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Tuxedo Junction

back at Empire

The high-energy big band Tuxedo Junction will come to Tekoa’s Empire Theatre Saturday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. The 16-member ensemble, from the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene area performs a repertoire of hits from the big band era of the 1930s and 40s. They also perform an array of selections from the 1950s right up to the present day.

Several of the band members also play with other area groups.

The band is a strong supporter of local charities and of higher education. In addition to donating performances to such groups as the Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery and the SNAP program. They donate all their profits for scholarships which have helped students pursue their education at North Idaho College, Eastern Washington University and Spokane Falls Community College.

Tuxedo Junction last performed at the Empire a year ago, to a very appreciative crowd. Since that time the Empire, known as one of the region’s best performing arts venues, has continued to invest in physical improvements. The latest project, completed less than a month ago, was a professional repainting of the theater’s signature marquee.

Admission to Saturday’s show will be $15 for adults, $5 for students, and 12 & under free.

tekoaempiretheatre.com.

Prize wheel at Rosalia

Friends of the Library for Rosalia and Malden will sponsor a prize wheel at the Alice Porter Memorial Library in Rosalia, during the Rosalia Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival, Saturday, Oct. 20, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Prizes will include balloons, books, temporary tattoos and other fun items for children.

Pullman Arts panel seeks directors

The Pullman Arts Commission is seeking candidates to serve on its board of directors. Two positions are currently open for an appointment of three years. The commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. The Pullman Arts Commission cultivates the visual and performing arts to enrich the quality of life of the community.

The Commission works to acquire City Council approved artwork for the City and is responsible for the acquisition, documentation and conservation of the City art collection. Persons interested in working with the arts in Pullman can find an application available online

http://www.pullman-wa.gov.

Milk jugs to

become

skeletons

Tekoa Library Kids club meets Thursday, Oct. 18, at 4 p.m. to make skeletons from milk jugs. Approximately 250 milk jugs were donated by area families and restaurants in order to make the craft. More than 25 kids have signed up.

Winner of the library’s new card sign up prize was Judi McHargue. Her name was drawn from all the people who signed up for library cards in Whitman County last month. She won a $25 gift certificate to The Feeding Station.

Tekoa Library hours are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 6 p.m. and Thursdays, noon-6 p.m.

Hog Heaven at Dahmen

Hog Heaven Big Band will play at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown Saturday, Oct. 20, from 7:30 to 9:30 for those who wish to dance or listen. The cost is $8 for a couple and $5 for a single.

BIRTHS

AT PULLMAN REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Beardslee, Levi Kenneth, born Sept. 27 at eight pounds, three ounces, to Michelle Blackwell and Catlin Beardslee of Albion. Paternal grandparents are Trina Anderson of Colfax and Fred Beardslee of Lewiston. Maternal grandparents are Steve and Wanda Blackwell of Kahlotus. The baby joins brothers Damien, 3, and Harley, 10 months.

Barker, Mia Sara, born Oct. 2 at seven pounds, 13 ounces, to Carrie Swenson and Bret Barker of Pullman. Paternal grandparent is Ray Barker of Moscow. Maternal grandparents are Sarah and Scott Hamilton of Pullman and Vernon and Karen Swenson of International Falls, Minn. The baby joins sister, Morgan, 9.

Nelson, Abigail Faith, born Oct. 3 at seven pounds, one ounce, to Donald and Natashia Nelson of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Wayne and LuAnn Nelson of Pullman. Maternal grandparents are Tammy McCafferty of Clarkston and Jeff and Natalya McCafferty of Spokane. The baby joins sisters Elizabeth, 5, Sophia, 3, and Raynneesha, 15.

Emshadi, Sabreen K.S., born Oct. 5 at six pounds, 10 ounces, to Fatema Abobaker and Khalid Emshadi of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Said Uftah and Ghazala Mohammed of Libya. Maternal grandparents are Saleg Ahmed and Mabroka Almabrok of Libya. The baby joins brother Mohammed, 1.

