District Volleyball & Football - Go Vikings!

Mark your calendars and show your support. 

It’s District Volleyball time.  Your Lady Vikings take on Pomeroy this Wednesday at 3:00 in Colfax.

Also…..

Your GP Viking footballers take on Colton at home, this THURSDAY.

GO VIKINGS!

The louder we cheer, the better they play.

October 4, 2011 Rockford Women’s Club met at the Harvest Moon banquet room. Seven new members joined. The ladies enjoyed the business meeting and getting acquainted.

Afterwards they held a Candle Party, with the proceeds and gifts donated back to the Women’s Club to be used for door prizes which are won at each meeting.

October 18, 2011, eighteen members shared an evening of fun with a Progressive Dinner, starting at the home of Crecia Primmer for Hors d'oeuvre, and then car pooling to Peggy Frick's home for a delectible finger-food dinner before winding up at Tanya Conklin's, where in addition to desert of culinary delights prepared by Tanya, the women were treated to a tour of the Conklin's new home.

Rockford Women's club meets at 7:00 p.m. every 1st and 3rd Tuesday, generally at the Harvest Moon except on special occassions, when they announce a change of meeting place. All local area women are invited to the meetings.

Liberty Community Education Foundation Benefit, Fairfield, Wash., 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.

St John Milk Can Dinner October 29, 2011

A Milk Can Dinner will be held in downtown St. John,Wash.,  Saturday, October 29, 2011, 3:00 p.m.

Messy Science a Hit at the Oakesdale Library

Guest presenter Chelsea Leachman lead a group of over twenty children on Monday, October 17, 2011 for a fun after school program called “Messy Science.” 

Children enjoyed several funny stories about science and science experiments gone wrong.  Children were then able to make their own batch of “slime” to take home. 

Messy Science participant Eric Nelson said,

“This was fun, and I can’t wait to show my mom my green slime!”  

Everyone had a great time and enjoyed the stories, snacks, and the hands on experience of science.  Oakesdale Librarian Michele Wright hopes to continue with once a month after school programs for children in grades 1-5 so watch your children’s back packs for future announcements of these exciting, free, after school activities.

Storytime continues each Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the library with our on going exploration of the alphabet.  Children are encouraged to learn the alphabet by practicing the sounds each letter makes.

Storytime includes crafts, stories, and snacks that follow our alphabetical theme.  Learning and socializing are the key benefits of library programs. All children ages 1-5 are encouraged to attend.

The Oakesdale Book Club continues to meet once a month on the fourth Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at the library.  This month’s reading selection is Degree’s of Separation, by Sue Henry. 

Everyone is encouraged to join us for a delicious potluck dinner and dessert and a lively book discussion.  Our next gathering has been moved to November 1^st, at which time we make the selection of our next book. Don’t miss out, come and join us!

The Oakesdale Library is open until 6:00 p.m. on Halloween. There will be treats for all who stop by wearing their costume.  Come on in and show the librarian your costume, get a treat and pick up a great book or movie while you are here.

Palouse Group Seeks "Walking Tours of Palouse"

Does anyone have a copy of the "Walking Tours of Palouse" brochures which were produced years ago? There may be three versions. There is a group of local residents wanting to put together a new brochure, and they need the old ones for the historical information.

Please bring your copy by Palouse City Hall and we will photocopy for the group.

Thank you.

Freeman Combined PTSA Invites New Members

Freeman Parent Teacher Student Association is an organization vital to parents, students and the Freeman School District No. 358.

Freeman PSTA President Jenny Bryant said, "Our official name is the Freeman Combined PTSA, but we generally go by Freeman PTSA.

What we are trying to really promote is that it is a K-12 program (most PTA's or PTSA's are generally elementary level). We have a smaller district, so it works better for us to include all education levels."

