What's Happening in North Columbia Country
November 2007

Crafts Shows and Holiday Events

Join us for the Mini Home Parties on Nov. 8 from 5 to 9 pm in the back room of the Pizza Factory in Colville. The Home Parties feature food, drinks, door prizes, hostess prizes, and lots of gift ideas for the holidays. Cookie Lee. Longaberger. Mary Kay. Pampered Chef. Scrapbooking. Home Interiors. North American Gourmet. Kahue. Party Lite. Tupperware and more! For info, call 684-5147.

2007 Arden Homemakers Club Bazaar at the Arden Community Hall, Friday, November 9, from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday, November 10 from 9 am to 4 pm. Stew and pie available. For more information, please call Janet Brown 684-6006.

6th Annual HolidayArt & Gift Sale at Picture Perfect, November 14th thru December 22. Support Our Local Artists! Unique gift items for everyone on your holiday list. Original Artwork, Silver & Beaded Jewelry, Clayworks, Baskets, Ornaments, Clocks, Cards & much, much more! Picture Perfect is located at 344 N. Main (entrance & parking in the back) Call 684-3178 for info.

Rossland's Homespun Christmas Craft Fair, Saturday, November 17th, 10am - 4pm, Rossland Secondary School. Over 40 local artists and local groups showcasing handcrafted items including pottery, jewelry, Christmas items, art, bath items and much more. $2 admission - proceeds to the United Way.

Santa's Helpers Workshop, at the Colville Recreation Department, Saturday, December 8. Registration deadline is Nov. 21. Register at the office at 356 E. Dominion, Colville, or call 684-6037.

Unique hand-crafted gifts from local artists - Shoshana's first ever Holiday show in Colville WA: Saturday, November 17th and Sunday, November 18th, 10 am - 5 pm, both days, at 282 W. Astor, Colville (The Old Co-op building). Shoshana's 12th Holiday show in Northport: 616 South Avenue, Northport WA 99157. Preview party December 6th from 3 - 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7th, 12 - 5 p.m., Sat. Dec. 8th, 10 - 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9th, 12 - 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served at both locations. Shoshana's hand-thrown pottery, and Susan Hedstrand's intaglio etchings. Also: Andrea Ross; lavender glass bead jewelry, Judy Bretthauer; felted slippers, purses, hats & knit scarves, Tony Regis; hardwood serving trays, Ursula Atkinson; original clothing designs including legwarmers, skirts, hats, music shakers & more, Terry Ross; hand felted gifts and decorations. Also, Chrisinda Bowlin's pysanky eggs & ornaments, aurora borealis photography and greeting cards, Stedy's organic coffee, Victory's organic food products, Sarah Cleaver's Comfort Zone soaps, River Jones' painted gourds, Devotion's gourmet mustards, sauces and holiday swags, Gloria de los Santos' encaustic paintings and contemporary photography and 2D art. Call Shoshana at 509-732-8863 for more information.

Historic Downtown Colville's Home for the Holidays - Day after Thanksgiving shopping specials in Colville, Santa lights the community Christmas Tree, Astor & Main, Nov. 23 at 6 pm. Come early for caroling! Dilly Dally Wagon & Carriage Rides, Free! Nov. 23 from 11 to 5. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served! Pictures with Santa, Nov. 23 & 24, from 11 to 1, at Barman's Country Store. Christmas Tree Extravaganza, your chance to win one of 10 beautifully decorated trees on display in Barman's. Tickets just $1! Gala Dinner Dance & Christmas Tree Drawing Extravaganza, Dec. 15, tickets at the Chamber office. For more info, www.Colville.com, 684-5973.

Kettle Falls Lady Lions present their annual Christmas Craft Fair, Sat., Dec. 1, from 9 am to 3 pm, Kettle Falls Middle School. A can of food for the Food Bank would be appreciated.

Deck the Falls Festival at The Cutter Theatre: Saturday, Dec. 1, from10 am to 4 pm. Crafters, food and entertainment. Christmas cookie contest, pictures with Santa and raffle drawings. Bargains galore! Local crafters have beautiful offerings at reasonable prices. Get in the Christmas spirit! Admission free. The Cutter Theater is located at 302 Park Street, Metaline Falls, WA. For reservations or more info, call 509-446-4108.

