Christmas Eve service at the Assembly of God, 6 p.m., 600 W. Indian Ave.
A Christmas cantata and play will be presented by the adult and children's choir at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23 at the New Testament Baptist Church, 402 Hanson Ave.
Pateros
A candlelight Christmas Eve service will take place at the Pateros Community Church at 7 p.m. Dec. 24.
BREWSTER
U.S. citizenship
Do you want help getting your U.S. citizenship? The Okanogan County Literacy Council is sponsoring a six-session, 12-hour class for $25 to help you prepare for the citizenship test.
The class will meet on Wednesdays starting Jan. 9, from 6 8 p.m. at the Brewster Alternative School (formerly the Learning Center). Carey Hunter is the instructor for this class. Please call her at 509-826-9492 if you have questions. You may register for the class at the Brewster or Bridgeport Library. No information will be shared about you with anyone.
Legion pool tourney
American Legion Post 97 hosts its weekly pool tournament each Sunday starting at 2 p.m. Entry fee is $5. There were 10 players at the Dec. 16 tournament, with six winners: Lance Counts, first; Keith Downing, second; Tony Cleveland, third; Gale Nilsen, fourth; Denny Pittman, fifth; and Larry Boyd, sixth.
SOS
Hurry on over to the Community Log Church every Wednesday for Bible stories, songs, snacks, games and much more fun! This opportunity is open to kids in kindergarten through sixth grades after school, from 3:15 to 5 p.m. The church is located at 209 S. 4th St.
HOSTS
The Brewster Elementary School HOSTS program is looking for mentors to work with students in reading. HOSTS is an acronym for "Help One Student To Succeed." Kids work one-on-one with a mentor for 45 minutes from Tuesday through Friday. It is a very rewarding program to see the growth in the kids, but the main thing about our program is the lifelong bond that is made between a student and the mentor. If you'd like to know more or sign up, call Tracy Looper at Brewster Elementary 689-2581 ext. 631, or e-mail tlooper@brewster.wednet.edu.
BRIDGEPORT
Eagles New Year's Eve dinner
The Quad City Eagles will host a prime rib dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at the Eagles Lodge. For more information, call 449-0750 anytime, or 686-5921 after 4 p.m.
Help a local cancer patient
The family of Brittan Schmidt, who has a rare form of brain cancer, has established a fund to help pay for medical expenses as he undergoes treatment. Donations can be dropped off at Sterling Bank and Wells Fargo Bank in Brewster.
Developmental screening
Bridgeport School District Special Services Program provides free developmental screening for all students residing in the district age 3-21. If you suspect your child has a disability please contact Raelynn or Mayra at 686-5656 to schedule a screening.
PATEROS
Library raffle
The Pateros Friends of the Library are holding a raffle - $1 per ticket - as a fundraiser for the library. You could win one of the following: an oil painting by Johnye Cruse, painted saws by Jan Darlington, a metal sculpture of a billygoat by Steve Love, a fly fishing set, two classic car models, two gift baskets, two handmade purses and more. Raffle winners will be drawn at the library at 2 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 21. Everyone is welcome to attend.
REGIONAL
Advantage Basketball Camps
Registration is open for a one-day basketball handling and shooting camp at the Benton Street Omak Community Center, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 30. The cost is $75 per person. To register, call Marion at 509-422-2956 or 360-917-4963. For more information, visit www.advantagebasketball.com.
Need your diploma or GED?
The Omak Learning Center, located in the WorkSource Office in Omak, can help students age 16-21 who are looking to earn their high school diploma or GED. For more information, call Monica Garza, (509) 826-7310 ext. 7546, or 1-800-887-8057.
If you have a Bulletin Board news item about a nonprofit event, you can drop it off at the Quad City Herald news office at 525 W. Main Ave., e-mail it to reporter2@qcherald.com, FAX it to 509-689-2508 or mail to P.O. Box 37, Brewster, WA 98812. Deadline is noon on Monday. Items will run two weeks maximum and must be 100 words or fewer.
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