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.

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 - Free

Proceeds go to Fairfield Youth

Everyone is Welcome!

Tickets are .50 each

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.

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 6^th grade are welcome to attend.