Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
Matt Baker show books library stops
The Matt Baker Comedy Stunt Show has been booked for June 19 and 20 for library performances at the Colfax, Palouse, St. John and Malden/Rosalia.
Baker's resume boasts a Guinness World Record, appearances on "America's Got Talent" and "Last Comic Standing." He has performed in 14 countries and in all 50 states.
Baker will be in action in Colfax at Schmuck Park on Tuesday, June 19, at 4 p.m. Performance June 20 will be at the Palouse Library at 10 a.m., St. John Library at 1 p.m., and the Malden Library at 4 p.m. for a joint performance for Malden and Rosalia.
The library performance tour is sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Neill Library will launch summer fun
Neill Public Library's summer reading program, “Libraries Rock,” starts Friday, June 15, from noon until 6 p.m. It is is open for youngsters from birth age to 17 years.
Participants can choose a free book from the Friends of Neill Public Library to be donated to local food banks.
Free shows, programs and events will be presented through this summer through the support of the Friends of Neill Public Library.
Contact children’s librarian, Kathleen Ahern at library for more information.
Neill Library art
Children who just finished grades K-5 are invited to Neill Public Library’s “Ready, Set, Art!” program. Children will enjoy great books and also do related hands-on art activities each Wednesday, starting June 20 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the library’s Edith Hecht meeting room.
Pre-registration is not required. For more information about this free program or other Summer Reading events and programs, contact Children’s Librarian Kathleen Ahern at kathleen@neill-lib.org or (509) 338-3258.
Bank Left sets 13th 'Floriade'
The Bank Left Gallery Bistro & Open Eye in Palouse will present its 13th annual "Floriade" celebration of art and garden, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tea in the Garden, an open-air market, garden tour, art installations and sale, garden rooms, garden to table luncheon and bakery will be featured.
Exhibits are free to the public.
For more information about this event and luncheon contact:
na_durang@yahoo.com 509-878-1800 509-878-1210
Whitman Hospital Auxiliary
Whitman Hospital Auxiliary met in the hospital cafeteria for a luncheon June 4. Winners of the auxiliary scholarships were announced. They are David Nails and Kiah Miller from Colfax High School.
Recipients of the scholarship must be going into the medical field and live in the Whitman Hospital District.
The auxiliary also gave a check to the hospital therapy department for a Game Ready Circulating Cool Pack for sports and other injuries that need to have to ice packs.
Dr. W. Douglas Hiller, orthopedic surgeon, Debbie Hoadly, Tricia Rossmiller, Laurie Gronning and Krista Jones from administration also attend the event.
Garfield Senior Meal
Next Garfield senior meal will be Thursday, June 21, at noon in the Garfield Legion/Grange Hall. Pot roast will be served with green salad and dressing, punch and coffee. Cookies and ice cream will be served for dessert.
Births
Whitman County Gazette, June 14, 2018
At Pullman Regional Hospital
Saunders, Ezekiel, born June 4 at five pounds, 15 ounces, to Brianna Smathers and Isaiah Saunders, Pullman. Paternal grandparents are Yolanda and Walter Saunders, Elk Grove, Calif. Maternal grandparents are Michelle Smathers and Larry Nelson, Pullman.
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