PTSA Goals are:

• •To support the educational environment for students, staff and parents.
• •To be of service to the school/staff of Freeman School District.
• •To encourage parents to actively participate in all school levels through volunteering and mentoring.
• •To promote student involvement by providing service opportunities and activities.
• •To continue staff appreciation activities

In 2010-2011, Freeman PSTA funded or made partial grants to the following:

• Classroom grants
• Craft night
• Missoula Children's Theater
• Golden Acorn volunteer award
• Outstanding Educator teacher award
• Talent show
• Box Tops for Education
• Reflections contest
• Student character recognition
• Skate night
• ALL staff appreciation activities
• Classroom of Distinction Program
• 8th grade graduation

The PSTA has added Harvest Hoe Down and Senior Scholarships to its 2011-12 goals, and invites new members to join and participate.

Membership expands support to:

• The organization's legislative voice that connects it to resources statewide.
• Provide funds for programs both inside and outside the classroom.
• Much needed non-time-intensive volunteer opportunities.
• Providing input and ideas at PSTA meetings, and staying connected.
• Opportunity to be listed in the Freeman School Directory—delete this: you don’t have to be a member to be listed or get the directory. It’s just a service we provide to the district.
• Attendance at sponsored events like Talent Show, Harvest Hoe Down, Craft Night, etc.

However, you don’t need to be a member to attend these events, just connected to the Freeman school community.

Click here for a membership form.
Click here for an up to the minute 2011-2012 calendar.

Palouse Lady Vikings vs Rosalia Tonight, October 20, 2011

Tonight, the Lady Vikings take on Rosalia at home.  J.V. at 4:30, Varsity at 6:00.

Tomorrow, the Vikings take on Touchet at home.  Kick-off at 7:00.

Let’s Go Vikings!

Haunted Palouse October 21, 22, 28, & 29

A reminder to all that Haunted Palouse begins this Friday night and continues Saturday, and again next Friday and Saturday - for ages 12 and older only.

So far, the event has netted $220,000 for community projects in its 9 year run!

It takes a lot of people and many hours to make it happen. There are still some "behind-the-scenes" jobs as well as jobs for those wanting to be more active - please contact Nancy Hegg or Ken Pedersen if you are able to help.

Street dancers are needed too and easy to learn! Contact Marie Dymkoski.

Another thing that would be helpful and much appreciated is food for the crews - especially foods easy and quick to eat while on breaks: meat & cheese, crackers, candy bars, cookies, etc.

The crews work for 5 hours each night and it's exhausting (but fun!). If you would like to donate any of these items, contact any of the venue leaders: Nancy Hegg, Ken Pedersen or Janet Barstow.

This year Haunted Palouse will benefit the Community Center, Little Sprouts Daycare, Arts Council, Lions Club, Garfield-Palouse Athletic Club, Palouse Museum, and Palouse Chamber.

Tickets are $15 and include admittance to both haunted houses and the Shady Lane haunted hayride. Street entertainment and fortune tellers await you as well.

Tickets are available the evenings of Haunted Palouse at the drive-thru of the PALOUSE branch of AmericanWest Bank.  Tickets are NOT available at any other time nor at any other branch.

  

There are plenty of food vendors too!

For more details, check out Visit Palouse or call 330-0353 or 595-1129.

Thank you for your support!

Flag Flown in Memory of Walt Roach at Garfield, Wash., Library

The Garfield branch of Whitman County Library is proud to fly a new flag in memory of Garfield’s Walt Roach.

Whitman County Commissioner Greg Partch along with Walt’s widow, Dixie Roach recently presented the flag, which was flown over the Washington State Capitol in Olympia in Walt Roach’s honor.

The Garfield Library is open each Monday from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Kindergarten and preschool storytime is each Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

Wi-Fi access is available both inside and outside of the building.  For more information, call the library at (509) 635-1490 or toll free at 877-733-3375.    

A Multitude of Events in Fairfield, Wash., October 22, 2011

Fairfield Yard Debris Day begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2011. A free composting workshop at 10:00 a.m. the same day, at Fairfield Community Center. 

Evening events in Fairfield include a prime rib dinner at 5:00 p.m., put on by the Service Club to support Flag Day,  and a Pumpkin Carving Contest at 6:00 p.m., both at the Community Center.

