ZERBE Comedy-Colfax Library-July 12

When was the last time you laughed as hard as your kids? Come to the Colfax Library on Tuesday, July 12 at 4:00 p.m. for the self-described, “human cartoon,” Alex Zerbe as he entertains the entire family. This free show is sponsored by the Friends of the Colfax Library. The “Professional Zaniac,” has been cracking jokes onstage for over 15 years, making apperances on America’s Got Talent and Last Comic Standing. Alex zigzags between physical stunts and non-stop comedy. Zerbe is a two-time Guinness World Record holder and voted The Pacific Northwest’s Funniest Prop Comic.
Along with the captivating amounts of energy of the Professinal Zanaic on July 12 at 4:00 p.m., there is also a Lego building contest for grades K-12. Submit one project no larger than 11"x11"x11" in size to the Colfax Library by July 15. Prizes are awarded for all entries.

Lego Contest-July 12

LEGO Contest for Grades K-12

Submit one project no larger than 11”x11”x11” to the Colfax Library on July 12 using Legos incorporating the theme, “On Your Mark, Get Set...READ!” Projects are displayed until July 19 and must be picked up by 5 pm. Prizes awarded to grade categories in K-3, 4-6, 7-12 on creativity, originality and theme. Awards announced July 19 during the Summer Reading program at 4:00 pm.

Questions? Call Nichole or Sheri at 397-4366.

Bike Rodeo-July 5

Whitman County Library is teaming with the Colfax Police Department to host a Bicycle Rodeo on Tuesday, July 5 at 4:00 p.m. Kids of all ages are encouraged to bring their bikes to the Baptist Church parking lot where they will take part in a host of fun and important free activities.
During the rodeo, officers will lead children through an obstacle course and teach them proper biking rules and safety measures. All bikes and helmets will be inspected. If a child has outgrown their helmet, or they don’t have one, a new helmet will be provided courtesy of the Grandmother’s Club.
Besides the safety instruction and fun of the bike obstacle course, Whitman Hospital’s Child Passenger Safety Technician will be on hand to answer any questions adults may have about car seats and invite you to take advantage of a free car seat safety checks.
Please keep the children in your life safe by bringing them to Colfax’s Bicycle Rodeo on Tuesday, July 5 at 4:00 p.m. The location is at the Baptist Church parking lot at 200 North Mill Street or you can contact Sheri Miller at the Whitman County Library at 397-4366 or www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

WCL board of Directors visited Rosalia

THANK you to Marcy Campbell for the great tour of Rosalia Library and the amazing service you provide to the community. THANK you to WCL’s wonderful Board of Directors for your dedication and the time you donate on behalf of Whitman County citizens! THANK you to the Brass Rail for a wonderful meal after the June Board meeting.Rail.

Hit a Homerun with Overdrive!

Vegitarian Cooking options from WCL

Meatless in Cow Town by Laura SamuelMeyn

Continuing our “summer of getting healthy” theme WCL recommends these cookbooks to help you cook healthier meals. This cookbook showcases vegetarian meals with bold Texas flavors! 

The Skinnytast Cookbook by Gina Homolka

This cookbook features 150 amazing recipes that are light on calories and big on flavor!  Each recipe has a stunning photograph and includes detailed nutritional information. 

Baconish by Leianna Two Moons

Everything tastes better with bacon especially when you are on a diet!  This cookbook will show you how to create the sultry and smoky flavor of bacon using plant based recipes.  I personally made a “baconish” grilled cheese sandwich and it was delicious! 

Matt Baker Comedy & Juggling Show

Free Family Comedy Stunt Program at the Colfax Library!

Tuesday, June 28 at 4:00 p.m.

Everyone's Welcome!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Colfax Library.

For More information contact:

Sheri or Nichole at 509-397-4366

Library Closure

All 14 branches of Whitman County Library will close Monday, June 27 to repair a failing computer server and complete related system upgrades. A number of regularly scheduled community programs including Colfax Fit and Fun and Bootcamp, Colton Summer Reading and LaCrosse Play and Learn will take place as scheduled.

