Community Briefs

THRIFTY GRANDMOTHERS NOW ACCEPTING DEBIT AND CREDIT

COLFAX – The Thrifty Grandmother Shop, 118 North Main Street is now accepting debit and credit card payments.

After more than fifty years of running a cash-only thrift shop, the grandmothers have purchased a new card processing machine. The machine accepts contactless payments via cards and phones.

The grandmothers invite everyone to come see, and use their new card machine. They are thankful to all their customers and donors of merchandise,

At least half of the income from sales at the Thrifty Grandmother Shop is donated back to worthy causes on the Palouse.

Oakesdale Student receives scholarship

OAKESDALE – Logan Reed of Oakesdale received a scholarship in Civil Engineering from the American Society of Safety Professionals this year (ASSP) Foundation.

Each year the ASSP Foundation awards academic scholarships to occupational safety and health students and related degrees working toward their educational goals.

Scholarships are possible due to the generous donations of the safety community. In 2022, more than $250,000 has been awarded to 133 individuals in scholarships, and grants have been awarded so far this year.

Of those, $8,500 in scholarships were awarded to seven recipients who were members of the Montana Tech ASSP student chapter, including Reed. Members are from Safety, Health and Industrial Hygiene and Civil Engineering programs.

Two New Plays Showing in free staged readings by U of I theatre department

MOSCOW – The University of Idaho Department of Theatre Arts is presenting free online staged readings of two new works by U of I Mater of Fine Arts Playwrights in September, “Breaking the Bell Jar,” by Sarah Hartwig, and “Silver Belles,” by Lauren Groves. Register in advance to view “Breaking the Ball Jar” readings at 6 p.m. Sept. 23 and 2 p.m. Sept. 24. Register to view “Silver Belles” at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 and 2 p.m. Sept. 25.

“It’s always a thrill to hear these new plays for the first time,” said Robert Caisley, chair of the U of I Department of Theatre. “Some of the most exciting work we produce is the original work created by our students. There’s a special pride that comes with ushering a new work into the world for the first time.”

“Breaking the Bell Jar” depicts a college senior, Esther, trying to get an internship at a newspaper. But Hartwig’s professor won't write her a letter of recommendation until she finishes reading "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath and completes the accompanying project. This might not sound like a big deal, but when Plath comes to life, the ordeal turns into a mental game that Esther isn't ready for. "Breaking the Bell Jar" contains adult language and situations, directed by Aileen Zeigler,

The comedy “Silver Belles” focuses on a group of ladies residing at Silver Meadows Retirement Home and preparing for what may be their last Christmas together as the property converts into a luxury hotel, directed by Chaz Wolcot,

Cast and crews will be available for question-and-answer sessions immediately after each show.