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.

 

Frog Regatta Festival April 14, 2012 at Rockford, Wash

Make sure your "frog" is entered in the Annual Frednecks Frog Regatta Festival race, April 14, 2012, 1-5 p.m. in Rockford, Washington.

Frogs are available locally for Rockford's Lions Club fundraiser.

Come join the fun! Line up on the bridge and along the banks of Rockcreek, and cheer for frogs, bobbling in the current, on their way to the finish line!

Rockford, Washington Lions Club is Unique

The Rockford Lions Club, No. 007787, serves southeast Spokane County communities including Rockford, Valleyford, Fairfield, Mica and others. The club is one of the largest in Washington State and has more women members than most clubs in the country.

2011 Officers are President Steve Foley, Secretary Suzi Risken, Treasurer Carole Meyle , and Membership Chairman Sam Meyle (208) 686-0295.

Meetings are held at the Harvest Moon Restaurant banquet room on Main Street, Rockford, Wash., at

7:00 p.m. on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month.

Activities of the club include White Cane Days, Southeast Spokane County Fair, the Annual Frog Regatta, the Annual Fairfield Flag Day Parade, and a bonfire\wienee roast on Halloween, held in Rockford Town Park.