Palouse Websites Can Be Tantalizing and Educational

The websites of many Palouse organizations and entities contain links to information useful to area residents. However, when websites are not kept current, you're bound to find dead links among the good ones.

Rockfordblogspot is a good example. Two of the three links to aging, posted in 2006, work: National Institute on Aging, and Administration on Aging.

Agriculture links still valid include: The US Department of Agriculture, and Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. However, the link for Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency returns an error message, but you'll find it  here .

General Adult Education included links to the following: Administration of Children and Families, and Corporation For National and Community Service.  The Corporation for National and Community Service engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to help strengthen communities. Also sponsors AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and Learn and Serve America. Provides information on jobs, internships, and fellowships.

Federal Citizen Information Center, Consumer Products Information Catalog,  Check the Federal Programs link for on-line brochures and other information on Medicare and Social Security which may be of benefit to individuals.

The link to Horizons Washington Grant Information  leads to a broad spectrum of useful links. The Health links provide good information, too.

The website's Kid link enticed me to scroll again, and I'm glad I did.  Kids.Gov  was worthwhile.

Although I'm an avid history buff, my time is limited, and I freely admit I'm an impatient researcher. Annoyed by having to scroll past the large historical picture to continue exploring links, and finding far too many dead links, I gave up and ended my exploration with this wonderful "Kids" link, Smithsonian For Kids .

Nonetheless, I'm still an avid visitor to the Palouse region's websites and as time permits, I'll gladly highlight them here.

Rockford Community Center ~~ A Place For All Ages

Rockford Community Center ~ Except on December 31st, the center is open, 229 S. 1st., Tuesday evenings, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., and on Wednesdays, 10: a.m. - 2 p.m.

Come get a book for a cozy night in your favorite chair!  Three Public Computers, and WI-FI for those of you with a laptop that need to hook up to it. 




 

Colton Library Cheery and Delightful!

The weather outside may be frightful, but the Colton Library, 760 Broadway Ave., Colton, Wash., is cheery and delightful. Librarian Holly Meyer is planning holiday themes for December Storytimes with crafts, stories, and snacks for the season.  Storytime is held at 10:30 every Monday for children ages 1-6.

All 14 Whitman County libraries will be closed December 23,  24 & 25th.

During Storytime on Monday, December 31, 2012, :30 p.m., we will explore shapes. We will discuss a different shape every week in December through crafts color pages and stories. A snack will be provided. Storytime is held Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 1-6.

Bored during Christmas break? Grab a friend and come to the library game day Dece,ber 31st from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. The library has a few games and some cards, or you can bring your favorite game to share. See you at the library!

 

 

Whitman County Libraries Selling 2013 Barns of Whitman County Calendars

 

The 2013 Barns of Whitman County Calendars are now available at all Whitman County Libraries for $6 each. The calendars have scenic photos of various barns throughout Whitman County and make wonderful Christmas gifts.

 

The Friends of Whitman County Library Cookbooks have been marked down to $5 and make great Christmas gifts as well!

Winter Celebration at Colfax Branch Library December 6, 2012

Celebrate Winter with Whitman County Library December 6. 2012. In conjunction with the Colfax Christmas celebration, the library, 102 S. Main Street, hosts a number of fun activities for people of all ages. The fun concludes about 6 p.m. with a community parade and fireworks extravaganza. For more information, contact Colfax Chamber of Commerce at 397-3712.
 

Colton Branch Library Storytime Focusing on Shapes

Throughout December, Storytime at the Colton Branch Library will continue to focus on shapes, as it did in November. A different shape will be explored each week through crafts, stories, and snacks. Thanksgiving was celebrated, and Christmas will be celebrated as well. Storytime is held at the library every Monday at 10:30 a.m. for children ages 1-6.

Third Thursday, the after-school program at the Colton Library, will have a special December theme, too. Children from kindergarten through 6^thgrade are welcome to join in the fun at 3:15 p.m. A snack will be provided.


The Colton/Uniontown Book Club read the book The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire That Saved America, by Timothy Egan, during the month of November.

Rockford Banks Support Local Crafters and Small Businesses

Both banks in Rockford, The Bank of Fairfield and Banner Bank, are having a “Christmas Shoppe” inside the banks.

"We are supporting local businesses and have some amazing talent in this area!  Come see what we have for sale!  This will run from now until the Friday before Christmas.  Individual Crafters and small businesses have set things up," Vivian Plank, Manager of Banner Bank said.

Red Plastic Bags are a No, No, for Recycling Bin at Fairfield

"I have had some people inquiring about putting the red bags from the newspapers into the recycling. I asked Empire Disposal about them and those bags are similar to the plastic grocery bags, thus being a NO! Please do not put them into the recycling, they can really mess up the machines. That was a long, drawn out way to just say please don't recycle those red bags here!

