Gigaom Informs Readers About Free Advance Education Opportunities

Free advanced education has beome a reality, via the Interet and foreward thinking professors at Harvard. Gigaom  published, "MIT and Harvard say open-source edX can educate a billion people." by By Barb Darrow,in May, 2012.

January 3, 2013, Gigaom published, Free Harvard class teaches non-lawyers about copyright , by John Roberts.

Opinions about this new movement abound. Visit the site to add your comment.

 

Jeff camden Pencil Art Exhibit Opens Sunday January 13, 2013

 Jeff Camden’s pencil art exhibit opens Sunday, January 13 at the Dahmen Barn

Lewiston artist Jeff Camden’s pencil art is featured January and February at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown.  The opening reception is to be held on Sunday, January 13 from 1 to 3 pm with the artist present and refreshments served.  The exhibit runs through February 24 during winter hours Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.  There is no daily admission fee at the Dahmen Barn and the three storey building is fully handicap accessible.

Art has always been a major part of Jeff Camden's life. His first memories of drawing were at a very young age. People responded well to what he was creating, so of course he created more. His first publication came from a contest he entered for the Missoulian newspaper. He was 15 years old. The rules were simple - create a political cartoon.

Jeff was born in a small rural community in the high desert of Southern Idaho known as Salmon, on August 12, 1971. Growing up, Jeff was lucky enough to travel all over the Northwest, riding horses, hunting, fishing, rockhounding, exploring and just enjoying the great outdoors. The great outdoors of Montana, Idaho and Oregon became his first love. While sitting in classrooms, his thoughts were rarely on what he was supposed to be studying.

As Jeff grew older, he took a job working for the T-Bar Quarterhorse and Cattle Ranch, located about 60 miles west of Great Falls, Montana, in the very small community of Augusta.

Daily work as a ranch hand included pushing cows on horseback, building fences, and bucking bales. All of this while he was just a sophomore in high school. This was the beginning of what would be many years of labor-intensive jobs. He’s worked in sawmills, log homes, construction, firewood packing plants, and finally landscaping.

During all this time, Jeff always felt that there was only one job he should be doing, and that was creating art. Through the years, he’s sold many original works and countless prints. Art to Jeff is about sharing his experiences in his life; sharing his dreams.

Jeff currently lives in Lewiston, Idaho, the gateway to Hells Canyon. Lewiston is an amazing place sitting just 800 feet about sea level. Located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers, it is North America's furthest inland seaport. Mild winters and amazing summers make this a great place to live. Within minutes of Lewiston, Jeff can be in the high mountains of Idaho, enjoying the great outdoors - or sitting on a white sand beach on the banks of the Snake River, catching sturgeon.

Jeff’s inspiration for his art comes from these great places and the deep respect and love he has for them.

Jeff’s commitment to creating art is who he is. His goal is to create as much as possible with his main focus on landscape scenes. He creates images of real places and animals as well as imaginary places. Jeff hopes you enjoy the images he creates, and thanks you for your support.

 Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center just off highway 195 in Uniontown.  Winter hours are 10 am to 4 pm Thursday through Sunday.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

What's New On Pages On The e-Newscast You're Reading Now?

Periodical visits to Page Links on this newspaper helps readers keep abreast of news and events. One of the major reasons that owners of links I publish on Towns, Organizations, Churches, Schools, Government and Churches should schedule regular updates to their websites and blogs.

For example, today, when I wanted an address in Palouse, I went to Organizations. I clicked the Palouse Community Center link and discovered the websites has undergone a total makeover.

And what an improvement! Every page has a calendar, but the Calendar link at the top brings superb events calendar;  Click an event to get date, time and contact information. (It also notes whe the data was last updated.)

Events are scheduled already from January through July. Return often to keep abreast of what's coming soon!

Scroll down the Home page, and click the photographs under Portfolio Snapshots to read feature stories.

Return instantly to Home page by clicking on Palouse Community Center at the top of whatever page you're on.

My discovery tonight prompts me to find time to update information on this newspaper's pages!!

Editor

On Sacred Grounds Coffee at Valleyford, Washington - New For 2013

What's new at On Sacred Grounds Coffee for 2013?

• Redecoration ~~ more room for dining.
• A dedicated reading/book area.
• An upgraded kitchen/prep area
• Plans for expanding the Thursday Luncheon and launching a Saturday Breakfast/Brunch.

In addition to another entertaining Feature Article, "The Wandering Coastie," by Rod Chrisitan, Elaine Reisling's January, 2013 issue of Valleyford Clarion provides information about card games, Thursday Exchange Luncheons, The Readers Club, and Valleyford Historical Society.

Send her an email to let her know what you think of the her features, or tell her when you visit, or at On Sacred Grounds drive-through at 12212 E. Palouse Hwy., or call (509) 747-6294. onsacredgroundsrising@gmail.com.
 

Rockford Lions Club Meeting January 14, 2013

Januar 4, 2013, 7 p.m.

Rockford Lions Club  meeting

  The Harvest Moon Banquet Room

Crochet Class January 12, 2013 at Rockford Community Center

January 12, 2013

 
10 AM-Noon-Rockford Crochet Class
@ Rockford Community Center

229 1st, Rockford, Washington

VFW Post 7815 and Auxiliary at Fairfield Wash., January 12, 2013

January 12, 2013, 1 p.m., VFW Post 7815 and Auxiliary meeting at Fairfield Community Center, Fairfield, Washington.