Rekindle the Spirit of Christmas in Rossland, BC, Dec. 1. Just six miles north from the Frontier/Paterson border crossing, come celebrate the start of the Yuletide season in a beautiful winter wonderland. Bring the whole family to downtown Rossland on Saturday, December 1 for the 14th annual REKINDLE THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS. Step back in time and enjoy an old fashioned Dickens-style day of sleigh rides, roasting chestnuts, carolers, bonfires, outdoor vendors, and in store specials. The day's events include photos with Santa, the popular Reindeer Prance Parade, and story time for kids - there's even one for adults! Don't forget your shopping lists and enjoy the Canadian hospitality and high quality shopping of the many unique boutique downtown shops. And as the sun goes down, join the crowd in the Towne Square for the lighting of the town tree and singing of Christmas carols. Come rekindle your Spirit of Christmas. You will feel the wonderment of the season on this one special day that you won't want to end. For more information contact the Rossland Chamber of Commerce at (250) 362-5666.

Special Events

Horizons Project, sponsored by Washington State University Extension to help communities reduce poverty, will be holding several community meetings. Each community Visioning Session will provide the opportunity to prioritize projects and set the action plan for the remaining seven months of the grant program. See page 18 of this magazine for dates and time for each community.

Wellness Expo 2007 - Fri., Nov. 2 from 9 - 5, Sat., Nov. 3 from 9 - 4, at the Ag Trade Center at the Fairgrounds in Colville. $1 for adults, 17 & under free. Drawings for door prizes, special offers & discounts offered by vendors, classes o healthy cooking, flu shots, presentation, demonstrations, $6400 in door prizes. For info, call 509-684-5973 or check the Web at www.colville.com.

Woodland Theatre presents NO CRIME LIKE THE PRESENT on Nov. 2 & 3 at 7:30 pm. Matinee on Nov. 4 at 3 pm. Hilarious send-up of network news, mystery, murder, mayhem & more. Leaves few spoofs unturned. Must see. Must laugh. Depending on availability, tickets available at door. Students/children/seniors $10; adults $12. Woodland Theatre, Hwy. 395 & Meyers St., Kettle Falls.

Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 4. Remember to "fall back" one hour.

China Bend Winery presents their 14th annual Nouveau Wine Festival, Sat., & Sun., Nov. 10 & 11, & Sat. & Sun., Nov. 17 & 18, Noon to 5 pm. Admission is free. 3751 Vineyard Way, Kettle Falls, on the Northport-Flat Creek Road along Lake Roosevelt. 800-700-6123. www.chinabend.com.

The Juggernaut Jug Band comes to Colville, WA, Sunday, November 11, 2007, at 2 pm, at the Colville High School Auditorium, 154 Highway 20 E, Colville, WA 99114-9246. Call, 509-684-5687 for tickets or more information. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $5.00 for students. CVPAA is a 501 c-3 non-profit, and all shows are family shows, for all ages! Write to: CVPAA, PO Box 285, Colville, WA 99114. The Juggernauts bring to the stage a sense of fun and whimsy to their audience. Fun for all ages! The Juggernauts specialize in tunes from the 1920's, 30's, & 40's, with a few rock 'n roll parodies from the 60's thrown in. Plus Visual Artists from North Country Artist Trails will display their work in the lobby. Lobby visual art displays are sponsored by Colville Arts Foundation. Local visual artists from will be displaying their work before the performances and during the intermission.

The Chewelah Park Avenue Players presents the dastardly and delectable melodrama, the "Traveling Troubadour or Double Trouble Down the Tracks." Written by local playwright, Liz Riley, this play will bring tears of laughter and probably a few boos and hisses from the audience. Join us at the Chewelah Civic Center 301 E Clay Street at 7:00 on Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17 or on Sunday, November 18 at 2:00. Tickets are $10 at the door or $8 in advance at Akers Drug, Valley Drug, Columbia Title and the Chewelah Independent office. On Saturday there is a special dinner theater performance with dinner served by the Chewelah Kiwanas at 6:00. Dinner theater tickets are $12 and must be purchased in advance.

The Cutter Theater Presents - Mystery Dinner Theatre: "The Fatal 50's Affair" Nov 2 & 3 and Nov 9 & 10. A celebration of the 50's with a costume contest, dinner and entertainment surrounded by mystery and mayhem with audience participation. Come dressed in the "theme of things". Tickets $25 @ 6;30 pm. Christmas with the Spokane Accordion Ensemble: Saturday, December 1st, 7:30 pm. Eighteen talented accordion players on the stage all at one time playing traditional holiday music with loads of fun and laughter. The evening performance of the Deck the Falls Festival. Tickets $10. 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.

