The North Columbia Monthly: What's Happening

Special Events

The Cutter Theatre Presents – Kevin Hekmatpanah, Cellist & Donovan Johnson, Pianist, Wed., June 3, 7:30 pm, tickets $10. Key Ingredients: American by Food, a Smithsonian Travel Exhibition, May 16 – July 12, Mon. – Fri., 9 – 5. The Cutter’s Annual “Going, Going, Gone” Community Auction, Sat., June 13, 6:30 pm, free admission. Let him sleep ‘til it’s time for his funeral, a comedy staring The Cutter Players, July 24 & 25; Sept. 4 & 5, 7:30 pm, Sept. 6, 2 pm, tickets $10. Opening night dinner July 24 & Sept. 4, $12, reservations required. The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park St. in Metaline Falls, WA. Call 509-446-4108 for more information or reservations.

Orient School announces a free adult computer class scheduled for Wednesday, June 3 from 3 pm - 6 pm. This class is a re-scheduled class from May 7th. This class is geared towards certified teachers, but is open to the public. Clock hours will be offered for certified WA state teachers. Please call the office at 684-6873 to reserve your space, as space is limited. The class will be held in the 7th/8th grade classroom at Orient school, computers will be provided. Areas of concentration for this class: WIKI spaces, THINKFINITY.ORG, and other basic computer functions. This class is offered through a generous grant from Verizon and facilitated by Stone Soup, a local non-profit. Stone soup also facilitates the local fine craft and fine art website: www.shopthefrontier.org.

Saturday June 6th will be the 2nd annual Customer Appreciation Day at Meyers Falls Market. Join us for a day of fun! We’ll have kids’ activities, a healthy BBQ, & more! Meet our local farmers, taste our favorite products, & have a good time!

The 2009 Birdhouse Building Extravaganza will be on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 10 a.m. at the LPO Refuge Headquarters. Sponsored by the Friends of the LPO and Columbia Cedar, the Extravaganza is an opportunity for kids of all ages (and their parents) to come out in the morning to learn about natural history, enjoy bird watching expeditions led by local bird experts, have a free lunch and then cap off the day by building a great birdhouse. It’ll be fun, and thanks to Columbia Cedar, it won’t cost attendees a dime. Afterwards, kids can take their birdhouses home and watch the antics of nesting birds for many years to come. This event is limited to the first 50 kids to sign up, so don’t delay. Call Rick at 685-0478 or email to friendslpo@gmail.com to sign up, or for more information.

Summer Blast Off! June 13 @ the Fairgrounds in Colville. The day after school’s out! The five Centers – Places for Youth in Kettle Falls, Colville, Addy, Chewelah and Deer Park are sponsoring day of fun and games for kids and families – free entry. There will be Summer Games for youth, with prizes. Teams especially welcome (scouts, 4-H, youth groups, school teams). There will be food booths, dunk tank and in the evening a Country Luau with Silent Auction. Gate opens at 8:30 for breakfast, Summer Games 10-3, Luau/Auction @ 5 pm. Info 675-1495.

The Northern Music and Dance Festival is one annual showcase of local talent that should not be missed! The program, hosted and produced by Anne Marie Benedict, starts at 7:00 p.m. on June 13th at the Colville High School Auditorium. This year's performers will be Northern Ballet and Performing Arts, the Haran Irish Dancers, Jenkins High School Advanced Theatre, The Stevens County Stompers, The Larsens on Violins, Dan Clingaman and Susanne Griepp, Stazya Richmond and Thomas Hart, The Greenwood Institute d'Art, and Nancy Christopher. This year's event is a benefit for The Chewelah ARTS Guild. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and are available at Akers United Drug in Chewelah and R.E. Lee Shoe Company in Colville.

Blessing, Dedication & Grand Opening of Providence Mount Carmel Hospital, Sun., June 14, 2009, from 12 pm to 6 pm. Please join us!

Panorama ProWest Rodeo, June 19 – 21. Fri., June 19, 7 pm, Panorama Rodeo Bull Bash, $2500 added purse. Sat., June 20, 7 pm, rodeo, 9 pm dance to Fire Creek. Sun., June 21, Cowboy Breakfast at the Eagles Lodge, 8 am until noon. Church Service at Fairgrounds at 8 am, Rodeo at 1:30 pm. Weekend advance tickets – adults $25, 12 & under $10, 6 & under free. Daily tickets – adults $10, 12 & under $4, 6 & under free. Sunday only – Senior citizens 65+ are 1/2 price. For more info call 509-684-8592 or visit www.colvillepanoramarodeo.com or www.pro-west.net.

On Saturday, June 20, 150 years to the day, the Colville Chamber of Commerce and the Northeast Washington Fairgrounds will be celebrating the anniversary of Fort Colville with Pat Graham starting things off at the Ag-Center at 11:30 a.m. Come on down and pick up a map with points of interest to visit, including the site of Fort Colville, Evergreen Cemetery, and the Museum. At 2 p.m., there will be a rededication of the monument situated at the old fort site. After visiting these sites, head back to the Ag-Center at 4 p.m. for a more detailed history of the fort and displays of memorabilia.

2009 AAUW Garden Tour Announcement - The 2009 Hidden Gardens Tour will be held on Saturday, June 20, from 9 am to 4 pm, and will feature 5 unique gardens in Colville and Arden, WA. Tickets cost $10 each and will be available at Hedricks Nursery, Wynne Street Nursery and the Colville Chamber of Commerce, all in Colville, at the Meyers Falls Market in Kettle Falls, and at the Front Porch in Arden. Tickets include descriptions of and directions to each garden as well as a map. This year’s gardens offer water features, an owner-built greenhouse, and a rural garden enclosed within a horse paddock, as well as a compact in-town garden. Master gardeners will be on hand at some of the gardens. See what other people are doing with their gardens, and come away with ideas for your own!