"Thanks for questioning it. If you ever wonder about an item, just let me know and I can find the answer out for you," clerk at Fairfield, Washington said.

 

Cheryl Loeffler

Clerk/Treasurer

Town of Fairfield

218 E. Main Street

P.O. Box 334

Fairfield, WA 99012

Phone:(509)283-2414

Fax:(888)-595-5579

Santa Claus Coming to Rockford, Wash. December 8, 2012

 

Santa is coming to Rockford December 8, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. and will be in the Fair building.

 

Come and enjoy Smores and Hot chocolate in the park!

December McIntosh Grange Meeting at Rockford, Wash.

McIntosh Grange meeting in Rockford, Washington, December 3, 2012, 7:30 PM. Everyone welcome. 

2013 Palouse Community Phone books

The Palouse Chamber of Commerce will be calling local residents in the next few weeks to see what number(s) they want printed in the next edition of our awesome little community phone book.  In the mean time, feel free to email your listing to me if there are any changes to the last phone book.  Cell phone or home phone numbers are welcome.

Apologies in advance if you get called even after you email.

Thank you.

 

Women Enjoy Handiwork Saturday Mornings at Harves Moon Banquet Room in Rockford, Washington

Crochet Classes in Rockford, Washington are open to anyone, and extends an invitation especially to newcomers to come to the Harvest Moon Banquet Room Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. - noon. The group gathers to share fellowship as well as needlework of any kind. However, it's not limited to needlework. Bring whatever you enjoy working on, and join the comaraderie.
 

"The Tortoise and the Hare," Freeman School, October 6, 2012

The Tortoise and the Hare, this year's Missoula Children's Theater musical, cast almost entirely by Freeman School's K-8 grade students, will be performed on October 6th.

Freeman Harvest Hoe Down, October 26, 2012

"It's fall -- and in the Freeman district that means "Harvest Hoe Down" time!  The Hoe Down is an annual event with games, actvities, music, food and prizes.  For three hours the elementary Multi Purpose Room, classrooms and gym get overun by students and families.

This community event (it's not just for Freeman school families) will be held on Friday, October 26, 2012.  It runs from 5pm to 8pm.  There will be games/activities like Donut Dunk, Cake Walk, Prize Wheel, Face Painting & much more. There is no admission cost.  Games and treats are individually purchased (most are $.50), and the whole family can get dinner/dessert at the Hoe Down.  Complete meals cost about as much as a latte.  There is no better bargain for a safe and fun evening to spend with friends and family. 

The Hoe Down is a major fundraiser for the Freeman PTSA and proceeds go towards funding many of their kid-focused goals such as classroom grants, field trips, Craft Night, & Missoula Children's Theater.

 

This year's MCT musical (cast almost entirely by Freeman K-8 grade students) is The Tortoise and the Hare, which will be performed on October 6, 2012.

Learn about events happening at Freeman Schools! Log onto their website at http://www.freemansd.org/.  We love our community and appreciate how much you support our students and community events."

Michelle Thompson Won Palouse Teen Summer Reading Program!

Michelle Thompson was the winner from Palouse, of the Whitman County Library Teen Summer Reading Program.

Michelle won a Nano IPOD and a gift card from ITunes.

Thanks for reading this summer Michelle!!

Garfiel Library's 2012 October Fun Events

From: Kelsey Gallegos
Date: 10-1-2012

Garfield Library has many fun events going on this October for you and yours!

The 14th Teen Librarian Chelsea will be in Garfield to do a Teen Crafternoon. The Crafternoon will teach teens how to make bottle cap necklaces. This event will begin at 4pm.

The 17th is a Craft Day for Kids and Teens. We will be making suction cup spiders! These googly-eyed creatures will hang wherever you place them, just like their arachnid brethren.

The 22nd Garfield Library will be hosting a Disaster Preparedness and Halloween Safety Tips Informational. The event begins at 4 and will last until closing time at 6:30. Patrons are not required to show up immediately at 4 or stay until 6:30. Information will be given to them upon request.

The 31st, Halloween, Garfield will be holding a SPOOK-tacular party for all ages. Trick-or-treaters are encouraged to come in and get candy. Potlach Family Dentistry has generously donated toothbrushes and toothpaste to go into our trick-or-treat goody bags! There will be other snacks, music, a game, and a fun bookmark craft for those who are interested. All Ghosts and Ghoulies will be entered into a drawing for a Prize Book!

Monday is Story Time in Garfield. Books, songs, and crafts will be provided for all children who participate! October’s theme is Spooky Creatures. We will learn about spiders, bats, raccoons, and other nocturnal or ‘spooky’ animals.

Remember to like us on facebook to keep up with events and learn more about what is going on in your town!

