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Jack Nisbet's articles from January 2007 to the present are now online! Click the link to Boundaries at left to navigate to the table of contents.

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Featured Events in March 2010 are below.
Select "What's Happening" from the menu at left for a complete listing of regional events.

Featured Events

Stained Glass Classes begin Mar. 1 & 3 and Apr. 5, 7 & 8 at B&W Stained Glass, 334 Aladdin Rd., Colville. Call 684-5668 for info and to register.

Aunties will be hosting an event to honor Jack Nisbet, who won a 2010 PNBA award for The Collector, on March 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Mountain Path Yoga offers Yoga classes in the Iyengar and White Lotus traditions. Introduction to Yoga begins March 8-April 19, Mon. eve, 5:30-7. Six weeks for $66. Chewelah classes begin again! Please call Sarah for info and to register. Yoga on the Ball continues, Wed. morning and afternoon classes. Please call Tifanie for info, and to register, 722-5281. Come experience yoga in our new studio at 818 E. Columbia!

Slow Food Video Night at Lovitt Restaurant - The DVDs Nourish and Big River will be shown at Lovitt Restaurant on Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. Popcorn, flatbreads, beer and wine will be available for purchase. Please call Lovitt Restaurant to make a reservation for seating. If you want to enjoy the food, conversations and films, please call since we can only accommodate about 40 people.

Boyd's Country Inn is hosting a St. Patrick's Day Party with green beer and dinner specials, Hwy 395 between Kettle Falls & Orient, call 738-4944 for more info.

Colville Parks & Recreation - 2010 T-Ball for boys & girls, ages 5 through 7 (must be 5 by April 1). Registration deadline, Fri., Mar. 19.
* 2010 Daddy-Daughter Ball (all ages), Sat., Apr. 10, 4 -- 6 pm (girls age 10 & under), or 7 -- 9 pm (girls age 11 & up). Registration deadline, Mar. 26 or until program fills. Registration forms are available at the office at 356 E. Dominion, 684-6037, www.colville.wa.us.

Constructive Fun is featuring Family Game day Monday, March 8, from 4-6pm and Saturday, March 27 from 2-4pm. Saturday March 13, make and take a Saint Patrick's Day craft, 2-4 pm for all ages!

The Power of Touch--Discover It! Healthy touch benefits body, mind and spirit. Quiet time and therapeutic touch allow your body's inner wisdom to help you be better balanced and improve your well-being. I invite you to explore and experience the benefits of massage for yourself. With 10 years experience, I offer several styles and techniques to meet your needs. First one hour appointment is $20. Call for details. 509-680-0054, Sally Lacquiee, LMP00012883.

The Colville's Got Talent show will be held on the last Sunday of the month, March 28, April 18, and May 23. All shows are at the Colville High school auditorium starting at 2 pm. For information, call Scott at 684-2373.

The Cutter Theatre Presents --
* "Frozen Moments" A winter photography exhibit, Kirtland Cutter Art Gallery, Fri., Feb 19th - Wed., Mar. 31st.
* "Dearly Departed" a deadly serious comedy starring the Cutter Players, Fri. -- Sat., Mar. 5th & 6th -- 7:30pm & Sun., Mar. 7th -- 2pm, tickets $12.
* Men of Worth, traditional Irish & Scottish folk music, Sun., Mar. 14 at 2 pm. Tickets: $12.
* Custer's Grass Band, bluegrass at its best, Sun., Apr. 11 at 2 pm. Tickets: $12.
The Cutter Theatre is located at 302 Park St. in Metaline Falls, WA. Call 509-446-4108 for more information or reservations.

You are invited to Colville's 6th annual Home & Garden Show 2010! The theme this year is Do-It-Yourself. Fri., Mar. 19, 9am -- 6pm and Sat., Mar. 20, 9am to 4pm at the Ag Trade Center, NE Washington Fairgrounds. Call the Chamber at 509-684-5973 for info, to reserve booth space, or to schedule a presentation.

Woodland Theater Presents -- South Pacific - The show will be performed March 5-7, 11-14, 18-21. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 pm. Sunday matinees are at 3:00 pm. Opening night (3/5) and Thursday shows are $10 per person. All other performances are $15 for adults and $12 for students and senior citizens. Patrons who want to get tickets early should contact ticket manager Marty Kittelson from now through February 14th at 509-684-8515. After February 15th tickets will be available at our outlet, Main Street Floral, 104 North Main, Colville, (509) 684-9096.

It's our 7th Annual Spring Fling Dance and Dessert Auction, to be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the Malo Grange, and YOU ARE INVITED! We are excited to announce that, from east of the Kettle, "Borderland Blues Band" will give you a rhythm-and-blues rockin' good time. A door charge of $5.00 will be asked of all adults, as this is the Arts Council's only fund-raiser for the year. Monies received help finance the "Ansorge Artists' Affaire" June 6, the "Pioneer Arts Camp for Kids" June 21-24, and the "Shakespearean Play" August 21-22. To become involved in this non-profit organization, whose Mission Statement is to support the arts through community and the community through arts, join us for a planning meeting! Monthly meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Please call Lynnie at 779-4823 or Spark at 775-1086 for more information.

Looking for something new and exciting to do over spring break? Stonerose Fossil Site will be open this year from March 27th - April 4th for spring collecting. The site will be open from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and is located in Republic. Call (509) 775-2295 or visit our website at www.stonerosefossil.org.

Wild in Rice presents:
* April 24: In Search of the Wild Mushroom w/ Prof. Jim Groth, Botany-Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota. Jim was the mushroom identification expert for the Minnesota Poison Control Center for 17 years and will help you understand which wild fungi are good to cook or just interesting to look at. After the morning session, Jim will lead you on a mushroom foray in the woods. Bring your brown bag lunch! 10am -- 2pm. Email wildinrice@gmail.com to register.
* May 7 & 8: Backyard Permaculture Designs & Wild Plants of Stevens County -- Sustainable Wildcrafting w/ Michael "Skeeter" Pilarski of Friends of the Trees Society and Sunny Pine Farm. Skeeter is known for his knowledge of native plants and agricultural systems and teaches many clinics along the west coast and Hawaii. Two full days, or individual sessions available with lots of time in the field. Email wildinrice@gmail.com for detailed course descriptions.

Wild Animals or Raptors in Distress? Call the rescue team dedicated to the recovery, rehabilitation, release of wildlife, and the promotion of wildlife awareness and education in Northeast Washington. Northeast Washington Wildlife Rehabilitation Society, 509-738-2760 or 509-675-2760, 684-2102 for the Colville Animal Hospital, or email at tm_redtail53@hotmail.com.

Aikido & Ki/Chi Development classes - Aikido is a spiritual non-violent martial art based on the principles of ki, relaxation, & blending. Ki development classes are Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6-7 pm, and cost $25 per month. Aikido classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:15 -- 9 pm, and most Saturdays from 9-11 am, and cost $40 per month. Classes are at 336 W. Astor at the "Dojo." For further information call 685-0509. The instructor is Jeff League, a fourth degree black belt in Aikido.

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