Father’s Day - June 21

Spokane House Fur Trade Encampment, June 20-21, 2009, Spokane House Fur Trade Post Site, a few miles north of Spokane, WA, Nine Mile Falls, Washington. You can visit the Years 1810 to 1825 at the Spokane House, the first Commercial Establishment in Washington Territory was established in 1810 by Columbia District Manager for the North West Company, David Thompson direction to Jaco Finlay and Finan McDonald. Talk with trappers, traders, voyageurs, Metis, and Indian Daughters of the Country. Visit their camps and lodges, witness their flintlock guns, tools, equipment, leather goods and hand-stitched clothing. See a fur trade canoe, and a sturgeon nose canoe at the interpretive center...cannon salutes, open-fir cooking, flint and steel-fire starting, flintlock demonstrations, period music and games. Bring cameras, lunches, friends and family to enjoy the day! FREE to the public, 10am to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Co-sponsored by the Washington State Parks and Friends of Spokane House, http://www.FriendsofSpokaneHouse.com.

Kettle River Bluegrass Festival, June 26 – 28 at the Rock Cut Campground, featuring bands from the Inland Bluegrass Association. Tickets available at the campground, 26430 Hwy. 395 N., Kettle Falls, WA 99141, 509-738-2350, www.rockcutblues.com/KRBluegrass.htm.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life, June 26 & 27.

Model T Fords visit NE WA Fairgrounds July 4 at 6 pm.

China Bend Summer Party, July 4 & 5, from noon until dark – live music. The vineyard is located at 3751 Vineyard Way, Kettle Falls, WA, on the Northport-Flat Creek Road on Lake Roosevelt. For more info call 800-700-6123 or visit www.chinbend.com.

The 34th Annual Chewelah Chataqua, an outdoor celebration of the arts, will start on Thursday, July 9 on CenterStage with a talent show and live music. The festival continues for three days of family fun on July 10, 11 and 12. An American tradition, Chataqua features quality arts, crafts, fabulous food, live entertainment on CenterStage, a beer garden, children’s theatre, a parade, a square dance festival, a carnival, a fun run, and various athletic tournaments. The event is free.

Rock Cut Blues 11th Annual Festival, July 24 & 25, featuring Too Slim & the Taildraggers, Red Hot Blues Sisters, Becki Sue & her Big Rockin’ Daddies, Randy Oxford Band, The Culprits, Kinzel & Hyde, & The Sam Marshall Trio. 4 miles north of Orient, WA, Tickets $30, camping $10. To order tickets call 509-738-2350 or email btholmes@wildblue.net. No dogs allowed please. For more info visit www.rockcutblues.com.

Arts & Crafts

The Colville Valley Fiber Friends will host our annual Spin in the Park gathering on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please bring your spinning wheel and chair, or any other fiber-related project, and your lunch. You may also bring a contribution to the infamous raffle. Vendors are invited to bring their wares at no charge. For additional information call Shannon Henry at (509) 684-8502.

Gold Mountains Gallery is hosting a show featuring the art of western and wildlife artist Everett Russell in June. The show will hang from June 4th through June 27th and there will be a "meet the public" reception on June 5th from 5 til 8pm. Everett works in oil paints to depict landscapes, wildlife and nostalgic paintings of the old west. He has had work included in the Arts for the Parks top 100 and the Oil Painters of America Western Region Show. Gold Mountains Gallery is located at 852 S. Clark in Republic. Gallery hours are 9am til 5pm Thursday through Saturday.

B & W Stained Glass offers classes throughout the year. New sessions begin June 3 and July 1. Sizes are limited, so call for a schedule and to reserve space, 684-5668.

Blue Cammas Presents their 3rd annual 2009 Town & Country Days Artisan Show, Friday and Saturday, June 5 and 6, 10 am to 6 pm. Celebrating our local artists and crafters. 555 Meyers St., Kettle Falls, WA 99141, 509-680-1456.

Artists, Crafters, & Vendors Needed, quality arts and crafts only, June 20th, Saturday only, Kettle Falls, WA, next to new Regional Chamber building. No vendors fee. Sell your art, plants, food, etc. in prime space in Kettle Falls, the weekend of the Walleye Tournament. In conjunction with the Walleye Tournament. Sponsored by the Kettle Falls Chamber of Commerce. Advertising, Marketing, and Publicity will be provided. Please call to reserve your space early, as space is limited. Call Dort at 675-5571 or Gloria at 675-1915 for more information.

Tour the Artists Studios - Sandpoint, Idaho - The annual Artists Studio Tour will have their artists open their studios to the public Aug. 14,15,16 and Aug. 21,22,23. We invite you to take this free self-guided tour into the working studios of painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers, potters, glass artists and more. Visit: arttourdrive.org

Colville Valley Fiber Friends meet every Monday at the Pizza Factory from 12 – 3. Anyone interested in spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, fiber animals, etc., stop by & visit. Contact Julie Busch at 9335-6832 for more information.

Kirtland Cutter Art Gallery: gallery hours M-F 9-5, Saturdays 10-3. The Cutter Theater is located at 302 Park Street, Metaline Falls, WA. For reservations or more info, call 509-446-4108.

Cross Border Weavers Guild - Please contact Guild President Sandra Goede at 685-1375 for more information on upcoming Cross Border Weavers Guild meetings, hand weaving seminars, events and weaving instruction.

