Fun on the Palouse - May 2012

Albion
May 5, 2012, 2:00 p.m. Albion Branch Library,310 F Street, every Saturday for children's stories and crafts.
May 10, 2012, 6:30 p.m Pajama Storytime. Stories in your PJs!
May 12, 2012, 2:00 p.m. Albion Branch Library, 310 F Street,
Fun stories and a short craft!

Colfax
May 2012, Colfax Library, 102 A. Main St. (509) 657-3303

May 8, 2012 Colfax Library, 102 A. Main St., Children ages 3-8 from all over the kingdom are invited to this special library event along with their parents or grandparents. Children are encouraged to dress in their favorite princess, prince-charming wardrobe for games, singing, stories, crafts and tea party.  Please contact Sheri or Nichole to make your noble reservation at 509-397-4366.

May Friday Play Group @ Colfax Library. Children play while adults visit with friends, family and neighbors. (509) 397-4366.

MAy 10,, 2012, 3:30-4:30 pm. Colfax Branch Library, 102 S. Main Street, Kids in grades 1-4 are invited to the Colfax Library for a FREE afterschool event each 3rd Thursday of the school calendar year. Snacks, games, special guests.

 2012, Inland NW Blood Center, Blood Drive. @ Colfax Library, 102 A. Main St. (800) 423-0151.

Colton
May 7, 10:30 a.m. Colton Branch Library, 760 Broadway Ave., Storytime Monday, for ages 1-6.

May 17, 3:15 p.m., Colton Branch Library, 760 Broadway Ave., after-school program for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.


Endicott

May 8, 2012, Council on Aging, Endicott Branch Library, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., 2nd Tueday each month.

May 15, 2012, Grades K-3, Third Tuesday Club, 3:30 p.m.

Endicott Library are Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
May 22, 2012, Grades 4-6. Fourth Tuesday Club. 3:30 p.m.

Fairfield:

May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012, 10:30 a.m., Storytime, Fairfield Library.
May 5, 2012, 7:00 p.m.,VFW and Auxiliary meeting, Fairfield Community Center, corner of Main and Johnson.

May,  2012  Food Bank: Open dates are posted on food bank door.

FARMINGTON

Editor awaiting announcements

Freeman:

Editor awaiting announcements

Garfield:

Editor awaiting announcements

Latah:
Editor awaiting announcements

Malden:
Editor awaiting announcements

Oakesdale

Editor awaiting announcements


Palouse:

Events & meetings, http://www.visitpalouse.com/events.html
Editor awaiting announcements

Rockford:
May 1, 2012: Rockford Community Center (RCC) 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. RCC open to public, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. RCC open to Public. (*Schedule on Rocford, Wash., website. Monday and Wednesday) , 2012, 7:00 p.m. McIntosh Grange meeting, McIntosh Grange, First St.
May 10, 2012, 11:30 a.m., Hangman Creek Chamber of Commerce at Harvest Moon Banquet Room, First St.

May 1, 2012, 7 p.m. Rockford Women’s Club-Road trip to Rosalia!

May 3, 2012, RCC open to public, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cribbage or Crochet?

May 11, 2012, 11:30 a.m. - Noon, Rockford Historical Society, No host meeting, Harvest Moon Banquet Room. First St.

May 12, 2012, 10 a.m. - Noon, Crochet Class, Harvest Moon Banquet Room. First St.

May 14 & 28, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Rockford Lions' Club, Harvest Moon Banquet Room. First St.

Rosalia:

Editor awaiting announcements

St. John:

Editor awaiting announcements


Tekoa:
Editor awaiting announcements

Valleyford:

Editor awaiting announcements


Uniontown:
Editor awaiting announcements


To see photos and find street locations and hours of each Whitman County Branch Library, click on the Town  -  HOME

Albion
May 5, 2012, 2:00 p.m. Albion Branch Library,310 F Street, every Saturday for children's stories and crafts.
May 10, 2012, 6:30 p.m Pajama Storytime. Stories in your PJs!
May 12, 2012, 2:00 p.m. Albion Branch Library, 310 F Street,
Fun stories and a short craft!

