Etcetera Sept. 29

Animal blessing

at Rosalia park

In honor of St. Francis of Assisi (1182-1226), who had a connection to God’s creatures and the world in which they live, Rosalia United Methodist Church will sponsor a Blessing of the Animals Sunday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. in the town park with a brief service, followed by snacks. All are invited.

"We anticipate a cheerfully chaotic event and ask that all pets be appropriately leashed or caged," the Rev. Joan Sulser, pastor of Rosalia UMC, said.

The Blessing of the Animals will celebrate the love and the caregiving that is expressed daily by young and old alike. Dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, goldfish, horses, reptiles and more will be welcome.

Pullman

CC luncheon

Pullman Chamber of Commerce October general membership luncheon Oct. 11 will feature Amy Trujillo of Palouse Land Trust. The mission of the trust is to conserve the open space, scenery, wildlife habitat and water quality of the Palouse region for the benefit of current and future generations.

The lunchoen will begin at noon at Gladish Cultural Center. It will be catered by Zoe Coffeehouse and Pub, and the cost is $15 per person or $12 for Pullman Chamber members. Please place your reservation by Oct. 7 at the Pullman Chamber of Commerce.

Fiber Arts Day

set at Wheatand

Twisted Threads and Wheatland Grange will sponsor a fiber arts day and farmer's market Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Wheatland Grange Hall on Highway 23 five miles east of St. John, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. with a noon potluck.

A drawing will be conducted for a Singer sewing machine at 2 p.m. Admission is free.

Basic budgeting

at Endicott,

St. John

Elizabeth Grider Friday will be at the Endicott Library at 1 p.m. and the St. John Library at 5 p.m. to share practical money management tips and tricks. The class will explore the mysteries of spending versus wants, ways to save on debt, building savings and tricks to make budgeting easier.

Grider is a licensed CPA in Washington State, and the program is modeled after personal experiences and information is available online at http://www.feedthepig.org/.

The topics discussed are provided for general information and any advice expressed by the speaker should not be construed as a formal opinion unless expressly stated.

Culinary workshop

set at Dahmen

The second culinary arts workshop at the Dahmen Barn is scheduled for Oct. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. and is titled Let's Get Started Cooking. Executive chefs Bill Jollymore and Aaron Jollymore will demonstrate knife skills, wine opening and serving and will integrate food safety information during the hands-on portion of the workshop.

Participants will make spring salad tied with leeks and scratch honey apple vinaigrette; fresh Idaho trout; fresh fall/winter vegetables roasted in the classic French style; seasonal pear poached in red wine and served with vanilla ice cream and cinnamon stick and fresh mint garnish.

At the end of the session, participants will enjoy the dishes they have prepared in the class. The cost of the class is $60 and class size is limited to 18. Registrations must be received by the end of the day Sunday, Oct. 9, and may be made online on the class listing under the Events and Classes section at http://www.artisanbarn.org.

A discount is offered for couples who wish to register together at $55 each. For this discount, you must contact Julie at The Shop at the Barn.

The instructors, Executive Chefs Bill and Aaron Jollymore, have been teaching cooking classes independently and with LCSC since 1998.

WCL prepares

for 1st Thursday

A family fall festival for First Thursday will be Oct. 6 from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at the Colfax Library with Halloween games, temporary tattoos, crafts and treats.

Sixth graders and older are invited to "Zombiefest" from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with pizza, gruesome games, creepy crafts and a best zombie costume prize.

First Thursday will also include music, craft and produce vendors on Main and Spring Street adjacent the library. There will also be wagon rides and tours of the St. Ignatius haunted hospital.

Albion

annual meeting

Guy-Albion Historical Society's annual meeting and covered dish dinner will be Sunday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m. in the Albion Community Center. Elections will take place and other business will be conducted.

CLUBS & YOUTH GROUPS

P.E.O.

Chapter AF met Sept. 26 at Peace Lutheran Church with Robyn Tramposch hostess and Tammy Lewis co-hostess. Fourteen members responded to roll call by telling of some outstanding event they had experienced.

The ways and means committee reported on recent activities and a possible new prospect for later this year was mentioned.

Tami Scholz was welcomed as a new member.

Next meeting will be Oct. 10, with Mae Schultz as hostess. Tramposch will be in charge of the program.

BIRTHS

Whitman County Gazette

Sept. 29, 2016

At Pullman Regional Hospital

Tens, Avaline, born Sept. 18 at six pounds, three ounces, to Cody and Iva Tens, Pullman.

Nayak, Aarya, born Sept. 20 at eight pounds, seven ounces, to Bharath and Sahana Nayak, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Ananth and Latha Nayak, Bangalore, India.

Kinard, Zachariah Dee, born Sept. 22 at five pounds, 14 ounces, to Ashley Haskell and Micah Kinard, Moscow. Paternal grandparent is Art Kinard. Maternal grandparents are Marla and Danny Haskell, Moscow. Baby joins sister Karrissa, 15.

At Whitman Hospital

and Medical Center

Taylor, Nathan Alexander, born Sept. 19 at seven pounds, one ounce, to Robert and Melissa Taylor, St. John. Paternal grandparents are Rick and Verna Taylor, Bothell. Maternal grandparents are Richard and Karen Larson, Redmond. Baby joins siblings Emma and Rylie.