Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn Displaying Carolyn Doe's Silk Paintings


Silk Paintings by artist Carolyn Doe go on display March 1

During the month of March at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown, silk batik paintings by Sandpoint, Idaho artist Carolyn Doe will be exhibited.  The opening reception will be on Saturday, March 2, from 1 to 3 pm.  Batik is the process of using wax and dyes to create designs on fabric. Carolyn travels and works in remote and beautiful areas of the world which inspires her artwork. 

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center at 419 N Parkway, Uniontown, Wash., in the big white barn surrounded by the famous iron wheel fence.  The facility is fully handicap accessible and has no daily admission fee.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.  Open Thursday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm through February; 10 am to 6 pm beginning March 1.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Family Fun Night Fundraiser at Fairfield February 23, 2013

Family Fun Night

Fundraiser

Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
At Fairfield Community Center


Jumping Castle – 2 tickets
Cotton Candy – 2 tickets
Popcorn – 1 ticket
Games
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Free


Proceeds go to Fairfield Youth

Everyone is Welcome!


Tickets are .50 each

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich Guest Speaker February 27, 2013 at McIntosh Grange...

McIntosh Grange will host guest speaker Ozzie Knezovich, Spokane County Sheriff,  at the McIntosh Grange Hall, First St., Rockford, Wash., Wednesday February 27, 2013, 6 p.m.

All area residents are encouraged to attend.
 

Garfield Community Association Meeting February 24,, 2013

Garfield Community Association meeting February 24, 2013, and every 4th Tuesday of the month, at 7:00 PM at the Community Center.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Uniontown/Colton Book Club Discuss "The Forgotten Garden", by Kate Morton in Colton February 21, 2013

     

Uniontown/Colton Book Club is in Colton this month on February 21, 2013, at 6 p.m. The book up for discussion is The Forgotten Garden,by Kate Morton. A copy of the book may be obtained at either library.
 

Teen Librarian Chelsea Leachman Invites Grade 6-12 Students February 28, 13 For Crafts


       Teen Librarian Chelsea Leachman invites local teens to the Colton Library,760 Broadway Ave., on Thursday, February 28, 2013, at 4 p.m. for bottle cap and duct tape crafts.  This program is for youth in grades 6-12.  Teens can make several bottle cap and duct tape crafts including wallets, magnets, and bracelets.

        Keep in mind that February is Food for Fines month at all Whitman County Libraries.  Patrons are encouraged to bring in non-perishable food items to erase up to $10 in library fines.  All donations go to your local food bank.
 

Two After-School Programs on Tap in February at Colton Librrary

      
Two after-school programs will be held at the Colton Library, 760 Broadway Ave.,  in the month of February. On February 14, 2013, children can make a Valentine hat for Valentine’s Day.
 
On February 21, 2013, Children can join their friends in playing Mario Kart, Just Dance, and other favorite wii games. Children in kindergarten to 6th grade are welcome to attend.

Rockford Women's Club Meeting February 19, 2013

Rockford Women's Club

February 19, 2013, 7 p.m.

Harvest Moon Restaurant

Event at Fairfield Community Center.

 
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Monday, February 11, 2013

HANGMAN CREEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE February 14, 2013

HANGMAN CREEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Fairfield, Latah, Mica, Rockford, Spangle, Valleyford & Waverly

February 14, 2013 @ Fredneck’s Saloon & Beanery
In Rockford
Agenda
A no-host luncheon, with Valentine's Specials, and/or you can order off the menu.

Contact in Fairfield is Ken Fuchs @ 283-2124 or 283-2364;  Rockford is Vivian Plank 892-4412; Liberty ASB – Diana Harrington 624-4415; Freeman ASB-call the Blood Center (509) 624-0151 or (800) 423-0151.
 
Website: (Lynn Schafer) - Ads are up and running. Please email the 'contact us' from the website - www.hangmancreekchamber.com to send updates and information in your communities to Lynn for the website pages. Also, send URL & email addresses for any members that don't have theirs listed. It was stated that it is very important to keep our website updated and Lynn is doing a great job!
 
Business of the Month - highlighting a business each month – we used to do this in the North Palouse Journal….maybe could start again in The Current or Valley Herald?
 
New Comers Dessert- 3X5 cards at Town Halls and Post Offices for new people to fill out so we can call and make appointments to deliver New Comers Bags and Invitations to the Dessert!
 
Food Drive Committee-
 
Christmas lighting contest- Committee start in September/October on planning for Thanksgiving thru Christmas
 
Membership Committee: We are ALL advertisers now. The success of the Hangman Creek Chamber of Commerce is up to YOU! Membership drive is by “word of mouth.”
 
Royalty Committee: pick our contestant for the South East Spokane County Fair Royalty and who will go along as the chaperone. We will pick our contestant in February. Coronation will be in May 2013 as usual. Last Years Court will serve thru the Lilac Parade and until the new Court is selected. We will have the list of participants soon.
 
Welcome Bags need items from businesses and all items should be delivered to Bev Bergstrom at the Fairfield Library or Vivian at Banner Bank OR brought to a Chamber meeting!
 
Brochure: When do we start thinking about this again? 2015
 
Scholarships – Freeman School District: Randy Russell
 
Liberty School District: Bill Motsenbocker
 
OLD Business:
 
New Business:
 
Meeting Adjourned
 
Next meeting: 11:30 AM March 14 – Liberty School District-
Make a donation for lunch. Robotics/Spanish Club or FBLA or all of them.


