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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...
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... Full story
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... Full story