During the repairs, access to the library's online catalog will not be available. Due dates for library materials have been extended in anticipation of the closure and no late fines will be charged for this day.  Drop boxes will remain open at all locations for returned items. Access to downloadable audio and eBooks, and databases for the online librarian, genealogy, foreign language instruction and other services remains available by visiting the library's website at www.whitco.lib.wa.us. 

For more information about library closures or upcoming community programs, the
Library Events calendar is also accessible from the library website at
www.whitco.lib.wa.us.

Libraries affected by Mondays closure are: Colfax, Colton, Garfield, LaCrosse, Oakesdale, and St. John. Residents may call the library at 397-4366 or toll-free at 1-877-733-3375 for information, details regarding the closure or renewal of materials.

Perkins House Ice Cream Social

44TH ANNUAL ICE CREAM SOCIAL

June 26, 2016 – 1:00 to 4:00 at the Perkins House in Colfax. This year we are celebrating 130 years of the Perkins House and 146 years for the Cabin.

View updated photo displays of area communities and information on the Perkins family in the upstairs photo room

Whitman County Library will have a table with great information about the Rural Heritage project and a kids play corner with fun games and activities

Colfax Art Council will display the Downtown banner entries and announce the winner

Dedication of the Wolfe River apple tree to reintroduce a heritage orchard

Auf Gehts will provide the music.

And, of Course, ICE CREAM

The Ice Cream Social is great fun for the whole family. Beautiful weather and plenty of ice cream make for a fun day.

COME JOIN US!

Whitman County Library Weekly Calendar

County Library Calendar – June 23

Thursday, June 23

Albion, Colton/Uniontown & Palouse – Cecil the Magician – Cecil the Magician will exercise imaginations with a 45-minute magic show full of fantastic surprises and audience participation.  See the Calendar for times.

Friday, June 24

Colfax – 10 to 11:30 a.m. – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschooler and parents.  Visit the calendar for times.

St. John – 11:30 a.m. – Early Learning Summer Reading – This summer Miss Trinette is leading four special Summer Reading programs designed for age 0 to 4.  All ages are welcome!

Garfield – 6:00 p.m. – Adult Coloring - Did you know that coloring promotes relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety and can help improve your overall mood, along with many other benefits? Enjoy some coffee, conversation, and coloring.  Bring your favorite coloring book or choose from the pages provided.

Malden – 7 to 8 p.m. – Book walk for Adults – de-stressing, healthy walk at your own pace in the evening as participants talk about books they are reading.

Saturday, June 25

Albion – 12 to 1:30 p.m. – Ball Court Spray Chalk – Come have some active artistic fun with games that involve the use of chalk paint that sprays. Paint is easy to remove and does not harm clothes. Let's do some jumping and moving while creating!

Sunday, June 26

Colfax – 1 to 4 p.m. – Ice cream social at Perkins House - 44th Annual Ice Cream Social, celebrating 130 years of the house and 146 years of the cabin.  WCL will have a kid’s corner and Rural Heritage table set up for patrons.

Monday, June 27

All Branches – Closed for System maintenance.

Tuesday, June 28

Palouse – 9:30 a.m. – Summer Reading Experience – Please join us for jump rope and Mancala.  Trust me it will be fun!

Endicott – 11 to 11:30 a.m. – Summer reading Speed Challenge.

Colfax – 4 p.m. – Matt Baker Family Show – Comedy & Variety Show!  This free program at the library promises to be a fun and funny experience.

LaCrosse – 6:30 to 8 p.m. – Adult Coloring Night – Enjoy some coffee, conversation, and coloring.  Bring your favorite coloring book or choose from the pages provided.

Wednesday, June 29

LaCrosse – 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. – Summer Reading in the City Park –  If the weather is bad we will be at the library.  We will have a special guest Jim Nelson and his Falcon.

St. John – 1 p.m. – Old Time Fun – Come learn how your parents and grandparents had fun! 

Garfield  – 1 p.m. – The Palouse Discovery Science center will be at the library! 

Malden – 7 p.m. – 50’s Fun – Kids of all ages (even those born in the Fifties!) are invited to join in the fun and games at the library. There will be hula hoops, jacks, and maybe even Elvis! Special prizes for 50s-Style clothes and hair-dos!