Haunted Palouse Construction Starts September 29, 2012

Construction for the 11th annual Haunted Palouse begins this weekend.  People often ask "What can I do?  I want to support the event but don't want to wear a scary costume!"  The answer is there's LOTS you can do...

There are many behind-the-scenes jobs to do for both haunted houses and on Shady Lane - no costumes or acting required.

Help us build and decorate the 3 areas - we'll tell you what needs done, you don't have to be professional set designer!

Make cookies for the workers - starting this Sunday, crews will be working every Saturday and Sunday and many times during the week. At least 15 will be working each weekend day, and on performance nights, nearly 50!

Donations of pop, bottled water, chips, snacks, mini candy bars - or a donation to our account at McLeod's - all would be appreciated by the many volunteers. 

Some of the volunteers have small children at home - donating babysitting service to those working or building the event would be nice.

Would you be willing to donate a cordless screw gun this weekend?  We have several college guys coming to help on Sunday, but not enough tools to go around.

Prop items requested (there will be more):

Large mirrors, at least 36" square, or a sliding closet door mirror?  If you have one languishing in the garage that you no longer want, let us know (soon - so we can conjure up a different scene if we can't find one).

Squeaky toys - what they look like doesn't matter, they just need to squeak :  )

Recipients of proceeds include the Community Center, Arts Council, Garfield-Palouse Athletic Club, Lions Club, Palouse Museum, and Palouse Chamber.  New this year, proceeds will be used to turn the downtown Reader Board back on.

Thank you for considering supporting this community event.  Contact Paula Echanove or Janet Barstow to volunteer or for more information.

 

Volunteers Needed For The Palouse Days Children's Carnival

The Little Peoples Park Project needs volunteers to help out with the Children's Carnival. We need mature teens and adults to help watch over the safety of our children on the bounce inflatables. As a gift for volunteering, each volunteer will receive one child's day pass for the inflatables. Please contact Shelley at 878-1510.

Palouse Days Show and Shine Schedule -- September 14-15, 2012

"The What if Guy" Author, Brooke Moss is guest author at Palouse Library September 18, 2012

Local Author Brooke Moss will be visiting Palouse to share her first book “The What if Guy” and introduce her new release “The Carny”. Moss’s books are set in the Northwest and her storylines explore small town living. Please join us Tuesday, September 18 at 6 p.m. for a fun and interesting evening with Brooke.

 For more information about this and other events, call 878-1513 or visit our Facebook page or the Coming Events calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

G.E.D. Prepatory Classes Begin September 15, 2012 at Malden Library & Community Center

Malden Library & Community Center is please to announce the return of G.E.D. Preparatory classes. Instructor Kathy Wilkes, a retired teacher, lead the classes using McGraw Hill resources. Classes begin Friday September 15 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. These classes are sponsored by Rosalia Association for Community Enrichment and provided at no cost to the students. More information is available at the library’s Events Calendar www.whitco.lib.wa.us or Malden Library & Community Center’s Facebook page.

 

Storytime at Colton Branch Library Resumes September 10, 2012

Storytime will resume on September 10, 2012, for children ages 1-6. Storytimes are held on Monday mornings during the school year at 10:30 a.m., at Colton.

Fairfield Library Drop-in-Class, September 20, 2012

On September 20, 2012, Fairfield Branch Library will host a Drop-In Class.

"Stop in anytime between 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. for help with one of our Basics topics (Computer, Word, Web, Email). We can also help with your eReader questions! We provide laptops, or you can bring your own.

Visit Spokane Library for more complete information about help that is available.

Book a Librarian
"We understand busy schedules and our class times may not work for you. That’s why we offer Book a Librarian appointments. These 30-minute sessions allow you to work one-on-one with a trained staff member who can assist you with a variety of technology-related topics. Give us a call to schedule your time."
 

Ask at the Library is an invaluable resource for every Spokane County resident. For example, recently I needed help with creating books for eReaders such as Sony and Kindle. Ask at the Library connected me with a librarian who promptly emailed me the information I needed.

Spokane Library for library needs.

Palouse Days, September 14-15th at Palouse Washington

Friday, September 14th

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8:00pm - Midnight

Palouse Days Kickoff Party Palouse Tavern Act II Live Music by Tony Burke and Friends - cover charge