Colfax
May 2012, Colfax Library, 102 A. Main St. (509) 657-3303

May 8, 2012 Colfax Library, 102 A. Main St., Children ages 3-8 from all over the kingdom are invited to this special library event along with their parents or grandparents. Children are encouraged to dress in their favorite princess, prince-charming wardrobe for games, singing, stories, crafts and tea party.  Please contact Sheri or Nichole to make your noble reservation at 509-397-4366.

May Friday Play Group @ Colfax Library. Children play while adults visit with friends, family and neighbors. (509) 397-4366.

May 10,, 2012, 3:30-4:30 pm. Colfax Branch Library, 102 S. Main Street, Kids in grades 1-4 are invited to the Colfax Library for a FREE afterschool event each 3rd Thursday of the school calendar year. Snacks, games, special guests.

 2012, Inland NW Blood Center, Blood Drive. @ Colfax Library, 102 A. Main St. (800) 423-0151.

Colton
May 7, 10:30 a.m. Colton Branch Library, 760 Broadway Ave., Storytime Monday, for ages 1-6.

May 17, 3:15 p.m., Colton Branch Library, 760 Broadway Ave., after-school program for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.


Endicott

May 8, 2012, Council on Aging, Endicott Branch Library, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., 2nd Tueday each month.

May 15, 2012, Grades K-3, Third Tuesday Club, 3:30 p.m.

Endicott Library are Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
May 22, 2012, Grades 4-6. Fourth Tuesday Club. 3:30 p.m.

Fairfield:

May 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012, 10:30 a.m., Storytime, Fairfield Library.
May 5, 2012, 7:00 p.m.,VFW and Auxiliary meeting, Fairfield Community Center, corner of Main and Johnson.

May,  2012  Food Bank: Open dates posted on the door.

FARMINGTON
Editor awaiting announcements

Freeman:

Editor awaiting announcements


Garfield:

Editor awaiting announcements

Latah:
Editor awaiting announcements

Malden:
Editor awaiting announcements

Oakesdale
Editor awaiting announcements

Palouse:Editor awaiting announcements

Rockford:
May 1, 2012: Rockford Community Center (RCC) 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. RCC open to public, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. RCC open to Public. (*Schedule on Rocford, Wash., website. Monday and Wednesday) May, 2012, 7:00 p.m. McIntosh Grange meeting, McIntosh Grange, First St.
May 10, 2012, 11:30 a.m., Hangman Creek Chamber of Commerce at Harvest Moon Banquet Room, First St. May 15, 2012, 6:00 p.m. Rockford Women's Club - Mother - Daughter Tea, St. Joseph's Parish Hall, River St.

May 1, 2012, 7 p.m. Rockford Women’s Club-Road trip to Rosalia!

May 3, 2012, RCC open to public, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cribbage or Crochet?

May 11, 2012, 11:30 a.m. - Noon, Rockford Historical Society, No host meeting, Harvest Moon Banquet Room. First St.

May 12, 2012, 10 a.m. - Noon, Crochet Class, Harvest Moon Banquet Room. First St.

May 14 & 28, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Rockford Lions' Club, Harvest Moon Banquet Room. First St.

May 17, 2012, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Enter Entries for McIntosh Grange Contest -- Canning, Craft/Needlework, Photography/Art Items, etc. McIntosh Grange, First St.

May 20, 6:00 p.m. Southeast Spokane County Fair Royalty Coronation, McIntosh Grange, First St.

Rosalia:

Editor awaiting announcements

St. John:

Editor awaiting announcements

Tekoa:
Editor awaiting announcements

Valleyford:

Editor awaiting announcements


Uniontown:
May 16, 2012, 3:15 p.m., Uniontown Third Wednesday Club, Uniontown Branch Editor awaiting announcements
To see photos and find street locations and hours of each Whitman County Branch Library, click on the Town  -  HOME

Fun on the Palouse - February, 2012

Albion
February 4, 2012, 2:00 p.m. Albion Branch Library,310 F Street, every Saturday for children's stories and crafts.
February 9, 2012, 6:30 p.m Pajama Storytime. Stories in your PJs!
February 11, 2012, 2:00 p.m. Albion Branch Library, 310 F Street,
Fun stories and a short craft!

