Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
Red Barn
festival offers many features
Red Barn Farms Fall Festival at Colton this weekend, Oct. 8-9, will feature more than 25 vintage, antique and craft vendors .
The live music line-up features six different regional artists throughout the weekend. Saturday performers will be Brain Taylor 10:30 to 12:30, Carter Freeman 1 to 3 and Lukenbill-Faller 3:30 to 5:30.
Sunday will feature Auf Ghets 10:30 to 11:30, Thorn Creek Express 11:45 to 1:45 and Darin Hilderbrand 2 to 4.
Craft projects and activities will be part of the Kid Korral.
Different types and sizes of carving pumpkins and gourds will be offered.
BBQ burgers, brauts and kraut, hot dogs, pulled pork sandwiches, flavored popcorn, roasted nuts, specialty ice cream and apple cider will be available. Sponsored by Guardian Angel St. Boniface School, the beer garden will feature pumpkin ale and German microbrews.
Red Barn Farms was started in 2007 when Kay and Ty Meyer renovated the century Meyer farm and cattle barn into an event venue.
Poster designs sought
for 2012 Lentil Festival
Pullman’s National Lentil Festival seeks entries for its 2012 commemorative poster. The artwork will be used for all festival merchandise and advertising for the 2012 event and will be submitted for awards from the Western Festivals & Events Association and the International Festivals & Events Association.
Art can be submitted in any form the artist deems appropriate; originals, prints or photos. Entries not selected will be returned to the artists.
The selected artist will receive $1,500 as compensation and will work with the festival director and committee during the creative process to develop the final idea.
Artists should submit entries by Friday, Nov. 4, to the Pullman Chamber of Commerce, 415 N. Grand Ave., Pullman, 99163.
Garfield Bible study
A short term disciple Bible study, Invitation to Romans, will begin tonight, Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at Garfield United Methodist Church. The seven week Bible study includes video presentations by scholars to set the scriptures in context and a participant book with daily Bible study assignments, weekly preparation, accountability in a small group setting and a call to more faithful discipleship. The study leader will act as a facilitator. Workbooks are available at the church
For more information, call the Rev. Peggy Ray, pastor.
New exhibit
features Spokane artists
Bank Left Gallery in Palouse will showcase the work of two Spokanites, Jenifer Scott, photographer, and Ildiko Kalapacs, sculptor, Oct. 8 to Nov. 5. The Bank Left bistro will also feature an exhibit opening dinner Oct. 8 from 5:30-8 p.m. to benefit the MAC of Spokane. The two artists will be present.
CLUBS
Palouse TOPS
The Palouse chapter of TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets on Mondays at the Palouse Federated Church on Bridge Street. Weigh-In begins at 6:15. Meetings are from 7 to 8 p.m.
The program promotes healthy eating, following the American Diabetes Association (ADA) exchange guidelines.
The annual membership dues are $26 which includes a monthly magazine subscription. Chapter dues are $5 monthly with a 25-cent weekly weigh-in charge.
Meetings include games, weekly programs, guest speakers, rewards events and community activities. Participation is optional.
TOPS is for all age groups and includes men.
ON CAMPUS
ART
The WSU Museum of Art will present a career overview of Jim Olson, one of the northwest’s leading architects, Sept. 30 to Dec. 10. A graduate of the University of Washington School of Architecture, Olson established his own firm in Seattle in 1966. The office is now known as Olson Kundig Architects.
The exhibit features drawings, models, plans, photographs and a specially built “ideal room.” Reception Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at the gallery with lecture in CUB auditorium at 7 p.m.
MUSIC
WSU Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will present a free public concert at 8 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Oct. 6, in Bryan Hall Theater. The band will be under the direction of WSU instructor and new conductor Christopher Dickey.
The wind ensemble, under the direction of assistant professor Christopher Neal, will present a blend of new and old pieces.
BOOKMARK
Celebrate Colfax Hullabaloo at the library on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The library will offer prizes for children along with surprise visits from Book Bear; a special appearance from Slinky the Clown and his famous balloon animals from 10 to noon. Pictures will be taken by Drader Photography from 10 to 5.
Colfax Library has extended its hours to 5 p.m. for Hullabaloo.
Award-winning author C.J. Box will make a lunchtime appearance for Everybody Reads “Blue Heaven” Nov. 8 at noon as part of a week long schedule across Southeastern Washington. Residents are invited to bring their own lunch, reserve a specially catered Box Lunch ($8) or just listen to the presentation. Multiple copies of the book are available for checkout from the library or for purchase from Main Street Books in Colfax.
Tonight, Oct. 6 : Amy Warwick will open the sixth season of Meet the Artist at 7 p.m. She will talk about her first novel, “Summer Snow” published in 2009 and discuss the process of writing a novel.
Needle night at the Palouse Library on the first and third Tuesday of every month from 3 to 6 p.m. includes knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilt piecing. For more information contact the Palouse Library. Lynn Johnson offers Beginning Belly Dance classes each Tuesday from 6:30-7:30 in the Colfax Library. Classes were free through September but now cost $10 per session or $30 per month. For more information:
For a complete listing of the library’s public events, including the Voter Forum set for Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m., visit the library’s events calendar.
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