Saturday, September 15th

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6:00am - 9:00am		Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Block Building on West Main Street, $5 donation Buy a duck here for the noon race!
8:00am - 2:00pm		Xenodican Club Book SaleFunnel Cakes! Palouse Library
8:00am		Buffet Breakfast Palouse Tavern Act II
8:00am		Fun Run/Walk 5k and 10k Race for Adults and 1k for Kids Registration 7:00am - 7:45am, Bagott Motors Info & prereg: Mark Sawyer 509-939-2143 Click here for a Registration form Sponsored by Young Life
9:00am - 3:00pm		30th Annual Car Show Palouse City Park$10 entry - Free to the public! Show and Shine Art More information and registration form available at www.palousedays.com
9:00am - 3:00pm		Palouse Museum Special Exhibits, free admission!
9:00am - 3:00pm		X Marks the Palouse Treasure Hunt Sign Upxmarksthepalouse.com Contact Brad Loomis at 509 338-5214
9:15am		Main Parade line-up at school
9:45am		Kiddie Parade line-up at Palouse Welding
10:00am		Lions Club Burgers Start Cookin' Block Building and Downtown While it lasts, pulled pork sandwiches at Block Building
10:00am		Downtown Parade! Main Street
After the Parade Downtown on Main Street		Crowning of Palouse RoyaltyPing Pong Ball Drop Egg Toss Sponsored by American West Bank Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest Information: 509-878-1370 Sponsored by Via Family Chiropractic
After the Parade Downtown on Main Street		Kids' Activities Bouncy Houses, Games and More! Beech & Main Street, opens after the parade! Proceeds to benefit Palouse youth programs
Noon Whistle		Duck Race Palouse River at Bridge Street Buy a duck downtown at the Pancake Breakfast!
After the Duck Race		Cake Walk Watch for location Information: 979-680-1012 Sponsored by Palouse Grange #177
4:00pm		Barley Bar-Relay Downtown, Palouse Tavern 4 person teams On-site registration, Information: 979-680-1012
8:00pm - Midnight		Live Music Palouse Tavern Act II Scott Thompson and "Blue Highway" - cover charge

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Pug Dog Missing in Palouse, Washington

A pug is missing from North Hill in Palouse.  Her name is Princess and she is tan colored with a black face. She left at about 8:00 PM Tuesday night.  Please call Megan Cooper at 509-595-0822 if you see her. 

Palouse Food Bank August 2012 Schedule

Dear Patrons of the Palouse Food Bank,

Our distribution of food in Palouse takes place on the Wednesday of the last full WORK week of each month.  This month has a last work week that ends on a Friday, so Wednesday, August 29, will be our next distribution day.  I hope this isn't too confusing!  Please do not come on August 22 as there will not be any food there that day.  We look forward to serving you on August 29 between 1:00 and 6:00 pm at the Palouse Community Center.

If you have questions, please call Amy Browse at 878-1251

"Dream Big" Summber Reading Program Nears End

The Whitman County Library has just about come to the end of it's 2012 Summer Reading Program, "Dream Big".

The childrens portion ended for the Palouse library with Joshua Appel winning the year's membership to the Palouse Discovery Science Center for him and his family.

The teens and adult reading portion will continue until August 31, when the county will be drawing a grand prize of a Kindle Touch for the adults and a IPod Nano for the teens.

Palouse will be giving away two awesome filled baskets for our teen and adults readers.

The Palouse Library is very grateful to all the businesses and individuals who donated to the program this year.  Because of their financial support we were able to bring in musician, animals and science to the library for a lot of fun.

The Palouse Xeondians did an awesome job of providing snacks to keep the energy up all summer long.  Here's to a great summer and keep reading!!

Palouse Library Children's "Dream Big" Last Day

Summer Reading + Prizes Continues at Malden Branch Library

Malden Branch Library --

Teen and Adult Summer Reading continues through August 31 with grand prizes including an iPod Nano and $10 iTunes gift card for teens and a Kindle Touch for adults.

Completion forms can be accessed from the library’s website at www.whitco.lib.wa.us or by stopping by the Malden Library & Community Center. Many businesses and individuals who support the Friends of Whitman County Library sponsor Summer Reading.

Many programs and classes are available through the library. More information is available, just like the Malden Library & Community Center Facebook page to keep up to date.

Palouse Washington Swimming Pool Has Earlier Closing Hours August 20-32, 2012

The Palouse, Washington Pool is scheduled to be open through August 23^rd. 

However, the 20^th – 23^rd the pool will close at 4 pm. 

Pajama Party August 23, 2012 at Colton Library

Children ages 1-12 are invited to a Pajama Party at the Colton Library on Thursday, August 23 at 5:30 p.m. Librarian Holly Meyer will do a craft with the kids, read stories, and have popcorn to snack on. Children should wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed animal.

Summer Reading Program at Colton Branch Library

Children’s Summer Reading is now finished and proved to be a tremendous success with 37 children completing the program in Colton Library.

Two weeks remain in the Adult and Teen Summer Reading program. Completed entry forms need to be returned by August 30, 2012, in Colton or August 31, 2012, online to receive an individual prize and to be entered into the prize drawings.

Cupcake Class at Colton Library August 16, 2012

A cupcake class will take place at the Colton Library on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.  Participants can decorate their own cupcakes and receive great recipes to make and decorate cupcakes at home.

