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Mt. St. Helens - Then & Now

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens in Washington, an event that was the worst US volcanic disaster in recorded history. Geologist Sheila Alfsen (MAT, GIT) will bring the event back to life detailing its onset and eruption sequence in two free presentations.

The presentation is at the Whitman County Library in Colfax on April 25 at 10 a.m. and Ritz Theatre on April 24 at 7 p.m, 107 E. Main, Ritzville.

This lecture will illustrate the volcanic hazards with examples from other volcanoes and compare their relative sizes. Alfsen will discuss the advances volcanology has made as a result of the eruption and how they are used around the world to gain prediction and offer disaster mitigation.

Alfsen has 30 years in education and experience in interpretation for the National Park Service. She is currently an instructor of Geology at Portland State University, Chemeketa Community College and Linn Benton Community College. She is a researcher; works as a FEMA earthquake publication reviewer; develops curriculum and courses for Portland State University; is the president of Geologic Society of the Oregon Country (Portland); works as a professional consultant; and guides helicopter tours of Mt. St. Helens. She is currently a member of the Geologic Society of America, a National Association of Geoscience Teachers Lecturer and an Association for Women Geoscientists Distinguished Lecturer.

Garfield Legion PSA

Due to the tax-exempt status of Legion Post 24, Garfield parking lot, per county and state law, only Legion Post 24 and their authorized guests are allowed to park on the Legion lot. Other individuals parking in Legion Post 24 Garfield parking lot jeopardizes the tax-exempt status of Legion Post 24 Garfield. All unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owners’ expense.

Nominations open for Mayor’s Art Award

The Pullman Arts Commission is accepting nominations for this year’s Mayor’s Art Award. Recognize someone who has made a significant impact to the arts in our community. Entries should be submitted online at http://bit.ly/382pq71.

The nomination deadline is Saturday, April 6. The winner will be announced during Pullman ArtFest, May 16 – 18.

For more information about ArtFest or the Mayor’s Art Award, contact Lori Lewis at 509-338-3269 or lori.lewis@neill-lib.org.

Colfax Downtown Association meeting set

The monthly Colfax Downtown Association meeting will be Thursday, March 12, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at Truly You Clothing and More, 203 N. Main in Colfax.

Wheat Growers meet March 9

The Whitman County Association of Wheat Growers will meet Monday, March 9, at noon. It will be held at Eddy’s Restaurant in Colfax. Randy Fortenbery, the Washington State University endowed chair in the school of economic sciences, will be in attendance. He will speak on the economic forecast for the wheat industry. For more information, contact Randy Suess at 509-413-2043.

Athenaeum meeting notes

Athenaeum members met Feb. 21 at the Methodist Church. A program on Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was presented by Georgie Leinweber. Refreshments were served by Nancy Hersygers and Lynne Bruya.