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The Grand Coulee Dam Lions Club will be holding its 83rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 16, beginning at 11 a.m. at the old middle school athletic field in Grand Coulee. This hunt is for ages 0-10....
Care & Share Food bank will be handing out special Easter Food on Good Friday, Apr 15, starting early, 12 – 3. Indoor service will resume in May. Regular hours are Friday, 1-3. Please bring Bags and boxes starting in May....
Masquers Theater is proud to present Melanie Marnich’s “These Shining Lives”. This play is based on the true story of four women who worked for the Radium Dial company during the 1920s and 30s. The play follows the ups and downs of these hardworking women in and out of work. Experience the struggles working for this watch making company and the sad side-effects of the toxic chemical radium. Come see and understand how history was made, and watch one of the first stepping stones for “employee rights” be set! We welcome back Mistya Zaleski,...
Grand Coulee Police 4/5 - After looking for it for a day in his home, an Electric City man decided to report a firearm as either missing or stolen. He told police he’d been shooting at Osborne Bay the day before and wasn’t sure he brought it back inside on returning home. Then he went on a date the night before at a bonfire in Soap Lake and could have left his car unlocked. Or he may have set it down when fixing a flat alongside the road on the way home, then forgot to pick it up. He estimated the loss of the 22-caliber Ruger and four box...
Need a fun activity to put on your calendar for Spring Break? We are hosting a Shibori Indigo Dyeing Workshop on Friday, April 8th from 3-5 PM in the Grand Coulee Public Library’s Backyard! Shibori is an ancient form of Japanese tie dyeing that creates beautiful patterns with indigo dye. We will be covering beginner and advanced dye methods in this workshop, so no prior dyeing experience is necessary to join. All ages are welcome. Adult supervision required for children. Hope to see you there....
AA Grant County Fire Dist. 14 to Meet Grant County Fire District 14 will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, April 11 at the Electric City Fire Station. Grant County Mosquito Dist. 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito District 2 will hold its monthly meeting at 4 p.m., Thursday, April 14 at the 210 W. Coulee Blvd., Electric City. AA Meetings for GCD and Nespelem Area Confused in the Coulee AA meetings are held on Mondays and Fridays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center in Electric City. Call Paul at 633-3377 days or 633-3345 evenings. New...
NCW Libraries is proud to partner with Confluence Health to offer a virtual Health Living Series this spring featuring an introduction to healthy living, weight loss, sleep, and cancer prevention and screening. This weekly series will run from April 13-May 25, each Wednesday evening at 7PM. A provider from Confluence will lead the presentation followed by a question and answer session. The series will include: April 13: An Intro to Health Living with Katie Mathews, PAC. April 20: Depression, More Than Just the Blues, with Kasey Grass, Behaviora...
OLYMPIA – April 4, 2022 – Washington State Parks invites the public to join community leaders, trail enthusiasts, public lands agencies and elected officials for the grand opening of the refurbished Beverly Bridge. The dedication ceremony will take place at 1 p.m., Friday, April 8, rain or shine. Attendees are asked to park at the Huntzinger trailhead and walk to the Beverly Junction on the west side of the bridge. Shuttles are available for persons with mobility issues. A Park Ranger will be available onsite to assist. (Driving dir...
Grand Coulee Police 3/23 - Someone was camping at the former middle school in Grand Coulee on property between the school athletic field and St. Henry’s Catholic church. Police disassembled a campsite of a crudely constructed roof of tree branches and a fire pit. The person will be banned from the property if police find them. 3/26 - Police investigated an incident on Diamond Street in which a vehicle hit another parked vehicle, causing some damage to the bumper, and losing its license plate in the process. Police eventually located the v...
NCW Libraries encourages all community members to celebrate National Library Week by visiting a local library location or exploring www.ncwlibraries.org to discover an array of library programs, services, and resources April 3-9 is National Library Week, a time to highlight the essential role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. The theme for this year’s National Library Week is “Connect with Your Library.” Libraries offer opportunities to connect with technology, media, progr...
OLYMPIA – March 3, 2022 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites visitors to enjoy a state park on Wednesday, March 9 in honor of Billy Frank Jr.’s birthday, on Saturday, March 19 in recognition of Washington State Parks’ birthday and on Friday, April 22 in celebration of Earth Day. Visitors are not required to display the Discover Pass for day-use visits to a Washington state park or on lands managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) on these d...
Grand Coulee Police 3/8 - Police helped the two vehicle owners at the senior center exchange information after someone backed into a parked car. - A Continental Heights man told police that a woman wasn’t supposed to be at the apartments there. Police told him that she was allowed to be there if a resident invited her there. They didn’t find any records of her being banned from the property. The man also said the woman knew who had stolen his vehicle previously and wanted police to talk to her. Police didn’t speak to her and were unable to cont...
Grant County Fire District #14 will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, March 14, at the Electric City Fire Station....