Meyers Falls Market proudly announces the grand opening of their new Wine Cellar. Come join us for our first wine tasting event November 16. Fine selections of wines and hors d'oeuvres will be served starting at 6 pm. Open mic will follow at 8 pm. Seating is Limited to 20 people, so sign up today!

Annual Fall Turkey Shoot at the Kettle River Grange on Hwy 395 at Barstow, November 11. Competitive shooting starts at 10 am, turkey dinner served at 11:30 am. Prizes, bingo, poker, games! For more information, please call 684-1163.

Small business owners are invited to attend a four-part series on Financial Literacy for Small Business, November 6, 13, 27 and December 4. Sessions include priorities and cash flow, assets and liabilities, building your financial plan, and evaluating your personal financial philosophy. Classes are from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $15. Call the WSU NE WA Learning Center at 684-2588 by Nov. 2 to register.

Beaver Lodge, 2430 Hwy 20 E., Colville, Nov. 11, Free dinner special for vets with muster out papers. Open Thanksgiving Day with dinner specials. Thanksgiving to Dec. 15, "Tree Permit Special", $95, includes cabin for one night, dinner and breakfast for two and tree permit. Santa Brunch, Dec. 1, 10 am, games & presents, picture with Santa, drawing for 4 inch bear, Adults $10, under 9, $5. For more information, please call 684-5657.

Coffeehouse 2007 - Join us at the American Legion Hall, 103 E. 6th, at the corner of 6th and Main, Colville, on Saturday, November 17, from 7-10 PM, for a very special show including Lost and Found, Sammy Thomas (Second place this year in the World Accordion competition!), Sarah Brown and the Wooden Nickels, and Leslie Waters and Lynda Heath. Snacks and Drinks provided. Tickets are Adults $14, Students $8 and are available at the door or in advance at the Colville Chamber of Commerce. For info call 509-6878.

Spokane Opera Diamonds and Divas "Passport to St. Petersburg," New Year's Eve, Dec, 31, 2007, The Davenport Hotel, 6 pm, Reception for Diamond Sponsors and Wine Hunters. 6:30 pm, Champagne Welcome, Live & Silent auction Preview, no host cocktails & hors d'oeuvres in The Hall of the Doges & Grand Pennington Ball Room. 7 pm. Live Auction in the Elizabethan Room. 8:30 pm, Dinner. Entertainment & Waltzing in the Grand Pennington Ball Room. Evening entertainment conducted by Opera Cleveland Artistic Director, Dean Williamson. Late Night Dancing by the Gary Edighoffer Quartet in the Hall of the Doges. Champagne Toast at Midnight in the Hotel Lobby. Late Night Dancing resumes. Individual $175, Diva Sponsor $2500, Diamond Sponsor $3500, Tables of 10. Reservations, call Bill Graham @ 509-533-1150 or email: bgraham@spokaneopera.com. For special Davenport Hotel rates call, 1-800-899-1482 or 509-455-8888. Proceeds benefit Spokane Opera's 2008 of Puccini's TOSCA at The Fox Theater.

Arts & Crafts

Washington Hotel Gallery & Studio presents a two day class in Acrylics taught by Glennis Nichols, well known artist and long time instructor at Sppokane Community College, November 3 & 4. Oil painting classes are ongoing taught by Lee McGowan. Water color classes taught by Shirley Bird Wright will resume in the spring. 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.

Photographic artist James Hannibal is displaying his works at Colville's City Hall offices and the City Council Chambers, both located at 170 South Oak Street, Colville WA 99114 until November 9th, 2007. City Hall offices are open to the public from 9 am - 5 pm Mon-Fri., closed for lunch from noon- 1pm. The works on view in Colville are lush and saturated with color, exploring nature, time, and landscapes from around the world. He is not only a visual documentarian but also achieves a sense of time and place with his work and a unique way of seeing. All works are framed and reasonably priced, from $40. - $90. Hannibal's photography is also on display in Colville at Talk-n-Coffee, located at 119 E Astor Ave., Colville, WA 99114. Phone at the coffee shop is (509) 684-2373. Talk-n-Coffee, owned by Scott Sanders, is open daily from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, closed on Sundays.

The Lost Arts Guild is a group in Loon Lake with goals to preserve knowledge, teach & learn new skills and promote locally-made handicrafts & locally-grown foods. All are welcome to learn and share skills for country living. Call Dana Canning at 509-590-6555 for more information.

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 it's annual ARTBURST Festival. 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!!

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

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.

The Greenwood Institute D'Art offers a variety of art and dance classes. Call 935-4938 for class titles and schedules. The Institute is located at 304 2nd St. E, Chewelah.

