etc. April 22, 2010

Tapestry concert tour to be Forreys’ farewell

Tapestry Women’s Choir will open its spring concert series in Colfax at the United Methodist Church Monday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. The theme of the concert is “Freedom” and features songs of freedom from around the world.

These concerts will be bittersweet for the choir because the founder and director Dale Forrey has accepted a job in Olympia and will be leaving Tapestry at the end of this concert series. Lynn Forrey, Dale’s wife, has sung in the choir since its beginning and this will also be her last concert series.

Now in its 11th year, Tapestry includes 22 voices from Colfax, Pullman and other towns in the area. Tapestry will also sing concerts in Pullman, May 4, Moscow, May 7 and at Tekoa’s Empire Theater May 8.

PATH seeks volunteers

Palouse Area Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH), a program for people with physical, mental and emotional disabilities seeks volunteers to help with the May 11-June 10 session. Classes are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Volunteers usually work in one class per week.

PATH is a community service program of the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine and has been serving the region for more than 30 years.

An orientation meeting for new volunteers will be next Wednesday, April 28, 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Bustad Hall 145 and a training session at the barn the next day at 6 p.m. Volunteers must be 14 years or older and attend both the orientation and training session.

PATH is supported by the United Way of Pullman, the United Way of Moscow/Latah County, Stepping Stones Foundation, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Bioniche Life Sciences, Inc., Moscow Mardi Gras Foundation, Moscow Opportunity School, Tri-State and many other generous businesses and individuals.

For more information about volunteering, contact Sue Jacobson: 335-7347 sjacobson@vetmed.wsu.edu.

Auditions set for ‘Alice’

Auditions for the Pullman Civic Theatre’s production of “Alice in Wonderland,” at their Nye Street Theatre will be Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1, at 7 p.m. Callbacks will be the May 3.

Performance dates are July 16, 17, 22, 23 and 23 at 7:30 p.m., and July 18 and 25 at 2 p.m.

Hog Heaven at Dahmen

Hog Heaven Big Band will play tunes from the swing era at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown Saturday, April 24, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission will be $8 for a couple, $5 for a single and children under 12 dance free. Complimentary dance lessons are available beginning at 6 p.m. where students just drop in. Those wishing to stay for the band pay the admission fee. Dancers have found the new floor at the Dahmen Barn to be very danceable.

Offer TV-free prize

In observance of TV Turn Off Week, April 19-25, Friend’s of the Library will award every child who goes five days without TV during this challenge a book. A recent report by the American Academy of Pediatrics says the average child watches three to four hours of television per day.

Clubs & Youth Groups

PEO

Chapter AF PEO of Colfax met at the home of Diane Solbrack Monday, April 12. In the absence of Lianne Smith, Robin Johnson served as president. Sherry Cox was in charge of the program and she introduced her husband, Don Cox, who explained many of the different things involved in the pending levy. One being the loss of the number of students in the grade school and high school.

Next meeting will be at the home of Sherry Cox with Nancy Waldron as assisting hostess.

Births

Dowell son born

A boy, Hunter Daniel, was born April 14, 2010, at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center in Colfax, to Sarah Hardy and Steve Dowell. Maternal grandparents are Dan and Brenda Hardy, Colfax. Paternal grandparents are Pat Dowell, Winona and Ann Norrell, Wharten, Texas. Weighing seven pounds, eight ounces at birth, the baby joins one sister, Tori.

On campus

DANCE

Final concert of the WSU dance program, “United We Dance,” will be presented April 24-25 in Jones Theater in Daggy Hall at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. April 24 and at 2:30 p.m. April 25. It will also feature pieces by the WSU Elite Dance Company, with special guest performances by the WSU Hawaiian Club and the Northwest Dance Center.

Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for WSU students with ID and senior citizens, and $5 for youths under 17. Tickets can be purchased at the Daggy Hall Box office from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and one hour before the start of each show.

MUSIC

WSU School of Music will present the final choral concert of the year at 8 p.m. April 22 in Bryan Hall Theatre. Included in this performance will be the Madrigal/Chamber Singers, University Singers and Concert Choir. The concert is free and open to the public.

BOOKMARK

Donating books to the library is a wonderful way to honor the memory of those you love while improving the library’s collection for the community to enjoy. Recently, a number of tattoo books were donated and plated in memory of Jeremy Peters. The Athenaeum Club of Colfax donated the audio book Stones to Schools in memory of Bev Herman. These titles can be requested on line, by phone or from any of Whitman County Library’s fourteen locations.

Don’t forget the “TV Turn Off” Challenge ends April 25. Bring a signed form to any library branch by April 30 to receive a free book. For additional Children’s program information contact Sheri or Nichole.

Join Whitman County Library at the Family Fair Saturday April 24 from 10-3. This fun, free family event will be at Lincoln Middle School in Pullman.

Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday, April 27 at Two Old Gals. Agenda items include the landscaping of the Colfax Library and the announcement of the April Supporter of the Month. Refreshments are served all library advocates are invited.