Colfax
February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2012, one hour Yoga classes @ Colfax Library, 102 A. Main St. (Started Jan. 10th) Basic flex and flow classes cost $35.00 for a six-week session. Belly Dance classes Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., in the Colfax Library. Classes were free. Call (509) 657-3303 or ladylynn@stjohncable.com.
February 8, 2012, 3:30-4:30, Kids Tea Party @ Colfax Library, 102 A. Main St., Children ages 3-8 from all over the kingdom are invited to this special library event along with their parents or grandparents. Children are encouraged to dress in their favorite princess, prince-charming wardrobe for games, singing, stories, crafts and tea party.  Please contact Sheri or Nichole to make your noble reservation at 509-397-4366.February 10, 2012, 10:00 a.m. -11:30am, Friday Play Group @ Colfax Library. Children play while adults visit with friends, family and neighbors. (509) 397-4366. February 16, 2012, 3:30-4:30 pm. Colfax Branch Library, 102 S. Main Street, Kids in grades 1-4 are invited to the Colfax Library for a FREE afterschool event each 3rd Thursday of the school calendar year. Snacks, games, special guests.February 23, 2012, Inland NW Blood Center, Blood Drive. @ Colfax Library, 102 A. Main St. (800) 423-0151.

Colton
February 6, 10:30 a.m. Colton Branch Library, 760 Broadway Ave., Storytime Monday, for ages 1-6.

February 16, 3:15 p.m., Colton Branch Library, 760 Broadway Ave., after-school program for kids in kindergarten through 6th grade.


Endicott

February 14, 2012, Council on Aging, Endicott Branch Library, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., 2nd Tueday each month.

February 21, 2012, Grades K-3, Third Tuesday Club, 3:30 p.m.

Endicott Library are Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
February 28, 2012, Grades 4-6. Fourth Tuesday Club. 3:30 p.m.

Fairfield:

February 7. 2012, 10:30 a.m., Storytime, Fairfield Library.
February 9. 2012, 7:00 p.m.,VFW and Auxiliary meetings, Fairfield Community Center, corner of Main and Johnson.

February 14. 2012, 10:30 a.m., Storytime, Fairfield Library.
February 21. 2012, 10:30 a.m., Storytime, Fairfield Library.
February 21, 2012, 12:00 p.m.
February,  2012  Food Bank: Thursday, 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m. -Noon.

FARMINGTON
February 9. 2012, 7:00 p.m., "Mom's Night Out." Farmington Branch Library, E. 203 Main. A night out for the ladies to do crafts, cards, holiday recipes, or bring ideas for a book club.  Relax and just come have some fun. Bring your smiles; leave the kids with Dad! 
February 25. 2012, 7:30 p.m., Tumbling Team at 7th Day Adventist Gym Senior Souper at Fairfield Community Center, corner of Main and Johnson.

Freeman:

February 9, 2012, 6:00 p.m, Hangman Creek Chamber of Commerce (263-2414). 
February 9, 2012, 6:00 p.m, Freeman HS Board Meeting, Multipurpose Room.

Garfield:

February, 7, 2012, 7:00 p.m. 1st Tues. of the month, Garfield Community Association  Contact:  Mary Miller (509) 635-1498.

of the month, Ladow Grange at the Grange Hall/American Legion Bldg. on East Main.  (509) 635-1415.)
February, 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012, 6:30 p.m., Caregiver Coffee and Support Groups at the Garfield Clinic - 207 N 3rd Street. Contact Laura Redmon at 635-1411.
February, Library: Resource for books, movies, music and public computers.  Stop by Monday 12:30 - 6:30 p.m. or Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Storytime every Wednesday at 11:30; children ages 1-5.