Cabin Fever Quilters Guild meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Valley Fire Hall in Valley, Washington. All are welcome. For more information please contact Mary Ann at 937-2486 or Phyllis at 937-2971.

Washington Hotel Gallery & Studio - Oil painting classes are ongoing taught by Lee McGowan. The hotel offers a pleasant space with good lighting for 15 to 18 people for any workshop or retreat you have coming up. A restaurant next door or food may be catered on premises. Rooms are available for those wishing to stay over. Please call ahead and ask for Lee, 509-446-4415. The Hotel is located at 225 E. 5th Ave., Metaline Falls, WA 99153.

Help we need your empties!! Recycle & raise funds for the Arts in Colville! Purple Birch Gallery Foundation is collecting used Inkjet Cartridges as a fundraiser for their upcoming community sculpture project. All Lexmark, HP, Compaq, and many more brands accepted. Main drop off box is located in Picture Perfect, 344 N. Main in Colville (entrance & parking in the back). Call 684-3178 for more information on how you can help!!

The Northeastern Washington Woodworkers Guild meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Woodworker Network 10 miles south of Colville on Hwy 395. Anyone interested in woodworking is welcome to attend. For info, call 684-1008.

The Chewelah Arts Guild holds its membership meetings the second Tuesday of every month (excepting July, August and December) at 6 p.m., at Flowery Trail Coffee House in Chewelah.

Colville Piecemakers Quilt Guild regularly meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church at 516 E. Glenn in Colville. Please use the main entrance on Glenn. For information, call 684-8961. All are welcome to attend.

Books, Books, Books

Summer Reading @ Your Library! Summer is a time for fun, sun and…reading? Yes! Reading! Starting June 1st and continuing all summer long, kids, teens, and adults can sign up for Summer Reading at any library in the county, any time during the summer. Children can earn fun prizes, such as a free book; teen and adults can compete in a drawing for a free mp3 player. This year’s theme for Summer Reading is art. Local libraries will be hosting art events all summer long, including concerts by local musicians, workshops by local dancers, participatory shows by local actors, and even programs with local chefs. Best of all, Summer Reading is free of charge and open to the public. For more information about the Libraries of Stevens County and a list of upcoming events, visit your library online at www.librariesofstevenscounty.org.

The June meetings for the Northeast Washington Genealogical Society will take place on Wednesday, June 10th. The Computer Interest Group will meet in the basement of the Colville Public Library at 10:30 a.m. and will be exploring the program "Clooz", a genealogy-type program that helps you to file and analyze documents, photos, and correspondence in an easy-to-find and manageable way. This class is co-sponsored by the Libraries of Stevens County. The afternoon meeting takes place in the meeting room at the FamilyHistoryCenter located in the LDS church on Juniper at 1:30 p.m. Member speaker Karen Struve will be sharing tips for finding family history information in institutional records. Both meetings are free and we invite anyone with an interest in tracing their family history. Check our website at www.newgs.org for further information.

The Colville Library Book Group meets every second Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m., in the meeting room of the Colville Library, 195 S. Oak, in Colville. The Colville Book Group is open to the public and new members are always welcome. For more information call the Colville Library at 684-6620 or visit the library's website: www.scrld.org.

Mark Harrison Memorial Fund – Donations are still being accepted by the Stevens County Rural Library District to purchase books in the name of Mark Harrison. Interested donors should check at the front desk of their local branch library.

FIRST BOOK-Northport is a non-profit group that provides free books to children from low-income families through existing literacy programs. If you think your program might qualify and are interested in obtaining more information, please contact Karen Buffan at 732-8955.

The Kettle Falls Public Library Book Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 4 p.m. at the library, 605 Meyers St., Kettle Falls. Everyone is invited to join the group's discussions and make suggestion for future reading. Upcoming selections will be posted on the Stevens County Library District web site, www.SCRLD.org. For more information, call 738-6817.

The Book Bank at Rural Resources Community Action, Adult Literacy Program is open and welcomes you! Parents can come in and select from a wide variety of children's books to take home to their kids, and it's all free. Visit the Rural Resources Community Action office Monday through Friday 8 to 5 and ask @ the front desk for the Literacy Program. For information, call 684-8421.

The Adult Literacy Program of Rural Resources Community Action provides one-to-one and small group tutoring in Adult Basic Education, English as a second language and GED Preparation. To volunteer or for more information, call 685-6133, 685-6132 or 1-800-776-2178.

Farm, Field & Forest

Our Wilderness: America’s Common Ground: Outstanding speaker and historian Doug Scott gives a multi-media presentation and readings from his newest book June 4 in Kettle Falls. Tim Coleman of Conservation Northwest offers a local perspective. This is sure to be an exciting evening for anyone interested in conservation of wildlife, human powered recreation, and wilderness in NE WA. Details and free ticket reservation at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/68675.

All Ages Hike: Children and parents are invited to join a free, guided 4-mile day hike on June 6 to beautiful Elk Creek Falls just south of the Salmo-Priest Wilderness Area. Details and registration: www.conservationnw.org/hikes09.

Thirteenmile Canyon Hike: Join a 9-mile challenging day hike June 13 to a spectacular potential wilderness area home to eagles, black bear, and rattlesnakes. Details and registration: www.conservationnw.org/hikes09.

Kettle Range Rendezvous: 7th Annual weekend of Saturday day hiking to potential wilderness areas followed by potluck BBQ and rustic car camping in the beautiful Kettle Range mountains, June 27-28. Details and registration: www.conservationnw.org/hikes09.

