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Weekly Newsletter
August 30 to Sept. 7, 2010 Mission of the Colville Chamber of Commerce: Provide
leadership to stimulate, promote and support economic vitality, tourism,
communication, education and community pride in the greater
Celebrating 100 years of service to
Ladies
and Gentlemen:
Our thoughts
are with the families who lost their homes last week. Our gratitude goes
again to the first responders who saved dozens of houses and lives! Their
quick action made it possible for many to go home again. Thursday
afternoon was very scary!
The
Happy’s
Hallmark is sure looking terrific with their new coat of paint and
awnings.
Drive slowly
and watch for children as school starts tomorrow! Summer was fast!
Upcoming Chamber Tuesday Speakers include: All
Chamber and community members are welcome to join us on
Tuesdays at noon at
August
31:
Lynn O’Connor with Conservation Northwest
Sept.
7:
Sept.
14: Linda Hall, NEW Animal Protection Society
Sept.
21: Tricia Lyman & Mike Lyman, Friends of the Little Pend Oreille
National Wildlife Refuge
Sept.
28: Chris Cargill, WA
Oct.
5: Scott Ketchum, NE Regional Manager with
Upcoming Chamber Events and Business Training:
Chamber Office Closed for the Labor Day
Thank you to the Chamber members who have paid their 2010/2011
dues. If you haven't yet renewed, please remember to do so soon.
Your support allows the Chamber office to remain open to provide vital services
to the community, business, visitors, and newcomers. The Stevens
The Chamber is looking for sponsors for the Christmas Tree
Extravaganza. This event is a primary fundraiser for the Chamber’s events
and activities like flower baskets, banners, seasonal decorations, Kiddie
Parade, Winterfest and more. To sponsor, you acquire and decorate
an artificial tree and contact others to put gifts under the tree. We try
to find sponsors now, so there is plenty of time to locate “presents” from area
businesses. The trees need to be ready by Nov. 19. Then for three weeks
the trees are displayed at Saundra’s Furniture Window and folks buy raffle
tickets to win each tree. Your company or non-profit’s name will be
prominently displayed in the window and on all the promotional media for the
event. The winners of the trees will be drawn at the Chamber Gala Dinner
Dance on Dec. 11, 2010. If you have any questions, please call the
Chamber at 684-5973. It’s a great way to support your community and get
your name out there.
Upcoming Events in our Community:
Go to www.colville.com for more info.
Wednesdays:
Farmer’s Market at 3rd and Oak, from noon to 6 pm This week
at the Colville Farmers' Market they are featuring delicious Melons,
Raspberries, Huckleberries, Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, Corn, Tomatoes,
Green Beans, Cucumbers and Zucchini. A produce list of over 30
fruits and veggies! Also lots of baked goods, arts & crafts,
kitchen gifts, jewelry, baking mixes and freshly milled flour, wild
Alaskan salmon, local beef, Pierogis, hot grilled burgers, cold
drinks & smoothies, and much, much more! The Colville Farmers'
Market is on Wednesday from 12pm - 6pm on the corner of Third and Oak.
The Northeast Washington Farmers Market is on Saturdays from 8:30am - 1pm
under the clock tower. The Chewelah Farmers Market is on Friday from
11:30 - 5:30 at the
Sept.
2:
Sept.
4: Sept 4 & 5: Lions Club Train at
Sept
4: Colville Public Library Improvement Club Used Book
Sept
4: Women’s Unarmed Self-Defense Class. Do you want to know who
to avoid trouble and to get out of it? LPI is presenting a series of
one-ay classes that will show you the signs of trouble, how to avoid it, and
teach you some simple, effective self-defense moves that are designed for girls
& women! Cost only $10 per session. Pre-registration required
by Thursday before class. This is not a firearms class. For all
ages from 11 up. Contact Bob Garrow at 509-722-4110 or by email at bobmecret01@hughes.net.
Sponsored by the Life Preservation Institute.
Sept 4 to 6: Northport Labor Days Party:
The town of
Sept
3rd Friday night starting at 8 PM Karaoke contest with $100 grand prize and $50
second prize
Sept
4th Sat.night starting at 9 PM live music with the Fat Tones from
Sept
6th Monday night starting at 6 PM live music with Murphy's Law.
Sept.
6: Northport Labor Day Parade. The people of the community of
Sept
7: September Dance Lessons! The Colville Dance Club (a Non-Profit
USA Dance Chapter) will be giving East Coast Swing Dance lessons Tuesdays
in September starting September 7th. Renowned dance instructor Bob
Darcy from Dance Spokane will be teaching. All levels of dance
welcome, no partners required! Start time is 6:30 pm.for beginners,
and 7:40 for advanced dancers. Please join us; it should be very fun and
exciting. The Colville Dance Club meets at the Fort Colville Grange Hall,
across from the
Sept 10 & 11:
Sept 11: Music On the Mountain:
There are tickets for "Music on the Mountain VIII" available at the
Chewelah Chamber office. Tickets are also available at The Independent,
Akers, Valley Drug, and American West Bank in Chewelah. This event
is September 11 at 2:00p.m. Tickets are $25 and include the symphony and
hors d'oeurves. Tickets are still available.
Sept 11: Friends of the NRA Banquet,
contact Philip Katona at 684-5041 for tickets and info.
Sept. 15: Relay for Life Committee Meeting. We are
looking for new committee members for open chairs and co-chairs. Being a part
of Relay for Life is fun and hard work and very rewarding. The meetings
are held once a month until June. The more the merrier to make 2011 a
success! The meeting will be held at
Sept
18: Friendship Pow-Wow and Seisen Farewell on Saturday,
September 18 at 1 pm at
Sept
18: The Colville Volunteer Food and Resource Center has its
very own Executive Chef, Tony Bodner on board (no pun intended -he is a board
member). Tony will write the menu and prepare the food (carved
to order) for the third annual dinner and live auction hosted by the
Colville Volunteer Food and
Sept 21 – 25: WaCanID Ride Bicycle Ride 2010: Brought
to you by the Rotary Clubs of the Selkirk Loop. Join the 5-day
340-miles/544-kilometer ride on the International Selkirk Loop, an incredible
National Scenic Byway through
Oct. 2: Marcus Cider Fest: Come and enjoy fresh pressed apple cider, food, crafts
and entertainment for everyone. Pancake Feed 8 am to 10:30 am. Parade
10:30 am. Enjoy fresh Apple Cider, Arts & Crafts, Pies and Desserts,
Food Booths, Bingo, Beer Garden and Live Music all Day. Come celebrate
the Town of
Oct. 2: 2010 Tour de
Save the Date:
Oct. 23: 4th
Oct. 29: Kiddie Parade & Moonlight Madness
Nov. 26: Day After Thanksgiving
Dec. 11: Shop
Aug.
31:
First Day of School
Sept.
17:
Homecoming at
If you have any suggestions for information to be provided in this
weekly e-mail please send information to colvillecoc@colville.com
by Monday morning at 8 am to have the message go out that week. Thank
you for shopping Colville first and being a part of this great place we call
121 E. Astor,
509-684-5973
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