4-/22 to 4/28

Colville Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

MISSION: Provide leadership to stimulate, promote and support economic vitality, tourism, communication, education and community pride in the greater Colville, Washington area.

CHAMBER LUNCH MEETING

Everyone is invited to attend Chamber Meetings held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at noon at the Eagles Lodge on North Wynne Street. It is a no-host lunch with a speaker or program for each meeting. We try to publicize these meetings in advance so everyone can make plans to attend. If you would like to make a presentation of interest to the community or know of someone who has a project or information to get out to the public, call the Chamber office at (509) 684-5973 and we will schedule you for a Tuesday Luncheon. We do a 50/50 drawing at lunch, your 50 is distributed to a nonprofit. Remember to bring your dollars.

Stop by the R. E. Lee Shoe Company and take advantage of their GREAT basement sale!! Now through Saturday, sandals in the Bargain Basement are 20% off the lowest marked price!! AND, all the

clothing is also 20% off the marked price!! There are wonderful savings to enjoy!

SHOP

Arden Tree Farms Timberland Consulting LLC

We now offer our consulting and harvesting services to the public. See what we offer below and give us a call! Like our page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php ? Or call 509-684-2507.

Colville Chamber of Commerce Roger McMillan Memorial OPEN Golf Tournament

May 17, 1 pm at Dominion Meadows Golf Course. Teams are forming now. Applications will mail soon to last year's teams, download the application and rules of play online at colvillechamberofcommerce.com or pick up an application at Colville Chamber of Commerce, 986 South Main, Colville, WA. This year our long-time tournament will be held as a memorial for Roger McMillan.

Arden Second Hand Store

The old school cool store, is packed with many interesting and unique items! There are hundreds of different beautiful pieces of wall art, tools of all kinds, vintage clothing, furniture, kitchen items and so much more. The store has recently acquired estates including some unique pieces of furniture. If you are into Victorian style furniture, they have a beautiful parlor set, including a platform rocker, a chair and settee. They also have some Stiffel lamps and waterfall style cedar chests. Looking for something specific? Give Pat a call at 509-684-8724. You will always find new treasures at Arden 2nd Hand! Stop in and chat with Pat, she is also a treasure from our area! Arden Second-Hand, ranked one of the best second-hand stores in the Tri-County area! Arden 2nd Hand Store is located just six miles south of Colville right along Highway 395. Open Monday thru Saturday 10 until 5.

NEW NEWSLETTER

Our newsletter is new! If you would like graphically enhanced links to FB, website or a URL send the graphics, logo and the link. Please send all newsletter requests by the FRIDAY BEFORE the week you want to publish in! Items not received by Friday will not be included in the newsletter. Please put NEWSLETTER in the subject line of your email. Send to coc@colvillechamberofcommerce.com

Bright Beginnings Preschool

We are currently taking enrollment for the 2024-2025 school years. For more information call 509-684-2686 or email:teache@colvillebrightbeginnings.com.

Colville Community Center

Is hosting luncheon meals every Tuesday and Thursday at 12 noon which are open to the public. The cost is $7 per meal for members and $8 for non-members. Special holiday meals are $10.00 for non-members. Please call before noon on Mondays to reserve your seats: 509-675-1479, or email ccscthehub@gmail.com. Activities include card games, bingo, birthday celebrations, speakers, craft days, and other events. Membership is open to anyone 50 years and older. Meeting rooms are available to rent for parties, family gatherings, and business meetings. Contact us at 509-675-1479 for more information."

Stevens County Public Libraries

Check thelosc.org or with your local branch for hours and contact information.

Weekly Preschool Storytime

An opportunity to learn and practice early literacy skills through stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Chewelah: Tuesdays - 10:30 am

Colville: Thursdays - 10:30 am & Wednesdays - 10:30 at the N.E.W. Farmers Market.

May -August at the Market Booth.

Kettle Falls: Tuesdays - 10:30 am

Lakeside: Wednesdays - 10:30 am

Loon Lake: Thursdays - 10:30 am

Weekly Tech Help

Chewelah: Wednesdays - 3 pm- 4 pm

Colville: Tuesdays - 11 am- 12 pm

Kettle Falls: Thursdays - 11 am - 12 pm

Hunters, Lakeside, Loon Lake, Northport: by appointment

Friends of the Lakeside Library Used Book Sale

Saturday, April 20th: 9 am - 1 pm

Lakeside Library 5919 D Hwy 291, Suite 2 (next to Zips, across from Rosauers)

Payment by donation only. Cash, check, card. No change given.