The fourth annual Amateur Photography Contest, sponsored by the Friends of the Little Pend Oreille Wildlife Refuge, is underway once again, and all amateur photographers are invited to participate. Photographers who are interested in the contest should plan their photo shoot on the refuge before August 15 of this year. There are five categories in the contest: animal life, plant life, scenic or landscape, public use or recreation, and student. Prizes are awarded for the best photo in each category. In addition, selected winning photographs will be published in The North Columbia Monthly and The Statesman-Examiner, displayed in the office of the Colville Chamber of Commerce, and posted on the Friends website at www.refugefriends.com. For complete rules and the required entry form, email your request to janderson@ultraplix.com, call (509) 732-4350, or visit the Chamber of Commerce office in Colville. Winners will be announced September 1.

Warblers of the Little Pend Oreille - On Saturday June 6, Warren Current, a respected local birder, and Jerry Cline, biologist at the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge, will lead a free morning trip for serious birders on the Refuge in eastern Washington focusing on locating approximately a dozen different warbler migrants and residents. Biologist Jerry Cline has a history of many years of research on the refuge and should have many interesting warbler stories as well as general habitat information. Starting time is 6:00 AM at Headquarters. Plan for wet or dry, warm or cool weather, light hiking and possible mosquitoes. Please email for details: info@refugefriends.com or call (509) 680-6621.

WSU Stevens County Extension workshops and events. For more information or to register contact the Extension office at 684.2588 or visit our website at stevens.wsu.edu.
• June 5: Pressure Canner Testing at the Farmer's Market at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Chewelah.
• June 6: The annual 4-H sponsored Fishing Derby will be held today from 9 am to 1 pm at Camp Princess Pine on the shores of Lake Thomas. We will host casting contests and the Salmon Tent will be available - which includes animal costumes and storytelling. The day is free to attend and will go on rain or shine. We have lots of prizes and some snacks will be provided.
• June 6, 13, and 27: WSU Master Gardener volunteers will be available from 9 - 11 am at the Plant Clinic held at the Saturday Farmers' Market on the corner of Astor and Main in Colville to answer your gardening and insect questions. Drop by with your questions and please bring samples!
• June 13-14: Summit Spirits 4-H Club will host a 4-H State Qualifier and Open Horse Show this weekend at the Arden Arena. Saturday will be performance classes and Sunday will be for Western Games. Entries are due by June 8. Late entries will not be accepted. Contact Debbie Harbin at 935.0419 for more information.
• June 18: All school age youth are invited to 4-H County Activity Day today at the Colville City Park from 9 am to 1 pm. We will have 4-H judging contests, dog agility (bring your dog!), make and take crafts, natural resource activities, shooting sports activities, and more. 4-H'ers can bring their record book questions, do a public presentation, and enter the educational poster contest.
• June 28: Panorama 4 Paws 4-H club will host a Dog, Cat, and Small Animal Fun Show at the NE WA Fairgrounds today at 9 am. Bring your dog or cat for a fun day of showing practice before fair season. Bring a sack lunch. For more information contact Jody Hoffman at 684.5977.
• June 28-30: State 4-H Teen Conference will be held on the WSU Pullman Campus over this 3-day period. Teen Conference is open to all youth entering grades 8-12. Cost is $125 if registered by June 6 and $145 after that. This is a great chance to experience campus life, participate in a career carnival, enjoy a dance, and attend some great workshops - many taught by WSU faculty. Workshops include things like GPS, paying for college, starting a business as a youth, fashion careers, and many more!

Interested in Gardening? Come join us, the Colville Area Garden Friends, on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. We frequently meet at local gardens during the summer months, gather for seed and plant exchanges in the spring and fall, design and plant for Habitat for Humanity houses in the area make holiday wreaths, travel on field trips to Spokane gardens, and host guest speakers. Please call Jocelyn for more information at 684-4008.

The Panorama Gem and Mineral Club meets the third Tuesday of each month January through November at 7 p.m. at the Union Hall on Meyers Street, next to Campus Life in Kettle Falls. Rock hounds and interested parties are welcome.

Life of the Spirit

Tri-County Women’s Aglow is meeting the third Monday of every month, 6 – 8 pm, at the Stevens County Sheriff Ambulance Training Room, located at 425 Hyw. 395 in Colville next to Ronnie D’s. Light dinner, fellowship, guest speaker and personal ministry. Call Pre. Gen Duncan at 684-5575 for information or Kim Veenhuizen Public Relations at 6884-3467.

St. Paul Lutheran Church offers grace, love, and service. Located at 295 E. Dominion Ave., Colville, 684-2432. Pastor- Eric Ohrtman. Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m., Bible Study for all ages, Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Midweek Service--Bible Study, Monday, 8:00 a.m.; Wellness Group, Monday, 12:00 noon; Men's Breakfast and Bible Study, Wed. 6:00 a.m.; Lutheran World Relief Quilting, Wed. 9:30 a.m.; Book Study, Wed. 6:00 p.m.; Youth Group, Wed. 7:00 p.m.; Women's Bible Study, 2nd Thursday, 9:30 a.m. and 3rd Thursday, 1:00 p.m.; Ladies' Lunch 2nd Thurs., 11:30 a.m. @Eagles; "Clearer Vision" Outreach Center, 2nd Saturday, Noon - 2:00 p.m. www.colvillelutheran.com

For the less incredulous, Skeptics, Agnostics and Atheists, The Inland Northwest Freethought Society meets monthly in the Spokane area. For meeting times and places, please see our site at: http://www.infreethought.org/ or, contact J.E. Hill at jehill51@yahoo.com.

Highland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets the first Sunday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at Old Highland Schoolhouse. We are a caring, open-minded religious community that encourages you to seek your own spiritual path while living your beliefs through service to the community. Call 509-684-8825 or email starsong16@plixtel.com for directions and more info.

