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NEWPORT — Create Center for the Arts will hold a silent auction at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 6, with proceeds going toward a new HVAC system.
This silent auction will include old and new items such as a digital printer, bread maker, fiber arts, a Rasmussen 4 shaft loom, an antique hand-stitched quilt, a split cord of red fir, a telescope and much more.
If you have items to donate, please call CREATE, 509447-9277.
Ben Kardos will perform live music Sunday and there will be refreshments.
CREATE is located at 900 W. 4th St. in Newport. Find out more at www.createarts.org.
Priest River community garden meeting April 8
PRIEST RIVER — The annual kick-off meeting for the community garden will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 at the Priest River Library.
The community garden will be at a new location this year, behind God’s Provision Thrift, at 544 Highway 57 by Priest River Lamanna Junior/Senior High School.
Garden plots are available. The 3 feet-by-18 feet plots cost $15 a year, 4 feet-by-18 feet plots cost $20 a year and 6 feet-by-18 feet plots cost $30 a year. Plots are free for those who help with the garden.
Contact Anne at 208-448-2601 or Susan oat 208-6101719. People can also email Anne at [email protected].
Search and Rescue giving free presentation
NEWPORT — Pend Oreille County Search and Rescue is giving a free presentation on the methods search teams use to efficiently and effectively implement a successful search.
Offered in collaboration with Selkirk Alliance for Science, “Search and Rescue - The Science Behind A Successful Mission” is at 6 p.m. April 16 at the Create Arts Center, 900 W. 4th St. in Newport. All ages are welcome to attend the presentation.
Guest speaker Andy Johnsen of SAR will identify the myriad factors that go into local search and rescue efforts, as well as speak about some real-life incidents and their outcomes.
In World War II, search and rescue operations used a simple but systematic grid pattern to find a specific target. Nowadays, a combination of scientific research, advanced technology and volunteers guide search and rescue work. For one, around 75 categories are now assigned to different types of lost persons, their collective actions and distances wandered.
Supporters of “Search and Rescue - The Science Behind A Successful Mission” include the Kalispel Natural Resources Department, Responsible Growth Northeast Washington and Create Arts Center.
One random attendee will receive a science-related door prize.
Soroptimist meet and greet Thursday
NEWPORT — Soroptimist of Newport is holding a meet-and-greet event called “Uncorking Connections Social” at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 10 at the 74 Main Public House in Priest River.
People who are passionate about creating positive change and uplifting women in the community are invited to join members of the Newport chapter to learn more about Soroptimist’s mission — to empower and support women and girls in the Pend Oreille and Bonner County areas.
Light refreshments will be provided, and there will be a no-host bar available for those who wish to enjoy a drink. Whether you are looking to learn more about Soroptimist’s programs or interested in getting involved, this casual and friendly event promises to be an excellent opportunity to make new connections and explore how you can help support women and girls in need.
For more information about Soroptimist of Newport, please visit www.siofnewport.com.