The class is free and the cupcakes and frosting are provided.

Participants are asked to bring any frosting tips and piping bags they might have.  Ages twelve to adult are welcome. For questions call Holly at 229-3887 or Catalina at 1-877-733-3375.

Tabbycat "MoMo" Family Pet Missing

1.5 year old female tabby named "MoMo" went missing August 1, 2012. Her classic tabby features and black,white and tan banded body, with stripes to the end of her tail are distinctive features.

She is very friendly, loves both indoors and outdoors. Belongs to the Cook family at 200 W. Church St. Palouse, Wash. The family misses her! Please call 878-2010 if you've seen her, thank you!

Ribbon Cutting in Thiel Park, Fairfield, Wash., August 14, 2012

There will be a ribbon cutting, appreciation barbeque in Thiel Park , Fairfield, Wash., on Tuesday, August 14 at 6:00 p.m.

Some of the people from the Transportation Improvement Board, the funding agency, and TD&H, the engineering firm, will be present. Residents please try to come. We will be serving hamburgers & hotdogs.

Hundreds of Bicyclists Ride Across Palouse August 7-8, 2012

The Ride Across Washington bicycling event, August 7 & 8, 2012, will bring approximately 250 bicyclists to camp at Palouse Park.

Swimming Classes Have Openings at Palouse, Wash.

There are still some openings in Session III swim lessons which run from Aug. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, & 17.

Call City Hall today at 878-1811 if you want to sign someone up.

still some openings in Session III swim lessons which run from Aug. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, & 17.

Call City Hall today at 878-1811 if you want to sign someone up.

Art Exhibit Opens With Reception, August 5, 2012

August exhibit is pastels by students of award winning resident artist Judy Fairley

Opening on Sunday, August 5 and running through Sunday, August 26, Artisans at the Dahmen Barn presents an exhibit of pastel paintings by students of Judy Fairley, award winning artist who has been a resident artist at the Dahmen Barn since it opened in 2006.  Participating artists will be present at the opening reception, which is scheduled from 1 to 3 pm.

After teaching pastels for several years to mostly the same group of students, art instructor Judy Fairley is always exploring new techniques in pastel to teach her students.

It all started with a discarded wall paper sample book. Using the wallpaper as background, the students integrated their pastel drawings giving them a 3-D effect. This new technique was very popular with her students.

Judy Fairley teaches pastel through Walla Walla Community College. Her affiliation with the college and THE VALLEY ART CENTER has been almost 35 years in the making. She grew up in Clarkston where she and her twin sister helped on the family’s horse ranch. Having always loved to draw, the animals provided her with endless hours of material.

Judy has shown all across the country and has been affiliated with ‘WOMEN ARTISTS OF THE WEST” for 34 years. This is a California based organization focused on the promotion of professionalism for women in the arts.

She has been a member and past president of the SNAKE RIVER SHOWCASE for 26 years, and a member of “ BRIDGING THE ARTS”, a local art organization. Judy is also an advisory board member of the Celebration of Western Art in Puyallup, Washington and a Board of Director for the FRED OLDFIELD WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER.

Fairley has been flying to Seattle to interview Fred for the past 3 months for a documentary film on his life. Her latest awards have been Jurors’ Choice award for “Hummingbirds” at the Saks Gallery in Denver, Colorado, and the Terry Ludwig Pastel of Merit award for the International Women Artists of the West Show and Sale in Rockport, Texas.

Julie Hartwig, Artisans at Dahmen Barn curator, can be reached at cell: 208-790-1716 

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center located in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence in Uniontown.  The fully ADA compliant facility is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm and has no daily admission fee.  Information: 

www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

Whitman County Libraries Closed August 6 - 12, 2012

Each year, Whitman County Library System closes for the first full week of August to perform computer and building maintenance.  All branches will be closed August 6^th – 12^th, 2012.

Teen After Hours Hangout at Palouse Library July 31,2012

Whitman County Library

Questions? 878-1513

TEEN SUMMER READING - Ages 12-18

Teen After-Hours

@

Palouse Library

Tuesday, July 31

6 pm –8 pm

Palouse Library

Come hangout at the library after-hours.

Enjoy a games, computers, snacks and learn how to make bottle cap jewelry.

Swim Lesson Classes Almost Full - Register Now

The final Session III swim lessons will be August 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16, & 17 (M-W the 1^st week and M-F the 2^nd week) at Palouse, Wash., pool.

Levels 1 & 2 are full and there are only a few openings left in the other levels.

Call City Hall at 878-1811 to register for the final session.

Celebrate Art Walk July 19, 2012 at Palouse Washington

Join Palouse artists and businesses in celebrating Art Walk, this Thursday July 19, 2012.  Several businesses will be open until 8 p.m. to display art and offer cool evening shopping.