Thursday, June 30

Rosalia – 10:15 a.m. – 50’s Fun – Kids of all ages are welcome to this fun event.  Prizes will be given for 50’s style clothes and hair-dos!

Tekoa – 12 to 1 p.m. – Summer Reading musical fun in Tekoa with guest librarian and music teacher  Lisa.  Make Pan Flutes and learn all about making music.

Ready Set READ!  Summer reading is happening!  For a complete list of summer events, stop by any Whitman County Library branch, visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call 509-397-4366. Summer Reading signups for youth or completion forms for teens and adults can be accessed from the library’s website.

Colfax Library FREE Program-June 28 @ 4 pm

FREE Family Comedy Stunt Program at the Colfax Library

Tuesday, June 28 at 4:00 p.m.

Everyone’s Welcome!

Sponsored by the Friends of the Colfax Library.

 For more information, contact:
Sheri or Nichole at 509-397-4366

Hit a Homerun with Overdrive!

Rising Stars Dance Classes

Rising Stars Dance Studio is owned and directed by instructor Keri Oldroyd.

Summer dance classes will be offered in the Colfax branch on Thursdays beginning June 30th.  See the library calendar for a break down of times by age.

Cecil's Magic Show

Cecil the Magician will exercise imaginations with a 45-minute magic show full of fantastic surprises and audience participation.  He will perform in Albion, Colton/Uniontown, Endicott, Garfield, LaCrosse, Malden, Oakesdale, Palouse, Rosalia, St. John, & Tekoa.  Check the Library website at for dates and times!  

There are new staff members at WCL!

There have been a few changes at WCL, Peggy retired and Shirley Cornelius has become our Business Manager.  Shirley will be the treasurer for the Friends of the Library, and take care of all things financial for WCL.















Brandy Montgomery has taken the position of Public Services.  Brandy will be taking care of Interlibrary Loans, as well as helping with Rural Heritage, and scheduling of programming.















Jessica Wilson-Saia has joined us to be the Tech Services Assistant.  Jessica will be assisting patrons with technical questions as well as working with Rural Heritage.













Sarah Phelan our new Library Assistant will be helping with programming and any branches that need her.

Amie Jones will be WCL's new mail clerk.  She will be handling all of our out-going mail and hanging posters for programs around Colfax.

Fitness reads for Summer Reading Fun!

Daily Yoga by Anchor Bay Entertainment

WCL’s Summer Reading Program has started and this summer we challenge you to get healthy by checking out some of our exercise DVD’s like this one that will help you strengthen and tone your body while reducing stress. 

New Mommy Fitness by Nina Heinemann

This exercise DVD will help you get your pre-baby body back with post-pregnancy exercises you can do with or without your baby. 

A Day at the Forest by Virtual Walks

Spend a day walking through the forest without leaving your treadmill with this virtual walk DVD that feature beautiful scenery with natural and ambient sounds from actual locations. 

Gardening Help from WCL!

Building Soil by Elizabeth Murphy

What you plant in is just as important as what you choose to plant.  This book will show you natural solutions for creating healthy soil. 

Essential Perennials by Alan L. Detrick

Perennials are the mainstay of any garden and this book will help you choose your favorites from among the thousands available and help you care for the ones you already have. 

The Winter Harvest Handbook by EliotColeman

This book will show you how to keep the garden you planted this spring growing year-round by using deep-organic techniques and unheated greenhouses. 

Great Non- Fiction Reads!

Prince: The Man and His Music by Matt Thorne

Written from years of research and interviews with dozens of intimate associates this biography covers Prince’s life and career for the last thirty-five years. 

Ruthless: Scientology, My Son David Miscavige, and Me by Ron Miscavige

Now a number one New York Time’s best seller this biography tells the revealing story of David Mascavige’s childhood and his path to the head seat of Scientology as told through the eyes of his father.

Ripples of a lie by Esther Barnett Goffinet

This is the biographical history of Eugene Barnett, a victim of the Centralia Washington conspiracy whose willingness to sacrifice his life and his freedom contributed to our Nation’s history. 