February, 7:00 p.m., 3rd Wednesday of the month, Parks and Recreation, Community Center at 7:00 p.m. contact Nikkie Pfaff, (509) 635-0155.
February 14 & 28, 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Mom's Connection Bi-Monthly Meeting, in the Garfield Community Church, 201 N 5th Street. Free Childcare. All moms welcomed. Contact: Tami Southern at (509) 280-2555.

February 16, 2012, 3rd Thursday. Check the online events calendar and the reader board in front of the library for upcoming events.
February, 27, 2012, 4:00 p.m. Free, Fun Teen Time  with friends @ Garfield Library, ages 12-18. Snack provided. (877) 733-3375.

Latah:


Malden:
February, 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2012, 5:15 p.m., Children's Storytime every Tuesday Malden Branch Library, 11 NW Ash.
February 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2012, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Malden "Knit Wits" (Library knitting and crochet club) every Tuesday at the home of Joyce Darou. All ages & stages welcome.
February 2, 2012, 10:00 a.m., Malden Fence Menders Booster Club, first Thursday of every month meets in the Library.
February 8, 2012, 7:00 p.m., Town Council meets at in the library 2nd Wednesday of every month. Public welcome.
Malden Library & Community Center - Librarian & Manager Shannon Roe, (509) 569-3334 (WCL & Wired or Wireless.)
February 17, 2012, 9:30 a.m. - Noon. GED Prep class, Malden Branch Library, 11 NW Ash. GED Preparatory class, held weekly at the Malden Library & Community Center. This class is at no cost to the participant. For more information contact Kathy Wilkes (509)850-6492.

Oakesdale

February 27, 2012, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Downloadable Book Workshop @ Oakesdale Branch Library, 102 E. Steptoe. Come and learn how to download books from the libraries extensive electronic collection on to your own electronic devices.  Those using Kindles, Nooks, MP3s, and Ipods are encouraged to come and attend this great workshop.  Cindy from the main branch of Whitman County Library will be on hand to walk you through the process and answer your questions.
February 28, 2012, 6:00 p.m. Oakesdale Branch Library, 102 E. Steptoe. The Oakesdale Book Club, Tuesday of each month to have a lively book discussion and share a pot-luck dinner.  All are welcome to join us!

Palouse:

Events & meetings, http://www.visitpalouse.com/events.html
February 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2012, Palouse Library, Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Thursday, 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., Friday, noon - 6:00 p.m. Storytime, Friday 2:00 p.m. 

February, 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts, meets every Wednesday at the Legion Hall. Contact, Jay Iverson (509) 878-1830. Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or by appointment. Roy M. Chatters Newspaper and Printing Museum,  Bob West  (509) 878-1842; Janet Barstow (509) 878-1742. Group tours welcome with advance notice. Geneological research available (Donation requested)
February 2012, Garfiled Palouse Athletic Club, TBA. Contact Rochelle Pedersen, Secretary. P.O. Box 395, Palouse, WA 99161
February 2 & 16, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Grange No.177. Information, Richard Gamet, Grange Master, (509) 878-1897.
February 9 & 23, 2012, 7:00 p.m., Palouse Library, Community Center Meeting.
February 10, 2012, 2:30 -4:300 p.m., Downloadable Audio and eBook Workshop @ Palouse Branch Library, E. 120 Main. Come and learn how to download books on to your Nooks, MP3 player, Kindles, Ipods,  and other devices.  The library has an extensive collection and will be showing you how to use your devices.  The device demonstrations will be scheduled as follows: Nooks, 2:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m., Kindles 2:50 p.m. to 3:10 p.m., MP3 3:10 p.m. to 3:25 p.m., Ipods 3:25 p.m. to 3:40 p.m., all other devices from 3:40 p.m. to 4:30 p,m. This schedule allows time for users to learn on their own devices. 
February 2012, Round Table, at members' homes. Contact Joyce Smith (509) 878-1939.
February 2012, Xenodican Club, "Friends of the Library" group, at members' homes. Contact Judy Willcox (509) 878-1836
February  25, 2012, 6:30 p.m., Cub Scouts - Pack Meeting. Palouse Community Center; all Scouts and family members. For more information and upcoming events visit the Inland Northwest Council website.
February 16, 2012, Palouse Lions Club, Legion Hall, Contact Eric Slocum.
January 22, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Palouse Community Center, Scott Beeson, (509) 878-1859.
Block Watch of Palouse, http://www.visitpalouse.com/police/blockwatch.html
Eastern Star - OES, Information, Gloria Hodges, (509) 878-1534
Free Mason Shrine F&AM, Information Robert Kramer, (509) 878-1478