Also:

Quilt Show, Palouse Community Center, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Featuring the renowned work of Karen Schoepflin-Hagen. Admission $2.

Roy Chatters Print Museum - 5 to 8 p.m. Screenprint, linoleum block and letterpress prints alongside various hand bound books on display as part of the Palouse Art Walk. These simple experiments with hand-set type and layered imagery were completed while exploring the antique newspaper printing equipment at the Museum.

Look-Around Collective (located between Palouse Tavern and Open Eye) - 5 to 8 p.m. Various artists on display.

Green Frog - live music and dinner

Bank Left Gallery - Floriade Display and edible flowers menu for lunch and dinner

Palouse Pool Swim Meet July 19, 2012 Limits Public Use

There is a swim meet scheduled at the Palouse Pool this Thursday, July 19^th.  So the pool will only be open for the public from 1:00-2:00.  Thank you for understanding

Spokane County Commissioner Forum July 17, 2012

McIntosh Grange is sponsoring a Meet the Candidates Forum for Spokane County Commissioner District 2 candidates tonight, July 17, 2012, at 700 p.m. Everyone welcome. 1st and Lake, Rockford, Wash.

INBC Blood Drive – July 20, 2012

INBC Blood Drive –July  20, 2012,  9:00 -10:30 a.m. at Community Center in Fairfield and 1:00 p.m. - 3 p.m. in front of Banner Bank in Rockford, Wash.

Tekoa Swim Bus Pickup at Fairfield at Noon Today!

The once-a-week Tekoa Swim Bus starts today, July 11, 2012, and will be picking the kids up by the Skate Park in Fairfield at noon.  Lunch will be provided  by the Tekoa School this year.

The fee is $2 to swim, but the application and parental permission must be filled out before the child can get on the bus.

Rockford, Wash., will not be participating this year because of a lack of participants.

Colton, Wash., Library 2012 Summer Reading Program Picnic-Party July 16th

The final 2012 Summer Reading program for Colton Library is Monday, July 16th, in the park across from the library.  Join us for games and a picnic, and bring some kind of finger food to share.

Every child who has completed the reading requirement throughout the 6-week program will receive a prize bag.

Teen and Adult Summer Reading Programs are in full swing, and it is not too late to sign-up, as these programs will continue through the end of August. Log onto the Whitman County Library website at www.whitco.lib.wa.us for more information, or stop by the library to see what you can win.

Be sure to “Like” the Colton Library and the Whitman County Library to keep up-to-date on current events.

Be sure to check out the "Events Calendar" on the Whitman County Library website for exciting summer events occurring at all of the branches of the library throughout the county.

Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich at Town Hall Meeting in McIntosh Grange, July 18, 2012

July 18, 2012, 6:30 p.m., Sheriff Knezovich will hold a Town Hall Meeting at the Mcintosh Grange in Rockford, Wash. The Sheriff will answer any questions you have for him. This meeting is open to ANYONE living in the Spokane County. McIntosh Grange is located at 1st and E. Lake Ave in Rockford.

Pullman’s ArtWalk, Sunday Drive for Art. - Dahmen Barn on Sunday, July 15, 2012

On Sunday, July 15, 2012, Artisans at the Dahmen Barn will be a destination included in Pullman’s ArtWalk, Sunday Drive for Art.  Numerous resident artists will be doing special demonstrations in the Hay Loft Hall beginning at the top of each hour.  See a variety of fiber arts demonstrations, weaving with beads and watercolor.  In addition, from 11 am to 1 pm, visitors can sample some of the locally produced specialty food products that are available for sale in The Shop at the Barn.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center where art comes alive.  The facility is in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence just off highway 195.  There is no daily admission fee and all three floors are fully ADA compliant.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

Rockford Historical Society July Meeting, July 13, 2012

Rockford Historical Society meets July 13, 2012, at 12:30 p.m.;  following a no-host lunch at 11:30 a.m., in the Harvest Moon Banquet Room, Rockford, Wash.

Skateboard Park Revival in Palouse, Washington July 12, 2012

July 12, 2012, 7:00 p.m. City Park Main Parking Lot for Skateboard Park meeting in Palouse, Wash. Call Aaron Flansburg, (509) 595-1179 for details of upcoming events, or to get a flyer. Leave a message with your call-back number.

Volunteers Needed to Plant Roses Whitman St. Garden in Palouse, Wash

The replacement roses for the Whitman Street garden have arrived.  Volunteers are needed on Monday, July 9, at 8:00 AM to dig holes, amend soil and plant.  Please bring a shovel, bucket and about an hour of your time to help restore the rose garden on Whitman Street. 

Thanks,

Mary Estes  

Sheriff Knezovich to Hold July 18, 2012 Town Hall Meeting at McIntosh Grange, Rockford, Wash.