Sunday, February 10, 2013

Rockford Community Center Open Hours

Rockford Community Center, 229 South First

Mondays and Tuesdays, 6:00:pm - 8:00:pm

Wednesdays, 10:00:am - 2:00:pm

Fridays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Crochet and Stichers 10:00 a.m. - Noon on Saturdays

Make Musical Sound Waves at Fairfield Branch Library February 19, 2013

We`re playing with musical instruments, telephones, water xylophones, the human voice and more to make waves at the library—sound waves! Fairfield Branch Library, February 19, 2013, 4:00 p.m.
 

Eggs in After School Science Fun at Garield Library February 13, 2013

After school Science at Garfield Library is on February 13, 2013, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.
  • Learn about the many unique properties of eggs.
  • Can you walk on eggs?
  • How can you tell if an egg is boiled or raw?
  • You can make an Egg bounce? How high?
Come learn the answers to these questions with fun, hands on activities for all ages.

Friday, February 8, 2013

Garfield Branch Library Adult Banner Craft February 11, 2013


Starting Wednesday, February 6, 2013, Garfield Library has new hours. Monday remains the same, opening at 12:30 and closing at 6:30 pm. Wednesday hours moved from 1:30 to 5 p.m. to better fit the needs of the community.

Garfield Library Adult Banner Craft is February 11th starting at 6:30. This free craft project will celebrate the coming of spring and summer. Who needs winter? Fight back the cold with cheerful, flowery, or cool designs. All supplies will be provided.

After school Science at Garfield Library is on February 13th from 1 to 2:30. Learn about the many unique properties of eggs. Can you walk on eggs? How can you tell if an egg is boiled or raw? You can make an Egg bounce? How high? Come learn the answers to these questions with fun, hands on activities for all ages.

Remember to like us on Facebook to be the first to learn about library and community events.  Call 635-1490 for more information or come by Monday 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday 1:30 to 5 p.m.

 

Thursday, February 7, 2013

"Clean Green" Today at Palouse Library


"Clean Green," presented Thursday, February 7, @ 4 pm at Palouse Library, E. 120 Main, Palouse, Washington. The whole family is invited to learn what you can do with items you have on your shelf to keep your home safe and clean.  Great fun and information for the whole family.

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

eBooks, AudioBooks, Magazines + Help at Spokane Library

When you're ready for eBooks, AudioBooks, 150+ magazines online ~~ and more, Spokane Library District is a great starting place for Digital Downloads. Discover ~~ Learn ~~ Connect.
 Don't know how? Librarians are ready to help. Start with help links on the right side of the page, http://scld.org/digital_downloads.asp.
 
Then, when you're ready to get started, click the Overdrive link to make your selections. Check out eBooks, AudioBooks, your favorite magazines, and more:
  • PDF eBooks
  • Kindle eBooks
  • EPUB eBooks
  • MPAudiobooks
  • WMA Audiobooks
  • Music
 

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Fairfield Branch Library Hosts Storytime, February 12, 2013

Local libraries on the Palouse host many favorite events for area residents. Storytime is one of the most popular and well attended for ages 2-5. Fairfield Branch Library, 305 E. Main Street, Fairfield, Wash., will host Storytime February 12, 2013, at 10:30 a.m.

Youngster play and learn through a variety of programs designed especially for that age group. All youngsters welcome.

SCOPE SE Spokane County Meet February 7, 2013


SCOPE SE Spokane County meeting, February 7, 2013, 7:00:pm - 8:00:pm, at 101 W. Hamilton Fairfield Washington. Everyone welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meet Thursdays at Rockford Washington


Alcoholics Anonymous meets Thursdays, 7:00:pm - 8:00:pm
St. Joseph's Parish Hall, 38 S River Rockford, Washington (map)
Participants always welcome.
 

Rockford Lions Club Meets February 11 & 25, 2013


Rockford Lions Club
February 11 and 25, 2013, 7:00 pm
Harvest Moon Restaurant, 20 South 1st St., Rockford, Wash.
Phone- 509-291-4313
 

VFW Post 7815 & Auxillary, February 9, 2013


VFW Post 7815 and Auxillary, February 9, 2013, Fairfield Community Center, Fairfield, Wash.
 

Rockford Youth Club Meeting to Brainstorm Projects and Activities


Libraries in many of the towns on the Palouse host teen events and meetings, however since Rockford has no library The Rockford Youth Club met in the Town Hall,  20 W Emma St. on January 24, 2013.

Ten youth attended and brainstormed a long list of activities they would like to see happen. Mayor Mickie Harnois and Jennifer Cecil were among those present at their first meeting. At their second meeing, 15 youth were present.

They will meet again to finalize their list and start on their projects.
 

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Rockford Historical Society and Museums Meeting February 8, 2013


Rockford Historical Society and Museums President, Betty Meyer, wishes to remind everyone first meeting of the year will be Friday, February 8, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at the Harvest Moon Restaurant in Rockford. Plan on lunch followed by the meeting.
 
Projects to be discussed will be our yearly budget, and a contractor will be at the meeting to go over our building problems and hopefully provide a solution we can go forward with.

Membership 2013: $10 single; $15 couple (may be mailed to Rockford Historical Society, P.O. Box 107, Rockford, WA 99030)
 
Hope to see you all, members and visitors at the meeting.
 
Betty Myer, President