Cell Phone Found in Palouse, Washington October 18, 2011

I know from experience how panicky it feels when you lose your cell phone. If you lost your cell phone in Palouse, Wash., call City Hall, (509) 878-1811; and if the cell phone that was recently turned in is yours you can claim it.

Journey Stories; a Smithsonian Exhibition at St. John, Wash.

October 22 to December 4 2011, A Smithsonian Exhibition ~ Journey Stories, will premier in the Denton Building in City Hall, St. John, Washinton.

St John Events calendar. and A Closer Look at St. John, WA ...

Yard Debris Collection Locations in Palouse Towns

FALL YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION EVENT. For leaves, grass, brush and other home yard trimmings only. Services provided at no charge 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Fairfield, October 22, 2011
• Latah, October 29, 2011
• Waverly, November 12, 2011
• Spangle, November 19, 2011

There will also be a FREE composting class at 10:00 a.m. in the Fairfield Community Center that morning.

Medicare Beneficiary Information Program at Fairfield, Wash., October 19, 2011

October 19, 2011 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Medicare Beneficiary Information meeting at Presbyterian Church basement, Fairfield, Wash.

Haunted Palouse October 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2011, Palouse, Wash.

2011 Haunted Palouse!

October 21, 22, 28 and 29, 2011

Be afraid, be very afraid.
Dark things are stirring in the shadows of downtown Palouse...
Two Haunted Houses!

Two haunted houses in downtown Palouse, Wash., and more. Chills and thrills entice visitors from around the region during Haunted Palouse. Two old buildings have found new life scaring even the bravest who dare to enter. For more information call (509) 878-1742

Chilly Details here .


Click here for all details .

Pumpkin Carving Contest at Fairfield, Wash., Community Center October 22, 2011

FAIRFIELD’S 1ST ANNUAL PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER,  corner of Main and Johnson. Join us Saturday October 22, 2011, 6:00 p.m. for our first-ever pumpkin carving contest!!

PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN PUMPKIN AND CARVING TOOLS. PRIZE WILL BE GIVEN FOR EACH AGE GROUP. 3-5 YRS, 6-9, 10-14, 14-17, 18YRS+. ADULTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE.

If you are interested in volunteering or donating pumpkins, cookies, or anything to help make the party a success please contact Alene Felgenhauer at City Hall, or 509 283-2414. Come and participate in the fun of face painting, bobbing for apples, cookies and cider, family fun, and costumes.

St. John, Heritage Museum Grand Opening, October 22, 2011

October 21, 2011, 5:00 p.m. Preview Reception for members and supporters of the St John Heritage Museum-Friday  at Community Current Building. St. John, Wash.

October 22, 2011, 1:00 p.m., Grand Opening.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Meeting, Rockford, Wash., October 19, 2011

 

October 19, 2011, 7:00 p.m. EMS meeting, Fire Station, Emma Street. Rockford, Wash.

Vendor Applications Available for Old Fashioned Christmas at Fairfield, Wash.

The Town of Fairfield, Wash., is again sponsoring the Old Fashioned Christmas and applications are being accepted for vendor spaces. The joyful community event is scheduled for December 3, 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Vendor applications are available at Town Hall, with early applications most likely to obtain their first choice space-location.

"This year we are trying something different to help vendors get the location for their booth that they want. If you will choose four locations on the enclosed map and number them 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, with 1st most desireable, and 4th being your last choice. Return the map with your application and fee.

"The booth location will be assigned by the date that the application is received in our office. For example, if you chose #17, #12, #7, and #1 in that order and your applications addived first in the office, you would get your first choice.

"If your application arrived several days later, you may get your second choice, or the next available of your choices not already allocated to an applicant who got their request to the office earlier than yours. Don't hesitate to call if you have questions. Town Hall (509) 283-2414

"We want everyone to have a wonderful experience in Fairfield at our Old Fashioned Christmas. If you have any ideas or ways to improve the day, please let us know. We are always open to suggestions.

