'Picnic in Style' will raise funding for childrens' technology programs

"Picnic in Style" will come to The Center at Colfax Library March 15, with social hour at 5:30, picnic dinner and style show following at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds will benefit youth technology programs at Whitman County Library.

Over the past year, participation in the library’s countywide technology programs for kids has skyrocketed. Many use specialized technology equipment like Ozobots, Lego Mindstorms or Arduino Micro-controllers. The library struggles to provide sufficient equipment and staffing, so proceeds from Picnic in Style will help purchase supplies.

Classic picnic fare will be serve...