etc. - Nov. 17, 2011

Tekoa Churches plan

Thanksgiving service

For the 36th year, Tekoa churches will host a joint Thanksgiving service, bringing people together to give thanks and to pray for community needs.

The event will be Sunday, Nov. 20, at Sacred Heart Church in Tekoa at 7 p.m. The service follows a format in what has become a tradition in these 36 years with scripture readings, songs by church youth groups, other music by those present, a Friendship Circle when those present offer petitions about community needs and a communal singing of the Our Father to end the service.

Pastor Hal Whitman will present a message during the service. Afterwards everyone is invited to the parish center next door to enjoy refreshments and fellowship.

The offering that is taken during the service begins the fund-raising drive for the Tekoa Christmas Fund. The money collected for the fund is used to provide grocery store vouchers for low-income families in the Tekoa area who have been identified through Community Action Center in Whitman County.

Donations to the fund can be made at AmericanWest Bank in Tekoa and can also be mailed to Kathy Smith, Box 509, Tekoa, 99033. Deadline to give donations is Dec. 15. Last year, the money raised helped nearly 100 people have groceries for Christmas.

Potlatch Log Inn set for ‘Princess’

A production of “A Little Princess” is scheduled for Dec. 2 and 3 at the Potlatch Log Inn. The show will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 and at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

Adapted from Frances Hodgson Burnett’s book, the play is a drama with some comedy. It is being produced by Rebecca and Todd Payne. Cast members are from Potlatch, Viola, Princeton, Harvard, Moscow, Tensed and Sanders. Practice sessions have been Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Rebekah Hall in Potlatch.

Both of the Paynes were active in college-reductions at George Fox University.

Musical director Darin Mitchem has put together a small girls ensemble to sing the music.

The Log Inn at Potlatch recently hosted a production of Montana Vigilante Theater.

Admission will be $7 for adults and $4 for seniors and children 5 to 11.

CLUBS & YOUTH GROUPS

Athenaeum

Members met at Phyllis Kincaid’s country home for their November meeting. Cary Cammack brought two cast members from the production of Cinderella. Lindsay Weber, Cinderella, and Brandon Soncarty, Prince Charming, sang a duet. Cammack said 36 students tried out for the play and this allowed for two complete casts.

After the business meeting, Sharon Helmick gave the program about Mother Joseph as a young girl. She traveled from Quebec to Vancouver. Her first winter she took in an orphan, by the second year she had more children. The sister established Sister of Providence. Mother Joseph and during her life started two orphanages, 11 schools and 11 hospitals in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia.

Next meeting will be Dec. 2 at Mary Ann Wigen’s home.

Son born to Appels

Jeremiah Ryan was born to Laura and Pete Appel Nov. 10, 2011, at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center at eight pounds, 12 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Bill and Ruth Ryan of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Dianne Appel of Colfax. This is the couple’s first child.

Barlass son born

Zachery Harwood was born to Ashley and Michael Barlass Nov. 8, 2011, at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center at eight pounds, three ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mark and Jamie Bailey of St. John. Paternal grandparents are Tom and Alice Barlass of Colfax. The baby joins a sister, Lily.

ART

University of Idaho Prichard Gallery, Jan. Bole, Intermountain Nocturnes, and Anna Marie Boles, Here and There, Meditations on Mapping, Oct. 14-Dec. 4. Reception Friday, 5 to 8.

BOOKMARK

For Third Thursday today, Nov. 17, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Colfax Library participants will pay tribute to turkeys, pilgrims and all things related to Thanksgiving. With a note from parents, children can ride bus #5 directly from Jennings Elementary.

Colfax Library will host a Wii party for kids in grades 5-8 next Wednesday, Nov. 22, from 1-2:30 p.m. Kids are encouraged to invite their friends for a good time while enjoying snacks and playing the library’s popular Wii game, Just Dance 2.

Beginning Belly Dancing will continue Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Colfax Library. Classes are free and registration is not required. For more information, contact instructor Lynn Johnson.

ladylynn@stjohncable.com

All branches of Whitman County Library will close Nov. 24-25 for Thanksgiving Holiday. Materials will not be due during those two days and the library’s website services will still be available:www.whitco.lib.wa.us

Messy Science at Colton

Messy Science is the theme for Third Thursday after-school program at the Colton Library today, Nov. 17, with Chelsea Leachmana as the presenter. Children will mix ordinary ingredients to make their own Ooze and ExploraGoo. Children from kindergarten to sixth grade are welcome to join in the fun at 3:15 p.m. A snack will be provided.

Storytime at the Colton Library will focus on nursery rhymes and fairy tales in November and December. Thanksgiving and Christmas will be celebrated with crafts, stories and snacks.

Tekoa library news

Third Thursday Kids Craft Club will be today, Nov. 17, at 4 p.m. Kids of all ages are welcome.

Tekoa Library will host an adult craft night Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. Making a mini Christmas tree with lights will be on the agenda. For a list of supplies contact the librarian.

Additional computer and laptop stations will be at the Tekoa Library soon.

Medicare

advisor will visit St. John

Marie Fowler from the Council on Aging will be at the St. John Library Nov. 28 from 10:30 to 12:30 to assist Medicare recipients make confidential decisions about Part D and other supplement plans. This program was rescheduled.

The Journey Stories Exhibit continues through Dec. 4. Learn more about the mobile nature of Americans through the centuries. The St. John Library, St. John Museum and Humanities Washington partnered with the Smithsonian Museum to bring the displays to our community. Open hours are Monday through Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday 10 to 4, Wednesday 10 to 6 and Sunday 1 to 5.