Cabin Fever Quilters Guild meet on the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Valley Elementary School in Valley. All are welcome. For more information please contact Phyllis at 937-2971, Kim Lainson at 935-8346, or Sandi at 233-2978.

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

November NeWGS Genealogy Meeting - Wednesday, November 14th, the genealogy computer group will meet at 10:30 in the basement of the Colville Library to learn how to scan and enhance photographs. Most of the genealogy software today encourages the use of old photos and, thanks to computer 'fantastico', Susan Dechant, the SCRLD and the Colville Library, everyone will be wiser upon leaving this class. Wednesday afternoon's genealogy meeting starts at 1:30 in the LDS conference room, 260 E. Juniper, Colville. The program will be on 'More Books Worth Having". These programs are always worth attending because you learn what books those doing serious genealogy research find indispensable. This is our last meeting of 2007--there is no meeting in December. For more information about NeWGS, meetings, programs or data bases available online, please go to www.newgs.org.

Lynda Wolfe's Fort Colville School sixth graders will be exhibiting replicas of artifacts, mummies, pyramids and other Egyptian information in the Colville Library display case during the month of November. They have been busy studying Ancient Egypt in Mrs. Wolfe's Social Studies classes. Students were curious and excited about this very different culture and the studying of this ancient civilization led to many interesting discoveries. Many more pieces are also on display at Fort Colville School hallways. Please feel free to come and visit our "Egypt Museum"!!

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 2 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 685-6134, 685-6132 or 1-800-776-2178.

Farm, Field & Forest

WSU Stevens County Extension starts accepting applications for the 2008 Master Gardener Class November 1. Applications are available on-line at http://stevens.wsu.edu/Gardener/Master_Gardener.htm or at the extension office. Applications are due to the extension office by December 9. Call WSU Stevens County Extension at 684-2588 for more information.

November 2 and 3, WSU Food Safety Advisor Bonnie Stichart will have a booth at the "Health and Wellness Expo" at the Ag Trade Center in Colville. Be sure to visit the booth and ask about food preservation. Bonnie is scheduled to talk about pressure canning and food preservation. Check the Health and Wellness Expo schedule for lecture times.

Stevens County 4-H will hold the Annual 4-H Awards Banquet November 4 at 2 p.m. at the Colville High School. Members and leaders will be recognized for their achievements this past 4-H year. Call WSU Stevens County Extension at 684-2588 for more information.

4-H New Leader Training is scheduled for November 13, from 6-9 p.m. at the extension office. All new leaders are required to attend this training to learn about 4-H policy and regulation. To register or for more information call WSU Stevens County Extension at 684-2588.

Winter Pesticide Recertification Courses, December 3 & 10, from 2 -5 p.m. and 6 -9 p.m. in the CCS-Colville Center Rendezvous Theater. Three credits have been applied for per session. You will only received credits for one session each day. Call WSU Stevens County Extension at 684-2588 for more information.

O Tannenbaum: Find Your Christmas Tree in the Forest! Saturday, December 8. Spend a rewarding morning with Chris Loggers, a wildlife biologist on the Colville National Forest, who will help you search for your tree. You will start inside at Beaver Lodge and learn where different tree species live and how to identify them, and will discover how to pick the best tree for you and the forest. We then head out to search for trees; most people spend about an hour searching, cutting and loading. Families are most welcome! Cost is $5 for a required Christmas tree permit (you can buy it at the outing). Expect cold weather and dress appropriately in layersäWe'll probably be in snow!. Bring a small saw to cut down the tree and lots of rope to tie it onto your car. To register (not necessary, but appreciated), call the Colville National Forest at (509) 684-7000 or email loggersc@hotmail.com Please type "Xmas Tree" on the subject line of your email and ask for a reply to be sure that we received your message. Beaver Lodge, a lodge and restaurant, has kindly allowed us to meet at their lodge at 10 a.m. (they make great hot chocolate and lunch). They are located on Gillette Lake, along State Hwy 20, 25 miles east of Colville or 14 miles west of Ione; their phone number is 509-684-5657.

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 Habitat for Humanity houses in the area (currently on our 2nd house in Chewelah), 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.