Author Talk with Douglas Brunt

Wednesday, May 1st - 12 p m online event

Join us as we chat with master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini about his return to the World of Eragon with Murtagh, a stunning continuation of the epic fantasy.

https://libraryc.org/scrld/40978

Take-N-Make: May-Bee (It’s Time for Spring)

Wednesday, May 1st- while supplies last

Join us for this month's Take-n-Make kit - a fun handprint bee! These kits are available for all patrons but have a Pre-K - 3rd focus. Pick up a kit at your local library while supplies last!

Friends of the Loon Lake Library Book Sale

Friday and Saturday, May 3rd & 4th, 10 am - 2 pm

Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of Loon Lake Library at their Springdale location - 107 W Shaffer Springdale Wa (old Hotza Motza Pizza). All proceeds help support library programming and community literacy!

Kettle Falls Book Nook

Open Weekly-

Every Tuesday & Thursday 10 am - 12 pm

Every Wednesday 1 - 3 pm

And now open the first Saturday of the month!

Saturday, May 4th 1 - 3 pm

Author Talk with Nina Simon

Wednesday, May 8th - 4 pm online event

You’re invited to join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths, Mother-Daughter Murder Night.

https://libraryc.org/scrld/46829

Professional Dementia Series at the Colville Library

Every first Monday of the month, 2 - 3 pm

Directed at paid caregivers, case managers, home health aids, community health workers, etc., this series is a monthly, in-depth exploration of many topics related to Dementia.

Dementia Friends Information Session

Every first Monday of the month, 11 am - 12 pm at the Loon Lake Library and 4 - 5 pm at the Colville Library

In this hour-long session, you will learn:

• What dementia is

• How to communicate with someone living with dementia

• Actions you can take to support people with dementia

Brick Builders Club at the Chewelah Library

Every second Monday of the month, 3:30 pm

Build - create - imagine! Join us on the second Monday of the month for building challenges and creations.

Kettle Falls Writing Group

Every second Thursday of the month, 6 pm

Come check out the NEW WRITER’S GROUP! Join us as we work together to learn and improve our writing skills.

Every Child is an Artist - Kettle Falls Public Library

Every Tuesday at 3 - 4 pm

Elementary aged kids are invited to join in weekly after school art every Tuesday, 3 pm - 4 pm at the Kettle Falls Public Library. Volunteers Donna and George provide a wide range of fun seasonal projects for kids to explore and enjoy!

Things with Strings at the Kettle Falls Library

Starting May 1st - Every Wednesday at 3 pm

Come enjoy an introduction to music with R.D. from Haus of Rock. Bring your own instrument or practice with our ukuleles.

VR by Appointment at the Colville Public Library

Thursdays by Appointment

Come experience Virtual Reality at the Colville Public Library! Call and make an appointment to experience this amazing technology. 509-684-6620. Ages 13+, under 18 need signed permission from a parent/guardian.

Spring into Reading 2024 Beanstack Challenge

March 1st - May 31st

Spring into reading this season! Read 5 hours and complete some fun activities by May 31st and earn your Spring Into Reading Badge!

https://thelosc.beanstack.org/reader365

Colville Eagles Aerie 2797

Has events happening every week. Eagles invites you to: Sunday Public Breakfast 9 am-12 pm; Public Bingo 1:30 pm;

Members Texas Hold Em’ Tournament 1:30 pm Tuesday thru Friday Public Lunch 11 am - 2 pm Tuesday Members Texas Hold Em’ Tournament 5:30 pm Wednesday Public Bingo 5:30 pm Thursday: Public Pinochle 1 pm ; Public First-Third Thursday Line Dancing 6:30 pm ;Members Texas Hold Em” Tournament 5:30 pm Friday Member ; Guest Dinner 5 pm to 7 pm, Member Line Dancing 4:30 pm ; Member Texas Hold Em’ Cash Game 5 pm ; Member Joker Poker 7 pm First Saturday of the Month Big Public Texas Hold Em’ Tournament 11:00 am Members ; Guests Enjoy: Full Bar, Big Screen TV for Sports Games; Events, Two Pool Tables, Two Dart Boards, Pull Tabs, Juke Box ; Lots of Table Seating ; more! Available to the Public: Multi Venue Private Meeting Room for Rent with Dance Floor, Stage for Band, Seating, Full Bar, Full Kitchen, Catering and More! BOOK NOW for Birthdays, Fundraisers, Office Parties, Receptions, Baby Showers, Club Meetings, Memorials ; Christmas Parties etc. BEST PRICE IN TOWN - DISCOUNT FOR MEMBERS Other Activities offered: Paint ; Sip Parties, Bunco, Fundraisers, Dances, Karaoke ; More!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (509) 684-4534 Colville Eagles Lake Roosevelt Aerie 2797 was founded in 1948, Supporting the Colville ; Surrounding Areas for 76 Years! COME JOIN OUR CLUB! One Year Membership: Aerie $51.00 Ladies Auxiliary $24.00 (Military ; Service Industries ie: EMT’S, Police, Fire, Border Patrol, etc. (One Year Free)

Fort Colville Grange #533

Bingo nights. May 11. June 8, July 13, August 10, August 14, September 12, October 9...(maybe November14, Our Carnival is Friday, May 3....a fundraiser for our Youth. Bingo is the Grange fundraiser to keep outdoors open. Doors open at 5 pm with a dinner and 5:45 with Bingo starting. We have 50/50, prizes and cash payouts. Jayne Deardorff 509-684-5623.