Buddhist Meditation Group meets on the third Sunday of every month five miles west of Colville. Meditation begins at 10 a.m., followed by a Dharma talk and potluck. Call Greg at 684-7614 for more information.

Miscellany

Slow Food Upper Columbia is a non-profit, member-supported educational group that envisions a future food system based on the principles of high quality and taste, environmental sustainability, and social justice: GOOD, CLEAN and FAIR. We support the following programs through events, campaigns and fund raising efforts that serve to galvanize our chapter/convivium and enable our contribution to: Preserving traditional and endangered foods of our region and nation. Experiencing the cultural and regional significance of our foods by educating ourselves about where our food comes from. Fostering regional food production that is GOOD, CLEAN and FAIR. Celebrating life, joy and friendship through the pleasures of eating with others at the table. We hope you will feel encouraged to join us for one or all of our planned activities. Call 738-2011 for more information or check out the events page for meetings and activities. http://slowfooduppercolumbia.wordpress.com.

Weekly Wine Tastings Every Friday at Meyers Falls Market. Drop in anytime between 4-6 pm to taste 3 wines for just $2. This is the perfect opportunity to sample from our selection of over 120 distinct wines. Your ticket also entitles you to $2 off any bottle of that evening’s featured wines.

The Kettle Falls Radio Group (KFRG) meets the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 6 pm at The Evergreen Cafe in Meyers Falls Market. Check out our website kettlefallsradio.wikispaces.com. Open Mike is at 8PM.

Local food banks need your help! There are a number of ways to contribute, from donations of nonperishable food items and cash, to organizing food drives in your church or organization or at work, to volunteering your time at the food bank, to including the food bank in your will. Each and every donation to your local food bank makes a difference for area residents. Contact a food bank near you:
• The Colville Volunteer Food and Resource Center is located at 210 S. Wynne St., in Colville. Call 684-2971 for information.
• The Kettle Falls Food Bank is located at 472 Meyers Street in Kettle Falls. Call 738-2326 for information.
• The Northport Food Bank is located at 111 Center Ave. Call 732-6183 for information.
• The Chewelah Food Bank is located at 302 Main St. Call 935-6204 for information.
• For information about the Emergency Food Bank of Ione, call 684-2971.
• The West Bonner County Food Bank, Oldtown, is located at 103 N Washington Ave. in Oldtown, Idaho. For information, call (208) 437-0143.
• The Elk Food Bank is located at 40015 N Collins Rd Elk, WA, and can be reached at 292-2530.
• The Addy Rescue Mission in Addy can be reached at 935-6633.
(If you know of other food banks in Northeastern Washington that aren’t on this list, please let us know. We’d like to post them all. Call or fax 509 684-3109 or email editor@ncmonthly.com. Thanks.)

Thursdays in June at Meyers Falls Market: June 4th Join us for a free slide-show & presentation from Conservation Northwest featuring speaker and author Doug Scott. June 11th 7:30 pm Watch a Free Food Flick, Good Food, sponsored by Slow Food Upper Columbia. June 18th 5:30-7:00 pm Sushi 101 Learn a variety of techniques and recipes for making sushi. June 25th 5:30-6:30 pm NEW CLASS 4 for $5! Feed four people for $5- Learn healthy, creative recipes for feeding your family on a budget! Visit our website for details www.MeyersFallsMarket.com

Constructive Fun Toys, 163 S. Main St., Colville, is hosting a family game night the 4th Sunday of the month, from 5-7:30pm. Board games, cards and fun! Call 509-685-1FUN for more information.

The Kettle River History Club meets the fourth Sunday of every month at two o'clock at the Curlew Medical Clinic conference room.

Lake Roosevelt People First Chapter of Washington meets once a month on the third Tuesday at 4:30 at 887 Walnut, Colville. We are people First and our disabilities are second.

Colville Pet Refuge could use your help. Please visit us at www.colvillepetrefuge.com if you have any pet products to donate, or please call: 509-684-1475 and ask for Nancy or Heather. We also need volunteers, and sure would love to find homes for our dogs. All dogs are spayed or neutered. Individuals who would like to adopt a dog should contact Mary at (509) 732-4126, or Kathy Schultz at (509) 684-6854 or Diana at (509) 684-1475 or email refuge@colvillepetrefuge.org. Cash donations are always appreciated too! Contact the shelter at: Colville Pet Refuge, 1250 N. Hwy 395, PMB 266, Colville, WA 99114. Colville Pet Refuge is a 501 C 3 non-profit organization.

Panorama Rodeo Association meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Eagle’s in Colville. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Ferry County Democrats meet monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 6 PM. Visit our website, www.ferrycountydemocrats.org, email us at info@ferrycountydemocrats.org, or call 509-779-4756 for updated infomation.

Peace Vigil every Friday from noon to 1 in front of the military recruiters’ offices on Main Street in Colville. All are welcome. Stand against war as a means to resolve international conflicts.

NARFE Meeting; The National Active/Retired Federal Employees meet from 12 to 1p.m. on the 1st Tuesday of each month September through June at the Eagles Lodge in Colville. All Federal Employees are invited to attend to keep updated on legislation pertaining to Federal jobs, retirement and benefits.

Investigators are needed immediately to advocate for abused and neglected children involved in dependency cases with CPS. Advocates help children in the custody of the state from "slipping through the cracks" of the foster care systems. There are children waiting right now for a CASA volunteer to review and investigate their case and speak up for them in court. Contact Patty or Debbie at Stevens County CASA 509-685-0673 for more information and an application to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children.