Citizens for a Clean Columbia is now collaborating with Columbia Riverkeepers to act as watchdogs for the upper Columbia River. If you witness anything out of the ordinary in the river or its tributaries, please report your concerns to CCC at, or call 732-4211 or 685-0933. Citizens for a Clean Columbia works to educate and advocate for the Columbia River on issues relating to pollution and its effects on human and ecological health. For information on memberships and issues concerning the Columbia River, please write to us at P.O. Box 172 Northport, WA 99157. CCC normally meets on the 4th Monday of May, September and January at 6 p.m. at the Stevens County Historical Society. For more info, see www.cleancolumbia.org. The public is welcome to attend.

Life of the Spirit

St. Paul Lutheran Spaghetti Feed and Silent Auction, Sunday, November 4th at 6:00PM, 295 E. Dominion Ave., Colville, WA. To support our youth and to have a good time! Items available have been donated by church members and local businesses. Proceeds benefit St. Paul Lutheran Youth. St. Paul Lutheran Church offers grace, love, and service. Sunday worship at 10 am, bible study, Sunday at 9 am, Monday at 8 am, Wednesday at 5:30 pm, Youth Group, Wednesday at 7 pm. Located at 295 E. Dominion Ave., Colville, on the corner of Dominion and Elm.

The Dances of Universal Peace, is a form of body prayer that combines sacred phrases from all the worlds' spiritual traditions with simple dance movements. These dances also include themes of healing and peace. It is an easily accessible practice that can deeply open hearts and mind. Please join us for an afternoon of Dance! Colville Library basement, Sunday, November 18th, from 2 pm - 5 pm. Call 684-1590 or 732-8868 for further information. A small donation is suggested to help cover costs. Fingerfood potluck following the dances! For more information about the Dances, go to www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org. Hope to see you there! Myriah and Stazya

Heads Up For Hats! Featuring "Hats from the Past" with plenty to try on or wear your own! Hats Off to songstress Louise Pearson. Darien Parson, farmer's wife and Special Education assistant, speaks about overcoming her family's deafness challenges. Tuesday, November 13th, 12:30-2:00 at Park Place Restaurant. Order from Menu. Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries. No dues or membership. RSVP & Complimentary Child Care: 684-8166 or permimp@potc.net.

Highland Unitarian Universalist Fellowship meets the first Sunday of every month at 10:30 am at Old Highland Schoolhouse. Call for directions & info, Sue 684-8825 or Fay 738-6119 or email: spiritwind_6@msn.com.

Buddhist Meditation Group meets weekly five miles west of Colville. Call Greg, 684-7614, for more information.

Miscellany

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.

The Stevens County Democrats meet monthly at 6:00 p.m. on the third Monday of each month. Social hour is at 6:00, and business meeting starts at 7:00 pm. The meeting is open to all Democrats and interested individuals. If you wish to attend or make a presentation at the meeting, please call Bob Esvelt 738-6530 for more information.

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.

Sweet "P" Project - Anyone interested in being a friend of Sally's Sweet "P" Project for the Turkish school children in Sanliurfa is invited to participate by contacting her at sweetpproject@hotmail.com or (509) 684-3870. Pencils, pens, or cash donations for shipping the Sweet "P" box across Turkey are welcome.

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.

Personal Ads * Free * Local * On-Line - Meet someone new for 2007! Find an exciting relationship to spice up your life. It's easy! The community internet portal, www.ColvilleInfo.com, has a "Personals" section in its free Colville Classifieds. Place an ad for yourself. Respond to an ad you like. E-mail your friends about it. What have you got to lose? A maximum of 255 characters is available free for up to 30 days. The ads are also renewable after that. (The portal is sponsored by the local guys of Atriat Design.)

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 PM 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 United Methodist Church (Hawthorne & Elm). Meetings are open to all and volunteers are always welcome. Contact 684-2385 or 685-1901 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 Larry Ussery at 684-3398.

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, 7:30 p.m. at the Armory in Colville. All are welcome. For more information please contact Mike at 684-6634 or Randy at 684-3361.

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, Sean Daly Chapter #004, meets monthly: new day and new place. The third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the home November Coalition, 282 W. Astor, Colville, WA. Our meetings are open to everyone. For info. call 684-4885.

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 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Hitch 'n Post. Please come and support your county.

The Colville Chamber of Commerce currently meets each Tuesday noon for lunch at the Eagles Lodge. 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.

NARFE Meeting - The regular meeting for all National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will meet at the Colville Eagles Lodge (608 N. Wynne) on November the 6th at 11:30 for lunch and general information concerning Federal employees. These meetings are a valuable source for what's going on in our legislative district as well as in the 'other' Washington.

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.