At the Ridge Riders annual meeting held recently, representatives from 15 rodeos were in attendance including: Toppenish, Sedoro Wooley, Finley, Cle Elum, Coulee City, Kennewick, Clayton, Colfax, Waterville, Springdale, Newport, Chelan, Grand Coulee and Coeur d'Alene. President Brad Goodrich of the Columbia River Circuit, Washington State Committeeman Pete Thiry and Kennewick Chairman Mike Casey also attended. PRCA judge Howard Larson presented an insight of the judges and their needs. Mark and LynetteMcMillan from Ace's Wild Pro Rodeo and...
NCW Libraries is offering three virtual reading challenges in March through the Beanstack website and app. Readers across North Central Washington are invited to track their progress, write book reviews, earn digital badges, and discover great books for the whole family. Join one or all three of these challenges: Oscar Worthy-Reads: A reading challenge for adults featuring books adapted into Oscar-winning films. Women Changemakers: An all ages challenge celebrating women in history (March is Women’s History Month). Read Across America: An a...
Young actors will have the chance to take the stage in a production of “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” to be performed this month. An audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of play on March 14 at the Lake Roosevelt gym from 4 to 6 p.m. First- through 12th-grade students are encouraged to audition. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 and plan to stay for the full two-and-a-half hours, a notice from the theater group explains. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following...
New Hours The library has expanded its hours! Now open to the public Tuesday-Friday from 10:00-6:00 and Saturday from 10:00-2:00. Tiny Art Show Calling all artists! Do you want an opportunity to display your artistic talent at the Grand Coulee Public Library? Starting March 1st, pick up your mini art kit to participate in our Tiny Art Show in April. Tiny art kits will be available for pick-up at the library all throughout March and will include a 3”x3” canvas, paint set, and a brush. If you run out of paint, feel free to pick up more at the...
The Masquer’s Theater is looking for volunteers and directors to pitch & direct plays. Our production meeting is set for Sunday 13th, 3pm at the Masquer›s theater in Soap Lake and please RSVP by sending an email to publicity@masquers.com or if they have any questions....
Young actors will have the chance to take the stage in a production of The Emperor's New Clothes. An audition will be held for the Missoula Children's Theatre’s production of The Emperor's New Clothes on March 14 at the Lake Roosevelt gym from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Those auditioning should arrive at 3:30 pm and plan to stay for the full two and a half hours, a notice from the theatre group explains. Some of the cast members will be asked to stay for a rehearsal immediately following the audition. Among the roles to be cast are the Emperor; M...
Our libraries are open for limited services at this time. The health and safety of our staff and visitors is our top priority, and we are closely following the Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery guidelines. Learn more about how we are taking your safety seriously. Blind Date With a Book Explore new authors and genres by checking out a wrapped book. Perfect for those interested in reading something new. Wrapped books are available during the entire month of February. Recipe Exchange Do you have a favorite recipe you would like to share w...
The Ridge Riders are planning a full season this year, according to a schedule sent out by President George Kohout. Ridge Rider Schedule Sunday, February 27 – Rodeo Committee meeting at clubhouse. Ten Rodeo Committees will meet and discuss 2022 Rodeo Season. Saturday, March 12 – Annual banquet, first one in three years due to COVID. Thursday, May 5 – Cleatis Lacy Bull Riding/Wild Horse Race. Friday & Saturday, May 6 & 7 – 65th Colorama PRCA Rodeo Saturday & Sunday, May 21 & 22 – Barrel Racing Clinic. Looking at having a second barrel racing cl...
Masquers director Cynthia Beyer will hold auditions for “These Shining Lives” by Melanie Marich. This drama is a story that chronicles the strength and determination of four working women in an era where they were considered expendable. This is a true-to-life story of how they fought back for themselves and those who would follow. There are parts for four females and one male, ages 20-30 to fill the primary roles, with at least three supporting roles that can be any age/gender. Auditions will be open with a monologue reading required. Aud...
To sign up to give blood go to - https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=2uoKk3VXsmABi2SxMf5v27K3990eUnK6e65pAf4ETKs%3D Grand Coulee Dam Area Community Blood Drive is set for Monday, Feb . 21 from noon - 4:30 p.m. at the American Legion building in Electric City. All blood types are needed to esure a safe and ready supply, especially type O blood. Visit donors.vitalant.org or call 877-258-4825 to make appointments. Sponsor code: grandcouleecomm Donors who meet all eligibility requirements can give re...
Our libraries are open for limited services at this time. The health and safety of our staff and visitors is our top priority, and we are closely following the Healthy Washington – Roadmap to Recovery guidelines. Learn more about how we aretaking your safety seriously. Join Our Facebook Book Club The NCW Reads Book Club is an online platform moderated by NCW Libraries staff for everyone across North Central Washington to connect and talk about the books they are reading. Reading a book you love? Let us know so we can read it too! Need a book r...
The Arbor Day Foundation has been inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees since 1972. And that simple mission has had a global impact. Join online at arborday.org/membership to join the foundation and select your membership type. 10 Free trees - Online enter your zip code to choose from a variety of tree packages specially selected for your area. They will be sent to you to plan in your yard. 10 Trees to the Forest - America’s forests provide habitat for wildlife, clean the air and filter drinking water for millions of p...