COLFAX’S CONCRETE RIVER FESTIVAL - JULY 26-27, 2013

Photography Exhibit

Colfax Branch Library

Saturday, July 27, 2013

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

 

COLFAX’S CONCRETE RIVER FESTIVAL - JULY 26-27, 2013

 

Colfax has a long and storied past that often revolved around devastating flooding of the Palouse River. In the mid 1960’s, the United States Corps of Engineers solved the problem by building the Mighty Concrete River, a deep channel in the heart town.

 

Today, residents celebrate this engineering feat with a festival that includes:

• A Color Mob 5K Fun Run through the Concrete River
• Live Music all 3 days with beer garden, craft and food vendors
• Friday Night Street Cruise and Roller Derby Exhibition
• Saturday Parade, Kid’s Carnival and Car Show
• Our Palouse: People, Places and Possibilities, 3 day photography exhibition
• Palouse Sampler, guided photography tour (this event is full)

Photography Exhibition, July 26-28, 2013
In conjunction with the Concrete River Festival* in Colfax, Washington photographers are invited to participate in "Our Palouse: People, Places and Possibilities."

 

The UNI(verse) Lab comes to the Concrete River Festival in Colfax on July 26-27 thanks to a partnership between the Foundation for Early Learning and the Early Learning Public Library Partnership (ELPLP). The UNI is a street level learning zone supporting Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) for young children. Kids and those who care for them, get the chance to learn more about the importance of STEM, peruse a selection of books and participate in interactive activities such as balances, hand bells and counting machines.

As an ELPLP partner, the Whitman County Library was chosen for this state-wide project to help supplement the summer reading outreach efforts and programs. The UNI: A portable reading room is a product of Street Lab, a non-profit based in New York City and was developed with the "conviction that books and learning should be prominent and accessible." This is an innovative approach to connecting families, children, caregivers to early learning in a pleasant, safe and familiar environment. It's also a great way to enjoy the summer sunshine!

Look for the UNI at the Concrete River Festival located next to the Colfax Library on Friday, July 26 from 1-6 p.m. and Saturday, July 27 from 10-2 p.m. For more information about this or other programs happening at the Whitman County Library, visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us or call 509-397-4366.