Campbell, Stuart Joshua, born Oct. 6, at eight pounds, 14, ounces, to Nigel and Kimberly Campbell of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Gaylon and Judy Campbell of Pullman. Maternal grandparents are Phil and Diana Bloom of Moses Lake. The baby joins sister Eliza, 9, and brothers Isaac, 11, Brett and Benjamin, 7 and Evan, 2.

Whitecotton, Cordelia Melody, born Oct. 7 (on the way to the hospital) at eight pounds, 12 ounces, to Joseph and Danielle Whitecotton of Elk River, Idaho. Maternal grandparent is Jean Wilkenson of Michigan. Paternal grandparents are Ken and Joan Whitecotton, Tifton, Ga.. Joins Claire 13, Chuck 8, Caleb, 7, Calvin 6, Connor 4, Corbin 3, and Catcher 1.

Samuel Alexander II, born Oct. 7 at six pounds, 15 ounces, first child to Alejandra and Samuel Sanchez of Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Abdencio and Consepcion Sanchez of Homedale, Idaho. Maternal grandparents are Marcos and Alexandra Ruiz of Othello.

ON CAMPUS

MUSIC -Los Angeles-based jazz vocalist Jamie Shew, a WSU grad , will be featured in a free concert at 3:10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, in Kimbrough Concert Hall at WSU. Songs will be from her latest CD, “A Place for Me,” on the Bluejazz label.

Shew is coordinator of vocal jazz studies at Fullerton College. She will be accompanied by her husband, award-winning bassist Roger Shew, also a WSU alumnus, and guitarist Mike Scott.

The concert is made possible in part by a grant from the WSU Visual, Literary and Performing Arts Committee.

The WSU School of Music will host the 19th annual educational choral festival Saturday, Oct. 20, in Kimbrough music building. The final concert, also free, will be at 5 p.m. in Bryan Hall Theatre.

The concert will open with the WSU Madrigal/Chamber Singers, conducted by Lori Wiest, in traditional Renaissance costume performing English and Italian madrigals and a French chanson. Four high school choirs selected based on their performance/workshop participation will be followed by the WSU Concert Choir.

Each participating choir will have performances and workshops throughout the day. Participants will hear performances by the WSU Opera Workshop, directed by Julie Anne Wieck, and University Singers and VoJazz, directed by Dean Luethi.

BOOKMARK

Spanish Storytime for Niños comes to the Colfax Library on Saturday, October 20 at 2 p.m. This free lively, early learning bilingual program is every third Saturday of the month with a combination of books, finger plays and songs in both English and Spanish for children 2-6.

Families are invited to a Pumpkin Party to celebrate fall Tuesday, October 23 at 3:30 p.m. in the Colfax Library. Festivities include games, crafts and a free miniature pumpkin sponsored by the Friends of Whitman County Library.

Resources about scholarships, financial aid and all that’s involved in planning for college will be discussed Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. in the Colfax Library. Randi Roberts, WSU assistant director of admissions, will help families answer questions. For more information, contact Chelsea Leachman: chelsea@whitco.lib.wa.us

Families are invited to a free PG movie screening Wednesday, October 24 at 3 p.m. in the Colfax Library’s Norma McGregor’s Community Room. Due to licensing restriction, residents should call the library at (509) 397-4366 for the title of this newly released DreamWorks film.

Colfax Library will kick off it’s new book club with the first book club meeting will Thursday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Colfax Library. Stop by the Colfax Branch and pick up a copy of Jamie Ford’s, “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter & Sweet.”

Colton library’s after school program today, Oct. 18, will have an Halloween theme. Librarian Holly Meyer will have a Halloween craft, puzzle sheets, stories, and a scary snack. Children ages kindergarten to sixth grade are welcome to join starting at 3:15 p.m.

Uniontown/Colton book club will be reading Confessions of a Failed Southern Lady by Florence King during October. Copies are available at the Uniontown Library. Discussion of the book will be Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Uniontown Library.

Colton Library hours are Mondays 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays 2:30 t. 6:30 p.m.

Senorita Rebecca will present a bilingual storytime for kids Saturday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Colfax library. This free program will be every third Saturday of the month with a combination of books, fingerplays and songs in both English and Spanish for children ages 2 to 6 years old.