Great opportunties for seniors ...and younger folks too!

Senior Sneakers, Colfax Exercise, Mon & Weds, 10-11 am   

A gentle exercise program specifically designed for seniors Cost is $35 for 7 classes. Call 509-285-4673 to register.

Lunch and Gift Ideas, Weds, Nov. 6-20, 12:00-1:00 pm

These free classes feature easy, inexpensive, hand-made gifts to give this holiday season. Participants can bring a lunch and create a holiday gift.

Civilian Conservation Corps, Thurs, Nov. 14, noon, free                 

Held at the Methodist Church. Just come listen, bring a lunch or pre-order one for $10 by calling 397-4366.

Tree of Lights, Colfax, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5:30 pm                    

Join families, friends and community members for the Tree of Lights and Remembrance ceremony - remembering the lives of those we’ve lost. For more info or to sponsor a loved one, contact Rita Ackerman of Hospice at 397-4521.

Santa & Winter Celebration, Thursday, Dec. 5, 3-7 pm                

You’re invited to celebrate at the library as part of Colfax’s Christmas parade and fireworks. Santa will be available from 3-5:30 for photos, then moves along to the 6 pm parade.

Classes for Seniors, call 800-845-3324 for cost and registration through ACT 2, Community Colleges of Spokane

• Art classes include: Watercolor Painting, Intro to Chalk Pastels, Intermediate Chalk Pastels, Pastel Portraits, and Garden Mosaic Sculptures.
• Microsoft Excel and iPad classes, time/date TBA
• Creative Writing, Sat, 2/1, 10-noon
• Playwriting, Weds, 2/12, 5-8 pm
• Beginning Ballet, Weds, 1-3 pm, beg. 1/22
• Intro to Ukulele, Tues, noon -1:30, beg. 1/7
• Play Music Again, Thurs, 3-5 pm, beg. 1/23

GMO's a hot topic...

A new DVD called Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives has been donated to Whitman County Library by Colfax residents Ann Marra and Tim Ely. On the DVD, experts discuss the dangers of genetically engineered foods as a major contributor to rising disease rates in the US population, especially in children. The DVD explores Monsanto’s strong arm tactics, the FDA’s fraudulent policies and how the USDA ignores the growing health emergency.

For more information about obtaining a copy of Genetic Roulette or other materials on this topic, contact Whitman County Library at 397-4366 or request items from the catalog at www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Great art presentation coming November 7th to Colfax Library...

Rob Smith is the featured guest for Meet the Artist on Thursday, November 7 at 7 p.m. in the Colfax Library. Sponsored by the Colfax Arts Council and Friends of the Library, this presentation is free to the community.

Skilled in both watercolor painting and digital media Rob’s lifelong passion has been to create literature for children. He is experienced in video creation, animation, website design, graphic design, and application creation. For nearly 10 years Rob wrote a monthly column and reviews for an internationally published hobby magazine. He has worked in healthcare for over 26 years.

Rob lives in Eastern Washington with his wife and an extremely needy cat Jack! The Smiths have five children and a growing number of grandchildren. For more information, you can contact Whitman County Library at 509-397-4366 or visit Rob Smith’s website at http://www.robsmithstudios.com.

Luncheon opportunity on November 14th

Join us Thursday, Nov. 14 at noon as Janet Oakley discusses the Civilian Conservation Corps as part of Everybody Reads the Tree Soldier. The presentation will be held at the Methodist Church and attendees are welcome to bring a sack lunch, order a catered lunch for $10 or just sit and listen. For details, visit the library's Events Calendar.

Miss the League of Women Voters sponsored voter's forums?

Miss the League of Women Voters sponsored voter's forums?

Miss the League of Women Voters sponsored voter's forums? 

You can see videos of the forums on the LWV website.

To assist local voters, a ballot issues debate was held on Tuesday, October 15 at the Colfax Branch of Whitman County Library. This forum was sponsored by the Pullman League of Women Voters, The Whitman County Gazette and Whitman County Library.


During this forum, Initiatives 522 and 517 were debated with panel members taking questions from the audience. Initiative 522 concerns the labeling of genetically-engineered foods. Initiative 517 establishes protections for citizens who participate in the initiative and referendum process. Information on the Advisory votes for increasing taxes were also available at the forum.
An additional forum was held on October 16 in Pullman. The Pullman forum featured the city council candidates in the three contested races but all candidates were present to answer questions from the audience.
If you were unable to attend either of these forums, the forums were videotaped and can be accessed through the LWV website, www.lwvpullman.org.
For questions about the forum, please contact Karen Kiessling, from the League of Women Voters at 509-332-4755 or Kristie Kirkpatrick, Library Director at 509-397-4366.
Learn the pros and cons of the Nov 5th ballot measures and initiatives using Washington’s Living Voters Guide ( https://livingvotersguide.org/ .)
Check facts about the Nov 5th ballot measures and initiatives using Washington’s @Living Voters Guide: https://livingvotersguide.org/home/fact_check .

Gentle exercise for you!

Senior Sneakers ... gentle workout for seniors or those wanting to increase flexibility and mobility! Each Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Colfax Library starting November 4th! $35 for 7 classes. Karen Lindgren of the Fit Farm brings more than 31 years experience as your certified instructor. For more info, call 509-285-4673.

ABCDelirious has arrived at WCL!

Susan Russell's book ABCDelirious is now available for checkout from the library. Here you see the letter B from this illustrated history of the alphabet from one of Colfax's most accomplished hometown artists! Call 509.397.4366 to reserve it today.