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.