"Thank you for wanting to bring to in the holiday season with the Town of Fairfield."



Souper Senior Supper at Valleyford, October 19, 2011

October 19, 2011, 6:15 p.m. Souper Senior Supper, Valleyford Community Church, 13015 S Madison Rd, Valleyford, Wash. Everyone 50+ welcome. Come and enjoy commaraderie and great food.

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.

Tire-Recyle Day at Rockford, Wash., October 22, 2011

The town of Rockford will hold a fall "Communiity Tire Recycle Day" October 22, 2011, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Residents can bring their motorcyle, passenger, light truck, and semi-truck tires, off the rim only, to the area behind Town Hall, 20 W. Emma St.

Palouse Vikings vs Pomeroy 7:00 p.m. October 14, 2011

Your VIKING football team is 2-0 in league.

They take on Pomeroy at home tonight.  Kick-off at 7:00.

Go cheer them on to another victory!

GO VIKINGS!!

Budget Workshop at Community Center, Fairfield, Wash., October 13, 2011

There will be a budget workshop on October 13, 2011, at 6:30 in the Fairfield, Wash., Community Center.  This is the first budget workshop of the year.

Drizzling Rain Doesn't Dampen Fairfield Resident's Spirits

Community residents of Fairfield, Wash., gathered at the Fairfield Cemetery at 5:00 p.m. where they planted a tree October 5, 2011 in honor of Arbor Day. They also planted some perennials at the new cemetery gate. A little drizzling rain didn't diminish their pride in keeping with tradition.

Master Composters of Spokane County to Provide Home Composting Sessions

The Town of Fairfield and Town of Latah are hosting a FREE composting workshop on the same day as their yard debris day:

• Fairfield will be at 10:00 a.m. October 22, 2011, at the Community Center
• Latah will be at 10:00 a.m. October 29, 2011 at their community center.

Jerry McCollum to Provide Free Photographing Fine Art Demo at Artisans at Dahmen Barn, October 8-9, 2011

Master technical photographer Jerry McCollum of PalouseWorks Studio will be demonstrating fine art lighting and reproduction techniques for paintings, glassware, pottery and sculpture at Dahmen Barn in Uniontown on October 8 and 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Artists may attend free.

Artists who wish to use this opportunity to have their work photographed for publication or commercial reproduction (cards, prints) can email or contact Jerry prior to the demonstrations at 509-592-6827 or mrjerryjm@palouse.com. PalouseWorks Studio is also on Facebook. Jerry may be contacted there as well. Otherwise, there is no need to pre-register.
Fine art reproduction requires special lighting and technical techniques to be of museum and reproduction quality. Jerry has constructed a special mobile studio specifically for fine art reproduction which will be set up in the Dahmen Barn gallery for artists to learn how to photograph their own work. On Saturday, Jerry will be demonstrating lighting of flat art. On Sunday, lighting and photography of three dimensional artworks (glassware, pottery, jewelry, sculpture) will be featured.

Jerry is a multiple award-winning photographer whose work appears in countless books, journals, magazines and ad campaigns. His clients include numerous fine artists in the Puget Sound and Portland, Oregon regions. His own fine art is currently featured on the cover of the most current phone book for Moscow, Pullman and Palouse.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center on highway 195 in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence. The facility is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.  It is fully handicap accessible and has no daily admission fee.  Information:  http://www.artisanbarn.org/ or 509-229-3414.

     

Quilling Class Registration October 6, 2011

Saturday, October 8, 2011 workshop for children between the ages of 7 and 16 on the age old paper craft of quilling will be held at the Dahmen Barn, 419 Parkway, Uniontown, Wash., from 10 am to noon, and a class for adults is scheduled for 1 to 5 pm that afternoon.

Kids, $10, Adults $17.  All materials are provided.  Classes are small to give participants individual instruction.  Registrations are required by October 6.  Call 509-229-3414 or register online at the top of the calendar page at www.artisanbarn.org.  See complete class details on the website’s calendar listing.