The Spokane Sea Hawkers meets every third Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Maxwell house, N. 1415 Ash, in Spokane. Any and all Sea Hawks fans are invited to come and see what all the fun and fuss is about! For info, call Tim Fackerthall at 509-922-5666 or TimFack@hotmail.com or check the Web site at seahawkers.org.

Music & Dance

Performing at Meyers Falls Market - Sara Brown and the Wooden Nickle Band with special guest, King Montra, Friday, Nov. 2, at 8 pm. Donations accepted at the door.

The Evergreen Cafe located at Meyers Falls Market in Kettle Falls hosts an open mic every Friday night starting at 7:30 p.m. Bring your talent and enjoy an evening of musical sharing. For info, call 738-2727.

Stazya's Vocal Studio offers voice lessons and coaching for all ages and all styles. Stazya is a conservatory-trained singer with two decades of experience in performing and recording varied styles of music including classical, rock, pop and global/multi-cultural music. Studios in Colville and Chewelah. Call for more info. 732-8868.

Wellness

The Colville Chapter of The Compassionate Friends will meet on Tuesday, November 20, 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioners' Room of the Stevens County Court House (use the Elm Street entrance and follow the signs). Since the Court House is now locked in the evenings, please arrive on time. The Compassionate Friends is a national mutual assistance self-help organization offering support, understanding, and hope to families who have experienced the death of a child. It aids them in positive resolution of the grief experience and fosters their physical and emotional health. Membership is open to any parents, grandparents, siblings, or extended family who have experienced a child's death, regardless of the circumstances or the child's age. "Getting Through The Holidays" will be the subject facilitated by Dinah Gallo, a bereaved parent.

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 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, White Lotus, and Integral traditions. Introduction to Yoga begins again, Nov. 5 - Dec. 10, Monday eves. 5:30-7 PM. This is a six week course for $52. Please call Sarah, 684-0965 for info and to register. Intro to Yoga On The Ball class forming. Wed. class continues, 9:30 - 11:15. Please call Tifanie Wells, 722-5281, for info. Mountain Path Yoga Studio is on the third floor of Barman's Country Store in downtown Colville.

Columbia River Yoga in Kettle Falls, 2007 Fall Schedule - Intro to Yoga, Haran Dance Studio, Tues., Nov. 13 to Dec. 18, 12 noon to 1:30 pm. Kettle River Grange, Wed., Nov. 14 to Dec. 19, 4 pm to 5:30 pm. Please call to pre-register. Intro class fee, $50 for 6 weeks. Level 1 Yoga Class, Haran Dance Studio, Tues., Nov. 13 to Dec. 18, 10 am to 11:30am. Kettle River Grange, Wed., Nov. 14 to Dec. 19, 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Karan Buchmaster, 509-738-4009, rbuckmaster@centurytel.net.

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 Matrix Constellations are available 7-10 p.m. on the second and fourth Wed of the month in Colville. Francesca Mason Boring facilitates constellations for individuals not currently in therapy. For more info: (509) 684-2034 www.allmyrelationsconstellations.com.

Colville Area Multiple Sclerosis Support Group monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. 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 685-6035. 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 branch of Ferry County Community Services, is hosting an ongoing drop-in support group for women victims of domestic violence. The group is free of charge and confidential. Meetings are held in Republic every Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m. at 870 S. Clark. Call 775-3331 for more information.

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.

Al-Anon meets every Wednesday at noon in the basement of the Catholic Church, 320 N Maple, in Colville. Please contact Angie at 684-5773 or Maxine at 685-0862 for more information.

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.

Codependents Anonymous are held on Mondays, 12 noon, at the Republic Library on Clark Ave. in Republic. The meeting is held in the basement of the library - use the rear door. We are open to all folks. Contact Jackie Michaelson, 775-2068, for more info.

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

Grandparents raising Grandchildren -The next meeting will be at the Youth House on the corner of Walnut and Hawthorne, at 6:30 PM on November 15. Contact Diana at 684-4721 for any questions.

Currently, all scouts are selling delicious Trail's End popcorn ---- this is an annual fundraiser, please support Boy Scouts of America, as funds collected go towards summer camp for our local troop! On Saturday, November 10th, please remember to put cans of food products and other non-perishable items on your porch in the white pick-up plastic bags for Scouting For Food. All food items collected help those in need in our community. All foodstuffs go to the Kettle Falls Food Bank. Scouts will be in all neighborhoods of the town of Kettle Falls, WA picking up cans of food from 10 am - 1 pm on Saturday, November 10th.

BSA Troop 965 meets every Tuesday evening at 6.30 pm 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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