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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...
The winter meeting of the Grand Coulee High School Alumni Association will take place at 1 p.m., Wednesday, February 16, at the Senior Center on Main Street in Grand Coulee. The upcoming 2024 all-class reunion will be discussed, as well as clarification of new scholarship guidelines voted in at the fall meeting. Deadline for applying for this year’s scholarship is April 30, 2022....
Masquers Theater is proud to present Sean Grennan’s “Beer For Breakfast”! This hilarious play is about a group of middle-aged buddies that reunite for a “guys’ weekend” in a snowed-in cabin to eat chili, drink beer, and relive the good old days. Despite divorce, unemployment, and a stroke, spirits are high until Jessie, the wife of absent friend Adrian, shows up in his place. An epic battle of wits and stamina ensues: will the men win their right to an all-out guy fest, or will woman be crowned the stronger sex after all? This play is full of...
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...
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. Drive-Up WiFi We’ve expanded the range of our WiFi at all 30 of our locations. WiFi is free and available 24/7. Curbside Pickup If you aren’t able to pick up your material in person, consider using our Mail Order Library! Prefer to stop by? Contact-free curbside service is av...
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 Hope Group meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center. These are open and non-smoking. A new Alcoholics Anonymous group is meeting each Saturday at noon at the Grand Coulee Community Church, 405 Center St. Meetings are open. More information call 509.680.9549 In Nespelem, the group Bound and Determined holds its meetings Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Catholic...
North Central Washington residents checked out, downloaded and streamed more than 700,000 books, movies and other materials from NCW Libraries in 2021! While facing the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, the library district was able to keep its doors open for all but three weeks of 2021 to provide library materials, virtual and limited in-person programming, enhanced online resources, and bookmobile and outreach services. “2021 was a pivotal year with reopening all of our branch libraries to expanded hours, increasing staff, and providing m...
Grant County Mosquito Dist. 2 to Meet Grant County Mosquito District 2 will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, January 13, at 4 p.m., 210 W Coulee Blvd., Electric City. Blood Drive Monday The Grand Coulee Community Blood Drive will be held noon to 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 17 at the American Legion Building (Vets Center), in Electric City. All blood types are needed, especially type O blood. For more information call 1-877-258-4825 to make an appointment....
First photo: Rod Hardin grins from his kayak as Diana Parish turns around quickly after dunking into the frigid water at Spring Canyon boat launch at noon on New Year's Day as the air temperature was about 12 degrees, before accounting for a cutting wind. They were the only two who showed up to get in the water at the annual Polar Bear Plunge. "Refreshing," Parish said seconds later. "This is going to be a good year." Second photo: Ron Hardin and Diana Parish pose for a photo after exiting the...
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 Hope Group meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. at the Vets Center. These are open and non-smoking. A new Alcoholics Anonymous group is meeting each Saturday at noon at the Grand Coulee Community Church, 405 Center St. Meetings are open. More information call 509.680.9549 In Nespelem, the group Bound and Determined holds its meetings Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Catholic...
The district that operates 30 libraries and two bookmobiles across North Central Washington has set a community goal of reading 300 books by Jan. 13. Register at www.ncwlibraries.org and log the number of books read to get into a drawing for prizes. The prize packages are: Kids: Two Family Movie Night sets (popcorn, candy and a DVD set) Teens: Two Cozy Reading sets (mug, hot cocoa, blanket, and book) Adults: Winter Thriller set (two books, a mug, and a tote), Cozy Winter Reading set (two books, winter socks, and a mug), and a Winter Puzzle set...
Tru Piturachsatit, 11, gets airborne while sledding at North Dam Park Tuesday afternoon with his siblings and cousins. The snow was a little thin but the frigid temperatures made what was there icy, making for long rides - if you didn't wipe out first. - Scott Hunter photo...
Santa and an elf hand out gifts to good kids during a special stop on Stevens Avenue in Coulee Dam Dec. 21, arranged by very influential neighbors Rob and Glo Carroll. - Scott Hunter photo...
The district that operates 30 libraries and two bookmobiles across North Central Washington has set a community goal of reading 300 books by Jan. 13. Register at www.ncwlibraries.org and log the number of books read to get into a drawing for prizes. The prize packages are: Kids: Two Family Movie Night sets (popcorn, candy and a DVD set) Teens: Two Cozy Reading sets (mug, hot cocoa, blanket, and book) Adults: Winter Thriller set (two books, a mug, and a tote), Cozy Winter Reading set (two books, winter socks, and a mug), and a Winter Puzzle set...
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission announced the reopening of park retreat centers beginning in spring 2022. On Jan. 3 at 7 a.m., parks will begin accepting retreat center reservations for the 2022 Memorial Day weekend and beyond. The retreat centers have been closed since March of 2020 due to COVID-19. Facilities officially reopen on May 27, 2022. All 2022 reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservation requests will be accepted by email only using the Reservation Request Form and will not be accepted prior...
Rachael Dowlen and Andrew Salinas play the parts of Mary and Joseph with a doll as Jesus in the manger Saturday night at the Coulee Dam Community Church on Central Drive. The church put on the display, complete with livestock (goats, alpaca), a choir singing carols, and campfires with people visiting, both Friday and Saturday nights. "I love it," said Mike Dowlen, Rachael's father, "we had a steady crowd both nights." He said they'd just hoped the community would enjoy it. - Scott Hunter...
Elmer City folks were excited for the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Clause Monday night on the top of a Grand Coulee fire engine, along with other seasonal favorites of kids - Elsa and Anna, and even the Grinch. The visit was arranged by the Grand Coulee Dam Area Chamber of Commerce. The firefighters in Elmer City were ready to receive their guests and had people warming up by a campfire while they waited. The celebrities visited Coulee Dam too, and Grand Coulee and Electric City got visits Tuesday...
The annual Coulee Polar Plunge is set for noon, Saturday, January 1, at Spring Canyon near the boat launch. Brave kayakers will also be afloat at that time. Everyone is invited....
Christmas Eve services for the Lutheran Churches will be: 3 p.m. at Zion Lutheran in Grand Coulee and 5 p.m. at Bethel in Coulee City. Christmas Eve Mass at St. Henry's will be at 5:30 p.m....