July 18, 2012, 6:30 p.m., Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich will hold a Town Hall Meeting at McIntosh Grange, 1st and E. Lake Ave., Rockford, Wash.

The Sheriff will answer any questions you have for him. This meeting is open to anyone living in Spokane County.

A political forum is tentatively schedule for July 17, 2012, 7:00 p,m, at Mcintosh Grange. The three canididates for County Commissioner District 2 have been invited. Anyone from District 2 is invited to attend.

Salmon River Art Guild Exhibit at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn

In July Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is hosting an exhibit by the Salmon River Art Guild through July 29, 2012.  The exhibit includes paintings in a wide variety of mediums: oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastels with subjects of landscape and still life.  Gourd art, antler sculptures and photography will also be on display.  The Salmon River Art Guild was started in 1964 and has 44 members today.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is in Uniontown on highway 195 in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence. The creativity center is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, and is fully handicap accessible.  There is no daily admission fee.  Information: www.ArtisanBarn.org or 509-229-3414.

July 2012 Training at the Fire Station, Rockford, Wash.

July 11, 2012, Fire Training at Rockford Fire Station, 7 p.m.

July 18, 2012, EMS training at rockford Fire Station, 7 p.m.

Tuesday - Saturday Activities in Rockford, Washington

July Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Farmers Market in the Park; Crochet 10 a.m. – noon at Harvest Moon, except on July 14^th, when the group will gather in the Town Park, near the Farmers Market.

July 2, 2012, Rockford meetings: SESC Fair, 7 p.m. in Town Park; Grange Meeting, 7:30 p.m., at McIntosh Grange.

July, RCC is open on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to Noon and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays, RCC open 6-8 p.m.

July, Thursdays, Movies in the Park,  8 :00 p.m.

Recycling Container Installed at Fairfield, Wash.

Fairfield, Wash., received the container for recycling and it is in place behind Fairfield Town Hall.

"You don’t have to separate your items, everything just goes into the bin through the doors on the side. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call. I will try to answer them for you.

Cheryl Loeffler, Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Fairfield
218 E. Main Street, Phone:(509)283-2414, Fax:(888)-595-5579

Lap Swimming and Water Aerobics Free at Palouse Pool

The Palouse, Washington pool offers lap swimming and water aerobics every weekday at 5 pm.  Free!

Wanted by Palouse School - Refrigerator

The Palouse School is seeking a donation of a used (but working) refrigerator for the football concessions. Please contact:

Vickie Griner, Secretary
Garfield-Palouse Schools
509.878-1921-Phone
509.878-1675-Fax
vgriner@garpal.net

Hang Out After Hours at Palouse June 29, 2012

After-Hours @ the Palouse Library

This Friday, June 29 @ 6 pm

Ages 12-18

Come hang out at the library after normal library hours.

Enjoy a movie, games, snacks and learn how to use henna to make temporary tattoos.

Questions?  Call 878-1513



Poetry and Short Stories by Sue Ellis Published

Mused, BellaOnline Literary Review published two Sue Ellis poems in the 2012 summer solstice issue. Read them here, begining with a tale about her new puppy. Out and About. Then press the Next button on the poem page three times to read Running on Air , about a long-ago day on the Palouse.

The Fledgling, one of her short stories was recently reprinted at BluePrint Review. The Fledgling was first published in the fall 2010 issue of Flashquake.

The celebrated author grew up on the Palouse, and drove the ninety-mile mail route out of Rockford, before her retirement. A versitile author, Ellis publishes both prose and poetry, drawing from her experiences and memories.

Ellis lives and writes near Spokane, Washington. Her poems, short stories, book reviews and essays have appeared in publications such as The Shine Journal, Wild Violet, The Christian Science Monitor, Internew Review of Books, and The Cynic Online Magazine. She's a member of Internet Writing Workshop. 

"The Workshop is open to all styles and genres of writing: literary fiction, genre fiction, poetry, children's writing, essays, newspaper articles, scripts, you name it. Members do not need to be published writers, only to be serious about writing and about wanting to improve."

IWW also includes Writing, the list where members of all the above lists touch base to discuss writing-related subjects, and post "Yahoos."

"After Hours at the Library" for Teens at Palouse June 29, 2012

PALOUSE LIBRARY HOSTS “AFTER HOURS AT LIBRARY”

The Palouse Library will host “After Hours at the Library” for Teens Ages 12 to 18 on Friday, June 29, 2012 at 6:00 PM. Come hangout at the library after normal library hours.

Enjoy a movie, games, snacks and learn how to use Henna to make temporary tattoos.

For more information about the event, contact Bev Pearce at 509-878-1513 or visit the Coming Event calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Rockford Historical Society Says Thank You

THANK YOU MEMBERS AND FRIENDS

The Rockford Historical Society wishes to thank members and friends for their donations toward the re-roofing of the Pioneer Museum in June.  The building was built in 1894 and has served as home to many different businesses and organizations over the years.  The old roof was roughly 60 years old.