Arden Community Club meets at the Arden Hall on the first Tuesday of every month. Everyone is welcome. Come and join us at 6:30 p.m. for potluck and 7:00 p.m. for our meeting. Get involved with your community. Other events held at the Arden Community Hall: Card parties are held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:30-9:00 p.m. New players are welcome to join us for pinnacle. Arden Home Ec Club meets the 1st Thursday of the month from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., potluck at noon. New members are encouraged to join. The Arden Community Hall is available for rentals. Contact 684-3001 or 675-0432 for bookings.

The board for the United Way of Stevens County meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:30pm at the Flowery Trail Coffeehouse, 4 W. Webster, Chewelah. All are welcome.

If you would like to come and see what we are all about, Springdale Frontier Days Association meetings are always the first Tuesday of the month @ 7:00 pm at Mary Walker School in the library. (Our summer meetings will be held at the Rodeo grounds). If you need further information please contact Heather @ 509-258-8975 or check out our website www.frontierdaysrodeos.com

"Antique Tractor Folks" Do you like old iron? Old tractors? Machinery? Then, you are invited to meet with other "old iron" enthusiasts on the first Monday and the third Monday of each month, beginning at 5 p.m. at KC's Restaurant on Hwy 395 in Kettle Falls. There are no dues and families are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you like to gab about tractors, come on down! Also we put on a yearly show at Happy Dell Park, the first Saturday of May.

Habitat for Humanity – Colville Valley Partners meets the third Thursday of each month at the Colville Community Church. Meetings are open to all and volunteers are always welcome. Contact Lisa Meddock at 684-2385 or lisa@habitatcolville.org.for further info.

Tri-County Veterans Stand Down meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Post 6963, on the corner of Aladdin Rd. & Hwy 20 in Colville. For info, call Tonya Stinson at 684-6311 or email at tonitunes@gmail.com.

Veterans: VFW Post 6963 in Colville at Aladdin and Hwy. 20 meets the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. American Legion Post 47 between 6th and 7th Streets in Colville meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. American Legion Post 146 on Hwy. 395 N. just west of Kettle Falls meets the fourth Friday of every month at 7:30 p.m.

Stevens's County Scale Model Club meets once monthly on the third Friday at 6 p.m. at the Colville Nazarene Church. All age groups and experience levels welcome. Contact Joe Conowitch at 509-684-4615 or Joe McCaslin at 509-684-8492 for more details.

The Panoramaland Amateur Radio Club meets the third Friday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Hearth and Home in Colville. All are welcome. For more information please contact Mike at 684-6634 or Randy at 684-6631.

Amateur Radio Operators meet for breakfast the first Saturday of every month at Geronimo's in Springdale at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome. For more information please contact Karl at 258-8922.

Veterans for Peace meets monthly the first Wed of each month at 6:30p.m. at the home of the November Coalition,282 W Astor,Colville, Wa. Everyone is welcome. For info call 684-8125.

The Forget-Me-Not Animal Shelter is looking for anyone interested in joining or volunteering or simply in learning more about this worthwhile project. Please call the shelter at (509) 775-2308.

The Stevens County Republican Women meet the first Monday of each month (except June, July and August) at 11:30 a.m. with a featured speaker each meeting. For info, call 684-4674.

Ferry County Republican Party meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Prospectors Inn. Please come and support your county.

The Colville Chamber of Commerce meets Tuesdays at noon for lunch at the Park Place Restaurant. All meetings are open to the public and the public is encouraged to attend. Please join us any Tuesday! For more information on this week’s location, call Tricia Woods at the Chamber office, 684-5973.

The Economic Development Committee of The Colville Chamber of Commerce meets the 2nd Monday of each month at noon at Courthouse Cafe. For more information on location, call the Chamber office, 684-5973.

The Kettle Falls Chamber meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at noon at Donny's. For more information, call 738-2300 or visit www.kettlefalls.org.

The VA Mobile Clinic visits the Kettle Falls American Legion Post on the second Tuesday of every month at 10-4 and at the Republic Hospital the second Wednesday at 9 a.m. For appointments, call the VA Hospital in Spokane at 1-800-325-7940. Must have discharge papers for new enrollment.

Are you interested in improving your life in just one hour? Join our team of volunteers and discover for yourself how big a difference one hour a week or month can make in the lives of the residents at the Parkview Retirement and Assisted Living Center at 240 S. Silke Rd. in Colville. Call 684-5677 to find out how you can help.

The Jane Cody Club meets every 4th Wednesday at noon in Republic at the Tamarack Pizza. The Club is committed to promoting Democratic Party values and principals. Call 775-0162 for info.

The Cruizers Car Club holds their monthly meeting the first Thursday of every month at Donny's Diner in Kettle Falls starting at 7:00 p.m. Everyone with an interest in cars is invited to attend. No age limit or need to own a vehicle, just come and enjoy.

NRA-certified firearms and personal safety courses are offered by American Legion, VFW and Marine Corps League. For info on times and places and on other courses taught by appointment, call Bob Garrow at 722-4110.

Music & Dance

Northern Dance Theatre is offering summer dance classes for those who desire to take ballet and modern but have not had formal training. Beginning ballet for 8-11 and 12 -16 year olds. Beginning modern for 10 and up. 3 week sessions in June and July. Please see their website at northerndancetheatre.com for schedules and forms. Call 684-1397 for additional info.

Are you interested in singing in a chorus specializing in 4-part harmony for women's voices? Then Mountain Melodies Chorus (of Sweet Adelines International) might be for you. The chorus rehearses each Thursday evening from 5:30-8:30 in the basement of the First Congregational Church at 2nd and Maple. For more info, call 509-684-5129.

Attention music lovers! Friday June 5th at 8pm will be the last open mic at Meyers Falls Market before our summer vacation. Check out our website for other fun music events happening throughout the summer.

