7:00 p.m.

Donation for dinner and entainment:

$10.00 per person - $35.00 family

Proceeds to go to Community Center Youth Activities

CHILDREN MUST BE SUPERVISED

Patriot Day Remembrance in Rockford, Wash., September 11, 2011

September 11, 2011, Patriot Day. 10:00 a.m. There will be a Monument of Remembrance in which fire sirens and bells well be heard in Rockford, Wash., for one minute. 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.. Join the gathering planned at the flag pole in the Rockford Park, 200 South First  to show your appreciation for law enforcemnet, fire personnel, verterans and active military.

"An Old Fashioned Sunday" Festival, Free at Dahmen Barn September 18, 2011

An Old Fashioned Sunday in Autumn is the theme this year of the annual free-to-the-public festival at Artisans at Dahmen Barn. The special event will focus on time honored crafts.

Two contests, Straw Bale Sculpture and Pie Baking are sure to provide winners. Pie baking flavors for this year's contest are peach and apple, and a prize will be awarded each flavor. One pie consititues an entry, to be delivered by 8:20 a.m. Sunday. Judging begins at 10:00 a.m. Pie ala mode sales follow.

The Barn will provide bales for a Staw Bale Sculpture Contest. Entrants provide the embellishments and creativity. There is no fee to enter and a cash prize will be awarded to the People's Choice winner. Sponsors would like to have the sculptures in place about a week prior to the event, so let them know how many bales you need. The only requirement is that entrants place a weatherproof sign with their sculpture's name next to it. Call (509) 229-3414 for information.

Authors Nona Hengen, and noted historian Richard Scheuman along with award winning photographer John Clement will sign their respective books, The Shoebox Letters and Northwest Drylands - Seasons,  Noon - 3 p.m.

Live music, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., will be feature Matt McCarley, The Kitchen Band, and Loose on the Palouse.

A silent auction of desserts, vintage movies of farming on the Palouse, Whitman County Library's Rural heritage Photo Display (on third floor of the Barn), demonstrators and vendors, food by The Uniontown Deli (in yard behind the wheel fence, featuring but not limited to the famous 22" long hot dogs.)

A complete list of about a dozen and a half demonstrators already booked can be seen by scrolling about halfway down the page to demonstrators....

Palouse Days 1st Annual Sidewalk Chalk Contest, September 17, 2011

1st Annual Sidewalk Chalk Contest
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Saturday September 17, 2011Downtown Palouse
The Theme - "Summer Fun"

 

Judging at 2:00 p.m.

Children's Prize - Deluxe Chalk package.

Adult's Prize - $20 Gift Certificate to The Green Frog.Possibly more prizes to come!

1. Kids under 5 - $1 per kid for 15 minutes of non judged creative draw.
2. Kids up to 12 - $5 per 4'x 4' square, includes chalk.
3. 13 thru Adult - $10 per 4'x4' square, includes chalk.

Pre-registration strongly encouraged, space is limited. 

Registration Forms Available:

• The Green Frog
• The Palouse Market
• Via Family Chiropractic

palousechalk@gmail.com

Call Donna at (509) 878-1370

Proceeds go to the Palouse Community Center.

Sponsored by VIA Family Chiropractic

(509) 432-4263

Nona Hengen, John Clement, Alex McGregor and Richard Scheuerman Featured at Dahmen Barn, Uniontown, Wash., Sept. 18, 2011

Two book singings are scheduled at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn,419 N. Park Way Uniontown, Wash., Sunday, September 18, 2011, noon to 3:00 p.m. as part of the special event, An Old Fashioned Sunday in Autumn.

Author Nona Hengen will sign copies of her book, The Shoebox Letters, 2nd edition. This expanded second edition is comprised of letters written during the period between two World Wars. Nona is best known for her art and articles in Wheat Life Magazine that have captured the hearts of many locals. All of Nona’s books will be available for purchase in The Shop at the Barn.

Award winning photographer, John Clement, teamed up with historian Richard Scheuerman to produce their elegant coffee table book, Northwest Drylands - Seasons. The book features over 30 years of Clement's photographs. The book's forward is written by Whitman County native Alex McGregor. Alex and John will also both be available to sign books.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is on highway 195 in Uniontown just off highway 195, in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence, at 419 N. Parkway. Information. Ph: (509) 229-3414.