Slippery Gulch Celebrates Back to the 60's

Slippery Gulch Celebrates

Back to the 60’s

June 15 – 19 2016 Schedule

Wednesday:

Fishing Derby                                                    Hangman Creek

Thursday:

Royal Tea                           5 pm                        Tekoa Community Church

Friday:

Teen Game                         8 – 11 pm                Tekoa Grade School

Adult Dance                  8 pm               The Big Barn (old Brotherton)

Saturday:

Chamber Breakfast            7:30 – 10 am           Tekoa High School

Bike Race                           7:45 am                  John Wayne Trail Entrance

Fun Run                              8 am                       Tekoa High School

Vendors                     9 am to 6 pm          Down Town and Lower Park

Kiddie Parade                     10:30 am                Down Town

Grand Parade                      11 am                     Down Town

Awards                                12 pm                    Down Town

Egg Toss                             12:15 pm               Down Town

Tekoa Museum                   1 to 5 pm               Down Town

Tekoa Library                     5 pm                       President T. Roosevelt's Whistle Stop Tour with Scott Woodward            

Tekoa Pool                          1 to 5 pm                By High School

3 on 3 Basketball                1:30 pm                  Lower Park and Meltons

Dunk Tank                          1:30 pm                               

Kids Games                        1:00 pm                  Lower Park

Duck Race                          1:30 pm                  Lower Park

Variety Show                      2 pm                       Empire Theatre

Softball                               4 pm                       Softball Field

Free Flight Film                 4 pm                       Empire Theatre

Adult Dance                   9 pm                 The Big Barn (Brotherton)

Fireworks                           10 pm                     Football Field

Sunday:

Golf Tournament                11 am                     Tekoa Golf Course

***Schedule is subject to change

L-Bow the Clown is coming to Town!

L-Bow has a great fast paceed 45 minute performance set to family friendly music which everyone can enjoy.  His show includes ball, club, machete, and fire juggling, unicycling, animal ballooning, and a variety of acrobatic, balance and interactive clowing with props and audience participation! Check the Library Calendar for which branch locations dates and times when L-Bow will be performing.

Weekly Calendar June 9 - 16

County Library Calendar – June 9

Thursday, June 9

LaCrosse – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Roominate Science – Roominate teaches important STEM skills, including hands-on problem solving, spatial and fine motor skills, self-confidence and creativity.

Colfax & Malden – Preschool Programs – Social times for kids and parents with play time, singing, crafts, and storytelling.  Visit the calendar for times.

Friday, June 10

Colfax – 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Palouse RTPO Open Forum Meeting - The Palouse RTPO is seeking your input for the Long Range Regional Transportation Plan (2016-36) for Whitman County. This is a unique opportunity to bring residents together to discuss potential transportation projects, policies, goals and improvement we need for our entire region in next 20 years. For details on the meeting and more information please visit www.palousertpo.org

Malden – 1 p.m. – Outdoor Fire Safety Information Meeting – Representatives from the Department of Natural Resources will present a multi-media informational seminar regarding outdoor fire safety.

Saturday, June 11

Albion – 12 to 1 p.m. – Summer Reading Kick Off! – Adults, Teens, Kids, and Babies… Summer Reading is here. Celebrate the kick-off with a sign up party! Come in for a slice of cake and learn how you can win prizes this summer for reading!

Monday, June 13

Colton & LaCrosse  – Preschool Programs – Social time for kids and parents with play, singing, crafts, and storytelling.  Visit the calendar for times.

St. John – 11 to 1 – Tech. Monday – Computer and digital device help for adults.

Tuesday, June 14

Colfax, Colton/Uniontown & Palouse – L-Bow the Clown – Kick start Summer Reading with a great fast paced 45 minute performance set to family friendly music which everyone can enjoy.  Visit the calendar for times.

Albion & Endicott – Play & Learn – Creative play and sharing for toddlers, preschooler and parents.  Visit the calendar for times.

Colfax – 1 to 3 p.m. – Bingo & Pie – Seniors are invited to play Bingo, win prizes and enjoy pie and or cookies.