Jafra Cosmetics

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Northwest Legal Technicians

P.S: Family Law- Limited Licensed Legal Technicians “(LLLTs”) are experienced legal professionals, licensed by the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) to practice, advise, and assist individuals in specific family-law matters, which includes divorce or legal separations, parenting plans, child support, paternity, modifications, domestic violence as defined by APR 28 in the State of Washington only. As a LLLT I am not an attorney.

ZADDY'S

It is Prom Time and Zaddy’s has new beautiful long and short formal wear, sizes 0 to 24 at affordable prices. Come in and check the new items out.

Zaddy’s Vendor Day Saturday, April 27^th 9 am to 3 pm: Vendor Day is open for anyone who would like to have a place to sell their creations. The Cost is $20 for a small table and $30 for a large table, plus 5% of final sales. No license is required to sell, as ALL sales go through Zaddy’s register, where sales tax will be collected

and Vendors will be paid (minus 5% of sales) at the end of the day. If you are interested in selling on Vendor Day and have a unique item, please contact us. We are currently looking for someone who has tools (new or used that are in good condition) that they would like to sell. We also would welcome any handmade item made of metal or wood.

On Vendor Day, customers can enjoy a 20% discount on most items in the store (excluding the vendor tables). All candies, teas, and coffees are 10% off. Come join in the fun and meet some of Colville’s most talented Artisans.

Crochet Workshop: Are you interested in learning how to Crochet? We currently have several Workshops open for April. These are 5-Day Workshops, and the cost is $125 for the 5-day Workshop. All crochet hooks and tools are supplied to make 3 projects, which you will take home to continue enjoying your new crafting skill. Workshops are on Sundays from 1 pm – 3 pm; Monday – Thursday from 10 am – Noon or 1 pm – 3 pm. Call us at 509-685-7434 or text Sami at 509-640-8228 for more information.

Zaddy’s is now open 7-Days a week. Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; and Sunday Noon to 4:00 pm for our customers’ shopping convenience. Every Sunday in April and May is Customer Appreciation Day! Come in and enjoy a cup of coffee, or tea with us and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. All gifts, home decor, and clothing are 20% off. All dolls and stuffed animals are 30% off. Candies, teas, and coffees are 10% off on Sundays.

Zaddy’s offers many services including a Personal Shopper, Alterations and Notary Services.

WorkSource Colville

We are here to serve businesses and job seekers in Stevens, Ferry, Pend Oreille, and Lincoln Counties. Our services include the WorkSource WA job board, where businesses can create an employer account, post jobs, and view resumes that match their job description. If businesses would like their open positions featured on our WorkSource Colville Facebook page, please let us know. We also offer assistance with On-the-Job-Training , where newly hired, qualified applicants could be eligible for 50 percent reimbursement of their wages to their new employer during the training period. A contract must be in place before the first day of employment. We also have information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit if businesses hire individuals from certain populations. If businesses are facing layoffs, they check out our Layoff assistance page for resources. For a comprehensive view of services available to employers, go to the Employer Resources section on the ESD Website. Feel free to contact our office at (509) 685-6158 to learn more about these resources.

WorkSource Colville

TEDD

Through a grant from the Washington State Microenterprise Association, Tri County Economic Development District is presenting a series of workshops dedicated to helping small businesses.

TEDD’s new Business Explorer Series will feature a variety of topics, including starting a business, marketing techniques, developing

your brand, and navigating the digital space. Our first workshop in this series, Starting A Business, will take place on April 25 from 3-5 p.m. at Tri County Economic Development District’s Colville Office. There will also be the option to attend virtually.

In this workshop, TEDD staff, including those experienced in owning and operating a small business, will teach participants the steps to starting a business, what you will need to get in order, and what you should consider before you open your doors.

This event is FREE to attend for anyone. Please RSVP by email

If you’re looking to start your own business, this is the workshop for you! Stay tuned for other workshops which will occur this spring and summer.

Parkview Senior Living

Sunday Brunch, April 28^th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Pricing is… Ages 12-64: $17.50 Ages 12 and under OR 65+: $10. Sarah Lamp, Parkview Senior 509-270-9389 Cell | 509-684-9700 Fax | 240 S Silke RD, Colville, WA 99114 | www.artegan.com

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