Northern Ales –Fridays, open mic and jam night. Come in & have some fun! 118 Center Ave., Northport, WA, 509-732-6200, northernales@hughes.net, www.northernales.com. Hours are Tues. – Sat. 12 to 8 pm (or later).

Stazya's Vocal Studio offers voice lessons and coaching for all ages and all styles. Stazya is a conservatory-trained singer with over two decades of experience in performing and recording varied styles of music including classical, sacred worship, global/multi-cultural, rock, pop, and jazz. Studios in Colville and Chewelah. Call for more information: 680-6608.

Recreation

2009 Parks & Recreation Summer presents:
• The Pool Opens June 16. Save $10 off your family pool pass if you purchase by June 12.
• Father’s Day Fun Run, Saturday, June 20, beginning at 8 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Register by June 5.
• Summer Friends Day Camp for ages 5-10 on June 15-19 and June 22-26 at Colville High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration deadline is the 2nd Friday before each camp.
• Activity Guide is now available at http://colville.wa.us or the office at 356 E. Dominion in Colville.
Call 509-684-6037 for information on these and other summer events.

Wellness

Childbirth Classes at Providence Mount Carmel Hospital – If you are due in late August, September, or early October your classes are July 10, 17, 24, 31, & August 7, 14. Thursday nights from 7 – 9 pm at Mount Carmel Health Education Center located at 1169 E. Columbia Ave., Colville. $60 (Mom and birthing companion), First Steps & Medicaid coupons accepted. Please bring pillow and small blanket. No pre-registration required. Contact Mo at 509-685-6035 for more information.

Need Help….Want to Help ???? With a group of well-trained SHIBA (Statewide Health Information Benefits Advisors) volunteers in Stevens, Ferry, Pend Oreille and Lincoln counties, anyone with questions about health care coverage options can get help. SHIBA is a program in conjunction with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner with volunteers in every county in the state. SHIBA volunteers answer questions about Medicare A and B and D, Advantage Plans, Medigap Plans, Washington Basic Health, health insurance fraud, dual enrollment with Medicare and Medicaid, low income subsidies plus more. This service is free and the information unbiased. We don’t sell anything, nor do we promote any one thing. We get your information and then let you know what options are available to you. Can we solve all your problems? No. Can we make health insurance affordable? Not always. Health coverage information is confusing with a long list of rules and timelines. Call us if you need information or just to see if we can help you. Are you interested in becoming a SHIBA volunteer? We offer free training and you can help people in your community. For help with questions or for information on becoming a trained SHIBA volunteer, call 509 684 8421 and ask to speak to a SHIBA representative.

TOPS meetings - Are you looking for a way to Take Off Pounds Sensibly? Join the weekly Colville Monday morning TOPS group and find the help, knowledge and friendship to make your weight loss do-able. TOPS is celebrating 41 continuous years in Colville and has helped countless people meet their goal weight. For more information call 684-6583, 935-0366 or 738-6601.

Red Cross Certified CPR/ First Aid / AED training provided by On-Track-Training on a Monthly Basis to meet your employment or licensing requirements. Fast Fun and effective training! Offering comprehensive courses, challenge courses and/or CPR only updates. Classes are available in Colville, Chewelah and the Springdale areas. On site and group trainings available to meet your business needs. The web site address is www.on-track-training.com. Call 509-680-4912 for information.

Cancer Education and Support Group - A unique group intended for cancer patients, families, friends, and support staff is held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 4 to 5 pm, in the upper level of the Health Education Center (1169 E. Columbia) across from the ER entrance at Mount Carmel Hospital. The group will connect with the experts at Providence Cancer Center in Spokane via telehealth video conferencing. No registration necessary. For more information contact Mo at 685-6035, the Cancer Center at 1-800-228-6618, or our website at www.mtcarmelhospital.org.

Clearer Vision Outreach Center is an outreach for the blind and the visually impaired to gather for a free lunch and for fellowship with one another. The outreach meets the second Saturday of each month at St. Paul Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 295 E. Dominion Ave., Colville, WA at 12 (Noon) until 2:00 P.M. We often have guest speakers or entertainment during that time. Any questions, call Debby Phillips at 509-684-1266.

Hospice Seeks Volunteers: Northeast Washington Health Programs, based in Chewelah, helps to provide a professional hospice program for the terminally ill in the Tri-Counties, and are now looking for volunteers to help with the program. For information, contact Kris Jewett at 935-6001.

Mountain Path Yoga offers Yoga classes in the Iyengar and White Lotus traditions. Summer Intro to Yoga Sessions, June 1 through July 13 & July 27 through Aug. 31, 6 week series, $66. Classes continue in Chewelah this summer. Call Sarah at 509-684-0965 for info and to register! Come experience yoga in our new studio at 818 E. Columbia!

Nia Weekend with Laura Markman - Come and experience a guided moving meditation class dedicated to awakening in you the sensation of pleasure and the “Nia Class experience” itself. All levels and abilities are welcome! Sat., June 13th, Nia Class 10:00-11:15 am, Nia Workshop 1:00-4:00 pm at the Colville Public Library, 195 S. Oak St. Cost for Nia class is $10, class and workshop is $25, workshop at the door is $30. Space may be limited, please pre-register. For information or to register contact Laura Markmann, PTA, Certified Nia Facilitator Green/Brown Belt at (509) 499-3750, lauramarkmann@yahoo.com, or nianow.com or Tifanie Wells 509 722-5281

Greenwood Institute’s Wellness Center offers a variety of classes; pilates, cardio, weight training, yoga, yoga on the ball, dance of many styles, Qi Gong, as well as personal/private sessions. Call 509-675-1924. Classes are offered daily with a variety of times available. The center’s new location is N. 107 3rd St. Mall, Chewelah, WA.