Wednesday, June 15

Garfield, LaCrosse/Endicott, & St. John – L-Bow the clown – Kick start Summer Reading with a great fast paced 45 minute performance set to family friendly music which everyone can enjoy.  Visit the calendar for times.

Malden – 7 p.m. – A Very Colorful Fun Run – Everyone is welcome to participate in a wonderful community event sponsored by the teens in Malden and the Malden library. This child-sized run will be fun and memorable.

Thursday, June 16

Oakesdale, Rosalia, & Tekoa – L-Bow the clown – Kick start Summer Reading with a great fast paced 45 minute performance set to family friendly music which everyone can enjoy.  Visit the calendar for times.

Endicott – 7 p.m. – Book Club Walk – Wear comfy shoes and bring a bottled water as we take a walk to discuss the books we are currently reading.

For a complete list of summer events, stop by any Whitman County Library branch, visit the Events Calendar at www.whitco.lib.wa.us, like the library on Facebook or call 509-397-4366. Summer Reading signups for youth or completion forms for teens and adults can be accessed from the library’s website.

Palouse RTPO

The Palouse RTPO is seeking your input for the Long Range Regional Transportation Plan (2016-36) covering Asotin, Columbia, Garfield and Whitman counties, cities, ports, public transportation to determine the transportation related issues, improvements, goals and policies.

Public input meetings will be held at seven locations within four counties. Previous transportation goals and policies will be presented here along with a feedback form. This is a unique opportunity to bring residents together to discuss potential transportation projects, policies, goals and improvement we need for our entire region in next 20 years. Details on all meetings and more information about the previous transportation plan can be found at: www.palousertpo.org

The library will be hosting Palouse RTPO on Friday June 10 from 12:30 to 2:30.  Come hear what they have to say!

Rosalia Battle Days & Library Sponsored Children's Parade

Rosalia Battle Days

2016 Schedule

1st Weekend in June *** June 3, 4 & 5

Welcome John Wayne Trail Riders & Alumni

7 – 9:30 AM – Scout Breakfast – Fire Station

8AM – Fun Run – 7:30 AM Sign-Up Fire Station

7 AM– 3 PM Vendors 6th St between Fire Station & Texaco Station

Visit local Businesses – Look for Specials

10:30 am Children Parade – “Ready Set Read”–Line up in Front of Library 10am

11 am Main Parade: Check in at the Catholic Church &

line-up time starts at 9:30 - 10:30 AM for assigned places

Events – Activities:

Lions Club Raffle Ticket drawing following parade

Junior Class “Cow Pie Bingo” Place & Time TBA

Car Show – Whitman Ave-Rose Garage

Pie & Prizes Bingo at the Fire Station following Noon Barbeque

Inland Barrel Racing at Rodeo Grounds – Saturday at 3 pm

School Art Show at Budding Rose Gallery

Visit Rosalia Museum at 5th street (City Hall Bldg.)

Music – Open House at “the Shop”

“Rosalia’s Got Talent” at the Performing Arts /Christian Church 1:30 pm

Quilt Show at the Community Center

Make & Take Card from the Scrapper’s Getaway

Free Swim at the City Pool – weather permitting 1-5 pm

Rosalia Garden Club Plant Sale – Mini Park 9 am – 3 pm

Sidewalk Chalk Art - Free chalk at Pat’s Books for All Ages

Karaoke at Brass Rail – Saturday night

Texaco Visitor Station’s Raffle – Drawing at Fire Station Dinner

Beer Garden at the Rose Garage & Food & Music (Adults only after 8 pm)

Where to Eat?:

Sophomore class Bar-B-Q at Fire Station 11:30- 2 PM $7.00

Rodeo Ground Cook Shack - Snow Cones (support the Swimming Pool)

Rosalia Coffee – Drinks only today --- Rosalia Market

Brass Rail-Ribs --- Vendor Trucks –

Rose Garage – Nitrous Grill –Mexican

Whole in the Wall Pizza – Pizza by the Slice

Rosalia Fire Dept. Bake Potato Bar & Hot Dogs – 4-8 pm