 

We also received a $2500 Heritage Fund Preservation Grant from the Spokane Preservation Advocates in support of the project. 

We hope that you will stop in and visit us.  We are open during the summer from 10-4 each Friday and Sunday until the SE Spokane County Fair in September. 

Hope to see you soon! 

Evening Activities - June 28, 2012 - at Rockford, Wash.

Rockford is a community with an unusally large number of organizations, which keeps area residents active most every day of the month.

On June 28, 2012, for example, the town has a number of events to bring people together in the evening.

Area residents are invited to the Rockford Community dinner, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., at Rockford United Methodist Church, provided jointly by RUMC and the Catholic Church.

The Rockford Community Center will be open 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Alcoholics Annonymous meeting is at the Rockford United Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m. Also at 7:00 p.m., Rockford Neighborhood Watch meeting at Town Park.

Movies in the Park (every Thursday evening) is at 8:00 p.m. (dusk)

Evenings in Rockford Park tend to get chilly after dark, even during the hot summer months, so plan to have warm clothing and\or blankets handy to bundle up when needed at the movies. Refreshments are provided, thanks to donations and volunteers.

Bubbilusionist Jarom Watts at Fairfield, Wash., June 28, 2012

Bubbilusionist, Jarom Watts holds multiple Guinness World Records, including the world’s largest bubble! Join us June 28, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at Fairfield Branch Library for a bubble show packed with science and plenty of WOW factor.

On February 21, 2009, Watts created the largest free-floating soap bubble, 483 cubic feet, and a 15 foot chain made from interlinking soap bubbles, at The Lincoln Center in Spokane, Wash.
Category: Grades K-5. Everyone welcome. The library is on east Main, Fairfield, Washington.

Spy Mysteries June 28, 2012 for Teens at Colton Library

A special program for teenagers is planned for June 28, 2012, at 4:00 p.m.  Join Teen Librarian Chelsea to explore the world of spies and solve mysteries.  Teens assume a spy identity and complete three missions.  Attendees earn an extra entry into the weekly Teen Summer Reading prize drawings.

Music on the Palouse, June 28, 2012 in Malden, Wash.

June 28, 2012, join the Malden Library at 6:00 p.m. for a free musical celebration “Music on the Palouse” a family summer reading event.

Malden’s summer reading started off with a great program from the WSU Raptor Club in the Malden Park. It’s not too late to sign up or participate. Children’s summer reading is every Thursday through July 26, 2012, 5;00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Teens earn one entry for weekly drawings for one hour of reading along with other branch prizes and attend Hands on Henna on July 25, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

Adult readers need to read three books and come in to fill out a short review to receive a specialty chocolate bar and to be entered to win the chocolate lovers basket.

For more information call Malden Branch Library, Shannon Roe, Librarian - (509) 569-3771

Kids’ Music Star Eric Herman at Fairfield June 21, 2012

Date: June 21, 2012Time: 2:00 pmPlace: Fairfield Library

Kids’ music star Eric Herman, known around the world for his YouTube videos (over 40 million views) brings his high energy show to Spokane! Eric’s show will have kids dancing from limb to limb, smiling from ear to ear, and laughing from nose to foot!

Grades K-5

Palouse Pool Opens Today at Palouse, Washington

Summer 2012 Pool Schedule – subject to change

*** Opening Day is Wednesday, June 20^th ***

Daily Schedule

Monday thru Friday        10:30 – noon           Swim Lessons

                                        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 – 8:00             Open Swim

                                       

Saturday & Sunday         12:00 – 4:30           Open Swim

                                        4:30 – 5:00            Closed                             

                                        5:00 – 8:00            Open Swim

                                       

Swim Lessons – Register & pay at City Hall, 120 E. Main Street, 878-1811

Private lessons:  30 minutes each.  $15.  Availability at the discretion of the pool manager.

Group lessons:  $25 if student resides inside city limits; $35 if student resides outside city limits.  Each session is two weeks, Monday*-Thursday.  Weather cancellations will be made up on Fridays if possible.  Classes are 30 minutes each, between the hours of 10:30 am and 12:00 pm.  Minimum of age 4 by the first day of class. 

Session 1:     July 2^nd – July 12^th (*July 4^th lesson will be on July 6^th)

Session 2:     July 23^rd – August 2^nd

Session 3:     tbd if enough signed up

Private Pool Rentals -  Reserve and pay at City Hall, 120 E. Main Street, 878-1811

1.5 hours.  8:00 pm – 9:30 pm.  Lifeguards provided.  $75 + tax.  40 guest maximum.  Guests include everyone within the facility. 

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.