Pateros business owners will take one Saturday to thank their customers; Pateros emergency service and public utility organizations will have information to promote safety during the annual Business Appreciation Day/Safety Day Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in downtown Pateros. The Pateros Chamber of Commerce sponsors Business Appreciation Day, while city officials sponsor Safety Day.
The Fire Safety House will be back in town for Safety Day; the fire safety house is a pretend house with an upstairs and downstairs that fills with pretend smoke. The idea is to show children how to plan escape routes and get out of the house in the event of fire. The fire house's visit is sponsored through Region Six of the Washington Fire Council.
Along with the fire house the Pateros Fire Department will have some of its trucks and equipment on display; so will the Douglas Okanogan Fire District No. 15 ambulance. The Douglas and Okanogan County public utility districts have been invited, and so have the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from Chief Joseph Dam and the Okanogan County Sheriff's Office.
Traditionally businesses have specials, displays and samples along the downtown mall; businesses that aren't on the mall traditionally have displays and booths. The Pateros Public Library will have its annual used book and new plant sale, and school clubs traditionally hold fundraisers.
The Chamber of Commerce is providing free hot dogs, which will be cooked up by the crew at Yancey's Ace Hardware. KOZI Radio, Chelan, will be broadcasting live during the morning.
Drama club to present play May 8 and 9
The Pateros Drama Club will present its annual production, "The Great High School Whodunit," Thursday and Friday, May 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. in the school gym.
"The Great High School Whodunit" is different from the average play; the audience literally becomes part of the story. The show is presented by permission from Mysteries by Moushey.
Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. People who want to make reservations can contact the high school office, 923-2343.
Kindergarten registration May 15
Parents of children who will be enrolling in kindergarten in Pateros in the fall are being asked to attend the district's registration and screening Thursday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Pateros School gym. To enroll in kindergarten children must be at least five years of age by September 1. Parents are urged to contact the school office, 923-2343, ext. 2, to schedule an appointment. Parents should bring the child's birth certificate and immunization records to registration.
Planning group meeting tonight
The Lower Methow Valley Advisory Group will sponsor a meeting to let area residents see the fruits of their planning tonight, Thursday, May 1 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Methow Community Center (the old Methow School). Pizza and beverages will be served from 5 to 5:30 p.m. with the meeting following from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The advisory group members have been gathering information about Okanogan County rules and regulations for development, current and planned development along the lower Methow River Valley, and what people think about it; those efforts have been under way for more than a year. Ultimately all of this information will be submitted to county officials as part of the process to update the county's comprehensive plan. The advisory group has finished its work, and residents can see the result next Thursday. The information must be submitted to the county by mid-May, said Lorah Waters, one of the facilitators. All interested residents are invited.
BREWSTER
Book club meeting to discuss Alexie novel
Quad City area fans of the book "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian" by Spokane author Sherman Alexie are being invited to discuss the book tonight, Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at the Brewster Public Library. The book was the focus of a region-wide reading project sponsored by the North Central Regional Library. Written for teenagers, it follows the adventures of a teenager-based on Alexie himself-who transfers to Reardon High School. That was an unusual step when Alexie did it, both leaving the reservation school and transferring to Reardon. Alexie won the National Book Award for the novel. Brewster librarian Judy Johnston said other libraries in the region have held or are planning book club meetings on the book; a schedule can be found on the regional library's website.
Well Wishers to sponsor silent auction
The Well Wishers Relay for Life team will sponsor a fundraising silent auction next Friday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Okanogan Douglas Hospital lobby. The Well Wishers are participants in the annual Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, scheduled for May 16 and 17 in Okanogan. All the money raised is donated to the American Cancer Society for cancer research. Among the items that will be up for bid are autographed basketballs from the Washington State University and Gonzaga University men's teams, an autographed football from the University of Washington, dinner at two local restaurants and some lodging packages, among many others. People who want more information about the relay can contact Brenda White at the hospital.
BRIDGEPORT
Steak dinner for Lake Woods men's club
The men's club at the Lake Woods Golf Club will sponsor a steak dinner for members tonight following the club's weekly match; golfers tee off at about 5:30 p.m. with dinner to follow. A meeting will be held after dinner; election of officers for 2008 is on the agenda. All current and past members and all guy golfers 18 years of age and older are being invited to attend. People who want more information can contact the clubhouse, 686-5721, or Phil Lee, 686-4021.
Car crushing information meeting May 1
Bridgeport city officials and the Douglas County Solid Waste department are sponsoring the visit of a company that will collect and dispose of derelict cars in early June, but there are some things that must be prepared in advance. People who want to get rid of an old car must have the title, and county officials will sponsor a meeting to explain the rules and provide necessary forms to people who don't have the title. It's tonight, Thursday, May 1 at 6 p.m. at Bridgeport City Hall. When there's not a title, there's a 15-day waiting period and a bunch of paperwork; the forms and an explanation of them will be available at tonight's meeting. All interested Douglas County residents are being invited.
Vendors being sought for farmer's market
While the annual Bridgeport Farmer's Market won't open until June, market master Verla Groeneveld is looking to start signing up vendors now-or at least get potential vendors thinking about it. Groeneveld said she's looking for fruit and vegetable vendors, artists, crafters; she's looking for items that are homemade or homegrown. "We're going to try and make it an outstanding year." People who want to sign up or who want more information can contact Verla in Bridgeport, 686-3875.
REGIONAL
Changes in passport procedures
Okanogan County Superior Court Clerk Jackie Bradley has announced that appointments will be required for people applying for passports, effective immediately. People can pick up the application forms anytime, but the application process will require an appointment. In addition, federal passport application fees have been raised to $100, Bradley said.People who want to schedule an appointment can call the clerk's office, 422-7275.
Methow Valley relay and ironman event
The Methow Valley Sports Trail Association will sponsor the annual Sunflower Relay and Iron run Saturday, May 3 near Mazama. Runners have the option of putting together a relay team for the 21.5-mile course, or running the whole thing. Relay teams must be four to six people and coed, with at least one runner 14 years of age or younger and one runner 40 years of age or older. Advance registration is encouraged. Fees are $35 for adults and $25 for youth in the relay, and $50 for adults and $40 for youth in the ironman run. People who want to register or who want more information can visit the MVSTA website.
Solid waste advisory meeting May 5
The Okanogan County Solid Waste Advisory Committee will hold its monthly meeting Monday, May 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the health department conference room at the Public Services building, 1234 Second Avenue South in Okanogan. All interested persons are invited.
Training to help special education children and parents May 7 and 8
A class for people interested in learning how to help parents of special education students navigate some of the complexities of federal and state education bureaucracies will be held Wednesday and Thursday, May 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Omak City Hall.Parents and other interested people will get information on federal and state laws, evaluation and complaint processes, transitioning, evaluation and other topics. The classes are free to volunteers; professionals are charged a $25 fee. Advance registration is required. People who want to register or who want more information can contact Debbie Snyder, (509) 326-1722.
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