Take that first step to better health by joining the Kettle Falls TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) group. The group meets every Wednesday beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Kettle Falls Elementary School portable #5 on East Eighth Street. Healthy weight loss ideas and confidential weigh in by trained professionals. Drop in or call 738-6537 for information.

Family Constellations are now held in Kettle Falls available 7-10 p.m. on the second and fourth Wed of the month when indicated on the website calendar: www.allmyrelationsconstellations.com. Francesca Mason Boring facilitates constellations for individuals not currently in therapy. For more information: (509) 684-2034 or check the website.

Colville Area Multiple Sclerosis Support Group monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 9 to 11 am at 1169 E. Columbia, Colville, lower level. Handicap access is down the paved driveway beside the building. All those living with MS, whether you have it or are a caretaker of another with it, are encouraged to attend. Please join with others who understand & can relate to some of the challenges of living with MS – a disease that continually changes & doesn't "play by any rules". You are not alone!!! Call Kathy Rotmark 684-3252 for information.

Children of Addicted Families Need Volunteers: Caring adults needed who want to provide recovery education and support to youth and children who have a parent actively using alcohol/drugs or have a parent who has begun the recovery process. Knowledge of addiction and 12 Steps helpful. Free training, unlimited rewards. Contact Dorothea Pritchett at 509-675-5571.

Teenagers: Is alcohol abuse by a relative or friend causing trouble for you? You'll find HELP AND HOPE at Alateen. Meetings are at 6:00 p.m. every Thursday, Please contact Sherry at (509) 690-8182 for meeting location and information.

CPR courses are offered free of charge by Mount Carmel Hospital as a community service. If you would like to sign-up for one of the courses, please contact Paul Anderson at 685-5040. If you have any other CPR questions please call him for information. Classes are held at the Mount Carmel Hospital Health Education Center, 1169 E. Columbia, Colville, WA.

HIV/AIDS Certification Class for Non-licensed Personnel will be offered at Mount Carmel Hospital Health Education Center, 1169 E. Columbia, in partnership with NE Tri-County Health Dept. Free of charge, participants will receive a certificate upon completion that satisfies requirements for day care operators, foster home caregivers, and many other occupations requiring this certification. Please call the Health Education Center at 685-6035with questions.

Rape Crisis Center Stevens County - confidential 24 hours a day - 509 684-6139 (call collect).

CONNECTIONS, a department of Ferry County, offers services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, the homeless and victims of crime throughout Ferry County. An emergency shelter facility and homelessness prevention services are also available. Services are free and confidential. Connections is located at 870 S. Clark Avenue in Republic. Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Outreach Offices located in Inchelium and Keller, please call to schedule an appointment, as hours vary. Connections office number is 775-3331 or toll free 877-876-9186. For after hours crisis, call 800-269-2380 and ask to speak to the on call advocate.

ALZHEIMER’S Association Caregivers Support Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 10:00am to 11:30amat Klondike Hills Assisted Living, 4 Klondike Hills Lane, Republic, phone 509-775-8234. Caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia related disorders are invited to attend. For information call Gail Downs, 509-775-3218. FREE and open to the public. Newcomers welcome.

Senior Information and Assistance, Republic 775-0912, offers help to all over 60 year olds with contacting to services, support groups, information on medical supplies and in home care in our area. Open 8-4 Mon to Fri, 147 N. Clark St. Republic, stop in for coffee.

If you or someone you love is a victim of Domestic Violence, help is available. Call 684-6139.

There is a weekly NA meeting on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at 126 S. Main in Colville (use the alley entrance).

Evening Al-Anon Meeting: Every Thursday from 6-7 at 270 S Main, enter through the back door. Is there a problem of alcoholism in a relative or friend of yours? Please call Vicki at 684-5862 for information and directions to this Al-Anon Meeting.

Friday Night Rebels has an AA meeting weekly on Fri. from 7-8 p.m. at 126 S. Main in Colville (use the alley entrance). The contact number is 684-2745 (evening).

Brain Injury Group meets every month on the 2nd Tuesday at 1st and Lincoln in Colville from 7 to 9 p.m. The group is open to all brain injured people no matter what age or sex, and relatives or friends. For questions, call Diane Lamm at 722-3524.

Al-Anon meets every Wednesday at noon at the Catholic Church basement, 320 N. Maple in Colville. Call Angie at 684-5773 or Maxine at 685-0862 for more information. Al-Anon also meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Northport Presbyterian Church in Northport. Call Lisa at 732-4059 for more information.

A Women’s AA meeting is held every Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Please call Colleen at 684-0594 for information and the location.

Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Chewelah Al-Anon meeting every Tuesday at noon in the Free Methodist Church Annex, 103 N. 2nd St. East (across from Skok Law Office). Call Kay at 937-2320 for more information.

Youth/Parenting

BSA Troop 965 meets every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Meyers Street Union Hall (blue building) in Kettle Falls. Boy Scouts is for boys aged 11 - 17. All boys are invited to join. Boy Scouts perform many hours of community service. For more information about Scouting For Food, or Boy Scout Troop 965, please call Phil Anderson, Scoutmaster at 509-738-6894. See our web site for more information: www.troop965.com

Young men aged 6-12 are invited to join Pack 965 of the Kettle Falls Cub Scouts. For info, call Jamie at 684-5745.

Boy Scout Troop 904 meets every Thursday in Colville. Visit on-line at http://troop904.com/. Please call Scout Master Chuck McComb for time and location and more information at (509) 684-2460.

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