Rockford:
February 2012, Rockford Community Center (RCC) 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. RCC open to public, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. RCC open to Public- OPEN HOUSE, 229 1st. St. (*Schedule on Rocford, Wash., website. Monday and Wednesday)

February 6, 2012, 7:00 p.m. McIntosh Grange meeting, McIntosh Grange, First St.
February 7, 2012, 7 p.m. Rockford Women's Club business meeting, Harvest Moon Banquet Room 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. "Tightwad Tuesday" & Bunco!!
Rockford Community Center, 229 1st St. 7:00 p.m. RCC Board & General meetings open to public. See Rockford Town Website for open dates\hours.

February 2012 , Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - Noon, Crochet Class at the Harvest Moon Banquet Room
February 10, 2012, Noon, Rockford Historical Society, No host meeting, Harvest Moon Banquet Room.

February 13 & 27, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Lions Club, Harvest Moon Banquet Room.
February 21, 2012, 7 p.m. Rockford Women's Club, Fred Neck's, Taco Tuesday & Bingo.

February 23, 2012, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Free Dinner, United Methodist Church, 219 1st. St., courtesy RUMC and St. Joseph Catholic Church women. Everyone welcome!

Rosalia:

February, Monday-Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Thursday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Museum located inside Rosalia City Hall. Hours.

February 9, 2012, 3:30 p.m., Rosalia Teen Time, Rosalia Branch Library, 402 S. Whitman Ave. Ages 12-18.  Come hangout at the library and make duct tape wallets. Extra computers will be available to use and snack will be provided. Questions? (509) 523-3109




St. John:

February 8, 2012, 3:30 p.m., 2nd Wed. Science Club for Grades 1-5. St John Branch Library, 1 E. Front St. Learn about bubbles and the power of air. Experiments, stories and snacks are all a part of this program 
February 29, 2012, 6:00 p.m., The St. John Library, 1 E. Front Street, introduces a new program in February.  Librarian Clancy and Storyteller Mrs. McGillicutty invite everyone to Family Storytime on the last Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.  The theme on February 29 is bedtime stories.  Mrs. McGillicutty will wear pajamas and pearls.

Tekoa:
February 9, 2012, and every Tuesday, 1:00 p.m., Tekoa Storytime, Tekoa Branch Library, S. 139 Crosby. Storys and crafts. 

Visit Tekoa Museum. Artifacts, memorabilia and photos dating back to the 1800's.

February Chamber of Commerce.

Tekoa Newsletter: http://www.tekoawa.com/homepage.html

Valleyford:

February  2012, Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m., On Sacred Grounds Cafe Card Club,  Cribbage, 1st, 3rd and last Tuesdays; Pinochle, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.
February 14, 2012, 1:00 p.m., Reader's Club.
February  8, 2011, 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Can't Shoot Straight Camera Club.
February 15, 2012, 6:15 p.m. Senior Souper Supper, Valleyford Community Church, Madison St, Valleyford, Wash. Everyone 50+ welcome to enjoy camaraderie and great food.
February 15, 2012, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Heidi and Friends Art Club (bring your sketch pad or easel.

Uniontown:
February 15, 2012, 3:15 p.m., Uniontown Third Wednesday Club, Uniontown Branch Library, 110 S. Montgomery. Kids of all ages are welcome to the Third Thursday Club at 3:15pm.  Well have snacks, crafts and laughs to enjoy each month.  Kids bring in your creativity and smiles and have some fun!February 25, 2012,10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Workshop on bead weaving on a loom. ($60) at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn. 509-229-3414

To see photos and find street locations and hours of each Whitman County Branch Library, click on the Town  -  HOME